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July Yard of the Month
1st Place – 8404 Waynesboro
Yard of the Month for July is awarded to Andrew and Jami Visocan of 8404 Waynesboro. The manicured shrubs, colorful flowers and vibrant green lawn make this a summer knockout. The Visocans are a second time first place winner, having won in May of last year.
Runner up for July are Frederick and Elizabeth Hull of 8501 Bluebill. A second-time runner up, their home shows what you can do in a shady environment.
2nd Place – 8501 Bluebill
Finishing third is the home of Stephen and Carly Scholz of 8405 Yucca. Their lawn, converted to zoysia last year, shows it’s a winner when the weather turns sizzling hot.
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Paul Martin who served on the judging panel.
July 4th Parade and SnoCones at the Pool
Come and join us for the annual 4th of July celebration on Wednesday at 10:00am starting at the clubhouse!
We will meet up with the local heroes from Fire Department No. 15 to celebrate Independence Day and parade around the neighborhood in red, white, and blue!!!
If you don’t feel like walking but want to participate — then feel free to shine up your car or truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or golf carts and cruise with us! If you are driving please come a few minutes early to line up.
The parade will end up at the pool to cool down and continue the fun!!! We’ll have SnoCones for everyone:) Yum! Hope you can make it!!!!
All the best,
Kristen Mitchell
Alyson Pond, Social Chair
P.S. I NEED a few volunteers to help run the SnoCone machine as I will not be available the whole tine.If you will help please email or call me (919)218-5145. Thank-you for your help in advance!!!!
May Yard of the Month
1st place – 2504 Sugar Maple
Yard of the Month for May is awarded to Kimberly Hicks of 2504 Sugar Maple. The colorful spring flowers, manicured shrubs, fresh coating of mulch and rich green lawn all combine to show what you can do with a small yard.
When you look at Kimberly’s yard, notice that it is debuting the newly refurbished Alyson Pond Yard of the Month Sign.
Runner up for May are Mike and Sophie Matysiak of 8504 Wheeling. The lawn looks just great and the punch of spring flowers and pruned shrubs add to the neat and trim appearance. A first-time runner up, we look forward to enjoying this yard through the summer.
2nd place – 8504 Wheeling
Finishing third is the home of Cindy Perry of 8308 Yucca.
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Mimi Raub who served on the judging panel.
Mimi will be taking a well-deserved summer vacation, so we have her spot to fill on the judging panel for June and July. If you are interested in serving, please apply to Paul at 919.523.0716.
April Yard of the Month
1st Place, 8516 Wheeling
Yard of the Month for April is awarded to Alice and Graham Kennedy of 8516 Wheeling Drive. The manicured shrubs, colorful flowers and rich green lawn are a treat for everyone to enjoy this Spring.
Twice taking second place and a winner last year, the Kennedy’s yard can always be looked to as an example of great yard care.
Congratulations to the Kennedys and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Mimi Raub who served on the judging panel.
Alyson Pond Community Networking event – This Thursday (4/26)
- Do you (or your company) provide products or services?
- Are you job hunting and want to meet potential employers or get referrals?
- Do you need products or services, and would love to know someone to call who can be trusted?
- Are you a stay-at-home parent who would like something to do “on-the-side”?
- Do you just want to HAVE FUN & get to know your neighbors better???
March Yard of the Month
1st Place, 8524 Averell Court
Yard of the Month for March is awarded to Michael and Sheri Farmer of 8524 Averell Court. The manicured shrubs, fresh coating of mulch and rich green lawn show the care they take in their yard’s appearance. As a corner lot, they have twice the frontage to maintain and do so beautifully.
Runner up for March are Graham and Alice Kennedy of 8516 Wheeling. A second-time runner up and winner last year, the Kennedy’s yard can always be looked to as an example of great yard care. Finishing third is the home of Jonathan Rodrigues of 2505 Sugar Maple.
2nd Place - 8616 Wheeling
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Mimi Raub who served on the judging panel.
Easter Bonanza & Chili Cook Off
Just a quick reminder — Come join me and your awesome community for a day full of food & FUN next Saturday the 31st for the Easter Bonanza & Chili Cook Off!!!! The kids will be thrilled playing in the BOUNCE HOUSE CASTLE (10-2pm), finding treasures on their Easter egg hunt & enjoying the parent/child games!!!
Kids or no kids– Around 11:30ish come on out & we will kick off the first annual CHILI COOK OFF!!! So bring your meanest pot of chili for a chance to win $50!!!! And have a blast!!!! (It’s a blind taste test – so your friends can’t bail you out this time lol:)
Hope to see ya soon & have some FUN!!!!
Kristen Mitchell
Social Chair
February Yard of the Month
Yard of the Month - 8520 Bluebill
Yard of the Month for February is awarded to Sandra Goodwin of 8520 Bluebill Court. The manicured shrubs, fresh coating of mulch and rich green lawn are a welcome sign that Spring is here. As a corner lot, they have twice the frontage to maintain. But it seems that this home always looks great.
Runner up for February and another nicely kept home is Graham and Alice Kennedy of 8516 Wheeling. Coming in third is Jonathan Rodriques of 2505 Sugar Maple.
2nd place - 8516 Wheeling
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee, and Mimi Raub who served on the judging panel.
January Yard of the Month
First Place - 8501 Wheeling
Yard of the Month for January is awarded to Mary Frances Warren of 8501 Wheeling Drive. The manicured shrubs and green lawn highlight this yard’s appearance.
Second place for January is Jonahan Rodrigues of 2505 Sugar Maple. Third place goes to Paul & Marie Stowers of 2505 Coxindale.
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Jen Magee and Mimi Raub who served with me on the judging panel.
Reminder – Annual Meeting, Wed 1/18
The Alyson Pond Homeowners Association annual meeting will take place tomorrow, Wed 1/18, in the clubhouse.
Please stop by for dessert and refreshments at 6:30, and then stay on for the annual meeting , which will start at 7.
As a reminder, we have several open board positions to fill for the coming year. Serving on the board requires only a minimal time commitment and can make a big difference for the community. If this is something you might be interested in, please join us at the meeting, or drop us an e-mail at info@alysonpond.com.
I hope to see you there!
Alyson Pond Homeowner's Association 