DECEMBER 2014

 Thank you to Brandt Zeigler for his assistance in hanging the wreaths at the Heather Pointe entrance.

Groundbreaking for future park in Pinson

Pinson Council members break ground for new park.

 The city of Pinson broke ground for its new city park November 30, 2014. The park  will cover over 20 acres of land.  The property is located just off of Highway 75 and Glen Brook Road on Lane Street. Park plans include an amphitheater and pavilion, boardwalk along the creek, walking trails, splash pad, playground and other features as well as a building for events, restrooms and concessions. A name for the park has not been decided as yet.

Heavy equipment at site of Pinson's future park.

Pallets display amenities  included in the construction of  Pinson park.

2014 Pinson Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 6^th  at 10:00 a.m. The route will be along highway 75. 

2013 Pinson, Alabama  Christmas Parade photo copied from al.com

Crowds braved 36 degree weather  in 2013 to watch the Pinson Christmas Parade. The route taken was from Pinson Valley High School down highway 75 turning left on Main Street ending at Triangle Park where the city’s Christmas tree was lit. 

Continue the Holiday Spirit at 6:30 p.m., December 6, 2014  with your Heather Pointe neighbors

You don't have to be a singer  to go CAROLING . We will serenade the community accompanied by the music and voices of professional singers from a portable CD player. Meet @ 6:30 p.m. on the common area (see below)

Wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Got Leftover Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce?

       Second Day Fried Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Sauce Pesto
1 video | Fried Stuffing Balls (01:53)

Total Time:
14 min                                  

Recipe copied from  foodnetwork.com 

Prep:
10 min
Cook:
4 min

Yield:
4 to 6 servings


Ingredients

Leftover stuffing
2 eggs
2 teaspoons milk
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup walnuts
Oil, for frying

Directions

Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.

Cut leftover stuffing into bite-sized cubes and set aside. In a small bowl whisk eggs and milk. Coat each stuffing bite with this egg wash, then dredge in the bread crumbs until fully coated and set aside. In a food processor blend cranberry sauce, pepper and walnuts and set aside. Once oil is at temperature fry each piece of stuffing until golden brown about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and serve with cranberry pesto.

Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson

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Progression On Entrance Lights

This past week a brick mason came out to build a brick container around each entrance light. He gave us a fair price yet it was still costly. Because of the cost, only one side will be lit at night. Optimistically, we hope that by encasing the fixtures in brick it will be more difficult for vandals to destroy. Of course nothing is indestructible as mentioned in Lights Out . HOA explored the idea of metal cages covering the lights.That idea was quickly abandoned when it was discovered that a cover for each light would need to be specially crafted by a metalworker. Each cage would have cost well over one hundred dollars per light.

Area being prepared to place concrete form

Forms in place to pour concrete
Heather Pointe residents are entering and leaving the community at all times of day and night.

Once the work on the lighting is finished it will be left up to us all to alert the Sheriff's Department of any suspicious activity. Calls can be left anonymously.

WEEDERS NEEDED ***************************************There are pros and cons with a beautiful garden. The beautiful colors of the flowers and their pleasant fragrances. are a delight. Keeping out the weeds and watering can be a chore. Be sure that anyone with a neat, colorful yard has spent lots of time and money to keep it that way.
The planters at the entrance need weeding. The presence of unwanted plants(weeds) distorts the beauty of the flowers. The possibility of replacing the flowers in the next season with low growing shrubs has been discussed. These would require very little maintenance and would be permanent. If you can help weed the entrance planters please do so. No need for permission. "Just Do It."

NO TRESPASSING !!!!!

First impressions can be gained by the outside of your home. As stated above most people with beautiful yards work hard and pay dearly to keep them that way. Children walking across lawns that are not their own and using a neighbor's yard as a shortcut is trespassing. The power boxes make great seats but if they're not on your property you are trespassing. Allowing pets to run free ( even at night) and use another's property as a toilet is a form of trespassing. Let's be conscious of the rights of others.