"Yard of the Month" program this summer
By Shelia Tomkins
The City of Guttenberg has announced a "Yard of the Month" program for city residents this coming season. The first round of nominations will be due May 17 with the award to be presented in June.
The Yard of the Month is sponsored by the City in conjunction with the Umbrella Arts Committee. The purpose is to recognize residents who have improved or maintained their yard and whose yard has a positive aesthetic appeal.
The monthly winner will receive a $25 utility bill credit, a yard sign and recognition on Facebook, the city's website and in The Press. The award will be presented from June through September.
Judging will be done by Umbrella Arts members based on criteria. Nominations will be accepted by emailing a form to the city office at gboffice@alpinecom.net or by dropping off the nomination at the city office in the drop box at the municipal building.
Anyone can nominate a yard, but the yard must be located in the city limits to qualify. The forms are available at the city office or on the city website (www.cityofguttenbergia.gov) on the drop-down box under “How Do I?” “Forms.”
Watch an upcoming issue of The Press for further details on judging criteria.