At their Monday, October 5 City Council meeting, Tennille Mayor and Council announced the winners of the City’s Fall “Yard of the Quarter” program.
This program is designed to recognize the hard work and pride exhibited by Tennille residents who beautify their yards.
According to Tennille Mayor Eartha Cummings, the beautification program was established to recognize Tennille City residents who have improved or maintained their yard and whose yard has a positive aesthetic appeal.
“This award is intended to inspire others to take pride in their yard, and to improve the overall quality of life in Tennille,” said Mayor Cummings.
Judges used the following criteria when selecting the exemplary yard:
– Yard must be well-groomed and maintained
– Tasteful landscaping – yard is attractive and pleasing to the eye
– Buildings, fences, porches, and patios on the property are in good repair
– Yard is free of litter, junk and debris – no appliances or indoor furniture on the porches or patios
– Yard is free of junk or inoperable vehicles, and there are no vehicles parked on the grass areas
– House numbers are displayed attractively
– Only the portion of the yard viewed from the street will be judged
– Good use of seasonal color
– Creativity and originality
– Overall appearance is pleasing
In addition, citizens were required to incorporate this quarter’s theme – fall colors or fall sports.
The winners from each district are as follows:
District One
First Place: Roy and Regina Jackson
Second Place: Larry and Sharon Burden
Third Place: Mattlyn Wimbley
District Two
First Place: Katye McCoy
Second Place: Jacob and Laura Johnson
Third Place: Lester Lord and Martha Taylor
District Three
First Place: Marvin and Parish Harris, Sr.
Second Place: Ray and Jerry Pierce
Third Place Tie: Mary Moye and David & Susan Hooks