Sweetwood Estates HOA
Yard of the Month
Since January of 2020 the winner of the Yard of the Month award has received a $25 gift certificate to the Home Depot.
Congratulation to Sandra and Michael Ruder, Winner of March 2025 Yard of the Month.
Congratulations to Libby Smith, winner of February 2025 Yard of the Month.
Congratulations to Brenda and Kurtis Folson, winners of the January 2025 Yard of the Month.
Congratulations to Mike and Kim Vance for the Holiday Decorations Award of 2024.
Congratulations to Lance and Nicole Rodriguez, winners of December 2024 Yard of the Month.
Congratulations to Gordon and Sharon Tanchin, winners of November 2024 Yard of the month.
Congratulations to Teri and Don Kingston, winners of the October 2024 Yard of the Month.
Congratulations to Linda and Mike Logullo, winners of the September 2024 Yard of the Month.
Congratulations to Kristina & Travis Foreman, winners of the August 2024 Yard of the Month.
Congratulations to Mary and Gary Little, winners of the July 2024 Yard of the Month award.
Congratulations to Kathy and William Engel, winners of the June 2024 Yard of the Month award.
Congratulations to Lynn and Jeff Humphreys, winners of the May 2024 Yard of the Month award.
Congratulations to Darlene and Gary Cristofaro, winners of the April 2024 Yard of the Month award.
Many thanks to Flo Warren, Mary Jo Strah, and Sherry LaRue for serving as judges for the award!
April 2025 Winners: Lorraine & Michael Tennant
How do I win Yard of the Month?
The Yard of the Month committee was first formed in August of 1995. The rules that the committee follows are:
The committee is made up of three residents, with at least two members present to make the decision.
A different yard is to be selected on the first day of every month, and the Yard of the Month sign is then posted.
A yard may only be selected every 12 months.
Records will be kept of winners, including address and lot number.
Yards are ineligible if the owner is in arrears on any homeowner association dues or late fees.
Our procedure is to drive around the neighborhood together to select the best kept yard. We look at the health of the grass, evidence of edging, lack of weeds, trimmed shrubbery and trees, and well kept flower gardens. We usually find 3-4 yards per month to consider, and then by reexamining our choices, we make the final decision in unison.
We, Florence Warren, Sherry LaRue and Mary Jo Strah, have enjoyed doing this for several years. Sometimes our choice is so easy, but there are months that it takes us a long time to find the yard that is to be awarded the sign. This happens when our weather is especially hot/dry, with the lack of water. Winter months also present all of us as homeowners with problems to keep our lawns well kept.
When we approach the house, people are all excited and cameras come out. At our annual association meeting, we ask if the owners want us to continue. So far they remain enthusiastic and we continue our monthly "ride".
Please know that your type of grass does not stop us from awarding you the sign. Grass is only part of our selection, as listed above. We are looking for the best yard for that particular month ... overall appearance ...... not just grass.
If you have any questions please contact the committee.
Mary Jo Strah
January 2022