Simply the best

The yard at 34 N. Weaver St. in Colfax is one to see. Picturesque, it overlooks the city atop of the hill on the south side of the town.

For their efforts, owners Orval and Jennifer Stier were announced as the June Price Award winner in the Colfax Best Yard Contest. Sponsored by the City of Colfax and Dickerson Mechanical, the Stiers were the first yard to claim the prize in the new contest.

As a part of the contest, the winners each receive $50 in Colfax Bucks and an entry into the grand prize year-end contest which comes with $250 in Colfax Bucks and a new 3 ft by 5 ft Colfax City flag.

“Their property has beautiful old oak trees and looks impressive from Highway 6,” the Colfax Main Street Facebook page said.

Each month, properties can be put forward to participate in the contest in two categories — best looking or most improved. The nomination form included the address of the property and why the person felt the property should be nominated. Forms are due to city hall by 4:30 p.m. on the 15th each month of the program.

“Ballots will be available at city hall and can be filled out when you pay your water bill or any other time or emailed,” Colfax City Administrator Wade Wagoner said. “The nominees will also be listed on Colfax’s Main Street page with a link to the email address to send your vote. Voting is open to all residents of Colfax of any age and limited to one vote per person.”

Ballots need to be turned into city hall by the 10th of the following month. On the 12th of the month, the previous month’s award winner will be announced. Non-winning nominations will be carried to the next month.

For more information about the program contact Colfax City Hall or Colfax Main Street. Nominations and ballots can be sent to citycolfax50054@gmail.com.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com