Spruced up for summer

beautification award

Olivia Bolin, who rents property at 609 South Walnut Street, is the City of Maryville’s Beautification Award winner for the month of May.

Bolin, shown at right standing beside Mayor Rachael Martin, has helped maintain the property, where extensive landscaping work has included shaving down the bank and reseeding the yard. Renovations and painting were carried out by the property owners.

Each month from April to October, the city recognizes a property owner or resident for beautification efforts at their home or business. Nominations are voted on by the city’s code enforcement officers based on set criteria.

To nominate someone for the award, call Stacy Wood at 660-562-8012 or go to www.maryville.org and click the “Community” and “Pride of Maryville” buttons.