The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the City of Rhinelander and the Master Gardeners of the North have announced the June ‘Yard of the Month’ winners.

The Commercial Yard winner is Evergreen Manor, located at 411 W. Phillip Street;

Evergreen Manor, located at 411 W. Phillip Street in Rhinelander, is the June winner for Commercial Yard of the Month. Pictured are Master Gardener Tom Jerow and Judy Zaffran, Evergreen Manor Coordinator.

Traditional Yard winner is Kathleen Kaverkampf, 321 Hillandale;

Kathleen Haverkampf of 321 Hillandale Street is the winner of June’s Traditional Yard of the Month. Pictured are Master Gardener Tom Jerow and Haverkampf.

Blooming Yard of the Month was awarded to Mike Olsen and Sue Rasmussen who live at 20 West Itasca Street.

The Blooming Yard of the Month for June is awarded to Mike Olsen and Sue Rasmussen of 20 West Itasca Street. Pictured from left to right are Rasmussen, Master Gardener Tom Jerow, and Mike Olsen.

Yard of the Month program is in its 6^th year and was started by the City of Rhinelander to recognize homeowners and residents whose properties beautify their neighborhoods by improving curb appeal. Residential award winners receive an award certificate, Yard of the Month sign, and a $50 credit from the City on their next water bill. Commercial Yard of the Month winners do not receive financial compensation.

Sponsored by the City of Rhinelander, the program is a collaboration with Master Gardeners of the North, who provide the judges, and the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, which handles publicity and accepts the Yard of the Month nominations.

To nominate a business or home for Yard of the Month recognition, contact the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-365-7464 or info@rhinelanderchamber.com. Nomination forms are also available at the Chamber of Commerce office at 450 W Kemp Street, Rhinelander.