A sincere thank you to the North College Park Neighborhood Association for sponsoring the December Yard of the Month cash prizes and to Isabelly’s Chocolate & Treats for contributing gift certificates.

Yard of the Month First Place Winner: Jonathan and Kira Casimir – 3 Briarcrest Court – This holiday theme was ablaze with color and various themes – the Committee especially loved the holiday tree and star on top. A festive display of creativity with lights andinnovative styling. Awarded a $100 cash prize from the North College Park Neighborhood Association.

Kira Casimir and her two “elf helpers” (daughter and a friend) in front of their Yard of the Month display at 3 Briarcrest Court. CONGRATULATIONS !!

Yard of the Month Runner-up: Scott and Gayle Dauer – 1202 Kenshire – Elegant, sophisticated, and tastefully-appointed red and white holiday theme highlighting ajoyfullawn display. Gayle and her son are pictured on their front lawn. Awarded a $50 cash prize from the North College Park Neighborhood Association. CONGRATULATIONS !!

NOTE: The Yard of the Month Committee just could not let Freddie Ray’s front yard decorations go unrecognized because he, himself, puts so much effort into maintaining the display…………

Yard of the Month “Holiday Spirit Award” – Freddie Ray – 1008 Rainbow Drive – pictured on his front yard, with his happy jumble of beloved holiday characters. Awarded a gift certificate from Isabelly’s Chocolate & Treats, along with some of their delicious cake balls. CONGRATULATIONS !!