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Spruce Up has planted 2,623 trees in 25 years

By Gretchen Ramlo Spruce Up Austin president

Welcome to the 2014 edition of the Spruce Up Austin Arbor Day tab! This year SUA is celebrating 25 years of planting trees in our community. It is amazing to think back 25 years to the Sterling and Eastside Lake medians, the Millpond, Eastside Lake area and many more.

They were almost treeless!

Twenty-five years of SUA — that’s 2,623 trees planted at a value of $462,974 to our community when you consider volunteer time and project costs.

More than 60 community

members are on the board of directors, with an average of 9.5 years of service.

We hope you will enjoy this tab and all of the pictures, it is a look back at 25 years of planting trees in Austin!

Enjoy.

A quarter-century of beautifying Austin

By Trey Mewes trey.mewes@austindailyherald.com

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ike Ruzek grew up appreciating trees.

He remembers the beautiful oaks that dotted the landscape throughout Luther College, his alma mater. And he can remember the time he lost out on funding a city initiative to beautify Austin with trees.

Ruzek made the pitch to the city of Austin in the fall of 1989, just as city staff had received funding for city improvement projects. The Austin City Council took several suggestions from residents, including from Ruzek, who had seen how Dutch elm disease had ravaged the area’s tree population.

“It was horrible,” he said.

That’s why Ruzek found himself in front of the council, asking them to fund a project to plant more trees in town. Yet Ruzek’s idea fell on deaf ears at the time — the money went to paint the Austin Community Bandshell, instead.

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Did you know?

•The very first project was to plant five red maples near the Paulson Tennis Courts. Lutheran Brotherhood provided financial and volunteer support. Also through LB, a $4,200 grant was obtained to beautify three traffic islands. Total value to the community in the first year was $6,500. Barb Ruzek came up with the name Spruce Up Austin (SUA).

Ruzek wasn’t pleased with the results, but it wasn’t until then-head of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Larry Haugen suggested Ruzek do something about it.

And the first seeds of what would become Spruce Up Austin were born, 25 years ago this year.

“We got some people together, and the first meeting we held was in January of 1990,” Ruzek said.

•In 1991 Hormel Foods Corp. celebrated it’s 100th anniversary, therefore Spruce Up planted 100 trees for 100 years.

Blandin Leadership was in 1990 for Group II. Late in 1990 the following Blandin people plus Jack Sherman of the Hormel Foods Corporation joined SUA for the Hormel project.

Only Lee, Millie and Jack continued on the SUA board beyond 1991.

—Mike Ruzek

Sprouting up

Spruce Up Austin is one of Austin’s oldest community groups. With about 18 current members on its committee and dozens of volunteers each year, the group is dedicated to planting trees and beautifying Austin through partnerships with local businesses and city staff.

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Many have contributed to success of Spruce Up Austin over 25 years

By Mike Ruzek Spruce Up Austin

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pruce Up Austin has many people and organizations to thank for contributing to the success of Spruce Up Austin.

First and foremost is all the board members who embraced the vision of improving the landscape on public property within Austin. With good ideas, with risk takers to implement those ideas, and with the collaboration of Ruzek others there has been significant progress.

Also SUA had the benefit of many board members who served many years thus providing continuity and credibility.

Second would be the other volunteers who have helped on projects. SUA has always been mindful of the value of volunteers on projects and over the years it can be said that on average for every dollar donated there has been $1.40 of value back into the community.

The financial benefits added to the privilege of working with some very nice people made projects even more rewarding.

Third would be the SUA partnership with the Austin Park & Rec. Department. Their cooperation over the years has been outstanding. From approval of projects to site preparation, and some ongoing maintenance; working with them has been significant

Spruce Up Austin board members over 25 Years

Spruce Up was a Chamber committee until 1998, then became a 501(3)C 1990 Original Group Bob Auer Larry Haugen Paul Johnson Dennis Maschka Joyce Mlinar *Mike Ruzek Gerald Young Al Echmann Lee Bonorden Roberta Gerhardt Millie Kane Candace Raskin Belita Schindler Jack Sherman Others that followed over the next 25 years *Current board member noted Jerry Adwell

*Greta Anderson *Penny Bartesch Rolando Benitez Ocampo Paul Boisjolie Sarah Boe *Kathy Borland *Jan Chuick Lynn Cunningham Dick Dixon Knowles Dougherty Terry Fox Mark Hecimovich Norm Hecimovich Craig Hoium Rosie Jech *Gordon Larson Jim Larson Robert Lovelady Kevin Maynard Jerry McCarthy Dave McConnell Monica McIerney *Bill Hines-McLain *Deb Mickelson *Bonnie Mogen *Harlan Nelson *Howard Nepp

in not only the number of projects but also having them look good for many years. The SUA efforts have also been a factor in Austin being Tree City USA for over 30 years.

Fourth would be the major financial contributors and many individual donations. Some in the community have thought that we have received money

Pat Schmid *Pam Schmidt Kay Smabby *Chris Stepp Darlene Thaisen Julie Thompson *Kim Underwood Heather Vossler Sue Wageman Don Wagner *Renee Wangen AHS students as ex-officio Members: Missy Jacobsen Colby Johnson Sarah Osboe Presidents of SUA: *Mike Ruzek 1990-2000, 2011-2012 *Gretchen Ramlo 20012002, 2013-2014 Jerry Adwell 2003-2004 *Kelly Lady 2005-2006 Dennis Maschka, 2007-2008 *Melanie Faust 2009-2010

from the City of Austin of the Austin Park & Rec. But this have not happened except for a $200 plaque for Honor Guards Park.

Some contributors include: •Hormel Foods Corp: The largest gift received of $75,000 paid over three years starting in 1998 •Lutheran Brotherhood: The first

year of SUA and many years after that resulted in thousands of dollars donated.

•Lydia Lein Estate: The second largest single gift of $20,000. She had walked areas that SUA had improved.

•Austin Utilities: For over ten years they have donated $1,500 per year for trees •Austin Daily Herald: For 20 years SUA has partnered with them for the Arbor Day Edition. Sharing the advertising revenue has amounted to several thousands of dollars back to SUA as well as promoting the SUA mission statement.

Releaf Program by the Minnesota DNR and the MnDOT provided funding for significant projects.

The Hormel Foundation has made two donations to SUA amounting to $4,000.

There have been many businesses, individuals and organizations that have donated. Of special note are the projects of 100 trees for 100 years, on Hormel Food’s Anniversary, Austin’s 150th Anniversary when 150 trees were planted, and the Honorary Tree Program. Many donations were made for success.

Fifth are the local nurseries who have benefited from the many projects SUA has completed, the seminars conducted, and the ongoing promotion of residents doing their part to spruce up their property. Donated dollars have been kept in town. The nurseries have cooperated with discounts, planning, and being flexible to work alongside volunteers when doing a project.

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The Best of Spruce Up Austin

The following stories are selections of stories written by Spruce Up Austin members and previously published over the years. Spruce Up leaders selected them to recognize the organization’s 25 years.

Austin ‘known as city where trees are important’

By Bonnie Rietz For Spruce Up Austin

“Because of our tree preservation ordinance, we saved several trees in the development, and those that will be taken out will be replaced.”

These words were just said to me by Craig Hoium, our city planner, about a new development in Austin.

We are now getting to be known as a city where trees are very important.

As new developers come in, one of the first documents the receive is our tree preservation ordinance. Because of this, developers realize that to move their project along, the plat needs to include a nice design of trees and bushes.

This column originally published in the Spruce Up Austin tab on April 26, 1998, when Bonnie Rietz was mayor of Austin.

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We are getting some beautiful developments.

The Austin City Council is very supportive of trees. For the first time in the nine years that I have been in city government, we delayed a street project

for two weeks so that the city engineer would come back with a design where no trees would be removed on the 22nd Street Southwest project.

When the street project was finished, the street department worked with the Austin Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department to design and put in trees, bushes and flowers on the two existing medians.

Take a look at the 22nd Street project and see how beautiful it turned out.

After you have checked out this project, take a few minutes to sit on the bench at the parking lot where the old library was located.

When that parking lot was installed,

no trees were removed and you can still see the lovely flowering crab tree and the pretty evergreen trees.

Mower County has also worked with Spruce Up Austin Inc. on some projects.

The landscaping around the courthouse and by the Mower County Health and Human Services building along North Main Street are two of the projects where we have worked together.

Trees will continue to grow and to thrive in a community with a group like Spruce Up Austin and the local units of government working together to preserve and to plant trees.

Spruce Up makes a difference

By Jerry McCarthy and Norm Hecimovich Spruce Up Volunteers

“The efforts of 34 Spruce Up Austin volunteers will be noticed for decades to come.”

That was the opening line of the editorial published in the Oct. 30, 1994, issue of the Austin Daily Herald.

Thirty-eight new trees were planted on “National Make a Difference Day” on Oct. 22, 1994.

Thirty-four volunteers from Spruce Up Austin Committee and neighbors that live on East Side Lake helped plant those 38 trees. It was a pleasure to see so many people from different groups come together to help make a difference in Austin and around East Side Lake. Plans have not been finalized as to where we will be working, but we hope to have as many

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This column originally published in the Spruce Up Austin tab on April 28, 1995. volunteers, if not more, as we had in 1994.

We can now can make a difference and we know we can spruce up Austin.

In the near future we will be contacting residents around the lake and also businesses to help support the project. If you have any ideas or suggestions for this year’s project, let us know. We want your input. We feel that without the residents’ support the project will not be a success.

This year, let’s make sure the National Make A Difference Day will make a difference to Austin and the area around East Side Lake.

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Plant trees in proper places

By Kathleen Borland Spruce Up Austin

A healthy community forest begins with careful planning.

With a little research and a simple layout, you can produce a landscape that will cool your home in summer and tame the winter winds. Your well-planned yard will contain trees that grow well in the soil and moisture of your neighborhood. Your trees will be properly placed to avoid collisions with power lines and buildings,

This column originally published in the Austin Daily Herald on April 15, 2012. and the aesthetics will increase your property value.

A proper landscape plan takes each tree into consideration: 1. Height. Will the tree bump into anything when it is fully grown?

2. Canopy spread. How wide will

the tree grow?

3. Is the tree deciduous or coniferous? (Will it lose its leaves in the winter?)

4. Form or shape. A columnar tree will grow in less space. Round and V-Shaped species provide the most shade.

5. Growth rate. How long will it take for your tree to reach its full height? Slow growing species typically live longer than fast growing species.

6. Soil, sun, and moisture requirements.

7. Fruit. No one wants messy droppings on busy sidewalks.

8. Hardiness zone indicates the temperature extremes in which a tree can be expected to grow.

For the purposes of this column hardiness zone considerations have been disregarded. Check with your community’s tree board or forestry department or a local county cooperative extension agent for a list of trees suitable for planting in your specific hardiness zone.

(Arborday.org hardiness zones lookup.)

Group’s ‘prize patrol’ helps recognize yards

By Gretchen Ramlo and Kelly Lady Spruce Up Austin

Imagine you’re sitting at home on a sunny Saturday morning, sipping a flavorful cup of hot coffee, when you hear an unexpected knock on the door.

Could it be the Publishers Clearinghouse Prize Patrol?

No! Wait! It’s even better: It’s the Spruce Up Austin Prize Patrol.

Another residence has been

This column originally published in the Spruce Up Austin tab on April 30, 2004, when Gretchen Ramlo and Kelly Lady were Spruce Up directors. honored to receive the locally prestigious Yard of the Month award.

What? You say you’ve never heard of this coveted award? Then an explanation is in order.

Each year, Spruce Up Austin receives nominations from people who want to recognize efforts taken by their friends, neighbors, husbands or wives to beautify their front yard.

They appreciate the enhancing effect their work has on the neighborhood and entire community.

The SUA Board selects a winner

each month — June through September.

Winners are recognized by the SUA Prize Patrol. They receive a sign to place in their yard during the month they win. They also receive a picture of themselves with the sign and a gift certificate to a local nursery.

If you know someone you would like to nominate for this award contact Spruce Up Austin through the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Austin receives Tree City award for the 34th time

By Kim Underwood

Austin Parks, Recreation and Forestry

April 26 another Arbor Day in Minnesota! Austin received its 34th “Tree City USA” award for 2012. We strive to continue to keep this award each year as trees are a great asset to our community. If your organization, scout troop, church or school plans a planting make sure to call the local press. It’s great recognition for your group and for our community. Remember, if you missed Arbor Day, May is Arbor Month and fall is a good time too, so plant a tree!

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This column originally published in the Spruce Up Austin tab on May 17, 2013.

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annual work schedule be submitted along with the annual budget. These costs are broken down which include tree planting, care, maintenance, tree removals,

management and volunteer time. The Mayor signs a proclamation stating that the last Friday in April is Arbor Day and the Month of May is Arbor Month. The

Austin Park and Recreation logs as many news articles they can find to submit along with the application In October 2011 through mid-September 2012, Austin Park and Recreation was chosen as a host site to receive a GreenCorps Member through a grant process with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This program allowed us to conduct a tree inventory of our public lands within the City of Austin. The inventory is a useful tool when we are ordering trees for boulevards and parks.

With the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer and the devastation it could bring to our urban forest, the inventory points out that we must and are diversifying our public tree plantings.

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Spruce Up: ‘They improve the city’ From Page 2 Spruce Up members say the group has planted more than 2,600 trees over the past 25 years, which has improved community parks by almost $500,000 in estimated value.

Though Spruce Up’s beginning had a lot to do with Ruzek’s ambition to restock trees in town, he is quick to heap praise on others.

Without the local chamber of commerce’s help, Spruce Up wouldn’t have had its initial success, according to Ruzek.

“The Chamber gave us a lot of credibility right from the get-go,” he said. “We had a place to meet, we had staff that they used for our benefit, and so we were kind of up and running.”

That helped Spruce Up members create projects like 100 trees for the 100 year anniversary of Hormel Foods Corp., which the group tackled in 1991.

“We raised $27,000 for that project,” he said. “So 100 trees for 100 years became 137 trees, because the money kept coming in.

And they were big trees.”

That turned into oak, maple, spruce and other trees all along Hormel Century Parkway, where the Hormel plant is.

The group never asks for money from the city of Austin, but rather asks for private donations and writes grants to help fund tree plantings.

“It’s great,” said Gretchen Ramlo, Spruce Up Austin president. “I’ve never been part of a group that hasn’t had any politics or ego in it, and Spruce Up Austin is one of those groups. We all work to help make Austin better.”

Ramlo has been with the group for about 18 years. She can remember some of Spruce Up’s bigger projects, such as the 150 trees for 150 years that Spruce Up volunteers planted throughout the city.

That project, completed in 2006, brought more than 100 volunteers together on a misty day to hand-dig holes for mature trees.

The group hadn’t realized how big a task 150 trees would be at the time, according to Ramlo and Ruzek. But the time was right to tackle a big project.

“We’ve always looked for opportunities to plant trees,” Ruzek said with a laugh.

Despite the crummy weather, the group brought together 99 volunteers out of about 110 scheduled to work that day.

In addition, more than a dozen residents who walked by decided to volunteer at various locations throughout the city —

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Mike Ruzek, a founding member of Spruce Up Austin, is pictured with current Spruce Up Austin president Gretchen Ramlo in Community Park last week. Ruzek has been instrumental in helping Spruce Up achieve among other things 2,500 trees in the area.

Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

including public land like Todd Park.

Each team of 10 to 12 volunteers were in charge of planting about 10 to 15 trees, which needed to go in the ground that day despite less than ideal conditions.

“And we did it,” Ruzek said with a smile.

Spreading out

Though Spruce Up Austin is celebrating 25 years, the group isn’t resting on its laurels.

Spruce Up volunteers are planning a tree walk along East Side Lake, which will feature 25 types of trees to commemorate the group’s 25 years.

“It’s our gift back to Austin,” Ramlo said.

“It will be entirely funded through Spruce Up.” Spruce Up members will continue to plant a diverse number of trees in the community,

city’s parks and recreation department has to ensure as many trees as possible survive. plans to put in other trees elsewhere to re“We’re going to focus on diversity,” Ruzek place the ones taken out. said. “The city has made a critical error over That’s good news to Spruce Up the years. After the Dutch Elm members, and it’s a concerted effort Disease, the city planted a lot of by the city to work with Spruce Up. ash trees to replace the elms. Now “It’s the perfect group to have,” there’s emerald ash borer. And Mayor Tom Stiehm said. “They imwe’ve planted too many ash trees.” prove the city; they don’t cost anyThe group has seen trees come thing; they raise their own funds.” and go — Ruzek can walk down any And Spruce Up Austin will constreet in Austin and identify which tinue to be around to plant even trees Spruce Up Austin has put more trees, which is something in, and which trees were knocked Stiehm Ruzek, Ramlo and other Spruce Up down or had to be taken down for members are all too pleased to do. various reasons.

They don’t always ask for recognition, but For example, the city of Austin had to rethey enjoy the hard work they put in to give move many trees along North Main Street Austin more trees. near the Cedar River as part of the city’s work “That’s what’s so great about Spruce Up,” on the North Main Flood Control Project.

Ramlo said. “We just do it.”

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Spruce Up to plant 25th anniversary tree walk

By Trey Mewes

trey.mewes@austindailyherald.com

Spruce Up Austin is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a big project.

The group will create a tree walk featuring 25 types of trees along East Side Lake, with plantings set to begin next month.

“It’s our gift to Austin,” said Gretchen Ramlo, Spruce Up Austin president.

For Ramlo, the project is an opportunity to give back to the community, something she and others enjoy doing.

“I’ve always loved trees and nature,” she said.

The group wasn’t sure what kind of project to put together to celebrate 25 years until they realized they could plant different kinds of trees in the area.

“Twenty-five trees on its own isn’t very special,” said Mike Ruzek, Spruce Up Austin committee member. “But 25 different types of trees? That’s special.”

That’s why the group is working with Gary Johnson, an arborist with the University of Minnesota, to decide what kind of trees to put along East Side Lake.

Johnson has come up with a list of 27 types of trees that would grow in the area after visiting Austin a few times. Spruce Up members will work with Johnson once more to figure out where those 25 trees should be planted, as some may -Gretchen Ramlo not work well in wet ground near the lake.

Spruce Up will hold a dedication ceremony next month near East Side Lake’s gazebo, where the group hopes to put up a kiosk explaining Spruce Up’s work and why tree planting is so important to Austin. Spruce Up will also put up signs near each tree that could have scannable QR codes, which could give more information on each tree.

As always, Ramlo said the group will pay for the project through its own money, raised from private donations and grants.

2,623 trees and counting

By Spruce Up Austin

Spruce Up Austin completed its 24th year of existence in 2013. Due to the dry weather, projects were limited in size and numbers. A dedicated board, terrific support by other volunteers, an excellent working relationship with businesses and the Austin Parks and Forestry Department continue as strengths if Spruce Up Austin.

Spruce Up Austin was directly involved in projects where more than $3,015 was spent. When the volun-

teer time associated with these projects is taken into account, and the internal work of the Austin Parks and Forestry Department, the value to the community amounts to more than $4.353. During the history of our organization, the total value to our community exceeds $462,974.

Twenty trees and spruce were planted during 2013, bringing the total to 2,623.

Other activities included the Annual Arbor Day Edition, Yard of the Month winners, the garden tour, and a public seminar.

“It’s our gift to Austin.”

Tips for planting the right trees •Plant the right site with the right species with a healthy tree.

•Ensure the type of tree you select will not be too big for your site.

•Think about overhead obstructions such as power lines and lower obstructions such as roads, sidewalks and driveways that can prevent roots from obtaining moisture and oxygen.

•If planting on a boulevard, check online with Austin Park and Rec

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for an updated list of approved boulevard trees.

•Imagine the tree at its mature size and its proximity to homes or buildings.

•Consider its sunlight needs, shade tolerance and rate of growth.

•Another important factor to consider is the types of trees near your site.

Try not to duplicate them.

•Avoid common trees such as maples and oaks. We want to

promote diversity in our urban trees.

•Look into some of our under populated species such as hybrid elm, ginkgo, shagbark hickory, Kentucky coffee tree, ironwood and catalpa trees.

•Talk to your local garden center about picking the best diverse tree for your needs and don’t forget to water.

—By Chris Stepp, Spruce Up Austin

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Spruce Up Yard of the Month winners Winners for 2013 June: 1601 4th Ave SW, Dennis and Rose Tamke July: 1806 9th St SW, Bob and Ginny Riege August: 1111 4th Ave NW, Marty and Kim Evenson September: 2100 7th Ave SW, Dan and Cathy Hurst

Winners for 2008 June: 1601 17th Ave SW, Brian and Darcia Schnieder July: 800 5th Ave SW, Doug and Karen Ball August: 801 5th Ave SW, Mark and Donna Skiba September: 1211 5th Ave NW, Russ and Norma Wangen

Winners for 2012 June: 2206 7th Ave NW, Mark and Barb Kanne July: 2009 5th Ave SE, Roger Reller August: 1806 4th Ave SW, Brian and Nancy Bawek September: 1010 8th Ave NW, Steve Van Houten

Winners for 2007 June: 506 21st St SW, Candice Corrigan July: 707 12th Ave SW, Howie and Sherri Crawford August: 2204 9th Place SW, Bob and Valerie Jessen August: 904 10th St SW, Private Recognition September: 1011 7th Ave NW, Jim Churchill and Rick Matter

Winners for 2011 June: 205 24th St NW, Randy and Wendy Kramer July: 2206 5th Ave SW, Sonia Larson August: 2100 7th Ave NW, Pat and Beth Schwab September: 2300 8th Ave NW, Curt and Greta Anderson Winners for 2010 June: 1409 6th Ave NW, Duane Patten July: 605 4th St NW, Mike and Jan O’Connor August: (sign stolen, no recipient) September: 800 9th Ave NW, Zachary and Brooke Downey Winners for 2009 June: 813 19th St SW, Jim and Penny Bartesch July: 1201 19th St NE, Dr. Rodney and Kay Middlebrook August: 508 12th Ave SW, Dawn Clark September: 2709 8th Ave SW, Tony and Karla Muller

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Winners for 2006 June: 805 15th Ave SE: Dick and Marlys Trimble July: 1904 18th Ave SW, Tom Matyas August: 2107 10th Place NE, Warren and Marsha Perry September: 1806 4th Ave SW, Brian and Nancy Bawek Winners for 2005 June: 1009 9th St NW, Peter and Sharon Demars July: 1901 7th Ave SE, Jim and Dee Witt August: 2904 4th Ave SW: Mark and Aleta Christopherson September: 400 12th Place NW, Bill and Pat Schmidt

Jim Churchill and Rick Matter won Yard of the Month in September of 2007. Photo provided Julie Thomsen and Jim/Sherri McKee September: 1100 9th St NW, Pam Grover October: 905 6th Ave NE, Dorothy Bernett Winners for 2003 June: 707 1st Ave SW, Brendhan and Jeanne Wagner July: 710 4th Ave NE, Dan and Katie Ulwelling August: 2700 2nd Ave NW, Deb Feller

September: 2206 5th Ave NW, Jeff and Sonia Larson Winners for 2002 June: 411 9th St NW, Steve and Rita Millam July: 1107 7th Ave NW, Dennis Sippel August: 600 Oakland Place NE, Vera Hill September: 1011 15th St SW, Garnet Butler and Julie Seys

Winners for 2004 June: 302 12th Place NW, Jack and Becky Faas July: 1206 18th St SW, Scott and Tammy Ramio August: 507 and 509 12th Ave SW, Dave/

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