Operation Green Yard Makeover

By Ranya Botros and Victor Caldero

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The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) and the Nevada Landscape Association (NLA) are pleased to announce that one household in Northern Nevada and one household in Southern Nevada were chosen for the Operation Green Yard Make-over Program.

Sandra Ammerman of Sparks and Janice Milton of Las Vegas will both have their yards renovated, free of charge, by volunteers from the Nevada Landscape Association and the Nevada State Contractors Board.

The program was limited to the first 100 applications received from Northern Nevada and the first 100 applications received from Southern Nevada between Aug. 1 and August 29, 2008. Households were chosen based on income and special circumstances.

The actual landscaping work began at the end of October. For the Ammermans, one of the two families selected statewide, the work included volunteers removing a rose bush and adding landscaping, irrigation and a new swing set. The total value of the work was $11,000.

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Households were chosen based on income and special circumstances for inclusion in the Operation Green Yard Make-over Program provided by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) and the Nevada Landscape Association (NLA).

Sandra Ammerman, an administrative assistant with the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, said she is indebted to the organization for their assistance. Ammerman and her husband Robert, who is on disability after having two heart attacks, are the parents of twins who have been diagnosed with autism. Because of their sons?EUR??,,????'?????<

The Nevada Landscape Association promotes professionalism and integrity within the green industry through education, high standards and community involvement.