Garfield panel launches beautification process

Wayward dandelions, mossy sidewalks or peeling paint in Garfield could all be candidate projects for the new Beautification Contest offered this summer.

Hosted by the Garfield Planning Commission, contestants are asked to pick a spot within city limits that needs aesthetic help.

“This contest is to get people to look around and see if there is anything we can do to make the town look a little nicer,” said Tammy Howard, chairman of the commission.

If at least 20 entries are submitted, the first place winner will receive $50.

Howard said the planning commission last year sent a survey to all res...