City of Lincoln and LLCEO recognize local homeowner Danny Poulos

 

[December 06, 2019] 

As the holiday season is upon us, this week the city of Lincoln and the Land of Lincoln CEO brought back the Home of the Month award for one special young homeowner who is enjoying decorating his lawn for Christmas.

Danny Poulos lives at 112 Palmer Avenue in Lincoln and though his front lawn is small, he has packed it with Christmas cheer for all to enjoy. The home is close to Woodlawn Road and across the street from the O’Reilly Parts Store parking lot. This allows for an unobstructed view from Woodlawn, so folks traveling through town can enjoy a quick glimpse of the colorful lights and characters on the lawn.

For those who go in search of lights, this location is easy to find, and it is filled with Christmas spirit from the reindeer and sleigh and Christmas trees to the lighted Christmas train and snowflakes. There are also icicles dripping off the railings along the walkway to the house and a snowman with a top hat close to the front door.

Take another look and find the Abominable Snowman and a little polar bear wearing a Santa hat.

Poulos loves Christmas and loves decorating his home for the holidays. He’s lived at this address for about a year and a half and this is the second time he has decorated. This year is a little bigger than last year, and while Poulos may be finished for this season, who knows what he will bring to us next year.

On Wednesday evening, Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman, Alderman Ron Keller, City Clerk Peggy Bateman along with Teagan Wyss and Annagrace Keller of the LLCEO made a stop at the Poulos home to present him with some special gifts.

The home of the month sign was placed in Poulos’ yard, plus the city presented him with a large plaque that Poulos will be able to keep as a reminder of the recognition. Wyss and Keller presented Poulos with a gift card in appreciation for what he is doing to make our town a friendly happy place via his lights and decorations.

Poulos is very proud of his home, and invited his guests inside for a quick peek. He says the house is small, but it is perfect for him. Inside he also enjoys decorating for Christmas. His large Christmas tree is accompanied by a lovely white reindeer. Take a peek at the top of the tree and find a top hot. Look closer and see there is a monkey climbing up the tree! He’s made it almost to the top as he reaches for the brim of the top hat.

Goodman commented that the home was sold to Poulos by ME Realty. He said that the house had been redone inside and out when Poulos bought it. The homeowner has done some improvements since then, working to clean up the front yard and make it nicer and he has also built a very nice deck onto the back of the house.

For the community, this is a very good thing for many reasons. Pride of ownership and being careful to take care of ones’ home inside and out is one of the reasons that the city implemented the home of the month to start with. Goodman saw it as an opportunity to share with the public the good that is in our community and to impress upon everyone that those who do take pride in their homes are not going unnoticed.

Another really good point to bring out in this story is that Poulos is a young adult who has chosen to live in Lincoln, making this his long-term home. Retaining our youth is an important key to seeing growth in our city. Sharing the good that our younger homeowners are doing in their community is a positive statement for those looking to come to Lincoln.

Additionally, seeing the youth of the LLCEO getting involved is a positive move for the community. The LLCEO group this year has been out and about helping with several projects that help to make an impression on our hometown residents as well as visitors to our community.

Also in today’s paper be sure to read the article submitted by LLCEO board member Jennifer Keith that talks about the public service/community projects the students have been involved with this year.

Kuddo’s to the CEO kids and their leader Britta Langley for doing all they can to make Lincoln a better place to live and visit.

[Nila Smith]