Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC) made a donation to the Wreaths Across America program. Presenting the check are veterans employed at HOEC. Left to Right: Kyle Willard, John Ogles and Scott Ward, presented the donation to Ozark Spring Chapter, NSDAR (National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution) of West Plains. Veterans not pictured include Stace Kerley and Mike Buehler. National Wreaths Across America Day is an event held in more than 3,000 local communities each December. It is a day where volunteers of all ages, demographics and backgrounds gather to place live balsam veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s heroes, joining together to say each of their names out loud one more time and in doing so, keeping their memories alive. Wreaths Across America’s mission to Remember the Fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom is yearlong and carried out by individuals finding a way to serve in their communities. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 14 at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Mountain View, Mo. Last year 187 wreaths were placed locally. For more information or to make a donation, contact Lois Frazier at 417-257-8215 or Cindy Pirch at 417-629-4102.
