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Volunteer group asks Graham County to boost Wreaths Across America donation
Summary
Kat Stickland, representing the Graham County Citizens Alliance, detailed the county's Wreaths Across America effort (15 cemeteries served, wreaths cost structure) and asked the board to increase the county contribution; supervisors said $500 was available and would consider increasing it.
Kat Stickland, a volunteer representing the Graham County Citizens Alliance, presented the county's Wreaths Across America program and asked the board to consider increasing the county donation to cover more wreaths at local cemeteries.
Stickland said the program covers 15 cemeteries and that wreaths are purchased from a Maine supplier at $17 each with a subsequent discounted price for follow-on purchases; she estimated last year's donations amounted to about $19,000 but said the group remained short for full coverage. She explained the group's nonprofit structure and how local donations are pooled.
Supervisor and board members asked practical questions — for example, whether an individual donor can designate a specific cemetery for wreath placement — and Stickland confirmed designated placement is possible. The board signaled it had $500 set aside and would consider increasing that amount, and staff were asked to follow up with the volunteer group regarding contact points and logistics.
