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Lyon County approves $1,700 purchase of 100 wreaths for Wreaths Across America; ceremony set for Dec. 13
Summary
Representatives of the American Legion asked commissioners to support Wreaths Across America; the board approved buying 100 wreaths ($1,700) to be paid from fund 017-00-7646 and invited to attend the Dec. 13 ceremony at 11:00 a.m.
Representatives from the American Legion and Wreaths Across America presented the program to commissioners on Nov. 6 and said they are aiming to place a wreath on all veterans’ graves at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The presenters estimated approximately 300 volunteers will be needed and reported roughly 1,404 wreaths had been purchased so far toward that goal.
Following the presentation, the board voted to approve purchasing 100 wreaths at a total cost of $1,700, with payment to be made from fund 017-00-7646; the motion passed 3-0 (Peck/Bartel). The presenters invited commissioners to the ceremony on Dec. 13 at 11:00 a.m.; the minutes record the invitation and the planned volunteer effort.
