Maggie Barnett is 50 wreaths away from her goal.
Barnett and sister Pat Spencer are in the midst of a Christmas wreath blitz, with the hopes of placing more than 250 wreaths on veterans’ graves at Highland Cemetery and Old Iola Cemetery.
Since word of their endeavor started spreading about a week ago, Barnett and Spencer have received nearly $500 in cash donations, plus scores of gently used wreaths — 199 in all.
“The response has been tremendous,” Barnett said.
Response was so swift, the sisters quickly decided to expand their effort to include the veterans’ graves at Old Iola Cemetery, pushing their goal from 230 to 250 wreaths.
They hope to place the wreaths in the cemeteries on Dec. 11.
Those wishing to donate can reach Barnett by calling (620) 380-1814.
