At the east end of downtown Wynnewood, visitors and residents used
to be greeted by a dark and neglected Flag Plaza which had become
overgrown with weeds. Keith Huitt and his family decided that this was
not a fitting tribute to the veterans honored there, and they adopted
the Flag Plaza as their own personal project. The Huitts removed and
repaired benches in the Flag Plaza. They replaced the tattered flags
and worked with the city to repair the Plaza lighting, so the flags
would no longer be flying in the dark. Experienced gardeners
themselves, the Huitts weeded and replanted the Plaza with flowers,
shrubs, and grasses appropriate for the area. With the initial planting
completed, the Huitts continued to donate their time to mow, weed, and
maintain the Flag Plaza. The Flag Plaza is now a source of pride and
inspiration for the residents of Wynnewood. It is a focal point for
Christmas decorations, and high school students even use the area as a
backdrop for their Christmas Ball photos. KEITH HUITT AND HIS FAMILY ARE GROWING GOOD NEWS FOR WYNNEWOOD’S ENVIRONMENT!
Posted on
Mon, May 1, 2000
by Sonny Wilkinson
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