November 16, 2023

Mon Power employees recently donated their time and resources to hang large holiday wreaths and snowflakes on light poles to help celebrate a locally grown tree that has started its journey to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

A majestic 63-foot Norway Spruce from West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest will grace the U.S. Capitol’s West Lawn for this year’s holiday season. To celebrate the recognition, the nearby City of Elkins hosted a parade for the public.

“Mon Power is thrilled to have been asked by the city to help prepare the town for this once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Jim Myers, president, West Virginia Operations. “Randolph Avenue looks festive and welcoming thanks to line crews that were able to use our bucket trucks to easily decorate otherwise hard-to-reach areas.”

A procession of local bands kicked off the festivities and led the tree through the decorations Mon Power installed. The event also included complimentary treats and hot chocolate, a coat drive, live music and children’s activities.

Mon Power provided an in-kind donation of bucket trucks, equipment and crews to hang the holiday decorations and remove them in January. Once the tree is delivered to the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 17, it will be decorated with handmade ornaments specially created by West Virginians.

Holiday wreaths and large snowflakes were attached to light poles along Randolph Avenue.