MARKING A MILESTONE—Members of the family of Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, who played a big role in getting the annual event started, gathered with her at the holiday meal during the 35th edition of the Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Pictured from let are David O’Neal, Deana Grissom, Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, Debbie Wait, Rebecca Grissom, Elliott Sowell, and Bobby O’Neal. Many in the company were small children when the first Festival was held in 1990. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
Mary Resch Fowler planted idea that blossomed into Festival of Trees
Jim Steiert
A former employee planted an idea that blossomed into a traditional holiday launching event locally. Given the mainstay annual fund raiser that the Festival of Trees has become for the Hereford Senior Citizens Center, you would doubt that there were ever any misgivings about performing the project.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
