“I just thought wow what a better way to have a pen pal program, to have these kids, they can work on their writing skills,” said Valerie Krieger, 4th grade teacher and founder of Operation Save.

West Central-Humbolt 4th grader Peyton Benda also has one of the top billboard designs in the state. The 10-year-old wants drivers to “Turn off Your Phones, Watch for Orange Cones.” ...

“I just thought wow what a better way to have a pen pal program, to have these kids, they can work on their writing skills,” said Valerie Krieger, 4th grade teacher and founder of Operation Save.