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Auxiliary Poppy Days

Jr. Kayla Vavroch, a senior at GMG, is pictured with her Grandma Kay Lowry, a Unit member, as this is her last time to help with poppies as a Jr. member.
Jrs. Jordan Sherman and Jo Lage who also helped distribute poppies.
Members of the Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary distributed poppies on Gladbrook Main Street and Caseys on Fri., May 10th. The Auxiliary would like to thank all the businesses for the courtesies extended to the members. All proceeds from poppy sales go to our veterans and their families. Lisa Reinhard (left) distributed poppies at Caseys. She is pictured with Jean Mullnix. Others distributing poppies were Chris Hickman, Marilyn Carstensen, Sue Koster, Lori Sanderson, Kay Lowry, Loren & Jane Frericks, Jolene Denbow, Jeanne Paustian, and Poppy Chr. Jodi Betts. Loren and Jane Frericks is pictured with Poppy Chr. Jodi Betts.
Kenzie Bartel is presenting a poppy to veteran, Theresa Theis, who is a member of the Gladbrook Legion.

For 99 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days to remind America that millions have sacrificed their lives and health to keep our nation strong and free. Members of the Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary distributed poppies in Gladbrook and Lincoln on Wed., May 8th. This is their favorite project of the year as all the proceeds go to help veterans and their families. The Juniors raised over $500. The girls were treated to a walking taco supper hosted by Auxiliary member Trudi Scott. Juniors helping were: Front Row: (l-r) Kenzie Bartel, Brayla Davis, Bryleigh Bartel, Alaney Sienknecht and Ashton. Back Row: Stella Betts, Kayla Vavroch, Adelyn Sienknecht, Maya Goos, and Sydney Vavroch. Seniors helping were Kathy Vavroch, Barb Bereczki, Candice Bartel, Tandi Davis, Melissa Sienknecht, Jeanne Paustian and Poppy Chairman Jodi Betts. We would like to thank everyone who donated. Please wear your poppies on Memorial Day weekend.