The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 317 – Wautoma and American Legion Post 317-Wautoma will be distributing the Memorial Poppy on Memorial Day Weekend. Wearing the Poppy honors the sacrifices made by our service members while assisting them. Donations are used to serve veterans and their families. A brief list of how the funds are used: provide gift cards to veterans and their families at holiday time, meals for Veterans at King for their King Day Event, Camp American Legion, supplies-tray favors for hospitalized veterans, transportation of Veterans to appointments, Homeless Female Veterans Fund, Veterans needs requested. All donations go directly to support Veterans and their families. The last Friday in May is designated as Official Poppy Day. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 317 will have members stationed at Copps, Shopko, Stoneridge, Ace Hardware 8:00am – 6:00pm and the Post Office during morning hours on Friday, May 24th and will be at Copps, Shopko, Stoneridge, and Ace Hardware on Saturday from 8:00am-2:00pm and the post office during the morning hours.
(Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce)