By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 136 of Stockholm recently held its annual Poppy Day.
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Anna Thibodeau, is all smiles after being named the 2011 Jr. Miss Poppy Queen during the afternoon event held on April 23, sponsored by the Stockholm American Legion Auxiliary.
The Junior Auxiliary members and their families were treated to lunch and a special treat of cupcakes, each adorned with a large edible poppy, made by Karla Fisher and her daughter Amber Moutinho.
Kathy Robinson, president of the Auxiliary, read “On Flanders Fields,” the story of the origin of the poppy and how it became the symbol used by the country’s disabled veterans. Since the event was held just prior to Easter, the group also created Easter trees, decorating the branches with with colored paper eggs.
Chosen as the 2011 Miss Poppy Queen was Serena Voisine; the Junior Miss Poppy Queen title went to Anna Thibodeau; and the Little Miss Poppy Queen crown to Kammie Fisher.
The new Poppy queens will distribute poppies at various functions in the area as well as grace a float during the July 4th parade in Stockholm.
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These eight young ladies were all contenders in the 2011 Poppy Queen event sponsored by the Stockholm American Legion Auxiliary. In front, from left, are: Kaydence Brecht, Alexis Paul, Madison Paul and Little Miss Poppy 2011 Kammie Fisher. Middle row: McKenzie Brecht, Anna Thibodeau, 2011 Jr. Miss Poppy Queen; and Cammi King. In back is the 2011 Miss Poppy Queen, Serena Voisine.
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Capturing the crown and title of Stockholm American Legion Auxiliary’s 2011 Miss Poppy Queen is Serena Voisine.
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Kammie Fisher was recently crowned Little Miss Poppy Queen 2011, during the annual Poppy Day sponsored by the Stockholm American Legion Auxiliary.
