Several members of the Milton American Legion Auxiliary recently met at Post 71 to prepare poppy donation boxes to distribute to local businesses.

They distribute these boxes annually to solicit donations to support their programs to benefit military veterans.

Patrons that donate are thanked by receiving a poppy to display in a buttonhole, on a car mirror, on a purse, etc.

The auxiliary members are grateful to all of the businesses that display a box and to the patrons that have been so generous each year.

Pictured (left to right) are Tammy McCarthy, Helen Billhime, Julie Nielson and Shirley Michael (seated).