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Allenton American Legion Post 2023 Wreaths Across American campaign | By Ron Naab

Allenton, WI – The Allenton Fohl-Martin American Legion Post 483 will be participating in the National Wreaths Across AmericaTM (WAA) on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 9 a.m.

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This is the fifth year the Allenton Post has participated in a fundraiser to honor our veterans that have passed.  The Allenton Legion Post needs support to keep this proud tradition going.

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With community support, a hand-crafted wreath made of all-American balsam will be placed on the headstones of our local veterans. Wreaths Across AmericaTM (WAA) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2007.

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This year the Allenton American Legion would like to have wreaths at every cemetery in the Slinger and Allenton area for a total of 18 cemeteries. The total number of wreaths they wish to procure is 820 this year. This number will allow those who wish to purchase wreath[s] for other cemeteries may do so as well.

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The Allenton Post is encouraging volunteers to join the Allenton Legion Post on National Wreaths Across America Day, December 16 at 9 a.m.

Volunteers can participate in our wreath-laying ceremonies at Sacred Heart (Allenton), St. Mathias (Nabob), SS Peter & Paul (Nenno), St. Anthony, St. Lawrence, St. John
(Beaver Dam Rd / WW), Zion (Hwy D), and St. Peter (Beaver Dam Road). This year in Slinger we added St. Peter (old & new), Union, Diefenbach Corners, Faith (Ackerville), St. John, and St. Paul.

Forms are available at Zuern Building Products, Allenton Service or Alma’s Café in Allenton, or their Facebook page [Allenton American Legion Post 483] or any Allenton American Legion member. Any questions can be directed to Ron Naab if wish to participate at 262/716-7292 or rjnaab@gmail.com.

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Any questions can be directed to Ron Naab if you wish to participate: 262/716-7292 or rjnaab@gmail.com

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