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Local effort marks 100th anniversary of the poppy

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy as the flower of remembrance. In recognition of that milestone, a group of Wellesley Township women is spearheading the creation – sewn or crotched – of hundreds of poppies for a large outdoor display in time for Remembrance Day. Drawing on John McC

By Damon MacLean

Last updated on May 03, 23

Posted on May 06, 21

3 min read

Local effort marks 100th anniversary of the poppy
Beth Schlueter is looking for others to help with Wellesley project marking the 100th anniversary of the poppy as a sympbol of remembrance. [Damon MacLean]
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Damon MacLean is a former full-time Reporter/Photographer for The Observer.

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