Sharon Hiemstra of the Winner American Legion Auxiliary has been named the District 3 Legionette of the year.
The announcement was made at the regional meeting in Chamberlain.
Hiemstra has been a member of the Winner Legion Auxiliary for 10 years and currently is the chaplain and VA&R chairman.
The honoree has prepared food for Memorial Day honor guard luncheon, assisted with the float for Labor Day parade, put crosses on veterans graves at the Winner Cemetery. In addition, she has helped the American Legion the entire day of the demolition derby during the Labor Day festivities, set up the American Legion post home for the Veterans Day dinner and cleanup.
She has helped the unit with the yearly fundraiser, has donated food at just about every event the American Legion and auxiliary hold, helped prepare food for the car show held at the historical society grounds.
Hiemstra is on the funeral committee of her church, a member of the local Centennial Quilt Guild, works part-time at the Elder Inn and also part-time at MEMS.
She has assisted the Legion with prepping, serving and cleanup of a meal for high school students and government officials for Government Day.
She has helped prepare and deliver treat bags to show the auxiliary’s appreciation for the teachers of our local schools.
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