Members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Madison Unit 39 celebrated the 100th birthday of member Arlene Hoyt of Anson with a drive-by parade Feb. 13.
The Anson Fire Department, AMS ambulance and members of the community joined in the celebration.
Hoyt was presented a certificate for 32 years of continuous membership of the American Legion Auxiliary, a Legislative sentiment, flowers and cards.
In 2014, at age 93, she was presented the Boston Post Cane for being the oldest resident of Anson; she still holds that title.
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