The American Legion Post 89 Auxiliary has 1,000 poppies to distribute this year. That’s according to Marcie Vander Leest with the local American Legion Auxiliary. Each year around Memorial Day weekend the organization distributes poppies at various locations in the community. Vander Leest says free will donations are accepted with all proceeds benefiting veterans. In related news, a Memorial Day Service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pella Memorial Building.