By Lisa Wheeler
Freedom's Ellie Stokes turns 100 on May 29. Her family is hoping for birthday cards so they can make a hanging card chain in her room for months of enjoyment. Her address is: Ellie Stokes, 33 Christian Ave., Concord, NH 03301.
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