At the March 26 East Fishkill Town Board meeting, World War II veteran James Crifo was presented with proclamations and acknowledgements by Town Supervisor Nickolas D'Allessandro, a representative from Congressman Lawler's office, Adam Roche of Dutchess County Veterans Affairs, Assemblyman Anil Beephan, a representative from State Senator Rolison's office, American Legion Post 1758's Commander Lance Ashworth, and representatives of New York State Police and East Fishkill Fire District. Also in attendance representing our post were John Call, Norm Dauerer, Nelson Heddle, Bill Meyer, Jim Reynolds and Karl Sokol.

Video of the meeting can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z93ouGDtcE

On Saturday, March 7, Post 1758, along with a member from Wingdale, represented the Dutchess County American Legion in the annual Saint Patrick's Parade in the village of Wappingers Falls.

Participating in the parade were Commander Lance Ashworth, John Burns, John Call, Nelson Heddle, Bill Kriebel, Tom Masch, Bill Meyer, Mark Miller, Joe Paterno and Jim Reynolds. Bill Meyer and Nelson Heddle carried the Dutchess County banner. John Call and Commander Ashworth carried the American Legion and POW/MIA flags. Jim Reynolds and Bill Kriebel followed in Tom Masch's vehicle and they were followed by Tom Masch and Mike Miller in Tom's WWII Jeep. Bringing up the rear was Don Burns in his car with Joe Paterno as passenger.