Post 227 hold major work party to spruce up their property

Post Commander Larry Fischer tamps down gravel to repair a parking spot.

Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

On Saturday, May 5, 2018 Post 227 of the American Legion held a work party to repair and maintain the Post facility. Trees were trimmed, lights replaced, potholes filled, new appliances wired, areas repainted and many other items tended to.

Sgt. at Arms Randall Kehrer repairs a chainsaw after trimming trees.

Chaplain Richard Bologna repaints support posts in meeting hall.

Past Commander Richard White wires new Dishwasher/Sanitizer.

Trustee Bob Grasmick loads brush and limbs after clearing power and phone lines.

Post Commander's wife Greta Fischer rakes flower beds after weeding.

After much hard work the Post facility is ready for another year. The Post meets on the first Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30pm. The Post is located at 14521 17th Ave, NE in Shoreline, (The corner of NE 146th Street and 17th Ave. NE).