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The Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 met recently and held its first meeting of the year. It was reported that the Cruise Night bake sales went well over the summer; as well as the Legion, Auxiliary and Sons Chicken barbecue. It sold out in 45 minutes! The chaplain reported that she has sent many get well & sympathy cards to members; and the unit has done several funeral luncheons for Post 1280 families over the summer. Unit 1280's membership dues for 2024 are now being acceptedand the $30 can be mailed to Sally Lawson, Post 1280, 228 Maple Aven., Cassadaga, or members can stop by the Post to pay. Sunday October 8th, the Legion, Auxiliary and Sons are sponsoring an Oktoberfest, at the Post, from 1 to 4 PM. There will be music, Oktoberfest favorites with food and drinks available. It includes a non-perishable food drive to benefit the Cassadaga Food Pantry. Unit 1280 is making October plans for their annual Vendor Showcase, and a Veterans Day dinner/program in November is in the works. Members present voted to donate money to a Unit member that has been ill. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Post; all members are encouraged to attend, to help our mission to help our Veterans and community. Pictured are officers for 2023-24: Paula Pattison, chaplain; Sue DeGolier, treasurer; Ranee Kaus, president; Lynn Moeller, sergeant-at-arms; Carol Baker, secretary; and Bev Speelberg, first vice president.