Tag: Veterans
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South River TV show broadcasts veterans’ war stories
SOUTH RIVER – To create a platform which offers veterans a chance to share their experiences, TV-35 in South River has launched a new show called “Local Spotlight: Our Veterans and Their Stories.” “It is to showcase veterans and have them tell us about their experiences in the service and what it was like for…
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Dental practice to offer free services to military personnel, veterans on July 7
Old Bridge Dental will sponsor Freedom Day USA to provide 100 percent free dentistry to veterans and active military members on July 7 at the office, 125 Route 516, Old Bridge. The day will be appointment only and first-come first-serve during the allotted hours. If one is experiencing a concern and needs dental work, arrive…
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Spotswood poker run to honor late U.S. Navy veteran on July 7
Sons of the American Legion Post 253 will hold the fifth annual Jo Jo Kolbasowski Memorial Poker Run on July 7. Sign in will be from 9-11 a.m., rain or shine, at the post, 60 DeVoe Ave., Spotswood. The party, featuring food, entertainment and vendors, will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the…
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East Brunswick VFW 5K to benefit veterans
East Brunswick VFW Post 133 will sponsor a 5K race on July 15 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. All proceeds will go to veterans and their families in need, including the Veteran Alliance Group and Unbroken Warriors, to help veterans with post traumatic stress disorder. To donate, call…
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Harry S. Truman School presents Flag Day celebration on June 15
The community is invited to attend a Flag Day celebration at 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, at Harry S. Truman School, 1 Taft Place, Parlin section of Sayreville. Flag Day is June 14. Hosted by American Legion Post 211. All guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary luncheon in the school library after the celebration.…
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Daisy troop sends letters to service personnel in Afghanistan
PHOTO COURTESY OF MELISSA DAVEY Girl Scout Daisy Troop 81267 held a Tea for the Troops event on May 25 at Warnsdorfer Elementary School in East Brunswick. Co-leaders Melissa Davey and Marie liositz led a group of kindergartners in creating American flags that will be sent to troops in Afghanistan. Julia Davey, a junior troop…
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Veterans from Operation Iraqi Freedom receive street signs in their honor
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Two young veterans were honored for their fairly recent military service with the designation of two different intersections with secondary street signs bearing their names. On May 21, a sign for Ieva Way was placed at Cranbury Cross Road and Waksman Place, while a marking for Smith Way adorns a post at…
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East Brunswick to hold Memorial Day observance on May 27
East Brunswick will hold its annual Memorial Day observance at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 27, rain or shine, at Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex, Civic Center Drive off Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. There will be a ceremony, wreath laying, flag raising and mini patriotic concert. Sponsored by the Township of East Brunswick…
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Volunteers replace flags at veterans’ gravesites in North Brunswick
PHOTO COURTESY OF SHERAL ROSSMANN The Woman’s Club of North Brunswick and students from North Brunswick Township High School Model UN Club participated in a pre-Memorial Day activity by replacing tattered American flags at the gravesites of veterans at Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick on May 19. Through their volunteer efforts, more than 400 flags…
