Tag: Veterans
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Carl Sandburg staff helps build condo unit for veterans
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Carl Sandburg Middle School (CSMS) Principal Martha Simon and her teaching staff recently put on hard hats and goggles for a good cause. They joined volunteers from Habitat for Humanity Newark on April 30 to lay stripping for soundproofing as part of the construction of a multi-unit condominium that is being built…
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Combat veteran memorialized with street sign in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Continuing in the tradition of honoring veterans who served the country and the town, North Brunswick officials recognized Gerard Lawrence with an honorary street sign in his memory. Lawrence Way is located on Overhill Drive and Hidden Lake Drive. Lawrence was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 17, 1922, according to a…
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Local businesses will support veterans’ poppy drive
The month of May is upon us. As we move towards that magical day of May 30, Memorial Day, we think of summer fun, school vacations and all those marvelous activities of the warm weather season. But, in this rush towards mirth, we forget Memorial Day. It seems like a lot of people have forgotten…
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Don’t forget true meaning of Memorial Day
The month of May is upon us. As we move towards that magical day of May 30, Memorial Day, we think of summer fun, school vacations and all those marvelous activities of the warm weather season. But, in this rush towards mirth, we forget Memorial Day. It seems like a lot of people have forgotten…
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Two more streets bear the names of North Brunswick veterans
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Two more streets in town received secondary signs to honor veterans who dedicated themselves to the country and to the township. George Cocco was born May 5, 1914, in Windber, Pennsylvania. He served as a Private First Class Rifleman in the United States Army from Feb. 13, 1942-Oct. 12, 1945. During this time he was engaged…
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Secondary street signs bear names of World War II, Korean War vets from North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – With the onset of spring comes the continuation of the Veterans Street Sign Program in North Brunswick. The April 11 dedication honored the late Henry G. Schipmann, Jr., while Anthony J. Guerriero attended his own ceremony on April 18. Schipmann was born June 12, 1926, and was a lifelong resident of North Brunswick. He…
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Monroe Legion post serves civic and veterans’ needs
MONROE — American Legion Post 522 had a busy winter and will continue with its community support programs throughout the spring. This past fall and winter, the Legion sponsored a coloring contest for fourth and fifth graders at one of the township’s elementary schools. The top three students were awarded gift cards to Barnes & Noble. On…
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Sayreville to salute solder killed in Vietnam
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — A baseball field at the Morgan Athletic Association complex will be rededicated to a fallen Vietnam hero on Saturday. Pfc. Wayne A. Grant was a 21-year-old Morgan resident who was killed in action in Vietnam. According to Ken Kelly, co-chairman of the Sayreville Veterans’ Alliance, Grant, a member…
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Event proceeds will purchase, train dogs for veterans
The second annual Fundraiser for Rebuilding Warriors will be held 2-7 p.m. on April 24 at The Headliner, 1401 Route 35 south, Neptune. Pat Roddy Band, Katastrophy and Marty and the Martians will perform, as well as the Shillelagh Pipe Band and Emcee Jeff Norris. At 4 p.m. there will be a presentation of K9…
