Friday, August 23, 2002

Veterans Publication Available in County Libraries

County Executive Dennis Levinson has announced that copies of the recently released publication, "Called to Duty: Recollections of Atlantic County Veterans," are available for sale at each of the county's nine library branches. The branches are located in Brigantine, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Longport, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point and Ventnor.

The book contains more than 300 personal accounts and photographs of Atlantic County military veterans. Levinson presented the book to veterans and their families at a ceremony on August 21.

Books may be purchased for $5.00 each with cash or money order, made payable to the "Atlantic County Treasurer." Listed below is the address and phone number for each library branch.

Brigantine - 201 15th Street, 266-0110
Egg Harbor Township - 1 Swift Avenue, 927-8664
Galloway Township - 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road, 652-2352
Hammonton - 451 Egg Harbor Road, 561-2264
Longport - 2305 Atlantic Avenue, 487-0272
Mays Landing - 40 Farragut Avenue, 646-8699 or 625-2776
Pleasantville - 810 S. Main Street, 641-1778
Somers Point - 801 Shore Road, 927-7113
Ventnor - 6500 Atlantic Avenue, 823-4614

For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at (609) 343-2229.

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