VFW offers treasures and more at fundraiser
| 18 Apr 2016 | 02:57
McAfee resident George Pyryt of Spectrum Collectibles brought many treasures including carved wooden statues and the large purple amethyst which he is shown holding in his hands.
Vendors are shown in the rear dining room of the Vernon VFW during their fundraising sale on Saturday.
Wantage resident Jayne Squier of Harken Home retrieves a sign that says "not all who wander are lost" for a customer.
Barry Lakes artist Nick Cerrato, a junior at Vernon Township High School, is shown in front of his work for sale at the Vernon VFW.
Tony Martino of Hamburg-based American Gold & Diamond Buyers goes through some treasures brought in by VFW volunteer Diane OþÄôKeefe.
VERNON — The Wallkill Valley VFW Memorial Post 8441 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a fundraiser on Saturday afternoon that included some 16 vendors including Hamburg-based American Gold & Diamond Buyers who promise that they can turn almost any of your treasures into cash.
The next event at the VFW will be a solemn Memorial Day ceremony to be held on Monday, May 30.
Hot dogs and beverages will be offered at the post following the ceremonies.
— PHotos by Chris Wyman