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Chatterbox hosts veterans and bikers

| 28 Jun 2016 | 04:22
    Motorcycles begin to arrive at the Chatterbox Drive-in.
    Motorcycles begin to arrive at the Chatterbox Drive-in.
    American Legion Riders member Bill Robinson is also one of Sussex CountyþÄôs veterans best friends and a Navy veteran himself. He is a New Jersey Veterans Service Officer and can be reached in Dover at 973-366-0245 and in Franklin at 973-827-4020. He is in the Franklin office on Thursdays and alternating Fridays.
    American Legion Riders member Bill Robinson is also one of Sussex CountyþÄôs veterans best friends and a Navy veteran himself. He is a New Jersey Veterans Service Officer and can be reached in Dover at 973-366-0245 and in Franklin at 973-827-4020. He is in the Franklin office on Thursdays and alternating Fridays.
    Like VernonþÄôs Perfect Timing Sewing Machine Company, ScreaminþÄô Needle is able to sew patches onto leather, through denim pockets and practically anything else.
    Like VernonþÄôs Perfect Timing Sewing Machine Company, ScreaminþÄô Needle is able to sew patches onto leather, through denim pockets and practically anything else.
    With cigar in hand, Shawn Enright of Catholic Family and Community Services joined Sandra Mitchell at her Project Help table.
    With cigar in hand, Shawn Enright of Catholic Family and Community Services joined Sandra Mitchell at her Project Help table.
    Chatterbox owner Don Hall made the rounds greeting guests and even some of their pets.
    Chatterbox owner Don Hall made the rounds greeting guests and even some of their pets.

AUGUSTA — In addition to the many motorcycles that rally to the Chatterbox Drive-in for “Bike Night,” last Thursday evening was extra special with Veterans Administration representatives and service organizations coming to meet with area veterans.
Speaking with people who try hard to make veterans aware of the many benefits and programs for which they are eligible, most agree that getting the word out to veterans is the hardest part of their jobs. Evenings like the one at the Chatterbox are an effort to get veterans to take the time and necessary steps to qualify for the many programs that are available to them.
Groups attending the event included the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from Lyons, the New Jersey Department of Military Affairs, Catholic Family and Community Services, the Sussex County Division of Senior Services, Project Help, and the Sussex County Municipal Alliance.
Each veteran who attended was also given a $5 food voucher.
For all veterans, Sussex County’s Fourth Annual Veterans Picnic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at American Legion Post 213 on Route 23 in Wantage.
Register yourself and family members by calling 973-579-0555 or via email to seniorservices@sussex.nj.us.
— Photos by Chris Wyman