Oxley Post gives fresh cuts to veterans

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Kim Peters, of Sharpdecisions Salon, 8702 Crispin St., gives a haircut to Brian Calhoun, an Air Force veteran.
Marine Corps veteran Steve Dougherty has his hair cut by Stacy Moebius, of Hair Way to Beauty.
Dawn Johansson gives a haircut to Walt Rininsland, an Army verteran.

William D. Oxley American Legion Post 133, at Torresdale Avenue and Decatur Street, recently hosted a Cut-A-Thon, with all veterans receiving free haircuts, pizza, cookies and soda.

The event was held in conjunction with City Councilman Mike Driscoll and state Rep. Pat Gallagher.

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Meanwhile, Post 133 will hold a children’s Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-4 p.m. The public is invited for food, games, crafts and a magician. Parents are asked to bring a wrapped gift with their child’s name on it so Santa Claus can present it to the youngster. ••

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