Thursday, April 18, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
Gurinder Grewal, right, presented a check for $120 to Barbara O’Keefe of the Fort La Présentation Association. The donation will cover expenses for two students who wish to attend the War of 1812 …
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Gurinder Grewal, right, presented a check for $120 to Barbara O’Keefe of the Fort La Présentation Association. The donation will cover expenses for two students who wish to attend the War of 1812 Heritage Talks in Ogdensburg.
OGDENSBURG – Gurinder Grewal, owner of Ogdensburg Tax Service, has donated $120 to cover the fees for two students who want to attend the War of 1812 Heritage Talks in Ogdensburg April 26-27.
Students wanting to apply must apply in writing of no more than 250 words on the topic, “Why study the War of 1812?”
“We were completely surprised by Mr. Grewal’s unsolicited donation,” said Barbara O’Keefe, president of the Fort La Présentation Association. “His spirit of generosity reflects the important value Mr. Grewal places on education and knowing the history of one’s country.”
Applicants must email their submissions to fort1749@yahoo.com no later than April 10.
The winners will attend the War of 1812 Heritage Talks’ social gathering Friday, April 26 and the eight seminars Saturday, April 27.
