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02 Jun 2021

Memorial Day 2021 – Oroville

American Legion Post #84 sends our sincere gratitude to those volunteers who helped us show respect and love to all our comrades who have gone before. Kiki and Ruth Allen, Odin and Tabitha Finsen-Allen, Lou Wilson, Ken and Teri Tripp, Sadie Scott, Armando Moralez, Rick Hamilton and the members of the FFA, Kurt and Dana Brownlee, Dale and Kirsten Birch, and Mike Marthaller. You all did an amazing job and we really appreciate the extra hands! On Wednesday, May 26th, ...

30 May 2021

Civil Air Patrol updates – May 2021

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Pangborn Squadron has had several promotions, awards, and training days in the last 2 months. Although we lost 5 cadets in 2020, we have gained 8 new cadets. Our Squadron was recently selected to be a participant in a nationwide Aerospace Education Program. They only selected 100 Squadrons in the nation to take part of this program. The program is strictly completed by cadets; Senior members are not allowed to help, only supervise. The project will be sent to the ...

24 May 2021

Memorial Day Parade in Chelan

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What – Memorial Day Parade When – Thursday May 27th @7PM Where – Woodin Avenue, Downtown Chelan Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by ...

20 May 2021

Manson Legion to Honor Vietnam Veterans on Memorial Day

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The Manson American Legion, Post 108 will hold a very special Memorial Day celebration this year as we not only will honor all those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we will also pay tribute to the men and women that served our country during the Vietnam Era. The celebration begins at 11:00 on Monday – May 31 at the American Legion Park, across from the Manson Business Center in downtown Manson. Colors will be presented and ...

07 Apr 2021

Veterans in Business: Westguard Painting

Business

Welcome to a new feature here at NCW Veterans Info: Veterans In Business. It’s my honor to introduce you to local veterans who are starting or running businesses here in North Central Washington. In this second edition, meet Joshua Simonson and Reece Caouette, owners and operators of Westguard Painting. I met Josh through VFW Post 3617 and enjoyed learning more about how he has been running this painting business and grown over the years. Please tell us a little about ...

02 Apr 2021

Civil Air Patrol updates – March 2021

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Cadet Lt Col Emmanuel Larsen, of Waterville Washington, received the Cadet Officer of the Year Award from Dick Winn, Commander of American Legion Post 10 in Wenatchee on the 23rd of March at the Washington National Guard Armory in Wenatchee. Cadet Lt. Col Larsen joined the Cadet Program in 2016 and has reached the second highest Cadet rank in the program. Cadet Lt Col Larsen has also received during his time in the program, the Air Force Organization Ribbon, the ...

24 Mar 2021

SAVE LIVES Act Signed Into Law

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“WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed the SAVE LIVES Act into law today, expanding VA’s legal authority to provide COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, regardless of their VA health care enrollment status, as well as Veteran spouses, caregivers and some beneficiaries. “The SAVE LIVES Act removed some of the legal limits on the medical care VA can provide to Veterans, based on health care eligibility and priority groups. “The expanded authority depends on readily available COVID-19 vaccine supply and requires VA to continue to prioritize vaccinations ...

19 Mar 2021

Vet Corps Navigators start Veterans Food Bank

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The Vet Corps Navigators around the Wenatchee Valley have come together to create a new Veterans Food Bank operation. Managed by Mark Harle (@ The Bunker), Jose Solis (@ Douglas County VSO), Trent Mortensen (@ Chelan County VSO), and Joe Gerak (@ WVC), this new food bank aims to serve needy Veterans and their families specifically. In March, the Vet Corps Navigators hosted their first major donation drive in conjunction with Blossom Creek Assisted Living. Everything pictured here, along with ...

09 Feb 2021

American Legion Post 108 Teacher Grant Winners

In early January the Manson American Legion, Post 108 sponsored a “Teacher Grant” program, offering four $250 Grants available to all teachers in the Manson School District. This funding could be used for anything that would benefit students. This was a great opportunity to secure items not included in the school’s budget. The process to apply for a grant was kept simple. Teachers were directed to complete a one-page application and include a 250 word or less paper explaining how ...

21 Jan 2021

The New Wenatchee Veterans Hall

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For those involved with veteran organizations around the Wenatchee Valley, you’ve probably heard about the Wenatchee Veterans Hall. It has been a decade-long adventure to create a safe and dedicated space for Veteran use without the need to pay rental fees or be part of an organization. Until recently, that space had been located at 512 S Chelan Ave, in a detached building on the grounds of the old church-turned-community-center. A space that was well-designed for hosting small events and ...

18 Jan 2021

Sheriff Deputy Nigel Hunter Honored

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During the Manson American Legion, Post 108’s January meeting Nigel Hunter was honored with the Legion’s “Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation” for 2020. He was joined by his wife and four children for the tribute. This annual award is intended for a well-rounded law enforcement officer who has exceeded the duty requirements expected of their position and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement. Nigel Hunter meets all requirements. Nigel was born Oakland, California. His ...

16 Jan 2021

Vet Corps Service Project

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One of the requirements that members in Vet Corps must meet each year is to complete at least one major service project. This December, three of our local Vet Corps members joined forces to complete their service project, helping a veteran with a safety improvement at their home. While working with Chelan County Veteran Service Officer Tony Sandoval, Ken Murtaugh explained that he repeatedly had issues with tripping on the uneven concrete outside his door. Tony spoke with Trent Mortensen, ...