Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
26 Jul 2020
Food Banks are in demandDuring these times of uncertainty, knowing how to get help, where, and when, can mean the difference between an empty stomach and something to eat. If you or someone you know would appreciate a bit of extra food, don’t be ashamed to look for a local food bank – this is why they exist. And with an expected rise in food insecurity across the nation, there should be no shame in seeking the help you need. 2nd Harvest “has been ...
16 Jul 2020
Riverway Flies Flags Over Rock Island for 4th of JulyDid you happen to see this display above Rock Island Road on the 4th of July weekend? Just south of East Wenatchee along route 28 going towards Rock Island was a very unique sight. 3 concrete pumper trucks were lined up above the roadway, all adorned with American Flags flying in the wind. After a bit of sleuthing, it was discovered that the Smith brothers, Dave and Dan, owners of Riverway Contractors, had set it up. A simple way they ...
26 Jun 2020
American Legion Post 108 Supports Lake Chelan Food BankSaturday, June 20th, members of the American Legion, Post 108 held a food drive in Chelan and Manson to support the Lake Chelan Food Bank. The Manson American Legion has been active in our community since receiving their charter in 1923. Last year the Manson American Legion was honored with the “Community Recognition” award given out by the Manson Chamber of Commerce. Thanks goes out to the Chelan IGA and the Manson Red Apple grocery stores for making space available ...
04 Jun 2020
Civil Air Patrol updates – May 2020Pangborn Composite Squadron weekly meeting were ordered stopped by the National Commander in March and will continue to be in effect until June 30th. This was in response to state’s “Stay Home Order” and our Wing Commander, Col Norman. However, the members of the squadron marched on and continue squadron meeting using the available internet google, virtual conference programs. These programs have not only kept the squadron cadet program on track but created new ways for cadets to promote and ...
02 Jun 2020
A Different Kind of Memorial DayOur state has done well as far as battling COVID-19 is concerned – a majority of residents continue to stay home and practice physical distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus. Thank you. During this time, a lot of our usual gatherings, especially for holidays, have to be modified. Some events were postponed, others went virtual. Through it all however, folks around the region made sure Memorial Day, and the Veterans we’ve lost, were not forgotten. ...
01 Jun 2020
June is PTSD Awareness MonthTaken from the VA’s PTSD Page: “There are currently about 8 million people in the United States with PTSD. PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. Even though PTSD treatments work, most people who have PTSD don’t get the help they need. June is PTSD Awareness Month. Help us spread the word that effective PTSD ...
09 Apr 2020
Be Prepared with Advance Directives for Health CareWith the current pandemic, it’s important to think about our medical care and preferences should we be in a state that requires immediate intervention. Recently a friend drove himself to the hospital in the middle of the night with respiratory problems. The hospital took him into ICU and gave him a test for COVID-19. They isolated him, without a phone and no visitors, until they could get the test back. That took a week for the results. It turns out ...
19 Mar 2020
Civil Air Patrol updates – March 2020C/Lt Col Ethan Larsen presenting a thank you plaque for the American Legion Post 10 providing financial support for Cadet Larsen to attend Leadership School in the midwest region of the Civil Air Patrol. C/Lt Col Larsen is studying for his General Spaatz’s Award, an award advancing him to C/Col. When he completes the General Spaatz’s Award, he will become the first cadet in 52 years to have received this award while a cadet in the Pangborn Composite Squadron. Cadet ...
25 Feb 2020
VFW Post 24 Presents Essay AwardsGrant County VFW George Washington Post 24 presented essay awards to students at Quincy Valley School on Feb 20th. Pictured is Bridget L. Jones (middle school) accepting 2nd place for the Patriot Pen essay – theme “What Makes America Great,” 400 word limit. First place for Patriot Pen went to Clairese Snyder (home schooled). Elementary youth theme: “How I Would Encourage Respect to the Flag of the United States”, 250 word limit. Grade 3: Emma DeTray, 1st place; Braxton Basset, ...
19 Feb 2020
Veterans Resource Fair at WVCThe WVC Vet Navigator put on a resource fair on 18 Feb 2020 for the Veteran Students of WVC and for the community. It was a great turnout with about 10 veteran-specific resources, including SSVF, VFW Post 3617 (who brought coffee and cookies to the event), American Legion Post 10, Worksource, GCU, mental health counselors, (Chelan County Veteran Service Officer) Tony Sandoval, and Spokane VA. There were also multiple College Resources, such as the disability counselor, Trio, and Laura ...
09 Feb 2020
Honorable Welcome HomeHonorable Welcome Home offers veterans the welcome they should have received when they first returned from service. It is a welcome that lets them know that we are honored to receive them and to offer rejuvenation of spirit to those who carry the hidden burdens of war. With the thoughtful guidance of our friends at the American Legion and VFW, as well as community-wide conversation, we decided to host our first Honorable Welcome Home in March of 2010. Since then, ...
30 Jan 2020
Civil Air Patrol updates – Jan 2020Pangborn Composite Squadron was honored to provide the Color Guard for the Wreaths Across America event hosted by VFW 3617 at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee on Sat, Dec 14, 2019. We would like to thank all of you who generously sponsored wreaths, “to Remember, Honor and Teach” the meaning of this day. It was an honor for the cadets to lay wreaths on our fallen veteran’s graves. Cadets in the Color Guard: Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Caleb Darlington, ...