23 Oct 2021

Naming Highway 97

My name is David Schwab.  I am a Veteran and just starting the process through Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) for naming the portion of Highway 97 that is within the Douglas County Boundaries to “World War II Veterans Memorial Highway”. A veteran from Klickitat County sponsored a similar request to the WSTC covering US Highway 97 from the Oregon border to the Yakima County line.  After the WSTC approved his request he reached out to other Counties Veterans Advisory ...

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05 Oct 2021

Veterans In Business: Cassandra Clark

Welcome to another installment of the 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 edition, meet Cassandra Clark, owner and operator of C & C Inspections, LLC. Cassandra moved to Oroville a couple years ago and immediately became active in American Legion Hodges Post 84. Let me tell you a bit more about her and what ...

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29 Sep 2021

Wenatchee Valley All Veterans Picnic 2021

Photos from the Wenatchee Valley All Veterans Picnic, annual event jointly hosted by VFW Post 3617 and American Legion Post 10. All veterans and family are welcome to attend.   This year’s event was held on September 25th at Walla Walla Point Park’s Picnic Shelter #1 – over 75 veterans and their families came out for food, fun, and friendly conversation.    

26 Sep 2021

Civil Air Patrol updates – September 2021

On August 21st, 2021 the Pangborn Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol held a Cadet Milestone Reception to honor cadets who had recently passed milestone exams and requirements. The awards reception was held at the American Legion Hall in Wenatchee, the home of American Legion Post 10. Awards were presented by Lieutenant Colonel Tom Green of the Civil Air Patrol who is also a retired Colonel from the United States Army National Guard and US Army Reserves. He was ...

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16 Sep 2021

Manson Remembers 9/11
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Manson’s fire truck, “Tower 51”, flying a 20 x 30 foot American Flag over Wapato Way was the perfect backdrop for Manson’s Remembering 9/11. This event was held on Saturday – September 11th at 8:30 am at the American Legion Park with nearly 200 in attendance. The Manson American Legion and Chelan VFW co-sponsored the event with support from Manson High School and the Manson Fire Department. American Legion Post Service Office, Norm Manly opened the Patriots Day event. “We ...

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14 Sep 2021

Remembering 9/11, twenty years later

While the withdrawal from Afghanistan began just a week before, folks across the country gathered on September 11, 2021, to honor and remember those lost twenty years earlier in the deadliest attack on American soil. Here in North Central Washington, there were multiple such events. In Cashmere, at the 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial, over 600 individuals gathered to honor and remember. Guest speaker included David Beamer, the father of Todd Beamer who was killed along with 43 others on ...

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28 Jul 2021

Civil Air Patrol updates – July 2021

The Squadron is looking forward to having a Milestone Promotion Ceremony on the 21st of August at the American Legion Post 10 in Wenatchee. We have had two Promotions to Cadet 2nd LT and three Cadets to Cadet Staff Sgt. These cadets will receive certificates of achievements and each a challenge coins by the Presenting Officer. The ceremony will take place in front of friends and family members. With the 90th anniversary of the Trans-Pacific flight of Miss Veedol (Pilot ...

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23 Jul 2021

Blood Drives, Food Bank, and First Responders: Post 157 Gives Back

Update from American Legion Post 157 in Electric City: “We continue to assist with the monthly blood drive at our Post. We usually have 18 to 20 donors per month. The drive is done by Vitalant out of Spokane. They require an appointment for donation with an occasional walk-in accommodated. “Our post continues to support the local food bank. In early July several members accomplished a demolition on the entry to the food bank cement apron. Forms were placed and ...

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19 Jul 2021

Veterans in Business: Chantz Webb

Welcome to another installment of the 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 edition, meet Chantz Webb, owner and operator of Webb’s Therapeutic Massage. While I still don’t think we’ve actually met in person, I’ve known of Chantz for a few years thanks to our mutual networks and Facebook. Let’s learn more about him and ...

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07 Jul 2021

Wenatchee Downtown Heroes Banners

If you’ve driven through downtown Wenatchee (Wenatchee Ave, Chelan Ave, or Mission St) during November in the last few years, you may have seen the banners with old photos, names, and dates flying high above the streets. These banners are a way to recognize and honor military veterans with a connection to the Wenatchee Valley. Late last month, I had the chance to chat with Linda Haglund, Executive Director of the Wenatchee Downtown Association, about this project. Today I’d like ...

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04 Jul 2021

Veterans Advisory Board Openings

It has come to our attention that both the Chelan County and Douglas County Veterans Advisory Boards have openings for a new member. Pursuiant to RCW 73.08.035 – Members of the Veterans Advisory Boards must be a veteran and a legal resident of the county for the board on which they wish to serve. Those interested in serving on the Chelan County Veterans Advisory Board need to submit a Letter of Intent to Tony Sandoval, Chelan County Veterans Service Officer by ...

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27 Jun 2021

Operation Catching Freedom

Do you like to go fishing? Enjoy spending some quiet time on a boat with a couple other veterans? Then keep your eyes and ears focused on Operation Catching Freedom, a fairly new organization that organizes fishing trips for veterans and active duty military. Tony Warren, a retired fishing guide and certified BBQ judge (what a combo, right?), enjoys fishing and providing a comfortable, relaxing, stress-free time for veterans, a chance to unwind with those who understand. He used to ...

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