Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
I’m very sure our veterans looking down from Heaven this Memorial Day were extremely pleased and proud to be part of Manson’s Memorial Day celebration held at the American Legion Park in Manson, Washington on May 31, sponsored by the American Legion, Post 108. Prior to the ceremony, Manson Fire Chief Arnold Baker brought Manson’s …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In the last quarter of 2020 the Manson American Legion, Post 108 initiated exploration of possible ways they could assist Manson School District teachers and students during the difficult times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Helping “Youth & Children” is one of the four pillars the American Legion was founded upon in 1919, so …
The Manson American Legion, Post 108 continues its support of our community with a $700 donation to Heritage Heights, the only senior living facility in the Valley. Norm Manly, Post 108’s Service Officer and Craig Pittson, Post 108 member and Santa for the day, presented the check to Heritage Heights board member, Timi Starkweather. Heritage …
Screaming Octopus, a multi-modal massage clinic serving the Wenatchee Valley, has teamed up with new veteran-focused nonprofit Tour of Duty Foundation, to host a holiday donation drive benefiting area veterans. Chantz and Cherise are accepting donations of non-perishable food items, grocery store gift cards, new socks and gloves, and gently used items like coats and …
In an effort to make sure their community properly recognizes, honors, and remembers its veterans, American Legion Post 108 in Manson was involved in a number of events for Veterans Day 2020. “On Sunday – November 8th the Manson American Legion, Post 108 and the Chelan VFW, Post 6853 held a pre-Veterans Day celebration at …
On Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., American Legion Post 143 set up no-contact drop-off locations at both the post and at Hank’s Harvest Foods in Twisp. In addition to collecting toilet paper, laundry detergent, non-perishable boxed items and dozens of canned goods totaling several hundred pounds for The Cove food bank in Twisp, Post …
A community came together for an unaccompanied veteran who passed away, and in that process, another veteran discovered their new mission. Tour of Duty is a new non-profit that will serve active duty, veterans, and unaccompanied service members. I spoke with Cortlin Martin about this adventure and what he hopes will come of it. …