An early salute to area veterans
The American flag waves high as a stream of flags representing various branches of the United States military. Veterans also occupy one of the many
November 4, 2017
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Category: News
memorials
Veterans memorial dedicated in Halsey
More than 100 people turned out in the cold Saturday to dedicate the Central Linn Veterans Memorial in Halsey. They were there to honor Central
November 4, 2017
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Vets Viewpoint for Nov. 5
Happy Veterans Day. There are many family-friendly events planned throughout Douglas County. Here are a few. A Buddy Poppy Drive will be held by VFW
November 4, 2017
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Growing new lives
Lisa Akers left the Navy on a medical discharge in 2002 and struggled with her return to civilian life. Growing up in Mill City, Akers
November 4, 2017
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mental health
Local therapy center aims to help veterans in need
ONTARIO — On Oct. 18, U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, and Jeff Merkley, both Oregon Democrats, sent out a press release urging the U.S. Department of
November 3, 2017
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WWII veterans
Daughter tells Filipino vet’s story
Pepi Nieva of West Linn revises and expands her father’s memoir of surviving the Battle of Bataan and the Death March, then fighting the Japanese
November 3, 2017
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Sandy VFW member is one tough cookie
For Lois Leavitt, growing up one of 12 children, helping out around the house and putting others before yourself was second nature. That’s why, at
November 2, 2017
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healthcare
VA launches program aimed at providing Veterans more options in claims disagreements
VA announced that it will launch the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program, or “RAMP,” with the goal of providing Veterans with the earliest possible resolution of
November 2, 2017
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recreation
Recreation fees waived for Veterans Day
The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington Nov. 11 and 12 in honor of Veterans Day. Views:
November 2, 2017
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healthcare
Women Veterans – We want to hear from you!
Attention Women Veterans: We want to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences at two VAPORHCS focus groups on November 16 or 18 or
November 2, 2017
9:00 am
‘Heroes’ commandeer the stage with ‘human gentle comedy’
In his well-known short story “The Things They Carried,” American author Tim O’Brien gives a detailed inventory of the things both tangible and intangible his
November 2, 2017
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Umpqua Valley Arts Center holds reception for centennial anniversary exhibit
Culminating its yearlong celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Roseburg Soldiers Hospital, the Umpqua Valley Arts Association will present a new art exhibit with
November 2, 2017
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