Elks Donations: $5000 to local organizations
The St. Helens Elks Lodge has announced $14,500 in local grants. The St Helens Elks Lodge #1999 approved Elks National Foundation grants to be written
November 14, 2020
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Category: News
Veterans Day
Salute to Veterans: ‘Welcome Back’ coins touch veterans’ hearts
Paul Maidel, who served in Vietnam, wants to make sure no veteran is forgotten Views: 516
November 14, 2020
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Veterans Day
Despite pandemic, mid-valley residents find a way to honor veterans
COVID-19 threw a wrench into plans for the annual Albany Veterans Day Parade, widely believed to be the largest west of the Mississippi. Views: 563
November 13, 2020
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Veterans Day
PHOTOS: With flags flying, Ontario ceremony marks Veterans Day
Ralph Wood, who served in the Army from 1969 to 1971 and then in the Oregon National Guard, was among the proud veterans who didn’t
November 12, 2020
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mental health
Suicide rate among veterans up again slightly, despite focus on prevention efforts
A graph from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ annual report on veterans suicide, released on Nov. 12, 2020. (Courtesy of VA) Views: 206
November 12, 2020
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Veterans Day
PHOTOS: Dallas lights up night sky with Veterans Day fireworks display
Spectators watch the the Red White BOOM! fireworks display on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 in Dallas, Oregon. Views: 524
November 11, 2020
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Korean veterans
COVID-19 continues to delay Honor Flights for CO veterans
(KTVZ) — For the past five years, Dane Prevatt of Honor Flight Central Oregon has been organizing cross-country trips to honor America’s veterans. Views: 572
November 11, 2020
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Veterans Day
‘This is something to see’: Douglas County Veterans Day Parade sees high turnout
“We’re very excited and honored today to be paying tribute to our United States military,” said Betsy Yraguen, representing Oregon Women in Timber. Views: 521
November 11, 2020
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VSOs
Multnomah County Veterans Services helps veterans get the benefits they’ve earned
In Oregon, all counties have this service. “So we can go through and do the thorough assessment to see is there any federal VA benefits
November 11, 2020
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Veterans Day
Care facility hosts Veterans Day Caravan Parade around Central Point
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — During a time when so many events are mostly virtual or… The post Care facility hosts Veterans Day Caravan Parade around
November 11, 2020
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Korean veterans
The pandemic canceled Honor Flights for 2020, now they fear World War II veterans may not go …
The World War II Memorial, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Memorials are just … There are just over 5,000 living in Oregon.
November 11, 2020
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Veterans Day
Veterans Day reverse parade a joyful celebration of heroes
John Hale graduated from high school in the spring of 1941, and just a few months later, the now 97-year-old Hale found himself strapped into
November 11, 2020
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