Veterans rep to visit community on Oct. 9

BONNERS FERRY – On Thursday, Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30 the representative from the Idaho State Veteran’s Service Office will be in Bonners Ferry to answer questions about current veteran’s benefits, assist with ongoing claims, and take new claims for benefits for eligible veterans and their dependents.

The Idaho State Veteran Service Officer will be at VFW Post 3622, located at 6635 Lincoln, Bonners Ferry between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Veterans will be seen by appointment only to ensure you are given quality time.

Appointments must be scheduled no later than the Tuesday prior by calling Micaela Sierra at (208) 446-1096. If there are no appointments scheduled for this outreach, or winter weather conditions prohibit travel, the outreach will be canceled.