Checks presented to local veterans

Photo by TANNA YEOUMANS Kristin James presents one of the checks to the Disabled American Veterans Organization.

Courtesy photo A check was presented to the local VFW chapter by Kyle Maas of the Active Heroes. It was received by Tom Chaney.

by Tanna Yeoumans Staff Writer
| November 22, 2018 12:00 AM

Courtesy photo A check was presented to the local VFW chapter by Kyle Maas of the Active Heroes. It was received by Tom Chaney.

BONNERS FERRY — The Active Heroes North Idaho presented checks to the local Disabled American Veterans Organization and the Veterans of Foreign Wars both in the amount upward of $2,000. The money was raised through fundraisers throughout the year and the national Carry the Fallen ruck march.

On Jan. 5, 2019, there will be a chili cook off event to raise money for the local first responders and veterans.