Veterans' officials plan August visits

SANDPOINT — Representatives from the Idaho State Veteran’s Service Office are visiting the area this month.

• Priest River — Aug. 9; 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., VFW Post 2909, 113 Larch St.

• Sandpoint — Aug. 10 and 17; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1500 Highway 2, Suite 122.

The visits are a chance to ask questions about current veteran’s benefits, get assistance with ongoing claims, and file new claims for benefits for eligible veterans and their dependents.

Veterans will be seen by appointment only to ensure they are given quality time.

Appointments must be scheduled no later than the Tuesday prior the visit by calling Micaela Sierra at 208-446-1096. If there are no appointments scheduled for this outreach, the outreach will be canceled.