Veterans officials set visits to area

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

- Bonners Ferry — Tuesday, Dec. 12, and Thursday, Dec. 21; 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., VFW Post 3622, 6635 Lincoln.

- Clark Fork — Tuesday, Dec. 12; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St.

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.