Veterans construct ramp for fellow VFW member

Katie Teachout, The Journal | Last updated Apr 27, 2021 9:48am0

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Local veterans purchased lumber for this wheelchair ramp through a Caring Neighbors Grant from Big Bend Electric.

RITZVILLE – A local veteran was assisted with remaining mobile when several fellow veterans built a 22-foot wheelchair ramp on the side of his house.

VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Commissioner Jeff Kissler said he and Mike Mills and Bill Sager were able to purchase the lumber from a Caring Neighbors Grant from Big Bend Electric.

"ACE Hardware donated some materials for it," Kissler said.

They started the project Saturday, April 17, working nine hours before finishing up after another four hours Sunday morning.

Kissler said any veteran in need of assistance can reach him by email at [email protected].

"We can purchase or build items needed for medical necessity, such as a handle in the shower," Kissler said.

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Katie Teachout, Editor

Katie Teachout is the editor of The Ritzville Adams County Journal. Previously, she worked as a reporter at The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, the Oroville Gazette-Tribune, Northern Kittitas County Tribune and the Methow Valley News. She is a graduate of Western Washington University.