Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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To submit forms to a local VFW Auxiliary, see contact information at the end of this article. Teacher Of The Year (Submission deadline is Thursday, Oct. 31.) Without our nation’s veterans, America wouldn't be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history, traditions and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America. The VFW Teacher of the Year award contest recognizes three exceptional teachers for their outstanding commitment to teaching A... Full story
When people are facing times of crisis that jeopardize their ability to care and provide for their pets, we are here to help. Domestic Violence Domestic violence affects both people and their pets and prompts many victims to remain in abusive situations for fear of having nowhere to escape to with their pet. Lost Our Home is committed to changing that uncertainty into assurance through our life-saving partnership with the largest domestic violence shelter in Arizona. Homelessness Homeless... Full story
Finally cool weather is ahead and along with that are some great autumn events. Now is the transition time to fall and winter outdoor activities, including all that is available on local deserts, mountains, rivers and lakes. And, for women especially, the how to get the most out of the myriad of outdoor activities in the Southwest, is what "Becoming an Outdoors Woman" is all about. It's coming up soon - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 6-8 - at Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott. Sponsored by the... Full story
Ivan Would Have Been Pleased! The Ivan Nelson Veterans Fishing Classic Was A Huge Success As Carol Nelson, Ivan Nelson's wife, presented the winning trophy, all in attendance celebrated with her the successful event that had paired pro-anglers and veterans in the August 25 fishing tournament at Bartlett Lake, Ariz. A community had truly come together to honor her late husband and to give veterans (many who had never fished before) a chance to enjoy this sport and to get out on the water with... 
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Although Kokopelli trailers, owned by Uriah Owsley, are delivered far and wide, the business is a local one and is dedicated to serving customers within the Phoenix area and the State of Arizona. Customer satisfaction earns an A+ as the following reviews confirm:... Website
Off-road vehicles, boats, RVs, travel trailers and special Attractions set to kick-off fall outdoor recreation season, November 16-17 at Lake Havasu. With cooler Arizona temperatures on the way in a couple of months, recreation enthusiasts begin the seasonal transition to fall and winter outdoor activities like camping, fishing, travel and off-roading. This means Southwest residents and vacationing visitors alike are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to enjoy everything that local deserts,... Website
History Before Memorial Day in 1922, the VFW conducted their first poppy distribution, becoming the first veterans' organization to organize a nationwide distribution. The poppy soon was adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, as it remains today. Publisher's Note - Consider joining one of your local veterans organizations. During their 1923 encampment, the VFW decided that VFW "Buddy"® Poppies would be assembled by disabled and needy... Full story
Every year, students compete for their share of $3 million in scholarships and awards. The Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) and its Auxiliary are dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle-school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. Voice of Democracy Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program... Full story
What Is ‘Fish-Net Working’? It’s A Community Coming Together To Fish And Remember Veterans, pro anglers, businesses, and supporters join in honoring the late Ivan Nelson.... Website
Every year, students compete for their share of $3 million in scholarships and awards. The Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) and its Auxiliary are dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle-school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. Voice of Democracy Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program... Full story
Austin Deuel - Past Commander VFW 3513 - A Great American And A Great Artist https://www.invaluable.com/artist/deuel-austin-9ra3jqhou1/sold-at-auction-prices/ http://www.askart.com/artist/Austin_Deuel/2351/Austin_Deuel.aspx http://www.artnet.com/artists/austin-deuel/ Urge him/her to enter this contest and have a chance to win a scholarship. From VFW Auxiliary National Organization: 'Unwavering Support For Uncommon Heroes' Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country pa... Full story
Congratulations To These Winners! Make plans to attend the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation's 22nd annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet and honor your fellow conservationists on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at the Wigwam Resort, 300 East Wigwam Blvd. in Litchfield Park, Ariz. This year's inductees into the Outdoor Hall of Fame include four outstanding individuals and one outstanding organization. Those To Be Honored The inductees are Bob Fletcher, a long-time sportsman-conservationist who... Full story
Thanks to Dallas Shewmaker of LowerGear Outdoors for the enticing cover photo and for reminding us that it is time to go camping. He mentions that Arizona has a wide range of year-round camping opportunities that provide a respite from the often-chaotic hustle of the city. He quotes John Muir with this summary of the main benefit of being outdoors: "Wash your spirit clean". As we soon move from spring into summer, there are many opportunities ahead to escape and explore, many with families.... Full story
A Letter To Us From Lost Our Home Hi Everyone, You are an important part of Lost Our Home Pet Rescue and we want to give you an update on our upcoming remodel and the impact it will have on the pets and people we serve at the shelter. Construction will begin on May 6th and has a planned end date of August 30th. We plan to move all of the pets out of the shelter for the entirety of the remodel. It will be too noisy and stressful for them to remain here while the shelter is under construction (thi... Full story
Can You Help Us? When we were contacted by our rescue partners in need, we were glad to be able to provide a helping hand with these seven puppies in need of medical care. The puppies came to us with obvious cases of ringworm and kennel cough; however, we quickly realized that we also had something far worse on our hands. All Seven Had Parvo Just a few short days after their arrival to our shelter, the puppies rapidly began to deteriorate. This heartwarming rescue experience quickly turned into... Full story
This zippy Barron 290 Sport Deck (thank you to Bob Brown, Lake Havasu Boat Show) displays the energy of the upcoming season. It's time to get outdoors to enjoy all the Southwest has to offer. Besides the always-popular and ever-evolving Lake Havasu Boat Show, there are two expos just ahead: the crowd-favorite Arizona Game and Fish Expo, and the great International Sportsmen's Expo. All of these events have wonderful activities for all ages and show what's new in products and services that make... Full story
CONGRATULATIONS! -- Local winners of VFW Post 3513 Auxiliary scholarship contest are Emma Forney, "Voice of Democracy" and Maya Holling, "Patriot's Pen". They are shown (from left) with District 4 President "Weezy" Burrell, Auxiliary President Victoria Cole, Emma Forney, Maya Holling, Scholarship Chair Carol Allen, and to the far right, Auxiliary Treasurer Mona Aamold.... Full story
CALLING ALL CAT LOVERS! --We have volunteer openings for cat-loving individuals at Petsmart on Priest and Elliot in our adoptable cat rooms. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, socializing the cats/kittens, and talking to potential adopters. What better way to help us find homes for our amazing cats and kittens? If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Petsmart Lead Florine Anchordoguy at fanchordog@cox.net. Lost Our Home Pet Rescue is at 2323 S. Hardy Drive, Tempe,... Full story
Sarah Ross at Fur and Feather Animal Assistance reports that there are currently far more puppies than the rescue can accommodate and she asks for our help in finding forever homes for them. If you can possibly help getting some of them adopted or if you are interested in a new puppy yourself, please email your request to furandfeatheranimalassistance@gmail.com and an application will be sent to you to start the process. Fur and Feather Animal Assistance, Inc., is at 48 Ed Jones Road, 7 MILES SO... Full story
IN MEMORY -- The VFW Auxiliary of Post 3513 recently lost one of its longtime members, Carol Hogan. She was a retired executive assistant at the Arizona Department of Corrections and formerly Assistant Finance and Credit Manager at General GMC, Arizona Peterbilt. Ms. Hogan, originally from Painesville, Ohio, studied business administration at Kent State University, and later made Scottsdale, Ariz., her home. Carol Hogan's Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10 at... Full story
As we move forward into 2019, we wish you one of the best years ever — filled with prosperity, good health, much happiness, and, of course, memorable times in our wonderful outdoors. We look forward to this new journey with you and thank news@martinflory.com for this cover photo (an Argos Nautic 330 Jet), which symbolizes that we are underway, full power ahead into the next 12 months. Happy New Year! 2019: Full Speed Ahead! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! - Grand Canyon National Park is 100. Read This Post M... Full story
The VFW Auxiliary sponsors an art contest for high-school students. Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. Who Is Eligible to Apply? • Any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States. • Maximum stu... Full story
While the northern U.S. freezes in January, Lake Havasu City, the popular vacation destination on Arizona's west coast, warmly greets visitors with a slate of fun events. Vintage trailers and VW buses will be on display; the Havasu 95 Speedway begins its race season; the Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair returns; and the rodeo comes to town. Here are two highlights: Stay Mobile At The Lake Havasu Vintage Trailer Campout, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2019 Long before that smartphone appeared in your pocket... Full story
It has been Brad Beauchamp, Laurie's late husband, and Sarah Ross, keeping Fur and Feather alive for the past three years. Brad, though dealing with health problems, has been a trooper caring for all the animals here at Fur and Feather. This team of two has been working seven days a week, keeping things moving on this beautiful 90-acre facility. It has been no easy task for Sarah and Brad; losing Laurie has been very hard for both of them, and learning all that Laurie did to keep Fur and... Full story
