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Mahube-Otwa donated three buses to the Lakeland DAV, Becker County Historical Society and LP-A schools in January. Each group said they already have plans for the new vehicles thanks to the donation.

Mahube-Otwa donated three buses to the Lakeland DAV, Becker County Historical Society and LP-A schools in January. Each group said they already have plans for the new vehicles thanks to the donation.

The $1,500 donation will help Darius Simon with the state DAV after his previous dog was hit by a car.

DAV members helped move trees, restore power for 89-year-old in Becker County

An 89-year-old veteran who served in Vietnam from 1960 to 1964 got more than a ride the morning of June 27, when volunteer driver Rich Batcho of Nevis showed up in the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) van to transport him from his residence on Cotton Lake to a medical appointment.

Aaron Majors replaces Darius Simon, who left the position on May 6.

The Park Rapids chapter of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) elected new officers. Pictured, from left, are Jerry Bjerke, commander; Darius Simon, senior vice commander; Rich Batcho, junior vice commander; Joe Baron, chaplain; and Joe Markell, treasurer.

The Hubbard County Board recently accepted a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. 10:18 am, Jan. 15, 2021 The Hubbard County Board recently accepted a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Hubbard County Veteran Services Officer (VSO) Jerry Bjerke told county commissioners, “Within the grant request, I had to submit a budget, a proposal on what I’m going to spend the money for. I’ll let you know right now, I put $2,000 in for ...