Veterans Fair Aug. 11 in DeKalb County

     Community members are encouraged to participate in and support Vet Fair IV at Kishwaukee College Conference Center in Malta, Saturday, Aug. 11, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
      While the event is aimed at veterans, it is free and open to the public. The IETC/IDES and First Institute will provide free Employment Seminars at 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Topics include skill development, interview techniques, and resume building. Among early commitments by health care providers, Kishwaukee Community Hospital will conduct free blood pressure checks.
     There will be live-fire artillery demonstrations, multiple displays of flags, military equipment and uniforms (Civil War to present day).
     Rep. Robert W. Pritchard has given support to help reach the veteran community. Emcee is Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski, and Rep. Ronald A. Wait also is involved. Guest speaker will be SSG Rob Kellogg, ANG, a local Iraqi veteran and author.
     For more information, contact DeKalb County Veterans Assistance Commission, 2550 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb, IL  60115; Superintendent Herb Holderman or Executive Assistant Linda Drake, (815) 756-8129.

Veterans Assistance Commission

 
     The DeKalb County Veterans Assistance Commission is an agency that is operated by countrywide military veteran’s organizations for the benefit of all military veterans. The Commission provides aid to veterans residing in DeKalb County and to their families. The veteran’s organizations are charged by the Illinois Compiled Statutes with this duty.

The Veterans Assistance Commission:
• provides assistance with claims to the Veterans Administration for such benefits as Service Connected Compensation, GI Home Loans, Education, Pension, Health Care or for any other benefits that the veteran or his family may be seeking from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

• works closely with all veterans to procure local, state and federal agency entitlements for which they are eligible such as Employment, Public Aid, Food Stamps, Social Security, Hospitalization and Counseling.

• works closely with all local, state and national veteran organizations to ensure rights that each veteran is entitled to have been granted.

• provides just and necessary expenditures for the poor veteran and his/her dependents. The Commission provides payments toward the bare necessities of life such as shelter, utilities and food. Total payment per case must be comparable to the payment levels established by the Department of Public Aid.

• acts as a liaison and case representative in relation to other governmental and non-governmental bodies such as the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Illinois Department of Commerce, the Illinois Department of Public Aid and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

• helps veterans prepare appeals, takes witness testimony, and represents these veterans before the Social Security Administration, the Review Board of the Veteran Administration or the Department of Public Aid.

• makes house calls, writes correspondence and makes phone calls for veterans who are sick or debilitated. It also assists in getting local medical care, contacting the Department of Veterans Affairs for care or treatment and/or transporting to DVA Hospitals and clinics.

     For more information about the DeKalb County Veterans Assistance Commission,  write to 2550 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb IL 60115; call 815-756-8129; or E-mail DCVAC@dekalbcounty.org

     Call or E-mail for an appointment.