Group continues to offer free rides to vets

For some veterans, making a trip to a doctor appointment and arranging transportation can be a challenge. Help is available locally through the Sanders County Veterans Transportation (SCVT) organization.

Since 2012, SCVT has been raising money to purchase vehicles to provide free rides for veterans to their VA healthcare appointments.

The group held a raffle and on Veterans Day, drew the winner for a Mossberg .223 rifle. The winner was Barbara Miller of Trout Creek.

SCVT utilizes three vehicles in Sanders County, purchased with donations from businesses and individuals throughout the county. Local Area Coordinator Dick Wells said that if one of those vehicles is totaled or reaches its end-life at 250,000 miles, the group will have to provide money for a replacement.

The group commended Minne’s Cafe for their continued support of military veterans and the DAV Volunteer Transportation Network, which operates the vehicles. Harvest Foods also provides the venue for most of the group’s fundraising.

Veterans, disabled or not, can schedule a ride to their VA scheduled appointments by calling 242-0217.

For more information about donating to the organization, the group’s treasurer can be reached at 827-9302.