National Veterans Creative Arts Festival seeking entries

Did you know there was a Veterans Creative Arts Festival? I did not. This year’s event for Arizona is February 9 – 11, taking place in the beautiful city of Prescott.  See you there?     ~Bill The 2015 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is scheduled for Feb. 9-11 and all hospitalized and enrolled, outpatient veterans are… Read More

With planes, saws and chisels, veterans craft support – Lowell Sun

By Amelia Pak-Harvey, apak-harvey@lowellsun.com Updated:   09/13/2014 07:55:12 AM EDT0 Comments AYER — Veteran Lee Curll stands in Steve Branam’s basement, watching him shave a block of wood. Beforehand, Branam offers a little safety lesson on the chisel — a small tool that doesn’t look nearly as intimidating as the saws, hammers and metal that… Read More

It’s great to read news about something that is just kind.

Maine schools will ask military families to self-identify so students can get support Posted Sept. 13, 2014 by By Nell Gluckman, BDN Staff BANGOR, Maine — Students at public schools across the state will get a letter to take home next month asking if they are members of military families. Parents who fill out the… Read More

How a Bad Home Inspector Can Jeopardize a Sale

By: Anne Miller via realtor.com Home inspection represents a key piece of the home-buying process –– an expert eye that gives an invaluable assessment of the biggest investment a buyer will make (and that a seller has previously made). A good home inspector can ease the process and make sure there’s no surprises. A bad home inspector can… Read More

Hire a Vet

“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”                                                                              ~George Washington

Why veterans should be free to choose own health care – NewsObserver.com

By Stewart Dompe and Adam C. Smith  September 2, 2014 on  NewsObserver.com President Obama’s plan, revealed last week in Charlotte, for reforming the scandal-plagued Department of Veteran Affairs is a simple one: Spend more money. The VA came under fire earlier this year after investigators discovered chronic delays in providing care, with the added bonus… Read More

Thought Provoking…

Discounts can make the difference between buying a home or renting, buying a home or buying THE home of your dreams. In addition to discounts for veterans and military members through AZVHV, our Heroes Home Advantage program extends the discount program to include Police Officers and First Responders, Fire Fighters and Emergency Personnel, Nurses and other Medical Professionals, and of course our heroes every day… Teachers. I also offer a significant Discount on your purchase of a New Construction home. Call or email for details, there is no obligation. Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley – 602-999-0952 – golfarizona@cox.net.