Rep.-elect Zack Mako, R-Lehigh/Northampton, will continue the monthly veterans' outreach hours of his predecessor, and has set the first one forJan. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his Slatington District Office.

The office is located in the Slatington Borough Hall, 125 S. Walnut St., and an appointment is necessary."Due to the popularity of this assistance and as a member of the armed services, I thought it was important to continue veterans' outreach hours in my district offices," Mako said."Navigating the U.S. Veterans Affairs can be challenging, and it is important that veterans receive the services to which they are entitled. All meetings are conducted in a face-to-face, confidential manner."During the special hours, veterans outreach specialist Jeffrey Saunders will be available to meet with local veterans and assist them with issues they may be having accessing benefits and services from the U.S. Veterans Affairs.Contact Mako's Slatington District Office at 610-760-9805 for an appointment on Jan. 5. Additional veterans' outreach dates and locations will be announced.