A representative from the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs will be at the Ellsworth American Legion building from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, to assist veterans and their families in applying for veteran benefits. The representative will be iin Ellsworth the fourth Thursday of each month thereafter. The Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs is a state agency that provides free assistance to veterans and their families with veterans’ benefits. Call (785) 625-8532 for more information.