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Hello Roseau County!

Great things are happening from the Roseau County Veteran Service Office and I thought I would fill you in on these opportunities. First the second annual "Meet and Greet" which is a gathering for all Veterans to come and meet others as well as get any questions answered that my pertain to your benefits is scheduled for Oct 1. 2016 at the Roseau City Park. Start time is at 5:30 p.m. with a flag presentation and dinner to follow. There is no cost. Last year being the first year, had a remarkable turn out and I predict the same or better for this year.

There are also upcoming health/benefit fairs at both Polaris Industries and Marvin Window and Doors. The Polaris Health/Benefit fair will be held on Thursday, October 6, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Polaris Communication Room. The Marvin Health & Wellness will be held on October 24th and 25th Monday and Tuesday, respectively.  Their venue will be the Warroad Community Center starting at 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days. Both venues welcome employees and their spouses and are expecting a great turnout this year. Roseau County Veterans Services will be attending these events to answer any questions along with providing information for Veterans and their families pertaining to benefits they may be eligible for, while also promoting health and wellness opportunities for Veterans.

Veterans, this is the time to get your flu shot if you haven't already, and the VA has free flu vaccinations for all Veterans enrolled in the VA Healthcare System. The following is a list of the dates and times you can receive your flu shot:

Fargo will do their shots at the 3rd floor Auditorium (use the independence elevators). Tuesday, Sept. 29th and Thursday, Oct .6th - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct 12th -8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 18th and Tuesday October 25th - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday, November 2nd - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Grafton CBOC is October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.(all Fridays)

Bemidji CBOC is Friday, September 30th - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays in October to correspond with the dates of October 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th 13th 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th and 28th. The times on Wednesdays and Thursdays are 1 p.m .to 4 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Grand Forks CBOC schedule is Thursday, September 29th, Thursday, October 6th, Wednesday, October 12th, Tuesday, October 18th Tuesday, October 25th, and Wednesday, November 2nd. The hours for the above dates are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For any questions about any of the information I have listed, or to find out how you can get enrolled in the VA healthcare system and experience some of the great benefits the VA has to offer, please call (218) 463-3308, or email martin.howes@co.roseau.mn.us to set up an appointment.

Thank you,

Martin Howes

Roseau County VSO