Jamestown  (CSi)  The Patriot Banquet and Fundraiser is planned for Thursday October 24 at 5-p.m. at the All Vets Club in Jamestown.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton said the Banquet starts at 5-p.m. Tickets for the banquet and auction are available at the club or from area veteran organizations.  The cost is $40 single and $60 with companion.

He said the VA is to resume overpayment notifications, medical copayment collections in October.

VA stands ready to offer COVID-19 booster vaccines, with more information as it becomes available.

Resources are available for Afghanistan Veterans. (Vets Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255)

Reminder: Iraq and Afghanistan vets can file claims related to burn pit exposure.

The  V- drivers license indicator for veterans is available to indicate veteran status, good only in North Dakota.

Burleigh County Van continues to be available for rides to the Fargo VA. The Stutsman County website has the schedule available, and then contact David at his office to schedule a ride.  Restrictions for riders including wearing face masks, and proof of being fully vaccinated, and temperature checks will be made.

Contact the Stutsman County Veterans Service office at 701-252-9043, open Monday-Friday 8-a.m., to 12 noon, and 1-p.m. to 5-p.m., in the lower level of the LEC.  When entering check information in the lobby for access to Veterans Service.