National VFW Day is observed annually on September 29th, honoring the men and women devoted to this valuable organization and those members who have served our nation.
Members of the VFW today hold a long-standing history of volunteerism in their communities. Not only have they served their country, but they continue to serve their fellow veterans, families, and communities by sponsoring scholarships, career fairs, mental wellness campaigns, and so many more excellent services.
VFW membership since its inception has been instrumental in the establishment of the Veterans Administration, the creation of the national cemetery system and passage of the GI Bill. Through the VFW, veterans honor veterans and serve their communities. On National VFW Day, take a moment to recognize all the VFW does in your community.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Honor the VFW members and veterans in your community. Let them know that you appreciate the sacrifices they have made for all of us. We truly are the land of the free because of the brave. Use #NationalVFWDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
The VFW was established on September 29, 1899, by a group of veterans from the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. It has since grown to be the nation’s largest group of combat veterans. They continue “to honor the dead by helping the living.” The VFW promote patriotism, good will and youth scholarships. They also provide military assistance and community service programs, promote youth activities and volunteer many hours in their local communities.
The Dexter VFW will have a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29th. Meal precedes at 6:00 p.m.
Attendees will learn how to field dress and properly care for their harvested deer and how to process the venison for freezer storage at this free program. Regulations and supplies needed for processing deer meat will also be discussed.
Pre-registration is required because space is limited. This program is for ages 16 and up. To register, call the nature center at (573)290-5218.
Information about deer and deer hunting in Missouri can be found at mdc.mo.gov/hunting. Information about this and other nature programs at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center can be found at mdc.mo.gov/CapeNatureCenter.
Dr. Bowers earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio, and later completed an anesthesiology residency and a pain management fellowship at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. His primary clinical interests include chronic pain and interventional procedures, including low back and neck pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
“Dr. Bowers comes to Saint Francis with a wealth of advanced pain management expertise,” says Steven C. Bjelich, FACHE-D, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saint Francis Healthcare System. “His knowledge will prove to be incredibly beneficial to residents in the region who need the latest pain management tools.”
To learn more about Dr. Bowers or the Pain Management Center, visit sfmc.net or call 573-331-3996.
Saint Francis Medical Center is a 289-bed facility serving more than 713,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Guided by its mission to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by its Christian philosophy and values, the Medical Center has become a progressive, innovative regional tertiary care referral center. Saint Francis’ major service lines, which have received national recognition, include the Neurosciences Institute; Orthopedic Institute; Family BirthPlace, featuring the region’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Heart Hospital; Emergency and Level III Trauma Center; Cancer Institute; and Fitness Plus.
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Dexter, Missouri - The City of Dexter is paving Bain St. from One Mile Road to Sassafras Street on Tuesday, September 26th beginning at 7:00 a.m.
Bain Street will be closed for the entire day so please take an alternate route.
"We will begin at 7:00 a.m.," stated city administrator Mark Stidham. "Not sure how long, but prepare for the entire day for the road to be closed."
