Shakopee VA open house draws big crowd

NAVY COLD WARRIOR
He volunteered in 1964, served on two destroyers and an atomic submarine in the Atlantic Ocean.
Kept a close eye on the Russians for us. Now he'll get his VA services in Shakopee.

Offer free coffee and light refreshments on a gorgeous Monday morning and you're sure to draw an army of eager old veterans looking for excitement and chow… early.

No flyover was scheduled for
the grand opening. That
contrail is just a coincidence.

Quicker than you can say "Thank you for your service," the cupcakes at the Veterans Affairs Shakopee Health Clinic Open House disappeared today, disappointing latecomers. Stan didn't get there until 10:30 a.m. because he had sticks to pick up in the yard and other chores that had delayed him. Neighbor John showed up too late for the free snack too.
That's tough. They should both know better by now.
But the line for the self-guided tour was still functioning so they had a good look at the latest good reason to live in Shakopee.

The VA may not agree, but Stan has already
selected his Shakopee RN. She's Kim from Jordan,
who cut miles off her commute today.

The VA opened the satellite clinic in an aging shopping center on the west end of town today. There's a Goodwill store and a business college next door. The grocer, Radio Shack, JoAnn Fabrics and countless others have long ago departed.
Area veterans can now get appointments to see a doc in Shakopee, avoiding the long drive to the Fort Snelling megaplex.
Touring through the warren of rooms carved out of the center, you got the feeling that there would be very comprehensive services available to those who choose to come here. Labs, counseling, exams, administration -- it has it all.

Responsible parties: They put together the
center. Not sure if they ordered the cupcakes.

Crumbs

And judging by the enthusiastic appearance of so many vets from every branch of U.S military service . . . and by the sorry condition of the cupcake trays, the new Shakopee clinic will be a popular choice indeed.