March 10, 2008

Veterans’ Informational Sessions
Coming to Area

State Senator Sheila Harsdorf (River Falls) and Wisconsin Secretary of Veterans Affairs John Scocos will be hosting informational sessions for veterans at five locations throughout the 10th Senate District on Monday, March 24.  Senator Harsdorf and Secretary Scocos will discuss recent additions to the Wisconsin state veterans’ benefits package and answer questions from veterans and their families. 

“This is a good opportunity for area veterans to learn about benefits and communicate about how we can better help those that have served us,” said Harsdorf.

The following is the schedule for Monday, March 24, 2008:

8 a.m. – 9 a.m.: American Legion Post 204, 139 S Oak St, Ellsworth
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Grantsburg Village Hall, 316 S Brad St, Grantsburg
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.: VFW United, 1503 200th Ave, Milltown
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.:  American Legion Post 80, 1260 Wall St, New Richmond
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: DAV building, E4710 County Rd BB, Menomonie

Veterans should call Senator Harsdorf’s office at 1-800-862-1092 with any questions or if they need assistance.