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Take a Veteran to school JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
SIREN— At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day in the eleventh month in 1918 an armistice took effect which ended World War I. In 1954, Congress declared Veterans day a national holiday. On Monday Siren school partnered with the History channel for Take a Veteran to School, the Siren school auditorium was full of students and veterans.
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Tyrel Hanson, Afghanistan Veteran speaking at the event about how he worked at Army bases in Quatar, Kuwait and Afghanistan.
Walker appoints Harsdorf as first female DATCP Secretary MADISON—Governor Scott Walker announced Friday the appointment of State Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) to serve as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Senator Harsdorf will become the first woman in the agency’s 88-year history to serve as its secretary. “Sheila’s experience as a highly-respected, dedicated Sheila Harsdorf legislator and dairy farmer make her an ll t fi fitt to t lead l d DATCP,”said Govexcellent ernor Walker. “I thank Sen. Harsdorf for her hard work and willingness to continue serving the public, and I look forward to working with her to keep Wisconsin moving forward.” Harsdorf has represented the Wisconsin State Senate’s 10th District since 2001 and served in leadership roles including majority caucus chair, chair
of the Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, and as a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Small Business and Tourism. She previously represented the 30th Assembly District in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1989-1998. She holds a degree in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota. “I am honored to serve as DATCP secretary, and I thank Governor Walker for entrusting me to lead,” said Harsdorf. “I’m excited to work with and support our farmers, businesses and consumers to promote a fair marketplace and economic growth in Wisconsin’s vibrant agriculture industry.” In her hometown of River Falls, Harsdorf remains an active member of Luther Memorial Church. She is a former president of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation Sponsor’s Board. Harsdorf’s resignation from the State Senate is effective at the end of the day, Friday, Nov. 10, and her effective start date at DATCP was Monday, Nov. 13.
Active-duty member Staff Sgt. Dave Daley called in on Skype from overseas. Daley’s wife, Vanessa is a kindergarten teacher at the school and they have a daughter in the first grade. “She’s in the front row and she is very excited to see her daddy,” said associate principal Wayne Koball.
“We just wanted to thank you for doing your part while were out here,” Daley said. “We appreciate all of the care packages from Siren School.” At this point the entire auditorium erupted into a raucous standing ovation for Daley and his fellow soldiers who were present on the video chat screen.
Tyrel Hanson
Veteran Tyrel Hanson spoke about his tour of duty starting in 2013. He arrived in Northern Afghanistan on the twelfth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. “Most of my tour was spent driving an RG-31, finding roadside bombs,” Hanson said when describing the infantry mobility vehicle. “I was also part of Puma un-manned drone operations.” Hanson talked about his experiences SEE VETERANS, PAGE 7
Senate District 10 Brothers election set Jan. 16 named to All-State football team
MADISON—The southwest half of Burnett County, which has been represented by Sen. Sheila Harsdorf since 2001, will participate in a special state senate election on Jan. 16. Harsdorf resigned to accept the position of Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) effective immediately. Last Friday, Gov. Walker issued an executive order for the Jan. 16 special election for State Senate District 10 to fill the seat previously held by Harsdorf. The primary election date (if necessary) will Tuesday, Dec. 19. Nov. 10 was the first day for candidates to circulate nomination papers. The papers are due no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the offices of the Wisconsin Elections Commission in Madison. Candidates must submit a minimum of 400 signatures, but not more than 800 signatures.
Senate District 10 area Senate District 10 includes the approximated southwestern half of Burnett County and will participate in the special election. That area includes the villages of Webster, Siren and Grantsburg, and the towns West Marshland, Lincoln, SEE SPECIAL ELECTION, PAGE 6
GRANTSBURG—Brothers and fellow Grantsburg High School Pirates football players John and Leo Chenal were named Monday to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State team. Leo, a 6’2” 220-pound junior and John, a 6’3” 230-pound senior, were both named All-State inside linebackers. John was also named All-State running back. Both have committed to play for the Wisconsin Badgers. See more in today’s sports section.
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