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Sawyer County veteran services reports caseload and honors a Korean War veteran
Summary
Veteran Service Office presented October service statistics, said retroactive payments were received for claims decided in veterans' favor, and staff presented an American flag flown over the Wisconsin State Capitol to a local Korean War veteran during the meeting.
The Sawyer County Veteran Service Office reported October activity including phone calls, correspondence and office visits, and said it had submitted 'up to 196' disability claims to date and received retroactive payments for claims decided "in the veterans' favor" (the transcript records the payment as "$43,46").
Staff also listed Veterans Day events in the area and introduced Korean War veteran Earl Beter, presenting him with an American flag reported to have been flown over the Wisconsin State Capitol on behalf of a state senator (as stated in the transcript). Board members and staff thanked Mr. Beter and staff highlighted counseling and outreach services the office provides.
Renee Brown's renewal as chair of the Veteran Service Commission was noted as an item for the county to accept at its next meeting.
