Clark County Press, Neillsville, Clark Co. WI

May 18, 2011, Front Page

Contact: Dolores Mohr Kenyon

Highground Helicopter Expo draws a crowd

A large crowd was on hand at The Highground Saturday, May 14, to see a helicopter and military vehicles displayed during the annual Helicopter Expo. 

The Highground brought the helicopter and military vehicles to its park as part of its mission of healing and education.

Jim Ottman brought in the helicopter from VVA Chapter 331 of River Falls; Bill Baker and JT Bonner assisted Ottman.

SFC Todd Smrz of the F Co 132nd BSB supplied a troop cargo hauler, an armored HMV and a command vehicle driven by Sgt. Kelly Kaufman, SPC Casondra Brahmer and SPC Dana Elmhorst.  Kerry Johnson, Alan Nelson of Ellsworth, Scott Katcher and Ernst Hediger of Neillsville and Donald Anibas of Durand brought cargo trucks, a 1952 M38 with an M100 trailer and two M35A2 military vehicles to be displayed.

The Helicopter Expo was a great success because of their help.

Monica ?Lil? Sis? Harvey brought her Veterans Music Ministry to The Highground. She presented Bandaid for the Heart medals to veterans and sang patriotic and inspirational songs to those in attendance.

All who attended had a good day.  ?The Highground is a place for all of us.?

 A Bell Model 205/UH-1H Huey helicopter was displayed during The Highground?s annual Helicopter Expo held Saturday, May 14.  Jim Ottman of River Falls brought the helicopter to the expo.

Military vehicles were also displayed at The Highground?s annual Helicopter Expo, held Saturday, May 14.  Many military members brought the vehicles to the expo, which was well attended. (Photos by Brooke Brekke/Clark County Press)

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