Clark County Press, Neillsville, Clark Co., WI

August 17, 2011, Page 2

Contact: Dolores Mohr Kenyon

Walk to The Highground Sunday, August 21

Darlene Zschernitz presenting a pledge to Lori Nordman on behalf of Citizens State Bank. (Contributed Photo)

Lori Nordman of Wisconsin Rapids is walking from the Cenex Truck Stop in Pittsville to The Highground raising donations for the Persian Gulf Tribute.

She will be leaving Cenex at 7 a.m. Sunday morning. She will follow STH 13 to STH 73 and connect with STH 95 into Neillsville.  From there, she will walk USH 10 west to The Highground, arriving around 5 p.m.  On her way to The Highground she will stop at R & C Roadhouse (at approximately 10 a.m.), the Clark County Humane Society (1 p.m.) and BP Drescher Oil (4 p.m.) for food and water.  Individuals may join this walk at any point during the day.

To donate to Norman’s walk, call 715-415-9188 or The Highground at 715-743-4224 for more information.

Join the Walk to The Highground.  Have some fun and get exercise and contribute to the Persian Gulf Tribute. Volunteers and contributors are the heart of The Highground.

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 Clark County Press, Neillsville, Clark Co., WI

August 24, 2011, Page 2

Contact: Dolores Mohr Kenyon

Lori Nordman of Wisconsin Rapids and two friends walked from the center of the state at Pittsville to The Highground, raising donations for the Persian Gulf Tribute.  Pittsville Legion Post 153 displayed their flags as they sent Nordman off on her 33 mile walk early Sunday morning.

On her way along STH 73, she made her first rest stop at R & C Roadhouse where Marshfield American Legion Post 43 Commander Craig Johnston supplied them with Gatorade, water and snacks 

They continued the walk until reaching the Clark County Humane Society where Karen Hoppa of the Neillsville American Legion Auxiliary provided lunch.  At that point, two more walkers joined Nordman for the next leg of the walk into Neillsville.  Once there, Nordman was joined at BP Drescher Oil by a total of 20 walkers.

Jerry (Veronica) Becker of the A & W presented Nordman with a donation, and Marla Raine (BP) donated water and refreshments.

The last leg of this walk into The Highground was “up-hill” most of the way. The walkers arrived at The Highground at approximately 5:45 p.m. to the ringing of the replica Liberty Bell. Lemonade and refreshments were served.

This may be the first of many upcoming walks to The Highground. A thank you is given to everyone who supported and participated in The Walk to The Highground. Volunteers and contributors are the Heart of The Highground.

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