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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Highground has the most appreciated gift for your special loved one, friend, or organization. There are a couple of special ceremonies and a few scheduling changes for you to note on your calendar for this year. The public is invited to attend these stone ceremonies which are set to begin starting on May…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Plans are underway for the 10th Annual Honor Ride Motorcycle Rally and Ceremony to be held on Memorial Day, May 25th.   Executive Director, Chris Pettis shares, “we continue to make plans amidst the COVID-19 virus and our hope is to honor those plans while respecting the need for safety of the people—our community, volunteers…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Members of the Goede-Smith-Ramsey VFW Post #8478 Auxiliary in Augusta, Wisconsin, came to visit The Highground Veterans Memorial Park to contribute funds they received from a grant. They have graciously chosen to help The Highground purchase a large flagpole to be installed at Camp Victory. Camp Victory, situated on a 300 acre wooded property, offers…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter: The Next Chapter Begins: Appointment of Chris Pettis as Executive Director Study Supports Fundraising Campaign to Expand The Highground Spring Work Week 2020 Event Updates Friends of The Highground Dinner Winter Bowl Another Successful Fundraiser for Veterans Retreats 2019 Stone Layings Coronavirus Update Annual Bike Tour Gets a New Name…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Donors were invited and honored at The Highground’s “Friends of The Highground” recognition dinner that was held on March 14, 2020, at the American Legion Post 73 in Neillsville, Wisconsin. The weather was very cooperative this year, and those in attendance enjoyed a wonderful meal, camaraderie, and a relaxing program. This annual dinner is held…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dear Supporters, We hope everyone is doing well. We created this webpage so we can provide you with updated news, event information, and more as it becomes available. Please bookmark this page so you can refer back to it. If you have any questions, reach out to us at 715-743-4224. These May events are…

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris Pettis as Executive Director. Chris comes to The Highground with a wealth of knowledge, an extensive military background, and leadership experience. “We are very excited for Chris to join The Highground team,” said Gary Weirauch, Vice Chair of The Highground Board…

  The Vietnam Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, March 28th, has been cancelled, due to the statewide ban of public gatherings of 10 people or more. The safety of The Highground community is our number one priority. As we continue to monitor the coronavirus situation closely, we will make adjustments to future events…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Porch Greeters Lunch scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th has been cancelled, due to the March 15th recommendation from the CDC that no gatherings of 50 or more people should be held at this time.   Please contact Theresa to schedule which days you would like to greet this year and we will still get…

Award-winning, Nashville recording artist, Maggie Mae Hilliard will be performing with Heartland Country Band and Leroy “Elvis” Peterson at the Pittsville School District Auditorium in Pittsville, Wisconsin on Saturday, April 18 at 2pm.  Maggie Mae is a regular performer on the RFD TV television station. Her popularity has grown far from her Wisconsin roots. Among…