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Invit<strong>at</strong>ion to Attend Open<br />
House <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
<strong>Veterans</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>King</strong><br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>King</strong> Celebr<strong>at</strong>es<br />
123 Years of “<strong>Caring</strong> <strong>for</strong> America’s <strong>Heroes</strong>”<br />
The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>King</strong>, loc<strong>at</strong>ed on the beautiful Waupaca Chain O’Lakes<br />
<strong>at</strong> N2665 County Road QQ will host its annual Open House celebr<strong>at</strong>ion on Sunday,<br />
May 16, 2010. Last year’s event drew over 2,000 visitors from across the St<strong>at</strong>e of <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
and beyond. “This is a gre<strong>at</strong> day <strong>for</strong> family, friends, volunteers and guests to join us <strong>for</strong> a full<br />
day of food, fun and activities,” remarked Jackie Moore, Acting Commandant.<br />
A sneak peek <strong>at</strong> the Open House line-up includes: music in the park by The Charlie Justmann<br />
Band, who will be per<strong>for</strong>ming a wide variety of music including polkas, waltzes, swing,<br />
country and modern rock. The “Chief Waupaca,” an authentic stern-wheel cruiser, will<br />
provide free bo<strong>at</strong> rides on the beautiful Chain O’Lakes courtesy of the Clearw<strong>at</strong>er Harbor.<br />
An authentic onground encampment of the Sons of Union <strong>Veterans</strong> of the Civil War,<br />
McAllister’s B<strong>at</strong>tery and the <strong>King</strong> Civil War Round Table will take place along with a trip<br />
down memory lane with the car show, antique military vehicles and old tractor displays. The<br />
Fox Valley Chapter of the Harley Owners Group will be in <strong>at</strong>tendance with approxim<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
100 of their members and cycles joining the Open House <strong>at</strong> noon. In<strong>for</strong>m<strong>at</strong>ion on the <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
<strong>Home</strong> employment, admission, and volunteer activities will be offered. Tours of the <strong>Home</strong>’s<br />
facilities, food booths and children’s games, including the huge rainbow infl<strong>at</strong>ables, will all<br />
be part of the day’s free events. Mini golf will be offered and “Uncle Sam” will greet visitors.<br />
A special addition to this year’s activities includes an opportunity to tour the Escanaba Mobile<br />
Vet Center. The Mobile Vet Center is the Department of <strong>Veterans</strong> Affairs l<strong>at</strong>est ef<strong>for</strong>t to reach<br />
out to the underserved veteran popul<strong>at</strong>ion of rural America.<br />
“Last year was touted as THE BEST Open House ever, and we plan to make this year’s event<br />
just as gre<strong>at</strong>! Everyone is invited to come and join in on the fun. There truly is something <strong>for</strong><br />
one and all,” added Moore.<br />
The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>King</strong> has been proudly “<strong>Caring</strong> <strong>for</strong> America’s <strong>Heroes</strong>” <strong>for</strong> the<br />
past 123 years. Originally opened in 1887 with 50 beds, this hidden St<strong>at</strong>e jewel is oper<strong>at</strong>ed by<br />
the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Department of <strong>Veterans</strong> Affairs and is home to almost 700 veterans. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>m<strong>at</strong>ion on the day’s event or to learn more about the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>King</strong>,<br />
please call (715) 258-4247 or go to <strong>www</strong>.WVH<strong>King</strong>.com.<br />
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