6/7/13 - A local veteranâs walk across Michiganâs U.P. to raise money for injured soldiers is underway. Joe Ostervik of Howell headed out from Munising Thursday to begin "JOIS Operation Injured Soldier Walkabout" in support of Operation Injured Soldiers. The Vietnam veteran says the trek should take about 20 days and cover 215 miles, ending at the Mackinac Bridge. He plans to camp along the way and wants to raise $20,000. South Lyon-based Operation Injured Soldiers provides hunting, fishing, sporting events and camping trips, along with many other outdoor recreational activities, to disabled veterans. Its work aims to help with veterans' physical and mental rehabilitation. Ostervik thinks he has the support of his wife Ginger, telling WLUC-TV in the U.P. "I've been married 45 years and I want to say this too. If she's not there at the bridge when I get there, well, I guess I get the hint." Ginger Ostervik says sheâll be there and told the station that sheâs excited for him and worried for him, but thinks he will do great. Youâll find a link to donate to Operation Injured Soldiers below. (JK)
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