Did you hear?

‘The War’ producers coming to LuverneKen Burn’s production company will be in Luverne this month.The purpose of the trip is to continue their research on their documentary film series about the American experience in World War II.They are asking anyone with photographs or home movies of Luverne or Rock County during the World War II era (1935-1945) to share their collections with the producers of the film at the Rock County Museum at 123 North Freeman (the former Masonic Lodge).The production crew will be in Luverne at the museum Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Some specific items they are still in need of include photographs or home movies of the following:
Luverne places: such as the Omaha railroad bridge, the Luverne train depot at night, Gimm and Brynes’ Restaurant
Luverne people: such as men who were wounded or killed in action in the war or Luverne residents at home or at work.
Luverne war activities or events: VE Day, VJ Day, scrap drives, people saving fat, civil defense wardens in the neighborhood, people listening to the radio for war news, funeral or memorial services.
Holidays in Luverne: Christmas
Seasons in Luverne: spring and winter especially
Post-War Luverne: parades and returning Vets.If you are wondering if your photos or films are the type of things the producers are looking for, contact Betty Mann at 283-2913.In addition to Luverne, the documentary film series titled "The War" will follow the fortunes of three other American towns: Sacramento, Calif.; Waterbury, Conn.; and Mobile, Ala.Is there anything to do?According to April Gangestad, children’s librarian for the Rock County Community Library, there are a lot of things for kids to do at the library.The library will be hosting more than a dozen summer programs. They include:
Butterfly House
Magic School
Karaoke Dance Party
Water Bug Party
Movie and Popcorn
Professional Storyteller
Pizza Party
Baby Bug Story Time
Lil Ladybug Story Time
Busy Bees Lunch Bunch
Story & Art
Jim Oliver
Mosquito RideRegistration for the programs is June 6 through 11. If you would like to know more about any of the programs, contact April Gangestad at 440-5040.Twins, anyone?Community Education is organizing a trip to see the Minnesota Twins.The game is this Sunday, and there are still seats left on the bus.The featured game will be the Twins vs. the New York Yankees.For $40, you will get a ride to the game, be dropped off at the door and receive a ticket for a seat in the second level along first base.The bus is scheduled to leave at 7:30 a.m. and return around 9:30 p.m. Game time is 1:10.There will be a stop for a light breakfast on the way up and at Old Country Buffet on the way back.If you would like to take the trip or want more information, contact Community Ed at 283-4724.Publisher Roger Tollefson can be reached by e-mail at tolly@star-herald.com