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Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted drama club, has joined together with the Dassel-Cokato drama club for a benefit to help those affected by the car accident that took the life of Howard-Lake Waverly-Winsted senior Madey Kleve and left Kacie Carlsted, Mitch Bayerl and Brie Barfknecht injured. A silent auction and dinner will be held on Saturday August 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the play “The Snake In The Grass” (a melodrama written by Tim Kelly) to follow at 8:00 p.m. The play’s second performance will be held on Saturday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m.

“I just can’t wait for the day when Kacie can be up on stage with us again”, Amanda Imberg, one of the cast members said. Because the accident had such an affect on so many people, there were quite a few actors who wanted to be involved with the benefit. It helps that there is such a strong and supportive group of people who are trying to make a difference, said Imberg.

“The play itself is a wonderful melodrama that WILL get the audience involved,” cast member Nick Collins said. “It is …well, fun.  I urge anyone who can to try and make it to the shows.”

“It is also really cool that Madey’s sister McCall has joined the cast for the play, cast member Sara Butterfass said.  “It’s a shame that the accident happened at all, but that it happened to such great people makes it that much worse. We invite everyone from the community to come to the benefit, and tell their friends. Help make Neighbors Helping Neighbors a huge success!”

Suggested donations are $10 for the meal, $5 for a kids’ hot dog meal, and $10 for the show. Matching funds will be applied for through Wright County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more donation information, call St. John’s Lutheran Church at (320) 543-2227.

For ticket information please call Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Community Education Office in Howard Lake at (320) 543-3600. Tickets can be purchased and picked up at the Community Education office on Monday, July 28 from 5 to 7 p.m., using the west door of the Middle School near the playground. Tickets can also be purchased at the door, but due to limited seating, attendees are asked to purchase their tickets in advance.
On Friday and Saturday, August 1, and 2, “Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” will be holding a benefit for the families who were affected by the car accident that took the life of Howard Lake-Wavery-Winsted senior Madey Kleve. Others injured in the accident were Kacie Carlsted, Mitch Bayerl and Brie Barfknecht.
The event will be held at the Howard Lake Waverly-Winsted High School. A silent auction and dinner will be held on Saturday August 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The play “The Snake In The Grass” (a melodrama written by Tim Kelly) will follow at 8:00 p.m. The second performance of the play will be held on Saturday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Belinda Larson, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted artistic director, had the idea for the benifit and is also directing the play. She brought together the Dassel-Cokato and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted drama clubs for the production and partnered with St. John’s Lutheran Church of Howard Lake for the benefit.
Kacie Carlsted was activly invovled with drama throughout high school and is missed by her theatre friends. Carlsted is still recovering from severe injuries caused by the crash.
“I just can’t wait for the day when Kacie can be up on stage with us again,” said friend and cast member Amanda Imberg.
Suggested donations are $10 for the meal, $5 for a kids’ hot dog meal, and $10 for the show. Matching funds will be applied for through Wright County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more donation information, call St. John’s Lutheran Church at (320) 543-2227.
For ticket information please call Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Community Education Office in Howard Lake at (320) 543-3600. Tickets can be purchased and picked up at the Community Education office on Monday, July 28 from 5 to 7 p.m., using the west door of the Middle School near the playground.