Jan_Feb_1997

January/February, 1997
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negatively about another entertainer. Never get upset with
a parent. If you always leave the door open , they can come
back to you the next time they need to book a party. If you
sound like you know what you are doing, they will pass the
word along to their friends and your business will grow
accordingly.
Most important is to have fun!
I welcome comments and stories about your birthday
party experiences. They can be sent to the address
included in my byline.
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Houston, we have a problem child.
La~t walkatound
Robert'Rags'
Stanek
Robert "Rags" Stanek, 72,of Edina, MN, made his last
walkaround Sept. 16, 1996, when he suffered a heart
attack.
Rags spent 40 years in makeup.clowning ,teaching,
judging and competing all across the country. He joined
COA in 1968, as one of its earliest members (Number 153).
He was one of the founders of Minnesota Alley #19. He
became involved with the Aquajesters in Minneapolis in
1956, and marched in 74 Aquatennial parades.
Reported the Minneapolis Star-Tribune: "When he
wasn't marching in parades, he was visiting hospitals and
nursing homes to bring a smile to those who most needed
one."
A Communitry Resource Volunteer for more than 25
years, he taught youngsters about the history and art of
clowning.
Framed on his wall was a letter from one of those
youngsters, age 5: "Dear Clown: Thank you for coming to
our school and showing us how to be a clown. I like you
most next to God."
Rags served in the Navy during World War 11, and
worked as an engineer for Northwestern Bell Telephone for
37 years. He started the NW Bell Telephone Co. Pioneer
Clown Club.
An amateur radio enthusiast, he also raced sailboats.He
is survived by his wife, Arleen, a daughter, two brothers and
a sister. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
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