Fourth of July picnic brings out patriotism, volunteers

Boy Scouts lined up in front of Pepin Park bandstand, standing at attention.

They marched forward, placed the flag on the podium, stood back and smartly saluted, formally kicking off the 14th annual Fourth of July Community Music Festival and Barbecue,

On the sidelines, Vince Woodwick, co-organizer of the event, was giving words of encouragement to the Pratt family, that was about to step forward and sing the national anthem.

"Now when you get done, I will take you right up to the front of the food line," he said.

When they completed their song, the other co-organizer, Allen "Woody"...