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Ann Gallant and Erik Mundt announce their engagement. Parents are Norman and Celeste Gallant, Brainerd; and Lee and Charlette Mundt, Britton, S.D. Ann is a 1998 graduate of the University of Minnesota Crookston Equine Science Program and is currently employed by the BNSF Railroad in Brainerd. More ... A group of women meet twice a month at the Staples High Rise to do various service projects. Led by Donna Lee (second from left), the group began last Oct., with the goal of "giving back to the community. Yvonne Dickman came up with the idea," Donna said. More ... Born to Charles and Angel Klippenes of Staples, a baby boy, Azheni Joseph, weighing six pounds eight ounces on March 24, 2009. Born to Edwin Fortune and Amanda Lewis of Staples, a baby girl, Brookelyn Carole, weighing eight pounds six ounces on March 27, 2009. More ... . . . the anticipation of telling my husband the news was overwhelming. Would he welcome the opportunities, or would they drive him to distraction? Naturally, he will be happy and delighted, I thought, trying to convince myself. More ... o JENNIFER ALT, daughter of Brian and Joyce Alt of Pillager, graduated with honors from the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Dec. 13. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational behavior. More ... 25 Years Ago - 1984 The Rotary Art and Craft Show was well-attended, with close to a thousand persons viewing the exhibits during the two-day event. There were app roxi- mat e ly 4 4 9 items on Hoemberg display. One of the several Mike Matanich's pieces on display was a grim looking bust of a Viking carved from driftwood. More ... Marvin Swecker, Motley, will celebrate his 80th birthday with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at the Motley United Methodist Church, 847 3rd Ave. South, Motley. The celebration will be hosted by his children. No gifts, please. More ... While working on their Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge, Boy Scouts of Troop 61 took part in an emergency service project. As a practice drill the Scouts were to see how much food they would be able to collect for the Motley Food Shelf in one hour. This would prepare them in case of an actual emergency of this type. More ... SECO 2009, one of the largest optometry events in the world, was held at the Georgia Worlds Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, in early March. "Eyeway to the Future" was this year's theme for SECO 2009. More ... April 2, 2 p.m. Birthday party hosted by Dora Mead Circle; 6:30 p.m. Games and coverall April 7, 6:30 p.m. Bingo with Marge; April 8, 2 p.m. Bingo hosted by Project Together April 9, 6:30 p.m. Cards and coverall April 10, 10 a.m. Catholic Good Friday services; 1:30 p.m. More ... |
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Introducing the new Staples City Hall & Staples Public Library
