April 9, 2009 RSS feed / Life Currents

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Easter Egg hunt at Lions building

Little ones enjoyed visiting the Staples Lions Building April 4 during the Staples '93 Lions Easter Egg hunt. Two Easter bunnies were on hand to help guide the youngest family members - although there were plenty of eggs to be found. More...

SES Math League students presented ribbons

The Staples Elementary Math League had 34 fourth and fifth grade students participating this year. Laurie Paskewitz and Gwen Landis were the Math League instructors. Students involved in Math League met on Thursdays throughout February and March. More...

Auditions set at CLC

Central Lakes College's Summer Theatre will hold auditions for the family musical, "Willy Wonka," on April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus. More...

The Other Day

by Ruth Brill

. . . The dilemma was earthshaking. I faced the possibility of humiliation and despair. My friends would laugh, when they saw my shoes and I would be so embarrassed. More...

Special library events

The Staples Public Library is offering the following programs: o Bedtime Stories with Sharon. Sharon Swenson, local childcare provider, will read stories to preschoolers from 6 - 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 14, 21 and 28. More...

Looking Back

- o - Compiled by Margo Hoemberg - o -

25 Years Ago - 1984 Mike Blessing's music studio is proud to announce its first "Master Piano Class" given to his students Tuesday April 17, by pianist clinician and adjudicator Mr. Edward Turley, DMA. On Jan. 7, Becky Nelson daughter of Mr. More...

Hello World

BIRTHS REPORTED AT LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITAL INCLUDED: Born to Derek Amerud and Kristi Collins of Brainerd, a baby girl, Zoey Alveretta, weighing five pounds 13 ounces on March 30, 2009. More...

Class of 1999 plans reunion

The Staples Motley Class of 1999 ten year reunion dates are set for the weekend of Railroad Days. On Friday, Aug. 21, a social is planned at Bada Bing's in Brainerd. A picnic with grilling and socializing is set for Saturday, Aug. More...

Military

Air Force Airman Thomas Swenson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman is the son of David Swenson, Motley; and Margaret Kurowski, Little Falls. More...

Locks of Love event at CLC

The Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College on April 15 will host a Locks of Love hair drive. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Commons and is sponsored by the Student Senate. More...