Geritol Frolics auditions
      Singers and dancers over the age of 55 are invited to audition for the Geritol Frolics. This popular musical variety show performed by energetic, funloving seniors is preparing for its sixth season at the Franklin Arts Center.
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Care center entertainment
      Willie and Rodi Longenecker from Morson, Ontario, presented their gospel music ministry for Lakewood Health System Care Center residents on April 13. They sang many of the familiar gospel songs, something they have been doing for 15 years on tours throughout the U.S. and Canada. They sing in nursing homes, retirement centers and at churches.
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Miss Staples Motley scholarship pageant June 6
Application deadline May 22
      Miss Staples Motley, Rebecca Iverson, will hand over her crown on Saturday, June 6. In anticipation of this event, the Staples Motley Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting registrations for girls ages 15-20 for Miss Staples Motley; and girls ages 5-10 from Little Miss Staples Motley.
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NRCS taking applications
      The Natural Resource Conservation Service offi ce is currently accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Improvement Program. To qualify, you need to be a landowner with at least 10 acres, engaged in livestock or crop production; and registered with the Farm Security Administration office.
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Educational Opportunities
      April 27 'CIRCLE OF PARENTS' SUPPORT GROUP meets Mondays, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Staples Elementary School Library. Parents with children of all ages welcome. Child care provided. For more information on this free event, call 218-640-7035.
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Menus
      Senior Nutrition Program Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy a wholesome, nutritious meal and good fellowship at the nutrition site. Suggested donation: $3.50. Just call the phone number below between 8:30 a.m. and noon the day before for reservations.
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Student speakers
      Two Cardinal Speech team members provided the program for the Staples Area Retired Educators meeting held April 6. Above are Dave Anderson, Retired Educators President, senior Risca Andalina, freshman Tera Weyer and Cardinal Speech Coach Don Sanda, who is also treasurer of the Retired Educator's chapter.
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Free bicycle helmets at "Helmets Worth Wearing"
      For it's sixth year, the Lakewood Health System Foundation will distribute free bicycle helmets to area children during the annual event "Helmets Worth Wearing. The program kicks off on Saturday, May 2 and continues through Friday, May 8.
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