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Thanks to a wheelchair created specifically for dogs, a 10-year-old German Shepherd named Lacy has been given a new lease on life. "She's finally able to go on walks again," said Bud Trana of Staples, explaining that Lacy was diagnosed with hip dysplasia about a year ago. More ... Reporter's note: This is the first in a series entitled, "What ever happened to...?" a periodic column which will highlight stories from graduates in the Motley and Pillager areas. When she was writing poetry and essays for her high school English teacher, Mrs. More ... Nor-Son Construction broke ground at Lakewood Health System's Pillager Clinic on Friday, July 24, to begin an expansion project adding 2,850 square feet to the building. The Pillager Clinic opened in November, 2003, to offer family practice and physical therapy including incontinence therapy services. During the year 2008, the Pillager Clinic served over 4,000 patients. More ... "I moved to town to be safe; and I don't think it's working too well," laughed Linda Jasmer of Motley. "Last winter I had a criminal run through my yard and now this past Sunday, I had a bobcat trying to get into my kitchen window. More ... August 15, 18 HAZEL DELL LIBRARY, LEADER, open Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. From Motley, Hwy 64, 12 miles, left on CR 156 two miles. For info., call Sue at 218-397-2355. August 21 FOOT CARE CLINIC, Friday, Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Scandia Valley Town Hall. For info., appt., 218-894- 8080. More ... Katherine Mackedanz, the new health education coordinator for the Todd County Public Health Department, provided the following tips for anyone affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding. o Take pictures of flood damage, including pictures of the building and contents before you start cleaning. Pictures help with insurance claims. More ... Neil Trout of Motley points to a decorative piece of concrete that was originally part of the former Motley High School built around 1906. Neil and his brother, Leon, were hired to build this monument for Veteran's Park in Motley about 30 years ago; and were asked to include this piece from the old school. "Most people probably don't know the history of it," Neil said recently, at the Two Rivers Music Fest in Motley. (Staples World photo by Dawn Schimpp Timbs) More ... The Motley United Methodist Church Men's Club sold hotdogs and brats at the recent Two Rivers Music Fest in Motley. Pictured from left are Fred Huebner, Steve Solem, Bill Berndt, Loren Morey, Vern Peterson. More ... |
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Introducing the new Staples City Hall & Staples Public Library
