December 3, 2009 RSS feed / Life Currents

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High school grad

On Thanksgiving, John Odden received an honorary high school diploma at his home in Staples. John, who was born in August, 1926, attended school in Staples with the members of the class of 1945. More...

Wedding

Helmin, Ohrmundt

Jennifer Helmin, daughter of Dave and Ruth Helmin of Milaca; and Daniel Ohrmundt, son of Bob and Sue Ohrmundt of Wadena, were married Aug. 29, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Wadena. The couple will reside in Verndale. More...

Care Center

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS AT THE LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM SENIOR CAMPUS INCLUDE: Edward Lenk, Dec. 9; Lois Korfe, Dec. 15; Gustav Beyer, Dec. 29; Anna Crocker, and Lila Card, Dec. 31. More...

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70

Members and their guests attending the November meeting were, front row, left to right: guests Christy Dietel, Shirley Frederick, Wanda Anderson, Carol Olsen. More...

Grassroots concerts:

Rachael Kilgore perfroms Dec. 4

While touring throughout the Midwest as a backup singer and violinist for Catie Curtis, Rachael Kilgour's own songs were met with overwhelming approval from audiences. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Margo Hoemberg

25 Years Ago - 1984 The Staples Jaycees announced this week the selection of Dallas Sams as their local Outstanding Young Farmer award winner. More...

Caring Tree

Area residents can once again show they care this Christmas season through the Caring Tree at Lakewood Health System Care Center. More...

Hello World

BIRTHS REPORTED AT LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITAL INCLUDED: Born to Kevin Christensen and Janet Leehy of Backus, a baby boy, Gavin Neil, weighing seven pounds 14 ounces on Nov. 21, 2009. Born to Todd Steward Jr. More...

Auxiliary meeting featured awards

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70 of Staples met Nov. 9, with 17 members attending. Three special guests were Wanda Anderson, current 6th District President, Blackduck; Shirley Frederick, past 6th. More...

USDA provides $265 million in farm loans

Linda Hennen, State Executive Director for USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota recently announced that the agency provided $265 million in over 1,700 direct and guaranteed loans to family farmers in Minnesota during FY 2009. More...