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Senior celebrations
      The monthly birthday/anniversary party was held at the Staples Senior Citizen’s Center on March 9 with 24 members in attendance. Seated in front are Edie and Don Petree, who celebrated their wedding anniversary. Back, are, left to right: Cindy Hankey, Jan Pogreba, Francis Motl, Betty Roline and Brad Bredemeier, all celebrating their March birthdays.
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Much Appreciated
      Thank you to everyone who came to the Scholastic Book Fair at Staples Elementary School March 3-5. We are excited to report that a $1,002.37 cash profit was earned and will be used for various programs in our school. In addition, we raised $636 for new books for the library.
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Engagement
Heldman, deCoup- Crank
      Michael and Shane Heldman, of Oroville, Calif., announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter Alyssa to Austin deCoup-Crank. The wedding will be held March 26, 2010, at the Nazarene Church in Oroville. Alyssa is the granddaughter of Annette Heldman and the late William Heldman of Staples.
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Birthday
60 years
      Keith Card is turning 60. There will be an open house celebration on Saturday, March 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. at his home, located 2 miles north of the The Vintage golf course, Staples. Former students, players, co-workers; friends and family - hope to see you there. LC9-10p
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Engagement
Weber, Schneider
      Gary and Nancy Weber of Aldrich announce the engagement of their daughter, KaLyn Weber, to Matt Schneider, son of Dennis and Echo Schneider of Staples. KaLyn is a 2004 graduate of Staples Motley High School and a 2006 graduate of St. Scholastica. She is employed as a Senior Transportation Representative at C.H. Robinson Worldwide in St. Cloud.
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Hello World
      BIRTHS REPORTED AT LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITAL INCLUDED: Born to Adam Pence and Amanda Larson of Staples, a baby girl, Cadence Elaine, weighing five pound four ounces on March 6, 2010. Born to David and Jennifer Lust of Brainerd, a baby girl Natalie Marie, weighing six pounds five ounces on March 9, 2010.
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Looking Back
      25 Years Ago - 1985 The Nordell Graphic Communications firm has completed its move from Fifth Street to Sixth Street at the old city hall location.
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Military
      Chelsea Miller of Staples has been promoted to the rank of specialist in the North Dakota Army National Guard.
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Student Achievements
      DAVID BRENNA, Staples, graduated fall semester 2009 from Bemidji State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in social work. BECKI DEGEEST, Student at Staples Motley High School, has been accepted to Minnesota State University Moorhead. Becki is the daughter of Doug and Elaine DeGeest. She plans to major in music industry.
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Flood safety
      Stay safe should flooding occur in your home: o Avoid going into a flooded basement or stepping into the water. Be sure to have the natural gas and electricity turned off, preferably at the meter, by calling your utility companies or your local fire department.
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