May 13, 2010 RSS feed / Life Currents

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Engagement

Mertens, Thomas
Creig and Ione Mertens of Staples, and Stephanie Thomas of Crookston announce the engagement of their children, Kaylynn Thomas and Benjamin Mertens. Ben is a 2006 graduate of Staples Motley High School and a 2007 graduate of MSCTC Carpentry. More...

Top accelerated readers

The top accelerated readers for the third quarter at Staples Motley High School are: seated, from left; 9th grade, Clair Uhlman, 86 pts. More...

Especially for moms

Pre-school stu- dents at Sacred Heart Area School honored their mothers with a song and a special gift in their classroom May 6. More...

Poppy Day

May 14 has been designated as Poppy Day in Staples. Members of the Ivan V. Sarff American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70 of Staples, with the help of Post 70 members, will be selling poppies at various locations in Staples that day. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Margo Hoemberg

25 Years Ago - 1985 Although no agreement has been reached, officials on both sides of the bargaining table said Monday that talks are progressing on an agreement that could conclude with a Burlington Northern pullout of Staples this summer. More...

Birthdays

82 and 80 years

Al and Delores Johnson are celebrating their golden years, as Al turns 82 and Delores turns 80. Friends and family are invited to join us for their birthday celebration. Your presence will be your gift on Saturday, May 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. More...

Student Achievements

DEREK DECKERT, Staples, graduated from Minnesota State University Mankato May 8, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems. More...

Community prayer gathering

Members of the Staples Motley community gathered at Staples City Hall May 6, to participate in the National Day of Prayer. More...

Hello World

BIRTHS REPORTED AT LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITAL INCLUDED: Born to Timothy Larsen and Ashley Delong of Baxter, a baby boy, Oliver Clemet, weighing seven pounds 11 ounces on April 27, 2010. More...

Growing through grief

A balloon release with messages written to loved ones, closed the April 22, “Growing Through Grief” support group - a two evening program which left children and adults with a feeling of hope and a sense that they are not alone in More...

New Foundation director

Lakewood Health System (LHS) welcomes Heidi Chapman as the new foundation director. Chapman joined LHS in early April. More...