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A crowd of well wishers and supporters gathered at the Staples Airport to take photos and show their support by holding up the American Flag. Among about 25 observers were Stan and Diane Carlson, Tom and Lisa Kajer, Mike and Beth Gedde, Bruce and Bev Nelsen, Koot Knosalla, Delores Johnson, Eugene...
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The Class of 2018 celebrated their graduation with a traditional hat throwing at the end of their commencement program on May 25. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The five seniors with the top grade point averages were honored at the Cords and Awards program on May 25. From left, Nicholas Allshouse, Alexandra Davis, Kelsi Peterson, Kassidy White and Claire Wolhowe.
Members of the Motley American Legion Post #124 prepare to post the colors at the Memorial Day Program May 28 at the Motley Public Cemetery. (Staples World photos from Motley area cemeteries by Dawn Timbs)
The rifle salute at the Staples Memorial Day program was conducted by Huck Holst, Gary Mueller and Larry Doucette. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
Sergeant of Arms Ron Unger, Motley American Legion, lays a wreath at the grave of the Unknown Soldier during the Memorial Day program at Bridgeman Cemetery.
Pastor Jim Johnson of Motley Free Methodist Church provided the invocation and benediction at four Memorial Day services in the Motley and Pillager areas May 28. He is pictured at Motley Public Cemetery. Joining him in prayer, from left, are Commander Tom Ladwig and Charlie Poulton, members of the...
Charlie Poulton, 36-year army veteran and retired Chief Warrant Officer, spoke at all four Memorial Day programs sponsored by the Motley American Legion May 28. “What is a hero?” is a question Poulton asked his audiences. He proceeded to tell the story of his hero, Korean War Veteran Don Amundson,...
Commander Tom Ladwig, Motley American Legion Post #124, is pictured with three students who read poems at the Memorial Day Program at Motley-Staples Middle School May 28. The students, from left, included Nevaeh Fratzke, who read, “I Am Old Glory;” Bronte Enyart, who read, “Remember Them;” and...
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