Current Happenings
50 years ago
1969
o The Welcome Neighbor Committee of the Staples Jaycees welcomed Dr. and Mrs. John Gorton and their family to the community. Dr. Gorton opened his dental office in Staples on Jan. 2. Dr. Gorton served with the United States Public Health Service as chief dental officer on the...
A-1 4H members spent Dec. 15 ringing bells for the Salvation Amy at Coborns in Long Prairie. They helped people with shopping carts, sang Christmas carols and played Christmas music on several instruments. Above: Jason Trantina, Abby and Ellie Dukowitz and Nathan Trantina. (Submitted photo)
It is usually best for people to make their own decisions on matters that significantly affect their lives. In some cases, however, people become unable to do so because of health or cognitive impairments. In these situations, it is important for people to have someone they trust who can make...
Todd County Sheriff Don Asmus announced the local winner of the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Program for 2018 as Melissa Moranzon of Long Prairie.
The Association awards scholarships each year to individuals planning to become Minnesota Peace Officers. The applicants apply through...
January 15 - 16
Immunization Clinic - Walk In sponsored by Cass County Public Health, will be offered Tues., Jan. 15, 10 a.m. - noon and 1 - 2:30 p.m., Pillager Family Resource Center. For info., 218-547-1340, ext. 209.
WIC Nutrition Program sponsored by Cass County Public Health, will be offered...
January Special Activities at the Lakewood Health System Care Center:
Fri., Jan. 4 - 10 a.m. Cappucino
Sat., Jan. 5 - 10 a.m. Bingo/Marge; 1:45 p.m. Seven Day Adventist singers
Sun., Jan. 6 - 1:30 p.m. Bingo/Marge
Tues., Jan. 8 - 2:15 p.m. church-Staples Church of Christ; 3:45 p.m. Bingo/Marge...
1,000 Books before Kindergarten
Enjoy a fun program encouraging reading and early literacy skills. For ages birth to kindergarten. Check out the new app available to record books read. Sponsored by the Staples Friends of the Library.During library open hours.
D.I.Y. Fun Activity
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January
o Prostart Dinner Monday, Jan. 7.
o District Spelling Bee Thursday, Jan. 17, 12:15 - 3 p.m., Centennial Auditorium, Staples.
o Connections Showcase Night Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Sourcewell in Staples.
All Staples-Motley Upcoming Events are subject to change. Go to www.isd2170....
The Staples Motley Area Community Foundation recently funded new Barn Quilt Trail brochures in the total sum of $1,312. Above: Lisa Kajer, left, Barn Quilts of Central Minnesota accepts the check from Chris Trout, president of the SMAC Foundation in front of the Staples Depot Barn Quilt. (Photo by...
University of Minnesota Extension will be holding the annual Cow/Calf Days workshop in Staples on Tuesday, Jan. 22 starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Commons Area at Central Lakes College.
This event has been held for over 45 years and continues to be the leading information, technology and research...
