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A Veterans Day Program was held at the Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples Nov. 9, with members of the Motley American Legion providing the Color Guard. Resident veterans each received certificates, and each military branch was acknowledged during the playing of the Armed Forces Medley....
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   The Staples City Council approved new contracts for police and electrical workers at their Nov. 14 meeting. The council had been negotiating with the unions for those two groups, the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) and the International Brotherhood of...
75 Years Ago - 1948  o Nov. 18, 1948 - There is a little 10-month old lad, Michael Finn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Finn of northeast of Staples, who, although not old enough to boast about it, has six living great-grandparents, all of who are very active, and all of whom are especially proud of...
Prior to the start of the Veterans Day Program at Staples-Motley Middle/High School Nov. 9, veterans were escorted into the gymnasium by members of the Staples-Motley FFA. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)  
The Staples-Motley Middle/High School Choir sang “The National Anthem” at the Veterans Day Program in Staples Nov. 9, held in the school’s gymnasium. (Photo by Dawn Timbs)  
Caring for Staples and the surrounding communities for nearly 90 years, a recent filing of Lakewood’s community benefit report shows progress in all aspects of Lakewood’s mission, to provide quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime. A look to the future also shows strong growth and...
Recent reports taken by the Staples Police Dept. Oct. 30, Staples Police received a report of an individual that came into Staples City Hall regarding a building permit violation and threatened violence against city employees. Oct. 30, Staples Police responded to Caseys for a report of a subject...
75 Years Ago - 1948  o Nov. 11, 1948 - Rev. Raymond Ewing is the speaker for the Armistice Day services. He will use as his topic, “For God and Country.” Rev. Ewing stated: “These are the days of transition. The world has become a great neighborhood. With China across the street from us, with South...
Staples-Motley Elementary students, under the direction of music teacher Brandy Lyon, offered a number of patriotic songs and readings at their Veterans Day program Nov. 9. In addition to the National Anthem, students sang the U.S Armed Forces Medley, inviting veterans to stand as their military...
Veterans listened as the Staples-Motley Middle/High School Choir sang, “We Shall Not Sleep” at the Veterans Day Program Nov. 9. The song, arranged by Laura Farnell, is based on the poem, “In Flander’s Fields,” written during World War I. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)  

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