Staples Motley Area

Chamber of Commerce
September 2015 Newsletter

320 US Hwy 10
PO Box 133
Staples, MN 56479
218-894-3974
smchamber@arvig.net

From the desk of the director

My first Railroad Days Celebration is history and I cant begin to express my
gratitude to all who stepped up to help make it a huge success. The rain was
the only damper on what otherwise would have been a perfect weekend.
I want to say thank you to all who helped on the Railroad Days events, the
sponsors, the people who donated in the jars for fireworks, the Staples City
Park & Rec staff, the Police Department, the Staples Fire Department, the
Chamber Board Members, and my own family who came home and helped to
make these events successful.

Save the Date!!!!

The Story at Church of Christ September 6
Employment Law Seminar for Employers at Central Lakes College - September 10
LAPS Volunteers training at the LAPS Center in Staples September 28 Oct. 1
CARE Supper at United Methodist Church September 29
Cactus Blossoms Concert at Centennial Auditorium September 25
Dollars for Scholars at Landmark Inn September 26
Real Men Sing at SM High School October 3
Man In The Mirror at the Alliance Church October 3
Vegas Country Concerts at Community Center October 24
Soup, Sandwich & Song at Alliance Church October 24
Sip & Savor Beer and Wine Tasting Event at Community Center October 30

Staples Motley Chamber Board and Staff

Barb Cline, Director
Sandy Knosalla,
Steve Gerkin,

Dan Orth, President

Seth Dokken,
Dawn Hagenson

Sarah Gregerson, Secretary

Tasha Olds,
Megan Haber,

Board members
Next Board meeting: September 15, 2015 at Noon

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Just a few Railroad Days Highlights
Chili Cook-off a huge success!!!
Minnesota Sings Staples Sings
Ten wonderful young men and women competed in
the contest to represent Staples at the Minnesota
Sings event. The wind and rain proved to make it
difficult to sing but they gave their all and we are so
proud of them and thankful that they performed for
a large crowd of family and friends. The winner of
the event is Jake Denning and the runner-up is
Jennessa Iverson. We look forward to see how they
do at the state contest. Good luck!!!

Railroad Days Car Show

Thank you to Napa Auto Parts and the Staples Area
Women of Today for coordinating this years Car
Show. Even though the rain kept many away, it
was a great success for the 60 or so cars that
attended. We look forward to continuing the Car
Show in 2016 Railroad Days Celebration.

L.A. Pig Races coming to Railroad Days

What excitement, the Leader Area Pig Races
brought to this years Railroad Days! Over 650
people attended the two shows. Fans waved their
flags to cheer on the pig they sponsored in hopes
they would win the race and the kids had a great
time! Thank you Gary Dauer and crew for a great
time for this years RR Days.

Nine teams cooked their way to present the best

recipe of their favorite chili. LAPS team, with their
Paul Bunyan/Lumberjack theme, took the prize for
best theme; the Staples Rotary won the Peoples
Choice prize and the Curves Red Chili was the
winner of the judges choice for best chili.
The Staples Host Lions donated the use of their two
tents and the combined effort of many volunteers
quickly put the tents up and took them down when
the competition was over. Thank you Staples Host
Lions for that wonderful sponsorship of the Chili
Cook-off event.

Railroad Days Parade a very damp event!!

Over 60 units were lined up to take part in the
Railroad Days parade only to be part of a very damp
parade. The parade was about 2/3 finished when a
sharp flash of lightning, loud thunder and a down
pour of rain caused a very quick end to this long
awaited parade. Thank you for all who came to be a
part of the parade. You helped to make many
people happy in spite of the rain and gave them an
opportunity to enjoy your display to showcase your
business, organization and individual theme.
Wayne Renn concert held at
Centennial Auditorium
The Wayne Renn concert was held at the Centennial
Auditorium due to inclement weather. Even though
concert attendees had a hard time locating the
concert it was enjoyed by 100 plus people. All of
the entertainers gave of their all and was greatly
appreciated by all.

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Lakewood Health System September Events
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September 1

FARMERS' MARKET

September 3

FAMILY WELLNESS & FUN FAIR

September 3

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP

September 3

FREE ARTHRITIS SEMINAR "Restoring Your Mobility, Restoring Your Life

September 9

FARMERS' MARKET

September 10

12TH ANNUAL EXPECTATIONS BIRTHDAY PARTY

September 10

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS

September 12

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP

September 14

SO YOU WANT TO BREASTFEED

September 14

FOOTCARE CLINIC

September 15

MULTIPLES OF LAKEWOOD

September 15

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR

September 16

FARMERS' MARKET

September 17

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP

September 17

FREE INFERTILITY INFO SESSION

September 17

LAKEWOOD AT THE AGELESS EXPO

September 19

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

September 22

FARMERS' MARKET

September 24

PRE DIABETES: CHOOSE TO PREVENT

September 24

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S EVENT

September 2

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

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