Lion Izzy Israelson, tournament organizer, and Lions President Mike Gold present the Park Association President Bob Hamann with a check for $3,689. Funds are designated to the WWII Wall of Honor.
Zeigler 5K Raises $2,500 for Park
The August 10th 5K Race at Pine Grove Park raises $2,500 for the Veterans Park.
5K Winners:
- Men’s: Overall Derek Dilly, 1st Sam Hemmerich, 2nd Joe Zimmerman, 3rd Keve Zeigler
- Women’s: 1st Alison Olssen, 2nd Crystal Mcgruder, 3rd Dawn Captain
- Kids for Fun: 1st Vance Vejtasa, 2nd Estella Mcgruder, 3rd Aabree Hove
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Fall 2019 Newsletter
Event Update: Annual SVP Fundraiser Dinner Postponed in 2021
Due to the continuing Covid 19 meeting restrictions the board feels it is still not safe to hold our annual fundraiser in March of this year. SVP Board members will meet to determine if there would be a better date for getting together and continuing our traditional dinner on behalf of our beautiful park !!
Luminaries at the Park

As part of the Staples Parks and Recreation holiday events, Luminaries were displayed in the park from November 30 to December 1 in honor of all Staples veterans.