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Valley Dance April Family Dance
On Saturday, April 18 the fourth dance in The Valley Dances Series continues the program, enabled by donations from area sponsors and volunteer staff. This event is designed to encourage community members of all ages to enjoy live music and dancing from many different cultures. All events are held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Taylor’s Falls Community Center, 312 Government St., Taylors Falls, Minn. 55084. Admission is charged. Bob Walser is a popular local musician who has been a long time favorite for fun family dance music. He performs a wide range of music from sea shanty and Scandinavian traditional tunes to Irish and Finnish folk music that he will play along with his friends: fiddler Art Bjorngjeld, concertina/banjo player Pat O’Loughlin and bass player Julie Young. Don’t have a partner or know how to dance? No problem. This kind of dancing is all inclusive! “This program was meant to bridge the gap between the young and elders, and bring everyone together to dance� says founder Dr. Kelley Hagenbuch, of Taylor’s Falls Family Chiropractic. “Dance is a wonderful way to build a healthy community� The last dance of the season will be coming up on May 16 with The Mad Cow Band, as a fun conclusion to the Spring Awakenings Festival in St.
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Croix Falls. For further information please go to www.thevalleydances.com.
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excellent craftsmen. “To make something not polished and perfect was a challenge for them,� she says. Though rough-hewn, the Easter crucifix is appreciated. One church member, Marianne Bryson, called the abstract piece a “fabulous
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work of art.� For the congregation, says Moratzka, the piece represents Jesus’ challenge to his followers to find those who had been told they were junk and to change that message into one of acceptance and beauty. The crucifix was erected in front of the church’s Thorvalson statue of
Christ — the usual focal point of the altar — and stayed there through Good Friday. “Easter Sunday is Resurrection Sunday, so [the Thorvalson] statue will be un-veiled and front and center for all to see,� said Moratzka. The found art crucifix was placed in the chapel until next Lent.
to reclaim what it means to do something "like a girl." The ad brought to light findings from consumer research studies revealing that girls’ confidence BY SUZANNE LINDGREN plummets once they hit puberty — likeEDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM ly a result of cultural messaging. Nationally, the ad hit a nerve and the idea What started TK years ago as a went viral, hashtag and all, as both chance for local women to get their women and men leapt at the chance to hair and nails done while giving to empower women with the phrase “like worldwide conservation nonprofits a girl.â€? is growing into a valley wide effort to In parallel, the reinvented Ladies both embrace and challenge ideas of Night Out isn't about rejecting female femininity. stereotypes as much as expanding In years past, when women signed up them. Ross worked with Studio A's for an evening of collective pampering Ashley Rutledge and other small busiat Osceola's Studio A Salon Spa, ness owners in Osceola to broaden a portion of the admission the concept behind the salon's fee went to environnight out. mental organizations At the event, there will through Aveda's be less-traditionalEarth Month camly-feminine activities paign. The same like archery, kayak event will happen and paddle board this year, but it will demos in Mill be one of many Pond Park — making up the from businesses larger “Ladies on both sides Night Out, St. of the river. good âœż feel good âœż do good Croix Valley There will be genlook Style.â€? der-neutral activiThe expanded ties like wine tasting version of the as well as “girlieâ€? things event is designed to reflect to do: shopping, a fairy garden the diverse interests of women in the display and a fashion show focused on valley, says Germaine Ross, director of local designers. And yes, a chance for Osceola's Chamber of Commerce. This women to get their hair "did." is the first year the Chamber has been "We want women to look good, feel involved in planning the evening. good and do good," said Ross. "And have "A lot of [local women] are connected fun." with hiking, biking, hunting, crafting," The event is largely unstructured. explained Ross. "It's all part of living, Visitors can come and go in Mill Pond working and playing here. This year it Park from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The fashion became important to look at the bigger show, which will feature all ages and picture. We wanted this to go beyond sizes, is slated for 7 p.m. at Cornerstone the typical Ladies Night Out and show- Square. case role models, fitness and natural beauty. We got excited by concept of For more information check the event's 'like a girl.'" Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/1GShe's referring to Always' Super Bowl BE046. advertisement that called on viewers
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the Scandia Fire Hall. The policy had previously been 15 minutes, but was narrowed to eight in 2012. Jason May, who lives 11 minutes away from the hall, asked the council to reconsider the policy at a council meeting in March. May is a former member of the Wyoming, Minn., fire department. From the audience, Klay Farnham, who is
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Hinz, though, recommended the city keep the policy where it is, noting that response times of firefighters are factored into the city’s ISO rating, which affects property insurance rates. Likewise, Hinz said, firefighters who live farther out are frequently unable to respond in time to assist with many of the medical runs. “They miss more trucks and they get frustrated,� Hinz said. “Even those at eight minutes have a hard time making some of the trucks.�
Other business:
Following the recent resignation of city worker Brian Jahnke, the city has begun advertising for a full-time maintenance worker. During the portion of the meeting held jointly with the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District, the council heard reports on the number of watershed district projects and a proposed memorandum of understanding between the district and the city. The next Scandia City Council meeting will be held April 21 at 7 p.m.