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THE SUN
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 www.osceolasun.com
OBITUARIES
ENGAGEMENTS
Mary A. McElfresh
Gladys B. Ruhsam
Mary A. McElfresh of Osceola died peacefully at home Sept. 4, 2016. She was 80. She was born on Nov. 8, 1935, on the family farm n near Big Lake in rural Osc ceola to parents Ernest and A Alma Foss. She was one of five children. She attended Meado owview School and gradu uated from Osceola high S School in 1953. She married Charles M McElfresh in 1957. To this u union two sons were born, D Daniel and Scott. Throughout Mary’s life sshe worked at various jobs; D Doboy, Bellanca, Osceola School District, Andersen Corporation, and Curves. Her best work was done as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary enjoyed her grandchildren. She never missed an opportunity to support them whether it was a school event or a life event. Every year she would be at deer camp, initially spending time in the woods with her blaze orange gear on and a good book in her pocket. Thanksgiving was always celebrated at the cabin. That was her favorite holiday. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents, Ernest and Alma Foss, and her brother, John Foss. She is survived by her sons Dan (Nancy) and Scott (Holly Ekstrand), grandchildren Sarah (Scott), Kelsey, Jake, Noel, and Athena (Daryl); her siblings and many other relatives and close friends. She is now dancing with Charles and the angels in heaven. Memorial Services were Sept. 8 at West Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osceola. Interment at West Immanuel Church Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to West Immanuel Church, Osceola Food Shelf or Adoray Hospice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.
Gladys B. Ruhsam of Osceola died on Sept. 3, 2016. She was 91. She was preceded in death by her husband David. Gladys is survived by her sons, Terry (Sharon) and Richard (Kathy); grandchildren Craig (Emily), Scott (Nicole), Kristin (Adam) and Brad (Tierra); great-grandchildren Carson, Gretta, Caleb and Alyssa. Funeral services are currently pending and a complete notice will be published when available. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com
Delivering Your Community
<www.osceolasun.com> Themes and Variations A Piano/Organ Concert & Hymn Sing presented by Norma Kretzschmar
Osceola United Methodist Church 306 River Street • Osceola
Sunday, September 18 • 3 p.m. Followed by Norma’s 80th Birthday Celebration No cards or gifts, please. Free-will offering for Open Cupboard Food Shelf
Taffetas Memories a musical journey through the Fabulous Fifties
Barry Robert Phaneuf, a age 71 of Payson, AZ died A August 31, 2016 in Goody year, AZ. He was born S September 5, 1944 in Rive er Falls, WI to Robert and V Viola Phaneuf. He gradu uated from Amery High S School in Amery, WI in 11962. He served in the US N Navy from 1962 to 1966 a as a General Aircraft M Mechanic, was a custom h home builder and a car e enthusiast. Most importantly he was a proud father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Barry is survived by his wife, Virginia Phaneuf; step-mother, Marge Phaneuf; daughter, Staci Phaneuf; sons, Jason Phaneuf and Patrick Phaneuf; brother, Stans Phaneuf (Sharon); sisters, Cindy Morton (Rick), Becky Swenson (Jerry), Mary Kastens (Terry), Barb Brannan (Greg), and Beth Thompson (Mark) ; mother-in-law, Grace Davis; three grandchildren one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Viola Phaneuf and sister, Becky Selzler (Larry). The family suggests donations be made to Hospice of The Valley. Condolences for the family can be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Wisconsin Senate, Assembly candidates to speak Sept. 20 Voters in Polk and Burnett counties can meet their state office candidates and learn where they stand on Wisconsin issues at a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, September 20, at Milltown Community Center. Senate District 10 candidates Sheila Harsdorf and Diane Odeen, and Assembly District 28 candidates Adam Jarchow, Jeff Peterson and Vincent Zilka plan to participate. Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Kutz will serve as moderator. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a time to “meet and greet the candidates,” with refreshSEE FORUM, PAGE 14
Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA Find us on Facebook!
Fall Worship Schedule
Jean Gfall
Darlene McBride
Christine Engel
Sept. S t 16 - 17 & 22 - 24 att 77:30 30 p.m. Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m. St. Croix ArtBarn - Osceola, WI Tickets: $15 Adults / $13 Seniors / $10 Children Reserve your tickets by phoning 715-294-2787 or 715-425-6233
Kathy Berends Adrian Potting
Barry Robert Phaneuf
Alan Buresh, Pastor 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser, WI 54009 715-755-2515 • www.plcdresser.org
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Kenny Joe and Julie Potting of Osceola and Joe and Julie Berends of Glenwood City announce the engagement of their children, Adrian and Kathy. Adrian is the grandson of Jan Potting of New Richmond and Kathy is the granddaughter of Bobbie Berends and Jack and Marian Schmitz all of Glenwood City. An October wedding is planned.
Sunday, Sept. 18: • 8:45 & 10:45 am Worship Services • 9:30 am Rally Day-Sunday School begins Tot Time (beginning Sept. 15): • 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 10:00 am • For Infants & PreSchool children and their parents or grandparents. Peace Lutheran Church Called to Prayer...Called to Care... Called to Share
What to do when you can’t pay your medical bill BY GAIL PEAVEY POLK COUNTY FAMILY LIVING AGENT
About a quarter (26 percent) of U.S. adults say they or someone in their household has had problems paying medical bills in the past 12 months, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. That means one in four
people struggle to pay for healthcare services. Financial difficulties are a reality for many people, and unfortunately financial stress carries over into other parts of our lives and causes emotional stress as well. When you can’t pay your medical bill, what can you do? SEE BILLS, PAGE 16
LINDGREN: Pipeline headlines FROM PAGE 6
oil spill. But for those concerned about the fate of the St. Croix, a halt to the Dakota Access Pipeline could be a mixed bag. About a month ago, Enbridge — the company behind the existing Line 61 and a rumored “twin” line on the way — announced plans to invest in an emerging transport route, the Bakken Pipeline System. That system is a combination of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which would carry Bakken crude from western North Dakota to Illinois, and the Energy Transfer Crude Oil Pipeline, which would haul the crude from Illinois to the Texas Gulf Coast. News of the Enbridge’s $1.5 billion investment created speculation that the company might be looking for oil transport routes that would bypass Minnesota and Wisconsin, diminishing need for a twin line under the St. Croix. But if the Dakota Access line is stopped, it could mean the company would push harder for increased access across those states. And it’s possible that the outcome of the Dakota Access won’t have much bearing on the local situation. Peter Anderson of 350 Madison, a group working to reduce carbon emissions, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a month ago that ideas for an expansion of the Superior-to-Illinois line are alive and well, based on continued investment in oil production from the Alberta tar sands. “The question is not whether they will be here (in Wisconsin), it’s just a matter of how big the new pipeline will be,” Anderson told the Journal Sentinel. I suppose time will tell. For now, I’m happy to celebrate a small victory for those protecting the water they find sacred. I welcome your responses to this editorial column at editor@osceolasun.com.
4th Annual
Amery FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and 2nd Annual FFA Tractor Show Sunday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Amery Middle School Gym AMERY, WIS.
Also featuring farm toy displays, die-cast cars and vintage farm items. Vendors and exhibitors welcome.
FFA/FFA Alumni members: bring your tractors! Questions? Dave Clausen 715-268-7454 clausen@amerytel.net