ETHELYN PEARSON
When God chopped down the lemon tree, she made lemonade
When a tall tree — a veritable monarch among trees on Jefferson Street in Wadena for the past 100 years with a 26-inch trunk — fell victim of the July 17 tornado, it missed hitting owner Leann Scalia, by a mere 3 or 4 feet.
By Ethelyn Pearson , August 26, 2010
An appreciation for national parks
This week’s favorite activity was husking corn outside under our big trees. Canning corn, long before the deep freezer came on deck, was remembered by our ladies while the men leaned more toward memories of growing it. Remember taking corn in only an hour from the garden to the can?
By Ethelyn Pearson , August 26, 2010
Woessner was at Ben Franklin for 55 years 
This was a fine busy week at Fair Oaks Lodge even if it was a bit too warm, with activities both inside and outside. A fox found one of our feeders last week while a wild turkey came to check them out this week. We love it when those wild critters come up to make friends with us.
August 20, 2010
Helping in little ways at Fair Oaks
This being the year and the time helping others needs to be claiming center stage, I must mention that although Fair Oaks Lodge folks are no longer among those in the community who can help others in many ways, folks in a nursing home practice caring and helping each other in a myriad of ways never recognized. They do it all the time.
August 13, 2010
An American infantryman from Luxembourg
This week at Fair Oaks Lodge residents managed some outside time before the heat of the day became too hot.
August 06, 2010
Gored by bull, Richards reinvented himself
When Charles (Chuck) Richards opened his eyes that bleak and gray November day in 1978, searing pain took over. What happened? Why was he in this glaring, blindingly white room? This wasn’t his cow lot. And, where was his barn?
By Ethelyn Pearson , July 30, 2010
Getting to know Joe Nundahl
Spending an hour with my friend Joe Nundahl was a perfect way to pass this quiet Sunday afternoon.
July 30, 2010
Storm stories in the Fair Oaks halls
The stormy weather easily took center stage at Fair Oaks Lodge this week. The folks were all hustled into safe inside halls several times. Putting Buddy Bird, my Peachfaced Lovebird, on my shoulder, I headed over to be with them. If we were all doomed to fly into space, I wanted to be with my Fair Oaks folks. I noticed Administrator Roberta Cline must have felt that way, too.
By Ethelyn Pearson , July 23, 2010
Branstner’s days on the road, up a ladder
At Fair Oaks Lodge Fred Branstner is called Fred, but in his old stomping ground around Hewitt and Bertha, if you want Fred, you have to ask for Darrel, the name he was known by until he came to Fair Oaks Lodge.
By Ethelyn Pearson , July 16, 2010
Big machines, and now the simple life
Folks at Fair Oaks Lodge were thankful there were things to do inside this week in hot weather. What with several of our staff losing their homes to the storm, it was still the main topic.
By Ethelyn Pearson , July 09, 2010
Vegas trip showed bachelor life was best
There was a protestant service at Fair Oaks Lodge on Sunday with ball games and singing with Nancy on Monday. Tuesday brought bingo and chapel with one of those great farmer’s breakfasts on Wednesday. T. Bear came to visit and the first van ride of the year took off. Manicures and a dice game took over Thursday while the week ended with Mass and an afternoon of music with Ted Masog.
July 02, 2010
Fair Oaks residents give thoughts, prayers to area’s June 17 tornado victims
Thoughts and prayers at Fair Oaks Lodge this week have been for relatives and friends whose homes were transformed from a homey comfortable place to a pile of boards. Some of our folks have had like experiences and survived.
June 25, 2010
Meet Buddy Boy, the Peachfaced Lovebird
When the folks at Fair Oaks Lodge have to leave their homes for one reason or another, parting with pets is among the things they regret most. There is something about nonjudgmental affection, the kind a pet has to give, that cannot be duplicated any other way. It is why pets are always welcome.
By Ethelyn Pearson , June 18, 2010
The day the first TV arrived at Fair Oaks
This time of year brings back memories of a particular spring morning in 1970, more than 40 years ago. It was a residents’ council meeting that, quite unaware, ushered in a new era under our big roof. One that not only prevails, but to this day is getting ever more sophisticated.
By Ethelyn Pearson , June 11, 2010
‘No more war,” says veteran of WWII
This week Fair Oaks Lodge folks enjoyed their first watermelon event outside on a perfect day for it. Decorations and programs this week honored Memorial Day. It brought back fond memories of celebrations.
By Ethelyn Pearson , June 04, 2010
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