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Quilters from front page In the last seven years, the women have donated 175 quilts for various causes. They include the People’s Church in Bemidji, Anna Marie’s Alliance in St. Cloud, Lutheran World Relief in Minneapolis and Habitat for Humanity. Most of the materials used are donated, and sometimes they host fundraisers to get additional supplies. Chovan said they sometimes plan shop hops to go buy supplies together. Eloise Westby is the group’s historian. Westby, who lives in Cold Spring, said when the ladies first started to meet, they used traditional quilt patterns but have evolved over time. “We’ve gotten fancier,” Westby said with a smile. This growth could be seen on a recent Wednesday as
Lyme from page 5 causes problems, partly because the bacteria seems to go dormant or unnoticed in the body (it can mimic and change), then bursts forth with a vengeance. The bad news is deer-tick bites can cause co-infections, making an accurate diagnosis of Lyme disease very difficult. Often victims are misdiagnosed as having multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, Crohn’s disease, HIV and other auto-immune or degenerative diseases. Lyme disease symptoms can include headaches, aching muscles, fatigue and unexplainable depression. At its worst, it can also cause memory loss, facial palsy, cognitive impairment, panic attacks, anxiety disorder and even delusional behavior. However, people suffering one or more of such symptoms should not assume automatically they
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the women worked on a quilt made from strips of cloth with varying designs and color. The quilt was being made on behalf of the Heritage Quilters for the Eagle’s Healing Nest in Sauk Centre, a place that offers support for veterans. Westby is also a member of the Heritage Quilters group, she said. Often, the women bring personal projects or team up on group efforts. On that same Wednesday, some of the quilters also worked on fleece blankets to be given to graduating seniors of the church, an annual tradition. Cindy Klocker of St. Joseph likes the gesture of the blankets. “It’s just a nice remembrance for our students who are graduating,” Klocker said. She said she has quilted for years but has learned a lot about sewing from the weekly gatherings. St. Joseph resident Kay Reardon makes a point not to miss out on Wednes-
days. She says she works so sometimes she comes dressed for work so she can quilt first before going to her job. “I really like coming here,” Reardon said. Her fellow quilters share her feelings. Whether it’s sharing stories about recent trips, family or a newly discovered quilting pattern, every Wednesday the fellowship hall at Resurrection Lutheran Church turns into a living-room setting filled with friends. Nancy Holy of St. Cloud joined the quilting group shortly after it got started in 2006. She says it’s like a day out for her. “I look forward to Wednes- photo by TaLeiza Calloway days,” Holy said. “It’s just nice Cindy Klocker of St. Joseph cuts cloth March 20 for a fleece to get together. We have a lot blanket at Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Joseph. The of fun.” women make quilts in support of different causes. Rene Krueger of Waite Park has been sewing her whole life, “I like the camaraderie,” that’s what Wednesdays are so the weekly quilting group is Krueger said. all about. familiar territory. From 9 a.m. Bonnie Kabe also likes the “You become friends,” Kabe to noon on Wednesdays she is camaraderie that comes from said. “That’s the best part.” in her element. the weekly gatherings. For her
have Lyme disease. Usually Lyme symptoms appear in about two weeks after exposure, but in some instances, the symptoms don’t appear until long after the tick infection, in some cases months or even years. An almost certain symptom of the start of a Lyme disease infection is a red-rash “bulls-eye” ring around the spot where the tick fed on the skin. But such a rash is not always present in a Lyme infection so it’s important for people to take precautions and search for the tiny ticks on the entire body. Dogs should also be examined carefully as soon as they enter the house after playing in a wooded, weedy or grassy area. Special attention should be paid to the dog’s face, nose, neck and ears. In rare cases, Lyme disease has been known to kill dogs and people, but such cases are exceedingly rare. Controversy Most doctors and researchers tend to dismiss the idea of “long-
term chronic Lyme disease,” and most won’t treat it with ongoing regimens of antibiotics as such treatments can prove toxic. The Lyme disease controversy rages on in medical literature, causing disagreements among doctors, researchers, patients and insurance companies. For a number of reasons, including the devious, ever-changing bacteria, making a 100-percent certain Lyme disease diagnosis can be very difficult, if not impossible. According to the National Center for Disease Control, anywhere from 10-20 percent of people with Lyme disease will
develop later symptoms after their initial antibiotic treatments. Guard against it The best way to avoid Lyme disease is to be very aware of the ticks that cause it and their environment. Always wear, if possible, light-colored clothing when in a woody, grassy or weedy area. That includes long pants tucked into boots, preferably, long-sleeved shirts and a hat. The light-colored clothing makes the tiny brownish ticks easier to spot. Use a good tick spray or lotion that contains an ingredient named DEET. Always be sure to check pets
(especially dogs) when they come into the home after being outside. Also make sure to check for ticks on children’s bodies, preferably when bathing them right after coming into the home from playing outside. If a tick is found, place it in a plastic bag, then seal it. If a person shows any symptoms, meet with a doctor immediately and bring the bagged tick along. Note: Information for the story above came from a variety of news sources, including the Mayo Clinic website, the Center for Disease Control and other medical-information sites.
CMCU Summer Job Fair
Stop by the Melrose branch on April 1st between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for on-site interviews and to learn more about the positions. Be sure to bring your resume/application!
Teller (Temporary) Melrose, Albany, Paynesville, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie Temporary Full-Time summer positions available. Greets and assists members in a timely, accurate and courteous manner and maintains a cash drawer. High School Diploma or equivalent; or pursuing a High School Diploma. Six months customer service experience. Hours include Friday evenings and Saturday mornings on a rotating basis.
Call Center Representative (Temporary) St. Joseph Temporary positions available starting immediately with flexible hours increasing to 30-40 hours per week during the summer. Responsible for assisting Credit Union members over the telephone. Responds to member inquiries and directs phone calls to the appropriate areas as needed. High School Diploma or equivalent. Post-high-school coursework in a business-related area preferred. Six months previous experience in banking or call center preferred; or equivalent. Hours include Friday evenings and Saturday mornings on a rotating basis.