Helmets are lifesavers
There was a lovely photograph on the front page of Wednesday, March 21. It showed a young couple riding their bikes on the Paul Bunyan Trail. But where were their helmets? Take it from one who knows — bike helmets are lifesavers.
Ditches on County Road 13
The work that the Crow Wing road crew did on County Road 13 is unacceptable. They had enough men there to do a better job then they did. They left the ditches a mess with branches, sticks, etc. Please clean up your mess.
Adult juvenile delinquents
When questioning if and how you should discipline your children, just look at the police blotter. There used to be a saying that you could cut-up, if you will, until you’re 25 years old. Then it was time to grow up and become responsible citizens. It is apparent this no longer holds true. There are far too many past 25-year-old juvenile delinquents. So please, do the right thing and set common sense boundaries. Maybe then there will be hope for the next generation. The police shouldn’t have to be baby sitters.
Pride and ownership
In reference to the graffiti at the Jaycee Skate Park, is their a way to put in video surveillance? Also, I can’t help but think if the kids had some ownership in the park it would self police. Maybe they work “X” amount of hours doing upkeep and in turn they get a membership to enter through some sort of locked gate? That would teach them pride and a sense of ownership.
Moving the skate park
Concerning the Jaycees Skate Park, if the skateboarders have graffiti as part of their culture, first off, Mr. Sailer, it’s not fine. It’s unacceptable. The Parks and Rec Department work hard for our parks in the Brainerd area to keep them nice and kudos to all there. But moving the skate park from Jaycees Park to any new location will bring the same results. Graffiti, whether vulgar or even clean gestured, is not acceptable. How about a skate park next to the Brainerd Police Department?
‘This Was Brainerd’ is a joy
Terry McCollough’s article entitled “This Was Brainerd,” is a joy to read every day. I hope he continues to publish it. Lately it’s the only thing on that page worth reading.
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they didn't want to wear helmets!
Can't remember the last time
I wore a helmet biking or horse back riding. I do wear it for snowmobiling and motorcycle riding but nothing else. People seem to just stop wearing them eventually.
I'm sick of hearing people
I'm sick of hearing people carry on about safety. Yes, helmets save lives but so does eating less fast food and more fresh veggies and fruits. Getting up and moving saves lives. Don't you think we should focus on what is a real problem in country? There are much bigger things to worry about than a handful of people not wearing helmets.
I like the idea of working for a membership at the skate park. I'm not sure how you would make it work but it is a thought in the right direction.
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Good idea
"How about a skate park next to the Brainerd Police Department?"
This is an excellent idea. You could also put one near Baxter park which is close to the Baxter PD. They have plenty of time to patrol another small town park (even though they often act like they are inner-city cops when dealing with the public).
Brainerd Cops
Where were the cops yesterday when people were stumbling around blind drunk downtown at noon, vomiting in the middle of the streets? Did they somehow get paid off to not patrol town at all during the mini-golf drunkfest? And, who is going to have to clean up all of the broken beer bottles and other litter strewn about the sidewalks and flower beds downtown? What an absurd event- let's get wasted, it's for charity.
skate park
Just so you know, it may, or may not be the skaters and bikers that are even doing the damage/graffiti... do you think those are the only people that go to the skate park? You can see just as many trouble makers on foot... lets not make the skaters and bikers take all the fault.
Skaters dont go to Jaycees
Most skaters dont even go to Jaycees park because of the cracked concrete. I also heard some of the equipment was stolen recently. It must have been those dastardly bikers. Maybe they could make Jaycees park into a disc golf course. How about that morquinn?