The Nest – with an album by Maralyn Fink
Do you know about The Nest? No? Well I have the answers for you.
The Nest is a SJ Redwing store located in the High School located on the west side of the school, athletic entrance.
I checked this out and as you can see, this is a great place to do some Christmas shopping or just for yourself.
The Redwing Athletic Boosters were given the store location after the high school construction project.
It is only open during home basketball games and events held where parents attend, for example Curriculum night, conferences, etc. However Mary Donald, who is the Secretary for athletics, is at her desk across from the store and is awesome about helping people during the school day. The Nest is also run by volunteers.
They have many Redwing items on hand with anything you could want to support the Redwings. Items include stadium chairs, dufflebags, sweatshirts, flannel bottoms, knitted hats, gloves, umbrellas, blankets, anything in shirts, water bottles, glassware, eye black, tattoos for games, Christmas ornaments and scarves to name just a few. All have the Redwings logo on them.
If you have not checked out this neat store I urge you to give it a try. You won’t be disappointed, and you will also be helping the athletes who participate in sports as well as the Booster Club.
Thank you to Jan Motz and Mary Donald for your input; I really appreciate it. Go Redwings!
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This week’s Mystery Photo
Where is this?
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709 N. Swegles St.
The owners: Dana and Sheri Garrod. Previous owners include Crystle Ormston, and Jerry Green.
A Look Back – Clinton Area Career Center Gets Donation
by Barry Bauer
Two of the donations received last week at the Clinton Area Career Center are these 1972 engines. Displaying the 6 and 8 cylinder engines are (from left) Roger Enyart, auto instructor; Ion Keefer, auto instructor; John DeCarli, Ford representative; and Lewis Kramer of Egan Ford.
Inspecting the 1973 Cougar training unit received at the center are (from left) Lewis Kramer, John DeCarli, Roger Enyart and Ion Keefer; Enyart termed the donations a good way for “students to get their feet wet before working on a live car.”
The Clinton Area Career Center was given several automobile parts last week by Egan’s Ford in St Johns and the Ford Motor Company. The Center, located in downtown St Johns(old Bee’s Chevy & Olds building), received the engine and front end of a 1973 Cougar to use as a training unit, a 1972 8-cylinder engine with automatic transmission, a 1972 6-cylinder engine, and two 1972 differential units.
The Cougar was on a train which was involved in an accident in Owosso recently. It includes the engine, air conditioning unit and transmission as well as front wheels and a portion of the body. The Ford Training Center in Lansing has also, donated parts to the center. They provided air conditioning test units and Ford service manuals.
Automotive instructor, Roger Enyart, said that so far the boys in auto classes have torn down the 6-cylinder engine, reassembled and started it. He noted that both engines will be used for tune-ups, engine and transmission tests. The cars at the center are used for training in air conditioning, disc brakes and other tests. Enyart said the donations provide a good opportunity for “students to get their feet wet before working on a live car.”
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Lung Cancer in Pets is Serious, Often Treatable
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women (not counting skin cancer). In men, prostate cancer is more common, while in women breast cancer is more common.
Lung cancer accounts for just over 25 percent of all human cancer deaths and is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.
Lung cancer is typically diagnosed in older patients, with two-thirds of individuals being age 65 or older. Less than two percent of all cases are found in people younger than 45.
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for lung cancer in the United States for 2015 are:
– About 221,200 new cases of lung cancer (115,610 in men and 105,590 in women)
– An estimated 158,040 deaths from lung cancer (86,380 in men and 71,660 among women)
Contrary to the disease in people, lung cancer is very rare in dogs and cats. The average age of dogs with primary lung tumors is approximately 11 years and the risk of developing lung cancer rises after the age of 13.
In cats, the average age at diagnosis is about 12 years, with most cats being more than 5 years of age. In both dogs and cats, no consistent breed or gender predisposition is found.
Pets with lung tumors often show adverse clinical signs, including a chronic non-productive cough, difficulty breathing, lethargy, and weight loss. Other less specific signs include fever, lameness, and, in cats, vomiting. Many pets are incidentally diagnosed with primary lung tumors while undergoing routine chest radiographs (x-rays) taken for other purposes.
Fluid may build up in the space around the lungs (pleural effusion) secondary to tumor cells invading into the lining surrounding the lungs or into lymphatic vessels. This can cause a pet to show signs of significantly labored breathing, which is a medical emergency.
Cats can experience a unique presentation of lung cancer where the primary tumor spreads to the bones of the digits (“toes”). In fact, some feline patients are diagnosed with the boney lesions prior to being diagnosed with a lung tumor.
If a diagnosis of lung cancer is suspected, computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest are recommended to better delineate the size and location of the tumor. CT scans are also more sensitive than radiographs for picking up metastatic tumors within other lung lobes, enlarged lymph nodes, and other intrathoracic abnormalities that may be present.
Surgery is the treatment of choice for solitary, non-metastatic lung tumors in dogs and cats. Complete removal of the entire affected lung lobe is typically recommended. Though this procedure sounds intensive, complications are rare and most pets do very well afterwards following a brief recovery period.
Thoroscopic procedures, where specialized cameras and surgical instruments are inserted through ports located within tiny incisions into the chest, are less invasive, and useful for removing smaller tumors. At the time of surgery, any visible lymph nodes should also be biopsied to determine stage of disease.
Once the tumor is removed it is submitted for histopathology and biopsy. This will provide information as to the exact cell of origin of the tumor, as there are many different potential primary lung cancers.
Most information regarding prognosis for animals with pulmonary tumors is derived from the behavior tumors of epithelial cell origins, otherwise known as carcinoma tumors. Typical expected survival time is about one year after surgery.
Prognostic factors are characteristics of the patient or their tumor that can influence the outcome (usually measured as survival time) in either a positive or negative way.
Prognostic factors for dogs with pulmonary tumors including stage of disease, the presence of adverse (i.e., unfavorable) clinical signs prior to diagnosis, size of the primary tumor, location of the primary tumor within the lung, and histological grade of the tumor, which is based off of features the pathologist will evaluate under the microscope.
Chemotherapy plays a large role in treating lung cancers in people. Based on this information, there are many theoretical advantages to chemotherapy’s use in pets. However, because the tumors are so rare, studies are lacking regarding proving its benefit for dogs and cats.
I recommend treatment with a drug called vinorelbine. This is an injectable form of chemotherapy shown to provide a partial response to treatment in a very small number of dogs with lung tumors. Metronomic chemotherapy is also a reasonable, theoretical treatment option.
The role of other typical treatments used in people with lung cancer, including radiation therapy, interventional radiology, and regional chemotherapy remains relatively unexplored for veterinary patients.
Because lung cancer is so common in humans, many people are aware of how serious a diagnosis it is. Though there are many shared characteristics in the disease between animals and people, it’s important to keep in mind that in both cases, though not curable, it is often a very treatable type of cancer.
If you’re facing a diagnosis of lung cancer in your dog or cat, please seek consultation with a veterinary oncologist who can provide you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your pet.
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Common Emergencies for Kittens
It can be quite frightening to see your kitten suffering, especially if you are unsure whether the situation should be considered an emergency. When in doubt, always contact your veterinarian or the nearest animal hospital. But to hopefully better prepare you, here are some of the most common kitten emergencies found in emergency veterinary hospitals around the country.
Difficulty Breathing
If your kitten is having difficulty breathing, you should seek veterinary care immediately. Typically, this means that the lungs or airways are compromised. Many things can cause a kitten to have trouble breathing. Infectious disease is a possibility. Some of these diseases can result in pneumonia. Foreign objects stuck in the throat or trachea are a possibility as well. Damage to the lungs caused by trauma is another potential cause. Allergic reactions, congenital heart failure, and toxins are additional potential causes of respiratory distress.
Any difficulty breathing should be considered a serious problem, requiring immediate evaluation by a veterinarian. Often radiographs are necessary to evaluate the lungs and airways.
Coughing and Choking
Choking can be a serious problem, even if the symptoms resolve within seconds. Lack of proper oxygenation or the build-up of fluid within the lungs can be a dangerous consequence of choking.
Coughing is a vague symptom of several possibilities, including viruses, bacteria, fungal pneumonia, allergic bronchitis, or even congenital heart disease. Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are one of the most common causes of coughing in kittens. Often, a kitten with an URI will also exhibit signs such as sneezing, runny eyes, and a runny nose. Any compromise in your pet’s respiratory ability should be evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Vomiting and/or diarrhea can be caused by many different things, including a sudden change in diet parasites, dietary indiscretion, infectious diseases, toxins, and more. Some cases of vomiting or diarrhea may be mild and self-limiting. But persistent or severe vomiting and diarrhea can be problematic. Your kitten can rapidly become dehydrated with these symptoms. Depending on the underlying cause, symptoms can drastically worsen in a matter of hours.
Trauma
Trauma may the result of a being hit by a car, being attacked by another animal, falling from an elevated height, or any other type of accident. Trauma may result in shock, broken bones, lacerations and other external wounds, internal bleeding, internal injuries, and pain. It may become life-threatening for your kitten. If your kitten experiences any type of trauma, he should be examined by your veterinarian, even if he seems unharmed initially. Complications from trauma are not uncommon and early intervention will give your kitten the best chance of a successful recovery.
Bleeding
If your kitten is bleeding, seek veterinary care. Blood loss can lead to shock and can become life-threatening. Of course, if the bleeding is minor and explainable, such as bleeding from a toenail that was cut too short during a nail trim, there is little danger.
Toxin Ingestion
There are many substances that can be toxic to kittens. Among the most dangerous are the plants known as true lilies. Antifreeze is another potential toxin that can be deadly. Cleaning chemicals, medications (both prescription and over-the-counter), garden products (fertilizers, plants, bulbs), chocolate, rodenticides, and insecticides are other potential toxins. If in doubt about whether a substance is toxic, contact your veterinarian for advice.
Foreign Body Ingestion
Kittens are curious by nature, and playful. Any foreign body that is ingested can become problematic, either causing gastrointestinal problems such as intestinal obstructions or perforations, or getting stuck in the throat or trachea, causing choking and possibly suffocation. However, linear foreign bodies are a particularly common problem in cats. These may include string, rope, ribbon, fishing wire, and other similar items.
Allergic Reactions
Kittens can develop allergic reactions. Causes of these reactions range from vaccine sensitivity to insect bites. An anaphylactic reaction is the most serious form of allergic reaction. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, difficulty breathing, and collapse. Kittens may also suffer allergic reactions that include facial swelling, hives and itchiness. Care is necessary if you suspect an allergic reaction in your pet.
High Body Temperature
Your kitten’s body temperature may rise for various reasons, including infection and heat stroke. Temperatures above 104 degrees are dangerous for your kitten and require veterinary care.
Pain
Pain can occur in pets for several reasons and can be displayed in a variety of ways. Pacing, agitation, restlessness, panting, rapid heart rate, or even aggression are all symptoms of possible pain. Injury due to trauma is probably the most common cause of pain in kittens but there are other causes as well. If you believe your kitten is in pain, seek veterinary help.
Letters – Another reason to be thankful
Andy T presents CASA Executive Director Kelly Schafer with the proceeds from the 2015 Pumpkin Trot.
A big thank you to Andy, Sunday, the staff at Andy T’s Farm Market, Pumpkin Trot Sponsors and Participants. Your generosity raised $1,200 to support CASA Advocacy in Clinton County.www.clintoncountycasa.org/.