{"id":11458,"date":"2021-02-11T20:57:16","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T01:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=11458"},"modified":"2021-02-11T20:57:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T01:57:16","slug":"features-154","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=11458","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Meet the McGeehan Funeral Home family<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/funeral.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"324\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11462\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The McGeehan Funeral Home family is a blend of new and familiar faces at the Keck Coleman Chapel, but their commitment to the St. Johns community is as strong as it\u2019s ever been.<\/p>\n<p><em>1st row Ken Kutzli, Curt Keck, Ashley Kutzli; 2nd row David Koenigsknecht, Dennis Koenigsknecht<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ken and Ashley are co-managers of the Chapel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcgeehanfh.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">McGeehan Funeral Home<\/font><\/a> Keck-Coleman Chapel<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>St. Joseph Parish history video<\/strong> &#8211; Part 8<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k9UHBL1zv-w\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/k9UHBL1zv-w\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/k9UHBL1zv-w<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The History of St. Joseph Parish, narrated by Deacon Eric Elstro.<\/p>\n<p>Deacon Elstro will be adding two more videos to briefly cover the parish&#8217;s recent years. He will also add one more after that focusing on the history and significance of the church&#8217;s stained glass windows using the existing booklet covering that topic.<\/p>\n<p>******<\/p>\n<p><em>Part 1<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Rm2VkFoJvYM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/Rm2VkFoJvYM<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Part 2<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OiGVhfL2ZtY\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/OiGVhfL2ZtY<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Part 3<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/T3zmTWPyxJo\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/T3zmTWPyxJo<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Part 3<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/T3zmTWPyxJo\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/T3zmTWPyxJo<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Part 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AVFyKz4TIz4\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/AVFyKz4TIz4<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Part 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kpUD3AvuyWY\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/kpUD3AvuyWY<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Part 6<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bBUOjfo-Wuk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/bBUOjfo-Wuk<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Part 7<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Doa8ZNA7VcE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/Doa8ZNA7VcE<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Remember When<\/strong> &#8211; Grandma is at The Gallery in 2010<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/janet.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"334\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11463\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may or may not catch her in person, but all of Janet Mary Sinke\u2019s books are now available at The Gallery of Clinton County Arts Council.<\/p>\n<p>Grandma Janet, who has penned a total of seven children\u2019s stories on subjects from family to fishing, has joined many other local talents in making The Gallery her artistic home. Meanwhile, she is in the midst of producing her first \u201cchapter book\u201d dealing with life\u2019s values for young people aged 11 to 15. That work, entitled Pricilla Asks Why . . . the rest of the story, is scheduled for the market by October.<\/p>\n<p>As with her previous works, the upcoming effort will also be available at The Gallery.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Maralyn&#8217;s Pet Corner<\/strong> &#8211; What Do Cat Love Bites Mean?<br \/>\ncourtesy of Paula Fitzsimmons<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re gently petting your cat when she begins nipping at your hand, which leaves many cat owners wondering, \u201cWhy is my cat biting me?\u201d These so-called \u201ccat love bites\u201d don\u2019t typically draw blood, but they happen suddenly, which leaves you wondering what caused the change in your cat\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBiting owners during petting is one of the most common behavioral problems of cats,\u201d says Dr. Kelly Ballantyne, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>Veterinarians weigh in on what cat love bites are, why cats engage in this behavior, and how pet parents can react appropriately when their furred family member feels the need to bite.<\/p>\n<p><em>What Cat Love Bites Are and Aren\u2019t<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t confuse cat love bites\u2014also referred to as petting-induced aggression\u2014with the type of overly-aggressive biting associated with fear, defensiveness or acting territorially.<\/p>\n<p>Cat love bites don\u2019t typically break skin. \u201cIt starts off with licking, and the grooming behavior becomes more intense, and you may feel little teeth on you,\u201d explains Dr. Wailani Sung, a staff veterinarian with San Francisco SPCA.<\/p>\n<p>Another clue that your cat is engaging in love biting is that other signs of aggression, such as hissing, growling and clawing, are typically absent, says Dr. Liz Stelow, Chief of Service of Clinical Behavior Service at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at University of California, Davis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cat&#8217;s body language is usually fairly relaxed, although the cat may become slightly tense immediately prior to biting,\u201d Dr. Stelow says.<\/p>\n<p><em>Why Your Cat Bites You During Petting Sessions<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There isn\u2019t much research on why cats engage in love biting; most of what\u2019s known is based on speculation, says Dr. Stelow.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u201clove bite\u201d is somewhat of a misnomer. \u201cWhen cats bite in this context, it\u2019s not a sign of affection, but rather a signal that the cat is done with the interaction. If the petting continues despite the cat\u2019s efforts to signal that he or she is done with being petted, the cat may escalate to a bite,\u201d says Dr. Ballantyne. A cat love bite can certainly be a result of overstimulation.<\/p>\n<p>Cat love bites can also be unintentional, as part of the cat\u2019s grooming process. They could be \u201clicking for a certain period of time, then using their incisors to get a particular area. Your cat may choose to groom you, your hand or face or head,\u201d says Dr. Sung.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, not all cats enjoy petting. \u201cSome cats may want to, or enjoy resting on their pet parent\u2019s lap, but may not really enjoy being petted. It\u2019s also possible that the pet parent is petting the cat in areas that the cat finds unpleasant, such as on its belly or near or on its tail,\u201d says Dr. Ballantyne.<\/p>\n<p><em>How to Appropriately Respond to Cat Love Bites<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Studying your cat\u2019s body language is one of the best ways to learn how to appropriately react and prevent future occurrences. \u201cWatch for signs of discomfort, such as ears to the side or a twitching tail, and stop petting if these are seen,\u201d says Dr. Ballantyne.<\/p>\n<p>Pet parents should notice if the cat biting stops when the cat is being petted with more frequency, or less, says Dr. Terri Bright, Director of Behavior Services at MSPCA-Angell in Boston. \u201cThe owner should then respond appropriately before the cat bites. Thus, if the cat typically bites after five petting strokes, the owner should always stop at four strokes. They can even teach the cat that \u2018All done!\u2019 means they will get a favorite toy for the cat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ballantyne recommends keeping petting sessions brief, pausing frequently to gauge the cat\u2019s interest. \u201cI also recommend that people always invite their cat over to interact, rather than approaching and handling a sleeping or resting cat. And focus petting on areas that cats generally enjoy, such as around the ears and under the chin, and avoid petting cats on their bellies or near their tails.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Never react negatively to cat biting. \u201cThe owner should never scruff, shake, spray or frighten the cat in any way; this can cause the cat to respond with true and dangerous aggression,\u201d says Dr. Bright.<\/p>\n<p>If a cat bites you and breaks the skin, be sure to wash the wound immediately. Look for any swelling, pain or redness that spreads. If you see any of these, see your doctor or go to a walk-in clinic.<\/p>\n<p>Love biting is a common behavior in cats, but one that can be managed by studying your cat\u2019s body language, learning to redirect undesired behaviors and respecting her tolerance for contact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the McGeehan Funeral Home family The McGeehan Funeral Home family is a blend of new and familiar faces at the Keck Coleman Chapel, but their commitment to the St. Johns community is as strong as it\u2019s ever been. 1st row Ken Kutzli, Curt Keck, Ashley Kutzli; 2nd row David Koenigsknecht, Dennis Koenigsknecht Ken and <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=11458\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-features"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11458\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}