{"id":14903,"date":"2022-02-10T20:57:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T01:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=14903"},"modified":"2022-02-10T20:57:06","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T01:57:06","slug":"features-205","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=14903","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Clinton Memorial Retired Employees meet<\/strong><br \/>\nby Maralyn Fink<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ik0oRd8Yz7Q\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Clinton Memorial Retired employees met for lunch on Wednesday at The Roadhouse for lunch. A total of 17 were there for lunch.<\/p>\n<p>It was nice to see everyone that came.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>St. Johns Competition Theatre wins Regional awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mifa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"402\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14838\" \/><\/p>\n<p>St. Johns Competition Theatre hosted Regionals at home on Saturday for a great day of live theatre. The other competing schools were Holland Christian, Laingsburg High School, and Owosso High School A very special thanks to all the alumni festival staff, student staff, custodian staff, and St. Johns Theatre parents for helping us pull off a successful festival.<\/p>\n<p>The studio show, The Drowning Girls, earned the following awards:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Emma Parsons, Olivia Parker, Jaye Moore, Lucas Kramer, Madison Nofzinger- Excellent in Properties<br \/>\n&#8211; Bianca Garcia- Superior in Acting<br \/>\n&#8211; Ella Koenigsknecht- Superior in Acting<br \/>\n&#8211; Erynn Kolhoff- Superior in Acting<br \/>\n&#8211; Madison Nofzinger- Superior in Costume Design<br \/>\n&#8211; Madison Nofzinger- Superior in Costume Execution<br \/>\n&#8211; Madison Nofzinger, Bree Fleischer- Superior in Hair\/Make-Up<br \/>\n&#8211; Bree Fleischer, Georgia Fromson, Elise Lebaron, Olivia Parker, Emma Parsons, Halie Riojas, Garret Smith, Justin Thelen- Superior in Set-Design<\/p>\n<p>The mainstage show, Dearly Departed, earned the following awards:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; All Cast- Excellent in Ensemble Acting<br \/>\n&#8211; Emma Badgley, Grace Lounds, Madison Nofzinger, Lauren Maneval, Brenda McCann- Excellent in Costume Design<br \/>\n&#8211; Georgia Fromson, Elise LeBaron, Emma Parsons, Halie Riojas, Garrett Smith, Justin Thelen, Charles Lowman, Eli Caroland, Ethan Karber, Gabe D\u2019Valentine, Miranda Bourne, Cayden Cox, Camden Hudgens, Charley Russell, River Toepler, Pierce Hansen, Abby Kloha, Noah Schafer, Lucy Fisher- Excellent in Stage Crew<br \/>\n&#8211; Noah Schafer- Superior in Acting<br \/>\n&#8211; Cayden Cox- Superior in Acting<br \/>\n&#8211; Garrett Smith, Justin Thelen- Superior for The Car<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to all. Both shows will perform this Saturday in the Division 2 MIFA State Theatre Festival at Avondale High School. At this time no outside audience is allowed at the festival. Remember you can support your St. Johns Theatre Program at any time by clicking the donate button on <a href=\"http:\/\/sjdrama.ludus.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">sjdrama.ludus.com<\/font><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Remember When<\/strong> &#8211; Clinton Memorial Hospital Luncheon in 2015<br \/>\nby Maralyn Fink<\/p>\n<p>I met up with the retired nurses at Big Boy on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nurse2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14906\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thirteen of my former co-workers who meet once a month at a different restaurant in St Johns. This is a lively group who reminisce and have a lot of laughs. We think about our time in the hospital and how things have changed from our time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_0990.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"285\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14907\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is so great to see everyone because we can all relate to the ups and downs of our job we did back then.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nurse3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"274\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14908\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I decided to ask each one what year they started their job at CMH:<br \/>\n\u2013 Marlene Chamberlin 1976<br \/>\n\u2013 Diane Korienek 1981<br \/>\n\u2013 Mary Ewing 1965<br \/>\n\u2013 Chris Leavitt 1978<br \/>\n\u2013 Irene Armbrustmacher 1960<br \/>\n\u2013 Don Roesner, Pharmacist 1962<br \/>\n\u2013 Ruth Roesner 1974<br \/>\n\u2013 Archie Tomczyk 1978<br \/>\n\u2013 Jean Krumm Ward Clerk 1982<br \/>\n\u2013 Pat Fink 1953<br \/>\n\u2013 Jan Workman 1975<br \/>\n\u2013 Doris Jablowski 1969<br \/>\n\u2013 Marion Miller 1976<br \/>\n\u2013 Maralyn Woodbury 1972<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nurse1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"285\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14909\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Talk about how time flies, it just doesn\u2019t seem possible this is 2015.<\/p>\n<p>We keep in our memory Mary Ellen Buggs, who recently passed away. She was a great lady and nurse, and she had a real sense of humor. Rest In Peace, Mary Ellen; and we\u2019ll see you on the 19th hole.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Letters<\/strong> &#8211; Blood Drive has good turnout<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/redcross.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"70\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8633\" \/>The American Red Cross hosted a Blood Drive at the K of C hall on February 7. 54 units of blood was collected with 65 presenting.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to all who donated and to all the Volunteers who helped in any way and to the Church of God for furnishing the food.<\/p>\n<p>The next drive will be in April.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Maralyn Fink Woodbury, Volunteer<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Maralyn&#8217;s Pet Corner<\/strong> &#8211; Does My Cat Love Me?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a common misconception that our feline friends are not affectionate creatures. Yes, it\u2019s true that earning the love of a cat is not always easy, but when a cat begins to show trust and adoration for you, there\u2019s often no better feeling of accomplishment.<\/p>\n<p>Their furry counterparts, dogs, are much more open with their love through licking, wagging tails, constant and sometimes overbearing attention, and obvious \u201ccome play with me\u201d body language.<\/p>\n<p>Cats are much more subtle in showing their love, though that does not mean that the shared bond between cats and humans is any less than with dogs. It just means that you\u2019ll need to work harder to understand your cat\u2019s love language and boundaries in order to build trust.<\/p>\n<p><em>12 Signs Your Cat Loves You<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Body language is most important when understanding how a cat shows love. Here are some common signs that your cat loves you:<\/p>\n<p>1. <em>Slow Blinking<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Eyes are said to be the windows to the soul. With some animal species, eye contact should be avoided, as it can be interpreted as being aggressive.<\/p>\n<p>Cats, on the other hand, use eye contact with their people to show adoration, and often only directly look into the eyes of those that they trust and love.<\/p>\n<p>They often will make eye contact with lowered eyelids and steady, slow blinks. This is considered a feline version of a kiss, and you can even try slow blinking to show love back to cats.<\/p>\n<p>2. <em>Headbutting<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Your cat may bump their head against you or rub their cheeks against you to show affection. This is a social behavior that is formed in kittenhood through headbutting other kittens and their mother.<\/p>\n<p>It is often an attempt to mark you with their scent to claim you as one of their own. It helps cats bond together and is offered to their humans to show love.<\/p>\n<p>3. <em>Grooming<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cats groom each other as a display of affection, and this behavior will extend to humans when trust is built. Cats will often lick their people or allow them to brush them.<\/p>\n<p>Licking is similar to the grooming they would perform on their feline friends and allows for marking of each other. Grooming builds a bond between cat and human. Just be certain to watch for fast tail swishing and listen for any growling or hissing, because grooming, especially with brushing, can be overstimulating if it\u2019s forceful or goes on for too long.<\/p>\n<p>4. <em>Kneading<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cats usually knead with their front paws. This is a behavior that begins in kittenhood and is associated with nursing on their mother. Kneading is believed to bring comfort and perhaps endorphins to the brain after nursing has ceased.<\/p>\n<p>Relaxed cats that knead are showing contentment. They will often knead when you gently pet or stroke them. Sometimes cats knead to create a softer sleeping spot, which is considered an innate behavior.<\/p>\n<p>5. <em>Showing Their Belly<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This is often considered the ultimate sign of trust for a cat. Cats only lie on their backs and show their bellies when they are in their most relaxed state.<\/p>\n<p>This is not an invitation to pet or rub your cat\u2019s belly, though! They are simply communicating that they feel comfortable and safe enough to reveal one of the most vulnerable parts of their body. If you go in for the belly rub, be careful, as your cat might retaliate with a bite or scratch.<\/p>\n<p>6. <em>Meowing<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cats will often give us short, quiet meows when we speak slowly and softly to them and they feel comfortable. If the meows get longer and drawn out or turn to hisses, then that is a sign that your kitty has had enough interaction.<\/p>\n<p>7. <em>Purring<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cats often purr to show contentment when they are resting near you or when you\u2019re petting them. They may also purr when they\u2019re nervous, but this is often paired with different body language such as laying their ears back, putting their head down, fast tail-swishing, or hiding.<\/p>\n<p>8. <em>Greeting You at the Door<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Your cat is trying to show you that they missed you when they greet you at the door. This is often followed by walking in-between your legs and curling their tail around your legs. Sometimes it\u2019s also accompanied by meowing and \u201crattle-tail\u201d behavior, where your cat will shake their tail quickly.<\/p>\n<p>This is your cat\u2019s way of welcoming you home. They may also be telling you something more important, like they\u2019re ready to eat, they need fresh water, or their litter box needs to be cleaned, so be sure to check these things.<\/p>\n<p>9. <em>Following You<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cats will often follow those that they love and trust around the home, or even outdoors if your kitty is an outdoor cat. It is similar to the greeting at your front door, where they follow behind you and keep you in sight at all times. They may also weave around your legs.<\/p>\n<p>10. <em>Tail Language<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cats often use their tails to express adoration for their owners. A content cat will often hold their tail in an upright position with a \u201cC-shape\u201d or hook at the very top. They may slowly wag their tail back and forth and allow it to touch you when they are lying next to you. Sometimes they will even rattle their tail while walking when they are very happy to see you.<\/p>\n<p>11. <em>Bringing You Presents<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cats are hunters at heart. A cat that is allowed outdoors will continue this hunting behavior by killing rodents and birds and bringing the remains back to their humans as a \u201cgift.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Though this may turn your stomach, it truly is a sign of love and pride. Your cat wants to reward you for your love. Indoor cats will often do this with toys or objects since they do not have the option to hunt live game.<\/p>\n<p>12. <em>Sleeping Near You<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A cat who chooses to sleep on or close to you is showing their love and trust in you. Even if they choose to lie just out of reach for petting, this means that they feel safe and trust that you will protect them, or they will protect you if danger appears.<\/p>\n<p>Cats show love in many ways. Their body language, behaviors, and vocalizations often tell us a lot about their level of trust and adoration. Acknowledging and understanding these behaviors can help build a strong, loving bond with your cat. A cat\u2019s love is not always easy to gain, but once trust is built, there is no better relationship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clinton Memorial Retired Employees meet by Maralyn Fink The Clinton Memorial Retired employees met for lunch on Wednesday at The Roadhouse for lunch. A total of 17 were there for lunch. It was nice to see everyone that came. 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