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Brya wins State Wrestling Championship<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jacob Brya of St. Johns High School is a State Wrestling Champ at 140 pounds. Brya (42-0) won by a decision over Carsen Richards of Goodrich.<\/p>\n

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LAFCU uses cupcakes to encourage reading March 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LAFCU is crazy for cupcakes \u2026 and it\u2019s all to encourage reading during National Reading Month.<\/p>\n

The Michigan credit union is partnering with a library, elementary school and bakery for a virtual event that encourages kids aged 12 and under to read. LAFCU Listen & Learn Crazy For Cupcakes will be live, 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 16 via Zoom<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cReading sparks imagination, and imagination influences everything we do, think about and create,\u201d said Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer. \u2018This is why it is important for young children to have access to stories and books, and why LAFCU, as a credit union, works with others who share our passion to be a positive force in the community. Our future success depends on our youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

The March 16 event revolves around the book If you Give a Cat a Cupcake<\/em>, written by Laura Numeroff and illustrated by Felica Bond. It was selected and will be read by Gillian Streeter, youth services librarian, East Lansing Public Library.<\/p>\n

Featured will be third and fourth grade students in the classes of Matt Himmelspach and Stephanie Krumbach at East Lansing\u2019s Red Cedar Elementary. Sweet Encounter Bakery owner Nikki Thompson Frazier will lead the students in creating cat faces with icing on cupcakes that the bakery will provide.<\/p>\n

Kids participating virtually can interact with presenters during the event\u2019s Q&A sessions, and they are also eligible for a free cupcake.<\/p>\n

To encourage kids to visit and explore the East Lansing library, children aged 12 and under can pick up a coupon for a free cupcake at the library through Saturday, April 30. The coupons are redeemable at Sweet Encounter Bakery located in Knapp’s Centre, 300 S. Washington Square, Lansing. The bakery specializes in gluten- and peanut-free desserts.<\/p>\n

Register and obtain the Zoom link for LAFCU Listen & Learn Crazy For Cupcakes at www.LAFCU.com\/read<\/font><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Supporting the credit union philosophy of \u201cPeople Helping People,\u201d LAFCU created the Listen & Learn Program in response to the pandemic to provide a fun, new option for kids up to age 12 to learn, listen, read and interact.<\/p>\n

In addition to live events, the LAFCU Listen & Learn Program offers recorded readings of children\u2019s books on the credit union\u2019s YouTube channel, , and by phone, 517.622.6789.<\/p>\n

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Remember When<\/strong> – Congratulations To 2012 Wrestling Team<\/p>\n

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Winning a state championship is an amazing accomplishment for any high school sports team. Winning three in a row is a much rarer feat.<\/p>\n

The St. Johns Redwings wrestling team did just that, taking home the 2011 Division II Michigan State Wrestling Championship, making them the champs for three years running.<\/p>\n

Special mention goes out to Taylor Massa, who concluded his high school wrestling career with four consecutive individual state titles and was undefeated during his four years as a Redwing grappler.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to the team, the coaching staff and the proud families who support this great sports program.<\/p>\n

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Maralyn’s Pet Corner<\/strong> – Flowers and Plants That Are Safe for Dogs
\nCourtesy of Carly Sutherland, reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Grota, DVM<\/p>\n

Some plants and cut flowers can actually be toxic to dogs, causing symptoms such as swelling of the mouth, vomiting, trembling, loss of coordination, seizures, difficulty breathing, or even death.<\/p>\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t ever decorate your place with indoor plants or accept a gift of flowers from a friend. Before you bring home a nice flower arrangement or new houseplant, you just need to make sure it\u2019s on the list of flowers and plants that are safe for dogs.<\/p>\n

Flowers That Are Safe for Dogs<\/em><\/p>\n

Some safe flowers for dogs include:
\n– Alstroemeria
\n– Asters
\n– Gerber Daisies
\n– Orchid
\n– Roses
\n– Snapdragon
\n– Statice
\n– Sunflowers<\/p>\n

Houseplants That Are Safe for Dogs<\/em><\/p>\n

Here a few plants that are safe for dogs:<\/p>\n

Ferns:
\n– Boston Fern
\nHerbs:
\n– Basil
\n– Cilantro
\n– Dill
\n– Lemon Balm
\n– Rosemary
\n– Sage
\nPerennials:
\n– African Violet
\n– Aluminum Plant (aka Watermelon plant)
\n– Bamboo
\n– Friendship Plant
\n– Spider Ivy (aka Spider Plant)
\n– Swedish Ivy
\nSucculents:
\n– Blue Echeveria (aka Wax Rosette, Painted Lady)
\n– Christmas Cactus
\n– Haworthia
\n– Hens and Chickens
\nPalms:
\n– Areca Palm
\n– Dwarf Date Palm
\n– Dwarf Palm (aka Good Luck Palm, Bamboo Palm, Parlor Palm)
\n– Lady Palm<\/p>\n

Why Do Dogs Eat Plants and Flowers?<\/em><\/p>\n

Pets are curious, so it\u2019s not unlikely that they would try to munch on plants or flowers that you bring into the home.<\/p>\n

\u201cExposure of dogs and cats to household plants occurs commonly, especially with younger animals that tend to be very inquisitive. Some plants are extremely toxic to our pets,\u201d says Dr. David Dorman, DVM and professor of Toxicology at North Carolina State University of Veterinary Medicine.<\/p>\n

Dr. Dorman says, \u201cIt\u2019s important to remember that your pet cannot distinguish between safe-to-eat plants and those that are dangerous. The key to preventing poisonings in your pets is to prevent exposure.\u201d Thus, don\u2019t bring poisonous plants into the home with cats and dogs, period.
\nWhat to Do If You Suspect That Your Dog Ate a Toxic Plant or Flower<\/p>\n

Plants that are considered dangerous for dogs can cause a range of symptoms\u2014some much more serious than others.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re concerned that your pet has ingested a poisonous plant or flower, or they\u2019re showing symptoms of poisoning, contact your veterinarian, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435, or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 immediately.<\/p>\n

Before you add eco-friendly d\u00e9cor to your home, do your research to keep your pets safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Brya wins State Wrestling Championship Jacob Brya of St. Johns High School is a State Wrestling Champ at 140 pounds. Brya (42-0) won by a decision over Carsen Richards of Goodrich. LAFCU uses cupcakes to encourage reading March 16 LAFCU is crazy for cupcakes \u2026 and it\u2019s all to encourage reading during National Reading Month. 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-15176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-features"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15176","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=15176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15176\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}