{"id":15666,"date":"2022-04-28T20:57:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T00:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=15666"},"modified":"2022-04-28T20:57:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T00:57:08","slug":"features-216","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=15666","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss out on these great linocut prints by local artist E.J.Kipp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/citn28hYU_g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>These detailed prints would look great in any room in your home or office. E.J.Kipp&#8217;s black and white art pieces would stand out with any color in your decor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/self-portrait-linocut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"350\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-15669\" \/>Born and raised in rural Michigan and based in the Lansing, Michigan area, EJ Kipp is a Printmaker \u2013 currently with a focus on woodcut, etching, and linocut. From an early age, EJ enjoyed being outdoors and interacting in nature. Later he received a Bachelors of Science in Microscopy from Central Michigan University. With his education focused on biology, EJ found his love for the process of printmaking and nature and put it in his body of work, which primarily focuses on Michigan wildlife. Currently, he is an artist member of the Clinton County Arts Council, and sells his Prints in various galleries around Central Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe world needs us to be humans again, Kipp says.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The human hand can be seen in printmaking in its imperfection, and in its flaws.<\/p>\n<p>Today images in our society lack meaning because of the ease of acquiring them. We can get instant gratification in almost every aspect of life. People are inundated by marketing, social media, and consumerism. We take things in, devouring, digesting, and moving forward to the next rapidly, ready to consume once again.<\/p>\n<p>The printmaker can reinsert meaning in an image by not just squandering the process but by repeating, by stopping, and by saying, \u201clook at this one,\u201d pausing, and \u201clook at this one.\u201d Taking in every moment. The beauty is in the inconsistency and individuality of each print. The beauty is the process, not the result and gratification of having.<\/p>\n<p>The printmaking process\u2014woodcut, etching, linocut\u2014is artistic. Paying attention to the aesthetic, form, and material. And even though I have found a love for other art forms, what attracted me to printmaking was the process. By working with prints, I could carve, etch, print, and repeat. As I continue to work in printmaking, mastering new processes, teaching and mentoring students and other artists \u2013 I have become more focused on the printed image as a way to become more human.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>505 S. Lansing St.<br \/>\nSaint Johns, Michigan 48879<br \/>\nUnited States<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Kippillustrations@gmail.com\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">Kippillustrations@gmail.com<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Visit the Art and Soul Gallery Thursday &#8211; Saturday to check out what they have in stock or go to E. J.&#8217;s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/blackcappress.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/blackcappress.com\/<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>YAC visits St. Vincent de Paul store<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/yac.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"327\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15670\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Recently the St. Vincent de Paul store welcomed members of the St. Johns High School-Youth Action Committee for a tour, an explanation of the organization&#8217;s mission and to see some of the volunteers and staff that make it happen.<\/p>\n<p>The YAC&#8217;s mission is to serve others as well. They met to review grant applications and selected organizations to be recipients of monetary grant funding for the coming year.<\/p>\n<p>This is just another example of why we live in such a wonderful community. So many people are doing good things for others just because it&#8217;s the right thing to do.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>A Look at the Theatre Department&#8217;s Willy Wonka, Jr.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jj4EUAmVrx4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Remember When <\/strong>&#8211; Touch a Truck, 2018<br \/>\nan album by Maralyn Fink<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v_DsebJSPS8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Letters <\/strong>&#8211; Thanks from the Lions Club and SafeCenter<\/p>\n<p>Despite chilly weather, the 2022 St. Johns Easter Egg Hunt was a success. This would not have been possible without the support of City of St. Johns officials who allowed us to use the city park, financial sponsors, and numerous other contributors identified below.<\/p>\n<table width=\"75%\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/eggwinner1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15678\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/eggwinner2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15680\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/eggwinner3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15681\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/eggwinner4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"354\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15682\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Special thanks to SJ Indy for the great publicity and the Clinton County News for publicizing the event as well.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks also to the many children, parents and grandparents who took the time to participate.<\/p>\n<p><em>Gold Sponsor<\/em><br \/>\nDeWitt Meijer<\/p>\n<p><em>Silver Sponsor<\/em><br \/>\nJim McKenzie Agency<\/p>\n<p><em>Bronze Sponsors<\/em><br \/>\nAgroLiquid<br \/>\nEIC INC (Jet\u2019s Pizza)<br \/>\nChasco Plumbing<br \/>\nJ Equipment LLC<br \/>\nAmy Gentner DDS<br \/>\nKnights of Columbus Council #3281<br \/>\nRoger Dershem<br \/>\nSparrow Clinton Hospital<\/p>\n<p><em>Other Sponsors<\/em><br \/>\nAppearances<br \/>\nRuth L. Pasch<br \/>\nAvery Eye Care<br \/>\nSpicer Group<br \/>\nButler Financial Group<br \/>\nSt. Johns Business &#038; Tax Service<br \/>\nHub Tire<br \/>\nThe Mint Door Boutique<br \/>\nJourney Federal Credit Union<br \/>\nThe Salon 989<br \/>\nMAHLE\u00a0Engine Components USA, Inc.<br \/>\nUncle Johns Cider Mill<br \/>\nOlympian Tool LLC<\/p>\n<p><em>Gift Cards\/Coupons<\/em><br \/>\nApplebee\u2019s Grill + Bar McDonald\u2019s<br \/>\nGill-Roy&#8217;s Hardware\u00a0Oh Mi Organics<\/p>\n<p><em>In-kind Contributions \/ Event Volunteers<\/em><br \/>\nAshley Lions Club<br \/>\nJeff and LuAnn Cannell<br \/>\nKerry and Jacob Bendele<br \/>\nRose Rennells<br \/>\nBoy Scouts Troop 72<br \/>\nSt. Joseph Youth Group<br \/>\nBoy Scouts Pack 522<br \/>\nHarold Gunderman<br \/>\nClinton County Lions Champion Club<br \/>\nYoung Chevrolet<br \/>\nLansing Capital Lioness Lions Club<\/p>\n<p>Again, many thanks to all. See you next year!<\/p>\n<p>The St. Johns Lions Club<\/p>\n<p>******<\/p>\n<p><em>SafeCenter Thanks Community for Successful Event and Awareness Month<\/em><\/p>\n<p>SafeCenter Domestic and Sexual Violence Services of Clinton and Shiawassee Counties would like to extend a &#8220;Thank You&#8221; to everyone who came out and supported the organization&#8217;s first ever &#8220;Walk In Their Shoes&#8221; event on Saturday, April 23 at the River Walk Loop Trail in Downtown Owosso! The event was a success and brought in funds for the organization which will continue to provide essential services to victims\/survivors in the coming year.<\/p>\n<p>SafeCenter would also like to thank the event sponsors, including: Foster Coffee Company, Edwards Sign and Screen Printing, Inc, and Roma&#8217;s Back Door Owosso.<\/p>\n<p>SafeCenter would like to thank the Clinton and Shiawassee communities as a whole for their support of the organization and survivors over the entire month of April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Without the support of individuals, families, businesses and organizations, SafeCenter would not be able to provide the plethora of services they do to the extent that they do on a 24\/7\/365 basis.<\/p>\n<p>SafeCenter&#8217;s next event will be a Golf Outing scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Corunna Hills Golf Course. More details will be shared in the coming month. In the meantime, &#8220;like&#8221; and &#8220;follow&#8221; The SafeCenter on Facebook to stay updated on agency happenings and check out the website to learn more:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesafecenter.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <font color=\"#0000CC\">www.thesafecenter.org<\/font><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Maralyn&#8217;s Pet Corner <\/strong>&#8211; The 10 Best Ways to Get Rid of &#038; Prevent Ticks on Dogs<br \/>\ncourtesy of Jennifer Kvamme, DVM<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no fun having to remove ticks from your dog during the spring and summer months. Not only are these blood-suckers nasty to look at, all filled up with your pet\u2019s hard won blood as they are, they are also notoriously difficult to dislodge, making it so you have to get up close and personal in order to assure success. Because left too long or not removed entirely, these buggers can cause some serious diseases. So, what can you do to keep your dog tick-free this season? There are many different methods for getting rid of and preventing ticks on a dog, and they work in different ways. Here are ten ideas for you to consider:<\/p>\n<p><em>Spot-on Treatments<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Using an over the counter spot-on medication that you purchase from your veterinarian, pet store, or online can be a very effective method for controlling both ticks and fleas. These medications are effective at keeping parasites at bay for up to a month. While these medications are great, you still need to be very careful about which one you use. Make sure you read all labels carefully, and if you have any doubts, be sure to get advice from your veterinarian before application.<\/p>\n<p><em>Oral Medications<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pills that are given once a month are readily available for dogs. These medications can work to kill both ticks and immature fleas and will disrupt the life cycle of fleas. They are easy to give and you won\u2019t have to be concerned about small children and cats coming into contact with dogs immediately after application, as you might with spot-on treatments.<\/p>\n<p><em>Shampoos<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bathing your dog with a shampoo that contains medicated ingredients will generally kill ticks on contact. This can be an inexpensive (though labor-intensive) method of protecting your dog during the peak tick season. You will need to repeat the process more often, about every two weeks, as the effective ingredients won\u2019t last as long as a spot-on or oral medication.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tick Dips<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A dip is a concentrated chemical that needs to be diluted in water and applied to the animal\u2019s fur with a sponge or poured over the back. This treatment is not meant to be rinsed off after application. The chemicals used in dips can be very strong, so be sure to read the labels carefully before use. You should not use a dip for very young animals (under four months) or for pregnant or nursing pets. Ask your veterinarian for advice before treating puppies, or pregnant or nursing pets.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tick Collars<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Collars that repel ticks are an additional preventive you can use, though they are mainly only useful for protecting the neck and head from ticks. The tick collar needs to make contact with your dog\u2019s skin in order to transfer the chemicals onto the dog\u2019s fur and skin. When putting this type of collar on your dog, you will need to make sure there is just enough room to fit two fingers under the collar when it\u2019s around the dog\u2019s neck. Cut off any excess length of collar to prevent your dog from chewing on it. Watch for signs of discomfort (e.g., excessive scratching) in case an allergic reaction to the collar occurs. Make sure you read the labels carefully when choosing a collar.<\/p>\n<p>Another method of topical medication, tick powders work to kill and repel ticks from your dog. These powders should be used with care during application. Be sure that the powder you are using is labeled for dogs before use, as well as for your dog\u2019s specific age. Also, make sure you check the label to make sure that the product is designed to kill ticks as well as fleas. This very fine powder can be an irritant to the mouth or lungs if inhaled, so use small amounts and slowly rub it into the skin. Keep powders away from the face and eyes when applying. You will need to reapply the product more often, about once a week during peak season. Some powders can also be used in areas where your dog sleeps, and in other parts of the household your dog frequents.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tick Sprays<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Another topical application of medication, tick spray kills ticks quickly and provides residual protection. Sprays can be used in between shampoos and dips, and when you are planning to spend time out in wooded areas &#8212; where ticks are most prevalent &#8212; with your dog. Be careful when using this product, and other tick control products, around your dog\u2019s face, and do not use it on or around any other animals in the home.<\/p>\n<p><em>Treat the House and Lawn<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Keeping your lawn, bushes, and trees trimmed back will help reduce the population of fleas and ticks in your backyard. If there are fewer areas for these parasites to live and breed, there will be fewer of them to be concerned with. If you still have a problem, consider using one of the various household and yard sprays or granular treatments that are available from your veterinarian, pet store, or local garden center. Just be careful when using these products, as they can be harmful to animals, fish, and humans. If you have a severe problem or you are concerned about the proper handling of these chemicals, you might want to consider hiring an exterminator to apply yard and area sprays to control the ticks and fleas.<\/p>\n<p><em>Check your Dog(s)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>After a romp outside in areas where ticks could be lurking, be sure to carefully check your dog for ticks. Look between the toes, inside the ears, between the legs (in the &#8220;armpits&#8221;), and around the neck, deep in the fur. If you find any ticks before they have had a chance to attach and become engorged, you may have prevented serious illness for your pet. If you do find a tick attached to your dog, removal should be done immediately and carefully, making sure to get all parts of the tick\u2019s body removed from the skin.<\/p>\n<p><em>Keep Dog(s) Indoors<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While you do have to take your dog outside a few times a day, it is probably not a good idea to allow him to stay outside for extended periods during the height of tick season. Preventing your dog from roaming through wooded areas where ticks are likely to be lying in wait is a very effective way of keeping your pet safe from exposure, but you will still have to check your dog over thoroughly, even after short walks through grass and brush. You may still have a few ticks wandering around your yard, but if you keep things tidy and use preventives for when your dog does go out and check your dog over for any rogue ticks that might have attached themselves, your dog should have minimal risk of becoming a meal for ticks this summer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on these great linocut prints by local artist E.J.Kipp These detailed prints would look great in any room in your home or office. E.J.Kipp&#8217;s black and white art pieces would stand out with any color in your decor. 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