{"id":16521,"date":"2022-07-28T20:57:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T00:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=16521"},"modified":"2022-07-28T20:57:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T00:57:53","slug":"features-229","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=16521","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Brown Bag photos<\/strong><br \/>\nby Maralyn Fink<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yNRsgGaM1_M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I attended the Brown Bag Concert &#8211; Minus The Brown Bag &#8211; at the Rotary Pavilion on Friday July 22.<\/p>\n<p>The Concert was performed by The Swift Brothers from Lansing. The music featured songs from the 1970s to today. The sound was reminiscent of Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen or the Lumineers.<\/p>\n<p>The concerts are scheduled on every Friday through August 26.<\/p>\n<p>There were Brown Bag Specials from the food establishment downtown for purchase.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Safe Center and police agencies meet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/safecenter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"217\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16524\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Safe Center Executive Director, Hannah, and Legal Advocate, Alyse, had the pleasure of meeting with the Clinton County Police Chiefs, Sheriffs and Prosecuting Attorney recently.<\/p>\n<p>Team SafeCenter is thankful for their partnership with these law enforcement departments. They appreciate all that they do to respond to the needs of victims throughout the county and their preventative efforts to keep community members safe. Thank you for your service.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>St. Johns Middle School gets new flooring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sjmsfloor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"393\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16525\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Workers are finishing up the brand new flooring project in the hallways of the St. Johns Middle School later this week. This beautiful LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) floor will feel softer underfoot and have better sound-blocking properties than standard vinyl flooring. This new floor should serve the middle school students well for many years to come.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Concert in the Park<\/strong><br \/>\nby Maralyn Fink<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nD7Q58o3HcY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I attended the Concert In The Park Wednesday night at the Performance Shell. The Lions Club food trailer was also there.<\/p>\n<p>A large Crowd was in attendance for the event. It was a beautiful evening for the concert.<\/p>\n<p>The performers were Ryan DeHuts and Marla Moore.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>A look back at earlier Mint Festivals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pastqueens2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"321\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16526\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Back in 1985 a very dedicated group of community leaders combined their ideas and hard work to develop the first St. Johns Mint Festival. The committee consisted of Dale Abraham, Diane Edwards, Skip Hughes, Joe Humenik, Joann Martis and Mike Schneider.<\/p>\n<p>For that first festival in 1985 their mission was to salute the mint industry pioneers who settled here in St. Johns and to showcase our community, area businesses and organizations to thousands of people. The first festival was on the 2nd full weekend in August with Friday included, and that tradition continues today.<\/p>\n<p><em>Former Mint Queens<\/em><br \/>\n1936 Mrs. Elouise Harris<br \/>\n1985 Becky Irrer<br \/>\n1986 Cheryl Rademacher<br \/>\n1987 Denise Egres<br \/>\n1988 Janice Rademacher<br \/>\n1989 Elizabeth Baker<br \/>\n1990 Jennifer Brown<br \/>\n1991 Deanna Webb<br \/>\n1992 Natalie Bishop<br \/>\n1993 Carrie Rosekrans<br \/>\n1994 Heather Knight<br \/>\n1995 Kimberly Brock<br \/>\n1996 Kimberly Woodhams<br \/>\n1997 Missy Werbish<br \/>\n1998 Denise Dietrich<br \/>\n1999 Emmie Sanborn<br \/>\n2000 Kelly Thompson<br \/>\n2001 Elizabeth Turner<br \/>\n2002 Melissa Curtis<br \/>\n2003 Jamie Ackerman<br \/>\n2004 Shimea Purchase<br \/>\n2005 Amy Perez<br \/>\n2006 Amanda Davis<br \/>\n2007 Kaitlyn Love<br \/>\n2008 Sabrina Hebeler<br \/>\n2009 Felicia Medina<br \/>\n2010 Megan Ruestman<br \/>\n2011 Paige Burnash<br \/>\n2012 Alexa Ruestman<br \/>\n2013 Alyssa Mee<br \/>\n2014 Cassandra Rapelje<br \/>\n2015 Audrey deAlmeida<br \/>\n2016 Catherine Voisin<br \/>\n2017 Delaney Fedewa<br \/>\n2018 Morgan Leavitt<br \/>\n2019 Olivia Powell<br \/>\n2020 cancelled due to COVID<br \/>\n2021 Lauren Schafer<\/p>\n<p><em>Former Junior Miss Mints<\/em><br \/>\n2005 Megan Ruestman<br \/>\n2006 Kelsey McBride<br \/>\n2007 Ally Turner<br \/>\n2008 Alexa Ruestman<br \/>\n2009 Alyssa Mee<br \/>\n2010 Olivia Bouck<br \/>\n2011 Alissa Longoria<br \/>\n2012 Brittney Thompson<br \/>\n2013 Alyssa Thompson<br \/>\n2014 Madisyn Kotowicz<br \/>\n2015 Becca Bovee<br \/>\n2016 Gabriella Gunnell<br \/>\n2017 Olivia Melton<br \/>\n2018 Lauren Schafer<br \/>\n2019 Sarah Bovee<br \/>\n2021 Katie Rozen<\/p>\n<p><em>Former Little Miss Mints<\/em><br \/>\n1994 Erika McKeachie<br \/>\n1995 Carrie Longoria<br \/>\n1996 Nicole George<br \/>\n1997 Nikki White<br \/>\n1998 Kathleen Thiede<br \/>\n1999 Brianna Harden<br \/>\n2000 Alisha Stephens<br \/>\n2001 Trisha Bellgowan<br \/>\n2002 Emily Havens<br \/>\n2003 Jenna Veith<br \/>\n2004 Kelci Hollis<br \/>\n2005 Alyssa Mee<br \/>\n2006 Avery Guild<br \/>\n2007 Sarah Ward<br \/>\n2008 Cassie Rapelje<br \/>\n2009 Brooke Bauer<br \/>\n2010 Aariyanna Koernke<br \/>\n2011 Madisyn Kotowicz<br \/>\n2012 Shelby Heinlen<br \/>\n2013 Audrey Rademacher<br \/>\n2014 Gabriella Gunnell<br \/>\n2015 Katie Rozen<br \/>\n2016 Alexia Munger<br \/>\n2017 Mya Robertson<br \/>\n2018 Dianna Manas<br \/>\n2019 Savannah Beverly Ann Butler<br \/>\n2021 MacKenzie Colley<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Maralyn&#8217;s Pet Corner<\/strong> &#8211; How to Convert Dog Years to Human Years<\/p>\n<p>Is one human year equal to seven \u201cdog years\u201d when it comes to a dog\u2019s age? Recent studies have shown that this isn\u2019t exactly true.<\/p>\n<p>We all want our dogs to live forever, and we want to know how our dog\u2019s age relates to human years. So what are dog years, and how do you calculate dog years in human terms?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know to convert dog years to human years\u2014and to understand the science behind it.<\/p>\n<p><em>What Are Dog Years? Does One Dog Year Equal Seven Human Years?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Multiplying your dog\u2019s age by seven may be easy to do, but it won\u2019t accurately convert dog years to human years.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because dogs mature more quickly than humans do in their early years. In fact, the first year of a dog\u2019s life is equivalent to the first 12-15 of a human\u2019s! The second year of a dog\u2019s life equals about 9-10 human years, while each year after that is worth about 4-5 human years.<\/p>\n<p>So 1 year in dog years could equal anywhere from 4 to 15 human years, depending on which life stage your dog is in, as well as their size.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, smaller breeds tend to have longer life spans than larger breeds. Smaller dogs are usually considered senior at the age of 7, while large breed dogs might be considered seniors at ages 5 or 6.<br \/>\nHow to Calculate Your Dog\u2019s Age in Human Years<\/p>\n<p>Use this chart to convert dog years to human years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dogyears.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"503\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16527\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dogyears002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"416\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16528\" \/><br \/>\n<em><br \/>\nDog Life Stages: When Is a Dog Considered a Puppy, Adult, or Senior?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Is your dog still a puppy? When is a dog considered an adult? What\u2019s the age range for older dogs to be considered seniors? This chart gives you a basic idea of what life stage your dog is in. Please note that these are not exact guidelines.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dogyears003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"291\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16529\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Why Do Small Breed Dogs Live Longer Than Large Breed Dogs?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The reasons why small dogs have longer life spans than larger breed dogs aren\u2019t completely understood. In fact, throughout the rest of the animal kingdom, the opposite tends to be true\u2014larger animals usually outlive smaller ones.<\/p>\n<p>But veterinarians see larger breeds age at a faster rate, and they tend to see age-related diseases at a younger age in larger breeds than in small dogs.<\/p>\n<p>Research from the University of Gottingen in Germany shows that every increase in 4.4 pounds reduces life expectancy by approximately one month. Lead researcher of this study, Cornelia Kraus, speculates that because larger breeds age faster and grow more quickly, the abnormal cell growth found in cancers is more likely to occur.<\/p>\n<p>Other researchers have theorized that because large breed dogs age faster, they also develop age-related diseases earlier in their lives. Another theory is that small dogs might tend to be \u201cpampered\u201d\u2014carried around in purses or kept inside, for example\u2014while large dogs tend to lead a more active lifestyle, doing things like hiking, boating, and running. That more active lifestyle comes with risks, which could lead to an earlier mortality.<\/p>\n<p><em>Why Do Dogs Age So Fast Compared to Humans?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Dog Aging Project has launched an ongoing, long-term initiative to study the biological and environmental factors that maximize dog health and longevity.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is to understand how genes, lifestyle, and environment influence a dog\u2019s aging process. You can even nominate your dog to be a part of the Dog Aging Project by visiting their website at <a href=\"https:\/\/dogagingproject.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/dogagingproject.org<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remember, yearly visits to your veterinarian can help prevent, detect, or slow age-related diseases, potentially helping your pet to live longer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brown Bag photos by Maralyn Fink I attended the Brown Bag Concert &#8211; Minus The Brown Bag &#8211; at the Rotary Pavilion on Friday July 22. The Concert was performed by The Swift Brothers from Lansing. The music featured songs from the 1970s to today. 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