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Celebrate our mint farming heritage August 12-14<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 2022 Mint Festival is coming up August 12, 13 and 14 in St. Johns.<\/p>\n

\"\"This year’s festival theme is Celebrating Our Roots – an invitation to reflect on our history, connections, and agricultural heritage. You also can snag the commemorative 2022 shirt at the official souvenir booth.<\/p>\n

Get Ready for the Rodeo<\/em><\/p>\n

Join eveyone at the fairgrounds for the Mint Rodeo on Saturday, August 13 and the High School Rodeo on Sunday August 14, 2022. Tickets are available here. https:\/\/www.mintfest.org\/rodeo<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n

Parking<\/em><\/p>\n

Convenient festival parking is available at St. Johns High School and St. Johns Middle School for $5. Golf cart shuttles will run from the High School and Middle School parking lots for guests who are elderly or have other mobility needs.<\/p>\n

Information Booth<\/em><\/p>\n

Visit the Mint Office and Information Booth for the festival brochure and additional information. The festival volunteers will be happy to answer questions and direct you to your destination.<\/p>\n

City Park now has WIFI. <\/em><\/p>\n

Stocking up on souvenirs just got a whole lot easier. Organizers are excited to announce that the St. Johns City Park now has public WIFI for easy payment via credit card. Be sure to check with individual vendors for their payment preferences.<\/p>\n

A complete schedule of events will be publshed here next week.<\/p>\n

More information https:\/\/www.mintfest.org\/<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n

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Grand Mint Parade steps off Saturday at 10 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mint Festival Parade Route<\/em><\/p>\n

The parade will begin at Clinton Avenue by Oakview Elementary School and the
\nparade route will be as follows:
\nClinton Avenue north to Oak Street,
\nEast to Lansing Street,
\nNorth on Lansing to Sturgis,
\nEast to Oakland, North to State
\nStreet,
\nWest to Clinton Avenue,
\nSouth to Railroad Street.<\/p>\n

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There is more than Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Did you know that every professional rodeo is required to have both an on site ambulance and veterinarian? The health and welfare of both our human and animal competitors are top priority. Shout out to Clinton Area Ambulance for providing the care of our cowboys and cowgirls, and to Clinton Veterinary service P.C for providing care for our animal athletes,<\/p>\n

3 on 3 is back in the mint city<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.mintfest.org\/3on3<\/font><\/a>
\nKickball is back<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.mintfest.org\/kickball<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n

Cornhole Downtown<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.mintfest.org\/cornhole<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n

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Bachelors Since Breakfast are back at the beverage tent<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For the first time, BSB will be Live at the St Johns Mint Festival in the beverage tent.<\/p>\n

They continue their BSB 2022 Last Ride Tour with their second to last show, so you will not want to miss it. This show will leave you with Minty fresh breath, so come on out as the Boys head to St Johns for what is bound to be an incredible performance<\/p>\n

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Newly restored restrooms are ready for Mint Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\" – photo courtesy of Darryl Schmitz<\/p>\n

Our intrepid City Park reporter, Mini, says that the damage done by vandals earlier in the summer has been repaired, and things are open for business again just in time for the Mint Festival.<\/p>\n

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Remember When<\/strong> – Grandma Janet Mary in 2010<\/p>\n

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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

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.<\/p>\n

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. As with her previous works, the upcoming effort will also be available at The Gallery.<\/p>\n

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Letters<\/strong> – Bluewater Highway Middlebury Township Rhubarb Stand<\/p>\n

We want to express our appreciation to the many who stopped by to check out our rhubarb stand and support the Elsie Food Bank.<\/p>\n

The free will offering donations totaled $568.49. We made new friends, shared recipes, and heard great rhubarb stories and memories.<\/p>\n

We appreciate the work of the staff and volunteers of the Elsie Food Bank and their and partners working to reduce food insecurity.<\/p>\n

Happy and safe travels.<\/p>\n

Greg and Margaret White<\/p>\n

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Maralyn’s Pet Corner<\/strong> – How Much to Feed a Dog<\/p>\n

Feeding dogs seems so simple. You just offer an appropriate dry or wet dog food and never anticipate a problem.<\/p>\n

Except, it\u2019s really not that simple.<\/p>\n

As pet parents, we care about our dogs\u2019 well-being and health. We monitor how they\u2019re feeling; we take them to the veterinarian; we give them all the attention in the world. But if we\u2019re not paying attention to their diet\u2014not just what we\u2019re feeding them, but how much we\u2019re feeding them\u2014we could be doing our dogs harm.<\/p>\n

The question, \u201cHow much should I be feeding my dog?\u201d needs to be answered, but the answer doesn\u2019t come easily. How can you accurately determine your dog\u2019s caloric requirements? How clear are the instructions on your dog\u2019s food? Why is your dog gaining weight when you feed what\u2019s recommended on the bag?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to learn a few easy tricks to ensure that your pup is getting the right amount of dog food, then you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n

How Much to Feed Your Dog<\/em><\/p>\n

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, in 2017 about 56 percent of dogs in the United States were overweight or obese. To put this into perspective, that\u2019s about 50.2 million dogs that are too heavy and at risk for health problems.<\/p>\n

While we can\u2019t say that overfeeding based on confusion regarding how much food to feed dogs is the entire reason that dogs suffer from weight issues, it\u2019s certainly a factor.<\/p>\n

Learning the mathematics behind how much your dog should be eating is a powerful tool for helping your dog stay happy, healthy and trim.<\/p>\n

But determining the right amount of food isn\u2019t as easy as placing a dog bowl in front of him and letting him eat until he\u2019s full. Many dogs will eat what you put out, no matter what. It\u2019s up to you to figure out what\u2019s a healthy amount. So, how can you determine how much to feed a dog?<\/p>\n

Start by Talking With Your Veterinarian<\/em><\/p>\n

For starters, take your dog to the vet. Get your dog weighed, have the vet give him a physical examination, and talk about whether or not the amount of food you\u2019re currently serving is appropriate.<\/p>\n

Be honest about your dog\u2019s activity level and the amount of food he currently consumes (including dog treats, table scraps and other extras!). This way, you can get a more accurate idea not just about what you should be feeding him, but also about how much you should be feeding him.<\/p>\n

Next, take a look at the label on your dog\u2019s food and look for a dog feeding chart.<\/p>\n

Understanding Dog Feeding Charts<\/em><\/p>\n

Dog feeding charts look straightforward, but they\u2019re not as cut and dry as you might think. For starters, dog food bags typically give an estimate like, \u201cfor dogs 10-30 pounds, feed \u00bd-1 \u00bd cups.\u201d An overly generalized statement like this isn\u2019t very helpful.<\/p>\n

If you have a 20-pound dog who lays around all day and has no interest in exercising, feeding him the maximum amount would almost certainly lead to unhealthy weight gain. Alternatively, an active dog who zips around all the time probably needs more calories than would be provided by the lower end of the range.<\/p>\n

Dog food labels can be confusing in other ways too. Think about the example above. What it\u2019s saying is that you should feed your dog \u00bd-1 \u00bd cups over the course of an entire day, but it\u2019s easy to understand how some pet parents could read it as \u00bd-1 \u00bd cups per meal.<\/p>\n

Portions: They\u2019re Not as Easy as You Might Think<\/em><\/p>\n

Only you and your vet can properly determine the number of calories your dog should be getting. Once that decision is made, it\u2019s time to figure out a good feeding schedule for your dog. Most dogs thrive on two meals a day, but it\u2019s often okay, for healthy adult dogs, to feed dogs once a day if that\u2019s more convenient. Puppies may need to eat three times a day or even more frequently depending on their size and age.<\/p>\n

If your vet helps you decide that your dog should eat 2 cups of a particular food per day and you want to feed two meals per day, portion that out to 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019d like to feed your dog dry food in the morning and wet food at night. As long as you feed half of the total daily dry ration in the morning and half of what is recommended per day of the canned food at night, this should work out just fine.<\/p>\n

Forgetting Anything?<\/em><\/p>\n

Most often, pet parents forget a few key factors when it comes to properly feeding dogs.<\/p>\n

For starters, a cup isn\u2019t always a cup. Remember, a true cup is 8 ounces, so it\u2019s important to use an actual measuring cup or premeasured tool like the collapsible Dexas Popware KlipScoop to portion out a dog\u2019s food instead of guessing.<\/p>\n

Another thing pet parents forget to account for when determining how much food to feed a dog is treats! All those extras that your dog is getting throughout the day have calories, too. A good rule of thumb is to keep treats to just 10 percent of your dog\u2019s overall caloric intake and to subtract those calories from the \u201cregular\u201d food that you offer at meal time.<\/p>\n

Of course, there are plenty of helpful tools available on the market to help you portion out meals and regulate your dog\u2019s feeding schedule.<\/p>\n

For starters, the Arf Pets Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder can help you control portion size and keep track of what your dog is eating. You preset the feeder, so if you insert an amount, it\u2019s going to deliver that amount at each meal.<\/p>\n

The PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed Programmable Pet Feeder is similar, but lets you feed your dog up to 12 meals a day, and even has a \u201cslow feed\u201d option that doles out a portion over 15 minutes to prevent gorging.<\/p>\n

If an automatic dog feeder isn\u2019t your style, consider purchasing dog bowls like the Bergan Stainless Steel Non-Ski Pet Bowl and the Signature Housewares Embossed Food Bowl that are sized to hold an exact amount of food. It\u2019s harder to overfeed when your dog\u2019s bowl will only hold an appropriately sized meal!<\/p>\n

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