{"id":4631,"date":"2019-05-23T19:57:31","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T23:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=4631"},"modified":"2019-05-23T19:57:31","modified_gmt":"2019-05-23T23:57:31","slug":"features-66","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=4631","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Recalling soap box derbys past<\/strong> &#8211; Part 1<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/64M-TH5A3WM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Carson City Frontier Days Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/carson.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"194\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4634\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Wednesday, May 29 <\/em><br \/>\n6:00 p.m. Library Program &#8211; Larry Martin&#8217;s World War II: In Their Own Words<\/p>\n<p><em>Thursday, May 30<\/em><br \/>\nAll Day City Wide Yard Sales<br \/>\n3:00 p.m. \u2013 11:00 p.m. Carnival and Midway<br \/>\n5:00 p.m. Community Picnic at Haradine Park sponsored by Carson Village Market &#038; Sparrow Carson Hospital<br \/>\n5:00 p.m. Scavenger Hunt Starts (throughout weekend turn in results by Saturday afternoon by 4:30 p.m.<br \/>\nInflate-A-Fun<br \/>\nFamily Games<br \/>\n6:30 p.m. Duck Race at Haradine Park \u2013 Fish Creek<\/p>\n<p><em>Friday, May 31 <\/em><br \/>\nAll Day City Wide Yard Sales\/Sidewalk Sales<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. Carson City Jammers at 318 N. Abbott Street<br \/>\n12:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. Cemetery Tour<br \/>\n12:00 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m. Relay for Life at High School Track<br \/>\n3:00 p.m. \u2013 11:00 p.m. Carnival and Midway<br \/>\n5:00 p.m. &#8211; 7:00 p.m. Crafts with Carol and Friends at Carson City-Crystal School Bus Parking Lot<br \/>\n5:30 p.m. Irish Dancing Troupe at Launch Field<br \/>\n6:00 p.m. \u2013 Close Beer Tent sponsored by American Legion Post #380<br \/>\n7:00 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m. Balloon Launch at Carson City-Crystal High School<br \/>\nDusk Balloon Glow @ Carson City-Crystal High School<br \/>\nDark Outdoor Movie (will start after glow) at Launch Field featuring Looney Tunes Cartoons<\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, June 1 <\/em><br \/>\nAll Day City Wide Yard Sales\/Sidewalk Sales<br \/>\n7:00 a.m. \u2013 9:00 a.m. Balloon Fly-Over<br \/>\n7:00 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at St. Mary\u2019s Hall<br \/>\n8:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. Flea Market at M-57 Surplus<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m. Kids\u2019 Health and Safety Day at Launch Field<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m. Marketplace Craft Show and Flea Market<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m. Souvenirs for Sale at City Hall<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. Horse and Buggy Tour at Eagle\u2019s Nest Office Building Parking Lot (every 30 minutes)<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m. Petting Zoo at corner of Division and Sherman Streets<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m. Pony Rides at M-57 Surplus<br \/>\n11:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen at United Methodist Church in Carson City<br \/>\n11:30 a.m. &#8211; Chicken BBQ at American Legion<br \/>\n11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. Fireman\u2019s Open House at City Hall<br \/>\n1:00 p.m. Buckaroo Parade \u2013 Main Street<br \/>\n1:30 p.m. Grand Parade \u2013 Main Street<br \/>\n2:30 p.m. The Jammers at Harvey Milling<br \/>\n2:00 p.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m. Horse and Buggy Tour at Eagle\u2019s Nest Office Building Parking Lot (every 30 minutes)<br \/>\n3:00 p.m. &#8211; 6:00 p.m. Dueling Piano Show under tent at Launch Field<br \/>\n4:00 p.m. \u2013 close Beer Tent sponsored by American Legion Post #380<br \/>\n4:30 p.m. Scavenger Hunt Turn In \u2013 Under tent at Launch Field<br \/>\n5:00 p.m. Cornhole Tournament on CC-C Football Field<br \/>\n7:00 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m. Balloon Launch at Carson City-Crystal High School<br \/>\n9:45 p.m. Emergency Vehicle Light Parade \u2013 Main Street<br \/>\nDusk Balloon Glow at Launch Field<br \/>\nDark Fireworks at Launch Field Rain or Shine<\/p>\n<p><em>Sunday, June 2<\/em><br \/>\n7:00 a.m. \u2013 9:00 a.m. Balloon Fly Over<br \/>\n8:00 a.m. 5K by Salute Our Soldiers at High School<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Vineyard Youth Theater moves to Ovid<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oYUOKUTpLcQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s official. Vineyard Youth Theater are the proud new owners of 222 N. Main Street in Ovid. They have moved from their St. Johns location on Higham Street.<\/p>\n<p>Vineyard Youth Theater offers Acting Programs for ages 3-17. For more information contact: <a href=\"mailto:susangreen214@gmail.com\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">susangreen214@gmail.com<\/font><\/a>, Phone: 517-803-7807 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vineyardyouththeater.info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">www.vineyardyouththeater.info<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>A Look Back<\/strong> &#8211; A 1968 Adoption<\/p>\n<p>by Barry Clark Bauer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/eckert.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"423\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4642\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mr. and Mrs. Steven Eckert and adopted son, Steven, live at 703 N. Mead Street.  They have had Steven since June, and he is now six months old.  Steven was adopted through the Michigan Children\u2019s Aid Society, a Communities Chest Agency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maralyn&#8217;s Pet Corner<\/strong> &#8211; 5 Myths About Senior Dogs<br \/>\nCourtesy of Monica Weymouth<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true\u2014there\u2019s no greater companion than a wizened pup with a little gray in his whiskers and a twinkle in his eye. But not everyone, unfortunately, is eager to adopt senior dogs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople are afraid to adopt seniors,\u201d says Donna Culbert, canine training coordinator at The Scituate Animal Shelter in Massachusetts. \u201cWhile it\u2019s true that senior dogs may have more medical needs, and adopters should be prepared for some of those expenses, there are some real benefits to seniors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here, the experts dispel some of the most common myths about adopting a senior dog.<\/p>\n<p><em>Myth #1: Senior dogs are too much work.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Many prospective pet parents think a \u201cfresh start\u201d with a puppy is the best route because they fear that a senior dog will require too much training to break bad habits.<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary, if you\u2019re worried about bad habits and extensive training, a younger dog likely isn\u2019t for you, says Dr. Amanda Nascimento, the in-house veterinarian at NHV Natural Pet.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Puppies are super cute, but they need a lot of care and attention,\u201d says Dr. Nascimento. \u201cThey need to be trained to develop healthy habits. For many first-time pet parents, the time and effort needed to train, socialize and exercise a puppy can be overwhelming.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When you adopt an older dog, you can more easily find a pet whose personality fits your lifestyle. \u201cWhen you choose a senior dog, you can know more about their personality, as well as their physical and behavioral traits,\u201d says Dr. Nascimento.<\/p>\n<p><em>Myth #2: They\u2019re not good with kids.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to kids, most people assume that a senior dog would prefer peace and quiet. However, that\u2019s not the case, says Dr. Nascimento. Many senior shelter dogs have previously lived with children and are seasoned experts when it comes to little ones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany older dogs are very good with kids,\u201d she says. \u201cThey\u2019ve learned their manners; they are no longer rambunctious adolescents. As long as children are taught how to behave around dogs, age will not limit whether a dog can be best buddies with a child.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Myth #3: Seniors won\u2019t bond with new people.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>After living with another family for so many years, how could a senior shelter dog accept new people? Wouldn\u2019t a puppy be more likely to trust and create lifelong bonds? Not so fast, says Dr. Nascimento.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor pet parents who are worried that a senior dog may not bond as strongly as a puppy, well, nothing could be further from the truth,\u201d she says. \u201cDogs are marvelous creatures with beautiful and open hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some shelter senior dogs will make themselves right at home, while others will require some time to warm up and settle in. It\u2019s important, says Dr. Nascimento, to allow a new pet time to adjust.<\/p>\n<p>Once by your side, senior dogs make one-of-a-kind companions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have found that senior dogs are wise\u2014they have calm confidence that only comes with experiencing life,\u201d says Culbert. \u201cThey can be more affectionate than young dogs and are more apt to stay by your side rather than run off with the pack.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Myth #4: You can\u2019t teach an old dog new tricks.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In reality, senior dogs remain curious, trainable and fun-loving, says Culbert.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOld dogs can learn new tricks,\u201d she says. \u201cJust like humans, it may take a little longer to learn new tasks, but it can be accomplished with the right motivator. I recently had three 9-year-old dogs who took my agility and nose-work classes and flourished.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Myth #5: Senior dogs are too expensive.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This \u201cmyth\u201d has a bit of truth to it. Some older dogs may have age-related health issues, says Culbert, and adopters must be prepared for the veterinary bills and prescription pet medications associated with caring for a senior dog.<\/p>\n<p>However, Dr. Nascimento notes, the training and veterinary costs associated with puppies is also high. And while each pet is an individual, she says, age in itself is not a disease\u2014many senior dogs are perfectly healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Even when care for senior dogs is more significant, the rewards are plentiful.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the most amazing joys any pet parent can have is watching a rescue enjoy and thrive in their new life,\u201d says Dr. Nascimento.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recalling soap box derbys past &#8211; Part 1 Carson City Frontier Days Schedule Wednesday, May 29 6:00 p.m. Library Program &#8211; Larry Martin&#8217;s World War II: In Their Own Words Thursday, May 30 All Day City Wide Yard Sales 3:00 p.m. \u2013 11:00 p.m. Carnival and Midway 5:00 p.m. Community Picnic at Haradine Park sponsored <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=4631\">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-4631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-features"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4631","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=4631"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4631\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}