{"id":5207,"date":"2019-07-18T20:57:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T00:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=5207"},"modified":"2019-07-18T20:57:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T00:57:06","slug":"features-74","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=5207","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The scent of mint is in the air<\/strong><br \/>\nalbum courtesy of Carole Livingston via Facebook<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k2CwPhq3g0U\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As the saying goes around town, they&#8217;re into the mint at Livingston Farms right now.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Another busy day at Maker Camp<\/strong><br \/>\ncourtesy photos<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/58V4xKbT65o\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Another busy day at DIY Maker Camp at Tiny by Design Art &#038; Whimsical Party Gallery<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinybydesign.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">https:\/\/www.tinybydesign.com\/<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>4H Fair Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/4hfair.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5211\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, July 27<\/em><br \/>\n10:00 a.m. Dog Show<\/p>\n<p><em>Sunday, July 28<\/em><br \/>\n1:00 p.m. Equine Trail Class<\/p>\n<p><em>Monday, July 29<\/em><br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Equine Show<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Poultry Show<br \/>\n11:00 a.m. Prospect Beef Show<br \/>\n11:30 a.m. Service Club Lunch<br \/>\n5:00 p.m. Horse and Pony Fun Show<br \/>\n6:30 p.m. Sheep Show<br \/>\n7:00 p.m. Truck and Tractor Pull<br \/>\nFairgrounds<br \/>\n7:30 p.m. 4-H Style Show<br \/>\nFairgrounds Main Stage<\/p>\n<p><em>Tuesday, July 30<\/em><br \/>\n8:30 a.m. Goat Show<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Swine Show<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Rabbit Show<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. Equine Show<br \/>\n11:30 a.m. Llama Show<br \/>\n6:00 p.m. Beef Show<br \/>\n6:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull<br \/>\nFairgrounds<br \/>\n7:00 p.m. Draft Horse Pull<br \/>\nHorse Arena<\/p>\n<p><em>Wednesday, July 31<\/em><br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Dairy Show<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Pocket Pets Show<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Equine Show<br \/>\n11:00 a.m. Entry for Canine Hour of Fun<br \/>\n12:30 p.m. Canine Hour of Fun<br \/>\n4:00 p.m. Dog Agility Contest<br \/>\n4:00 p.m. Fair Livestock Sale<br \/>\nLivestock Pavilion<\/p>\n<p><em>Thursday, August 1<\/em><br \/>\nKids Day<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Livestock Judging Contest<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Equine Show<br \/>\n9:00 a.m. Verbal Communications<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. Dairy Management Contest<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. Performing Arts Judging<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. Thompsons Metal<br \/>\nDemo -Stage Area<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. Young Farmers<br \/>\nScavenger Hunt<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. Pedal Pull Contest<br \/>\nSponsored by Thelen Ag Products<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. Greater Lansing Area<br \/>\nWood Carvers<br \/>\n12:00 p.m. Tim Salisbury-Magician<br \/>\n1:00 p.m. Dr. Pol -Stage Area<br \/>\n1:15 p.m. Sweepstakes Showmanship<br \/>\n3:00 p.m. Ovid-Elsie Robotics and<br \/>\nDrones<br \/>\n3:30 p.m. Still Exhibit Auction<br \/>\n6:00 p.m. Fair Awards Program<br \/>\n8:00 p.m. Buildings Close<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Chronic Pain PATH workshop coming up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Chronic Pain PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) is a 6-week workshop designed for people with chronic pain. In this interactive workshop, people are taught effective tools to better self-manage their condition and its impact on their life.<\/p>\n<p>Managing chronic pain is more than taking medications. We address a variety of topics including fatigue management, dealing with difficult emotions, and pacing and planning. Includes the Moving Easy Program: safe exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance. Caregivers and significant others are also welcome to sign up and attend as active participants. The workshop is <em>free<\/em> of charge courtesy of Michigan State Medical Society. Pre-registration is required.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Chronic Pain PATH workshop will be held at Clinton County Medical Center, 1005 S. US 127<br \/>\nSt. Johns on Wednesdays, July 31 &#8211; September 4, 2019 from 2:00 &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Register at the Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465. Priority is given to those 50+ but all are welcome to call. Funding provided by Michigan State Medical Society.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>A Look Back<\/strong> &#8211; 1968 Elections in St. Johns<\/p>\n<p>by Barry Clark Bauer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/voting.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"301\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5212\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 1968 voters streamed to the polls all over Clinton County Tuesday, and this lineup outside the two St. Johns precincts was typical. Line-ups were longer yet near the 8 o&#8217;clock deadline, and the last vote in St. Johns wasn&#8217;t registered until 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Letters<\/strong> &#8211; Project Connect says thanks<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/projectconnect2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"356\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5213\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A huge thank you to our generous financial donors for Project Connect, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank: Walmart of St. Johns, Meijer&#8217;s of DeWitt, Sparrow Clinton Hospital, Redeemer United Methodist Church, The Lions Club of St. Johns, The Kiwanis Club of St. Johns and the Lioness Club of St. Johns.<\/p>\n<p>We couldn&#8217;t do it without you! Thanks for all the financial support along with all those individuals, businesses, churches and groups who support with materials and in-kind donations.<\/p>\n<p>[Project Connect is August 15. Clinton County Project Connect will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Smith Hall\/Clinton County Fairgrounds 800 West Sickles Street, St. Johns, MI 48879]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Maralyn&#8217;s Pet Corner<\/strong> &#8211; Is There a Special Diet for Hyperthyroidism in Cats?<br \/>\ncourtesy of Jennifer Coates, DVM<\/p>\n<p>Cats with hyperthyroidism have happier, healthier lives when their caregivers are knowledgeable about the disease and its dietary management.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some hyperthyroidism management tips about what should be included in a diet for cats with hyperthyroidism and why it\u2019s such an important part of managing the disease.<\/p>\n<p><em>Treating Hyperthyroidism in Cats<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The goal of hyperthyroidism treatment is to lower the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This can be accomplished in several ways:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Radioactive iodine therapy<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; An anti-thyroid medication, like methimazole<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; A special diet for cats with hyperthyroidism<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Thyroidectomy (largely replaced by radioactive iodine therapy)<\/p>\n<p>Working together, you and your veterinarian can determine what type of treatment is best for your cat. However, no matter which method you choose, diet can be an important part of all of them.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prescription Diets for Cats with Hyperthyroidism<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hyperthyroidism can be managed through an iodine-restricted prescription diet, often without the use of other medical treatments. However, the effects of long-term iodine restriction on a cat\u2019s health are still being studied.<\/p>\n<p>Iodine levels in foods for cats with hyperthyroidism should be limited to 0.32 parts per million or less. The idea behind iodine restriction is this: since adequate iodine intake is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones, strictly reducing iodine in the diet limits the amount of thyroid hormone that can be produced.<\/p>\n<p>Hill\u2019s Prescription Diet y\/d Thyroid Care canned cat food is a commonly prescribed food that fits the above parameters. It\u2019s also available in a dry food version\u00ad\u2014Hill&#8217;s Prescription Diet y\/d Thyroid Care Original dry cat food.<\/p>\n<p>It has been clinically proven that within three weeks of beginning this type of hyperthyroidism diet, levels of T4 thyroid hormones begin to decrease, and within a few months, they are often back to normal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Important<\/em>: Cats who are being treated for hyperthyroidism with an iodine-restricted diet <em>cannot<\/em> be fed anything other than their prescription food.<\/p>\n<p>This means absolutely no treats, no people food, and no scavenging or hunting. Any food other than the prescribed diet could ruin the careful balance of iodine intake necessary to improve hormone levels.<\/p>\n<p><em>Diets for Cats with Hyperthyroidism as Part of a Another Treatment<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Many hyperthyroid cats that are being treated with radioactive iodine therapy, methimazole or thyroidectomy can benefit from eating a high-protein, high-energy food like Instinct by Nature&#8217;s Variety Original grain-free chicken recipe wet cat food or Tiki Cat Hanalei Luau wild salmon grain-free wet cat food. These foods can help a cat regain the weight and muscle mass that they have lost due to their overactive thyroid.<\/p>\n<p>However if your cat has compromised kidney function, more moderate levels of protein may be advisable. Eating too much protein can lead to a worsening of symptoms in cats with kidney disease.<\/p>\n<p>Canned food is ideal due to its high water content, which will help counterbalance your cat\u2019s tendency to overproduce urine due to high thyroid hormone levels. It\u2019s also important that your cat have free access to clean water at all times.<\/p>\n<p>Once a cat\u2019s thyroid levels have been normalized with radioactive iodine therapy, methimazole or thyroidectomy, and the cat has regained a healthy amount of weight, their diet should be adjusted to meet their maintenance needs.<\/p>\n<p>Your veterinarian can help you pick out an appropriate food at all stages of recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The scent of mint is in the air album courtesy of Carole Livingston via Facebook As the saying goes around town, they&#8217;re into the mint at Livingston Farms right now. 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