{"id":7132,"date":"2020-01-16T20:57:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T01:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=7132"},"modified":"2020-01-16T20:57:28","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T01:57:28","slug":"features-99","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=7132","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! returns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/voicerun.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7138\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! will return on Saturday, April 25. The Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! is a fun, family event for all ages and abilities. All participants are encouraged to wear a Superhero costume.<\/p>\n<p>The full 5K course is through the scenic St. Johns City Park&#8211;the route is a mix of groomed dirt trails and pavement.<\/p>\n<p>Age-based pricing for Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! Registration opened on January 1.<\/p>\n<p>2 and under $0.00<br \/>\n3 &#8211; 17 $10.00<br \/>\n18 &#8211; 99 $20.00<\/p>\n<p>Beginning on April 11<br \/>\n2 and under $0.00<br \/>\n3 &#8211; 17 $15.00<br \/>\n18 &#8211; 99 $20.00<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/MI\/SaintJohns\/Superhero5KRunWalkorFly?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&#038;utm_campaign=Jan_13_2020_Email&#038;utm_medium=email\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">Register now<\/font><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>T-shirts not guaranteed after Friday, April 10, 2020, quantities available as supplies last. Registration: Price increases to $25.00 after April 10, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the program, please visit the website at <a href=\"http:\/\/VoiceForClintonCountyChildren.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">VoiceForClintonCountyChildren.org<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>See more of Ilyer&#8217;s wonderful elephant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i3YWOrBcryE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>A Look Back Again<\/strong> &#8211; Gift-a-Way<br \/>\nby Barry Bauer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hub.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7139\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The St. Johns area businessmen and women came up with an idea to draw customers into their store. It was called, Gift-a-Way.<\/p>\n<p>Shown here in 1974 are Eva, Lynn, and Charlie Weber of Hub Tire promoting Gift-a-Way.<br \/>\nHub Tire began when the Webers bought the business from Jack Rhynard at 1411 N. US-27 and moved it to 819 N. US-27. They\u2019re still going strong today.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Letters<\/strong> \u2013 One of Barry&#8217;s boys identified, a view of the river and Ovid turnout<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/humphrey2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7141\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In last week&#8217;s edition of the Indy there is a photo that Barry posted with 3 boys and Mike Humphrey. I believe that the middle boy is Dean Eisler.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks, Curt Keck<\/p>\n<p>******<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/muir.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"285\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7142\" \/><\/p>\n<p>View of Maple River at Muir this afternoon, looking east on M-21 not far from Stony Creek<\/p>\n<p>Guven P. Witteveen<\/p>\n<p>******<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ovid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"371\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7143\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Great turnout at the Ovid Library today! Thanks to everyone who stopped by; it was wonderful to see so many friends! Women\u2019s Book Club was a wonderful time, too! I\u2019ll be on two radio stations tomorrow and then have a little down time before the next signing event on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Jon Stanton<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Maralyn&#8217;s Pet Corner<\/strong> &#8211; If Your Cat\u2019s Sneezing, Do They Have a Cold?<\/p>\n<p>Almost anything that irritates or tickles a cat\u2019s nose can trigger a sneeze, but if your cat or kitten sneezes a lot, you may start to worry that there&#8217;s something wrong.<\/p>\n<p>If sneezing is the only symptom your cat displays\u2014i.e., no discharge from eyes or nose, good appetite, no change in behavior or activity level\u2014then an allergy or contact with irritants like cigarette smoke or air fresheners may be to blame.<\/p>\n<p>However, if your cat\u2019s sneezing is accompanied by a runny nose and eyes, they might have an upper respiratory infection, aka a cat cold.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to know about excessive sneezing and other cat cold symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><em>Other Cat Cold Symptoms to Look For if Your Cat Is Sneezing<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Some common symptoms of the infections that cause \u201ccat colds\u201d include:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sneezing<br \/>\n&#8211; Discharge from the eyes or nose (this may be watery or thick, and the color can be clear, white, yellow or green)<br \/>\n&#8211; Excessive swallowing (if there is drainage into the back of the mouth and throat)<br \/>\n&#8211; Coughing<br \/>\n&#8211; Lethargy<br \/>\n&#8211; Loss of appetite<br \/>\n&#8211; Fever<br \/>\n&#8211; Dehydration<br \/>\n&#8211; Raised third eyelid<\/p>\n<p><em>Primary Causes of Colds in Cats<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cColds\u201d in cats are usually caused by infection with certain types of viruses. Feline herpesvirus and feline calicivirus are the most common.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, secondary bacterial infections can develop, which may lead to pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p><em>Diagnosis of Cat Colds<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you suspect that your cat has a cold, you should always call your veterinarian and schedule an appointment. You want to know for sure that it\u2019s a cold, because allergies, respiratory irritants, chronic infections, and benign or cancerous tumors can also cause cold-like symptoms in cats.<\/p>\n<p>A thorough physical exam is usually sufficient to diagnose an upper respiratory infection.<\/p>\n<p>If your cat does not respond to treatment as expected, then blood tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic tests may be necessary to determine the underlying cause(s) of a cat\u2019s symptoms and plan more aggressive treatment.<\/p>\n<p><em>Which Cats Are at Risk for Colds?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Upper respiratory infections can occur in any cat but are most common in kittens or under-vaccinated adult cats who have had contact with other cats. During stressful times, an older cat with underlying herpesvirus or calicivirus can also contract upper respiratory infections.<\/p>\n<p><em>Can Your Cat Catch Your Cold?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Several feline viruses (e.g., feline herpesvirus and feline calicivirus), and even a few bacteria, do cause clinical signs that look a lot like those that people with colds develop.<\/p>\n<p>But the viruses that cause colds in people are generally species-specific except under the rarest of circumstances. The viruses that make people sick with a cold are incapable of causing illness in cats.<\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re wondering if cats can catch colds from people, the answer is almost always \u201cno.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>What Do Vets Prescribe for Cats With Colds?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If your cat has been diagnosed with a bacterial infection, your veterinarian will probably prescribe antibiotics. The viral infection, meanwhile, will usually be dealt with by the cat\u2019s own immune system.<\/p>\n<p>If your cat is not eating or is dehydrated, he may need to be hospitalized to receive fluid therapy, nutritional support, and other treatments until it is safe for him to come home to continue his recovery.<\/p>\n<p><em>How to Care for a Cat With a Cold<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Once your cat returns home, continue any medication or other therapies as directed by your veterinarian. Here are a few other things you can do to help your cat start to feel better:<\/p>\n<p>Keep their eyes and nose free of discharge using a soft cloth or paper towel moistened with warm water. Using a vaporizer that produces warm moist air (or placing the cat in a steamy bathroom) will help the nasal passages and sinuses to drain, which can help alleviate some discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>Make certain that your cat is eating. Cats who go without food for even a short period of time are at risk for developing hepatic lipidosis, a condition involving the liver that is potentially fatal. Offer warmed canned cat food or meat-based baby food to encourage your cat to eat.<\/p>\n<p>Provide plenty of fresh water for drinking.<\/p>\n<p>Do not give your cat any medication without consulting your vet, as many human medications are toxic to cats.<\/p>\n<p>If your cat is not interested in food or has especially severe or worsening symptoms, take them back to the veterinarian. Cats who are infected with feline herpesvirus or calicivirus may have occasional recurrences of their symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><em>Preventing Cat Colds<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are many viruses that can cause upper respiratory infections in cats. Fortunately, there are vaccines available for two of the most common: feline herpesvirus and feline calicivirus.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure your cat receives the initial series of injections followed by any boosters that are recommended by your veterinarian.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! returns The Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! will return on Saturday, April 25. The Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! is a fun, family event for all ages and abilities. All participants are encouraged to wear a Superhero costume. 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