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Disease threatens dog population
Canine distemper occurs wherever
there are dogs. It is the greatest single
disease threat to the worlds dog popu­
lation
Even if a dog doe* not die from the
disease, its health may be permanently
impaired A bout with canine distemper
can leave a dotf s nervous system ir­
reparably damaged' along with its sente
of smell hearing or sight Partial or total
paralysis is not uncommon and other
diseases- particularly pneumonia- fre­
quently strike dogs already weakened
by a distemper infection.
Younger, dogs and puppies are the
most susceptible to infection The di­
sease also strikes older dogs, although
less frequently.
Cats arc not susceptible to canine
distemper. The so-called “ cat distemper" is a different disease caused by a
different virus. Infectious canine hepa­
titis often occurs simultaneously with
canine distemper. Neither distemper
nor infectious canine hepatitis is transmissable to man
Canine distemper is a highly con­
tagious disease caused by a virus and is
most often transmitted through contact
with mucous and watery secretions dis-
' charged from eyes and noaes of infected
dogs. Contact with the uriaa and fecal
material of infected dogs can also result
in infection A healthy dog can be
infected without coming in contact with
an infected animal Kennels, runs and
other areas used by infected dogs can
harbor canine distemper virus The vi­
rus may be borne by air currents and
inanimate objects
Short of raising a dog in total isoInrk'A it is nearly impossible to prevent
exposure. Some veterinary medical sci­
entists estimate that practically every
dog that lives to be a year old has had
contact with the virus at some time:
The many signs of distemper arc not
always typical For this reason, treat­
ment may be delayed or neglected The
disease frequently brings about some­
thing like a severe cold Mott infected
dogs have a fever and “ stuffed up"
head Exposed animals may develop
bronchitis pneumonia and severe in­
flammation of the stomach and intes­
tines
The first signs of distemper an owner
might notice are squinting congestion
of the eyes and a discharge of pus from
the eyes Weight loss coughing vomit-
ing nasal cischarge and diarrhea are
common. In later states the virus fre­
quently attacks the nervous system,
bringing about partial or complete pa­
ralysis as well as “ fitf* of twitching
Dogs suffering from the disease are
usually listless and have poor appetites
Sometimes the signs may be very mild
and perhaps go unrecognized or the dog
may have a slight fever for a couple of
weeks. If pneumonia, intestinal inflam­
mation or other problems develop, re­
covery takes much longer. Nervous
problems often last many weeks after
the animal has recovered from all other
signa o f infection Occasionally the vi­
rus causes rapid growth of the tough
keratin cells on the footpad resulting in
a hardened pad
Distemper is so prevalent and the
signs so varied that any sick young dog
should be taken to a veterinarian for a
definite diagnosis Dogs that survive a
natural infection usually develop suf­
ficient immunity to protect them from
distemper the rest of their lives Many
dogs- particularly pups- do not survive
a naturally-acquired infection The
safest protection is vaccination, but
unfortunately, scientists have not yet
News of record
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Grigonis
Arlian-Grigonis
marry in April
Kathy Josephine Arlian and Leonard
Matthew Grigonis both of Billings were
united in marriage in the afternoon of
April 17,1982 at S t Joseph's Catholic
Church in Big Timber.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and
Mrs. LeoArlianofBigTimberandMrs.
Leopold V. Grigonis of Billings.
Father Izidorius Gedvila performed
the double ring ceremony before ap­
proximately fifty guests. Mary Gri­
gonis, sister of the groom from Boston,
Massachusetts was lector. Jeff Johnson
and Chris Connerton, both o f Big Tim­
ber served as altar boys
maim -b >
her fatner Leo Arlian
Soloisf Vicki Brown sang “ Sunrise,
Sunset” , “ You Light Up My Life", and
“Theme from Ice Castles". Organist
Dcbby Arlian played traditional wed­
ding music and “ Ave Maria".
A floor length gown of white poly­
ester with sheer overlay trimmed with
lace and satin ribbon was made by the
bride. It featured a ruffled v-shaped
yoke of lace, with a waistline trimmed in
satin ribbon a stand up lace collar, long
sheer sleeves with lace cuffs accented
with pearl buttons
The veil made by the bride was elbow
length white tiered net with appliqued
daisys It was held in place by a daisy
headpiece
She carried a gold piece belonging to
her late grandmother, Mrs Lawrence
Gardner, and loaned to her by her aunt
Mrs Eldon Curtis of Montrose Color­
ado She carried a nosegay with yellow,
pink and white silk daisies pink and
blue silk carnations pink silk roses
accented with baby's breath, greenery
and a rosary that belonged to the bride's
sitter, Nancy Arlian of Big Timber.
Attending the bride were Nancy
Arlian, sister of the bride, who was
Maid of Honor, and bridesmaids Syd­
ney Jo Park of Havre and Jennie Arnette of Billings both friends of the
bride. They wore pastel blue, pink and
green eyelet lace floor length gowns
Each girl wore a bridal hat and carried a
nosegay of silk daisies and carnations
that coordinated with their dresses
Heidi Thompson o f Billings friend of
the bride and groom wore a bridal hat
and a blue eyelet lace floor length gown
She carried a basket of silk daisies All
of the girls dresses and flowers were
made by the bride.
Attending the groom was George
Harper of Billings friend of the groom
served as the best man Groomsmen
and ushers were Marvin and Curtis
Arlian of Big Timber, brothers o f the
bride.
'*The ring-bearer was Eddie Capps o f
Billings friend o f the bride, carried a
satin pillow that belonged to Jana
Copps
M rs Arlian chose a blue polyester
floor length gown The groom's mother,
M rs G rigonis chose a dusty rose dress
Both mothers wore silk flower corsages
of yellow and white daisies and pink
roses
A reception was held at .*nc parish
hall followins the cercmoiy.
The three-tiered chocolate wedding
cake decorated with pink roses was
made by Kristine Solbcrg of Big Timbcr.
Assisting at the reception were M rs
Peggy Keller, Tami Keller of Big Tim­
ber, Sara Hacglc o f Billings and M rs
Kate Wagner of Glcnwood Springs
Colorado who served Jana Copps of
Billings cut the wedding cake, Kim
Keller attended the guest book and
Carla Keller assisted at the gift table
O ut-of town guests were M rs Kate
Wagner, Glenwood Springs CO.;
Mary Grigonis Boston M A ; Lary
Larsen Red Lodge; Mary Lou Pilati,
Lee Thompson Lynn Greene, Verle
Radcmacher, Mr. and Mrs Ed C opps
all of Billings and Mr. and Mrs. Bob
Kincaid Valicr.
After a honeymoon to the west coast,
the couple will make their home in
Billings
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appointment
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EDITH HARPER
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ment benefits.
— Apply for Social Security disa­
bility benefits.
— Apply for Medicare.
— Change an address for Social
Security checks.
— Report a lost or missing Social
Security check.
The follwoing forfeited bonds for
exceeding the night speed limit — Nor­
man C. Schedel Three Forks, MT.;
Steven G. Marstaeller, Melville, MT.,
Joseph F. Costa, Oakville, O n t; Re­
becca J. Moss, Sheridan WY., John M
Thibodeau, Casper, WY., Larry D.
Holliday, Roundup, MT.; Tommie L
G reen Billings, MT.
The following forfeited bonds for
careless driving— Margaret K. Fraser,
Grey Cliff, MT.; M orris E Tronrud
Melville, MT.; Joseph A Burrows
Laurel MT.; Lloyd N. Rue, M cLeod
MT.
The following forfeited bonds o r paid
fines for failure to drive in a careful and
prudent manner — Carl R Nicolai
Seattle. W A ; M atthew R Curley,
Spokane. W A ; M aureen K. Morfcen
Cut Bank, MT.; W esley P. Johnson
Billings MT. (fined).
The following forfeited bonds for
failure to have a valid drivers license—
Rex E. W atson Billings MT.; Marland
W alden Columbia F a lls MT.
The following forfeited bond for dri­
ving without being in actual physical
control o f a motor vehicle while under
the influence of alcohol — William M.
Pctcrmeycr, Lowry A ir Base, Denver,
CO.
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James V. Moody. Big Timber, MT.,
forfeited bond for careless driving
Chris A A dam s Missoula. MT., for­
feited bond for exceeding 25 MPH
urban speed limit Bradley T. Lehman
Big Timber, MT., fined and drivers
license held by the court for a length of
time for careless driving Bruce Dun­
can Big Timber, M T., forfeited bond
for allowing dog to run at large within
city. Jeffery R Alexander, Big Timber,
MT.. forfeited bond for failure to keep
to right except when passing Armand
R Undicclll Big Timber. MT., for­
feited bond for failure to obey a stop
sign Thomas S. Christie Jr., McLeod,
MT., forfeited bond for failure to drive
in a careful and prudent manner.
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following too close — Ray L Heron,
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David A Newman Big Timber, MT.,
forfeited bond for operating a motor
cycle without helmet on a boy passen­
ger. Lynn M Eschenko, Big Timber,
MT., fined and suspended jail sentence .
with conditions for unlawful transaction
with children Bradley T. Lehman Big
Timber, MT., suspended fíne with con­
dition for unlawful possession of an
intoxicating substance by children
Kenneth W. Hoffman Big Timber,
MT., suspended fine with conditon for
possession of ar: intoxicating substance
by children
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The Bozeman Social Security office
now operates by appointment Phone
587-8627 to schedule an appointment
The appointment system will save time
and eliminate the frustration o f waiting
for an interview.
The appointment service is in ad­
dition to the “ teleservice" available to
Sweet Grass County residents "Tele­
service" allows people to do most
Social Security business by phone:
With "teleservice" the following busi­
ness can be done by phone
— Apply for Social Security retire-
JUSTICE AND CITY COURT
Enaa H. Ferguson
There were 68 violations of the 55
MPH speed limit
The following forfeited bonds for
exceeding the truck speed limit — Rob­
ert D. Mock, W oriand WY.; Vernon
M. Je tt Lubbock, TX.; William C
Bumam, Billings, MT.; Dwight W.
Walker, W heatland WY.; Lyle W.
Sillman, Milband S.D.; Daonald A.
Anderson, North P o rt ML; Gerald W.
Butler, Bowler, WL; MarkD. Peterson,
Long Grove, IL; Neil R Cofer, James­
town, N.D.; Richard L Flonv Billings,
MT.; Brent A. Renner, Monarch. AL;
Tracy L Ferguson, Eminence, MO.;
Harry L Lance, Travelers Rest CA;
James O. Cain Missoula, MT.; Wayne
R Blaschko, Portland OR; Richard L 1
Norton Linden IA
developed a distemper vaccine which
will guarantee lifetime immunity with a
single series of ianoculatkms
Puppies born to dogs which are im­
mune to distemper acquire a degree of
natural immunity from their mothers If
the pups nurse, they gain additional
immunity through substances in the
cokwtral milk the mother produces the
first few days after giving birth The
degree of protection a pup receives
varies in proportion to the amount of
antibody its mother had but it is never
complete This passive immunity trans­
ferred from the mother also diminishes
rapidly. The pup loses about half of it by
the time it is8 days old and nearly threefourths by the time it is 2 weeks old
Puppies should be vaccinated against
distemper starting at 6-8 weeks of age
Depending on their age at first vacci­
nation and their risk of exposure they
should receive 2 or 3 vaccinations as
puppies Annual boosters are then re­
quired throughout the dog7s life to main­
tain protection.
It is unfortunate so many dogs have to
get distemper when it is so easy to
prevent and so difficult to treat once
they become ill
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