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I’m a Vietnam veteran, I get choked up when I say the Pledge of Allegiance, I vote regularly, I remove my hat when the colors pass by during a parade, and I really love America, despite its faults, and yet, there are times when I feel like I’m not a true American because I’m not a sports fanatic. My wife …

Hi, my name is Chevy and this week I am the Pet of the Week. I am a female domestic long hair and am about 12 weeks old. I am black and white and my white whiskers look very cute against my little black face. Being a kitten I like to play and I like people. Please come in and …

I am going to let you in on a little secret and I ask that you keep this information to yourself. I am not trying to be a gossip and I don’t want to be seen as someone who is spreading rumors, but this information may come as a shock to you. Okay, here goes: several Major League Baseball players …

Remember the story about Karen Klein of New York, who was verbally attacked and taunted by a group of seventh grade students on a school bus for which she was a monitor? One of the boys used his cell phone to record the boys heckling Klein as she sat peacefully on the bus. In addition to poking fun at her …

I’m a little slow when it comes to accepting change. I still go Scidmore Park on Saturdays and wonder why the Farmers’ Market isn’t open. Then I remember that the Farmers’ Market is now open on Tuesdays from 2 until 6 PM. Saturdays just aren’t the same, but I’m sure there’s a good reason for changing the day of the …

Hi. My name is Meiko and I am a female, brindle shepherd mix with a white chest. The ladies say my short fur is like velvet. I am about 2 years old and walk very nicely on a leash. I am very sweet and I do love attention. Please come in and see what a pretty dog I am. My …

When there’s a lag in a conversation, we usually end up talking about the weather. We haven’t had to wait for a lag in any chats lately, because the weather has been the opening comment in most recent exchanges. When you turn on the Six O’Clock News, the first thing they talk about is either the heat index, or high …

My name is Tealy and I am a female, black lab mix with a white speckled chest, which is very cute and I weigh about 32 pounds. I have a small frame and am about 10 months old. At first I am a little shy but I warm up quickly. I really like playing with toys. My owner wanted to …

This is the middle of July, so I feel that this is really the middle of summer. Actually, we still have plenty of days of hot weather ahead of us. The water temperature of Lake Michigan is still in the low sixties. I remember when Lake Michigan wasn’t really warm enough to swim in until sometime in August. I’m a …

My name is Mitzy and this week I am the Pet of the Week. I am a female calico and am about 5 years old. I am quite plump and a very sweet lady. My owner had to move and brought me to Animal Control. I’m a little shy at first but I like people and will come out of …