Around Town

Next Monday, September 2, is Labor Day. Some of you may travel up to the Mackinac Bridge for the annual bridge walk. Others, like me, will prefer to stay home and off the dangerous highways. Be assured that you don’t need to head north to walk a bridge. The Three Rivers Woman’s Club will host their Third Annual Historic Three …

My name is Lizzy and I am the perfect cat for you. I am a white and grey tiger and am 3 years old. I have long hair and a beautiful face with huge green eyes. I am litter trained, declawed in the front and already spayed. I am fine with children, too. I am a very friendly little girl …

I remember going to school with a boy who was diabetic. I really felt sorry for him, because he had to have insulin shots every day. Like most children, I dreaded the times in grade school when we had to be immunized. I’m pretty sure that back then they didn’t use disposable syringes, so it was to one’s advantage to …

Once in a while, a celebrity can say something that is not only intelligent, but also meaningful. They may even say something transforming, moving or life-changing. Sadly, it seems that when movie stars, athletes or those “15-minutes of fame” pop culture idols open their mouths that is not what you get. More often than not their words amount to nothing …

Hi! My name is Techi and I am a very sweet, female, black/merle Catahuoula Hound. I walk good on a leash, know how to sit and if you give me a treat I will take if very nicely. I am about 4 years old so I am moderately active. I like people and would like to be part of your …

Some words that have changed over the years. The word “drugs” used to be a good thing. It was a cure for many ailments. Today, if someone has drugs in their possession, it is considered a bad thing. To attend a “concert” sixty years ago, was a different experience than attending a concert today. I’m devoting most of the column …

Hey Everyone! My name is Dillon and I am a very peppy black and white border collie mix. I’m about a one year old male and am a busy and happy guy. I love people and attention and playing. I even know how to sit and I walk well on a leash. Please come in and see what a fun …

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 …