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Lately, I’ve noticed more and more people with “Jimmy Legs”. The first time I heard of “Jimmy Legs” was on the Seinfeld television show. Evidently, it involves the uncontrollable twitching of the legs. I’ve noticed it while in a restaurant or other venue where people are sitting down. Usually, one leg is in motion as if keeping time with music. …

If you are a history-buff, you’ll be interested in learning that for the first time since December 7, 1941, the Navy will have a USS Arizona serving in its fleet. Popular Mechanics reports the new Arizona is a Virginia-class attack submarine. The sub’s keel was laid recently at General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility in Rhode Island. Of the …

Here we are!  We came in together.  We are bonded together and do so want to be adopted together.  Please, OH Please, adopt us together.  We are current on our vaccinations.  We have both been “fixed.”  I am Judah, the white one and I am so sweet right off the bat.  I am Riley and I am quiet at first, …

In the past, Monks have had the reputation of being quite knowledgeable when it comes to giving advice. Here are some helpful hints on what we can all do to protect our valuable energy: It’s okay to cancel a commitment. It’s okay to not answer that call. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to want to be alone. …

BOY OH BOY ! !  I cant wait for Fourth of July !  I am all ready to celebrate.  My name is “Max”.  I am a mature boy six years  old.  You can see that I am a Corgi mix.  I get along with some dogs.  BUT NOT Cats!  I am sweet and gentle and I love kids and going …

The Sixty-Sixth Annual Three Rivers Water Festival is now in the history books, and what a festival it was. The weather cooperated and it seems everyone had a good time. Many thanks to all the sponsors for their support. You’ll want to check the local news and newspaper for information on the other festivals going on this summer. Colon, White …

Shyness is what I am dealing with here.  My name is Diezel, and my owner had to place me here.  I am a Husky pit mix, and I am eight months old and I get along with other dogs and kids.  Even though I am shy I am gentle and sweet.  My docket number is 54997, at the St. Joseph …

This week is Water Festival week. Everything starts with the Water Festival Parade, which steps off at 7 PM Thursday evening. The rain date is Friday at the same time. This is the 66th Annual Water Festival and it seems to get better every year. This event started out as the “Water Carnival” and one of the highlights back then …

Wednesday, June 14, is Flag Day, a day when everyone should fly the American flag. Patriotic Americans fly Old Glory everyday, but the fourteenth is extra important. The current fifty star American flag started as a school project. Approved by President Eisenhower, the design of the American flag started as the school project of a high school student named Bob …

This week we celebrate Memorial Day. It’s more a day of remembrance than a day of celebration. On this day we remember those members of our Armed Forces who have passed, whether in an armed conflict or in peacetime. Memorial Day is also recognized as the first day of summer, even though summer doesn’t actually begin until next month. Beginning …