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They call me “Raven”.  I am a German Shepherd mix female.  I am one and a half years old.  I need to learn housetraining.  I am a sweet little girl.  I’m not very big and I will need my Spay surgery.  My docket number is 51290, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., …

Wednesday, November 10th, is the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The Corps will be 246 years old.. If you happen to run into an active duty Marine or a Marine Corps veteran, please honor that Marine by saying, “Happy Birthday, Marine”. For those who might not know, a Marine is not a soldier or GI. A Marine is …

This coming Sunday, November 7, Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 AM. This means that we may enjoy an extra hour of sleep. Remember, “Spring ahead….Fall behind.” Probably, you should turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. The clock on your phone and on your computer will do this automatically, but the clock on your …

I am “Clover”.  This lady starting putting Stuff in my unit.  I didn’t get excited, just curious.  I remained calm and inquisitive.  I am a sweet and sassy five month old, female, long-haired Domestic Short Hair kitten.  I am litter trained.  My docket number is 51239, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., …

One of my Indiana friends noticed my explanation in last week’s column concerning why residents of Indiana are referred to as “Hoosiers”. He was interested in learning more on this topic. For all my Hoosier friends, here are a couple more explanations: When a visitor hailed a pioneer cabin in Indiana, or knocked upon its door, the settler would respond, …

As of this writing, the peak of fall colors has not appeared yet in St. Joseph County. I know a few folks who have traveled north to check out the fall colors and have returned with some fantastic photos and memories of what was available in the Traverse City area. Our time will come soon enough. Meanwhile, beginning Monday, October …

This past weekend, I had the honor of being one of the local veterans selected to take part on the Talons Out Honor Flight. This flight is made possible thanks to donors who wish to honor a veteran with an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. To those donors I offer my sincere gratitude for their generosity. This flight is …

I’m not heavy, I’m just 35 pounds.  I’m not going to get much bigger.  I am a boxer mix, one year old, female.  I will need my spay surgery.  I walk okay on a leash after a little refresher of what I’m supposed to do.  I know “sit”, “down”, and that hot dogs taste good.    I am quiet.  My …

“The greatest accomplishment is not in never failing, but in rising again after you fall.” ~ Vince Lombardi Whether you want to admit it or not, we’re all creatures of habit. A few examples you might relate to: When you’re in the bathroom getting ready for the new day, do you brush your teeth the same way every time? When …

If you want a gentle, Great Dog! I’m the one for you.   I shake hands, sit on command, and I could care less about cats.  I am a neutered, four year old male.  I have house manners and I get along with kids.  My docket number is 51108, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. …