Around Town

To all those Administrative Professionals out there, next Wednesday, April 21, is Administrative Professionals Day here in the United States and Canada. I guess that makes it an international event. The banks will all be open and you can expect your normal mail delivery. Last March 16, a new Michigan Secretary of State upgrade went into effect. It securely combines …

“Happiness makes up in height, what it lacks in length.” ~ Robert Frost Welcome to April, 2021. Thanks to all you readers, I am now starting my sixteenth year writing this column. When I started the column, this newspaper was delivered to your home and was available at several newspaper stands six days a week. A lot has changed over …

I am Jaylin .   Look at me.  I am ready for adoption!  I need to be kept busy with a job or lots of exercise.  I may be a little shy at first but once I warm up, all I want is attention!  I think I am about a year old and will need my spay surgery.  If you’re interested …

One is never too old to accept good advice when offered. You may heed it or you may put it completely out of your mind. Take your pick on these five suggestions: Brush your teeth before putting on your tie. Never say, “My child would never do that.” Never tell a person who’s experiencing deep sorrow, “I know how you …

Ahoy mateys!! Captain Nubs here!  I’m ready to set sail to my fur-ever home and into your heart! I am a young, rambunctious but very friendly guy. I do settle down quickly, especially when I get butt scratches. I have not been neutered yet but if you are interested in adopting me, call  269-467-6475 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control …

We recently had the opportunity to get Out and About to South Haven. We’ve been there before, but it was during the summer season and was much busier. This time, we traveled west to the city on the lake on a Wednesday. We couldn’t have had nicer weather, although it was a bit windy. After a very nice lunch at …

There are some elected officials who make a lot of money serving us. Most of them have their offices in Washington, D.C. I can’t think of one U.S. Senator or U.S. Congressman who is destitute or holds a part-time job. Once they retire, if they ever do, they continue to receive some sort of big benefit for the service they’ve …

Somehow I got the name of Dumpling.  I have been spayed.   I am about five months old.  The ladies here think I am super silly, playful, loving and an all-around sweetheart! I love to rub my head on people and I am very affectionate.  My docket number is 45699, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. …

A reminder to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed this next Saturday night. Yes, you lose one hour of sleep, but the days are getting longer, which means you’ll be able to get Out and About, and stay out to enjoy more daylight activities. I’m not sure if March came in like a lion or a …

“If you’re too busy to laugh, you’re too busy.” – Proverb Please mark your calendars for next Monday, March 8. This is International Women’s Day. This is the one day we men should be extra nice to all the women we know. For most of us, this will not be difficult, because most of us are as nice as we …