Around Town

If you are looking for a quiet, nice walking partner, I am your girl.  I don’t like cats, but I love people.  They call me “Walnut”, my coat is a rich tan color.  I am  a female, about two years old.  My docket number is 48809, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, …

This pandemic that we are all experiencing can be very trying on all of us. Our patience wears thin and it’s very easy to be rude to others at sometime or another. I’d like to share something my pastor posted on Facebook. It made a lot of sense to me. It deals with the difference between being rude and being …

Would you like to have a canine companion that will talk to you?  Well I am your boy!  I am a male, mix, brown and white, about three years old.  I am a quiet, housetrained companion.   My docket number is 48795, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is …

Does anyone send “Thank You” notes anymore? I seriously doubt many people take the time to do this act of appreciation. I’m sure folks have valid reasons for not taking the time to purchase the notes, writing a few words of gratitude, addressing an envelope, affixing a stamp, and finally mailing the card. By sending a “Thank You” note to …

A friend of mine passed away Monday, August 3. She passed in the most peaceful way and that was while she was sleeping. I don’t believe she was in any pain, and if she was, she rarely expressed it. I’d like to share a few memories of her with you, because I’m sure she was well known and loved by …

Where have all the cabooses gone? Trains don’t have them anymore. Why did they have them in the first place? Other than the locomotive itself, the caboose was the most interesting part of the train. As a kid, it was fun to watch the train as it passed by and wave to the man sitting by the window of the …

If anyone wants a champion “Purrrrrrer” adopt me.  My motor starts to run the minute you touch me.  I am goofy, playful, smart, loving, and Lots and Lots of Fun.  I am a domestic short hair, black and white male, about 15 weeks old.  My docket number is 48611, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 …

Back in the fifties there was a popcorn stand at the intersection of West Michigan Avenue and Main Street. With the traffic we have now, it would be difficult to have that popcorn stand at that location. For you popcorn lovers out there, here is some good news. That same popcorn stand is now located in Scidmore Park next to …

What is that down there?  I see a mouse, that makes me want to chase it.  They call me “Pip”.  I am a little guy about 10 weeks old.  I am ready to make you my playmate.  My docket number is 48467 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control …

Probably the nicest and largest flea market around is in Shipshewana, Indiana. I’m not sure what days the flea market is open, but if you’re in the Shipshewana area and traffic is bumper-to-bumper, it’s a good chance that the flea market is open for business. I’ve visited the market and there are bargains there for everyone. To check out everything, …