Around Town

I’ve been spending the last couple of weeks moving out of my office and relocating everything to my home. In doing so, I’ve been going through my “stuff” and doing a lot of discarding. In doing so I’ve discovered that I have quite a bit of savable writings. Therefore, I will be sharing some of these clever and humorous quotes …

Three Rivers has many beautiful parks and the city does the best they can to keep them looking nice. The Club of Little Gardens has, as one of their projects, the task of maintaining the flower beds at Bowman Park on North Main Street, and the volunteers do an excellent job. Unfortunately, the volunteers have also had to pick up …

Are you looking for a real special bargain?  I’m it!!  I am a male, Border Collie Mix.  My name is Rocky.  I am white and black and my birthday is January 15th.  I will be two years old.  I am kinda sad as my owner had to give me up.  I am current on my vaccinations, neutered, and I know …

I’ve been doing this column for over fourteen years. A lot has changed over the years, some good and some not so good. I’ve kept a daily journal for probably the last ten years. Every so often, I’ll look back to see what was happening five years ago on a certain date. I’ve kept a copy of all my columns …

This is my application to become your feline companion.  I am called “Ferrari,” and I am a male, grey tiger and I am 4 months old.  I am super playful, goofy, friendly and I love to purr.  I am litter trained.  I will love you daily.  Call to make an appointment to see and adopt me at St. Joseph County …

I’ve written on this topic more than once, but the situation is getting worse, so I must vent a bit once more. I’m sure there are many of you who feel the same as I do about television viewing. To unwind and be entertained, our television is turned on for about six hours a day. I’ve done a bit of …

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 …