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It won’t be long before it will be time to put away the lawn mower and getting the snow blower out and ready for whatever Mother Nature throws our way. Before you put those summer tools away, make sure to clean them up and put a light coat of oil on places that need protection from the elements. If you …

I am Lady.  I am on the small side of a Aussie-heeler mix.  My coat is black and brown, and I am three years old, housetrained and I love people.  I want to be “top dog” so would do best in a home without other dogs or small children.  I am at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located …

This Thursday is the last day for the Farmers’ Market in Scidmore Park for this year. This popular market has been open every Thursday since June 20th. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit this venue, Thursday will be your final chance until next spring. The hours are from 2 PM until 7 PM. On this day in 1787, …

My name is “Lindy”.  I would like to think that I am Lucky Lindy to be adopted by someone soon.  I am a lab mix about five years old. I am a sweet, calm girl and I walk very well on a leash.  The ladies here think I am housetrained.  I came in with fleas, but they are treating me …

On this date in 1962, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Inc. was formed. I’m curious as to how many of you were aware of this. Our lives are filled with so many memorable events that it’s difficult to keep up with all of them. Eighteen years ago tomorrow, September 11, the United States of America was attacked by terrorists. …

I am sweet Jerry.  The ladies here say I am good on a leash, that I like cats and am housetrained.  I am current on my vaccinations.  If you look at me you can see that I have a bob tail and of mixed breeding.  I am about six years old.  Please take me to your home.My docket number is …

Summer vacation is over for the school children. Where did the summer go? With students back in the classroom, we all must be aware of the activity in and around the many school zones. One never knows when a child is going to dart out into the street from between parked cars. School buses are now busy picking up or …

Cell phones kill. They kill much like guns kill, but in a somewhat different manner. The cell phone and a gun are inanimate objects, so they do not kill on their own, but serve as a tool for killing. Please allow me to explain. A gun is used for killing and is also used in the sport of target shooting, …

Well here I am, they call me “Frittata”, the last kitten from the breakfast club.  All my brothers and sisters have been adopted.  I am sweet, active, and playful.  I am a thirteen week old, female, gray and black tabby.  I am litterbox trained and due for my spay surgery.  You should see me play.  I hope you come and …

In last week’s column, I gave some interesting facts about Canada, our neighbors to the north. Lo and behold, someone complained and said that I should give equal to the our home-state of Michigan. So as not to ruffle any more feathers, here are some things you might not know about “Pure Michigan”: Michigan is first in the United States …