Around Town

Out and About – Week of July 21st

I thought that I was about as good as one can be when it comes to staying current on what’s happening around Three Rivers. I discovered on Friday, July 11, that this was Dan Tomlinson’s final day as Fire Chief. I had a tribute to him ready for this column to be published on Tuesday, July 29. I was under …

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Brindle Boxer

Hi, there. I’m a female brindle boxer mix with a white chest. I’m about 2-3 years old and almost look like I could be pure boxer but I still have a tail, which I use constantly for wagging. I am a very happy girl who loves attention. Other dogs aren’t a problem for me. I do have a lot of …

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Out and About – Week of July 14th

When I think of getting Out and About, my ideas usually center on St. Joe County, Portage, Kalamazoo, and parts of northern Indiana. Traveling out of country is taking it a bit far, but every so often it’s a good idea to go someplace where a passport is needed. In doing this, your appreciation of the good old USA is …

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Shih Tzu

Hi. I’m a very patriotic little male shih tzu, about 2-3 years old. I am grayish-white and have just been groomed. I like people but need to be in a quiet home without children. I’m good with cats and dogs, though. I am a little shy and hesitant. If you are looking for a calm, low activity level dog, I …

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Out and About – Week of July 7th

This is the season, and this is probably the month, when high school class reunions take place. The first reunion that normally happens is the “Ten-Year Reunion”. This is probably the one when the classmates try to impress each other with the accomplishments they’ve made in the ten years since graduation. College is in the history books, and those that …

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Kittens

Hi. My name is Lily and I have a black nose and tan feet. I am a little lady and purr when I get any attention OK, it’s my turn! My name is Isabella and I have a tan nose and black feet I am a real 4th of July firecracker – ready to jump and play at any time. …

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Out and About – Week of June 30th

Last week I wrote about having lunch with an old friend of mine who was visiting from Idaho. The time we spent having lunch was great, and it made me wish we had more time to do more lunches, but those will have to wait until his next visit. The week after Water Festival, I was having breakfast at one …

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Charlie

Hi. My name is Charlie and I am a male, brown tabby, about one year old. I am a sweet guy and am very affectionate. I like to be petted and given attention. I surely would love to come and be part of your home. Please visit me and see how sweet I am. My docket number is 12102, at …

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Destruction!

When the going gets tough, the tough get …destructive? Many of us reach our “stress max” on a daily basis. Whether it is because of work, family, finances or just the everyday struggles that life throws at us, our stress sensors always seem to be blaring loud like an alarm clock. When this happens, we try to find ways to …

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To be a rock star…

Have you ever wanted to feel like a rock star? Do you desire the thrill and the rush of having crowds of pumped up fans screaming your name while they wave their hands wildly in the air? Have you wondered what it would be like to be unable to hear anything around you because the chants and cheers for you …

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