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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 …

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 …

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 …

The 58th Annual Water Festival is now in the history books, and a few pages have been turned since the last firework was shot into the night skies. After a couple of cool days, the weather cooperated and everyone was able to fully enjoy this yearly event. During the week of Water Festival, I had the opportunity to visit with …

Hello. My name is Feldon and I am a male brown and white hound mix, about 2 years old. I weigh about 52 pounds and have already been neutered. I’m kind of shy at first but it doesn’t take me too long to warm up to you. I have very pretty, liquid brown eyes. I really love attention and am …

A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated a birthday that I had been dreading for about twenty years. I’ve never had a problem with birthdays, but this one really bothered me. To let the cat out of the bag, I finally reached my seventieth birthday. To some of you, I’m just a young kid, because you might be a few …

Organizers of the 58th Three Rivers Water Festival are calling the 2014 edition a success. The three-day community celebration concluded Saturday with an enhanced fireworks show, thanks to an extra financial contribution from Omni Community Credit Union. Thursday’s parade was capped at the maximum 80 participants, and live music Friday and Saturday nights was enjoyed by hundreds of people. The …

Hi there. They call me Bobbie Jo and I am a female black lab mix, about 1 year old. I am very friendly and love attention and to play fetch. I walk nicely on a leash and know how to sit. When I was found my tail was injured and they had to amputate part of it. I am doing …

In case you haven’t heard, Water Festival is happening this week. Thursday through Saturday, June 12 through 14. All the details have been published in this newspaper, so I won’t take the time to bore you with all the details. From the parade Thursday evening to the final firework lighting up the sky Saturday night, Three Rivers will be alive …

All too often the thrill of victory takes precedence over all else. Everyone wants to be known as the winner. Isn’t that why we participate in sports: to destroy the competition and win? Playing for the love of the game doesn’t matter as much as winning. If you don’t win, what is the point of even playing? Winning is everything! …