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A couple of weeks ago, I had my final pool therapy session at Health TRAC, here in Three Rivers.I had nine sessions altogether, which is what my neurosurgeion had prescribed rather than cutting open my back and scraping away on my spine in order to relieve the pressure on my nerves. Anyway, the pool sessions were fantastic, but tiring, and …

Hello! I’m Emmie Lou, a female red and white heeler mix. I’m about 1 year old and am a very nice size for a house dog. I walk nicely on a leash, know how to sit and am very sweet. I am a bit picky about my doggie friends. I have an injury to my left eye that needs some …

My first September column always gives me the opportunity to make everyone aware of the fact that summer is officially over for the year. According to the calendar, autumn hasn’t officially arrived, but the opportunity to take that family vacation has come and gone. The children are back in school, so Mom’s personal time has begun. Oh yes, gentlemen, you …

It’s difficult to watch a newscast without feeling depressed. Hardly a day goes by when you don’t hear of someone being murdered, someone getting killed in a terrible accident, or someone losing their home in a fire. I could go on and on about the bad news that is thrown at us by the media. The truth is that bad …

  HI! My name is Patsy and I am a female tri-color beagle who has already been spayed. I’m about one year old and am a very sweet little girl. I’m not very big – about 23 pounds – so I can fit in with your family very nicely. Being here makes me pretty stressed out so I would like …

A good way to remain sane, might be to meet with a therapist on a regular basis. You know, someone that you can unload your troubles on, or just vent to. Sometimes you might receive some pretty good advice, and sometimes the advice is not worth giving a second thought. I see one of my therapists about every three weeks …

Hello. My name is Rocky and I am a male, Beagle/Terrier mix, about 2 years old. I am cream and white, with short hair and have already been neutered. I’m very friendly and walk nicely on a leash. And, I am already licensed and have had my vaccinations, so I am ready to be part of your family. Please come …

Last Tuesday, we all had the opportunity to vote on some propositions and several political candidates. To those candidates who won the Primary, congratulations. Remember that in November, we have the privilege of voting on a split ticket. St. Joseph County is primarily a Conservative county, but you’ll never know how many “closet Liberals” there really are. Whether you are …

  Hi. My name is Cookie and I am a black female kitten, about 12 weeks old. I have spent most of my childhood at Animal Control. All my brothers and sisters have been adopted and I am very lonely. I like being with people and would surely love to have a home with you. Please visit me and see …

Today, August 5th, is Election Day. This is the day we’ve all been waiting for because of two reasons. Number one is that we have the right to go to the polls and cast our vote on a couple of propositions, plus we are able to vote for that person we’d like to have represent us in government. Secondly, we …