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With the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia this past week, the internet was flooded with the news. When I first read the headline that a Supreme Court Justice had suddenly and unexpectedly passed away, my first thought was “well, depending on who it was, the other side will have a field day with this news”. And sadly, I …

Hi! My name is Cayenne because my coat is a beautiful red color, like cayenne pepper. I am a female lab/hound mix, about 9 months old. I have cute, floppy ears and a very pretty face. I have a lot of energy because I am young but am also very loving and like to be with people. I know I …

If you’re not busy Wednesday, February 17, between the hours of 11:30AM and 5:15 PM, you should stop by the JOCO Center, 805 Wood Street, in Three Rivers. The JOCO Center is sponsoring a blood drive, along with the American Red Cross. Stop in, give some of your blood, have some juice and a cookie, and feel great about what …

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and for many, it is a day that can cause some extreme stress! We all want to surprise our Valentine with a special gift, a great dinner and a wonderful time. But the worry sets in that maybe we aren’t doing enough, or the gifts won’t be well recieved. Or worse yet, do they even …

Hi. My name is Olivia and I am a pretty tabby calico with short hair. I’m about 5 years old and am a sweet little lady. I’m your perfect kitty because I am already spayed and my front paws are declawed. I am very friendly and love to rub my head against your hand so you will pat me. I …

I was walking from the post office to the Commercial-News office the other day, when I realized that as I was walking, I was making sure that I didn’t step on one of the cracks in the sidewalk. After all, if you step on a crack, you’ll break your mother’s back. Since my mother passed away in 1986, I’m pretty …

Hi! My name is Bridie and I am a black and white female lab/border collie mix. I am about 1 year old and have more vim and vinegar than the Energizer bunny. I am very smart and if you can give time to me for training, I will be a good pal. Being with people is a treat. Speaking of …

About two years ago, I found myself experiencing a sneezing fit every couple of days. It consisted of about eight or nine sneezes in a row. I don’t have any allergies, and could be sitting at home, working in my office, or driving my car, when the sneezes occurred. My wife experiences the same thing. I’d be interested in knowing …

Hi! My name is Luna and I am a gray and white female kitty, about 8 months old. I have beautiful long, silky fur and a really cute pink nose. I like to be held and loved and I also like to play and be with people. My brother, Sam, is here, too. He looks a lot like me but …

I was extremely lucky to have a very good assignment when I served in Vietnam in 1966. It was the one conflict when those who served their country were not welcomed home with the kudos they deserved. Since that time, our veterans have been shown the respect and the thanks that those who put their lives on the line deserve …