Around Town

Probably the most popular topic of conversation these days is the weather. If you are a regular reader of this column, then you are aware of my dislike of the winter season. I vent regularly about the frequency of snowfalls, but I do realize that Mother Nature couldn’t care less about how I feel about the cards that I’m dealt …

Hi. My name is Daytona and I am a male, tan, german shepherd mix. I’m about 2 years old and I LOVE to play and I have a very cute black muzzle. I have great potential for someone who wants to spend some time to train me. I learn very quickly and already know how to sit on command. I …

Some would say that it’s just a sign of the times, and there really isn’t anything we can do about it. I’m referring to acts of chivalry. I have a feeling that “Ladies” and “Gentlemen” have been replaced by just “Women” and “Guys”. Gentlemen open doors for Ladies, and Ladies prefer to have a Gentleman help them get seated, or …

Hello. My name is Dogee and I am a female, black & tan Heeler/Rott mix. I am about 5 years old and am moderately active. I really like people and love to cuddle and have my belly rubbed. I am sweet and friendly and even good with cats! I’m housebroken but I do like to have a little time to …

The Three Rivers area Snowman Making Contest is back. If I remember correctly, this contest was cancelled last year due to lack of snow. It seems that we won’t have that problem this year. The contest will be held this Saturday, January 25, from noon until 2 PM. The site is the west side parking lot, located on the west …

Last week was sort of a flashback to 1978. I was working at O’Hare Airport in Chicago, and was living in Schaumburg at the time. The airport was closed, and I couldn’t get out of my subdivision anyway. It was a memorable experience, and one I didn’t care to experience anytime in the future. Last week was another one of …

My name is Shadow and I was a Pet of the Week back in September. I was a little kitten at that time. Now, I am a beautiful, silky black cat, still waiting for a good home. I am a male with short, black fur, about 9 months old now. I love to be with people and play with toys. …

Hello. I am called Jewel because when I was found I had a jeweled collar on. I am a pretty cream colored shepherd mix with big brown eyes. I am very playful and love attention. Someone needs to teach me manners but I take instructions well. I may be happier with no other dogs around. Please come and see me. …

Welcome to the first Out and About column for 2014. If this is your first time reading this column, thank you for taking the time to do so. I’ll try my best to provide you with some useful information, and, of course, a bit of humor along the way. There’s so much depressing news out there these days, so I’d …

Hi, we are 5 little kittens and have lost our mittens and need a home. We are Woody, Brandy, Star, Baby Ray and Buzz. There are 2 females and 3 males of us and some have long hair and some short hair, some are black and white and some are tigers. So, we have something for everyone. We are about …