Virginia Reeter

• Sunshine a welcome break after rain Published 02/16/2010 at 9:16 a.m.

  After weeks and weeks of rain, rain and more rain, a network television weather person had the audacity to say it's a drop in the bucket compared to what we need! It's been more than a drop. If this weather ...

• Haven offers temperament training classes Published 01/19/2010 at 10:03 a.m.

  It didn't take long for Capt. Lee Anne Smith of Haven Humane Society to answer the call to assist another animal group interested in evaluating the temperaments of the pets in their care.

• My tribute to a courageous friend Published 12/29/2009 at 9:17 a.m.

  I lost a good friend ... but I have so many memories to reflect on to help fill the void I am suddenly feeling.This friend was courageous, honest, caring and made many sacrifices to the very end, especially when it ...

• Haven cheers-up kitten's rumpus room with mural Published 12/08/2009 at 8:53 a.m.

  Living in shelter cages can soon become boring for those active furry felines, known to prefer romping and playing with anything that will skirt away from those playful paws.

• Haven Humane Society has gone to the birds Updated 12/01/2009 at 3:30 p.m.

  A variety of exotic birds were surrendered to Haven Humane Society earlier this week and need to be adopted as soon as possible, said Ray John, Haven's chief executive officer. As soon as Haven’s kennels open at 11 a.m. on ...

• Plan ahead before you chop or shop Published 11/24/2009 at 8:54 a.m.

  Choosing a Christmas tree boils down to a matter of opinion once the family gets together to make the big decision.My experience is that most families rarely agree on height, shape, variety and where to get the tree. If there ...

• For me, breakdowns come in threes Published 11/04/2009 at midnight

  They say bad news comes in threes.So does mechanical failure.I can attest to those more recently. One bad experience is enough, two is pushing it but the third can push you over the edge. Then, if there is a fourth ...

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