Kurt Eugene Cook, age 55, of rural Mendon, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries received in a deer-motorcycle accident near Schoolcraft on Tuesday. Kurt was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 6, 1952 and was a lifetime resident of the Three Rivers area. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of …

There’s a saying that’s quite well known. “It’s either feast or famine”. I’m in my third year of putting together this weekly column. There are times when I must really dig to come up with things to include in “Out and About”, and then there are times when I wish I could use more space than is normally available. This …

I was amazed at how many readers thanked me for mentioning the fact that the downtown sidewalks can be a danger zone because of the bicyclists and skateboarders who insist on using the sidewalks as their private “straightaway”. Perhaps one of our city commissioners will bring up this issue at the next City Commission meeting. I’m sure it would be …

The St. Joseph County Grange Fair is now in the history books. Weather was perfect, except for opening day. If anyone reading this had anything to do with making the fair happen, I applaud you for a job well done. Centreville may now return to the quiet village that we’ve all come to love and appreciate.

Ralph W. Hogle, age 82, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Flint on April 27, 1926, he was the son of the late Wayne and Allie (Smith) Hogle. Ralph graduated from Central high School in Flint in 1944 and then graduated from the Ferris University School of Pharmacy …

Here is the solution to what the words in last week’s column have in common. Besides having at least two double letters, if you take the first letter of the word, place it at the end of the word, and spell the word in reverse, it will be the same word. Thank you for playing along.

Judson P. “Jud” Hoopingarner, age 56, of Portage, passed away September 11, 2008 at his residence. Jud was born November 6, 1951 in Three Rivers, the son of John and Nancy (Hoffman) Hoopingarner. He grew up in Constantine where he graduated from high school in 1970 and graduated from W.M.U. with a Bachelors Degree in 1977. Jud has lived in …

Gray’s Community Band is known throughout the area for providing free performances several times during the year. The band is made up of individuals who perform just for the love of music and the enjoyment they receive by playing instruments that they have owned most of their lives. There is no age limit, and the only prerequisite is that you …

Pauline Eley, died on August 27, 2008 at her home at the age of 74, after being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. She had been feeling ill for just the previous week. Pauline was born on April 15, 1934 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Harley And Mable (Schrader) Shook. Pauline grew up in Three Rivers and graduated from Three …

A friend of mine submits a Letter to the Editor at least once a month. He isn’t upset about anything in particular and rarely complains. He is, however, a very committed and dedicated person to at least two things. One of these is the Lions Club and the other is the donation of blood. He submits his Letter to the …