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If you enjoy a fish dinner and love auctions, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23. The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a walleye dinner and silent auction on this date from 5 to 8 PM at 715 East Hoffman in Three Rivers. This fundraiser will benefit Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM). The cost is $17/person and tickets are available at Lowry’s Books in downtown Three Rivers. You may call (269)278-8726 for more information.
If you are a lover of tea and also want a good night’s sleep, here are the four best teas to enjoy in the evening:
Chamomile. Chamomile reduces anxiety while promoting relaxation.
Peppermint tea. This is great after eating a heavy meal, because it improves digestion.
Green Tea. This beverage is rich in anti-oxidents, which protects the body against cell damage and disease.
Valerian Root Tea. Like Chamomile, it promotes relaxation and improves sleep quality.
If you find yourself being late for your appointments this week, it might be because you failed to set your clocks ahead one hour this past Sunday.
Next Sunday is St. Patty’s Day. You don’t need to be Irish to celebrate, and if you do indulge in a few adult beverages, please do so responsibly. Here are some St. Patrick’s Day facts, fun, and folklore:
Blue was the color originally associated with St. Patrick, but green is now favored.
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in the American colonies was held in New York City on March 17, 1762.
St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional day for planting peas, even in the snow.
Cabbage seeds are often planted on St. Patrick’s Day, too, and old-time farmers believed that to make them grow well, you needed to plant them while wearing your nightclothes.
Spring officially begins next Tuesday, March 19. We’ve already experienced some spring weather, but remember, this is March and we are in Michigan, so don’t put away that snow shovel yet.
Endangered species are an alarming facet of our planet’s biodiversity crisis, caused by human activities such as habitat destruction, climate change, and poaching. There was a time when the buffalo almost became extinct. Today, the world faces the grim reality of potentially losing some of the most captivating creatures to extinction. Here are just a couple:
The California Condor. North America’s largest bird was once on the brink of extinction. In 1987 there were only 27 left. Lead poisoning, habitat loss, and ingestion of micro-trash have led to its critical endangerment.
Black-Footed Ferret. This creature was once believed to be extinct, but have been brought back from the brink. Their survival continues to hang in the balance due to diseases like the sylvatic plague and the loss of their primary prey, the prairie dog, and to habitat fragmentation and disease.
I’ll have more on this subject in a week or two.
Palm Sunday is coming up in just a week or so. Well known organist, Charles Collins, will once again be performing an organ recital at the First Presbyterian Church in Three Rivers. The recital will be held at 3 PM on Palm Sunday, March 24. The church is located at 320 North Main Street in Three Rivers. If you’ve attended a previous program, you know you won’t want to miss this one.
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Submitted by Norm Stutesman
