Around Town

A couple weeks ago, I let you know about the Summer Programs in Scidmore Park for the month of July. Here’s what you have to look forward to during August: August 6: “Feathered Friends”. People from Sarett Nature Center will be on-hand to discuss what makes a bird a bird. Learn all about feathers, beaks, feet, nests, eggs, food, migration, …

Using the Internet and being able to text one another on our cell phone is a convenience we have all gotten used to everyday. These conveniences can get us into trouble if we’re not careful in using them. There are some cautions we should all take for our own good. These include: Don’t report a death by texting. A text …

As promised, here are the Scidmore Park Summer Programs for July. These programs will all take place in Scidmore Park, located at 112 Spring Street in Three Rivers. This is on the south side of Michigan Avenue, directly across from Three Rivers Fire Department, Station #2: July 2: “Slime and Scales”. Check out the world of reptiles and amphibians. There …

My father once said, “I’ll never pay more than thirty cents a gallon for gasoline.” Of course, that was many years ago and I often wonder how he would react to today’s prices at the pump. He’d also look high and low to try and find a ten-cent cup of coffee. Gasoline prices are soaring again. It seems they jump …

It’s time to smell the roses!  I am just the girl to do the job.  I am a Chihuahua mix, four – five years old.  I am partially housetrained.  I was let out during the days.  I am leash trained and I am good with kids, cats and small dogs.  I have the cutest smile.  I’m all ready for your …

I visited a doctor about fifteen years ago who referred to me as “Moleman”. Not very good bedside manner, but I didn’t let that bother me. I was gifted with having skin tags. Skin tags themselves aren’t harmful, but they may be a sign of insulin resistance, which can be a precursor to diabetes. I was soon diagnosed with having …

I have been here since April 6, 2022.  I would like a home.  I love tennis balls, I sit, down and play catch.  Did I say I love tennis balls?  I am a male, mix, about two years old.  They call me “Sox”.    I probably should be the only dog in the house.  My docket number is 52604 at …

This coming Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28, members of VFW Post 3019 will be at Harding’s Market, on West Michigan Avenue from 9 AM until around 4 PM. The veterans will have poppies and small flags available for a donation of your choice. Everyone should have a small flag to wave during the Memorial Day parade on Memorial …

Look at me!  I am ready for Memorial Day.  They call me “Milo.”  I am a housetrained siamese mix, about one year old.  I will need my neuter surgery.  I love to play and investigate.  I hope to see you soon.  I am at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal …

Thurston Woods Village, in Sturgis, would like to invite all interested golfers to join the fun at their 8th Annual Golf Outing, Friday, June 3, at the Klinger Lake Golf Course on Route 12, west of Sturgis. Registration begins at 10 AM, followed by a shotgun start at 11 AM. All proceeds will be used to create a training program …