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A reminder about the Open House, Saturday, August 23, at American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170, 59990 South Main Street, just outside the Three Rivers city limits. The purpose of this Open House is to make the public aware of just what the American Legion is all about. The American Legion exists to provide the needed support for all veterans of …

The public is cordially invited to an Open House, Saturday, August 23, at American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170, 59990 South Main Street, just outside the Three Rivers city limits. There will be plenty of things to do for the entire family. A Bounce House for the kids and Brats and Hot Dogs for everyone. The American Legion Honor Guard will …

Look at your zipper. See the initials YKK? It stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushibibaisha, the world’s largest zipper manufacturer. A few Ponderisms: — I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes. — Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing. — All of …

The Three Rivers city limits were extended beyond the 300 block of South Douglas Avenue in 1930.  In1959 only two homes were on Douglas between King St. and Buck. #512 John Mason (crane opr), wife Geraldine (Eddy Paper). #518 Leon Russey (Continental Can), wife Carla, ch: Steven, Michel. Buck Street intersects. #653 John Meadows (Continental Can) wife Lottie, ch: Harold, …

I am proud to have served my country for a total of five years. I served two years in the Army National Guard then enlisted in the Regular Army for three years, being discharged in July, 1967. My time in the military gave me the opportunity to grow up. I enjoyed my three years of active duty and was very …

There is not a book that explains everything a man must know in order to better understand women. We must continue to learn from experience, or listen to a person who has dealt with the fairer sex longer than you have. There are books that explain certain facts on how a woman does certain things, but a book on why …

The Fourth of July weekend is now in the history books and the local lakes are now resting from all the busy lake traffic. The population on Pleasant Lake has dwindled down to what is considered normal. One has to look a little harder to find an Illinois or Indiana license plate. Not to worry, our neighbors will be back …

This week we celebrate the Fourth of July. This means that there will be fireworks for most of the week. It’s a time to celebrate the United States of America. Hopefully, you have attended one of the many parades in the area. It’s too bad that Schoolcraft couldn’t have a parade, but as the Detroit Tigers used to say, “Wait …

I am now into my third week of Stage IV Cardio Rehab, or better known as the “Healthy Heart” program. It was suggested that I sign up for this extra session of Cardio Rehab at Beacon Health & Fitness—Three Rivers. Unlike Stage II, this program doesn’t consist of any classroom time. Heart Healthy meets every Tuesday and Thursday for one …

A recent storm blew over the large shade tree on the Andrews School grounds near the corner of South Douglas and Millard. The wood was hauled away. The swing set was bent. The empty space brought to mind the missing old wooden play area called “Paws Palace”. This community playground, “Paws Palace”, made a big difference in the lives of …