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Out and About – Week of July 5th

The Fourth of July holiday is now in the history books. It was a full weekend to say the least, with pancake breakfasts, parades, fireworks, picnics, and time spent with family and friends. These are just some of the things I enjoy about living in a community like Three Rivers. There’s a lot that can be said about living in …

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Out and About – Week of June 28th

This past weekend was most definitely a very busy one. I’m pretty sure that I predicted that in a previous column. Relay for Life, the reception at the Carnegie Center for the Arts, the concert in Lafayette Park, and Covered Bridge Days were just some of the activities that attracted a lot of attention. Kudos to all who participated in …

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Out and About – Week of June 21st

Despite the weather cancellation of the parade, this year’s Water Festival went over very successfully. The weather definitely had an effect on the turnout, but as the old saying goes, “Everyone complains about the weather, but no one can do anything about it.” Three Rivers sustained some damage from the storm, yet everyone seemed to be able to participate and …

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Out and About – Week of June 7th

I apologize if some of you think I’m preaching to the choir, but from what I’ve seen, I feel it’s important enough to mention at this time. When we have a holiday like Memorial Day, which always falls on a Monday, our trash pickup is delayed a day. This is not a life or death situation, but I’m sure there …

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Out and About – Week of May 31st

It’s payback time! Tired of receiving all that junk mail offering you the opportunity to carry around another piece of plastic? My advice is to take that postage paid envelope they always enclose and fill it with the propaganda they want you to read. Fill that envelope and send it back to them, but don’t forget to leave out anything …

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Out and About – Week of May 24th

Next Monday, May 31, is Memorial Day. It’s a day when we remember those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives for their country. I would hope that we all think of this day as just that and not just another holiday. There will be a short parade, and it will be a solemn …

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Out and About – Week of May 17th

Three Rivers High School and Middle School invite all music lovers to attend their annual Spring Vocal Music Concert this Thursday, May 20, at 7 P.M., at the Performing Arts Center at the high school. The concert will feature students from both schools performing popular hits that will have the audience tapping their feet in time with the music. The …

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Out and About – Week of May 10th

A belated Happy Mother’s Day to all of you mothers. If my mother were alive today, I’d once again thank her for giving me life. If your mother is still living, I think it would be fitting to do just that. This is for all of the husbands, who are also fathers, who failed to provide a suitable gift for …

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Out and About – Week of May 3rd

Time does pass quickly. It has been a year already since the mail carriers have collected non-perishable food items for local food banks or pantries. Once again, next Saturday, May 8, the National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Service, will collect non-perishable food items like canned meats and fish, canned soup, juice, pasta, vegetables, cereal, …

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Out and About – Week of April 26th

This weekend is special. Saturday is the first of May. To me, it’s a sign that we probably will not be blessed with any significant accumulation of snow until next winter. However, this is Michigan, and I’ve learned to never say never. If May 1 doesn’t excite you, perhaps you should know that the Three Rivers Lions Club will conduct …

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