Around Town

This week is Water Festival week. Everything starts with the Water Festival Parade, which steps off at 7 PM Thursday evening. The rain date is Friday at the same time. This is the 66th Annual Water Festival and it seems to get better every year. This event started out as the “Water Carnival” and one of the highlights back then …

Wednesday, June 14, is Flag Day, a day when everyone should fly the American flag. Patriotic Americans fly Old Glory everyday, but the fourteenth is extra important. The current fifty star American flag started as a school project. Approved by President Eisenhower, the design of the American flag started as the school project of a high school student named Bob …

This week we celebrate Memorial Day. It’s more a day of remembrance than a day of celebration. On this day we remember those members of our Armed Forces who have passed, whether in an armed conflict or in peacetime. Memorial Day is also recognized as the first day of summer, even though summer doesn’t actually begin until next month. Beginning …

What is the difference between a hurricane, typhoon or a cyclone? There is no difference except for the fact that they are known by a different name depending on where you are in the world. Most of us are familiar with the name hurricane and we know what kind of damage can be done. A hurricane is known as a …

Memorial Day is coming and I had my picture taken with a red, white and blue backdrop.  I hope I will be in a new home by then.  They call me “Mister.”  I am a four and a half year old male, malemute mix.  When on a leash I walk nicely and I get along with other dogs.  My Docket …

Here are six Rules of Life I wish I had known when I was younger: Always speak less than necessary. Life is a balance between holding on and letting go. What we think, we become. A great man is hard on himself. A small man is hard on others. The future depends on what we do in the present. What …

On Monday, May 1, we had the privilege of attending a superb organ concert featuring Dr. Michael Burkhardt. Thanks to the Southwest Michigan Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, this hour-long concert featured a festival of hymns with audience participation. The concert was held at the First Presbyterian Church, 320 North Main Street, in Three Rivers. This was the …

I am orphan “Annie”.  I am a mixed breed, quiet girl.  The people here think I am about one and a half years old.  I am housetrained, I get along with other dogs and I love to give hugs and kisses.  I enjoy walks.  My docket number is 54878 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control; 652 E. Main (M86), …

We should all take a look at our eating habits, and if we want to live healthier, make a few changes. It’s so easy to grab something from a fast-food eatery rather than put together a well balanced meal at home. Our lives are so fast paced and many of us don’t have the patience to put together a nice …

I am “Grayson.”  I am a grey Lab mix, male about one year old.  I am partially housetrained,  I am very sweet and I love to give kisses.  I am quiet and a bit timid at first.  I am hoping more butterflies arrive soon.  My docket number is 54748, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 …