Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

Fastening your seat belt, before driving off has become an automatic thing to just about everyone these days. If you fail to do so and get caught, it can cost you a $65. fine. Wearing a seat belt doesn’t need to be uncomfortable, if you know how to properly adjust it. Your seat belt’s shoulder strap should land across the …

Thanks to all of you who came out and supported the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170 this past Fourth of July holiday. We had our volunteers set up at the Three Rivers Wal*Mart and the local Hardings store in Three Rivers. Your donations will help the American Legion continue to support our local veterans. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated. …

We are approaching the Fourth of July weekend. If travel plans are in your future, be safe. If you’re planning to celebrate, remember “He who comes forth with a fifth on the fourth, may not come forth on the fifth.” I returned to the Three Rivers area in 1996 with intentions to stay here for the rest of my life. …

Before returning to Three Rivers in 1996, I lived and worked in Las Vegas. It was a fun place to. I do enjoy gambling, but have always tried to do so sensibly. There are casinos who will gladly cash a paycheck for you. They’ll even give you a FREE roll of quarters when you cash the check. Many folks will …

This next Sunday is Father’s Day. There are plenty of fathers out there, hopefully, most of them are dads too. If your “dad” is still alive, do your best to let him know that he is loved and appreciated. Here are several things you might not be aware of: — There are more possible ways to shuffle a deck of …

If you’ve never had the opportunity to witness Charles Collins tickling the ivories of the Klais Organ, you’ll want to make plans to attend his upcoming recital on Sunday, June 14, at the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville. Beginning at 3 PM, Charles will perform selections from seven different composers ranging from Girolamo Frescobaldi to Alfred V. Fedak. Come …

The Annual Water Festival will be here in just another week or so. This is the festival of the year for St. Joe County. For the next couple of weeks you’ll see all the hullabaloo that makes this annual festival come to life. Not only will there be a fantastic parade to kick the festivities off on Thursday, June 18, …

This June I’ll be starting a new adventure at Beacon Health Care. I mentioned several weeks ago about the “Heart Healthy” program I was participating in at the Beacon Wellness Pavilion in Three Rivers. I was also receiving care at Armor Physical Therapy for pain in my right leg and hip. I was advised to enroll in “Joint Venture” therapy. …

This next Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day. On this day we honor those Americans who paid the ultimate price by giving their lives for their country. The American Legion will provide the Annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. The parade will form at the intersection of North Main and Kelsey Streets in Three Rivers. It will …

It’s still a month away, but this is something you’ll want to mark down on your kitchen calendar, especially if you are into Pickleball. The Three Rivers Promise will hold a Pickleball Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, from 8 AM until 5 PM. It will be held at Armstrong Park on North Main Street in Three Rivers. Here are …