Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

Next Tuesday, July 27, the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Battle Creek, will offer an informational meeting here in Three Rivers, at the Rivers Enrichment Center, 1200 West Broadway. If you are a veteran and have questions or issues, this would be the perfect time to have them answered. This session will run from 11:30 AM until 1 PM. …

Growing up here in Three Rivers, we had four public schools. Each district, or ward as they were called back then, had a public school. The schools were named after someone who had contributed something to the early history of Three Rivers. The schools were Ruth Hoppin, Huss, Andrews, and Barrows. The buildings are still there, but Ruth Hoppin and …

I am hoping that everyone enjoyed the past weekend in a patriotic way. If you flew the American flag in celebration of the Fourth of July, please continue to fly Old Glory every day and in the proper way. The American flag is a symbol of the United States of America, and is something to be very proud of everyday. …

Just about every one has a cell-phone these days. I carry mine in a pouch on my belt. It’s pretty handy, except when I wear my shirt outside my pants. I miss quite a few calls, because it takes me a few seconds to lift my shirt, undo the Velcro and get the phone out. Many people, mostly young girls, …

Who is responsible for setting the trends in styling? I have a feeling that most of the trend setters are celebrities. For example, Guy Fieti, of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” fame is responsible for making it cool to wear your sunglasses backwards on the back of your head. I’m pretty sure that Rock groups of the early sixties are responsible …

Next Tuesday, June 22, is a great day, and a sad day for me. If my mother were still alive, it would be her 118th birthday. This was always a great day for me and I tried my best to let her know how much I loved her on this special day. The sad part is that from that day …

Visiting a Farmers’ Market is a win-win situation. You can find many great deals and you’re helping out the local community. The Huss Project Farmers’ Market is no exception. Located at 1008 8th Street, in the Second District, the market is open Saturdays from 9 AM until 1 PM, June through September. The unique thing about this farmers’ market is …

“I think, what has this day brought me, and what have I given it.” – Henry Moore Your “Spring Cleaning” should be done by now. However, in most homes one’s cleaning chores are never really done. The typical homeowner cleans their home about once a week. Please notice that I didn’t say “housewife”. I fee that cleaning chores should be …

Next Monday, May 31, is Memorial Day. We should all show our pride and fly the American flag everyday, but if you don’t, you should do so especially on Memorial Day. It is a day we pay tribute to those men and women of our Armed Forces who have paid the ultimate price for their country. If you do fly …

For those who are fortunate to live on one of the many lakes here in St. Joseph County, here are several more aquatic plants you might find on and around your lake-front: Lemna (Duckweed) – This is a floating plant so small that a teaspoon could hold a dozen or more plants. At a distance, a congregation of duckweek plants …