Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

If you didn’t make it to the American Legion on October 11, you missed a fantastic Burger Night fundraiser, thanks to Molly and T.J. from Mr. B’s Dairy Bar. Together, they grilled Burger Baskets with all proceeds going to American Legion Post #170. Everyone had a choice of either regular burgers or cheese burgers, each including a generous portion of …

Being retired and on a fixed budget, I’m always looking for ways to save a few bucks, and being a nice guy, I am always interested in sharing these ideas, and having a weekly column, I have the perfect way to share anything. Please continue to read, starting with the next paragraph. We live at the lake and have some …

If you don’t learn something new each day, your day is not complete. Here are eleven things people learn too late in life: –The less you say, the more your words will matter. — Don’t take everything personally. Not everyone thinks about you as much as you do. — When you focus on problems, you’ll have more problems. When you …

The month of October is the time when we can all enjoy the arrival and colors of Autumn. It’s probably the last opportunity we have to enjoy the outdoor festivals, before the chill of Winter. Saturday, October 11, promises to be a very festive day here in Three Rivers. If you live anywhere in St. Joe County, come on over …

Some bees can fly as fast as 15 miles per hour, depending on their species and wing shape. Weather and wind can also speed them up or slow them down. Their quick flights help them gather food more efficiently. In the quiet village of Sinchon, South Korea, one grandmother’s persistence turned her into a national symbol of determination. Cha Sa-soon …

As promised, here are some ways to save money on your home utilities: — Dynamic Pricing. There are two states that mandate that electricity prices vary based on peak vs. off-peak times, but more and more utilities are putting such programs in place on their own. If rates are discounted at night, then that would be the time to run …

Last week I offered suggestions on how to save money when shopping for groceries. I hope you found at least one of the suggestions helpful. We recently purchased a new refrigerator. It seems our previous one only lasted thirty years. We’ve been told that the new one might last ten or fifteen. That’s progress for you. In order for appliances …

Welcome to September! It’s Labor Day 2025, which means it is time for the gentlemen out there to put away the white shoes and white shorts for the summer. You’ll be seeing fewer Illinois and Indiana license plates at the local lakes and soon the docks will be placed back on the shoreline and boats will be getting their winter …

This is the last week of my second session of “Heart Healthy” at the Beacon Wellness Pavilion. We will have the week of Labor Day off before we start the next six-week session. Taking on this Cardio-Rehab program was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve had an on-and-off membership at Health TRAC for several years and would …

A brief reminder about the upcoming open house at the American Legion this Saturday, August 23. The open house will run from noon until 4 PM and will include a demonstration by the Post Honor Guard, an opportunity to tour the Legion, get some interesting information on the Legion, plus hot dogs and brats, and something to drink. The bar …