Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

Every so often, I have readers mention how much they enjoy reading the items of trivia or unusual facts that I include in this column from time to time. I usually insert these items when I have extra space in the column. This week’s column is for those trivia lovers. I will, of course, include items that might make you …

The 2010 St. Joseph County Grange Fair is now in the history books. As of this writing, I’m not sure how successful the fair was, but I was a part of the crowd for four out of the seven days, and from what I observed, everyone seemed to be having a grand time. For the most part, the weather cooperated …

This is “Fair Week”, which means that the chance of having a couple days of rainy weather is very good. We could go three months without a drop of rain, then during that one week in September, the idea of building an ark doesn’t seem too far fetched. Anyway, this week Centreville’s streets are busy with people making their way …

Last Friday, September 10, in my mind, was a flawless day. The weather was fantastic, the Three Rivers Wildcats beat Plainwell 21-0 at Armstrong Field, and the local firefighters took in boots full of money in their annual “Fill the Boot” campaign for MDA. From 4 to 7 P.M. local firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics stood at the intersection of Michigan …

Sometime last May, I mentioned that it is customary for gentlemen to wear white shoes after Memorial Day. Those of you under fifty years of age might not understand, but during the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, it is quite fashionable for gentlemen to wear white shoes. Labor Day was yesterday, which means that summer is officially over …

“There’s nothing to do in the Three Rivers area”. As I get Out and About, I hear this phrase more than I’d like. It’s simply not true. There’s plenty to do if you know where to look. Granted, you may have to check this newspaper or listen to the local radio station. If you do so, you’ll discover that there …

Once again, the last Saturday of the month has slipped up on us, which means that the Spirit Rhythms Coffee House, inside St. John’s Lutheran Church on Buckhorn Road, north of Three Rivers, will be the place to be this Saturday, August 28. This month is a little different from others, in that the Coffee House will hold a fund …

Here’s some good news for you dog-walkers from the Three Rivers Riverside Cemetery Board. In the past, there was a rule forbidding pet owners from taking their dogs for a walk inside Riverside Cemetery. Because of the goose problem inside the cemetery, the Board, along with the city of Three Rivers, has decided to allow dogs in the cemetery on …

If you are a member of the Three Rivers High School graduating class of 1962, then please let this serve as a reminder that the Class of ’62 will hold their annual “Birthday Bash” this coming Saturday evening, August 14, at 7. Mary Sue and Harry Pollitt have graciously offered their home for this annual event. The “Birthday Bash” has …

Welcome to August. This month is “holiday-free”. The only significant thing about this month is that, for students, it’s the last month of vacation. For families, it’s the last chance to take any type of vacation traveling, and for sun worshipers, it’s really the last chance to go to the beach and expose themselves to those dangerous rays from the …