Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

Out and About – Week of March 18th

I’m pretty sure that a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be classified as “The All American Sandwich”. My favorite is peanut butter and blackberry jam. That combined with a cold glass of milk can make a terrific lunch for just about anyone. Peanut butter isn’t just for sandwiches. Here are six other uses for that yummy treat that can …

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Out and About – Week of March 11th

If you enjoy a fish dinner and love auctions, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23. The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a walleye dinner and silent auction on this date from 5 to 8 PM at 715 East Hoffman in Three Rivers. This fundraiser will benefit Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM). The cost is $17/person and tickets …

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Out and About – Week of March 4th

I’ve heard that as long as you have a roll of duct tape and a can of WD-40, you can fix just about anything. I have both in my tool box. Here are some special uses for WD-40: Removes crayon marks from walls. These marks were put on walls by some really cute kids. Removes tree sap from your car. …

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Out and About – Week of February 26th

I’m in favor of saving as much energy as possible, in anyway I can. That’s probably why I enjoy naps so much. I also like to share ways on how to save energy with you readers. Here are four ways to save energy in the kitchen: Cook with smaller appliances. According to the Department of Energy, a toaster or convection …

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Out and About – Week of February 19th

There are at least five things that are or will be getting cheaper in 2024. They include: — Gas prices. The colder months and lower demand from drivers are largely why there’s been much relief at the pump. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, last December gas prices declined 1.9% year-over-year. Lately, gas prices drop a few cents at …

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Out and About – Week of February 12th

This Saturday, February 17, the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce will host “Ice Breaker 2024”. This is the twenty-second annual ice breaker held by the Chamber. The Ice Breaker will be held at the Armstrong Recreation Hall, located at the corner of Armstrong Boulevard and Maple Street in Three Rivers, and is open to the public. The fun begins …

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Out and About – Week of February 5th

In past columns, I’ve mentioned a few household hints. I even listed other uses for coffee filters other than the normal use of filtering the coffee in your coffee maker. Dryer sheets also have other uses than making your clothes smell nice after removing them from your dryer. If you normally throw away those dryer sheets after each load, you …

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Out and About – Week of January 29th

As of this writing, we are experiencing sloppy roads and temperatures in the thirties. Looking out at the lake we can see one lone fisherman. We check on him every few minutes to make sure he hasn’t fallen through a crack in the ice. I’m not a fisherman, and if I was I wouldn’t be out on the ice today. …

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Out and About – Week of January 22nd

“Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding. The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world. It requires profound purpose larger than the self kind of understanding.” ~ Plato Soap has more uses than cleaning our bodies and removing bad words …

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Out and About – Week of January 15th

You don’t need to travel far to find a “Pot Shop”. It’s legal to use cannabis here in Michigan and several other states, although the Federal Government doesn’t agree. The state feels that it is another way of gathering taxes. As a result, our schools and roads will benefit. Smoking cannabis, like regular smoking is not good for us. How …

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