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Nourished Their Souls A familiar quotation reads: “Here is bread, which strengthens man’s heart and therefore is called the staff of life.” Bread, both leavened and unleavened, is …
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Dianne Peck
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1/22/25
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We all know a few people who think they know everything, but sometimes we all have some pretty good hunches. I did in a recent column when I predicted President Biden’s last minute pardons. I …
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James Mahlon White
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1/22/25
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Are you changing jobs soon? If so, you’ll obviously be interested in your new salary — but you’ll also want to look at other financial considerations.
Here are some of the most …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
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1/22/25
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Ol’ Man Winter continues to dominate our lives with melting ice and snow refreezing every night to make driving difficult. Thank you for your patience with our volunteers and employees as they …
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Diana Burdick, City of Cole Camp, Mayor
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1/15/25
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To Die From Laughter I’ve just realized that January is half over and I have never made a New Year’s resolution about anything. Most resolutions center on new diets, getting more exercise …
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Dianne Peck
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1/15/25
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Monday night was cold and dismal and I took a break from staring at the keyboard in a vain attempt to fill this space. The lights on Main Street were glowing in the mist and there wasn’t a …
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James Mahlon White
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1/15/25
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It’s widely thought that home ownership is a key to building wealth — but is it? And should you consistently make sacrifices to buy your own home?
Let’s start with the first …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
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1/15/25
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Threw It In The Well Shakespeare once wisely wrote: “Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot/ that it do singe yourself.” Wise words but few of us heed such sound advice. When our pride or …
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Dianne Peck
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1/8/25
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Well, the grand finale is underway. The Medal of Freedom is now like the Nobel Peace Prize; anyone can get one. President Biden awarded Hillary Clinton and Liz Cheney medals during a ceremony saying, …
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James Mahlon White
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1/8/25
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Now that the calendar has flipped, it’s time for some New Year’s resolutions. You could decide you’re going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, reconnect with old …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
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1/8/25
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You know he was always there for three generations for most kids his age that grew up with him our children who knew him as towmater and now there children who knew him 10's of 10's as uncle Kevin. …
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1/8/25
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A big thank-you goes out to the aldermen of Cole Camp who spent hours working on the lift station on Spring Street on December 23. Late in the afternoon a citizen called City Hall to report that …
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12/31/24
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More things are spinning out of the wash in our nation’s capital. The latest is the CIA silenced the Defense Department from briefing President Biden on the origins of Covid. It leaked out of a …
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James Mahlon White
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12/31/24
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You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out — in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
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12/31/24
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All In The Family Here in America our founding fathers decided against being ruled by a hereditary monarchy or "a family on the throne." Despite that we have seen the emergence of political dynasties …
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Dianne Peck
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12/31/24
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I hope that everyone had a blessed Christmas holiday. And if you celebrate a different holiday, I hope it was a good celebration for you, too. Now it’s back to business though.
BUDGET: The …
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Diana Burdick, Mayor, City of Cole Camp
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12/23/24
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No Gift Wrap Required
We have passed through the celebration of Thanksgiving and are well on our way to Christmas. Perhaps this is a time for a little reflection on all our parts. We watch the …
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Dianne Peck
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12/23/24
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Well, well, well. The cat finally came out of the bag and White House aids admitted what most of us have long known. President Biden has been in a mental decline for years. None of what happened is …
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James Mahlon White
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12/23/24
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If you’re a business owner, you’re always thinking about the days ahead. What can I do to boost sales in the next year? What trends should I be watching?
What’s the forecast …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
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12/23/24
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Less Is More
Aunt Sella was born in 1902 and spent her girlhood in the southeast region of Benton County. Her father, my paternal grandfather earned the family’s living from tie hacking …
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Dianne Peck
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12/18/24
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There’s been quite a buzz around town concerning the Planning and Zoning Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan. My goal here is to give out facts to alleviate some of the rumors I have been …
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Diana Burdick, Mayor, City of Cole Camp
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12/18/24
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DRONMANIA! Swarms of “Mystery drones” are causing a big stir on the East Coast. The White House says, “We have no idea what these things are, but they pose no threat.” …
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James Mahlon White
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12/18/24
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As we enter the holiday season, your life may well become busier. Still, you might want to take the time to consider some financial moves before we turn the calendar to 2025.
Here are a few …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
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12/18/24
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Keep it Simple In “The Children’s Song”, Rudyard Kipling said; “teach us delight in simple things.” And for the most part, children do seem to enjoy the very simplest of …
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Dianne Peck
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12/12/24
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Warsaw And My Wife-To-Be
In about 1959, I became well acquainted with Warsaw. My little girl friend, Florence, lived there. Her name was Florence Hessefort. I’m sure many of you remember …
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Jack Dieckman
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12/12/24
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