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When delving into “Christmas Past,” two churches in Warsaw come to mind.
The first is the Christian Church. It was built in 1842 by a group of southern pioneers. During the Civil War, it was …
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James Mahlon White
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12/22/25
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Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a …
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Rickie Caswell
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12/22/25
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“Magic & Miracles”
During the Christmas season we all see and hear many touching stories but my all time favorite is “The Gold and Ivory Tablecloth,” written by Pastor Howard Schade. …
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Dianne Peck
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12/22/25
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There was a lot of hurrah over President Trump making English our official language. Several states pushed back against it. Yesterday I found something that my great-great grandfather wrote for the …
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James Mahlon White
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12/17/25
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As an investor, you will always need to deal with risk of some kind. How can you manage the risk that accompanies the volatility of the financial markets? The answer depends somewhat on where you are …
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Rickie Caswell
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12/17/25
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Put him in the barn. A few years ago I discovered a letter to Santa that I had written at about age seven. Reading it I was reminded that even at that age I was a dedicated bibliophile. I requested …
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Dianne Peck
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12/17/25
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Well, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar are embroiled in a billion dollar welfare scandal. The fraud is linked to meals for underprivileged children. Some Minnesotans asked for …
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James Mahlon White
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12/10/25
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Here it is properly spaced, formatted cleanly, and ready for print:
Thanks to market swings, evolving tax laws and new technology, it may be a good year to consider tax-loss harvesting …
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Rickie Caswell
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12/10/25
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Divine Art is in the Story
Out to dinner with friends a few years ago, the subject of Christmas tree legends came up in conversation. One friend questioned if I knew about upside-down Christmas …
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Dianne Peck
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12/10/25
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Welcome to December everyone. It’s always a cheerful month despite the cold, especially with Drake Harbor in Warsaw and the Square in Clinton bathed in lights. There are all kinds of displays …
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James Mahlon White
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12/3/25
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Fear of fraud is universal. Today, 77% of Americans are concerned about fraud and identity theft when managing finances online, according to 2025 research from Edward Jones and Morning Consult. Even …
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Rickie Caswell
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12/3/25
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“Until Next Spring”
Even without the calendar, one would know it has been November down on the creek. The call of the whippoorwill on the evening air has been replaced by the …
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Dianne Peck
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12/3/25
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Stephanie Adair and I were clearing out some boxes in the back of the Enterprise this morning and ran across a Warsaw phone book from 1996. There was a page of names that began with Mc. We found only …
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James Mahlon White
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11/24/25
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Town Mouse/Country Mouse
A fairly recent publication titled Wingshooter’s Guide to Oregon is best described as a shooting primer on hunting everything from turkey to quail to snipe. Yes, I …
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Dianne Peck
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11/24/25
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Avoid holiday debt: Spend with intention, not impulse
Holiday cheer has a way of loosening purse strings – sometimes more than we can afford. In 2024, one-third of Americans ended the year …
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Rickie Caswell
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11/24/25
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Hang on to your pennies! That’s good advice anytime, but they may become more valuable since The Donald ordered their production stopped. Where will this end? Are the nickel, dime and quarter …
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James Mahlon White
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11/19/25
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Murdering Theodore
Each morning as I arise to face the day here on the creek, I have a routine. When the routine blossomed into a full-fledged habit, I don't really know. It's an early morning …
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Dianne Peck
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11/19/25
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As the year winds down, it's the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting you up for …
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Rickie Caswell
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11/19/25
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Comet 31/Atlas had been called a “possible space ship” and is still in the headlines. I’d have to see it landing on the court house lawn before I’d believe it and I sure …
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James Mahlon White
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11/12/25
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Social Security Myths That Could Impact Your Retirement
Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with so much information floating around, …
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Rickie Caswell
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11/12/25
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Half the Pleasure
When my family were all still home, dinner hour at our house was usually clamorous following the “Amens,” as each of the five children rapidly passed dishes, filled …
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11/12/25
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Well, King Charles finally called Prince Andrew on the carpet for his shenanigans with Jeffrey Epstein. He has been stripped of his titles, security and government income. This was long overdue if …
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James Mahlon White
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11/5/25
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“Known Only to God”
My guess is that if you were to take a poll on the history and observance of Veteran’s Day, few could answer. To most Americans, it’s a federal …
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Dianne Peck
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11/4/25
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In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your …
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Rickie Caswell
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11/4/25
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There are all kinds of things out to get us, including a new “invincible” nuclear missile from Russia. Vladimir Putin said he’s “ready to deploy it.” Those who decide …
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James Mahlon White
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10/29/25
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