OPINION

Chip Shots: Here Ye, Here Ye

What a fun-filled, action-packed weekend. I might, for starters, just sound like I’m the town crier for local sports’ scheduled events at first, but I’ll find an unsolicited opinion to share before I exceed my word limit.

Unique Financial Issues May Arise As Your Retirement Draws Near

Unique Financial Issues May Arise As Your Retirement Draws Near

Kosciusko County’s Dispatchers Strive To Give Citizens Their Best

The Kosciusko County Communications (Dispatch) Center is one area that I feel can often get taken for granted.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Raises Funds For Youth In Kosciusko County

Bowl For Kids’ Sake is riding into town — this time with a rootin’ tootin’ Wild West theme — and has a stop in Kosciusko County.

You Can’t Beg Or Bargain For Salvation; It Only Comes Through His Mercy

1994 was a tough year for me.

The Penalty Box: American Leagues Blinded By Expansion

I am not, by nature, a businessman.

Chip Shots: Get Off My Lawn!

I’m six months shy of 61 years old. When I hear someone my age say something crotchety, I enjoy replying ironically, “Get off my lawn!”

The Penalty Box: Life Will Never Be Fair

I hope one of the common themes you get from my weekly offerings is the concept that sports and everyday life are connected in almost every way.

Chip Shots: As I Type…

I shamelessly brought my laptop to the Northridge-Goshen IHSAA Class 4A Sectional semifinal last night to complete my column. There were so many options for today’s thoughts.

A Very Important Part Of Your Financial Plan Remains Asset Allocation

When the markets become volatile, as they have in the last few months, asset allocation can be an important tool. Having a financial strategy that includes an asset allocation plan, may help you to stay on track even as markets change rapidly.

Our Stay On This Earth Is Temporary, But Through Jesus Our Sins Are Forgiven

I was laying in the dark room at Lutheran Hospital in the middle of the night in pain and unable to sleep.

The Penalty Box: Thin Ice Ruins The Winter

Fishing is my favorite hobby.

Chip Shots: February... You Know What That Means

This first full week of February signals the beginning of the end in the winter scholastic sports season. Area schools competing in swimming and diving, wrestling, and girls’ basketball will fight starting today and on through the week to survive, advance, and earn one more week of practice.

Having An Investment Policy Statement Is Vital To Investment Success

Over the last 40 years, a huge change has taken place in how Americans fund their retirement. Recognizing that change, and what it means to you, may be very important in determining what retirement lifestyle you can afford.

Wawasee Graduate Offers His Reflections As A Ball State Singer

As I reflect on my time with the Ball State Singers, I am filled with gratitude for the ways this experience has shaped me — not only as a musician but also as a leader and as a person.