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Sweet's Column By Barb Sweet My So Called Millennial Life By Stephanie Hayes MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES SAUSAGE CHEESE PUFFS By Monica Sinclair How can it be time to ring in a new year already? It seems like yesterday we were ringing in 2021, and hop- ing and praying for a better year. While it was somewhat better than 2020, here's hoping 2022 can get us all go- ing in the right direction again. How are you planning on celebrating the new year? If you are having friends over or just celebrating with your immediate family, here is a recipe that will give you something good to eat while waiting for the ball to drop. Enjoy and Happy New Year! INGREDIENTS • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage • 3 cups biscuit/baking mix • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 3/4 cup water DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5 -7 minutes, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain. 2. In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and cheese; stir in sausage. Add water and toss with a fork until moist- ened. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. 3. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Source: tasteof home.com Coffee is an inkblot test revealing per- sonality and priorities. Relatedly, people who don't have morning caffeine are so- ciopaths and can't be trusted. I'll never forget the moment I realized my best friend used full-fat heavy whip- ping cream in her coffee every day. I was poking around her fridge for creamer. She pointed to a carton of the stuff I use for creme brulee at fancy dinner parties. Here she was, drinking it on a Tuesday. Her inkblot: "Queen." Me, I'm a half-and-half person. Plain, no frills, hearty and dowdy and white like my ancestors. There's a time and a place for creamer that tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, too. There's also a time and place to eat leftover cake off the pan (glow of fridge, midnight). My inkblot: "Confused Peasant." Like so many little luxuries, half-and- half is scarce due to supply chain issues, worker shortages and holiday demand. The problems are complex and endem- ic of fragile economic models that need to change at a cellular level, fa-la-la-la- la, la-la-la-la. What's the pour-cast? A weekly mar- ket report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is a fascinating read if you're into dairy gossip. It has a section titled "Butter Highlights," also a chapter of my memoirs. Last week's report: "Cream supplies are tight in the East but become more available in the West. Some purchasers are seeking out available loads of cream in the West to fill strong year-end de- mand in other regions." The East prays that the West comes through with these mythical loads of cream! A fter finding no half-and-half or heavy cream at three stores, I scored some at Whole Foods for approximately $ 6,000. Read- ers are reporting taking to their kitchens and — gasp — mixing milk and cream. When did we become so reliant on cow juice in our bean water, anyway? We have gotten through worse — not to bring up early pandemic toilet paper pain. The times call for creative solutions. Nut milks are fantastic dairy substi- tutes, even in creamier times. Same for oat milk. Did you know you can make your own oat milk? It's blended, strained oats and water. Doing this will make you feel pastoral, like you could raise a barn. Your inkblot is "Agrarian Instagram Leg- end." If you found eggnog, lace a few dollops in your morning Folgers. Oh, it's spiked? Shakespeare wrote, "In nature's infinite book of secrecy, a little I can read," which I think means Shakespeare won't tell. Your inkblot is "For a Good Time Call." Now, be shameless. Close your eyes. Picture the ancient ice cream tub in the corner of the freezer, the one with crys- tals in the shape of the Mat- terhorn. Chip off the freez- er-burned bits and melt that forgotten butter pecan into your hot mug. Nothing expires in the freezer, least of all inge- nuity. Your inkblot is "Against All Odds." Finally, consider drinking coffee black. Supply chain aside, cutting back on milk fats is good for the ticker. And drinking black coffee is cool. You can change a tire and build a fire. You go to Denny's at 2 a.m. You know the total collapse of soci- ety comes when consumers can't get po- tatoes (fries) and tomatoes (ketchup). Your inkblot is "Ready, Swilling and Sta- ble." Now, I must get back to crumbling Ore- os in my coffee. I'm just not ready to be stable. Stephanie Hayes is a columnist at the Tampa Bay Times in Florida. Follow her at @ stephhayeswrites on Facebook, @ stephhayes on Twitter or @ stephrhayes on Instagram. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Shirley Ann Moore conveys to Ernest G. Arvin, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Pike County Auditor and George Birdsell convey to Ja- nessa Garrison, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Pike County Auditor, Sara Stilwell and Wilbert Stilwell convey to Diana Brock, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Rose M. Beyke and Richard C. Beyke convey to Colton Michael White, real estate as recorded in Pike County. James E. Kinder conveys to Colton Michael White, re- al estate as recorded in Pike County. Judith A. Pahmeier quitclaims to Steven E. Pahmeier Life Estate, Steven E. Pahmeier, Jarrod Pahmeier and Clin- ton Pahmeier, real estate as recorded in Pike County. German American Bank conveys to Michael A. Teague and Katheryn L. Teague, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Shanna R. Bolin conveys to Christopher D. Brock and Melissa L. Brock, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Kenneth J. Rasche and Sandra L. Rasche convey to James S. Martin, real estate as recorded in Pike County. James S. Martin quitclaims to James S. Martin, James M. Martin and Eric S. Martin, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Tim Beck quitclaims to Tim Beck and Denise J. Beck, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Richard Goeppner and Alice Goeppner convey to Rich- ard Goeppner, Alice Goeppner and Jaydlyn R. Goeppner, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Casey A. Burgess and Lanisha A. Burgess convey to Mary Irene McConchie, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Uebelhor Oil, Inc. conveys to Bonifacio Cazares, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Loehr Acres, Inc. conveys to Casey L. King, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Beth A. Lee quitclaims to Allen R. Rumble and Vicky L. Rumble, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Floyd L. Knight and Carla B. Knight quitclaim to The Knight Living Trust, Floyd L. Knight and Carla B. Knight, real estate as recorded in Pike County. David A. Popp, Estate of Elnora E. Tevault and Elnora E. Tevault convey to David A. Popp, real estate as record- ed in Pike County. Peggy L. Koester and Randall Koester convey to Mark A. Gasser, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Bishop Properties Indiana, LLC, Dennis R. Bishop and Sherry S. Bishop convey to Smith Five, LLC, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Bond M. Weissmann conveys to Dale Christopher Hat- field, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Vinod C. Gupta conveys to Ramirez Roofing and Repair, LLC, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Abraham Graber and Vera Graber convey to James Corbin and Michelle Corbin, real estate as recorded in Pike County. F&P Family Farms, LLC convey to Stephen Lee Nich- olson and Brenda Jo Nicholson, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Progressive Investment Company, LLC conveys to Smith Five, LLC, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Gary W. Graves conveys to Robert Franklin and Carol A. Franklin, real estate as recorded in Pike County. C-2 Wednesday, December 29, 2021 The Press-Dispatch Hacks to survive the half-and-half shortage 800.424.2324 halderman.com Auctioneer: Russell D. Harmeyer IN Auct. Lic. #AU10000277, HRES IN Auct. Lic. #AC69 200019, FARM: Gilley Brothers Farms LLC, Gilley Brothers Farms 1 LLC, PKG Farm LLC Sam Clark: 317.442.0251 . Todd Litten: 812.327.2466 Property Location: Southeast of Washington, IN Near SR 257 VEALE TWP & HARRISON TWP | DAVIESS CO January 18 th , 6:30 pm ET PRODUCTIVE CROPLAND | RECREATIONAL 3 BED, 1.5 BATH HOME | WOODS | POLE BARNS HLS#SFC-12714 8 T R A C T S total acres 628.5 +/- WASHINGTON PARK COMMUNITY BLDG 501 Burkhart Drive | Washington, IN 47501 OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET TR ACT 1 CAN'T BE COMBINED WITH OTHER TR ACTS A uction A uction Hi stars and welcome to the big stage all lit up in colorful bright lights and dec- orated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary in the week of December 30 -January 5. Come up onto this stage and take a bow. BIRTHDAYS December 30 -Christopher Meyer turns 47; John Alan Bellamy turns 61; Lorin Hummer turns 17; Jayden Allen Branden Dunn turns 4. December 31-Donya Fox turns 52; Braizon James Head turns 11; Wen- dell and Carolyn McGehee celebrate 44 years; Bruce and Portia Martinson cele- brate another year. January 1-Susan Atslinger; Tony Downey turns 27; Andrew Hall turns 38; Tom Arnold. January 2-Ronald McCandless turns 55. January 3-Jeremy Austin; Kolbi King turns 21; Dr. Anthony Hall; Barbara Gray turns 56; Darla Riester turns 67. January 5 -Shayna Raney Freson turns 29; Riley Miller; Brick Brisco turns 61; Beau Daniel Lee Kellems turns 10. May all our stars have a really great day and may all your wishes come true. Keep in your heart and in your prayers all our stars who have COVID, those who are having surgeries, treatments, test- ing and more, and those with allergies, and the aches and pains of everyday life: Katy, Mick, Annabel, Benny, Sue Ellen, Angie and Tim. EVENTS December 31-New Year's Eve. Parties will happen, church groups will pray. We will all remember what 2021 has given us and also taken away: the second year of COVID and all of its different strains; the ups and downs as you stay home, as you travel, as you try to get an education or try to hold down a job. There was some goodness, with help from our govern- ment and the help of family and friends. January 1-New Year's Day when res- olutions are made for the year. We hope this year brings you all good health, great jobs, less viruses and most of all, a year to overcome anything. January 10 -Winslow Town Hall at 6 p.m. Christmas in Hornady Park will contin- ue from 6 -9 p.m. every night until the end of December. Come and see all the dis- plays set up for your enjoyment. Winslow senior citizens are meeting on Monday and Tuesday at the Commu- nity Center. Petersburg seniors meet in the courthouse basement. We received two postcards this week at Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598. Our first postcard is an aerial view at dusk, with a large fountain shooting wa- ter straight up, called the Fountains of Bellagio, with several taller buildings and an Eiffel tower in the city of lights, Las Vegas. The back of the card says, "Day turns to night as the city of Las Vegas springs to life." It reads, "Hellos, from the sunny state of Nevada. Just wanted to wish you all Happy Holidays. Your Ve- gas fans." To our Vegas fans, we loved to see this view of Las Vegas and how big this city is. Thanks, fans. The second postcard has stayed in a glove compartment for about two years, and it even has a stamp and the mailing address. This card has a pic- ture of a waterfall that has several layers of stones it flows over until it flows into a pool of water. A branch of leaves accents a corner of the photo. Written on the front is, "Arkansas, the Natural State." The back reads, "Copperhead Falls." This card wasn't signed, but it came from Lau- ra Hensley. Thanks, Laura, for this post- card of Copperhead Falls and the Natu- ral State does look great if all the views were like the card. Winslow Patoka River is high, almost to the rim. The White River is up to the rim, where in some areas, it has over- flowed a bit. Last Thursday to Sunday, Dec. 16 -19, we had close to two inches of rainfall, with winds that took out tree limbs. We also had frost on the grassy areas for two morning and winter has fi- nally begun on Dec. 21, with temps in the 40s and 50s, but in the 20s overnight. Christmas is supposed to be in the mid- dle 60s and might break a high record, but we will see. Saturday, Dec. 18, Laura and I took mom out to find a winter coat in Evans- ville. Terri Ann was sick and couldn't go with us. Mom doesn't like the hood, but almost every coat had one, others were too heavy, too small or she didn't like the color. She did find one a black one that is long, with a hood, and it zips in- stead of buttons. As we were in line to check out, Mom needed to sit down and as the shoppers felt her pain, one kind lady said she could check the coat out with her merchandise. Then when Mom was handed her coat, the kind lady said "Merry Christmas" and she bought the coat for Mom. So, to the Christmas San- ta lady and her kindness, we wish you all the happiness of the year and Mom said, "Bless you and Merry Christmas to you and your family." We got something to eat as we drove to Santa Claus to see all the decorations lite up in the village around the lake, where Mom enjoyed all the ma- ny houses with polar bears, sheep, nativ- ity, the Grinch story, lots of inflatables and more wood cutouts, stars, wreaths and Christmas trees in lights. On the way back to Terri Ann's house, we saw some houses that we like, but in Ferdinand, at a gas station pit stop, Mom got to see San- ta Claus with his jingle bells. He came up to her and she got to have her picture taken with him. Laura and I did also. Mom had the biggest smile when she saw him. On the road again to Jasper, we saw more yards lit up for Christ- mas, some houses in Jasper and more on SR 231 N. In Evansville, we saw and talked to Sara Epley Covington and fam- ily, who says "Hi to everyone and Mer- ry Christmas." In Jasper, we saw Koda Sutt, Wayne Gish's granddaughter. It's been a year since we had seen each oth- er and she has shot up in height. Norm has seen lots of stars in many counties. Sunday, Dec. 19, Kyana and Daniel stopped by and dropped off some fund- raiser gift cards for school, but also brought in Christmas gifts. Norm got guitar picks and I got a snowman silhou- ette solar light to set in the garden spot. It's my first solar Christmas scene. Kyana has taken up calligraphy, where you write with a tip pen in a bottle of ink. I hope to see some of her work soon. Norm and I usually go shopping on Christmas Eve, but that day is filled up with baking, so we went Monday, Dec. 20 to Princeton. The places were not too busy and we almost found everything we needed. All along the route, we saw more yards and the town square had beautiful decorations. In town, Janie has new items set up and the Tyrings have the lights on the tree that reminds me of icicles. Ma- ny town have decorations worth seeing, so check them out in your area, like the Santa by the chimney at the Stemle house and lots more through town. We hope you all had a Merry Christ- mas and hope your Christmas Day was as fun to be with family and to see the fac- es of the children when they opened their presents. We also want to wish you all a Happy New Year and may this year bring you good health and be a prosperous one. Laura and I saw a herd of seven deer by the side of the road and as we stopped to see where they were going to scamper off to, one looked like a big buck, but in the darkness. They didn't cross the road, they walked towards the woods. Wednesday morning, Dec. 22, we saw on the news that Oakland City Eagles building had burnt. It was by the rail- road tracks, near the old downtown area. It's time to dim the lights for this week. Keep an eye on family and friends. Slow down and see all the glorious wonders in your area. Take it easy as you head into the new year of 2022. As always, smile, wave and say "hi" to everyone you see this week.