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The Press-Dispatch Opinion Wednesday, October 23, 2019 C- 9 Court Report FELONY Pike County Circuit Court Mark Alan Sims charged with count I possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony, and count II maintaining a common nuisance - controlled sub- stances, a level 6 felony. Tracy Kinley charged with count I operating a vehicle with an ACE of at least .08 but less than .15 and count II operating a vehicle while intoxicated, prior, a level 6 felony. Jada Tinsley charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. Veronica Holley charged with ne- glect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. TRAFFIC AND MISDEMEANOR Pike County Circuit Court Frederick E. McClellan, Jr. charged with operating a vehicle with and ACE of at least .08 but less than .15. Jackson Harold Boumba Webster charged with count I possession of marijuana and count II possession of paraphernalia. Steward T. Atkins charged with in- vasion of privacy. Justin Michael Hornby charged with driving while suspended, prior. Jada Tinsley charged with public in- toxication. Jared Warren charged with public intoxication. Andrew K. Johnson charged with possession of a controlled substance. Rachel E. Frey charged with illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage. Jackson L. Deffendall charged with driving while suspended. Candace L. Parks charged with count I domestic battery and count II resisting law enforcement. Tyler Davis charged with domestic battery. CIVIL Pike County Circuit Court Second Round Sub, LLC sues David Dupin on complaint. Mariner Finance, LLC, successor in interest to Personal Financial Compa- ny, LLC sues Rhonda Coomer on com- plaint. Ditech Financial, LLC sues Cecily J. McCandless and Logan T. McCand- less on complaint. Miranda Hamm sues Chance Hamm for dissolution of marriage. Kristie Culbertson sues Del Culbert- son for dissolution of marriage. INFRACTIONS Pike County Circuit Court Joshua A. Williams charged with seatbelt violation. Cheryl S. Thorne charged with speeding. Christopher L. Cates charged with no valid driver's license. Akemi M. Maxwell charged with count I driving while suspended and count II speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Matthew L. Keller charged with count I open alcoholic beverage con- tainer during operation of a motor ve- hicle and count II speeding, exceed- ing 55 mph. Adam J. White charged with driving while suspended. Torez W. Baham charged with seat- belt violation. Johnathon M. Rodich charged with speeding. Dionne M. Meyer charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Chase A. Kelley charged with seat- belt violation. Spencer Thomas Cannon charged with seatbelt violation. Trey S. Breeding charged with seat- belt violation. Jesse N. Jeffries charged with driv- ing while suspended. Jean M. Figaro charged with speed- ing, exceeding 55 mph. Jhett T. Bieker charged with speed- ing, exceeding 55 mph. Kaleb M. Bolin charged with seat- belt violation. Jacob M. Wendholt charged with speeding. Dacota L. Muckey charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Chloe S. Betch charged with speed- ing, exceeding 70 mph. Reveonna L. Barner charged with count I driving while suspended and count II speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Chandler E. Bigelow charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Robert L. Tinsley charged with speeding. Enock Emerable charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Jatinkumar K. Patel charged with four counts of seatbelt violation. Dymond L. Harris charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Ashley M. Roberson charged with speeding. Donald J. Kwasigroch charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Richard C. Davis charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Kacia R. Cunningham charged with seatbelt violation. Andrew K. Johnson charged with speeding. Jan L. Abrams charged with speed- ing, exceeding 70 mph. Emmanuel B. Little charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Darrell A. Mootispaw charged with speeding. enslave or disenfranchise the LGBTQ movement, but a large segment of Christi- anity holds to the Ortho- dox teaching about mar- riage, family, and sexual- ity and this type of rheto- ric is a warning about the future. The courts have conced- ed that all religious groups are private organizations; nonetheless, they operate for the public good. Christianity does it have the influence upon public discourse and morality as it held several decades ago, neither does it control the levers of power. Recent polling indicates the percentage of people in the US who claim no re- ligious belief or affiliation are among the fastest grow- ing groups. This has serious and far- reaching ramifications. The values held by Chris- tians may soon be a minor- ity view in America, which is why preservation of the First Amendment and its protection of the right to believe and live according- ly is so vital The Church needs to be the light set on the hill, the salt of the earth that calls all people to repentance, and especially those who rule over us. The prophet Amos asked "can two walk together, un- less they are agreed? " The answer is obvious. Two competing belief sys- tems cannot coexists in- definably. One will over- come the other. The histo- ry of the world gives testi- mony to this. A nation with no moral compass will not survive. Solomon was told "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heav- en, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." Therein lies the hope of our nation. Be strong in the faith and stand fast. Think about it! Continued from page 8 FORSAKE Continued from page 8 FREEDOM py but if we carry forgiving and loving hearts, then we do not become toxic. • • • Last weekend, Rose and I went to Lake Rudolph campgrounds to join fam- ily and friends for a camp- fire and a great meal. It was the day when children and adults wore different cos- tumes and went trick or treating. It was so enter- taining to see everyone wear unique outfits, and just have a great time. You should see kids of different ages just so thrilled to show off their "scary" masks, costumes, make up, and fill their baskets and bags with candies and trinkets and toys. I noticed the parents su- pervising their kids seem to have more fun making the rounds. There were so many golf carts driv- ing around, some slowly, some real fast, I was glad to learn there were no re- ports of injuries. Weather was perfect, it was cold but the campfire kept us warm and comfortable. All 11 grandkids were present and I tell you when seven girls of about the same ages get together, it is amazing how much en- ergy they show. There's something about their run- ning around and shrieking as they get excited that makes me think I needed ear plugs and a nice sooth- ing drink. But I made a promise I will just drink water because I think it is the healthiest drink. Adding to the commo- tion are the golf carts go- ing fast and kids riding in them hollering and laugh- ing while their music is turned up loud. Overall, it was a nice memorable eve- ning with fond memories of what we have been cel- ebrating for the past few years. As Rose has always told me through the years, always look at the positive. You'll enjoy the ride of life better. • • • Humor of the week: I was wondering about how peo- ple seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older. Then it dawned on me….. ah, they're cram- ming for their final exam. Here's another one: If at first you don't succeed, sky- diving is not for you. Have a great week! Continued from page 8 SEASONS Continued from page 8 ACADEMIA of intolerance for different ideas and free speech. Ste- ven Gerrard, a professor at Williams College in Mas- sachusetts, serves as an example of campus intol- erance. Students declared Gerrard "an enemy of the people" after he suggested that Williams College join other schools in signing onto what's called the Chi- cago Principles. The state- ment, published by the Committee of Freedom of Expression at the Univer- sity of Chicago, calls for free speech to be central to college and university culture. Williams college students said free speech is a part of a right-wing agenda as a "cover for rac- ism, xenophobia, sexism, anti-Semitism, homopho- bia, transphobia, ableism and classism." Bloomberg pointed out that fewer than 70 of America's 4,000 col- leges and universities have endorsed or adopted the Chicago statement. State governors and leg- islators can learn some- thing from their Alaskan counterparts, who slashed public spending on the University of Alaska by 41 percent. There's nothing better than the sounds of pocketbooks snapping shut to bring a bit of sanity to college administrators. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. structive institution than the teachers unions that are on the front lines fight- ing this most basic aspect of American freedom. Not only do unions fight freedom of education; they also use the public school monopoly as a platform to promote anti-religious, an- ti-Christian values, ped- dling a moral relativism that is destroying our coun- try. All agree that education is critically important to every child's future. Let's hope that, finally, all Amer- ican parents will be empow- ered with the most funda- mental right to educate their children as they see fit. 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