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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, August 18, 2021 B-7 bly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted against union representation in 2019, and Nissan workers also de- clined to unionize in Canton, Mississippi in 2017. Just last year, the union membership rate among all U.S. wage and salary work- ers was 10.8 percent–a 9.3 percentage point drop since 1983 (but a 0.5 percentage point increase since 2019). Americans are evident- ly not as receptive to union- ization as they once were. Unions have outlived their usefulness in the current U.S. economy and are no lon- ger needed to the extent they were decades ago. Biden's claim that "we need to grow good-paying, union jobs at home" is dis- connected from the reali- ty of the U.S. labor market. Better paying jobs can come from technology, higher pro- ductivity, and specialization. More unionization will only increase production costs, making consumers pay the price. Elizabeth Hanke is a Re- search Fellow for Labor Eco- nomics and Policy at The Her- itage Foundation. everyone is at his neighbor's throat, rather than unique in- dividuals cooperating in uni- ty to produce greatness. Speech must be free — not politically canceled — and used in the pursuit of truth. Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the weekly television show "Cure America with Star Parker." WOKE Continued from page 6 UNIONS Continued from page 6 in 2011 with spending caps and sequestration if spend- ing rose above the caps. All of these measures helped to slow the spending stampede. Democrats want a "clean" debt ceiling bill with NO new guard rails. Why? Perhaps they have in mind a few more trillion dollars they want to spend in the years to come. This is a scary time for our country. Democrats are drunk with power. They have adopted a new dingbat eco- nomic theory they call Mod- ern Monetary Theory, which predicts that the government can borrow from now until kingdom come at ever-larg- er amounts and nothing bad will happen because we are the world reserve currency and foreigners are willing to lend us money at low inter- est rates. Except history is replete with stories of great em- pires collapsing because of runaway debt and spend- ing. The Modern Monetary Theory principles have been test-driven in more recent times by the Argentines, Venezuelans, Puerto Ricans, Bolivians, Zimbabweans and Greeks. There was no pot of gold at the end of that rain- bow — just poverty, despair and bankruptcy. The Biden Democrats con- trol all of the levers of pow- er, and they are using it to "transform" the country in a way that not many voters thought they were buying into. Republicans would be fools to give one single vote for the Democrats' spending and debt binge. The Demo- crats broke it. They own it. Stephen Moore is a senior fellow at the Heritage Foun- dation and an economic con- sultant with FreedomWorks. He is the co-author of "Trum- ponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive the Amer- ican Economy." SAY 'NO' Continued from page 6 Court Report FELONY Pike County Circuit Court Brian C. Howard charged with count I possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony, and count II possession of par- aphernalia. Jeremy A. Lough charged with count I domestic battery committed in the pres- ence of a child less than 16 years old, a level 6 felony, and count II battery result- ing in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony. Shanna Rose Bolin charged with count I possession of methamphetamine, a lev- el 6 felony, count II maintaining a com- mon nuisance - controlled substances, a level 6 felony, count III possession of mar- ijuana and count IV possession of para- phernalia. TRAFFIC AND MISDEMEANORS Pike County Circuit Court Charles Cavens charged with public in- toxication. Brandy Sue Bota charged with cruel- ty to an animal. Aaron L. Bota charged with cruelty to an animal. Madison Jean Bayer charged with pos- session of marijuana. Clayton Edward Froman charged with driving while suspended, prior. Tabitha Renee Norman charged with operating a vehicle with an ACE of at least .08 but less than .15. INFRACTIONS Pike County Circuit Court Adam W. Capehart charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Caleb J. Zazzetti charged with failure to yield right-of-way to emergency vehi- cle. Rebecca B. Hollander charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Michael E. Fark charged with speed- ing, exceeding 70 mph. Morgan D. Ramirez charged with driv- ing at speeds too fast for weather condi- tions. Sam J. Mettert charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Kerin O. Umanzor charged with speed- ing, exceeding 70 mph. CIVIL Pike County Circuit Court Professional and Business Collections sues Tiffany Hornor on complaint. Synchrony Bank sues Shanetta Bowl- ing on complaint. Synchrony Bank sues Carlotta Ahrens on complaint. Discover Bank c/o Discover Products, Inc. sues Kacey Wilson on complaint. Medical and Professional Collection Services, Inc. sues Scott Hendrixson on complaint. Ronald W. Lemond sues Lorri G. Brown for dissolution of marriage. SMALL CLAIMS Pike County Circuit Court Medical and Professional Collection Services, Inc. sues Jay P. Randolph on complaint. Medical and Professional Collection Services, Inc. sues Albert E. Wolfe, Jr. and Alisha D. Wolfe on complaint. Mary Louise Bellamy sues K&S Home Improvements on complaint. CRISIS Continued from page 6 the governor's office had in- tentionally misreported the numbers and sought to pre- vent the state health officials from releasing the true death toll. The governor looked bad. How could things get any worse for the governor? You may recall Judas was the man the Sanhedrin need- ed to get rid of their nemesis, Jesus. They were more than happy to give Judas money to do their dirty work. But after he completed the das- tardly deed, he was a liabili- ty. In Matthew 27, he tried to give back his reward for be- ing their front man. He want- ed them to rectify his despi- cable act. They refused, saying, "what is this to us? " That is your problem. Judas, having not a friend in sight, went out and hung himself. They took the re- turned money and purchased a cemetery in his honor and named it for him, "field of blood." What a splendid re- ward for a job well done. They solved two problems and went about their joyful way. The never-Trumpers suc- ceeded in getting him out of office; and they will not lift a finger to defend the governor of New York. He is no longer needed. Once the toast of the establishment and media, he is now persona non grata. No one is circling the wagons to help the embattled governor. The people who once ser- enaded us with his praises are now clamoring for his head. Ironically, it is not be- cause of the nursing home's deaths. It is for sexual mis- conduct. Suddenly he finds himself "canceled." I am no supporter of Trump, Biden, Obama, Bush, or a good number of former presidents. If I had to pick a political caucus, I am a Jef- fersonian. I support life, lib- erty, and pursuing happiness and no government or politi- cal party can deliver on this. Jesus made it very clear which political party he sup- ported. John 18:36 Jesus an- swered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My ser- vants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My king- dom is not from here." John in his epistle told us not to love this world or the things of this world. If we do, the love of the Father is not in us. Politicians come and go. But the Lord's kingdom is yet to come, and it will not be wrought with scandal or wicked plots to undermine the King of kings. It cannot get here soon enough. AREA HAPPENINGS Celebrate Recovery–Will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg. For more information, contact Pastor Jim at 812-354-8800. Pike County History Center—Will meet the fourth Mon- day of each month at the History Center, 1104 Main Street, Petersburg at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. History Cen- ter hours Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until fur- ther notice. DAR—Local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet the second Monday of each month Sep- tember through June at 6 p.m. at the History Center in Pe- tersburg. Free Clothing Bank–Oak Grove Church in Oakland City offers a free clothing bank each Tuesday 9 -11 a.m. (Oakland City time) for everyone. They carry new and used clothing. Location is on Morton Street, just past Chuckles. Come to the gymnasium door located at the back of the church. Winslow Alcoholics Anonymous – will meet every Tues- day at 7:30 p.m. Call 812-789 -8535 for location of the meeting. Odd Fellows IOOF Pacific Lodge #175 meeting–the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. All area members are encouraged to attend. Otwell Ruritan–will have its monthly meetings the sec- ond Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Pike Lodge #121 F&AM regular stated meeting–the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All area Masons are invited to attend. Jefferson Township Community Center of Otwell–will have its monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Perinatal Loss Support – Expectant parents who sud- denly lose their child often experience a wide range of emo- tions and grief. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers support to assist those who have experienced the loss of a child (conception to one month of age) through the griev- ing process, and provide an atmosphere of confidentiality and comfort. For more information about Perinatal Loss Support, con- tact Theresa O'Bryan, Pastoral Care, at 812-996 -0219 or to- bryan@mhhcc.org. Grief Support Series-The death of a loved one, a child leaving home, overwhelming changes in one's personal life – each can cause profound grief and suffering. To offer reas- surance and comfort, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has developed a free support program called "Grief Support Series." In this program, participants will learn that grief is nor- mal, examine the various emotions of grief, be encouraged to face the pain, and find ways to make a healthy emotional withdrawal from the loss. Conducting the sessions will be Theresa O'Bryan, Hospital Chaplain, and Tom Holsworth, a clinical psychologist who has served as a co-facilitator of this program since its inception in 1991. Call for the next five-week program. Programs will be at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Centers Chapel. This program is free and space is limited. Pre-regis- tration is necessary, please call 812-996 -0219. Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission-The Ex- ecutive Board will meet in-person on Tuesday, August 24 at 6 p.m. (local time). A full board meeting will follow at 7 p.m. For additional information, call Indiana 15 RPC at 812-367- 8455. Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group-Stroke care doesn't end when you leave the hospital. Many stroke survivors and their caregivers experience a range of emotions as they adjust back to normal daily activities. Memorial Hos- pital and Health Care Center, in conjunction with Universi- ty of Louisville Health, is offering a new, free support group where stroke survivors and their family/caregivers can talk openly with others who share similar experiences. The first support group will be on Tuesday, August 24, from 1-3 p.m. in the Medical Arts Building Conference Center lo- cated at 721 W. 13th Street in Jasper. The support group will be held monthly. Pre-registration is not required to attend. For more information about the Stroke Survivor and Care- giver Support Group, call Mary Jo Eaton Calhoun, BSN, RN, Telemedicine Services, at 812-996 -6364, or Brandie Beck, RN, Neuroscience Nurse Coordinator, at 812-996 -5912 or. You can also e-mail questions or comments to strokesupport@ mhhcc.org. 10-Minute Devotional, Snack & Open Gym Ages: 11 to 18 Every other Wednesday from 7-8pm YOUTH Devo. & Gym STARTING AUG. 4 245 S. GLEZEN CENTER ST., PETERSBURG • 812-354-9909 Family Life Center Glezen Revival Center GRC GRC Glezen Revival Center GRC GRC HEATING AND AIR 812-789-3065 jmcdonald@alltradeheatingandair.net or admin@alltradeheatingandair.net WE TEST. SO IT RUNS. LOUIE CAMPBELL Sales Professional lcampbell@sfaulknerauto.com CALL OR TEXT 812-899-6267 @LouieYourCarGuy HWY. 64 W. PRINCETON Looking for a Great Deal On Your Next Vehicle? Joe Wilson won first place with his 1952 Kaiser in the Petersburg VFW Car and Bike show this past Sat- urday. Pictured with Joe is Debby Pasley and Com- mander Chris Kinman presenting the trophy. Mike Onyett won first place with his 1950 Har- ley-Davidson Pan-Head chopper in the Petersburg VFW Car and Bike Show this past Saturday. Pre- senting the award are Debby Pasley and Command- er Chris Kinman. There were bikes and vintage cars in the parking lot for the VFW-hosted vendor fair, and car and bike show this past Saturday. Megan Coleman photos VFW CAR AND BIKE SHOW