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net edition yeah, it's that fast! Z M www.PressDispatch.net/Subscribe It's The Press-Dispatch. No matter where you live. Delivered every Wednesday morning! Add it for $5 to your current print subscription or stand-alone for $35/year. The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 27, 2022 C-7 Youth First Today By Rachel Haug Co-occurring disorders in adolescence Letter to the Editor It's a wrap certain that everyone sees them," said Roe. But Roe said they also have no experience in winning elections. "Their life is nothing but virtue-signaling how much more MAGA they are than you," he said. "It's old and ev- eryone has had enough." Trump won this county by 48,000 votes in 2016; he won it again in 2020 by 8,000 fewer. His winning margin here in 2016 was enough to swing the entire state his way in 2016. In 2020, President Joe Biden carried Michigan by more than 150,000 votes. Last week, at his Michigan rally, the for- mer president began the rally by saying, "The presidential election was rigged and sto- len, and because of that, our country is being destroyed." Grassroots activists have a way of showing us what is hap- pening within a party long be- fore the first ballots are cast. What happened in Macomb is evidence that the party is ready to move on — not nec- essarily beyond Trump, but certainly beyond 2020. Salena Zito is a CNN politi- cal analyst, and a staff report- er and columnist for the Wash- ington Examiner. She reaches the Everyman and Everywom- an through shoe-leather jour- nalism, traveling from Main Street to the beltway and all places in between. PROTECTION Continued from page 6 Court Report CRIMINAL DOCKET Pike Circuit Court Bradley J. Neuhoff charged with resisting law enforce- ment with a vehicle, a level 6 felony; and operating a vehi- cle while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor. Jordan Gregory Davis, charged with possession of meth, less than five grams, a level 6 felony; and posses- sion of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. INFRACTIONS Pike Circuit Court Rhonda Kay Forney charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Rosa E. Nunez charged with speeding in 55 mph zone. Calvin S. Gessner charged with speeding. Valerie A. Wood charged with speeding in 55 mph zone. Tyler B. Aikman charged with speeding. Courtlyn N. Thomas charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Shane M. Young charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Shaniwqua Renee Black- well charged with no valid drivers license and operating a motor vehicle without finan- cial responsibility. Luis Alberto Perez, Jr. charged with speeding in a 55 mph zone. Kara S. Woolsey charged with speeding in s school zone. Gage R. McCrillis charged with speeding. Robin L. Boyd charged with speeding in a school zone. Lavar Saint Fleur charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Mary A. Rains charged with speeding in 70 mph zone and driving while suspended. Wesley T. Detalente charged with speeding in 70 mph zone and driving while suspended. Kelly F. Schnarr charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Gabrielle A. Seger charged with speeding. Nicholas R. Jones charged with disregarding a stop sign. Nicholas D. Henderson, Jr., charged with no valid driver's license. Seth M. Baker charged with speeding. Leon G. Maners charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Jeff Louis charged with hav- ing fictitious plate. Jennifer L. Wittmer charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. April L. Hopkins charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Riley Herman charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Michael W. Stout charged with speeding in 55 mph zone. Seth A. Shade charged with speeding. John Wayne Hurm charged with operating a commercial vehicle without a CDL. Louis Malone IV charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Michael W. Johnson charged with seat belt viola- tion. Jaden K. Guth charged with speeding. Dekoda S. Clark charged with speeding. Kimberly J. Combs charged with seat belt violation. Joseph D. Jones, Jr. charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Hannah M. Leisure charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. Jeanette E. Charles charged with speeding in 30 mph zone. Bailey M. Poselwait charged with disregarding a stop sign. Mariah Monique Watkins charged with speeding in 70 mph zone. CIVIL DOCKET Pike Circuit Court Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC sues Denise Burch for civil collection. Fifth Third Bank National Association sues Larry Dunn for civil collection. Rocket Mortgage LLC fka Quicken Loans sues Vonda Vaughn. TRAFFIC AND MISDEMEANOR Pike Circuit Court Dana J. Houston charged with criminal trespass, a class A misdemeanor. Jeffery S. Felty charged with criminal trespass, a class A misdemeanor. Ronald Klemm charged with possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. Jacklyn R. York charged with criminal trespass, a class A misdemeanor. William C. Sampson charged with possession of marijuana, a class B misde- meanor. Dear Rusty: Is it possible for you to go over how the Federal withholding tax is computed on Social Security benefits? Signed: Curious Taxpayer. Dear Curious: I'm not sure if you're asking about how FICA (or self-employ- ment) tax on your earnings from work is determined, or if you're asking about how much income tax to have withheld from your Social Security benefit, so I'll address both: The 7.65 percent FICA tax withheld from your earnings by your employer consists of two elements – 6.2 percent is for Social Security and 1.45 percent is for Medicare Part A. Your employer pays an equivalent amount on your behalf. This is a standard amount that all American workers pay, which - after enough cred- its are earned - enables you to collect So- cial Security benefits when you retire and permits you to enroll in Medicare Part A for free when you're 65. If you are self-employed, you pay a "self-employ- ment tax" on your net earnings instead of a FICA tax, and you must pay both the employee and employer portion of the tax (15.3 percent). The only exception to this is that certain U.S. states have opt- ed out of participation in the Federal So- cial Security program, thus exempting some state employees from paying the Social Security portion of the FICA tax (they must still pay the Medicare Part A portion). These percentages are set by Congressional legislation and will not change unless Congress enacts future legislation to do so. Determining how much income tax to have with- held from your Social Se- curity is something best discussed with a quali- fied Tax Advisor with ac- cess to all your income data. Your recommend- ed tax withholding rate for income tax purposes depends upon your over- all taxable income lev- el and the tax rate which results from that income (considering your depen- dents and your tax filing status (single or married)). Having income tax with- held from your Social Security benefit is optional, but if you choose to do so you must submit IRS form W-4V to your lo- cal Social Security office. Form W-4V permits you to specify that either 7 per- cent, 10 percent, 12 percent, or 22 per- cent of your SS benefit be withheld for income tax purposes. Here's a link to IRS form W4-V: https://www.irs.gov/ pub/irs-pdf/fw4v.pdf. The IRS may levy income tax on a portion of your Social Security benefits depending on your combined income from all sources. Your "combined in- come" consists of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on your tax return, plus 50 percent of your Social Security ben- efits received during the tax year, plus any other non-taxable in- come you may have had. Tax on your SS benefits is com- puted at your normal IRS tax rate and based on your tax filing status. If you file your income tax as "single" and your combined income from all sources exceeds $25,000, then half (50 percent) of your SS benefits becomes part of your overall taxable income. And if your combined income from all sources as a single filer exceeds $ 34,000 then up to 85 percent of your SS benefits become taxable income. If your income tax filing status is "married-filing jointly" and your com- bined income is over $ 32,000 then 50 percent of your Social Security benefits received during the tax year becomes part of your taxable income. If, as a cou- ple filing "married/jointly," your com- bined income exceeds $44,000, then up to 85 percent of the SS benefits you re- ceived during the tax year becomes part of your overall taxable income. To submit a question, visit website (amacfoundation.org/programs/so- cial-security-advisory) or email ssadvi- sor@amacfoundation.org. About Payroll Tax and Income Tax on Social Security Social Security Matters By Rusty Gloor The Press-Dispatch 812-354-8500 | www.pressdispatch.net *By enrolling in the Birthday Club, you agree to have your name, town and birth- day, or the person's name and town and birthday of whom you are enrolling, printed in e Press-Dispatch on the week in which the birthday occurs. Joining is easy! Visit pressdispatch.net/birthday or send your full name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number and birthdate to birthdayclub@pressdispatch.net.* Each week, a list of birthdays will be published in the paper! You could win a FREE PRIZE from area businesses and a three-month subscription to e Press-Dispatch. MUST RE-ENROLL EVERY YEAR! Join the One WINNER is drawn at the end of each month To the Editor: This is "why I don't have a T V" since the last elections and inauguration of January 2020. It's a wrap: What's in the news- not all their views... just the right stuff... the overnight stuff. Never-mind the football players; nor, the gain- sayers; nor, Holly- wood's opinions like a million minions! Don't they know when they're on-the- job they should do their thing and stay outta' the ring(?). Yah, that's right. It's like a fight. Newscasters, broadcasters make better ringmasters for the enter- tainment purpose. Is that their focus(?). Yeowza- Purely rhetorical. Submitted by Elyne Strauss Adolescence is a time of rapid brain and body de- velopment through the onset of puberty, which will begin to influence both your child's phys- ical and mental health. During this time, a young person can begin to develop symp- toms that may support a mental health diagnosis, especial- ly if paired with genetic, en- vironmental or situational factors. Some of the most common psychiatric disor- ders seen in adolescence include mood disor- ders, like depressive disorder, ad- justment dis- order, or borderline personality disorder; anxiety disorder, both generalized and social anxiety; dis- ruptive behavior dis- orders, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. If symptoms of one of these disor- ders are combined with drug or alcohol use, a co-occurring disorder could de- velop over time. A co-occurring disorder is known as the presence of both a mental health diagnosis and a substance abuse disorder. There is a lot speculation about which comes first, the substance abuse dis- order or the mental health concern; however, there is strong evidence that shows individuals struggling with an un- diagnosed mental health problem often turn to self-medicating through the use of drugs or alcohol. Studies have shown that the younger a person is when they begin using drugs or alcohol, the more likely they are to become addicted to the substance later in life. As a parent it is important to be aware of the signs your child may show if ex- periencing an onset of a mental health or substance abuse disorder. First, it's important to know your family's medi- cal history. For example, if you or your child's other parent have experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety or have struggled with substance abuse or addiction, it is likely your child may ex- perience similar symptoms or become prone to addiction if they begin using drugs or alcohol. It is also important to make sure an open line of communication with your child is maintained to ensure symp- toms are being addressed as they pres- ent themselves. If you notice a change in your child's mood or behavior, ask them about it and allow them a space to speak freely without judgment. Some of the most common risk factors for an anxi- ety or mood disorder in adolescence in- clude parental history of anxiety, mood disorder or other mental health disor- der, an increase in academic or social pressures, stressful family environ- ments, early or significant losses (pa- rental death, divorce, termination of a relationship), chronic illness, history of being bullied (in person or cyberbully- ing), or history of neglect or abuse. Treating your child's symptoms is vi- tal and services are readily available. Treatment could include outpatient in- dividual or group-based therapies, psy- chiatric medication management, or a combination of the two. Cognitive be- havioral therapy, along with other be- havioral therapies, could provide some insight into your child's mental health concerns and ease your child's ability to navigate what could be a difficult time. The best place to start would be con- sulting with your child's Youth First So- cial Worker or pediatrician to discuss best treatment options for their specif- ic needs. Early intervention is key! Your child's mental health is just as import- ant as their physical health and academ- ic performance. There is a community of mental health professionals available to rally around you and your child, so don't hesitate to reach out for support! You and your child are never alone. Rachel Haug, LCSW, is a Youth First Social Worker at Plaza Park Internation- al Prep Academy in Vanderburgh Coun- ty. Youth First, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicat- ed to strengthening youth and families. Youth First provides 78 Master's level so- cial workers to 107 schools in 13 Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and fami- lies per year are served by Youth First's school social work and after school pro- grams that prevent substance abuse, pro- mote healthy behaviors, and maximize stu- dent success. To learn more about Youth First, visit youthfirstinc.org or call 812- 421-8336.