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C-6 Opinion Wednesday, June 14, 2017 The Press-Dispatch tribute to regional insta- bility in Asia. Pulling back when things are particularly bad in two other critical hot spots, the Middle East and Western Europe, would be a serious mistake. Third, a bigger terror- ist presence in A fghanistan would ratchet up tensions between Pakistan and India, both of which possess nucle- ar weapons. That's hardly a wise idea. That doesn't mean we're there to "nation build." According to Mr. Cof- fey: "The goal in A fghani- stan is to get the forces to a level where they can han- dle the insurgency them- selves, without tens of thou- sands of Western troops on the ground. If the West con- tinues to mentor, train, and fund the A fghan military, the A fghans will eventually be able to take on the insur- gency themselves." There are numerous smart and specific ways we can show our commitment to A fghanistan. One is to state very clearly that our goal is to keep America and our allies safe. This means a "stable enough" A fghan- istan that can manage its own internal and external security. Further, we need to keep NATO committed to A f- ghanistan, and press inter- national partners to provide their fair share of funding for A fghan security forces. And if President Trump is going to increase the U.S. troop presence, we should encourage NATO countries to step up their troop contri- butions as well. We've worked hard in A f- ghanistan to make the world safer. It's time to build on our successes there — and give the terrorists no quar- ter. Ed Feulner is president of the Heritage Foundation (heritage.org). Continued from page 5 ABANDON ishes, but all come into ever- lasting life. In short, God is not the enemy. Father's Day is next Sun- day, and what attributes of fatherhood will be lauded? Being a father has changed in our culture so much over the last 100 years that the laws and customs that were in place for centuries to pro- tect the family and place the weight of providing for the family upon the father are gone. By law in most states, fathers are no more than bi- ological units. Fortunately, that is not the case with our Heaven- ly Father. One cannot be di- vorced by fiat from the hu- man family and God's con- cern for your soul and fu- ture. Our Heavenly Father still desires a relationship, not a fling or a kind thought once in a while. Jesus, sent by His Father, was pointing the way to reconciliation. Still among the human family, many waste time searching for "the answer" to life. Jesus told those who will listen and hear that one "must be born again." Jesus boldly proclaims, "I AM the way, the truth, and the life." Modern man re- jects this proclamation be- cause they believe they can live as they want with all their imperfections and sin and still go to Heaven be- cause they're a "good per- son." Having a relationship with your heavenly Father has nothing to do with good- ness. It has to do with a com- mitment to imitate His son Jesus and cultivating child- like faith. Father's Day is the perfect time to examine whether we have a relation with God. The acid test is simple: do we act like him [a chip off the ole block], or do we act as an orphan? Think about it! Continued from page 5 FATHER Continued from page 5 BLACKS Continued from page 5 MAHAR prosperity, Americans are increasingly casting aside this vital social institution. Why? Because along with it comes responsibility, caring about others as well as one- self, and caring about the fu- ture as well as the present. Taking on the responsibili- ty of marriage and family means transitioning to be- coming an adult. This transition also means appreciating and rec- ognizing that there is knowl- edge I do not have, and that it is important to learn. This builds humility rather than arrogance. Which gets back to Bill Maher. It is no accident that in a 2016 Gallup poll only 32 percent of Americans said they have "a great deal" or "a fair amount" of trust in the media. In a society with- out an appreciation for life- long learning, where young people arrive at universities feeling they already have enough wisdom, media is going to be about entertain- ment, not knowledge. So our media stars are provocateurs such as Ma- her, whose objective is to vi- olate sensibilities, because this builds audience. He doesn't care about knowl- edge. He also doesn't care about respect, and what was once taught as the Gold- en Rule – to treat others as you wish to be treated. This is adult behavior. So, Bill Maher helped Ben Sasse make his case about "The Vanishing American Adult" by showing how he makes a handsome living in a society that rewards per- petual adolescence. Of course, Bill Maher is far from alone. Increasingly, all our media is about prov- ocation rather than knowl- edge. Meanwhile, Senator Ben Sasse has an important mes- sage for the nation. If we want a future, we need to grow up. Star Parker is an author and president of CURE, Cen- ter for Urban Renewal and Education. Contact her at www.urbancure.org. Otwell springs to life July 4th Letter to the Editor 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. Court Report CRIMINAL Pike Circuit court Shane J. Armes charged with count I operating a vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more, a level 6 felony, and count II operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Beth A. O'Connell charged with count I resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony, and count II operating a vehicle while intoxicated. TRAFFIC AND MISDEMEANOR Pike Circuit Court Christopher Lee Coulson charged with count I disorderly conduct and count II public intoxication. Blaze White charged with count I possession of marijuana and count II possession of paraphernalia. Ashley D. Mallory charged with count I possession of a controlled sub- stance and count II operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled sub- stance or its metabolite in the body. Christian T. Stepanek charged with driving while suspended. Kenneth Stiff charged with operat- ing a motor vehicle without ever receiv- ing a license. Natalie J. Sharp charged with bat- tery. Zachary M. Schnell charged with as- sisting a criminal. Maria J. Hamilton charged with count I possession of marijuana, count II operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its me- tabolite in the body and count III pos- session of paraphernalia. Marvin E. Molina Cardona charged with operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license. Dalton Lee Robert Moore charged with count I possession of marijuana and count II operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body. Clayton T. Sullivan charged with possession of marijuana. CIVIL DOCKET Pike Circuit Court Midland Funding LLC sues Karen Schroeder on complaint. Nationstar Mortgage LLC sues Ste- phen J. Burns and Jamie L. Burns AK A Jamie L. Moore on complaint. Jason Ray Scott sues Candy Jo Scott for dissolution of marriage. Cecily J. Ashby McCandless sues Logan T. McCandless for dissolution of marriage. Lisa M. Clark sues Roger A. Clark for dissolution of marriage. Jennifer L. Asbell sues Bobby R. As- bell for dissolution of marriage. SMALL CLAIMS Pike Circuit Court William Mason sues Joe Cannon on complaint. Ohio Valley Gas, Inc. sues Nellie S. Charles on complaint. Dallas Killian sues Lavona Irby on complaint. INFRACTIONS Pike Circuit Court Anthony Adams charged with unlaw- ful possession of tobacco. Christopher Albert charged with speeding, 92 mph in a 70 zone. Scott Alexander charged with driv- ing while suspended. Robinson Timothy charged with fish- ing without a license. Jordan Arndt charged with seatbelt violation. Amber Barrett charged with driving while suspended. Timothy Brumfield charged with speeding, 54 mph in a 45 zone. Alfred Bryant charged with speed- ing, 84 mph in a 70 zone. Antonio Capistran Carrera charged with speeding, 85 mph in a 70 zone. Shy Carter charged with speeding, 89 mph in a 70 zone. Corey Cox charged with speeding, 70 mph in a 55 zone. Christopher Daugherity charged with seatbelt violation. Lawrence Dent, Jr. charged with seat- belt violation. Melody Deweese charged with oper- ating a motor vehicle with a fictitious plate. Jack Faraci charged with speeding, 103 mph in a 70 zone. Timothy Fromme charged with speeding, 65 mph in a 55 zone. Angela Gilbert charged with speed- ing, 91 mph in a 70 zone. Jack Holland charged with seatbelt violation. Justin Hopf charged with unlawful possession of tobacco. Jimmie Knight charged with seatbelt violation. Joanne Mathews charged with speed- ing, 84 mph in a 70 zone. Erin McAlister charged with speed- ing, 90 mph in a 70 zone. Dylan Mundy charged with unlawful possession of tobacco. Meagan Nicol charged with speed- ing, 62 mph in a 50 zone. Leland Porter charged with speeding, 110 mph in a 70 zone. Robert Rice charged with seatbelt vi- olation. Samantha Selby charged with seat- belt violation. Christopher Spradlin charged with seatbelt violation. Randy Sutt charged with seatbelt vi- olation. Jennifer Vanderveer charged with seatbelt violation. Cornelius Wynberg charged with count I speeding, 85 mph in a 70 zone, and count II no valid driver's license. Nathan Stokes charged with no valid driver's license. Arsenio Smith charged with fishing without a license. Kathryn Baker charged with speed- ing, 90 mph in a 70 zone. Andrew Alexander Barrett charged with speeding, 84 mph in a 70 zone. Faith Brinker charged with driving while suspended. Brittany Brummett charged with speeding, 84 mph in a 70 zone. William Byers charged with speed- ing, 70 mph in a 55 zone. Ryan Chestnut charged with speed- ing, 70 mph in a 55 zone. Jason Dedrick charged with speed- ing, 70 mph in a 55 zone. Katelyn Dormeier charged with count I speeding, 79 mph in a 70 zone, and count II operating with expired plates. Madison Dorsey charged with speed- ing, 65 mph in a 50 zone. Roy English charged with speeding, 69 mph in a 55 zone. Joellen Gentry charged with speed- ing, 85 mph in a 70 zone. Arek Gulledge charged with speed- ing, 68 mph in a 55 zone. Joseph Humpal charged with speed- ing, 95 mph in a 70 zone. Joseph Kampert charged with speed- ing, 79 mph in a 70 zone. Hua Keller charged with speeding, 88 mph in a 70 zone. Ethan Kellner charged with operat- ing with expired plates. Makaila Mason charged with seat- belt violation. Jacob Mauntel charged with speed- ing, 74 mph in a 55 zone. Taylor Moistner charged with speed- ing, 90 mph in a 70 zone. Kaylob Orr charged with speeding, 87 mph in a 70 zone. Laportia Robinson charged with speeding, 89 mph in a 70 zone. Mohamad Soufan charged with speeding, 79 mph in a 70 zone. Christopher Stoll charged with speeding, 85 mph in a 70 zone. Heath Woods charged with driving while suspended. Zachary Powell charged with driving while suspended. high-profile conservative, champion of law and order, and supporter of President Donald Trump's. They view Clarke as a threat to Dem- ocratic Party interests. In- deed, if Democrats lost just 25 percent of the black vote, they would be in deep polit- ical trouble. By the way, none of what I've said should be taken as an argument that blacks should rush to become Re- publicans. I'd like to see the black community act- ing the way most Japanese and Chinese communities do – not getting into a tizzy over which political party is in power. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. To the Editor, During the July 4th weekend, the lit- tle town of Otwell becomes more to the outside area than a place to stop for gas and a good bacon cheeseburger at the Circle A. The town springs to life and puts out the biggest welcome mat they can muster to surrounding communi- ties. Townspeople who have moved away to other towns, cities, and states find themselves looking forward to the return to Otwell for barbeque chicken and ribs, homemade ice cream, a won- derful parade, and fireworks—they al- so return because Otwell was the first home they knew. It was where they grew up, went to school, visited with family, and helped neighbors when in need—truly home sweet home. During July 1-4, we mark a particu- larly special July celebration. The men who practiced what they preached as good neighbors—by forming the Jef- ferson Township Ruritan Club—cele- brate 60 years of civic duty to the town and its citizens. Although few Char- ter Members are still living, the leg- acy has carried on through them as well as their fellow Charter Members passed. The current Ruritan member- ship has and will continue to offer their energies and their ideas, helping cit- izens within the township as well as those outside the area. The group uses practically all its profits to help others, be it for academic growth, support dur- ing illness or personal loss, as well as through civic donations and projects. So, to all of you reading this, please accept this as a personal invitation to come and join us as we begin the cel- ebration of the 60th anniversary of the Jefferson Township Ruritan. The events begin July 1 (we know the sign over the road says 2-3-4, but if you squint, you can see the 1). We'll have a big party, good food, and fun small- town fellowship for all of you each day. If you'd like to see everything we have to offer, go to http://www.ot- well4thofjulycelebration.com. You can also keep current with our Facebook page Otwell 4th of July Celebration. Okay Otwell folks, time to make the little town shine! Pull weeds, tidy up, clear out stuff—company's coming! Looking forward to seeing you all for the festivities! Tina Weisman, Publicity Chair Jefferson Township Ruritan Life Milestones made free CALL: 812-354-8500 Put a free photo with write up on Weddings, Anniversaries & Engagements.