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“READERS FORUM” NOVEMBER 30, 2018
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Commentary: The New American Dividing Line
By John Krull
TheStatehouseFile.comÂ
INDIANAPOLIS – Sometimes, labels get in the way of understanding.
Right now, the old labels – Republican and Democrat, conservative and liberal – don’t tell us much about what’s happening in our country. They inhibit insight rather than encourage it.
John Krull, publisher, TheStatehouseFile.com
We just have emerged from a bruising mid-term election. It was one of the most decisive triumphs by one side in American history.
Democrats captured at least 39 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. They tallied nearly 9 million more popular votes than Republican candidates. They did this by securing victories in places once considered GOP strongholds.
Does this mean that millions of Americans who have voted Republican for decades have stopped being conservative?
No.
There’s no evidence that the Americans who ended up casting their ballots for Democrats a few weeks ago did so because they’ve stopped believing in limited government and low taxes. They haven’t surrendered or altered their beliefs.
If they believed those were the most important issues confronting our country, they would have voted for Republican candidates, just as they always had. But they don’t believe that, so they took – for them – the drastic step of voting for Democrats.
It is the fashion now to talk about the increasing tribalization of American political life. The cliché is that we all have hunkered down in our bunkers, so angry and afraid that we all refuse to engage with each other and the larger world.
There’s truth to this, as there often is with conventional wisdom, but the greater truth – the more profound truth – is more complicated than that.
It always is.
We haven’t divided into tribes of Democrats and Republicans or even conservatives and liberals. Even those traditional designations face problems of definition. The pointed skirmishing among Democrats over whether Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, should be House speaker demonstrates as much. So does the ongoing speculation that a traditional Reagan-style conservative such as Ohio Gov. John Kasich or outgoing Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, will mount a primary challenge to President Donald Trump or run as a third-party candidate.
Political coalitions are and always have been shifting things – marriages of convenience rather than passion. Disparate groups come together to achieve common goals or, more often, meet common threats.
That’s what drove the mid-term election results.
We Americans now have divided into two huge parties that have yet to be labeled.
For lack of better terms, let’s call one party – the one that prevailed in November – the Fact Party. They believe, among other things, that numbers don’t lie, that the science behind concerns about climate change is compelling, that we ought to have evidence they’re shielding terrorists and criminals before we fire tear-gas at children and that credible accusations of wrongdoing – charges that a foreign leader ordered the murder of a journalist or a nation hostile to ours attempted to sway our election – should be investigated and not ignored.
What ties this loose coalition together isn’t a shared set of beliefs about how to provide health care, fund and deliver education or fuel economic development.
Their only common conviction is that facts matter.
Once they’re convinced that principle has been preserved, they will return to fighting over all the other issues that divided them in the past.
The other party may be called the Fantasy Party.
They’re devoted to a vision of this country as it never was. They believe in a land where slavery wasn’t entirely real, native tribes weren’t displaced from ancestral homes and women and others never were disenfranchised.
Make America great again.
Few things have the tenacity of a dream, however, distorted that dream may be.
That is the strength of this party.
What its members lack in numbers they often make up for in unyielding fervor.
If we continue to think about our political battles in traditional terms – and if leaders in both traditional political parties make conventional calculations about their followers’ concerns and priorities – we will continue to misread and misunderstand what’s happening.
This debate isn’t about health care or taxes or schools.
It’s about truth.
It’s about a dream.
It’s about a cherished fantasy.
It’s about cold, hard facts.
It’s about what we want to believe and what we can prove.
FOOTNOTE: John Krull is director of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism, host of “No Limits†WFYI 90.1 Indianapolis and publisher of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
The City-County Observer post this article without bias, opinion or editing.
Sullivan Responds To Governor’s Assessment On Tolling
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 29, 2018) –“When passing Indiana’s largest infrastructure investment in state history in 2017, we focused on implementing a comprehensive plan backed by significant data. I appreciate the governor’s announcement to not toll at this time and am committed to working with Governor Holcomb’s administration and my colleagues in the House and Senate.
In the future, it is important to keep our options open, remain aware of our state’s needs, and utilize the same kind of data-driven approach down the line. I look forward to the upcoming session as we continue to improve our state and local infrastructure.â€
FOOTNOTE: The following statement from State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville), chair of the House Committee on Roads and Transportation, in your coverage of the newly released Statewide Interstate Tolling Strategic Plan and Gov. Eric Holcomb’s assessment of the plan:
St. Vincent Evansville Awarded Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers
St. Vincent Evansville has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. This is the third time St. Vincent Evansville has received this advanced certification. The Gold Seal of Approval® and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of quality from their respective organizations. Â
To achieve this advanced certification, St. Vincent Evansville underwent a rigorous onsite review. Joint Commission experts evaluated the hospital’s compliance with stroke-related standards and requirements, including program management, the delivery of clinical care and performance improvement.Â
“St. Vincent Evansville has thoroughly demonstrated the greatest level of commitment to the care of stroke patients through its Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers,†said Patrick Phelan, executive director, Hospital Business Development, The Joint Commission. “We commend St. Vincent Evansville for becoming a leader in stroke care, potentially providing a higher standard of service for stroke patients in its community.â€
“We congratulate St. Vincent Evansville for achieving this designation,†said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. “By adhering to this very specific set of treatment guidelines St. Vincent Evansville has clearly made it a priority to deliver high quality care to all patients affected by stroke.â€
“St. Vincent Evansville is pleased to receive advanced certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association,†said Dan Parod, President, St. Vincent Southern Region. “The certification is continued evidence of the highest quality care provided by our care teams at St. Vincent. Advanced certifications such as this provide us with the opportunity to highlight the exceptional stroke care our teams provide and our continued efforts to advance care even further.â€Â
Established in 2003, Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers is awarded for a two-year period to Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospitals. The certification was derived from the Brain Attack Coalition’s “Recommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centers†(JAMA, 2000) and the “Revised and Updated Recommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centers†(Stroke, 2011).
Stroke is the number four cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.
Rickey Named 2 NCCA All-American
University of Southern Indiana junior midfielder Sean Rickey (Columbia, Illinois) was named second-team All-American by the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) after a vote of the nation’s Division II sports information directors. The All-America award is the first of Rickey’s career and the first D2CCA honor for a Screaming Eagle.
The national honor caps off a heavy awards season for Rickey in 2018. The junior midfielder has been named second-team All-American, Midwest Region Player of the Year, and first-team All-Midwest Region by the D2CCA; first-team All-Midwest Region by the United Soccer Coaches; and Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Conference by the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
This season, Rickey led the Eagles in scoring with 28 points on a team-high 11 goals and six assists this fall. He also had a team-high five game-winning goals.
The Eagles complete the 2018 campaign with a 13-4-1 record; ranked 15th nationally; their first GLVC regular season crown since 1990; their highest regional ranking since 1982; and their third appearance in the NCAA II Tournament. USI also hosted their first NCAA II Regional since 1982.
Postal Service Offering Full-Service Sunday Hours for Holiday Season
Postal Service Offering Full-Service Sunday Hours for Holiday Season
NOVEMBER 29TH, 2018 
MITCH ANGLE INDIANA, KENTUCKY
The most wonderful time of the year also tends to be the busiest time of the year.
Several post offices in Indiana and Kentucky understand this fact and are offering full-service retail Sunday hours for the holiday mailing season.
Sunday hours at the locations below will be offered on December 2nd, 9th, and the 16th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM:
- Owensboro, 54 Bon Harbor Hills
- Lawndale Station, Evansville, 802 South Green River
- Newburgh, 5411 State Route 261
The Postal Service says December 17th will be the Postal Service’s busiest day online with more than 8 million consumers predicted to visit usps.com for help shipping that special holiday gift.
Nearly 105 million consumers are predicted to visit the website between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
NOVEMBER 29TH, 2018 MITCH ANGLE INDIANA, KENTUCKY
The most wonderful time of the year also tends to be the busiest time of the year.
Several post offices in Indiana and Kentucky understand this fact and are offering full-service retail Sunday hours for the holiday mailing season.
Sunday hours at the locations below will be offered on December 2nd, 9th, and the 16th from 11:00AM to 3:00PM:
- Owensboro, 54 Bon Harbor Hills
- Lawndale Station, Evansville, 802 South Green River
- Newburgh, 5411 State Route 261
The Postal Service says December 17th will be the Postal Service’s busiest day online with more than 8 million consumers predicted to visit usps.com for help shipping that special holiday gift.
Nearly 105 million consumers are predicted to visit the website between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
U Of E Swimming And Diving Teams Will Host Their First Home Meet Of The Season
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Swimming and diving will host their first home meet of the season in the last competition of the fall schedule with a matchup against Missouri State on Friday afternoon.
Diving events will begin at 3:30 p.m. CT with swimming events to directly follow.
The Aces are back after a successful trip to House of Champions in Indianapolis. The women finished 7th overall with 528 points, and the men finished in 7th as well with 540 points.
Matt Duke took the top finish for the Aces on Friday. His heat winning 20.95 50 freestyle was good for 17th place overall. Sophomore Eli James tied for 29th with a career high 21.39, while fellow sophomore Ryan Wood followed in 31st with 21.51.
Freshman Ee Tan took 22nd overall in the 500 freestyle with a final time of 4:38.04. Freshman Oskar Menkhaus followed in 23rd with 4:40.30, and junior Samad Abu-Shanab clocked a 4:48.47 for 24th. Menkhaus’s preliminary time of 4:37.77 was a lifetime best by over 5 seconds. Freshman David Killian rounded out the event with a 4:41.56 for 28th.
Junior Paul Cozzens was Evansville’s sole representative in the returning session of the 200 IM. He placed 27th with a final time of 1:54.38.
On the women’s side, senior Kristen Myers led the way with a 27th place finish in the 50 freestyle, her time a 24.18. She was followed by junior Emma Hennessy with a 32nd place 24.56. In the morning’s preliminary event, sophomore Grace Cullen achieved a lifetime best 25.37.
Junior Ashton Adams placed 28th in the 500 freestyle with a final time of 5:14.08, while freshman Nicolette Wickes clocked a 5:20.07 for 32nd.
Senior Kaylee Gubricky achieved a lifetime best 100 breaststroke time of 1:08.48 as a split in the 400 Medley Relay.
On Saturday, sophomore Credence Pattinson led the way for the men. He competed in the A-Final of the 100 butterfly, clocking a 49.73 for 7th place. Senior Matt Duke followed in a 51.03 for 21st place. Junior Zack Sagan achieved a lifetime best time of 52.66 for 28th place. Pattinson also placed 5th overall in the 100 backstroke with a 49.89. Junior Brandt Hudson placed 17th with a 50.68.
Junior Paul Cozzens took to the consolation final of the 400 IM to finish in a 4:06.39, good for 14th place overall. Freshmen David Killian and Ee Tan took 21st and 22nd with times of 4:10.46 and 4:12.00 respectively.
Hudson also competed in the consolation final of the 200 freestyle to earn 15th place with a time of 1:41.11. Freshman Oskar Menkhaus clocked a 1:43.22 for 22nd place. Senior Jared Sutphin clocked a best time of 1:42.55 for 26th place.
Sophomore Eli James achieved a lifetime best in the 100 breaststroke with a final time of 57.91, good for 18th place.
Senior Sam Gowdy took the top spot for the women’s squad in the A-Final of the 100 backstroke. She clocked a 56.34 for 7th place. Junior Kristy Kupfer took 23rd with a 59.35. Kupfer also placed 24th in the 200 freestyle with a final time of 1:55.83
Senior Kristen Myers qualified for the consolation final of the 100 butterfly. Her time of 56.98 was good for 13th place, while sophomore Kara Steward followed in a 57.05 for 14th, though her preliminary time of 56.74 was a lifetime best.
Junior Ashton Adams took the top spot for Evansville in the 400 IM. She recorded a final time of 4:43.70 for 21st place, while fellow junior Shaina Weisberg followed shortly for 22nd in a 4:46.38.
Junior Alaina Sylvester competed in the consolation final of the 100 breaststroke to record a 1:05.82, good for 11th place. Senior Sylvia McFadden placed 20th with 1:09.18, while sophomore Andrea Ramis, freshman Pearl Muensterman, and Amy Smith finished in 22nd, 23rd, and 24th with times of 1:09.39, 1:09.44, and 1:10.59 respectively.
A number of best times were achieved in the morning’s preliminary round as well. Freshman Alexis Nunn clocked a 1:00.70 in the 100 butterfly. Sophomore Sarah Alexander touched in at a record 1:09.19 in the 100 breaststroke. Sophomore Danielle Baugh also achieved a best time in the 100 backstroke with 1:02.58.
Sophomore Kara Steward shone on Sunday with a new school record in the 200 butterfly. She clocked in a 2:04.34 that placed her 9th overall. Senior Kristen Myers followed in 15th place with a final time of 2:08.78.
Senior Sam Gowdy participated in the consolation final of the 200 backstroke. She improved on her preliminary time by a second and a half for a 10th place 2:04.59. Junior Kristy Kupfer placed 24th with a 2:10.68. In the morning’s preliminary, freshman Katie Turner clocked a personal record of a 2:17.52.
Junior Alaina Sylvester has a consolation final appearance in the 200 breaststroke. She took 16th place with a final time of 2:27.81, while senior Sylvia McFadden placed 24th with a 2:32.96. Jessie Steele was the sole Evansville representative in the 100 freestyle, clocking in a 53.18 for 30th place.
On the men’s side, Samad Abu-Shanab led the men in the 1650 freestyle with a 17th place finishing 16:11.39. Freshman Ee Tan followed after in a 16:27.67 for 18th place.
Sophomore Credence Pattinson and junior Brandt Hudson swam in the consolation final of the 200 backstroke, taking 15th and 16thplaces at 1:51.59 and 1:54.90 respectively. Freshman David Killian placed 21st with a time of 1:53.50.
In the 100 freestyle, seniors Jared Sutphin and Matt Duke brought up the rear of the C-Final for 23rd and 24th places with times of 46.61 and 46.84 respectively. Sophomore Eli James took 24th as well in the 200 breaststroke with a 2:07.70.
Junior Paul Cozzens took to the consolation final of the 200 butterfly to record a 1:55.47 for 14th place. Sophomore Ryan Wood took 18th with a1:56.03, junior Zack Sagan took 19th with 1:56.98, both season best times, and freshman Jacob Bailey placed 24th with a 2:00.92.
On the diving side, freshman Maggie Franz led the women with a 14th place finish on 1-Meter with 202.45 points, while sophomore Natalie Gerard took a quick 15th with 201.25 points. Franz took 15th on 3-Meter with 193.50 points, while freshman Sarah Kempf and Gerard followed in 16th and 17th with 178.10 and 167.10 points respectively.
Senior Miguel Marcano took 10th on both 1-Meter and 3-Meter with 220.80 points and 221.95 respectively.
Valpo Lawyer Suspended 1 Day After Conviction
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The Indiana Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended a Valparaiso attorney who faced multiple criminal charges of violating protective orders and was convicted of one count in a bench trial a day earlier.
Justices ordered the suspension of Timothy E. Vojslavek for noncooperation with the Disciplinary Commission’s investigation of a grievance against him. The order says he failed to reply to an Aug. 15 order to show cause why he should not be suspended for noncooperation.
The order did not indicate the nature of Vojslavek’s alleged misconduct, but online trial court records show his suspension was ordered one day after Vojslavek was convicted of Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy in a bench trial in Porter Superior Court.
Vojslavek was charged between October and December 2016 with four misdemeanor criminal invasion of privacy counts, Porter County online court records show. Porter Superior Judge Jeffrey Thode found Vojslavek guilty of one count Wednesday and sentenced him to 180 days, all but eight of which were suspended to probation, with credit for time served.
The remaining counts against Vojslavek were dismissed, according to Thode’s court. Details of the criminal charges were not immediately available Thursday.
A message on the telephone number listed for Vojslavek said the voice mailbox was full and could not accept new messages.