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Customers encouraged to service air conditioners ahead of cooling season

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Rebates offered for new HVAC purchases and tune-ups

With warmer temperatures back in the forecast, Vectren, a CenterPoint Energy Company, wants to remind customers to have a trained heating and air professional perform routine maintenance on their air conditioning systems to improve efficiency and comfort. Customers should maintain their cooling system to prevent future problems and unwanted costs.

 

“As temperatures push in to the upper 80s and the humidity returns this weekend, many customers will turn their air conditioners on for the first time,” said Lynnae Wilson, chief business officer, Indiana electric. “As we enter the cooling season, it’s important to maintain air conditioning systems properly to ensure optimal performance during the summer months.”

 

According to www.energystar.gov, routine maintenance check-ups should include the following actions to ensure your house or business stays cool:

 

  • Check thermostat settings to ensure the cooling system is at a comfortable setting when at home and saves energy while away.
  • Tighten all electrical connections and measure voltage and current on motors.
  • Lubricate all moving parts to reduce friction in motors, which increases the amount of electricity used.
  • Check controls of the system to ensure proper and safe operation.
  • Regularly clean and/or replace the air conditioner filter to help the unit run at full efficiency and supply better air flow.
  • Clear leaves and other debris away from the air conditioner’s condensing unit on the outside of the home and hose off any accumulated dirt.
  • Check the air conditioner’s refrigerant level – too much or too little will make the system less efficient and reduce the life of the equipment.
  • Clean and adjust blower components to reduce problems with air flow, which can also make the system run less efficiently.

 

Vectren offers several energy efficiency and rebate programs for residential and business customers, including cash rebates for residential customers of $200 to $500 for a high-efficiency central air conditioning unit, depending on the SEER level, and heat pumps. A $25 rebate is also available for AC tune-ups performed by a trained professional. Learn more about Vectren’s programs atwww.vectren.com/saveenergy or call 866-240-8476.

 

About CenterPoint Energy

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is an energy delivery company with regulated utility businesses in eight states and a competitive energy businesses footprint in nearly 40 states. Through its electric transmission & distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution businesses, the company serves more than 7 million metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. CenterPoint Energy’s competitive energy businesses include natural gas marketing and energy-related services; energy efficiency, sustainability and infrastructure modernization solutions; and construction and repair services for pipeline systems, primarily natural gas. The company also owns 54.0 percent of the common units representing limited partner interests in Enable Midstream Partners, LP, a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns, operates and develops strategically located natural gas and crude oil infrastructure assets. With approximately 14,000 employees and nearly $29 billion in assets, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

 

Minnie Marie Wire

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Boonville, IN. – Minnie Marie Wire, 82, of Boonville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her home.
Minnie was born in Warrick County, Indiana on July 30, 1936 to the late Argle C. and Ludie (Smith) Gentry.
She graduated from Tennyson High School in 1954. She was a member of Otter Creek General Baptist Church in Boonville, Indiana. Minnie enjoyed spending time with the children at the nursery at church, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, James Gentry, Rudy Gentry, Arthur Gentry, and Guy Gentry.
Minnie is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ron Wire of Boonville, IN; children, Linda West and her husband, Jeff of Newburgh, IN; Dale Wire and his wife, JoAnn of Boonville, IN; grandchildren, Matt West, Rachel West, Danielle (Wire) Nkrumah – Dartey and her husband, Kwame; Ashley Wire, Bethany Wire; great-granddaughter, Charleston Russell; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 P.M. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana with Pastor Bill Carlisle and Pastor Gene Koker officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Indiana.

James H. Dixon

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James H. Dixon, “Jim,” age 79, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. Jim was born January 20, 1940 to the late William Edward Dixon and Lorena Dixon in Henderson, Kentucky. Jim graduated from Douglas High School in 1958. He was one of the starting five for the Douglas Bixon’s Basketball team (“Go Jim Dandy Go”) with an impressive record that landed him several basketball scholarships. Jim attended Gonzaga University where he continued to excel and set records in rebounds and assists which remain unbroken to this day. Jim retired from AT&T/PT&T.

Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Pat Dixon; three children: Gordon Dixon, Christia Thompson, and stepson, Ralph Johnson; sister, Donna Dixon; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 12:00pm at Seventh Street Baptist Church in Henderson KY. Local arrangements are entrusted to Mason Brothers Audubon Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.masonbrothersfs.com

 

Aces drop series opener to Illinois State

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The University of Evansville baseball team’s bid for a top four spot in the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference tournament took a hit Thursday night, as the Aces dropped their series opener to Illinois State, 11-2 at Duffy Bass Field.

Junior right-hand pitcher Adam Lukas (5-5) made his first start in two weeks and got through the first two frames unscathed. However, the third inning would see the Redbirds put a pair on John Rave’s three-run shot to center. ISU would tack on another in fourth frame, making it 4-0 Redbirds. Lukas would give way to junior left-hander Nathan Croner in the fifth. For the day, Lukas gave up four runs on five hits, while striking out a pair.

After five innings of struggle at the plate, the Aces’ bats come to life in the sixth, loading up the bases on Illinois State starter Brent Headrick. Then, senior left fielder Matthew Jones would deliver a clutch two-strike single up the middle, plating both senior outfielder Nate Reeder and junior shortstop Craig Shepherd, halving the deficit to 4-2.

Croner would pitch a pair of shutout frames, but in the bottom of the seventh, the Redbirds tag the southpaw for six runs, and the UE offense couldn’t respond.

The loss drops Evansville to 23-26 overall and 10-9 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The victory moves the first place Redbirds to 31-21 overall and 13-6 in league play.

Game two of the series is Friday at 5 p.m. Central Time back at Illinois State’s Duffy Bass Park.

Otters hit four home runs in win vs. Windy City

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After getting shutout Wednesday, the Otters’ offense exploded early and often Thursday to beat the Windy City Thunderbolts 12-2.

 

Carlos Castro was able to start the game on the right foot for the Otters, crushing a three-run home run over the left-centerfield wall to give the Otters a 3-0 lead in the first inning.

 

In the top of the second, with a 2-2 count and runners on second and third, Hunter Cullen put down a bunt to Windy City starter Christian Morris, who overthrew first baseman Dash Winningham on a throwing error, which allowed Jack Meggs to score the Otters’ fourth run.

 

Keith Greishaber, who was leading the Frontier League in batting average and hits entering the game, ripped an RBI single to score Rob Calabrese, making the score 5-0 Otters in the second.

 

Dash Winningham’s solo home run put the Thunderbolts on the scoreboard in the bottom of the second, bringing the score to 5-1.

 

In the top of the third, designated hitter Dakota Phillips launched a 400-foot home run over the centerfield wall, going deep for the first time this season, and giving the Otters a commanding 6-1 lead.

 

The Thunderbolts would add another solo home run in the bottom of the third, as Shane Carrier took the first pitch from Otters starter Randy Wynne over the fence to make the score 6-2.

 

In the top of the fourth, Ryan Long found his sweet spot as he crushed a 330-foot two-run home run, increasing the Otters lead to 8-2.

 

Thunderbolts starter Christian Morris’ day was done following Long’s home run, going 3.1 innings pitched and allowing eight runs – four earned – on seven hits.

 

The Otters would add two more in the fifth, as the Thunderbolts committed a total of three errors that helped the Otters’ run support.

 

The seventh inning had about a 20-minute rain delay, which would end the pitching performance of Otters starter Randy Wynne. Wynne followed his eight-inning, 13-strikeouts season debut on Saturday with another solid start on Thursday.

 

The Otters’ right-hander went 6.1 innings with five strikeouts, no walks, giving up only two runs on five hits.

 

After the delay, Matt Rowland would finish the seventh and eighth innings, throwing three strikeouts.

Mitchell Hansen contributed to the home-run parade, smashing a two-run shot over the left-centerfield wall, extending the Otters lead to 12-2. The home run was his second homer of the series, and the fourth Otters home run of the afternoon.

 

Taylor Wright pitched a scoreless ninth to end the game, as the Otters ended their three-game losing streak.

 

The Otters will return home to Bosse Field this weekend for a three-game series against the Florence Freedom, starting Friday evening at 6:35 p.m. presented by Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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“READERS FORUM” MAY 17, 2019

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way.

HERE’S WHAT’S ON OUR MIND TODAY

This coming Saturday, author Joe Jack Wallace is taking a detour to Evansville on his way to an International Conference called the “Future Of Everything” in New York.  Joe is one of 300 individuals who has been invited to participate in this prestigious week-long event sponsored by the Wall Street Journal.  Joe is a former Editor of the City-County Observer. He will be at Bar Louie-Eastside this Saturday between 11:00 to 12:00 to greet his many friends and autograph his newly published book entitled “Living Outside The Box.”

“Living Outside the Box” debuted on Amazon in mid-April and was named #1 New Edition in three categories including Green Business and Intergovernmental Policy.

Mr. Wallace will discuss the inspiration that launched the book and explains the content of the book from its opening chapters about dispelling myths with science, through the habits that poise people to be highly impactful and how vision followed by execution lead to establishing a state of the art technology center in Greater Palm Springs, California.

He currently serves as the CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership.

Wallace graduated from Stanford University and the University of Evansville with Masters and Bachelors Degrees in Mechanical Engineering.  He also holds certifications in Cybersecurity and The Internet of Things from Harvard and MIT.  He is a sought after speaker on topics from entrepreneurship to politics.

Attendance is limited and by reservation.  Please contact City-County Observer Editor Justin Phillips at 812-653-9662 for details.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays “Readers’ Poll” question is: Who do feel is the most conservative elected body in Vanderburgh County?
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Commentary: The National GOP’s Mourdock Moment

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Commentary: The National GOP’s Mourdock Moment

May 16, 2019  

By Mary Beth Schneider
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—The 2012 Senate debate between Republican Richard Mourdock and Democrat Joe Donnelly had been basically a snooze.

Both responded with programmed predictable answers to everything. And as both claimed anti-abortion positions, no one foresaw that the question on abortion in the debate’s final minutes would change that.

Donnelly, as always, said he opposed abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother.

 

That had been Mourdock’s position in his 1990 failed run for Congress. So what he said in 2012, and how he said it, made reporters’ heads snap up, and had them quickly rewriting their stories not only on the debate but on the likely outcome of the election.

“Life is that gift from God,” Mourdock said. “I think that even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something God intended to happen.”

Thirteen days later, Mourdock was crushed by Donnelly even as other Republicans swept to victory in Indiana.

Fast forward to 2019. The Republican Party is now echoing Mourdock’s words. Alabama has just enacted a law that criminalizes almost all abortions. Rape victim? You must carry that rapist’s child. A girl raped by her father? Too bad.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey came close to echoing Mourdock’s words as she signed the bill into law. “This legislation stands as a powerful testament to Alabamians’ deeply held belief that every life is precious and that every life is a sacred gift from God,” she said.

So apparently God, sad as He is about a rape, thinks a gift of pregnancy is just what a woman needs.

And make no mistake. This isn’t solely about saying life begins at conception, that moment when the sperm fertilizes the egg. Alabama and every other state have no problem throwing out unused fertilized eggs from in-vitro procedures.

Sen. Clyde Chambliss, the sponsor of the Alabama bill, said: “The egg in the lab doesn’t apply. It’s not in a woman. She’s not pregnant.”

Since the Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion, even those who oppose abortion generally left the three exceptions of rape, incest and medical necessity. That, though, has been changing even before Mourdock’s words sank his candidacy. The GOP national platform that year affirmed the party’s opposition to abortion, but listed no exceptions at all, not even to save the mother’s life.

Platforms, though, get almost no attention. A candidate’s words in the closing days of a campaign? A law now on the books? Those have a way of focusing on voters’ attention.

And boy has it. Alabama’s law—as well as laws passed in Ohio and Georgia, and legislation pending in Missouri—has sparked a national firestorm. For some anti-abortion advocates, it is what they have been praying for. But for many women who have voted Republican because of fiscal and other policy issues, comfortable that Roe v. Wade would never be overturned, it’s a wake-up moment that has the potential to affect elections.

Multiple polls show that majorities of Americans favor restrictions on abortion, especially for later-term abortions. But polls also find large majorities support allowing victims of rape and incest to terminate pregnancies and do not want Roe v. Wade overturned.

In fact, televangelist Pat Robertson—a staunch abortion foe—said Alabama’s law went too far, citing the fact that it does not exempt rape and incest victims as well as the provision that would send physicians who perform abortions to prison for up to 99 years.

When I first started covering Indiana politics in the early 1990s, the state GOP platform did not mention abortion. I spoke to many Republican women who called themselves pro-life—but who were leery of letting the government make such a personal decision.

Ever since, though, the party has been firmly anti-abortion.

Now, the GOP may be having its Mourdock moment, the moment when its voters who generally oppose abortion in most cases have to decide if the only exception is to save a woman’s life and whether they are comfortable overturning Roe v Wade.

For a party who lost the votes of women in 2018 by an astounding 19 percentage points according to national exit polling data, it’s a daunting prospect.

FOOTNOTE: Mary Beth Schneider is an editor at TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalists.

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“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”

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“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”

“Right Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have two commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan’s comments are mostly about issues of national interest.  The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give Mr. Biden and Mr. Reagan exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “Left Jab” is a liberal view and the “Right Jab is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments of the two gentlemen is free to do so.
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