“READERS FORUM” MARCH 16, 2019
We hope that today’s “READERS FORUMâ€Â 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?
WHAT”S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays“Readers Poll†question is: Are you disappointed that not one City Council member made a request to the City Controller to give them a detailed financial accounting of the Evansville Thunderbolts?
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Vectren Urges Customers To Evaluate Billing And Payment Options
Vectren Urges Customers To Evaluate Billing And Payment OptionsWinter Rules (Expire March 15, 2019)
Evansville, Ind. – As the end of the winter heating season approaches, Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana (Vectren), a CenterPoint Energy company, wants to remind customers that the regulatory moratorium, which prevents energy companies from disconnecting customers who meet low-income guidelines and have received federal and state utility heating assistance, will expire on Friday, March 15.
Customers who have received a disconnect notice or need bill payment assistance are urged to contact Vectren online at Vectren.com or call 1-800-227-1376 to make payment arrangements and avoid potential disconnection.
“Due to the bitter cold temperatures we experienced at the beginning of this year, some customers may find themselves behind on their bill payments,†said Lynnae Wilson, chief business officer, Indiana electric. “As part of our commitment to our customers, we have programs and payment options to help them manage costs.â€
Customers can choose from the following free Vectren billing and payment options, as well as energy-efficiency programs:
Payment Arrangement: Customers who are having difficulty paying bills in full can request a payment arrangement to fulfill the obligation in smaller increments over a set period of time. Eligible customers can request a payment arrangement by calling 1-800-227-1376.
- Energy Assistance Program (EAP):Â State and federal utility assistance dollars are still available for income-eligible customers. Customers who fall below 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines ($37,650 for a family of four), should visit their local service provider to sign up for EAP. Visit ihcda.in.gov to locate the local service provider.
- Universal Service Program: Natural gas customers who qualify for EAP will be automatically enrolled in the Universal Service Program (USP). The USP provides a discount on natural gas bills for eligible low-income customers from December through May. Discounts are not applied retroactively.
- Energy-efficiency Resources: Vectren has a wide offering of energy-efficiency programs for customers, which can be found at www.vectren.com/saveenergy. Customers are also encouraged to apply for all residential (home ownership or rental) weatherization programs, including programs available through the local service provider.
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.
 Vanderburgh County Republican Party Breakfast        Â
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  Vanderburgh County Republican Party Breakfast        Â
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 WHERE:  C.K. Newsome Center , Room 118A-B
  100 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713
WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2019
7:30 – Doors Open (Complimentary Continental Breakfast)
8:00 – Program
     > Guest Speakers:
City Councilman (W-5) Justin Elpers, candidate for Re-Election
Ron Beane, candidate for City Council At-Large
David Christmas, candidate for City Council At-Large
  > Chairman Parke provides an update on political happenings
9:00- Adjourn Let us know if you plan on attending:
Contact Mary Jo Kaiser at 812-425-8207 or email beamerjo59@gmail.com
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Freshman Forum With Senator Mike Braun
The Southwest Indiana Chamber is hosting Senator Mike Braun on Thursday, March 21, 2019, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. Senator Braun will be sharing his main priorities for 2019. Members of the business community will have an opportunity to discuss issues important to the region including the Federal Infrastructure Plans.
Limited seating available and cost is $10  Register online at swinchamber.com or by calling          812-425-8147.
NGL Announces Changes to Schedule
NGL Announces Changes to Schedule
MARCH 15TH, 2019 
TYRONE MORRIS INDIANA
“Every market deserves the opportunity to properly promote to allow each market the best opportunity for success. We have worked extremely hard to secure the right markets and venues for our league and to launch twelve expansion franchises at once takes a tremendous effort.
We felt it would be in the best interest of our teams, fans, and venues if we do not rush our kickoff and take some additional time to ensure a fantastic first experience. A great fan experience will forever be our standard moving forward.â€
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Nearly 5,000 Students Attend Young People’s Concert
Nearly 5,000 Students Attend Young People’s Concert
MARCH 15TH, 2019 TYRONE MORRIS INDIANA
The Evansville Philharmonic hosted over 50 schools to introduce students to classical music.
This concert is a way for elementary students to examine different kinds of music than they’re used too.
It also fulfills curriculum goals for the teachers without limiting students to the classroom.
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THE OLD COLLEGE TRY
Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine
www.jamesmredwine.com
THE OLD COLLEGE TRY
Mary Tyler Moore’s theme song advised:
“Love is all around, no need to fake it.
You can have the town, why don’t you take it?
You’re gonna make it after all
How will you make it on your own?â€
The Mary Tyler Moore show first aired September 19, 1970. Mary’s character was a single woman competing against the odds. She triumphed with grit, hard work, and good character. Mary saw herself as America saw itself before the days of instant success achieved via money and proximity to power. The show’s message was clear and believable; work hard, do right, be honest, and success will inevitably follow.
The antithesis of this infallible formula was the show’s character of Ted Baxter who invariably failed because he sought fame and acclaim through hook and crook, much as did the people and the institutions shamelessly enmeshed in the current fraudulent attempts to have unqualified students admitted to some colleges.
Mary Tyler Moore only lasted until March 19, 1977. Perhaps the Viet Nam War and Watergate were too much for the message of high hopes and ethical behavior to overcome. Much the same may be true of the exhortation to students and student-athletes to work hard and play by the rules if they wished to be accepted to colleges such as Yale, Texas, U.S.C., Stanford, Georgetown, and several others.
America’s self-image as a country where anything is possible by putting one’s shoulder to the wheel and one’s nose to the grindstone suffered a wet blanket of reality when it came out that all one needed to do to be a successful applicant to some universities was to have wealthy and unscrupulous parents. The Mary Tyler Moore message of honesty and devotion was transformed by some parents to You are not good enough on your own; Hard work is for suckers; Lies and bribes are the way to succeed; It is more important to get into a university than to learn something while you are there; and, It is more important for your parents’ friends to be impressed by which school you get in than by your accomplishments.
The real danger is not that some people game the system, but that the system has produced or is still producing a generation, or generations, many of whom fervently believe dishonesty in the pursuit of their goals is preferable to risking not achieving those goals.
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