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?

WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Are you surprised that Methodist Hospital called off the public meeting scheduled for Thursday at 5:00 PM on the campus of Methodist Hospital?

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The University Of Southern Indiana Softball Team Will Be Remembered Forever.

The Screaming Eagles are back in Evansville after winning their first-ever NCAA title in Salem, Virginia on Monday.

The team was greeted by hundreds of fans at the Physical Activities Center on campus, as they arrived in style escorted by fire trucks and local police.

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke was one of several government officials in attendance. He declared May 30 USI National Championship Day.

This year’s softball team is the first college softball program in Indiana history to win a national title.

With summer temperatures arriving earlier than usual, Vectren is encouraging customers to consider the likely increase in bills received in the month of June, which reflect May consumption. During the month of May, temperatures were higher-than-normal for spring, which have caused customers to start utilizing their air conditioners and cooling fans earlier than usual.

“May was significantly warmer than normal and has undoubtedly caused customers’ cooling systems to run earlier and more often than last spring,” said Brad Ellsworth, president of Vectren Energy Delivery-South. “The early start to summer is certainly driving energy usage and bills higher. We are encouraging customers that may find themselves with a higher than expected bill to reach out to us before they have an issue with paying their bill.”

Bills received in June, which reflect May usage, are expected to be higher on average than bills received last month, which reflects a more seasonably appropriate month of April. Customers who may be challenged to pay or those who have received a disconnect notice should call Vectren at 1-800-227-1376 to see if they qualify for a payment arrangement, where the bill amount can be spread into smaller payments over a set period of time.

Customers are reminded to consider ways to conserve energy, which will help reduce summer energy bills this season. Vectren offers a variety of energy-saving tips as well as information on additional energy efficiency programs for residential and business customers on its website. Learn more about Vectren’s programs at www.vectren.com/saveenergy or call 1-866-240-8476.

Camp Season Is Almost Here, We Need Your Help

The Indiana Troopers Youth Services (ITYS) is seeking donations to support the Indiana State Police Youth Summer Camp Programs. The summer camps have been a long tradition of the Indiana State Police; dating back to the first camp program in 1970.

Youth attending ISP Youth Summer Camp programs experience activities similar to what ISP troopers receive while attending the Indiana State Police Academy. Some activities youth are exposed to include SWAT, Bomb Squad, K-9 team demonstrations, Crime Scene Investigations, Emergency Vehicle Operation, Firearms, and Defensive Tactics. The summer camps, held at various locations around the state, are available for youth starting the 5th grade to the 12th grade.

The ITYS fund raising goal is $10,000.  You can help with a donation to this Go Fund Me site https://www.gofundme.com/itys-summer-camp-program. Using Go Fund Me ensures your donation will be used to financially assist children attending ISP summer camps.  Please know, members of the Indiana State Police will NEVER call to solicit donations and no organization is permitted to solicit donations in the name of state police summer camps.

All donations are applied toward camp related expenses, inclusive of lodging, meals, and nominal administrative costs.

Thank you for your donation to the ITYS camp programs that continue to be an important part of the Indiana State Police and have created positive and lasting memories for Hoosier children for nearly 50 years.  No donation is too small, and every donation helps continue the legacy.