Cass County INFO April 2012

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Lewis Cass

LILLY

Community Foundation names 2012 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

I love it when I log into CassCountyCalendar. com and have a whole list of events waiting to be approved. It’s a cheap thrill, but there’s always a huge feeling of anticipation when I see that we have “pending events.” It could be a Michelle Laird DIALS Editor/publisher yard sale, a festival, a book sale, a fundraiser — there are always so many possibilities!

As I write this, there are 752 active events listed on www.casscountycalendar.com, and they include events all the way through January 2013!

Did you know that the comprehensive plan for the city of Logansport actually encourages

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the use of Cass County Calendar as the “official events calendar?” How cool is that?

If you’re not familiar with CassCountyCalendar, it’s published by Cass County Communication Network, just like Cass County INFO, the newspaper you’re reading right now. The easiest way to describe it is that it’s website with a database of local events. It’s available 24/7 at www.casscountycalendar.com, and it’s TOTALLY FREE to post an event. The only requirements are that the event is open to the public, of interest to Cass County residents, and has a start time and an end time. (It goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway — it also has to be legal.) So live music, real estate open houses, garage sales, church activities, worship services, fundraisers, bake sales, festivals — they’re all welcome.

I check the site daily and post upcoming events on the Cass County Calendar Facebook page. I also pull events from the calendar for a weekly update on Thursday mornings on Mix 102 and Hoosier Country 103.7. AND, we have an e-mail newsletter where we’ll deliver a list of upcoming events right to your inbox. We also include events in Cass County INFO, which is actually how the whole idea came about. I was visiting so many websites looking for local events, I thought there had to be an easier way to get an overview of what’s going on in the community on a particular day. That also makes it a great resource for folks who are planning events and don’t want to conflict with another upcoming activity!

So, when you’re looking for something to do, head to www.casscountycalendar.com and see what’s going on! And check back often — new events are added daily!

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Published by Existential Media LLC 206 Fourth St. P.O. Box 314 Logansport, IN 46947 Editor/Publisher Michelle Laird Dials (574) 721-4636 (michelle@ existentialmedia.com) Cover Photo Michelle Laird Dials One copy of INfo: is free.

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INFO is a free, monthly newspaper serving Logansport and Cass County, Indiana and the surrounding areas. It is part of the Cass County Communication Network, published by Existential Media LLC. Calendar Items Community events that are open to the public and have a specific date, time and location can be submitted FREE to CassCountyCalendar.com.

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Lewis Cass senior receives Lilly Scholarship Cass County Community Foundation board chairman Tom Heckard and president Deanna Crispen named Lewis Cass senior Savannah Jay as 2012 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar on April 3.

Savannah is the daughter of Ian and Anita Jay. She will receive full tuition to the Indiana college of her choice and a $900 stipend each year for required books and equipment. Savannah plans to attend Rose-Hulman Institute and major in biomedical engineering, with aspirations of pursuing a career in emerging medical technologies. Congratulations, Savannah!

Celebrating 75!

United Way of Cass County is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2012 and each month, we’ll highlight a United Way agency or program. This month, we’re focusing on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County was incorporated on September 3, 1981. On January 7, 1985, the organization received authorization from the national office of Big Brothers Big Sisters to make matches in Cass County.

BBBS offers two basic programs — the community-based program, which provides

one-on-one adult mentoring, and the local hero program, in which mentors visit the child’s school once a week for one hour.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is funded by United Way, grands and fundraising. The organization’s largest fundraiser is Bowl for Kids’ Sake, which began in 1986.

Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters and its programs and services, and about other United Way agencies, by clicking the 75th anniversary logo on CassCountyOnline.com.

Logansport resident a finalist in nationwide model search We’ll learn this month whether Amy Zimmerman, 25, of Logansport, has been selected to model for maurices in upcoming fall, holiday and spring campaigns. If so, she’ll receive a $1,500 maurices gift card, AND a $7,500 charitable makeover for Emmaus Mission Center.

Zimmerman and 19 other finalists will attend a casting call in Minneapolis, Minn., the week of April 16. A judging panel from maurices, including celebrity judge and maurices designer Christopher Straub from Lifetime’s Project Runway, will select the 12 winners, who will be announced at www. mauricesmainstreetmodel.com on April 23.

ArtAssist raises funds for Cass County Historical Society ArtAssist is a group of local musicians and artists working together to help their communities. Their first project is the production of two compact discs with original music and art by Cass County natives and residents. Duplication services were sponsored by Security Federal Savings Bank. The Save the General cd features rock music; Where Music Meets is an easy listening CD. CDs are $15 each or two for $25 and a limited issue of 100 of each is available. All money from sales goes to the Cass County Historical Society. CDs can be purchased at Security Federal Savings Bank, the Cass County Historical Society, and the Pear Tree Gallery. For more information, email art2assist@gmail.com.

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Who’s on Cass County’s ballot?

VOTE

Election

HOW IT WORKS On May 8, 2012, the major parties (Republican and Democrat) will conduct a presidential primary so that voters of that party can indicate their choice for the party’s presidential nominee. The major parties will also nominate candidates for the following offices: • President of the United States • United States Senate (1 seat) • Governor • U.S. House of Representatives (all 9 seats) • Indiana State Senate (25 of the 50 seats) • Indiana House of Representatives (all 100 seats) • Judges of the circuit and superior courts • Clerks of the circuit court, County Auditor, County Recorder, County Treasurer, County Coroner, County Surveyor, County Assessor, County Commissioner, and County Council Member in several counties • Democratic Party and Republican Party state convention delegates Republican Party precinct committeemen Candidates will be elected to the offices during the 2012 general election on November 6, 201

WHEN & WHERE CAN I VOTE?

Only registered voters will be eligible to vote in the primary. Voters will need to specify their party to poll workers and will only see the candidates on their party’s ticket when they head to the voting machine.

Absentee Voting In person at the Cass County Government Building Monday-Friday April 9 through May 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturdays April 28 & May 5, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday May 7, 9 a.m. - Noon VOTE CENTERS

Early Voting May 3, 4 & 5 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Election Day May 8 6 a.m. - 6 p.m

Logansport Mall 3900 E. Market Downtown Senior Center 115 S. 6th St. Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds County Road 125 N Galveston Community Center 101 S. Park Road, Galveston Walton Fire Station 110 S. Depot St. Royal Center Town Hall 104 E. North St. Twelve Mile Fire Station (ELECTION DAY ONLY) 6945 N Jefferson

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Presidential Primary ELECTION COVERAGE Turn to us on Tuesday, May 8! Local election results will be posted on www.casscountyonline.com.

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PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Newt Gingrich (R) Barack Obama (D) Ron Paul (R) Mitt Romney (R) Rick Santorum (R) United States Senator Richard G. Lugar (R) Richard E. Mourdock (R) Governor of indiana Mike Pence (R)

Joe Donnelly (D)

John R. Gregg (D)

U.S. RepresentativE congressional district 4 Todd Rokita (R) Lester Terry Moore (D)

Tara Nelson (D) STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 18 Randall Head (R) STATE Representative, DISTRICT 23 (Precincts - Adams, Bethlehem, Miami, Jackson, Galveston, Noble S., Noble City, Clay Twp, Eel Twp.) William C. Friend Kerry (Worly) Worthington (D) STATE Representative, DISTRICT 25 (Precincts - Boone, Harrison, Jefferson, Noble N) Donald J. Lehe (R) Shane Evans (D) Franklin Voorhies (R) STATE representative, DISTRICT 38 (Precincts — Deer Creek, Tipton I and II, Clinton, Washington) David E. Brown (R) Heath VanNatter (R) Stephen A. Wilson (R) Judge of the Circuit Court (29th Circuit) Douglas A. Cox (R) Leo T. Burns (D) Judge of the Superior Court (CASS, Court 2) Rick Maughmer (R) Clerk of the Circuit/Superior Court Beth Liming (R) County Auditor Vaneen M. Ide (R) County Treasurer Kathy Adair (R) County Coroner George Franklin (R) Randy Rozzi (D) County Surveyor Jenny Clark (R) County Commissioner (1st District) (Candidates must live in Adams, Bethlehem, Boone, Clay I, II III, Clay City, Harrison, Jefferson, Noble N & S, Noble City. Voted on by all.)

Brent Kelley (R) Ralph R. Anderson (R) Sherman Kantzer (R) County Commissioner (2nd District) (Candidates must live in Eel East, Eel West, Logan Precincts 1-16, Miami. Voted on by all.)

Jim Sailors (R) Timothy Banter, Sr. (D) County Council at Large (3 seats) (Candidates may live in any precinct. Voted on by all precincts.)

Stacey A. Donato (R) Terry Homburg (D) Jeffrey E. LeDonne (R) Scott Peattie (D) Ed Lucy (R) George L. Stebbins (R) ALSO ON THE PRIMARY BALLOT: Republican Precinct Committeemen, Republican and Democratic State Convention Delegates

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Healthy Kids Day

April 28 • 9-11 a.m.

Community Booths, Healthy Snacks, Games, and more!

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Minor League Registration Through May 31, 2012

The Cass County Family YMCA and the Logansport Parks Department have joined up this year to once again offer the annual minor league and t-ball baseball program. Pick up at registration form at the Cass County Family YMCA.

Kid’s Arts & Crafts Class May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Let your kids be creative and use their imagination during this five-week Cass County Family YMCA program. $25 for CCFY members, $45 for non-members.

17th annual River City Triathlon June 9 • 8 a.m. • France Park

Sign Up as a Team or Individual; 500 yrd swim, 14.4 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. USAT Sanctioned.

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LHS Speech Team Variety Show April 13 This annual fundraiser for the Logansport High School Speech Team provides an evening of music, dance and other performances. Tickets are $5 at the door. children under 5 are free.

Students who went to the school show get in for just $1 more at the door. 7 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center Diabetes Health Fair April 14 Logansport Memorial Hospital will sponsor a Diabetes Health Fair for people with diabetes to identify ways to reduce the risk for complications. The event will be held Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon in Conference Room D/E at the hospital.

ARTrageous!

April 20 Join the Cass County Arts Alliance for an evening of art, food, music and entertainment. This event is a dinner, followed by an outstanding art auction and live music brought to us by Barefoot Murphy. Local artists, business persons and friends of the arts have been gracious in donating art work in various mediums, including paintings, jewelry and sculpture, including artistically decorated pink flamingoes for auction. All proceeds benefit the arts of Cass County, including the Performing Arts Council and Civic Players of Logansport. Tickets $20 and are available at Minglin Jewelers, Interior Designs by Vicki, Savanah Vintage and Logansport Savings Bank. 6 p.m. at Angie’s Catering and Cakes, 1007 17th St.

Green & Clean Logan’s Landing is recruiting volunteers to help weed and trim, pick up litter, sweep, and generally spruce up the downtown district on Saturday April 21st from nine to noon. Volunteers are asked to bring their own yard work tools and gardening gloves with them. Check casscountycalendar.com for more info on Green & Clean Day, including clean up activities happening in Midtown Village, West Logan and the south side of Logansport.

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Yard sales, fundraisers, festivals, real estate open houses, special events, church activities and more are all welcome!

Class of 2012 The end of the school year is approaching quickly and you’ll find dates for awards programs and commencement ceremonies for Cass County schools on CassCountyCalendar.com!

Oh Baby Run April 28 Rain or shine, the Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Logansport Memorial Hospital Family Birth Center will host the Fourth Annual “Oh Baby Run” at Riverside Park.

Proceeds from the 5K run and fun walk support the purchase of equipment and provide services to expectant parents, new parents, and their families. The pre-registration fee of $20 includes a t-shirt and lunch. Pre-register by April 20 by calling 574-753-1595. Youth 12 and under are invited to participate free of charge, but only receive a shirt with their own paid registration. Race day registration will be $30 and shirts will be available while supplies last. Runners and walkers will step off at 10 a.m. Activities for the day also include a free Kiddie Fun Run for those 5 and younger.

Cass County Family Y Charity Walleyball Tournament April 28 The Cass Country Family Ymca is “Serving It Up” For Team Izabella. Izabella Katelyn Corcoran is only 6 years old who has Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma Cancer.

She now has the journey of 54 weeks of Chemo and 4 weeks of Proton Radiation.

Registration begins at 10 a.m., tourney begins at 11 a.m. $15 per person entry fee, 3 on 3 teams, with one female per team mandatory. All ages and skill levels welcome. For more info or early registration contact 765-490-9236 (daytime) or after 5pm 574-721-1291 (after 5 p.m.)

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Spring Vendor & Craft Show May 5 This event is to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County and the Berryettes. If you have anything to market or sell or just want to build contacts for your business, this will be a great opportunity to get in front of many people! You can see all the specifics on the vendor registration form; go to bbbscassco.org to print the form and mail it in by April 27. Logansport Music Boosters will be selling Berry Bites and there will be lots of door prizes given away throughout the event and face painting. $1 admission for all adults. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Logansport High School.

Looking for more local activities? You can find more than 700 upcoming events at www.casscountycalendar.com!

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Caught on Each month, we select photos for our “Caught on Camera” pages from those that our fans have posted on the Cass County Calendar and Cass County Online Facebook pages, or submitted online, as well as those that we’ve captured through our own lenses at various community events. We also post a “Caught on Camera” album on the INFO Newspaper page on Facebook so those that are featured will know to tell their friends to be sure to pick up a copy!

The Logansport High School Swing Choir performed at Downtown Disney® at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on March 31. The 25-minute performance was open to the public.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY LAURA CAHALAN. Haley and Hannah Bushaw and Emma Ehle had their faces painted before the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Cass County Roosters and the Logansport Parks Department on March 31 at Riverside Park. PHOTO

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