Cass County Info February 2011

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Upcoming events in Logansport and Cass County

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S(no)w more.

I’m officially over the snow.

We didn’t get hit with the 20 inches of snow that were predicted January 31 — February 2, 2011, but what we got was more than enough for me. We knew we’d need to keep tabs on the blizzard, but we were MICHELLE LAIRD DIALS totally blown away (no pun EDITOR/PUBLISHER intended) by the response to our weather coverage. We’ve offered school delays and cancellations for over a year, but starting Tuesday night, my phone began ringing with other community closings, delays and cancellations. I found myself coming down with a bad cold early that week and found myself camped on the couch sick for much of the blizzard. Melissa Laird kept Cass County Online updated throughout the weather event, pushing information out via our Facebook pages and keeping hundreds of people informed via CASSINFO text message alerts.

When the power went out and the Cass County chapter of the Red Cross set up emergency shelters, we were able to put that information directly in the hands of our text subscribers as soon as we were notified, despite the lack of electricity. The following week, when the city conducted snow removal efforts downtown, we used the texts to spread the word about that too.

Since we launched the Cass County Communication Network in July, we’ve strived to find ways to make it easy for people to know and share what’s going on in our community. I think it’s safe to say we did that during the blizzard. I can’t thank Melissa enough for keeping our operations up and running when much of the Midwest was essentially shut down for three days. While I’m hoping we’ve seen the bulk of the snow for this winter, spring weather can be just as tumultuous. We hope you’ll continue to turn to the Cass County Communication Network when you need to know what’s going on in our community.

Daylight Saving Time starts soon, and the driveins are opening as I write this. Warm weather can’t be too far away.

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The Depot

REMINDERS / UPDATES / OPPORTUNITIES

past few years, Cass County was one of three pilot counties that used vote centers for elections. New legislation passed this year will allow the county to continue to use vote centers, and make vote centers an option for all Indiana counties.

Upcoming dates to remember: • Deadline for candidates to file for May primary election:, in which the parties will select their candidates for mayor, city council and city clerk-treasurer: Feb. 18 • Deadline to register to vote in May primary: April 4 • Primary Election Day: May 3 The Cass County Communication Network will have candidate information, voter registration information and voting dates as the election approaches, and election results on Election Night.

Legislative updates There’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to bills currently under consideration by the state legislature. The Cass County schools will have a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on February 23 at Calvary Presbyterian Church to inform local citizens of the pending legislation that will have an impact on public education in Indiana. Area Five, AARP and Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging (IAAAA) are asking citizens to join them for a rally for Independence in Indianapolis on March 29. Attendees must register through Area Five Agency by calling 1-800-654-9421 by March 11, 2011. Registration will provide you with transportation, a seat at the rally and a complimentary boxed lunch.

More details can be found on casscountycalendar.com.

OUR C O MMUNITY

Celebrating a victory Volunteers help United Way of Cass County reach 2010 campaign goal

PHOTO BY JUDI BARR

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ABOVE: United Way executive director Joyce Mayhill presents Jamie Rudicel with the Volunteer of the Year award during the United Way’s Victory Celebration on February 9. RIGHT: Donor relations coordinator Steph Patacsil smiles for the camera after placing the last t-shirt on the United Way’s campaign progress board on Feb. 5.

On Friday, February 5, United Way donor relations coordinator Steph Patacsil dressed the United Way’s last stick person. The display at the corner of Fourth and Broadway in downtown Logansport has gauged the United Way of Cass County’s 2010 campaign progress since the campaign kickoff late last summer. Under the direction of campaign chair Jan Fawley, the 2010 campaign exceeded its goal, bringing in $550,081. United Way provides funding to member agencies including the American Red Cross, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Food Finders, The Salvation Army, Cass County Family YMCA, Peak Community Services, Mental Health America, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Cass County Senior Center /Cass Area Transit. United Way agencies, staff, volunteers and advocates celebrated at the annual meeting and victory celebration at Cross-Wind United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Jamie Rudicel, HR director at Matthew-Warren, was honored as the United Way of Cass County’s Volunteer of the Year. She’ll also be recognized during the Indiana Association of United Ways conference in March. The 2011 campaign will be chaired by Annette Russell of Security Federal Savings Bank. For more information, visit unitedwayofcasscounty.org.

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Depot Area Five offers assistance

Census data shows change At this time last year, we were encouraging readers to complete the Census forms that arrived at their homes. On February 10, 2011, the U.S. Census released the fi rst look at Indiana’s Census 2010 data.

The data includes summaries of population totals, as well as data on race, Hispanic origin and voting age for multiple geographies within the state, such as census blocks, tracts, voting districts, cities, counties and school districts.

2010 Census figures according to stats.indiana.edu

Total population: White alone: Black alone Asian alone Other race: Multi-race: Hispanic: Total housing units: Occupied housing units: Vacant housing units:

Logansport

Cass County

18,396 14,838 420 311 2,415 412 3,973 7,822 6,877 945

38,966 34,385 578 419 2,974 610 4,897 16,474 14,858 1,616

Logansport, Wabash, Kokomo, Marion, Anderson, Muncie, Richmond and Connersville were among the counties that lost population. More information is available at stats.indiana.edu.

Running for office?

A campaign strategy from the

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Send campaign press releases to the Cass County Communication Network (contact@cassnetwork).

Use CassCountyCalendar.com to plan your campaign schedule! It’s the most comprehensive listing of events in Cass County. You’ll find chicken noodle dinners, community breakfasts, festivals, parades, special events and more!

Add fundraisers or other campaign events to CassCountyCalendar.com — it’s FREE to submit an event!

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Turn to the Cass County Communication Network on Election Night (May 3, 2011) for live coverage of election returns.

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Families who need assistance with their heating bills this winter can enroll in the Energy Assistance Program through Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services.

Income eligible families will receive a one-time benefi t to their heating and electric companies to offet utility bills during the winter months. Interested families must contact their local Area Five Agency to set an appointment to submit their application. The EAP Program year runs from October to May, therefore as long as you have not applied for this program year, October 2010 to present, you are welcome to apply. The Area Five Agency for Cass County is located at 1801 Smith St., Logansport IN 46947.

You must set an appointment by calling 574-722-4451. Visit areafi ve.com for additional information including specifi c income guidelines and a detailed list of documentation required to complete your application.

CLEAR increases adult ed options

Spring Forward! Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. on March 13.

The Cass-Logan Educational Attainment Resource (CLEAR) is now offering GED testing and English as a Second Language classes, in addition to the adult basic education courses it began offering in the fall. CLEAR is was developed by the LogansportCass County Economic Development Foundation and is funded primarily through Federal Title II funds. LEDF president Skip Kuker has testifi ed before the state legislature in recent weeks concerning House Bill 1340 and Senate Bill 482, which would assign responsibility for adult education to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These bills are crucial to the ability to increase adult learning in Cass County,â&#x20AC;?

Kuker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The funds that are under consideration can only be used by school systems for adult education (ABE) and GED. Since more

school systems, seven last year, are dropping ABE/GED, it makes funds available for other entities to continue adult education services throughout the state.â&#x20AC;?

CLEAR will administer the GED test on February 12, March 5 and 12, and April 9 and 16.

Those interested in taking the test must register before the test day. The test fee is $60 and must be paid in cash and in advance of the test. Three forms of ID are required at the time of registration, including a government issued photo ID. 17-year-olds must have an Indiana Exit from the last school attended, and also must have passed the practice test.

CLEAR is housed in the former Ivy Tech Building at 2815 E. Market St. For more information about the Adult Basic Education or English as a Second Language classes, or to register for class or the test, call 574.721.3155.

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Calendar February 15

SUPPORT GROUP: The

Logansport Regional Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society will host an evening of fellowship for cancer survivors and care givers. Refreshments graciously provided by Woodbridge Health Campus. For more info, call Paula Canal, 574-722-3650.

6:30 p.m., Logansport Regional Cancer Center, 1616 Smith St. February 15

SCRAPBOOKING : The Scrapbooking Club is a group of people who enjoy the opportunity to get out and work on their scrapbooks with likeminded friends. The public is invited. Refreshments are usually served. 5-9 p.m., Walton Library Community Room.

February 19

BLOOD DRIVE: An Ameri-

can Red Cross blood drive

will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Galveston United Methodist Church in the gymnasium, located at 515 S. Maple St. in Galveston.

February 17-19

ON STAGE: The LHS Per-

forming Arts Department presents the Thornton Wilder classic drama OUR TOWN directed by Ms. Ann Lines.

The show is always done with a bare stage and minimal sets or props. For this production, the audience will share the stage with the cast in a 3/4 round set up.Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the door.

7:30 p.m. February 17, 18 and 19 at McHale Performing Arts Center.

February 21

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: The Walton Neigh-

borhood Watch will meet at

6 p.m. at the Walton Public Library. Everyone is invited to attend.

February 22

TRAINING: The

Easter’s on its way!

We can’t wait to see events like Ash Wednesday services, Lenten Breakfasts, visits with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunts on CassCountyCalendar.com. Just head to our website, click submit and enter the details! It’s FREE! who can report accurate information about approaching and occurring storms is vital to the protection of the general public. Participants will get a

for your child before February 18th!

Phone: 574-735-2915 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. , 424 Front St.

National Weather Service will be conductIt’s Girl Scout Cookie Time! ing their annual training Girl Scout Cookies will be on sale through March 14. This year, new carmelfor Severe flavored “Shoutouts” join favorites Thin Mints, Shortbread, Peanut Butter Weather Patties®, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Caramel deLites®, Thanks-A-Lot™ and Spotter TrainLemonades™. Keep an eye on www.casscountycalendar.com for the latest info ing at the about Cookie Booth locations. For more info, call Girl Scouts at (574) 722-4464.

Cass County Emergency Management Agency office located at 1227 February 25 knowledge of Basic Weather N. State Road 17, Logansport Spotting tips and ideas, and FOR KIDS: Cass County IN. There will be two sessions how they can get that imporFamily YMCA Kids Night Out conducted for the convenience tant information relayed to the - swimming, pizza & gym activof those interested in receiving local officials and to the NWS ity Center open! For kids ages this training. The first session office that represents this area.

6-12. 6-9 p.m. Contact the Y for will be at 1:30 p.m. and the Any person interested in takdetails. 905 E. Broadway. second session will be at 6:30 ing this training will need to pm. Having trained spotters contact the Cass February 26 County EMA office FISH FRY: The Walton at 574-722-2484 Lions’ Club is sponsoring a to register. Please fish fry on February 26th. The identify which sesmeal will consist of Pollock sion you plan on whitefish, fries, coleslaw, apple attending. sauce, roll and drink. The price is $8 for adults and $4 for chilFebruary 23 dren under twelve. The public FOR KIDS: LAA is invited. Noon-4 p.m., Walton Art Club for Kids.

Lions’ Den, 104 Depot St. Use everyday food to create yummy February 26 art! Cost is $4 for PARTY: End of the Winter LAA members and Blues Party. Open to everyone $5 for non-memover 21 looking to celebrate bers. the end of winter with good Space is limited food, good friends, and great so please call and entertainment. This is a food reserve a place for carry in and pizza party. $2 your child before cover, and entertainment by February 18th!

Counter.Point. Logansport Phone: 574-735Moose, 900 E. Main. 6:30 p.m.

2915 - midnight.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. , 424 Front St. March 2 February 24 SPECIAL EVENT: Peak FOR KIDS: LAA Community Services invites Art Club for Kids. the community to meet Miss Use everyday food Indiana Gabriel Reed! 2-4 p.m., to create yummy 1416 Woodlawn Ave. art!

Cost is $4 for LAA March 3 members and $5 FILM SCREENING: Peak for non-members.

Community Services presSpace is limited ents a free screening of the so please call and film “Horse Boy.” The movie reserve a place features an intensely personal

account of one family’s journey with autism. 6:30 p.m., Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School Auditorium.

March 5

FUNDRAISER:Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County is holding it’s 25th Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event Saturday, March 5th at Myers Sport Bowl! To celebrate the 25th Anniversary, they are having an 80’s theme.

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and raises the majority of our budget to operate for the entire year! Call 722-2222 for more information. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Myers Sport Bowl.

March 6 & 7

ON STAGE: Civic Players of Logansport presents “Lost in Yonkers.” Showtimes are 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 6 and 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 7. For ticket info, contact the McHale Box Office.

March 8

FILM SCREENING: Peak Community Services presents a free screening of the film “Invisible Voices.” Six people share their stories with courage, passion, and humor. Your ideas about “the disabled” will be forever transformed. This is a riveting presentation delivered by people who know first hand what it means to be one of the 54 million Americans living with a serious disability. 6:30 p.m., Lewis Cass High School Auditorium.

March 15

SPECIAL EVENT: Peak Community Services invites the community to meet Olympic Gold Medalist Dr. Greg Bell. Time and location TBA. Check CassCountyCalendar.com for details.

March 16

FILM SCREENING:Peak Community Services presents a free screening of the film “Including Samuel.” Photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about the inclusion of children with disabilities before he had his son Samuel eight years ago. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib documented his family’s efforts to include Samuel in every facet of their lives, a journey that transforms each of them. 6:30 p.m., Logansport High School Room D))& (next to cafeteria).

Calendar Batter up!

Registration for the Logansport softball leagues, including Cherub League, will be held Saturday, February 26 and Sunday, March 6 from 1-3 p.m. at the LCSC Administration Building, 2829 George Street (by the high school football EARLY REGISTRATION RATES stadium) Single Player - $30 The Logansport Cherub Family - $50 Softball League is the fi rst orgaLATE REGISTRATION RATES nized softball league available after March 6 , 2011 at 3:00 pm to girls 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 years old. All new Single Player - $40 and returning players must Family - $60 register on the one of the dates listed above. All new players will be placed on a team.

Logansport Softball League is for players age 9-17.

Please bring your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth certifi cate and medical insurance information to registration.

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Milestones

When we launched Cass County Online on July 1, 2010, we included a way for people with a Cass County connection to share their personal news. If you click on the milestones tab, you’ll find birth, engagement, and wedding announcements, birthdays, obituaries and achievements. If you have news you’d like to share, visit casscountyonline.com and click the “Submit” link at the top, then choose the appropriate form for the information you want to share. We’ll also publish achievements in Cass County INfo as space permits!

A CHIEVEMENTS

Matthew Lane of Walton was recently nominated by Congressman Joe Donnelly to the Military Academy at West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.

Lane attends Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School.

At the Indiana State Disaster Conference in Indianapolis on February 10, Rocky Buffum, Executive Director for the Cass County Chapter of the American Red Cross was presented his Disaster Services Program Manager Associate Certification. Rocky is one of only six certified disaster program managers in the nation and the first to be certified in Indiana. Rocky is also the first chapter executive director to earn the certification.

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Orthopedic Surgeon Jeryl G. Fullen MD will begin providing orthopedic services in early February. He will offer a wide range of orthopedic surgeries, including hip and knee replacements and arthroscopy, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Dr. Fullen completed his medical degree at the University of Arkansas and his Orthopedic Residency at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He is board certified through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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