INfo January 2010

January [enero] 2010

January [enero] 2010

INfo: is a monthly newspaper serving Logansport, Ind., Cass County, and the surrounding areas.

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WELCOME

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I saw it on Facebook...

It was at the top of my news feed on Facebook on Tuesday, January 12.

“Praying for the people of Haiti.”

Immediately, I turned to Google to tell me why. An earthquake. 7.0 on the Richter Scale. Twelve aftershocks. Thousands feared dead.

First, there were prayers. Then, there were ways to help. People right here in Cass County were among those using the world’s largest social networks to spread the word about a nation 1700 miles away.

In the few short days of 2010 we’ve experienced, Cass County residents have also used social networking sites to tell each other about issues in our own community.

When Logansport Fire Chief Bob McMinn suffered a heart attack while on a call just MICHELLE LAIRD three days into the New Year, word (and support) spread quickly on Facebook. When EDITOR/PUBLISHER mailboxes in the county exploded, people used Facebook to alert their friends. I’ve seen posts asking where to find recycling locations in Cass County, and posts asking how to get involved in local events.

If you thought social networking sites were just for people to post what they had for lunch, think again.

Twitter is another site that gives us 140 characters per post to tell the world what’s happening. It’s amazing how much can be said.

Do these things replace traditional media sources? I don’t think so. As one of our fans posted on our fan page —”no one should depend solely on one source for information.” After all, as soon as I read it on Facebook, I turned to someone that could lead me to mainstream media coverage.

Logansport’s comprehensive plan calls for ways to “keep Logansport technologically current.” It seems our residents are ready working on that.

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Depot Talk to a Lawyer - FREE The Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) and the Indiana Pro Bono Commission will sponsor 'Talk to a Lawyer Today,' on Monday, Jan. 18 as an annual tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Attorneys statewide will offer free legal consultations to members of the general public who might not otherwise be able to afford the counsel of an attorney.

More than 200 attorneys will provide a 10 to 15 minute consultation to answer general questions and offer legal information for those who utilize this service In addition to walk-in site locations across the state, statewide hotlines will be available by calling 1.800.266.2581 (English) or 1.800.279.8772 (Spanish) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). For more information, visit www.inbar.org.

U.S. Census Bureau looking for workers The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting more than 3.8 million persons across the U.S. Of this number, more than 45,000* people will be recruited for census takers and other positions in the State of Indiana.

Most positions are for census takers and field operations. Hourly pay ranges between $12.25 and $15. Many positions will run two to six weeks, with a part-time schedule of 20-40 hours per week.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants must speak, read and write English.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid social security number and pass a background check.

Applicants must complete a 30-minute basic skills test consisting of 28 multiple choice questions.

Additional information regarding positions, applications forms and practice tests may be found online at www.2010censusjobs.gov. For testing times and locations, call toll-free 1-866-861-2010.

Snow Day Sledding at Spencer Park is a Logansport tradition. So, it seems, is planning for snow days and delays the minute a few flurries enter the weather forecast. We know that everyone wants to know whether or not they’ll have school when a winter storm strikes, so we’ve started posting delays and closings on CassCountyCalendar.com and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/casscountycalendar. If you’re a fan, you’ll know as soon as we know! If you are a business owner or representative of an organization that is cancelling or rescheduling an event, we encourage you to let us know! Send an e-mail to info@existentialmedia.com, submit it online at http://www.casscountycalendar.com, or post it on CassCountyCalendar’s Facebook fan page!

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Status of Haiti children’s hospital founded by Cass County couple uncertain Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti was founded by the late James Snavley and Virginia Snavley Strauch in 1967. The Snavleys were former Cass County residents. According to the organization’s web site, the couple visited the country in 1961 on vacation and then returned to open a small clinic for children with tuberculosis. Today their vision is carried on through the work of International Child Care, which has more than 300 full-time staff working in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the U.S. and Canada. As of press time on Thursday, January 14, the organization had no word on the condition of the hospital following the devastating 7.0 earthquake that struck the Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. More information about the organization is available at http://us.internationalchildcare.org/

Ben Long Recreation Center announces new open gym hours Effective January 25, the Benjamin Long Recreation Center will have new hours.

NEW OPEN GYM HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9:30 a.m. – 6p.m.

Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closed Sunday & Monday Gym rentals continue to be available by calling 753-7388.

Hours have been adjusted due to budget limitations. Questions can be directed to the Parks Administrator, Janet Fawley at 753-6969 or e-mail at admin.logansportparks@verizon.net.

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Love to cook?

Tyson has partnered with the United Way of Cass County along with Fairview and Columbia Elementary Schools to generate funds to sustain the Backpack Program. “Powering the Spirit” Cookbooks are $10 each and all proceeds directly fund the Backpack Program. We will feed 2 children for a weekend with every cookbook that we sell. All recipes are Tyson Family Favorites from Tyson plants nationwide. Give a gift that gives for years and feed 2 children at the same time! Contact United Way, Fairview Elementary or Columbia Elementary for gift cards to be redeemed when the cookbooks arrive.

Students invited to experience state government State Representative Rich McClain (R-Logansport) invites students to apply for the Indiana House of Representatives’ Page Program which allows students from across WANT TO PARTICIPATE the state to experience IN THE HOUSE PAGE the lawmaking process PROGRAM? firsthand. Pages receive Pages must be at least 13 years old and have transportation a tour of the Statehouse, to and from the Statehouse in including the governor’s Indianapolis. office and the chambers of If you’re interested in the Indiana House, Senate participating, send your name, and Supreme Court. They age, address, phone number and also have the opportunity school to: to witness any floor sesState Rep. Rich McClain sions and 200 W. Washington St. committee hearings Statehouse Rm. 401-8 taking place during their Indianapolis, IN 46204 visit. Finally, pages will Or, e-mail information to spend time in the House H24@IN.GOV,Or online at chambers with McClain, http://www.in.gov/legislative/ assisting him throughout house_republicans/page.html the day.

Availability is limited, so students are Pages must be at least encouraged to send requests in quickly.

The House page office will try to meet 13 years old, and will rerequests for specific dates. ceive an excused absence from school for the day.

Each page is responsible for transportation to and from the Statehouse.

Share your news!

We’re happy to share good news about our community!

You can send press releases to info@existentialmedia.com or fax to 574-735-0559.

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&DO Jan. 16 COMMUNITY SHREDDING DAY: From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Peak Community Services, 1416 Woodlawn Ave. Come to the 14th street entrance near the ramp and ring the doorbell. You will get the first 25 pounds of paper shredded for FREE! For more information, contact Tina Foust at 753-4104 ext. 200.

BASEBALL REGISTRATION: Logansport Youth Baseball 2010 registration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the conference room at the Cass County Family YMCA on January 16, 17, & 23. The league is open to kids who are between the ages of 7 - 12 on May 1, 2010.

LIVE MUSIC: The American Folk/Bluegrass Acoustic Round Robin will be held in the Meeting Room at the Logansport-Cass County Public Library at 1 p.m. The Round Robin features music from many of our area’s bluegrass and folk musicians. You can participate or you can just come and listen. For more information, or to participate

in the Round Robin, please call the library at 753-6383.

PARTY: One year birthday party for Worly’s Inn, with musical talents of Kevin Bean and his band starting at 9 p.m.

Jan. 17 BASEBALL REGISTRATION: Logansport Youth Baseball 2010 registration will be held from 12-4 p.m.in the conference room at the Cass County Family YMCA on January 16, 17, & 23. The league is open to kids who are between the ages of 7 - 12 on May 1, 2010

Jan. 18 FOR FAMILIES: Pajama Story Time will take place in the Meeting Room at te Logansport-Cass County Public Library. Put your kids in their pajamas for stories and such at 7 p.m.

It’s free to post on CassCountyCalendar.com-- just go to http:// www.casscountycalendar.com and click submit!

Jan. 19 FOR KIDS: Toddler Time, a story time for children ages 18 months to 3 years old, begins at 10 a.m. in the Meeting Room at the Logansport-Cass County Public Library.

Jan. 20 STORY TIME: The winter session of the Walton Library’s pre-school story time is Winter Escapades. Kids ages 3-5 will be welcomed into the Library on either Tuesday or Wednesday morning (parents choice) at 11:15 a.m. Each session will have a story, a craft and games.

PAINTING: Each Wednesday from 1-3 p.m., Bill Vogus leads a session in oil painting at the Walton Library.

Novices are always welcome.

Come, learn to paint, and have a good time. No charge for these sessions. Bill is a former science teacher in the Kokomo system and a self taught painter.

HOBBIES: The Walton Library Euchre club meets each Friday morning at 10 a.m.

Coffee and refreshments are provided. Participants rotate so they are in different locations with different partners as the game goes on. You don’t have to be a professional for this. Come enjoy a morning’s fun.

DINNER: The Caston Cheerleaders will be holding a Fish and Handbreaded Tenderloin Supper from 4:30-7 p.m. before the Donkey Basketball game @ 7:30. Tickets are: Adults - $8.00 and children 6-12 - $5.00. Preschooler eat free. Tickets can be purchased from any cheerleader or at the door.

SPECIAL EVENT: The Caston Athletic Dept. will be hosting a Donkey Basketball game at 7:30 p.m. in the HS Gym. Pre- Sale tickets are $6 and tickets @ the door are $8. Tickets can be purchased in the bookstore or at varsity athletic events!!

Buy a presale ticket and save money. Senator Randy Head, and police officers Shaun Parmeter and Carlos Leal are celebrity riders.

Jan. 23 BOOK SALE: The LogansportCass County Public Library’s January Book Sale begins today in the Meeting Room.

The sale is open to library card holders from 9 am – Noon, and to everyone from Noon – 5:45 pm. Most items

are 50 cents a piece today, or $5.00 a bagful. Newer items are $2.00 a piece, and are not part of the bag sale.

Jan. 24 BOOK SALE: The LogansportCass County Public Library’s January Book Sale concludes today in the Meeting Room.

The sale is open to everyone from 1 pm – 5:45 p.m. Most items are 25 cents a piece today, or $3.00 a bagful. Newer items are $2.00 a piece, and are not part of the bag sale

Jan. 25 FOR KIDS: The Reading Railroad Train Station will be open from 1 to 6 pm in the Meeting Room. The Cass County Reading Railroad’s Train Station is an early learning literacy center where families can interact with games and activities focused on reading.

Send upcoming events to info@existentialmedia. com or submit online at http://www.casscountycalendar.com!

Dance with

DAD

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department’s annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance, for girls 5-12 yrs., will be held Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Cass County Memorial Home, 706 E. Market Street, from 6-7:30 pm.

The evening’s activities include cookies & punch, dancing with Dad and creating a Valentine craft. New this year: Professional Photos of Dad and daughter(s) will be taken

by Diana Wilson, of T.J. Smith Photographers.

As always, personal camera’s are welcome.

Registration MUST be made prior to the dance by calling 574-753-7388. Please-NO WALK-INS! There will be a $15.00 registration fee per couple, plus $4.00 for each additional daughter.

Space is limited! The deadline for registration is February 6th or until space is filled, whichever comes first. NO EXCEPTION! Questions can be directed to the Activities Director, Vicki Ward at 753-7388 or email at vickiw.logansportparks@verizon.net

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Jan. 26 Jan. 26 American Red Cross Blood Drive at Logansport Memorial Hospital. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jan. 27 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: The Jaycees are a group of young men and women that join together to improve their lives and their community. Our goal is to provide leadership training through community service. The Lo-

gansport Jaycees are holding a membership drive January 27 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the McHale Complex at Riverside Park. We invite men and women 18 & over to join us for good food and good company as we celebrate the history and look ahead to the future this organization. Food and drinks provided. Please call 574-727-2525 for more details.

FOR KIDS: The winter session of the Walton Library’s preschool story time is Winter Escapades. The children, ages three-five, will be welcomed into the Library at 11:15 a.m. for a story, a craft and games.

Want to find more events in Cass County? Visit casscountycalendar. com and check back often as new events are added daily! You can also submit events FREE! Garage sales, church picnics, real estate open houses, informational meetings, even special sales and promotions at your business.

Just go to casscountycalendar.com and click submit!

Cass County Calendar CLIP & KEEP

Warm up with winter programs at the Cass County Family Y

Biddy Basketball

Youth Basketball

Wednesdays 5-week session for kids ages 3-6.

Grades 1-2, 3-5 and middle school Registration ends January 18

Youth Martial Arts

Lil’ Dragons

5-week program for ages 7-14 with practices on Tuesday and Thursday

Thursday evenings Basic martial arts, life skills and safety awareness for kids ages 3-6

Biddy Cheerleading

Youth Cheerleading

5 week cheerleading class for children ages 3 - 6 .

Meets once a week

5-week cheerleading class for children ages 6 - 9.

Clip this and keep it on your fridge!

M a r t i n Lu t h e r K i n g D ay Januar y 18, 2010 Make it "a day on, not a day off." The U.S. House of Representatives is calling on Americans to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in community service projects on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

G ro u n d h o g D ay Februar y 2, 2010 Punxsutawney Phil is going high tech and texting his prediction!

To be among the first to know, text "Groundhog" to 247365 before then!

S u p e r B ow l X L I V Februar y 7, 2010 Football's champions will be crowned in Dolphin Stadium in South Florida. The Who will perform during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Show.

2 0 1 0 Wi nte r O l y m p i c s i n Va n co u ve r Februar y 12 - 28, 2010 Cen s u s Day Ap r i l 1 , 2 0 1 0 Be counted! Participation is mandatory!

Visit www.casscountycalendar.com to find local events!

Biddy Ballet Saturday mornings 5 week program designed to introduce rhythm, movement, balance, and body awareness. Starts February 20.

Mark your calendar for the new

Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk Saturday, March 13

Call or stop by the Cass County Family YMCA for more information!

Cass County Family Y 905 East Broadway (574) 753-5141 www.casscountyymca.org

Visit CassCountyCalendar.com for local events, news, and deals! Find something to do and beat the winter blues!

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If you have an upcoming event, people won’t know unless you tell them. Submit it to CassCountyCalendar.com for FREE!

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