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Woah! Where has this summer gone? If you’re wondering the same thing, don’t worry - there are still plenty of summer events to enjoy ...

Junior Civic Theater has been working on their summer production, “Honk! The Musical” and now is their time to shine. The Cass County Family YMCA is presenting a new event, “Bark in the Park” on August 8, and that evening you can sample some of Cass Michelle DIALS Editor/publisher County’s favorite foods as Logan’s Landing presents the Taste of Cass County. And, INFO is a free, monthly newspaper according to their ad, there’s serving Cass County, Indiana and the surrounding areas. It is part of going to be a zip line this year! the Cass County Communication Network, published by We’re still waiting to hear the Existential Media LLC. official opening date for the Published by Calendar Items Existential Media LLC Tower Park Pool but Community events that are open P.O. Box 314 to the public and have a specific Logansport, IN swimmers have that to look date, time and location can be 46947 submitted FREE to forward to -- maybe even CassCountyCalendar.com.

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The Cass County Arts AlliThe views expressed CAUGHT ON CAMERA by our ance continues to present live Photos posted on our Facebook writers are not fan pages may be selected, at music Sunday nights at Little necessarily those of our discretion, to be published in Existential Media INFO. Photos can also be Turtle Waterway and there LLC. e-mailed to contact@cassnetwork. com. are all kinds of events at the For advertising information, Advertising information State Theatre in downtown contact The Cass County Communication Phill Dials Network offers print, web and Logansport, for all ages. Art (574) 721-4635 mobile advertising solutions. For (phill@ information about advertising, on the Avenue is coming, cassnetwork.com) e-mail contact@cassnetwork.com. and so is the fall season for the Performing Arts Council, Editorial Information Views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect Civic Players and student the position of the Cass County Communication Network or its parent company, Existential Media LLC. Our publications provide information productions. You can register about events and activities happening in or near Cass County, Indiana.

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the right places -- we recommend CassCountyCalendar.com, of course.

One great way to stay on top of what’s happening in the community is with our e-mail newsletter. You can sign up for it via CassCountyCalendar.com - just click newsletter and enter your email address. We’ll keep you updated with an almost-daily email full of reminders about things that are happening.

And speaking of reminders, CASSINFO mobile alerts are great for reminding you of upcoming events, and especially helpful during the school year. As the kids head back, we’ll let you know if there are delays and cancellations for Caston, Logansport, Pioneer and Southeastern. (Hopefully just fog delays at this point.

We’re not ready for snow and ice yet.) Just head to our website and click on mobile alerts for details on how to sign up for info about the school corporation of your choice.

We’re working hard to improve access to local information and we know we have more work to do to get where we want and need to be, but we’re looking forward to the challenge. Look for more exciting stuff from us in the coming weeks. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer!

Downtown Façade evaluation to start soon

Logan’s Landing has engaged R&B Architects to perform an evaluation of downtown building facades as part of the City of Logansport’s Comprehensive Plan development group. Beginning August 5, 2015 there will be small groups of people walking the downtown area to survey buildings, taking photos and measurements for planning purposes. Contact the Logan’s Landing office at lldirector@loganslanding. com or 574-722-9345 for additional information.

Miss Cass County 2015 Megan Mannering with her court, Sarah Fisher (3rd Runner Up), Madison Zartman (4th Runner Up and Miss Congeniality), Kylie Pugh (2nd Runner Up) and Jennifer Crafford (1st Runner Up).

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Rotarians honored

Terry Osborn and Bill Thompson were named “Rotarian of the Year 2015” at a take me out to the ballgame themed banquet and installation of officers for the Logansport Rotary Club. Osborn and Thompson were honored by outgoing President Vicki Byrd for their efforts to restore the Rotary Grill and chairing Rotary’s participation in the Taste of Cass County and Art on the Avenue.

New officers for the club are: President, Mark Lowry; Secretary, Angela Runkle; and Treasurer, Carol Sue Hayworth. Rotary Board members are: Kathy Adair, Gary Baumgardner, Angie Berry, Randy Cole, Terry Osborn, Greg Packard, Jason Revord and Past President Vicki Byrd. The Rotary Club meets on Mondays at noon at Boondockers. To learn more about the local club or to become a member, contact Mark Lowry.

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Social Security Turns 80 Eighty years ago, on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the David Seymour Social Security Act Social Security Administration into law. The new law guaranteed a basic income for retirees and, at the time, the unemployed.

Over the years, Social Security has expanded its safety net to provide benefits for retirees, people with disabilities and the chronically ill, and spouses and children of deceased workers. The agency has evolved to serve the needs of a changing America. Now, we’re celebrating this

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historic anniversary by looking at both our successful past, and the path to an even brighter future.

Social Security is there for you during all stages of life. Right from the beginning, we issue a unique Social Security number to most newborns when an application is taken at the hospital. This allows us to track your income over your working career and accurately calculate your retirement benefit. We provide disability benefits to injured and chronically ill workers and their families. We provide survivors benefits to widows, widowers, and the minors of deceased workers.

We also provide Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to those with low income and resources, and Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs for people who qualify.

In our decades of experience, Social Security has evolved to meet the fastpaced demands of the digital world.

Creating an online my Social Security account, for instance, let’s you view your Social Security Statement, verify the accuracy of your earnings record, and get estimates of future monthly benefits. Once you begin receiving Social Security benefits, you can use your online account to manage your record,

including changing your address and phone number, checking your benefit information, changing your electronic payment method, and obtaining an instant benefit verification letter or replacement SSA-1099/1042S. If you haven’t already, you can easily sign up for a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Our safe and secure online services allow you to apply for retirement, spouse’s, Medicare, and disability benefits from the comfort of your home.

You can quickly complete an online retirement application at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.

Looking to the future, we recently released our Vision 2025, a strategic plan to help us shape the future of Social Security service delivery and maintain clear communication with you. For more information about our vision for the next ten years, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/vision2025.

We look to the next 80 years with a renewed commitment to proudly serving Social Security customers throughout their lifetime, when and where they need us. See how Social Security has evolved over the years at www.socialsecurity.gov/history.

Season tickets on sale for Civic Players Season Tickets for the Civic Players of Logansport 2015-2016 season are now on sale. The season includes the murder mystery “And Then There Were None” in October; the true love story “Dear Liar” in March 2016; and the 15th anniversary production of

the locally written musical “Big City” in June 2016. Season tickets can be purchased for $30, with discounts for seniors and students.

To request a season ticket brochure with detailed information, please call Marisa Hewitt at 574-721-7776.

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Calendar

Saturday, August 1 Bicycle Rodeo The Logansport Police Department’s annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo will be held at Tower Park on August 1st, 2015 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Participants will be evaluated on their bicycle riding skills as well as their safety knowledge. Those attending will be given a free pass to the Tower Park Swimming Pool for one day during the 2016 season from the Logansport Parks Department. Members of the Logansport Police Department and their families will be serving free hot dogs, chips and drinks. The Logansport Fire Department will have their Department Smoke House on hand for children to experience and teach them the proper way to exit a smoke filled house. In addition, LPD will be giving away forty (40) new bicycle safety helmets and twenty (20) new bicycles for children ages 15 years and under.

Saturday, August 1 Back To School Party Vineyard Community Church will host it’s 9th annual Back-To-School Party on Saturday, August 1st giving away 300 school supplies filled backpacks for students in grades K-5th from 3-5 pm. Free food, games and prizes, door prize baskets for adults, and music. Children MUST be present to receive a backpack. The church is located at 715 E Broadway.

Saturday, August 1, Sunday, August 2 Tuesday, August 4 Civic Players Auditions Auditions have been set for Civic Players of Logansport’s fall murder mystery, “And Then There Were None.” Based on the Agatha Christie novel, this is the story of a weekend on an island where guests are mysteriously killed one by one.

Auditions will be conducted at the Civic

Summer events scheduled

It’s time for some of Cass County’s favorite summer events! You can catch live music every Sunday at Little Turtle Waterway. The 10th annual Taste of Cass County is set for August 8 and the 20th Art on the Avenue happens September 19!

Players building at 1115 Erie Avenue in Logansport on Saturday August 1st from 2-4 p.m., Sunday August 2nd from 5-7 p.m., and Tuesday August 4th from 6-8 p.m. Roles being cast include 8 males and 3 females.

Performance dates are October 9-10-11, 2015; all Performances will take place at McHale Performing Arts Center.

For more information, contact director Marisa Hewitt at 574-721-7776, or Ralph Anderson at 574-722-3000.

Tuesday, August 4 Scholarship Sendoff The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation’s 2015 Scholarship Reception and Send-Off Pizza Party on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Ivy Tech Community Room. All CCCF Scholarship recipients and their families are urged to attend! There will be a drawing for door prizes along with tips for starting a successful college career! A highlight of the event is the naming of the 2015 Back Home Again in Indiana Scholarship recipients which will be announced at approximately 5pm. This year, the Community Foundation has awarded scholarships in excess of $250,000 to 110 individuals to assist them in attaining their degrees. Come and meet and greet CCCF’s 2015 scholarship recipients and their families, CCCF donors, board members, staff & volunteers. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required.

Please RSVP by calling the CCCF office at 574722-2200.

Saturday, August 8 Taste of Cass County Mark your calendars for the tenth annual Taste of Cass County, brought to you by Logan’s Landing. The festival will take place on Saturday August 8th starting at 5 pm in

downtown Logansport, and features food, fun, and entertainment. Admission is $2 per person, or $5 per family, and refreshment tickets are $1 each. Enjoy live music throughout the evening, as well as food and drink from 12 local vendors. New this year: ride the zip line, sponsored by Security Federal Savings Bank.

The 2nd Annual All-American Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place at 7:00 p.m. Adult beverages provided by the Old Style Inn and the People’s Winery. Youngsters will enjoy the Kids Korner 5-8 p.m., featuring games, prizes, and a bounce house. For more information or to volunteer for the event, contact Logan’s Landing at 574-722-9345 or lldirector@ loganslanding.com.

Thursday, August 13 Master Gardener Information Night There will be a Master Gardener Information Night at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Thursday, August 13th at 6:30 PM for anyone interested in learning more about the upcoming Master Gardener Program class.

The Indiana Master Gardener State Coordinator will be here to talk about all of the exciting things that Master Gardeners are doing around the state. We will also go over what you can expect to learn from participating in the Cass County program. Additional information can be found at www.extension.purdue. edu/Cass/ or by calling the extension office at 574-753-7750.

Looking for more local events? Head to our website, www.casscountycalendar.com. You can find or share details on upcoming events and it’s FREE!

School Registration Dates Southeastern Schools Southeastern School Corporation is holding registration for the 2015-16 school year on July 29 from 8:30 to 6:00 p.m. An alternate date for registration will be on August 3 from 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Registration for grades K-3 will be held at Thompson Elementary, grades 4-6 will be held at Galveston Elementary, and 7-12 will be held at Lewis Cass Jr./Sr. High School.

IMPORTANT parent meeting for Southeastern 1:1 information. The dates are: July 23, 10 am – 11 am or 6 pm – 7 pm at Thompson Elementary.

July 27 from 9 am – 10 am or 6 pm – 7 pm at Galveston Elementary. July 29 from 10 am – 11 am or 5 pm – 6 pm at Lewis Cass. Parents may come to any of the locations regardless of what building their student(s) attends. Parents need to attend only one meeting. This meeting is very important please plan to attend.

Pioneer Schools First day for Pioneer students is August 11. Online registration begins August 3.

Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School will be hosting a 7th grade Orientation Night on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 6 pm for all incoming 7th grade students. At the orientation students will receive their schedule of classes and their Chromebook.

Logansport Schools First day for Logansport students is August 12.

Online registration is being held through Aug. 2.

Caston Schools First day of School is August 12. Students new to Caston enrolling in grades K-6 for the first time, or returning students who did not enroll by mail may do so at the Caston Elementary Office beginning Monday, August 3 through Wednesday, August 5. Hours are the same as listed below for the Jr.-Sr. High School.

CASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL “BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT” on Tuesday, August 11th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. All Elementary students & parents are encouraged to attend.

Students may bring in their school supplies and leave them at their desks so they do not have to transport them to school the next day on the first day of school.

Students in grades seven (7) through twelve (l2) will enroll at the Guidance Office. Registration will be held on the following schedule: Monday, August 3rd 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. New/All Students 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. New/All Students Tuesday, August 4th 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. All Students 7:00 p.m. 7th Grade Orientation – Cafeteria Wednesday, August 5th 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. All Students 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. All Student

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