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For most of my adult life, I’ve defended living in Logansport.

Sometimes, it’s hard to explain the appeal of living in a small community. It seems like you either get it, or you don’t. And, there are days when I wonder if I made the right decision. After all, the grass is always greener on the other side, right?

Cass County, and specifically Logansport, has taken some big hits over the years — there’s no doubt about it. When I posted a link to a story about best places to live that had ranked us pretty poorly, the comments started coming in, about how we’re a town that’s been slowly dying for years. And it ticked me off.

Michelle DIALS Editor/publisher There aren’t any job opportunities here, I hear. But I also hear “we’ve got training programs where we’ll put people to work and get them the training they need, but we can’t get INFO is a free, monthly newspaper serving Cass County, Indiana and anybody to sign up.” the surrounding areas. It is part of This month, thirty people from Logansport the Cass County Communication Network, published by are graduating from Indiana University Existential Media LLC. Kokomo, and Chancellor Susan SciamePublished by Calendar Items Giesecke says that they’ll more than likely stick Existential Media LLC Community events that are open P.O. Box 314 to the public and have a specific around this area, because satellite campuses Logansport, IN 46947 date, time and location can be don’t experience the same type of “brain Editor/Publisher submitted FREE to Michelle Dials CassCountyCalendar.com. drain” that some of the bigger campuses do.

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Live United Day scheduled The United Way of Cass County has scheduled Live United Day for September 19 for the Logansport, Pioneer, and Southeastern School Districts and September 20, 2014, for Caston School district. Live United Day is a day of action when people volunteer to help local individuals and nonprofit organizations. Past projects have included installing wheel chair ramps at the homes of senior citizens, playground equipment at local schools, landscaping for nonprofits, and hosting food drives for local relief agencies.

Anyone interested in submitting a project may contact their Live United Day Town Chair: Caston: Paul Ulerick paululerick@hotmail.com Logansport: Scott Kraud skraud@casstitle.com Pioneer: Diane Sedam & Caleb Sedam sedamjd@aol.com Southeastern: Josh Johnson josh.johnson@syngenta.com

On Saturday, May 3rd, Logan’s Landing held our annual “Downtown Green & Clean Day.” We had a fantastic turnout, with 108 volunteers donating a few hours of their time on a sunny Saturday morning to sweep, rake, pull weeds, pick up litter, and generally spruce up our community. We collected 11 bags of trash, one bin of recyclables, and more than 90 bags of yard waste, plus at least one truckload of loose (unbagged) brush! Now that downtown Logansport has gotten a good spring cleaning, it is our hope that our citizens and visitors will be inspired to help keep it clean and inviting.

Special thanks to the following: Logansport Savings Bank and the Logansport Fire Department for donating bottled water and ice for our volunteers; Martin’s Supermarket, McCord’s Do It Best, PEO (Philanthropic

Educational Organization), and Walmart, for donating yard waste bags; Home Depot for donating supplies for Cole Park; local media for helping us get the word out and recruit volunteers; event chair Mark Hartman; and to representatives of the Berryettes, Deforge Family, Family Opportunity Center, Franklin Elementary School Student Council, Girl Power Team, Girl Scout Troop 42430, Home Depot, Logansport Emmanuel Church, Logansport Fire Department, Logansport Municipal Utilities, Mark Leeman for Prosecutor Campaign, Revolution Community Church, Vineyard Community Church, and numerous individuals for volunteering their time and efforts to make Logansport a community we can all be proud of.

Scholarships available for non-traditional students Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen today announced that applications are now available for the “Back Home Again In Indiana” scholarship. This $500-$1000 scholarship is open only to Cass County’s non-traditional students, such as those who are entering or returning to college after raising a family or pursuing a career. Additionally, applicants must be attending a college or university in Indiana, and must be currently working, or intending to work, in Cass County upon completion of their post-second-

ary education. The deadline for applications for the “Back Home Again in Indiana” scholarship is July 8, 2014 and the form is available in the CCCF office, 417 North St. Logansport and on the website, www.casscountycf.org. Recipients will be announced at the Foundation’s Scholarship Reception and Send-Off Party for recent graduates on August 5.

For more information, or to obtain a scholarship application, please call the Cass County Community Foundation at 574-722-2200.

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Calendar May 16 & 17 Rockers for Scholars

This annual event presented by Art.Assist raises money for the Jamie Rouch Arts Scholarship, a book award presented to Cass County seniors going on to major in the visual, performing, and literary arts.

The May 16 entertainment starts at 9 p.m. at Shooters in Logansport and features a punk rock line up of ABC Gum, Bo Jackson 5, Brimley and the Boys, Owl, Turboner, and Unlawful Assembly. There is no cover charge on Friday.

The May 17 entertainment starts at 7 pm at Chevi’s in Logansport and features a variety of country and rock music performed by Chicken Hoof Blender, The Dumb Shucks, Flat Foot, The Mud Hippies, Poor Aunt Bacchus, and Twisted Circus. A silent auction featuring art and

unique items starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. Participants need not be present to win.

T-shirts featuring Rouch’s artwork will be sold Saturday night only. There is a $5 cover charge on Saturday.

Jamie Rouch was a musician, visual artist, poet, singer/songwriter, sound technician, producer, and a farmer. He died in 2008 from ALS and Rockers for Scholars has been held annually to honor his legacy.

May 17 Old Mill Car Show The Old Mill General Store in Twelve Mile will be celebrating its 5th year of business and helping Cancer Busters with some of the proceeds. See web site for more details www. theoldmillgeneralstore.com. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

May 17 May Day in Walton Community Wide Garage Sales, Quilt Display, vendors and more.

May 17 Little, Jr, Teen Miss workshops Kick-Off Meeting 2 p.m. at at the 4-H Fairgrounds in the Community Building! Applications Available NOW in all Cass County schools and online at www.4hcasscounty.org. Open to Cass County girls AGES 7-17 for Little, Jr. and Teen Miss workshops focusing on your Inner Beauty, Confidence, and Community Service Involvement!

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Remembering those who served

Cass County traditionally holds a Memorial Day Parade from the City Building to the County Building to Mount Hope Cemetery.

Details haven’t been announced yet but we’ll post them on CassCountyCalendar.com when they are.

May 18 Family Fun Day A FREE fun filled day for everyone at Rea Park in Royal Center! Food, carnival games, face painting, fire truck, basketball and horseshoe tournaments, bingo, corn hole, peddle tractor obstacle, bouncy houses, sack races, etc. 3-6 p.m.

May 31 Barnyard Boot Camp Barnyard Boot Camp, a free farm safety day, is planned for children ages 7-12 by The ADM Grain Company-Logansport, IN chapter of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids, to address important safety issues. For more information contact ADM Grain Company-Logansport, IN, at 1-800552-3306. Children need to be enrolled by May 23, 2014 to receive their free camp T-shirt.

June 5 Celebrate Logansport Logan’s Landing invites you to come downtown and Celebrate Logansport’s birthday!

Enjoy free music, free kids activities, and free birthday cake (while supplies last). Pop a balloon for a buck and win a prize! Purchase delicious strawberry shortcake for $5. Carryouts are available, with free delivery of large orders. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market at 4th and Market.

June 7 Paddle for Paws Canoe Race Formerly the Old Style Raft Race, this event benefits A Cause for Paws animal rescue in Cass County. Organizers bring 60 canoes to Adamsboro canoe launch that can be rented for a donation of $15. Entry forms can be picked up at Bodyworks or at Mike Anderson Chrysler Dodge Jeep. A corresponding free yoga class is scheduled from 9 to 10 am before the race. Homemade rafts, kayaks and any other kind of water crafts are welcome at the race for a donation of $10.

June 14 Electronics Collection in Royal Center For the first time, the Cass County Solid Waste Management District will be hosting an electronics collection in Royal Center. The event will be held in conjunction with the regular R-day at Pioneer Elementary on June 14th from 9-Noon.

Cass County residents can bring their old TV’s, computers and the like, to the parking lot at Pioneer Elementary, and the crew from RecycleForce will unload them.

At this time the CCSWMD is also accepting both electronics and tires from Cass County residents, five days a week, by appointment.

June 14 Med Flory Jazz & Blues Festival Jazz and Blues played on the banks of the Wabash River at Little Turtle Waterway. Tickets are $15 for the day for 21 and over and only $8 ages 7-20 under 6 are free. 3 p.m. to midnight.

Purchase on-line or visit Security Federal Savings Bank (Downtown & on Mall Road), Minglin Jewelers.

COMMENCEMENT: Area schools will hold graduation ceremonies on the following dates and times: Lewis Cass: Sunday, June 1 at 2 pm.

Pioneer: Sunday, June 1 at 2 p.m.

Logansport: Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m.

Caston: Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m.

These are just a few of the hundreds of events listed on CassCountyCalendar.com and new events are added daily, so check back often to make sure you don’t miss a thing! It’s FREE to list your event, so if you’re having an event that’s open to the public, make sure to add the details by heading to www.casscountycalendar.com and clicking submit.

May 12-15 Practice, noon-6 p.m.; $15 admission; 12 and under free Friday, May 16 Fast Friday Practice, noon-6 p.m. - $15 admission, 12 and under free Saturday, May 17 Qualifying Day 1 - $20 admission, 12 & under free. Gates open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Breakfast at the Brickyard, Qualifying PreRace Show at 1;)15 a.m., Qualifying from 11 a.m to 5:50 p.m., LIVE concert at 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 18 Old National Armed Forces Pole Day, $20 admission, 12 and under free; Gates open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rapid Fire Concert at 11 a.m., Qualifying at 10:15 a.m. and 12:45; Fast 9 from 2-2:45 Monday, May 19 Practice $15 admission, 12 and under free, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. practice noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 21 American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day (No track activity) – $10 gate admission, 6 and under free, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 22 Indy Lights Practice and Qualifying - FREE, gates open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday, May 23 Miller Lite Carb Day $30, 12 and under free ;Gates open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Vintage car exhibition from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Final practice from 11 a.m. to noon, Indy Lights Race, Pit Stop Competition and 3:30 p.m. Carb Day concert featuring Sammy Hagar and the Wabos and Sublime with Rome Saturday, May 24 Legends Day, honoring Mario Andretti presented

by Firestonel; $10 admission; 12 and under free. ublic Drivers Meeting at 10:30 a.m., Q&A with Mario Andretti at 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Tyler Farrer; 6:30 p.m. Jason Aldean (separate admission) 500 Festival Parade Noon, downtown Indy.

Sunday, May 25 98th Indianapolis 500 Race Day , gates open 5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Parade of Bands at 8 a.m, Vintage Car laps at 10:50 a.m., Driver Introductions, 11:33 a.m. , race starts at noon.

Three-time champ will pace race Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will drive a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 to pace the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25. It’s the eighth time a Camaro has served as the pace car, starting in 1967 and the 25th time a Chevrolet has paced the race.

Franchitti won the Indy 500 in 2007, 2010 and 2012 and he is only the third driver ever to win at least three consecutive IndyCar titles - among four championships overall. Franchitti’s appearance in the Camaro Z/28 pace car signals a new start in his career as he embarks on a driver development role with Chip Ganassi Racing, which will use Chevrolet power in the 2014 IndyCar season.

Back home again Beloved actor-entertainer and legendary Indianapolis 500 icon Jim Nabors will sing “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the final time prior to the start of the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25. Nabors’ rendition of the song became a beloved tradition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” since he first performed it in 1972. Always accompanied by the Purdue “All American” Marching Band and thousands of fans singing in unison throughout the massive facility, Nabors has performed the song 34 times in person at IMS. Country music superstar LeAnn Rimes will sing the national anthem during pre-race ceremonies.

THE

Grand Prix OF INDIANAPOLIS

Simon Pagenaud’s name will be engraved in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history as the winner of the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis on May 10, 2014. Drivers completed 82 laps on the Speedway’s road course which recently underwent a $5 million reconfiguration. The event was designed to help kick off the Month of

May which culminates with the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25. We’ll bring you photos from the track throughout the month. Pagenaud drives for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.

Owner Sam Schmidt is affiliated with The Braun Corporation in Winamac. PHOTO BY PHILL DIALS

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summer

FUN

After what seeemed like an endless winter, it suddenly seems like summer might really be right around the corner. It won’t be long before school’s out — while you count down those last few days, here’s a look at what’s ahead, from free movies at the Mary Max Cinemas every week to annual events, activities at the Tower Park Pool, summer camps and more. And, as always, make sure to check CassCountyCalendar.com often for even more exciting activities.

May 21 Hershey Track & Field

June 14 Bike Rodeo

Registration for Hershey Track and Field will be Wednesday, May 21 from 5-6 p.m. at the Logansport High School Stadium. No cost to participants. Ages 9-14. Events include: the 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, & 1600 meter run, the 4x100 relay, the Softball Throw & the Standing Long Jump. All Practices will be from 5-6 pm. and begin Wednesday, May 28.

The annual Bike Rodeo for kids ages 3-15 will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Tower Park.

June 7 Lil Anglers Fishing Derby Prizes will be awarded for the biggest, smallest and most fish caught. Ages 5-15. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7 at the Izaak Walton League, 1046 N. State Road 17. All participants MUST be accompanied by an adult and fill out a waiver prior to the event at the Ben Long. Center, 101 N. Cicott St. Call 574-753-7388 to register.

July 19 Punt, Pass & Kick Competition Young pro football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Logansport Parks Department, in conjunction with the Logansport Football Skills Clinic with Coach Brad Urban , LHS Berries Football Coach, will host an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. The Punt, Pass & Kick Competition segment of the camp will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. The Punt, Pass & Kick portion of the camp is free and open to kids 6-15. For competition information, call 753-7388. Entry forms are available at the Benjamin Long Recreation Center. 101 N. Cicott St.

Carousel opens May 24 The Cass County Dentzel Carousel will open for the season on Saturday, May 24. Rides are 75 cents. The Carousel will be open Monday through Friday from 6-9 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 1-9 p.m. through Labor Day. Holiday hours are 1-5 p.m. The train will operate weather permitting from 6-9 p.m. Friday, 1-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 1-5 p.m. on holidays.

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Tower Park pool opens June 3 Regular pool hours for open swim will be daily from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The pool will be closed on Mondays throughout the summer.

Admission fees have not changed from last summer: free for children 0-4 years of age, $2 for children 5-16 years of age, and $4 for those 17 and older. Punch passes are available for those that will be visiting often.

Manager Beth Kinsey Johnson and Assistant Manager Stacy Farrer are proud to announce the following activities: • Free admission on June 6 for all students, June 15 for Father’s Day, and July 4.

• One-on-One/Small group Swim lessons are scheduled individually at your convenience.

• Water Aerobics every Tuesday and Thursday night immediately following regular pool program hours. Contact the pool for the starting date.

• Junior Lifeguarding for youth 12-14 years of age – provides an opportunity to find out what skills a lifeguard must have to become a lifeguard, as well as just get to know more about the operation of the swimming pool and each of the lifeguards.

• Swim lessons are offered to anyone 3 years of age or older, including adults.

Lessons begin on June 10. Four sessions of swim lessons will be offered during the summer. Each session will include 8 lessons for $30. Each session will offer lesson times either in the morning or the evening. Interested persons may call the Tower Park Swimming Pool at 753-8806.

• Pool Rental for private parties. The entire facility is available and guards are provided. Call or visit the pool for more information.

• Lap swimming times are frequently available to interested teens & adults.

General admission fees apply. Lap swimmers who achieve a goal of 25 miles during the summer will be eligible to receive a free t-shirt from Tower Park Municipal Pool.

Program scholarships are available to those who have a documented need.

Contact the Parks Office for more information.

Further questions may be directed to the Logansport Parks Department at 574753-6969 or e-mail admin@loganparks. comcastbiz.net , OR contact the Tower Park Municipal Pool at 574-753-8806 when it opens.

Ivy Tech offering summer culinary, gardening camps for kids Area youngsters can explore the garden and the kitchen this summer with cooking and gardening camps for elementary and middle school students provided by Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region.

From June 16 to 20, the culinary lab at Ivy Tech’s Peru Instructional Site will be abuzz with students learning basic kitchen skills, the “My Plate” approach to healthy eating, how to set a proper table and good table manners and how to prepare snacks and simple meals, all while exploring the “science” of foods. Parents will be invited to an end-of-camp celebration.

The morning session, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., will be open to youngsters in grades 3, 4 and 5; the afternoon session, from 1 to 4 p.m., will be open to youngsters in grades 6, 7 and 8. Enrollment is limited to 12

participants in each section.

From July 28 to Aug. 1, youngsters in grades 4, 5 and 6 can be “garden detectives” in a camp that will meet each day from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kokomo Community Garden at North Street and Touby Pike on Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Campus. Campers will learn how their food grows and how to tend a garden. The week culminates with a trip to a working organic farm with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and chickens laying brown eggs.

Enrollment in the Garden Detective Camp is limited to 15 youngsters.

The cost of the camps is $99 per student. Registration can be made by calling Becky Burke at 765459-0561, ext. 233, or bburke10@ ivytech.edu.

Sheriff announces summer camps

The 35th annual Indiana Sheriff ’s Association Youth Leadership Camp will be held in June and July. The first session will be June 10-13 at Pine Creek Camp in Pine Village, IN (Warren County), serving the northern part of the state. The second session will be held July 8-10, serving hte southern part of the state, at Waycross Episcopal Camp in Morgantown (Brown County). The program is for kids who are currently in 7th or 8th grade and are interested in learning more about a possible career in law enforcement. Contact the Cass County Sheriff ’s Office or your school counselor for an application and additional information. Arrangements can possibly be made to provide the camp registration fee through a local business or civic organization for anyone interested.

June 4-6 The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)

TIME TO BE A KID Summer Day Camp Do you need a safe, fun, and educational environment for your children this summer?

At Summer Day Camp children will enjoy a fun filled day of activities that are focused on preventing Summer Learning Loss and increasing reading levels.

Call the Y for more information.

REGISTER TODAY! 1st-6th Grade May 29-August 12 Camp Hours: 7:30a-5:30p Activities: Swimming, Field Trips, games and more!

Breakfast and Lunch included!

Minor League Baseball

The Cass County Family YMCA will be holding Minor League Baseball June 2-July 24 for kids ages 4-12. Game dayswill be a total of an hour with a 15-20 minute skill instruction before each game. Games will be held Monday-Thursday.

Register by May 19!

Cost $40 Member $50 Non-Member

Middle School Basketball

Summer League starting June 3 and ending with a tournament in July. Games on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Get your own team or sign up as an individual. Open to students in grades 6-8.

One division. Cost $35 Member $40 Non-Member

Turbo Kick

Get hooked on Turbo Kick. Each class will provide you with cardio, kickboxing and body sculpting dance moves. Classes Monday and Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. $5 per class or purchase a 20 class punch card for $80. Certified instructor Andrea VanCuren

June 11-13 LEGO Movie (PG) June 18-20 The Smurfs 2 (PG)

Financial Assistance Available!

June 25-27 Cloudy w/a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) July 2-4 Arthur Christmas (PG) July 9-11 Hotel Transylvania (PG) July 16-18 Despicable Me 2 (PG) July 23-25 Turbo (PG)

Cass County Family YMCA 905 E Broadway, Logansport www.casscountyymca.org 574-753-5141

July 30- Aug. 1 The Croods (PG) Aug. 6-8 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (PG)

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Cass County K9s in the news The Logansport Police Department introduced Mattis, their newest K-9 officer, pictured here with his handler, Patrolman Mark Van Horn, on April 22. Police Chief Mike Clark says Mattis was purchased in partnership with the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office.

The same week, K-9 Officer Kurby, with the Cass County Sheriff ’s Department, received a new custom-made vest courtesy of the Dr. Gerhardt Winkel family.

“On the day that Kurby became a member of the Cass County Sheriff ’s Department, we lost our older Belgian Malinois to a hit and run accident and we wanted to do something to honor Heidi, so my family and I decided to purchase a vest for Kurby,” Stephanie Winkel.

Kurby’s handler is Deputy Pat Zeider.

Many public meetings this month

Elected officials will be making many decisions in the coming weeks that will impact the future of our community. A public presentation and comment session regarding Logansport’s power plant is set for 6:30 p.m. on May 15 at McHale Performing Arts Center. On May 27, the Logansport Utility Service Board is set to vote on the purchase power agreement with a new company, TCS Logansport Energy Group, that was announced last month, after almost a year of negotiations with another company.

The power purchase agreement and the development agreement are set to go to the Logansport City Council at their June 2 meeting, with final votes coming by June 24.

Meeting dates, times and agendas are posted on CassCountyCalendar.com as they are received. Unless an executive session is called, meetings are open to the public.

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Ivy Tech announces award winners Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, Peru, Wabash, Rochester and Tipton – celebrated its 2014 commencement Saturday, May 10.

Hundreds of family and friends gathered as the college conferred 1,009 degrees and certificates on 618 graduates.

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region Chancellor Stephen J. Daily congratulated the graduates for their many accomplishments. “Through hard work and determination, they have reached a milestone in their lives – earning an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree, or a technical certificate,” Daily said. He recognized the leadership of the Kokomo Region, the region’s dedicated and highly qualified faculty and the commitment of staff for their contributions to the graduates’ success.

Also honored during Saturday’s ceremonies were honorary degree recipients Annalee Benedict of Wabash, Jean Cole of Logansport and Larry West of Peru; Michael Erny of Walton, recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Instruction; Michael Durr of Burlington, recipient of the Gerald I. Lamkin Award for Excellence in Instruction; Debra Cook of Kokomo, recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award; Daniel Madson, recipient of the Chancellor’s Award; and Rebecca McVay, recipient of the Dr. Pam Lewis Award for Academic Excellence.

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No, but seriously ...

Normally for the May edition of No, But Seriously, I’d write about the little race happening at 16th and Georgetown this month.

Not this time. I did that last month. With all the spectacle that the month of May brings; flowers, graduation, the 500, the end of school, no more snow...We can never overlook that May is also the month that gives us Mother’s Day. I am not a mother. Mainly because I am not a girl. However, (according to my wife at least) I am a Momma’s boy. It’s not my fault, really...

As most kids that were born last will tell you, getting babied just sort of comes natural to us.

For instance, I was a picky eater when I was little. Like, if you tried to feed me strained green beans, I would puke them back up quicker than you could say “CALGON, TAKE ME AWAY!” Yes, this was the late 70’s, and that’s a perfectly actable reference. So, due to my projectile eating habits, mom took the offensive when it came to feeding me. Exhibit A: whenever we had spaghetti for dinner, mom would always make sure there was some sauce for me that didn’t have a bunch mushrooms, green onions, hamburger, and various other gnarly stuff in it.

Exhibit B: I always got my own pizza that didn’t have half a vegetable garden baked in to it.

I remember shortly after my wife and I got married, I got sick. I caught a terrible cold, had a sinus infection...The whole nine yards. After a few days, my mom called my wife to check in on me...

“How is he?”

“He’s asleep, I think” “Have you given him a decongestant?”

“Uh, no” “Is he running a fever?”

“No? I don’t know, really...”

“Have you given him vitamin C or Echinacea?”

“He rubbed some Vick’s Vapo-Rub on his chest” “....”

At least I think that’s how the story went. I don’t know, really. I was anything but conscious, laying in bed awash in the fumes of

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Vick’s Vapo-rub. However, that’s a prime example of the youngest child leaving the nest and being in the care of another woman for the first time. Mom was just making sure I wasn’t being read my last rites by not getting a dose of Echinacea.

My mom grew up in Kokomo (year of birth withheld) the youngest of 4 kids. She was a tomboy through and through. Also, you must keep in mind that this was an era in time when The Lone Ranger and various other westerns were all the rage, and as a little girl, my mom couldn’t get enough of it! In fact, when other girls got dolls for Christmas, she got cowboy boots, a cowboy hat, toy rifle, vest, and gun holster, and she couldn’t have been more proud!

The thing is, that tomboy would grow into a woman that would marry her high school sweetheart, have a little boy shortly afterwards (my brother Brad), go to work at Delco, then 8 years later have another boy (that’d be me).

Oh sure, I could tell you about how she has unwaveringly supported nearly everything I’ve gotten involved in. There were plenty of last minute preparations for various 4H projects, trips to sports practices, and she was always a shoulder to lean on when I needed it. Yes...I could tell you all that, and I could very well be describing your own mom.

But I’m not. I’m describing mine, and she’s pretty awesome.

Have I always been an awesome kid in return? Of course not. One time when I was 9 years old or so, we were walking into the Kmart. It had been raining or snowing, and mom slipped and fell right after walking through the door. I was mortified. Completely embarrassed that my mom just fell at the Kmart. So, I did the noble thing and kept walking ...

I could also tell you about how her dad died in 1971. I never knew him, but I’m told we would have gotten along fantastically. I could also tell you how she lost her sister Mary in 2007, her sister in law Betty in 2007, her

brother Paul in 2009 and her mom Eva in 2011.

It’s been rough, but one of the things mom taught me that has stayed with me throughout my life is this simple rhyme: “From the day you’re born ‘til you ride in a hearse, there isn’t anything as bad as it could be worse.” No matter how bad you think you have it, it could always be worse. Pretty profound, really.

The other thing she shared with me that has always stuck — the day before my daughter Gretchen was born, she told me: “You think you know what love is. You think you’ve been in love and you’ve felt love...but the first time you hold that little girl, you’ll find out that you never truly knew what it meant to truly love someone”.

You know what? She was right. Oh man, was she right...

I’m not a mom, but I have a pretty awesome mom that taught me to open doors for the ladies, to say please and thank you and to be patient when I really don’t want to be.

I know there are a lot of awesome moms out there (I’m married to one!) And I hope all of them get the attention and love they deserve!

Matthew Paul Mix 102 Morning Guy, Director of Operations WLHM/WSAL/WHZR

Caught on

On Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17, the Logansport Cass County Public Library hosted the 2014 Elementary Battle of the Books.

All eight county schools participated in the fourth and fifth grade competion. At the end of the event, All Saints remained undefeated and were the first place winners in the double elimination tournament.

1st Place – All Saints Catholic School Front row: Vickie Mechling, Juliana Asencion, Morgan Minnick, Anabel Hurst, Rachel Calisto and Jillian Penz Back row: Caden Davis, Sal Scagnoli, Sam Dexter, Colin Davis and Kolton Barber

2nd Place - Columbia Elementary Front Row: Mrs. Hickle, Lorena Alvarez, Michelle Aguilar, Daniela Nunez, Jose Balcallo, Brayan Escobedo, and Mrs. Piercy Back Row: Neal Laymon, Jarryd Woodruff, Yesica Ramirez, JJ Coroa, and David Boyer

3rd Place - Pioneer Front Row left to right: Mrs. Kasten, Mason Hinkle, Yamilette Martinez, Haleigh Welker, Jacob Zeigler, Christian Scott, Tanner Zarse and Mrs. Kennell Back Row left to right: Mrs. Rutledge, Mike Boucher, Kynzie Bullock, Madison Blickenstaff, Hailey Gotshall, and Maria Martinez

The Logansport Cass County Public Library hosted the 2014 Junior High Battle of the Books on Wednesday, April 23rd. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders from all six schools in the county participated in the double elimination tournament.

1st Place – Columbia Middle Front row: Dylan Wyatt, Emily Harmon, Lucas Pickens, Alexia Hernandez and Jacquie Bean Back row: Tyler Dexter, Nellie Walthery, Katie Wylie, Olivia Click, and Samantha Riley

2nd Place - Lewis Cass Front Row: Sponsor: Sue Gremelspacher, Christian Bunce, Mallory Minnick, CJ Burrous, Makenzie Fowler Back Row: Lucy Wagoner, Conner Claypool, Alana Edge, Juan Mayorga

3rd Place - Pioneer Front row: Mary Lou Rutledge, Meleita Street, Brian Powell, Caleb Sholty, Karla Roeske Back row: Brianna Ulery, Payton Cosgray, DeAnna Johnson, Rebecca Pawlowski

May 2014 | Cass County INfo: | 11

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