August / September 2015

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2015

Featuring your back to school photos!

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CASS COUNTY INFO August / September 2015 Editor & Publisher Michelle Dials Director of Advertising Sales Phill Dials Cass County INFO is published by Existential Media LLC as part of the Cass County Communication Network, covering Cass County, Indiana.

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Sometimes, it’s just time for a change. You’ll notice some different things in this issue of Cass County INFO — mostly cosmetic, but we’ve got some new things in the works here and on CassCountyOnline.

Our goal is to make this the community newsletter you can’t wait to read. This month, you helped with that by sharing your photos of the first day of school.

It seems like there’s been a lot of negativity lately. We, as a community, spend a lot of time waiting on someone to see our potential, but in the meantime, we don’t hesitate to share an unflattering sentiment the moment we see it on Facebook. I don’t know that we can have it both ways.

We’re at the point where our community needs to decide what it wants to be if and when it gets its second wind.

On that note, stay tuned ...

Free city bus route begins September 1 Three month pilot program will offer free rides in September, October & November

Cass Area Transit and the city of Logansport are teaming up to offer a free bus route this fall. It’s a test run, for now, but if enough people use it, organizers hope to see it continue.

The City of Logansport has given preliminary approval to provide $10,000 to fund the program, which will cover the cost of up to 5,000 rides during the months of September, October and November.

The route will not operate from noon to 1 p.m. Walmart will be the last stop mid-day, at 11:39 a.m.

The route will resume at Logansport Memorial Hospital at 1 p.m.

Hop on the bus Memorial Hospital Arrival Times 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11;00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 Departure Times 8:02, 9:02, 10:02, 11:02, 1:02, 2:02, 3:02, 4:02

Fairview Park Arrival Times: 8:15, 9:15, 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 1:15, 2:15, 3:15, 4:15 Departure Times: 8:17, 9:17, 10:17, 11:17, 1:17, 2:17, 3:17, 4:17

Martin’s Arrival Times: 8:32, 9:32, 10:32, 11:32, 1:32, 2:32, 3:32, 4:32 Departure Times: 8:34, 9:34, 10:34, 11: 34, 1:34, 2:34, 3:34, 4:34

Marsh on 3rd Street Arrival times: 8:05, 9:05, 10:05, 11:05, 1:05, 2:05, 3:05, 4:05 Departure Times: 8:07, 9:07, 10:07, 11:07, 1:07, 2:07, 3:07, 4:07

Marsh on 14th Street Arrival Times: 8:23, 9:23, 10:23, 11:23, 1:23, 2:23, 3:23, 4:23 Departure Times: 8:25, 9:25, 10:25, 11:25, 1:25, 2:25, 3:25, 4:25

Walmart Arrival Times: 8:37, 9:37, 10:37, 11:37, 1:37, 2:37, 3:37, 4:37 Departure Times: 8:39, 9:39, 10:39, 11:39, 1:39, 2;39, 3:39, 4:39

Jerry’s Pizza Arrival Times: 8:10, 9:10, 10:10, 11:10, 1:10, 2:10, 3:10, 4:10 Departure Times: 8:12, 9:12, 10:12, 11:12, 1:12, 2:12, 3:12, 4:12

Dollar General East Arrival Times: 8:28, 9:28, 10:28, 11:28, 1:28, 2:28, 3:28, 4:28 Departure Times: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30

5th Street Bus Station Arrival Times: 8:45, 9:45, 10:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45, 4:45 Departure Times: 8:47, 9:47, 10:47, 1:47, 2:47, 3:47, 4:47

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CCCF announces three new scholarships Applications will be available to high school seniors this fall Cass County seniors will have three more opportunities for scholarships in 2016 through the Community Foundation.

The new scholarships to be awarded the first time in 2016 are the “Linda Fennimore Terrel Scholarship for the Performing Arts”, the “FOREVER85 Scholarship Fund”, and the “Daryl Deitrich Scholarship Fund”.

The Terrel Scholarship for the Performing Arts was established by Linda’s family after her passing last November to support Cass County students who plan to major in the performance arts in college. During her lifetime Terrel was a tireless advocate for the arts and active in Logansport Civic Theater, co-founder of the Cass County Arts Alliance, and a board member and

volunteer for Footlite Musicals and Epworth Forest Choir School.

The Forever85 Scholarship was established by the Logansport High School Class of 1985 in memory of deceased classmates. The scholarship, funded by the class at a recent reunion, will be awarded to a Logansport High School senior who plans to pursue a baccalaureate degree.

Applicants will be required to write a short essay and explain how they might give back to their alma mater and community in the future.

The Daryl Deitrich family has established a fund in memory of Daryl and eligible students will be graduating from Caston, Lewis Cass, Logansport or Pioneer High Schools. To honor Daryl’s life and career

in agriculture and livestock, the recipient must be pursuing a degree in agriculture or an ag-related field at a two-year or fouryear institution and have experience or a background in agriculture.

Each scholarship has other criteria established by donor and the amount of the awards will vary.

Students will receive application information about these and other scholarships held at CCCF during November.

Applications are typically due at the CCCF office in late February.

For more information on these scholarships or how to establish your own scholarship, please call the Cass County Community Foundation at 574-722-2200.

In 2015, CCCF awarded 110 scholarships totaling over $272,000. Recipients were honored at a scholarship sendoff in early August. PHOTO BY MICHELLE DIALS 4 | Cass County INFO

2015 “Back Home Again” Scholarship Recipients

The 2015 recipients of the Cass County Community Foundation’s Back Home Again Scholarship are Kayla Valdez, who attends Trinity University, and Maria Banuelos Cortes, Tracy Pugh and Janet “Eileen” Beck, who attend Ivy Tech Community College in Logansport.

This $1,000 scholarship is specifically designed to assist Cass County’s non-traditional students, such as those who are entering or returning to college after raising a family or pursuing a career. All four plan to continue to live and work in Cass County.

Local leader retiring

Don Weikle, CEO of Peak Community Services, has announced his retirement from the agency as of January 29, 2016. Don has served as Peak’s CEO since 2006.

Beginning his work for people with intellectual disabilities in 1972, Don has served in a variety of direct support, supervisory, and senior management positions in Nebraska and Indiana.

A Search Committee of the Board of Directors of Peak Community Services is currently in the process of seeking a replacement.

Triple your money with savings program

Area Five encouraging people to sign up for Individual Development Accounts Individual Development Accounts through Area Five Agency allow people who meet income guidelines to open a savings account, deposit $300 each year for four years, and have that

money matched 3 to 1. That means at the end of four years, you’d have the $1,200 you saved, plus $3,600 in state and federal match money.

The money can be used for post-secondary education, by first-time homebuyers or to start or expand a business.

For more information, contact Area Five at (574) 722-4451.

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Register to vote

by Oct. 5 The Cass County Voter Registration is taking applications for absentee mail ballots. The deadline to request absentee mail ballots is Oct. 26.

Requests to vote by travel board will be accepted through noon on Monday, Nov. 2.

Applications for absentee mail ballots and travel board are available online through the Cass County Clerk’s Office website at co.cass. in.us or can be requested by calling 574-753-7870. The clerk’s office is open until 4 p.m. weekdays.

Monday, Oct. 5 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. Eligible residents can register online at indianavoters. com or in the voter registration office at the Cass County Government Building.

Absentee voting in the garage at the Cass County Government Building Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 31 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Vote Centers will be open Thursday Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. .

Vote center locations are the Logansport Mall and the 6th Street Senior Center. A vote center will be open Election Day only in Royal Center.

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WHO’S ON THE BALLOT candidates for the logansport municipal election

CANDIDATES FOR THE ROYAL CENTER MUNICIPAL ELECTION

LOGANSPORT mayor Ted Franklin - Republican Dave Kitchell - Democrat

ROYAL CENTER CLERK/ TREASURER Sandi S. Minnick - Democrat

LOGANSPORT CLERK/TREASURER Carol Sue Hayworth Republican Stacy Cox - Democrat LOGANSPORT CITY COUNCIL WARD 1 Bob Bishop - Republican Dave Morris - Democrat WARD 2 Joseph E. Joe Buck Republican William L. Bentley Independent Larry B. Hood - Democrat WARD 3 Gary J. Fox - Republican Amy R. Densborn - Democrat WARD 4 Mike Stajduhar - Republican Scott G. Peattie - Democrat WARD 5 Teresa Popejoy - Republican Carl H. McPherson Jr. Democrat AT LARGE (Vote for 2) Chris Martin - Republican Charlie Hastings Independent Kevin Burkett - Democrat Terry Doran - Democrat

ROYAL CENTER COUNCIL WARD 1 Conrad D. Funk - Republican Teresa Hiatt - Democrat ROYAL CENTER COUNCIL WARD 4 Marion (Frog) Campbell Republican ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 3. Registered voters in Logansport and Royal Center may vote.

SUNDOWN SUMMER MUSIC SERIES FINALE Sunday, August 30 This weekly summer concert series will feature Steve Michaels, Jason McKeever and the band “Hard Candy,” from Peru from 5-8 p.m. at Little Turtle Waterway in Downtown Logansport.

FOOTBALL FOOD DRIVE Friday, Sept. 4 The Cass County Community Foundation food drives continue at Logansport High School where the Berries take on Harrison.

Berries fans bringing food will receive a red Felix rally towel to cheer on the Berries. 7:00PM Game start.

“BACK TO THE FUTURE” Sunday, Sept. 6 Join Mary Max Cinemas for a FREE 30th Anniversary showing of the original “Back to the Future” (PG) starring Michael J. Fox. The FREE family fun kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a concert by Brandt Carmichael, a bounce house for the kids and have your picture taken next to a real DeLorean car. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Early arrival is encouraged as seating is limited to the first 350 patrons.

This event is sponsored by Ed Nason Insurance Group and Security Federal Bank.

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MUM SALE Tuesday, Sept. 8 The Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary will be holding a Mum Sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. until sold out in front of the main entrance to the Hospital. They will be selling 3 qt. mums in a variety of fall colors for $6 each. If there are any questions, please call the Volunteer Auxiliary Coordinator Tamara Szarszewski at 574.753.1304.

FOOTBALL FOOD DRIVE Saturday, Sept. 11 The CCCF tent will be at the Crater at Caston High School for the Comets big game with county rivals, the Pioneer Panthers, Comet fans will receive special Caston Rally Towels for donating canned goods and other food items. Game time 7:00PM PANCAKE DAY Saturday, Sept. 12 Join the Logansport/Cass Co. Chamber of Commerce and the 4-H extension office for this annual community event! Menu includes all you can eat pancakes, a fresh sausage pattie and beverage. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 12 and under. Several local businesses/ organizations will be showcasing their business/organization at the event.

LIVE UNITED DAY Friday, Sept. 18 Live United Day is September 18 and United Way of Cass County hopes you’ll join them again this year! Starting Sep. 1, you can login to your “Get Connected” profile on online and browse for this year’s projects: http:// getconnected.unitedwayof casscounty.org/ ART ON THE AVENUE Saturday, Sept. 19 Fine arts exhibitors on the banks of the Wabash River including music & entertainment, wine and canvas, sidewalk chalk art, scholastic book fair and a free Kids Korner for the younger art lovers. Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family. Visit casscountyartsalliance.org for more information.

LUCERNE KIDS DAY Sunday, Sept. 20 Anyone who grew up in or around Lucerne is invited to attend the 5th Annual Lucerne Kids Day to be held at the Harrison Township Fire Station in Lucerne. Set up and gathering will be from 12:001:45. Dinner starts at 2:00.

Bring a covered dish and perhaps a lawn chair... Camera for sure!

Meat, plates, silverware, cups, napkins and drinks will be furnished... Come Join The Fun!!!!

Questions? call 5747023584

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you’ve got to eat...

Walton UMC All You Can Eat Fish Fry Wednesday, Sept. 2 4-7 p.m. at the Lion’s Den on Depot St in Walton. $10 for adults, 5 for kids 6-12. Children under 6 free. Carryouts available. Purchase tickets in advance by calling Terry Collins at 574-626-2467 or Margaret Dunkel at 574-626-2077.

Clinton Twp VFD Fish & Chicken Fry Saturday, Sept. 5 49th annual Fish/Chicken Fry 4:30-7:30 pm at Clinton Twp Volunteer Fire Dept, Clymers.

Fish cooked by Dan’s Frying Service.

Logansport First Church of the Nazarene Fish & Tenderloin Fry Friday, Sept. 11 14th Annual Fish & Tenderloin

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Fry. Meal includes all-youcan-eat fish and handbreaded tenderloins by Dan’s Fish Fry Service, cole slaw, green beans, applesauce, bread/butter, homemade desserts, coffee/tea/ lemonade. Money raised to benefit local mission projects.

Ticket prices: Ages 13-adult $8 advance, $9 at the door; ages 6-12 $6 advance, $7 at the door. Age 5 and under always eat free. Advance tickets are available by calling the church at 574-753-7960 or from any church member.

Annual Chicken Noodle Supper at Bethlehem UMC Thursday, Sept. 17 4:30-7 p.m. Salad Bar, Dessert, and drink included. Adult $8 Child (Under 10) $4.

Spaghetti Supper & Bake Sale at Royal Center UMC Friday, Sept. 18 4 -7 p.m. Free will donation supper.

Annual Fall Parking Lot Sale & Cookout Saturday, Sept. 19 River of Life Christian Church, 130 Mall Road, Logansport, IN will be holding it’s Annual Fall Parking Lot Sale and Cook-out.

Sale from 8a-1p. Cook-out is from 11a-1p.

Deer Creek Park Annual Supper Saturday, Sept. 26 Italian Sausage & Pulled Pork Barbeque Supper at Deer Creek Park (west on 218 out of Deer Creek) Adults- $9 Children 12 and under-$4.50.

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First Day of

School 2015-2016 PHOTO SHARED BY CASSIE MCLAUGHLIN

It seems like it happens earlier and earlier every year but every August, Facebook fills up with first day of school photos.

We invited parents to share them with CassCountyOnline and the photos we received are featured in the following pages.

Here’s to a great school year!

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