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Old friends, new fans I love Fair Week. As I write this, our new banner is spread out across the floor of my office, our tote full of fair stuff is gradually filling up with supplies, and I’m totally exhausted trying to get this issue to press. Without a doubt, fair week will be hot and humid. With any luck, it won’t rain. We’ll see people we swear we haven’t seen in years. Michelle Laird DIALS And at the end of the week, we’ll all be so Editor/publisher ready for a detox diet of water and fresh fruits and vegetables that we’ll exclaim, in over-exaggerated tones, that we don’t want to see another lemon shakeup, elephant ear or fried anything until next year. What’s not to love about fair week? If you’re reading this column and you’re a long-time fan of INFO, thank you. If you’re new to INFO and you’re reading this column because we slipped you a copy after you signed up to win Indiana Beach tickets when you stopped by our booth in Merchants Building 1 at the fair (or for any other reason), welcome. Cass County INFO is a free, monthly community newspaper that’s published by Existential Media LLC. INFO, along with our websites, Cass County Calendar and Cass County Online, are part of the Cass County Communication Network, which just celebrated its one year anniversary on July 1. We’re also behind CASSINFO texts — the text message alerts that let you know about breaking news, traffic info and great local deals. Our publications have been around a lot longer than that — Cass Network is just a clearer way of expressing all the various options we have to help connect you with information about what’s going on in our community. I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again for new fans we might have acquired along the way. There’s a pink sticky note stuck to my monitor that reminds me that our mission is to “promote things that impact community in positive ways or inspire people to instigate positive change.” This summer, it seems like that’s becoming more important than ever. There’s an election on the horizon, and there are many discussions being held that will impact our community’s future. We’re looking forward to seeing our long-time fans and spreading the word about what we do to new fans this year at the Cass County 4-H Fair. Can’t wait to see you there!

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Moving forward One of the first phases of enhancing Logansport’s 18th Street Corridor is now possible thanks to a $1.8 million dollar award from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). Mayor Mike Fincher says the city was notified in late June that they are the recipient of nearly $2 million in Group III federal funds that may be used as reimbursement for the project. The city’s application for funding presented concerns for the intersection of 18th and Main Streets, with the opening of the Ivy Tech campus, and included needs for pedestrian facilities. Funds for the project will be available in October 2013 and may account for up to 80 percent of costs. The remaining 20 percent of the funds will come from money left over from the Ivy Tech Bond Issue, which was

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City receives first round of funds for 18th St. project

The 18th St. Corridor plan, unveiled in 2010, calls for converting the four-way stop at the intersection of 18th and Main Streets to a roundabout. re-dedicated by the City Council in December 2010. The 18th and Main Street project is an intersection improvement with a consideration to convert the four-way stop to a modern roundabout. The project will also include replacement of two drainage culverts in need of

repair, pedestrian crosswalks and a multi-use path connecting to Ivy Tech Community College. According to a press release from the city, the culverts are in poor condition and have been scheduled for replacement but in need of funding for completion. The culvert work would be a cooperative effort

with Cass County and could improve drainage problems for businesses near the intersection. This project will continue the improvements near the Ivy Tech campus as part of a larger 18th Street corridor plan that also encompasses an underpass at the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks between Pottawatomie Road and Woodlawn Avenue. The plan will improve the entry to the Hoosier Heartland Highway from Logansport’s eastern commercial shopping district and address delays and safety concerns for the railroad crossing. The 18th and Main Street design will accommodate suggestions from the seventeen-person Steering Committee and input from the public from the meetings. Design work will begin on the project in the fall.

Discussions concerning generating plant dominate conversations

Over the next couple of months, the Logansport Municipal Utilities are likely to be

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a hot topic in conversations locally. During the May and June meetings, the utility service board has been discussing a proposal from Duke Energy that would offer discounted rates in exchange for increasing the amount of electricity LMU purchases from Duke and closing the

generating plant. The unsolicited proposal from Duke Energy led Superintendent Paul Hartman to ask the board to approve a request for proposals during the June meeting. Hartman said after news of Duke’s proposal became public, he had verbal offers from a number of people regarding the electrical generating plant. Officials are quick to reiterate that there is no sale involved — we already purchase electricity from Duke that is distributed by LMU.

Proposals are due in July and are expected to be discussed in the days leading up to August 31, when Duke’s offer expires. Board chairman Tom Slusser’s term expires on July 31 and the Logansport city council’s rules committee will meet at noon on July 8 to discuss appointing a replacement. The last board meeting took place before a packed house. The board will meet again at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26 on the third floor of the Logansport City Building.

The roll-off recycling bin at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds will be removed during the fair. The bin will be returned Monday, July 18. Bins are available at Tall Sycamore campground, Oak Ridge Recycling at the landfill, Walton, Galveston and Pioneer Elementary.

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Depot Ballot set for city election in November The ballot is set for the November 8 municipal election. Republicans have two candidates running unopposed. Carol Sue Hayworth is seeking the office of Logansport City Clerk/ Treasurer and Gary Fox is uncontested in his bid for the City Council Ward 3 seat. For Logansport Mayor, Independent Seger Mathew will challenge Democrat incumbent Mike Fincher and Republican Ted Franklin, who sought the four years ago. Current councilman Charlie Hastings is running as an independent for one of the two at-large council seats. Hastings ran for mayor on the Democrat ticket in the primary and lost by six votes. He’ll challenge Republican incumbent Jeremy Ashcraft, who represents Ward 3, political newcomer Chris Martin and former Democrat party chairman Matt Meagher in the bid for the two at-large city council seats. Democrat incumbents Brannon Meagher and Kerry Worthington face challenges from Republicans Bob Bishop and Teresa Popejoy. Republican incumbent Chuck LaDow will face newcomer Carlos Marroquin. A new face will fill the City Council Ward 2 seat, where Republican Joe Buck faces Democrat Dave Oresik.

Ballot for the General Election • November 8, 2011 Republican

Independent

Democrat

Mayor

Ted Franklin

Seger Mathew

Michael E. Fincher Sr.

City Clerk/Treasurer

Carol Sue Hayworth

City Council Ward 1

Bob Bishop

Brannon Meagher

City Council Ward 2

Joseph E. “Joe” Buck

David Oresik

City Council Ward 3

Gary Fox

City Council Ward 4

Chuck LaDow

Carlos Marroquin

City Council Ward 5

Teresa Popejoy

Kerry “Worly” Worthington

City Council At Large (2 seats)

Jeremy W. Ashcraft Chris Martin

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Charlie Hastings

Matt Meagher

October 11, 2011: Voter Registration Closes for the 2011 Municipal Election

Calendar

July 10 Storybook Festival Reading Railroad will transform Spencer Park into a Big Top during this annual family event. Come on down to the circus themed literacy event for some FREE fun for the whole family! Puppets, crafts, games, book give-a-ways, and much, much more!. Spencer Park, 1-4 p.m.

July 9 Star Party at Riverside Park The Logansport Parks and Recreation Department will host an opportunity to view Saturn, Mercury, the Moon and other celestial bodies with local astronomer Forrest Hamilton. A few large telescopes will be on hand for public viewing, but those who have their own are encouraged to bring them. 9:30-11 p.m., Riverside Park by the Carousel.

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July 10 4-H Queen Contest Miss Cass County 2011 will be crowned and 34 girls between the ages of 7 and 15 will compete for the new title of Little/Jr. Miss Cass County during the Cass County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant. 7 p.m., Exhibition Building at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds..

July 11-16 Cass County 4-H Fair The Cass County 4-H Fair will be the place to be this week. Visit with local businesses in the Merchants Buildings, check out the 4-H projects, see the animals, catch live music and, of course, indulge in your favorite fair foods. See CassCountyCalendar.com or check page 9 in this issue of INFO for more details! Monday through Friday, 5-9 p.m. nightly at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds.

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July 16 Acoustic Round Robin This is a gathering of local musicians who enjoy music and also getting together to share their talent. Each musician has an opportunity to share their choice of song while the others join-in, starting at 1 p.m in the Logansport-Cass County Public Library’s Meeting Room.

July 21 Family Night Out Purdue Extension Cass County and France Park will host a Family Night Out at France Park. The theme for this evening will be “H2O Blast.” Flory Shelter at France Park, 6:307:30p.m. There is no cost for participating in the programs, but participants 6 years and older will have to pay the $2 gate fee to enter the park. To RSVP for any of the Family Night Out at France Park programs call the Purdue Extension Cass County Office at 574-753-7750.

Float, float, float your boat

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July 9 Race for Grace Mark your calendar to run, walk, jog, or crawl in the 14th annual Race For Grace! The race is designed to satisfy both competitive runners and participants more interested in a fun opportunity to exercise. Proceeds from The Race For Grace will once again go to support the Logansport Great Banquet. All of the entrance fees for the race will go directly to the Logansport Great Banquet. Registration on the day of the race is $15. Race day registration will be from 6:30-7:45 A.M. All race registrants will receive Race For Grace t-shirts recognizing their participation. Race packets may be picked up at the registration table outside the church from 6:30-7:45 A.M. on race day. Starting time is 8:00 A.M. at Calvary Presbyterian Church near downtown Logansport.

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Saturday, July 30 — Enjoy a relaxing day on the river and help two community organizations in the process. The Old Style raft race benefits the Cass County Humane Society and Peak Community Services. Rafts should be completed by July 16 for people’s choice vote -- for more info, search Old Style Raft Race on Facebook. Starts at 11 a.m. at Adamsboro Canoe Launch. Signin at 10:15 a.m. Finish at Spencer Park Lower Pavilion around 3 p.m. Festivities at the Old Style afterward include a raffle and band beginning at 7:30 p.m. Prizes will also be awarded there.

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4-H Fair

New events offered this year at Cass Co. 4-H Fair Purdue Extension will be hosting several fun, educational activities for fairgoers at the Cass County 4-H Fair this year, July 11-16. Fairgoers can participate in an Agriculture Scavenger Hunt while at fair. The scavenger hunt form can be picked up at the Fair Office. Participants will be able to find answers to the scavenger hunt on signs placed around the fairgrounds. Completed scavenger hunt forms can be turned back in to the Fair Office for a prize. Purdue Extension and Reading Railroad are teaming up to offer Storytime at the Fair. Storytime will take place at the new West Picnic Pavilion from 10-11am Monday, July 11Friday, July 17. Children will be able to listen to story, participate in fun activities and meet the fair animal of the day. Pre-registration is not required but would be appreciated.

To sign up contact the Purdue Extension Cass County Office at 574-753-7750, or visit or call the Fair office at 574-753-7610 at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds during the week of the fair (July 11-16). Lastly, Purdue Extension Cass County’s Family Nutrition Program Assistant, Rachel Taylor will be presenting “How to Pack a Picnic” Wednesday, July 13 at 5p.m. in the Community Center. Rachel will talk about food safety and give fun and tasty picnic ideas. Also, don’t forget to check out the Cass County 4-H members’ exhibits in the Community Center and watch the youth show their 4-H livestock in the Exhibition Building. Purdue Extension invites you to mark your calendars for the Cass County 4-H Fair July 11-16. See you at the Fair!

Crowning Miss Cass County

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On Sunday, July 10, these girls will wait for that “One Shining Moment in Time” when one of them will be crowned Miss Cass County 2011 during the Cass County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant. Pictured are front row, left to rightEmily Donovan, Sara Champ, Lindy Hunt, Miss Cass County 2010 Sarah Robertson, Olivia Sears, and Mattie Keisling. Back row, left to right- Jillian Bower, Bailey Farrer, Emily Douglass, Taylor Miller, Heather Smith, Bailey Burke, Elizabeth Mettler, Hali Berry. A new feature of the pageant this year is the Little/Jr. Miss Cass County Contest. While the judges are deliberating, 34 girls between the ages of 7 and 15 will compete for the new title of Little/Jr. Miss Cass County. The pageant starts at 7 p.m. on Sunday in the exhibition. 8 >> Cass County INfo: >> July 2011

MWRL coming to Fairgrounds Mow-Wheelin’ Racing League is making its first trip to the historic Cass County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 with a 7 p.m. start time. “We’re really excited to get into the Cass County Fair,” Club President Pascal Moon, of Twelve Mile, said. “We’ve wanted to get in there for a while, but we just lacked the club support until we met up with Mow-Wheelin’ guys.” MWRL is based out of Roann, Ind., and races a summer circuit around the different fairs, as well as a maintaining its fundraising efforts at their home tracks of Roann and Converse. “We have a pretty good group of guys that run pretty regularly,” Moon said. “From Cass County alone, we have probably 20 of the regular drivers. nd since it’s a fair race, we’ll open it up so the modified drivers can come and run with us.” Four classes will take center stage: IMOW, Briggs, Super Stock and the Modified. The IMOW class is a cost-efficient class, running governed motors and an 8-to-1 final gear ratio. The Briggs Class must run a traditional lawnmower chassis and have a shiftable transmission. Super Stock mowchines can be rail built, use horizontal shaft motors and run centrifugal clutches and torque converters. The modified class can run four-wheeler motors, as well as a rail chassis and non-lawnmower tires. “Even the IMOWs, our slowest class, still get upwards of 22 miles and hour,” Moon said. “These aren’t your every day grasscutters by any means.” As a special fan treat, MWRL will have a pit party in which the crowd can come down, meet the drivers and look the machines over more closely. Racing begins at 7 p.m. For more information, log onto the club’s website at www.mow-wheelin.com or follow them on facebook.

Congratulations

2011 Cass County 4-H Tenure Members Anna Ayers Christine Baker Kristi Berlet Camille Breedlove Sarah Brown Brandon Burkhart Sara Champ Tayler Conn Jared Crum Shelby Englert Bailey Farrer Kasey Fenstermaker

Shelbi Forgey Ross Fox Austin Guckien Mary Hagen James D Hook Lindy Hunt Jessica Johnson Alyssa Jones McKenna Kline Matt Lane Bryant Liming Elizabeth Mettler

Stop and see us in Merchants Building #1

at the 2011 Cass County 4-H Fair!

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Tyler Miller Lindsey Morgan Tiffany Ploss Tanner Richason Faye Scott Morgan Shanks Kaitlyn Spear Rebecca Spencer Matthew Thomas Nate Wilson

2010 – 2011 4-H Directors www.4hcasscounty.org Mark Musall, President Josh LeDonne, Vice President Tara Helms, Secretary Brian Beaman, Treasurer Cindy Howard Wes Scott Kory Wilson Michele Hardy Mark Guckien Alan Liming Marvin Jones

Daily Hours and Special Events

Monday, JULY 11 9:30 a.m. — Rabbit Show 1 p.m. — Poultry Show 1 p.m. Horse & Pony Show (Gaming)

E.H. Foodstand: Monday – Friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday Brunch – 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, JULY 13 7:30 a.m. — Dairy Feeder Steers Show 7:30 a.m. — Beef Show 9 a.m. — Horse & Pony Show (Performance) 6 p.m. — Llama Show Thursday, JULY 14 7:30 a.m. — Swine Show 6:30 p.m. — Mini 4-H Day Camp Recognition, 4-H Tenure Awards 7 p.m. — 4-H Parade of Champions & Judges Awards 10 p.m. Thursday - 8 a.m. Friday ALL ANIMALS NOT SOLD IN AUCTION WILL BE RELEASED

Storytime at the Fair Monday-Friday 10-11 a.m. at the West Picnic Pavilion

July 11-16, 2011 • Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds

Sunday 6 p.m. — Vesper Service 7 p.m. — Queen Contest .

Tuesday, JULY 12 8 a.m. — Dairy/Meat Goat Show 5 p.m. — Sheep Show

Merchants Buildings: Monday-Friday 5 – 9 p.m.

Nightly Entertainment Tuesday THE ANDERSON’S DAY 8 p.m. — “Aftershock” (Rock and roll) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Beef Producers Food Booth 4-8 p.m. — Beef Producers Food Booth

SHOW SCHEDULE

Open Class and Community Center: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 8:45 pm

Cass County 4-H Fair Monday SECURITY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK DAY 6 p.m. — Talent Contest Pedal Tractor Race 7 p.m. — Garden Tractor/ ATV Pull 8 p.m. — “Johnny & Sallie” “Upper Deer Creek”

2011 Cass County 4-H Fair

Wednesday DICK SIMs AGENCY, INC DAY 5 p.m. — Food and Nutrition Program - “How to Pack a Picnic” 6 p.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull 6:30 p.m. — Little Cowboy & Cowgirl Cutie Contest 7 p.m. — Lawnmower Race 8 p.m. — D. J. Miller

Friday, JULY 15 1 p.m. — Dairy Females Show 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Dog Agility Demonstration 6 p.m. — Premier Livestock Showmanship Contest Saturday, JULY 16 1 p.m. — Livestock Auction

Thursday LOGANSPORT SAVINGS BANK DAY 5-8 p.m. — Junior Leader Activity Day 6:30 p.m. — Mini 4-H Day Camp Recognition & Tenure Awards 7 p.m. — Parade of Champions and Judges Awards 8 p.m. — Cook & Belle Band Noon-8 p.m. WED & THURS Pork Producers Food Booth

Friday DAVE WORKMAN - LPL FINANCIAL SERVICES DAY 6 p.m. — Search and Rescue Dog Demo 7 p.m. — Tractor Pull Firemen’s Water Ball Contest 8 p.m. — Feud of the Fairgrounds DUSK – Fireworks

Saturday LOGANSPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DAY 1 p.m. — 4-H Livestock Auction 7 p.m. — Tractor Pull

Amusement Rides Monday through Thursday nights starting at 5 p.m. Wristbands $15 each. 4-H Nite is Thursday ($13 with 4-H ID).

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Calendar Saturday, July 25-29 Mimi Leslie’s Summer Art Camp Five different teachers will give your child a well-rounded experience withi different art mediums and teaching styles during this week-long art camp for kids presented by the Logansport Art Association. Children ages 4-7 meet from 10 a.m. to noon; ages 8-13 meet from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $6 per day or $25 per week for LAA members and $7 per day or $30 for the week for non-members. The price includes a free camp t-shirt, all supplies and a snack. For information or to register, call the LAA at 574-735-2915.

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Thursday, July 28 Ronald McDonald at the Library Ronald McDonald will be visiting the Logansport Library at 10 a.m. He will perform magic, bring books full of surprises and

Friday-Sunday, July 29-31 JCT 50th Anniversary Celebration Logansport Junior Civic Theater will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a show featuring songs from many of their productions. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center.

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Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31 Library Book Sale The Logansport Library’s monthly book sale takes place in the meeting room. The sale is open to Logansport library card holders on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The sale is open to everyone on Saturday from noon to 5:45 p.m., and on Sunday from 1 - 5:45 p.m.

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Saturday, August 6 Warbird Cruise In Grissom Air Museum will be hosting their annual “Warbird Cruise In” in the museum’s Air Park. The gate will open at 9 a.m. for registration, with judging starting at 1 p.m. Registration is $10 per car, and that includes free admission to the museum, plus a dash plaque, a “goodie bag”, and one ticket to our special drawing. There will be awards given to the Top 20, the Peoples Choice, the Mayor’s Choice, and the Warbird Trophy. There will be food, fun, music, more prizes, an auto detailer, a glass etcher, 2011 model cars, and more. The first 200 entries will receive a free “Warbird Cruise In” T-Shirt. To enter, go to grissomairmuseum.com, or call Jim Price at 574-398-1451. All proceeds from this car show go to the restoration of the 25 aircraft in the Air Park.

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Time for a taste Taste of Cass County Organizers are working feverishly to put the finishing touches on this year’s Taste of Cass County. The annual event, presented by Logan’s Landing, starts at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 13 and continues through the evening with sample-sized portions of foods from a variety of local eateries, music, beverages and fireworks over Little Turtle Waterway Plaza. At press time, organizers were still looking for a fireworks sponsor. Volunteers are also needed — if you’re interested in working behind the scenes, contact Logan’s Landing at (574) 722-9345. Special kudos from the Cass County Communication Network to event chair Jeremy Ashcraft and Logan’s Landing director Becki Harris. This is their third year working in tandem to organize the highly anticipated summer event, and we think they do a great job!

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Friday, August 12 Visit with Ronald McDonald Ronald McDonald will be visiting the Galveston Community Building at 1 p.m. He will perform magic, bring books full of surprises and encourage audience participation with a fun game.

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Calendar ACHIEVEMENTS Indiana State Police Master Trooper Earl McCullough, who worked from the Indiana State Police Peru Post, recently retired after 41 years of service to his community and

the Indiana State Police. Master Trooper McCullough graduated from the Indiana State Police Recruit Academy in April of 1970. He was assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru Post and performed road patrol duties primarily in Cass County. In 1971, he was assigned to Fulton County where he patrolled for two years. He then returned to Cass County where he has primarily patrolled for the past 38 years. McCullough served as a member of the Tactical Intervention Platoon and as a field training officer. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Crash Reconstruction School. He is widely respected throughout the law enforcement community for his ability as a crash reconstructionists. He taught crash reconstruction at the Indiana State Police Recruit Academy, as well as at Northwestern University. In 1987, McCullough was recognized as the Cass County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Prior to joining the Indiana State Police, McCullough served in the United States Army as a military police officer. In 1967, he completed a tour in Vietnam. He currently resides in Cass County with his wife Peggy. They have ten adult children and 22 grandchildren. They also have four great-grandchildren.

Logansport Memorial Hospital announces that Dr. Charles Montgomery will retire on October 28 as Medical Director, a position he’s held since 2001. “Logansport has been very good to me and my family, and Memorial Hospital has been a marvelous place to practice orthopedics,” said Dr. Montgomery as he looked back on his career. Dr. Montgomery completed medical school at Indiana University, Orthopedic residency at Fort Wayne Lutheran, and a hand surgery fellowship at Jewish Hospital of Louisville. He became Logansport’s first orthopedic surgeon in 1979 when he established Northcentral Indiana Orthopedics. After a busy full-time career in orthopedics, he combined part-time orthopedics and his Medical Director role in 2001. Officially retiring from his orthopedic practice in 2004, Dr. Montgomery has continued as Medical Director until now. “Dr. Montgomery has provided many great years of service to this community and our hospital,” commented Memorial’s CEO David Ameen. “He will be missed, but we wish him the best of times with his family.”

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Caught on Camera

Fourth of July festivities included fishing trips and parades! Photos by Rick Woodall (left) and Sahlem Rehwald (above).

Med Flory joined members of Tuxedo Junction for a performance in LMU Park prior to the kickoff parade for the 2011 Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival. Photo by Phill Dials A ribbon cutting for the Panhandle Pathway was held prior to the Pioneer Days parade in Royal Center. Photo submitted by Kyle Shaffer

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Allergies • Arthritis • Bronchitis • Colds and Flu • Diarrhea • Ear Aches • Fever • Insect Bites • Laryngitis • Muscle Pulls and Strains • Respiratory and Sinus Infections • Skin Conditions

• Allergies • Arthritis • Bronchitis • Colds and Flu • Diarrhea • Ear Aches • Fever • Insect Bites • Laryngitis • Muscle Pulls and Strains • Respiratory and Sinus Infections • Skin Conditions •

• Alergias • Artritis • Bronquitis • Resfríos y Gripe • Diarrea • Dolor de Oídos • Fiebre • Picadura de Insectos • Laringitis • Desgarros y Tirones Musculares • Infecciones Respiratorias y Sinusitis • Problemas de la Piel •

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