March 2012

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Springing Forward With winter behind us, find something fun to do in Cass County!

This month certainly lived up to its reputation — in like a lion. And now that Jim Irsay and Peyton Manning have given us the answer, we can finally wrap up football season, right?

All kidding aside, Michelle Laird DIALS Editor/publisher March has been rough.

We had a relatively mild winter, compared to some recent years, but I just read a weather.com article that says the nation has already seen three times the average number of tornadoes for this time of year.

I recently added a “Severe Weather Preparedness Guide” to Cass County Online. It includes numbers you may need in the event of severe

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spring weather — specifically thunderstorms, tornadoes and floods. Since we launched our websites, we’ve been astounded at the number of people who turn to us during a power outage, as we rely on the glowing blue screens of our tablets and cell phones to keep us connected.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday, March 12 4 p.m.

Logansport Plan Commision 6:30 p.m.

Cass County Plan Commission

Friday, March 16 9 a.m.

Cass County Council Monday, March 19 6 p.m.

Cass County Commissioners Friday, March 23 7:30 a.m.

Logansport Economic Development Foundation Monday, April 2 1 p.m.

Cass County Commissioners 5 p.m.

Logansport City Council Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Logansport Board of Public Works

Funding available for downtown improvements Applications for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program are now available to commercial business or property owners within the Logan’s Landing district. The program offers 50% matching funding up to $5,000 per property for eligible improvements. Activities eligible for funding include awnings, exterior painting, exterior lighting, windows, installation of a new brick façade, and façade maintenance/restoration. For an application, or further information about the program, please contact Logan’s Landing at 574-722-9345, or by e-mail at lldirector@ loganslanding.com. Funding is limited, so applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

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Thursday, March 15 4:30 p.m.

City Council Planning & Economic Development Committee

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West Side Neighborhood Group welcomes Mayor Mayor Ted Franklin addressed the West Logan Neighborhood Meeting on February 27. The group meets monthly to discuss ways to improve their neighborhoods. The next meeting will be March 20 at 6 p.m. at Franklin Elementary. All residents are welcome to attend.

Celebrating 75!

United Way of Cass County is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2012 and each month, we’ll highlight a United Way agency or program. This month, we’re focusing on the American Red Cross. March is also Red Cross Month.

are impacting lives right The local Red Cross here in Cass County,” says was first organized Mitch Figert, Executive as the Cass County Director for the American Red Cross Society in Red Cross of Cass County. response to the floods “The American Red Cross of 1913. is only able to deliver our Funding from the life changing programs United Way of Cass in Cass County due to County currently the generous support of “The Red Cross and accounts for about 40% of United Way are great partners United Way and we the operating budget. The congratulate them on their and when the community remainder of our funds are reaches out to support both of 75th year serving the raised through donations. these great organizations they residents of Cass County.”

Learn more about the American Red Cross and its programs and services, and about other United Way

Sprucing up the South Side Businesses and residents along the south side of Logansport need your support. The Southside Gateway Project, which includes hanging baskets, flower pots and banners to be completed this spring has an estimated cost of $10,000. The taskforce has received a $1 for $1 match opportunity up to $5,000 through the Cass County Community Foundation. The Foundation has accepted a Southside Gateway Pass-Through Fund to accept donations through March 15 to assist the citizen group with the project. Gifts may be made by mailing a donation to CCCF/ Southside Gateway, PO Box 441, Logansport, IN 46947 or by credit card through the CCCF website, www.casscountycf.org and designating to the Southside Gateway Fund. All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. For more information, call CCCF at 574-722-2200.

agencies, by clicking the 75th anniversary logo on CassCountyOnline.com.

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Theater One — A Collection of One Acts March 9, 10 & 11 Civic Players of Logansport presents “Theater One - A Collection of One Acts” at McHale Performing Arts Center. Theater goers will be entertained by a variety of shows. On the docket are “Blind Date Bride,” written by Arlene Hittle; “Yellow Violets,” by Madge Dishman; “Red Carnations” by Glenn Hughes; and “Parrots” and “Rain,” both written by local playwright Garry Wiliams.

Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30; Sunday matinee begins at 2:30. Tickets are $10, $8 for students and seniors, and are available now at the McHale box office, 753-4116. Seating is limited to 120 per show. Theater-goers are asked to perform “one act of kindess” and bring a non-perishable food item. Collected items will be donated to local food pantries.

Fish & Tenderloin Supper March 10 The Cass County 4-H Association will be hosting the annual Fish & Tenderloin Supper from 4-7:30 p.m. at the fairgounds. Tickets will be available at the door. Adults $8, Children $5. There will also be a “Silent” Basket Auction of theme baskets offered by Cass County 4-H Clubs, businesses and individuals. Come out and enjoy a good meat, fun & fellowship. Proceeds from this event will go directly to further 4-H programs in Cass County.

Walton Literacy Center Open House March 15 Join Cass County Reading Railroad, United Way of Cass County and Logansport Memorial Hospital for an open house for the new Walton Literacy Center at the Walton Library from 4:30-6 p.m.

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Industrial Technology Roundtable March 16 Ivy Tech Community College and Ivy Tech Corporate College will host a free technology roundtable discussion from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Ivy Tech Logansport Campus. The morning will include a continental breakfast. This collaboration of innovators, educators, and motivators will have an open discussion about educational and technical skills needed to meet the workforce demands of employers in industry. The event includes panel discussions and tours of Ivy Tech’s industrial technology labs.For more information or to RSVP, call Robin Rudd at, 866-753-5102, ext. 2180.

Shamrock Breakfast with Cass County Historical Society March 17 Breakfast served from 7 - 10 a.m. at the Twelve Mile Community Building. Free will donation, full breakfast menu, plus orange juice and coffee. Museum exhibit thru 2 p.m.

Easter Worship Churches are encouraged to post their holiday worship service schedules on CassCountyCalendar.com!

Acoustic Round Robin March 17 The Acoustic Round Robin will take place in the Logansport library’s meeting room starting at 1 p.m. 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.

Tastefully Simple Food Show March 19 The Mary Dykeman Guild will sponsor a Tastefully Simple Food Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Private Dining Room at Logansport Memorial Hospital. The Tastefully Simple Food Show will feature over 30 upscale, easy-to-prepare gourmet foods, including breads, soup, sides, spices, salsas, spreads, oils & dressings, beverages, desserts and gift packs. Sample the food and purchase the items to take with you. The public is invited.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the patients of Logansport Memorial Hospital. Call 753-1304 for more information.

Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry March 23 The mobile pantry is a program available to those who meet income guidelines. Sponsored by Area Five Agency on Aging, this food giveaway day will be held in the All Saints Parking lot at 3rd and Broadway from 11 a.m. to noon.. Bring a laundry basket or box to carry food home. Possible items to be distributed include frozen meat, baked goods, beverages, vegetables, snacks and cereal. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Spring Forward!

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11.

LIGHTS OUT For the last two years, we’ve participated in Earth Hour, “a global grass-roots movement encouraging individuals, businesses and governments around the world to take positive actions for the environment, and celebrating their commitment to the planet by switching off their lights for one designated hour.” This year, Earth Hour, happens March 31 from 8:30-9:30 p.m. We invite you to join the Cass County Communication Network in being a part of this worldwide event. To participate, all you have to do is switch off your lights!

For more information, visit www.earthhour.org.

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Out of the Darkness Rummage Sale March 30-31 Donations are being accepted until March 26th for the Out of the Darkness Rummage Sale. Rummage Sale will be at the Ivy Tech Community Room from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. both days. All proceeds go to the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk being held at Ivy Tech Logansport Campus on April 14 from 9am-12pm. Register for the walk at campuswalks. org or from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. the day of the event.

Parents and children invited to new Walton Literacy Center!

Walton Lions’ Tenderloin Fry March 31 The first tenderloin fry of the spring will be on March 31. Serving will be from 4-until the food is gone. Menu is expected to be breaded tenderloin, fries, slaw, beans, roll and drink. All for $8.75 for adults and $5 for children six to twelve. Hopefully the weather will have broken by then and we can have a good old spring get together. The fry is sponsored by the Walton Lions and the meal will be served at the Lions’ Den, 103 South Depot Street, Walton. For more information, call the Walton Library at 626-2234.

Logansport Memorial Hospital has partnered with the Cass County Reading Railroad and the United Way of Cass County to open a Literacy Center at the Walton Public Library for the children in southern Cass County. The Walton Literacy Center will be open on Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. and will be providing early learning activities, geared towards children ages 3-8 years old. Parents are welcome to bring their children to work side-by-side on fun, hands-on, early learning activities.

An open house will be held Thursday, March 15 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Walton Public Library and anyone from the community is welcome to attend. For any questions or for more information about the Walton Literacy Center, please contact Nikki Reed at the Cass County Reading Railroad by calling 574.753.3533.

Reading Railroad also hosts a Literacy Center at the Logansport-Cass County Public Library on Mondays from 1-5 p.m.

2012 Career Fair April 3 Bring your resumé and dress for success! Ivy Tech Logansport and the Pharos-Tribune will host a career fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community room at the Logansport Ivy Tech Campus. Explore your options in a job fair atmospher, meet employers with job openings, talk to college and university reps, learn about volunteer opportunities and spend time with military recruiters. Employers who are interested in having a free booth to recruit for open or upcoming positions can contact the office of Career Services at 574753-5102 ext. 0.

Rockers for Scholars April 6 & 7 The 5th annual Rockers for Scholars is scheduled for April 6 and 7 at Chevy’s in Logansport. The event is a celebration of the life and art of Jamie Rouch and raises funds for an arts scholarship in Rouch’s name. The festivities begin each evening at 8 p.m. and feature several musicians who played with Rouch and local artists working on site. Silent auction bids are accepted each night for pieces of art and other donated items. In 2011, four Cass County seniors received $500 scholarships to go on to study art, music, or writing. For information on donating to the event or applying for the scholarship, email rockersforscholars@gmail.com Have an event you want to promote?

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Each month, we select photos for our “Caught on Camera” pages from those that our fans have posted on the Cass County Calendar and Cass County Online Facebook pages, or submitted online, as well as those that we’ve captured through our own lenses at various community events. We also post a “Caught on Camera” album on the INFO Newspaper page on Facebook so those that are featured will know to tell their friends to be sure to pick up a copy!

The Ball State University Speech Team took first place in the 29th annual Indiana State Individual Events Association state tournament on Saturday, February 18, 2012, held at Butler University.

LHS grad Berkley Conner (back row, fourth from left) advanced to finals in all 5 of her events.

She earned 6th place in Novice Poetry Interpretation, 6th place in Duo Interpretation, 2nd place in Novice Persuasive Speaking, 2nd place in Novice Dramatic Interpretation, and 1st place (state title) in Novice Prose Interpretation. — Photo submitted by Scott Kraud On the way to Indianapolis, Nick asked Casi Yanci Hopper, who submitted this photo, who the city’s mayor was.

As they were waiting on an event, they ran into Mayor Greg Ballard. “He was so gracious and talked to Nick,” Casi says. For more photos of Cass County residents and their experiences in the Super Bowl Village, check out the “Cass County Celebrates in Indy” album on the CassCountyCalendar.com page on Facebook.

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The first day of spring is still a few weeks away, but Cass County unofficially welcomed the season on February 9 when B&K West opened. Other drive-ins followed soon after.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY RICK WOODALL.

Emmaus Mission Center observed the 10th anniversary of its homeless shelter in February.

Larry Kitchel, Vic Sutton, Tracy Stuart, Rich Wild and Ron Hoffman, five of the original volunteer construction crew attended. “These men were a part of the group who put together our homeless shelter,” writes Linda Hoffman, who submitted the photo. “With their combined years of experience and many donated supplies we were able to do a $255,000 renovation for $55,000! These men are our heroes!”

Girl Scouts recently celebrated World Thinking Day. “Each troop picks a country and researches it. They then put on a presentation,” says Elena Doke, who submitted this photo. “We had Egypt, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, and Japan.”

Spring Break Camp March 26-30, 2012

Come join the fun at the Cass County Family YMCA. Activities include gym time, swimming, group games, crafts, movies, snacks and much more. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 574-753-5141.

Minor League Registration March 1 - May 31, 2012

The Cass County Family YMCA and the Logansport Parks Department have joined up this year to once again offer the annual minor league and t-ball baseball program. This league is open to anyone between the ages of 3 and 12 during the calendar year. Cost is $30 and includes a free t-shirt for each child. Registration runs March 1 through May 31. Pick up at registration form at the Cass County Family YMCA.

Kid’s Arts & Crafts Class

March 24, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 • 6-7 p.m.

Let your kids be creative and use their imagination during this five-week Cass County Family YMCA program. $25 for CCFY members, $45 for nonmembers.

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March 16, April 20 and May 18

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