November 2015

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

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CASS COUNTY INFO October/November 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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This was another month where it was easy to decide what our cover photo would be.

We were so honored that members of the Lewis Cass Marching Kings shared photos throughout their trip to New York City for us to share with the community. Starting the day they left, it seemed like every time I checked my e-mail, I had a new batch of photos to post. On Thanksgiving morning, it truly felt like our entire county was watching together, as a family, as the Lewis Cass Marching Kings band and guard marched into Herald Square.

There is much to be proud of in our community, but at times, we become so focused on what we don’t have that we forget to acknowledge what we do.

So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, and the holiday season, let’s keep that feeling of #CassCountyPride going, well into the new year.

We are all Hoosiers and we may call Logansport, Walton, Twelve Mile, Royal Center, Galveston, Lucerne, or Young America home, but we’re also part of Cass County. It’s up to us to show the rest of the world why we’re so proud to call this community home.

Among the things we can be proud of are all the local organizations working to make Cass County (and its individual communities) a better place to live, work, raise a family and call home.

We’ll keep sharing the great things that are happening in our community on our Facebook pages, on Twitter and now, on Instagram (@cassnetwork) and through our e-mail newsletter. (You can sign up using the bar at the top of CassCountyOnline.com.)

We hope you’ll keep sharing them, too.

From our family to yours, have a safe and happy Holiday season and we’ll talk to you soon!

First candidate announces for 2016 election

Local attorney to run for judge of Superior Court 1 The first Cass County candidate has announced his intentions to run for office in 2016. Jim Muehlhausen plans to run for Cass Superior Court 1 Judge as a Republican. The seat is currently held by Thomas Perrone.

In announcing his candidacy, Muehlhausen said “I have had the pleasure of practicing law in Cass County for more than 30 years. While I have enjoyed the practice of law, I am announcing my candidacy for Judge of Cass County Superior Court 1. My wife, Sally, and I love the community and feel it has been a great place to raise our daughter, Jenny, and I hope to serve the people of Cass County as their Superior Court 1 Judge.”

Long-time judge will not seek a fourth term Perrone plans to seek status as a Senior Judge

Superior Court I Judge Thomas Perrone has announced that he will not be a candidate in the 2016 election for a fourth term as Judge.

“When my current term ends in 2016, I will have served 18 years as Judge of Superior Court I. I am grateful to have had that opportunity. At the end of my term I will seek status as a Senior Judge and will stay involved in that capacity.”

Judge Perrone, 66, was first elected to the bench in 1998.

He was reelected in 2004 and 2010.

During his time in office he has served as President of the Cass/Pulaski Community Corrections Advisory Board, as a member of the Court Alcohol and Drug Program Advisory Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana, and as Chair of Wabash Valley Volunteer Attorneys, responsible for pro bono legal services in an eight county area.

Judge Perrone and his wife, Peggy, have three children and two grandchildren. He is a graduate of Logansport High School, Purdue University, and the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Prior to his election to the bench, he practiced law in Chicago, served as Director of Administration for the Mississippi Governor’s Office from 1988 to 1992, and practiced law in Logansport from 1992 to 1998.

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Mayor-elect names department heads New mayor, clerk-treasurer and city council will take office January 1

Logansport Mayor-elect Dave Kitchell Brad Rozzi, a sergeant in the Detechas selected a deputy mayor, police tive Division of the Logansport Police chief, fire chief, street commissioner, Department, will be the new police cemetery sexton and administrative chief. He is a 1989 graduate of Loganassistant who will be assuming their sport High School and a 1993 graduresponsibilities along with him Jan. 1. ate of Ball State University where he Mercedes Brugh, a former Loganreceived a bachelor’s degree in crimisport City Council member and longnal justice. Rozzi is in his 21st year on time Logansport resident, will assume the department. Rozzi is a crime scene the role of deputy mayor. Brugh, who investigator and has been in charge of is best known in the city for her efforts maintaining evidence for the departDave Kitchell that led to the development of the ment. His assistant chief will be Rob Logansport Little Turtle Waterway beginning in Smith, who also is a sergeant. Smith Mayor-Elect the 1980s, has been self-employed for has been with the department for years as an artist. She became just the more than 15 years. Like Rozzi, Smith fourth woman ever to serve on the council. is a Logansport High School graduate and has “In Mercedes, we have someone who brings a completed training through the police academy. wealth of city government experience, as well as Smith has served the department for more than someone who has championed a great volunteer 18 years. Both Rozzi and Smith are sons of former effort for three decades. She has demonstrated Logansport policemen. the kind of passion for Logansport that a deputy Bernie Mittica has been named fire chief. Mitmayor should have and the city is fortunate to tica, a 1986 Logansport High School graduate, have someone with her tireless commitment to served as acting chief in the Fincher Administhe public process on their side for the next four tration when former Chief Bob McMinn was on years.” medical leave. Mittica has also served as an EMT Brugh has written grant applications that have with Logansport Memorial Hospital along with secured more than $4.4 million in development his wife, Gloria. Mittica is expected to name an for the city and has closely studied the power assistant chief soon. plant issues, attending dozens of city council and Kitchell has announced he will abolish the title Utility Service Board meetings. Brugh is self-em- of Public Works director, effectively separatployed as a glass artist and her work is featured ing the position back to the two positions. Tony in 40 galleries across the country.

Shanks, who is in his 30th year with the LoganBy virtue of her office, Brugh will serve as one sport Street Department, will serve as commisof three members on the Logansport Board of sioner. He is a Logansport High School graduate Public Works and Safety. In addition to Kitchand the son of former City Councilman John ell and Brugh, the third appointee will be Carl Shanks. His supervisor will be Bryan Gleitz, who McPherson, a retired Logansport resident who has served in the department for several years. recently ran for city council. McPherson is a Shanks succeeds Dan Williams. The vacancy in former teacher and graduated from Logansport the department created by Williams’ retirement High School and the University of Houston. will be filled by a mechanic’s position.

Brugh also will serve as a mayoral appointment Marla Evanich, who has been employed with to the Logansport Planning Commission. the Logansport Community School Corpora4 | Cass County INFO

tion for the past three years, will assume the role of administrative assistant in the Mayor’s Office. Evanich worked for former Clerk-Treasurer Ruth Ellen Bland as a deputy. Evanich has experience in monitoring grant funds and budget expenditures. A Logansport High School graduate, she is the daughter of the late Lloyd Bruce, who was a Logansport policeman and Cass County Health Department employee. Kitchell said Evanich brings a wealth of experience in budget matters and will be a liaison with Clerk-Treasurer-elect Stacy Cox’s office.

Bob Bernhardt, a 26-year employee of the cemetery department, has accepted the cemetery sexton position.

“We are indeed lucky to have people who are dyed-in-the-wool Logansport people committed to making Logansport the best city it can be,” Kitchell said. “We’ve tapped the experience of several people who bring backgrounds that speak well for themselves.

We had some difficult choices to make because there are many qualified people in all the departments. It speaks well of the depth and leadership in those departments. We appreciate the effort and commitment our outgoing department heads have given the city of Logansport and we wish them well in their future endeavors.”

Kitchell has also appointed a new city attorney, Yasmir Gonzalez Valez. She is an associate with Robert L. Justice. Yasmir is the first woman ever to be lead city attorney, and the first Latino. She is a native of Puerto Rico. She has two master’s degrees from Indiana University and a law degree from Valparaiso University. She will be handling all civil city duties including the Logansport City Council, Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety, Logansport Planning Commission and Logansport Board of Zoning Appeals. Additionally, Jim Brugh, a former city council member, has been appointed as the new Logansport Municipal Utilities attorney.

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Logansport Memorial physician earns national award for professional achievement Obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. James Hall, part of the Logansport Memorial Physician Network, has been named to the “Best Doctors in America” list for 2015 – 2016. He joins an extensive group of medical professionals across the country – more than 53,000 doctors are selected, including the top 5% of all U.S. physicians who are chosen as “best” by other doctors.

According to Best Doctors, Inc., results from an extensive, impartial, peer-review survey of thousands of doctors nationwide

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are compiled to produce a list of physicians who are so respected for the expertise they have that other doctors themselves would seek care from them. The organization has been publishing its “Best Doctors in America” list for over 20 years, and Dr. James Hall has been named to it each time, every two years when new results are compiled from new surveys distributed.

“I am proud to be named to this list by my fellow physician peers,” comments Dr. Hall. “I take great pride in the care that I have provided to women and families in Logansport and Cass County for more than 37 years.

I have dedicated my career to practicing exceptional medicine and doing all that I can to be

involved in the advancements of breast care and gynecologic care.

Earning this distinction is an honor for me.”

Being part of the “Best Doctors in America” list promotes access to Dr. Hall’s expertise for other patients nationwide.

Logansport Memorial Hospital is very proud of Dr. Hall’s recognition on this list, and will continue to support him in his professional achievements in any way possible. We are committed to providing exceptional levels of care with physicians who aim to exceed your expectations. Thank you to Dr. James Hall and to our entire physician network for upholding that commitment to our community.

Recycling Guidelines for Cass Co. residents Solid Waste District changes name to Cass County Recycling District Guest Column by Sacha Teague, Cass County Recycling District Director This month I wanted to make some clarifications regarding acceptable items that go in the county roll-off recycling containers.

I receive phone calls every week from individuals that want to know what they can recycle in the bins and what is considered trash. Most of our household waste is recyclable and I’d like to address how residents can discard each item.

Use this as a guideline to understand how and where you can properly dispose of specific material. This list is for the city’s curbside program as well as the bins located in the county.

PAPER MATERIAL Computer/Copy paper, circulars (flyers, advertisements), magazines, catalogs, newspaper, telephone books, construction paper, cardboard, paperboard, shredded paper, cereal boxes (frozen food boxes), and envelopes. Please make sure these items are not contaminated.

PLASTICS Any type of plastic container with a recycling logo numbered 1-7. Some examples include: bottles that once held food, condiments, juice, milk, shampoo, detergent, etc., food containers, and flexible packaging such as toilet paper and paper towel wrappers. Also, please remove all lids from the material for proper processing.

GLASS Any type of glass container (jar) that once held food or beverage. Items that CANNOT be recycled are: ceramics, drinking glasses, mirrors, vases, Pyrex, kitchen or ovenware,

and window glass. You can throw those items away in your regular trash stream.

ALUMINUM/TIN Any type of metal that once held food or beverage, i.e. vegetable cans, lids, uncontaminated foil, cans, etc.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED IN THE BINS OR AT THE CURB: Including but not limited to: Styrofoam, electronics, appliances, spray cans, wood, rubber, fabrics, chemicals/paint containers, toys. Contact the District for proper disposal.

PREPARATION All items should be rinsed out, clean, and without lids. Boxes need to be broken down.

Curbside pickup is available for city residents. County residents may use the permanent recycling stations located at: Cass Co. 4-H Fairgrounds, Pioneer Elementary School, Walton Christian Church, Galveston Utilities, Washington Township 350 south/50 east (Behind Industrial Park), and Twelve Mile (Old Elevator Property).

I hope this clears up questions many of your questions. If you have further inquiries, feel free to call the office at 574-732-9253 and I’ll be happy to help! You can also visit our website at www.recyclecasscounty.org for further details and learn about other programs we offer.

Also, don’t forget about the R-days in December. We’ll have a recycling container at Pioneer Elementary on December 5 and at Spencer Park on December 12. Both events will run from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and as always, Stay Green!

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USPS announces holiday mailing deadlines The U.S. Postal Service has announced the 2015 holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic, international and military services as customers begin to prepare for the busy shopping and shipping season. Customers are encouraged to ship early, whenever possible.

To ensure timely delivery of cards, letters and packages within the United States by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that customers ship their items by the following dates: Mail-by Dates (Domestic Services) • Dec. 15 - Standard Post Ground service for less-than-urgent deliveries and oversized packages.

• Dec. 19 - First Class Mail Service for standard-sized, single-piece envelopes and small packages weighing up to 13 ounces with delivery in 3 business days or less.

• Dec. 21 - Priority Mail Domestic service in 1, 2, or 3 business days based on where the package starts and where it’s being sent. Includes variety of Flat Rate options.

• Dec. 23 - Priority Mail Express Fastest domestic service, with guaranteed overnight scheduled delivery to most locations. Some restrictions and exceptions apply. Please note, Priority Mail Express postage refund eligibility is adjusted for shipments mailed Dec. 22 through Dec. 25.

Complete details can be found on usps.com.

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Hoosiers Urged to Be “Ready: Whenever. Wherever.”

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is announcing its new campaign: “Ready: Whenever. Wherever.”

It’s a continuation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “See Something, Say Something” campaign, which asks the public to be on the lookout for perpetrators of violent behavior and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.

The “Ready: Whenever.

Wherever.” campaign recognizes that violent acts and dangerous events can occur anywhere, anytime — often with little to no warning. With increased security concerns at the local, state and national levels, IDHS is encouraging Hoosiers to be ready.

“Discussion, preparation and practice allows you and your family to stay calm in the event of an emergency, whether evacuation from a fire, or faced with threatening or violent behavior,” said John Erickson with the IDHS. “This campaign is

meant to help empower Hoosiers to live without fear and continue attending events and activities according to their comfort level.”

The “Ready: Whenever.

Wherever.” approach asks Hoosiers to pause and consider potential safety risks in their surroundings and to identify possible actions they could take to increase their personal safety in the event of an emergency. For example, Hoosiers should: Think about different scenarios that could be encountered in public settings.

Consider what defensive actions would be appropriate for oneself and one’s family.

Mentally or actively rehearse actions.

Identify the emergency exits and safety barriers upon entering a building.

Maintain awareness of other people and developing situations in the surrounding area.

“We each choose the best way to live our lives, and the safety of our loved ones is paramount,” Erickson said.

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4-H INFORMATION NIGHT Tuesday, Dec. 1 Cass County 4-H information night will be held from 7-8 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Complex, Cass County fairgrounds.

These events are hosted for families interested in learning more about the 4-H program and to meet some of the 4-H leaders in Cass County.

Enrollment dates are Oct. 1, 2015 through January 15, 2016. The on-line enrollment window is the same for all counties.Project drop and add deadline is May 15, 2016, except for prior livestock deadlines. 4-H eligibility is grades 3-12. Mini 4-H for Cass County is grades 1st and 2nd.

LOGANSPORT SAVINGS BANK BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Dec, 1, 2, 4 & 5 Lewis Cass vs. Logansport on

Tuesday, Dec. 1, Peru vs. Pioneer on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Girls play at 6 p.m. and boys play at 7:30 p.m. both nights, with varsity in the Berry Bowl and JV in the auxiliary gym at Logansport High School. Boys consolation game at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, followed by championship game at 7:30 p.m. Girls consolation game at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, followed by championship game at 7:30 p.m.

DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Thursday, Dec. 3 Logan’s Landing presents the 16th annual Downtown Christmas Open House from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of shopping in downtown Logansport and the chance to win great prizes – all while helping our community’s less fortunate.

Visit the Open House Head-

quarters in the Depot at Fourth & Melbourne, trade your canned goods for tickets, then visit all of the participating merchants and deposit your tickets foryour chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes!

Pet items collected will be given to the Cass County Humane Society, and food items will be split between Emmaus Mission Center and the Salvation Army ... so you are helping others while entering to win.

Be sure to check out the great bargains available at the participating merchants, and get your Christmas shopping started right here in downtown Logansport!

For more information about the Downtown Christmas Open House, contact Logan’s Landing at lldirector@loganslanding.com or 574-722-9345.

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VISIT WITH SANTA Santa will be busy this month, with several stops in Cass County. You can find him on weekends at the Logansport Mall and at Mike Anderson Chrysler-Dodge-JeepRam downtown.

At the mall, you can take your own photos of your child visiting with Santa. If you’d like a professional photo, Julie Marchese and Mar-KZ photography, will be at Mike Anderson’s.

Check CassCountyCalendar.com for Santa’s schedule!

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SANTA’S WORKSHOP Saturday, Dec. 5 Pictures with Santa and a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Salvation Army. From 8AM-Noon we will have a craft sale so that you can purchase some last minute Christmas Gifts! All through out the event, we will have games and crafts available for kids! Don’t miss a fun morning with your family for a low cost. $5 for adults, $3 for kids, and children 2 and under are free!

everyone but seating is limited to the first 500 patrons. We will be accepting donations for Emmaus Mission. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here at 9:00am greeting the children before the movie starts.

CASS CO. HUMANE SOCIETY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Dec. 5 Come in and see our Shelter and bring a donation to put under the tree for our animals. We will be taking pictures of you and your animal by the tree or you can borrow one of ours. The pictures will be placed on our Facebook page.

Light refreshments will be served.

Help us get all of our animals PIONEER PRESENTS home for the holidays! 9 a.m. to “ALICE’S ADVENTURES noon.

IN WONDERLAND” Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

CHARLIE BROWN Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS PEANUTS PARTY Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5 Tickets are $7 for adults In Honor of the 50th Anniversary and $5 for students of the Charles Schulz TV special, you are invited to A Charlie FREE COMMUNITY Brown Christmas Peanuts Party CHRISTMAS MOVIE Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 from 9 Saturday, Dec. 5 a.m. to noon at the Logansport FREE admission movie at Post Office, 406 9th St. Mary Max Cinemas, spon- Activities include Pack a package, sored by Role Play a mail carrier by delivBeacon ering pretend mail inside, Parcel Credit sort, Packing Peanut Plunge. See Union. the back of the post office from The mov- 10 a.m. to noon, Prizes, ie is “The Refreshments. All children must Polar be accompanied by an adult Express” For advance reservations or (G) and groups call or text 574-753-7002 showor leave a message at the post oftime is fice for Gina.

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AdmisFESTIVAL OF NATIVITIES sion is Saturday, Dec. 5 FREE for Everyone is invited FREE of

charge to The Festival of Nativities at Faith Lutheran Church, featuring a wonderful display of nativity scenes. Over 75 crèches were available for viewing last year.

The event will run from 3-9 p.m. The church is located six miles south of Logansport on IN 29 to 800 N, then west 1/4 mile, in Carroll County.

The youth offer a raffle and cookie bake sale to raise money for The Emmaus Mission Center in Logansport.

They are also collecting non-perishable food and paper supplies for Emmaus.

There will be activities for children and adults. Light refreshments will be available.

Hosted by FLY4Christ youth group.

PAC PRESENTS “THE TOY SHOPPE” Sunday, Dec. 6 “The Toy Shoppe” a musical written by Kenny Rogers and Kelly Junkermann is set for a National Tour at Christmas 2015. The original play with songs and music written by Kenny Rogers, Steve Glassmeyer and Warren Hartman toured for seven seasons with Kenny Rogers playing the lead character Hank Longley. This years tour stars Alan Thicke the former star of the hit series Growing Pains whobegan an early career on Broadway.

7 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students and are available at the McHale Box Office

LHS-LMS-CMS HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT Thursday, Dec. 10 The annual Holiday Choral Concert featuring the Logansport High School Concert Choir and Swing Choir, Lincoln Middle School Choir, and Columbia Middle School Choir will take place on Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. in McHale PAC. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students in grades K-12.

WALTON LIBRARY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Dec. 12 10 a.m to noon, featuring the Hoosier Strings. Cookies & Punch will be served. Join us for fantastic music and a great way to start the holiday season!

TWELVE MILE LIVING CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Saturday, Dec. 12 Sunday, Dec. 13 The 45th annual Twelve Mile Living Christmas Pageant will be held on December 12th & 13th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

Enjoy a drive through Plank Hill Park while you experience the birth, life, death, & resurrection of our saviour, Jesus Christ.

7:00 p.m. in McHale PAC. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students in grades K-12. The concert will feature traditional holiday favorites as well as contemporary winter and holiday themed selections. The concert will also include a highlight video of the choir’s recent tour to Canada and the northeastern United States.

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LOGANSPORT CHILDREN’S CHOIR WINTER CONCERT Wednesday, Dec. 16 The 28th annual Winter Concert of the Logansport Children’s Choir will take place on Wednesday, December 16 at Cass County INFO | 11

A November to Remember

“For the first time in maybe 50 years watching this parade we have been impressed with young people’s performance enough to search the web and find some history of this band. The network gave some story but the performance and dedication to the military and the center flag raised was very touching. We are proud of these young people and hope this message can reach the directors and students. Bless them and all their relations at Fort Knox.” — A parade watcher from Arkansas

“That really was spectacular.” - Al Roker

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On two beautifully sunny November days, Cass County paid tribute to its military veterans. The annual Cass County Veterans Day parade took place on Wednesdya, Nov. 11 in downtown Logansport and featured a performance of the National Anthem by the combined bands of Logansport, Pioneer and Lewis Cass.

Just two weeks later, the Lewis Cass Marching Kings Band and Guard took the national stage as they performed in the 89th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Matt Lauer introduced the band just before 11:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning.: “From a small Indiana town where more than a third of the student body is actually involved in its band program, here’s the Lewis Cass Marching Kings band and guard. Director Don Krug has selected a mashup of patriotic songs in tribute to our service men and women.”

Krug is retiring this year after a long career with Lewis Cass. Throughout their trip, band members and parents shared photos with us, and after the parade, we received the e-mail on the opposite page.

You can find video of the performance, as well as links to a photo album, on CassCountyOnline.com. Photos from Veterans Day are at facebook.com/casscountycalendar.

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