Cass County Info September 2010

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SEPTEMBER 24 — OCTOBER 15, 2010

L o g a n s p o r t ’s F R E E C o m m u n i t y N e w s p a p e r

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As the leaves turn ...

The days are getting shorter.

Football season is underway, the trees are turning and the smell of Michelle Laird bonfires is in the Editor/publisher air. It’s a beautiful time of year in our community. We’re adding new events to CassCountyCalendar.com every day. Our team here at the Cass County Communication Network keeps expanding — you’ll notice

stories and photos published by other members of our team. What’s awesome is that we all believe in this community, just like you do.

Below, our advertising director, Tony Dyer, takes on the notion of what it will take to get people more involved in the community.

We just added a new section to the CassCountyOnline website – a local directory. It’s a place where you can find local businesses and organizations, but also where you can post classified ads. It’s some-

There’s nothing to do...

I hear it all the time: Someone complaining about how there is nothing to do in Logansport.

Then the next Tony Dyer thing you know, ad director I’m sitting at a community event that should have raised quite a crowd wondering, “why aren’t more people here?”

So, I go home and start writing my thoughts out on paper.

It was really quite a mess and would probably have looked like some ancient cave wall covered in illiterate man scribble to anyone else. Nonetheless, I was trying to figure out what exactly it is that sparks the interest of the people of Cass County.

I had lists and lists of the different kinds of venues we have here.

From art celebrations to athletic events… we have a little bit of everything. ..and that leaves ONE

possible solution.

Nobody knows there is anything to do in Logansport.

So how is this problem solved? What can we do to make events that should be popular, popular? Where do you want these events posted? When is the best time for you to see them? Does it take a personal invitation? Really?!

If it does, we want to know. This is all about communicating, and we love telling you about how Cass County is such a wonderful place to be!

If you have any ideas on how we can keep you more aware of local list-

thing that came out of listening to what our fans were asking for.

We love hearing from you, so please take us up on the offers. If there’s something that we’re not doing that we should be doing, let us know. And if you love what we’re doing, we’d be glad to hear that too!

In the meantime, be sure to check the FAQ at CassCountyOnline.com and make sure that you’re not violating any ordinances burning leaves!

ings and events, feel free to email me at, tony@cassnetwork.com, or you could always give me a call!

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Deadline to register to vote approaching Indiana now offers online voter registration

When to Vote

ABSENTEE VOTING Cass County Government Building 200 Court Park, Logansport • Oct. 4 - 29 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct. 23 Saturday, Oct. 30 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Monday, Nov. 1 9 a.m. - Noon A photo ID is required.

VOTE CENTERS: • Thursday, Oct. 28 Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Election Day, November 2, 2010 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where to Vote

Royal Center Town Hall 104 E North St., Royal Center Cass County 4–H Fairgrounds 2281 E 125 N, Logansport Galveston COMMUNITY Center 101 S Park Rd., Galveston Walton Fire Station 110 Depot St., Walton Logansport Mall 3900 E Market St., Logansport 6th St. Senior Center 115 6th St., Logansport Twelve Mile Fire Station (ELECTION DAY ONLY) 6945 N Jefferson St., Twelve Mile

Park

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The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming general election is October 4, and as of this summer, the state now offers you the ability to do it online — at indianavoters. com. You can also head there to update your information, view candidates on the ballot, locate a polling place or view the status of an absentee ballot request.

In order to be eligible to register to vote, you must: • be a citizen of the United States • be at least 18 years old on the day of the next general, municipal, or special election, • have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days

before the next general, municipal, or special election (except for certain military voters); • not currently be imprisoned after being convicted of a crime.

In order to register to vote online, you must also possess a current and valid Indiana driver’s license or Indiana State identification card. The State of Indiana will use your digitized signature on-file with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles as your voter registration signature. Only the voter registration information you provide and your digitized signature will be sent to your county

voter registration office upon concluding the online voter registration application process.

If you do not have either of these documents or have trouble with this website, you may still register to vote by: • completing a Voter Registration Application (VRG-7) and mailing it to the appropriate county voter registration office or Indiana Election Division, • registering to vote inperson at the appropriate county voter registration office • registering to vote in-person at the Indiana Election Division.

DID YOU KNOW? “Who’s On Your Ballot?” is an online tool, found at www.

IndianaVoters.com, allowing voters the opportunity to view a complete list of candidates appearing on their General Election ballots.

“This unique online feature will help better prepare Hoosiers before they cast their ballots on Nov. 2,” Secretary of State Todd Rokita said.

Help plan the direction for Logansport Parks & Recreation programs and activities. The department is asking residents to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions by completing a survey. You can find the survey online at cityoflogansport.org — it should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. It’s part of the fiveyear master planning process.

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Calendar

Having a fall event?

Chili suppers, chicken noodle dinners, pancake breakfasts, Halloween fun — we want to know about them all so we can tell other people! It’s free to submit your event — just head to www.casscountycalendar.com!

See what’s going on in Logansport & Cass County SEPT. 29

SEPT. 25

BENEFIT: The Logansport

Maurices store will join more than 750 stores nationwide to present “Rescues & Runways.” Mr. Happy Burger will sponsor a chicken bash, then Maurices and Creative Promotions will team up for a fashion show. There will also be a silent auction featuring donations from local businesses. Chicken Bash, 4-6 p.m., Fashion Show, 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $8 (adults) and $4 (kids 8 & under).

Cass County Memorial Center, 706 E. Market.

DINNER: Join Walton Main Street for

a wonderful tenderloin dinner. The tenderloins are purchased fresh from the Royal Center Locker, hand-breaded and then fried to perfection. The meal will also consist of fries, slaw, beans, bread and butter, and drink. After dinner a wonderful, homemade apple dumpling will be served. 4 p.m. $10 per adult.

Tickets available at Walton Public Library and from any Main Street member.

Walton Lion’s Den. OCT. 1

DINNER: Battle lines are strategi-

SEPT. 28

FOOD PANTRY: Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry. Bring a box or

laundry basket to carry food. Must be present to receive food.11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Columbia Elementary School.

20 E. Columbia St.

Arts

Dancing for the

cally drawn as EMS, fire, sheriff, city police and state police departments roll up their sleeves in preparation for the annual American Red Cross Battle of the Badges in Logansport. Come to donate and receive a t-shirt. The goal of this year’s battle is to collect 25 pints of blood. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., All Saints Elementary School, 121 Eel River Ave.

Thirteen local celebrities (and their professional dancing partners) will put on their dancing shoes to raise funds for a downtown arts district during the 2010 “Dancing with Our Stars,” hosted by Logan’s Landing on Oct. 2. Tickets to the event are sold out, but the dancers are soliciting votes online at loganslanding.com, or you can call in a vote. Votes start at $20 per couple, and get progressively cheaper as more are cast — 8 votes for $100, 20 votes for $200 or 100 votes for $1,000. Check out loganslanding.com for all the details!

OCT. 2

DEDICATION: Tipton

Lodge #33, F.&A.M., in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Indiana, Free and Accepted Masons, will hold a dedication ceremony for the new lodge hall. Lodge will open on the Master Mason degree at 11:00 a.m. or before. Lunch will be at noon, reservations required. Contact Secretary Jerry Lebo at (574) 721-2653 immediately.

The dedication ceremony will begin at 1:15 p.m. 1307 Smith St. OCT. 3

FUNDRAISER: Peak Community

Services, Cass County Humane Society and Logansport Parks and Recreation will partner for “People and Pets for Vets.” There will be a pet parade at 1p.m., cost is $15 per walker. From 1:30-3 p.m., they’ll have people and pets photos for $5, and people chair massages for $5. A search and rescue demo is scheduled from 1:30-2 p.m., and there will be a Tailwaggers obedience demonstration from 2-3 p.m.

Proceeds benefit the WWII Honor Roll!

1-3 p.m., Spencer Park.

OCT. 8-10

ON STAGE: Civic

Players of Logansport present “Shakespeare ... at The Hop,” an original production by Logansport resident Robert Justice featuring scenes from “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Taming of the Shrew,” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” set in the 1950’s.

7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

McHale Performing Arts Center. $10.

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Annual River Bluff Run and Fun Walk to promote breast cancer awareness.

River Bluff Trail. First 100 pre-paid registrations receive a free t-shirt. Race day registrations will receive a t-shirt while supplies last. Registration will be from 7:30-8:30 a.m. with the 5K run stepping off at 9 a.m. followed by runner awards at 9:45 a.m. At 10 a.m., the 2.6-mile fun walk begins. Registration fee, $15.00 per individual or $20.00 on race day.

Youth 12 and under may participate free of charge, but will only receive t-shirt with a paid registration. River Bluff Trail, 800 Michigan Avenue.

Experience living history at the Cass County Fairgrounds, as crafters demonstrate skills almost forgotten, during the Chief Logan’s Festival at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds. The festival will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a church service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Admission is $4 per car or $3 per car with a canned food donation.

PHOTO BY JASON MCKEEVER

Think advertising is too expensive?

The Cass County Communication Network offers affordable options that will help you reach Cass County residents on three different platforms — in print with a full color ad, on our websites, Cass County Calendar and Cass County Online, or send a text deal right to them.

Want more info?

Call Tony Dyer at (765) 430-4896 or e-mail tony@ cassnetwork.com.

FERNBAUGH’S

Your Hometown Jewelers Since 1933 416 E. Broadway Logansport, IN 46947

574-753-4827 Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. http://www.fernbaughs.com

KIDS CREW AFTERSCHOOL DO YOU NEED AFTERSCHOOL CHILDCARE? THE YMCA HAS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED!

The YMCA provides afterschool childcare for your child at the school site until 5:30 p.m.

TUITION RATES: REGISTRATION FEE: $30 / CHILD $25 WEEK/$9 DAY - Y MEMBERS $40 WEEK/$12 DAY - NON MEMBERS *2ND CHILD DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

HELP WITH HOMEWORK! FIELD TRIPS! ARTS & CRAFTS! SPORTS! GAMES! CHARACTER BUILDING! TEAM BUILDING! CATCH KIDS CLUB! Forms are available at YMCA front desk!

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OCT. 9

SHOPPING: Join River of Life Christian Church

for the 1st annual, “Shopping Extravaganza” Holiday Show featuring booths from Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, Tastefully Simple and Scentsy. Gift Certificates available. 11 a.m.— 3 p.m., River of Life Christian Church, 130 Mall Road.

OCT. 10

FUNDRAISER: Rockers for Scholars is an annual

fundraiser for the Jamie Rouch Arts Scholarship. The Big as a Barn All-Stars and Amelio’s and Ike’s Sports Bar organize the event, which will feature a chili cookoff this year. In lieu of a team registration fee, cook-off teams donate their chili for sale at the event. Chili cook-off teams may register by calling 574-727-5482.

Noon-7 p.m., Amelio’s and Ike’s Sports Bar.

Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services

For some, cremation is an eloquent and simple tribute. We specialize in cremation and making your ceremony personalized and dignified in every respect.

1801 Chase Road • Logansport 574-753-6301 www.fisherfuneralchapel.com

Flu Shots The Cass County Health Department will offer influenza vaccine to adults only (19 years and older) on Friday, Oct. 1 and Friday, Oct. 8 by appointment only. Flu vaccine for children will be available soon and appointment dates will be released accordingly. Influenza vaccine for this age group is $15.

Payment may be made with cash or check only.

The health department does not bill Medicare or insurance. The Health Department is located at 512 High St. Please call the health department at 574753-7760 to make an appointment.

W O L L O H Y P SLEE

Coats for Kids accepting donations Bring your gently used coats of all sizes (children thru adult) hats, gloves and scarves to one of the following locations from September 27 through October 30: Canaan Bible Book Shop, 800 Burlington Avenue; Cass City Center, 100 National City Plaza; Judy’s Good Life Emporium, 325 E Market; Community State Bank, 101 N. Chicago Street, Royal Center, West Side Cut Curl and Tan, 530 W Market Street, Logansport Memorial Hospital, 1101 Michigan Avenue; Logansport Savings Bank, 723 East Broadway.

Coats are graciously being cleaned by Stites Dry Cleaners. Coats for Kids is sponsored by Church Women United of Cass County and the Salvation Army.

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Pet Parade at 1 p.m.

Fun People & Pets Activities!

Proceeds benefit the WWII Honor Roll For more info call 574-753-4104 x.128

Email: peopleandpets@peakcommunity.com

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People turn to CassCountyCalendar.com to find out what’s going on in Cass County, so if your business or organization has a Halloween event scheduled, make sure you add it to the calendar.

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Logansport Trick or Treat

Oct. 30 & 31 • 6-8 p.m.

Anyone who is willing to accept trick or treaters should leave a porch or outside light burning. Trick or treaters should only go to homes with a porch or outside light on and always go in groups and be accompanied by an adult. Logansport Police Department will have extra patrols on duty during the trick or treat hours.

Walton Halloween

October 30 • 5-7 p.m.

The Legion will have a parade and costume judging at 5 p.m. Boo!fest will be in the Library community room from 5-7 p.m.

Trick or Treat will also be 5-7 p.m. All children, age twelve or under, in costume are invited to participate. Parents and care-givers are welcome to come to Boo!fest for coffee.

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Hayrides

Fridays & Saturdays in October • 7:30-11 p.m.

Halloween Night • 7:30-9 p.m.

The folks at Sleepy Hollow Haunted Hayrides always put on a great show. It takes dozens of volunteers to make their 30 minute hayrides happen and we consider it one of our community’s hidden treasures — one we hope continues for years to come! We wouldn’t miss it — and we hope you’ll join us. Take Clifton Avenue north of Mount Hope Cemetery to 1591 N CR 50 E and look for the signs.

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