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Putting together this issue of INfo:, I realized that we had more information than we could fit in the print issue. So for the first time ever, you can find an even bigger issue of INfo: online! We’ve been putting PDF versions of the paper online michelle laird since January 2009, but we wanted someeditor/publisher thing a little flashier, so a few months ago, we started adding them to www.issuu.com/casscountyinfo. It’s a nice compromise for those who want to get their news online but don’t want to give up the comforts of a newspaper (like turning pages.) So this month, we’ve added exclusive content to the issue that you’ll find online. The big topic this month is the 2010 Primary Election. There have been a couple of debates — one on the radio and one at Calvary Presbyterian church — where people had a chance to hear from the candidates for Cass County Sheriff. We felt that the race for Logansport Community School Board was one that would affect
a large portion of our readers, so we asked each of the candidates to respond to our questions and they graciously did. Their answers are part of our online edition this month, so be sure to check www.issuu.com/casscountyinfo to get their views. In addition to the information you need to know before you head out to vote — like when and where to vote and who’s running — you’ll also find lots of other good news and opportunities to get involved in the community. There are literally hundreds of events listed on CassCountyCalendar.com — with more added daily! If you’re having any type of event — a real estate open house, a yard sale, a fundraiser — we encourage you to submit it and let others know. Just head to www.casscountycalendar.com and click submit. Enjoy these beautiful spring days. Usually I end with “see you next month,” but if you’re a fan on Facebook, we’ll see you before that, either at www.facebook.com/casscountycalendar or at www.facebook.com/casscountyinfo
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Logansport Memorial Hospital is accepting applications for Front Office Assistants for our Physician Practices. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate in English and Spanish which would include the ability to speak, write and interpret in both verbal and written form, have a medical background, have previous computer experience and be a high school graduate or have the equivalent. If you are interested in a challenging position and would like to work in a progressive and caring facility, please send your resume or apply in person to: Logansport Memorial Hospital Human Resources Department 1101 Michigan Avenue Logansport, IN 46947 Fax # 574-753-1510 E-mail resumes to lfranklin@logansportmemorial.org or apply on-line at www.logansportmemorial.org An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Congratulations!
Surrounded by the LHS Girl’s Basketball Team, Coach Jerry Hoover accepts the Cass County Community Foundation’s 2010 “Biggest Heart” in Cass County Award. Hoover, officially named in February as recipient of the award during the CCCF “Give Your Heart Campaign” was nominated by his team after undergoing heart surgery and missing their final games. The nomination letter, submitted and signed by the whole team, pointed to Hoover’s teaching them about life and keeping their priorities straight. The girls said, “With his new tubes pumping, he truly does have the biggest heart in Cass County. We love you, Coach!” As the recipient of the Biggest Heart in Cass County award, Coach Hoover will choose any fund at the Cass County Community Foundation to be the recipient of a $500 donation in his name, at no cost to him. Photo provided.
Logansport High School seniors Sarah Cahalan and Susannah Cox will receive full tuition to the Indiana college of their choice, plus an $800 stipend for required books and equipment, as the Cass County Community Foundation’s 2010 Lilly Endownment Community Scholars. Cahalan plans to attend Notre Dame University where she will major in English, with a minor in French. Cox plans to major in pharmacy at Butler University. Pictured, left to right: Susan Cahalan, Deborah Cox, Sarah Cahalan, Susie Cox, Doug Cox and Tim Cahalan. Photo provided. Principal James McNeany and students from All Saints Catholic School helped members of All Saints Catholic Church break ground for a new fellowship hall during a ceremony held March 31. The fellowship hall is expected to be completed in about 10 months. Photo BY MELISSA LAIRD
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Grant-writing workshop Have an idea for a project that will benefit the community and improve the quality of life in Cass County? The Cass County Community Foundation is making up to $85,000 available to Cass County non-profits for the 2010 Community Grant Process. A free grant-writing workshop will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 20 at the LEDF Community Room, 310 Pearl Street in downtown Logansport. Grant applications can be picked up at the CCCF office at 417 North St. or downloaded from the CCCF website at www.casscountycf.org after the workshop. The deadline to return completed grant applications is 5 p.m. on June 30, 2010. For more information, call CCCF at (574) 722-2200. Art on the Ave. Looks to Diversify The organizers of the 2010 Art on the Avenue are looking for a Latino folk dance group, a Latino rock band, a mariachi band, Latino visual artists and crafters, and Latino poets and writers. Art on the Avenue is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18. For more information, contact the arts alliance office at 574-735-ARTS or info@casscountyarts.org. “Back Home Again” Scholarship The deadline to apply for the Cass County Community Foundation’s “Back Home Again in Indiana” scholarshipi is May 1, 2010. This $500 scholarship is open to Cass County’s non-traditional students who are entering or returning to a college or university in Indiana after raising a family or pursuing a career. Applicants must be currently working or intending to work in Cass County upon completion of their post-secondary education. To obtain a scholarship application, call the Cass County Community Foundation at (574) 722-2200. Garage sale permits required Garage sales within the city limits must have a permit. Cost is $5 for 1 or 2 days and $10 for 3 or 4 days. Garage sales are only permitted 2 days twice per year for a total of 4 days. Signs are not permitted between the sidewalk and street including on trees, or on any telephone or light poles, or street or highway signs. Failure to comply could result in a fine of $100 to $300. Permits are available in the Building Commissioner’s Office. More info can be found on the city’s website at www.cityoflogansport.org.
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Election
2010
What are we voting for?
During Indiana’s 2010 Primary on Tuesday, May 4, the major parties will nominate candidates for the following offices: • U.S. Senate (1 seat) • U.S. House of Representatives (all 9 seats) • Indiana State Senate (25 of the 50 seats) • Indiana House of Representatives (all 100 seats) • Judges of the circuit and superior courts in several counties • Prosecuting Attorneys and County Sheriffs • Clerks of the circuit court, Auditor, Recorder, Treasurer, Coroner, Surveyor, Assessor, Commissioner, and County Council Member in several counties • Town Council members, town clerk-treasurers, and town judges in towns which have chosen to stagger terms, or to elect all town officials during 2010 • Several jurisdictions will also elect non-partisan school board members at the primary election. • Some local public questions may be placed on the ballot in certain counties. • Democratic Party and Republican Party state convention delegates • Democratic Party precinct committeemen
(From the Indiana Voter Information Guide)
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According to Indiana law, voters very category. photo ID, you can obtain a photo • How can I find out who’s on who want to cast a ballot in the ID card free of charge from the the ballot? primary election must request a Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Just The Indiana Secretary of State ballot for either Democratic party visit www.PhotoID.in.gov or call has developed a new tool that candidates or Republican party the BMV for more details. candidates. The purpose of the • When and where can I vote? voters can use. Head to http:// primary is for the major parties Thanks to vote centers, you don’t www.indianavoters.in.gov and click “Who’s on my ballot.” You to nominate candidates for the have to know your precinct and can search by precinct or by your November General Election. you aren’t limited to voting voter registration. If you choose The names of any non-partisan between the hours of 6 a.m. and candidates for School Board will 6 p.m. on Election Day. Registered to search by voter registration, you’ll have to provide your county also appear on the party ballot Cass County voters can vote once and your first and last name and you choose. School board is a at any one of the locations listed date of birth.Rather than listing non-partisan election, so you to the right. This year, the candicandidates alphabetically in every can also request a school-board dates will be listed on a rotating only ballot, without requesting a basis in each precinct, rather than category for every precinct, candidates will be listed on a rotating party’s primary ballot. being listed alphabetically in e • How can I find out whether basis in each precinct. I’m 2010 Primary Election registered to vote? Check your voter registration by visiting www.IndianaVoters.com WHERE: WHEN: or call the Hoosier Voter Logansport Mall • Thursday, Friday and 3900 E. Market Saturday prior to Hotline at (866) IN-1Logansport Election Day VOTE (866-461-8683) Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds • What should I bring (April 29-30 & May 1, 2010) 2281 East CR 125 N to the polls? 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Logansport • ELECTION DAY You must provide a Cass County Senior Center Tuesday, May 4 government-issued 115 6th St. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. photo ID to cast a ballot. Logansport • ABSENTEE VOTING If you’re registered to Galveston Community Center vote in Cass County, you Cass County Government 101 S Park Road should have received a Building (Court House), Galveston green voter card in the 200 Court Park Walton Fire Station mail. It’s pre-printed April 19-23 & April 26-30 110 S. Depot St with your information, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walton including your precinct. Saturday, April 24 Royal Center Town Hall Bring it with you when 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. 104 E. North St you vote — you’ll sign Saturday, May 1 Royal Center and date it there. If you 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twelve Mile Fire Station don’t have your card, Monday, May 3 6945 N. Jefferson blank ones will be avail9 a.m. - Noon Twelve Mile able at the Vote Centers. Enter through the garage (Election Day only, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) • How can I get an ID on the east side of the card? building. If you don’t have a valid
Voting Locations
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U.S. Senate Don Bates, Jr. Richard Behney Dan Coats John Hostettler Marlin Stutzman U.S. REPRESENTATIVE District 2 Martin Dolan Jack Jordan Jackie Walorski Tony Zirkle STATE REPRESENTATIVE District 24 Richard “Rich” McClain Prosecuting Attorney Cass County Kevin S. Enyeart Cass County Recorder Trish Williams Cass County Sheriff Gary D. Armstrong Michael J. Day George Franklin Randy Pryor Steve Thompson Tom Wallace Cass County Assessor Cathy Isaacs Cass County Commissioner, District 3 Dave Arnold Cass County Council, District 1 (Adams, Bethlehem, Boone, Clay, Harrison, Jefferson, Noble)
Brent Kelley Cass County Council, District 2 (Precincts 1-7 & 16, Eel West)
Grover C. Bishop Cass County Council, District 3 (Precincts 8-15 & Eel East)
James M. David Cass County Council, DISTRICT 4 (Clinton, Deer Creek, Jackson, Miami, Tipton and Washington)
Brian Reed Adams TWP Trustee Ray Staller Adams TOWNSHIP Advisory Board Fred Easter, Frederick Skinner, Robert Skinner BETHLEHEM TWP TRUSTEE Marilyn Liming BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP ADVISORY BOARD Tim Cowell, Alan Liming, Dale Skinner BOONE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Robert Pifer Boone Township Advisory Board Mary Lou Foerg, Lowell Goltry, Rebecca Groff
Clay Township Trustee John Carson, David Kain Clay Township Advisory Board Charles Harmon, George Stebbins, Thomas Weatherwax CLINTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Duane Deitrich CLINTON TOWNSHIP ADVISORY BOARd Dallas Appleton, Gary M. Chambers, Daryl Deitrich DEER CREEK TWP ADVISORY BOARD Dale Forgey, William Fouts, John Hardy EEL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE C. Tom Knepper EEL TOWNSHIP ADVISORY BOARD Carol Sue Hayworth, Sharon K. Kain, Thomas L. Keplar, Romona L. Knepper Harrison Township Trustee Catherine Cree Harrison Township Advisory Board Marilyn Carter, Brenda Rusk, Louis Zimmer Jackson Township Trustee Cindy Marschand Jackson Township Advisory Board Marsha Dollar W. Edward (Ed) Smith Jefferson Township Trustee Gary Miller Jefferson Township Advisory Board Mark W. Cotner Steve Temple Miami Township Trustee Kyle Anderson Miami Township Advisory Board Tim Buffum Noble Township Trustee Billy Buzbee Noble Township Advisory Board Edward E. McKaig, Jr. Ted D. Speicher Tipton Township Trustee Marcia A. Harness Tipton Township Advisory Board Nikki DeHaven Linda Winters Riley Washington Township Trustee James Mayhill WASHington TWP ADvisory Board Matt Gremelspacher Tom Sailors Charles Stephenson
Democratic Candidates U.S. REPRESENTATIVE District 2 Joe Donnelly STATE REPRESENTATIVE District 24 Timothy J. Banter, Jr. JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Cass COUNTY Thomas C. Perrone CASS COUNTY SHERIFF Bill Roller Randy Rozzi Cass County Council, District 2 (Precincts 1-7 & 16, Eel West)
Dennis L. Grogg, Sr. CASS COUNTY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 3 (Precincts 8-15 & Eel East)
Thomas E. Anders, Jr. DEER CREEK TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Robert L. (Bob) Peter EEL TOWNSHIP ADVISORY BOARD David L. Klinck JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Maurice O. Fuller WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Michael S. Ayers STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES: Linda Klinck, David Klinck, Theresa Cahue-Banter, Timothy Banter, Sr., Timothy Banter, Jr., Linda Pugh, Julian R. Pugh, Elizabeth Troxell, Matt Meagher, Patrick Shannon, Sue E. Shannon, Mary Margaret Louthain Democratic Precinct Committeemen Candidates Logan 06 Elizabeth (Liz) Troxell Logan 11 Linda Klinck
State Convention Delegates Joyce A. Smith W. Edward (Ed) Smith Myra Vanecek Chris Martin Thomas Keplar Loretta Keplar David Kain Sharon Kain
School Corporations (Non Partisan) CASTON SCHOOL CORPORATION District 1 (Wayne TWP) Jason Herd Jeff Smith DiSTRICT 5 (At-large) Matt Hubenthal Andrea L. Offenberger Russell Phillips
LOGANSPORT SCHOOL CORPORATION District 2 (Clay, Noble - L, Eel West - N of River) Anthony Campbell Michael L. Clark Milt Hess DISTRICT 3
(Logan PCTS. 1-16)
Jeff Smith Matthew Snoeberger
PIONEER SCHOOL CORPORATION DISTRICT 2 (BOONE) Brad Swartzell DISTRICT 4 - (JEFFERSON) Michael W. Englert SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION DISTRICT 3 (JACKSON/GALVESTON) Gary Akers DISTRICT 4 (Deer CreeK) David Helms
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AREA FIVE PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS: Applications for Area Five Head Start’s free, developmental preschool for children ages 3 to 5 from low-income families will be taken from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 600 Regency Place, on Chase Road. Children must be 3 by Aug. 1, 2010 to be eligible. Parents need to bring their child’s original birth certificate, immunization record and proof of income for the previous 12 months. LIVE MUSIC: Metal Show! See five bands for $6! CALL IT KARMA (Michigan), GHOST OF MAINE, Draw The Line, ThunderWolf, and Dismiss The Serpent (First Show!). 5:30 p.m. at The Kokomo Event Center. SPRING CONCERT: The All Saints Catholic School’s music area will present a spring concert to showcase their choir and band. The event is open to the public! 6:30 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center.
KARAOKE: Join Captain Crunch from 8-11 p.m. at the Logansport Eagles. (Age 21+) LIVE MUSIC: Acoustic rock duo Barefoot Murphy will be performing live at the Neighborhood Tavern at 10 p.m. (Age 21+, no cover).
April 24 VOLUNTEER OPP: Logan’s Landing is recruiting volunteers to help weed and trim, pick up litter, sweep, and generally spruce up our downtown district. Meet at the Depot at 9 a.m. Please bring your own yard work tools and gardening gloves with you. Let’s all help make downtown Logansport Green and Clean! LIVE MUSIC: Captain Crunch hosts his monthly Hoosier Country Jamboree live from the Logansport Eagles on WHZR 103.7 - and Saturday night is open to the public so you can enjoy all of our facilities without going through the sign-in system. Starts at 8 p.m. ON STAGE: The All Saints Catholic School PTO is spon-
soring the Chicago-based comedy Latenite Catechism 2: Sister Strikes Again! 7 p.m. at McHale Peforming Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at the McHale box office or online at www. entertainmentevents.com. Proceeds to benefit All Saints Catholic School. LIVE MUSIC: Spoken 4 In concert at Walton Christian Church. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Concert at 7 p.m. Love offering taken.
April 27 CHICKEN BASH: The Caston High School Music Dept. is sponsoring a Hap’s Chicken Bash from 4:30-7p.m. in the cafeteria. The Elementary Spring Concert will follow at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 8 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Caston Comet Band’s commissioned piece by composer Stephen Melillo and the High School Music Department trip to Nashville. Please call James Byrn, Band Director, at (574)857-3505 ext 325 for tickets.
PHOTO BY RICK WOODALL Members of Yorktown Road Church of Christ met in April to make stuffed bears to be given to children at Logansport Memorial Hospital. They meet twice a year for this project. Thanks to Rick Woodall, who submitted this photo on the CassCountyCalendar.com fan page on Facebook. Have photos of community events that you’d like to share? Submit them on our fan page — www.facebook.com/casscountycalendar.
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INFO SESSION: Attend an informational session explaining the zoning ordinances for the Logan’s Landing downtown District. 5 p.m. in the LMU board room on the 3rd floor of the Logansport City Building. In order to ensure that there are sufficient printed materials for all attendees, it is asked that those planning to attend notify Logan’s Landing no later than April 21st at 574722-9345 or via e-mail at lldirector@loganslanding.com. OPEN MIC NITE: Play? Sing? Just want to listen? Come on out to The Neighborhood Tavern Wed Night for some of the area’s musicians playing and singing their hearts out for you! Show starts @ 9 pm. (Age 21+)
EARLY VOTING: Vote Centers at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds, Cass County Senior Center, Logansport Mall, Galveston Community Center, Royal Center Town Hall and Walton Fire Station will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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April 30 EARLY VOTING: Vote Centers at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds, Cass County Senior Center, Logansport Mall, Galveston Community Center, Royal Center Town Hall and Walton Fire Station will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. AREA FIVE PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS: Applications for Area Five Head Start’s free, developmental preschool for children ages 3 to 5 from low-income families will be taken from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 600 Regency Place, on Chase Road.
Children must be 3 by Aug. 1, 2010 to be eligible. Parents need to bring their child’s original birth certificate, immunization record and proof of income for the previous 12 months. FUNDRAISER: All you can eat Fish & Chicken Fry - Joe Robison Cancer Benefit. $8 adults; $5 for 12-under. Miller’s Merry Manor, 4:307:30 p.m.
May 1 PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Royal Center Volunteer Fire Department Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. All You Can Eat, Free-Will-Donation. 6-10 a.m. at the Royal Center Fire Department. RUN/WALK: Rain or shine, the Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Logansport Family Birth Center will host the Second Annual “Oh Baby Run” at 8 a.m. at Riverside Park. Proceeds from the 5K run
April [abril] 2010 and fun walk will help fund the purchase of an Obstetrics Central Monitoring System, which simultaneously links mother, baby, nurses, and physicians while recording the heartbeat of both mother and baby. Preregistration fee is $20 and includes a long sleeve T-shirt and lunch. Youth 12 and under are invited to participate free of charge, but only receive a shirt with a paid registration. Race day registration will be $25.00 and shirts will be available while supplies last. Runners and walkers will step off at 10:00am. Activities for the day also include a free Kiddie Fun Run for those 5 and younger. Registration forms are available at the Cass County YMCA and in the main lobby at Logansport Memorial Hospital. For registration information contact the Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation at 574.753.1595 or jashcraft@ logansportmemorial.org EARLY VOTING: Vote Centers at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds, Cass County Senior Center, Logansport Mall, Galveston Community Center, Royal Center Town Hall and Walton Fire Station will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. FESTIVAL: Walton hosts it’s 12th annual May Day Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft booths, food, games for kids, town wide garage sales.
May 4 ELECTION DAY: Vote Centers at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds, Cass County Senior Center, Logansport Mall, Galveston Community Center, Royal Center Town Hall, Twelve Mile Fire Station and Walton Fire Station will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Free health screenings available Finding cancer early can save lives, and regular cancer screenings are recommended by the American Cancer Society. Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services, Logansport Memorial Hospital and Howard Regional Health System have partnered to provide these FREE health screenings: • FREE SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS: Women 40+ • FREE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING: Men and women 50+ •FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING: Men 50+ Please bring the following to the Area Five office near you to apply for your FREE SCREENING voucher: • Physician name, address and telephone number • Income documentation for the last 12 months for all household members Screening vouchers will be available May 1 – 31, 2010. Screenings must be completed by June 30, 2010. For more information or to apply for your FREE SCREENING VOUCHER, contact any Area Five oce. Cass County - 800-654-9421 or (574) 722-4451 Miami County - (765) 472-0713 Howard County - (765) 454-5562 Wabash County - (260) 563-6860 Tipton County - (765) 675-4746. The following income guidelines apply to qualify for these FREE SCREENINGS: Household Size 150% Monthly 150% Yearly 1 1,354 16,245 2 1,821 21,855 3 2,289 27,465 4 2,756 33,075 5 3,224 38,685 6 3,691 44,295 7 4,159 49,905 8 4,626 55,515 Add Member 468 5,610
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CASS COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 905 E. BROADWAY 574 753 5141 WWW.CASSCOUNTYYMCA.ORG All classes are 5 week programs beginning in May! Youth Martial Arts Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 - 7 p.m. Ages 7 - 14 Teaches basic fundamentals of martial arts. Youth Swim Lessons Tuesdays & Thursdays Ages 3 - 5 - 4:30 - 5:05 p.m. Ages 6+ 5:20 - 5:55p.m. Teen Strength Training Wednesdays & Fridays Ages 13 - 17 Teaches technique & core strength development Youth Boot Camp Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 - 4:45 p.m. Ages 10 - 18 Teaches general conditioning Atheletic Improvement Workshop Mondays & Wednesdays 4 - 4:45 p.m. Teaches young atheletes strength, speed, hand-eye coordination, & agility. Lil’ Dragons Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 Teaches basic martial arts & safety awareness. Cheerful Biddy Cheer Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 Teaches basic cheerleading skills. Cheerful Cheer Tuesdays 6:15 - 7 p.m. Ages 6 - 9 Teaches basic cheerleading skills. Totally Tumbling Thursdays 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Ages 3 - 8 Teaches basic tumbling skills.
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MEET THE SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES Voters in certain areas of Logansport will be able to cast their vote for the District 2 and District 3 seats of the Logansport Community School Corporation (LCSC) Board of Trustees. School board is a non-partisan race, meaning that you do not have to declare a party to vote for this race. We asked each of the candidates to respond to three questions: • Why are you running for school board? • If elected, what is your vision for Logansport Community Schools? • What connections do you have to the Logansport schools We did not place any limitations on the length of their responses. Their answers are included in their entirety.
• Why are you running for school board? The local school board makes the decisions that determine how our community’s children are educated and how our tax dollars are spent. My twelve years of experience in education, ten of those at LCSC, gives me a good perspective on what priorities our corporation MATTHEW SNOEBERGER needs to focus on as funding keeps shrinking and hard decisions are going to need to be made. Having worked with the LCSC staff for many years, I know their commitment to education and to the students of our community. I am a passionate person that likes to succeed in whatever I do and will give one hundred percent to see our students succeed. I hope to be, one of five, positive leaders that will encourage the staff and do what it takes to make things better than the way I found them. Working in education has given me a good understanding of how funding works and I will take that knowledge into the school board to be fiscally responsible with our tax money. Finally, I love my kids and want the best education possible for them, and will take that same motivation onto the school board for all students in LCSC. • If elected, what is your vision for Logansport Community Schools? The school board sets goals for student achievement and evaluates progress toward those goals with the end goal of successful schools. Good schools are good business—they attract employers, strengthen the local economy, and enhance property values. Good schools ensure our students will be prepared to keep our nation competitive in a global economy. The school board sets the priorities and adopts the budget that determines how millions in federal, state, and local tax dollars are spent. Good schools keep the American Dream alive with an opportunity for every child to receive a world-class education. I believe if we aspire to be great, we will be. • What connections do you have to the Logansport schools The ten years I worked at LCSC, I met a bunch of wonderful people whom I respect and would consider friends. It is their dedication that makes our schools a great and safe place to educate students. My oldest son, Ian, attends Landis elementary as a kindergarten student. He loves his teacher Mrs. Kisler who does a wonderful job with his education. I have an amazing wife, Marcy, who works at Landis Elementary school as second grade teacher. If I am elected I would consider it an honor to serve our community.
District 2: (THIS PAGE) Voters in Clay, Noble-L and Eel West - N of the River may vote for this Logansport Community School Board seat. The candidates are Anthony Campbell, Michael Clark and Milt Hess. This seat is currently occupied by Mike Fiscel. District 3: (OPPOSITE PAGE) Voters in Logansport precincts 1-16 may vote for this Logansport Community School Board seat. The candidates are Matthew Snoeberger and Jeff Smith. This seat is currently occupied by Lynne Ness.
• Why are you running for school board? I am running because I want to give back to the community in which I live. I feel my experience from growing up, living, and working here gives me beneficial insight into the community. I graduated from Logansport High School in 1989. I also have children of my own in the Logansport schools, JEFF SMITH and want to be a part of making their education, and that of all the students of the community, the best it can be. I’ve always considered myself a “common sense” person with traditional Christian values, and would bring those traits with me to the board. • If elected, what is your vision for Logansport Community Schools? My vision and goal would be to provide the best educational experience for students while giving taxpayers the best value for their dollar. I believe the school board, superintendent, teachers and other staff members need to share the same goals and vision. Much work has already been done to map out that vision, and I would like to be a part of a team that continues to refine and achieve those goals. • What connections do you have to the Logansport schools My connections to the Logansport schools are three kids spread across the grade level spectrum - 9th grade at LHS, 6th grade at Lincoln, and my 4-year old who will start kindergarten just over a year from now. I have never worked for the school corporation, nor does any member of my immediate household work there. However, I have had the pleasure over the years - as a student, former radio reporter, and parent - of getting to know many fine people affiliated with the Logansport Community schools. They should be proud of their accomplishments.
CASTON District 1 (Wayne Township) candidates are Jason Herd and Jeff Smith. District 5 (At Large) candidates are Matt Hubenthal, Andrea Offenberger and Russell Phillips. PIONEER District 2 (Boone Township) candidate is Brad Swartzell. District 4 (Jefferson) candidate is Michael Englert. SOUTHEASTERN District 3 (Jackson/Galveston) candidate is Gary Akers. District 4 (Deer Creek) candidate is David Helms.
April [abril] 2010 • Why are you running for school board? After my son left for college I made it my personal goal to become more involved, and I thought serving on the School ANTHONY Board would make the best CAMPBELL use of my knowledge and experience. I believe education is the backbone of every community. Without a strong education system, a community cannot thrive. As a life-long resident of Logansport, I have a vested interest in making sure our school system is performing at the highest possible level. I have had opportunities to move away from Logansport to advance my career, but Logansport is my home, and I have chosen to stay here because I believe in Logansport and its citizens. • If elected, what is your vision for Logansport Community Schools? I plan to create a collaborative environment by working with every level of the School Corporation, parents, students, and the general public because we all have the same goal to give our children the best education possible. I believe that if you inspire a child and make learning fun and exciting you will be amazed at the results. Teaching should not be about pushing standards down a child’s throat, but should be about inspiring that child to learn and encouraging that child to accomplish beyond what he/she thought was possible. I am sure we can all think of a teacher that inspired us in this way. I also believe the parents play a significant role in a child’s education. By getting parents involved, a child will get a consistent message from school and home that education is important. If elected to the board I plan to create policy and allocate resources to create such an environment. • What connections do you have to the Logansport schools? My family and I are all life long residents of Logansport, and graduates of Logansport High School – I graduated in 1986, my wife Luanne in 1987, and our son Justin in 2006. In addition, we recently found out we will be hosting a foreign exchange student next year who will be attending Logansport High School. I also have nieces that currently attend Columbia Elementary and Logansport High School. My wife also works for the Logansport School Corporation in the IT Department.
page 9 • Why are you running for school board? I am running for School Board, because I have lived in Logansport all my life and have a genuine interest in wanting MILT to help this school corporation HESS be the best it can possibly be when it comes to graduation rates, preparing students for the next chapters of their lives, test scores and just general overall image. I believe that my very deliberate, level-headed, common sense approach to decision making would bode well for accomplishing the goals of the School Board. • If elected, what is your vision for Logansport Community Schools? If I am elected, I envision helping the Board do whatever it can to make it possible for teachers to do their jobs in the most efficient and effective manner possible so that the whole learning experience is a positive and rewarding one for teacher and student alike. Once the state comes around and realizes that not all schools are created equal, I envision our school system being recognized for having accomplished some great academic goals and made great progress even though our test scores may not have been the same as the Carmel and West Lafayette school systems’. And I dream of the day when budgets are able to loosen up a little bit again, and we are able upgrade, update and keep up with the times when it comes to buildings, sports facilities and technology. I think image is everything whether it be from the outside communities who visit us or whether it be from those within our own community. We should be proud to show off what we have. • What connections do you have to the Logansport schools? I went all the way through the Logansport school system and graduated in 1976. My wife, Chris, graduated from Logansport High School in 1982 and is now the principal at Fairview Elementary School. Our daughter, Hayley graduated from LHS in 2007, and our son, Tanner is a junior at Logansport High School. I am also currently on the Logansport Community School Corporation’s Resource Efficiency and Effectiveness Task Force as part of the corporation’s strategic plan.
• Why are you running for school board? I am seeking election for the Logansport Community School Corporation Board of Trustees District 2 seat because I believe MICHAEL I am a qualified candidate. I CLARK have two children enrolled in this corporation, a daughter, Kassie, who is a sophomore at LHS and a son, Jordan, who is a 6th grader at Columbia Middle School. My wife, Jenny, and I have always been very involved in our children’s education. I feel very strongly about giving every opportunity to succeed in life and want to make the Logansport Community School Corporation the BEST we can. I currently work for the Logansport Police Department and am on my 21st year. During my career I was assigned as a detective with the Juvenile Division. During that time I assisted many families with their children and helped them through some very difficult times. I hope that in some way I made a difference in the lives of those children. I was also assigned as the Officer In Charge of a multi-agency drug task force. By serving in these capacities, I have not only worked with children and their family’s difficult situations, but with budgets and the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Prior to my employment with LPD I was employed with the Logansport Municipal Utilities. I was a Union Executive Board Member and assisted with contract negotiations and labor issues. I also volunteer with the girls softball program in Logansport. I serve on three boards as President and oversee three leagues, with 18 teams and four traveling teams and over 300 girls. During the spring and summer months we work with many of the youth in Logansport and Cass County and try to be a positive influence on them through these programs by showing them a positive role model. In 2009, I was honored to have the softball field at the Melbourne Park, home of the Logansport Cherub Softball League named after me and my family for the many hours of hard work and dedication in the construction and maintaining of the facility and the league. With these accomplishments I have been blessed to achieve, I feel that I am a candidate that has the dedication to children. I want to see all of them succeed. If elected, I will be an accessible board See “CLARK,” page 10:
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Peak Community Services Receives Pepsi Refresh Grant
United Way Recognizes Volunteer Company of the Year The Andersons of Logansport, Walton and Clymers, was named “Volunteer Company of the Year” by the United Way of Cass County at the 2010 United Way and Funds State Leaders Conference help April 13 in Indianapolis. Jeremy Frerichs, Production Manager at the Clymers facility accepted the award on behalf of all Andersons’ employees. The Andersons were recognized for their employees’ humanitarian work in the community. Through their unselfish giving of time and talent for the good of others, they inspire other companies to do the same. This past year, Andersons employees, over 40, volunteered during Live United Day - A Day of Action from bringing in heavy equipment to spreading mulch to building an entire wooden bridge at Aim Park (Adolescent Intramural Mentoring Program for at-risk youth ages 8 to 18). Pictured are Jerry McQuiston, Steph Patacsil, Nikki Read, Maria Pantella and Jeremy Frerichs and Joyce Gebhardt. PHOTO PROVIDED “CLARK,” from page 9: member that will listen and so what is right for our children and thier education. I know that the board will be faced with extreme budget constraints which will force us to be creative in an attempt to streamline the budget and keep the cuts away from the classrooms. In conclusion, I know that with my experience with budgets, my involvement with my children’s education, my dedication to children, and my ability to work with others to complete the task at hand, I will be able to make the best possible decisions for all of the children enrolled in the Logansport Community School Corporation. • If elected, what is your vision for Logansport Community Schools?
My vision for the Logansport Community Schools would be to strive for excellence and make the corporation and irs students second to none. I would like to see the Logansport High School’s graduation rate increase significantly and for each school in the corporation to become a Blue Ribbon School. With this vision in mind I will do the following: I would like to work with other board members in the corporation and the superintendent to make this corporation a great learning environment. I know budget constraints will make operations difficult in the near future, so I would like to work with department heads and adminisrators to streamline their budgets in an attempt to meet necessary
Scott Bruce of Pepsi Cola Bottling of Logansport recently announced that Peak Community Services was chosen as a recipient of a $4000 Pepsi Refresh grant. Pepsi Refresh is a national initiative to fund projects in the categories of health, arts and culture, food and shelter, the planet, neighborhoods, and education. “We were thrilled to get the news”, stated Lita Rouser, Director of Development and Communications at Peak. According to Rouser the money will go to the Peak Community Foundation and fund programs for people who are on Indiana’s waiting list for services for people with developmental disabilities. According to Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration, the waiting list is over 10 years long and over 200 people in Cass and Pulaski Counties are waiting for services.
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cuts and make the corporation run as smoothly as possible without interruption to the classroom. I believe that the corporation is on the right track with the ENL program by starting as early as possible with students to learn the English language. This should make the transition easier for the students to function in a norma classroom setting. I would like to see this continue for the students. I would also like for the administrators and teachers to continue to strive for improvement each year throughout the corporation. This will reflect positively on the graduation rate at Logansport High School. The possibility of providing an aternative school also needs to continue to be explored. This could be very ben-
eficial to the youth of Logansport and Cass County as well as students from other corporations. I think children should be given every opportunity to acquire a high school education at a minimum. This will enable them to enter the workforce and become productive members of society. • What connections do you have to the Logansport schools? I have no connections to LCSC other than my children attending school there and I am a 1983 graduate. I am not employed by LCSC in any capacity, nor is my wife or any family member. I feel this status enhances and further enables me to be fair, impartial, unbiased, and non-prejudicial in all matters presented to the Board for consideration and / or a vote.
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“I retired from being a pharmacist, not from life. Volunteering at Memorial Hospital keeps me young.” “I’m blessed. Four kids, nine grandkids, a spouse who loves me after 55 years, and a job greeting folks who need a little help.” So says, Dan Layman, a retired pharmacist, hospital volunteer and admitted “people person.” “Helping our concierge, I get to work in healthcare again. Many times I’ll run into old customers–friends I haven’t seen in a while–and the years melt away at that point. Some folks come in and just aren’t sure where to go. I help them find their way. Others come in looking a little anxious and want to talk a few minutes… share some coffee… just to get comfortable. Either way, I’m happy to oblige.” Whether you’re looking for directions or just a few kind words, Dan Layman is here to care. www.logansportmemorial.org
“Me retiré como farmacéutico pero no de la vida. Ser voluntario en el Hospital Memorial me mantiene joven..” "Estoy bendecido. Tengo cuatro hijos, nueve nietos, una esposa que me ama después de 55 años y sobre todo tengo un trabajo saludando a la gente que necesita un poco de ayuda.” Eso dice Dan Layman, un farmacéutico jubilado, voluntario del hospital, reconocido como “una persona sociable.” "Ayudando a nuestra conserje me permite seguir trabajando en el cuidado de la salud. Muchas veces me encuentro con viejos clientes – amigos a los que no he visto en mucho tiempo - y parece que el tiempo no ha pasado. Algunas personas vienen y simplemente no están seguras dónde ir. Yo les ayudo a encontrar su camino. Otros parecen tener un poco de ansiedad y quieren hablar por unos minutos ... compartir un poco de café ... sólo para sentirse cómodos. De cualquier manera, me siento feliz por ayudarles.” Ya sea que usted esté buscando orientación o simplemente unas palabras amables, Dan Layman está aquí para asistirle. www.logansportmemorial.org
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