APRIL - MAY 2015
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Logansport mayor • clerk-treasurer • city council
Election Day is Tuesday, May 5.
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Logansport has a really big job interview coming up. Tuesday, May 5 is the day that voters will choose the candidates who will represent their parties this fall in the general election. The names that are on the ballot for city council on May 5 are guaranteed to be on the ballot in November, because each party has a maximum of one candidate for each of the seven seats. For Logansport mayor and clerk-treasurer, however, Michelle DIALS Editor/publisher it’s a different story. For Clerk-Treasurer, the Republicans have two candidates and INFO is a free, monthly newspaper only one will make it through serving Cass County, Indiana and the surrounding areas. It is part of to the fall. For mayor, there the Cass County Communication Network, published by are three Existential Media LLC. Republicans and three Published by Calendar Items Existential Media LLC Community events that are open Democrats. P.O. Box 314 to the public and have a specific Logansport, IN The question Republican date, time and location can be 46947 submitted FREE to voters will answer is whether CassCountyCalendar.com. Editor/Publisher Use the submit link on the website Michelle Dials the current elected officials or e-mail details to (574) 721-4636 contact@cassnetwork.com. (michelle@ — Mayor Ted Franklin and We reserve the right to select existentialmedia. specific events to feature on our com) Clerk-Treasurer Carol Sue Facebook page, in e-mail Cover newsletters, in Cass County INFO Hayworth — will get a chance Michelle Dials or in other community updates. at another four years in office, The views expressed CAUGHT ON CAMERA by our Photos posted on our Facebook or whether they’ll select Larry writers are not fan pages may be selected, at necessarily those of Hood or Mike Berkshire as our discretion, to be published in Existential Media INFO. Photos can also be LLC. their candidate for mayor or e-mailed to contact@cassnetwork. com. For advertising Tyler Ness as their candidate information, Advertising information for Clerk-Treasurer. Democrats contact The Cass County Communication Phill Dials Network offers print, web and will choose between three (574) 721-4635 mobile advertising solutions. For (phill@ information about advertising, political newcomers — Dave cassnetwork.com) e-mail contact@cassnetwork.com. Kitchell, Matt Meagher and Rick Ricks. Editorial Information Views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect So what are the job descripthe position of the Cass County Communication Network or its parent company, Existential Media LLC. Our publications provide information tions? They’re outlined by about events and activities happening in or near Cass County, Indiana. The information is provided by Existential Media LLC for general inforIndiana code. The mayor is mation purposes only. We strive to keep the information up-to-date and correct, however we make no representations or warranties of any kind, the city executive, and the express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, duties of the job include, services, or related graphics contained in our publications for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at among other things, enforcing your own risk. In no event will Existential Media LLC be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or ordinances, ensuring efficient damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or government and approving profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of our publications. and vetoing ordinances and Interested in advertising with Cass County Communication resolutions of the legislative Network? Call (574) 721-4635 for more information! body (or council).. The clerktreasurer is the fiscal officer for the city and also maintains the city’s records.
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How about salaries? The mayor, clerk-treasurer and council each receive a portion of their salary from the city and a portion is paid by Logansport Municipal Utilities. According to the 2015 salary ordinances, the annual compensation for each of the jobs is as follows: Mayor: $66,086; Clerk-Treasurer: $57,749, council member $7,726 and council president $8,719. The candidates have answered a lot of questions over the last few weeks, including one-on-one interviews we conducted that you can listen to on CassCountyOnline.com/Election2015. They also participated in a candidate forum. Now, it’s up to voters to do their part. Four years ago, only about 1/4 of Logansport’s registered voters voted in the primary — about 2,000 people. In last fall’s election, Indiana had the lowest voter turnout in the nation. We’re lucky in that there are multiple opportunities to vote — we don’t HAVE to do it between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Election Day. The garage at the Cass County Government Building is open for voting Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, May 1, and again on Saturday, May 2 and Monday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Vote Centers will be open at the Logansport Mall and the Downtown Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2. And, if you’re like me and like to wait until the deadline, you can vote at the mall or the senior center ON Tuesday, May 5 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. We’ll share Election Results as soon as we have them on Tuesday, May 5. In the meantime, take the time to learn about the candidates — even if you don’t live in the city limits and can’t vote in this election. When the candidates say they’d appreciate your vote, they mean it. They’ve worked hard and want to be part of the community’s future. Now, it’s time for Logansport’s residents to do the same — and it starts with voting for the candidates you think would be the best leaders for Logansport over the next four years.
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Cass County Community Foundation offers up to $100,000 Tower Park Pool match The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new $100,000 match opportunity to support the renovations planned for saving the Tower Park Pool. The Logansport City Council appropriated $400,000 for the pool in February for the public-private project with a total cost of almost $750,000. Along with actual work on the pool and bathhouse, the project includes a water slide, handicap accessible tables and chairs and a pavilion which are not part of the city’s funding. Private funding is being sought to complete the project and the Community Foundation has responded with up to $100,000 in matching funds. The matching funds are offered as $1 for every $2 raised. CCCF Board chairperson, Thillia Reynolds said, “Our board has been monitoring the issue of the pool and CCCF MATCH FOR LEWIS CASS MARCHING KINGS TRIP TO MACY’S PARADE
the number of people who voiced their dismay over losing the pool. We are excited that finally there is a plan to not only save the pool but to renovate it and make it useable for all. We hope that our entire community will step forward and donate to make this project successful.” CCCF President Deanna Crispen added, “The board is very excited to offer this significant match opportunity and hopes the community will support the effort and raise the $200,000 to build this fantastic recreational space.” Crispen added, “There is also an opportunity for a donor or business to secure the right to place their name
and logo on the pool liner. Interested parties should contact Crispen at the Foundation.” Tax deductible donations may be made to the Community Foundation directly and marked for the Tower Park Pool Fund through the CCCF website, www.casscountycf.org or mailed to P.O. Box 441, Logansport, IN 46947. The Foundation Office is located at 729 E. Market Street and is open M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact the foundation at 574-7222200.
“We received over 115 individual gifts with donations ranging from coins collected at group meetings to $1,000. We could not be happier to be writing that big check of $41,000 to the band for their trip.” — Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen April 2015 | Cass County INfo: | 3
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State names Stellar Finalists Thirteen communities, including Logansport, submitted letters of interest for the 2015 Stellar Communities program. After evaluating the plans, the top five communities were chosen as finalist communities which will receive planning grants to either create or build upon existing Strategic Investment. Division 1: (Populations over 6,000) City of Crawfordsville City of Decatur City of Marion Division 2: (Populations under 5,999) City of Dunkirk Town of North Liberty
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Logan’s Landing thanks volunteers On Saturday, April 18, Logan’s Landing held its annual “Downtown Green & Clean Day.” We had a recordbreaking turnout, with 156 volunteers donating a few hours of their time on a sunny Saturday morning to sweep, pull weeds, pick up litter, rake, and generally spruce up our community. We collected 14 bags of trash, two bins of recyclables, and more than 80 bags of yard waste, plus at least one truckload of loose (unbagged) brush! Now that downtown Logansport has gotten a good spring cleaning, it is our hope that our citizens and visitors will be inspired to help keep it clean and inviting. Special thanks to the following: Logansport Savings Bank and the Logansport Fire Department for donating bottled water and ice for our volunteers; Martin’s Supermarket, McCord’s Do It Best, and Big Brothers Big Sisters for donating yard waste bags; Home Depot for donating supplies for Cole Park; Peak Community Services
for donating work gloves; local media for helping us get the word out and recruit volunteers; event chairs Greg Packard and Kado Downs; and to representatives of the Berryettes, Bodyworks, Joe Buck Campaign, CassPulaski Community Corrections, China Lane, Columbia Middle School National Junior Honor Society, Stacy Cox Campaign, Team Doke/Conrad, Family Opportunity Center, Girl Scout Troop 42430, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Home Depot, Dave Kitchell Campaign, Logansport Emmanuel Church, Logansport Fire Department, Logansport High School Diversity Club, Logansport High School Freshman Class, Logansport Municipal Utilities, Peak Community Services, Pioneer High School National Junior Honor Society, State Theatre, Vineyard Community Church, and numerous individuals for volunteering their time and efforts to make Logansport a community we can all be proud of. Let’s all help keep Logansport green and clean!
New sculpture will honor local teacher’s wish
There often comes a time When most people when the treatcelebrate their ment becomes more 40th birthday, brutal than the they receive gag cancer. That’s when gifts and jabs the decision is made about their age. to concentrate on For Kasia Bannon the quality of life… Minnick, turning spending each day 40 in early April was a gift. More Kasia Minnick with your loved ones importantly, for Kasia, every and making the best of the situation. day is a gift. The daughter of a Vietnam Eighteen months ago, veteran and school teachshe was diagnosed with ers Bob and Penny Bannon Stage 4 colon cancer which and the granddaughter of had metastasized to her liver. She was accepted into the late WWII veteran Sam Kitchel, there’s no doubt this clinical trials at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis patriotic upbringing fueled where aggressive treatment Kasia’s decision to become a Government teacher at was started right away. A her alma mater, Logansport bout with the flu this past High School, where she has winter caused some setbacks and she was not able taught since 1997. Continued on page 6 to withstand the effects of the chemo.
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Continued from page 5 Each year her parents present a Memorial Scholarship in memory of their LHS classmates who were killed in action during the Vietnam War. Kasia has also taught U.S. History and Psychology. As a teacher, her energy was always devoted to citizenship and love of country. She served as the Student Council sponsor for over 10 years. Kasia always helped coordinate and plan the annual Veterans Day program at LHS. She has taken several groups of students to the Presidential Inaugural events over the years. Kasia has helped several of her EL students become American citizens after taking her class. Over the past 18 months, Kasia along with her husband Dan and their children Mallory, Morgan and Matthew, have been overwhelmed with the love, prayers and support of family and friends, and the community at large. From the LHS Staff to the schools the Minnick children attend – Lewis Cass Jr.-Sr. High School and All Saints Elementary School – as well as their Webb
Chapel U.M. family, area farmers, the 4-H and FFA community, the Minnick family has been on prayer lists near and far. Sorority sisters in the Alpha Mu Chapter of Tri Kappa have also been quick to rally around their sister, Kasia. When Tri Kappa member Dawn Fisher visited Kasia at IU Med, she asked “What can we, as your Tri Kappa sisters, do to carry on your legacy? We want to grant you a wish.” Kasia’s face beamed as she recalled a drive she took with her husband, Dan, when they went to get tractor parts. “It was in the little town of Berne, Indiana. Their Veterans’ Park was beautiful. They had flags for each military branch, several American flags and park benches, “ she said. “I’m really glad the Roosters have placed the flags in the Veterans Freedom Park at 6th and Market…but I’d really like to see something there that speaks to children…to let them know the importance of patriotism and honoring veterans.” Using the key words, “American flag, children,
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bronze statue,” on a Google search, it didn’t take long for Dawn to find the perfect sculpture fit Kasia’s legacy to a “T.” And Kasia was amazed when she saw the artwork. The Randolph Rose Collection is a family business in Yonkers, New York specializing in handmade bronze sculptures. Their statues are featured in military communities, parks, shopping centers and Veterans Memorials across the USA. This particular work of art, a 39″ x 61” x 81” patriotic bronze sculpture of a boy and girl climbing to the top of a mountain while proudly waving the American flag, is entitled “I Love My Country.” Because the sculpture would be purchased by Tri Kappa to be placed in a public park, the cost of casting the sculpture was reduced from $16,000.00 to $10,500.00. In a week’s time, the project received the blessing of Tri Kappa’s officers and members to raise the money to grant Kasia’s wish. Dan Musselman chairs the Roosters’ committee to create and maintain the park. He received the go ahead from
the Roosters’ membership to include the statue in their plans. A concrete pad will need to be installed for the foundation on which the 350 lb. sculture will be placed. LMU Superintendent Paul Hartman was consulted as LMU has worked closely with the Roosters to create the Veterans Freedom Park on the old H.W. Gossard site owned by LMU. It will take 3-4 months to cast the bronze sculpture. Fundraising began with the 2nd annual “Late, Great Adult Egg Hunt” at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds on April 10. If you would like to make a contribution, simply make the check payable to”Alpha Mu Chapter of Tri Kappa” for “Kasia’s Wish” and drop off at any Security Federal Savings Bank location. Or you may mail it to: Tri Kappa, P.O. Box 894, Logansport, IN 46947. Your donation is tax deductible!
City announces plans for third company to pursue power plant project March 31 was the deadline for the City of Logansport to receive a $1.75 million payment from a company called Logansport Energy Group LLC. Since November 2012, the City and Logansport Municipal Utilities have entered into negotiations with two different companies to try to keep LMU in the business of making its own electricity. Negotiations with the first company, Pyrolyzer, LLC, which a team of consultants had recommended based on proposals submitted through a public process, ended in early 2014. Mayor Ted Franklin began negotating with another company, TCS Logansport Energy Group LLC, and many elected officials maintained that on March 31, 2015, the company’s $1.75 million check would recoup the city’s payments to consultants to pursue the power plant project. The city council and LMU met in executive session and late in the day, Mayor Franklin issued the following statement: “Despite diligent efforts and progress, negotiations with the Operator, TCS Logansport Energy Group, have not resulted in an agreement that achieves our primary objectives.” The city council voted to terminate negotiations with TCS Logansport Energy Group on April 6 and the following day, Mayor Ted Franklin announced
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a third option: S.G. Preston Company. In late December 2014, the city approved a $550,000 forgivable loan to S.G. Preston. According to a memorandum of understanding at that time, the company expected to invest approximately $400 million resulting in the hiring of at least 100 direct and 600 indirect employees, with development activity to begin within six months. On April 7, Franklin announced that SGP Energy, a subsidiary of S.G. Preston Company, would acquire and operate the LMU electric generating plant through its designated affiliate, SGP Energy Logansport, LLC. “This new project will be a public-private partnership where financing the project will be through private sector firms, including all development and construction costs,” according to the April 7 press release. “The primary fuel source for the Generating Plant will be a clean burning renewable pelletized fuel identified by SGP Energy and already in use in similar facilities in the United States.” “The existing Generating Plant capacity of 38.5 MW will be retrofitted to accept the renewable fuel pellets with
the approval of IDEM and EPA, allowing the facility to continue to operate in compliance with current environmental emission regulations at least through January 2017. The capacity to generate will naturally progress to the second phase of the project and increased to 120 MW, continuing to utilize the benefits of the renewable fuel pellets. These two phases are expected to result in a private investment of over $120 million dollars.” “The Logansport Generating Plant will continue to employ all existing LMU employees under a third party Management, Operation and Maintenance agreement, both in the immediate and long-term. This partnering of LMU and SGP Energy will not only save, but will also expand the current number of jobs at the Logansport Generating Plant. An Acquisition and Development Fee of $1,750,000 will be placed in an escrow account within 30 days. All negotiations and agreements are expected to be completed by the end of June 2015.
All Saints Catholic Church announces this will be the last year for their parish school Members of All Saints Catholic Church were recently told that their parish school will not be open next school year. Fr. Michael McKinney, pastor of All Saints, sent a letter dated April 9 that began, “It is with great sadness that I wish to inform you that All Saints Catholic School will not continue after the current academic year.” “After wide consultation and information gathering with school parents, parish leadership, and diocesan authorities, it is clear that it is not feasible to continue to operate the parish school given the projection of low enrollment numbers and continued strain on parish finances,” he said. Concerns began to arise this school year when projections for enrollment, which was already in decline, were shown to be going lower. An information meeting with parents and parishioners was held on March 5. A survey of parents that followed that meeting showed only 60-70 possible students for next school year. All Saints Catholic School currently has 108 students enrolled in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. 120 students attended the school in 2013-2014. Parish finances were also a concern. “Due to increasing costs and lower Sunday collections, combined with less money coming in from tuition,
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the Parish Finance Council determined that continuing to operate the school was economically infeasible,” said Steve Shafer, a member of the council. Dr. Marie Williams, School Superintendent for the Diocese of Lafayettein-Indiana, has been working closely with the school. She stated, “I am deeply saddened by the closing of All Saints Catholic School. However, it is important that we now use our resources to support the students, staff and families in their transition. The Pastoral Office for Education will continue to work with the staff at All Saints and offer our prayers for all who are involved in this challenge.” Fr. McKinney stated, “I am grateful to the parents, teachers, school staff, parishioners, and other local benefactors who have participated in and supported Catholic education in our community for many generations. I am also grateful that we have strong local public schools which I have no doubt will be cooperative in helping our families transition into their system.” All Saints Catholic Parish is a Christian church in the Roman Catholic tradition and is a part of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. It offers five Masses each weekend, including one in Spanish, seeing over 1400 persons attending weekly.
WHEN’S GRADUATION? Caston • May 31 @ 2 p.m.
Ivy Tech • May 9 @ 10 a.m.
Lewis Cass • May 31 @ 2p.m.
Trine University • May 9
Pioneer • May 31 @ 2 p.m.
IU Kokomo • May 12 @1p.m.
Logansport • June 7 @ 2 p.m.
Purdue • May 15 - 17
IU Kokomo offers summer discount
Indiana University Kokomo encourages students to make college classes part of their summer plans, taking advantage of the 25 percent summer tuition discount for undergraduate classes. These savings are available not only to IU Kokomo students, but those from other campuses and universities, as well as community members. It’s easy to attend, with options including two-week, four-week, six-week, and 13-week classes. Classes take place on campus, online, or combine those for a hybrid class, which include online and classroom experiences. Two-week classes are available in criminal justice, education, and allied health. Four-week options include environmental and urban geology, a creative nonfiction writing class in Foster Park, ceramics, and forensics. Six-week and full term classes are available in all subject areas. Summer school offers a chance to explore new areas, or to take prerequisite or introductory classes. It’s also an opportunity to transition to college with one class, or to brush up on math or writing skills. Registration is underway for summer 2015. Students currently enrolled should contact their academic advisor for more information. Prospective students may contact the Office of Admissions at 765-455-9217 or iuadmis@ iuk.edu. For the schedule of summer classes, visit iuk.edu/save25.
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Logansport Memorial physician earns new distinction in providing exceptional care
Pulmonologist Dr. Francois Fadel, part of the Logansport Memorial Physician Network and the only pulmonologist serving Dr. Francois Fadel Logansport and Cass County, has earned the status of Fellowship within the American College of Chest Physicians. This newly-achieved professional distinction proves that Dr. Fadel has demonstrated excellence in chest medicine combined with a dedication to the work of pulmonary, sleep, and critical care medicine. He remains a committed leader among his physician peers and in the professional community of pulmonary physicians to being at the forefront of clinical best practices for chest medicine. “I am honored to have been accepted at this status by the American College of Chest Physicians,” comments Dr. Fadel. “It is my privilege to be able to practice medicine here at Logansport Memorial Hospital, serving patients in need from Logansport and Cass County, but also from the north central Indiana region. I believe it is my responsibility to provide them with the best expertise and care that I possibly can, so I dedicate myself to pursuing distinctions like this so that I can do just that. I am so pleased to be able to deliver exceptional pulmonary care for all of my patients, and I will continue to look for opportunities like this where I can be involved in advancing the work of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.”
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Ivy Tech administrators receive Phi Theta Kappa international awards Steve Daily, chancellor emeritus of Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region, was honored Friday with the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award during NerdNation 2015, Phi Theta Kappa’s annual international convention held last week in San Antonio, Texas. In a rare honor for a single community college region, two other campus leaders from Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region received high recognition from the international honor society. Logansport Campus President Kevin Bostic and Wabash Campus Executive Director Pam Guthrie were among 23 campus leaders honored with Phi Theta Kappa’s Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction. The honored administrators were nominated by members of Steve Daily Ivy Tech Kokomo Region’s two Phi Theta Kappa chapters – Alpha Phi Pi on the Kokomo Campus and Beta Sigma Zeta on the Logansport Campus. Daily was one of 16 college leaders who received the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award, which is presented to college presidents or campus CEOs at two-year or senior institutions and state community college system directors who are retiring and who provided consistently outstanding support to Phi Theta Kappa chapters and advisors during their careers. The award is named in honor of the late Dr. Michael Bennett, longtime president of St. Petersburg College in Florida. Pam Guthrie Daily retired as chancellor of Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region in January after serving Ivy Tech in leadership roles for 20 years. He was recognized as a strong advocate of Phi Theta Kappa and the recognition and support it offers its members. His many contributions to Phi Theta Kappa during his tenure include serving as the Phi Theta Kappa Indiana regional ambassador, attending several regional and international conventions, allowing local chapters to host regional conferences, supporting advisors in their work, and offering a $100 book credit for students joining Phi Theta Kappa. Daily previously had been honored with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, named in honor of Phi Theta Kappa’s longest serving board chair and a founder and long-time president Kevin Bostic of Highline Community College in Washington. College presidents and campus chief executive officers, nominated by their Phi Theta Kappa chapter, are selected for this award based on their outstanding support of Phi Theta Kappa. In winning the 2015 Gordon Award, Bostic and Guthrie were described in nomination materials as exceptional leaders committed to helping their students succeed. Bostic was cited as an incredible supporter and ally of the Beta Gamma Zeta chapter at the Logansport Campus, providing office space and equipment for the organization, purchasing a display case to showcase chapter awards, and working hard to connect the chapter and its members with the Logansport community. Of special note was his outreach to local schools, paving the way for the chapter’s award-winning programming for elementary, middle and high school students. Continued next page
As executive director of Ivy Tech’s Wabash Campus, Guthrie works to promote the Alpha Phi Pi chapter there, recruiting active members and empowering students to create new lives for themselves through scholarship opportunities and her extensive commitment to diversity and acceptance. Her support of Phi Theta Kappa includes office space and equipment, release time for advisors and a variety of recognition opportunities for its members. Nearly 4,000 members of Phi Theta
Kappa, the international honor society for students in community colleges, gathered from around the world for NerdNation 2015, Phi Theta Kappa’s 97th annual convention. Beta Gamma Zeta Chapter Advisor and Indiana Phi Theta Kappa Regional Coordinator Leo Studach, a faculty member at Ivy Tech’s Logansport Campus, and 25 Ivy Tech students from around the state were among the participants at the convention. Along with educational sessions to foster personal and chapter
development, training to cultivate leaders and networking opportunities to share ideas, the conference included as keynote speakers Grammy Award-winning musician John Legend and theoretical physicist Michio Kaku. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has been recognizing and encouraging excellence among community colleges since it was founded in 1918. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in higher education with more than 3 million members and 1,275 chapters located in 50 states, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, UAE and the Republic of Palau. The recognition and scholarship opportunities that Phi Theta Kappa brings to an institution, its faculty advisors, and most importantly to its student members are unparalleled by any other student organization.
Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region’s Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award winners: Scott Maple,
Robyn Pagington, Jack Buckley, Angie PickardClark, Mike Dukes, Nancy Smith, Angela Miller, and Mike Dunivan
Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region’s Outsanding Employee and Board Award winners: Chancellor David Bathe with Sarah King, Laura Lanning, Mary Pruitt, Laura Barnard, Kim King, Ashley Greer, Jan Bailey, and Shannon Niedzwicki.
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Election 2015
LOGANSPORT mayor • clerk treasurer • city council Republicans and Democrats will each choose from three candidates for Logansport mayor when they head to the polls beginning April 20. Republican candidates for mayor include incumbent Ted Franklin, his 2011 primary opponent Mike Berkshire and Larry B. Hood, a former member of both the Logansport City Council and the Logansport Redevelopment Commission. Democrat candidates include Dave Kitchell, a former reporter and columnist for the Pharos-Tribune, Matt Meagher, a former chair of the Cass County Democrats, and political newcomer Rick Ricks. For Logansport ClerkTreasurer, Republicans have a contest between incumbent Carol Sue Hayworth and political newcomer Tyler Ness. The winner in the primary will face Democrat Stacy Cox, also a political newcomer, in the fall. There are no contested races on the ballot for Logansport City Council in the primary, but both parties have a candidate for most races. In Ward 1, the Republican candidate is incumbent
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Bob Bishop, who is seeking his second term on the council and also holds a paid position as the part-time director of the Logansport Redevelopment Commission. Dave Morris, a retired postal worker, is the Democrat candidate. In Ward 2, the Republican candidate is incumbent Joe Buck, who is seeking his second term. In Ward 3, incumbent Gary Fox is the Republican candidate, seeking a second term, while political newcomer Amy Densborn is the Democrat candidate. Residents in Ward 4 will have a new representative. The Republican candidate is Mike Stajduhar, who was recently named Cass County Historian and served on a city council in West Virginia. Scott Peattie is the Democrat candidate. Ward 4 is currently represented by Chuck LaDow, who is not seeking another term. In Ward 5, Republican incumbent Teresa Popejoy is seeking her second term. Two at-large seats are also up for grabs and Republicans and Democrats each currently have one candidate –
Chris Martin is running as a Republican and Terry Doran is running as a Democrat. The at-large seats are currently held by Republican Jeremy Ashcraft, who is not seeking another term, and Charlie Hastings, who ran as an independent after losing a primary bid for mayor as a Democrat in 2011. Hastings has not yet announced his intentions. After the primary, the parties have until June 30 to select candidates to fill vacancies remaining on the ballot and until July 6 to file certificates stating that those vacancies have been filled. Similar deadlines apply for independent, Libertarian and write-in candidates. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 5. Voters who want to vote absentee by mail can call the clerk’s office at (574) 7537740 and ask for an absentee ballot at any time.
Mayor
2015 Logansport Municipal Election Candidates Republican Mayor: Mike Berkshire, Ted Franklin, Larry Hood Clerk-Treasurer: Carol Sue Hayworth, Tyler Ness
Mike Berkshire
Ted Franklin
Larry Hood
Clerk-Treasurer
City Council Ward 1: Bob Bishop Ward 2: Joe Buck Ward 3: Gary Fox Ward 4: Mike Stajduhar Ward 5: Teresa Popejoy At Large: Chris Martin Carol Sue Hayworth
Tyler Ness
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Democrat Mayor: Dave Kitchell, Matt Meagher, Rick Ricks Clerk-Treasurer: Stacy Cox City Council Ward 1: Dave Morris Ward 2: Ward 3: Amy Densborn Ward 4: Scott Peattie Ward 5: At Large: Terry Doran
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Dave Kitchell
Matt Meagher
Rick Ricks
If you’re a registered voter who lives within the Logansport city limits:
When & where to
VOTE
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Early voting in the garage at the Cass County Government Building Weekdays April 20-May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday April 25 and Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon Vote Centers Logansport Mall & Downtown Senior Center Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day – Tuesday, May 5 6 a.m. to 6 p.m
LOGANSPORT Wards & Precincts
RE-ELECT
Not sure what ward you live in? Visit the Cass County Online Election Center and check out the map of wards and precincts provided by the Logansport surveyor’s office. You can also check your voter registration at indianavoters.com and see who will appear on your ballot. Ward 1: Precincts 1, 2, 3, Clay City and Noble City; currently represented by Bob Bishop Ward 2: Precincts 4, 5, 6 and Washington City; currently represented by Joe Buck Ward 3: Precincts 7,8,9 and 16; currently represented by Gary Fox Ward 4: Precincts 10, 11 and 14; currently represented by Chuck LaDow Ward 5: Precincts 12, 13, 15 and Washington City 1; currently represented by Teresa Popejoy At Large: All Wards – currently represented by Jeremy Ashcraft and Charlie Hastings
Election Results? We’ll have them! When the polls close at 6 p.m. on Election Night, we’ll get the results to you as soon as we have them. Just head to CassCountyOnline.com!
CAROL SUE
HAYWORTH LOGANSPORT CLERK-TREASURER
I believe I am the best candidate for the position of Logansport Clerk Treasurer, today and for the next four years. I have lived and worked my whole life with humility, honesty and hard work ethics, this I bring to the job daily. I would ask all voters in the City of Logansport to become fully aware of each candidate’s experiences, training and historical success in the working world. My experience and training is clearly evident based on my life history. PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO RE_ELECT CAROL SUE HAYWORTH, CLERK-TREASURER
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PRIMARY 2015
Early voting in the garage at the Cass County Government Building April 27-May 1 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., May 2 & Mon., May 4 9 a.m. - noon
Tuesday, April 28 SOCIAL SECURITY STRATEGIES WORKSHOP The Cass County Community Senior Center is Sponsoring a Social Security Strategies Workshop. The presentation will be conducted by Barry Taylor of Integrated Planning Solutions. RSVP Toll Free at 855-326-8920 or online at www.ipsolutionsaz.com/social. 6-7 p.m. at The People’s Winery
graduating seniors, and again on May 4th from 6:30-9:00 for all ages. Performances will take place on July 31st, August 1st and August 2nd. For additional information, check out the J-C-T Facebook page or contact Pat Buchanan.
Tuesday, April 28 Onward Christian Church Pre-School Registration Registration from 1-6 p.m. at Onward Christian Church. Enrolling 3, 4 and 5 year old class. Kindergarten readiness skills, Bible Stories, Music and Art! For more information call Linda Isaacs at 575-626-2274 or Onward Christian Church at 574-626-2789.
Friday, May 1 AREA FIVE HEAD START APPS Area Five Head Start is currently taking applications for their free, developmental preschool for children ages 3 through 5 from low-income families. Children must be 3 by August 1, 2015 to be eligible. Applications will be taken 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 1 at the Area Five Logansport Head Start site located at 600 Regency Place (on Chase Road). Parents need to bring their child’s official birth certificate, immunization record and proof of income for the previous twelve months. For more information, call (574) 722-4451.
Thursday, April 30 Know Us Before You Need Us Come and learn A-Z facts on what resources and agencies are available for you or your senior loved one! Experts in their fileds from Cass County will be on hand to discuss your options and answer questions. Light refreshments and raffles for door prizes! 6 p.m. at Life Gate Church, 831 Burlington Ave. Sunday, May 3 & Monday, May 4 JCT Auditions Logansport Junior Civic Theater will be presenting a production of “Honk!” over the summer, and auditions have been scheduled. This is open for ages four through graduating seniors. Auditions will take place at the McHale Performing Arts Center on May 3rd from 4-5:30 for ages four through sixth grade and from 6:30-9:00 for grades seven through
Vote Centers Downtown Senior Center & Logansport Mall April 30, May 1 and May 2 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Election Day May 5 - 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, May 1 FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY Royal Center United Methodist Church will host a Dan’s Fish & Tenderloin Fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carryout is available. Saturday, May 2 Best-Fish-U-Ever-Ate-Fry To raise money to help maintain Cass County’s Historical collection within CCHS Museum. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 per child under 10. 4:-7 p.m. at the Walton Lion’s Den.
Saturday, May 2 BOY SCOUTS BLUE GILL FISH FRY A Canadian Blue Gill Fish Fry fundraiser is being hosted to benefit the boy scouts of troops 202 & 227 and Camelot Cub Scout Pack 3701. It will be held from 4 – 7:00 P.M. at Calvary Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Spencer Street, Logansport. Ticket price is $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for children under 8 years. Desserts will be sold for $1.00 each. Carry outs available. Please contact Bill Shideler at 574-721-3100 for more information. Saturday, May 2 Smoked Pork chop Fundraiser Dinner Tipton Lodge #33 F.&A.M. ,1307 Smith St., 4-7 p.m. Adults $9, Children 12 and under $6. Open to the public. Carry-outs available. Thursday, May 7 Ham Dinner Cass County Domestic Violence Task Force Ham Dinner at Dessert First. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dine in or Carry Out. Tickets: $10 Contact Cathy 574-737-2144 or Nicole 574-7275165. Tickets also avalable at the door Planning an event? Add the details to www.casscountycalendar.com. It’s FREE!
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The Colts are coming back! Saturday, May 9 STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE Set out a bag of non-perishable food items for your mail carrier to collect during the 23rd annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive. Friday, May 15 CHORAL HOUR OF MUSIC The annual Choral Hour of Music featuring the choirs from Logansport High School and Lincoln & Columbia Middle Schools will take place on Friday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. in McHale PAC. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students in grades K-12. Saturday, May 16 Brain Cancer Awareness 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Registration starts at 8:00 A.M and the race will start at 9:00 A.M at the Twelve Mile Fire Station. Entry Fee is $15.00 for 5k and $10.00 for 1 mile walk T-shirts are $10.00 (deadline is April 25, after deadline there will be a limited number of shirts the day of the race) For an entry form and more information visit www.bca-run.com For questions contact Karen Byrum at 574-709-9903.
Saturday, May 16 The Old Mill’s 4th Annual CarTruck-Bike Show Entry Fee $15; $5 off coupon with every entry for buffet Unique Dash plaques for 1st 75 participants, Live DJ Music “FAST EDDIES”. Registration 9 a.m. to noon. Smoked Pork Chop buffet 11:30 to 1:30 Saturday, May 16 Walton May Fest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Sharon Case at 574709-8559 to set up a booth. Rides, bouncy house, games, Elephant Misters, Lemon Shakeups, Garage Sales. 25 vendors already signed up! Spring Art Show by Art Club members in Walton Library Community Room 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quilt Show 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 LCC SPRING CONCERT The Logansport Children’s Choir will hold its 27th annual Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in McHale PAC. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students in grades K-12
The Indianapolis Colts are bringing their Fan Fests back to Logansport! This marks the twelfth consecutive year the Indianapolis Colts have hosted a traveling marketing campaign featuring players and cheerleaders. The summer tour events will include three Fan Fests, a Mini-Camp and Fan Open House at Lucas Oil Stadium, as well as two “Colts at Bat” events hosted in conjunction with the Louisville Bats and Fort Wayne Tin Caps. Colts Mini-Camp and Fan Open House On June 10, Colts fans will have the opportunity to visit Lucas Oil Stadium for a free Fan Open House and practice viewing during the team’s Mini-Camp. More details, including the schedule of activities, will be announced later this spring. Logansport Fan Fest Friday, June 12, 2015 | 5-7pm | Riverside Park Colts Fan Fests include live music, autographs from Colts players and cheerleaders, free Colts giveaways and Colts In Motion, the team’s traveling museum. Fans may also sign up for one of the Colts Official Fan Clubs, register to win Colts tickets, play on the Colts interactive inflatables and test their skills in the Play 60 Zone. Special notes: The Colts encourage all fans to arrive early at summer events. The line for player and cheerleader autographs may be cut off at any time to ensure the tour remains on schedule. Inclement weather or traffic may cause for late arrival or early departure. All Summer Tour events will take place rain or shine. Fans will be allowed one autograph per person; however, fans may get back in line for additional autographs. All Colts event times are local. Player names for each event will be announced in May, but are subject to change.
Wednesday, May 20 BRING EVERY TEEN HOME A program for teens and families by a father whose daughter was killed by a teen driver who made a choice with a horrible consequence. This program is designed to challenge teens to think about choices they make in life, particularly when driving. Also how adults must be aware of teen accidents. The program lasts 30-35 minutes. Ron Pownell of Walton has spoken throughout Indiana and Florida, and schools, churches and many civic organizations. 5:30 p.m. in the Walton Community Room. Friday, May 22 9th Street Cemetery Rededication Recognition of 9th Street Cemetery as a historical cemetery by the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources, Indiana Historical Bureau. Sign unveiling and presentation of a new cemetery Walking Tour guide publication by the Cass County Historical Society. 2 p.m.
Annual Events
Back Home Again Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser will perform “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” during the pre-race festivities for the 2015 Indianapolis 500 on May 24. The world-renowned a cappella group, founded in 1996 at Indiana UniversityBloomington, will sing the traditional song in 2015 as legendary entertainer Jim Nabors retired after the 2014 race, having performed the song live 35 times since 1972. “Indiana,” as it was originally titled, was written in 1917 by lyricist Ballard MacDonald and composer James Hanley, incorporating many lyrics and musical themes from the 1897-written “On the Banks of the Wabash,” the state’s official song. The song was first performed at the Indianapolis 500 in 1946, 45 minutes before the race by New York Metropolitan Opera performer James Melton. In 1948 it was moved to immediately before the command for drivers to start engines, where it remains today.
Saturday, May 2 OneAmerica 500 Festival MiniMarathon Sunday, May 3 Sunday, May 3 Opening Day – Verizon IndyCar Series oval test (aero kits debut) Thursday, May 7 Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis practice (free to the public) Friday, May 8 Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis qualifications Saturday, May 9 Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis Race Day May 11-14 Indianapolis 500 practice Friday, May 15 Indianapolis 500 practice – Fast Friday Saturday, May 16 Indianapolis 500 qualifications Sunday, May 17 Old National Armed Forces Pole Day Monday, May 18 Indianapolis 500 practice Wednesday, May 20 IMS Racing Experience & Fan Track Laps; Driver Community Day Thursday, May 21 Indy Lights practice and qualifications Friday, May 22 Coors Light Carb Day Indianapolis 500 practice Freedom 100 race TAG Heuer Pit Stop Challenge Coors Light Carb Day concert Saturday, May 23 Legends Day Honoring Al Unser presented by Firestone Concert presented by Firestone 500 Festival Parade
The Month of May is a big deal in Indiana and we’re looking forward to it!
Sunday, May 24 99th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Indy 500 Snake Pit presented by Miller Lite
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May 1 Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant Egyptian Room at Old National Centre May 5 Kenny Chesney with Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert and Chase Rice Lucas Oil Stadium May 16 Lady Antebellum: Wheels Up 2015 Tour with Hunter Hayes & Sam Hunt Klipsch Music Center May 17 Tuxedo Junction The Honeywell Center May 22 The Charlie Daniels Band The Honeywell Center May 22 Coors Light Carb Day: Jane’s Addiction, O.A.R. and .38 Special Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 23 Legends Day Concert: Florida Georgia Line with Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard Indianapolis Motor Speedway
There’s no shortage of live music in our area this summer! Here are just a few of the performers that will be taking the stage in Indianapolis, Wabash and Logansport! May 28 Lana Del Rey Endless Summer Tour Klipsch Music Center
July 4 The Rolling Stones Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 30 Riot Tour 2015 : Rascal Flatts with Scotty McCreery Klipsch Music Center
July 8 Whitesnake The Honeywell Center
May 31 New Kids on the Block with TLC and Nelly Bankers Life Fieldhouse
July 10 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Klipsch Music Center
June 20 Henry Lee Summer State Theatre
July 11 Nickelback: No Fixed Address Tour Klipsch Music Center
June 27 Darius Rucker: Southern Style Tour 2015 Klipsch Music Center
July 12 Train: Picasso at the Wheel Summer Tour 2015 Klipsch Music Center
July 1 Boys Of Zummer Tour With Fall Out Boy And Wiz Khalifa Klipsch Music Center
July 15 James Taylor Klipsch Music Center
July 2 Ed Sheeran Klipsch Music Center
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July 17 & 18 Dave Matthews Band Klipsch Music Center July 24 & 25 Luke Bryan: Kick The Dust Up Tour 2015 Klipsch Music Center
July 25 Colbie Caillat and Christina Perri: “The Girl’s Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour” The Honeywell Center July 26 J. Cole: Forest Hills Drive Tour l Klipsch Music Center July 29 Vans Warped Tour Presented By Journeys Klipsch Music Center
Aug. 7 Tim McGraw: Shotgun Rider Tour with Billy Currington & Chase Bryant Klipsch Music Center Aug. 11 Meghan Trainor with special guests Charlie Puth and Life of Dillion Indiana State Fairgrounds Aug. 12 Garrison Keillor Indiana State Fairgrounds
July 30 Kelly Clarkson With Special Guest Pentatonix Klipsch Music Center
Aug. 13 Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Indiana State Fairgrounds
July 31 One Direction ON THE ROAD AGAIN tour Lucas Oil Stadium
Aug. 14 Jake Owen with special guest Parmalee Indiana State Fairgrounds
Aug. 1 Kid Rock Presents: First Kiss: Cheap Date Tour Klipsch Music Center
Aug. 14 SLIPKNOT: Summer’s Last Stand Tour Klipsch Music Center
Aug. 2 Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Heart And Soul Tour Klipsch Music Center
Aug. 21 JASON ALDEAN w/ Cole Swindell and Tyler Farr Klipsch Music Center
Aug. 22 5 Seconds of Summer: Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour Klipsch Music Center Aug. 27 Foo Fighters World Tour Klipsch Music Center Aug. 29 BRAD PAISLEY w/ Justin Moore and Mickey Guyton Klipsch Music Center Aug. 30 Def Leppard Klipsch Music Center Sept. 2 Van Halen Klipsch Music Center Sept. 2 DIERKS BENTLEY w/ Kip Moore, Maddie and Tae, and Canaan Smith Klipsch Music Center
CAUGHT ON CAMERA! Cass County residents were out in full force making a difference this month. We caught a few of them on camera at Tri Kappa’s Late Great Adult Egg Hunt and Logan’s Landing’s annual Downtown Green & Clean Day. PHOTOS BY PHILL DIALS & MICHELLE DIALS
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