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Remembering a friend
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The cover of this issue is more somber than usual. A week of smiles and laughter concluded with a night of tears and hugs as 4-Hers came together to remember Lauren Bashore, a fellow student who was killed just a few hours earlier in a horrific accident. The Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists calls on journalists to do the following: 1) Seek truth and report it. 2) Minimize Harm 3) Act independently. Equipped with smartphones, more people than ever before have Michelle DIALS the ability to immediately “report” something. A quick photo or video, Editor/publisher shared on social media, to show what’s happening where we are. Sometimes, it’s a huge help. Other times, it INFO is a free, monthly newspaper becomes a detriment. Details that aren’t serving Cass County, Indiana and factual spread like wildfire. People panic when the surrounding areas. It is part of the Cass County Communication they see vehicles that look familiar. Network, published by Existential Media LLC. Sometimes, people learn that they’ve lost a friend or loved one while scrolling through Published by Calendar Items Existential Media LLC Community events that are open Facebook. P.O. Box 314 to the public and have a specific Logansport, IN 46947 We started Cass County Communication date, time and location can be Editor/Publisher submitted FREE to Network with the intention of “ensuring that Michelle Dials CassCountyCalendar.com. (574) 721-4636 the distribution of local information keeps up Use the submit link on the website (michelle@ or e-mail details to existentialmedia.com) with the changing pace of technology.” That contact@cassnetwork.com. Cover Photo presents many, many new challenges. We reserve the right to select Phill Dials specific events to feature on our I know that when news comes across the Facebook page, in e-mail One copy of INfo: is free. newsletters, in Cass County INFO scanner, sometimes it’s fact and sometimes Additional copies are or in other community updates. $.50 each. it’s not. I know that the emergency personnel The views expressed CAUGHT ON CAMERA working the scene of any accident have a job to by our Photos posted on our Facebook writers are not do — and that sometimes, it’s a very sad job. fan pages may be selected, at necessarily those of our discretion, to be published in Existential Media LLC. I know that they can’t give me any information INFO. Photos can also be For advertising until family has been notified — and I don’t e-mailed to contact@cassnetwork. information, com. contact want them to. Phill Dials (574) 721-4635 Advertising information We promise to do our best to get you the (phill@ The Cass County Communication information you need, but we also promise to cassnetwork.com) Network offers print, web and mobile advertising solutions. For do it in a way that adheres to the three items information about advertising, outlined above. e-mail contact@cassnetwork.com. When we learned that there would be a special Vespers service Friday night after the Editorial Information Views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect fair to remember Lauren Bashore, we the position of the Cass County Communication Network or its parent discussed it at length, not wanting to intrude, company, Existential Media LLC. Our publications provide information about events and activities happening in or near Cass County, Indiana. before we finally made our way to the The information is provided by Existential Media LLC for general inforfairgrounds. 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 duty of the journalist is to provide a express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, fair and comprehensive account of events and services, or related graphics contained in our publications for any purissues.” pose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will Existential Media LLC be liable for any loss I’m glad we went. It was a heartbreaking or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or and beautiful tribute as a community came damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of our publications. together to mourn, to grieve and to remember a friend, and we share this photo Interested in advertising with Cass County Communication with the hope that it will bring some comfort Network? Call (574) 721-4635 for more information! in their time of need.
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Workmans donate $50,000 for Huston Park playground equipment Have old tires to recycle?
An important deadline is approaching for Cass County residents and farmers, who are interested in bringing in tires for the annual collection effort, hosted by the Cass County Solid Waste Management District. The program, which takes place by appointment only, will draw to a close at the end of the month. To date, two complete semi loads of tires have been brought in for recycling, and a third semi is now in place. To schedule an appointment, just contact the CCSWMD Office at: (574) 732-9253. The first ten car or small truck tires are accepted free, with each additional tire costing just $2.00. Semi tires are five dollars each, with no limit, and tractor tires are $15.00 each for the first four, and $30.00 for tractor tires five through ten. Since the program began in Mid-April, well over 100 appointments for tires have been made. This collection effort is in place for Cass County residents and farmers only, not for businesses.
The Logansport Parks & Recreation Board has announced that Dave and Beth Workman, owners of Workman and Associates have donated $50,000 for the purchase of the playground equipment which is already installed at Huston Park. This gift by Dave and Beth Workman is one of several significant gifts that have made the construction of Huston Park possible. Huston Park received $560,000 from the McTaggart Charitable Trust, $100,000 from Mike Anderson Auto Group, $50,000 from Logansport Savings Bank, and an additional $50,000 each from two anonymous donors. In addition, the Logansport Parks Department received 2-$200,000 grants from the Land & Water Conservation Fund which was matched with the land itself through the land donation by the Harry H. Huston Family, in his memory. Janet Fawley, Parks Administrator, said that work continues for the park. “We have nearly completed Phase 1 of the project. We hope to close out our contract with Myers Construction Management Inc., and also complete 2 other small projects that include a new picnic shelter, and the final layer of asphalt on the parking lot. Once these projects are complete, we hope to have a community celebration, highlighting Huston Park’s many attributes, and how the community will be able to use the park.”
Community grant application deadline approaching The Cass County Community Foundation has up to $93,000 available to Cass County non-profits for the 2014 Competitive Community Grant process. Grant applications may be picked up at the CCCF office, 417 North Street, downtown Logansport, or downloaded from the Foundation website (www. casscountycf.org) after the workshop. The deadline to return completed grant applications is by 5:00p.m. on July 30, 2014. For information contact the CCCF office at 574-722-2200.
Miss Cass County 2014 Claire Crum (front) with her court - (left to right) 3rd runner-up Hannah Donovan, 2nd runner-up Haley Maxwell, 1st runner-up Brooke Bullard, 4th runner-up Kennedy Nies and Miss Congeniality Abbie McKaig. PHOTO BY MICHELLE DIALS
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July 19 Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
The Logansport Parks Department, in conjunction with the 2013 Logansport Football Skills Clinic with LHS Berries football coach Brad Urban will host an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition open to kids ages 6-15. FREE, 11 a.m. For competition information, call 574-7537388. Entry forms are available at the Benjamin Long Recreation Center. 101 N. Cicott St.
July 25, 26 and 27 Junior Civic Theater presents "Shrek the Musical”
Telling the story of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey, the Tony Award-nominated musical is finally
Already?!? We hate to say it, but summer’s slipping away! School supply giveaways are starting to pop up on CassCountyCalendar.com and we’ll be posting registration dates there soon. in the meantime, there are plenty of fun summer events left to enjoy, so get out there and make the most of it! Check casscountycalendar.com often so you don’t miss a thing!
here in Logansport. $10 adult and $8 student tickets. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center.
August 6 Area Five Golf Scramble Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services is holding its 23rd Annual Benefit Golf Scramble. Lunch at noon, 1 p.m. shotgun start at Dykeman Park Golf Course. 574-722-4451 ext. 201 for more information.
August 9 Taste of Cass County The ninth annual Taste of Cass County will be presented by Logan’s Landing on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Sample food from a variety of local restaurants, listen to live music, take a golf cart tour of the Little Turtle Waterway, and be sure to check out the Kids Korner! $2/person or $5/family. 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
These are just a handful of the hundreds of events listed on CassCountyCalendar.com and new events are added daily, so check back often to make sure you don’t miss a thing! It’s FREE to list your event, so if you’re having an event that’s open to the public, make sure to add the details by heading to www.casscountycalendar.com and clicking submit.
OUR NEW DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW. Oluyemisi Akintunde, MD Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Oluyemisi Akintunde MD to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. She is a board-certified pediatrician who joins our current three board-certified pediatricians - Dr. Beverly Ahoni, Dr. Craig Pawlowski, and Dr. Namita Saghal - in LMPN Pediatrics. To make an appointment with Dr. Akintunde, call 574.753.4151.
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Go Ivy Day set for prospective students Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus will open its doors July 22 to give prospective students and interested area residents a chance to see the many opportunities it offers for personal and career advancement. The event is set for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22, at the main campus at 1815 E. Morgan St. The event will include campus tours with a sneak preview of upcoming renovations. Visitors are invited to relax and enjoy snacks at the Ivy Tech coffee bar and to take advantage of the Ivy Tech giveaways that will be available. Parents are welcome to attend,. The event will be immediately followed by a new student orientation from 2 to 4 p.m. for anyone who likes what they see.
Performing Arts Council announces 2014 season
Season tickets are $110 each and include four shows at McHale Performing Arts Center: Sept 27Yesterday-the Beatles Tribute; Oct. 11-Vanity Fair featuring Logansport’s own Candice Rans; Oct. 26-Bret Michaels and Dec 13 Holiday Ice Spectacular. Great seats are still available. Tickets for individual shows will be on sale Sept 1. Contact Steve Schwering for more information.
TOUCHDOWN!
No, but seriously ... Matthew Paul’s toe is completely healed following his Memorial Day Lawnmower Mishap and he’s on vacation this month. His column will return in the next issue of Cass County INFO.
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED!
YMCA Youth Flag Football
Every child participating in the program will receive a T-Shirt and a flag. Games will be played Saturday afternoons at the LHS practice field. Teams will also have practice during the week. The season will start Sept. 6 and end Oct. 11.
Registration ends August 22 Cost $40/member $55/non-member
Saturday, September 13 8:30 a.m. at Riverside Park Registration forms available or register online at active.com
The 2014 Cass County 4-H Fair was a blast but what it’s really all about is the work that hundreds of kids put into the projects they display during fair week. We’re proud to present a searchable database with Cass County 4-H Fair results, only at www.casscountyonline.com. Search by name, project or ribbon. If you don’t see the results you’re looking for, check back soon, as we may not have received it yet. Only available at
Cass County Family YMCA 905 E Broadway Logansport www.casscountyymca.org 574-753-5141
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New nurse practitioner to meet occupational health needs at Logansport Memorial Hospital Heather Reynolds is the newest nurse practitioner to join the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. She will be available to see patients in Healthy Companies, the occupational health clinic on-site at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Healthy Companies is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4 pm. Heather Reynolds NP-C, RN became a registered nurse through the Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette, Indiana. From there, she obtained her MSN as an Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner from Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has clinical experience in several specialties, including primary care, women’s health, endocrinology, geriatrics, and occupational health. To make an appointment with Heather Reynolds at Healthy Companies, please call the clinic directly at (574) 753-1548.
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Caught on
Runners before the “Color Me Green 4-H Dash” on Friday, July 11 at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds. PHOTOS BY MICHELLE DIALS
“Found this guy walking on 25 towards Logansport. He and his dog are walking for diabetes. They started in Louisville, Kentucky and went through Bloomington and are headed to Michigan!” — SHARED BY CHRISTOPHER DELP. (According to worldguy.org, “Erik Bendl has walked over six thousand miles for the cause of diabetes awareness. During the last six years he and his dog, named Nice, have walked in more than 39 states and Washington D.C. to help diabetes organizations and encourage people to get healthy with exercise and diet to control and prevent diabetes. His is a simple message... “Love yourself. Go for a walk.”)
ABOVE: Angie Berry was named “Rotarian of the Year 2014” at a fiesta-themed banquet and installation of officers for the Logansport Rotary Club. Berry was honored by outgoing President Deanna Crispen for her tireless Rotary and community volunteer efforts. She has chaired the annual Steak Fry, Children’s Christmas Party and the Salvation Army bell ringers. New officers for the club are: President, Vicki Byrd; President Elect, Mark Lowry; Secretary, Rena Sterrett; and Treasurer, Rex Betzner. Rotary Board members are: Angie Berry, John Hipskind, Sara Leeman, Greg Packard, Rev. Dean Fager, Terry Osborn, Randy Cole, Carol Sue Hayworth and Past President Deanna Crispen. The Rotary Club meets on Mondays at noon at Boondockers. To learn more about the local club or to become a member, contact Vicki Byrd at 574-753-1414. SHARED BY VICKI BYRD LEFT: A federal appeals court struck down Indiana’s ban on same-sex marriages June 25. Michael McCarty and John Klein say that on June 26, they were the first couple to be issued a samesex marriage license in Cass County. They were married that afternoon in a ceremony at Spencer Park. “Even as long as we’ve been together, i was very emotional,” McCarty shared. “No longer being thought of as a 2nd class citizen, but being seen as a human being who loves and is loved. Having all of both of our families and many of our friends there to support us meant so much. All that was missing was his dad who passed away last fall and my mother who passed away 5 years ago this fall. Over all it was a beautiful day and a great day to be not just a proud person, but a proud Hoosier. “ The status of their marriage, and many others remains in limbo, however. The state’s attorney general appealed the rulling, but in the three-day window between June 25 and 27, many samesex couples around the state wed. On Monday, July 7, the governor’s chief counsel issued a memo that agencies are to proceed as though the District Court order had not been issued. PHOTO SHARED BY MICHAEL MCCARTY
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• • • LOGAN’S LANDING PRESENTS • • •
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 • 5PM-1AM Little Turtle Waterway Plaza Downtown Logansport
Bubba’s Smoke Shack • Dessert First • Panaderia/Country Bakery Dhing’s Thai-Philippine Cuisine • J & A’s Woodfired Pizza Lewis Cass Band Boosters • Lin’s Asian Cuisine • Pepsi Selvio’s B-K Root Beer East • Mr. Happy Burger • U-Know Pizza Old Style Inn • Shively’s BBQ & Catering • Logansport Rotary Club
All-American Hot Dog Eating Contest 5-6PM Kids Korner with Sponge Bob Bounce House, Reading Railroad, Games & Prizes Old Style Inn Beer and Spirits & The People’s Winery Music on the Cass County Community Foundation Stage: 6-9:30PM
10PM-1AM
Thank you to our major sponsors: Grand Industrial • Mike Anderson Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-RAM NIPSCO • Hoosier Country 1037/Classic Mix 102/WSAL 1230-AM Beacon Credit Union• Cass County Communication Network • Cass County Visitors Bureau Engineering Aggregates • Logansport Memorial Hospital Logansport Parks Department • Republic Services • Springcreek Landscaping • Tyson
COME CHOW DOWN, DOWNTOWN!