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“Ser enfermera siempre ha sidddo mi sueño. El Hospital o ital Memorial, ospital Memoria Ivy vy Tec Tech ec e y mmuchas muc aas noches noo e sin i sueño ueeño lo hicieron eron r posible ppo posib posiblble. Jill Stewart-Walley, una Enfermera Registrada R en el Departamento de Maternidad del Hospital Memorial, siempre quiso ser s enfermera, pero por una cosa u otra no lo pudo lograr. “Ustedes saben cómo ess. Surgieron circumstancias que desviaron mi camino. Todo ese tiempo seguí pensaando que algún día .... tal vez algún día ...” Hace unos pocos años Jill se inscribbió en el programa de enfermería en Ivy Tech. “Con el apoyo del Hospital Memoriaal – a través del reembolso de mis gastos de estudio y horarios flexibles – y deedicándome a los libros bien entrada la noche – tengo el orgullo de decir que ahora ra soy una Enfermera Registrada.” Lo que Jill no menciona – demassiado modesta tal vez, es que ella no solamente obtuvo su diploma de enfermería sino que se graduó con las calificaciones más altas. Un saludo a los sueños ... y al estar e aquí para asistir. www.logansportmemorial.org
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Rain, rain, go away! Enough with the rainy weather, right? If you’re tired of being cooped up indoors, check CassCountyCalendar.com MICHELLE LAIRD for something EDITOR/PUBLISHER to do! I know I say that every month, but really! As I write this, there are 817 events listed! Seriously! That includes live music, educational workshops, garage sales, festivals, summer camps, programs for families, fundraisers ... basically, if it’s happening in or around Cass County, at a certain time, on a certain day, it’s free to list it on CassCountyCalendar.com. Additionally, we’re so excited about all the interaction that’s happening on our Facebook pages. There’s a page for INfo and one for CassCountyCalendar. Several people have posted photos
of various things that relate to Cass County. It’s so much fun to see people interact on our pages. So enough moping around saying “There’s nothing to do.” Because, seriously — there are almost a thousand things to do in our community! And those are just the ones we know about! If your organization is having an event, please feel free to add it to the calendar. Just head to http:// www.casscountycalendar.com and click submit, or e-mail the details to info@existentialmedia. com and we’ll add it for you. Stay dry, and we’ll see you next month.
reminders • Volunteer opportunity The Cass County Arts Alliance is looking for volunteers to assist with committees and events for the annual “Art on the Ave” which will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at Little Turtle Plaza. Please attend CCAA call out meeting Thursday, May 27 at 5:l5 p.m. at the Depot at 4th & Melbourne. For more info , e-mail Lisa Terry at lisaterry71@yahoo.com.
• Free Health Screenings Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Logansport Memorial Hospital and Howard Regional Health System have partnered to provide free mammograms (women age 40+), colorectal cancer screenings (men and women 50+) and prostate cancer screenings (men 50+). Screening vouchers will be available through May 31, 2010 and screenings must be completed by June 30, 2010. For more information or to apply for your free screening voucher, contact any Area Five Office.
• 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
• Open for the Season The Cass County Dentzel Carousel will open for the season Memorial Day weekend. Hours from that weekend until mid-August are Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 p.m. If a holiday falls on a weekday, those hours are 1-5 p.m. The train will run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. If you’ve got information you’d like to share, send it to info@existentialmedia.com or go to http://www.casscountycalendar.com and click submit.
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AUDITIONS: Logansport Junior Civic Theater will hold auditions for their summer productions at McHale Performing Arts Center. Auditions for “Cinderella for Kids” -- open to children age 3 through 8th grade, 6-7:30 p.m. Auditions for “Into the Woods” - open to grades 9-12 from 7:30-9 p.m. All those above the age of 8 MUST sing, dance, and read in the audition. Younger kids merely need to sign up (with their parents.) Callbacks will be May 19. Performances are July 30, 31 and August 1.
May 19 OPEN HOUSE: Join the American Red Cross Cass County Chapter as they celebrate 93 years of dedicated service to the local community. Blood pressure and
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diabetes screenings from 9 a.m. to noon, open house and exhibits from 2-6:30 p.m., awards and recognition at 6:30 p.m. 1200 W. Market St. LIVE MUSIC: Open Mic @ The Neighborhood Tavern. No cover. Age 21+ only
May 20 –BOOK FAIR: The Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary will sponsor a Books (and more) For Less Book Fair on from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., in Conference Room A/B at the hospital. All proceeds from the Book Fair will benefit the patients of Memorial Hospital. The public is welcome. For more information about the Book Fair or the Volunteer Auxiliary, call 753-1304. WORKSHOP: The Cass County Community Foundation will hold a free grant-writing workshop will be held
at 4 p.m. in at the LEDF Community Room, 310 Pearl Street, downtown Logansport. Those planning to attend should call CCCF at 574-7222200 for reservations.
PHOTO BY RICK WOODALL Rick Woodall submitted this photo of the May Acoustic Round Robin held at the Logansport-Cass County Public Library. If you’ve got a photo you’d like us to include in an upcoming issue of INfo:, you can send it to info@existentialmedia.com or post it on our wall on Facebook -- http://www.facebook.com/casscountycalendar.
May 21 CONCERT: Lewis Cass Choir Concert. $4. WORKSHOP: Logan’s Landing and Walton Main Street will host
an Indiana Main Street Community Exchange for staff, board members, and volunteers of Main Street organizations. The Community Exchange will take place
in the City Council Chambers. Attendees are encouraged to stay for a walking tour of downtown Logansport, to be conducted immediately after lunch. For more
Oh, Baby! More than $2,800 raised for Memorial Hospital Obstetrics Department Nearly 200 runners and walkers participated in the second annual Oh Baby Run 5K Run and Fun Walk hosted by the Logansport Memorial Hospital Obstetrics Dept. and Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation on Saturday, May 1. Proceeds from the event, which raised over $2,800, will help fund the purchase of a new Obstetrics Central Monitoring System, which simultaneously links mother, baby, nurses, and physicians while Pictured from left to right are Megan Meinert, Jade Herr, Ryan Bice (overall male winner) , Shanna Bonnell (overall female recording the heartbeat of both winner), and Lyndsey Kasten. OB nurses Megan, Jade and mother and baby.
Lyndsey devoted many hours to the project. PHOTO PROVIDED
May [mayo] 2010 information, please call the library at (574) 7536383. A $25 registration fee includes lunch, snacks, and all materials. While the focus will be on Main Street topics, other interested parties may attend as well. To pre-register, or for additional information, please contact Logan’s Landing at lldirector@ loganslanding.com or call 574-722-9345. REUNION: The Lewis Cass Class of 1979 will host a meet for their monthly mini-reunion at the Walton American Legion. Alumni and their guests may order from the menu or just come to visit. Former teachers and alumni from other classes are welcome to attend - the event is very informal. For questions, please contact Deb Hickey at 626-2573 or Dawn Sailors Fisher at 753-6301
May 22 BOOK SALE: The Logansport-Cass County Public Library’s May Book Sale takes place in the library meeting room. The sale is open to library card holders from 9 a.m. – Noon and to the general public from Noon - 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, and on Sunday from 1 - 5:45 p.m. Prices for most items will be 50 cents each or $5 a bagful. On Sunday, prices will be 25 cents each or $3 a bagful. SPECIAL EVENT: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Riverside Park
page 5 DJ, Food Vendors, Story Time, Pinatas, Free Carousel rides from 12:00 - 1:00, Games, Goodie Bags, face painting, Free Books and Free Health Screenings. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes!!! Sponsored by Area Five Agency - Cass/ Miami Indiana Minority Health Coalition, Cass/ Fulton Covering Kids and Families Coalition in partnership with Logansport Memorial Hospital & Tyson’s Union 700. Contact Area Five Agency with questions at 574-722-4451 BENEFIT: A Fish Fry dinner to benefit Cass County Relay for Life and the Boy Scouts of America will be held on from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion, located at 828 Burlington Ave., Logansport. The American Legion will run a cash bar for all drinks. Please give a free will donation at the door. Contact Bill Shideler at (574) 721-3100 or Cheryl Heuer (765) 210-6649 for tickets and information. HOBBIES: JDT Performance of Logansport presents Diesel Drag Event at Bunker Hill $500 - Winner & $200 Runner-Up $100 Semi-Finalist. Sportsman Diesel Drags will be a dial your own e.t., full tree, handicap tree, bracket for diesel powered vehicles that run 7.35 and up 1/8 mile. Helmet required at 8.50 and quicker. $40 Entry Fee, $10 General Admission. Kids 11 and under are always free!! Gates open at 12:30. Time runs at 4:00PM Racing Starts at 7:00PM
May 23 BOOK SALE: The Logansport-Cass County Public Library’s May Book Sale takes place in the library meeting room from 1 - 5:45 p.m. Prices will be 25 cents each or $3.00 a bagful. For more information, please call the library at 753-6383.
May 25 REUNION: LHS Class of 1966 is having a Class Reunion formation meeting. All class members who would like to assist in planning the next reunion (in 2011) are asked to meet at Amelio’s on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 6 p.m. If you would like to help but cannot attend on that date, please notify Jean Wilhelm Callaway at 889-3715.
May 26 CHICKEN BASH: Special Olympics Cass County will sponsor a Haps Chicken Bash from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Riverside Park. Proceeds will help send Logansport swimmer Sam Fawley to the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games in Lincoln, Neb. Meals include baked potato, cole slaw, roll, butter, cookie, beverage and all-you-can-eat broasted chicken. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 8 and under. Dine in or carry out. Presale tickets are available at Logansport Savings
CASS COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 905 E. BROADWAY 574 753 5141 WWW.CASSCOUNTYYMCA.ORG All classes are 5 week programs beginning in May!
Call for more information about summer programs! Youth Martial Arts Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 - 7 p.m. Ages - 14 On Sale May7 17 - June 18 Teaches basic fundamentals of martial Valid from date of purchase through Sept.arts. 6, 2010
Summer Membership Special Youth Swim Lessons
Upcoming Tuesdays &Programs: Thursdays Ages 3 - 5 - 4:30 - 5:05 p.m. Ages 6+ 5:20 - 5:55p.m.
Summer Day Camp
Teen Strength Training This program is for students in grades 1-6. Camp hours Wednesdays & Fridays are Monday-Friday, 7;30 a.m. to 5;30 p.m. 13 begins - 17 June 1! Summer DayAges Camp Teaches technique & core strength development Youth Boot Camp in June: Other programs beginning Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 - 4:45 p.m. BIDDY BASEBALL Ages 10 - 18Ages 3-6 Teaches general conditioning YOUTH ARTS Workshop Ages 7-14 AtheleticMARTIAL Improvement Mondays & Wednesdays 4 - 4:45 p.m. CHEERFUL BIDDY CHEER Ages 3-6 Teaches young atheletes strength, speed, CHEEFUL CHEER Ages 6-9 hand-eye coordination, & agility. DragonsAges 3-8 TOTALLY Lil’ TUMBLING Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Ages 3WORKSHOP -6 ATHLETIC IMPROVEMENT Ages 10-18 Teaches basic martial arts & safety awareness. YOUTH BOOT CAMP 10-18 Cheerful BiddyAges Cheer Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. ADULT 5 ON 5 BASKETBALL League Begins June 20 Ages 3 - 6 Teaches basic cheerleading skills. Cheerful Cheer 15th Annual Tuesdays 6:15 - 7 p.m. Ages 6 - 9 Teaches basic cheerleading skills. June 12, 2010
River City Triathlon
Totally Tumbling France Park Thursdays 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Ages 3 - 8 Teaches basic tumbling skills.
page 6 Bank, the Logansport Parks Dept. or by calling 574-753-5485 SPORTS REGISTRATION: Children ages 9-14 can register for Hershey Track & Field from 5-6 p.m. at the Logansport High School Stadium. There is no cost to participate. Practices will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. beginning June 2. Participants will have the opportunity to run races of various lengths, throw a softball for distance & accuracy and do the standing long jump. The local meet will be held on June 23 and leads up to the state meet, which will be held in Lafayette on Saturday, July 10.
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May 27 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Memorial Hospital from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., in Conference Room A/B. The public is encouraged to come to the hospital to give blood on that day. Walk-ins are welcome, but you may also call Deb Williamson at 7531381 for more information or to schedule an appointment. VOLUNTEER: The Cass County Arts Alliance is looking for volunteers to assist with committees and events for the annual “Art on the Ave” which will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at Little Turtle
Plaza. Please attend CCAA call out meeting Thursday, May 27 at 5:l5 at the Depot at 4th & Melbourne. For more info , e-mail Lisa Terry at lisaterry71@yahoo.com
May 29 SPECIAL EVENT: Eel River Tribe Honoring All Veterans Memorial Day Pow Wow at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds
May 30 SPECIAL EVENT: Eel River Tribe Honoring All Veterans Memorial Day Pow Wow at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds
May 31 HOLIDAY: Walton Post 418 Memorial Day Services. 1:30 p.m., Walton I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
June 1 WORKSHOP: There will be an alternative energy workshop from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds. It will include a summary of LMU’s viewpoint on alternative energy.
June 3 FESTIVAL: “Celebrate Logansport” - Strawberry Shortcake Day.
June 4 FESTIVAL: Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival starts with parade from LMU Park at 5:30 p.m. More information is available online at http://www.floryfest.org.
June 5 FOR KIDS: Lil’ Anglers Fishing Derby, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Izaak Walton League Pond, 1046 N. SR 17. Open to kids age 15 and younger. No cost to participants. Sponsored by: Logansport Parks Dept. Parental involvement is required. Registrations MUST be completed at the Benjamin Long
Recreation Center, 101 N. Cicott St. or by calling 574-753-7388 prior to the event. This is a strictly a “catch & release” program. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and bait. FESTIVAL: Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival in downtown Logansport. Visit www. floryfest.org for details.
June 6 FESTIVAL: Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival in downtown Logansport. Visit www. floryfest.org for details. It’s free to submit an event at www. casscountycalendar.com!
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AMERICAN BIKE MONTH NATIONAL HAMBURGER MONTH INDIANAPOLIS 500
Sunday, May 30, 2010
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 31, 2010
MED FLORY JAZZ & BLUES FEST June 4 - 6, 2010
FATHER’S DAY June 20, 2010
Commencement Schedules When local students will be turning their tassels!
CASTON HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, June 6, 2010
LOGANSPORT HIGH SCHOOL Friday, June 4, 2010
LEWIS CASS HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, June 6, 2010
PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Sunday June 6, 2010
What are your plans for the summer? by Terri Ayers • Community Development Manager Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana - Michiana The Girl Scouts have lots of fun things planned! For Girls in Kindergarten to 12th grade we have some fantastic camp opportunities planned for this summer. Camp is a unique place for discovery, laughter, excitement and personal growth. Girls have the opportunity to discover more about themselves and others, as well as enhance their independence and develop confidence in new skills. With positive role models, exciting new friends, experiences that build self-esteem and awesome activities, girls will have the Best Summer Ever at Girl Scout Camp! We have many camps scheduled for this summer: Crazy for Camp, Camp Twilight, Taste of Camp, Bring It On Camp, Camp Explorer, The Science of Beauty Camp, CSI-Mysteries Camp, Survival Island Camp, More than Moccasins 7 camp, to name just a few. More Than Moccasins 7 will take place in Fulton County while the other camps will be at council camp facilities and service unit locations. Looking for something close to home? How about Emergency Preparedness Day Camp in Logansport July 19-23 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Girls entering 6th through 12th grade will spend the week earning the “Emergency Preparedness Interest Project”. On Friday, July 23rd, girls entering Kindergarten and 1st grade are invited to the “Daisy Safety Fun Program” the Daisy program fee is $5. To register for either camp please contact Cindy Lumpkin at 574-699-6339. Maybe an Artistic Camp in Logansport June 28-July 1 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. is more your style! Girls entering 6th through 12th grade will work with clay, paint & other materials. To
register for this camp please contact Cindy Lumpkin at 574-699-6339. How about a Brownie Outdoor Fun Day Camp in Logansport? The camp is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday July 30th & Saturday July 31st for girls entering 2nd & 3rd grade. Girls will play games, sing songs, make crafts & take hikes. The fee is $25 per girl. To register please contact Elena Doke at 574-702-0204 or Miesje Biggs at 574-516-1224. There is so much going on with the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana council that I can’t fit it all in here! Visit our website www.gsnim.org for all the information and fees. Financial assistance is available to ensure that every girl, who wants to, can attend summer camp. Financial assistance is based on need and availability of funds. Some camps do not qualify for assistance, call to see if the camp you are interested in qualifies. Girls are encouraged to invite their friends to attend camp with them. Our Girl Scout summer camp experiences will take place throughout our 22 county council, so please check for the locations at our website www.gsnim.org. Our website will also list camp fees, dates and times. Or for more information please call Brooke at 800-272-7755-ext 303, Leslie at 800-283-4812-ext 144 or Jill at 800-283-4812-ext 122. Girl Scouts are open to all girls grades K- 12th grade. To attend any of our camps unregistered girls must registration to become a Girl Scout in addition to the camp fees. So the question of what is there to do this summer has been answered! Come spend the summer with the Girl Scouts and have THE BEST SUMMER EVER!!
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