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There’s something to be said for tradition. My column is always the last thing I write before sending the paper off to press. This time, I tried to change that, and I just couldn’t do it. I started to write it Michelle Laird DIALS multiple times and the Editor/publisher words just weren’t there. So here I am, with an hour and fifteen minutes left before the files have to be finished, writing away, with the livestream of Day 6 of practice for the Indianapolis 500 on in the background. The “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” is one of our state’s proudest traditions, and I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember. I’d been to the track before, but I was in college before I was actually at the track on Race Day. I’d been in the publishing business for 10 years when I finally decided to look into what sort of media access was available to cover the race. Last year, Phill

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and I spent five days as media at the IndianapoINFO is a free, monthly newspaper lis Motor Speedway. It’s been #indy500orbust serving Cass County, Indiana and the surrounding areas. It is part of for us ever since then. the Cass County Communication If you’ve never been to the track, it’s an Network, published by Existential Media LLC. Published by experience you shouldn’t deny yourself. You’ll Existential Media LLC Calendar Items 206 Fourth St. find a complete schedule of events through Race P.O. Box 314 Community events that are open to Logansport, IN 46947 the public and have a specific date, Day on page 9. It’s really a pretty good value. time and location can be submitEditor/Publisher And admission for kids 12 and under is free ted FREE to Michelle Laird Dials CassCountyCalendar.com. (574) 721-4636 with a paying adult. I’m not an avid sports fan (michelle@ Use the submit link on the website existentialmedia.com) or e-mail details to but I don’t know of many other places where contact@cassnetwork.com. Cover Photo We reserve the right to select some of the biggest names in the sport might courtesy Indianapolis specific events to feature on our Motor Speedway walk right past you at any given moment. Plus, Facebook page, in e-mail newsletters, in Cass County INFO One copy of INfo: is free. on Carb Day, you can see a race, the pit stop or in other community updates. Additional copies are $.50 each. competition and a Poison concert for just $20. CAUGHT ON CAMERA The views expressed Photos posted on our Facebook (And if you really don’t want to spend anything, by our fan pages may be selected, at writers are not you can do what we did the day we picked up our discretion, to be published in necessarily those of INFO. Photos can also be Existential Media LLC. our credentials. I didn’t know this, but on certain e-mailed to contact@cassnetwork. For advertising com. days of the year, drivers are testing there and you information, contact Advertising information can pull in at the gate off 16th Street, park in Phill Dials (574) 721-4635 The Cass County Communication the museum lot and find a spot on a grassy hill (phill@ Network offers print, web and cassnetwork.com) mobile advertising solutions. For inside Turn 2 —FREE.) information about advertising, e-mail contact@cassnetwork.com I’ve had the pleasure of talking with Miss or call (574) 721-4635. Cass County Bailey Farrer each Friday leading up to the big weekend. She’s a 500 Festival Editorial Information Views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect Princess and I invited her to join me for Talk of the position of the Cass County Communication Network or its parent company, Existential Media LLC. Our publications provide information the Town on 1230 WSAL at 8:45 each Friday about events and activities happening in or near Cass County, Indiana. to talk about what’s coming up. Her responsibil- The information is provided by Existential Media LLC for general information purposes only. We strive to keep the information up-to-date and ity as a Princess is to provide outreaches that correct, however we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitabileducate her community about the 500 Festival ity or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in our publications for any purprograms. Matthew Paul also caught up with pose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at her for this month’s “No But Seriously,” which 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 is becoming one of my favorite parts of Cass 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. County INFO! One of our goals is to let people know about Interested in advertising with Cass County Communication Network? Call (574) 721-4635 for more information! the great things happening in our community, and I heard something really interesting about out — checkered flags and all. The week leadthis time last year. We were doing a survey about ing up to the race, the theme for The World’s what makes our community unique and someFastest Game Show, which happens at 6:20 one suggested that our proximity to major sports every morning on Hoosier Country 103.7, Mix — both professional and collegiate — is an asset 102 and WSAL, will be racing. If you’ve never Cass County should promote. I’d never thought played before, and you’re a fan of the 500, join us about it that way, but it’s true! Indianapolis, for what’s sure to be a week of fun! You have a Chicago, Louisville, West Lafayette, Bloomingchance to win great prizes. I can’t think of many ton, Cincinnati — they’re all within a reasonother places, other than the Indianapolis Motor able drive. So with that being said, the largest, Speedway on Race Day, where you can have single-day, spectator sporting event IN THE that much fun that WORLD literally happens less than 75 miles early in the from here. So while it’s not IN our community, morning! :) it’s near enough that I think we should go all

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Parks Department produces coloring book

Signs commemorate 175th The City of Logansport and the Cass County Community Foundation are co-sponsoring Logansport’s 175th anniversary banners. The 175th anniversary logo was designed by Michelle Dials; the banners were designed by Stefani Closson and Logan’s Landing Association chose the pink coloring to match the downtown’s floral arrangements. ATD Signs and Designs is making the banners which will hang from downtown light posts and existing city entrance signs through the city’s next anniversary on February 17, 2014. The United Way of Cass County is serving as the 175th anniversary committee’s fiscal agent and may be reached by calling 574-753-3533.

Building a garden

PHOTO BY MICHELLE DIALS

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department’s new coloring book features illustrations created from photos of local youth participating in past activities of the Logansport Parks Department. In addition to the illustrations for children to color, parents will find QR codes to be used with their smart phones that will take them to a website with the most up-to-date information about that activity. This publication is taking the place of the annual recreation guidebook that is usually published in the spring. The cover was produced from paintings created by local artist and owner of Pear Tree Gallery, Teri Partridge. “Spring” depicts children on the playground at the Benjamin Long Recreation Center. “Summer” shows the cranes at Little Turtle Waterway. “Fall” illustrates the Reading Railroad House at Spencer Park. “Winter” is a painting of children snowtubing at Dykeman Park’s sledding hill. Teri has donated these paintings for the exclusive use of the Logansport Parks coloring book. Children in Logansport schools received the coloring book and it will be available at various events throughout the year.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Third grade students and staff at Franklin Elementary School joined Thomas Henderson on Monday, May 13 to construct five 4’x8’ community garden plots. The raised beds sit on a lot west of the school. The students built the raised beds from kits, then joined Henderson in mixing soils to fill the beds in

preparation for planting. Henderson says vegetable consumption quadruples when children are involved in community gardening. Community gardens are underway at Ivy Tech Communtiy College and Peak Community Services, with plans to also construct gardens at Logansport Memorial Hospital

Revere has place in Indy 500 history

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and Emmaus Mission Center. Those interested in learning more about obtaining materials to start a community garden or garden at one of the established gardens can contact Henderson by email at theactsproject@gmail.com. ACTS sounds American Communities Transitioning to Sustainability.

If you’ve never read up on the history of the Revere, you should. That beautiful car owned by the Cass County Historical Society that you see in parades has a soap-opera worthy history! In 1920, the company sponsored a car in the 8th running of the Indianapolis 500. It was driven by Pete Henderson, who drove all 200 laps, finished 10th and received $1,400. Henderson, the first Canadian to enter the race, retired from racing after the 1920 race (his second appearance in the 500). At that time, riding mechanics were required, so that’s why there are two people in the car. Eddie Hearne drove the car in 1921 and placed 13th completing 111 laps.

Schools recognize distinguished alumni CASTON Eight alumni of Caston High School were recently selected as Caston School Corporation’s Distinguished Alumni Class of 2013. This second group of Distinguished Alumni will be recognized and inducted during Caston High School’s graduation on Sunday, June 2. There will be a community reception for the inductees at the school from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Commencement begins at 2 p.m. The eight Distinguished Alumni include 1990 graduate Matt Bingle, Director of Track & Field/ Cross Country at the University of Minnesota; 1988 graduate Bryan Hoff, urologist for IU Health in Bloomington, IN; 1990 graduate Dean Leazenby, attorney at Warrick & Boyn, LLP in Elkhart, IN; 1991 graduate Kristin (Byrum) Roop, veterinarian at Twelve Mile Veterinary Clinic; 1972 graduate Bruce Russell, Pastor at Fulton Baptist Temple; 1977 graduate Gerald (Gary) Schnapf, dairy farmer and 4-H dairy judge, deceased; 1976 graduate Paul Ulerick, Director of Sales (health plans and state exchanges) with Connecture, Inc. of Brookfield, WI; and 1999 graduate Andy Zartman, Operations Officer for 1Albany, IN. LOGANSPORT The 2013 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is Ms. Sue Jones. She will be recognized during the 142nd Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Berry Bowl. Ms. Jones is a 1946 graduate of Logansport High School. She went on to attend Arkansas State Teachers College and later earned her master’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 1966. Sue Jones was instrumental in establishing and promoting girls’ athletics in Logansport. She was one of the first three women selected for membership in the Indiana Softball Hall of Fame, she coached volleyball, basketball, and track in the Logansport schools for 17 years as well as taught in LCSC for 23 years. Two awards are given in her name: The Sue Jones Award is the highest honor any LHS senior female athlete can achieve and the Most Valuable Player Award in Pixie League. She is the author of two books, Rudy and From Fourteen to Fame, a 54 year member of the Order of Eastern Star and a 70 year member of Anoka United Methodist Church. She started a dog grooming-tax preparation business with Sue Kidd in 1982 known as The Two Sues. Ms. Jones lives in Choctaw, Arkansas.

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Calendar

The Old Mill Car Show

Saturday, May 18

2nd Annual Car Show at The Old Mill in Twelve Mile. Registration starts at 9 a.m and entry fee is $10 for all cars, trucks and bike. Live DJ “Fast Eddies” will be back again this year, lots of local food being grilled and day of family fun. See our flier and entry form on www.theoldmillgeneralstore.com or find them on Facebook. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, SR 16 in Twelve Mile Staging a Community Celebration Saturday, May 18

The Cass County Community Foundation and grant recipients, Cass County 4-H, Cass County Arts Alliance, Logan’s Landing and the Logansport Parks Department will host an afternoon of entertainment to share the new mobile community stage with the general public. The stage will be positioned at the Farmer’s Market on 4th and E. Market with entertainment beginning at 11am and continuing until 4pm. The community is invited to bring their lawn chairs to the free event with a wide variety of

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entertainment scheduled to entertain all ages for the afternoon as crews work to learn more about the new equipment. Military Appreciation Day at Grissom Air Museum Saturday, May 18 Come join us for an event that honors and celebrates the sacrifices of the men and women of our military. Grissom Air Museum and the Grissom Community Council proudly salutes our service members and their families on Saturday, May 18th at the Grissom Air Museum. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Walton May Festival

Saturday, May 18

The Walton May Festival is an annual event in the town featuring community-wide yard sales, more than 75 vendors, food, art show, quilt show and more! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Logansport Children’s Choir 25th Anniversary Spring Concert

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Lil’ Anglers Fishing Derby Saturday, June 1

9 a.m. to noon at Izaak Walton League 1046 N. State Road 17 Open to kids ages 5-15 yrs. No cost to participants All participants MUST be accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest, smallest and the most fish caught. 9th Street Cemetery Walking Tour Sunday, June 2

Enjoy a pleasant stroll with Cass County Historian Richard Copeland through the oldest cemetery in Cass County, Indiana. Richard and his assistant, Logansport Public Library’s Valerie Berkshire, will tell short stories of the founding fathers who were laid to rest in this beautiful, small, pioneer cemetery which was the first city cemetery in Logansport. Originally intended to take place in May, this CCHS event is a part of the 175th birthday year-long celebration of Logansport becoming a city. The tour begins at 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 18

The Logansport Children’s Choir will celebrate its 25th anniversary season with their annual Spring Concert , featuring the choir performing favorite repertoire from the last 25 years, along with an alumni choir and the premiere of a new choral work by composer Victor C. Johnson written in celebration of the 25th season. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades K-12. 7 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center. Hershey Track and Field Registration Wednesday, May 22

5-6 p.m. at Logansport High School Stadium Open to kids ages 9-14. Events include the 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, & 1600 meter run, the 4x100 relay, the Softball Throw & the Standing Long Jump. All Practices will be from 5-6 p.m. and begin Wednesday, May 29. We are proud of our mother for sharing her story of determination in the face of adversity and making the cover of the American Funeral Director magazine.

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Warbird Golf Outing Saturday, May 30

Grissom Air Museum and Rock Hollow Golf Club will host the

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balls, favors, contest prizes, and winning team awards. Registration begins at 11:30, with lunch and practice time to follow. The shotgun start begins at 1 p.m. The money raised from this event will be applied to the restoration and maintenance programs of the Grissom Air Museum’s 25 military aircraft. Our museum is the care taker of such classic warbirds as the B-17, B-58, A-10, and the F-14.

3rd Annual Lilly Float Sunday, June 2

Want to go canoeing without the hassle of handling all the equipment? Come join us at Riverside park between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Canoes, complete with back rests and cupholders, adult sized life vests, (parents should bring appropriately sized vests for their children), paddles and transportation up the Eel River will be provided. Adamsboro is approximately a 3 hour float and has islands to stop on for a picnic lunch (not provided) Spencer Park is close to a 1 hour float. The last transportation up the river will leave Riverside Park at 3:30. The cost of the event is a freewill donation which benefits Lilly Spaulding’s 529 college fund.

Sundown Summer Music Series returns The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department is very pleased to announce a partnership between Cass County Arts Alliance, Regions Insurance, and the Logansport Parks Department to bring the Sundown Summer Music Series to Little Turtle Waterway once again this summer. Each Sunday from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, local musical talent will perform for one hour at 7 p.m. These performances are informal and will usually be a single person sharing their talents with those who are interested in listening. The audience is welcome to bring their own lawn chairs, refreshments, cameras, blankets and family members. Regions Insurance is also sponsoring a bicycle give-away to those people who have attended the Sundown Summer Music Series. Each Sunday, participants 18 years and older will receive a ticket to be able to enter their name in the drawing. The drawing will be held on the last Sunday on Labor Day Weekend.

Sundown Summer Music Series Performers are scheduled as follows: May 26 June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 Aug 4

Jason McKeever Tracy Boucher Eric Rogers Steve Michaels Walthery Extended Family Band Cyndi Fisher Steve Pochi & Pat Dailey Barn Star Sharks & Friends Tracy Boucher Steve Michaels Jason McKeever

The final group of performers will be announced later in the summer. Concerts will be at 7 p.m. at Little Turtle Waterway.

17th Annual River City Triathlon

Med Flory Jazz & Blues Festival

Saturday, June 8

The Cass County Family Y will be hosting the 17th Annual River City Triathlon to be held on June 8 at France Park. The Triathlon will consist of a 500 yard quarry swim, 14.4 mile scenic bike, and a 3.3 mile trail run! Registrations will be taken until 7:15am the day of the race. You may register online at the Cass County Family YMCA. Volunteers Needed! If interested call the Front Desk or Stacy Lods at 574-753-5141.

Join the Cass County Arts Alliance for an afternoon and evening of Jazz & Blues, sponsored by Security Federal Savings Bank. 3 p.m. to midnight at Little Turtle Waterway Plaza. Find more information, including a list of performers, at floryfest.org.

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Cass County Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27 Cass County will hold a Memorial Day parade starting at 10 a.m. at the Roll of Honor at the Logansport City Building (6th and Broadway). Participants will walk to the Cass County Government Building, then proceed to Mount Hope Cemetery via the 6th Street Bridge. Ceremonies will be held at the Civil War monument and American Legion Circle inside the cemetery.

Support the Tower Park Pool!

Fundraisers to benefit the Tower Park Pool will be held May 21 at Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, May 28 at Pizza Hut and June 3 at Buffalo Wild Wings. You can download a flyer at http://bit.ly/tower0513. The pool will open for the season on June 4. Numerous events are also planned at France Park this summer, including the opening of the new zip line across the water. Want more information about advertising with Cass County Communication Network? Give us a call at (574) 721-4635. We offer print, web and mobile advertising options to fit any budget!

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I would never win a beauty pageant. I just wouldn’t. There’s an old cliche about “having a face for radio”, well....that’s me. This is why there’s no picture of me accompanying this column. Although, I once dated a girl that was in beauty pageants, but hindsight tells me that she had no business entering them. This brings me to this month’s “No, But Seriously”. I had a chance to talk with Bailey Farrer. Current Purdue student, former 4H-er, and reigning Miss Cass County. Oh, she’s also one of the select few that can call themselves a 500 Festival Princess. If you have the pleasure of knowing Bailey in any way, then you know you’re pulling for her to not just be a 500 Festival Princess, but the 500 Festival Queen.... --- Matthew Paul Mix 102 Morning Guy & Mid America Radio Director of Operations So, when you were a little girl, did you ever say to yourself, “SOMEDAY I WILL BE A 500 FESTIVAL PRINCESS”? How do you go from showing hogs to being a princess at one of the biggest sporting events in the world? I’ve actually never been to the Indy 500 race, let alone known that there were 500 Festival Princesses ... had I grown up in Indianapolis- it would have been my all-time dream I’m sure! Since I grew up in Royal Center, I decided to start showing pigs at the age of three. Doing the “normal” thing has never been my thing obviously. How does one store a tiara? Do you have a row of faceless mannequin heads on a dresser wearing each of them? That seems sorta creepy... Although I don’t have a row of mannequins in my room ... I can guarantee you I sure will by the end of the summer. :) Each of my tiaras has its own decorated hat box where it’s stored. That way it stays sparkling and free from any dust that easily accumulates in my room. And now the serious questions....Have you named your tiaras? Are sashes machine washable? - My tiaras don’t have their own name, but they most definitely each contain their own story full of invaluable memories. Now that I think about it, each tiara is part of a different scrapbook that I’ve made full of pictures capturing every minute of their story. As for my sashes, I have a tradition where I obtain as many autographs on the inside of each one. I had my court sign my Miss Cass County sash as well as Justin Moore who put on the concert for the fair last summer. Even though all the signatures are in permanent marker, I’d never risk washing them. Each stain, marking, etc.

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Bailey Farrer 500 FESTIVAL PRINCESS

has it’s reason for being on my sash. I’m kind of sentimental haha. So you’ll be spending a lot of time at the track... what do you do while being a princess? Do you get a Corvette? Serving as a 500 Festival Princess has been by far one of the best decisions I’ve made and had the opportunity to experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone within the guidelines. We have completed various outreaches all across the state varying from speaking at elementary schools, Girl Scout troops, and Riley’s Children Hospital to working the Mini Marathon pit station, cheering on participants in the Rookie Run, and giving track tours at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I have spent 3-4 days in Indianapolis each week of May so far and will spend 5-6 days in Indianapolis the last two weeks in May. Each of the 33 princesses is matched up with a Board Director who drives a pace car throughout the month that I’ve gotten to ride around in. It’s a blue Camaro instead of a Corvette. You have to smile a lot at these things...is your face up to the challenge? Do you have to do face exercises? Facial p90x? Besides wearing black and white to every event, I wear my smile absolutely everywhere! My face does get tired, but since I enjoy what I’m doing, the smiling comes pretty easy. I never could have imagined the chances to interact with others or the amount of thing I’ve been able to do through the Princess Program. While posing for pictures sometimes, we pull a prank and decide to all just do a goofy face as

opposed to smiling. It helps give our facial muscles a break, even though they’ve gotten to be pretty good at working recently! Facial p90x doesn’t have anything on me...I’ve gotten a workout 10x harder just by being around positive, happy people! Last year Guy Fieri drove the pace car. What if he shows up again and makes awkward advances at you? How do you handle it? Throw hot dogs at him? Wait for him to have a massive heart attack? Hmmm, I would have to discuss his obsession with the peanut butter burger at Triple X on Purdue University’s campus. That place is one of my all-time favs. The chances of him having a massive heart attack from all the crazy kinds of food he eats would probably be just as likely to occur as well however. Who’s gonna win the race? If you say anyone other than Alex Tagliani, you’re wrong... It’s a tie for me between Helio Castroneves and Will Power. I’ve been a huge Helio Castroneves fan ever since he won “Dancing with the Stars”. Also he’s a 3-time winner of the Indy 500 making him a pro at winning. If he doesn’t accomplish a quadruple win, then I’m going to keep my fingers crossed for his Penske teammate and Australian, Will Power. I’ve always been one to root for the underdog, and besides who can’t stand behind someone with the name Will Power as their official name?!

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Friday, May 17 Fast Friday (Practice) $10 admission, 12 and under free Saturday, May 18 Pole Day Qualifying; $15 admission, 12 and under free; Morning practice, first qualifying segment from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Fast Nine Pole Qualifying from 4:30-6 p.m. Live music by Corey Cox at 4 p.m. and Here Come the Mummies at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, May 19 Old National Armed Forces Bump Day Qualifying: $15 admission, 12 and under free; Qualifying from noon-6 p.m., Kids Zone Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day (No track activity) – $8 advance/$10 gate, 6 and under free.

n May 18 Staging A Community Celebration — Farmer’s Market Lot, various local artist

Friday, May 24 Coors Lite Carb Day $20 admission, 12 and under free Final practice from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by Firestone Freedom 100 (40 laps), Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge, and Coors Lite Carb Day Concert featuring Poison.

n May 21 Manhattan Transfer

Saturday, May 25 Legends Day, honoring Parnelli Jones; $10 admission; 12 and under free, Public Drivers Meeting at 10:30 a.m. 500 Festival Parade Noon, downtown Indy. 500 Festival Princess and Miss Cass County Bailey Farrer will be participating. Watch on WISH-TV; check local listings for times Sunday, May 26 97th Indianapolis 500 Race Day Noon, Start of 97th Indianapolis 500 (200 laps).

Thursday, May 23 Firestone Freedom 100 Practice and Qualifying; FREE.

You’ve got a 1 in 33 chance of picking the driver who’ll go the distance on May 26, whose car will last the full 200 laps and who’ll be chugging from the famed bottle of milk at the end of the day. Here’s what we think ....

PHOTOS — INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Marco Andretti

There’s no better year than 2013 to break the Andretti curse. Plus, I really like his hair.

n May 30 Tim McGraw n June 4 B.B. King n June 9 Zac Brown Band n June 13 Kenny Chesney n June 15 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Who will win?

@malaird:

n May 24 Poison, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

@slaid Takuma Sato

He uses a Razor® to get around the garages, which is cool. I don’t pick my drivers because I have a crush on them, like some people do.

@mattie_paul Alex Tagliani

Michelle says she needs two sentences on why Tagliani will win. I have 4 words: Tony Stark Facial Hair.

n June 21 & 22 Dave Matthews Band n June 27 Jimmy Buffett n June 29 Rascal Flatts & Perry n July 3 Vans Warped Tour n July 5 The Americanarama Festival featuring Bob Dylan & His Band, Wilco and My Morning Jacket n July 7 Matchbox Twenty GooGoo Dolls

n July 10 Justin Bieber Bankers Life Fieldhouse n July 10 Thomas Rhett Dustin Lynch Cass County 4-H Fair n July 12 The Jonas Brothers n July 14 Paul McCartney Bankers Life Fieldhouse n August 2 3 Doors Down and Daughtry n August 3 Maroon 5 Kelly Clarkson n August 4 New Kids on the Block 98° & Boyz II Men n August 5 Vertical Horizon Blind Melon n August 6 Happy Together Tour with The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett, Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & The Raiders and Gary Lewis & The Playboys n August 6 Kevin Costner and Modern West n August 9 Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley n August 12 Styx

n August 15 Montgomery Gentry n August 17 Blood, Sweat & Tears n August 18 Black Sabbath n August 19 Bruno Mars n August 23 Josh Turner n August 23 XFEST ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL featuring Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, Walking Papers, New Politics, Middle Class Rut, Danko Jones and Chuck Shaeffer Picture Show. n August 24 Keith Urban Little Big Town Dustin Lynch n August 25 Kid Rock ZZ Top Uncle Kracker n August 30 Carly Rae Jepsen Hot Chelle Rae Key

n Klipsch Music Center n Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park n Honeywell Center n Indiana State Fairgrounds n Other

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Caught on Each month, we select photos for our “Caught on Camera” pages from those that our fans have posted on our Facebook pages or submitted online, as well as those that we’ve captured through our own lenses at various community events. To submit a photo, post it on our wall at facebook.com/ casscountycalendar.

CLASS OF 2013! Share a graduation photo on our wall and we’ll add it to our “Class of 2013” album on Facebook. We want to include as many Cass County graduates as possible! You can share on the Cass County Calendar or Cass County Online page on Facebook.

Mike Pence (seated, center) signs into law Senate Enrolled Act 345 at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday, May 8. State Sen. Randy Head (seated, left) authored the legislation to protect children and staff members in schools. Rep. Ed Clere (seated, right) is the bill’s sponsor in the House of the Representatives. Members of the Arc of Indiana and the Autism Society of Indiana attended the ceremony. PHOTO SHARED BY THE OFFICE OF SENATOR RANDY HEAD

ABOVE: More than 100 volunteers turned out to help spruce up the downtown district during Logan’s Landing’s Downtown Green and Clean Day. PHOTO BY PHILL DIALS FAR LEFT: Former Republican Central Committee Chair Kay Weatherwax received flowers from her husband and vice-chair, Tom, during the Lincoln Day Dinner in April.

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LEFT: Milt Cole was the high bidder on a Lincoln plate owned by Don Heckard that was auctioned during the Lincoln Day Dinner. Cole gave the plate to Bill Fouts, a longtime friend of Heckard’s, who had also bid on the plate. PHOTO BY MICHELLE DIALS

Firefighters provided assistance rescuing Cass County residents whose homes were flooded during the rains that hit April 17-23. — SHARED BY MATT MUSGRAVE LEFT: 500 Festival Princess Bailey Farrer with her nieces at Monument Circle — SHARED BY KRISTEN FARRER BELOW: Kevin Callaghan kisses the bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Mini Marathon — SHARED BY KEVIN CALLAGHAN Headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month? Share your photos on our Facebook pages! You can find us by searching for Cass County Calendar or Cass County Online. Can’t get to the track? We’ll have lots of photos! Keep up with our coverage on CassCountyOnline.com or on the Cass County Calendar Facebook page.

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OUR NEW DOCTOR

WILL SEE YOU NOW. James Davis, DO Orthopedics

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Jim Davis to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. He is an orthopedic surgeon who will join Jeryl Fullen MD as part of LMPN Orthopedics. Dr. Davis received his medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. From there, he went on to complete a residency in Family Medicine and then a residency in Orthopedic Surgery, both at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is boardcertified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. James Davis, DO | Orthopedic Surgeon 1101 Michigan Avenue | Logansport, IN 46947 574.722.2663 | www.logansportmemorial.org

Dr. Davis is now accepting new patients. His practice is located inside the new orthopedics suite at Logansport Memorial Hospital. The suite is located near the main elevators. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Davis, call 574.722.2663.