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Where were you? I was in kindergarten on September 11, 2001. No, really. I was substitute teaching and was scheduled for a half-day at a local elementary school. I spent the morning doing kindergarten stuff — nothing out of the ordinary. My car was in the shop and my dad was picking me up, so when I left, I stopped at Michelle Laird DIALS the main office to let the secretary know that Editor/publisher I’d probably head outside to see if he was parked and waiting, and if he wasn’t, I’d need to be buzzed back in. (Because of Columbine a couple years earlier, the doors were all locked.) Behind her, I could see a small TV, and on its screen, a plume of black smoke. Then they cut back to the usual morning anchors. I remember thinking it was strange that the morning TV people were still on and it was almost lunch time. I asked what had happened and she told me a plane had flown into a building in New York. I went outside and a parent arriving at the school asked me if I knew the schools were all on lockdown because America had been attacked. Time seemed to stand still. When my dad finally arrived, I asked if he knew what was going on. He told me the Twin Towers in New York were “gone.” I didn’t understand what he meant. I spent that afternoon watching the events of the day unfold over and over again on TV. It was and still is hard for me to fathom the fact I had no idea anything had happened until it was all over. In retrospect, it’s probably good, because the journalist in me almost certainly wouldn’t have been able to proceed with normal kindergarten stuff knowing what I now know. . Ten years ago, I didn’t have a cell phone and none of us had social media tools like Facebook or Twitter. My feeds have been full of posts about how differently the coverage of 9-11 would have unfolded if we had. (I follow a lot of journalists.) In a few minutes, we’ll post an album of photos from Logansport’s “Day of Remembrance” and ask our Facebook fans to share their thoughts. While my plans to send resumes to New York City in mid-September 2001 may have changed, it’s days like today that make me grateful that I’m able to document what goes on outside of the spotlight of the national news media and proud to be a part of this community.
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The Depot Are you ready? September is National Preparedness Month and the Cass County Chapter of the American Red Cross is one of the organizations encouraging families, businesses, schools and organizations to be better prepared for the next emergency or disaster. FEMA’s Ready Campaign website, ready. gov, offers additional information including preparedness tips for pet owners, military families and people with disabilities, in addition to preparedness tips for a wide range of specific emergencies. “We must all do what we can to prepare our families and make our communities ready for the next emergency,” said Rocky Buffum, executive director. “Everyone can take three key action steps to get started: build a kit, make a plan and be informed.”
According to the Red Cross, emergency kits should include enough supplies for at least three days, in case you have to evacuate, in addition to: • Water (one gallon per person, per day), • Non-perishable food • A flashlight • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio, • Extra batteries • First aid kit, • 7-day supply of medications, • Multipurpose tool • Sanitation and personal hygiene items • Copies of important personal documents
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Last spring, the Logansport Community School Corporation agreed to partner with the Logansport Parks Department to add additional safety surfacing to the playground and swingset, and to install new basketball goals to the nearby court at Fairview Park. LCSC paid for the materials & equipment, and the Parks Department installed them. This
work was completed in early September. “We are so pleased to be able to share this improvement with the Fairview School,” said parks administrator Jan Fawley. This kind of partnership is invaluable to both of our organizations – we both do a better job of serving the families and youth of our community when we put our resources together.”
Local agencies offer planning guide for special events The Cass County Chapter of the American Red Cross has partnered with the Cass County Emergency Management Agency to prepare a planning guide that can be used for festivals and local special events. This guide, developed by the directors of the American Red Cross and Emergency Management Agency, can be downloaded free of charge at casswhite-redcross.org. The guide includes contact information for local agencies, important plannning considerations, and a customizable template to simplify the planning process. Both the Red Cross and EMA will have personnel available to help in the planning process. For more information call the American Red Cross at (574) 753-6154 or the Cass County Emergency Management Agency at (574) 722-2484
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Logansport native Jeremy Ashcraft will serve as Executive Director for the newly formed North Central Indiana Area Health Education Center. The AHEC program office will be located in Rochester Indiana and will be hosted by the Fulton Economic Development Corporation. Ashcraft will be a FEDCO employee and work closely with the Indiana AHEC office and the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Family Medicine to organize healthcare enrichment programs in medically underserved communities in a thirteen county region. Dave Wegner received the Grandstaff Award for Outstanding Volunteer from Chris Armstrong of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County. Dave has been part of BBBS for eight years and has been a volunteer Big Brother, a Local Hero and has helped with the After School Programs. 4 >> Cass County INfo: >> September 2011
Community Foundation awards grants The Cass County Community Foundation held a press conference and reception to announce the recipients of the 2011 CCCF Community Grant Awards on August 25, 2011. The crowd of attendees included representatives of the recipient organizations, as well as donors, board members, volunteers, and members of the media. This year, the Cass County Community Foundation awarded 9 community grants totaling $76,800. Funding for community grants is made available through the generosity of donors to CCCF’s unrestricted endowments. For more information, please call the Cass County Community Foundation at (574) 722-2200.
• AIM Park $26,074.96 for Phase I of the complex sidewalk project • Cass County YMCA $4,000 for Hi-Y Club • Royal Center Volunteer Fire Department $7,346 for emergency generator • Logansport Art Association $9,670 for the Make Studio and Heat Pump • Junior Achievement $1,500 for Our Nation Program for 5th graders • Cass County Council on Aging $12,630 for a handicap accessible automatic door and $1,800 for dishwasher • Mental Health Association $5,300 for weed-whackers, snow blower, refrigerator, freezer, television • Royal Center Lions Club $3,500 for picnic tables and paint • Walton Library $5,000 for additional computers
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Cora J. Griffin, a graduate student in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis, has been appointed by Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as the new student member of the IU Board of Trustees. Griffin, of Galveston, Ind., graduated from IUPUI in May. Her two-year term on the nine-member board of trustees was effective July 2.
Logansport Memorial Hospital was recognized as a finalist for the 2011 Healthiest Employers of Indiana, an awards program presented by the Indianapolis Business Journal and Mavum Consulting. Logansport Memorial Hospital won the category for 500 – 1499 employees in 2010 and was a finalist in 2011 and 2009 because of the variety and success of programs to affect the health and wellness of its employees.
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Congressman Joe Donnelly presented military service medals and an American flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol to WWII veteran Marion Minks of Logansport. More than 15 of Mr. Minks’ family members and friends attended the ceremony at his home in Logansport on August 29. Mr. Minks served as a Private First Class with the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. During this time, he served with the 164th Infantry Regiment of the Americal Division in the Philippines and later served in Tokyo. Mr. Minks received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 bronze service star, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 bronze star, Honorable Service Lapel Pin, and Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar. The military service medal ceremony was the first time Mr. Minks has had the complete set of medals he earned through his service. A forum featuring municipal election candidates from Logansport, Galveston and Royal Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 13 in the McHale Performing Arts Center in Logansport. The event, sponsored by the Logansport-Cass County Chamber of Commerce, the League of Women Voters of Cass County and local news outlets, will feature questions from a panel of representatives of local news outlets. What questions would you like to see the candidates address? What issues do you see facing Cass County communities in the second decade of the 21st century? If you have questions for the panel to consider, don’t hesitate to send them to Candidate Forum in care of the Pharos-Tribune, 517 E. Broadway, Logansport IN 46947. The fax number is 574-732-5070 and the email address is ptnews@pharostribune.com. The deadline for submitting questions is 5 p.m. Oct. 6. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election is October 11.
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Photos by Phill Dials On September 11, 2011, hundreds of people gathered at Little Turtle Waterway Plaza in downtown Logansport for a community Day of Remembrance organized by the Cass County Roostersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in memory of the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The gathering culminated with the release of more than 3,000 red, white and blue balloons. It was a time for the community to reflect, honor and pay respect to those who lost their lives and
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September 16 and 17 Music on Melbourne Two nights of live rock are the hallmark of this event that kicks off and winds down the annual Art on the Avenue festivities. Twisted Riddlers perform Friday and Counter.point takes the stage Saturday in the adult beverage tent. Meatball sandwiches and snacks will be available for purchase. $5 cover charge or $60 for a reserved table for 8. Age 21+, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Cass County Arts Alliance and Cass County Roosters.
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September 17 2 Rivers on 2 Wheels Bike Tour Start your morning with a bike ride through Cass County. Choose from 10, 25, 32, 45 or 62 mile routes . The ride begins and ends at Riverside Park, with a mass start at 9 a.m. Registration forms are available at the Cass County Family YMCA or online at www.2riverson2wheels.org. Race day registration is $22 and will be held from 7:30-8:45 a.m. at Riverside Park. SEPT
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September 17 Art on the Avenue Logansport’s annual art fair, presented by the Cass County Arts Alliance, celebrates its 16th anniversary this year. Stop by Little Turtle Waterway in Downtown Logansport between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and stroll along the river, perusing art from more than 60 fine art exhibitors! There will be activities for kids, food, music and much more! www.casscountyarts.org. SEPT
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September 18 Let’s Hang On: A Tribute to the SEPT Jersey Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Performing Arts Council of Logansport pays tribute to the 60s during this stage show. Tickets are $20. 7 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center. September 20 Talent Show Join the Caston Concert Choir SEPT for a district-wide talent show, “Caston’s Got Talent.” Entries can be made in Elementary, Junior High, Senior High, or Faculty divisions. Awards will be given to the top 3 participants in each division. The concession stand will be open for snacks. Voting tickets will cost $1 and will be available in advance or at the door. Money raised from this event will go toward the purchase of additional choir robes the Concert Choir needs for their 60 voice ensemble. Caston cafeteria, 7 p.m.
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United September 16 Live United Day SEPT “We should practice it everyday, but on September 16, we’ll be county wide uniting incredible volunteers with needed and necessary community projects,” United Way of Cass County’s donor relations coordinator, Stephanie Patacsil says. “This day will call us all to actions big and small forever influencing Cass County.” Thousands of volunteers of all ages will work together to tackle an estimated fifty community projects as part of United Way of Cass County’s fourth annual Live United Day. Projects will include building a storage shed for the Cass County 4-H Fairground, replacing carpet at the Cass County Family YMCA, eradicating an invasive plant from the River Bluff Trail and sprucing up downtown for the Art on the Avenue festival the following day. If you would like to participate, there will be a volunteer sendoff at 8 a.m. Friday, September 16 at Little Turtle Waterway.
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September 22 Children’s Flu Shot Clinic The Cass County Health Department will be offering free seasonal flu vaccines to children 6 months to 18 years of age only on Thursday, September 22 by appointment only. Flu vaccine is free for children through the VFC (vaccines for children) program. The Cass County Health Department is located at 512 High Street. Call 574-753-7760 for an appointment. SEPT
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Depot September 24 Acoustic Round Robin SEPT Join local musicians for an Acoustic Round Robin. Each musician has an opportunity to share their choice of song while the others join-in. Beginning at 1 p.m., Logansport-Cass County Public Library.
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October 1 Dunn’s Fun Run This race, in memory of Larry Dunn, is part road course, part trail run on Hervey Preserve. Run begins at 8:30 a.m. $18 per runner. Raceday registration available from 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. at Riverside Park. October 2 Rescues and Runways Join the Cass County Humane Society at the McHale Complex at Riverside Park for “Rescues & Runways.” Spaghetti dinner from 4:30-7 p.m., Fashion Show from 6:30-7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased
at Cass County Humane Society , Cass County Animal Hospital, Scoop’s Ice Cream and Sandwich Shoppe and House of Beauty. Cost is $7.50 per adult and $4.50 for children.
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October 2 Church-A-Palooza Church of the Heartland will hold a Church-A-Palooza Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverside Park. There will be Music, Food, Face Painting, Sno Cones & 3 different Bounce House Inflatable at this FREE event!
October 2 Swing the Nigiht Away with the Songs of Sinatra Performing Arts Council of Logansport presents the Actors Theater of Indiana’s tribute — hear many classics sung by Frank Sinatra. Tickets are $20, 7 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center. October 8 River Bluff Run & Fun Walk OCT Rain or shine, the River Bluff Trail, 800 Michigan Avenue, Logansport, will be the starting point of River Bluff Run and Fun Walk. This event, sponsored by the Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation, will promote Breast Cancer Awareness. The 2011 theme: Taking Pride and Making Strides toward a Cure! Entry fees are $20 ($30 race day) for an individual, 12 and under free. All revenue from this year’s event will be used to start a Breast Screening Fund to support breast screenings for uninsured Cass County women 40 and older. Race day registration from 7:30-8:30 a.m. or Pick up an application form at Logansport Memorial Hospital or on the hospital website at www.logansportmemorial.org. For more information, call the Memorial Hospital Foundation at 753-1595.
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October 15 Dennis DeYoung — The Music of Styx Unplugged Performing Arts Council of Logansport is proud to present “Dennis De Young, the Music of Styx Unplugged.” This performance showcases the Greatest Hits, spanning the 70;s, 80;s and 90;s, performed live in a rare and intimate acoustic evening with Dennis on grand piano, plus August Zadra and Jimmy Leahey on acoustic guitars/vocals and Craig Carter on bass/vocals. 7:30 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $30.
OPPORTUNITIES Civic Players holding auditions for holiday show Civic Players of Logansport will hold auditions for their December production of “A Christmas Carol”on September 18-19 and 24-25. The show will be part of the Performing Arts Council’s 2011 season and will be performed on December 3 and 4 at McHale Performing Arts Center. Auditions will be held at the Civic Players Building, 1100 block of Erie Avenue, on the following dates: September 18 — 3-6 p.m September 19 — 6-8 p.m September 24 — 3-6 p.m September 25 — 3-6 p.m. This adaptation, by John Jakes, will be directed by Ralph R. Anderson DVM. The cast calls for a minimum of 11 men and 6 women of variable ages, four boys and two girls, but is expandable up to thirty people. Carolers, Londoners, students and guests can also be adapted. This adaptation allows for the insertion of chorus into the show, and adds the narration and interpretation of Charles Dickens himself as narrator and actor. For more information, contact Anderson at (574) 722-3000 or e-mail ra1dvm1gov@aol.com.
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Caught on Camera Each month, we select photos for our “Caught on Camera” pages from those that our fans have posted on the Cass County Calendar and Cass County Online Facebook pages, as well as those that we’ve captured through our own lenses at various community events. We also post a “Caught on Camera” album on the INFO Newspaper page on Facebook so those that are featured will know to tell their friends to be sure to pick up a copy!
Morningstar Girls Home held a fundraiser at Family Video that included a dunk tank! Photo submitted by Linda Hoffman.
The first day of Upward Soccer. Photo submitted by Elena Doke.
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Chuck Ervin and friends at Hap’s 50th anniversary! Photo submitted by Rosie Shideler Ervin Ivy Tech held an eating contest on Sept. 8 to raise money for their United Way campaign. Unfortunately the faculty and staff team (Krysten Hinkle, Jessica Orban and Robb Haywood) lost, but they raised $400 and enjoyed eating a plate full of Twinkies! Photo submitted by Kevin Bostic
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