November 2014

November 23 — December 15, 2014

www.cassnetwork.com

FREE

2 | Cass County INfo: | November 2014

A few weeks ago, another local entrepreneur shared a link to an article that resonated. Here are a few quotes: • “You deserve a bigger life.” • “Again, I found it necessary to make an excuse for living someplace quaint.” • “Contrary to what I always believed, some people proactively choose to live in smaller places. And they neither regret nor lament their decision. They do not feel that they’re stuck ... or that they lack the guts to move to the Big City. I

have become one of those who chooses to be here.” If you want to read the whole article, e-mail me. I’ll send you the link. We spend a lot of time talking about what our community needs to be and I was headed down that path when I started writing this column. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I shifted gears and started thinking about the things we take for granted. Putting together this issue of Cass County INFO, one of the things that stood out to me was the number of holiday events. During one of the busiest times of the year, our communities come together to bring holiday traditions to life. For 46 years, volunteers have served a free Thanksgiving meal, now held at River of Life Christian Church, to ensure that no one has to go hungry or be alone on a holiday.

It will be hard to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year without thinking ahead to next year, when we’ll see the Lewis Cass Marching Kings making their way through the Big Apple. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, coaches, parents, fans and teammates will head to Indianapolis to watch Pioneer Panthers fight to win the Class A Football State Championship. Volunteers will make sure the Dentzel Carousel is open that weekend, so families in town for the holiday can make holiday memories at one of our signature attractions. The first Thursday in December, one of my favorite events will bring holiday shoppers downtown to explore the downtown district as they help the less fortunate through donations to the Salvation Army, Emmaus and the Cass County Humane Society during the Downtown Christmas Open House. There will be a traffic jam on SR 16 in Twelve Mile Dec. 13 and 14 as carloads of families make their way through Plank Hill Park, remembering the reason for the season as volunteers ignore the cold to re-enact the Christmas story at the Twelve Mile Christmas Pageant. And my favorite thing about all of it? If you want to get involved, all you have to do is say so. Any one of our local organizations would be happy to hear from an eager volunteer and they’d be just as glad to hear that you appreciate the work they do to make sure these holiday traditions continue. For some people, a “bigger life” might mean living in a bigger city. For others, it’s a chance to be on the front lines of making a difference in a smaller one. In the coming months, there will be plenty of opportunities to look at what we can do to change our community and move it forward in the years to come. This month, let’s be thankful for what we do have, and support and thank ALL of the businesses, organizations and people that choose to call Cass County home. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! Bring on the holiday season!

MIChelle DIAlSeDItor/publISher

INFO is a free, monthly newspaper serving Cass County, Indiana and the surrounding areas. It is part of the Cass County Communication Network, published by Existential Media LLC.

CaLENdar ItEMsCommunity events that are open to the public and have a specific date, time and location can be submitted FrEE to CassCountyCalendar.com. Use the submit link on the website or e-mail details to [email protected]. We reserve the right to select specific events to feature on our Facebook page, in e-mail newsletters, in Cass County INFO or in other community updates.

CaUGHt ON CaMEraPhotos posted on our Facebook fan pages may be selected, at our discretion, to be published in INFO. Photos can also be e-mailed to [email protected].

advErtIsING INFOrMatIONthe Cass County Communication Network offers print, web and mobile advertising solutions. For information about advertising, e-mail [email protected].

Published by Existential Media LLC

P.O. Box 314 Logansport, IN

46947

Editor/Publisher Michelle dials(574) 721-4636

(michelle@ existentialmedia.

com)

Cover IllustrationBy Melissa Laird

the views expressed by our

writers are not necessarily those of

Existential Media LLC.

For advertising information,

contactPhill dials

(574) 721-4635(phill@

cassnetwork.com)

Interested in advertising with Cass County Communication Network? Call (574) 721-4635 for more information!

EdItOrIaL INFOrMatIONviews expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Cass County Communication Network or its parent company, Existential Media LLC. Our publications provide information about events and activities happening in or near Cass County, Indiana. the information is provided by Existential Media LLC for general infor-mation purposes only. We strive to keep the information up-to-date and correct, however we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitabil-ity or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in our publications for any pur-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 or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or 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.

November 2014 | Cass County INfo: | 3

Former Cass County Commissioner Kelly Mitchell, who was elected State Treasurer on Nov. 4, will complete the term ending Dec. 31, 2014 that was for-merly held by Richard Mourdock and most recently occupied by Daniel Huge. Mitchell was appointed by Governor Mike Pence and was sworn in Tuesday, Nov. 18 in a private ceremony in the Statehouse. The oath of office was administered by the Honorable Julian Ridlen, a Logansport native who pre-viously served as Indiana Treasurer of State from 1979 to 1987. “I’m ready to enter the office and help move Indiana forward,” said Treasurer Mitchell. “From protecting and invest-ing our tax dollars, to raising financial literacy, to helping Hoosier families save for postsecondary education, we have a lot of work to do in the Treasurer’s of-fice. I can’t wait to get started.” Mitchell worked for more than six years in the Treasurer’s Office as Direc-tor of TrustINdiana. She also served on the Board of Commissioners in Cass County. She currently lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Larry. Her children, Chloe and Colin, attend college at Indiana University and Wabash College, respectively.

The Logansport Parks Board honored Parks Administrator Jan Fawley after her final meeting on Nov. 12. Fawley resigned to take the position of Parks Superinten-dent of the West Lafayette Parks Department. In 2000, Fawley became the city parks administrator where she man-aged 21 different parks and recreation facilities, totaling 294 acres of land. With Fawley at the helm, the parks department added six new playgrounds; installed four new roofs and a concrete public access ramp; created and pur-chased equipment for the skate park; constructed a concession stand, and two bathrooms. She has generated over $2,500,000 in grant money. Recently, Jan was instrumental in the creation of our newest parkland gem, Huston Park, consisting of 80 acres complete with walking trails, a playground and a restroom. “Jan is a person of incredible character, tenacity, and grit. The West Lafayette Parks Department is very fortunate to hire such an outstanding administrator. She will be missed.” said Parks President, Beth Myers.

The Logansport Parks Board approved the hiring of Richard Brewer as the interim parks administrator on a part-time basis. Brewer has served on the parks board for the last year and Board President Beth Myers says he is familiar with the workings of the department, is proactive and is certainly a huge fan of Logan-sport’s Park System. Brewer is the owner of Classic Con-cepts LLC and a member of the Indi-ana Governors Planning Council and Partners in Policy Making. He was president of Logansport Youth Soccer from 1997-2008. Rich Brewer and his wife, Kelly, have two children, Kirbey and Caleb. The Park Board plans to place an ad for the parks administrator position by November 16. Applications will be accepted through December 31, with the goal of selecting an applicant by January 31, 2015.

logansport parks administrator leaves for West lafayette

Have news to share? Let us know about it!Submit your information online at casscountyonline.com or email it to [email protected].

Know what’s going onSign up for CASSINFO mobile alerts and stay up to date with weather and traffic alerts, deals and reminders from local businesses. (Standard rates may apply).

Former Cass County commissioner sworn in as state treasurer

From left: Jeff Smith, Beth Myers, Jan Fawley, Marty Monahan and Rich Brewer. PHOTO BY MICHELLE DIALS


lMh and Four County Counseling Center partner for er Navigator programA new Care Navigator Program for the Logan-sport Memorial Emergency Department began Nov. 1 through a partnership between Logansport Memorial Hospital and Four County Counseling Center. The ER Care Navigator will work with the ER staff and assists patients with health-care access and timely care. Specific goals for the pro-gram include: • Improving patient con-nection with primary care providers to decrease emer-gency room time spent with non-emergent conditions and chronic disease management;• Increasing patient connection to insurance options; • Connecting to relevant social services in order to re-duce healthcare barriers; and • Improving patient connection and timely access to needed mental health and substance abuse services. Chief Executive Nurse Jeanette Huntoon comment-ed, “The addition of the Care Navigator will greatly en-hance our ability to care for ER patients in need of addi-tional services after discharge. Patients may be enrolled in the program and the Care Coordinator will have both face-to-face and phone con-tacts with the patient for a period of time after discharge

to ensure follow-through with appointments and con-nections to needed services.” “A similar program be-gan at Dukes Emergency Department in July 2013,” stated Donna Henry, Vice President of Residential and Clinical Programs for Four County Counseling Center. “We have had great success with this service in Peru and look forward to implement-ing Care Navigation in the LMH Emergency Depart-ment.” Marckolyn Dillon has been hired as the LMH Emergency Department Patient Navigator. A graduate of Trine University, she has worked in the roles of Adults Case Management, Care Manager and Client Care Coordinator at Four County Counseling Center. “I am very enthusiastic about helping people. I enjoy problem solving and breaking down barriers that prevent people from gaining access to the resources and treatment they need to improve their quality of life. I look forward to working closely with Four County, Logansport Memorial Hospital, local law enforcement and community resources and be a liaison for patients,” commented Ms. Dillon.

Logansport Memorial Urology will be located in Medical Office Building West, Suite 140 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Office hours will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Logansport Memorial Urology will be accepting new patients to be seen by three physicians – Dr. Stephen Miller, Dr. Willis Peelle, and Dr. James Harshman. This is to continue providing coverage for patients who were previously seeing Dr. Paul Rober before his departure from Logansport. Appointments for Logansport Memorial Urology can be made by calling the office directly at (574) 735-3811 or through Central Scheduling at (574) 753-1488. Also in the Urology suite, Dr. Khaled Hammoud with Unity Healthcare will be providing neurology services. He will begin accepting patients on Friday, October 31, 2014. He is located in Suite 140 and is in the office only on Fridays. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hammoud, please call Central Scheduling at (574) 753-1488. “Logansport Memorial Hospital continues to look for opportunities to partner with physicians and provide extended coverage with exceptional specialists right here at home,” comments Jim Schrader, Vice-President of Physician Services. “Providing access to care that our community needs is a top priority for community health and for all of us at Logansport Memorial Hospital

DATES TO KNOWMedicare Open EnrollmentOct. 17 through Dec. 7www.socialsecurity.gov

Open Enrollment for qualified health plans under the affordable care actNov. 15 through Feb. 15www.healthcare.gov

logansport Memorial hospital offers urology and additional neurology services


The Health Insurance Marketplace is a simpler way to purchase health insur-ance for Americans and their families. Consumers can go online to find and compare options, see if they qualify for lower costs, and select coverage that best meets their needs and budget. About 85 percent of those who signed up last year through the Marketplace received financial assistance. Consumers can sign up for 2015 health insurance plans through Health-Care.gov, the call center, or in-person assistance. With more issuers offering coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace this year, the consumers will find more options for themselves and their families. Coverage begins as early as January 1, 2015 for people enrolling by December 15, 2014.

Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace began Nov. 15, 2014, and runs through Feb. 15, 2015. Consumers should visit HealthCare.gov to review and compare health plan op-tions and find out if they are eligible for financial assistance, which can help pay monthly premiums and reduce out-of-pocket costs when receiving services. All consumers shopping for health insur-ance coverage for 2015— even those who currently have coverage through the Marketplace — should enroll or re-enroll between November 15 and December 15 in order to have coverage effective on Jan. 1, 2015. A number of different resources are available to help consumers find Mar-ketplace coverage. They can get more information through HealthCare.gov or

CuidadoDeSalud.gov. Consumers can find local help at: Localhelp.healthcare.gov or call the Federally-facilitated Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325. Assistance is available in 150 languages. The call is free. The Marketplace includes a Small Business Health Option Program (SHOP), designed to give small busi-nesses new health insurance options and a simpler way to cover their employees. The SHOP is available to small employ-ers with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees For more information about Health Insurance Marketplaces, visit: www.healthcare.gov/marketplace

health Insurance Marketplace open for enrollment


NIpSCo taking applications for winter energy assistance programNorthern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) is partnering again this year with state agencies and other organizations to help connect families struggling to pay their heating bills this winter with available assistance funds. Enrollment for the federal low income energy assistance program began on Monday, Nov. 3. Assistance programs include the following:· Low Income Home Energy Assis-tance Program (LIHEAP) Program: LIHEAP support is available to house-holds falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Between De-cember 1 and March 15, Indiana natural gas utilities do not disconnect service to customers enrolled in LIHEAP who are behind on their bills. · NIPSCO Customer Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Discount Program: The NIPSCO CARE Dis-count Program is designed to provide further bill reductions to LIHEAP-eligible customers. Once enrolled in LIHEAP, customers are automatically enrolled in the program. · NIPSCO Hardship Program: For customers just outside the federal poverty guidelines for LIHEAP, the NIPSCO Hardship Program offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance to households between 151-200 percent of the federal poverty level. While NIPSCO has among the low-est residential gas bills in Indiana and has projected lower gas costs than last winter, payment assistance programs help give a greater sense of security to customers experiencing financial dif-ficulties.

“Energy assistance programs are es-sential to families in need as winter ap-proaches,” said NIPSCO Vice President of Customer Operations Debora Owen. “Funding is limited, so we encourage customers experiencing financial difficulties to contact us as soon as possible.” NIPSCO Customer Care Agents trained to help connect customers with available funds are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT at 1-800-4NIPSCO (1-800-464-7726). Eligibility is based on income and family size. More information and a listing of agencies that help administer assistance programs can be found at www.NIPSCO.com/PaymentAssis-tance. The following information is usually required when applying for LIHEAP at an agency; however, be sure to contact the agency for the complete list of docu-mentation you will need to provide: · Indiana picture ID · Social Security cards for all house-hold members · NIPSCO bill · Proof of residency · Proof of income Energy and Money Saving Programs Improving a home’s energy efficiency can make a big difference on utility bills. All NIPSCO customers have access to a wide range of programs designed to help manage energy usage, and in turn bills. A full list of programs and tips to help manage energy use can be found at NIPSCO.com/SaveEnergy.

Monthly Social Security and Supple-mental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 64 million Americans will increase 1.7 percent in 2015, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjust-ment (COLA) will begin with benefits that more than 58 million Social Se-curity beneficiaries receive in January 2015. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2014. The Social Secu-rity Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $118,500 from $117,000. Of the esti-mated 168 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2015, about 10 million will pay higher taxes because of the increase in the taxable maximum. Information about Medicare changes for 2015 is available at www.Medicare.gov. The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola.

Social Security announces cost of living increase


4-h enrollment runs through January 15 A 4-H information night is set for Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Complex at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds. Indiana 4-H has adopted a new data management system that is being imple-mented for the 2015 4-H program year, and youth enrollment dates are changing. 4-H Families will create their own login and password at in.4honline.com that will be used multiple times throughout the year to communicate and transfer infor-mation to their local Purdue Extension office, such as change of email or mailing address, registering for state and county events and receiving newsletters and other pertinent information. Enrollment dates are Nov. 1, 2014 through January 15, 2015. The enrollment window is the same for all counties. Project drop and add deadline is June 1, 2015, except for prior livestock deadlines. Families that do not have internet access should contact the Extension office at 574-753-7750 or a 4-H leader for further assistance with enrollment. What is 4-H? It is the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, reaching more than 7 million 4-H youth in urban neighborhoods, suburban schoolyards and rural farming communities. Fueled by university-backed curriculum, 4-H children engage in the hands-on learning of science, healthy liv-ing and food security. 4-H eligibility is grades 3-12. Mini 4-H for Cass County is grades 1 and 2.

Take steps now to get the education you need to advance your career.

it’s

timeYour

574-753-5101 ivytech.edu/apply-now

MobIle AlertSFrom Cass County Communication NetworkSign up for local alerts and deals on the go!

To sign uptext CASSINFO

to 46786.Msg & data rates may apply.

CASSINFO: Winter weather advisory through 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Want to advertise with CASSINFO mobile alerts? 574-721-4635 for details!

CASSINFO

Standard Message and Data Rates May ApplyWhen you subscribe, you will receive mobile alerts,

reminders and deals which include paid advertisements from local businesses.

A service of the Cass County Communication Network published by Existential Media LLC

When the weather looks like this ...


In light of recent fire fatalities in Central Indiana, Indi-ana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson and Indianapolis Fire Department Chief Er-nest Malone today expressed the importance of working smoke alarms and proper use of space heaters and other forms of alternative heating Working smoke alarms are important to have year round, but especially in the winter months when alterna-tive heating sources, such as space heaters and fire places, are used. Space heaters ac-count for one-third of home heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Proper use of heating sources and working smoke alarms can be the difference between life and death, ac-

cording to Greeson. “There have been more than 70 fire-related deaths in Indiana so far this year,” Greeson said. “Last year we had more than 100 fire-related deaths, and in a lot of these cases there was not a working smoke alarm in the home. Smoke alarms are proven to save lives.” Investigators from the In-diana Department of Home-land Security have responded to more than 300 fires this year. In more than half of those investigations, the location did not have smoke alarms, or had non-working smoke alarms. Space heaters should always be kept away from loose or flammable objects such as clothing, curtains, bedding, and furniture. There should

be at least a three-foot perim-eter around space heaters at all times. Avoid using candles or appliances, such as a stove or oven, to heat the home. “Carbon monoxide can build up to dangerous levels in a matter of minutes,” said Chief Malone. “If you are relying on using an appliance like a stove for heating, use blankets instead or stay with a friend for a while.” Fireplaces should be regu-larly cleaned and inspected by a certified professional, such as a chimney sweep. Gas fire-places should have properly working ventilation with a functioning carbon monoxide detector nearby. “Creosote deposits build up quickly in chimneys and can easily catch fire,” said Greeson. “Keep anything

flammable away from fire-places, and use only paper or kindling to start a fire. Al-ways have a fire extinguisher on hand in case the fire grows too large or out of control.” Fires should always be extinguished and space heat-ers unplugged before going to bed or leaving the home for any period of time. Do not leave space heaters on in unoccupied rooms. In addition to safe heat-ing, do not overload electrical outlets. Power cords, espe-cially those on Christmas trees and decorative light-ing, should be plugged into outlets with sufficient capac-ity, and never into extension cords.

The Santa Claus, Indiana, Post Office has selected the 2014 special picture postmark for this Christmas season. On December 1, the post office will begin offering the picture postmark to can-cel the postage stamps on holiday mail again this year. This famous small-town post office is the only one in the world with the Santa Claus name and receives over 400,000 pieces of mail in December – compared to only 13,000 pieces of mail per month the rest of the year. This spe-cial picture postmark has been offered every Christmas season since 1983. Each year, the holiday postmark is designed by a local high school art student as part of an annual contest.

This year’s winner is Shyann Smith of Fulda, Ind., a 2014 senior at Heritage Hills High School Anyone interested in getting the pecial cancellation on their holiday mail show follow these guide-lines: • Allow at least a 2-inch by 4-inch space in the stamp area for the picture postmark;• Apply postage to cards or letters before bringing or mailing them to the post office;• If you wish to mail Christmas cards to the post office, package them—with postage stamps already on them—in a sturdy envelope or box, and mail to: Postmaster, Santa Claus Station, Santa Claus, IN 47579-9998;

• The picture postmark is available on working days between December 1 and 24;• The picture postmark must be re-quested by the postal customer;• To ensure a good postmark imprint, do not enclose large or bulky items in your holiday mail (Ex: reindeer food, snowflakes, glitter, stickers, etc.);• There is no charge for postmarking; however, there is a limit of 50 picture postmarks (hand cancellations) per person per day.

holiday postmark available Dec. 1

Fire marshal reminds hoosiers of heating dangers


Christmas Magi Limited Edition Forever StampsThe stamp cel-ebrates the biblical story of three visi-tors from the east who came bearing gifts for Jesus. The stamp art depicts

the Magi atop camels near the sum-mit of a small hill. Guiding them is a large, dazzling star. In the west, Three Kings Day is celebrated Jan. 6. In many cultures, this is the day for exchanging gifts, rather than Christmas Day.

The Salvation Army needs YOU! They are looking for awesome volunteers like you to help meet this year’s kettle goal! The money raised goes back into the Logansport community to help those in need. Want to be part of this great cause? Call Lt. Amanda at 574-601-1291 to sign up today!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!Every year, we round up the dates when your favorite holiday specials will air and post them on Cass County Calendar. Through the magic of Netflix , DVR and DVD, we can watch them year round, but there’s still something magical about gathering around the TV to watch them on network tv! Head to www.casscountycalendar.com and click on the Holiday Favorites icon to find YOUR favorites.

Dec. 2 – First-Class Mail International/ Priority Mail International Dec. 10 – Priority Mail Express International Dec. 15 – Standard Post Dec. 17 – Global Express Guaranteed Dec. 20 – First-Class Mail/Priority Mail (domestic) Dec. 23 – Priority Mail Express (domestic)

For expected delivery of holiday mail and packages by Christmas, the Postal Service recommends keeping the following mailing and shipping deadlines in mind:

2014 Christmas Shipping Deadlines

The nation’s longest-running and highest-rated Christmas TV special is depicted on of four Limited Edi-tion Forever stamps featuring Rudolph, Hermey, Santa and Bumble and created from still television frames from the special which premiered 50 years ago in 1964. The stamps were dedicated as part of the Postal Service’s Holiday Kickoff news conference at the Smith-sonian’s National Postal Museum. “Rudolph’s story of guiding Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve has been re-vered by families for five decades,” said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe in dedicating the stamps. “We’re celebrat-ing that milestone by having our fleet of 212,000 ‘sleighs’ deliver Rudolph and his friends on 500 million Forever stamps to nearly 153 million addresses this holiday season.” The Dec. 6, 1964, premiere featured the voice of Burl Ives as Sam, a sing-ing snowman, who narrates the tale of a misfit reindeer who finds his own special way to shine.

In addition to the Rudolph song, the special also contains five of composer Johnny Mark’s previous songs and seven new songs that include “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Silver and Gold,” “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle,” “The Most Wonderful Day of the Year, “There’s Always Tomorrow” and “We’re a Couple of Misfits.”

Winter Fun Forever Stamps

holiday stamps honor rudolph & friends


For the third consecutive year the Cass County Historical Society has been named the recipient of a charitable grant from the Lawrence J. and Ruth J. Castaldi Fam-ily Fund, a donor-advised fund, to underwrite several on-going projects. Cass County Historical Society Executive Director Thelma Conrad said, “The Castaldi family descendants are committed to contributing to the success of the so-ciety in its efforts to preserve, archive, store and share Logansport and Cass County, Indiana’s history. They appreciate the hard work that makes this possible and understand that there are many who benefit from our services – researchers and visitors to our museum, including school children who not only thoroughly enjoy a step back in time, but from my own personal observations, seem to understand that they are the future caretakers of our past. For this, we sincerely thank the Castaldi Family Trust.” Located at 1004 East Market Street in Logansport, the mission of the Cass County Historical Society is to collect and preserve the materials calculated to shed light on the natural, civil, and political history of the Cass County, Indiana and achieves those ends through an active board of directors and membership by means of publication and circulation of historical documents, the promotion of useful knowledge, and association with those who are also willing to promote those ends.

logansport hS Academic teams selling Mr. happy burger CardsLogansport High School Academic Competi-tions are selling Mr. Happy Burger Cards again. The Cards sell for $5. The card is a $40.00 value. Expires 5/31/14 Includes:buy 1 Lg Pizza and get 1 Lg Pizza FREE (Carry out only); buy 1 lunch buffet and get a large coke FREEbuy 1- Country Dinner and get a 2nd FREE; buy 1 order of breadsticks, get 2nd FREE; buy 1 personal pizza and get 1 of equal or lesser value FREE ; buy Any Chicken sandwich and get 2nd FREE; buy any size Sundae, get 1 of equal or lesser value FREE; buy 1 1/3lb Angus Burger and Lg fry and get a Lg Coke FREE If you are interested: contact any team mem-ber/coach or contact Lorese Sharp at 753-0441 ext. 2356 or [email protected]

Cass County historical Society receives grant

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has launched a website that allows cus-tomers to determine if they are eligible for an Excise Tax refund. “In early October the BMV began sending out claim forms to customers who were affected by the Excise Tax misclassification,” said Commissioner Don Snemis. “All of those letters have been mailed. In case someone did not receive their letter, the BMV has cre-ated a website that allows Hoosiers to verify their eligibility and print a claim form that includes mailing instruc-tions.” To avoid any potential fraud, the BMV is asking Hoosiers to access the Refund Eligibility page by visiting myBMV.com and clicking on the green “Check Your Excise Tax Refund Eli-gibility” icon on the right-hand side of

the home page. Users will need to input either their Social Security Number or their Driver’s License Number in order to check their eligibility. On October 8, 2014, the BMV began sending out claim forms to Hoosiers af-fected by the Excise Tax miscalculation. As to any unclaimed refunds, the BMV will use all reasonable measures to locate everyone entitled to a refund, includ-ing follow-up mailings and the use of national databases to locate individuals who may have moved outside of Indi-ana. After all reasonable means of locat-ing customers entitled to refunds have been exhausted, refunds will be turned over to the Indiana Attorney General’s Indiana Unclaimed program.

New website lets bMV customers check refund eligibility


Cass County historical Society receives grant

The Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) awarded a total of $5,100 to five charities as a part of its Community Involvement Grant. Kokomo Rescue Mission was given $2,000 to replace existing cabinets and countertops in the kitchen of the facil-ity’s Open Arms shelter for homeless women and children. This shelter was opened in 2003 and provides more than shelter and meals for the women and children. It also provides short- and long-term programs to address the underlying causes of homelessness and help the women and children develop life skills. In the past three years the shelter has served an average of 121 women and 93 children annually. Most days the shelter is at or near capacity. The facility awarded $1,000 to the Carver Community Center, Kokomo. The Carver Center plans to use the funding for a boxing program for pre-teen and teen youth of Howard, Miami and Cass County. The goal is to give both boys and girls the understanding of responsibility and self-control. “Box-ing is a way for youth to not only keep in shape, but to also build self-esteem, according to Dennis Morgan, executive director. “This program will monitor each participant’s grades and have ex-pectation on what grades are acceptable and what grades are not.” The River of Life Christian Church in Logansport also received $1,000 to assist them in serving a traditional Thanksgiving Meal to local residents. The church has been serving the meal for 45 years and in 2013 served over 600 meals. The meal of turkey, stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, dessert and bev-erage is served in the church’s dining

room, with carry-outs available. The church also provides trans-portation to the facility for those who need it. It’s open to the needy, lonely and oth-ers who are un-able to prepare a traditional meal for themselves and their family,” ac-cording to Connie Kiesling. Little Turtle Waterway Corp. received $600 to excavate and replace poor soil and to buy 22 trees for the wa-terway. The Little Turtle Waterway is a 12-block-long trail, starting at the confluence of the Eel and Wa-bash Rivers, and running along the Wabash riverbank to 12th Street. Much of the riverbank along the trail is wooded, with a variety of trees that will slowly change over time. The Gateway is designed to have trees on either side, however the trees that were planted died because of the poor soil. The group plans to dig out the gravel and cinder that is there now and replace it with better soil and then plant new trees. Citizens for Change-Cause for Paws in Logansport will receive $500. The group is moving their adoption center to

the Cass County Humane Society. There are three rooms there that need renovating. The funds will be used to upgrade the electrical system, put in a new ceiling, paint and repair the walls and window trim. Jarod Heuer

is doing the work as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The grant money comes from the facility’s Fresh Favorite sales to the offenders. The Indiana Department of Correction’s (IDOC) contract with Aramark, which provides offender food services, has an addendum which allows for five percent of the net profits from the sale of Fresh Favorites food to be put into a Community Involvement fund and to be given away to the com-munity. Fresh Favorites is a special menu

local orgs receive grants from Miami Correctional Facility


reflecting on recycling totals for 2014With just a handful of weeks remaining in 2014, I find myself beginning to look back at what has taken place in a year that will draw to a close in just a few short weeks. A number of things stick out in my mind, including how, through the forward-thinking of the Solid Waste Management District Board, we have been able to find new ways to serve the com-munity. First would be the escalating collection of electronics or e-waste we have been able to facilitate. Through our five day a week collection, along with a number of collection events, we have taken in over 110,883 pounds of electronics from Cass County residents. Last year that total was less than 48,000 pounds. A big thanks goes to the community, as well goes to our vendor, RecycleForce, and their willingness to add events throughout the county. My guess is that the e-waste collection will continue to grow as we enter 2015. One trend in the industry that has been a bit concerning is one that I would like to address. A large number of solid waste districts, including ours, are start-ing to receive televisions that have essentially already been partially recycled; the cords have been cut off, and a lot of

the elements that would be worth some money have been taken. That basically makes the television useless for the vendor. And actually it costs them more money to take the television, than they will get out of it. What this will mean down the line is that recy-cling vendors will have to start charg-ing districts more for the electronics that they collect. While I can’t speak for other districts, I can tell you that Cass County does

not have the resources to pay to have partially recycled televi-sions disposed of. So, if you are going to bring e-waste in to be recycled, please bring the entire product in, not just pieces of it. If you are going to begin to recycle the product or take it apart, you need to be responsible for the proper disposal of the waste. Second, we are excited with the willingness of the board to look into the expansion of our roll off recycling program. Earlier this month, a new container for comingled recycling was placed in Twelve Mile. This is a significant investment, of about $10,000 annually that the Solid Waste Board has de-cided to make, to assist the citizens in Northeast Cass Coun-ty. We have other containers at the Fairgrounds, in Royal Center, Walton, Galveston and at the junction of 350S/50E. The biggest thing people could do to help out with these containers, is to make sure that all of the boxes they place in them, are broken down. This will save a lot of space in them. Last year over 406 tons of recycling was collected at the roll off locations. Shortly after the first of the year, we will have the totals for 2014. Our tire collections program, which used to be just for three hours, one day a year, also expanded to a five day a week col-lection from Mid-April through August. That allowed us to collect four semi loads of tires from Cass County residents for recycling. The plan is to begin that program again in 2015, and have it run over the same time frame. This seems to be a much more convenient option for people to use. Despite the success of the placement of the med return unit at the Logansport Police Department, where citizens can bring their old or expired prescriptions, a number decided to use the collections at our R-Days. Still others brought the medicine to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection last month. In fact, close to two full five gallon buckets were filled with pills that day. If you have medicine to dispose of now, you can place it in the Med return container, which is located on the second floor of the Logansport City Building, in the Records Divi-sion of the Logansport Police Department. Sharps and inhal-ers are not accepted in that container. In looking forward, we are continuing to strive to find ways to better serve the needs of Cass County Citizens. It is important to note that while we are called Cass County Solid Waste, we do not receive any tax money, and are supported by tipping fees from the landfill. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact the district office (574) 732-9253.


Sunday, Nov. 23TUESDAY, Nov. 25JCT AuditionsLogansport Junior Civic Theater will hold auditions for “TOY STORY” on Sunday, Nov 23 at 2:30 p.m.and Tuesday, Nov 25 at 6:30 p.m. All auditions will be held at the Church of the Nazarene 09 W. Clinton St. Logansport. Cast will consist of 3rd thru 7th graders.

TUESDAY, Nov. 25CCCF SCHOLARSHIP ORIENTATIONThe Cass County Community Foundation has an-nounced dates for the annual MANDATORY scholar-ship orientation sessions. Each local high school will have a separate, on-site session (details follow). CCCF President Deanna Crispen noted, “There are some changes to the program again this year as we con-tinue to try and make the process easier for faculty, students and parents.” Orientation attendance is a requirement for all students wishing to apply for any scholarships administered by the Community

Foundation, including the Cass County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. The Foundation also has several new awards with specific criteria that will be shared at the meetings. In 2014, the Cass County Community Foundation awarded 106 scholarships totaling over $200,000 including the Lilly Scholarship.

Calendar

Saturday, Nov. 29pioneer vs. north vermillionThe Pioneer Panthers take on North Vermillion in the Class A Football State Championship Game presented by the Indianapolis Colts. Noon at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tickets $15.

Good luck, pioneer panthers!

phOTO ShArED by jENNy NIES prICE

planning an event?Share the details at www.casscountycalendar.com!


All product donations will benefi t Emmaus Mission, the Salvation Army and Cass County Humane Society.

Shop & Save! Be on the lookout for Santa’s Helpers randomly distributing $500 in Logan’s Landing Bucks to shoppers to spend during the event!

PRESENTS THE 15TH ANNUALLOGAN’S LANDING

DOWNTOWN

OPEN HOUSEThursday, December 4th, 4-8 p.m.

For more info, call: 722-9345

Shop downtown Logansport this holiday season!

• BODYWORKS

• CREATIVE PROMOTIONS

• DESSERT FIRST CATERING

& MORE

• FERNBAUGH’S DIAMONDS

& FINE JEWELRY

• THE GRAY MILL &

GRAYBEAL’S CARPET PLUS

• JUDY’S GOODLIFE EMPORIUM

• LORETTA’S THERAPEUTIC

MASSAGE

• MIKE ANDERSON

CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP-RAM

• MINGLIN JEWELERS

• THE NEST & TREE’S

CAMERA SHOP

• PEAR TREE GALLERY

• PEOPLE’S WINERY

• REKINDLED

• SCHWERING REALTY

• SENIOR HELPERS

• STATE THEATRE

• UPGRADES TRAINING CENTER

• VILLAGE PEDDLER

• VINEYARD COMMUNITY

CHURCH

Give and Win! Bring canned food & pet products and exchange them at the Depot for tickets to win prizes from each of the participating merchants.

Christmas

thursday, nov. 2718th annual turkey trotWork off your Thanksgiving Dinner early by partici-pating in this annual tradition at the Cass County Family YMCA. Entry fee for 4 mile run is $16 per runner on or before Nov. 23; $20 per runner Nov. 24 and after. For 1 Mile Run/Walk, entry fee: $10 per walker on or before Nov. 23, $12 per walker Nov. 24 and after. Race Day registration available 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. in the YMCA Gym. Long Sleeve T-shirts to the first 550 participants

Thursday, Nov. 27thanksgiving dinnerSRiver of Life Christian Church, 130 Mall Rd, will be hosting their annual FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER. For reservations for delivery, carry-outs & dine in call the church at 574-753-3332 before 4:00 o’clock

11/17-11/26. Deliveries will begin at 10:30 and dine in and carry-outs will begin at noon.

The Walton Community is invited to join together to enjoy a delicious homemade dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations appreciated but not requiredDelivery available if unable to attend. Please call 574-626-2320

Friday, Nov. 28Saturday, Nov. 29CASS COUNTY DENTZEL CAROUSELCass County Carousel will be open to the Public on Fri/Sat November 28 & 29. 1-5 pm Rides are sponsored by the Cass County Community Foundation.

Tuesday, dec. 24-H Information night

Learn about 4-H Enrollment, which runs through January 15. 7 p.m. in the Cloverleaf Complex at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds

Thursday, Dec. 4Downtown christmas open houseParticipating businesses hold holiday open houses from 4-8 p.m. during this annual event to promote local merchants during the holiday season. Logan’s Landing also conducts a holiday food drive during the event benefitting the Salvation Army, Emmaus Mission Center and the Cass County Humane Society. Shoppers can stop by the Open House Headquarters, trade their donations for tickets, then visit each participating business and use the tickets to enter the merchant’s in-store drawings. Logan’s Landing will also distribute Logan’s Landing Bucks for shop-pers to spend with participating merchants during the event.

saturday, Dec. 622nd Annual Thompson Elementary PTO Craft & Gift Fair9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with cookies with Santa 10 a.m. to noon. at Thompson Elementary.

saturday, Dec. 6Festival of NativitiesFLY4Christ youth group invites you to The Festival of Nativities. This FREE event offers a display of Faith Lutheran Church members’ nativities. Also offered will be fun activities for youth and adults, light refresh-ments, wreath raffle, cookie bake sale, and a collec-tion of non-perishable food items for The Emmaus Mission Center. 3-9 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 6765 E 800N.

saturday, Dec. 6Sunday, Dec. 7lanedale pottery open houseFind some unique gifts for all the special people on your list! Enjoy mulled cider and homemade treats while you shop! Our pottery is handmade from start to finish, right here in Cass County. All of our work is food, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 4786 W CR 900 N, Royal Center. Questions or direc-tions? Call 574-643-9390


Sunday, Dec. 7WinterfestThe Cass County Dentzel Carousel and the Logansport Parks Department are teaming up for this winter event! 1-5 p.m. Riverside Park

saturday, dec. 13snacks with santaA fun Christmas activity for the whole family. Bring the kids for snacks, crafts, games, story time and a visit with Santa. Don’t forget to bring your camera. Bring your friends - neighbors - grandkids to the Walton Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 9-11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 13A Pawsitively Puurfect Christmas FundraiserVendor and Craft Show Fundraiser to benefit the Cass County Humane Society! Pictures taken by Dulce Candle Light Studio. We will be taking donations for the Humane Society! They are looking for several items like Dog and Cat food, Kitty Litter, Laundry Soap, Blankets, Toys, Treats! The first 100 people to show up starting at 9 a.m. with a donation will recieve a free goody bag! 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the American Legion, 828 Burlington Ave.

Saturday, Dec. 13walton small town christmasCome celebrate christmas the smalltown way . Enjoy chili and refreshments,caroling and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Join in with the community and start the Christmas season with friends and family. 3-5 p.m. at the Walton Fire Station on Depot St.

Saturday, Dec. 13Sunday, Dec. 14twelve mile living christmas pageant6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Plank Hill Park in Twelve Mile. For more information, visit us on Facebook.

Saturday, Dec. 13Holiday ice spectacularPresented by Performing Arts Council of Logansport on stage at McHale PAC at 7 :30 p.m. Tickets $25 at McHale Box Office.


CAMerACaught on

A partnership between LMU and the Cass County Roosters created Veterans Freedom Park at the corner of 6th and Market Streets in downtown Logansport. The first phase of the park features flags honoring branches of the military. The park was dedicated on Nov. 7. Photo by Phill Dials

Cass County honored those who have served and continue to serve in the military during Veterans Day observances on Nov. 11 at the Cass County Government Building and the Logansport City Building (next page).

Photos by Michelle Dials


CAMerA

veterans day 2014Honoring all who have served


Photos from the annual Downtown Spooktacular by Phill Dials 2014 Logansport HS Winter Fantasy cast photo — Anything Goes

Photo by Michelle Dials

OFFErED by LAIrD rEALTyAgent: Michael E. Laird

For more information:(574) 702-3216 (cell)

(574) 722-6453 (Leave message)

TrI-LEVEL hOME built in 1940• 992 sq. ft. of living space• NEW rOOF on house & garage Oct. 2014• Living room on main level• 3 bedrooms, bathroom with tub/shower upstairs• Kitchen, dining room, large utility/laundry area, 1/2 bath and basement- type storage area downstairs• Hardwood Floors• Possession at closing• MLS# 201439545

• Large window air-conditioner, refrigerator, electric stove included• NEW FUrNACE (Lennox high-efficiency) installed in Nov. 2013• Large attic with lots of storage space• One car GArAGE• Nice, walkable neighborhood close to park, River Bluff Trail, Boulevard• Logansport School District

FOr SALE2427 North Street

3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths

$68,000NOT FOr rENT

NO RENT TO OWN • NO CONTRACT

KNOWWHAT’SGOINGONwww.cassnetwork.com

www.issuu.com/casscountyinfo

www.casscountycalendar.com

www.casscountyonline.com

www.casscountyonline.com/site/mobilealerts

Published by Existential Media LLC • PO Box 314 • Logansport, IN 46947

For advertising information, call or text Phill Dials at 574.721.4635 or email [email protected]

Documents

November 2014