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As I’m writing this, I realized that by the time

I write next month’s column, the Cass County

Communication Network will have celebrated

its one year anniversary! At this time last

year, we were getting ready to launch Cass

County Online and wondering whether people

would be interested getting mobile alerts

and deals delivered to their phones. This

past month, I haven’t had time to worry much

— we’ve been so busy posting updates, writing stories and send-

ing weather alerts! But, those of you who have been reading Cass

County INFO for a while know that we’ve probably got a few things

up our sleeves.

As I write this, we’re also approaching what seems to be one

of the busiest weekends of the year in Cass County. I just spent a

couple of hours scrolling through Cass County Calendar and looking

for events to put in this issue of INFO and to talk about during our

weekly Cass County Calendar update on Mix 102 tomorrow morning

and all I can say is this: Anyone who says there’s nothing to do in

this community apparently HASN’T been checking Cass County

Calendar.

Our next issue of INFO will come out the Friday before the Cass

again this year. Lemon shakeups, elephant ears, snow cones ... and

the chance to chat with our Facebook fans in person? — of course

we’ll be there!

In the meantime, though, there are lots of ways to keep in touch

with us and we’re so totally excited that our fans do just that. Last

month, we got a text from a fan letting us know a road was closed.

We check our Facebook pages constantly throughout the day and

we love looking at the photos you all post. That’s what the Cass

County Communication Network is all about — creating ways for

people to know and share what’s going on in our community.

Tomorrow, I’m heading to media day at Indiana Beach, and this

weekend, we get to take in parades, live music and all kinds of

other fun events. Now, I think I’ll sit by the pool and plan something

to celebrate our one year anniversary. Thanks for the reminder that

I wouldn’t trade this job for anything!

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On June 2, Indiana Landmarks announced the sale of the historic Greens-felder building to Marie Jaquith, an author from Califor-nia who plans to open a new independent bookstore and café. “Saving and repurposing the Greensfelder building has been an eight-year journey, taken with our partners Logan’s Landing, the Indiana Hous-ing and Community Development Authority and the City of Logan-sport, ” says Todd Zeiger, director of Indiana Landmarks’ Northern Regional O!ce and manager of the Greensfelder Project. “"is project demonstrates how historic preserva-tion and economic development work hand in hand in a community’s revitalization,” Zeiger noted. “We are extremely pleased that the long history that the Greensfelder building has played in the community will continue now as a new attraction in the downtown area,” says Mayor Mike Fincher. “"is shows Logan-sport is growing as a place to open a new downtown business,” Fincher added. “We celebrate the creation of a sixth new downtown business result-ing from the RECAP Partnership in the past two years. "e repurposing of a half dozen historic buildings in Logansport’s National Regis-ter District helps us build on our heritage through economic develop-ment initiatives,” said Mark Hart-man, president of Logan’s Landing.

“We are proud of the new energy in downtown Logansport,” Hartman added. When completed this fall, Some Kind of Won-derful will join an adja-cent Indiana Landmarks project – the People’s Winery in the formerly endangered People’s Bank building. Other new businesses that have been created from the RECAP

Partnership include Jason’s Toy and Hobby Store, Savannah Vintage, J. Gillum Photography, and Body Works Yoga Studio, all in the down-town National Register District. E#orts to save the Greensfelder building began in 2003 when the front corner of the building collapsed. Rescuing the building o#ered an opportunity to restore a landmark and create economic development in the downtown. Indiana Landmarks accepted the donation of the building, made repairs and began marketing it for a new use. "e building later required significant structural work when the facade began to fail in 2005. Indiana Landmarks completely reno-vated the exterior in 2009. Interior renovation is expected to be complet-ed by October 2011. Renovations are expected to invest another $75,000 into the building. Funding for the project has come from Indiana Landmarks’ Endan-gered Places Loan Fund, Indiana Housing and Community Develop-ment Authority’s RECAP Program, and the City of Logansport Façade Grant program.

Reasons to celebrate

OPPORTUNITYThe Twelve Mile Lions are accepting entries for the Fourth of July Parade and

Mark Lowe at 765-475-2172 or 765-469-0888.

Entries are also being accepted for the Walton 4th of July parade that starts at 2 p.m. Contact Carol Woolever at 574-626-2299/765-432-0945 or e-mail [email protected] Forms are available at the Walton Freeze and Walton Library.

The Logansport Farmer’s Market

now has a permanent home

thanks to a donation of property

valued at $85,000 to the City of

Logansport by Salin Bank.

Salin Bank employees pre-

sented the Farmer’s Market with a

new sign and distributed reusable

grocery bags during Logan’s Land-

ing’s annual “Celebrate Logan-

sport” event on Thursday, June 2.

“We are so excited to be a

part of the Farmer’s Market in

this special way. It is wonderful to

give back to Logansport in a way

that will positively impact so many

people,” said Logansport banking

center manager, Angie Berry.

The Farmer’s Market opened

for the summer on June 4. Sat-

urday hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Beginning in July the Farmer’s

Market will also be open from 3-6

p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday

afternoons. Hours will be posted

on the sign at the corner of 4th

and Market in Downtown

Logansport. You can also find the

Cass County Farmer’s Market on

Facebook.

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DepotTHEN & NOW

The Soldiers and Sailors monument

in Mount Hope Cemetery looked great

for Memorial Day services last month

thanks to the Cass County Roosters

and the McTaggart Charitable Trust.

Completion of the $33,000 restora-

tion project was marked during the

annual services on Monday, May 30.

The monument

honors those who died during the Civil

War. The top photo shows the monu-

ment during the Memorial Day ob-

servance in 2010; the bottom photo,

submitted by Rick Woodall, shows the

monument after restoration in 2011.

The monument is 117 years old,

soars to 85 feet and features statues

representing all four branches of the

military. See more photos from Cass

County’s Memorial Day observances

on the CassCountyCalendar.com page

on Facebook.

Med'sMed Flory will perform

in Logansport on

Saturday, June 11,

2011. Here are three

things you may not

know about the Med

Flory Jazz and Blues

Festival’s namesake.

Take note:

Supersax, the Charlie

Parker tribute band

formed by Med Flory

and Buddy Clark, won

the Grammy Award

forBest Jazz Performance

by a Group in 1974.

Meredith Irwin Flory

was born August

27, 1926 in

Logansport.

You might catch him

in a rerun of many

1960s’-1980’s TV

shows, including

Gunsmoke, Bonanza,

Little House on the

Prairie, Dukes of

Hazzard and Lassie.PHOTO PROVIDED BY FLORYFEST.ORG

Caleb Brown, Caston High School Senior, has been named the winner of the 2010-11 SUCCEED High School Business Plan Competition and awarded a $1,000 Scholarship to Ivy Tech. Caleb’s winning business plan was titled, “Midwest Muscle Cars.” He plans to take several automo-

tive courses being o!ered by Ivy Tech this summer. Cass County students attended the SUCCEED Entrepreneurial Program at Ivy Tech from Sep-tember 2010 through May 2011 on a monthly basis. The course utilized NxLevel Curriculum and was taught by Kristin Shellman, Area Five Agency Business Development Manager and certi"ed NxLevel Instructor. Students learned about the di!erent aspects of starting a business including market research, how to manage cash #ow, how to build your business and much more. The "nal project for the class was to either write a business plan or create a webpage for their business idea. The SUCCEED High School Entrepreneurial Program will be o!ered again in the fall to Cass County High School Students that are either in the 11th or 12th grade. Students that are inter-ested can contact Kristin Shellman at (574) 737-2130. The sponsors for this year’s High School SUCCEED Program include Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Ivy Tech Community College and SUCCEED.

Caston student wins business plan competition


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June 10-11Med Flory Jazz & Blues FestivalThe fourth annual festival honoring Logansport’s musical heritage will

feature eight bands, including a Saturday night performance by

Grammy®-winner Med Flory himself. The event kicks o! with a New Orleans Style Jazz Parade from LMU Park at 6th and Market to the festival site. Long-time music educators Carolynn Cassidy, Kathy Elkins, and Robin Mix will be recognized for their contributions to music education and will serve as the 2011 festival parade grand marshals. On Saturday, the festival will pay tribute to former Logansport High School Jazz Band director Bob Parente, who died recently at the age of 77. Day of show tickets are $25 per session, $15 for one session and $5 per student per session. Little Turtle Waterway Plaza, Downtown Logansport. www.!oryfest.org

June 10-11 Relay for Life of Cass CountyCommunity members are invited to take action in the "ght against cancer while celebrating victories, remembering lives lost and "ghting back against the disease. This overnight event will feature a pork chop supper starting at 4:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies take place at 6 p.m. on Friday night, with a Survivor Ceremony. There will be a silent auction, a Miss’ter Relay Con-test, Fight Back Ceremony, followed by the Luminaria Ceremony with reading of names and lighting of candles at 10 p.m. The "nal lap, awards and closing ceremony take place Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Lewis Cass Jr./Sr. High School, 3 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday. Pick up complete schedule at registration tent.

Saturday, June 11 River City TriathlonThe Cass County Family Y will host the 16th Annual River City Triathlon at France Park. The Triathlon will consist

of a 500 yard quarry swim, 14.4 mile scenic bike ride, and a 3.3 mile trail run.

Registrations will be taken until 7:15 a.m. the day of the race. You can also register online at the Cass County Family YMCA.

Saturday, June 11 Bike RodeoKids ages three to 15 can participate in a bicycle obstacle course, register their bikes and learn about the "re safety during the annual Bike Rodeo co-sponsored by the City of Logansport Police, Fire and Parks and Recreation Departments. There will be free drawings for bicycle helmets and bicycles, free hot dogs, chips and Pepsi, and free swimming for all Bike Rodeo participants. 10 a.m. to Noon, Tower Park North Parking Lot.

Saturday, June 11 Twelve Mile 500 Quali!cations The Twelve Mile Lion’s club is accepting entries for the 49th annual Twelve Mile Riding Lawnmower race. A copy of the rules, safety checklist, and entry form is available at www.twelvemile500.com, or at the Twelve Mile post o$ce, Vet Clinic, or Community State Bank, or by contacting Mark Lowe at 765-469-0888 or 765-475-2172. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plank Hill Park in Twelve Mile. Rain date for quali"cations is June 18.

Sunday, June 12Spencer Park Clean-up DayThe 2011 Old Style Raft Race com-mittee invites you to help clean up Spencer Park. Please bring your own

garden tools and equipment. Volunteers will be clearing the thorny bushes on the

riverbank and weeds around the pavilion. 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, June 16Family Night Out at France ParkPurdue Extension Cass County and France Park will be hosting a series of programs this summer called Family

Night Out at France Park. These pro-grams will be focused on giving families an

opportunity to spend time together while learning something new. The June programs are “Have Fun, Be Active” on June 16 and “Microwave Snacks and Safety” on June 29. Additional programs for July and August can be found on casscountycalendar.com. There is no cost for participating in the programs, but participants 6 years and older will have to pay the $2 gate fee to enter the park. To RSVP for any of the Family Night Out at France Park programs call the Purdue Extension Cass County O#ce at 574-753-7750.

Did you know? It’s free to list your event on Cass County Calendar. Items listed on CassCountyCalendar.com are selected at random to be featured in Cass County INfo. We also post events on our Facebook page and chat live about upcoming events on Mix 102 on Thursdays at 7:10 a.m.

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The Colts are coming!Thursday, June 30 — The Indianapolis Colts are bringing

their Fan Fest and Make It Personal Tour back to Logansport!

Meet Colts alumni players and cheerleaders, register to win Colts Tickets, test your abilities on a rock climbing wall, pick up free Colts

giveaways and experience the team’s newly-renovated Colts in Mo-tion traveling museum. Fans are encouraged to arrive early!

The Colts Fan Fest, featuring live music, will be at Riverside Park from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.

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Saturday, June 18Garden Party & Party in the ParkCelebrate the Logansport Art Association’s 100th Birthday with fun

activities for kids, face painting, music, food and more at Memorial Park, on the

corner of Market and Front Street. Then, take a walk across the street to the LAA to enjoy the Garden Party. See beautiful #oral displays by the Rose Society, purchase herbs and plants, grab some light refreshments and listen to beautiful music. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 18Acoustic Round RobinJoin local musicians who enjoy music and also getting together to share their talent. Each musician has an opportunity to share their choice of song while the others join-in. Come and listen to the area’s talent! Starts at 1 p.m. in the meeting room at the Logansport-Cass County Public Library.

Saturday, June 18,Sunday, June 19,Friday, June 24,Saturday, June 25Godspell

Civic Players of Logansport will present the 1969 musical “Godspell” on the McHale

Performing Arts Center stage for two weekends in June. The musical intersperses modern music with lyrics from traditional hymns as it tells a series of parables based on the Gospel of Matthew. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday performance at 2:30 p.m. Tickets, available at the McHale box of-"ce, are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. Group rates available for 10 or more.

Sunday, June 19“Cass County Walks” Kicko"

Recent graduates of the Loganland Leadership Academy have organized this

event. Par-

ticipants will count and record their daily walking steps from June 20-July 31. Walkers with the most steps will receive a prize. Free pedometers for the "rst 100 registrants. Earn bonus points walking on June 19! Kick o$ Walk & Sign Up: Sunday, June 19 at River Blu$ Trail, 2-4 p.m.

Help set a record!

World’s Largest Swimming LessonOn Tuesday, June 14, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). The Logansport Parks Department is pleased to announce that Tower Park Municipal Pool is an o$cial Host Location for the 2011 WLSL record-setting event, taking place at 11 a.m. The Logansport Parks Department is encouraging parents, day care providers, and youth to age 14 to contact the Parks Department to participate in this exciting FREE opportunity.” For more information on this special free event, contact the Logansport Parks o$ce at 574-753-6969 or email [email protected].

The Tower Park Pool is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free for children 0-4 years of age, $2 for children 5-16 years of age, and $4 for those 17 and older. Punch passes are available for those that will be visiting often.

Holiday Swimming Tower Park Pool will o!er FREE SWIMMING from noon to 6 p.m. on Father’s Day, June 19 and Independence Day, July 4.

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Monday, June 20Immunization Clinic (Appoint-ment Only) The Cass County Health Department will hold an immunization clinic by

appointment only. This special clinic is to serve those children who are still in

need of immunizations for 6th grade entry only. If your 5th grade child received shots earlier this year at school, the child is complete with immunization requirements for 6th grade. If you have questions, contact your healthcare provider. Indiana law requires children entering 6th grade receive certain immuniza-tions BEFORE the "rst day of school. Children can be excluded from attending school if immunizations are not complete. It is important for immunization records to be brought to the appointment. Call the Cass County Health Department at 574-753-7760 to make your appointment. As a reminder, the health departments is now located at 512 High Street.

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Win prizes by walking!Recent graduates of the Loganland Leadership Academy want to help Cass County citizens start a healthy, simple habit of daily walking. “We want to promote a healthy lifestyle among all Cass County citizens,” says Heather Carter, one of the group’s participants. "e group wants to urge entire families to start walking and exercising together. Walking is a great way to spend family time in addition to accomplishing daily physical activity. Com-bining family and fitness is an instant time saver. A Kick O# Walk & Sign up will be held on June 19, from 2-4 p.m. at the River Blu# Trail in Logansport. During this event participants will complete and submit a brief registration form. "e first 100 registrants will receive a FREE pedometer to count their daily steps. Pedometers were donated by Logansport Me-morial Hospital Foundation. All participants will count and record their daily walking steps from June 20th-July31st on a log form. Logs are included in the registra-tion materials. Participants who walk the trail during the Kick O# Walk on June 19th can include those steps on their log. "e registration packet also includes a free guide for tracking distances at your favorite local walking spots such as: River Blu# Trail, Riverside Park, Spencer Park, France Park, and the Lunch Loop. Remember, 2,000 steps equal one mile. Walkers with the most steps will receive prizes! Categories for walkers are: Age 8 and Under, 9-18 years old, Adult Male, and Adult Female. Winners will be contacted by Satur-day, August 13, 2011. Participants can drop o# their walking logs at the finale walk on Sunday, July 31st at the River Blu# Trail. Or they can be mailed to Criss Cross Hair Design, Attn: Amy Roland, 1714 East Broadway, Logansport, IN 46947. For more information contact Criss Cross Hair Design. Sponsors include Logansport Memo-rial Hospital Foundation, "e Cass County YMCA, Criss Cross Hair Design, Four County Counseling Center, Purdue Extension, "e Cass County Community Foundation, and "e Logansport-Cass County Chamber of Commerce.

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Several residents participated in Logansport’s

Bike to Work Day on May 18th.

Girl Scout Troop 42406 collected pennies and

donated them to the Red Cross for the Disaster

Relief for the Tornado Victims. Submitted by Elena Doke.

Nikki Reed, of Reading Railroad, reads to children

at Celebrate Logansport.

LHS graduate Kyle Vladetich tries on his

cap & gown. Submitted by Patty Moore.

Volunteers serve strawberry shortcake & birthday cake at

Celebrate Logansport on June 2.

Logansport High School speech team members dressed for the

occasion with attire from the Cole Clothing Museum.

Logansport Memorial Day Parade

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