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In October 2010, with the help of a few rolls of tape and a lot of neon fl yers, something nice started happening in Cass County. It started with an idea that blossomed on the white board in the Cass County Com-muni-cation

Network’s conference room, and in the weeks leading up to Halloween, it just kept getting bigger. It all stemmed from the fact that our fans make it so enjoyable to do what we do, because they’re always so positive. We wanted to do something that would encourage the whole community to look on the bright side and talk about the good things that are hap-

pening here. Half sheets of brightly colored paper, embla-zoned with the words “Say Something Nice” appeared on the doors of local businesses overnight. The next day, we waited for some-one to mention it on Facebook. When they did, we made more copies and went out again. Some people wondered what they’d said or done to make someone ask them to “Say

Something Nice,” so we rolled out the next phase — handwritten notes. People kept

those on their doors for a really long time. We smiled every time we walked into a business and saw one. The idea has grown based on the way the com-munity reacted.

We strongly believe that as residents, each of us can promote positive change in our community through our actions. We, as Cass County Communication Network, want people to attend local events, shop at local business-es and share the great things that are happen-ing in our community with others. As we headed into 2012, we invited the whole community to embrace the sentiment of “Say Something Nice” and “Do Something Nice.” Check out our Facebook page where we’ll be posting ways you can get involved. We are already so inspired by the ways that people have embraced the sentiment. We can’t wait until next year to see how it’s grown.

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Walk-In Clinic changes hours

New hours for ExpressMed are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. ExpressMed will continue to offer limited hours on major holidays. Hours of operation at the Walton ExpressMed are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome at both locations. To schedule an appointment at ExpressMed Logansport call 574-722-9633; to schedule an appointment at the Walton Clinic, call 574-626-2432.

It's Cookie Time!

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana are ready to provide the community with its favorite treat as they learn valuable life lessons. This year, as they celebrate their Year of the Girl – 100th Anniversary, Girl Scout cookies will be on sale beginning Fri-day, January 13, continuing through March 13. For $3.50 per box, customers can help girls build business skills and gain fi nancial knowledge as they sell these Girl Scout Cookie varieties: Thin Mints, Shortbread, Peanut Butter Patties®, Peanut Butter Sand-wiches, Caramel deLites®, Thanks-A-Lot™, Lemonades™ and Shout Outs! Visit www.gsnim.org to fi nd a Cookie Booth near you, or to participate in our Cookie Share program; which provides cookies to military troops and personnel. If you don’t know a Girl Scout in your area or would like additional information, please call the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana at 800.283.4812, or, locally, call the Dunbar Center at (574) 722-4464.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Election Season Underway

Indiana’s 2012 election season offi cially opened January 11 with the commence-ment of fi lings for candidates seeking to be placed on the May 8, 2012 Primary Election ballot. Only candidates seek-

ing to represent the Democratic and Republican Party in the November General Election run in Indiana’s Primary Election. The deadline for fi ling declarations of candidacy and verifi ed petition signatures, if required, for Indiana’s May Primary is 12:00 Noon (EST) Friday, February 10, 2012.

CONTACT INFO

Mayor Ted Franklin

Logansport City Bldg, Mayor’s Offi ce

574-753-2551

mayor@cityofl ogansport.org

Administrative Assistant

to the Mayor Cheryl Alcorn

Logansport City Bldg, Mayor’s Offi ce

574-753-2551

calcorn@cityofl ogansport.org

Logansport Clerk-Treasurer

Carol Sue Hayworth

Logansport City Bldg, 2nd fl oor

574-753-4745

chayworth@cityofl ogansport.org

Community Development

Director Chris Armstrong

Logansport City Bldg, Mayor’s Offi ce

carmstrong@cityofl ogansport.org

Chief of Police Mike Neher

Logansport City Building, 2nd fl oor

574-753-4101 ext. 206

mneher@logansportpolice.com

Fire Chief Mark Strong

Central Fire Station

574-753-3102

fi rechief@cityofl ogansport.org

Superintendent of Public Works

Dan Williams

dwilliams@cityofl ogansport.org

Mount Hope Cemetery Offi ce

574) 753-7082

Street Department, 601 Race Street

574-753-4610

Parks Administrator Janet Fawley

McHale Complex at Riverside Park

admin@loganparks.comcastbiz.net

574-753-6969

Logansport-Cass Co. Planning

Executive Director Arin Shaver

County Government Building

arin.shaver@co.cass.in.us

(574) 753-7775

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District 2 Commissioner

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The three-block stretch of Georgia St. in downtown Indianapolis will be transformed into the Super Bowl Village from Friday, Jan. 27 – Sunday, Feb. 5. The free, interactive fan festival will provide a gathering spot for fans complete with free concerts, video gaming, Tailgate Town and food and beverage for purchase. Fans can also experience the thrill of the longest temporary ZipLine in America ($10 fee). Each day in the Super Bowl Village, themed and free concerts will occur on the Pepsi and Verizon stages. See “Schedule of events” for details as of press time.)

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Th is month, we’re bringing you a guide to Th e Big Game — Super Bowl XLVI (that’s 46 for those of you who are Roman Numerally-impaired). We love our community, but when it comes right down to it, like most of the world, we’re going to be spending January 27 – February 5 wrapped up in a football frenzy with all eyes on Indianapolis. Don’t fret though — you can still fi nd local events 24/7 on casscountycalendar.com.

Friday, Jan. 27- Saturday, Feb. 4. at the Indiana Convention CenterTickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Packages and special discounts for Colts Fan Appreciation, Military Discount and Media Days. Check indianapolissuperbowl.com for details.

Park & RideAdvance reservations are $2 per person to park and ride the roundtrip shuttle to West Washington St.; kids under 2 are free. Reserve your spaces in advance at

https://sbxlvi.clickandpark.com/parkandride to guar-antee availability. Limited on site parking without a reservation may be available for $10 per car, cash only.IndyGO Buses From Th ursday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, Feb. 5 IndyGo will be off ering FREE rides on all local fi xed routes and its paratransit service called Open Door (excludes express service/Green Line). Made possible by a federal grant, free rides will encourage commuters and visitors alike to try transit to alleviate downtown congestion and make touring the city even more convenient. For more options, see indianapolissuperbowl.com/driving-alternatives/.

Rolling Stone Rock Weekend includes Bacardi Bash — 150 Years Rock-ing the Party starting at 8:30 p.m. February 4 at the Crane Bay, 551 Merrill St. Performances by LMFAO, Lupe Fiasco, Cobra Starship and Gym Class Heroes, with special guest DJ Taryn Manning. Tickets are $1070 at http://rollingstonerock-weekend.com. Jane’s Addiction and The Roots, with special guest DJ Pete Wentz and celebrity chef John Besh headline the Rolling Stone/Volkswagen Rock & Roll Fan Tailgate starting at 1 p.m. on Feb. 5. Tickets are $540; both Rolling Stone events include premium top-shelf open bar. Tickets for the Saturday, Feb. 4 Super Bowl Maxim Party at the Indiana State Fairgrounds range from $1350 to 2125 on vividseats.com. The 180-room Bud Light Hotel at 105 S. Meridian St. will host the EA SPORTS Madden Bowl XVIII on Thursday, Feb. 2; The Playboy Party on Friday, Feb. 4, the Bud Light Concert on Saturday, Feb. 4 and the Bud Light Tailgate and Concert on Sunday, Feb. 5. The 9th Annual Leather and Laces Party spans two nights, February 3 and 4, at the Terrace at Regions Tower. Tickets range from $450 to $850 per night. There’s a Super Bowl Game Day Pre-Game Party with Archie Manning, Paula Deen and Cirque USA at the Indiana State Museum on Sunday, Feb. 5. Tickets are $499 and available on sportevents.com/super-bowl-gameday. If those are out of your price range, Victory Field will be transformed into a beach for the DirecTV Celebrity Beach Bowl on February 4. This one’s free — pre-game show starts at 1, fl ag football game kicks off at 2, with post-game concert at 3 p.m. Personally, we’re hoping to score tickets to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at the Hilbert Circle Theater. The Indianapolis Star has an awesome roundup of even more parties and events at http://blogs.indystar.com/superbuzz/ and you can always check the offi cial website, indianapolissuperbowl.com for details too.

Calendar

Friday, Jan. 27Super Kick Off 3 p.m. - midnightMUSIC: The Last Good Year, Kra-mus (Q-95 band contest winner), Max Allen Band, Bret Michaels

Saturday, Jan. 28Indy’s Super Cure — wear pink!11 a.m. - midnight MUSIC: Orquesta Bravo, Jon McLaughlin, Cynthia Layne, Lynda Sayyah, Jennie DeVoe, Patti Labelle

Sunday, Jan. 29Super Families11 a.m. - 10 p.m. MUSIC: Corey Cox, Will Hoge, Railroad Earth, Dierks Bentley

Monday, Jan. 30Super Community — show your pride in Indy!3-10 p.m.MUSIC: Healing Sixes, Stereo Deluxe, Living Proof

Tuesday, Jan. 313-11 p.m. Super Sports — from little league to pro sports, support your team!MUSIC: Greta Speaks, DJ Helicon & Special Guests, Hunter Smith Band, Fuel

Wednesday, Feb. 1Super ‘Biz Bowl’3-10 p.m. MUSIC: Roxie, Indy’s Legends of Doo Wop, The Meatball Band, Big Head Todd & The Monsters

Thursday, Feb. 211 a.m. - midnightSuper Heroes — wear red, white and blue! MUSIC: Hero, Jr., John Spencer,

Corey Cox, Otis Gibbs, Sixpence None the Richer, Red Wanting Blue, Edwin McCain, Darius RuckerNFL PREP Leadership Series: Career Sports Expo9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pike Performing Arts CenterThe Sports Career Expo enlists professionals from all aspects of the sports industry to inform, educate and enlighten high school student athletes about career opportunities available within the professional sports industry. FREE admission. Register to attend at whynotsports.org. Tazon Latino VI Indiana Convention Center2-5 p.m.Nationally-televised univision fl ag football game will feature notable NFL Alumni and Hispanic celebrities. FREE event. Register at 1iota.com. Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam 6-10 p.m. Pepsi Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Airs live on VH1. Fans can receive their FREE tickets at ticketmaster.com or register to be part of the TV audience at 1iota.com.

Friday, Feb. 3Welcome Super Fans11 a.m. - midnightMUSIC: DJ Limelight, Blackberry Jam, Morris Day and the Time, Bashiri Asad, En Vogue, Gentleman Alphonse, Fitz & the Tantrums, LMFAOSUPER BALL INVITATIONAL: The Logansport Berries boys’ basket-ball team takes on #1 Muncie Central at 8:30 p.m. at Bankers Life Field House. Tickets are $10 for adults and students and may be purchased at the athletic depart-ments of the high schools. # 7 p.m.

The other invitational matchups include a and a 5:30 p.m. girls game between unbeaten and No. 2A fourth-ranked Triton Central vs. Eastern Hancock and a 7 p.m. boys game featuring defending 4A champion Bloomington South and Conference Indiana rival Columbus North. Tickets can also be purchased for $12 at the ticket offi ce at Bankers Life Fieldhouse or at Ticketmaster locations. Fans will be able to use the Virginia Avenue garage for parking. Saturday, Feb. 4America’s Super Fans11 a.m. - midnightMUSIC: DJ Kyle Long, Carson Diersing, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Twin Cats, Here Come The Mummies, Born Again Floozies, Umphrey’s McGee, North Mississippi Allstars, O.A.R. Super Bowl SundayAmerica’s Super Game11 a.m. - midnightMUSIC: Indiana Reggae Band, Whitney Coleman, DJ Rusty

Schedule of eventsGame Day Only Packages

$2,499 - $6,899

NFL on Location off ers packages that include options like

gift bags, parking and an exclusive postgame on-fi eld

experience, in addition to a seat at the championship

game, You can add a four night hotel stay, too. nfl onlo-

cation.net

Game Day Tickets

$2,614 to $14,207 each (at press time)

You might just fi nd a pair of front row tickets like we did

at nfl ticketexchange.com. If you hurry, you might still

be able to snag them! You can also visit the NFL Ticket

Exchange at The Huddle at Circle Center starting Friday,

January 27. nfl .com/superbowl/46

Pro Football Hall of Fame Merlin Olsen Luncheon

$975/ticket

Enjoy a reception and seated lunch with members of the

Pro Football Hall of Fame at the Indianapolis

Museum of Art on Friday, Feb. 3. profootballhof.com

30th Annual Player of the Year Awards Dinner

$500-1,000/ticket

If you want a guarantee that you’ll see the players and

the celebrities, this dinner at the Scottish Rite Cathedral

on Friday, Feb. 3 might be it. nfl alumni.org

Taste of the NFL

$600/ticket

Dubbed “The Party with a Purpose,®” this “strolling food

and wine event” will take place at Gleaners Food Bank

of Indiana at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Multi-platinum

country recording artist Sara Evans will perform.

tasteofthenfl .com

Super Bowl Media Day fueled by G Series

$25 + fees

For the fi rst time in Super Bowl history, the NFL is off er-

ing a limited number of fans a unique opportunity to

attend Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium on Tuesday, Jan

31. ticketmaster.com

13th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

$35-$100

The top secular gospel artists join key NFL players on

stage at Clowes Memorial Hall for uplifting music and

inspirational messages. www.superbowlgospel.com

Super Bowl Stadium Tours

$25-$30

Visit both team locker rooms (subject to availability) and

walk on the fi eld at Lucas Oil Stadium Jan. 23-30, Feb.

1-2 and 6-7. www.ticketmaster.com

How much are tickets?

And then there were four ...

At press time, four teams had a chance

of making an appearance at Super

Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in

Indianapolis.

Baltimore Ravens

New England Patriots

Sunday, Jan. 22

3 p.m. on CBS

New York Giants

San Francisco 49ers

Sunday, Jan. 22

6:30 p.m. on FOX

Saturday, February 11 • 6-10 p.m.Drop off your school-aged children and go on a Valentine’s Date! Presented by the YMCA and Sonshine Express. $10 per child for swimming, crafts, pizza and a movie.

DROP & DATE

February 12 - March 17, 2012Biddy Basketball, Biddy Girls Tumbling, Cheer and Dance, Biddy Ballet, Martial Arts Lil Dragons, Swim Lessons

Winter II

February 3 and 24, March 16, April 20 and May 18Teen Nights

March 3, 2012 • 9 a.m.5k run and 1 mile run/walk. Post race costume contest, and meal. Early registration before February 26. T-shirts for first 250 participants.

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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, or submitted online, 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!

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Photo submitted by Rodney Ervin

Thanks to all that stopped by the Salvation Army buckets and donated to this worthy cause, the ROOSTERS were proud to ring the Bell for them. Photo submitted by John Scott

On behalf of the Lewis Cass Marching Kings, director Mike Clark accepts the Spirit of Cass County Award from Commissioner Jim Sailors. Photo by Michelle Dials

ABOVE AND LEFT: Photos submitted by Angie Harmon

Caught on

“Ralph David Abernathy IV’s 90-yard kickoff return early in the fourth quarter put Cincinnati ahead to stay as the Bearcats defeated Vanderbilt 31-24 in the Liberty Bowl. What a thrill it was to watch Ralph Abernathy run this touchdown just seconds after I took this picture.” — submitted by Rick Woodall

Photo submitted by Elena Doke