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It didn’t take me long to find the perfect image for the cover of this issue. It includes information you can use through the middle of November, so I didn’t want to use our traditional Halloween cover, or anything that would be outdated after the Election. Turns out, this month’s cover image covers a lot of ground. Kasia Minnick taught government at

Logansport High School and when her students were old enough to vote, she walked them through the process of registering. Earlier this month, a sculpture in Veteran’s Freedom Park honoring a wish she had expressed before her death this summer was dedicated. On November 3, Logansport and Royal Center voters will have the opportunity to choose their leadership for the next four years. In 2011, 43.5 percent of registered voters participated in the local election. I hope that number is even higher this year, and I know that if it is, Kasia would have been one of the first to “like” that news when we posted it to Facebook. The plaque on her sculpture in Veteran’s Freedom Park reads: “One of the best gifts we can give our children is a love of family and a love of our country. We must teach our children the importance of respecting and honoring those who have served.” In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing details of activities to honor those who have served our country, including the annual gala held by the Cass County Roosters and the Veteran’s Day Parade. There’s also a special event on Nov. 8 honoring Vietnam Veterans. Until next month,


Absentee voting in the garage at the Cass County Government Building will be Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Vote Centers at the Logansport Mall and the Downtown Senior Center will be open Thursday Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Royal Center Town Hall, the Downtown Senior Center and the Logansport Mall.

Registered Logansport & Royal Center voters can vote at any one of these locations and do not have to wait until Election Day.

If you are confined due to illness or injury or caring for a confined person at a private residence on Election Day, you can request an absentee ballot by travel board. Applications must be received by the Cass County Clerk’s Office by noon on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015.

Learn about the candidates at the

www.casscountyonline.com/Election2015

VOTEWHEN & WHERE CAN I

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015

MUNICIPAL ELECTION COVERAGE

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15 Turn to us on Tuesday, Nov. 3! Local election results will be posted on www.casscountyonline.com.


candidates for the 2015 logansport municipal election

mayor

Ted Franklin Republican

Dave Kitchell Democrat

CLErK-TrEaSUrEr

Carol Sue Hayworth

Republican

Stacy CoxDemocrat

CITy CoUNCIL aT LarGE - VoTE For 2

Chris martin Republican

Charlie Hastings

Independent

Kevin Burkett Democrat

Terry DoranDemocrat

All Logansport voters will see all of the candidates on this page on their ballot for the November 3 munici-pal election. All voters will be able to vote for mayor, clerk-treasurer and two representatives for Logansport City Council At Large.

All voters will also have the opportunity to vote for the city council member who will represent the ward in which the voter resides. (Candidates must reside in that ward, too). They’re pictured on the next page. If you’re not sure which ward you live in, you can check your ballot online at indianavoters.com, refer to the map on page 3, or call the Voter Registration office at (574) 753-7870.

In partnership with Mid-America Radio Group of Lo-gansport, we’ve conducted one-on-one interviews with the candidates and you can find them online at CassCountyOnline.com/Election2015. They’ll also air at 8 a.m. on WSAL and at 6 p.m. on Mix 102 the week of Oct. 26.

royaL CENTEr CLErK/TrEaSUrErSandi S. minnick Democrat

royaL CENTEr CoUNCIL WarD 1Conrad D. Funk RepublicanTeresa Hiatt Democrat

royaL CENTEr CoUNCIL WarD 4marion (Frog) Campbell Republican

candidates for the 2015 royal center municipal election


CITy CoUNCIL, WarD 3


Gary Fox Republican

mike Stajduhar Republican

amy DensbornDemocrat

Scott Peattie Democrat


Bob Bishop Republican

Dave morris Democrat


Joe Buck Republican

WilliamBentley

Independent

Larry HoodDemocrat


Teresa Popejoy Republican

Carl mcPherson Democrat

Due to family concerns,

Mike Stajduhar declined our

invitation for an interview, where candidate photos

were taken.

Learn about the candidates at the

www.casscountyonline.com/Election2015

On your ballot, you’ll only see the candidates on this page who are seeking to represent the ward in which you live. If you’re not sure what ward you live in, you can check your ballot online at indianavoters.com, refer to the map on page 3 or call the Voter Registration office at 574-753-7870.

candidates for the 2015 logansport municipal election




“THE UNITED WAYis the best example of

achieving as many positive outcomes as could be

imagined,

where ALL PARTIES...DONORSRECIPIENTSAGENCIESPEOPLEPROGRAMSTHE COMMUNITY

...EVERYONE WINS!”

I’ve had the honor of serving on the Board of Directors of THE UNITED WAY of Cass County for the past four years, and gained unforeseen amounts of knowledge about our community, the people of Cass County, and the agencies that daily provide services to all walks of life. As a board member and a volunteer, I am astonished every time someone asks the question, “What is THE UNITED WAY?”

It’s been 10 years now since I graduated from college and chose to come back to my hometown to be a professional in the business world. One thing that I have learned is that any good business, or business transaction, benefits as many people or parties as possible involved in each respective deal. Many times in the business world, however, one or two parties may win, but only in the rarest of circumstances does everyone win.

THE UNITED WAY works on behalf of the common good.

THE UNITED WAY has grown to be the leader in Cass County for directing resources and addressing root causes of key issues in the community --especially concerning Education, Income and Health, which are the building blocks for a good quality of life.

THE UNITED WAY of Cass County ranks near the top in every metric or measurable list compiled by the Indiana Association of United Ways.

THE UNITED WAY of Cass County raises over $600,000 annually to help support local programs and agencies that affect us all.

THE UNITED WAY recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done.

MAKING OUR CASE

unitedwayofcasscounty.orgD. Michael Bowditch -- Chair

Our UNITED WAY of Cass County is one of the most recognized and successful groups in Cass County. We see the slogans and punch lines all the time... Just one more -- LIVE UNITED -- Give, Advocate, and Volunteer -- Live United Day -- Education, Income, and Health... among others. But for some reason, that question still persists…..so what is THE UNITED WAY?

So to answer your question, THE UNITED WAY is exactly what it says it is… and in my opinion, it’s the only way. I ask you to join me in working together to get things done in our community, using opportunities through THE UNITED WAY of Cass County to LIVE UNITED.

THE UNITED WAY 2015 Campaign Case Statement


We hear people ask all the time, “What is the United Way?” Or another popular question, “What do they do again?” Chances are, they might rec-ognize the United Way name but they don’t really know all that we do. For some reason, we usually hear, “I know United Way does good things, but I’m not sure how that impacts me.” The simplest way to answer that ques-tion is…we help people. This drives everything we do all throughout Cass County. United Way targets identified community needs by investing in programs that help all citizens improve their quality of life. United Way’s work makes it possible for community organizations to support a quality education that leads to a stable job, earning enough income to support a family, and living with good health. United Way is also listening and learning to better understand the actual challenges that our community faces. United Way is putting tough issues on the table for everyone to make change

happen and to make hope real. United Way partners with local agencies, schools, businesses, health-care, and churches that provide essential community services to help people gain access to educational, economic, and health-related opportunities. When you give to United Way, we all win. It’s true – we all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, when people are living healthy and happy lives. Only in the rarest of circumstances does everyone win. But,

United Way is the best example of achieving as many positive outcomes as could be imagined for all, where all of us – donors, recipients, agencies, people, programs, the community – everyone wins. We invite you to join us – to get things done and to work together; to dream of more and to achieve it. Keep telling us what you hope for at unitedwayofcasscounty.org. We’ll keep working on your behalf to bring hope to Cass County – for a better future, where we are all Living United.

What is the United Way?Guest column by Joyce Mayhill, Executive Director, United Way of Cass County

Joyce mayhillUnited Way

of Cass County Executive Director

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− Children enter Kindergarten ready to learn

− School-aged children succeed in school

− Youth grow into productive adults

− People achieve financial stability

− People gain the skills needed to be successful

− People have access to emergency food, shelter, and financial assistance

− People maintain healthy nutrition and physical fitness

− People overcome barriers to become mentally and physically healthy

The United Way of Cass County is proud to be a leading organization in Cass County, known for directing resources and addressing root causes of key issues in the community. United Way of Cass County focuses its work in three

key areas— and —which are considered the building blocks for a good quality of life.

− Community-Based Mentoring − School-Based Mentoring

Big Brothers, Big Sisters − Youth Development

Boy Scouts Sagamore Council − Childcare Programming − Financial Assistance

Scholarships − Teen Action Agenda − Active Minds, Active Bodies

Cass County Family YMCA − Begindergarten

Cass County Reading Railroad − Youth Leadership Experience

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana

− LIVE UNITED Day of Action − Cass County Resource

Network Taskforces: Childcare and Preschool United Way of Cass County

− Client Work Services Peak Community Services

− Cass Area Transit Cass County Council on Aging

− 2-1-1 Information and Referral − Client Track − Cass County Resource

Network Taskforces: Employment, Family Stability/211, Neighborhood, Senior Links United Way of Cass County

− Biomedical Services − Disaster Services and

Education − Armed Forces Emergency

Services American Red Cross

− Food Distribution Food Finders Food Bank

− Family Safety and Security − Community Nutrition Needs − Brighter Horizons

The Salvation Army − Food for Backpacks

School Backpack Programs − Cass County Resource

Network Taskforces: Food Security

− Better Health of Cass County Taskforces United Way of Cass County


With consumer prices down over the past year, monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 65 million Americans will not automatically increase in 2016. The Social Security Act provides for an automatic increase in Social Security and SSI benefits if there is an increase in inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). The period of consideration includes the third quarter of the last year a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) was made to the third quarter of the current year. As determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was no increase in the CPI-W from the third quarter of 2014 to the third quarter of 2015. Therefore, under existing law, there can be no COLA in 2016. Other adjustments that would normally take effect based on changes in the national average wage index also will not take effect in January 2016. Since there is no COLA, the statute also prohibits a change in the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax, as well as the retirement earnings test exempt amounts. These amounts will remain unchanged in 2016. The Department of Health and Human Services has not yet announced Medicare premium changes for 2016. Should there be an increase in the Medicare Part B premium, the law contains a “hold harmless” provision that protects approximately 70 per-cent of Social Security beneficiaries from paying a higher Part B premium, in order to avoid reducing their net So-cial Security benefit. Those not protected include higher income beneficiaries subject to an income-adjusted Part B premium and beneficiaries newly entitled to Part B in 2016. In addition, beneficiaries who have their Medicare Part B premiums paid by state medical assistance programs will see no change in their Social Security benefit. The state will be required to pay any Medicare Part B premium increase. Information about Medicare changes for 2016, when available, will be found at www.medicare.gov. For additional information, please go towww.socialsecurity.gov/cola.

Law Does Not Provide for a Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2016

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NIPSCO has announced its forecast for home heating bills this upcoming winter heating season. Based on current market projections and assuming normal winter weather year-over-year, bills for natural gas residential customers are estimated to be 30 percent lower compared to last winter. Over the course of the upcoming five-month winter heating season – Nov. 1 to March 31 – NIPSCO’s average residential customers using a total of 620.7 therms could expect to pay $344.94. This compares to $495.15 for a customer using the same amount of gas during last winter.

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The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Perry Gay, MBA, has agreed to join Logansport Memorial Hospital as President and CEO. Official action will be taken by the Board of Trustees at the

October 26, 2015 board meeting. “Perry’s knowledge of healthcare, his work ethic and values are a great fit for us at this time,” said Dallis Bowditch, MD, Chairman of the Logansport Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. “The Board of Trustees has been through an eighteen month process to deter-mine the future of the Hospital. We reached a consensus that we will remain an indepen-dent community hospital. We believe Perry’s leadership will help us navigate our future for years to come. The search process was very thorough, and there were many talented candidates. The decision to hire Perry was unanimous among the Board, physicians and Executive Leadership.” Gay has served as the Chief Executive Offi-cer of Toppenish Community Hospital, Top-penish, Washington, since early 2014. Prior to

that, he was Chief Operating Officer of Ya-kima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center in Yakima, Washington as well as of Toppenish Community Hospital. “I am looking forward to joining Logansport Memorial Hospital and am excited by this opportunity to part-ner with hospital employees, leadership and medical staff to continue providing excellent care for patients and the community,” Gay commented. Perry Gay holds an MBA in Accounting from St. Leo University, St. Leo, Florida. Gay served on the Board of Directors for the Top-penish Rodeo Foundation and has been an active leader in the communities in which he has served, including his most recent mem-bership in the Toppenish/Zillah Rotary Club. During his career, he has also served as Chief Financial Officer of Shands Live Oak Regional Medical Center in Live Oak, Florida; Chief Financial Officer of Hulbert Construction, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida and also served as Con-troller for Yakima Regional Medical Center and Toppenish Community Hospital. Perry and Keva Gay will be moving to Cass County. They have four school-age children.

Flu vaccination shots will be offered at another community-wide clinic, sponsored by Logansport Memorial Hospital and the Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m. in Conference Room DE at the hospital. Cost is $15, cash only. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu season can begin as early as October. Getting a flu vaccine protects you against the four most highly anticipated strains of influenza for up to one year. The CDC encourages everyone over the age of 6 months to

get vaccinated. Children age 8 and under should see a physician for flu shots, and youth ages 9-17 will need a doctor’s order to receive one at the clinic that day. If you have questions about receiving a flu vaccine or about the free clinic, please call the Logansport Memorial Hospital Flu Hotline at (574) 753-1799. Special thanks to the Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation for making all of the community flu shot clinics held this year possible.

Logansport Memorial Hospital names new CEO

LMH to offer flu shot clinic on Oct. 28


Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Rene S. Gutierrez, MD to the Logansport

Memorial Physician Network. He is a family medicine physician who will be treating patients at ExpressMed Logansport. Dr. Gutierrez received his medical degree from the Autonomous School of Medical Sciences of Central America, in San Jose, Costa Rica. He completed his residency at the Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals in Saginaw, Michigan.

Dr. Gutierrez is also board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. In his 17 years of professional practice, he has dedicated himself to compassionately caring for the physical and emotional needs of his patients in rural Indiana. Dr. Gutierrez will serve as the Medical Director for ExpressMed, Logansport Memorial Hospital’s only walk-in, urgent care clinic. Having previously served as Medical Director of a medical facility in Monticello, he understands the value that urgent care clinics provide for patients. Urgent care clinics are designed to deliver care quickly and efficiently when you are ill and can’t wait for an appoint-

ment with your doctor, but don’t need to go to the emergency room. Minor emergencies and non-life threatening injuries can also be treated in an urgent care clinic. Dr. Gutierrez will lead the team of nurse practitioners at ExpressMed to see you quickly and get you back to feeling your best. ExpressMed Logansport is a walk-in clinic, so no appointments are necessary. If you have questions about being seen, you may contact the clinic at (574) 7522-9633 or visit our website at logansportmemorial.org to learn about the types of conditions that are most com-monly seen and treated there.

1025 Michigan Avenue, Suite 115Logansport, IN 46947 | 574.722.3566www.logansportmemorial.org

Amy Gingery, MDObstetrics and Gynecology

OUR NEW DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW.Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Amy Gingery

to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. She is the newest

obstetrician/gynecologist to join the five physicians of the LMPN

Women’s Health Center.

Dr. Gingery is now accepting new patients. Her practice is located

inside the Women’s Health Center in Medical Office Building East at

Logansport Memorial Hospital. To make an appointment, please call

574.722.3566.

New family medicine physician to oversee ExpressMed clinic


Guest Column by Sacha Teague, CCSWMD director I’m well into my third month as Director of the District and I’ve seen amazing support for the E-waste recycling program. Residents seem truly concerned about proper disposal of their old televisions and other types of electronics. As of January 1, 2011, state law (IC 13-20.5-10) prohibits disposal of electron-ics in municipal trash due to the valuable components within electronics and because of the dangers posed by the hazardous ele-ments that are present. I’m especially proud that citizens take this seriously and advocate for a greener earth.The District accepts electronics by appoint-ment. I can usually accommodate residents on the day they call or the following day. Your patience is greatly appreciated. There are many reasons why appointments are nec-essary and organized disposal is required. As a director, I wear many hats. Besides collecting E-Waste, I also coordi-nate educational events to the public. This month I participated in a Field Day event held at the Isaac Walton League sponsored by the Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District. At this event, area 5th graders heard presentations given by the Solid Waste Dis-trict and other environmental organizations. Kids learn so much during these hands-on, outdoor presentations. Their involvement in these activities can’t be taught in a classroom. The leaders that actively participate in this event give our community kids an experience that will stay with them throughout their lives. The hope is that they will develop a pas-sion for the outdoors, nature, and the preser-vation of our natural resources.

I presented for the local Kiwanis group informing them about the different programs offered by the District. I appreciate the op-portunity to speak to a great group of indi-viduals. Along with electronic collection and coor-dinating educational events, I am a program manager and I structure new program devel-opment. Not only is it important to maintain functional and successful programs, it’s es-sential that we seek new ways to divert mate-rial from landfills. With new outlets impend-ing, county residents are sure to see current programs thrive as well as observe the devel-opment of new programs. The District maintains the roll-off program allowing individuals to recycle regular items such as paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, and aluminum. Between the city’s curbside pro-gram and our drop-off program, everyone in the county has an opportunity to dispose of their recyclable waste. My other involvements include participa-tion in a conservation task force joined by other department heads, attend legislative meetings pertaining to recycling laws, par-ticipate in director roundtables, and maintain awareness through several media outlets. I also attend meetings with local organiza-tions that connect the District to community events. These are just a few things that are part of my job. For me, each new challenge brings motivation on a professional and personal level. I will continue to strive to make Cass County as green as possible and I appreciate the collective efforts of this fine community.Until next month, Stay Green!

CCSWMD offers many servicesDirector of Cass County Solid Waste Management District outlines programs


The Indiana Department of Revenue has launched Tax Amnesty 2015, a limited-time opportunity for both individual and business taxpayers to pay past-due taxes free of penalty, interest and collection fees. The program runs through Nov. 16, 2015. Existing tax liabilities for all tax types managed by the department, for periods ending prior to Jan. 1, 2013, are eligible to participate in Tax Amnesty 2015. More than 40 different tax types are eligible for participation. In return for the full payment of the base tax, the state will: • Waive penalties, interest and collection fees for eligible liabilities;• Release tax liens that have been imposed on existing liabilities; and• Not seek civil or criminal prosecution against any individual or entity. Indiana’s first tax amnesty program was conducted in 2005. Taxpayers who partici-pated in the 2005 amnesty program are not eligible to participate in Tax Amnesty 2015. “Our goal is to help eligible taxpayers catch up on past-due taxes and move forward in good standing with the department,” said Indiana Department of Revenue Commissioner Andrew Kossack.

“Tax Amnesty 2015 is a one-time op-portunity, and I encourage taxpayers

who think they may be eligible to look into the program and take advantage of this opportunity.”

To participate, eligible taxpayers should go to taxamnesty.in.gov, call 1-844-TAXES-IN (1-844-829-3746)

or visit any of the department’s 12 district offices to pay in full or establish a

Tax Amnesty 2015 payment plan. Taxpayers who have received notification letters from the department can return the enclosed coupon with the full amount due. Of the past-due taxes collected, the first $84 million will fund the Indiana Regional Cities Development Fund. The next $6 million will be allocated to the Indiana Department of Transportation to support the operation of the Hoosier State Rail Line. Remaining taxes collected will be deposited into the state general fund. Tax Amnesty 2015 is authorized by the biennial budget in House Enrolled Act 1001, which was signed into law by Governor Mike Pence in May 2015. Additional program details and department contact information is available at www.taxamnesty.in.gov.

Owe Indiana taxes that are past due?State waiving penalties, interest and collection fees through Nov. 16

Did you know? The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign will begin in November, but you can sign up now to be a bell ringer! Just head to registertoring.com and enter our zip code (46947) to see a list of sites in Logansport and reserve your time!


The U.S. Postal Service has announced the 2015 holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic, international and military services as customers begin to prepare for the busy shopping and shipping sea-son. Customers are encouraged to ship early, whenever possible. To ensure timely delivery of cards, letters and packages within the United States by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that custom-ers ship their items by the following dates:Mail-by Dates (Domestic Services)• Dec. 15 - Standard PostGround service for less-than-urgent deliveries and oversized packages.

• Dec. 19 - First Class MailService for standard-sized, single-piece envelopes and small packages weighing up to 13 ounces with delivery in 3 busi-ness days or less.

• Dec. 21 - Priority MailDomestic service in 1, 2, or 3 business days based on where the package starts and where it’s being sent. Includes vari-ety of Flat Rate options.

• Dec. 23 - Priority Mail ExpressFastest domestic service, with guaran-teed overnight scheduled delivery to most locations. Some restrictions and exceptions apply. Please note, Priority Mail Express postage refund eligibility is adjusted for shipments mailed Dec. 22 through Dec. 25.

Complete details on Mailing and Shipping services can be found on usps.com.

Ensuring those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their presents, care packages and cards in time for the holidays is a priori-ty for the U.S. Postal Service and for friends and family members of military and diplomatic personnel serving around the world. To help get packages on their way, the Postal Ser-vice offers a $2 per box postage discount on its larg-est Priority Mail Flat Rate box at $15.90 for mail being sent to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office and Diplomatic Post Office) destinations worldwide. Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes are available at no cost at local Post Offices and online at shop.usps.com. Post-age, labels and customs forms can be printed online anytime using Click-N-Ship. To ensure timely delivery of holiday wishes by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that cards and packages be sent to military APO/FPO/DPO addresses overseas no later than the mailing dates listed below.

USPS announces holiday mailing deadlines


Cass County Commu-nity Foundation President Deanna Crispen has an-nounced a unique match incentive offer for exist-ing and new endowment funds. “We are excited to announce that up to $100,000 is available for a new matching program to build existing endow-ments and to encourage establishment of new en-dowments,” Crispen said. “From now until year-end, every dollar donated to endowment funds will re-ceive fifty cents in match money. This means that any individual, family, or organization establishing a new scholarship fund, designated or donor-ad-vised endowment, or add-ing to an existing endow-ment will see their gift grow immediately.” “This is a great opportu-nity for families to come together and start “Family Legacy Funds” she said. A “ Family Legacy Fund” is a fund established by one or more members of a family to honor or me-morialize their family in a real way in our commu-

nity. The fund can benefit any legitimate charitable purpose and can involve multiple family members in the process. A “Family Legacy Fund” gives family members both today and in the future an opportu-nity to be philanthropists and make a difference forever.” The minimum gift re-quired to start a new endowment fund through this match opportunity is $4000 which will be matched with $2000 from the foundation. There is a maximum limit of $20,000 per fund. Funds will be matched, on a first-come, first-served basis through December 31, 2015 or until the match money is exhausted. Gifts to CCCF Unrestricted Endowments continue to receive a $1 for $1 match. For more information about creating a new fund and taking advantage of this match opportunity, contact the Cass County Community Foundation at 574-722-2200.

CCCF announces new match incentive

USPS issues new forever stamps


Logansport’s free city bus route will run through November. Look for it at Logansport Memorial Hospital, Marsh on 3rd Street, Jerry’s Pizza, Fairview Park, Marsh on 14th Street , Dollar General East, Martin’s, Walmart and

5th and Broadway throughout the day Monday through Friday. The route will not operate from noon to 1 p.m. Walmart will be the last stop mid-day, at 11:39 a.m. The route will resume at Logansport Memorial Hospital at 1 p.m.

Hop on the bus

5/K rUN/WaLKSaturday, oct. 31The Lucerne Lions Present the 3rd Annual “Running with the Lions” 5K Run/Walk.Starts at 9 a.m.Race Day Regis-tration & Check-in will take placeat the Lucerne Lions Hall from 7:30-8:30 a.m. $15. The race will start at the Lions Hall travel East on Hill St., turn-ing South on Hall St., turning East along State Rd. 16, turning North on County Rd. 150 W. to turn around point and back to Lions Hall. The race will take place rain or shine. No refunds.Race awards will be presented at the Lucerne Christian ChurchCall Dirk @ 574-643-4225 or email [email protected] look us up on face book Lu-cerne Lions Club

SmarT CHoICE WorKSHoPThursday, Nov. 5This 2-hour program will help you analyze your health care needs, compare insurance plans and ap-ply knowledge learned to make a smart health insurance choice base on what you can afford. You will get a consumer workbook and will learn to use tools that will help you feel more confident in making your health insurance choices. Information about the Health Insurance Marketplace will be reviewed. 9:30 a.m. at the Logansport-Cass County Public Library

CaSS CoUNTyBICENTENNIaL mEETINGThursday, Nov. 5The Cass Co Bicentennial Com-mittee has announced the next

open meeting for interested parties. The next Cass Co Bicen-tennial Planning Committee will be held at the new Logansport Launch Box, located at 1701 Dividend Drive AT 5PM Thurs-day NOVEMBER 5TH (located across from Huston Park). All current members and those still wanting to participate are urged to attend. That evening E. Rene Stanley, Deputy Director of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, from Indianapolis, will introduce herself to the community and educate events/agencies/projects on how to apply for Bicentennial Legacy Project Endorsements.The Bicentennial Celebration will kick off on Statehood Day, December 11, 2015 and continue all of 2016. For more information call Lisa Terry, Cass Co Bicentennial Coordinator at 317-407-2007.

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Want your leaves picked up?The following information was

shared by the Logansport Street Department on their Facebook page:

Leaf vac season for the Street Department is antici-pated to begin after the first of November. Dan Williams, Superin-tendent of Public Works, is asking for the cooperation of Logansport residents when raking leaves. If you choose to rake leaves into piles for the leaf vac to pick up, the City of Logansport asks that you fol-low the following guidelines:• Do not rake leaves onto the catch basins (curb drains).• Loose leaves should be placed as close to the street as possible, but not in the

street.• Loose leaves will

NOT be picked

up in the alleys.• Please do not mix limbs or trash with loose leaves because that could cause damage to the vacs and sweeper which will create delays in the leaf pick up process.• Please do not place leaves in PLASTIC bags; plastic bags will not be picked up by the

Street Department. Those who prefer to bag their leaves may do so as long as they are

placed in biodegradable yard waste bags and placed at your trash pickup site for pickup on your normal trash pickup day. As a rule, brush piles WILL NOT be picked up during leaf season. Thank you for your cooperation.

5k run/Walk to Benefit american Legion & operation Comfort Warriors Saturday, Nov. 7There will be a 5k run/walk at Riverside Park. Registration starts at 9am, race begins at 10am. Proceeds will be donated to Operation Comfort Warriors, a division of The American Legion. Cost is $20. T-shirts includeded while they last. Questions, please contact Rob Kesling at 574-721-1428 or [email protected].

The Emmaus sign-up for Christmas assis-tance is October 27, 28, 29 and Novem-ber 3,4 and from 1-3 p.m. Please note a major change for this year: we will only be accepting families with children, birth to 18. Please bring proof of residence, proof of income and proof of family size. For more informa-tion call the mission at 574-739-0731. You may only sign up through one agen-cy, Emmaus, Salvation Army or Kokomo Rescue. On November 24, Kokomo Rescue will at the Emmaus Mission Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accept applications for their Red Ribbon Christmas.

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Re-Elect

Carol Sue Hayworth

Clerk-Treasurer

City of Logansport

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Vietnam War 50th CommemorationSunday, Nov. 8Please join us at Calvary Presby-terian Church on November 8th at 2:00 pm as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, by honoring and memorial-izing all those who served during the Vietnam era. All are welcome to join us for this event and honor theses veterans. Senator Randy Head will be the featured speaker and all Vietnam Veterans present will receive a certificate to commemerate their service. (Deceased Veterans families who are present may also request a certificate.) Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP the number at-tending and if you are a Vietnam Veteran or coming to represent a Vietnam Veteran by phone or text to Claudia at (541) 217-1226. This event is sponsored by the Olde Town Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Cass Co Extension Homemakers Holiday & Crafts Fair Saturday, Nov. 14Holiday & Craft Fair November 14, 2015 at the Cass County 4- H Community Building fom 8:00 am till 3:00 pm. Come enjoy mu-sic, food & kids crafts. Do your Christmas shopping and get gifts for all ages.

Looking for more local events? Head to www.casscountycalendar.com! New events are added daily!

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EDUCATIONIndiana Business College and

Graduate of Lewis Cass High School

EXPERIENCE• Current Clerk-Treasurer for the

City of Logansport• Loan Officer for Beacon Credit Union

for 4 years• General Manager for Metropolitan Title

for 4 years• Loan Closing Agent for Markley Abstract

for 30 years• 2nd Deputy - Cass County Auditor’s Office

for 4 years

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTI have lived in Cass County since 1957.

I have been involved in our community in many ways for over 51 years.

DEPENDABLE, EXPERIENCED AND COMMITTED

Re-Elect

Carol Sue Hayworth

Clerk-Treasurer

City of Logansport HINTS“Ring Around the Collar” Use small brush

and brush hair shampoo into soiled shirt

collars before laundering. Shampoo is

made to dissolve body oils.

“Canvas Shoes” To clean rope trimmed

canvas shoes, rub with a toothbrush that

has been dipped in rug shampoo.

“Watering Houseplants” The water you

boil eggs in is filled with minerals and is a

good “drink” for your plants.

“Eliminating a knot” If necklace chain is

knotted, put a drop or two of salad oil on

a piece of waxed papre, lay the knot in the

oil and undo it by using 2 straight pins.

HOT FUDGE SAUCE1/2 c sugar 1/2 c. water

3 T cocoa 2 T butter

1 1/2 T cornstarch 1 tsp vanilla

dash of salt

Mix dry ingredients and stir in water.

Cook in microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes

on full power. Stir halfway through cooking

time. Blend in butter. Cook on full power

for 30 seconds or until butter is melted,

stirring halfway through cooking time.

Blend in vanilla and stir thoroughly.

Store in container in refrigerator. ENJOY

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HALLOWEENHappy

Trick or Treat Night at Chase CenterMonday, Oct. 266-7 p.m.Chase Center Nursing & Rehab facility will be hosting a Trick or Treat Night on Monday, October 26 at 6:00pm. Staff and residents would like to extend an invitation for children in the community to dress up and stop by for a special treat, some cider and popcorn.

Refuge Worship Center’s Annual Trunk or TreatWednesday, Oct. 286-8 p.m.Kids ages 1-12: Come join us for games, treats, prizes and tons of fun! 835 Spear St., side door.

Downtown SpooktacularThursday, Oct. 294-6 p.m.Participating merchants in downtown Logansport will hand out treats to costumed trick-or-treaters during the Downtown Spooktacular, so bring the kids on down! Afterwards, kids can participate in the annual Elks Halloween Parade immediately following the trick-or-treating. And be sure to check out the entries in this year’s Scarecrow Row competition, located along Market Street and Broadway. For more information, contact Logan’s Landing at [email protected] or 574-722-9345.

Cass County Family YMCA’s Haunted HouseFriday, Oct. 30Saturday, Oct. 318:30-10:30 p.m. $5 per person. All Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Sleepy Hollow Halloween at France ParkFriday, Oct. 30 Saturday, Oct. 317:30-11 p.m.Hayride $ 6, Walk through $5Combo tickets $10New Scenes Added

Halloween at the Grissom Air Mu-seumFriday, Oct. 30Saturday, Oct. 3110 a.m. - 4 p.m.Anyone wearing a costume gets free candy. Save $1 on addmission by bringing in canned or non-perishable food items.

Panther Roll & StrollSaturday, Oct. 318 a.m. 5K competitive walk/run, 16.8/28.6 noncompetitive bike rideSupporting military families. Begins at Royal Center trailhead Applications can be found on the Pioneer Regional School website. Halloween costumes are welcome.

Halloween in GalvestonSaturday, Oct. 314 p.m.- parade line up at Galveston Police Dept.-ages birth through 12 only please.- get your free trick or treat bag (while supplies last)5-6 p.m.- Costume parade6-9 p.m. - Trick or Treating

Walton Halloween Parade & BooFestSaturday, Oct. 31The Walton Halloween Parade will be at 5 p.m. Walton Library will host BooFEST following the parade

5:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Many Local Businesses will have a booth to pass out treats!

The Salvation Army Fall PartySaturday, Oct. 315:30-9 p.m.Come join us for our Fall Party! $2/person for admission and this includes: a chili dinner, games, crafts, pumpkin carving, snacks, and a movie night showing “Halloweentown.” Party will be held at 620 Wilkinson St. in Logansport. Bring your family and friends!

1031 Kids Fest at LifeGate ChurchSaturday, Oct. 316-8:30 p.m.Come celebrate Fall at a fun filled community event for kids of all ages. Over 30 Carnival Games for every age group, tons of candy, inflatables, free food, costumes, and a high energy program including music, magic, and prize drawings for Bicycles, Toys, Games, and more! Non perishable food items are being collected at the door to go into Thanksgiving baskets! To see a list of needed items, go to www.facebook.com/lifegatekids.

Church of the Heartland’s 1st Annual Trunk or TreatSaturday, Oct. 316-8 p.m.Free hot dogs, cookies, candy, hot chocolate, apple cider. Prize for the best costume. Inside the Ben Long Center at 101 N. Cicott St.

Here’s the scoop on local Halloween happenings! Be sure to checkCassCountyCalendar.com as additional events may be added!


Trunk-R-Treat at St. James Lutheran ChurchSaturday, Oct. 316-8 p.m.The St. James Lutheran Youth Group offers a fun & safe environment for children to “Trick or Treat”. The children of the community are invited to come to the St. James Lutheran Church parking lot to play games and receive lots of candy and healthy treats. Everyone is welcome!

Trick or Treat in LogansportFriday, Oct. 30Saturday, Oct. 316-8 p.m.

HALLOWEENSAFETY TIPSThe following safety tips are recommended by the Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Logansport Police Department: • Don’t let children go “Trick or Treating” alone. Older children should use the BUDDY SYSTEM & adults should accompany young children.

•Children should be cautioned never to approach any vehicle, occupied or not, unless they know the owner and are accompanied by a parent.• Children should be cautioned never to enter any home with-out prior permission from their parents.• Accompany young children to the door of every house they ap-proach.• Make sure all children carry a glow stick or flashlight and wear reflective clothing.• Make sure all costumes are made of flame-resistant material & if the child is wearing a face-mask make sure they can see &

breathe properly.• Do not allow children to approach homes that do not have their porch light on.• Parents should inspect all treats and dispose of anything that has been opened and does not have a wrapping. Police should be noti-fied if something has been tam-pered with.• Children should be instructed to scream or make a scene if anyone tries to grab them or make them go with them.•Children should be cautioned to stay away from people who try to lure them with “special treats.” (These are republished from 2014).

Thanks to Reginna Helvie and Amy Jones who shared the photos below from the

Logansport Parks & Recreation Department’s Annual Boo-Fest on Oct. 18!


Dozens of people gathered on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 for the dedication of new monuments and a sculpture at Veterans Freedom Park in downtown Logansport. Last November, the Roosters celebrat-ed the park’s first phase – the installation of flags representing various branches of the military. When we posted a photo of the flags at the park being raised, Logansport High School government teacher Kasia (Ban-non) Minnick commented on the post on our Facebook page. “I have been praying for Logansport to welcome a Veterans Park for several years,” she wrote. “This is the location I had picked out. Thank you, Cass County Roosters!” In April, local sorority Tri Kappa an-nounced a community-wide fundraising effort to help grant “Kasia’s Wish.”

In honor andin memory.


“I’m really glad the Roosters have placed the flags in the Veterans Freedom Park at 6th and Market, but I’d really like to see something there that speaks to children, to let them know the impor-tance of patriotism and honoring veter-ans,” Minnick was quoted as saying. Minnick, who was battling stage 4 colon cancer, passed away on June 7. That month, granite monuments dedi-cated to each branch of the military were installed in the center of the park. In October, the “I Love My Country” sculpture purchased with funds raised by the community was installed at the southeast corner of Veterans Freedom Park, along Market Street. A ceremony to dedicate the park’s newest additions was held Saturday, Oct. 10. Dawn Fisher spoke on behalf of Tri Kappa and said Minnick had left the community with a “homework assign-ment.” A plaque bearing this quote from Kasia Minnick will be installed near the sculpture: “One of the best gifts we can give our children is a love of family and a love of our country. We must teach our children the importance of respecting and honor-ing those who have served.”

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