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“Preventive medicine is as much about setting priorities as it is about eating right and getting enough exercise.”

Dr. Jeffrey VanCuren, an OB/GYN at Logansport Memorial, believes setting priorities for yourself is a form of preventive medicine--particularly when it comes to women’s healthcare. As a husband and the father of five daughters— triplets age 14, a Purdue freshman, and a five-year-old from China—he should know. “All that’s going on in the world can take its toll, physically and emotionally. Stress builds up;

stress weakens the immune system and causes other health problems.” To minimize its impact, Dr. VanCuren suggests, “Work from the inside

out. Put God and family first. Your family needs you and God is pretty capable of solving problems on His own.”

Good advice from Dr. VanCuren, who is here to care.

www.logansportmemorial.org

“Establecer prioridades es tan medicina preventiva como comer bien y hacer suficiente ejercicio.”

El Dr. Jeffrey VanCuren, un ginecólogo/obstetra en el Hospital Memorial de Logansport, cree que establecer prioridades para uno mismo es una forma de medicina preventiva – particularmente cuando se trata del cuidado de la salud de las mujeres. Como esposo y padre de cinco hijas – trillizas de 14 años de edad, una estudiante del primer año en Purdue, y una niñita de 5 que vino de China – él debe saber.

“Todo lo que está sucediendo en el mundo nos afecta, física y emocionalmente. El estrés va aumentando; el estrés debilita el sistema inmunológico y causa otros problemas de salud.” Para

minimizar el impacto el Dr. VanCuren sugiere, “Trabaje desde adentro hacia afuera. Ponga a Dios y la familia primero. Su familia la

necesita y Dios bien puede resolver problemas por Sí solo.”Buen consejo del Dr. VanCuren, que está aquí para asistir.

www.logansportmemorial.org Aquí para asistir.

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Suddenly, it’s summer. A hot, muggy, rainy summer full of things to do! There have been a lot of big announce-

ments since our last issue — a

The Fourth of July is coming up so be sure to check out the

look at Civic Players’ produc-tion of Little Shop of Horrors, and three full pages of other upcoming events! I want to say a huge thank you to the 1500+ people who have followed CassCountyCal-endar.com on Facebook. They are great fans — letting us know when things are going on that we need to tell people about, sharing their photos and truly showing what’s great about our community. They’re spread all over the country

but they’re all people who care about what’s going on in Cass County. Our Facebook page is a pretty active place. You’ll notice a lot of photos from our fans in this issue — and most of them were submitted on

multiple times throughout the day and we love to see what all of you are saying.

-ing updates to our Facebook fans quite frequently as severe storms have moved through the area. On any given day, there are well over 800 events listed on CassCountyCalendar, so to all of you who make that happen,

love being able to encourage people to shop at local busi-nesses and attend local events. So to all of you who have made it possible for us to continue to do this, we’d like to say thank you. There are more cool things coming. Stay tuned.

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Starting in July,

Logansport residents will begin paying for

trash pickup in a new way. Having Wabash

Valley collect trash and recycling from July

2010 through June 2011 will cost the city

$867,111 — and decreases in property tax

revenues have led the city to begin charging

residential customers through Logansport

Municipal Utilities for the service. Residential

LMU customers will see a charge of $11.97

per month for trash pickup on their LMU bills.

Logansport Mayor Mike Fincher says the only

thing about the current program that is chang-

ing is the billing — residents will still need to

There’s still

time for residents of Cass, Miami, Howard,

Wabash and Tipton counties who meet federal

income guidelines to obtain vouchers for free

health screenings through Area Five Agency

on Aging and Community Services. The free

medical tests, funded through federal stimulus

funds, include screening mammograms: for

women over 40, colorectal cancer screening

for men and women over age 50 and prostate

cancer screening: for men over age 50. To apply

for a free screening voucher, contact the Area

or visit m. Screening vouch-

ers are available through June 25 at any Area

July 16, 2010. Logansport Memorial Hospital

and Howard Regional Health System are the

medical partners in this free community health

effort.

Logansport City Council approves funding renovations of former Ivy Tech building

BY MICHELLE LAIRD DIALS

Ivy Tech Community College opened the doors to its new Logansport campus in the Spring. In the fall, the city plans for a satellite campus of Trine University to do the same — in the space formerly occupied by Ivy Tech. The Logansport City Council has appropri-ated $60,000 for renovations to the building at 2815 E. Market and $20,500 to cover util-ity costs for the building for a period of 24 months. The money will come from the East-gate Fund, which is where rent previously paid by Ivy Tech to the city for use of the facility was deposited. Trine University has agreed to a 3-year lease

of the facility after the initial incentive period

City and County employees, as well as Ivy Tech graduates, will be offered discounted tuition rates. Trine was founded in 1884 and was formerly known as Tri-State University. In addition to the main campus in Angola, the school has sat-

Bend/Mishawaka, and Merrillville, Indiana. The Logansport Community School Corporation is considering establishing an alternative school in another portion of the building. -- ML

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CAR WASH: Mike Anderson Chrysler Dodge has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County during their tent sale for a free will donation car wash! Old Ivy Tech park-ing lot, 2815 E. Market. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. LIVE MUSIC: The Acoustic Round Robin will take place in the Logansport Library’s meeting room. This is a gathering of local musi-cians 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 starting at 1:00 p.m.WORKSHOP: Alpha Nerd Solar Panels is holding a workshop to assist everyone in making a solar car or solar boat using one of

the kits available at their store in the Logansport Mall. Cost is the price of a solar car or boat kit, both $20.00. 1-3:30 p.m.DINNER: Georgetown Volunteer Fire Depart-ment will host its Annual Fish and Tenderloin Fry on Saturday, June 19th from 4-7 p.m. in Georgetown. Adults - $8, Children 6-12 - $4, and children 5 and under eat free.ON STAGE: Civic Players of Logansport present Little Shop of Horrors at 7:30 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $13-15.

SPECIAL EVENT: The Tower Park Pool will offer free admission for Father’s Day from noon to 6 p.m. ON STAGE: Civic Players of Logansport present Little Shop of Horrors at 2:30 p.m.

at McHale Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $13-15.

FUNDRAISER: The Mary Dykeman Guild will sponsor a Tastefully Simple Food Show on

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Private Dining Room at Memorial Hospital. Sample the food and purchase the items to take with you. The public is invited. Proceeds from

patients of Memorial Hospital. Call 753-1304

for more information.

OPEN HOUSE: Pleasant Escape, Logansport’s newest catered living facility for independent seniors, will

host an open house and Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at 10 a.m. Located at 1339 Pleasant Hill (formerly the Cass County Children’s Home).

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McHale PAC hosts Civic Players of Logansport’s summer musical

Little Shop of Horrors fans can catch the show at

McHale Performing Arts Center June 19, 20, 25

and 26. There are three evening performances and

a Sunday matinee. Civic Players of Logansport last

performed the show in 1993. It’s a rock musical

a plant that feeds on human blood. The show fea-

tures music by Howard Ashman and Alan Mencken

-- whose credits also include Disney’s The Little

Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. The

humor’s a lot darker, and the giant, man-eating

Audrey II and the sadistic dentist might be a little

intimidating to kids, but it’s all in good fun.

information. --ML

PHOTO BY JASON MCKEEVER

PHOTO BY MICHELLE LAIRD

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BLOOD DRIVE: American Red Cross

Drive Campaign, 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Galveston United Methodist Church, located at 515 S. Maple St. in Galveston.FOR KIDS: Pack a brown bag lunch and head out to Spencer Park to join the Read-ing Railroad for ‘Brown Bags & Books’. Reading Railroad will be at the Story House to open it up for a special time fo reading and picnicking in the park from noon to 2 p.m.

HOBBIES: Summer Line Dancing Lessons at the Galveston Com-munity Center. Every Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes with non-marking soles. Beginners wel-come!FOR KIDS: Come join the Cass County Reading Railroad at the Story House at Spencer Park from 6-8 p.m. to hear local community leaders read children’s stories. The Story House will also be open for children to choose their own books for individual reading time. Grab a blanket and your family, and come enjoy a great story in the park!

FOR KIDS: Pack a brown bag lunch and head out to Spencer Park to join the Read-ing Railroad for ‘Brown Bags & Books’. Reading Railroad will be at the Story House to open it up for a special time fo

reading and picnicking in the park from noon to 2 p.m. ART CLUB: Logan-sport Art Association hosts an art club for children in grades K–5. Children experiment with a variety of art mediums and themes with instruc-tor. Cost is $5. Meets 5-6 p.m. LAA Member Discount: $1.00Call 574-735-2915 register one week before session. Late registra-tions will be considered as space permits.

RUN/WALK: Mal-lory’s Mad Dash - a 5K Run/ 1-Mile Walk to

Indiana Area 5. The run will start at 8:00 am and the walk will begin after the runners start. The run will go through the River Bluff Trail and the walk will be in River-side Park. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at McHale Complex. Cost is $20 for run and $15 for walk.SOCCER CLINIC:

Join Indiana Youth Soc-cer Director of Educa-tion, Vince Ganzberg, for an age-appropriate hour of fun and learning about this great sport! Clinic is FREE for all Spring and Fall 2010 registered Logansport Youth Soc-cer Players, Parents or Coaches. Register for Fall season at the clinic or request a form from [email protected]. 9 a.m. at Logansport State Hospital.CAR WASH: Mike Anderson Chrysler Dodge has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County

during their tent sale for a free will donation car wash! Old Ivy Tech Park-ing Lot, 2815 E. Market. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. FIELD DAY: Members of the Cass County Ama-teur Radio Club will be showing their emergency communications capabil-ities during“Field Day”, an annual national event sponsored by the Ameri-can Radio Relay League. Cass County Emergency Management Agency, 1227 N. State Road 17. The local hams will be operating for 24 consecutive hours dur-ing the event, starting at 2 p.m. For more information about the Cass County Amateur Radio Club, go to: www.

w9vmw.org.

DINNER: Walton Lions Club Tenderloin Fry. Tickets: Adult Advance $7, adult at the door $8The meal will also consist of cole slaw, French fries, beans and drink. 4 p.m. at Walton Lion’s Den.GARDEN PARTY:

The Logansport Art As-sociation and Logansport Rose Society Present a Garden Party. Garden Sculpture and Garden Art on display and for sale, Baked Goods and other refreshments, Paint a Flower Crafts for Kids, Container Garden Display, Face Painting,Eco Art! Volunteers are needed and welcome!11 a.m. - 3 p.m. LAA, 424 Front St.ON STAGE: Civic Players of Logansport present Little Shop of Horrors at 7:30 p.m. at McHale Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $13-15.Have something to

submit? Go to www.

cassccountycalendar.com

LogansportLogansport’s 4th of July festivities move to Riverside Park this year. The Tower Park Pool is also offering free admission from noon to 6 p.m. on the Fourth of

July. Make sure to check CassCountyCalendar.com for details!

Twelve MileArrive in Twelve Mile early — July 3 — if you want

tournament starting at 3 in Plank Hill Park, followed

to watch the parade, which starts at 12:30 and makes its way through town. The famed “Twelve Mile 500” lawnmower race begins at 1:45, with the Briggs race is at 2 p.m., the Little Fire-cracker Runa t 3:15, the Super Stock Race is at 3:30 p.m. and the

Mile Lions Club.

Walton

Lewis Cass High School, heading down State Road 218 toward Main Street (US 35), where it will make

its way south through town to South St. The parade usually includes more than 100 entries, so come early and bring a lawn chair! Vendors will start setting up on Depot Street at 11 a.m., with arts, crafts, food and free balloons for the kids available til dark. Cruise-in car show registration happens from 4-6 p.m., just

car show awards at 8 p.m. The Volunteer Fire Department Fish & Tenderloin Fry starts at 4 p.m. Bands begin performing at 7 p.m. and a performance by Garrett Steele is scheduled for 8 p.m. on

Park.

Reminder: Fireworks OrdinanceFireworks are fun, but they’re also dangerous and they’re only allowed at certain times within the city

limits of Logansport. They can be discharged between the hours of 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29-30 and July 1-3 and 5-9 and between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight on July 4. They’re also allowed on New Year’s Eve & New Years Day. Using

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Festivities

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STORY TIME: The Walton Library presents “Make a Splash, Read!” Story Time for ages 3-6. Story: Fishy StoriesCraft: Making a Fish. Starts at 11 a.m.

HOBBIES: Summer Line Dancing Lessons at the Galveston Com-munity Center. Every Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes with non-marking soles. Beginners wel-come!FOR KIDS: Come join the Cass County Reading Railroad at the Story House at Spencer Park from 6-8 p.m. to hear local community leaders read children’s stories. The Story House will also be open for children to choose their own books for individual reading time. Grab a blanket and your family, and come enjoy a great story in the park!STORY TIME: The Walton Library presents “Make a Splash, Read!” Story Time for ages 3-6. Story: Fishy StoriesCraft: Making a Fish. Starts at 11 a.m.

FOR KIDS: Pack a brown bag lunch and head out to Spencer Park to join the Read-ing Railroad for ‘Brown Bags & Books’. Reading Railroad will be at the Story House to open it

up for a special time fo reading and picnicking in the park from noon to 2 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENT: The Walton Library pres-ents Jeff Simms - The Shark Show at 11 a.m. FISH FRY: VFW Post #3790 Fish Fry. 1023 Erie Ave. $7 for all you can eat. Carryouts available. Open to the public.

SPECIAL EVENT: 3 on 3 Basketball Tourna-ment and Fireworks in Twelve Mile at Plank Hill Park.

HOLIDAY: See page 7 for a list of local holiday celebrations.

STORY TIME: The Walton Library presents “Make a Splash, Read!” Story Time for ages 3-6. Story: All About FrogsCraft: Jumping Frogs Starts at 11 a.m. FOR KIDS: Pack a brown bag lunch and head out to Spencer Park to join the Read-ing Railroad for ‘Brown Bags & Books’. Reading Railroad will be at the Story House to open it up for a special time fo reading and picnicking in the park from noon to 2 p.m.

STORY TIME: The Walton Library presents “Make a Splash, Read!” Story Time for ages 3-6. Story: All About FrogsCraft: Jumping Frogs Starts at 11 a.m. HOBBIES: Summer Line Dancing Lessons at the Galveston Com-munity Center. Every Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes with non-marking soles. Beginners wel-come!FOR KIDS: Come join the Cass County Reading Railroad at the Story House at Spencer Park from 6-8 p.m. to hear local community leaders read children’s stories. The Story House will also be open for children to choose their own books for individual reading time. Grab a blanket and your family, and come enjoy a great story in the park!

FOR KIDS: Pack a brown bag lunch and head out to Spencer Park to join the Read-ing Railroad for ‘Brown Bags & Books’. Reading Railroad will be at the Story House to open it up for a special time fo reading and picnicking in the park from noon to 2 p.m.

RUN/WALK:

The Race for Grace 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk. All participants will

receive an attractive blue T-shirt designed by Calvary’s own Danielle Howard. There will be many door prizes given out following the race, including $100 in cash. The fundraising cause this year again will be the Logansport Great Banquet. If you wish to participate as a walker or runner, brochures are available at the Calvary Presbyterian Church.Registration fee prior to

July 10 is $12. Race day registration is $15. Entry forms can be downloaded from http://www.calvarypc.org.Forms are also available on the Welcome Center Table and at the Cass County “Y”.

STORYBOOK

FESTIVAL: Join Reading Railroad

at Spencer Park to celebrate the art and magic of stories! Story tellers, puppet shows, book give-a-ways, art projects, yummy snacks, and plenty of story time fun for your whole family to enjoy. Dress up like your favorite storybook character. This is one

won’t want to miss, so come out and join us! 1-3 p.m.

Cass County 4-Hers including the Tailwaggers and the Llama Club participated in the Royal Center Pioneer Days parade on June 12. The Cass County 4-H Fair runs July 12-17, 2010

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE LAIRD

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Caught on CameraClockwise from right: Eel River Pow Wow, submitted by Rick Woodall, Girl Scouts at Memorial Day parade, submitted by Elena Doke, Bike Rodeo by Michelle Laird, Lewis Cass Graduation by Phill Dials, Logansport High School Graduation by Melissa Laird, Pioneer Graduation by Lyla Larimore, 4-H Llama Club by Dawn Fisher and Med Flory Jazz Fest parade by Melissa Laird.

Special note: When the County 4-H Llama Club shaved their llamas, they took the wool to Lafayette’s Columbian Park Zoo where it was then sent to Louisiana to help soak up the oil in the Gulf Coast!

Thanks to all our great fans who submit photos!

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YOUTH BOOT CAMP

For youth that want to learn to stay in

shape & the proper way to train!

TEEN STRENGTH TRAINING

Technique, core strength development, & overall

physical improvement!

BIDDY OLYMPICSTeaches basic skills & rules of a different

Olympic sport each week!

7th ANNUAL GOLF OUTINGAll proceeds to benefit the

Building Strong Kids campaign!

1st ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE

In need of donations! If you have too much stuff,

bring it to us - we will be selling these items to

raise money for our Building Strong Kids

Campaign. We will be accepting items (clothes,

toys, books, home decor, etc.) until July 23!

Friday, July 30, 2010

2 RIVERS ON 2 WHEELS BIKE TOURChoose from courses that wind along prime

Cass County farmland & foliage and the Eel &

Wabash rivers!

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