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As I write this, the first snowflakes of the sea-son are falling outside my office windows. That doesn’t change the fact that I was annoyed to find frost on my car this morning, but there’s something about snow that seems more magi-cal. The bows, trees and garland that fes-

toon the light poles went up the first day of this month. I remember one year when city workers were scrambling because we had such terrible weather that they weren’t sure they’d get the decorations up before the Light Up Logansport parade. I spent the first part of this week adding “Holi-day Favorites” to Cass County Calendar. We start-ed that three years ago and you’d be amazed at the number of searches for holiday shows that bring people to our site — year-round! Who knows —maybe “A Very Gaga Thanksgiving” will bring as many visitors as “A Very Brady Christ-mas” does. As always we invite local churches and reli-gious organizations to post their holiday worship services on Cass County Calendar. That is, after all, the reason for the season. We also get quite a few visitors to our site looking for places to worship on Christmas Eve. This issue, I had to dig out some old favorites of my own — like our ad with directions for sign-ing up to get school delays and cancellations via

CASSINFO mobile alerts. We’ve already had one delay this year, but the cold rain/snow mixture pelting my window reminds me that season will be upon us all too soon. Some people think that it’s too early to be thinking about Christmas, but I disagree. Of course, I work a couple of weeks ahead anyway, because I’m always planning for the next month’s issue of INFO, and I’d be glad to look at Christmas decorations as soon as Easter is over (because I LOVE eggs). This year, we’re inviting our fans to help us create a photo album filled with Holiday Memo-ries from Cass County. Post your photos on our Facebook page or you can head to CassCountyOnline.com and click submit to send us a photo that way. Holiday light displays, Christmas decorations, the family at a local event, picking out a Christmas tree — let’s document what the year 2011 was like for our community. By the time I write my next column, Thanksgiving will be a memory, and Christmas will just be a couple of short weeks away. So, Happy Thanksgiving, and don’t forget to en-joy one of MY holiday favorites — the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates its 85th anniversary this year. I’ll definitely be watching it — and the Thanksgiving night special about its history. I’ll have to get to bed early so I can make it through an early morning of Black Friday shopping and then kicking off the holiday season at the annual Light Up Logansport parade! Here’s to the most wonderful time of the year!

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We asked some local personalities to tell us what holiday specials they love the most. Here’s what they said...

I never get tired of “A Christmas Story.” The movie is set in Lake County, where I got my first job as a Deputy Prosecutor. My wife, Lisa, even got me a Christmas Story t-shirt with the caption, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” It shows Ralph sobbing after the icicle broke his glasses on Christmas morning.

Our family favorite, is “A Christmas Story” – we’ve always loved Ralphie and his story about the year he got his Red Ryder B-B Gun. Ever since, my sons ask for that “Holy Grail” of Christmas gifts each year. We know what that means because of the movie!

My favorite holiday movie is “Die Hard.” A Christmas show my son and I often share together.

My favorite by far is “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Big Jimmy Stewart fan. I also love the Norelco razor commercial with Santa riding the razor like it’s a sled, and they call it “Noel-co.”

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Wondering when your favorite will air this year?Head to casscountycalendar.com and click the TV!

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LOGANSPORT, Ind. - Southfield, Michigan-based Federal-Mogul Corporation will invest $2.7 million to purchase new machinery and equipment, and will create about 100 new jobs in Logan-sport by 2012, the company announced on Nov. 7. “This is great news for Federal-Mogul employees and for the Logan-sport community,” said Brad Angle, Logansport plant manager. “We are pleased to have this supportive decision and welcome the opportunity to invest in new tech-nologies to enhance the plant’s product and customer port-folio. We will add new fuel pump production lines in support of Federal-Mogul’s leading position as a re-spected, high quality supplier of automotive fuel pumps to North American customers.” As a result of the investment, the plant will produce Federal-Mogul’s innovative brushless electric fuel pump designed for commercial vehicle and off-road equipment applications. The new pump has received positive customer reactions because the brushless design improves fuel pump life by up to 20 times versus conventional brush-type fuel pumps. The City Council also approved a $50,000 incentive to pay training costs using CEDIT funds.

applications for the Federal-Mogul positions will be accepted online at indianacareerconnect.com

• Under “Individuals” click “Find Job Openings”• Click on “Advanced Job Search”• Put in zip code “46947”• Job order number:

assemblers/Base position #8473287 Operator Molding position #8473293

If above fails try “Quick Job Search” with zip code “46947”

applicants can contact their local WorkOne office with questions or for assistance.

Federal-Mogul creating nearly 100 new jobs

Dr. John BevanSoutheastern Superintendent

Municipal ElectionUnofficial Results

When the votes were counted, 4326 of 9944 registered voters headed to the polls on Nov. 8, 2011 for the Municipal General Election. That’s 43.5% voter turnout! Elected officials will take office on January 1, 2012.

LOGANSPORTMayor*Ted Franklin (R) — 2023Mike Fincher (D) — 1338Seger Matthew (I) — 411

City Council Ward 1*Bob Bishop (R) —379Brannon Meagher (D) — 231

City Council Ward 2*Joseph E. “Joe Buck (R) — 462David Oresik (D) — 326

City Council Ward 4*Chuck LaDow (R) — 649Carlos Marroquin (D) — 381

City Council Ward 5*Teresa Popejoy (R) — 471Kerry Worthington (D) — 398

City Council At Large (2 Seats)*Jeremy Ashcraft (R) — 1912*Charlie Hastings (I) — 1617Chris Martin (R) — 1614Matt Meagher (D) — 1483

GALveSTON Town Council Ward 1*Douglas T. Kimball (R) — 213Michael W. Baldwin (D) — 105

Town Council Ward II*Pat Gunnell (R) — 210Kenneth D. Cripe (D) — 113

Town Council Ward Iv*Jim Kinch (R) — 213Jim Buettner (D) — 109

Royal Center Clerk/TreasurerRachel Carlson-Goings (R) — 45*Sandi S. Minnick (D) — 129

* Highest vote totals

Also taking office January 1 will be Logansport Clerk/Treasurer Carol Sue Hayworth (R) and Gary Fox (R), City Council Ward 3. Both were unopposed in the election on Nov. 8 and did not appear on the ballot.

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With less than 90 days until the big game, Logansport is less than 70 miles from all the action.

help create a super welcome! According to Young Audiences of Indiana, kids can join the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Commit-tee team through an exciting opportunity called “Super Kids, Super Welcome!” This project engages Hoosier children to help welcome visitors by completing a Super Kids, Super Welcome coloring card. Youth educators and par-ents may download the card and accompanying instructions from the official Super Bowl Host Committee (http://www.indianapolissuperbowl.com/super-kids-super-welcome/). It can be printed in black & white or color. Kids are encouraged to draw, color and write their own personal welcome messages on the specially designed cards.The cards will be used to fill each of the contracted hotel rooms with a personal welcome note from across the state! The goals are to collect 18,000 cards, w ith at least one from each of the 92 Indiana counties. The deadline is December 31, 2011 and at press time, about 11,000 cards were still needed.

be part of the NFl experience!The NFL Experience, produced by the National Football League, will be held in the Indiana Convention Center starting in January 2012. Described as a “pro football interactive theme park” the experience offers participatory games, displays, entertainment attractions, kids’ football clinics, free autograph sessions and the largest football memorabilia show ever. NFL Charities donates a $1 million Super Bowl Legacy Grant to benefit youth in the local community from NFL Experience ticket sale proceeds. These funds are used to establish enrichment centers for under-served youth in diverse communities.

TICKETS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 7 through Ticketmaster Kids 12 and Under: $20Adults: $25

Visit the Super bowl VillageOpen January 27 —February 5, 2012, this three-block area will

include free entertainment options for the whole family. More than 80 bands will perform on stages at Pennsylvania & Georgia (near Conseco Fieldhouse) and Merid-ian and Georgia. For $10, enjoy one of four 650’ zip lines running tandem 80’ over Capitol Avenue. Tailgate Town and three Indy-Style Super Cars will also be part of this FREE event!

things to avoidThe NFL (and all sports, for that matter) has strict licensing rules with regards to their trademarks. According to www.nfl.biz, “the NFL Marks include, among others, the NFL shield, the words SUPER BOWL and PRO BOWL, the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl logos, and the team names, nicknames, colors, symbols, emblems, helmet designs and uniform designs.” That’s why you’ll see supermarkets promoting things for “The Big Game” in their advertising. If you want to find out more, nfl.biz has some really interesting stats on who can be considered for their licensing prequalification. Media outlets (like us) can obtain permission to use logos, photos, etc. for editorial use only. A public showing of an NFL game on a screen larger than 55 inches, or charging anyone to watch it, is also off limits.

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CalendarWednesday, Nov. 16HEALTH FAIR: Area Five Agency presents “Healthy for the Holidays.” Free health screens, live music, featured presentations. Flu shots courtesy of Walgreens, $10. 2-6 p.m. at Revolution Community Church (next to Aaron’s and behind Applebee’s/Pizza Hut).

thursday, Nov. 17, Saturday, Nov. 19 Sunday, Nov. 20ON STAGE: Logansport High School presents their annual “Winter Fantasy” production —”Oliver!” Thursday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. McHale Performing Arts Center

tuesday, Nov. 29A Foster Parenting Orientation Meeting will be at 9 a.m. for those in Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Wabash counties who are interested in becoming foster parents. Please call Amy Rowbury at 765-473-6611 or Mary Werner at 574-223-3413 to RSVP for this event.

November 29 & 30december 2 & 3Logansport Savings Bank presents the annual Cass County Basketball Tournament at the Berry Bowl!

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DOWNTOWN

OPEN HOUSE

This holiday season,Downtown Logansport

is the place to shop!

ChristmasThursday, December 1 from 4-8 p.m.

ChristmasLOGAN’S LANDING PRESENTS THE 12TH ANNUAL

Thursday, December 1 from 4-8 p.m.

Donate food to be given to the Salvation Army, Emmaus Mission and Cass County Humane Society and you could win a prize from a participating merchant!

$300 in Logan’s Landing Bucks will be randomly distributed to shoppersduring the event!.

for a complete list of participating merchants!www.loganslanding.com

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Get in the holiday spirit!

If you love the holidays, here are a few of the local events you won’t want to miss. We don’t have official details on all of the local holiday traditions yet, so check casscountycalendar.com often!

Thursday, Nov. 24turkey trotEvery year, a whole lot of people feel far less guilty than we do after gobbling down Thanksgiving dinner because they participate in this annual event sponsored by the Cass County Family YMCA.

Friday, Nov. 25 & Saturday, Nov. 26Carousel openThe Cass County Dentzel Carousel will be open to the public from 1-5 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 25light up logansportA parade to kick off the Christmas season! Enjoy pre-parade activities, includ-ing visits with Santa, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. in the Security Federal parking lot. The holiday parade steps off at 7 p.m. at 8th and Broadway!

Thursday, Dec. 1downtown Christmas open houseThe streets of downtown Logansport will be bustling with shoppers as participating downtown merchants invite you to their holiday open houses from 4-8 p.m. You can also enter to win prizes by donating non-perishable items to be given to The Salvation Army, Emmaus Mission and Cass County Humane Society. Logan’s Landing will also randomly distribute $300 in Logan’s Landing Bucks to shoppers to spend with participating merchants that night.

Thursday, Dec. 1Victorian Christ-mas at the MuseumCass County Historical Society annual Christmas open house. Twelve foot Christmas tree in the parlor is one of the attractions among the beau-tifully decorated museum. Light refreshments served. Meet the CCHS Officers and Board of Directors this evening.

Saturday, Dec. 3Small town ChristmasBe a part of the festivities during the annual tree light-ing in Walton from 4-6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 Sunday, Dec. 4a Christmas CarolCivic Players of Logansport and Performing Arts Council will bring this Charles Dick-ens’ classic to life onstage with evening performances at McHale Performing Arts Center.

Sunday, Dec. 4WinterfestVisit with Santa and enjoy an afternoon of free carousel rides at the Cass County Carousel.

Sunday, Dec. 11WinterfestRide the North Pole Carriage Express from the Dykeman Park Clubhouse to the North Pole Wonderland to visit with Santa, do a Christmas craft with the Berryettes, listen to holiday stories with the Reading Railroad and enjoy a treat of hot chocolate and cookies. Minimal fee for some activities.

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It’s time to start planning holiday feasts and we LOVE listing them on Cass County Calendar. If your church or organization is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner that is open to the public, please submit the details so we can help spread the word!

Show us your lights!

Post photos of your holiday lights on the CassCountyCalendar.com page on Facebook and we’ll add them to our photo gallery!

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CCCF scholarship orientation sessions announcedThe Cass County Community Foundation has scheduled scholarship orientation sessions for graduating seniors at all four high schools. Each school will have its own on-site session on the following schedule: In announcing the sessions, the foundation noted that atten-dance is mandatory for all students wishing to apply for any scholarship the foundation administers, including the Lilly Community Scholarship. In 2010, the foundation awarded 96 scholarships totaling near $200,000. For more information, students can contact their school’s guid-ance office or call the foundation at 574-722-2200.

Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School, 10:35a.m. Monday, November 21

Pioneer Junior-Senior High School 6:30p.m. Monday, November 21

Caston Junior-Senior High School, 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 22

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arts alliance accepting nominations for annual awards

The Cass County Arts Alliance is accepting nominations for 2011 Volunteer Awards for the Visual, Performing, and Literary Arts to be announced on Sunday, December 4 at McHale PAC. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 30. For more information, contact the Cass County Arts Alliance at info@casscountyarts.org or (574) 735-ARTS.

Depot On October 20, Indiana Main Street honored the People’s Winery of Lo-gansport with the 2011 Indiana Main Street Best Historic Rehabilitation Award during the statewide Indiana Main Street Conference. The People’s Winery, originally the People’s Bank, was constructed in the 1870’s. After standing vacant since the 1970’s and falling into disrepair, the Cass County Historic Preservation Foundation received a Wabash Heritage Corridor grant with matching funds from Indiana

Landmarks. Years later, Brad and Stacie Angle purchased the build-ing in 2010 and began renovations to transform the building into the People’s Winery. Now, artwork from various local artists adorns the walls and the building is used for a variety of events, including book signings, press conferences, and private parties.

The People’s Winery receives state honor

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Firefighters celebrated with mayor-elect Ted Franklin at the Republican victory celebration held at Fires-tone Grill after the municipal election on November 8 — PHOTO BY PHILL DIALS

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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Matthew Paul, Dale Lowe and Eric Pfeiffer from the Mid-America Radio Group of Logansport provided election night coverage. Not pictured: Bob Ehle, Jr. — PHOTO BY PHILL DIALS

The Acoustic Round Robin at the Logansport-Cass County Public Library celebrated three years of great music with friends in October. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY RICK WOODALL

Dennis DeYoung brought the music of Styx to McHale Performing Arts Center PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DON NICKEL

Cutting the ribbon for the River Bluff Trail exten-sion — PHOTO BY PHILL DIALS

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