Thorns & Roses is a weekly feature highlighting the best and worst of the week in the opinion of readers and staff members. Suggested items may be submitted until noon Wednesday by calling Margo Marocco at (574) 732-5151.
Roses
• To the Logansport Performing Arts Council for lining up an exciting bill of fare for the McHale Performing Arts Center. Entertainment ranges from Gary Puckett offering a taste of the 60s in September, to Branson regular Dino Kartsonakis in October, the legendary Mickey Rooney in November and Sha Na Na in December. Something to look forward to.
• To Dave Wihebrink, CEO at Logansport Savings Bank, on receiving the Five Star Award from the Indiana Bankers Association. The bank was one of 34 statewide granted the recognition for its commitment to such things as volunteerism and community involvement, life-long learning, and issue advocacy.
• To Roger Bowyer, for allowing the public to visit Council Rock on his property at 5912 E. Country Club Road. All he asks is that visitors make their presence known to him first and avoid littering. Sounds fair.
• To everyone who participated in the Cass County Relay for Life at the Pioneer High School track. The event raised $84,000 for the American Cancer Society, honored cancer survivors and those who fell victim to the disease. We find strength in sharing.
• To the Cultural Explosion dancers who performed at the recent “Second Saturday” event at Little Turtle Waterway. You honor your Mexican heritage.
• To the estimated 120 participants in the 12th Annual River City Triathlon at France Park. Athletes came from throughout Indiana as well as Chicago, Virginia and Delaware. The local contingent made a good showing, especially 15-year-old Pioneer student Ryan Brice, who finished second overall and first in his age group. A fine showing.
• To the Logansport Police Department for sponsoring the annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo at Tower Park. A lot of children left having learned important safety lessons and several rode away on new bicycles, thanks to your generosity.
• To the emergency personal responding to the garage fire June 6 in the 2000 block of Smead Street. The blaze spread to a nearby tree, downed power lines and damaged two other garages, including one owned by Brandon and Melissa DeLorenzo. Melissa had nothing but praise for the job done by the police, fire, utility and telephone workers — and neighbors who kept her company while the fire was being doused. It was her first experience with a fire — and, hopefully, her last.
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A positive step for public schools
Indiana is one of 10 states granted waivers last week from provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind law. The waiver appears to be a step forward for schools across the state.
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An outstanding community effort
United Way of Cass County announced this week that it had raised more than $600,000 in its most recent campaign. The campaign’s success is a testament to the generosity of local residents and to the great work of the United Way and its member agencies.
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Thorns & Roses
Thorns & Roses is our staff’s compilation of the best and worst of the week, but if you have your own nominations, feel free to send them along for publication in our Public Forum. Submissions of up to 400 words may be addressed to Pharos-Tribune, 517 E.
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Letters of up to 400 words may be submitted to Public Forum, Pharos-Tribune, 517 E. Broadway, Logansport IN 46947. The email address is publicforum@pharostribune.com, and the fax number is 574-732-5070.
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Another step forward for local trails
Local officials broke ground this week on the planned Eel River Run from downtown to Riverside Park. The project will expand a trail system of which the community can be proud.
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White should not return to office
The conviction of Indiana’s secretary of state on charges of voter fraud has left Republicans and Democrats fighting over who will hold the office. No matter how the fight comes out, Charlie White’s ouster from office should be permanent.
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Even in names, Eli beats Peyton
Columnist Dave Kitchell looks at the names of Cass County's babies in 2011 - and the effect they may have had on the Super Bowl.
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Letters of up to 400 words may be submitted to Public Forum, Pharos-Tribune, 517 E. Broadway, Logansport IN 46947. The email address is publicforum@pharostribune.com, and the fax number is 574-732-5070.
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A grand success for Indianapolis
The just-ended Super Bowl was the result of decades of preparation. Indianapolis left a great impression on the thousands of visitors who descended on the city.
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