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• To Logansport and Cass County officials, educators, business people and residents for making a good impression on the 10-member delegation from Mibu Town, Japan. The trip was part of the process of forming a sister-city relationship. The group visited Logansport Memorial Hospital, Dentzel Carousel, Cole Hardwood, Eshelman Farms, Cass County Historical Museum and Logansport High School. One member of the delegation professed being touched by the welcome the visitors received and the willingness of city council members to take time from their everyday jobs on behalf of the city. Century Career Center’s work at preparing youth for their future impressed the superintendent of Mibu Town’s school system as did Logansport’s efforts to preserve its history.
• To Carey Services and the students in its transition services program who recently celebrated graduating high school with a party. The organization offers services to those with mental and physical disabilities. The transition program offers participants help in gaining self-sufficiency and moving into the next part of their lives. As transition liaison Dawn Rector said, “I think every student deserves a graduation party.” We certainly agree.
• To members of the Cass County Amateur Radio Club, who participated in last weekend’s 24-hour national field day. Ham radio operators can provide invaluable assistance during emergencies and disasters and the field day allows the operators to practice for real-life emergencies. The event also allows the hams to practice putting up antennas in the field and making sure equipment is working properly.
• To Donato & Sons on its partnership with Button Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Kokomo. When Chrysler LLC delivered notice it would not renew Donato’s franchise, many wondered what the dealerships future would be. Wednesday, the dealership became Donato/Button Motor Sales, a used car “supercenter.” The West Market Street business will continue to provide service on Jeep products it sold as well as those used vehicles it will be selling.
Opinion
Thorns & Roses, July 3
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Nuggets of wisdom for grads
It’s graduation season, the time of year when old codgers like me offer platitudes of advice to young whippersnappers preparing to take their first steps into the adult world.
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Thorns & Roses
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A history lesson on two wheels
The Cass County Historical Society staged its second annual bike tour last weekend. The event raises money for a great cause while offering participants to get some exercise and learn a bit of local history.
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Epilogue leaves unanswered questions
Columnist Dave Kitchell reflects on where Richard Lugar went wrong.
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Stormwater fees about to go up
The Logansport Stormwater Management Board is considering a 51-percent increase in its monthly rate. The board is about to launch into a huge project, and residents would do well to tune into the process.
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Public forum
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Public forum
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 day to say thanks to moms
Today is Mother’s Day, an observance that dates back more than a century. Mothers everywhere deserve our gratitude for the love they showed and the lessons they taught.
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Restoring an office’s reputation
Managing editor Kelly Hawes talks about the efforts of Indiana's new secretary of state to bring credibility back to the post.
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