Thanks to driver

who saved child

A special thanks goes out to the driver of the white van that was traveling down Michigan Avenue around 7:05 a.m. on March 11.

As I watched my three children walk down to the bus stop, my 8-year old daughter darted right out in front of you for an unknown reason. I know your fast thinking and reactions saved my baby girl’s life.

Life is too short to take your kids for granted and people need to thank the people they may never know, whether it be slamming on brakes to keep from hitting them or even just showing them that you care.

Thank you so much and may God bless you.

Nancy Winter

Logansport



Community responds

in time of emergency

On March 5, a fire occurred at the Logansport Tyson Foods plant. Within a short amount of time, it was determined that the fire was a serious one, and 1,000 employees or more were quickly and safely evacuated from the plant.

When I pulled up on the scene, those employees were in the elements of the cold weather without proper protection. The local chapter of the Red Cross was there, and it was quickly determined that there were not enough blankets for the employees. A telephone call was made to the Logansport Community School Corporation, and Tim Moss directed 15 buses to be sent to the scene, allowing the employees to board the buses in an attempt to stay warm.

Within a short time, the manager of Marsh Supermarket arrived with a pallet of drinking water, as did Young’s Culligan and the Cass County Family Y, for those working the fire scene. Dominos Pizza provided food for the workers and the bus drivers.

The overwhelming support by way of donations from area businesses, the Logansport Community School Corporation, as well as the professional and prompt response of the Logansport Fire Department, the fire departments of Peru and Monticello, the 9-1-1 dispatchers and Logansport Police Department only indicates what a wonderful, caring community we reside in.

My thanks go out to all those mentioned, as well as those not mentioned, for a job well done during a very serious and stressful matter.

August J. Rozzi, chief

Logansport Police Department



Keep alleyways

safe and clean

As warm weather approaches, the annual exodus of people fleeing to the great outdoors will be inevitable. With the influx of people using our pedestrian-friendly spaces — sidewalks, trails, and parks — we must remember our forgotten pedestrian areas … our alleyways.

Most people don’t realize how many people use our alleyways as a secondary pedestrian corridor. Sadly enough, many of our alleyways have been neglected to the point where they are no longer attractive, safe or sanitary. This must change.

To increase the quality of life for the people who live, work and play within our community. We must not only focus on our curb appeal, but our “alley-appeal” as well. Here are a few tips to increase your neighborhood’s alley appeal.

1. Communicate with your neighbors. Get a consensus of the people around you, as to get a cohesive vision for your neighborhood.

2. Organize a “Clean Sweep” day in your neighborhood. Much can be achieved when a group of citizens work together toward a common goal.

3. Help the elderly. Reach out to your elderly neighbors, and help them with home maintenance.

4. Abate alley obstructions. Clear away all dense overgrowth of trees, weeds and shrubs. This will help reduce vandalism, by opening up the line of sight.

5. Install motion sensor lighting. This will help to discourage vandalism and theft, and provide a safe atmosphere for pedestrians.

6. Keep it legal. Be certain to keep your property within city ordinances. Remove junk cars, trash and unkempt grass from your property. And work with your neighbors to do the same.

7. Graffiti. Remember this slogan: “Report it, and remove it.” Leaving graffiti on your property will only encourage more.

8) When in doubt, call your code enforcement officer for advice. The city government is here to help.

I encourage everyone in this community to take an active role in bringing back safe, attractive alleyways to our community.

Much can be realized, if we choose to work together.

Kado K. Downs

Logansport