Area briefs

July 25, 2008 11:28 am

— Juvenile facility opens new unit
The Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility recently opened its new Purposeful Living Units Serve, or P.L.U.S.
The 16-week, voluntary program will offer additional treatment options to the student population of the facility. It is designed to offer students an alternative track to promote and enhance their individual spiritual and character needs for successful re-entry into society.
A key part of the program component is to have members of the community serve as mentors to these students within the correctional setting. Those who are willing to become mentors will work hand in hand with the treatment staff assigned to the unit.
For additional information on the program, contact program director Mark Harmon at (574) 753-7571, Ext. 3020. Volunteer mentoring positions are available.
Group announces survey results
WALTON — Using a grant from the Cass County Solid Waste District, members of the Walton Main Street organization recently surveyed more than half of the homes in Walton on the issue of recycling.
The survey showed that 42 percent of the people living in Walton at the time of the survey did recycle. Ninety-six percent said they would recycle more if it were more convenient to do so. Four percent indicated they were not interested in recycling.
Sixty-one percent of the people surveyed felt the town should provide curbside recycling, and 37 percent would be content with a bin where they could take materials. Ninety-eight percent of the people surveyed felt the town should provide some means of recycling.
Before 2006, Walton had curbside recycling which was paid for by a grant from the solid waste district. The district spent almost $100,000 over a decade to provide recycling for Walton.
Band to perform for fundraiser
ROYAL CENTER — Pioneer Junior-Senior High School’s Legion of Gold Marching Band will be wrapping up their week of band camp on Aug. 1.
The band will give an exhibition of the week’s work on this year’s show and the band boosters will hold the annual fundraising Port-a-Pit chicken dinner.
The dinner will include a half chicken, chips and a soft drink for $7. Tickets can be purchased from band students in advance or on site if available. Dinners will be available from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and the performance will be at 6 p.m. Food will still be sold in case of rain.
Activities in Macy slated for August
MACY — Macy Days are planned for Aug. 1 and 2 in the town of Macy.
Events start with a fish fry from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday along with kid’s games.
Community yard sales will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2.
Games and activities will be held on Aug. 2 as well as a live band, and a chicken and noodle dinner benefit.
Program to benefit local organization
Do Something 101 and Staples have teamed up for a project to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County.
From now through the end of August, the organization is asking teenagers to collect school supplies and drop them off at the local Staples store. The supplies collected locally will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County.
Staples is kick-starting the campaign by donating $50,000 in school supplies to the cause. In addition, Staples customers can get involved by donating $2 at any Staples store location, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting local teens in need.
Jordin Sparks, hot off her hit single with Chris Brown, is helping to raise awareness for the project by starring in a public service announcement airing on Channel One, BusRadio, MySpace, Facebook and television and radio stations nationwide.
Do Something 101 is aimed at helping teens nationwide to get involved. To find out more, visit www.DoSomething101.com
Legislators to speak at annual dinner
DELPHI — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Legislative Dinner at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at the Delphi Canal Interpretive Center. Guest speakers will include U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, Indiana Sen. Brandt Hershman and Indiana Rep. Rich McClain.
The public is invited to attend this free dinner, which will be catered by Burlington Meats and Catering. To reserve a seat, call the chamber office at (765) 564-6757 or (866) 374-6813, or e-mail assistant@carrollcountychamber.com. All requests must be received by Aug. 1.
State police issue 1,532 traffic tickets
Lafayette — Indiana State Police at the Lafayette Post recently released statistics for June.
Troopers issued 1,532 traffic citations and wrote 827 traffic warnings. Troopers also arrested 23 alleged drunk drivers and made 96 criminal arrests.
Area residents are encouraged to report suspected methamphetamine activity by calling the Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Tip Hotline at (800) 453-4756.
Annual festival set in August
DEER CREEK — The annual Deer Creek Festival will be held Aug. 23.
Deer Creek Presbyterian Church will be serving a biscuit and gravy breakfast including drinks and doughnuts from 8 to 10 a.m. Donations will be accepted. There also will be a flea market in the church parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lunch will be served at the Deer Creek Community Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring pork barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos and salad bar.
Activities at the community center will include bingo with prizes from 1 to 3 p.m.; children’s games from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; door prizes hourly; raffle prizes; and an all-you-can-eat hog roast from 4 to 7 p.m. with dinner including pork, salad bar, pie and drink. The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 4 to 10.
Proceeds will go to the Deer Creek Community Center.
Tribe hosting 2nd canoe-a-thon
The Eel River Tribe of Indiana will host its second annual canoe-a-thon, race feast and concert on Saturday, Aug. 2, in Delphi. The event benefits Riley Hospital for Children.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at at French Post Park, located on 275W in Burrows. From the start line, teams will travel 8 miles down the Wabash River and finish just south of the Veterans Memorial Bridge near Delphi where they will be greeted by tribal drumming.
The race entry fee is $25 for teams with a canoe or $50 for teams that need a canoe. Registrations must be received by Sunday, July 27.
All teams will receive a T-shirt, a ticket to the post-race feast and other prizes. The first-place team will also receive $300 and the second-place team will earn $150.
The feast will start at 1 p.m. with the concert to follow. Tickets to the feast and concert are $10.
Transportation to and from the start and finish lines is available as is overnight canoe storage on Friday night.
For more information, visit www.eelrivertribeofindiana.org