EGG HUNT TO RAISE FUNDS TO GRANT TEACHER'S WISH

Today is a Logansport HS government teacher’s 40th birthday and the Alpha Mu Chapter of Tri Kappa Sorority is helping to grant a birthday wish. 18 months ago, Kasia Bannon Minnick was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer which had metastasized to her liver. Tri Kappa members, wanting to carry on her legacy, are raising funds for a bronze sculpture to be placed in the Veterans Park at 6th and Market Streets in downtown Logansport, to remind children of the importance of patriotism and honoring veterans. Tri Kappa member Dawn Fisher says because the sculpture would be purchased by Tri Kappa to be placed in a public park, the cost of casting the sculpture was reduced from $16,000 to $10,500.00. Tri Kappa was already set to host the 2nd annual “Late, Great Adult Egg Hunt” at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds at 8:30 p.m. this Friday for their scholarship fund. Now, they will use the proceeds for both the scholarship fund and the purchase of the bronze sculpture to grant Kasia’s wish.The night-time egg hunt is for high school age and adults only. Over 6,000 eggs will be hid in the fields west of the livestock barns. Participants must BYOB (bring your own baskets) to hold their loot as well as flash-lights for this dusk to dark event. Many eggs will just hold candy, some will reveal coupons or gift cards from local businesses, yet other eggs will hold a slip of paper that can be exchanged for one of many prizes. There are the 10 golden tickets to be exchanged for special prizes. Attendees are asked to park on the east side of the fairgrounds in the gravel area.

Entry wristbands may be purchased at the gate for $5 beginning at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Participants will be entertained by DJ Brandt Carmichael. At 8:30 p.m., Kohle Wildrick – the young accident-victim who benefitted from last year’s egg hunt fundraiser, now recovered from his injuries – will sound off the “Ready, Set, Go!” promptly at 8:30 p.m. A donation jar will be available for those wanting to just come and watch while still donating to the cause. Businesses and individuals wanting to add to the list of prizes or make a donation, may call Fisher at 574-753-6301.