Last Updated on October 7, 2016 by cassnetwork
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is one of the signature events of the year-long celebration of the state’s 200th anniversary.
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is designed to “inspire and unify Hoosiers,” who will also “symbolically ‘pass the torch’ connecting generations to ignite our future.”
The relay began in Corydon, in Harrison County, on Sept. 9 and will conclude in Indianapolis on Oct. 15.
It is patterned after the Olympic Torch Relay, passing through all 92 counties, covering approximately 97 miles per day.
The Cass County Bicentennial Torch Relay will be held on Friday October 7, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Cass County’s Bicentennial Coordinator, Lisa Terry, says people are urged to watch and celebrate this historical event as it travels the following route:
Highway 24 West, outside of Burnettsville, through Logansport to Miami Ave
South on 3rd Street to Market Street to 6th Street to Broadway
North on 3rd Street, West on Miami Avenue and then North on Highway 35 to the Pulaski County line.
“This is not a parade, but a procession with Indiana State Police assisting,” Terry says.
Nominations for torchbearers were accepted through January.
County fourth graders, who study Indiana history, will be bused to various locations to celebrate the event.
Banners, flags and signs can encourage the local torch bearers as they travel thru the county.
Torch Relay Schedule for Friday, Oct. 7, 2016
12:30 p.m. Amy Roland and Bill Bauman (w/ Frank Schoensiegel) at Burnettsville
12:40 p.m. Michelle Roland and Bruce Nicoll (w/ Frank Schoensiegel) at Lake St., Lake Cicott
12:50 p.m. Gary Davidson and Rocky Ellis (w/ Frank Schoensiegel) at 450 W, past France Park
1:00 p.m. Curtis Wilson and Ryan Buck (w/ Frank Schoensiegel) at Boulders Edition
1:00 p.m. Ceremony begins at Logansport City Building, 601 E.Broadway
1:10 p.m. Milt & Jean Cole (w/Rick Crawley) at Cole Hardwood
1:20 p.m. Sharon Haruff (w/Mark Racop and the Batmobile) at Steve Taylor Parking Lot
1:25 p.m. Lucy Burns (w/ Kyle Metzger) at Vine St. (after Franklin School)
1:30 p.m. Judy McNarny and Paul Kroeger (w/Matthew Paul) before State Theatre
1:35 p.m. Tom and Kay Weatherwax (walking) at Veterans Freedom Park, 6th and Market
1:40 p.m. Bob Sabatini (w/ Kyle Metzger) at The Nest
1:45 p.m. Patrick Sharp (w/Mark Racop and the Batmobile) at 3rd and High, before the bridge
1:50 p.m. Devon Galloway (w/Rick Crawley) at Barron St. (past Franklin School)
1:55 p.m. Chuck LaDow and Gary Armstrong (w/ Frank Schoensiegel) at Steve Taylor Parking Lot
2:05 p.m. Roxanne Burrous and Justin Jamison (w/ Frank Schoensiegel) at Country View Motel on US 35 N
2:10 p.m. Tammy Bice (w/Kyle Metzger) at bridge before Pioneer HS on US 35 N
2:20 p.m. Matt Colford (w/ Frank Schoensiegel) at Royal Center Post Office
2:25 p.m. Scott Colford (w/ Frank Schoensiegel) on SR 35 past SR 16
2:30 p.m. Kailin Sewell (w/ Frank Schoensiegel) 1/2 mile outside Royal Center on SR 35
All times are approximate. The torch may arrive sooner or later at these locations depending on weather and traffic.
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This information was originally published Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016).