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Welcome to Columbus, a unique city that prides itself on being “unexpected and unforgettable.” Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, where Midwest farming traditions have merged with modern manufacturing and service industries. Though located squarely in America’s heartland, Columbus is truly an international city. People from all over the world call Columbus home. Currently 44 different native languages are spoken by students within the public school system. Much of the area’s ethnic diversity stems from the business community. More than 30 international companies from countries such as Japan, China, India, Germany, Korea and Canada have facilities here. Cummins Inc., headquartered in Columbus, is a global company that brings many international employees to the community. We think the information on these pages will prove invaluable to newcomers as they settle in to life in Columbus. Our hope is that newcomers will learn just how much Columbus has to offer. This has never been a city to settle for “good enough.” Columbus is still guided by the vision expressed in 1964 by the late J. Irwin Miller, former Cummins chairman and philanthropist. “We would like to see the community come to be not the cheapest in America, but the very best community of its size in the country. We would like to see it become the city in which the smartest, the ablest, the best young families anywhere would like to live … a community that is open to every race, color and opinion; that makes them feel welcome and at home here … a community which will offer their children the best education available anywhere … a community of strong, outspoken churches, of genuine cultural interests, exciting opportunities for recreation. No such community can be built without citizens determined to make their community best.” Forty-eight years later the city has come a long way toward fulfilling Miller’s vision. Columbus is ranked sixth in the nation for Innovative Architecture Design by the American Institute of Architects. It has also been recognized as one of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America, one of the Safest Metropolitan Areas (America’s Safest Cities), one of the Best Places to Live and Launch a Business (Fortune Small Business magazine) and one of the top Historical Places in the World (National Geographic Traveler magazine). So welcome! Make yourself at home. We hope this publication will smooth your path and help you take full advantage of all that life in Columbus has to offer.

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Contents 4 Welcome

30 Higher Education

48 Recreation

8 Who are we?

34 Libraries

52 Entertainment

8 Weather

36 Government

54 Attractions

9 Getting started

38 Health Care

60 Helping Hand

14 Connections

40 Business

62 Year-round Activities

24 Housing

42 Faith

28 Education

44 Dining

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Who are we?

406.9 76,794 6.8 % 25.2 % 14 %

Square miles of land area Total population

Under 5 years old Under 18 years old

65 years and older

Diversity:

87 % 1.8 % 3.4 % 6.2 %

White, Non-Hispanic Black Asian Hispanic or Latino origin

Education: Percentage of those 25 and older with:

88.4 % 25.8 %

—High school diploma —Bachelor’s degree or higher

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The average high temperature for the year is 62 degrees Fahrenheit, though hot summer days frequently register in the 90s.

Housing units

The coldest month is January, with an average low temperature of 18.5 degrees and an average high of 34.5.

Home ownership rate

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85.6 degrees and an average low of 65.2.

Median household income

— Source: U.S. Census Bureau 8

There’s a popular saying that goes, “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” While things really aren’t quite that unpredictable, Columbus definitely has four distinct seasons. Over the course of a year, wardrobe requirements will range from shorts and T-shirts to snow boots and parkas.

The average low temperature is 43 degrees. While temperatures below zero are fairly rare, they do occur.

Housing:

31,749 75.2 % $52,545

What’s the weather?

The most significant severe weather threat in this area comes in the form of springtime thunderstorms that can pack high winds, hail and even tornadoes. The city is equipped with storm warning sirens that public safety officials sound when severe weather threatens.

Dale Chihuly’s “Neon Yellow Chandelier” hangs in the window of the Visitors Center. Photo by Andrew Laker

Getting Started Getting situated here is relatively easy. Information about the basics is usually a phone call or a mouse click away. 2012 Welcome Guide

through a central verification process. The BMV will issue an interim license, valid for 30 days, authorizing the holder to drive pending authentication of documents submitted to BMV. When your documents are verified, the BMV will mail the license, permit or identification card to you. If the documents cannot be verified, you will receive a letter explaining the determination and your rights to request an administrative hearing to review the determination. No refunds will be issued in the case of documents that cannot be verified.

Electricity

Electric power is provided by either Duke Energy or Bartholomew County REMC. Duke’s online center for starting, stopping or transferring service or reporting an outage is www.duke-energy.com/indiana.asp. If you’d rather call, the

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There are two Bartholomew County branches of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. • 745 Schnier Drive, Columbus, 379-9323. 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sundays and Mondays. • 611½ Harrison, Hope, 546-5416. 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. When you become a resident of Indiana, you have 60 days to obtain a new Indiana driver’s license if you hold a valid driver’s license from another state. You must also transfer the titles and registrations of any vehicles you own from your previous state to Indiana. When you apply for an Indiana driver’s license, you must surrender any valid driver’s licenses that you hold from other states. If you do not hold a valid driver’s license from another state, you must hold an Indiana learner’s permit for 180 days before you may obtain an Indiana driver’s license. You may not drive in Indiana with an out-of-state learner’s permit. The United States signed an agreement with many other countries to honor a foreign driver’s license for visitors to the United States for at least one year from the date of arrival. An out-of-country driver’s license cannot be used for identification purposes. You do not have to surrender an outof-country license if you are issued an Indiana driver’s license, permit or identification card. If you have an out-of-country driver’s license and intend to become a resident of Indiana or meet Indiana residency requirements, you must pass the vision screening test, written knowledge test and driving skills test to obtain an Indiana driver’s license. All documents proving your identity, Social Security number, lawful status and Indiana residency will be verified

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Driver’s license

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Moving Center’s number is 800-521-2232, and the number for reporting outages or other problems is 800-343-3525. Bartholomew County REMC is located at 1697 Deaver Road. The office number is 372-2546. The outage/emergency number is 372-5333. After office hours (which are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday), call 800-927-5672. Information: www.bcremc.com.

Other energy

Natural gas is supplied by Vectren. To sign up, visit www. connectutilities.com or www.vectren.com. If you choose the latter, under “Moving?” click on “Order Service.”You can also call 800-227-1376. For outages, call 800-227-1376. The two major suppliers of propane and oil in the county are Columbus Silgas, at 1864 W. Road 550N, 372-4469, and Premier Energy, 1075 E. Second St., 373-5555.

Water

To start water and sewage service, contact Columbus City Utilities, 1111 McClure Road, 372-8861. If you are a homeowner, there is no deposit. Go to the office or send a fax to 376-2427 with your address and a date specifying when you’d like the service to begin. If you are a renter, you will need to visit the office and bring a copy of your lease, as well as a $75 deposit. In case of a problem, a call to the office will route you to the proper function within the agency.

Trash

If you are a Columbus resident, your garbage and yard

waste are handled by the Columbus Sanitation Department. Each Columbus household is equipped with a brown trash Toter. These are to be set out by 7 a.m. on collection day. To obtain your Toter or get additional information, contact the department at 376-2509. Green Toter brand carts available at Lowe’s Home Improvement in either 64-gallon or 96-gallon sizes must be used for city yard waste. Residents elsewhere in the county can take their trash to the three landfills, 811 E. Road 450S, 11110 25th St. (east of Petersville) or 10293 W. Old Nashville Road. They can take their yard waste to the county yard waste site at 720 S. Mapleton St. Information: 342-2756.

Recycling

The Columbus/Bartholomew County Recycling Center is at the Mapleton Street location as well. Drive-thru recycling is available Monday through Saturday. Wednesdays are specifically for hazardous waste. The office at the Mapleton site provides a booklet called “Talkin’ Trash” that goes into useful detail about both city and county programs for all these services. County residents can also contact Rumpke of Indiana, 1950 W. Tellman Road, 372-1225, about recycling and waste disposal.

Telephone

Telephone service for those desiring land lines is provided by AT&T, located at 2615 Central Ave. Getting hooked up, reaching customer service and bill inquiries are handled by calling 800-288-2020. For repairs, call 800-868-9696. AT&T also provides

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cellular service, as do Sprint (800-877-4646) and Verizon (800922-0204). Comcast also offers land line service.

Cable

Cable TV is offered locally by Comcast, 1470 Jackson St. To establish service, go to the office or call 877-220-3551. Provide your name, address and the level of service you desire. (There are cable packages ranging from basic to comprehensive, as well as Internet access and telephone.) Report problems at the office or the above phone number.

Newspaper subscriptions

The Republic is published seven days a week, with print and online subscriptions available. You can subscribe at www. therepublic.com or by calling 379-5601.

Finding help

For those unsure about how to get the help they need, United Way 211 is a division of United Way of Bartholomew County providing information and referral services to the people of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings and Scott counties. In Columbus dial 211 or 376-6666.

Volunteer opportunities

Perhaps you want to give back to the community and volunteer. Volunteer information and placement are available at the Volunteer Action Center, 375-2210, or by visiting volunteermatch.org.

Post offices

There are several post offices in Bartholomew County. The two Columbus locations and their hours are: • 450 Jackson St. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. • 1637 N. National Road (inside Columbus Pawn Inc.). 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Visitors Center

The Columbus Visitors Center, located in an 1865 Victorian mansion (with a 20th-century addition) at 506 Fifth St., is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from March through November, from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The center offers guided tours of the city’s architecture, displays, photographs and storyboards, an informative movie about the city and a gift shop. For information and reservations, call 378-2622 or visit www.columbus. in.us.

Voter registration

Voter registration is a function of the county clerk’s office. You’ll find the voter registration office on the first floor of the courthouse at 234 Washington St., across from the Security Station. The phone number is 379-1600. You can also register to vote at Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ license branches. The two Bartholomew County branches are at 745 Schnier Drive, Columbus, 379-9323, and 611½ Harrison, Hope, 546-5416.

Taxes

The taxes paid by Bartholomew County residents are real property, personal property (such as equipment used for a business), inheritance and an innkeepers’ tax for hotel owners. The taxing units are the state of Indiana, Bartholomew County, all townships, the school corporations within the county’s boundaries, the county library and the city of Columbus and all other incorporated small towns in Bartholomew County. Taxes are due and payable in two equal installments on or before May 10 and Nov. 10. Payments may be made at the treasurer’s office in the county governmental office building, at various area banks, by phone at 800-272-9829 or online at www.bartholomewco.com/treasurer/property.php#pay. Top: Visitors Center. Photo by Joe Harpring. Above: the Recycling Center. The Republic file photo

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The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats. Photo by Andrew Laker

CONNECTIONS

Columbus is a city proud of its ever-expanding ethnic diversity.

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Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization For newcomers, one of the best ways to get connected is to contact CAMEO, which was formed in 2009 by nine ethnic associations to provide a forum for those associations to: • Develop and coordinate programs and activities that encourage everyone to recognize and appreciate the traditions of all ethnic cultures. • Help make people feel welcome in the community. CAMEO aims to be the cultural gateway for appreciating and promoting the diversity of the Columbus area and neighboring communities by enriching the lives of newcomers, residents and friends, and bringing culture, diversity and fun to their doorstep. The organization is guided by the following values: • Integrity. • Cooperation. • Responsibility and accountability. • Achievement. • Diversity. • Leadership. Membership in CAMEO is available at three levels. • Individual Membership is open to all who support CAMEO’s mission and goals. Members are encouraged to take an active role in CAMEO programs and activities. Individual members are eligible to serve on the CAMEO Board. • Voting Membership is available to non-political and nonreligious ethnic associations based in Bartholomew County. Associations must meet certain membership requirements that include goals and mission similar to CAMEO, elected officials and a minimum of five members. The CAMEO Board will open membership in this category at a later date. • Partner Membership is open to businesses, companies,

organizations, clubs and agencies that do not meet the requirements of a voting member but wish to endorse and support CAMEO’s work and activities. CAMEO is an outgrowth of the Heritage Fund — the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County’s Welcoming Community initiative and addresses the need for proactive diversity strategies. During 2008 the Outreach Committee developed the concept of an umbrella organization of ethnic associations. It would provide a forum for ethnic associations to develop and coordinate programs and activities that promote and foster a welcoming community from an ethnic or descentbased perspective.

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Three established ethnic associations and six newly formed associations were invited to join with the Heritage Fund to create the Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization. Those founding member associations are:

African American Association

Columbus Chinese Association

Columbus Japanese Business Association

Established: 1998

Established: 1988

Contact information: www. columbusindianachinese.org; Tiebin Feng, president, CCA. Indiana@gmail.com.

Contact information: Yusuke Kawashima, ykawashima@ us.pmgsinter.com; Makoto Torisu, Torisu@sunrightamerica.com; Shigeo Misuda, Misuda@nagakurausa.com.

Established: 2006 Contact information: Tom Harmon, president, tharmon@harmon1.com. Mission: To assist in offering and promoting the African American/African Diaspora culture to the local community, help them access community resources to positively impact their lives, sponsor services to strengthen their well-being and to represent them as appropriate. Membership information: Open to all Columbus residents of African or American/ African descent or related to African Americans or Africans or people who have an interest in the African American culture.

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Activities: In addition to offering workshops and social activities targeted towards education, career development and economic development, the association organizes the annual Juneteenth celebration.

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Mission: To offer and promote Chinese language and culture to the local community. Membership information: Open to all citizens and residents of the United States of Chinese descent or related to Chinese, or who have an interest in the Chinese culture. Activities: CCA celebrates the Chinese New Year, Chinese Spring Festival, hosts a summer picnic, sports events (volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, golf, basketball), and field trips.

Mission: To promote friendship between the people of Columbus and the people of Japan. Membership information: open to any company and business organization located in Columbus. Activities: The association participates every year in the Ethnic Expo festival in Columbus by hosting a food booth to share the Japanese food culture.

Chinese New Year Celebration.

Columbus Korean Association Established: 2009 Contact information: Joon (Hyunjoon) Kim, hyunjoon. kim@cummins.com, Columbus Korean Association President.

Mission: To be a focal point for the community to collect information on Korea and its culture. To participate in the ethnic activities of the local community. Membership information: Open to individuals of Korean descent and/or individuals related to a Korean. Special membership can be offered to the residents of Columbus who are interested in Korean culture and language through an interview by executive board. Activities: The association celebrations include Lunar New Year and Korean Thanksgiving Day.

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Colombian-style dancers Cielo Smith and Michael Spencer. Photo by Andrew Laker

Columbus Latin American Association Established: 2009 Contact information: President Rocio Rodriguez, rocio. rodriguez@cummins.com; Vice President Juan Carlos Ramirez, carlos.ramirez@ cummins.com. Mission: To unify people of Latin American origin, promote and preserve Latin American culture in the Columbus community.

Membership information: Available to any person with Hispanic heritage, living or working in the Columbus area. People who have strong linkages with the Latin American culture but who do not have Hispanic heritage may also become members. Activities: The association organizes celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month and the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo.

Indian Association of Columbus Established: 1999 Contact information: President Sai P. Rao, pcjha_2001@ yahoo.com. Mission: To bring together people from the Indian subcontinent and other interested people for the purposes of sharing and developing cultural interests and friendship. To promote the involvement of the association members in the Columbus community and vicinity. To promote the awareness of the Indian community in Columbus and vicinity. Membership information: Open to Indian citizens residing in Columbus. There is no membership fee. Membership forms can be found at iac-columbus.

org/distribution-list-signup. Activities: The Indian Association celebrates the annual Diwali (Festival of Lights) and organizes several other social and cultural events throughout the year, including Independence Day celebration, Holi, cricket tournaments, tennis tournaments, volleyball tournaments, Republic Day celebration, summer/fall picnics and Dandiya Night. Middle Eastern Association

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Membership information: The Middle Eastern Association is bounded by the Arabic language. Any individual from any Arabic-speaking country shall be eligible to join the association.

Established: 2009 Contact Information: Kenan Al-Husseini, Kenan.al-husseini @cummins.com. Mission: To provide a welcoming forum for people of Middle Eastern origins and to promote the rich Middle Eastern culture in Columbus and its neighboring communities.

Activities: The association organizes celebrations for the following occasions : Eid El Adha, Ramadan, Eid El Fitr and Christmas.

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Pakistan Association Established: 2009 Contact Information: mujeeb. sheikh@cummins.com. Mission: To preserve and promote the rich culture of Pakistan in Columbus while serving as an interconnection of culture between the Pakistanis and Columbus community. Membership information: Open to any person who is born in Pakistan or has parents born in Pakistan and is a resident of Indiana or who may be elected by the board members. Activities: The association celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day — Aug. 14 — the day when partition of India took place. Trinbago Association Established: 2008 Contact information: Rawle Douglas, rawledouglas@ hotmail.com; Wayne De Freitas, anndee57@gmail.com. Mission: To serve the needs of all Trinbagonians residing in Columbus. To promote amicable relations between the residents of Bartholomew County and the nationals of Trinidad and Tobago, in hopes of fostering tolerance, economic growth and social progress. Membership information: Open to anyone who is a Trinbagonian or a descendant and/or affiliated with and shares our mission.

Other

connections There are many other groups and organizations in the community to help newcomers become acclimated to their new home. Here are a few.

The Columbus Newcomers Club Open to anyone interested in making new friends. Meetings: 9 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at North Christian Church. Activities include bunco, ladies night out, breakfast with friends, culinary group, book club and luncheon out. Information: Newcomers@yahoo.com; or Michele LaPointe, 373-0185 or leonlapointe@sbcglobal.net. Inclusive Community Coalition Mission: Fostering dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity. Website: www.ColumbusICC.org. Contact: ColumbusICC@gmail.com. Pride Alliance Columbus Mission: To build a community of inclusiveness, equality and justice for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Meetings: 7 p.m., fourth Monday of each month, Xenia Miller conference room at The Commons. Website: PrideAllianceColumbus.org. Contact: Info@PrideAllianceColumbus.org. Columbus Human Rights Commission Mission: To lead Columbus in building and maintaining an inclusive community by: — Enforcing the Human Rights Ordinance — Educating the public — Challenging attitudes and systems that create barriers to equality — Empowering community members to advance this mission Website: columbus.in.gov/human-rights Contact: 376-2532 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) United Way Center 1531 13th St., Suite 1310 314-2708 www.naacp.org Cummins Inc. also has many diversity affinity groups.

Activities: Family Day, held in August, provides a day of sun and fun in the park, with gifts and trophies awarded to children for sports and games, plus plenty of good food, drinks and the music of Trinidad and Tobago.

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Contact Cummins Human Resources for more information.

Above: Lorraine Smith, director of Columbus Human Rights Commission, talks to Gwen Wiggins of the local NAACP. Photos courtesy of CAMEO

local groups collaborate to make columbus more

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“Another example of the great Columbus way of getting things done.” That’s how Jack Hess, president of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, characterizes the formalized collaboration of Columbus Young Professionals, Leadership Bartholomew County and the Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization. He and the leaders of those groups see it as a classic Columbus response to the influx of istrator of their joint activities who will work out of the chamber hundreds of bright, accomplished new residents. offices. They intend to have someone hired by this summer. Each of the groups does have a distinct function in the The reason for the chamber association is that this colcity’s life. Leadership Bartholomew County, founded in laboration dovetails with the chamber’s strategy of attract1982, trains a class of citizens each year to assume positions ing, developing and engaging (businesses and people). on boards and staffs of a wide variety of agencies and civic Initial funding for the paid position will come from the Heriorganizations. It also sponsors forums regarding issues and tage Fund. candidates in the area. “It will be a real opportunity for this person,” says Tom Columbus Young Professionals has three areas of focus: Harmon, CAMEO president. “He or she will be plugged into life (addressed through its social-networking activities), cawhat’s going on in this community.” reer (addressed through professional development), and Harmon notes that, besides the influx of people taking community (addressed through volunteering). jobs at area firms, the spouses of those workers are likely to CAMEO brings together the be robust, proactive people who associations for the city’s African seek opportunities for entrepreAmerican, Chinese, Japanese, neurship or volunteer activity. Latin American, Indian, Middle “I’ve found that a lot of the Eastern, Pakistani, Korean and people who are coming here and Trinbago ethnicities. joining CAMEO are the best of the A few years ago, a number best from their locales of origin,” of people noted that the thenhe says. current generation of leadership He also speaks about the role in Columbus’ major corporathe city’s housing challenge plays tions was retiring. Cummins Inc. in the set of circumstances it launched two Six Sigma projects faces. Construction of new living in response: one to address the units is booming, but new arrivals exact nature of the situation, and still contend with waiting lists. one to determine what should be “It makes it hard to get endone. The projects’ participants gaged in the community,” he says, received 1,200 voices of the cusstressing the importance of maktomer for the first and 800 for the ing them feel connected as quickly second. Even before the Six Sigma as possible. “People stay because team issued its report, though, they become stakeholders.” —Michael McIver, LBC vice president others began to act. Michael McIver, LBC vice presCYP, LBC and CAMEO decided ident, stresses the importance of to join forces under the umbrella having CYP and CAMEO memof the chamber. Brooke Hawkins, secretary of Columbus bers in his group’s training classes. To that end, those orgaYoung Professionals, says that the common thread in all nizations have set up scholarships for members to enroll. three groups’ missions was a “dedication to making Colum“This collaboration is a great way to accomplish things that bus a more welcoming community.” She adds that all parties we know need to be done,” he says. concluded that “we’ve really been pushed about as far as we The synergy of the three groups’ combined efforts will can go on a volunteer basis.” be a boon for the activities of each, such as CAMEO’s film To that end, the three groups are searching for a paid adminseries, CYP’s monthly and quarterly social events, and LBC’s

“This collaboration is a great way to accomplish things that we know need to be done.”

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forums. Harmon, Hawkins, McIver and Hess all welcome the inevitable overlapping membership that results from the close collaborations. “It’s all tied to economic development,” says Harmon. Another acknowledgment that a new generation of lead-

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ers can be seen stepping forward in Columbus is CAMEO’s choice of Tom Linebarger, chairman and CEO of Cummins Inc., as the keynote speaker at its annual meeting this year. Linebarger assumed his current position in January. In his public remarks, he has pointed out that Cummins’ global growth imparts an increasingly international atmosphere to Columbus. Hess cites a couple of previous examples of a quintessentially Columbus way of “moving the needle,” as he puts it. The people and groups who came together to accomplish the Healthy Communities Initiative and the Community Education Coalition established a model that can be seen in the current collaboration among the Chamber and the three organizations joining forces, he says. Harmon notes the new and palpable energy one senses in the city’s business and entertainment district and points to the arrival of new people, and the way they’ve inspired longer-term residents, as the impetus. “It’s alive and vibrant all day and well into the night now,” he says. “I think in five years downtown will be electric.”

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housing

The Columbus area offers choices in a place to live that suit nearly any circumstance. Whether one is here for the long term or for a fixed period, single or part of a family, or at any particular point on the income scale, options abound. Real Estate Home prices have remained fairly stable in the area compared with the volatility seen on the national scale due to economic developments of the last few years. Columbus has a variety of housing available, from historic homes to subdivision properties to custom-designed structures on rugged landscape with scenic views.

Apartments Apartment complexes in the Columbus area are located in a variety of environments, from densely populated parts of town near commercial centers to settings with a more natural ambience. The major complexes are listed here.

Fox Pointe Commons 4740 Fox Trail Lane 378-2178 LHP Professional Housing 703 Washington St. lhp.rental@gmail.com Lincoln Village Cooperative 5135 N. Lincoln Village Drive 376-0338

Arbors at Waters Edge 4060 N. Road 150W 669-1076

Charleston Square Apartments 2410 Charleston Place 372-2661

Monarch Crossing Apartments 420 Wint Lane 372-8100

Briarwood Apartments 2350 Thornybrook Drive 376-9727

Eastlake Woods 1020 Thicket Court 342-2310

Quail Run Apartments 1182 Quail Run Drive 376-9266

Canterbury House 3501 Nicholas Lane 379-4299

Fairington Apartments 2351 Fairington Court 376-8836

River Stone Apartments 3440 Riverstone Way 372-5399

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Steinhurst Manor 133 Salzburg Blvd. 376-9933 Stonegate Apartments 1001 Stonegate Drive 376-3478 Wedgewood Commons Flintwood North Housing Addition (office: 5540 25th St.) 376-6810 Westwood Pines Apartment Homes 4745 Pine Ridge Drive 342-1100 Williamsburg Way Apartments 3838 Williamsburg Way 376-3718

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Someone moving to Columbus from another locale — perhaps even another country — is going to find a real estate market that favorably compares with any in the nation. Resources for selecting houses to consider for purchase, including The Republic and the Multiple Listing Service, a database of properties for sale through licensed Realtors, are readily available. So a person who has taken a job in Columbus wants to buy a home here. How does the process work? The basic steps involved are determining what you want, getting pre-qualified, settling on a property, making an offer, negotiation, inspection, appraisal and closing. Richard Gardner, a Realtor with Century 21 Breeden Realtors, say,s “You start by asking what the client is generally looking for, with the idea of narrowing that down to the ‘musthaves,’ such as number of bedrooms and commute time to work. That excludes a lot of homes you don’t have to look at.” He says that “you do want to work the question, ‘Have you been pre-qualified?’ into the conversation.” Prudential Indiana Realty’s Steven Glasgow concurs, saying, “We like to have a pre-qualification letter pretty quickly.” Pre-qualification is the determination by a lender, based on examining someone’s credit history and financial picture, of how much the person can comfortably borrow. “I rarely suggest that people spend up to that pre-qualification limit,” he adds. Diane Brown-Hawes of RE/MAX says that obtaining pre-

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approval is simply a matter of calling a lending institution and inquiring. She says that its main purpose is “to keep the client’s heart from getting broken. You don’t want to fall in love with a particular $200,000 house and find out you can only borrow $120,000.” Along with banks, other types of lending institutions include credit unions and mortgage companies. Brown-Hawes also says that there are different levels of loans. “There is the conventional loan, with a higher down payment than other types, such as the FHA loan and the USDA loan, which is usually for homes outside the city.” Today’s young professionals confer with their peers throughout the home-buying process. “They tend to start their searches online, contacting colleagues who have moved here for suggestions about desirable areas of the city,” says Glasgow. Gardner says, “I’ve worked with several Indian, Chinese and Japanese families and they do talk among themselves about offers, acceptance, inspections and closing.” Glasgow notes that “a few years back, older ‘fixer-upper’ homes were hot, but now, new houses that don’t require a lot of maintenance are more preferred.” Gardner says that, along with young professionals’ busy lifestyles, another reason for this is that “they often don’t know how long they’ll be here. They’re in careers where transfers can happen fairly frequently.”

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The Realtor generally shows the client some houses meeting his or her requirements, as well as utilizing online resources. “I can set them up on what we call a drip system,” says Gardner. “I enter their must-haves on the MLS and any time there’s a new listing that meets their criteria, it will shoot them an email. This can occur several times a day if the MLS has listings that often.” For the general home-buyer, the next step is generally an inspection by an independent company in that business. The inspection report details the condition of such aspects of the house as electricity, roofing, paint, plumbing and caulking. The Realtor then often submits an inspection response, the basis for negotiating which party will pay for any repairs or upgrades. Then the lender will have the property appraised. The appraiser is a state-licensed person randomly selected to give an independent assessment of the home’s value. If the appraisal is equal to or greater than the agreed-upon price, the parties move to the closing phase. If not, further negotiations occur. There are costs associated with closing. These include lender’s fees, a title work fee and sometimes the first few months’ taxes and insurance costs. “We tell people to have utilities put in their name as of closing day,” says Brown-Hawes. She says that many people have the unfounded notion that they aren’t ready to buy a home. “The first step is to gather information,” she says, “and as long as you haven’t signed anything, that’s perfectly free.”

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Hope Intermediate School students write their initials on the board when they do something good in class. The Republic file photo

education Options abound for the education of the K-12 set in Bartholomew County. There are two public school corporations, a public charter school as well as myriad private institutions. 28

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Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. administrative offices are at 1200 Central Ave. The phone number is 376-4234. Elementary Schools Clifty Creek 4625 E. Road 50N, 376-4342 Columbus Signature Academy – Fodrea Campus 2775 Illinois Ave., 376-4321 Columbus Signature Academy – Lincoln Campus 750 Fifth St., 376-4447 Mount Healthy 12150 S. Indiana 58, 342-2463 Parkside 1400 Parkside Drive, 376-4314 W.D. Richards 3311 Fairlawn Drive, 376-4311 Rockcreek 13000 E. Road 200S, 579-5221 Lillian Schmitt 2675 California St., 376-4307 L.F. Smith 4505 Waycross Drive, 376-4317 Southside 1320 W. Road 200S, 376-4423 Taylorsville 9711 S. Walnut St., Taylorsville, 526-5448 Middle Schools Central 725 Seventh St., 376-4286 Northside 1400 27th St., 376-4403 High Schools Columbus East 230 S. Marr Road, 376-4367 Columbus North 1400 25th St., 376-4431 Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School, 2205 25th St., 376-4595

Flat Rock–Hawcreek School Corp.

Flat Rock–Hawcreek School Corp. administrative offices are at 9423 N. Indiana 9 in Hope. The phone number is 546-4922. Schools Cross Cliff Primary/Hope Intermediate School 9575 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-5001 Hauser Junior-Senior High School 9273 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-4421

International Baccalaureate

International School of Columbus is a tuition-free, public charter middle and high school that is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School. 3136 N. National Road, Suite E, 314-7078.

Other schools

Bartholomew County is also home to the following private and parochial schools. ABC-Stewart School 6691 W. Indiana 46, 342-3029 Bethel Holiness Christian School 6060 U.S. 31, 376-0210 Columbus Christian School 3170 Indiana Ave., 372-3780 Columbus SDA Church School 2809 N. Talley Road, 378-0166 Midway Christian Academy 2850 N. Indiana 9, 546-0716 North Star Montessori School 2320 Midway, 379-4180 St. Bartholomew Catholic School 1306 27th St., 379-9353 St. Peter’s Lutheran School 719 Fifth St., 372-5266 White Creek Lutheran School 16270 S. Road 300W, 342-6832

Ethnic-focused schools

Columbus Chinese Language School Information: ccls.principal@gmail.com. A nonprofit organization teaching Chinese language and culture. Part of the Columbus Chinese Association, CCLS is open to the public and provides a nurturing environment for those who want to learn the Chinese language and culture. CCLS has eight classes for students from preschool age up to seventh grade. Classes meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays at Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St. Indiana Japanese Language School Information: www.indiana-j-school.net. A nonprofit organization teaching Japanese language and culture at The Orchard School in Indianapolis. IJLS offers courses for everyone from preschool students to adults. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. IJLS operates a commuting bus for students from Columbus. Gurukul (Indian School) Information: 378-4684 or 373-7626. Meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday at North Star Montessori School, 2320 Midway. The program is designed to provide opportunities for children ages 5 and older to learn about Hindu knowledge and Indian heritage. 2012 Welcome Guide

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Higher education

The college and university campuses in Columbus are each part of statewide systems. Students enjoy the benefit of resources from throughout those systems, yet the Columbus campuses are closely tied to the community and its particular economic and cultural makeup. Given that many of these schools’ students are commuters with busy lives, these institutions make flexibility and attention to individuals’ needs a priority. With the exception of Indiana Wesleyan, which is located on the west side, all these campuses are on the city’s north side, near Columbus Municipal Airport. The Columbus Learning Center includes classroom space, laboratories, a bookstore, an auditorium and a library used by IUPUC, Purdue University College of Technology and Ivy Tech. IUPUC 4601 Central Ave., 348-7311, www.iupuc.edu. Indiana University–Purdue University Columbus is part of a statewide network, but it is a school with a distinct identity and a robust and multifaceted campus life. Student organizations have proliferated in recent years, and various faculty members have distinguished themselves in their fields, earning recognition from peers and publishing important research findings. IUPUC is at the north end of the complex that includes the Columbus Learning Center, the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence and Ivy Tech. The Learning Center’s University Library of Columbus serves these institutions, as well as the Purdue University College of Technology. IUPUC students can pursue degrees or enhance their understanding of the world in academic areas ranging from the humanities to science to preparation for a profession. Ivy Tech Community College 4475 Central Ave., 372-9925, www.ivytech.edu/Columbus. Ivy Tech specializes in an affordable education specifically designed to meet the needs of the student. One can earn an associate degree or certificate, or transfer credits to an Indiana four-year institution for further study. Along with several schools offering courses in an array of vocational fields, the college has a strong liberal arts school and a fine arts school that has turned out generations of creative painters, photojournalists, illustrators and designers. Its Workforce and Economic Development department tailors programs and services to meet the needs of area businesses, so that a student planning on participating in the Columbus economy will be prepared for the opportunity. The department’s Accelerating Indiana’s Workforce initiative can customdesign courses, seminars, workshops and certificate programs to facilitate the matching of worker skills and business needs. Ivy Tech also offers an array of personal enrichment courses, ranging from beekeeping to wine tasting to creative writing. Columbus Learning Center 4555 Central Ave., 314-8500, www.educationcoalition.com/ ColumbusLearningCenter. The dramatic curving lines of the 130,000-square-foot Learning Center building ensure its place among Columbus’ architectural jewels. Inside, the building’s technology and space qualify it for uses ranging from college-level study to art 30

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exhibits to an array of community services. It houses a bookstore, 20 classrooms, a 205-seat auditorium, the College and Career Exploration Center, the Assessment and Certification Center, and the Center for Teaching and Learning, under the purview of which the University Library of Columbus operates. The Columbus offices of WorkOne are located within the Learning Center as well.

and technology related careers, the center offers two- and fouryear technology and engineering-related degrees, certifications, executive education, on-site and virtual training, business and research support, prototyping and best practice workshops.

Purdue College of Technology 4555 Central Ave., 314-8526, www.tech.purdue.edu/Columbus.

Originally known as Indiana Business College, this statewide system of 12 campuses has served those aspiring to careers in business for 108 years. The Harrison network now includes a School of Health Sciences, and Columbus students can prepare for jobs in various areas of medical work. Among Harrison’s advantages are one-on-one financial assistance, small class sizes, scheduling flexibility, its Tuition Freeze program and lifelong employment assistance.

Purdue College of Technology describes itself as a “unique partnership between education, business, industry and government leaders formed to meet Indiana’s need for trained technologists and technicians.” Its Columbus operation is located within IUPUC. Academic standards and class environments are the same as those on Purdue’s main campus. There are several programs in which a student can complete a bachelor’s degree in Columbus. Upon completion of an associate degree, a student may apply those credits toward higher degrees at other Purdue campuses. Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence 4444 Kelly St., 348-2025 This new 43,000-square-foot facility, designed by famed architect Cesar Pelli, sits just east of Columbus Learning Center. The facility is shared by IUPUC, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus and Purdue College of Technology. An education facility for training in advanced manufacturing

Harrison College 2222 Poshard Drive, 379-9000, www.harrison.edu/ Campuses/ColumbusIN.aspx.

Indiana Wesleyan 3449 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, 376-7346, www.indwes.edu/ Columbus-IN. Indiana Wesleyan University’s Columbus Education and Conference Center is located at Exit 68 off Interstate 65, just five minutes from downtown. The 8,500-square-foot facility houses six state-of-the-art classrooms, three study rooms, a computer lab, a chapel, and break and lounge areas. IWU is a private Christian university serving the adult student with graduate and undergraduate degree programs in business, nursing and education with classes available on-site in Columbus or online.

ABC-Stewart School Founded 1969

Celebrating 44 years in the education of children ages 2 through 12 years, Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary School

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High academic and behavioral expectations • A student body rich in diversity Character development • Life lessons in independent thinking, respect for others, conﬁdence, teamwork, personal responsibility and perseverance • Academic growth achieved through the use of fun, hands-on, self-correcting materials in the areas of math, geography, history, science, reading, art, music, physical education and Spanish • Low student-teacher ratios.

Open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 342-3029 to arrange a tour and visit www.abc-stewart.org 6691 W. State Road 46

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IUPUC, Ivy tech want

international students to feel at home

The two state-affiliated higher-learning institutions in our city, Indiana University Purdue University Columbus and the Columbus campus of Ivy Tech Community College, look forward to providing educational opportunities to the ever-more various demographics that live here. “I’m committed to bringing a contingent of international students here,”says Marwan Wafa, dean and vice chancellor at IUPUC. “That opens doors for us in various parts of the world. We would then have host families for IUPUC students traveling abroad.” Neil Bagadiong, director of student life at Ivy Tech, says his school has already prepared a number of international students for success in various areas. A world map in the Ivy Tech hallway bears out his claim. Pins stuck in various countries as well as American states indicate locations of origin for the school’s students and faculty. Places ranging from Russia to Italy to Brazil, Thailand and Sudan sport such pins. 32

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Bagadiong cites a recent graduate from Sudan who had received refugee status from the U.S. State Department. “He left because of the civil war, with nothing but his clothes. He did well here. He was a medical-assistant major. He’s now in Nebraska. “A recent Japanese student was a computer programming major with a gaming option,” says Bagadiong. “He has transferred to a school in Colorado to finish his bachelor’s degree.” He finds that Ivy Tech serves as a destination for international students “who may already have a degree but want to pick up some new skills or go off on a different tangent. “There are two or three companies we suggest to them that are in the business of evaluating foreign transcripts. Those companies send us what are, for all intents and purposes, American transcripts, which helps students get recognition for credit hours,” he explains. “Basically, if Accounting 101 is the same course at the university of wherever, it’s good for credits here.”

He also notes the familiarity many such students have with English as a second language. “Most of them come in knowledgeable enough to start learning from lectures.” A student’s family situation can facilitate assimilation into the Ivy Tech community. “Spouses of those here on visas form bonds based on having young kids, or on being older than the typical student,” says Bagadiong. “All our events are targeted toward family, We have Breakfast with Santa during the Christmas season, as well as an Easter egg hunt. We organize picnic trips to see the Indianapolis Indians play baseball.” IUPUC offers several courses in Spanish. Plans are in the works to expand the foreign language program to include Arabic and Chinese, among others. One important outreach activity at IUPUC is the Excellence in Diversity Award, conferred by the campus Diversity Council. The award was created in 2010. Faculty, staff, students or area residents nominate individuals, groups, projects or institutions. A five-member review committee appointed by the dean and vice chancellor examines the nominee’s credentials. Criteria include demonstrations of inclusiveness, fostering leadership, program development, research and creative activity that exceed the scope of the nominee’s customary responsibilities. Winners receive a commemorative plaque and are given an opportunity to speak at that year’s award ceremony. In February, IUPUC conducted a pilot version of a program called diversity circles. These provided, according to Wafa, a forum for “sharing true feelings about delicate issues. Ideally, we’d like to spread these across the community, into schools, corporations and civic groups.” Wafa notes recent trends in the student body demographics at IUPUC. “Five years ago, we had about a 47 percent female population; now it’s a little over 60,” he says. He also mentions a shift from predominantly part-time to primarily full-time, stressing that “we certainly want the non-traditional students to feel welcome. We’re working on engagement opportunities for them.” The school’s Center for Business and Economic Development is a robust form of community outreach. According to Wafa, “it engages companies in thinking in unorthodox ways about competitiveness, engages citizens who want to sharpen skills and engages students through project-based learning.” Its areas of focus include executive education, personal and professional development, business partnerships, entrepreneurship and community development. Wafa anticipates that this office will broaden the array of communities that the university serves. “What we are putting in place fits right in with the overall goals of the city,” he notes. “I’ve not seen that kind of synergy in other places. A lot of our new faculty are from out of town. With the steps we’ve undertaken, we’re able to compel them to move to Columbus.” He stresses that “we also work behind the scenes with Ivy Tech to help its students see IUPUC as a viable next step in their educational path.” He reflects on the success of field trips abroad taken by IUPUC classes and looks toward the next phase of global interaction. “We’ve done the sending out of our students. Now we’re working on the bringing in.”

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Bartholomew County Public Library. Photo by Joe Harpring

libraries

County residents enjoy easy access to library services for all ages through the county library system’s main branch, Hope branch and Bookmobile. Bartholomew County Public Library characterizes its mission as“providing resources for lifelong learning and enjoyment.”

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Hope Branch Library. The Republic file photo

County residents enjoy easy access to free library services for all ages through the county library system’s main branch, Hope branch and Bookmobile. Bartholomew County Public Library 536 Fifth St., 379-1255, www.barth.lib.in.us Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours (1 to 4 p.m.) offered January to April and October to November. Services include reference, Indiana Room, public computers, games, computers for children, wireless Internet access, meeting rooms, programming for all ages, reading clubs for all ages, interlibrary loans, downloadable audio books, eBooks, and information available via online databases such as genealogy research, legal forms, test preparation and children’s games. The main branch also has growing collections of books in Spanish and Chinese. A spacious plaza is situated in front of the building, the focal point of which is a bronze Henry Moore sculpture in the shape of an irregular arch. Hope Branch Library 635 Harrison St. on the Hope town square, 546-5310 Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday. All services from the main library are available also at the Hope branch.

The Bookmobile Operates during daytime hours Monday to Friday. A current schedule for stops can be found on the library’s website (www.barth.lib.in.us). The Bookmobile carries books for all ages as well as magazines and audio books. Titles not in the Bookmobile collection can be requested from the main library. Talking Books 379-1277, Operates during daytime hours Monday to Friday This service is for people with visual and physical challenges. People qualifying for this federally funded program receive recorded books and magazines via mail or through computer downloads. Talking Books services (including the mailings) are free for users.

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International School of Columbus What Sets Us Apart

• Students graduate with an Indiana High School Diploma with Honors • We are the only IB authorized school in south-central Indiana and one of two “IB for All,” schools in the nation • Attained the highest ISTEP scores of all public schools in Bartholomew County and surrounding counties in 2011 • We welcome international students. The IB education is transferable to any other IB school in more than 140 countries • All students, as part of their core academic classes, take Art (history, appreciation and technique) and Music • Service learning is part of our Curriculum • Opportunity to earn up to 30 college credit hours • Unique travel opportunities; in the states and internationally • Challenging academics in a nurturing environment

Now enrolling grades 7-12 for 2012-13

We will welcome our first high school graduation class in 2012-13.

3136 N. National Rd. Tuition Free Public School 314-7078 • iscolumbus.org 2012 Welcome Guide

Mayor Kristen Brown takes the oath of office. Photo by Andrew Laker

government Columbus city government is headed by a mayor and a seven-member city council. Current Mayor Kristen Brown took office Jan. 1, 2012. Call 376-2500 or email her at mayor@ columbus.in.gov. The City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at City Hall. Call 376-2500.

County government

Bartholomew County government consists of a Board of Commissioners and a County Council, plus a three-court justice system.

Commissioners

Bartholomew County has three commissioners who are the administrative arm of county government. The terms of office for county commissioners are four years on a staggered basis. The county commissioners are empowered to set county policy, adopt laws, implement them and, except for the responsibilities of other elected officials, carry out day-today operations of the county. The county commissioners meet at 10 a.m. every Monday in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Government Office

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Building, 440 Third St. Information: 379-1515.

County Council

Bartholomew County Council serves as the county’s fiscal body. It has seven members, four elected by district and three at-large members. Council members serve four-year terms. The County Council meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month in the Government Office Building.

Judicial

Bartholomew County’s justice system consists of three courts: Circuit Court, Superior Court No. 1 and Superior Court No. 2.

Voter registration

The Bartholomew County voter registration office is in the courthouse, at the corner of Third and Washington streets. Forms also will be mailed on request. Information: 379-1604. Residents also may register at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branches in Columbus and Hope, or at WorkOne Columbus, 4555 Central Ave., Suite 1300.

Public Safety

Law enforcement Columbus Police Department is at 123 Washington St. Call 376-2600 or email policedepartment@columbus.in.gov. Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department is at 543 Second St. Administrative calls to the sheriff’s department may be made at 379-1650. Fire protection Columbus Fire Department is headquartered at Station 1 at 1101 Jackson St. The department has six stations. Administrative calls can be made to 376-2679 or email firedepartment@columbus.in.gov. For emergency service, dial 911. Ten station houses manned by volunteers provide fire protection in the county’s rural areas. They are at equal distances throughout the county. For emergency service, dial 911. Emergency medical services Columbus Regional Health provides ambulance service for the county. For emergency service, dial 911. For nonemergency ambulance service, call 376-5700.

Top: A Columbus firefighter at the scene of a home blaze. Photo by Joe Harpring. Bottom: Columbus Police and Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department officers. The Republic file photo

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Columbus Regional Hospital. The Republic file photo

health care The Columbus area offers a comprehensive array of health-care services.

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Columbus Regional Hospital 2400 E. 17th St., Switchboard: (800) 841-4938, www.crh.org CRH, a facility of Columbus Regional Health, is a 225-bed facility that has won numerous awards and forms of recognition, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana every year since 2007. Along with the general services one expects to find in a regional hospital, CRH houses several specialty centers, including the Lung Institute, the Joint & Spine Center, the Heart & Vascular Center, the Stroke Center and the Breast Health Center. A new Innovation Center allows staff to explore the frontiers of the practice of medicine and share research and training methods.

Diversity

Columbus Regional Hospital has been a leader in promoting recognition, identification, awareness and advocacy of diverse populations of patients, and providing services and care that match their needs. The hospital also seeks to have its staff and volunteers reflect the diverse community it serves. At the beginning of 2011 CRH employed natives of 18 nations. Language needs are identified at registration or even before that, through the referral process from the physicians’ offices. CRH has an internal network of employees bilingual in Spanish who can provide short-term assistance through a special arrangement with their home department. Special assistance for longer term needs, or other languages, is arranged as needed by appointment with employees or volunteers. If an interpreter is not available, a contracted service of telephone interpretation is readily available in almost any language needed. For sign language CRH has a limited number of volunteer and professional interpreters who can be called in, but currently this service is provided with the use of a contracted video-conferencing service that uses a laptop computer equipped with a camera.

A not-for-profit community hospice serving 15 counties in south central Indiana for over 30 years. The goal of hospice is to help people with an advanced illness or condition to live life fully, maintain their dignity and keep control over their lives. Hospice professionals and volunteers are specially trained and dedicated to providing skilled medical and supportive services to patients and their families.

Hospice care

Dr. Matt French performs a procedure at the CRH Cath Lab. The Republic file photo

Hospice of South Central Indiana 2626 E. 17th St., 314-8001 or toll free 800-841-4938 ext. 8000. www.hospiceofsouthcentralindiana.org

Meeting M ee the newborn through adolescent healthcare needs of families for over 37 years. h ealth WE W E ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Sports/Daycare/Camp Physicals Doctors on call 24/7 • Licensed RNs Accepting new Medicaid Same day appointments for illnesses Plus Walk-in hours Mon-Sat 7:30-9:00 a.m.

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A Cummins turbo diesel engine. The Republic file photo

Business Columbus is becoming increasingly cosmopolitan due to the global span of the markets and supplier bases for many of the companies located here.

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The Economic Development Board and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talent Attraction System, with its Columbus Young Professionals Ambassadorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program, are an important part of the outreach effort that ensures that this will continue to be the case. Leadership Bartholomew County is an organization with a long history of training local citizens, many from area businesses, to take a leadership role in creating a community that works for everyone. Manufacturing comprises the largest occupational talent cluster in Columbus, accounting for 20.32 percent of the workforce. Office and administrative support occupations run second at 12.79 percent. Management occupations make up 5.17 percent. Construction and extraction occupations represent 3.58 percent, and business and financial services comprise 2.93 percent. A total of 9,576 workers commute into Bartholomew County. Jennings County contributes the largest share of these, with Jackson and Johnson following. Also, 3,681 Bartholomew County workers commute to other areas, with Marion and Johnson counties being the top two. The main product of Cummins Inc. is still diesel engines, but it now characterizes itself as an array of business units focused on power generation. The firm, founded in 1919 in Columbus by auto mechanic Clessie Cummins, is international in scope, with plants and projects in countries such as India, Brazil, Britain and China. Its commitment to Columbus is strong, and its headquarters remain here.

top TEN The Top 10 employers in Bartholomew County are, in order of numbers employed: 1. Cummins Inc. 2. Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. 3. Columbus Regional Health 4. NTN Driveshaft Inc. 5. Faurecia 6. Dorel Juvenile Group 7. Walmart Super Centers 8. Enkei America Inc. 9. Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg. 10. Interstate Brands Major corporations with headquarters in Columbus include Cummins Inc., Dorel Juvenile Group, LHP Inc., TLS and Columbus Container.

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Above: St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Top right: Pastor Mike Harris gives a sermon at the Faith Hope and Love Church of God in Christ. The Republic file photos. Bottom right: As part of National Day of Prayer, 380 students at St. Peter’s Lutheran School gathered to form a cross, complete with a halo of kindergartners. Photo by Joe Harpring

faith The Columbus area is home to more than 80 places of worship that reflect the community’s diversity.

Lutherans, Methodists and Catholics make up the largest denominations in the area. The following is a partial list of churches in the county:

Predominantly African-American churches Calvary Community Church 1031 Chestnut St. Dayspring Church of God Apostolic 2127 Doctors Park Drive Faith Hope Love Church of God in Christ 11401 Indiana 7, Elizabethtown 42

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Faith Ministries Church 5103 W. Indiana 46 God’s House Missionary Baptist Church 423 Eighth St.

Corner Stone Baptist Church 1425 Jonesville Road First Baptist Church 3300 Fairlawn Drive

Second Baptist Church 1325 10th St.

First Baptist Church of Hope 455 Jackson St., Hope

Baptist

First Baptist Church of Taylorsville 9118 Main St., Taylorsville

Bethel Baptist Church 142 Deaver Road Columbus Baptist Church 4812 N. Road 150W

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 5520 E. Base Line Road

Memorial Baptist Church 2320 Seventh St. Open Bible Baptist Church 2222 Ohio Ave. Parkside Baptist Church 1780 Rocky Ford Road Shiloh Baptist Church 11988 E. Indiana 46

Catholic

Hindu

Other

Hindu Temple of Central Indiana 3350 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis

25th Street Church of Christ 5620 25th St.

Hindu Temple of Kentucky 4213 Accomack Drive, Louisville, Ky.

Jewish Sha’arei Shalom Columbus Hebrew Congregation 7850 W. Goeller Road

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church 1306 27th St. (offers Spanish language Mass)

Methodist

Christian

Columbus Free Methodist Church 22nd and Maple streets

East Columbus Christian Church 3170 Indiana Ave. First Christian Church 531 Fifth St. Garden City Church of Christ 3245 Jonesville Road Jonesville Christian Off Indiana 11 in Jonesville New Hope Christian Church 1404 W. Road 400N North Christian Church 850 Tipton Lane

Lutheran Faith Lutheran Church 6000 W. Indiana 46 First Lutheran Church 3600 25th St. Grace Lutheran Church 3201 Central Ave. St. John’s Lutheran Church 16270 S. Road 300W St. Paul Lutheran Church 6045 E. State St. (offers Spanish language services) St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 719 Fifth St.

Episcopal St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 2651 California St.

Asbury United Methodist Church 1751 27th St.

East Columbus United Methodist Church 2439 Indiana Ave.

Apostolic Hope Tabernacle 1525 19th St. Apostolic Revival Tabernacle 2264 Illinois Ave. Bible Church of Columbus 3010 10th St. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3330 30th St. Columbus Alliance Church 933 13th St. Community Church of Columbus 3850 N. Marr Road Crossroads Community Church 9550 N. Road 700W, Elizabethtown

First United Methodist Church 618 Eighth St.

Flintwood Wesleyan Church 5300 25th St.

Rocky Ford Free Methodist Church 3990 Rocky Ford Road

Faith Victory Church 1703 Home Ave.

Sandy Hook United Methodist Church 1610 Taylor Road

Lakeview Church of Christ 4040 N. Road 150W

White Creek United Methodist Church 6730 W. Road 930S

Milestone Ministries 910 S. Marr Road

Muslim

First Church of the Nazarene 1245 McClure Road

The Islamic Center of Columbus 2310 Chestnut St.

Pentecostal Calvary Pentecostal Church 1031 Chestnut St. The World of Pentecost 3939 Central Ave.

Presbyterian Fairlawn Presbyterian Church 2611 Fairlawn Drive First Presbyterian Church 512 Seventh St. Reformed Presbyterian Church of Columbus 550 N. National Road

Hope Moravian Church 202 Main St., Hope Seventh Street Church of God 2005 Seventh St. Strong Tower Ministries 5053 N. U.S. 31 Terrace Lake Community Church 4260 W. Road 200S Unitarian Universalists Congregation of Columbus 7850 W. Goeller Road Westside Community Church 4286 W. Jonathan Moore Pike Wilson Chapel Church 9435 N. Indiana 7, Elizabethtown Seventh Day Adventist Church 2809 Talley Road 2012 Welcome Guide

The Mile High Fish Sandwich at Columbus Bar. Photo by Andrew Laker.

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Family Dining Amazing Joe’s Grill 2607 Central Ave. Steaks, chicken, seafood. Dinner Monday to Friday; lunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday. 3782130. The American Grill Hilton Garden Inn, U.S. 31 and I-65 Offers freshly prepared breakfast and dinner. 526-8600. Baby Back Blues Bar-B-Q 1641 N. National Road Southern grill-pit barbecue including ribs, brisket, chicken, beef and pork. Lunch and dinner. 379-2229. Bistro 310 310 Fourth St. Fine dining featuring cuisine prepared by owner/chef Jeff Maiani. Lunch and dinner. 418-8212. Bob Evans Indiana 46 and I-65 Home-style food with countrystyle breakfasts and dinner items such as meatloaf, turkey and dressing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 378-0442. Cracker Barrel U.S. 31 at Edinburgh Country cooking, including madefrom-scratch chicken and dumplings. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 526-7968.

Golden Corral 1250 N. National Road Buffet dining with changing entrees for lunch and dinner. Breakfast on weekends only. 375-1065.

Red Lobster 2000 25th St. Known for Cheddar Bay Biscuits and seafood. Casual dining, lunch and dinner. 375-1733.

Hangar 5 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus Municipal Airport Open for breakfast and lunch every day. 378-4070.

Ruby Tuesday 3715 W. Market Place, Edinburgh Simple, fresh American dining with signature New Orleans seafood, ribs and hamburgers. Casual fine dining, lunch and dinner. 526-5311.

Olde Columbus Restaurant in the Clarion Hotel 2480 Jonathan Moore Pike Decorated with antiques. All you can eat prime rib buffet Friday and Saturday night. Open for breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. 372-1541. IHOP Restaurant 54 Johnson Blvd. Pancakes, omelets, burgers, chicken and steak. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 348-2690. Lincoln Square 2315 Jonathan Moore Pike A varied menu including Greek dishes, steak, sandwiches, pasta, chicken, fish and salads.Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 812-657-7420. Max & Erma’s 12105 Executive Drive, Edinburgh Sandwiches and sides in a casual atmosphere, lunch and dinner. 526-6250.

Sirloin Stockade 3114 N. National Road Steakhouse with buffet. Lunch and dinner. 378-3867. Skooter’s 1602 State St. Home cooking in a relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 376-6386. Smith’s Row 418 Fourth St. Fine dining with daily specials. Known for steaks and fresh fish from Hawaii. Lunch and dinner. 373-9382. Texas Roadhouse 2508 25th St. Known for steak entrees in Western atmosphere. Dinner only Monday to Thursday, lunch and dinner Friday through Sunday. Call ahead for timely seating. 378-4632.

Denny’s Indiana 46 and I-65 Open 24 hours. Home of the Grand Slam breakfast. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 314-0075.

Montana Mike’s Steakhouse 3720 W. Market Place, Edinburgh Known for T-bone steaks, burgers, seafood and chicken in Western atmosphere. Lunch and dinner. 526-6600.

Zaharakos 329 Washington St. Sandwiches, ice cream and drinks. 378-1900.

Fork at 523 523 Washington St. Small plate bistro and wine and ultra premium spirit bar. 379-2240.

The Mulligan Grille 4664 Ray Boll Blvd. (in the Elks Lodge) Lunch and dinner. 344-8088

Bando Restaurant 8015 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis Korean cuisine. 317-897-8277.

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From left: Zaharakos, Barb’s baklava cheesecake at Bistro 310 and Smith’s Row. The Republic file photos

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Zwanzigz Pizza 1038 Lafayette Ave. Pizza, salads, calzones, sandwiches. Beer and wine. Lunch and dinner. 376-0200

Tavern/Bar & Grill Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill 1900 25th St. Steaks, seafood, chicken, sandwiches, sides. Lunch and dinner. 372-4381.

4th Street Bar & Grill. The Republic file photo

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 3932 25th St., Holiday Center Mexican dishes. Lunch and dinner. 376-0783. Johnny Carino’s 870 Creekview Drive Italian dining. Lunch and dinner. 372-2266. Casa del Sol 3541 Two Mile House Road Mexican cuisine for lunch and dinner. 378-3737. China Buffet 2638 Eastbrook Plaza Lunch and dinner. 376-8888. 8 China Buffet 2530 N. Central Ave. Lunch and dinner. 378-5888. Chipotle Mexican Grill 2260 National Road Lunch and dinner. 375-0785. El Nopal 3300 W. Jonathan Moore Pike Lunch and dinner. 314-8991. El Toreo 10020 N. U.S. 31, Taylorsville Lunch and dinner. 526-5850. Magoo’s 4919 W. 38th St., Indianapolis Pizza and hot wings made from Halaal meat. 317-293-4411 Mama’s Restaurant 8867 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis American, Asian, Chinese, Korean. 317-897-0808. Marco’s Pizza 3532 W. Two Mile House Road 342-6000. Mark Pi’s China Gate Fair Oaks Mall Lunch and dinner. 376-3388. 46

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Mexico Viejo 2520 Central Ave. Lunch and dinner. 372-7144. New Japan 3820 25th St. Lunch and dinner. 372-1128. Priyanka Indian Restaurant 1629 N. National Road Indian cuisine. Catering available. 372-5711.

Buffalo Wild Wings 2035 Jonathan Moore Pike Wings and other dishes. Lunch and dinner. 375-1776. Caddies Pub 2761 Central Ave. Sandwiches, salads, wings, pizza, daily home-cooked specials. Lunch and dinner. 379-4653.

Puccini’s Smiling Teeth 318 Washington St. Pizza, pasta, beer and wine. 348-7600.

Chili’s Bar and Grill 1079 N. National Road Known for fajitas, baby back ribs and hamburgers. Family dining in Southwestern décor. Lunch and dinner. 348-7596.

Riviera Maya 2326 25th St., Fair Oaks Mall Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a Mayan resort atmosphere. Lunch and dinner. 372-6576.

4th Street Bar & Grill 433 Fourth St. Famous for the 4th Street burger, Letterman sandwich, pizza and crab cakes. Lunch and dinner. 376-7063.

Ru Yi Asian Cuisine 2125 W. Jonathan Moore Pike Menu includes sushi and sashimi. Lunch and dinner. 378-8888.

The Garage Pub and Grill Fourth and Jackson streets Appetizers, salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, pasta, 14 draft beers. Lunch and dinner. 418-8918.

Satuma Japanese Restaurant 2790 Brentwood Drive Lunch and dinner. 375-1117. Tadka African Restaurant and Lounge 4150 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis African, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Hosts a Reggae Night every Friday. 317-280-8009. Tre Bicchieri 425 Washington St. Homemade soups and sauces, fresh pasta, wine selection for casual Italian dining. Lunch and dinner. 372-1962. Yee Kee 3984 25th St. A variety of Cantonese, Hunan, Peking and Szechuan dishes. Lunch and dinner. 376-8575.

It’s All the Buzz 4440 W. Jonathan Moore Pike Dinner. 342-6400. Jonesville Tavern “The Brick” 309 Walnut St., Jonesville Lunch and dinner. 522-8636. Papa’s Grill 3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike Burgers, fries, wings, etc., lunch and dinner. 342-9736. Phi Bar & Grill Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St. Lunch and dinner. 375-9100. Powerhouse Brewing Co.’s Columbus Bar 322 Fourth St. Specialties include sandwiches, Reuben, lunch and dinner specials and 20 beers on tap. 375-8800.

Scores Sports Bar & Grill 3539 Two Mile House Road Sandwiches, wraps, appetizers, soups and salads. Lunch and dinner. 372-6999. Scotty’s Burger Joint 310 Washington St. A wide selection of gourmet burgers, steaks, chicken, everyday brunch menu. 373-5151. Ziggie’s 3029 National Road Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full service menu of tenderloins, biscuits and gravy. Serves fried chicken on Thursday, prime rib on Friday and steaks, chops and pasta on Saturday. Lunch and dinner. 372-0898.

Sandwiches/ice cream/ coffee Culver’s 90 Johnson Blvd. Burgers, fries, sandwiches, entrees and ice cream. 799-0035.

DAGS Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts/Bertie Jean’s Foods West Hill Shopping Center Gourmet ice cream and desserts; take-out entrees, salads and side dishes. 341-3130. Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders 1301 N. National Road Pizza and grinders. Lunch and dinner. 375-1000. Panera Bread 3056 Columbus Center Handcrafted, freshly baked artisan bread. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 375-9421. Papa’s Deli — 412 Washington St. Breakfast and lunch. 376-8705. — 228 Chestnut St. Breakfast and lunch. 378-5755. Piepers Gourmet Catering 423 Washington St. Soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Lunch. 378-2140.

Starbucks Coffee Co. — 1585 N. National Road. 314-0934. — 2355 Jonathan Moore Pike. 376-6530. — Target, 1865 N. National Road. 888-796-5282.

Ethnic grocery stores Columbus Oriental Market 1643 National Road, 372-7899 Los Azteca 2361 Henry Lakes Blvd, 526-2520 Ohama Shoten 2324 N. National Road, 372-6266 SRT International Market 1609C Cottage Ave., 372-1744

Butcher Shop The Savory Swine 410 Washington St. Custom quality meats and fine wines. 812-657-7752.

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The Columbus area offers a wide variety of recreational activities and programs that are available year-round. Summer and fall are the perfect times to get out in the parks, golf courses or public pool; however indoor facilities provide ample winter activity opportunities such as roller and ice skating and bowling. Columbus has more than 20 parks and over 18 miles of walking and biking trails. There are numerous golf courses, and five of Indianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20 state parks are within 45 miles or less of Columbus city limits.

League sports

Columbus Parks and Recreation Department provides numerous youth and adult recreation leagues, ranging from soccer and softball to co-ed kickball. Information: 376-2680, www. columbus.in.gov/parks-recreation Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., provides adult and youth leagues in basketball and volleyball. Information: 348-4558, foundationforyouth.com Columbus’ Indian community organizes four cricket tournaments a year. The Indian Association of Columbus also conducts table tennis, volleyball, tennis, soccer and shuttle badminton tournaments each year, weather permitting. Information: iaccolumbus.org. Columbus Rugby Football Club consists of a coed “Rookie Rugby” elementary school team, a boys’ high school team, a girls’ high school team and a men’s team. Information: columbusrugby.net Liga 5 de Mayo is an adult soccer league in Columbus. Games are played from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays from April to October at Blackwell Park.

Parks

Columbus Parks and Recreation 22nd and Sycamore streets, 376-2680, www.columbus.in.gov/parks-recreation The department is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of over 600 acres of park land and over 19 miles of People Trails.

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Donner Aquatic Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets, is open from the end of May through August and boasts an eight-lane, 50-meter lap pool, 11-foot-4-inch diving well with two diving boards, a 20-foot high, 160-foot long waterslide, a leisure pool with a play structure and fountains and 22,000 square feet of cement deck space surrounding the pools. The aquatic center is open from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Free public swim takes place from 5 to 6 p.m. daily.

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ICE SKATING—Hamilton Center 25th Street at Lincoln Park, 376-2686, www.columbus.in.gov/parks-recreation/hamilton-center-ice-arena. Open year-round. ROLLER SKATING—Columbus Skateland 2660 Talley Road, 372-6677, www.columbusskateland.com BOWLING—Columbus Bowling Center 3010 State St., 372-7857 LASER TAG—Red Zone Laser Tag 746 Greenway Drive, 372-9663, www.theredzonelasertag.com

More fun for kids

Foundation for Youth 405 Hope Ave., 348-4558, foundationforyouth.com FFY offers swimming and other recreation opportunities. For $3 a visit nonmembers can enjoy a wide variety of choices

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Otter Creek Golf Course 11522 E. Road 50N General: 27 holes, par 36 (each nine holes) Golf Digest magazine rates it 4 Â˝ stars Length: North course, 3,678 yards; East course, 3,546 yards; West course, 3,580 yards Phone: 579-5227 Greenbelt Golf Course 10th Street and Gladstone Avenue General: 9 holes, par 36 Length: 3,085 yards (blue tees); 2,563 yards (white tees); 2,429 yards (red tees) Phone: 376-2684 Oak Knoll Golf Course 1705 W. Road 550S, Columbus General: 18 holes, par 73 Length: 7,054 yards (blue tees); 6,150 yards (white tees); 5,150 yards (red tees) Phone: 342-2000 Clifty Creek Golf Course 12000 E. Road 225N General: 9 holes, par 36 Length: 2,910 yards (blue tees); 2,796 yards (white tees); 2,173 yards (red tees) Phone: 372-6031 Par 3 Golf Course Rocky Ford Road and Fairlawn Drive General: 18 holes, par 54 Length: 2,100 yards Phone: 376-2687 Columbus Putt-Putt 1080 N. Marr Road General: Two 18 hole courses; each hole par 2 Phone: 376-3136

Fore! The Columbus area is home to more than a dozen courses that will challenge the skills of any golfer. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Otter Creek Golf Course has consistently ranked among the top 25 public golf courses in the country since it opened in 1964. Jones set this championship course on a 218-acre parcel of hilly terrain with more than 3,000 trees. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a look at Otter Creek and the other courses in the area.

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Salt Creek Golf Course Indiana 46, two miles east of Nashville General: 18 holes, par 72 Length: 6,409 yards (blue tees), 6,041 yards (white tees), 5,001 yards (gold tees) Phone: 988-7888 Timbergate Golf Course Exit 80 on I-65 General: 18 holes, par 72 Golf Digest magazine rates it 4 stars Length: 6,965 yards (black tees); 5,656 yards (gold tees); 5,967 yards (white tees); 5,301 yards (red tees) Phone: 526-3523

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at the 25-yard lap pool, including adult, senior and family swims and water aerobics. FFY is also home to Columbus Gymnastics Center and the Boys and Girls Club.

Get fit

812 Crossfit, 812-657-7093 Anytime Fitness, 372-3488. Ceraland Sports and Fitness Center, 377-5849. Columbus Fit, 343-3634. Curves for Women, 375-0529. Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping, 375-9920 Fifth Street Yoga, 374-7536. (Opening in June) One Body, One Soul, 344-4941. Studio Fit by Nancy, 375-5896. Tipton Lakes Athletic Club, 342-4495. Total Fitness, 373-9992. Wellness Program, 376-5033. Zen Fitness, 350-5200.

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Within Bartholomew County, you can choose from a spectrum of culture, from casual entertainment to the most refined forms of artistic expression. Movie Theaters

also invests heavily in education programs, such as a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir and a strings camp.

Yes Cinema 328 Jackson St. 378-0377, www.yescinema.org A variety of film fare, plus live comedy

organization for arts groups and sponsors several events throughout the year, such as the monthly downtown Neighborfest concerts on the first Thursday of each month from June through September. The council also books the music for Columbus Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, held each Saturday morning during those same months.

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Columbus City Band www.columbuscityband.org Columbus City Band likewise has a long history and a repertoire of classical fare and pops material. The band

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Columbus Indiana Philharmonic 376-2638, www.thecip.org Presents a full season of concerts, often hosting prestigious guests. It

Columbus Symphony Orchestra www.columbussymphonyorchestra.org The CSO is the oldest orchestra in the state, having given its first concert at the Crump Theatre in May 1923.

always welcomes new members of all ages and experience, and no audition is required. The Crump Theatre 425 Third St., 376-8429, www.thecrumptheatre.com An old-school movie palace turned live-performance venue, the Crump hosts shows ranging from local metal acts to bluegrass bands to the occasional national performer, such as John Mellencamp. Several bars in town also offer live music, everything from singer-songwriters to old time rock ‘n’ roll. Check the Zone section in the Thursday edition of The Republic for the latest.

Dance

Dancers Studio 211 Washington St. 376-8080, www.dancers-studio.org Dancers Studio teaches ballet, modern dance and other dance forms. Its annual performance of “The Nutcracker” is one of the holiday season’s most anticipated events.

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Bartholomew County Historical Society 524 Third St., 372-3541, www.bartholomewhistory.org Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment. Among the permanent exhibits is a collection of 19thcentury tools used by farmers, builders and machinists of the period.

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Henry Breeding Farm 13730 N. Road 100W, Edinburgh 372-3541, www.bartholomewhistory.org Open by appointment An 1860 farmhouse and surrounding land and buildings. The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., on the grounds of Columbus Municipal Airport (the former Bakalar Air Base), 372-4356, www.atterburybakalarairmuseum.org Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Museum depicts in storyboards, photographs, period uniforms and scale-model aircraft not only local military activity but the background of world events from World War II through the Vietnam era. The museum also includes a special exhibit on the famed African-American Tuskegee Airmen, who trained in Columbus during World War II.

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Simmons School Indiana 9, Hope, 546-4877 Open by appointment A one-room schoolhouse behind Hope Elementary School. Yellow Trail Museum Northwest corner of Hope’s town square, 546-4877, www.yellowtrailmuseum.com Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and by appointment A museum chronicling Hope’s Moravian past. 2012 Welcome Guide

First Christian Church, framed through Henry Moore’s “Large Arch” in front of Bartholomew County Public Library. Photo by Joe Harpring

Columbus’ stature as one of the world’s architectural showcases draws visitors from around the world.

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In 1942, a new building for First Christian Church at Fifth and Franklin streets, designed by Eliel Saarinen, was completed. The idea to have a renowned modernist architect undertake the project came from J. Irwin Miller, then the CEO of Cummins Engine Co., already America’s premier diesel engine maker (a status it still enjoys). Miller’s family was also the major shareholder in a prominent bank of the day, and in the early 1950s, Miller enlisted Saarinen’s son, Eero, to design its main branch at Fifth and Washington streets. From there, the Cummins Foundation became involved in financing architect’s fees for public buildings such as schools, the post office and the library. More churches and other private institutions got on board with the community’s modernist zeal. Other top-tier architects such as Harry Weese, I.M. Pei, Kevin Roche and Cesar Pelli created works here. Large-scale sculptures also found a home in Columbus public spaces, including works by the likes of Henry Moore and Dale Chihuly. Since the 1970s, architecture students from around the world roaming the city with clipboards and cameras have been a staple of community life.

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The Visitors Center, at 506 Fifth St., offers guided architectural tours of the city as well as a cellphone tour that features recorded messages about landmarks. Group tours also can be arranged. Working with the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Visitors Center also offers 90-minute tours of the Miller House, longtime home of the late J.I. and Xenia Miller. For current tour times and costs, check the Visitors Center website, columbus.in.us. Left: The Miller House. Photos by Tad Fruits, courtesy of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Right: The glass atrium of Cummins’ Irwin Office Building on Washington Street. The Republic file photo

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Above: The James A. Henderson Playground at The Commons. Photo by Andrew Laker. Right: kidscommons. The Republic file photo

Other attractions Kidscommons Children’s Museum 309 Washington St. 378-3046, www.kidscommons.org General admission: $6. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed on major holidays. This three-floor interactive children’s museum has multimedia exhibits which entice the visitor at every turn. These include Our House, an exposition of the world’s various cultures; ExploraHouse, which demonstrates how a house is made and the various forms of energy used to power it; the Climbing Wall; and a center for trying one’s hand at sound recording and claymation and cartoon video creation. Kidscommons offers educational programs for children of all ages. It is also available for events and parties. Zaharakos 329 Washington St. 378-1900, www.zaharakos.com Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Zaharakos is characterized as an “ice cream parlor and museum,” which is true enough, but it would be hard to overstate its status for over 100 years as a Columbus institution. That is what makes its painstakingly historically accurate 2009 renovation, so apparent in every detail, such a labor of love. The original marble and onyx countertop and soda fountain, mahogany woodwork and Welte Orchestrion, a giant music box that has entertained generations of patrons, are all back and in full everyday use. 56

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The menu features several old favorites plus some additions. The museum side is a treasure trove of Zaharako family photographs, artifacts from the heyday of the great American ice cream parlor and even another Orchestrion. The Commons Washington Street between Third and Fourth streets, 376-2681, www.thecommonscolumbus.com This multifunctional civic center is experiencing a second incarnation. The original Commons, designed by Cesar Pelli and completed in 1973, served as the shell for the new structure, which opened in 2011. The Boston-based planning and design firm Koetter Kim & Associates and Indianapolis-based CSO Architects designed the new Commons,

as well as the new Cummins Inc. office building connected to it. The Commons includes restaurants, a performance space, conference center, garden and children’s play area. It was designed with a significant amount of space between the façade and the street, so as to encourage people to linger and interact, in keeping with the atmosphere of the overall riverfront district now evolving. Anderson Falls Road 1140E, about 10 miles east of Columbus Information: 379-1515 Directions: Turn south off Indiana 46 onto Road 925E, which becomes Road 200N. Follow this east until you come to Road 1140E, at which point you will turn left. This junction is marked with an Anderson Falls sign. You can hear its roar as you approach by car. The falls and the surrounding nature preserve are part of the county park system. Facilities include a parking lot, restrooms, a shelter with a grill, trails and a plaque providing information about the area’s native fauna and flora. The water comes over a ledge slightly higher than 10 feet in the Fall Fork of Clifty Creek. The park is an ideal place to experience the unique natural appeal of each season in south central Indiana, as well as to hike or picnic.

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Nashville/Brown County 18 miles west of Columbus on Indiana 46 www.browncounty.com Brown County is especially popular in the fall as one of the best places in Indiana to view the colorful fall foliage. Brown County State Park has something for everyone, including a mountainbike trail system that Bike magazine named one of the “33 Best Rides in North America.” Nashville, the county seat, is a shopper’s paradise tucked into a quaint village, with more than 300 shops and restaurants, as well as several hotels. Bloomington 35 miles west of Columbus on Indiana 46 www.visitbloomington.com Bloomington is home to the main campus of Indiana University, boasts an array of restaurants that is global in scope, as well as night clubs, art exhibit spaces, museums and sports facilities. The university’s world-renowned Jacobs School of Music turns out a plethora of top-tier opera singers and jazz musicians on a yearly basis, ensuring that there is no shortage of cultural enrichment available. Near Bloomington is Lake Monroe, a 15 mile-long reservoir nestled in the hills south of the city, which features public beaches, marinas and the Four Winds resort.

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United Way of Bartholomew County 1531 13th St., Ste. 1100 376-3001, www.uwbarthco.org United Way houses and supports a many agencies which provide services, which range from child abuse prevention to legal aid and help for the aging population. United Way 211 211 or 376-6666 A division of United Way of Bartholomew County, providing information and referral services to the people of Bartholomew and surrounding counties.

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Volunteer Action Center 375-2210, www.volunteermatch.org Volunteer information and placement

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For information on how to donate or get help providing food for yourself and your family, your options include: Aging and Community Services—Senior Nutrition Program, 372-6918. Bartholomew County Division of Family Resources, food stamps assistance, 800-403-0864. Community Center of Hope, 546-4499. Human Services Inc. food pantry, 372-8407. Love Chapel food pantry, 372-9421. Mill Race Center, Meals on Wheels, 376-9241. Salvation Army food pantry, 372-7118.

Support/Counseling Access Counseling LLC and Associates, 342-2860. Aging and Community Services, 372-6918. Association of Personal and Family Counselors, 372-3177. Centerstone, 314-3400. Family Services, 372-3745. Pregnancy Care Center, 866-510-5067 (toll free); 800-395-4357 (24-hour client help line).

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want to donate? Several places in Columbus accept and/or sell gently used toys, clothing and household items. They include: •Access-Ability, 314-2899. •American Red Cross, 379-9551 or 800-813-3260. •Big Top Kid Shop, 372-0807. •The Boutique, 372-2072. •Christmas Cheer Fund, Columbus Fire Department, 375-2216. •Clothes Closet at Faith Victory Church, 372-6625. • Connected Community Partnership, 314-2730. •God’s Helping Hand Clothing Ministry, 390-3007. •Goodwill Industries, 372-3530. •Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center, 379-1630. •Orphan Grain Train, 579-6884. •Pregnancy Care Center, 378-4730. •Psi Iota Xi Thrift Shop, 376-7136. •Sans Souci Inc., 372-3419.

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One easy way to find out what’s going on at any particular time is to check the community calendar on The Republic’s website, www.therepublic.com or the weekly Zone section published each Thursday in The Republic. Here’s a quick look at just some of the year’s big events.

WINTER

Kids Day on the midway at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair. Photo by Andrew Laker.

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Festival of Lights Parade This downtown parade, traditionally held the first Saturday in December is a great way to kick off the holiday season. The parade is followed by the lighting of the city Christmas tree at City Hall. The Republic’s Bridal Fair Held each January, this fair is where prospective brides can find everything they need to create their dream weddings.

SPRING

Easter egg hunt One sure sign that spring has arrived is Columbus’ annual Easter egg hunt at Donner Park. The Republic’s Home and Garden Show Another sure sign of spring, this two-day event at the Bar tholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds features various demonstrations and a large number of vendor booths to help you turn your ideas into reality.

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Salute! Concert Every Memorial Day weekend, the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic presents its stirring Salute concert on the courthouse lawn next to Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans. This free Friday evening concert honors those who have served and who are serving in the United States Armed Forces.

SUMMER

Bartholomew County 4-H Fair For many local residents, the highlight of summer activity is the. The 2012 version will be held July 6-14. Good food, demolition derbies, plenty of free musical entertainment, lots of livestock, hundreds of 4-H projects and a lively midway. What’s not to like? Columbus Farmer’s Market Fans of fresh produce and local arts and crafts flock to Columbus Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning from June through September. The market is held in the Cummins Inc. parking lot between Brown and Lindsey streets. Neighborfest This series, held the first Thursday of the month offer musical entertainment to help residents beat the heat. Rock The Park This concert at Mill Race Park is an August highlight, bringing nationally known acts such as 38 Special to Columbus.

Biggest Block Party Ever Music is also a big part of this annual community party, held in late summer in downtown Columbus. Hospice Concert The annual free concert held the Saturday of Labor Day weekend at Mill Race Park to benefit Hospice of South Central Indiana is a perfect way to end the summer.

FALL

Scottish Festival Held every September at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. Hope Heritage Days A September weekend of fun on the town square in Hope. This event has everything a small-town festival should: food, crafts, concerts, merchandise booths and a parade. Ethnic Expo The second weekend in October brings Columbus’ biggest festival of the year. On Friday and Saturday the streets around City Hall are lined with food booths offering tasty treats from around the world as Columbus’ diverse ethnic population struts its culinary stuff. Expo features a variety of musical performers, also representing many different cultures, merchandise booths and a Saturday morning parade. Each year a different nation serves as host country.

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