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Dr. Sorin Pusca Romanian-born surgeon makes Columbus home

Cuisine: Seafood Recipes

Health: Yoga Works the Mind and Body

STYLE: Relax and Rejuvenate with Local Products

Trends: Caring for Indoor Plants

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FEATURES Indoor Water Parks >>

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Editor’s Note 8 this & that 10 in style 19

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The benefits of yoga

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TASTE Seafood

worth the trip Cerulean in Indianapolis

authentic indiana The Wild Olive in Brown County

arts Faye Ann and Ron Morris

Community Fitness Clubs

culture IUPUC’s Diversity Circles

home trends Indoor Plants

out and about

student views 90 weddings 92

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our side of town 94 event calendar 100

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A LOOK BACK Historical photo

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Spring 2014 | March 29, 2014 Volume 3, Issue 1

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as the snow melted? Are the temperatures in double-digits yet? Dare I say, above 40 degrees? I wouldn’t know; you see, about the time that freezing rain started falling early this month I went to a happy place in my mind, and I’m not coming out until winter is gone. For good.

Spring is typically welcomed with open arms after the dullness of winter takes its toll. However this year, I believe there might just be a few parties in the streets, parades, fanfare and the like when that final frost releases its grip.

April is just a few days away. This is the season of tulips and Easter eggs, when light jackets replace puffy parkas and the breeze begins to feel warm on our skin instead of stinging it. It’s spring. Hello, spring! Ah, how we’ve missed you.

To keep our minds off the snow and ice and frigid temps, the hubs and I started brainstorming (maybe dreaming is a better word) our plans for our house and yard this season about midway through the winter. When we talked about our intent to screen in our back porch, we could let our minds drift to the scene of us relaxing and sipping a couple of cold drinks while Nolan plays in a yard of green grass and Evey scoots around in her little saucer. When we looked over the barren landscaping and talked about where to locate the herb garden, we pictured new starts bursting through the supple snow-free soil. It’s fun to imagine what can be, and with each day that passes, our spring dreams become more of a reality.

Preparations for this issue served as another catalyst for my spring frame of mind. With its highlights of holidays and community events to come, the This ‘n’ That section will prepare you to get out and about. Our story highlighting various fitness groups in the community will have you itching to strap on those running shoes or pump up your bicycle tires and take to the road. Let go of the tension that built up this winter with our style section and fitness story about stress relief. Get your green thumb started early with our story on indoor plants.

Combine those hints of warm weather with the heartwarming story of artist Faye Ann and Ron Morris and our travel story on water parks and you have the makings of a pretty decent spring after all. So put on a T-shirt (with that light jacket I mentioned above), hang the porch swing and settle in for a good read in the warm sunlight.

After all, you deserve it. You survived the winter! Happy reading.

Dr. Sorin

SPRING 2014

Pusca

Romanian-born surgeon makes Columbus home

kdeclue@therepublic.com

CUISINE: Seafood Recipes

HEALTH: Yoga Works the Mind and Body

STYLE: Relax and Rejuvenate with Local Products

TRENDS: Caring for Indoor Plants

on the cover Dr. Sorin Pusca Photo by Joel Philippsen

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this & that News | Views | Tidbits

Compiled by Jon Shoulders

The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free admission, 372-4356, www.atterburybakalar airmuseum.org.

Military Expansion

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pring marks the completion of major renovations at Columbus’ fortress of 20th-century military history, the Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum, located at Columbus Municipal Airport. Included in the renovations and additions are a new reference library and installation of two points of interest from World War II – an authentic 10

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barracks room display and a restored rotating beacon with interactive features for visitors. According to Jim Sellers, president of the museum’s board of directors, improvements will be made to the museum’s Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame and other exhibits, which display relics from major military conflicts from the 1930s to the 1970s.

Sellers says the renovations will double the size of the museum facility and triple the size of the exhibit spaces, adding 3,500 total square feet to the museum.

“We have so many artifacts here, we just ran out of space and needed to grow,” he says. “We’re expanding and improving just about every exhibit we have.”

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In the Green

If you’ve ever been stumped as to what you can actually do on Earth Day to make a difference for the environment, the Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District offers several programs and services during its annual Earth Day event that can provide some solutions to your dilemma. This year’s event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 (Earth Day is officially April 22) at the Columbus/ Bartholomew County Recycling Center at 720 S. Mapleton St. Events will include:

Amnesty Day for hard-to-dispose-of waste.

Bartholomew County residents can recycle their refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, electronics, tires and propane tanks at no cost during the event.

Many of these items are banned from landfill disposal, so here’s your chance to do something useful with that old stereo or laptop taking up space in your basement.

Plant and garden supply swap.

Those interested in exchanging plants and gardening supplies can bring their items to the recycling center during event hours to trade with fellow county residents. An expert gardener will be present to answer gardening questions.

Free mulch and compost loading.

County residents can stop by and get one free load of mulch or compost. After you fill up your vehicle, fill yourself up at the complimentary hot dog roast that will be offered throughout the day at the Three R’s Pavilion near the recycling center. Kids activities will be offered courtesy of kidscommons.

Find additional information for the event and ongoing BCSWMD services at www.bcswmd.com or call 376-2614.

No sun?

No problem.

Stormy Solutions Spring showers come along frequently and force us indoors whether we like it or not. Sure, there are always the same old homebound standbys – TV, board games and the occasional nap – but the next time your rainy day options are in short supply, keep the following family friendly ideas in mind.

Reuse and recycle those ripped and ragged books at the bottom of the toy box.

Have a family arts and crafts session using worn book pages to fashion unique gift tags or make decorative postcards out of some old covers. If your little ones love to rip and tear their books to begin with, you can’t lose with this one.

Challenge the kids to a scavenger hunt throughout the house, basement and attic included. Add a touch of nostalgia to the list you create, allowing the kids to learn a little family history in the process. Include items like

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dad’s old baseball glove, a framed picture of grandma or mom’s wedding dress. The kids will likely insist you tell them the stories behind some of the items they find, which makes for a great rainy day pastime in itself.

Create a house-wide obstacle course.

The circuit you design doesn’t have to involve risking injuries or broken lamps. Make tasks for the kids, like stacking cups and bowls, or fitness challenges, such as jumping jacks and skipping rope. (You could even try to include cleaning their room as part of the course, but no guarantees.)

Help the kids film their own home movie.

These days, you don’t need a bulky home camera to shoot your own video footage, so after outlining a script and fashioning some homemade costumes, get out your iPhone, iPad or whatever else is handy and bring the kids’ original screenplay to life.

Explore some of Columbus’ indoor activities, and the whole family will be good to go during those drizzly spring days.

> kidscommons The children’s museum features a playground, climbing wall, interactive educational activities and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

309 Washington St., 378-3046, www.kids commons.org

Some random environmental factoids: >> Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. senator from Wisconsin, as a response to a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif., in 1969. Nelson recruited environmental activist Dennis Hayes as his national coordinator, and Hayes built a staff of 85 to promote educational programs and events across the nation. >> The Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District reports that county residents recycled 1,334,829 tons of paper in 2013 using Paper Retriever recycling bins. There are currently 78 Paper Retriever bins stationed throughout the county. Residents disposed of 76,566 tons of trash at the Bartholomew County Landfill last year. >> According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it takes a single glass bottle about 1 million years to decompose at a landfill (plastics take 100 to 400 years), and the energy saved from recycling one glass bottle will operate a 100-watt light bulb for four hours.

Windows that allow you to see the world, not just outside.

Windows and Doors

> Columbus Skateland Locally owned skating rink open to the public and available for private parties. Skate rentals offered.

Check website for daily hours and admission prices.

2660 Talley Road, 372-6677, www.columbusskateland.com. > Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor A turn-of-the-20th-century ice cream shop also featuring sandwiches, soups and salads. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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with Heather Baker

Event coordinator, 2014 Arc Supports Autism Walk April is National Autism Awareness Month, and with it comes The Arc of Bartholomew County’s third annual Arc Supports Autism Walk. Event coordinator Heather Baker gave us the details on this growing event.

What is The Arc of Bartholomew County’s

ticipating Bartholomew County schools), Cross-

mission as an organization?

roads of Indiana 5K Series and other business

Since late 1955, The Arc of Bartholomew

sponsors that vary each year. There will be light

County has provided advocacy and resources

snacks that we provide through donated goods.

for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

What else is going on during

The Arc, the largest volunteer and member-

the event?

ship-based disability organization in the area,

We will include sensory-friendly activities this

has the following core values: people first,

year. Individuals with autism experience the

democracy, visionary leadership, commu-

world differently because they are usually very

nity participation, diversity, integrity and

sensitive to sights, smells, touch and sounds.

excellence. The Arc works to empower people

Games and entertainment will be things that are

with intellectual and developmental disabili-

calm and quiet, instead of loud and overwhelm-

ties to inspire positive change through public

ing. This year, since we are using the school, we

policy, changing public attitudes and fostering

will have quiet activities inside in case the crowd

respect, access and inclusion.

is too much for some.

What will be new and different about this

Why do you feel this event is

year’s walk?

important for the city?

We changed the location and day of the event. We

Autism affects one in 88 people. It is important to

also are adding a competitive 5K run and walk.

raise awareness of autism and how to treat people

Families who wish to participate in a non-competi-

with autism as people first. It is not a disease,

tive way can still come and do the family fun walk

and it affects each individual differently. Colum-

and participate in autism-friendly activities. The

bus is well-known for its diversity, and we can be

Arc partners with Columbus Autism Network,

a town that accepts neuro diversity—people who

Best Buddies (a volunteer program offered at par-

think differently.

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<< 2014 Arc Supports Autism Walk Where: Clifty Creek Elementary School, 4625 E. Road 50N When: Saturday, April 5. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and both races start at 9 a.m.

Registration info: There is no fee to participate in the walk, and walkers are encouraged to collect donations from family, friends and co-workers. All participants will receive a free T-shirt. Registration for the competitive 5K is $20 before March 23 and $25 after. Participants can register for the 5K online at www.signmeup/com/96920.

Proceeds will help The Arc of Bartholomew County provide and improve local resources, advocacy and individual training for those affected by autism.

To learn more about participating, donating or becoming a sponsor, contact The Arc at 372-0610 or visit www.thearcbc.org.

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Alexa Lemley, executive chef at Lemleys’ Catering and 240sweet, gave us a couple of her personal favorite springtime recipes.

Lemleys’ Catering and 240sweet is located at 9600 N. U.S. 31, 372-9898, www.lemleyscatering.com.

Truffled Deviled Eggs “Deviled eggs are one of my favorite Easter foods,” Lemley says. “In my family, we are always trying them with some different ingredients. I enjoy this version so much that I included the eggs on my catering menu as an appetizer. I order the truffle peelings online. Truffle oil is available at local grocery stores.”

6 extra large eggs 1½ cups real mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dark truffle oil 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard Pinch paprika 2 tablespoons finely chopped black truffle peelings Chopped chives

Place eggs in a single layer in the bottom of a saucepan.

Add enough cold water to cover eggs one inch. Heat eggs until just boiling. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes before draining eggs and running cold water over them to cool. Peel the eggs. Cut in half, lengthwise.

Scoop out the yolks and mash them. Mix in the mayonnaise, black truffle oil, mustard, paprika and truffle peelings. Whip the mixture until light and fluffy. Spoon the yolk mixture into the cooked halves. Sprinkle the chopped chives over the eggs. Makes 12 deviled eggs.

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Parmesan Asparagus Bundles “Nothing says spring like the delicate taste of fresh asparagus,” Lemley says. “It is a must have at our Easter celebrations. You can also find a nice white balsamic vinaigrette in the fresh dressings section of your grocer’s produce cooler.”

6 green onions 1 pound fresh asparagus (smaller stalks) White balsamic vinaigrette (recipe follows) 8 ounces of Parmesan shavings (or shave your own from a chunk with a carrot peeler)

Cut the green tops of onions into seven-inch strips. In a small saucepan, boil two cups of water. Put in onion tops for about one minute, until soft and tender. Drain and immediately place onion tops in ice water. Drain again and pat dry. Divide asparagus into piles of three to five, about an inch around. Tie each pile into a bundle with a green onion with a secure, tight knot. You don’t want the asparagus to escape while you blanch them. In a large skillet, boil one and a half inches of water to blanch asparagus. Cook asparagus bundles for five to seven minutes until bright green. Immediately put in ice water for a moment. Arrange asparagus bundles on a pretty spring platter. Drizzle with white balsamic vinaigrette and top with shaved Parmesan.

White Balsamic Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, pressed Freshly ground salt and pepper

Whisk together white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and garlic puree. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes about six to 12 servings.

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In her latest cookbook Ree Drummond, the popular blogger and Food Network host, provides recipes for many holidays, Mother’s and Father’s Day and the Super Bowl.

She includes ideas for Easter, a holiday often overlooked in cookbooks. The Pioneer Woman writes, “Easter treats are a lovely and delicious tradition, and the uses for them are endless! There are treats to deliver to friends on Good Friday. Treats to enjoy while decorating eggs. Treats for Sunday School parties.

Treats for the Easter baskets ….”

Hot cross buns, cookies with buttercream and sprinkles, and Krispy Eggs are the recipes for Easter. Each includes great step-by-step directions and excellent photos taken by the Pioneer Woman herself.

2. “The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature,”

by Tammi Hartung | 144 pages

This delightful book is written in a conversational tone and includes awesome illustrations. The author gardens organically and suggests that those who wish to create a wildlife friendly garden begin by observing the creatures who frequent your garden.

Suggestions are included for creating habitats for frogs, birds and others; strategies for peaceful co-existence; blocking access to guests who are not welcome; how to attract bees; and other eco-friendly ideas. –C–

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In Style Fashion | Trends | Decor

Relax rejuvenate From natural lotions to stress-reducing energy stones, these products from local retailers aim to help clear away the winter stress.

Compiled by Kelsey DeClue Photos by Andrew Laker

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1. Worry stones, $4.99 each from Alternatives for Health 2. Loose-leaf nettle, top, and dried loose-leaf hibiscus for hot tea, $4.99 each for 2 ounces from Daily’s Farm Market

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3. Customized hot-tea blends for strength, energy and calm, $5.50 each from Daily’s Farm Market

4. Chakra-aligning necklace charm made in India, $12.99 from Alternatives for Health

5. Bass Farms skin and hair products made from goats’ milk, prices vary, from Daily’s Farm Market

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6. Buddha Board, $24, from Columbus Area Visitors Center gift shop

7. Essential oil burner, $8.99, from Alternatives for Health

8. Energy bead bracelet, $10.99, from Alternatives for Health

9. Mood and massage candles, prices vary, from Alternatives for Health

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Taste Local Food | Recipes | Cuisine

Compiled by Kelsey DeClue Photos by Joel Philippsen

The seafood case at Savory Swine.

Fishing for

flavor

If you feel out of your depth when it comes to choosing, cooking and eating seafood, local chefs have plenty of suggestions

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Seafood can be a scary thing for Midwest restaurant patrons. Perhaps it’s the fact that many of us, surrounded by cornfields and pastures, can look out our back doors (figuratively speaking, of course) and see the main staples of our everyday diets grazing and growing before us. Since it’s a long day’s drive to the nearest ocean, it’s nearly impossible for a Columbus resident to witness a sea bass or a lobster, freshly caught, coming off the boat at the docks.

Does that mean diners should shy away from all the culinary wonders the depths of the ocean provide? Of course not. Combine a little education with a trust in local chefs and throw in a sense of adventure and you have the ingredients necessary for a love affair with sea creatures sure to go swimmingly.

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Taste Fried cod sandwiches and popcorn shrimp from fast-food and chain establishments aside, the options for delectable fare from the sea abide, even for landlocked Hoosiers. Some of the more common fish readily available in the area include salmon and various white fishes, such as tilapia.

“Our salmon is by far the biggest seller,” said Lisa Abendroth, owner of Savory Swine butcher shop in downtown Columbus.

Savory Swine maintains a seafood case with several regulars, including Canadian salmon, orange roughy, cod, sea bass, tuna, shrimp and scallops.

However she can order just about anything from her supplier, Bluefin Seafood, provided the customer gives her enough notice.

“I’ve gotten requests for catfish, grouper, swordfish – things like that,”

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What does

it all mean?

Abendroth said. “We just encourage people to call us, tell us what they’re thinking and what they’d like to make, and we can talk with our provider and find out how available that type of fish is, etc.

“It might take a few calls back and forth, but that’s part of our customer service we try to provide.”

Abendroth’s biggest tip for at-home seafood cooks?

“Just don’t be afraid of it,” she said.

“If you’re not familiar with a lot of seafood, just start somewhere, keep an open mind and keep it simple.

“It doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, just like any quality piece of meat, fish is best left in its most natural state.

Don’t over-season it, don’t over-cook it, and you’re good to go.”

Of course, then there’s the hurdle

of the stereotype that follows food from the ocean.

“Sometimes people will come in and say they want seafood, but they don’t want ‘something fishy tasting,’” said Kristie Turnbow of Savory Swine. It’s a request that always makes her smile.

“I mean, there are plenty of fish that are milder – tilapia, cod – but it’s a fish. You wouldn’t come in and say you want a steak that doesn’t taste so meaty.”

Abendroth and Turnbow recommend seafood novices start with a white fish, such as halibut, and use it in a dish that will have a lot of flavor from the other ingredients, such as fish tacos. When moving up to a dish where the fish gets the spotlight, Abendroth recommends a sea bass filet, lightly seasoned and grilled.

Perhaps the most confusing and thus daunting part of seafood culture for those of us removed from the shoreline is the jargon that accompanies the culinary genre. Which is better, wild-caught or farmed?

And just what does sustainable mean? In a culture where Americans are returning to the basics and inquiring about where their food comes from, it can be difficult for landlubbers to translate the catchphrases that make sense for our four-legged and feathered friends to the ones that apply to food with scales and gills.

Farmed seafood means the species comes from an aquaculture operation where it is bred, raised and harvested in a controlled environment.

Wild-caught seafood is supplied by commercial fishing operations.

Sustainable seafood is either caught or farmed in ways that consider the long-term vitality of the species and the well-being of the oceans.

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Expert provisions

Smith’s Row’s Mahi Mahi Tre Bicchieri’s Seafood Diablo

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Taste

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ocal restaurants make a great option for expanding your “epicuriosity.” Let the professionals handle the cleaning and fileting and enjoy the thoughtfully finished product.

Staff at most local establishments are

happy to explain where the chef gets the product, how the dish will taste and even pair a tasty cocktail or glass of wine to complete the meal.

“Seafood is used in a lot of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in general,” said

< < Tre Bicchieri’s seafood diablo is a smorgasbord of seafood featuring salmon, scallops, shrimp and mussels over a bed or linguine and drizzled with a house-made spicy vodka cream sauce. Sous chef Duane Wright said the combination of shell fish and salmon were chosen because they “hold their own with the bold, flavorful sauce.”

< < Smith’s Row’s mahi mahi is marinated in a citrus and house seasoning blend, grilled and served over a bed of grilled asparagus. Mahi mahi is a flaky whitefish that chef Scott Jones said “is versatile and holds flavor better than most others.”

Duane Wright, sous chef at Tre Bicchieri.

“We try to blend some of those traditional Italian methods with what’s available and popular in the U.S. and especially here in the Midwest.”

Smith’s Row chef Scott Jones said the restaurant makes the seafood selections for its menu based on the availability and location of the catch. In addition to its salmon and ahi tuna menu staples, Bistro 310 has a sustainable seafood special every Friday and Saturday that is prepared to the chef ’s liking.

The culinary possibilities along with its health benefits (did someone say heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids?) make seafood an approachable and delectable option for everyone from the novice to the most discerning palate.

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By Gethin Thomas

Expert advice Local chef Gethin Thomas sheds some light on the seafood industry in the following question-and-answer session with professional colleague and friend, Jeremy Sewall, a prominent New England chef.

In 1992 while I was the executive chef at White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine, I met Jeremy Sewall, a 20-yearold freshly graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. I hired this young man, and the first words out of my mouth were, “I will never give you a raise.” Jeremy was paid $8 per hour. The reason that I was not going to give him a raise was that if I did my job, he would learn what I had to teach him, and he would move on.

I did my job and he moved to Amsterdam to work for one of the world’s greatest chefs, Albert Roux. Upon his return from Europe he agreed to work with me when I started at Cummins in 1996. His time with me at Cummins was short. He eventually moved to Boston and opened his flagship restaurant in Harvard Square called Lineage. Since then his group has opened Island Creek Oyster Bar, Row 34, Eastern Standard and Hawthorn Cocktail Bar, all in the Boston area.

His first cookbook, coming out this year, is called “The New England Kitchen.” It is a collection of his recipes and experiences from 20 years of cooking and traveling. He is considered by many in the industry to be one of the leading authorities on fish and seafood.

Gethin Thomas: What is your philosophy surrounding cooking and eating things from the sea?

Jeremy Sewall: I have a unique perspective coming from a fishing family and the work that is required to capture those things. It is truly important to understand our relationship to the ocean.

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GT: What do you look for when purchasing fish?

JS: I try to purchase fish from the people that caught the fish. They can tell you where it comes from, who caught it, what the weather was like. We receive fish still in rigor mortis.

GT: What does sustainable fishing mean to you and how important is that to you?

JS: There is no wild fish that is truly sustainable. It cannot be expected to harvest fish at the rate in which we harvest fish and expect it to be there forever. It comes down to making responsible choices.

GT: Is there a fish or fishes that you do not, or will not work with because of the way it is fished?

JS: I pursue local fish harvested by local fishermen, harvested in a humane way. That is the choice that I am making.

GT: What is your favorite sea creature to cook and eat and why?

JS: That changes from season to season. I am into geography-based choices, depending where I am and what time of year it is.

GT: What is the greatest compliment that you have received from someone in our profession?

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1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin 1 small red onion, sliced thin 2 small jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings, seeds removed and discarded 3 pounds Maine mussels, washed and debearded 12 ounces pilsner beer 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed Kosher salt and ground white pepper to taste 1 loaf sourdough bread, sliced and lightly toasted

In a large, heavy bottomed pan, melt the butter over medium high heat, add the garlic, onion and jalapeno slices. Stir constantly and cook until garlic turns a light golden color, then add the mussels and beer. Lower the heat and steam until the mussels open, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and with a slotted spoon, take the mussels out of the broth and place them in a large serving bowl. Bring the liquid back to a boil and stir in the cilantro and lemon juice with salt and pepper. Pour the liquid over the mussels and serve with toasted sourdough bread.

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Worth the Trip

Go Blue Cerulean part of growing Indianapolis dining scene that embraces local food and its producers

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More than a year has passed since Cerulean welcomed guests to its Indianapolis venue on the northeast corner of Delaware and South streets, emerging as an epicurean destination on the ever-evolving downtown dining map. But even before its opening, Cerulean was far from a new kid on the block — new to the city, sure, but not to the trends and rhythms of the restaurant industry.

For the past seven years, Cerulean’s owners, Caleb and Courtney France, have enjoyed the success of the original Winona Lake restaurant, which bears the same sky blue-inspired namesake as their Indianapolis location. Yet their Indy iteration — in terms of both aesthetics and menu execution — required a slight shift in medium.

Though some atmospheric echoes exist of the cozy, cottage accents of the Winona Lake forerunner, the Indy site has subscribed

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to an urban braiding of sleek minimalism and inviting opulence. Beneath exposed ductwork crisscrossing the ceiling is a softly lighted dining room cooled by hard-lined steely tints of gray and warmed by touches of teak, russet and chocolate, with a lounge-mellow soundtrack further softening the space. A wood-planked wall dividing the bar area and restaurant is painted with horizontal streaks of blue — no doubt a stylish signature to the establishment’s title. And included as a centerpiece to the restaurant is the “nest,” an intimate, semi-secluded dome (not unlike an upturned bird’s nest) composed of a latticework of mix-matched wooden planks.

But one of the integral adjustments comes in the delivery method of the dishes themselves, and the solution was the bento box. Japanese in origin, these square, wooden devices (whose translation is associated with the term “convenient”) provide Cerulean with a platform to rearrange pairings of entrees and accompaniments, while offering a framework to showcase ingredients. Here’s how it works: Guests select one main entrée item before choosing three sides. All four

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items are then presented in three separate, ceramic dishes within the elegant wooden bento box.

As the menu at Cerulean changes seasonally, the available offerings are frequently altered to honor what is fresh and seasonally suiting.

One bento box might feature an entrĂŠe of wild salmon paired with pineapple chutney and Fresno chili peppers, with sides that include a pear and papaya salad (a sweet-and-spicy mixture of shredded carrot and chipotle vinaigrette); bibb lettuce with Indiana apples, cherry and roasted shallot vinaigrette; and homemade noodles with sunflower seeds, cabbage, jalapeno and citrus vinegar.

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Yet another bento permutation also results in a study in contrasts: skirt steak with crispy potatoes and sorrel chimichurri (a bright-green, herb-and-vinegar condiment popular in South America, often served with grilled meat). The sides include English cucumber tossed with sesame seeds and sweet vinaigrette; goat cheese custard: a silky and savory concoction garnished with crumbled, herbed shortbread; and Brussels sprouts lightly coated with maple syrup and topped with smoky bacon and fried sage.

Yet amid all the aesthetic adjustments, and among all the international influence on the menu, one component remains steadfast in this Indy-venture: a spotlight on local food, its farmers and its producers.

Just as the masterminds of Cerulean were magnetized to Indyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing restaurant scene, so too was Craig Gareiss, chef de cuisine, with Cerulean in Indianapolis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of like-minded folks

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in the city, and it’s a great feeling,” says Gareiss. “The chefs in town have a sense of responsibility to work with the local farmers and food producers here, and I enjoy the fact that we can share information with one another.”

Gareiss also has a personal interest in working in the Hoosier state. Hailing from Centerville, he began working in the restaurant industry in his early teens. A dishwashing gig led to line-cooking responsibilities, and the skills learned on the line later became refined after he enrolled in culinary school at Mercyhurst University in Pennsylvania. From there, Gareiss began a lengthy culinary sojourn. When asked about where he’s gained his experience, it’s clear that naming the numerous locales would be an exhaustive exercise. Gareiss simply laughs, shakes his head and replies: “Everywhere.”

Gareiss served a stint in Las Vegas before returning to Indiana with the ambitious intention of joining Cerulean.

The food and culture that the owners, along with executive chef, Chase Hilton, were devising for the Indianapolis offshoot were an ideal fit for Gareiss. “We like to take risks with the food and really try to pair things that a lot of folks wouldn’t normally think go together.”

Returning to a discussion on the strengths of the Indianapolis market, Gareiss believes that Indy residents share an appreciation for local foods, and he enjoys the fact that Cerulean strives to use as many homegrown products as possible. “We focus on local ingredients, and this is what drives our creativity in the kitchen.”

All one has to do is glance over the menu—or eye the massive, concave dryerase wall in the bar area — that applauds nearly two dozen Hoosier farmers, food producers and wineries that contribute to Cerulean’s menu. Among them are Maple Leaf Farms (Milford), Seven Sons Family Farms and Co. (Roanoke), Capshaw Cellars (Lanesville) and Viking Lamb (Morristown).

While success is never inevitable for any restaurant, it seems likely for Cerulean, owing to its partnership with the local community and its creative team of chefs, all of whom hold Midwestern culture and cuisine in esteem. “Indiana is where I was raised, and it has this draw to it,” Gareiss says. “You can leave, but never feel like you’re at home when you’re not here.” –C–

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Taste of the Wild

Brown County store offers variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars Story by Sherri Dugger Photography by Josh Marshall

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Cari Ray remembers the first time she walked into an olive oil and balsamic vinegar sampling room. It was in 2009 at a shop in Michigan. She tasted several of the store’s offerings and “fell in love with the flavors,” she says. “I walked out with a case.”

Ray now hopes to inspire those same feelings of passion in customers—whom she affectionately refers to as “Wild Ones”—who enter her Brown County tasting room and store.

Ray and business partner, Michelle Damrell, opened The Wild Olive in Nashville’s Big Woods Village building in May 2012. The idea to open the shop was born, first, of necessity. Ray, a singer/songwriter, was looking for a second income stream

that would leave her more time to focus on her music. The second reason to open the store was simple: It was a good idea. “I was surprised no one had done it here,” she says.

“It’s such a great fit.”

The few stores Ray says she had visited tried “to do an elegant thing with their tasting rooms,” she says. “It comes off as unapproachable. Our idea was to create a vibe that was bright, warm and inviting.”

And their idea worked. Despite the shop’s original second-floor spot (the store has since relocated to the first floor of the same downtown Nashville building), The Wild Olive has met with quick success, thanks—in part—to its sweet-tasting offer-

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ings. The shop is lined with rows of flavored balsamic vinegars and olive oils that guests can sample before deciding on what to buy.

The Wild Olive offers approximately 40 flavors of single varietal and flavor-infused oils and balsamics, with options like basil, garlic, Tuscan herb and black pepper olive oils and garlic cilantro, red raspberry and coconut white balsamic vinegars, all bottled in the store.

The store’s balsamics are made in Modeno, Italy. Its oils come from California and places as far away as Argentina and Spain, depending on the quality of each season’s groves from year to year.

Ray and Damrell purchase their products from “importers who buy from both hemispheres so that we can buy the freshest oil we can,” Ray says. “These olives were hanging on a tree within the last year, which is really important to the

quality as well as the naturally occurring health benefits.”

Ray goes on to discuss polyphenols, the natural antioxidants found in fresh olive oils, but which are often lost in brands on the shelves of big box stores. The health benefits of both olive oil and balsamic vinegar are listed on The Wild Olive’s website.

Balsamic, said to be high in cancer-fighting antioxidants, is touted as a natural appetite suppressant. Olive oil, a natural anti-inflammatory, is said to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and the risk of coronary disease.

Beyond the health aspects, balsamic vinegar and olive oil are most often thought of for use in salad dressings and marinades.

But they can be used for so much more, says the shop’s co-owner. Ray uses “balsamic as a condiment,” she explains. “I will take hickory balsamic and drizzle it over a turkey sandwich. You’re going to use half as much

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as you would a regular condiment because you don’t need much. It (balsamic) gives new life to foods.”

The Wild Olive also sells local honey, produced specially for the store, as well as gourmet pantry items like mustards, tapenades, marinades, stuffed olives and spice blends. Later this year, Ray and Damrell hope to create a section of their store dedicated to “local flavor,” Ray says, which will feature locally made or grown foods.

In the end, it might come as a surprise to some that a dedicated musician spends so much of her time selling kitchen goods, but Ray’s latest venture is, in fact, closely aligned with her other artistic impulses. “People often say to me, ‘You’re a musician; what are you doing with an olive oil store?’” she says.

“Cooking and being in the kitchen, creating color and flavor, have always been another creative outlet for me.”

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early every morning Faye Ann and Ron Morris take a drive around town, sometimes past their son’s downtown office to wave hello. Then Faye Ann spends a good part of the late morning into early afternoon painting.

Prior to all that, though, Ron has gotten her out of bed, bathed her and dressed her.

“I still do my own makeup,” she says with a smile. “But he tells me if one of my eyebrows is too high or anything like that.”

Rheumatoid arthritis has crippled Faye Ann’s body, leaving her dependent for most things on her husband of 45 years.

“We are married,” says Ron, “that’s part of it.” However the compassion in his simple words reveals a love affair that is as strong, if not stronger, than the day it was forged. And although the arthritis may have claimed many of her physical abilities, it has not touched Faye Ann’s fiery spirit, nor her artistic prowess.

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The 75-year-old Columbus resident was destined to be an artist from early childhood when she received her first set of clay and sculpted a squirrel she’d seen in the yard of her family home. Though her first medium was sculpture, she quickly latched onto drawing and painting. It would seem the two creative souls were destined to be together as well, with Ron’s predilection for architectural design.

The Morrises met while in high school in Lebanon. In college Ron pursued architecture, and Faye Ann continued her study of fine arts. Not long into the couple’s marriage, he was drafted into the military and sent to France.

“At first we thought it was the end of the world,” Faye Ann said. However, after Ron had been in France for about six months, the military allowed the servicemen to bring their families over to live with them.

“So we started looking for a place to live, and we found one,” Ron said.

“It was very primitive,” Faye Ann added.

“We had to carry our heat from one room to the other, and we had one light.”

When Ron’s service ended, the two moved back to the Midwest and lived in Cincinnati while he worked at an architectural cooperative tied to the University of Cincinnati. The two started a family and had four sons – Ronnie, Scott, Jay and Dean. Ron was eventually wooed by Cummins, where he was the architectural design director for 13 years.

“I worked closely with the architects Cummins hired for various projects, and I would oversee the construction details, etc.,” Ron said. “When they would come to town, some of them didn’t drive, like Charles Eames and Harry Weese, so I would pick them up and take them to and

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Ron and Faye Ann Morris

from the airport, and things like that.”

As Faye Ann and Ron sat in their quaint home on the east side of Columbus, they playfully bickered about important dates and fondly recalled some of the hard times that now don’t seem nearly as difficult as when they lived through them.

Nowadays, they look forward to the little joys in life – those morning drives, visiting with their grandchildren (three of their four sons live in Columbus) and selling Faye Ann’s work at the Saturday morning farmers market in the summer.

The two have made her artwork their main hobby, partly out of necessity as Ron helps by turning the canvas if she can’t herself, refilling her paints and organizing and helping sell her finished works.

“I’ll tell him, Ron, I need more blue, and he’ll come over and put some more out on my palette because I can’t open the tubes,” she said.

Faye Ann was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1982.

“It’s like I’m in my own world. ...

I think if I couldn’t paint, I would go into a depression.”

“It started in my knees,” she said. At first the disease spread slowly. However over a period of about 13 years, she lost the ability to walk on her own. When painting became more difficult, she surged ahead, her passion fueled by the French countryside and images in her imagination.

“We had hundreds of slides from when we lived in France and other places we’ve visited,” she said. “I ran through those a long time ago.”

She feels no pain when she paints, even though the arthritis has twisted her hands.

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She clasps the brush with the fingertips of both hands and props her board or canvas on her walker.

“It’s like I’m in my own world,” she said.

“I enjoy it so much that it doesn’t bother me. I think if I couldn’t paint, I would go into a depression.”

Faye Ann caught a glimpse of that nightmare more than two years ago when she shattered her elbow. She was home with Ron and one of her sons when she fell from a chair while sitting at the kitchen table.

“Luckily my son was there because

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Ron wouldn’t have been able to lift me up himself,” she said.

“When they pulled me off the ground, there was blood everywhere.” Her bone had punctured the skin. She was rushed to the emergency room and then transported to St. Vincent Hospital for two surgeries. For about a year and a half she couldn’t paint.

“It took a full year to regain the feeling in my fingers,” she said. “I went through a lot of therapy.”

When she talks about her art, she refers to styles that were completed either BA (“before arm”) or after. Once she could paint again, Faye Ann took off with vigor.

The visions and bold colors just keep coming to her, and sometimes it’s as if her own hands can’t keep up.

Paintings line the couple’s sunroom, spilling into a pile just off the kitchen in their open-concept home. When she paints, she feels kind of like she’s dreaming.

“In my dreams, I’m always walking.

That’s why when I sleep it’s always a lot of fun,” she said with a smile. “It’s the same when I paint. I feel good.” –C–

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olumbus has numerous fitness groups for everyone from novice to veteran athletes. These groups, which range from running and walking to cycling and aerobics, provide participants with exercise, fun and motivation.

Shayla Holtkamp, guest lecturer of applied health science at Indiana University, says group exercise is fun and can have a long-term positive impact.

“If you exercise with others, your chance of staying with the program is 90 percent.

If you don’t, it’s 50 percent,” Holtkamp said. “People who exercise together keep each other accountable. On their own, they might choose to skip a workout, but when

someone else is counting on you being there, you are more likely to show up.”

Holtkamp, an instructor with the Columbus Regional Health Wellness Program, is the leader of Columbus’ Pace for the Race running program. The group has been in existence for nearly two decades.

Participants meet at 7:30 a.m. Saturday mornings for 15 weeks to train for the Indianapolis and Louisville half-marathons. The walkers and runners meet at Columbus Regional Hospital, getting in 30 minutes of training each week before starting their weekly run or walk.

“There is so much more to walking and running than actually going out and doing

it,” Holtkamp said. “We teach core training, strength training, nutrition, stretching, the importance of warm-ups, and even what to wear. This program is especially designed for people who have never participated in a half-marathon before, so we want to give them as much knowledge as we can.”

Participants go from 2 miles on the first week to 12 miles near the end. There are 60 people in the program this year, but Holtkamp said there have been more than 100 participants in previous years.

“I think people really like the camaraderie of running or walking with other first-timers,” she said. “The most important thing is to stick with it. What I’ve noticed

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in my 33 years of teaching fitness classes is that if somebody can stick with a program for a year they are hooked. You just have to be patient. Everybody has setbacks, but you can’t get discouraged. You just have to start again the next day and never quit trying to improve.”

Holtkamp said to add an additional element of encouragement and camaraderie, she often bases the Pace for the Race running/walking routes on the Columbus Running Club’s routes. The Columbus Running Club also meets on Saturdays on the Columbus Regional Hospital campus.

Dawn Doup has been running with the Columbus Running Club since 2010. She said last fall as many as 150 runners and

walkers participated in preparation for the Mill Race Marathon.

“It’s so inspiring to see all of the people out on the trails,” she said. “It makes for a really motivating morning. I love cheering on the new runners.”

Joining the club, Dawn said, has helped her meet friends and has motivated her to become more active.

“The impact of this group is hard for me to put into words,” she said. “It can be hard to meet people, especially since I work in Seymour but live here in town. I met one of my friends through the running club, and he introduced me to a couple of his friends, and now we have this great core group. We get together multiple times

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Pace for the Race What: 15-week program through CRH Wellness Program Cost: $55 Goal: Prepare to run or walk in the Indianapolis or Louisville half-marathons Year founded: 1996 Program coordinator: Shayla Holtkamp Number of participants: 60 When: 7:30 a.m.

Saturday Starting point: Columbus Regional Hospital Information: www.columbus parksandrec.com, or 376-2680

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Saturday mornings at the Columbus Regional Hospital Dialysis Center. 7 a.m.

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a week to run, bike, hike, ski, watch movies and cook dinner together. Starting with Running Club didn’t just make me a more consistent runner, but it has made me more active all around.”

While the running groups continue through most of the winter, Columbus’ bicycling groups generally meet from March through October.

Lance Snider leads the Columbus Indiana Wednesday Night Downtown Road Bikers, a group open to anyone of any age or ability.

The group currently has approximately 400 members. On average, about 25 to 65 riders participate each week. The weekly riding routes range from 25 to 45 miles.

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Columbus Cycling and Fitness Monday Night Ride Number of participants: 10 to 30 Age of participants: 13 to 60 and older Weekly route distance: 20 miles For whom: The pace is easy for experienced riders and usually turns out to be a good workout for the newer riders.

When: 6 p.m. every Monday, March through October Starting point: Columbus Cycling and Fitness, 833 16th St. Information: www.facebook.com/ ColumbusCycling AndFitness or 372-7486

Columbus Cycling and Fitness Wednesday Night Ride Number of participants: 10 to 50 Age of participants: 13 to 60 and older Weekly route distance: 34 miles For whom: The ride is intended to be a workout for most of the participants.

Riders generally have several years of cycling experience.

When: 6 p.m. every Wednesday, March through October Starting point: Columbus Cycling and Fitness, 833 16th St. Information: www.facebook.com/ ColumbusCycling AndFitness or 372-7486

LEFT: Michael Whitworth, far right, explains the route as the group heads off for a ride. BOTTOM RIGHT: Javier Lara. Photos

by Greg Jones. BOTTOM LEFT: Erin Webb and Grant Russo.

Photo courtesy of Crossroads of Indiana Race Series.

the people and the flexibility of intensity and distance of the rides,” he said. “The people are all extremely nice and helpful, and the flexibility is great. For example, we have some well-trained athletes that ride the whole ride as fast as possible, and we also have some more relaxed riders who stop and smell the roses.”

Snider said group members openly share cycling knowledge with each other and even loan their bikes to beginning riders to “get them rolling.”

“Some of our very strongest riders started here with no experience,” he said.

“Now they are teaching others.”

At the end of the ride each week, riders meet at a participant’s house for a pitch-in.

“The best part of the experience by far, to me, is the lifelong friends I have made,” Snider said.

Gene Engleking participates in two weekly bike rides hosted by Columbus Cycling and Fitness, a Monday ride and a Wednesday ride.

The Monday ride usually covers about 20 miles. The pace is intended to be a good workout for newer riders and a recovery ride for experienced cyclists. Participants in the Monday night ride range in age from 13 to over 60. Most of the Wednesday night

riders, according to Engleking, have more years of experience than the Monday riders.

Both rides begin at 6 p.m. at Columbus Cycling and Fitness from March through October. The number of riders ranges from 12 to 50.

“I think group fitness is a great idea.

People tend to latch on to others of a similar fitness level and push each other,” Engleking said. “A group creates an environment where others will want to ride, and it motivates people to be active on days when they may be willing to take it easy.” –C–

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ike any city, Columbus faces a wide array of complex challenges. One such challenge is creating a community that is welcoming to all citizens.

Ensuring that all voices are heard and valued calls for innovative and inclusive community problem-solving.

Although the city, led by the Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, actively works to address diversity through its Welcoming Community Project, issues related to diversity remain.

In an effort to help multiply and strengthen existing community diversity work, Indiana University Purdue University Columbus implemented an initiative called Diversity Circles.

Since introducing the program in 2012, IUPUC has hosted six Diversity Circle sessions. Each session involves three circles, or groups, that meet for two hours once a week for five weeks. Circles consist of one facilitator and as many as 12 participants.

They share their life experiences related to diversity and talk about diversity as it relates to the community.

“The goal is to get people from many different backgrounds together in a safe place, where they feel comfortable and safe to share their experiences with each other and to talk from their hearts,” said Sahar Al-Masri, co-founder of the program.

“Diversity Circles embody democratic principles of equality, inclusiveness and collaboration. When people develop trust and relationships through face-to-face dialogue, new ideas and approaches emerge.”

Matt Souza, special assistant to the vice chancellor for strategy and special projects, said the Diversity Circle program was a natural fit for IUPUC. “A university is a place where freedom of thoughts, ideas and expression is at the highest level of importance. Universities also have a responsibility to increase the knowledge in their communities,” Souza said. “The Diversity Circle initiative allows IUPUC in a

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Diversity Circles What: Series of community discussions about diversity hosted

by Indiana University Purdue University Columbus. Each session involves three circles that meet for two hours once a week for five weeks.

Started: 2012 Who: Diversity Circles are open to the public. Each circle consists of eight to 12 participants.

Goals: Participants see a more complete picture of diversity in the community.

Participants form new relationships, networks and collaborations across typical barriers.

Participants accept new ownership of the community issue.

Participants create processes for community problem-solving.

Information: Sandra Miles, IUPUC director of student affairs, 375-7525 or smiles3@iupuc.edu.

“Diversity Circles embody democratic principles of equality, inclusiveness and collaboration.”

—Sahar Al-Masri, co-founder

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(From left) Amparo Caudell, Mike Beerwart, Mike Richardson and Sandra Miles

Rocio Rodriguez, left, and Stephanee Squires-Roberts

tangible way to step in and say, ‘We’re in on the welcoming community concept.’”

Souza said communities that are welcoming are better able to attract and retain talented individuals.

“Research has shown that people who feel welcomed in their community are more engaged in making the community better, which contributes to a higher quality of life for everyone,” he said.

Sandra Miles, director of student affairs and program facilitator, said it is vital that each circle includes representatives from numerous cultures.

“It is crucial that these discussion groups are diverse themselves. They must be representative of the community in order for meaningful conversations to take place,” Miles said. “These conversations must go across the barriers of race, background, political ideology, income and geography, so that we can openly address community issues.”

Miles said the best reward is witnessing participants’ “aha” moments.

“In the beginning, there are usually a few who are skeptical,” she said.

“It’s very fulfilling to see those people change through the process. You see them listening to people’s stories and realizing that they have more in common than they realized. By the end, the participants, who are all very different, have bonded in a very sincere way.”

Al-Masri said she hopes the groups lead to action.

“The goal is not to just sit down and talk. The goal is to move from dialogue to action to change,” she said. “We still have a lot of work to do. I think going through the Diversity Circles brings peace, understanding and tolerance.”

Columbus Police Department Chief Jason Maddix and seven other CPD officers participated in Diversity Circles in 2013.

“We have a very diverse population, and our diversity continues to grow,”

Maddix said. “This is a great opportunity to get our officers more involved.

“One of the exercises that really opened my eyes demonstrated how discrimination impacts the course of a person’s life,” he said. “It showed me the differences in opportunities that I was afforded in my life as opposed to others.

That really struck a chord with me. I think it’s very important to spend more time reflecting on these issues and how we can improve as a community.”

Maddix said the class had such an effect on him that he has decided to add it as a requirement for CPD supervisors seeking promotion.

“We go through diversity training every year, but this is another great opportunity to get our officers training and exposure in diversity issues,” he said. “We want to help make Columbus a welcoming community. We want people to feel like they can come to us when they need us.” –C–

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Story by Jenni L. Muncie-Sujan

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Indoor plants provide aesthetic and health benefits

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lthough technically spring has arrived, those living in Indiana know it takes several weeks until the weather starts reflecting the season.

Many are eager to get outdoors, but the stiff ground and threat of frost often put a damper on early landscaping plans. One cure for idle green thumbs is cultivating indoor greenery.

Jeremiah Young, owner of Nature’s Way, advocates indoor plants as a way to help purify the air. “Plants clean the air we breathe.

It’s just that simply stated.”

Young, owner and president of the Bloomington company, has 38 years of interior and exterior landscape experience.

Nature’s Way clients include the Indianapolis International Airport, hotel lobbies and television studios around the state. Locally, Enkei America is a client fully convinced of the benefits of living plants. More than 1,500 plants are kept in the offices, lobbies and production area.

As a rule of thumb, one to three plants can make a difference in air quality in a 100-square-foot area. In addition to air purification and aesthetic value, Young says, plants soften hard architectural lines, help direct traffic flow, create screens in large areas and absorb noise.

Because of the multiple benefits and uses of plants in interior settings, Young recommends that people consider a permanent location for plants during a new construction project. This allows for proper drainage and light-specific positioning for multiple plants, instead of multiple pots.

Most often, Young says, people are guilty of loving their plants too much. “More plants are killed by over-watering than anything else. Eighty-five percent of the plants in our homes hate sitting in water,” he explains. “It will cause root rot.”

Young suggests these plants for indoor,

easy-to-grow options: Chinese evergreen, mother-in-law’s tongue, philodendron, new fern varieties, such as the Kimberly or Macho, areca or parlor palm, anthurium and bromeliads.

For those who are considering planting a garden in the spring, Dean Schertz, owner of Brown Hill Nursery, says that seeds are a good place to start and that gardeners don’t have to wait until it’s safe to put them directly in the ground.

With almost 30 years in the nursery business, he knows that timing is everything. “If you’re not going to buy plants,

“More plants are killed by over-watering than anything else.”

—Jeremiah young, nature’s way

you have to start some of your vegetable or flower plants inside, or they won’t mature in time to do what you want them to do.”

Schertz says one of the advantages of starting an outdoor garden indoors with seeds is that the grower can pick specific varieties of seeds instead of relying on what

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For beginners, plants to start from seeds are marigolds, zinnias, nasturtiums, tomatoes and peppers. Schertz plants his seeds indoors around the end of March, about six to eight weeks before the last frost date, which is usually sometime in early May. He suggests planting the seeds in biodegradable

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paper cups with soilless potting mix. A hole should be punctured in the bottom of each cup for drainage.

While most seed packets have directions, Schertz says the seed is usually planted just under the surface of the moist soil. Covering each cup with plastic wrap helps to preserve moisture, and the seed should not need additional watering until it begins to sprout.

Explore Your Neighborhood “I do think it’s kind of a magical, miraculous thing,” Schertz says, “how a little seed has all this life within it, how it has the finished product within it. It’s about us giving what it needs to reach its potential—a kind of metaphor for life.”

Since a seed contains everything within itself needed to germinate, no light is needed during this time, only a temperature of 60 to 70 degrees. Tops of refrigerators, dryers or inexpensive heating mats are the best warm locations to germinate seeds indoors.

“The first thing that pops out of the seed when it germinates is the cotyledon. Then they will develop the first set of true leaves.

Wait until they get their first set of true leaves, then you can transplant them into the pot you’re going to grow them in. At that point, they need light.”

After transferring the seedlings to bigger pots, Schertz prefers a south window for natural light. A fluorescent shop light placed three to four inches above the plant will also work. He warns against overwatering..

After the last frost, the new plants can be prepared for their life outdoors through a gradual transition that Schertz says will “harden them off.” A good place to acclimate the plants is a screen porch. Planting the starts directly into the ground will cause them to die.

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Container. Consideration must first be given to the types of plants that will be included. For a terrarium that is mostly moss, Jackson says that more moisture is key, so the container should have a lid to retain the water. In a succulent-based terrarium, an open top is best. If both moss and succulents are used, she suggests an open-top vessel and regular checks on the moisture level.

Rock. “It’s a good idea to start with rock for drainage and aeration,” she says. “In case there is too much moisture, it has somewhere to go. Pea gravel or normal sized rocks can be bought or found outside and cleaned.

Depending on the size of the glass, this first layer should be one-half to three inches of rock.

Charcoal. A layer of horticultural wood charcoal is helpful to remove the “earthy smell” but is not necessary. Sprinkle the charcoal on top of the rocks in a thin layer.

Moss. Sheet moss is Jackson’s

recommended filtration layer that

keeps the soil from falling into the

rocks. She dips the moss in water,

gently wrings it out and then pats it down.

Soil. The type of soil needed is dependent on the type of plants included in the terrarium. For succulents, Jackson recommends a porous soil, such as a cactus soil. For moss terrariums, a peat moss soil mixture is best.

Plants. Arrangement of the plants is a personal preference. In a succulent terrarium, Jackson warns against crowding the vessel with too many plants, causing them to become entangled and possibly die.

Personalization. Lastly, small objects or figurines can be added to make the garden have a miniature appearance. –C–

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Macy Jackson. Photos by Chet Strange

“You have to look at the plant and see if they have stiffened up and don’t look as soft; they seem more sturdy,” says Schertz. “Then plant them into prepared soil in the garden.”

Indoor plants can also serve as art, as seen in the rising trend of terrariums, which combine a green thumb with a bit of creativity.

Columbus’ Macy Jackson needed a hobby. She had seen terrariums online and appreciated the beautiful creations of miniature landscapes and tiny gardens but was most intrigued by the small objects that terrarium artists would include in their designs.

“I was fascinated when I saw people adding things like a chair or a car,” she says. So this past fall, she decided to try to make her own.

Jackson has builds terrariums in every-

thing from traditional glass jars to old light bulbs and test tubes using a combination of various varieties of live moss and rock.

She customizes them by incorporating figurines to create a landscape. Jackson even branched into jewelry and made a few moss-based terrarium necklaces. Her creations will be available for purchase at the Columbus Area Visitors Center gift shop this spring. If built correctly the tiny ecosystems are fairly self-sustaining, but depending on the kinds of plants , the moisture should be checked routinely. Misting with a spray bottle is the best way to add water. Because plants can be varied in their lighting needs, Jackson suggests that each plant be researched before combining it with others in an arrangements. –C–

Jenni Muncie-Sujan created this terrarium for her home.

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Lake-effect life

Amy and Tom Dowd find main source of their happiness in their girls, Columbus and a home on the water

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ifelong Columbus resident Tom Dowd used to bleed blue. Now his blood runs orange and brown.

With the rivalry that exists between what those colors represent in this town, many know how difficult it can be to undergo such a transfusion.

“It took awhile to get used to the orange and brown,” joked Tom, a 1989 graduate of Columbus North High School. However the shift in loyalty was for family. His daughters, Karlee and Bailey, are a freshman and junior at Columbus East High School and members of the girls soccer team, which made it to semistate last year.

“It was such an exciting year,” Tom said.

“We love to watch the girls play, and so that’s very important to us as a family. But really with both the girls in high school, we follow the rivalry (between the schools) with many of the sports because we know kids on both sides, and so that’s a lot of fun. We enjoy that.”

Tom and his wife, Amy, have been married for 20 years. They met while working at the Left Bank restaurant (where Smith’s Row is now located). Tom was working his way through college, and Amy, a graduate in criminal justice from Purdue University, took a serving job when she couldn’t find one in her field of study.

“It was a fun time,” he said. “There were a lot of young people our age working there at the time. We dated for a year, and to be honest, I’d wanted to date her for a while before that, but she kind of played hard to get,” he said with a smile.

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Amy then served as assistant director of Bartholomew County Youth Services for several years, but chose to stay at home full time when second daughter Karlee was born.

Tom graduated from Oakland City University, and all signs were pointing toward a career in restaurant management; however a conversation with now JCB President Dave Geis changed everything. Seventeen years ago Tom found his niche in commercial lending.

“I never planned to be in banking,” he said.

“But we were so fortunate, the way everything worked out.”

He is the regional president for central Indiana for MainSource Bank, a title he assumed last year.

“I work with small and large businesses, so I get to experience a little bit of everything, which makes it really fun,” Tom said.

He lamented how the industry has changed since 2008.

“Of course, regulations are a lot tighter, which makes more paperwork and due diligence needed on our part. There are more restrictions on cash flow, and the company seeking the loan needs to be able to confidently show it can pay the debt back.”

Outside work, Tom serves as the board president of Our Hospice of South Central Indiana and president of the St. Peter’s Foundation Board. Amy makes it a priority to donate much of her time to community volunteering,

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helping out with the girls soccer teams and volunteering at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, where the Dowds are members.

Tom likes being able to help people achieve their goals and dreams. He knows firsthand what that specific feeling of accomplishment is, having reached a family milestone two years ago of making the move to a lake house lifestyle.

“It has long been a dream of ours to live on a lake,” he said.

“I envisioned it happening after the girls had gone off to school,” Amy added.

“The style of the renovations and updates fit our style.

We’ve repainted a couple of things, but really that’s it.

We were able to just move in and feel at home.”

—Amy dowd

The Dowds heard about a completely renovated, late-1950s house that was coming up for sale and jumped on the opportunity.

Local builder Bob Smitherman constructed the house, which has an open concept main floor anchored by a wall of picture windows that overlook Harrison Lake.

“We just fell in love with this (main living) room,” Amy said. “And we were so lucky; the style of the renovations and updates fit our style. We’ve repainted a couple of things, but really that’s it. We were able to just move in and feel at home.”

A double-sided stone fireplace greets visitors in the spacious entryway and makes a cozy accent in the kitchen. A built-in booth-style dining table links the kitchen with the living room. A more formal dining area sits off the

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entryway and overlooks one of the home’s three outdoor decks. The top floor hallway begins with Karlee’s room and ends with the master suite. A downstairs bedroom belongs to Bailey, and the lower level also contains a bathroom and cozy media room.

“She loves this space because it’s like her own little retreat down here,” Amy said.

A spacious yard extends off the lower level down to the lake. The girls admit they were a little hesitant about the move at first, but quickly came around.

“I love the lake,” Karlee said. “I have a lot of friends in the neighborhood, and I love skiing and tubing in the summer and getting to drive the golf cart around.”

Bailey and Tom enjoy running around the

lake, which is about equal to a 5K. He is also an avid cyclist. The family loves Columbus for its small-town feel but appreciates its cultural and creative influences, too.

“We’re so fortunate to have the diversity we have here and the community events,” Amy said. “I think many people take it for granted and don’t realize what’s available here. There really is a lot to see and do.”

Their Harrison Lake home remains the comforting retreat they always dreamed of, no matter where work, family and community obligations take them.

“We just love boating and relaxing with family and friends,” Tom said. “It’s hard not to relax out here. Each time you come home, it’s like a little vacation.” –C–

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A healer at Dr. Sorin Puscaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long medical journey from Romania through some of the best hospitals in the U.S. finds him using his cardiothoracic surgical expertise for patients in Columbus

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t is the middle of a March night in 1996 and Mother Nature is shutting down much of the northeastern United States with heavy snow and ice. Young medical resident Sorin Pusca is scheduled to begin a rotation in cardiac surgery at Westchester Medical Center in New York. At 3 a.m. he wakes, gets ready and begins the journey to the hospital. After digging his car (literally at times) through the streets and freeway to the medical center, Pusca arrives at 6:10 a.m.

He’s late.

“When I got there I noticed that my attending (physician) was already there,” he said, recalling the night as if he just experienced it. “I was horrified. That is not a good thing if your attending is waiting on you. I was so worried.”

Pusca began apologizing profusely, fearing his tardiness had sealed his fate.

“He looked at me and said, ‘How did you get here?’ You know we’re in a state of emergency and all the roads are closed?”

Pusca recalled. “He was so impressed that I even made it.”

Pusca’s determination made such an impression on the attending surgeon that he allowed him to make the chest-opening incision in a heart surgery that day – a duty not typically allowed for a junior resident, especially on the first day of a rotation. The experience did seal Pusca’s fate, but not in the way he anticipated.

“That had such a profound impact on me,” Pusca said. “I decided to pursue that branch of surgery. I was set up to go into plastic surgery.

I had a fellowship already lined up.”

Eighteen years later, Dr. Sorin Pusca is a cardiothoracic surgeon with IU Health Physicians, and through a contract between IU Health and Columbus Regional Health, the 46-year-old is helping change the face of cardiovascular care in Columbus.

“We were looking for a partner to help us continue to build our heart program,” said Chris Raaf, vice president of hospital operations. “(The partnership) allows us to have access to world-class surgeons.”

Pusca’s reputation preceded him; he was recommended to IU Health recruiters by a surgeon who had trained with him.

“Columbus Regional and the community are so fortunate to have him,” Raaf said.

“He is so engaged in the work he does and the lives he touches. He is so knowledgeable, and he speaks from the heart.”

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Pusca performs a thoracic surgery with assistance from certified surgical technicians Dana Beagle and Heather Baker at Columbus Regional Hospital.

the staff in March 2012.

“It’s what I’ve always wanted,” Pusca said. “Columbus Regional is very forward-thinking in cultivating a relationship like this. It’s not easy to find this level of health care in a community of this size, and this is what I’ve found here.”

And the fond feelings Pusca has for the setup he’s a part of are reciprocated unabashedly by hospital staff.

“Dr. Pusca is an unbelievably skilled and gifted surgeon,” said CRH operating room nurse manager Sherri Lang. She has been a nurse for 27 years, nearly all of which has been spent in the cardiac specialty in four different hospital programs in other cities. She

has been at CRH for 13 years. Pusca is the first surgeon she has been able to work with who executes “beating heart” surgeries when possible. A beating heart surgery means the heart is not stopped during the procedure and thus continues to circulate blood.

“His outcomes are phenomenal, and he treats his staff with the utmost respect,” Lang said. “He is one of the most caring physicians I’ve ever met. He’s just wonderful.”

Pusca is able to work and live in the community he serves and provide his patients more comprehensive care. He performs an average of four surgeries a week – about one surgery a day, with one day of the work week devoted to office visits.

“The people that come to us, most of them are very, very sick individuals,” he said. “Ideally every surgeon would like to have follow-through and be able to care for his patients after the procedure, because he knows the patient inside out.

“When I perform a surgery on someone, I meet that person prior to the operation and have an idea what his body reserves are. I am the only one who knows best the intimate details of how that patient fared during the surgery, and hence how much that individual’s body can be pushed during the recovery period in order to achieve the fastest and best results. All that makes a tremendous difference in recovery.”

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He also cherishes the opportunity to get to know his patients on a more personal level.

“I spend a lot of time with these people,” he said. “I get to know their families. And that is another thing. Being able to do what we can do here. Most times we can keep patients in Columbus and keep them close to their families, and that is another thing that makes a big difference in a positive outcome.”

Of course, for Pusca it opens the door all that much wider for the heartbreak of situations that don’t go as planned.

“I learned early on that this is a very humbling profession. It can take only a couple of irregular heartbeats, strategically and unfortunately timed, for one’s heart to quiver and stop,” he said.

After all, cardiovascular care is perhaps the branch of medicine with the highest rewards entangled with the highest risks.

“The most gratifying part of the job is seeing that you have the ability to make a positive difference in someone’s life and health extremely fast,” Pusca said. “However that comes with tremendous pressure, and by far the most difficult thing is losing a patient. That is absolutely devastating, and it is difficult every single time.”

His love of distance cycling serves as one way Pusca stays healthy and manages the stress of the job. Because of his hectic schedule, he pursues mostly individual sports, such as kayaking and snow skiing, although a physician pal recently introduced him to water-skiing.

“I also like playing tennis, although it’s often tough for me to find a partner for that,” Pusca said. “And I also really like ice skating. If I could just get wonderful Hamilton Center to stay open all night.”

Born in Romania, Pusca grew up in a poor family. When he eventually discovered his love of medicine and decided to pursue the profession, his parents weren’t happy.

“In Romania you take an admission exam right out of high school, and it tests three specific areas – biology, biochemistry and physics. Many people hire tutors to help their children with this exam, to prepare. But we were very poor, and my parents knew they would not be able to afford a tutor.”

Pusca’s paternal grandfather was a doctor, and although that had little influ-

“The most gratifying part of the job is seeing that you have the ability to make a positive difference in someone’s life and health extremely fast. However that comes with tremendous pressure.”

—dr. sorin pusca

ence on his initial decision to pursue the profession, it has revealed a few insights in the years since his grandfather passed away when Pusca was just 7. “(My grandfather) did consultations until the last day of life,” he said, with a smile.

“He was 81. And 5,000 people showed up to his funeral. In retrospect I understand now, much later, why my father was reluctant about me becoming a physician because my grandfather worked every day and he almost never had a vacation.”

Although practicing in much more modern times and in a different country, Pusca’s professional lifestyle mimics his grandfather’s.

“Of course I keep long hours,” he said.

“But that is part of it. I made a commitment, and you can’t complain when you make a commitment. If you’re going to make an analogy, I am like a captain of a ship and my patients are the passengers. The captain of the ship needs his team, but he also needs to be present to steer the ship.”

The simple comparison shows itself in many of Pusca’s experiences, most importantly, perhaps, being the story of how he passed those admission exams in the first place. He explains that there are three

books (pertaining to the three branches of subject matter covered by the exam) that each potential medical student in Romania must know backward and forward in order to have a chance at passing. The test is in a timed-essay format, and the answers are revealed in an unpredictable manner throughout the three books.

“So for two years I did this day in and day out,” he said. “I would sit on my hands and knees under my desk, training myself to write essays on these materials in the most uncomfortable positions, against the clock, because the day of the exam, you would never know in which conditions you might need to write these essays. It is hard to explain to somebody who did not live through something like that. It was certainly the hardest admission test I have ever had.”

Finally toward the end of his years of study, he was able to scrape together enough money to hire a tutor prior to the exam in order to help him test his knowledge.

However a lack of funds and a difficult test are the part of Pusca’s story that are easiest for most to identify with. Political discord (which Pusca prefers not to expound upon) threatened to be the iceberg to his

Titanic as the non-communist pursued a very party-driven profession in his country.

However, those life experiences prepared him to be the surgeon he is today.

Out of medical school he came to the United States for his residency in one of the busiest trauma centers in the country – Lincoln Hospital Medical Center in New York City – where he became chief resident.

He completed fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery and surgery research at Emory University in Atlanta; University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark; Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa.; and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He then began to practice in the Midwest before coming to Columbus.

All rather impressive for a highly regarded surgeon who playfully insists he became a surgeon “by accident.”

“I was supposed to be a physicist, not a physician,” he said with an easy smile. “One of my school instructors really pushed me to pursue medicine. She insisted upon it and wasn’t letting me get out of it. Once I learned more about it myself, I realized it fit my personality and my ideals.

“And the rest, as they say, is history.” –C–

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Making a You can get your feet wet at a variety of Midwest water parks Compiled by Jon Shoulders | Photos courtesy of venues

Everyone knows the weather here in Indiana can be unpredictable. When springtime rolls around, Old Man Winter often refuses to relinquish his icy grasp on the Midwest, forcing many of us to continue dreaming of our favorite warm weather activities and leave the flip-flops, cabana shirts and beach towels at the back of our closets.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re depressed at the prospect of having to put off your poolside pursuits, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t despair; numerous nearby destinations, just a short drive away, will get you splashing, sliding and lounging poolside in no time.

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Abe Martin Lodge Perhaps the closest destination, the historic Abe Martin Lodge provides a scenic getaway without the long drive. However the new 12,000-square-foot water park puts the lodge on the list of poolside family fun. The water park features a tall slide, zero-entry splash zone for little ones, hot tub area, lazy river and volleyball and basketball area. The open-concept aquatic center allows parents to easily keep an eye on their little ones as they bounce (or rather splash) from zone to zone.

Lodging/Amenities: The Abe Martin Lodge sits among the hills of Brown County State Park. Originally built in 1932, the main building has 30 guest rooms, a gift shop and two fully furnished lobbies, one with a fireplace.

The lodge grounds also feature 54 rooms in the annex building along with 20 cabins with housekeeping services and 56 rustic-style cabins. The lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideal location allows for guests to easily partake in the amenities of Brown County State Park and charming downtown Nashville. As the weather warms, visitors can enjoy hiking, world-class mountain biking trails, horseback riding and the artisan shops and restaurants in Nashville.

Abe Martin Lodge: 1405 W. State Road 46, Nashville.

(812) 988.4418; in.gov/dnr/parklake/ inns/abe/

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Indy Island Aquatic Center Located at Raymond Park in southeast Indianapolis, Indy Island offers an all-encompassing experience for those wanting to get active. The facility underwent major renovations last year, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a 150-foot spiral slide, a water playhouse with a small slide and geysers, a separate three-lane lap pool, a hot tub and an adults-only spa. Birthday party packages are available that include food, drinks and passes to the pool area. Facility hours may vary, so call or visit the Indy Island website while planning your visit.

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Indy Island is just a short drive away from downtown Indy, where you can keep your day afloat with some shopping at Circle Centre or a movie at the IMAX Theatre located inside the Indiana State Museum.

Lodging/Amenities: There are no restaurants or hotel rooms on site, but several eateries are just a few minutes away, making Indy Island a great day trip destination. Go for pizza at Gusto on nearby Southeastern Avenue or treat your palate to some spicy Cajun fare at Papa Roux on East 10th Street.

Indy Island Aquatic Center: 8575 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis; (317) 862-6876.

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Here are several more indoor solutions for staving off springtime stagnation.

Every activity at Great Wolf Lodge is geared toward fun for the whole family, from the Hydro Plunge, which features a waterslide with a 52-foot vertical drop, to the River Canyon Run slide, where entire families can pack onto a raft for a fast-moving, slip-sliding adventure. Turn the kids loose at Fort Mackenzie, an interactive tree house that sits imposingly at the center of the lodge’s 84-degree indoor water park with suspension bridges, cargo nets, treetop slides and spray stations. Parents can relax in either of the park’s jumbo warming pools – one for adults 21 and older and one for the whole family.

“When families visit Great Wolf Lodge, they can expect to find a safe, clean, modern resort that is fun and focused completely on them,” says communications director Susie Storey. “Our ‘all under one roof’ resort offers entertainment, amenities and attractions for all ages that are also meant to be experiences shared together.”

After an active day at the park, parents can bring their kids to the fireplace in the lodge’s Grand Lobby where staff members read a selection of favorite bedtime stories on a nightly basis. Pajamas and slippers welcome.

Lodging/Amenities: A variety of room sizes and styles is available, including lofts, suites and themed cabin-style bunk beds for the kids.

Enjoy a fitness room, multiple restaurants, snack shops and a spa salon. Teens and tweens can treat themselves to manicures and pedicures at Scooops Kids Spa. Check the website for monthly deals and contact the lodge directly for details and pricing on event/party packages.

The Red Zone Laser Tag and Games 746 Greenway Drive

Great Wolf Lodge: 2501 Great Wolf Drive, Mason, Ohio.

(513) 459-8885; greatwolf.com/mason/ waterpark.

The themed setting and atmospheric music will get your mind and body moving at The Red Zone, a family-friendly laser tag arena for families or groups of friends feeling competitive. Also try out the Spider Wall for magnetic rock climbing or trampoline basketball and volleyball.

(812) 372-9663; theredzonelasertag.com.

Kidscommons; 309 Washington St. Kidscommons features an art station, a climbing wall, a play area with the sights and sounds of Indiana wildlife and even an interactive hands-on education station that teaches little ones about exercise and diet. Check the website for hours of operation, an activities calendar and facility rental information. (812) 378-3046; kidscommons.org.

That Fun Place; 707 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood Just an hour or less from downtown Columbus, That Fun Place houses one of central Indiana’s only black light miniature golf courses, a three-story indoor playground area, laser tag and an arcade with more than 40 games. Grab some post-activity refreshment at the restaurant with pizza, calzones, burgers and wings. (317) 477-4653; www. thatfunplace.com.

Climb Time Indy 8750 Corporation Drive, Indianapolis Climbers of all ages and ability levels can scale Climb Time’s 8,500 square feet of indoor climbing surface, which ranges from very easy to moderate to extremely difficult.

Kids climbing classes are held on Wednesday evenings, and private lessons are also available. Outside food and drinks welcome. (317) 596-3330; climbtimeindy.com.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park 2671 Technology Drive, Jeffersontown, Ky. Lined with a sea of interconnected trampolines forming one giant surface, Sky Zone offers proof that it’s possible to have fun and get fit at the same time. The entire interior is lined with angled trampolines, allowing visitors to literally bounce off the walls. Check out 3-D dodgeball, SkyRobics exercise classes for all fitness levels and packages available for birthday parties or corporate team-building events. (502) 909-3500; skyzone.com/louisville.

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Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park & Resort More than 60,000 square feet of wet and wild water park awaits the whole family at Fort Rapids, which claims to be the biggest indoor water park resort in central Ohio. The park has 12 water slides, including the Shoot Out Racer, where guests can hone their competitive edge racing face-first. The slide goes out of the building for a moment and back in, building up speed for a downhill plunge. Adults can take a much-needed break and float along the Lazy River pool area while kids explore Activity Pool or the 5,000-square-foot Gold Rush Arcade.

Lodging/Amenities: The lodge features 277 traditional-sized guest rooms and 60 suites for larger groups. Contact the resort to inquire about water park packages, which include park passes with room accommodations. Visit the Canyon Café during a mid-day break for coffees, specialty drinks and snacks. The Branding Iron Grille is a full-service restaurant open to guests and the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Operating hours vary depending on the season, so check upon arrival to confirm.

Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park & Resort: 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH; (877) 337-7527; fortrapids.com.

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Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park About an hour’s drive from Columbus, Caribbean Cove has 50,000 square feet of water park with three towering, 40-foot-tall slides and a 700-gallon tipping water bucket (if you’re feeling bold). You’ll also find a sports activity pool, Crazy CoCo’s Arcade with more than 50 state-of-the-art games and a caricature artist who is on site most weekends and holidays.

Water park access for up to four individuals is included with the purchase of a hotel room and water park package.

Lodging/Amenities: Enjoy the complimentary guest fitness center, affordable food and beverage outlets, and 16,000 square feet of event space available for weddings, conferences and holiday parties. Kids eat free at Café St. Paul, which offers American-style fare in a casual dining atmosphere. The complex is adjacent to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, and its location offers easy highway access for those wanting to explore other major Indy attractions and shopping during their stay.

Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park: 3850 DePauw Blvd., Indianapolis (317) 872-9790; caribbeancovewater park.com.

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Big Splash Adventure Water Park & Resort Guests can get their fill of the pirate’s life at Big Splash in French Lick, which opened to the public in the spring of 2009 to “meet the need for a family-oriented facility in the French Lick area”, says marketing and sales director Audrey Brames. “We can create an experience for the entire family,” she says, adding that the 40,000-square-foot park is enclosed in glass, providing a tropical atmosphere year-round, and is the largest water park in the U.S. to feature a retractable roof.

Big Splash offers 10 different water park adventure areas, like the Lost Treasure Lagoon and Silver Beard’s Revenge, a 54-inch inner tube ride where riders are thrust into a large bowl and spiral toward the center. There are plenty of other attractions nearby for adults

and kids alike; Big Splash is right down the street from the French Lick Springs Resort and Casino, West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Winery and the French Lick Scenic Railway, which offers historic train tours through Hoosier National Forest.

Lodging/Amenities: Nautical-style hotel room options, a fitness room, a lounge and free Wi-Fi are all available for resort guests.

A variety of room styles is available, as well as packages that include water park passes and complimentary hot breakfasts each morning of your stay. Three restaurants are located within the resort facility, and the Seaside Market sells souvenirs and a few essentials in case you forgot something in your mad dash to get the car packed up. –C–

Big Splash Adventure Water Park & Resort: 8505 State Road 56, French Lick.

(877) 937-3866; bigsplashadventure.com.

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Health

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Yoga For All founder Wendy Roberts teaches a session at Hamilton Center Ice Arena.

Is it possible to give your body a complete workout, while your mind stays completely calm?

Proponents of yoga would answer an enthusiastic yes.

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“Every day we go through stress,” said Wendy Roberts, yoga instructor and founder of Yoga for All. “Life is hard. Our jobs stress us out; our kids stress us out.

“Gravity alone is stressful on our bodies, weighing us down. Yoga tries to reverse all that. Yoga challenges you to calm your mind and be in the moment. Yoga works to reverse that gravity and force the blood to flow in the other direction.”

Roberts studied under internationally recognized yogi Bryan Kest, the founder of power yoga, in an intensive two-week retreat in Tulum, Mexico, where students practiced yoga for nine hours a day. Kest is also a big supporter of donation-based yoga, and he prompted Roberts to bring it to her hometown.

Yoga for All is a donation-based yoga program in Columbus, through which Roberts offers twice-weekly classes without membership or class fees. Students come

when they want and pay what they want.

She holds the classes at Hamilton Center Ice Arena and Victory Gymnastics Center.

She also teaches a power yoga class at Tipton Lakes Athletic Club.

A certified fitness instructor for more than 10 years, she settled on yoga because of its objective of syncing the body and mind and its focus on overall health and not body image.

“Most exercise is about attaining a certain physical look and beating yourself up to get there,” Roberts said. “Yoga is about challenging your body, but doing so in a way that’s kind, in a way that focuses on health from the inside out.”

Yoga doesn’t require previous experience, and to debunk perhaps the biggest myth, it isn’t just for the flexible.

“Every body type can do this,” Roberts said. “Not everyone has to be super flexible because you’re working with your

“Yoga is about challenging your body, but doing so in a way that’s kind, in a way that focuses on health from the inside out.”

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own body, what you can handle, not what someone tells you.”

Roberts works every day to change the common misconception that yoga is just an easy exercise for women.

“People are surprised that yoga is as much of a workout as it is,” Roberts said.

“It’s not easy. You’re using you own body weight, so it’s a constant challenge. There’s not one muscle that yoga doesn’t tone, tighten or lengthen.”

But what about yoga’s purported stress-relieving and healing powers?

That’s where many yogis confess that they find skeptics.

“Yoga can definitely be a stress reliever, but it is also just enjoyable,” said Erica Andreae, owner of Fifth Street Yoga studio in downtown Columbus. “There is a quote often said in yoga, ‘Every 60 seconds spent unhappy is 60 seconds of lost happiness.’ I really like that. It’s pretty

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simple math and fairly on point.

“I suppose that’s why I opened a studio. (Yoga) helps me work out the tensions in life and leaves me with a clearer, happier perspective.”

Andreae started practicing yoga as child, when she learned it from her mother.

She began formally practicing yoga while living in Cambridge, Mass,. and earned her official Yoga Alliance certification in 2011.

“Yoga taught me about breathing, which has served me well during exams, field hockey games, swim meets, working on the ICU as a nurse and countless other

challenging situations,” she said.

Andreae said no matter where life led her, when she met an obstacle or stressful situation, she turned to yoga to find clarity and peace. She wanted to share that with others, hence the opening of Fifth Street Yoga. She and her four instructors offer classes and private sessions ranging from the traditional standard forms of ashtanga and vinyasa yoga to trendier options such as hot yoga and barre.

Hot yoga has gained popularity among practitioners who wanted a way to amplify the challenge and possibly promote greater

weight loss. Hot yoga is conducted in a room where the temperature is set between 95 and 100 degrees. According to the Fifth Street Yoga website, hot yoga helps the body sweat out toxins and increase its metabolic rate, thus burning more calories.

Another type of fusion yoga gaining popularity is barre, which combines the practices of yoga with ballet and Pilates.

“My barre class is a high energy, low impact, fat burning and toning workout similar to a dancer's training regimen,” said Molly Gabbard, who teaches barre yoga classes at Fifth Street Yoga. “I do not aim for pain in the exercises. I aim for an exercise that engages my clients to have an attentiveness for their bodies through an energetic and mindful work.”

Gabbard said the exercises in barre provide an overall workout but target the thighs, seat and major joints.

“By strengthening the muscle groups surrounding these joints, thus supporting a greater range of motion, flexibility has positive long-term effects with arthritis,” she said.

Yoga can also serve as an aid in other forms of exercise. Although Roberts and Andreae favor yoga, it isn’t the only fitness activity they engage in.

“I’ve run six half-marathons,” Roberts said. “Yoga helps keep me balanced, and it’s great for stretching and lengthening the muscles, which many weight-bearing forms of exercise cause to contract and tighten. That’s why so many professional football players practice yoga as well. It keeps them agile.”

Roberts urges those considering yoga to go to several different classes under different instructors.

“You have to find a teacher that resonates with you,” she said. “Everyone is different, and one style of yoga can be taught differently with a different level of energy from one teacher to the next. So find someone who you identify with and who makes you comfortable.” –C–

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Featuring the art, writing, poetry and photography of talented local students.

If you know a young Columbus area poet, writer, artist or photographer, please send in their creations for possible inclusion in our next issue. Email high-resolution photographs or word documents to awaltz@hne-media.com.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to include the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, age and school.

Tessa Krempel, Grade 12, Columbus North High School

Natalie Ryan, Grade 8, St. Bartholomew Catholic School

Karlie Brown, Grade 6, St. Bartholomew Catholic School

Marah Bieger, Grade 12, Columbus North High School

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3-D Artwork Columbus East High School

Chase Wischmeier, Grade 12

Betsy Woodworth, Grade 12

Kaleb Etter, Grade 7, Central Middle School

Mariann Fant, Grade 11, Columbus East High School

Jimmy Fisher, Grade 12

Caroline Smith, Grade 12

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Weddings

Libby Smith & Max Stier June 22, 2013 Ceremony at First Presbyterian Church; reception at Factory 12 Event Loft Photography by Stacy Able Photography; stacyable.com

Originally from Indiana, Libby Smith met Ohio native Max Stier in 2010 by chance when the archaeologists happened to be working on the same project in New Orleans. Shortly after meeting, both were relocated to another project in Tallahassee, Fla., where they had their first date.

From then on the two made sure to be placed on the same archaeological projects and traveled across the country together. They were living in Lawrence, Kan., when Max proposed on the evening of July 13, 2012.

Libby came home from work to find the living room full of candles and 30 roses – one for every month they’d been together—and Max on one knee before her.

The couple chose the Columbus location because of First Presbyterian Church’s stained-glass windows.

They chose a vintage theme to pay homage to their professions. Libby had vintage dresses on display at the reception, including a dress her grandmother had worn to a dance in the 1920s. She also displayed old family photos, cards and memorabilia.

The colors and fabric details consisted of soft pastels and lace.

The Stiers live in Bloomington. –C–

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Dancing with the Stars ... Columbus Style Jan. 18 at Clarion Hotel

1. (From left) JT Forbes, Elizabeth Jones, Rex Hutsen, Kathy Hutsen Baumgart, Terry Clark, LuAnn Burt and Randy Weinantz. 2. (From left) Vikki Johnson, Vicky Gelfius, Kim Wolford, Sandy Thomas, Tami Sharp, Lindy Kirk, Victoria Glick, and Lindy Rix. 3. Mark Thayer and Mazzy Sims.

4. Zachary Bear and Allison Brown. 5. Ronda Byers and Scott Taskey. 6. Diane Doup and Becky Church. 7. Lezlie and Brian Ward.

8. Tom Wetherald and Diane Clancy. 9. Joel Brainard and Yoko Usui. 10. Leigh Finnegan and Joe Bell.

11. Robin and Karina Willats with Tom and Cheryl Brosey. 12. Blake and Lindsey Fish. 13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing Dameâ&#x20AC;? Martha Richards.

14. (From left) Janie and Ray Butler, Beth and Rick Lehman (standing) and Estelle and Phil Baugher.

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Carnivale Sweden Feb. 8 at kidscommons

1. Levi McCue, cheered on by Katie Baute, attempts the Wii Ski. 2. Violet and Todd Dickerson.

3. Eric and Missy Neal.

4. (From left) Victor and Carolyn Friend with Cindy and Eric Frey.

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8. Buck Ritz, far left, with event chairmen Kitty, Ann, Tim and Terry Coriden.

9. Telma Santana, Erin Russell and Julie Furber.

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11. Erin Hawkins checks out the Wolfpaw signature cocktail.

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Ivy Tech Improv Jan. 24 at The Commons

1. Greg Hahn with Amy Ables, left, and LeAna Matern.

2. Attendees from Old National Bank. 3. Therese Copeland 4. Josh and John Hogan.

5. (From left) LeAna Matern, Kelly Baker and Michael Baker.

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1. (From left, in back) Emily Harker, Christina Ortiz, Victor Perez and Chase Jones; Cameron Ackerman, front. 2. Mark Stewart of the Live United Team gets a high five from Joy King. 3. Danielle Combs and Twanette Miller do an impromptu dance. 4. (From left) Norma Mendez, Carrie O’Sullivan, Kim Bockover, Samantha Parker, Michelle Bishop, Danielle Combs, Dana Orton, Twanette Miller, Kelsie Boas and Michelle Lanni; Logan O’Sullivan, front.

5. Man Sung. 6. Camp Atterbury Sergeant Audie Murphy Club donates $300. (From left) Laura Moses (program director, Big Brothers Big Sisters), Pica Saddler (resource director, Foundation for Youth), Charlie Farber (market president, MainSource), Chuck Kime (executive director, FFY), Sgt. 1st Class Missy Reese, Dave Genter (Cummins event coordinator and chairman), Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Scott, Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Hepfer, and Command Sgt. Maj. David Pitt. 7. Casey Cole, Chris Brown, Stephanie Bloom and Michael Stroh. 8. Under the black lights at Columbus Bowling Center.

9. (From left) Charlie Farber, Beth Jones, “Sunny” (Chloe Luse), Laura Hittle, Matt Rust, Jason Hostetler and Kimberly Bennett, with Sarah Bennett and Abilene Rust, in front, of the MainSource bank team.

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First Fridays for Families March 7 at The Commons

1. Noah Kelley shakes hands with a stilt walker from Wild Rumpus World Circus.

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SPRING 2014 | Compiled by Amy Norman

Calendar of Events

MUSIC | ARTS | ENTERTAINMENT | OUTDOORS | SPECIAL INTERESTS *Each listing is in order by date within its coordinating category

key notes MUSICAL EVENTS

March 29 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is composed of 15 of jazz music’s leading soloists under the leadership of musical director Wynton Marsalis. The orchestra will feature the entire Marsalis family, whose story is inspiring and significant in jazz history. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $50 to $125. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: 317-940-6444 or cloweshall.org March 30 Demi Lovato brings her Neon Lights tour with special guests Cher Lloyd and Fifth Harmony to Indianapolis. Time: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $29.50 to $65. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: bankerslifefieldhouse.com April 3 Living legend Itzhak Perlman takes the stage. Time: 8 p.m.

Tickets: $38 to $69. Location: IU Auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: 812855-1103 or iuauditorium.com April 4 The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic presents “Brahms Requiem: Comfort & Joy.” Brahms’ rich harmonies and beautiful melodies will envelop you in the choral-orchestral masterpiece “A German Requiem.”

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Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 to $45. Location: Erne Auditorium, Columbus North High School. Information: 376-2638, ext. 110 or thecip.org April 26 The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic performs “Celebrating America.” Kate Hamilton sings favorite songs, from “Blue Skies” and “So in Love” to “Another Openin’, Another Show,” “Shenandoah” and “God Bless America.” The Phil plays music from the great American musical “West Side Story.” The evening begins with Dvorak’s celebrated masterpiece, New World Symphony. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 to $45.

Location: Erne Auditorium, Columbus North High School.

Information: 376-2638, ext. 110 or thecip.org

Demi Levato performs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 30.

May 19 Pianist Deborrah Wyndham shares the history of our nation’s first “pop” music: ragtime. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org

inspiring performances and the 1812 Overture complete with cannon fire. Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans, Bartholomew County Courthouse.

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May 23 The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic presents Salute, a free hometown concert in honor of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

There will be great music,

June 8 The Columbus Symphony Orchestra will perform “The American Sound.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Mill Race Park amphitheater. Information: csoindiana.org

Singer Demi Lovato onstage at the Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, California.

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open spaces OUTDOOR EVENTS

April 4-6 Enjoy the Hope Civil War Days featuring the 11th Indiana re-enactors encampment, living history portrayals and a cemetery tour. Location: Hope Town Square. Information: hopecivilwardays.com April 12 Run or walk in the Thrive Alliance JCB 5K Run & Walk.

Proceeds benefit the Thrive Alliance programs, whose services focus on helping older adults and individuals with disabilities remain independent and living in their own homes as long as possible. Time: 8 a.m. Cost: $30.

Information: 812-447-5528 April 19 Don’t miss the annual Easter egg hunt. There will be designated areas for 1- and 2-yearolds, 3- and 4-year-olds, 5- and 6-year-olds, and 7- and 8-yearolds. Children should provide their own bag or basket. If raining, eggs and candy will be distributed inside Donner Center. Time: 10 a.m. Cost: Free.

Location: Donner Center.

The Kelly Miller Circus comes to town on May 2.

April 19 The Tour de Trails 8K Run, 5K Run & Walk provides needed funds for maintenance and expansion of the Columbus People and Bike Trail System.

Time: 8 a.m. Cost: $25. Information: 350-0523 April 26 Run for the Ivy 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk raises scholarship funds for Ivy Tech students in our community, while promoting healthy activities for participants. There will also

be a kids’ free fun run. The early childhood education students will provide child care for racers’ children during the race. Time: 9 a.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 374-5342 or ivytech.edu/columbus May 1-2 The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo is the exciting start to the Mini-Marathon weekend. All participants are required to pick up race packets and goody bags. There will be no race day packet pickup. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Location: Indiana Convention Center.

Information: 317-262-3400 or 500festival.com May 2 Don’t miss the Kelly Miller Circus, including an old-fashioned tent raising using elephants.

Time: 9 a.m. tent raising, which is free; 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. show. Cost: $6 and $10 in advance; $7 and $15 at the door.

Advance tickets available at MainSource Bank and Kroger in Columbus. Location: Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, State Road 11, Columbus. Information: 812-343-1648 May 3 Participate in or cheer along the sidelines of the nation’s largest half-marathon, the One America 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in our state’s capital. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. Registration and information: www.500festival.com/ mini-marathon The Finish Line 500 Festival 5K uses the same start/finish line

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as the mini, but it carries a strict 56-minute time limit for completion. Time: 7 a.m. Cost: $40.

Information: 500festival.com There’s no better way to celebrate finishing the Mini-Marathon than with an ice cold beer, great live music, a live video feed of the race, and outstanding food from local restaurants and specialty food vendors.

Location: Military Park in downtown Indianapolis. Information: 500festival.com/mini-marathon/post-race-party June 14 Grab your best girlfriends and ride for a good cause, Turning Point Domestic Violence Services in Columbus, during the Girlfriend Ride. There are three

rides to choose from: the 10K Pixie Tour, the 25K Pageboy Tour and the 50K Home Perm Tour. Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Columbus Learning Center.

Information: girlfriendride.org May 24 May is the month of speed in Indiana, and Columbus has an exciting legacy of racing, but it also has a great history of all types of cars. An eightwheeled automobile was even manufactured in Columbus.

Learn this and more during Saturday Sampler: Honk! Honk!

Cars in Columbus. Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Location: Bartholomew County Historical Society. Information: 372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org June 5 JCB Neighborfest will feature Tad Robinson. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free.

Location: 300 block of Washington Street.

June 7 – Sept. 27 Purchase fresh produce grown by local farmers and gardeners, flowers, herbs and homebaked goods, local art and jewelry while enjoying music by local and regional musicians. Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Saturday. Location: Cummins parking lot, between Brown and Lindsey streets.

Information: 371-3780 or columbusfarmersmarket.org

The Girlfriend Ride benefits Turning Point Domestic Violence Services on June 14.

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Indianapolis 500 festivities

open spaces (cont.)

May 8-10 Get ready for the Indianapolis 500 with the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis, which will feature road course racing. Tickets: $25 general admission; $40 to $75 reserved seats. Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Information: indianapolismotorspeedway.com May 10 Bring the kids to Monument Circle for the Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day & Rookie Run, the state’s largest outdoor free festival for children. Kids can ride a 70-foot Ferris wheel, race remote-controlled cars and test their skills in a race-car simulator. Time: noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $6 in advance for the run; $10 the day of the event for the run.

The other events are free. Information: 500festival.com May 11 The Indianapolis 500 Opening Day features a Dallara DW 12 development panel Q&A, pace car presentation and practice starting at noon. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: $10; free for children 12 and younger. Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Information: indianapolismotorspeedway.com May 17 Enjoy a hearty Hoosier breakfast, take a lap around the famed oval, tour the garages and experience Pole Day qualifying for the 2014 Indianapolis 500. Time: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $60. Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Information: indianapolismotorspeedway.com May 21 Feel like an Indy car driver as you take a lap around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $8 per person in advance; $10 per person at the gate; children 6 and younger free. Information: 500festival.com May 24 Get into the spirit of the Indy 500 at the IPL 500 Festival Parade as it celebrates 55 years of tradition. Time: noon. Location: downtown Indianapolis. Information: 500festival.com May 24 The 500 Festival Snakepit Ball, presented by Cindy and Paul Skjodt, will be rocking to the music of Foreigner. The black-tie party includes red carpet arrivals by celebrities in town for race weekend and special VIP guests. Time: 6 p.m. Tickets: $275. Location: Indiana Roof Ballroom. Information: 500festival.com May 25 Get ready for an exciting race as the Indianapolis 500 continues to be “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

Time: Gates open at 6 a.m.; racing begins at noon. Tickets: $20 to $150. Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Information: indianapolismotorspeedway.com

events for kids Actress Jayma Mays poses with, from left, Papa Smurf, Smurfette and Clumsy Smurf characters in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Entertainment)

March 29 The Anime/Manga Club for Grades 7 to 12 will watch “Blue Exorcist,” episode 1, have a snack, be creative and share what they are reading and watching. Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org March 29 The Saturday Cinema for all ages will be watching “The Smurfs 2.” Time: 3 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org April 1-6 On your mark, get set, go! The Indiana State Museum and the Boy Scouts of America Crossroads of America Council invite you to race your derby cars and watch as they zip down the two-story, 125-feet of track headed for the finish line at the 2014 Indiana State Museum Pinewood Derby: Fun Runs.

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.

Information: 317-232-1637 or indianamuseum.org April 4 Don’t miss “Peter and the Wolf” as part of the First Fridays for Families. Cost: Free. Time: 6 p.m. Location: The Commons. Information: 376-2534 Girls in Grades 4-6 will design their own flower pot and plant some seeds during Girl Mania.

Time: 3:45 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org

“The Smurfs 2” will play at Bartholomew County Public Library on March 29

April 5 The Saturday Cinema will feature “The Lorax.” Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org April 9 Play Monopoly as you’ve never played it before, as the game piece during Life-size Monopoly. Roll the over-sized die and move around the board.

Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org

April 12 Animals are an important part of any farm. Learn this and more during Saturday Sampler: Farm Friends, Animals on the Farm. Animals give us food and clothing. They protect us and even help with chores. Learn about the furry and feathered friends on the farm and make some animal crafts, too. Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Location: Bartholomew County Historical Society.

Information: 812-372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org

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enlighten me SPECIAL INTEREST EVENTS

March 31 Ivy Tech School for Fine Arts & Design presents the Paul Rand Workshop: Big Art Bang Event.

Paul Rand was one of the most recognized graphic designers of the 20th century. This newly donated collection includes a range of works spanning more than three decades. Big Art Bang is a think tank, two-day design conference for art and design. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: Free. Location: Ivy Tech School for Fine Arts & Design.

Information: 374-5139 or ivytech.edu/columbus/fad March 31 Learn about Web-based GIS mapping resources that can provide you with property, flood plain, precinct information and more via the Web. Property searches, map printing and map customization will be covered along with the mobile app for smartphones and tablets. The presentation is by Chris Walls from 39

Degrees North. Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org April 3 Tuina or Chinese medical massage is the oldest recorded form of body work, originating in China around 2300 BC. Steven Newlin, a licensed massage therapist, will discuss what makes Tuina unique from other forms of massage as well as demonstrating and explaining its methodology and oscillating hand techniques. Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org April 4-5 Check out Creative Syncretism: The Early Architectural Works of Harry Weese. The opening reception of April 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. includes a gallery talk by Bradley Brooks of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. At 9 a.m. on April 5, the daylong symposium

begins with a keynote address

by Robert Bruegmann on “Irwin, Eero and Harry” and concludes with a reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Cost: Free and open to the public. Register online at indiana.edu/~weese/registration.html. Location: IUCA+D Columbus Gallery. Information: 379-5575, ext. 211 April 5 Join the Bartholomew County Historical Society in celebrating 170 years of fashion trends during “Bowties, Bustles & Bonnets.”

From powdered wigs to wing tips and sleeve-puffs to shoulder pads, see how technology and social folkways are reflected throughout the decades in women’s, men’s and children’s clothing. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from historic recipes will be served. Reservations required.

Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $20 public; $15 members; $5 those 21 and younger. Location: Haw Creek Heritage Center, 111 Aiken St., Hope. Information: 372-3541

April 10 Personal belongings often have special meaning for individuals and family members. Planning to pass them on can be challenging, and may lead to family conflict. This one-hour overview provides practical information about the inheritance and transfer of non-titled personal property. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org April 14 Alysia Fuhrmann, board-certified behavior analyst, will share ideas with parents to implement in their homes, schools and communities, with a special focus on Applied Behavior Analysis, a method of modifying unwanted behaviors. This program is for parents of children with developmental disabilities, such as autism or Down syndrome, or those with behavioral challenges. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location:

stage & scene ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Ongoing Enjoy first-run independent films every Thursday during the Indie Film Series at Yes Cinema. Time: 7 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $9.

Location: Yes Cinema. Information: 378-4937 or yescinema.org Through May 6 Enjoy the World Travel Exhibit: Photography & Fiber, by Daren Redman and Kyle Spears.

Time: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 5

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p.m. Saturday. Tickets: Free.

Location: Columbus Learning Center. Information: 314-8507 March 29 Tim Cavanaugh takes the stage as part of the Yes Comedy Showcase. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Yes Cinema. Information: 378-4937 or yescinema.org March 30 Don’t miss spoken-word poet Buddy Wakefield. Location: Harle-

quin Theatre at Fair Oaks Mall.

April 5 Local musicians gather to call tribute to Leon Russell at “Mad Dogs and an Englishmen.” The event, featuring acts by Terry Clark, Cotton Patch and others will run the gamut of Leon Russell songs with a bit of rock and roll.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Harlequin Theatre at Fair Oaks Mall.

Join the Bartholomew County Historical Society in celebrating

Leon Russell

the grand opening of the Haw Creek Heritage Center in Hope.

Explore new exhibits, including photos by Carla Clark, get a

Explore 170 years of fashion trends on April 5.

Models on the Chanel runway at Paris Fashion Week Haute-Couture.

Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 379-1255 or mybcpl.org May 18 Bring your friends, family or anyone who would like the experience of traveling the rails on a miniature transportation network at Johnson County Park. The Indiana Live Steamers takes you on a journey through forested park land, over several bridges, across prairies and along creeks. Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Cost: $2 per person. Location: Johnson County Park, 2949 E. North St., Edinburgh. Information: indianalivesteamers.org May 18 If you have ever watched a vibrant Indian dance scene and wished you could take part, then don’t miss Family Fun Days: Bollywood Dancing. Expert dance instructor Jenny Bhupatker will lead you through the basic Bollywood movements inspired by

closer look at never before seen treasures of the collection, try your hand at a heritage craft, visit the new gift shop, hum along to lively music, and savor complimentary refreshments.

Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Haw Creek Heritage Center, 111 Aiken St., Hope. Information: 372-3541 April 22-23 Don’t miss “West Side Story,” one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Time: 8 p.m.

the Bollywood film industry. She will explain the music and steps and make sure you are comfortable with this innovative and popular dance form. Bhupatker is an instructor for Bollywood Dance Indianapolis and IUPUI. Advance registration is required. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $8 public; $5 members of Bartholomew Historical Society. Location: Haw Creek Heritage Center, 111 Aiken St., Hope. Information: 372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org

June 15 Ever hear of Rounders, French & English, 9 Man’s Morris or Graces?

Try your hand at these games and more during the Pioneer Olympics. Advance registration required. Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: $5 public; $3 member of Bartholomew County Historical Society. Location: Henry Breeding Farm, 13730 N. Road 100W, Edinburgh. Information: 372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org

Tickets: $38 to $62. Location: IU Auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: 812855-1103 or iuauditorium.com

part of the Yes Comedy Showcase. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Yes Cinema. Information: 378-4937 or yescinema.org

April 23 Enjoy the Very Special Arts Festival for physically and mentally challenged students to allow them to participate in a range of arts. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: The Commons.

April 25 David Dyer takes the stage as

April 25-27 Don’t miss the Skating with the Stars Ice Show. Time: 7 p.m. April 25; 3 and 7 p.m.

April 26; and 2 p.m. April 27.

Cost: $7 in advance; $8 at the door. Location: Hamilton Center Ice Arena. Information: 376-2686

June 21 Have you ever wondered how the pioneers’ clothes got their colors? Now is your chance to find out during Saturday Sampler: Natural Dyes. You will use things found in nature to make fabric dyes. Everyone gets to try their hand and dye something special to take home.

Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Cost: Free.

Location: Bartholomew County History Center. Information: 3723541 or bartholomewhistory.org

May 17 Enjoy an authentic New England clambake and lobster boil recreated here in the Midwest at The Phil’s Maine Event Lobsterfest.

Time: 6 p.m. happy hour; 7 p.m. dinner. Cost: $100 per person.

Location: Heritage Fund Courtyard. Information: thecip.org. –C–

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A Look Back

Stone Marker The late Henry Marr, a member of one of Bartholomew County’s oldest farm families, was photographed in the 1970s near a marker that designated his farm, off State Road 7 six miles southeast of Columbus, as the center of population for the United States in 1900.

The Republic file photo.

Details provided by Harry McCawley.

If you have photos you’d like to have considered for “A Look Back,” please email them to awaltz@hne-media.com.

Include any information you have, including who took the photo and event details.

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