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SUMMER 2013

SUMMER 2013

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Home & Family The Souzas

Red, White and Blue

Add some color to your summer

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Editor’s Note Kelsey’s crazy life

This & That

News and views around town

In Style

Recycled and sustainable

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authentic indiana

Edible Experiences: Summer cocktails

local food Tre Bicchieri

Stories of Hoosier producers

health Bike trails

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Ann and Wayne DeFreitas

home trends Gardening tips

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Bryan Gore prepares a drink at 4th Street Bar and Grill.

out and about

90 weddings 92 our side of town 100 event calendar

Millie Ready and Mitch Fenneman

People and events

Things to do

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Well, things are about to get crazy! My husband and I are due with our second child – a girl this time – come the end of August. That’s right, people, I’ll soon be in my third trimester with an ever-growing, increasingly curious toddler in tow. Looking ahead to our plans and possibilities for this summer, however, brings only excitement, even if there will be some swollen ankles and a sore lower back involved. I love summer – family cookouts, pool time and evening bike rides; and I love summer in Columbus – Neighborfest concerts, the farmers markets and the county fair with its glorious food.

All of the above activities were made better with the addition of Nolan last year. The notion really is true – children enrich your own experiences exponentially, well except for maybe intimate dinners with your partner and privacy in the bathroom. As Nolan grows and continues to develop an independent personality, it is more fun for Ike and me to introduce him to new experiences and watch the glee and inquisitiveness on his face. We can’t help but feel them, too.

Of course, I’m sure many Columbus parents and families echo our sentiments. This city is wonderful for families year-round, however I believe the fun peaks during the summer months.

In this issue, we highlight some of those very events and activities that make Columbus summers so great. This year, in honor of the most iconic American holiday, we decided to feature a red, white and blue theme. In it, enjoy a mix of recommendations that somehow fall under one of the three color categories, geared toward those with and without kiddos. We live in a great area for outdoor exploration also, with some of the region’s top spots right on our doorstep. Two such activities that have maintained their popularity and participation over the years are hiking and cycling. From concrete pathways that wind through the city, to zigzagging and challenging dirt trails through south-central Indiana forests, area residents can exercise and enjoy nature in a variety of settings regardless of skill level. Check out some of our top picks and gain a few tips in this issue’s health story.

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Amidst all that community fun and health-conscious living, it’s nice once in a while to kick back and enjoy a cold drink on a hot summer day. We went to some of Columbus’ expert mixologists for recipes sure to impress your palate and potential party guests. And even better, if you don’t feel like making these cocktails yourself, just stop in these locally owned haunts and have them mix ’em up for you. All the recipes are signatures of the restaurants featured.

Well, to get to this point, you’ve obviously opened our cover. Now I hope I’ve given you enough reason to keep on reading. As summer gets crazy and busy, sometimes there aren’t enough hours in the day. However it’s important to take time to sit back and relax. And to do that, may I suggest this very issue of Columbus magazine? I’m biased, I know. Happy summer and happy reading!

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Summer 2013 | June 22, 2013 Volume 2, Issue 2

Publisher Home News Enterprises Chuck Wells Editorial Editor Kelsey DeClue Copy Editor Katharine Smith Contributing Writers: Sherri Lynn Dugger, Caroline Mosey, Jenni Muncie-Sujan, Amy Norman, Ashley Petry, Barney Quick, Jon Shoulders Art Senior Graphic Artist Amanda Waltz Advertising Design Dondra Brown, Tonya Cassidy, Jenna Clossin, Ben Hill, Josh Meyer, Stephanie Otte Photography: Carla Clark, Joe Harpring, Madeline Hodek, Angela Jackson, Joey Leo, Andrew Laker, Joel Philippsen, Tommy Walker Image Technicians Bob Kunzman, Matt Quebe Stock images provided by ©Thinkstock

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>> Do the Salsa Summertime in Indiana means an abundance of fresh produce, and with multiple farm markets to choose from on Saturdays, as well as the addition of a weekday market downtown, it’s easy for a household to use that fresh, local produce every day of the week.

But what to do with it all? Here’s one suggestion – make your own simple salsa. It’s possible to get the main ingredients for this easy, tasty recipe from local farms.

How do we know? We went shopping at the downtown market one Saturday. What’s left you probably have at home on the spice shelf.

here’s the deal:

Sizzlin’ Summer Salsa • 6 to 8 medium plum or roma tomatoes, diced

We found tomatoes at Hackman’s Farm Market and Greenhouse, Southern

Crossroads Garden Center & Greenhouses and Whipker’s Market and Greenhouse.

• 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro

We found cilantro at Hackman’s, Southern Crossroads and Whipker’s.

• 1 small clove garlic, minced

We found garlic at Hackman’s.

• 1/2 cup finely chopped red or white onion • 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar

We found a selection of vinegars at A Thyme for All Seasonings.

Combine all ingredients, blending well. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Makes about 2 cups of salsa.

For a complete list of farmers market vendors, check out columbusfarmersmarket.org.

• 1 scant teaspoon granulated sugar

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Splish, Splash, Fun

2 The temps are rising, and one of the best ways to cool down around these parts involves a pool, lake or pond. Make your experience on the water even more enjoyable with the latest toys and gadgets suggested by these local retailers: Raft to Rafters 1. Port-o-Pong — portable floating drink pong table. Inflates to 6 feet long by 3 feet wide by 4 inches tall. Designed to hold up to 20-ounce cups. Available in pink, blue or red-white-and-blue.

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2. Pool party furniture — Specially designed for vinyl-lined pool floors. Lightweight — easy to move and arrange.

3. Misty Mate Cool Towel — Maintains a significant chill for hours without the addition of unnatural chemical activators.

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Hendrix Pool and Patio of Seymour 4. Floating speaker sound system Floats in the pool. Works with iPod or mp3 player.

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5. Game station Floating card table and chairs. Comes with waterproof cards.

6. Arcade Shooter Floating carnival-style water gun race. Water gun attaches with tubes of water from pool.

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Book Nook

Reading recommendations from the staff of Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St.

historical

“The Son”

by Philipp Meyer

spiritual

“Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers”

By Anne Lamott

The acclaimed author of “American Rust” returns with an epic, multigenerational saga of power, blood and land that follows the rise of one unforgettable Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s, to the border raids of the early 1900s, to the oil booms of the 20th century. The interwoven perspectives of the three generations of the McCullough family create a counterpoint as each comments on the others, their mores and their expectations and how these change over time. This is what great literature should be: a page-turner with a serious moral purpose.

New York Times best-selling author Anne Lamott writes about the three simple prayers essential to coming through tough times, difficult days and the hardships of daily life.

It is these three prayers – asking for assistance from a higher power, appreciating what we have that is good and feeling awe at the world around us – that can get us through the day and can show us the way forward. In “Help, Thanks, Wow,” Lamott recounts how she came to these insights, explains what they mean to her and how they have helped, and explores how others have embraced these same ideas.

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than HLCC to be a club that the people in our community recognize as a place to bring their family, their guests and associates to have an enjoyable time together. I get to come to the club each day and orchestrate fun.

Golf pro at Harrison Lake Country Club How did you get into the sport of golf? At what age did you start golfing; what are some highlights of your career?

Clark: I began playing golf in middle school. It was a sport that my father really enjoyed, and after just a couple of times out on the course with him, I shared the same level of fun.

I stayed with the game and played through high school and played at Vincennes University. Though I think I play reasonably well, I have no big playing highlights in my career. The game has been a part of my entire adult life and has provided me some amazing opportunities as a golf professional. I have made so many great and cherished relationships.

Coming back to Columbus and Harrison Lake Country Club enabled me to reconnect to many relationships I made when I was a golf professional in the area previously. Professionally, it was truly exciting to be a golf professional at facilities that hosted PGA Tour events. Being on property and around the greatest players in the game is very exciting.

2001 was the 50th anniversary of the Greater Hartford Open, and as a special treat, we invited back all past champions for a Pro-Am. This day enabled me to meet legends of the game such as Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Phil Mickelson, Peter Jacobsen and many more.

Two career highlights, though it is non-work related, is that I was elected an officer of the Indiana section, PGA. I served as the secretary, am currently the vice president and in two years will become the president. Additionally, I was honored in 2009 as the winner of the Horton Smith Award for the Indiana PGA. The award recognized contributions to the educational programs and development of the PGA. This award has been recently won also by Otter Creek general manager Chad Cockerham.

What’s an average day like for you at HLCC? Clark: In a nutshell, I go to a great golf course sitting on a beautiful lake and make sure everyone is having fun. How good is that!

To me each day is like hosting a party and having your friends coming to visit every day. The special component of this job is that there is no way for two days to be alike. Some days you are on the lesson tee for a majority of the time, some you are hosting or prepping for an event, some you set aside to work through administrative tasks and some days you tee it up with members and go play golf.

We understand that people have made a choice to join our fine club, and when they come to the property it is for the purpose of having fun and fellowship. (Owner) Mr. Bob Haddad wants nothing more

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What’s one tip you would give every golfer, regardless of skill level?

Clark: Obtain and hold a photographic finish when you swing. It’s hard to get to a good finish with a bad swing, so if you can make your finish look like the players on TV, you most likely made a good motion.

What is your favorite thing about the game? When do you prefer to golf, e.g., time of day, season, etc? .Clark: My favorite part of golf is that it is an outdoor sport in which I can have fun with others at the same, higher and lower scoring levels as me – all in the same group. I do confess that I am a fair weather golfer and do not prefer to play when it is below 40 degrees. I do love the colors of the fall season and found Harrison Lake to be extra special when the leaves are changing.

What do you and your family like to do off the course?

Clark: We really enjoy having dinner together as often as possible. We all enjoy my wife, Brenda’s, home cooking. Movie night at our house is always a big hit. The girls are in sports and other activities, so we attend as many functions as we can as a family. When we are not on the go, we all love a good book. Though Brenda and I like to read often, we cannot keep up with how many books Quinlyn and Meggie will finish.

Photo by Joey Leo

Keith Clark

What are some unique features, amenities and opportunities HLCC offers its members?

Clark: The venue itself is beautiful.

The 40,000-square-foot clubhouse sits on the renowned Harrison Lake, and when you are in the grill or dining room, you can capture the serene setting while enjoying a wonderful meal. The golf course is a wonderful layout for all levels of golfers. Regardless if someone has been playing for a few years, enjoys a competitive challenge or just taking up the game, you can play the golf course at a setting that fits your game. The amenities at Harrison Lake enable many opportunities for family fun.

The large refreshing swimming pool and pool house, great dining facilities, junior golf instruction, holiday functions and the game of golf itself make it a 150-acre playground.

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Hats off to this year's grads Earlier this month, more than 800 Columbus seniors celebrated that iconic moment in a teen’s life when he or she says goodbye high school, hello future. Be it the workforce, higher education, travel or the military, the possibilities are seemingly endless.

Columbus North marked its 115th annual commencement on June 1, with 431 students switching their tassels. Columbus East held its 40th ceremony, also on June 1, with 299 graduates. On May 31 with 76 members gaining diplomas, Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School celebrated its second-ever graduation.

And on June 8, seven students became the first graduates of the International School of Columbus.

TOP: East graduates listen to Superintendent John Quick during commencement. MIDDLE: Columbus North Valedictorian Katherine McAvoy addresses her graduating class. Photos by Madeline Hodek. BOTTOM: Mikale Lomax is all smiles as she waits for her diploma at graduation for Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School.

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In Style Fashion | Trends | Decor

1 Recycled metals serving tray —Made from metal scraps, $57.50, from Baker’s Fine Gifts.

It is easy being green Compiled by Kelsey DeClue | Photos by Andrew Laker

We’re dubbing green the official color of summer 2013. Green grass, green trees … this hue is perhaps one of the most powerful symbols of vibrancy and life. After all, there is a reason it is the official term for all things recycled and sustainable, and that’s the kind of “green” we’re focusing on in this issue’s style section. The only way we can keep our green grass and green trees is to go “green.” However, no one ever said it couldn’t be with style. We scoured a couple of local retail shops for things reused, reimagined and as beautiful, if not more so, than ever.

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Fair Earth —Handmade décor items from African artists made with recycled materials. Pictured, recycled candy wrapper necklace made in Uganda, $35 from Baker’s Fine Gifts.

Freakin’ Billboard —Tote bags made from old billboard coverings. Pictured, $50 from Columbus Area Visitors Center gift shop.

Bagitude —recycled board games made into purses. $72 from the Columbus Area Visitors Center gift shop.

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Improved Arts Sculptors Projects tin animals —Wild African animals.

Pictured, lion made in Zimbabwe, $40.50, from Baker’s Fine Gifts

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Fair Earth —Handmade décor items from African artists made with recycled materials. Pictured, bottle cap snake made in Kenya, $47.50 from Baker’s Fine Gifts.

Nutty necklace —Jewelry made from metal nuts.

Pictured necklace, $48, from Columbus Area Visitors Center gift shop.

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Handmade wooden candle holder by Columbus wood turner W.H. Griffith – Pieces made from local wood of fallen trees.

Pictured, $20 from Columbus Area Visitors Center gift shop.

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Article Art by Columbus artist Kylee Pirtle —Tightly rolled, mounted and framed magazine pages. Pictured, large red frame, $40; small, $30, from the Columbus Area Visitors Center gift shop.

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Bartender Brittany Niemoeller takes a sip of a Tuscan Lemonade she prepared at Tre Bicchieri.

Read more about Tre Bicchieri on page 26.

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Taste Local Food | Recipes | Cuisine

SUMMER COCKTAILS

A soft breeze moves across your skin. Birds chirp joyously in the background. Another bead of water forms along the line of ice in the tall, cold drink in your hand and drips down the vessel and over your fingers.

Yes, it’s summertime. Better yet, it’s summer cocktail time. The setting can vary – whether it’s a poolside party, a dinner out with friends or you, a comfy chair and a good read, but there’s no better time than a hot summer day or evening to enjoy a refreshing adult beverage.

While the possibilities of concoctions for the perfect summer drink are seemingly endless, we found out what a few experts in the matter view as their signature summer cocktails and why. Stop by one of these local establishments and let the bartenders work their magic or enjoy the libations in the comfort of your own home (shhh, we got the recipes for you).

Compiled by Kelsey DeClue Photos by Joel Philippsen

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4th Street Bar & Grill 433 Fourth St., Columbus 812-376-7063 www.4thstreetbar.com

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Edible Experiences THE DRINK:

Purple Reign Signature summer concoction at 4th Street Bar and Grill Submitted by: owner Kelly Schwarze

THE MIX: 1½ ounces Bacardi Arctic Grape Fresh berries

“I have to say I like the fresh berry taste in the Purple

1 packet natural no-cal sweetener

Reign the most,” Schwarze said. “That with the bubbly

Sparkling soda to fill glass

soda gives you that refreshing feeling you want in a sum-

Garnish with lime

mer drink, if you’re by the pool or on 4th Street’s patio!

“It is also sugar-free, so if you’re watching your waist-

SUGGESTED PAIRING: Schwarze suggests fish tacos or a Thai veggie wrap

line, you can still enjoy a great summer cocktail and not worry about getting into your favorite suit.”

Kelly and her husband, Kurt, have owned 4th Street Bar and Grill for 14 years.

“My favorite thing about owning the business we do is the amazing people we have met over the years, some of which will be lifelong friends,” she said.

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Edible Experiences Hotel Indigo

400 Brown St., Columbus 812-375-9100 www.hotelindigo.com

THE DRINK:

Mojito Signature summer concoction at Hotel Indigo Submitted by: mixologist Sara Cataline

THE MIX: In a martini shaker combine 1 ounce light rum 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh squeezed)

“This rum-based drink infused with fresh mint,

1 packet of no-calorie sweetener

lime and soda water is refreshing on a hot summer

1/2 cup club soda

day,” Cataline said. “I chose this drink as Hotel Indigo’s

1/2 cup ice; shake.

signature drink because it complements our menu items

Pour into glass and garnish with fresh mint and a lime wedge.

in our hotel restaurant well.”

Cataline has been in the restaurant and hospitality

SUGGESTED PAIRING: Cataline suggests shrimp and black beans over steamed white rice

business for 19 years and the mixologist at Hotel Indigo for five years.

“I do a lot of talking with people, and I genuinely enjoy it,” she said. “My job is to make people happy.

Tending bar is never a boring job; every day is different.

It is a job with a great opportunity to meet so many different kinds of people.”

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THE DRINK:

Cranberry Splash

it blends with the slight sweetness of the cranberry, it’s

Signature summer concoction at The Garage Pub

the perfect combination,” Schooler said.

Submitted by: manager Cathy Schooler

“Cucumber is so refreshing for summer and when

“We have a lot of light, fresh, mixed drinks for summer (at The Garage Pub); however this is one of

THE MIX: In a tall glass pour 1½ ounces of Cucumber Pearl vodka over ice, fill remainder with soda water and add a splash of cranberry juice on top.

my personal favorites.”

Schooler has been manager at The Garage Pub since April 2010. Her husband, Gerry, has been bar manager since January 2011.

“We love the staff we get to work with and all the great people, regulars and newcomers, we get to meet,” she said. “There’s never a dull moment in this business.”

The Garage Pub & Grill 308 Fourth St., Columbus 812-418-8918 www.thegaragepubandgrill.com

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A towering dish of lasagna at Tre Bicchieri.

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Local Food

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here’s a certain finesse to Italian cooking. Maybe it’s knowing when the pasta is perfectly al dente. Maybe it’s having a hand skilled at finding the ripest tomatoes or a nose that can sense when homemade bread is perfectly baked.

Whatever the recipe for finesse claims to be, the family behind Tre Bicchieri seems to have it figured out.

“My dad, Kim DeClue, always wanted to own a restaurant, and he wanted to keep downtown vibrant,” explains Kelly Glick, now part-owner of Tre Bicchieri. “When the Italian restaurant Divino closed, Dad felt there was an opportunity for us to open our version of an Italian restaurant and provide another great local restaurant option.”

In downtown Columbus, Tre Bicchieri infuses Italian favorites with loads of fresh flavors Story by Caroline Mosey // Photos by Joel Philippsen

And that’s just what they did. In 2006, Tre Bicchieri (“three glasses” in Italian) opened its doors on Washington Street.

Owned jointly by Kim and Elaine DeClue along with their daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Trevor Glick, the small brick storefront has made a name for itself over the years as a quality fine-dining option with plenty to offer by way of food and friendliness. The space is small; about 15 tables and booths are arranged between the cream-colored walls, lending an air of intimacy to the restaurant. A full bar occupies a back corner, and there are a handful of tables on the bricked patio for outdoor dining in warmer seasons.

The warm weather also ushers in changes to an already-varied menu, showcasing the fresh flavors of local and regional ingredients. “We love using local product,” says Glick. “We try to use as much as we can.”

Hackman’s Farm Market, Graziella Bush, Brothers Beef, The Savory Swine, Dag’s Ice Cream and Crownlinks Coffee have all woven their way into the menu, not to mention

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Local Food a few local craft beers on tap.

In addition to purchasing locally grown ingredients, the restaurant harvests from its herb and vegetable garden off-site. “The back alley behind our restaurant also hosts another herb garden we plant, grow and use,” says Glick.

“All of our basil is grown by us, and we make so much pesto in the summer that we’re able to freeze it and use it all year long.”

Every meal starts with homemade bread, which seems to have found the perfect balance of crusty and chewy (and gets even better after a swipe in some olive oil). Expect to find more traditional Italian dishes mixed in with some surprises. Bruschetta spiked with capers, chicken Vesuvio, osso buco and meaty lasagna hold court next to grilled lamb lollipops and seared scallops.

“We pride ourselves on making everything in-house,” Glick says. “All of our sauces, dressings, desserts, ravioli and bread are made in-house.”

In the summer, customer favorites easily rally around the seasonal bounty.

The Caprese salad features robust local heirloom tomatoes, creamy house-made mozzarella, basil, olive oil and balsam-

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ic vinegar. For a fresh-from-the-garden flavor, guests can’t go wrong with any dish that incorporates pesto sauce. Try it tossed with tri-colored cheese tortellini, tucked inside an eggplant Parmesan panini or spooned over the decadent chicken Florentine conchiglioni. For a sweet finale, panna cotta and spumoni are available, along with the much-loved tiramisu.

“It’s the all-year-long favorite dessert, no contest” says Glick. “My mom, Elaine, is our pastry chef, and some of the recipes she uses are very old family favorites.

It’s been seven years since Tre Bicchieri was born, and with time comes reflection and perspective. “The best part is having a business we’re all proud of,” Glick says. “It’s putting all of our hard work and effort into something worthwhile and having people tell us how much they love it,” she says.

“It makes it all worth it.”

PLENTY OF ROOM FOR SUMMER FUN!

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>> ABOUT OUR WRITER

Caroline Mosey

Right on the Corner!

Caroline Mosey is a food and lifestyle writer with a passion for uncovering the character of people, places and regions by their cuisine. Her work has appeared in Midwest Living, DRAFT, Indianapolis Monthly, Farm Indiana and Edible Indy, among other publications.

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The stories of the Hoosier artists, producers, merchants and entrepreneurs.

Compiled by Ashley Petry

Homegrown While temperatures are rising, vines around Indiana are ripening. Travel the state to sample what several Hoosier growers are harvesting.

ABOVE: Wagyu Steak Tartare. Photos courtesy of Joseph Decuis

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Ah summer. The trees and flowers are in full bloom, and fresh farm produce is finally finding its way to our dinner plates.

What better time to reconnect with our farming heritage and support local farms in the process. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Hoosier destinations for agritourism, which encompasses everything from you-pick farms to estate wineries.

A Little Closer to Home Best Road Trip

With its wealth of watermelons and cantaloupes, Knox County has been dubbed the Melon Capital of the World.

The local bounty is on display along U.S. 41 north of Vincennes, a stretch of road dotted with farm stands, apple orchards and plenty of old-fashioned roadside kitsch.

Pose for a photo with the giant peach at the Big Peach Market, snack on homemade pies at Apple Hill Orchard and browse the colorful produce at Prairie Acres Restaurant and Farm Market. Along the way, you’ll find plenty of other stops to tickle your taste buds. Big Peach Market: 7738 N. U.S. 41, Bruceville; (812) 324-2548; Apple Hill Orchard: 6235 N. Ford Road, Bruceville; (812) 324-9010; www.applehillorchard.webs.com; Prairie Acres Restaurant and Farm Market: 14387 Old Highway 41, Oaktown; (812) 745-3207; prairieacres.net

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Tiny Roanoke seems like an odd place for one of the state’s best gourmet restaurants, but only in the middle of nowhere could Joseph Decuis create such an immersive experience. Overnight visitors check into the quaint Joseph Decuis Inn before touring the sustainable cattle farm, where the restaurant raises its own Kobe-style Wagyu beef. Nearby are the award-winning restaurant and the Joseph Decuis Emporium, a shop carrying all-natural carry-out foods, fine wines and gourmet goodies from across the state. 191 N. Main St., Roanoke; (260) 672-1715; josephdecuis.com

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The White Violet Center for Eco-justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, focuses on the preservation, restoration and “reverent use” of natural resources. Free tours include visits with the alpaca herd and peeks at the organic farm and fiber arts facilities. You can even adopt an alpaca and pay it regular visits. Or work alongside the sisters on a multi-day volunteering vacation, where accommodations include both traditional guest houses and small hermitages made from recycled materials. 1 Sisters of Providence Road, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; (812) 535-2930; spsmw.org/white-violet-center-for-eco-justice

No time to travel? These down-on-the-farm experiences are right in your own backyard. Almost.

Conner Prairie, an interactive history park in Fishers, tells the story of Hoosier pioneers, most of whom were farmers. Visitors can tour the historic Conner farmstead, interact with farm animals in the barn and even make a meal the old-fashioned way during the Hearthside Suppers program. 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers; (317) 776-6006; connerprairie.org

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Traders Point Creamery, an organic dairy farm on the outskirts of Zionsville, offers both guided and self-guided tours, which include visits to the milking parlor. The farm also offers cheese and ice cream tastings, weekly farmers markets and the unparalleled farm-to-fork Loft restaurant. 9101 Moore Road, Zionsville; (317) 733-1700; traderspointcreamery.com

Waterman’s Family Farm is known for its strawberries, tomatoes and corn, but you-pick options range throughout the season from peas to beets to salad greens to pumpkins. The latter are a popular choice during the annual Fall Harvest Festival, which offers hayrides, corn mazes and other autumn fun. 7010 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis; (317) 356-6995; 1100 N. Indiana 37, Greenwood; (317) 888-4189; www.water mansfamilyfarm.com

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Best All-in-One Destination

Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards has been farmed by the same family since 1843, and every generation has added its own touches.

These days, the sprawling property houses the largest estate-bottled winery in Indiana, a new brandy distillery, a year-round farm market, a café and a children’s play area. You-pick options are available in season. Down the road is the Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant (no relation), which serves heaping platters of home-style food like country-fried chicken, honey ham, mashed potatoes and fresh baked biscuits. Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards: 19816 Huber Road, Borden; (800) 345-9463; huberwinery.com; Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant: 2421 Engle Road, Starlight; (812) 923-5255; joehubers.com

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The 400-acre Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, which has a herd of more than 250 buffalo, offers daily tours, including an option to explore the preserve on horseback.

With a bed-and-breakfast and café on site, the preserve offers meals ranging from buffalo sausage to Big Tatonka bison burgers. More adventurous visitors can stay in elevated safari tents, nestled in the same fields where the buffalo roam. 6975 N. Ray Road, Fremont; (260) 4950137; wildwindsbuffalo.com

A weekend at the Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Resort can include a guided tour of the 1873 farmstead, a buggy ride around the 80-acre farm, cheese and wine tastings in a barn loft, and family-style dinners at the Restaurant Barn. Hopefully you’ll still have time to browse the shops for hand-made quilts and freshly baked pies. Lodging options include the 62-room Inn at Amish Acres and 66-room Nappanee Inn. Or head northeast to Shipshewana, another Amish community, where the small Farmstead Bed and Breakfast offers a true Amish farm experience — breakfast fit for a hard-working farmhand, but no electricity in sight.

Amish Acres: 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee; (800) 8004942; amishacres.com; Farmstead Bed and Breakfast: 1300 N. Road 1000 W, Shipshewana; (260) 768-8086

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Best Historic Destination

Historic Prophetstown, a 125-acre working farm at Prophetstown State Park, has two goals: preserving old-fashioned agricultural methods and teaching children about the origins of their food. In addition to touring the 1920s farmhouse and watching blacksmithing demonstrations, visitors can assist with daily chores such as feeding the Belgian mares and milking the cows. 43534 Prophetstown Trail, Battle Ground; (765) 567-4700; prophetstown.org

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The seventh-generation Stream Cliff Herb Farm has long specialized in fresh and dried culinary herbs, as well as flowers. But instead of resting on its laurels, the farm has expanded in recent years, adding a winery and tearoom (where the chicken salad is, naturally, seasoned with the farm’s own rosemary and dill). If you can, snag a sought-after reservation for the tearoom’s Candlelight Dinners. Previous menus have included dishes such as rosemary pork loin and chicken breast in caper-tarragon cream sauce. 8225 S. County Road 90W, Commiskey; (812) 346-5859; streamclifffarm.com

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Right Track Get a move on this summer to a variety of Hoosier trails Great news, running and biking aficionados – this summer you won’t have to fly off to Colorado or Washington state to get your lungs pumping and legs burning on some of the country’s most expansive and challenging terrain. One of Indiana’s best-kept secrets is its array of diverse onroad and off-road trails, and some of the most sought after are right in Columbus’ backyard. So let’s hit it – and don’t forget your water bottle.

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Families enjoy riding bikes on the People Trail.

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Suggestion: Catch your breath with a stop at Blackerby’s Hangar 5 restaurant, which is near Blackwell Park and named for its location in the terminal building of Columbus Municipal Airport.

Fuel up while watching incoming planes before resuming the trail. Open at 6:30 a.m. daily. www.columbus.in.gov/ parks-recreation/people-trails

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If you’ve ever felt the desire to explore Columbus on foot but didn’t know quite how or where to begin, set out to conquer the People Trail system, designed to connect the city’s four significant points via four off-road, asphalted trails. Traversable on bike, foot, Rollerblade or anything else “people powered,” the journey can be undertaken starting at any of four trailheads at Noblitt, Mill Race, Lincoln or Blackwell parks (with optional parking).

Some say running can be monotonous, but that shouldn’t be a problem here. The trail runs through tunnels under Interstate 65, along the Flat Rock River, by tranquil residential neighborhoods, past downtown modern architecture and, of course, through several of the city’s parks, stretching more than 20 miles.

“Nothing screams that you have a vibrant and alive community more than going out and seeing the People Trail full of cyclists, walkers, runners and Rollerbladers,” says Jeff Fetterer, avid local rider and current mountain biking representative to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Trail Advisory Board. “Half of my training rides are done on a 24-mile loop that is 75 to 80 percent on the People Trails, away from traffic.”

Portions of the trail are near intersections and include sidewalks, so plan accordingly.

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Named among the top 33 North American trail systems in the March 2009 issue of Bike magazine, Brown County’s 15,776 acres of rolling hills and sometimes-treacherous trail topography might convince you that you’ve somehow wandered into the Smokies. With more than 25 miles of single-track biking trails, 70 miles of bridle trails and 12 miles of hiking trails, the park’s plentiful lodging options may come in handy for those who might not have time to tackle all Brown County has to offer in one day.

“It’s such a diverse trail network, you can take the family there and find somewhere for everyone to ride, even the kids,” says Joe Kahlenbeck, owner of Columbus Cycling and Fitness. “I’ve ridden across the country, and I can say Brown County is tough to beat.”

The trail system is open year-round, and park hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Suggestion: Avoid tackling the Schooner Trace or Walnut trails on your first visit to Brown County unless you’re an expert trail biker. Start out with the Pine Loop or North Tower Loop trails before advancing to the more difficult passes. www.browncountymountainbiking.com

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As the biggest multiuse, single-track trail in the Hoosier National Forest network, Hickory Ridge in Jackson County deserves its own category if only for its overall trail length of approximately 48 miles. The intertwining trails, which are open 24-7, cover all skill levels (there are plenty of navigation signs at trail intersections) and are designed for horse riding in addition to biking and running.

Permits are required for bikers, which are $5 daily or $35 annually, and can be obtained at the Hoosier National Forest office in Bedford (812275-5987) or by mailing a downloadable order form available at www.fs.usda.gov/detail/hoosier/ passes-permits/recreation.

Suggestion: If you’re feeling particularly exploratory, Trail 20 hooks up with the southern end of Nebo Ridge, another Hoosier National Forest trail that stretches for about eight miles, via Road 1000N. www.indianatrails.com/content/ hickory-ridge-trails

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Muscatatuck Park Trail

You’ll have to bring your “A” game for this one. The mostly single-track trail, located in North Vernon and measuring at around six miles, has been described by the biking website Dirtworld.com as the “best park for a race venue in Indiana.” With hills that facilitate speedy, steep descents, you’ll quickly realize why.

According to Kahlenbeck, it always helps to fuel up before and after a taxing day on these types of trails. “Nutritional bars and the gels are good for both pre- and post-workout,” he says. “Eating something helps not just for energy beforehand, but to keep your muscles from cramping up as you go.”

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This 10.4-mile converted rail-trail is a must for anyone in search of an urban on-road challenge, whether on bike or foot. It stretches just east of Meridian Street through the heart of greater Indy from 10th to 96th Street, where it connects to the 5.2-mile Monon Greenway in Carmel. Make sure to also explore its secondary offshoots; it connects directly to the Fall Creek Greenway at 38th and the Central Canal Towpath just south of 64th Street.

In the summer months, the somewhat narrow asphalt trail is usually packed with walkers, runners, speedy road bikers and pets, so exercise caution and wear bright colors if running or riding in the early morning or evening.

“Some sort of flashlight or headlight is super important, because in the summer when it gets dark, it gets dark really quick,” Kahlenbeck adds. “And, of course, have your cellphone and make sure your bike is tuned

up, because you don’t want to be stranded.”

Access points to the trail with free parking are located at 91st and 86th streets. At 10th Street, you can connect from the Monon to Indy’s Cultural Trail, which covers five downtown cultural districts with museums, theaters and restaurants.

Trail hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Suggestion: Slow down at 52nd Street and take a breather while looking for some local artwork that can only be viewed from the trail. The “52nd Street Urban Arts Project” is a lengthy series of painted urban murals on the backs of buildings along the trail’s eastern side that depict abstract images of life in Indy. www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPR/ Greenways/Pages/Monon%20Trail.aspx

Also visit mag7raceseries.com for an extensive list of mini and half-marathons, trail runs and run/walk dashes happening this summer. The Magnificent Seven Road Race Series promotes road races in south-central Indiana.

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here’s a certain type of person who moves to Columbus from somewhere decidedly different and brings the best of both places to his or her role in the community. Wayne and Ann DeFreitas fit that characterization.

The culture of their home nation, Trinidad and Tobago, comes through in myriad ways, from the food they serve in their home to their involvement with the Trinbago Association and Ethnic Expo. On the other hand, the ambition and entrepreneurial spirit that they’ve exhibited since moving here have a distinctly American stamp.

The couple owns CinLee Services, a cleaning business that, in its two years of existence, has amassed a client list that includes Circle K, ABC Stewart School, all MainSource Bank branches, the Seventh-day Adventist Church and various residences.

The staff now includes one full-time and one part-time employee.

Fellow Trinidadians are finding out about Columbus, and the DeFreitas network is no small part of that. Typically, those migrating from the Caribbean nation to the United States settle in East Coast urban areas, particularly Brooklyn, N.Y. Wayne and Ann invite friends and family who have thus situated themselves to come see Columbus, and sometimes it leads to changes of plans about where to settle.

“What we like about Columbus is the less hectic pace,” says Wayne. “Also, the image that people are especially friendly here is really true.”

Conversely, they are keen on Columbus residents learning more about their homeland. This year, Trinidad and Tobago will be the host nation for Ethnic Expo. “The population within our country is a diverse ethnic mix,” Wayne explains. “There is a large Indian presence, a large black population, and some other groups represented.”

Since arriving in Columbus in 1994, Wayne’s career and education paths have been marked with plenty of achievements.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan and an MBA from IUPUC. For several years he worked in production control at Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg. That was followed by an internship at Cummins.

Actually, the first Columbus job for both Wayne and Ann was with a cleaning company. One of that business’s clients was the Cummins Corporate Office Building.

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Cummins not as a janitor, but as an employee.”

Alas, the engine maker instituted a hiring freeze just as Wayne completed his internship. “It was a bittersweet moment,” he recalls. “My recommendations were great.”

That’s when they decided to focus on CinLee. “Our first equipment purchase was some vacuum cleaners and, obviously, some mops and buckets,” he says. “Our initial capital investment was about $5,000.”

They say the thrust of their planning and marketing efforts has been finding a unique niche. There are several cleaning companies of various sizes in Columbus.

“Three key concepts I learned at Toyota were safety, quality and reducing waste,” says Wayne. These values have driven CinLee this far in its existence.

There is balance to the DeFreitases’ lives.

They are active in the local Seventh-day Adventist Church, where Wayne served as head elder for five years. Ann enjoys gardening and sewing. While they have no children, she says her love for kids inspired her to work in day care facilities on a few occasions. “We think because they are little, we can’t learn from them,” she says, “but they have much to teach us.”

She also does the cooking, and Trinidadian cuisine is the usual fare at their house.

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The DeFreitases prepare a Trinidadian meal.

The Indian influence on the Trinidadian culture is definitely reflected in the food.

The grilled flatbread known as roti, as well as curry, is a staple. Ann makes a fine pilau, a rice dish. She prepares fish in a variety of ways, including stewing, baking, frying and steaming. Some of the flavors that figure prominently in Trinidadian food include coriander, turmeric, curry, thyme, ginger and such peppers as scotch bonnet and habanero. Root vegetables such as yams and cassava figure into the diet as well.

Wayne is an avid reader, particularly drawn to business strategy books. His philosophical side is demonstrated by the

fact that he considers “Lord of the Flies” “the book that has had a great influence on how I approach life.”

The relationship between order and anarchy explored in that work figures into the appeal that Columbus has for him. “People here respect themselves and see to their own discipline. They keep their own properties as well as the city clean. They mind the traffic rules.”

The city’s cultural richness is also a plus for him. “When I was working on my MBA, I was involved in a capstone project helping Young Audiences Indiana [an arts education group] rebrand itself,” he says. “I met a number of local people involved in the arts.

We looked at art’s impact on cognitive skills.

There’s a lot of focus here on challenging young people to think creatively.”

Wayne’s tenacity in pursuing his goals has been noticed.

“I have had a number of conversations with Wayne regarding being an entrepreneur,” says his friend Tim Cooney. “He is a thinker and listens to what you say and seems to always have a good question or observation as a comeback. He has worked to get an MBA in business, and you can tell by his questions that he has a real passion for owning and running his own business.

I have been mentoring him regarding networking and raising the visibility of his business both through the Chamber and Business Networking International.

“I think he understands how these organizations will help him with his business plan. He has a pretty good sense of humor.

He understands the struggles that most of us entrepreneurs go through, and even after hearing some of the war/horror stories he still wants to own his own business.”

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munity Center, has worked with Wayne on Sports and Family Day, an event that takes place in August in Mill Race Park. Her organization and the Trinbago Association partner to create this gathering that features Trinidadian cuisine as well as relay races, sprints and other activities.

She also mentions his sense of humor, as well as his passion for sharing Trinidadian culture. “I might also mention his graciousness,” she says. “Last year, his association asked me to order T-shirts for the event, and when they came in, he asked where the

collars were. Trinidadians call polo shirts T-shirts, but he was fine with it.”

Dawn Palmer, proprietor of A Thyme for All Seasonings, is a childhood friend of Ann. She had been living in Columbus for some time and was instrumental in bringing the DeFreitases here.

“They’re quiet, unassuming people,” she says. “They don’t want to be in a big-city environment with a lot of hoopla. That’s why they flourish here. Columbus is a lot like our hometown of Arima. They’re industrious, the salt of the earth.”

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Story by Jenni L. Muncie-Sujan

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he Earth was made to share its gardens. When the wind blows, seeds from a neighbor’s tree flitter across the property line. Birds eat the berries from a nearby bush and transfer the seeds to a backyard across town. Under your privacy fence grows ivy, unaware of any boundaries that differentiate one homestead lot from another. Whether intentional or not, gardens share their growth with each other, just as gardeners share their wisdom. “One of the biggest mistakes we make is

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not knowing how much sun we have,� says Kim Campbell, a member of Mudlarks Garden Club and greenhouse manager at Brown Hill Nursery. She says plant placement is a simple detail that cannot be overlooked. If a plant is not thriving, the solution could be as simple as relocating it within the garden.

Campbell says that people can get to know their gardens more easily if they keep a diary of what does well and how much sun and shade coverage is in certain parts of

the garden. She also suggests keeping track of plants that break dormancy late by clearly marking those plants when they are active with a Popsicle stick in the ground near the growth. This stick will serve as a reminder the following spring, so the plant will not accidentally be pulled up as a weed.

Another way to make a garden thrive is through proper pruning of shrubs. Campbell says some people do not want to prune their shrubs because they hesitate to take away any of the blooming potential.

“You lose a little, but you gain a lot,” she says, adding that the shrubs will be fuller and healthier after the pruning.

As the dog days of summer arrive with elevated temperatures, she says that new plants can still be added to your garden. She says it is best to add them in the evenings or on overcast days when the temperatures are coolest and the sun is not directly overhead.

For a successful garden, Campbell says gardeners should use the resources that are available through books, online and from expert advice at local nurseries. She says good soil, good drainage and good tools are essential.

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Home Trends avoids excessive weed growth in her gardens by using Preen, a product that does not allow seeds to germinate.

Master gardener Jim Eads, owner of the Groundskeeper, a gardening and landscaping business in Columbus, suggests adding it to cracks in the driveway or walkway surfaces to prevent growth.

For people who want to be intentional with their garden planning, Eads recommends an assessment.

“First look at your surroundings and the style of your home,” he says. “Ask, ‘What kind of feeling do I want? Do I want to blend in with the neighborhood?’”

He says that if people want to know what has a good chance of succeeding in their own gardens, they should check out what is flourishing next door.

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“Plants that are thriving in a neighbor’s yard are likely to find the same pleasant home nearby,” Eads says.

Although making sure that plants are growing happily is a key element of an appealing garden, he warns about a common error.

“A big mistake people do is put too much in a space,” Eads says. “When you get it home and it doesn’t fit, take it back.”

And always be open to hand-me-downs.

Eads says that gardeners love to give things away that grow to be overcrowded in their own gardens.

“It’s a good way to meet your neighbors,” he says. For those who need a little extra help, he offers consultations to recommend what plants and designs would work best in a landscape or garden.

In deciding how big the garden will be, Eads says it is a good idea to choose a shape that is less difficult to maintain. To lay out a garden’s shape, he recommends using a riding lawn mower to cut around a desired design in a comfortable, effortless flow. This will ensure that mowing around the edge of the garden is the least amount of hassle.

While designing a garden, Eads says, the space can be addressed similarly to a home’s interior, having different “rooms” or purposeful focal points.

Kathy Leitholt, a member of Mudlarks Garden Club, has been gardening for nearly 40 years, including a landscaping course from the University of Illinois. She says gardeners should be flexible with their garden designs.

“If I put something in a place, and it doesn’t like it there, I move it,” Leitholt says.

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If a perennial doesn’t bloom or the leaves turn yellow, she says that is a sign that the plant is not happy where it is. Another sign is if it does not fill out or grow. When Leitholt looks at her garden arrangement and sees that she needs some variation in the color or style of plant, she is not hesitant to transplant.

“I move things around a lot,” she says.

Above all, Leitholt emphasizes that a garden should not only be created for the pleasure of working in the yard but also for the relaxation of sitting back and enjoying the view.

The result is even more pleasing when shared, says certified master gardener Martha Tedrowe.

She is part of the Brown County Garden Club and has two decades of gardening experience.

Tedrowe advocates sharing the joy of gardening by exchanging plants within clubs or organizations or sharing well-populated plants with friends. She promotes this activity because she says the plants shared among gardeners in a specific area have a higher likelihood that they will thrive when replanted.

“Ninety-nine point nine percent of gardeners are interesting, giving people,” says Tedrowe. “It’s fun to pass things on.”

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The Quicks have played essential roles in Columbus education for more than 20 years

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John and Andrea Quick are perhaps the perfect embodiment of the phrase, “Opposites attract.”

The Columbus residents and leaders in education are also true high school sweethearts. They met and began dating when Andrea was 16 and John, 18, in a tiny farming and coal-mining community in southern Indiana.

“We were the Winslow Eskimos,” John said. “There were 60 kids in my graduating class and 50 in Andrea’s.”

John playfully insists their relationship blossomed due to his success in all four of the sports their high school offered.

“I like to think that (Andrea) was my biggest fan,” he said, with a laugh.

When you see the Quicks together, you understand that their personalities complement each other, fitting together like two pieces of a puzzle.

John is an extrovert, whose position as superintendent of Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. often draws him into the public eye. Although in a leadership role as director of McDowell Education Center, Andrea prefers to “stay off the stage,” and her introspective personality draws her to the arts. In fact, she graduated with a degree in marketing and education.

Her first job was in visual merchandising and event planning for a large department store in Terra Haute.

It wasn’t until later in life, after raising two children, Meagan and John Tyler, that she considered a career in the field of education. “(Visual merchandising) was fun, but you’re not really doing anything for people,” Andrea said. “When the kids came along, it became more apparent than ever that you’re either part of the solution or you’re part of the problem.

That’s what we taught them, too. In education, you’re making a difference.”

John, however, has known basically his whole life that he wanted to be in education administration. When other children

were touting their futures as firefighters or doctors, he idolized his principal.

“We had a young guy who was our principal in the seventh grade, and he inspired me,” John said.

The Quicks married in their early 20s, and John began teaching south of Terre Haute. They moved to Columbus in 1991.

“When we were developing our careers and thinking of what we wanted for our family, everyone kept saying Columbus,” he said. “We visited and we knew.”

John served as the principal of Taylorsville Elementary School from 1991 to 1998 and as assistant superintendent from 1998 to 2003. He now loves what he calls his “dream job.”

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ABOVE: Andrea shows a photo of John, with Meagan’s son, Oscar.

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“This is a great community, and we have a great (school board),” he said. “They say you should surround yourself with really good people, and I have just that.

“This is the job I really always wanted.

When we were deciding what to do at that juncture in my career, I realized that this was the place where I could grow and advance.”

“It feels like a small town, but the diversity, architecture and creativity have such a great effect on education,” Andrea said.

She entered the field in 1992, teaching in the C4 department at Columbus North.

She became the C4 team leader at North in 2000 and has been the director of adult and alternative education for BCSC since 2007.

Andrea noted that most people don’t realize the valuable role of McDowell in the community. It is the most utilized education campus in the city from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the week. She credits her staff when asked how she juggles the daily demands of adult and alternative education programs.

“I have really good people that work with me,” she said. “They really have a lot of passion.”

As fulfilled as they feel in their careers, the Quicks relish life outside work as well.

John has loved horses since childhood, a passion he still retains. At previous residences, the Quicks kept their horses on their property – owning up to seven at a time. These days, only his trusty trail horse, Blue, remains; however John longs to own a race horse someday. He has ridden in far-flung locations, from the Ozarks to British Columbia.

Andrea, though, doesn’t hold the same equine aspirations as her husband and has stayed out of his hobby, except for the time or two the horses would get out and the entire family had to aid in corralling them.

“The kids never really got into it either,” John said. “I’m holding out hope for the grandkids. Maddie (the oldest granddaughter) draws a lot of pictures of horses.”

“She also draws a lot of pictures of Barbie,” Andrea teased.

Regardless of their future interests, the Quicks’ three grandchildren, Meagan’s daughter and two sons – Maddie, Oscar and Henry, are a source of pride and joy and Andrea’s main hobby.

This is crucial considering her daughter’s mobile status. Meagan’s husband, Joe Malone, is a major in the Army. They reside in Fort Knox, Ky. When pregnant with her first, Meagan moved home to Columbus to be with her parents while her husband was deployed in Iraq.

“It was my first deployment and pregnancy, and I simply didn’t want to do it

The Quicks share portraits of their grandchildren.

BELOW: John, left, on his horse, Blue, rides with Ron Rapp and Ruby.

without my mom. I dragged her to every new-mommy class, doctor appointment, baby registry, pregnancy-related thing you could think of, too,” Meagan said. “Joe came home for the week Maddie was born and then had to go back to Iraq.”

Subsequent moves that put the Malones closer to John and Andrea allowed them to help as their other two grandchildren came along as well.

“They visited once a month because Joe left for Afghanistan four weeks after Oscar’s birth,” Meagan said. “A 2-year-old and newborn are exhausting, so thank goodness they drove down so much.”

Of the Malones’ seven moves to various duty stations so far, the last two have been closest to John and Andrea.

“My poor mom pulled into our driveway as my water broke with Henry,” Meagan said.

“We literally handed her our other two kids and said, ‘Gotta go!’”

Andrea thrives on every moment she gets with her grandchildren.

“I love being a grandma and building those memories with them,” she said. “We talk every day.”

The Quicks’ son, John Tyler, lives in Los Angeles and works in the entertainment

industry as a producer for Eyestorm Productions.

John and Andrea enjoy the slower-paced lifestyle of living at Harrison Lake. They purchased the house in 2000, moved in in 2001 and began extensive renovations. Picture windows and sliding glass doors off the living room, kitchen and dining room provide great panoramic views of the water.

“The lake is a great magnet for the grandkids, and it’s a very social community,” John said. “On nice evenings we enjoy taking rides around the lake and stopping to talk to the neighbors.”

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Good times and friendly gatherings are compounded in the Souza home Story by Kelsey DeClue | Photos by Andrew Laker

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An array of avenues exists for a writer in describing Tracy and Matt Souza.

Tracy, for example, is president of the Heritage Fund: the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, a cancer survivor, charismatic ballroom dancer and the daughter of former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton. Her husband, Matt, is an administrator at IUPUC, a former executive with Irwin Financial Corp., a songwriter and musician.

However we’re not talking about all that right now. Out of the public sector, the Souzas are dependable and laid-back neighbors, empty nesters and the proud and supportive parents of four increasingly accomplished children.

They are worldly ambassadors of education, art and spirituality that Columbus was fortunate enough to hook in a right-timeright-place situation.

Both have childhood ties to Columbus – before heading to Washington, Tracy’s father was a lawyer in Columbus for about 10 years. Matt’s father, Frank, worked for Cummins for more than 40 years, and although the family moved frequently, at one point they lived in the same neighborhood where Matt and Tracy eventually raised their children.

And that is what this story is about.

The couple married in 1980 and 17 years later found the home of their dreams, well

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Tracy’s dreams. However she eventually convinced her husband he had the same.

“It’s a kid house,” said Tracy. “The kids brought their friends over. The house opens itself up easily to entertaining.

“It’s what we always wanted – to have a place where friends and family gather.”

The home is situated in a quiet neighborhood, just about a 10-minute drive from downtown; however, the view from the tiered back deck gives the feeling of rural isolation. Pastoral and woodland views have provided a calm respite over the years, as well as a few comical stories.

Tracy recalled one night when the kids were younger. She was startled by the view of multiple flashlights in the woods beside their house, seemingly coming toward the property.

“I thought surely someone was coming to rob us,” she said.

She called 911 and woke the household in a panic until nanny at the time, Liz Burbrink, informed her that it was just her “cousins hunting for raccoons,” Tracy said, with a laugh.

“I wasn’t used to this rural lifestyle. So I had some things to learn.”

And the setting has given way to plenty a possum wandering across the back deck and numerous frogs and snakes in the

Matt and Tracy Souza with their dog, Maya.

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“It’s what we always wanted – to have a place where friends and family gather.”

— Tracy Souza

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pool – experiences that oldest daughter, Christina, 29, also remembers.

“We’ve found bats, possums, horrifyingly huge spiders, snakes and more both inside and all around that house,” said the now Oakland, Calif., resident. “I distinctly remember a pretty outrageous moment involving tennis rackets, buckets, a broom and lots of shrieking as (my sister) Maria, our nanny Liz and I tried to get a bat out of the house. The high ceiling in the living room appeals both to the human eye and to the needs of a bat, apparently.”

Despite those wildlife encounters, all the Souzas agree that the house’s best feature – what lends itself to the fondest memories – is its ability to be both a respite and a bustling host of activity.

“You can’t beat the view of a storm coming in from the distance across the field,” Tracy said. “It’s just beautiful.

“Now that we’re empty nesters and we’re not running around to after-school activities and meetings, it’s become a bit of a race between the two of us to see who

can get home and get out on the back deck with a cold drink first.”

However, from its inception the house was created to foster a growing family. The original owners also had four children, and the house was built with the family sleeping quarters on one side – the master suite and another bedroom adjacent to each other on the first floor and three bedrooms on the second floor.

The Souza girls, Christina, Maria and Patricia, inhabited the second floor, while son, McLouis, enjoyed the first floor bedroom. A guest suite at the other end of the house near the entryway provided the perfect retreat for the kids’ nanny.

“It just felt like it was made for us,” Tracy said.

The Souzas made the home’s main space even more accommodating to the streams of family and their children’s high school teammates and friends it would see over the years. A basement provided ample room for the kids to entertain and now also houses Tracy’s exercise room. On the main level, the Souzas removed several walls, allowing

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light from picture windows in the entryway to flow through the kitchen, where they also expanded the ceiling, all the way to the back of the house, where more picture windows provide views of the pool.

“One thing that I love about our house is summers and sitting outside on our porch,” said the youngest Souza, Tricia, a sophomore at Oberlin College.

“We usually do a lot of grilling, and people hang out back there, and it’s an absolutely beautiful view. Sitting out there always makes me feel very at peace and at home. It’s the one thing I miss a lot about Columbus when I am at school.”

An open concept main floor links the kitchen with a dining room and formal living room, showcasing the couple’s décor of original art and handmade or native collectibles from places they’ve visited.

“When I go somewhere, I always try to find something native to that culture,” Tracy said.

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out the house, but the children’s portraits are Tracy’s favorites. The couple also favors two works by Columbus artist Paul Neufelder.

“The house, physically, is a piece of art,” said Maria Souza-Eglen, who lives in Arizona with her husband, Tyler.

“My parents have worked constantly through the years to update it, but also to maintain the original design and aesthetic.

My two favorite physical features of the house are the large windows that wrap around most of the main floor, especially in the front hall and living room.”

The house, inside and out, comes to life when it’s full of people. The family hosted countless pasta parties, team dinners and sleepovers, as well as many family holidays and dinners with friends.

“Mom and Dad have made a home that exists as a haven for not only my brother and sisters but to all of our friends,” Souza-Eglen said. “Matt and Tracy are two of the most committed, loyal, intelligent, creative and caring people Columbus has to offer.

“The home they have created out of a house is a physical extension of their personalities; it’s who they are, and I am honored to be a part of its heritage.”

A front yard that spans a couple of hundred feet was the scene of many soccer games and practices when son, Louie, played on the Express team, as well as impromptu baseball games with the neighbors.

“The summers have always been the best because we could use the massive front yard for any athletic activity,” said Louie, a senior at DePauw University. “My favorite memory is Dad mowing the front yard to look like a baseball diamond so we could host games with family and friends.”

Neighbors Stu and Masako Kaplan and their children were frequent competitors in such games and were cohorts for the kids, especially the two youngest, in childhood. In fact, it is their frequent interactions that gave the Souza residence the nickname “the compound.”

Although the team pasta dinners and sleepovers with friends have come to an end, the Souza house remains the end-ofthe-day retreat for Tracy and Matt and the preferred vacation spot for their children, as well as the continual base for family and holiday gatherings.

“This is where people want to be, and we love it that way,” Tracy said.

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This summer’s hot spots are of the red, white and blue variety Story by Jon Shoulders

Summer’s most iconic holiday is the celebration of our country’s independence. On the Fourth of July Americans savor our history and sport the patriotic colors that demonstrate our cultural pride. But why limit display and indulgence of all things red, white and blue to just one day? This year, make your summer an exploration of patriotism. Be it cookouts, festivals, pool parties or outdoor concerts, let’s face it, the options can be endless. From barbecuing tips to staying cool at the pool, we’ve found the best ways to have it made in the American shade.

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Red White Blue …

and Cool

White River State Park

ON ThE GRILL

If there’s one thing synonymous with summer, it’s the familiar smell of hot coals burning and savory red meats sizzling on the grill. It’s a pastime that many will be enjoying, so how best to distinguish your own summertime cuisine? It’s all about the pre-party preparation, according to A Thyme for All Seasonings owner Dawn Palmer.

worth the drive

“Rub meats and poultry that are going to be grilled with your favorite extra

For those looking to get out of town for an evening, musicians take to the

virgin olive oil to add additional flavor

bright white spotlight this summer at downtown Indianapolis’ White River

and seal in moisture,” she said. “For the

State Park, only a 45-minute drive from Columbus. If the outdoor concert

best-tasting grilled meats, season with

experience isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of other options without

your seasoning rubs the night before

having to leave the park: Take a Segway tour of its 250 acres of green space,

and let sit in the refrigerator overnight

stroll through the zoo, take in an Indianapolis Indians baseball game at Victo-

before grilling. Marinate meats, poultry

ry Field or rent a pedal boat for a jaunt along the 1.5-mile canal. Make sure

and vegetables in balsamic vinegar for

to cool off after all the outdoor excursions with a relaxing walk through the

divine flavor.”

Indiana State Museum (which houses a 3-D IMAX theater) or the NCAA Hall of Champions Museum. Find more details, including this summer’s official concert lineup, at inwhiteriver.wrsp.in.gov.

Let’s hear it!

And what is summer without a little outdoor entertainment under those big white lights? Columbus offers plenty of summer concert options. At 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 in Mill Race Park legendary rockers REO Speedwagon will headline this year’s Rock the Park, an event that drew more than 7,000 people last year. The JCB Neighborfest brings regional musical talents to Palmer adds that seasoned shrimp,

the 300 block of Washington Street at 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of June,

chicken and veggies marinated with

August and September (July’s Neighborfest, which features a musical

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the summer. “Simple, quick and deli-

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For a rundown of summer festivals and outdoor concerts in the Columbus

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Donner Aquatic Center. Photo by Andrew Laker.

stay cool

Perhaps there’s no better way to cool down than in refreshing blue water. Jim Lemke, aquatics manager for the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, says that hitting the pool has advantages well beyond its cool and relaxing effect – physical fitness, of course. (Think working off those ribs and ice cream.)

“Lap swimming offers many health benefits, it is a great cardio workout, works most muscle groups at the same time, is great for core strength and is low impact on the joints,” he says. “Water aerobics offers the same cardio benefits of regular aerobic classes, but the water adds resistance to the workout and again has low impact effect on the body.” Visit www.columbus.in.gov/parks-recreation for a listing of local aquatics classes and programs.

That’s just the beginning; here are some additional ways to sprinkle your summer with a little

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Seeing Reds Light up the Sky No summer would be complete without taking in some good, old-fashioned fireworks, and you can do just that at many local shows, including the annual Ceraland Park fireworks display July 4 at dusk; the Independence Day Celebration July 5 in Hope Town Square, which will include a fish fry and fireworks at dusk; and the Hospice Community Concert and Fireworks show beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 in Mill Race Park.

ABOVE: A crowd watches fireworks at Tipton Lakes Marina. Photo by Andrew Laker. LEFT: Hope’s Independence Day Celebration.

drink up

Indulge your palate with red (and white and blush) wines via the Indy Wine Trail tour, which features Columbus-based Simmons Winery and six other award-winning central Indiana wineries.

If a circuit of seven locations sounds like too much work even for the most fervent wine enthusiasts, the best part is that it’s not necessary to complete the entire tour in one day, and you can begin the trail at any of the seven locations. Also be sure to check out the farmers market at Simmons Winery, which offers fresh produce grown on the winery grounds. For more information and details on securing a Wine Trail passport, go to www.indywinetrail.com.

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Creamy Whites

Take a walk down memory lane at Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum at 329 Washington St. The 113-year-old establishment serves scrumptious sundaes, splits and shakes, while a self-playing organ, a Tiffany-style lamp on the bar and turn-of-the-century soda fountains provide visual and aural ambience (if you have a large group, call ahead to see if the Coca-Cola Booth, which seats up to 10 people, is available).

get fruity

Tony House, co-owner of Dags Deli and Bertie Jean’s Foods, 4280 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, said fresh fruits complement a bowl of creamy homemade ice cream and make great toppings. “In the summer, stick to fruit-based ice creams or sherbets or sorbets. They taste lighter,” he adds. “We make a berry mixture and spoon it over ice cream. It is a wonderful summer treat.”

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Catch the Blues The water slide at Donner Pool. Photo by Andrew Laker.

wet and wild

Get your family splash on at Donner Aquatic Center on 22nd Street, which features a 160-foot water slide and 22,000 square feet of deck space around the pools.

Summer hours are 1 to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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We laughed, we cried and we worked, but we made a decision not to become victims.

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— Rose Ann Dunlap

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A Flood of Memories After five years Columbus residents reflect on the water damage to their homes and the wealth of assistance they received

Story by Barney Quick Photos by Joe Harpring and courtesy of the families

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ccasionally in the life of our city, something occurs that’s a collective life-changer.

The event impacts some more directly than others, but there’s a general feeling that since any Columbus citizen has been affected, we all have. Such is the case with the 2008 flood.

Certain low-lying areas have always been recognized as prone to submergence, but something so wide-scale as to qualify as a natural disaster

was not on most people’s minds over the 95 years since it had last happened. Even as unusually heavy rain deluged the area in late May and early June 2008, people didn’t anticipate the consequences of that first June Saturday.

This is particularly so since that day was ideal, weather-wise. The sky was basically clear, the air relatively still and the temperature just where you’d want it that time of year. Still,

as the day progressed, one heard reports from various south-central Indiana locations that water was rising to a noteworthy degree.

It got city residents’ attention in the early evening.

In households near rivers and creeks, there came a moment of decision, a time to acknowledge that this isn’t going to spare us and we must take action.

The Lagoons, a pair of man-made bodies of water

situated between Washington Street and the Flat Rock River, got its wake-up call rather abruptly. The phrase “filled like bathtubs” is used by several Lagoons residents in their depictions of their experiences. In light of this month’s anniversary, three couples – John and Rose Ann Dunlap, Sharon and Mike Mangas and Jim and Libby Arthur – reminisced about that fateful day and the years since.

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The Dunlaps don’t give up John and Rose Ann Dunlap

John Dunlap grew up in that neighborhood. Along with the comfort of returning to his roots, he and his wife, Rose Ann, cite the pastoral feel in an urban setting as a reason why they’re there to stay. “It’s lake living in town,” he says.

He says that while he was inclined to minimize the significance of water-level reports that day, he’d been made aware of the probability of calamity. “My daughter called me all day saying, ‘Dad, it’s going to flood.’”

By late afternoon, he and Rose Ann attempted to get her mother out of her home on the east side, but couldn’t find a bridge to cross. Turning back for The Lagoons, John remarked, “We only have a couple of hours.”

The Dunlaps didn’t incur damage to their upper level. “Our deck made a great dock, though,” says John with a bit of gallows

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humor. “You could dip your feet in the water right off it.”

That night, they stayed with some people they knew from the lot owners’ association for the Lagoons and Noblitt Falls area. For the month their house was being restored, they stayed at an empty house in Forest Park.

Their air conditioner actually came back on promptly.

The furnace was ruined, but the air conditioner function only needed a coil and a fan, both of which were free of damage.

Still, it was a tough summer. Even so, they resolved to approach it with a constructive attitude. “We laughed, we cried and we worked, but we made a decision not to become victims,” says Rose Ann. John assumed a coordinator role in the collective effort to pump the water away. He cites neighbor Ben Downing as another person who stepped up to a leadership position.

“We estimated that we pumped 40 million gallons of water in five days,” he says.

As the lot owners’ association’s secretary-treasurer, he says he knew most of the names of Lagoons residents, but not their faces. The flood changed that: “We became a neighborhood.”

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> During the Flood

> After Repairs

The Mangases move on Sharon and Mike Mangas

It slowly crept Marsha and Jim Sons

Sharon and Mike Mangas saw a harbinger of what was to come the night before. The rain was indeed heavy that Friday.

“We had a terraced yard, and Mike showed me a bullfrog that was sitting on an unusually high level,” says Sharon.

On Saturday, they hosted a couple from Bloomington for dinner. The guests arrived about 6:15. While entertaining them and preparing the meal, Sharon was trying to call Columbus Regional Hospital, where she worked, to let her department know she could come in on Sunday. She found it a bit unusual that she got a constant busy signal. “I could never get through.”

About 7:20, the foursome had finished dinner and was about to have coffee. “Mike came into the kitchen and said, “We have to get out of here now,” Sharon recalls. “He said to our friends, ‘You need to get in your car and get out of here.’”

The Mangases moved their cars to higher ground and went back to the house to gather what they could. Priorities become clarified in such a moment; they retrieved Mike’s computer and guitar, Sharon’s prescription medicine and some family photos.

She relates how everyday activities take on a new significance in the aftermath of such an event. “I had a hair appointment the following Thursday,” she says. “I almost didn’t go, but I thought, no, I need to do something for myself.”

It was a fortuitous decision. Her stylist told her about a roofer friend, as well as a friend from Georgia who did a lot of disaster-relief work. Such helpers had a daunting task.

The home’s drywall and hardwood floors were ruined. It had to be completely gutted.

Temporary living quarters over the next few months included Mike’s mother’s house, a condo and an apartment.

They moved back to their house in January 2009.

They decided to move to the east side in 2011, however. “If it had happened again, we either would have lost a lot of the home’s value or have had to elevate it by two feet,” says Sharon.

The experience did make her into something of an activist, forming a committee of neighbors to encourage the city to look at flood-plain construction projects.

Reflecting on the entire experience, she says, “It drives home the brevity of everything. You’re never promised tomorrow.”

If the onset of the flood for The Lagoons was abrupt, it was a bit more insidious for residents of the area on the east side of Washington Street. The water encroached on their yards more gradually, leaving them wondering for interminable hours how high it would go.

Marsha and Jim Sons had lived at the corner of Sixteenth and Franklin streets since 1992. It’s a classic midtown setting, with trees lining Franklin and houses of the type generally described as “having character.” It was conducive to families dwelling there for several years.

Jim knew what was occurring at The Lagoons. He waded in shin-deep water to rescue a friend’s Jeep on Sunset Drive while it was still daylight.

By the time the stars were out, the water had reached their yard. “It was probably about midnight when it got to the bottom step of the porch,” says Marsha. Jim says that shortly afterward, he could hear the refrigerator and freezer in the basement floating loose and bumping into each other.

“Franklin Street slopes southward, and as neighbors to our north bailed out their homes, the water came our way,” Marsha explains.

Because their daughter, Nicole, who lived with them, worked at Edinburgh Premium Outlets and knew the managers of several Taylorsville interchange hotels, they were able to find lodging for the next four days.

“We lost everything in our basement, but since there was no structural damage, flood insurance didn’t cover it,” says Marsha.

“We didn’t lose anything so precious that it harmed our ability to recover, though.”

Like Lagoons residents, Marsha cites the help of area church groups with cleaning supplies and labor in making the recovery timely. “It was humbling to accept that, because we’re accustomed to being on the helping end.”

Their decision to move to the west side was not driven by their flood experience.

Apparently, neither was that of the young couple with two children who bought the Franklin Street house. “They just liked the fact that it was laid out the way houses used to be designed,” says Marsha. “In fact, I didn’t hear any lookers express reservations because of the flood.”

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The Arthurs fight back Jim and Libby Arthur

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Jim and Libby Arthur likewise had friends over for dinner. Tacos was the evening’s fare. “That taco meat sat on the stove for the next four days,” says Libby.

The rush of water over Flatrock Drive and down their yard was sudden, a “true flash flood” in Jim’s depiction.

The upper level of their home, where most of their living takes place, was spared. “It missed our joists by mere inches,” says Libby.

The flood bestowed a temporary guest on the Arthurs for a few days — a baby deer that had washed up from the woods. After moving belongings to the upper level, they loaded their two teenage sons, their dogs and the deer into their boat and made their way to Jim’s sister’s house.

The deer stayed in his sister’s bathroom that night (and decided its wallpaper made a tasty snack). Over the next few days, it became domesticated enough to permit Jim to put a leash on it for do-its-business walks. Jim and a neighbor eventually found a preserve south of town that took it in.

The morning after the flood, around 4:30, Jim returned to his house. “I was picking up carp on Flatrock Drive and tossing them away,” he recalls.

Hutch and Kevina Schumaker had recently bought their house on nearby higher ground, but hadn’t moved in yet. They let the Arthurs stay there for several nights.

Libby says that the next door neighbors, the Federles, were gracious as well. “Many a night, we’d eat supper in their garage, gnawing on chicken in our big, ugly boots while the kids played ping-pong.”

Cummins provided pumps for removing water. “Several Lagoons guys worked shifts to keep the pumps going,” says Jim. The two played to their strengths. Jim applied the elbow grease, while Libby negotiated with insurance people, banks and heating-and-cooling and utility organizations. “We had flood insurance, but settling a claim was tedious,” she says.

The rest of the summer had a surreal quality to it. “That’s a time when you’d usually hear kids playing, but it was quiet around here,” says Libby.

Their son, Jimmy, says he recalls cramped quarters and humid air. He did sense the social cohesion it brought to The Lagoons: “I thought it was cool the way the neighborhood pulled together.” He and his father recall various belongings such as picnic tables floating into yards, and people calling around to identify owners.

A year later, several families had a cookout to reflect on the experience and bask in the gratitude that they’d come through it. Some familiar faces were absent, however. “We lost some good neighbors, older people who didn’t want to go through the process of getting back on their feet in those homes,” says Jim. Libby says the ordeal tested her as a mother.

“You want to be able to reassure your kids that it will be all right, but the truth is that you don’t know if that’s really the case.”

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No matter what kind of vacation you’re planning this summer, you’ll find what you need right next door in Michigan. Sure, the Great Lakes state has miles of sandy beaches, but it also has renowned wine regions, challenging mountain-biking trails and hot spots for cuisine and culture.

To jump-start your summer planning, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite destinations in the Mitten State.

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Grand Rapids While Detroit is Michigan’s biggest city, Grand Rapids may soon take the title of cultural capital — if it hasn’t done so already. The city of 189,000 has much to offer, from memorable restaurants to renowned museums and gardens.

“Grand Rapids is very much an up-andcoming urban area,” said Michelle Begnoche, senior communication specialist for Travel Michigan. “It is just exploding.”

The newest Grand Rapids destination is Downtown Market, a permanent indoor market that opens this August.

The facility will have its own restaurant and microbrewery, plus dozens of vendors selling fish, meat, olive oil, wine, candies and more. In the meantime, visitors can browse among more than 80 vendors at the outdoor farmers market nearby.

The market is a good fit for Grand Rapids, which is renowned for its farm-tofork cuisine and homegrown microbreweries. One of the best-known restaurants is the James Beard-nominated Reserve Wine and Food (www.reservegr.com), which serves gourmet goodies such as vanilla-rubbed bacon, mushroom crepes and dry-aged ribeye steak.

Another of the area’s top attractions is the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park (www.meijergardens.org), a 132acre open-air art museum that will please children and art buffs alike. The facility has more than 30 acres of outdoor sculptures by artists such as Auguste Rodin, Tom Otterness and Edgar Degas. It also has an arid garden of cacti and agaves, a tropical conservatory, a house of carnivorous plants, a woodland shade garden, and a formal English perennial garden.

The park is also home to a re-created 1880s farmstead and a children’s garden, which has puppet shows and a treehouse village.

If that sounds like too much walking for one day, don’t worry; the park offers tram tours throughout the day. After your tour, head to the Taste of the Gardens Café, which has a floral ceiling sculpture created by glass artist Dale Chihuly.

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Grand Rapids is also known for its Grand Rapids Art Museum (www.artmuseumgr.org) and Grand Rapids Public Museum (www.grmuseum.org), which highlights local history.

“The Public Museum has a lot of really cool exhibits,” said Karolina Haines, marketing coordinator for Experience Grand Rapids.

The current temporary exhibition, which

closes July 7, displays artifacts from the Titanic.

But perhaps the best part of visiting Grand Rapids is simply exploring this walkable city by foot.

“You can experience a lot in a short amount of time,” Haines said. “We have a lot to offer in terms of our attractions, walkability and food — and, also, we’re half an hour from Lake Michigan.”

Old Mission Peninsula. BELOW: Dishes at Trattoria Stella. Photo courtesy of Trattoria Stella.

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Ann Arbor Ann Arbor also made the Midwest Living list of top regional foodie towns — and with good reason. The college town is home to Zingerman’s (www.zingermans.com), a world-renowned gourmet food shop that started its life as a traditional Jewish deli. The Zingerman’s empire now includes a coffeehouse, roadhouse and creamery, plus a bakehouse that offers popular cooking classes. Options range from two-hour baking classes to week-long “bake-cations.”

But Zingerman’s isn’t the only reason to visit Ann Arbor. Other highlights include Mani Osteria, Vinology Wine Bar and Restaurant, the Ravens Club speakeasy and a stellar farmers market.

“The thing it has that’s so unique is the highly concentrated but diverse types of restaurants,” Begnoche said. “You can get great Ethiopian or Hungarian or Italian food, and it’s all within a couple of blocks.”

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Traverse City Locals weren’t surprised when Midwest Living chose Traverse City as one of the region’s best food towns, alongside state capitals like Madison, Wis., and Des Moines, Iowa. The lakefront city has a pioneering farm-to-fork mentality and a wealth of top-notch restaurants.

The most sought-after table in the city is at The Cooks’ House (www.thecookshouse.net), a tiny restaurant serving seasonal, gourmet cuisine. And we do mean tiny: The Cooks’ House has just six tables.

But don’t despair if you can’t snag a reservation. Other destination restaurants include Trattoria Stella (www.stellatc.com) for Italian

cuisine, Red Ginger (www.eatatginger.com) for Asian cuisine and Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen (www.magnumhospitality.com/ pearls) for dishes with Cajun and Creole flair. Filling the brewpub niche, the North Peak Brewing Co. (www.northpeak.net) serves beers like Diabolical IPA, Mission Point porter and Northern Light ale.

Between meals, visitors hit the beach or stroll the picturesque downtown streets, where they find gelato and preserves at American Spoon Foods (www.spoon.com) and gourmet gifts at Silver Swan Homemade Foods (www.silverswantc.com). Traverse City is known as the cherry capital of the world, and Cherry Republic (www. cherryrepublic.com) puts that bounty on display with goodies like cherry salsa and

white chocolate-cherry peanut butter.

On the outskirts of Traverse City are two hilly peninsulas dotted with wineries — the Leelanau Peninsula and the Old Mission Peninsula. Old Mission is easier to navigate, but Leelanau has a higher concentration of wineries, with 28. Because visitors are likely to need a designated driver, many transportation companies in the area offer winery shuttles and guided tours.

Another key stop on the foodie itinerary is Fishtown Preservation (www.fishtownmi. org), located in nearby Leland. The district honors the maritime traditions of Lake Michigan with its collection of weathered fishing shacks, smokehouses, docks and boats.

“It’s a cute little fishing village like you would picture on the East Coast,” Begnoche said.

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Big Sable Point Lighthouse. Photo by David Vaughn, courtesy of Michigan.org

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Mackinac Island No story about Michigan tourism would be complete without a mention of Mackinac Island, which has been voted one of the top 10 islands in the world. The tranquil Lake Huron island prohibits cars, so the 600,000 visitors who descend on the island each summer get around on bicycles.

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covers more than 80 percent of the island’s land mass, and it has more than 70 miles of hiking trails. Visitors can also try kayaking, sailing, fishing and golfing, or visit one of the island’s two butterfly conservancies. And after all that activity, many visitors head straight for the island’s famous fudge shops.

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Ludington You probably haven’t heard of Ludington, a beachside community with just 8,000 residents. You won’t find any glitzy resorts here. Instead, Ludington offers a low-key vacation packed with old-fashioned family fun — boardwalks, beaches and bottomless ice cream.

“It’s definitely a bustling time here in Ludington during the summer, but it’s also really relaxed. Everyone is here for the same reason, to get away from the dayto-day grind,” said Brandy Henderson, executive director of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Generations of families come back here.”

Many visitors head straight for Stearns Park Beach, a half-mile stretch filled with sunbathers, volleyball courts, putt-putt courses and a new skate plaza.

“It’s a big, open beach where you can find your own little place but still be part of the bigger atmosphere,” Henderson said. “Families love it.”

When it’s time to get out of the sun, visitors walk along the half-mile breakwall to the North Breakwater Light. The pyramid-shaped building has been named one of the top lighthouses in the nation — despite its slight tilt. The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (splka. org) offers tours.

Beachgoers also flock to Ludington State Park, where they can sunbathe on the shorelines of either Lake Michigan or Hamlin Lake. The park has wooded trails, great fishing spots and the Big Sable Point Lighthouse.

For adventurous travelers, nearby Silver Lake Sand Dunes (www.silverlakesanddunes.net) is a regional destination for dune buggy rides, which can be just as thrilling as any roller coaster.

At its heart, though, Ludington is a quiet, simple place. Many families make a tradition of buying ice cream at the House of Flavors (www.houseofflavors.com) and walking to the harbor. There, they watch the sunset and wave at the SS Badger car ferry as it chugs in and out of the harbor.

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The Upper Peninsula Biking at Lake of the Clouds.

Photo by Raymond J. Malace, courtesy of Michigan.org

The landscape of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is dominated by state parks, national forests and wildlife refuges, making it the ideal escape for travelers seeking a rustic getaway.

“That is really where you’re going to be out in nature in this beautiful landscape,” Begnoche said.

The first step in planning an Upper Peninsula adventure is choosing a home base.

One popular option is Munising, a city on the shore of Lake Superior with a population of just 2,300. Across the bay is Grand Island, a designated national recreation area. It has miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as fishing areas and campsites.

The region is popular among kayakers, who paddle around Grand Island and along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

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“You will not find a more beautiful place to kayak,” Begnoche said.

Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie are also popular home bases for Upper Peninsula visitors. But the entire region is dotted with memorable destinations, so choose a home base closest to the activities that interest you. In the north, Copper Harbor is renowned for its network of mountain-biking trails. In the west, the Porcupine Mountain region offers beaches, picturesque waterfalls and miles of wilderness trails. And in the east, Tahquamenon Falls State Park has one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River — right behind Niagara Falls.

In other words, no matter where you stay on the Upper Peninsula, outdoor adventure isn’t too far away.

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Story by Ashley Petry | Photos by Amanda Waltz

Indy’s Mass Ave. is Far From Ordinary

Massachusetts Avenue — Mass Ave., for short — has long been known as an artsy Indianapolis cultural district. Its slogan, “45 Degrees from Ordinary,” reflects both its unusual angle and its quirky character. But the recent completion of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has made the district more pedestrian-friendly and bike-friendly than ever, making this summer a perfect time to head to Mass Ave. for a family adventure, girlfriend getaway or romantic date night. Here are three potential itineraries.

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During the day, Mass Ave. is a casual, walkable district that children of all ages will love. Start your adventure at Mass Ave Toys (408 Massachusetts Ave.), a feast of newfangled and nostalgic delights. Kids and parents alike will swoon for Eeboo flashcards, Uglydoll plush monsters and Zolo baby toys. The shop also has a collection of kid-friendly wrapping papers — some so pretty that you’ll want to frame them.

Nearby you’ll find Nurture (433 Massachusetts Ave.), a children’s boutique that stocks organic, eco-friendly clothing and accessories. Look for the house brand, Elms and Cedars, featuring owner Ashley Martz’s handmade knitwear and bodysuits.

At the far end of Mass Ave. is Indy Reads Books (911 Massachusetts Ave.), a secondhand bookstore with a wide selection for children and adults. You can stock up on summer reads and make a difference: The store’s profits go directly to Indy Reads, a nonprofit that offers free adult literacy tutoring.

Time to eat? Treat the kids to pizza at Bazbeaux (333 Massachusetts Ave.), a locally owned restaurant named for a French court jester. You can order a standard pie, like a four-cheese or margherita, or spring for something adventurous: say, a Neptune pizza made with crab, shrimp and veggies or a Cubano made with black-bean dip, ham, salami and Swiss cheese.

But for a real bargain, head to Yats, a Cajun-Creole restaurant known for dishes like jambalaya and etouffee — always just $6.25. Meals are served atop beds of white rice, with two slices of toasted, buttered French bread on the side. The local chain opened its original Mass Ave. location at 659

Massachusetts Ave. in 2002, but this summer it moves to a larger spot at 875 Massachusetts Ave. For dessert, try Flying Cupcake (715 Massachusetts Ave.), a shabby-chic bakery that often snags “best in the city” titles. Our favorite treats include the signature Red Velvet Elvis, the decadent Salted Chocolate Caramel and the bacon-topped Hungry Lumberjack. Vegan and gluten-free options are always available.

Before you head home, immortalize your adventure by taking goofy family photos with the district’s wealth of outdoor art. Good options include the “Ann Dancing” digital sign, the imposing “Brick Head” sculpture and a freshly painted Kurt Vonnegut mural.

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Worth the Trip Silver in the City, left, and Arts a Poppin, bottom right

Your ideal girlfriend getaway begins with brunch at Hoaglin to Go Café and Marketplace (448 Massachusetts Ave.), a bright, welcoming eatery decorated with local art. The menu changes frequently, but the restaurant is known for its pancakes, omelets, quiches and BMLT sandwich (bacon, mozzarella, lettuce and tomato).

Next stop — shopping. On the same block as Hoaglin, you’ll find several gems: Arts a Poppin (425), Silver in the City (434) and Global Gifts (446). Arts a Poppin is known for functional art, such as hand-woven scarves and recycled-glass wind chimes. Global Gifts specializes in fair-trade jewelry and housewares from across the globe.

Nearby, Silver in the City is the destination for locally made accessories and quirky housewares. Check out the Indiana-shaped pillows and cute headbands from Crimson Tate, the

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“317” T-shirts from People for Urban Progress, and the variety of goofy kitchen gear.

Down the street and around a corner is Chatham Home (517 E. Walnut St.), a combination interior design studio, art gallery, furniture store and gift shop. Need some decorating advice? Ask for Hope Harsin, who made a name for herself with a show-stopping playroom at this spring’s Decorators’ Show House.

The 800 block of Mass Ave. yields another batch of treasures. Start at the Art Bank Gallery (811), with rooms like the Vault and the Teller Room. (As a bank, it was once robbed by John Dillinger.) Next up is White Dog (845 B), which stocks vintage housewares and clothing, and Crimson Tate (845), a trendy fabric store. Check the Crimson Tate calendar for low-pressure group sewing classes, including Sewing 101 and project-based classes for iPad sleeves, holiday

stockings, sundresses, tote bags and basic quilts.

When it’s time for dinner, go across the street to R Bistro (888 Massachusetts Ave.), owned by James Beard-nominated chef Regina Mehallick. The menu changes weekly to reflect what’s in season, but it always includes five appetizers, five entrees and five desserts — often including a selection of chocolate truffles from nearby Best Chocolate in Town (880 Massachusetts Ave.). Alas, the restaurant’s famous sticky-toffee pudding is only available at lunch.

Finally, head to the Rathskeller at the Athenaeum (401 E. Michigan St.), where you and your girlfriends can enjoy a frosty mug of beer under the stars. The restaurant’s open-air biergarten often welcomes bands such as Zanna Doo, Living Proof and Polka Boy — the perfect way to dance the night away.

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Your romantic evening begins at the Mass Ave Wine Shoppe (878 Massachusetts Ave.), where you can stock up on aphrodisiacs like red wine. Then, head to Ball and Biscuit (331 Massachusetts Ave.) for a pre-dinner vintage cocktail, such as a sidecar or claret cup.

For dinner, the Mass Ave. district presents a wealth of options. One of the newest is Black Market (922 Massachusetts Ave.), whose brick-and-wood dining room has an industrial vibe. The menu changes frequently but often includes dishes such as roasted marrow bones, duck buns and vegetable curries. For dessert, order the unforgettable salted-chocolate brickle, a dish of candied saltine crackers drizzled with chocolate sauce and bourbon caramel, all topped with cream cheese ice cream.

Another good option is Mesh (725 Massachusetts Ave.), a sprawling restaurant known for upscale fare such as filet mignon, lamb chops and shrimp fettuccini.

After dinner, it’s time to see a show.

Head to ComedySportz Indianapolis (721 Massachusetts Ave.) for a hilarious and interactive improv show or to the Phoenix Theatre (749 N. Park Ave.) for irreverent productions like “Urinetown: The Musical” and “Naked Boys Singing.” Other options include Theatre on the Square (627 Massachusetts Ave.) and the American Cabaret Theatre located inside the Athenaeum (401 E. Michigan St.).

Prefer a little night music? Guide your sweetheart to the Chatterbox Jazz Club (435 Massachusetts Ave.) or to the Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre (502 N. New Jersey St.), where you’re likely to see a touring Broadway musical or headlining concert.

IndyFringe Theatre Festival To see Mass Ave. at its theatrical best, visit Aug. 15 to 25 for the annual IndyFringe Theatre Festival. Performances run all day, every day, on seven different Mass Ave. stages. Shows last less than an hour, so you can jump from a family-friendly magic show to a modern dance performance to an edgy political monologue to a quirky new musical. Tickets are just $10 per show, plus a $5 festival-wide “backer button.” For more information, visit www.indyfringe.org.

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Millie Ready & Mitch Fenneman Oct. 13, 2012 Ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, North Vernon Reception at The Commons Photography by Stacy Able Photography, www.stacyable.com

Mitch Fenneman and Millie Ready met in 2008 by chance after a long night out with friends.

Neither knew each other before, but Mitch approached Millie on the dance floor of a Tampa, Fla., bar while she was looking for an item she had lost. Despite her frustration and exhaustion Millie gave her new suitor a chance, and the two fostered a long-distance relationship (Mitch lived in Chicago at the time). In 2010 while Millie was pursuing an internship in Atlanta and Mitch was living in North Vernon, the two met for a long weekend with friends at a cabin in the Georgia mountains. Millie woke to watch the sun rise one morning and was surprised when her boyfriend joined her. The couple talked about their future, and Mitch asked if the big-city girl would be willing to settle for the small-town life.

Millie said that before she knew it, Mitch was down on one knee with a little blue box in his hand. She, of course, said yes.

However wedding plans were put on hold, and they decided to buy a house together and eventually welcomed their son, Jack, into the world.

In October 2012 the couple married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in North Vernon and had their reception at The Commons.

Mitch grew up on a farm in southern Indiana, and Millie in a Hispanic household in Florida.

She knew from the start of planning in 2011 that she wanted to try to blend their two heritages.

She decided on a rustic, yet feminine feel that incorporated Ball jars wrapped with lace, place holders made from barn wood by Mitch, and instead of a traditional guest book, quilt squares for attendees to sign that would eventually be made into a keepsake for the couple. They incorporated Millie’s Hispanic culture with the dinner menu, which included flank steak with chimichurri sauce and cilantro game hens.

They reside in Lafayette.

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Columbus Area Arts Council Annual Meeting April 18 at The Commons // Photos by Carla Clark 1. Steve Gochenour, Jack Hess and Fred Stadler. 2. City Council liaison Ryan Brand with his daughter, Ellie.

3. Lyn Morgan signs in as Rebecca Pebley and Mary Rigsby staff the registration desk. 4. Columbus North High School student Shelby Vance, recipient of the Betty F. Brown Award for Instrumental Excellence, provided music. 5. Board member Mary Tucker enjoys hors d`oeuvres prepared by On The Spot Catering. 6. Jeff Kuehl, regional services manager and volunteer coordinator, with volunteer of the year Rebecca Prebley. Kuehl said of Prebley: “She goes that extra distance. She is committed to make things better and to make things work.�

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4. Fresh strawberries offered by Hackman’s Farm Market. 5. Live entertainment was provided by The Banisters.

6. Amanda, Greg, Kieran and Julianne Watts. 7. (From left) Eliza Whiteside, Barb Hackman, Allana Whiteside and Jeanette Downs.

8. Rain didn’t stop visitors from shopping at the local vendors.

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Fusion Roaring ’20s Style Fundraiser May 1 at Mill Race Center // Photos by Carla Clark 1. Sunset Stomp Jazz Band performs. 2. Flappers and their partners dance. 3. Jackie Sterling and Eric Mize. 4. Mary Clark in classy ’20s dress.

5. Don Harvey, left, with Bill Glick, seated, and Jeff Kuehl, allowed the use of his 1933 Plymouth for the event.

6. Jenny Simms passes out candy cigarettes with the raffle tickets and poker chips sold throughout the evening.

7. (from left) Jan Hoffman-Perry, Bryan Perry, Melissa Begley and Scott Begley.

8. (from left) Irina Piraner, Ilya Piraner, Steve Kinsey, Helen Kinsey, Tony Burton and Janie Burton.

9. The event featured two signature drinks served in old-style jelly jars. 10. Silhouettes of flappers and gangsters decorated the center.

11. Bistro 310’s Patrick Hummer serves Nancy Olson a cocktail. 12. Bob Pitman dances with his daughter, Cassie.

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May 24 on the Bartholomew County Courthouse Lawn // Photos by Carla Clark 1. Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Children’s Choir performs. 2. The Yoder family, (from left), Jessica, Sarah, mom Traci holds Maria, Rachel and Ruth, waving a flag.

3. A vintage helicopter, similar to those flown during WWII and the Korean War, prepares to land.

4. Sara and Jim Millis have been married for 63 years and have attended the Salute concert each year, except when it rains.

5. 17-month-old Noah Riley checks out the helicopter. 6. The overflowing crowd listens to the choir sing.

7. Columbus Indiana Philharmonic director Margaret Powers greets attendees. 8. Cynthia Scott, Tom Hartman and Bob Elkins, all veterans, enjoy the concert.

9. Vietman War Sgt. Don Jessee and his wife, Sharon. 10. Indiana State Police and Columbus Police Department officers stand at attention.

11. Madelyn Lego sings during the performance of the 25th Street Jazz Singers.

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Neighborfest June 6 on Washington Street // Photos by Carla Clark 1. Tammy Diggs, Jule Adams and Suzi Ricketts. 2. (clockwise from top) Kelly Glick with Sophie, Ethan and Eli Glick. 3. Chris Crawl runs the soundboard.

4. The crowd packs the street during the first Neighborfest of 2013, which will also be the last held on Washington Street. 5. Mark Pay (guitar), Derek Felix (drums), Jai Baker (lead vocals and guitar) and Tracy McKee (bass). 6. Dwight Doig with Noah and Leah, as they blow bubbles and listen to music.

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SUMMER 2013 | Compiled by Amy Norman

Calendar of Events

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

stage & scene ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

July 5 Enjoy the Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration on the Hope Town Square. Food, games, live music and fireworks will be available. Information: 812-546-HOPE. July 12 Don’t miss the Friday Night Cruise-In on the Hope Town Square, 615 Harrison St. There will be games and live entertainment. Food will be available for purchase from Chop Shop Cookers with all proceeds benefiting the Community Center of Hope and the Hope Food Bank. Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Information: 812-314-1823 or www. communitycenterofhope.org.

Aug. 9 Don’t miss the Friday Night Cruise-In on the Hope Town Square, 615 Harrison St. There will be games and live entertainment. Food will be available for purchase from Chop Shop Cookers with all proceeds benefiting the Community Center of Hope and the Hope Food Bank. Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Information: 812-314-1823 or www. communitycenterofhope.org.

Aug. 24 The Columbus ArtFest features artwork from local, regional and national artists. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Washington Street in downtown Columbus.

Information: www.columbus artfest.com.

Sept. 7 The Columbus Scottish Bagpipers will perform. Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Location: Columbus Area Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St.

Aug. 10 Enjoy the Columbus Scottish Bagpipers. Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Location: Columbus Area Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. See the Columbus Scottish Bagpipers perform on July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 7.

July 13 Enjoy the Columbus Scottish Bagpipers. Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Location: Columbus Area Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St.

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ColumbusMag@ therepublic.com Bagpipers perform during the Columbus Scottish Festival. The Republic file photo

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The Columbus ArtFest will take place downtown on Aug. 24.

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key notes MUSICAL EVENTS

Photo courtesy of REO Speedwagon

Aug. 23 Last Fridays Bluegrass is an open bluegrass jam for musicians of all ages. A mix of traditional bluegrass, newgrass, folk and gospel will be played. The public is welcome to participate or simply enjoy the music. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, 2611 Fairlawn Drive. Information: 344-2664.

Aug. 31 Tommy James & the Shondells, with opening act Groove Essentials, perform during the Hospice Community Concert.

Proceeds benefit Hospice of South Central Indiana. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Mill Race Park, Fifth and Lindsey streets. Information: 314-8053.

REO Speedwagon comes to Columbus on Aug. 17

June 28 Last Fridays Bluegrass is an open bluegrass jam for musicians of all ages. A mix of traditional bluegrass, newgrass, folk and gospel will be played. The public is welcome to participate or simply enjoy the music. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, 2611 Fairlawn Drive. Information: 344-2664.

July 11 Gordon Bonham, Gene Deer and Benito DiBartoll perform as part of the JCB Neighborfest. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free. Location: 300 block of Washington Street in front of The Commons.

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July 12 Americana Downtown, hosted

by Tim Grimm, will feature Eric Taylor. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $12 in advance; $15 at the door.

Location: Unitarian Universalist Building, 7850 Goeller Road.

July 26 Last Fridays Bluegrass is an open bluegrass jam for musicians of all ages. A mix of traditional bluegrass, newgrass, folk and gospel will be played. The public is welcome to participate or simply enjoy the music. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, 2611 Fairlawn Drive. Information: 344-2664.

Aug. 1 The Max Allen Band performs as part of the JCB Neighborfest. The band blends country, pop and rock to create a musical style everyone can enjoy. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free. Location: 300 block of Washington Street in front of The Commons.

Aug. 17 The Columbus Area Arts Council presents Rock the Park with REO Speedwagon. Time: Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Location: Mill Race Park, Fifth and Lindsey streets. Information: www. artsincolumbus.org.

Sept. 5 The Rusty Bladen Band performs as part of the JCB Neighborfest. A veteran of the Indiana music scene, Rusty Bladen and his band have played in nearly every club, theater and bar in the state to build their career. Expect a high energy, fun, rock-n-roll show.

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 300 block of Washington Street in front of The Commons.

Sept. 14 The Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree concert has an open jam at 4 p.m. with a group performance at 5 p.m. Bring your instruments for a great time.

Location: Mill Race Park, Lindsey Street, downtown Columbus.

Admission: Donations will be collected. Rain location will be at Donner Center, 739 22nd St.

enlighten me SPECIAL INTEREST EVENTS

June 29 Learn some of the beginning fundamentals for restoring items from the past at the Machinery Restoration Clinic.

It will focus on topics such as the art of getting rusty things unstuck, tools of the trade, surface prep and repair and more. Along with a slideshow presentation, there will be hands-on learning as participants work on the first stages of a restoration project from the Bartholomew County History Center’s collection. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Cost: $20. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Reeves Pavilion at the Henry Breeding farm, 13730 N. Road 100W, Edinburgh. Information: 372-3541 or www.bartholomewhistory.org.

July 13 Don’t miss Wooly Wonders, where you will explore where wool comes from, try your hand at carding and spinning, and even take a felted wool project home. Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St. Information: 372-3541 or www. bartholomewhistory.org.

July 20 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: www. indianalivesteamers.org.

Craftsman Chuck Baker teaches an exciting class about black powder guns. Come and learn about the guns of the past and how to shoot one yourself. You must be 16 or older to participate. Registration is required. Cost: $25 per person.

Time: 10 a.m. Location: Henry Breeding farm, 13730 N. Road 100W, Edinburgh. Information: 372-3541 or www.bartholomewhistory.org.

The Bartholomew County Historical Society goes on the lamb to find some sheepish fun at the Yellow Trail Museum in Hope. Explore where wool comes from, try carding and spinning, and take a felted wool project home. Time: 11 a.m.

Location: State Road 9 in Hope.

Information: 372-3541 or www. bartholomewhistory.org.

home and continue the fun.

Time: 11 a.m. Location: Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St. Information: 372-3541 or www.bartholomewhistory.org.

Aug. 15 Learn how to make beautiful paper using recycled and natural materials to create new pieces of parchment ideal for greeting cards, letters, scrapbooking and more. Learn the steps from blending the fibers to screening the final sheets.

Registration is required. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St. Information: 372-3541 or www. bartholomewhistory.org.

Learn about machinery restoration at the Henry Breeding Farm on June 29.

Aug. 10 Check out the games your grandparents played. Try your hand at hoop and stick, graces or ring toss.

Make some clay marbles to take

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open spaces OUTDOOR EVENTS

June 22 to Sept. 21 Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Columbus Farmers Market offers fresh produce grown by local farmers and gardeners, fresh-cut flowers, homebaked goods, coffee, tea, lemon shake-ups, local art and jewelry, herbs, hot peppers and local music. Location: Cummins parking lot, between Brown and Lindsey streets. Information: 371-3780 or columbusfarmersmarket.org.

Need to replenish those fresh veggies during the week? Don’t miss the Columbus Mid-Week Farmers Market, featuring fresh produce and plants grown by local farmers and gardeners. Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Location: Between Jackson and Washington streets on Fourth Street.

June 24 Hackers Holiday 2013 will be at Harrison Lake Country Club.

Players of all skill levels are welcome. This year’s event includes a chance to win a car, putting contest, door prizes and more.

Cost includes lunch, golf with cart, access to driving range, player’s card with one mulligan, one toss, one tee off from ladies tee (ladies will get an extra shot) and complimentary water and sodas throughout play.

Cost: $115 per player; $460 per team. Time: 11 a.m. lunch; noon shotgun start. Information: 3794457 or www.columbusareachamber.com.

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July 5-13 Don’t miss the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair. Events daily.

Times vary. Information: www. bartholomewcountyfair.com.

July 27 The JWI Biggest Block Party Ever is the party of the year, featuring the best local and regional bands, including headliner the Hunter Smith Band.

Great food from downtown restaurants, beer and wine, and kids’ activities. All proceeds benefit the Columbus Area Arts Council. Time: 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Cost: $8 adults; children 12 and younger free.

Location: Downtown Columbus.

Information: 376-2539 or www. artsincolumbus.org.

Aug. 18 Don’t miss the Bark in the Park end-of-summer doggie swim.

Location: Donner Park Aquatic Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Information: 376-2680 or www.columbus.in.gov.

Sept. 14-15 Take in all things Scottish at the Scottish Festival. Enjoy highland dancers, clan tents, athletics, sheepdogs, European cars, bagpipes, re-enactors, Scottish country dancing, food and more. The Columbus Scottish Festival is the home of the annual Midwest Highland Games Championship. The athletic competitions include amateur and professional athletes.

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Location: Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. Information: 812546-6060 or www.scottish festival.org.

Sept. 21 Check out classic cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles and more at 106.1 The River’s Hot Rods & Rock ‘n’ Roll. Bring everyone out for this family-friendly event in downtown Columbus. You’ll see some of the best hot rods and street rods anywhere in the state. There’s no registration fee and no trophies. Just pride, passion and a good time.

Time: 3 p.m. car show; 7 p.m. free concert by Rick K and the Allnighters. Cost: Free. Information: www.1061theriver.com.

Sept. 21 Tour the charming and picturesque Duck Creek Valley during the Hope Bike Ride. Enjoy live music, a pancake breakfast and root beer floats. Proceeds benefit the Hope Food Bank.

Cost: $25 until Sept. 6; $30 until Sept. 16; $40 after Sept. 16. Kids 12 and younger ride free with a paying adult. Time: 7:30 a.m.

Location: Hauser High School, State Road 9, Hope. Information: hoperide.org.

The Republic file photos

Donner Park Aquatic Center closes its season with a dog swim on Aug. 18

The Columbus Farmers Market runs through Sept. 21

Browse classic cars, trucks and more at Hot Rods & Rock ‘n’ Roll on Sept. 21

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A Look Back

Dancing in the Streets Everybody loves a parade, and these junior high steppers reflected that in this scene from a celebration on Washington Street from the early 1950s.

Dating the scene was made easy by the Mode Theater marquee in the background, which advertised the showing of the movie “Tea for Two” starring Gordon MacRae, released in 1950. The Mode was one of three movie houses within two blocks of each other at various periods in the 20th century. Located on the east side of the 300 block of Washington Street in a space that is now vacant, the theater opened in 1937 and closed in 1955.

The Republic file photo. Details provided by Harry McCawley.

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