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WELCOME

Welcome to Columbus, a unique city that prides itself on being “unexpected and unforgettable.”

Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, where Midwest farming traditions have merged with modern manufac-turing and service industries.

Though located squarely in America’s heartland, Columbus is truly an international city. People from all over the world call Co-lumbus home. Currently 44 different native languages are spoken by students within the public school system.

Much of the area’s ethnic diversity stems from the business community. More than 30 international companies from coun-tries such as Japan, China, India, Germany, Korea and Canada have facilities here.

Cummins Inc., headquartered in Columbus, is a global company that brings many international employees to the community.

We think the information on these pages will prove invaluable to newcomers as they settle in to life in Columbus.

Our hope is that newcomers will learn just how much Colum-bus has to offer.

This has never been a city to settle for “good enough.” Columbus is still guided by the vision expressed in 1964 by the late J. Irwin Miller, former Cummins chairman and philanthropist.

“We would like to see the community come to be not the cheapest in America, but the very best community of its size in the country. We would like to see it become the city in which the smartest, the ablest, the best young families anywhere would like to live … a community that is open to every race, color and opin-ion; that makes them feel welcome and at home here … a com-munity which will offer their children the best education available anywhere … a community of strong, outspoken churches, of genuine cultural interests, exciting opportunities for recreation. No such community can be built without citizens determined to make their community best.”

Forty-eight years later the city has come a long way toward fulfilling Miller’s vision.

Columbus is ranked sixth in the nation for Innovative Archi-tecture Design by the American Institute of Architects. It has also been recognized as one of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in Amer-ica, one of the Safest Metropolitan Areas (America’s Safest Cities), one of the Best Places to Live and Launch a Business (Fortune Small Business magazine) and one of the top Historical Places in the World (National Geographic Traveler magazine).

So welcome! Make yourself at home. We hope this publication will smooth your path and help you take full advantage of all that life in Columbus has to offer.


42 Dining

46 Recreation

48 Entertainment

50 Attractions

54 Helping Hand

56 Year-round Activities

28 Higher Education

32 Libraries

34 Government

36 Health Care

38 Business

40 Faith

8 Who are we?

8 Weather

9 Getting started

14 Connections

24 Housing

26 Education

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On the Cover: Ethnic Expo. Photo by Andrew Laker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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— Source: U.S. Census Bureau

406.9 Square miles of land area

76,794 Total population

6.8 % Under 5 years old

25.2 % Under 18 years old

14 % 65 years and older

Diversity:

87 % White, Non-Hispanic

1.8 % Black

3.4 % Asian

6.2 % Hispanic or Latino origin

Education:

Percentage of those 25 and older with:

88.4 %25.8 %

31,749 Housing units

75.2 % Home ownership rate

$52,545 Median household income

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

Getting Started

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Driver’s licenseThere are two Bartholomew County branches of the Indi-

ana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. • 745 Schnier Drive, Columbus, 379-9323. 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

• 611½ Harrison, Hope, 546-5416. 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

When you become a resident of Indiana, you have 60 days to obtain a new Indiana driver’s license if you hold a valid driv-er’s license from another state. You must also transfer the titles and registrations of any vehicles you own from your previous state to Indiana.

When you apply for an Indiana driver’s license, you must sur-render any valid driver’s licenses that you hold from other states.

If you do not hold a valid driver’s license from another state, you must hold an Indiana learner’s permit for 180 days before you may obtain an Indiana driver’s license. You may not drive in Indiana with an out-of-state learner’s permit.

The United States signed an agreement with many other countries to honor a foreign driver’s license for visitors to the United States for at least one year from the date of arrival.

An out-of-country driver’s license cannot be used for identification purposes. You do not have to surrender an out-of-country license if you are issued an Indiana driver’s license, permit or identification card.

If you have an out-of-country driver’s license and intend to be-come a resident of Indiana or meet Indiana residency requirements, you must pass the vision screening test, written knowledge test and driving skills test to obtain an Indiana driver’s license.

All documents proving your identity, Social Security number, lawful status and Indiana residency will be verified through a central verification process. The BMV will issue an in-terim license, valid for 30 days, authorizing the holder to drive

pending authentication of documents submitted to BMV.When your documents are verified, the BMV will mail the

license, permit or identification card to you. If the documents cannot be verified, you will receive a letter explaining the de-termination and your rights to request an administrative hear-ing to review the determination. No refunds will be issued in the case of documents that cannot be verified.

Whether registering your vehicle for the first time or re-newing your registration, you will pay an excise tax fee. Pas-senger vehicles and recreational vehicles have separate excise tax rates. For more information, visit myBMV.com

ElectricityElectric power is provided by either Duke Energy or Bar-

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

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

Other energyNatural gas is supplied by Vectren. To sign up, visit con-

nectutilities.com or vectren.com. If you choose the latter, un-der “Moving?” click on “Order Service.” You can also call 800-227-1376 to sign up or to report outages.

The two major suppliers of propane and oil in the county are Columbus Silgas, at 1864 W. Road 550N, 372-4469, and Premier Energy, 785 S. Marr Road, 373-5555.

WaterTo start water and sewage service, contact Columbus City Utili-

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

TrashIf you are a Columbus resident, your garbage and yard

waste are handled by the Columbus Sanitation Department.

Each Columbus household is equipped with a brown trash Tot-er. These are to be set out by 7 a.m. on collection day. To obtain your Toter or get additional information, contact the depart-ment at 376-2509. Green Toter brand carts available at Lowe’s Home Improvement in either 64-gallon or 96-gallon sizes must be used for city yard waste.

Residents elsewhere in the county can take their trash to the landfill at 811 E. Road 450S or to one of the two transfer stations at 11110 25th St. (east of Petersville) or 10293 W. Old Nashville Road. They can take their yard waste to the county yard waste site at 720 S. Mapleton St. Information: 342-2756.

RecyclingThe Columbus/Bartholomew County Recycling Center is at

the Mapleton Street location as well. Drive-thru recycling is avail-able Monday through Saturday. Hazardous waste is accepted on Wednesdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The office at the Ma-pleton site provides a booklet called “Talkin’ Trash” that goes into useful detail about both city and county programs for all these services. Information: 376-2614 or bcswmd.com.

County residents can also contact Rumpke of Indiana, 1950 W. Tellman Road, 372-1225, about recycling and waste disposal.

TelephoneTelephone service for those desiring land lines is provided

by AT&T, with two offices located at 2615 Central Ave and 2075 Jonathan Moore Pike. Getting hooked up, reaching customer service and bill inquiries are handled by calling 800-288-2020. For repairs, call 800-868-9696. AT&T also provides cellular ser-

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vice, as do Sprint (800-877-4646) and Verizon (800-922-0204). Comcast also offers land line service.

CableCable TV is offered locally by Comcast, 1470 Jackson St. To

establish service, go to the office or call 877-237-0576. Provide your name, address and the level of service you desire. (There are cable packages ranging from basic to comprehensive, as well as Internet access and telephone.) Report problems at the office or the above phone number.

Newspaper subscriptionsThe Republic is published seven days a week, with print

and online subscriptions available. You can subscribe at therepublic.com or by calling 379-5601.

Post officesThere are several post offices in Bartholomew County. The

two Columbus locations and their hours are:• 450 Jackson St. Windows hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

to Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Lobby is open 24 hours a day.• 1637 N. National Road (inside Columbus Pawn Inc.). 8 a.m.

to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Visitors CenterThe Columbus Visitors Center, located in an 1865 Vic-

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

Voter registrationVoter registration is a function of the county clerk’s of-

fice. You’ll find the voter registration office on the first floor of the courthouse at 234 Washington St., across from the Security Station. The phone number is 379-1604. You can also register to vote at Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ license branches. The two Bartholomew County branches are at 745 Schnier Drive, Columbus, 379-9323, and 611½ Harrison, Hope, 546-5416.

TaxesThe taxes paid by Bartholomew County residents are real

property, personal property (such as equipment used for a busi-ness), inheritance and an innkeepers’ tax for hotel owners.

The taxing units are the state of Indiana, Bartholomew County, all townships, the school corporations within the county’s boundaries, the county library and the city of Columbus and all other incorporated small towns in Bar-tholomew County.

Taxes are due and payable in two equal installments on or before May 10 and Nov. 10. Payments may be made at the treasurer’s office in the county governmental office building, at various area banks, by phone at 800-272-9829 or online at www.bartholomewco.com/treasurer/property.php#pay.

Finding helpFor those unsure about how to get the help they need,

United Way 211 is a division of United Way of Bartholomew County providing information and referral services to the peo-ple of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings and Scott counties.

In Columbus dial 211 or 376-6666.

Volunteer opportunitiesPerhaps you want to give back to the community and

volunteer. Volunteer information and placement are avail-able at the Volunteer Action Center, 314-2706, or by visiting volunteermatch.org.

Top: Visitors Center. Photo by Dario Impini. Above: The recycling center. The Republic file photo



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

Ethnic Expo parade. Photo by Andrew Laker


Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic OrganizationFor newcomers, one of the best ways to get connected is

to contact CAMEO, which was formed in 2009 by nine ethnic associations to provide a forum for those associations to:

• Develop and coordinate programs and activities that en-courage everyone to recognize and appreciate the traditions of all ethnic cultures.

• Help make people feel welcome in the community.CAMEO aims to be the cultural gateway for appreciating

and promoting the diversity of the Columbus area and neigh-boring communities by enriching the lives of newcomers, resi-dents and friends, and bringing culture, diversity and fun to their doorstep.

The organization is guided by the following values:• Integrity.• Cooperation.• Responsibility and accountability.• Achievement.• Diversity.• Leadership.Membership in CAMEO is available at three levels.• Individual Membership is open to all who support CAM-

EO’s mission and goals. Members are encouraged to take an active role in CAMEO programs and activities. Individual mem-bers are eligible to serve on the CAMEO Board.

• Voting Membership is available to non-political and non-religious ethnic associations based in Bartholomew County. Associations must meet certain membership requirements that include goals and mission similar to CAMEO, elected of-ficials and a minimum of five members. The CAMEO Board will open membership in this category at a later date.

• Partner Membership is open to businesses, companies,

organizations, clubs and agencies that do not meet the re-quirements of a voting member but wish to endorse and sup-port CAMEO’s work and activities.

CAMEO is an outgrowth of the Heritage Fund — the Com-munity Foundation of Bartholomew County’s Welcoming Community initiative and addresses the need for proactive diversity strategies.

During 2008 the Outreach Committee developed the concept of an umbrella organization of ethnic associations. It would provide a forum for ethnic associations to develop and coordinate programs and activities that promote and foster a welcoming community from an ethnic or descent-based perspective.

Ethnic Expo parade. Photo by Andrew Laker

Photos courtesy of CAMEO

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

African American Association

Established: 2006

Contact information: Tom Harmon, president, [email protected].

Mission: To assist in offering and promoting the African American/African Diaspora culture to the local communi-ty, help them access commu-nity resources to positively impact their lives, sponsor services to strengthen their well-being and to represent them as appropriate.

Membership information: Open to all Columbus resi-dents of African or American/African descent or related to African Americans or Africans or people who have an interest in the African American culture.

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

Columbus Chinese Association

Established: 1998

Contact information: www.columbusindianachinese.org; Tiebin Feng, president, [email protected].

Mission: To offer and promote Chinese language and culture to the local community.

Membership information: Open to all citizens and resi-dents of the United States of Chinese descent or related to Chinese, or who have an in-terest in the Chinese culture.

Activities: CCA celebrates the Chinese New Year, Chinese Spring Festival, hosts a sum-mer picnic, sports events (vol-leyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, golf, basketball), and field trips.

Columbus Japanese Business Association

Established: 1988

Contact information: Yusuke Kawashima, [email protected]; Makoto Torisu, [email protected]; Shigeo Misuda, [email protected].

Mission: To promote friend-ship between the people of Columbus and the people of Japan.

Membership information: open to any company and business organization located in Columbus.

Activities: The association participates every year in the Ethnic Expo festival in Columbus by hosting a food booth to share the Japanese food culture.

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Columbus Korean Association

Established: 2009

Contact information: Joon (Hyunjoon) Kim, [email protected], Columbus Korean Association President.

Mission: To be a focal point for the community to collect infor-mation on Korea and its culture. To participate in the ethnic activi-ties of the local community.

Membership information: Open to individuals of Korean descent and/or indi-viduals related to a Korean. Special membership can be offered to the residents of Columbus who are inter-ested in Korean culture and language through an inter-view by executive board.

Activities: The associa-tion celebrations include Lunar New Year and Korean Thanksgiving Day.

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Membership information: Available to any person with Hispanic heritage, living or working in the Columbus area. People who have strong linkages with the Latin Ameri-can culture but who do not have Hispanic heritage may also become members.

Activities: The association orga-nizes celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month and the Mexi-can holiday Cinco de Mayo.

Columbus Latin American Association

Established: 2009

Contact information: Presi-dent Rocio Rodriguez, [email protected]; Vice President Juan Carlos Ramirez, [email protected].

Mission: To unify people of Latin American origin, promote and preserve Latin American culture in the Co-lumbus community.

Photo by Andrew Laker


Indian Association of Columbus

Established: 1999

Contact information: Presi-dent Sai P. Rao, [email protected].

Mission: To bring together people from the Indian sub-continent and other interest-ed people for the purposes of sharing and developing cul-tural interests and friendship. To promote the involvement of the association members in the Columbus community and vicinity. To promote the awareness of the Indian community in Columbus and vicinity.

Membership information: Open to Indian citizens residing in Columbus. There is no mem-bership fee. Membership forms can be found at iac-columbus.

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

Middle Eastern Association

Established: 2009

Contact Information: Kenan Al-Husseini, [email protected].

Mission: To provide a wel-coming forum for people of Middle Eastern origins and to promote the rich Middle East-ern culture in Columbus and its neighboring communities.

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

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

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

The Columbus Newcomers ClubOpen to anyone interested in making new friends. Meetings: 9 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at North Christian Church. Activities include bunco, ladies night out, breakfast with friends, culinary group, book club and luncheon out. Information: [email protected]; or Michele LaPointe, 373-0185 or [email protected].

Inclusive Community CoalitionMission: Fostering dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity. Website: www.ColumbusICC.org. Contact: [email protected].

Pride Alliance ColumbusMission: To build a community of inclusiveness, equality and justice for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Meetings: 7 p.m., fourth Monday of each month, Xenia Miller conference room at The Commons. Website: PrideAllianceColumbus.org. Contact: [email protected].

Columbus Human Rights CommissionMission: To lead Columbus in building and maintaining an inclusive community by:

— Enforcing the Human Rights Ordinance — Educating the public — Challenging attitudes and systems that create barriers to equality — Empowering community members to advance this mission

Website: columbus.in.gov/human-rightsContact: 376-2532

National Association for the Advancement of Col-ored People (NAACP)United Way Center1531 13th St., Suite 1310314-2708www.naacp.org

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Contact Cummins Human Resources for more information.

Pakistan Association

Established: 2009

Contact Information: [email protected].

Mission: To preserve and promote the rich culture of Pakistan in Columbus while serving as an interconnection of culture between the Pakistanis and Columbus community.

Membership information: Open to any person who is born in Pakistan or has parents born in Pakistan and is a resident of Indiana or who may be elected by the board members.

Activities: The association celebrates Pakistan’s Indepen-dence Day — Aug. 14 — the day when partition of India took place.

Trinbago Association

Established: 2008

Contact information: Rawle Douglas, [email protected]; Wayne De Freitas, [email protected].

Mission: To serve the needs of all Trinbagonians residing in Co-lumbus. To promote amicable relations between the residents of Bartholomew County and the nationals of Trinidad and Tobago, in hopes of fostering tolerance, economic growth and social progress.

Membership information: Open to anyone who is a Trinbagonian or a descen-dant and/or affiliated with and shares our mission.

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

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



Three forward-looking Columbus organizations have joined forces under the guidance of a paid coordinator, but already the person in that newly created position, Kristin Munn, is thinking about what could come next. “We’re al-ways looking for ways to partner,” she says.

That’s the level of ambition that fueled the creation of each of the three groups, Leadership Bartholomew Coun-ty, Columbus Young Professionals and the Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization. Their names indicate what their missions have been, but over time those active in them noticed some overlap in participation and sensed a syn-ergy that should be formalized.

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce saw that its goal of attracting, developing and engag-ing people and businesses would be furthered by facilitating coordination among LBC, CYP and CAMEO. The groups began formal yet voluntary collaboration and soon saw the need for someone in a professional position to optimize that process.

They conducted a search, which culminated in the hir-ing of Munn. She works out of the chamber’s offices. Her position is funded by Heritage Fund: The Community Foun-dation of Bartholomew County and the Cummins Foundation.

“I think all three organizations are very blessed to have strong volunteer leadership,” she says. “Now we can stream-line all we’re doing.”

The longtime Columbus resident understands the par-ticular strengths of each group. She says regarding CAMEO, which is composed of groups representing a variety of na-tionalities, “They’re not just excited about sharing their own cultures. They want to be on the Columbus team. For ex-ample, at a recent CAMEO meeting, the discussion turned toward how to educate new arrivals on things like credit scores and house-buying.”

Of CYP, she says its members “want to know who key play-ers in the community are.” She says of LBC, which conducts training courses for those interested in civic involvement, “You will learn something in every class. I was amazed when I took it. It’s the most established of the three groups, and its alumni list is kind of a who’s who of community leaders.”

The groups are pleased with their choice. “We chose Kris-tin because of her experience with all three organizations and her enthusiasm for the cause,” says CAMEO President Tom Harmon, who was a key player in the search. “We had over 30 applicants and interviewed seven people who were all very qualified, and Kristin was our top choice. She is a product of our community and is in tune with the Columbus brand.”

Munn moved to Columbus as a sophomore in high school, about 16 years ago. She had visited the city frequent-ly prior to that due to family ties. She was a criminal justice major at Indiana University, but says she’s always been drawn to the nonprofit sector. She also had a sense that she’d be returning to Columbus to embark on her working life.

“I looked at Indianapolis, but it didn’t have that spe-cial quality that I’ve never really found anyplace but here.”

She had previously been the wellness coordina-tor at SIHO Insurance Services. She is a former CYP board member.

“With a paid coordinator in place, we can es-tablish measurable criteria and targets,” she says.

“For one thing, while Heritage Fund’s support has been invaluable, we will be looking for other avenues

of financial support. We’re one check, three groups; that’s a plus for those who might want to help. A benefit to us would be enhancing the talent pool, expanding the num-ber of people who might be customers.”

She sees collaboration with yet more organizations as a way to further the goals outlined in the mission statements of CAMEO, LBC and CYP.

“What I’m interested in exploring is how we can get more feedback. How can we get you to come to a CAMEO meeting or enroll in an LBC class? How can we reach you? What unforeseen ways exist to support the young-profes-sional population?”

She is familiar with the legacy left by previous genera-tions of Columbus leaders, many of them longtime corpo-rate stalwarts or scions of business dynasties. She says a new model for leadership is being established. “The way the community came together for the Healthy Community Initiative is a perfect example of how it’s done.”

She feels marketing and promotion are an important ingredient in this. “The Being Me Passport program that kid-scommons created is a great way to increase exposure, for in-stance.” She muses on future possibilities. “I could see CYP tak-ing the meet-and-greet sessions it hosts on the third Thursday of every month to ethnic restaurants around the city.”

She returns to the point she made about the spe-cial culture of Columbus and how its culture has become something of a role model for cities with vision: “I think we take that collaborative model for granted, but we really are showing other communities how it can be done.”

New leader for three community groups wants them to be models of

collaboration

Kristin Munn.Photo by Joe Harpring


Columbus doesn’t just welcome visi-tors and new residents. The city is always thinking about how to extend an even more hospitable hand.

One face of the quest for an inviting environment is the Heritage Fund: The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. It’s been considering the matter since 2003. That year, and again in 2011, it conducted studies to assess how Colum-bus was doing in this regard.

As a result it has awarded Welcoming Community II grants to 13 area organiza-tions to support projects they’re undertak-ing that serve that goal.

According to Lyn Morgan, the Heritage Fund’s program officer, “The Outreach Committee selected the grants they felt

would have the greatest impact in creat-ing greater understanding among diverse community groups.”

Faith Hope and Love Church of God in Christ is using its grant for a program focused on mentoring young African-American males. According to pastor Mike Harris, “We’ve had two events so far. One was a discussion about choosing a college and preparing for college. We also took the kids to the IU–Ball State football game. We had the opportunity to talk to the kids for eight hours. It was a great time to discuss a number of things with these young men.”

Faith Hope and Love Church, Eastside Community Center and the Trinbago Association partnered for a Community Sports and Games event at Mill Race Park in August. Eastside’s executive director, Priscilla Scalf, feels that it was an unqualified success.

“It was a great turnout, and the feed-back has been really positive.”

She observes that “there were barriers to overcome, particularly language. I was to order some T-shirts and wasn’t aware that by T-shirt, the association members meant shirts with collars.”

Everyone learned something, accord-ing to Scalf. “We learned card games from each other’s cultures and sampled each other’s cuisine.” She mentions a “couscous salad that was to die for. It was different from any couscous salad I’d ever had. I definitely want the recipe.”

The Hindu Society of Southern Indiana is presenting a series of lectures, the first of which took place in early September at the Unitarian Universalist fellowship. The speaker was Mandar Deo, a plant manager at Cummins Inc. whose education in-cludes a mechanical engineering degree, a degree in Sanskrit, a Ph.D. and an MBA. His talk was entitled “Hinduism — As One Hindu Understands It.”

The Columbus Food Co-op is offering a series of classes under the title “Eating Better Together.” Its aim is to demonstrate basic food preparation principles, such as time management in the kitchen, boning a chicken or making pasta, for the low-income sector of the Columbus public. Kids will be involved, and the classes are designed to be interactive with a maximum fun factor.

The Pakistan, Indian and Trinbago Associations pooled their resources for a cricket camp in Clifty Park in September. Cricket is popular in several cultures, and local participation is growing. The camp’s focus was introducing the game’s fun-damentals to anyone over the age of 10, as a first step in developing coaches and eventually players.

Communitygrants support projects to bring us

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Photos courtesy of CAMEO


IUPUC’s Division of Liberal Arts is com-piling oral histories of the Columbus area’s African-American and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. The resulting documentation will be used in a variety of ways. Partners in this under-taking include the Human Rights Commis-sion, the Inclusive Community Coalition, Pride Alliance Columbus and Ivy Tech.

Ethnic Expo is a longstanding expres-sion of the city’s celebration of its diversity. At this year’s expo, kidscommons, the interactive children’s museum located downtown, along with the Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization (CAMEO), the Arc and the Bartholomew County Historical Association hosted the Being Me Passport

Project. Children used their “passports” to participate in activities presented by CAMEO’s various constituent groups. Art, music, storytelling and a scavenger hunt introduced participants to those cultures.

The Human Rights Commission and Mill Race Center are collaborating on a program called Adventures in DiversCity. It is a competition of sorts, involving a Diver-sity Plan, for which there is a grand prize (an iPad) upon its completion. Events that qualify a participant range across a variety of demographic representations.

Family School Partners, a United Way agency that fosters parental participa-tion in education, will use its grant for an International Families program. McDowell

Adult Education Center will direct its grant to its International Club.

Su Casa, the association for the city’s Hispanic community, is using its grants to enhance awareness of the overall ameni-ties and opportunities Columbus offers to the citizens it represents. The Middle Eastern Association is developing a pro-gram called “Get to Know Your Neighbor,” designed to familiarize the public with the diversity within the broad characterization “Middle Eastern.”

Morgan says that the key to the Welcoming Communities II grants is that they bring people face to face in everyday situations, rather than in a predominantly organizational environment.

“McDowell’s International Club had Columbus Philharmonic conductor David Bowden come speak, and they attended a concert as well as a reception, where they met musicians in the orchestra,” she says.

Morgan attended the cricket camp, at which local people were trained in how to coach cricket. “Now they have some big plans to take it a step further.

“Heritage Fund’s Outreach Committee feels like this is making a difference. It’s brought people together who might not have otherwise interacted.”

“The Outreach Committee selected the grants they felt would have the greatest impact

in creating greater understanding among diverse community groups.”

—Lyn Morgan, Heritage Fund program officer

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or at any particular point on the income scale, options abound.

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Arbors at Waters Edge4060 N. Road 150W 669-1076

Briarwood2350 Thornybrook Drive376-9727

Cambridge Square3301 McKinley Ave., 372-8562

Canterbury House3501 Nicholas Lane, 379-4299

Real EstateHome prices have remained fairly stable in the area com-

pared with the volatility seen on the national scale due to economic developments of the last few years.

Columbus has a variety of housing available, from historic homes to subdivision properties to custom-designed struc-tures on rugged landscape with scenic views.

ApartmentsApartment complexes in the Columbus area are located in a

variety of environments, from densely populated parts of town near commercial centers to settings with a more natural ambience.

The major complexes are listed here.

Charleston Square 2410 Charleston Place372-2661

Columbus Village1560 28th St., 379-2043

Eastlake Woods1020 Thicket Court, 342-2310

Fairington2351 Fairington Court376-8836

Fox Pointe Commons4740 Fox Trail Lane378-2178

LHP Professional Housing703 Washington St., [email protected]

Lincoln Village Cooperative5135 N. Lincoln Village Drive376-0338

Monarch Crossing420 Wint Lane, 372-8100

Parkview Townhomes3393 N. Country Brook Court373-0711

Quail Run1182 Quail Run Drive376-9266

River Stone3440 Riverstone Way372-5399

Steinhurst Manor133 Salzburg Blvd.376-9933

Stonegate1001 Stonegate Drive376-3478

The Villas4101 Waycross Drive, 379-1225

Wedgewood CommonsFlintwood NorthHousing Addition(office: 5540 25th St.)376-6810

Westwood Pines4745 Pine Ridge Drive342-1100

Williamsburg Way3838 Williamsburg Way376-3718

Willowwood3541 Cardinal Court, 376-9160


Someone moving to Columbus from another locale — per-haps even another country — is going to find a real estate mar-ket that favorably compares with any in the nation. Resources for selecting houses to consider for purchase, including The Republic and the Multiple Listing Service, a database of prop-erties for sale through licensed Realtors, are readily available.

So a person who has taken a job in Columbus wants to buy a home here. How does the process work?

The basic steps involved are determining what you want, getting pre-qualified, settling on a property, making an offer, negotiation, inspection, appraisal and closing.

Richard Gardner, a Realtor with Century 21 Breeden Re-altors, say,s “You start by asking what the client is generally looking for, with the idea of narrowing that down to the ‘must-haves,’ such as number of bedrooms and commute time to work. That excludes a lot of homes you don’t have to look at.”

He says that “you do want to work the question, ‘Have you been pre-qualified?’ into the conversation.”

Prudential Indiana Realty’s Steven Glasgow concurs, say-ing, “We like to have a pre-qualification letter pretty quickly.” Pre-qualification is the determination by a lender, based on ex-amining someone’s credit history and financial picture, of how much the person can comfortably borrow. “I rarely suggest that people spend up to that pre-qualification limit,” he adds.

Diane Brown-Hawes of RE/MAX says that obtaining pre-approval is simply a matter of calling a lending institution and inquiring. She says that its main purpose is “to keep the client’s heart from getting broken. You don’t want to fall in love with a particular $200,000 house and find out you can only borrow $120,000.”

Along with banks, other types of lending institutions in-clude credit unions and mortgage companies.

Brown-Hawes also says that there are different levels of loans. “There is the conventional loan, with a higher down pay-ment than other types, such as the FHA loan and the USDA

loan, which is usually for homes outside the city.”

Today’s young professionals confer with their peers through-out the home-buying process. “They tend to start their searches online, contacting colleagues who have moved here for sug-gestions about desirable areas of the city,” says Glasgow.

Gardner says, “I’ve worked with several Indian, Chinese

and Japanese families and they do talk among themselves about offers, acceptance, inspec-tions and closing.”

Glasgow notes that “a few years back, older ‘fixer-upper’ homes were hot, but now, new houses that don’t require a lot of maintenance are more preferred.”

Gardner says that, along with young professionals’ busy lifestyles, another reason for this is that “they often don’t know how long they’ll be here. They’re in careers where transfers can happen fairly frequently.”

The Realtor generally shows the client some houses meeting his or her requirements, as well as utilizing online resources. “I can set them up on what we call a drip system,” says Gardner. “I enter their must-haves on the MLS and any time there’s a new listing that meets their criteria, it will shoot them an email. This can occur several times a day if the MLS has listings that often.”

For the general home-buyer, the next step is generally an inspection by an independent company in that business. The inspection report details the condition of such aspects of the house as electricity, roofing, paint, plumbing and caulking. The Realtor then often submits an inspection response, the basis for negotiating which party will pay for any repairs or upgrades.

Then the lender will have the property appraised. The ap-praiser is a state-licensed person randomly selected to give an independent assessment of the home’s value. If the appraisal is equal to or greater than the agreed-upon price, the parties move to the closing phase. If not, further negotiations occur.

There are costs associated with closing. These include lend-er’s fees, a title work fee and sometimes the first few months’ taxes and insurance costs. “We tell people to have utilities put in their name as of closing day,” says Brown-Hawes.

She says that many people have the unfounded notion that they aren’t ready to buy a home. “The first step is to gather information,” she says, “and as long as you haven’t signed any-thing, that’s perfectly free.”

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Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. administrative of-

fices are at 1200 Central Ave. The phone number is 376-4234.

Elementary SchoolsClifty Creek 4625 E. Road 50N, 376-4342Columbus Signature Academy – Fodrea Campus2775 Illinois Ave., 376-4321Columbus Signature Academy – Lincoln Campus750 Fifth St., 376-4447 Mount Healthy 12150 S. Indiana 58, 342-2463 Parkside 1400 Parkside Drive, 376-4314 W.D. Richards 3311 Fairlawn Drive, 376-4311 Rockcreek 13000 E. Road 200S, 579-5221 Lillian Schmitt 2675 California St., 376-4307 L.F. Smith 4505 Waycross Drive, 376-4317 Southside 1320 W. Road 200S, 376-4423 Taylorsville 9711 S. Walnut St., Taylorsville, 526-5448

Middle SchoolsCentral 725 Seventh St., 376-4286

Northside 1400 27th St., 376-4403

High SchoolsColumbus East 230 S. Marr Road, 376-4367 Columbus North 1400 25th St., 376-4431 Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School, 2205 25th St., 376-4595

Flat Rock–Hawcreek School Corp.Flat Rock–Hawcreek School Corp. administrative offices are

at 9423 N. Indiana 9 in Hope. The phone number is 546-4922.

SchoolsHope Elementary School9575 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-5001Hauser Junior-Senior High School9273 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-4421

International Baccalaureate International School of Columbus is a tuition-free, pub-

lic charter middle and high school that is an authorized In-ternational Baccalaureate World School. 3136 N. National Road, Suite E, 314-7078.

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

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Other schoolsBartholomew County is also home to the following private

and parochial schools.ABC-Stewart School 6691 W. Indiana 46, 342-3029 Bethel Holiness Christian School6060 U.S. 31, 376-0210 Columbus Christian School 3170 Indiana Ave., 372-3780 North Star Montessori School 2320 Midway, 379-4180 (Elementary classes to resume fall 2013. )St. Bartholomew Catholic School1306 27th St., 379-9353St. Peter’s Lutheran School 719 Fifth St., 372-5266 White Creek Lutheran School 16270 S. Road 300W, 342-6832

Ethnic-focused schoolsColumbus Chinese Language SchoolInformation: [email protected].

A nonprofit organization teaching Chinese language and cul-ture. Part of the Columbus Chinese Association, CCLS is open to the public and provides a nurturing environment for those who want to learn the Chinese language and culture. CCLS has eight classes for students from preschool age up to sev-enth grade. Classes meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays at Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St.

Indiana Japanese Language SchoolInformation: 317-255-1631, indiana-j-school.net.

A nonprofit organization teaching Japanese language and

culture at The Orchard School in Indianapolis. IJLS offers courses for everyone from preschool students to adults. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. IJLS oper-ates a commuting bus for students from Columbus.

Gurukul (Indian School)Information: 378-4684 or 373-7626.

Meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday at North Star Montessori School, 2320 Midway. The program is designed to provide opportunities for children ages 5 and older to learn about Hindu knowledge and Indian heritage.

Spanish Language SchoolInformation: Su Casa at 375-9370 or [email protected] by Su Casa Columbus and The Columbus Latin American Association, the school offers sessions for students from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays at Northside Middle School. Instructors help students work on improving their social skills with an emphasis on learning the cultural aspect of the Span-ish-speaking world, mainly Latin America.

Higher educationThe college and university campuses in Columbus are

each part of statewide systems. Students enjoy the benefit of resources from throughout those systems, yet the Columbus campuses are closely tied to the community and its particular economic and cultural makeup.

Given that many of these schools’ students are commuters with busy lives, these institutions make flexibility and attention to individuals’ needs a priority.

With the exception of Indiana Wesleyan, which is located on the west side, all these campuses are on the city’s north side, near Columbus Municipal Airport. The Columbus Learn-ing Center includes classroom space, laboratories, a bookstore, an auditorium and a library used by IUPUC, Purdue University College of Technology and Ivy Tech.

IUPUC4601 Central Ave., 348-7311, iupuc.edu.

Indiana University–Purdue University Columbus is part of a statewide network, but it is a school with a distinct identity and a robust and multifaceted campus life. Student organizations have proliferated in recent years, and various faculty members have distinguished themselves in their fields, earning recogni-tion from peers and publishing important research findings.

IUPUC is at the north end of the complex that includes the Columbus Learning Center, the Advanced Manufacturing Cen-ter of Excellence and Ivy Tech. The Learning Center’s University Library of Columbus serves these institutions, as well as the Purdue University College of Technology. IUPUC students can pursue degrees or enhance their understanding of the world in academic areas ranging from the humanities to science to preparation for a profession.

Ivy Tech Community College4475 Central Ave., 372-9925, ivytech.edu/Columbus.

Ivy Tech specializes in an affordable education specifically designed to meet the needs of the student. One can earn an associate degree or certificate, or transfer credits to an Indi-ana four-year institution for further study. Along with several schools offering courses in an array of vocational fields, the col-lege has a strong liberal arts school and a fine arts school that has turned out generations of creative painters, photojournal-ists, illustrators and designers.

Its Workforce and Economic Development department tai-lors programs and services to meet the needs of area business-es, so that a student planning on participating in the Columbus economy will be prepared for the opportunity. The depart-ment’s Accelerating Indiana’s Workforce initiative can custom-design courses, seminars, workshops and certificate programs to facilitate the matching of worker skills and business needs.

Ivy Tech also offers an array of personal enrichment courses, ranging from beekeeping to wine tasting to creative writing.

Columbus Learning Center4555 Central Ave., 314-8500, educationcoalition.com/ColumbusLearningCenter.

The dramatic curving lines of the 130,000-square-foot Learning Center building ensure its place among Columbus’ architectural jewels. Inside, the building’s technology and space qualify it for uses ranging from college-level study to art

Columbus Learning Center. The Republic file photo



exhibits to an array of community services. It houses a bookstore, 20 classrooms, a 205-seat audito-

rium, the College and Career Exploration Center, the Assess-ment and Certification Center, and the Center for Teaching and Learning, under the purview of which the University Library of Columbus operates. The Columbus offices of WorkOne are lo-cated within the Learning Center as well.

Purdue College of Technology4555 Central Ave., 348-2025, tech.purdue.edu/Columbus.

Purdue College of Technology describes itself as a “unique partnership between education, business, industry and gov-ernment leaders formed to meet Indiana’s need for trained technologists and technicians.”

Its Columbus operation is located within IUPUC. Academic standards and class environments are the same as those on Purdue’s main campus. There are several programs in which a student can complete a bachelor’s degree in Columbus. Upon completion of an associate degree, a student may apply those credits toward higher degrees at other Purdue campuses.

Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence4444 Kelly St., 348-2025

This new 43,000-square-foot facility, designed by famed architect Cesar Pelli, sits just east of Columbus Learning Center. The facility is shared by IUPUC, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus and Purdue College of Technology.

An education facility for training in advanced manufacturing

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

Harrison College2222 Poshard Drive, 379-9000, harrison.edu/Campuses/ColumbusIN.aspx.

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

Indiana Wesleyan3449 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, 376-7346, indwes.edu/Columbus-IN.

Indiana Wesleyan University’s Columbus Education and Con-ference Center is located at Exit 68 off Interstate 65, just five min-utes from downtown. The 8,500-square-foot facility houses six state-of-the-art classrooms, three study rooms, a computer lab, a chapel, and break and lounge areas. IWU is a private Christian uni-versity serving the adult student with graduate and undergradu-ate degree programs in business, nursing and education with classes available on-site in Columbus or online.

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The two state-affiliated higher-learning institutions in our city, Indiana University Purdue University Columbus and the Columbus campus of Ivy Tech Community College, look for-ward to providing educational opportunities to the ever-more various demographics that live here.

“I’m committed to bringing a contingent of international stu-dents here,” says Marwan Wafa, dean and vice chancellor at IUPUC. “That opens doors for us in various parts of the world. We would then have host families for IUPUC students traveling abroad.”

Neil Bagadiong, director of student life at Ivy Tech, says his school has already prepared a number of international stu-dents for success in various areas.

A world map in the Ivy Tech hallway bears out his claim. Pins stuck in various countries as well as American states in-dicate locations of origin for the school’s students and faculty. Places ranging from Russia to Italy to Brazil, Thailand and Su-dan sport such pins.

Bagadiong cites a recent graduate from Sudan who had re-ceived refugee status from the U.S. State Department. “He left because of the civil war, with nothing but his clothes. He did well here. He was a medical-assistant major. He’s now in Nebraska.

“A recent Japanese student was a computer programming major with a gaming option,” says Bagadiong. “He has trans-ferred to a school in Colorado to finish his bachelor’s degree.”

He finds that Ivy Tech serves as a destination for interna-tional students “who may already have a degree but want to pick up some new skills or go off on a different tangent.

“There are two or three companies we suggest to them that are in the business of evaluating foreign transcripts. Those companies send us what are, for all intents and pur-poses, American transcripts, which helps students get rec-ognition for credit hours,” he explains. “Basically, if Account-ing 101 is the same course at the university of wherever, it’s good for credits here.”



He also notes the familiarity many such students have with English as a second language. “Most of them come in knowl-edgeable enough to start learning from lectures.”

A student’s family situation can facilitate assimilation into the Ivy Tech community. “Spouses of those here on visas form bonds based on having young kids, or on being older than the typical student,” says Bagadiong.

“All our events are targeted toward family, We have Break-fast with Santa during the Christmas season, as well as an Eas-ter egg hunt. We organize picnic trips to see the Indianapolis Indians play baseball.”

IUPUC offers several courses in Spanish. Plans are in the works to expand the foreign language program to include Ara-bic and Chinese, among others.

One important outreach activity at IUPUC is the Excellence in Diversity Award, conferred by the campus Diversity Council. The award was created in 2010. Faculty, staff, students or area residents nominate individuals, groups, projects or institutions.

A five-member review committee appointed by the dean and vice chancellor examines the nominee’s credentials. Crite-ria include demonstrations of inclusiveness, fostering leader-ship, program development, research and creative activity that exceed the scope of the nominee’s customary responsibilities.

Winners receive a commemorative plaque and are given an opportunity to speak at that year’s award ceremony.

In February, IUPUC conducted a pilot version of a program called diversity circles. These provided, according to Wafa, a forum for “sharing true feelings about delicate issues. Ideally, we’d like to spread these across the community, into schools, corporations and civic groups.”

Wafa notes recent trends in the student body demograph-ics at IUPUC.

“Five years ago, we had about a 47 percent female popula-tion; now it’s a little over 60,” he says. He also mentions a shift from predominantly part-time to primarily full-time, stressing that “we certainly want the non-traditional students to feel wel-come. We’re working on engagement opportunities for them.”

The school’s Center for Business and Economic Develop-ment is a robust form of community outreach. According to Wafa, “it engages companies in thinking in unorthodox ways about competitiveness, engages citizens who want to sharpen skills and engages students through project-based learning.”

Its areas of focus include executive education, personal and professional development, business partnerships, entre-preneurship and community development.

Wafa anticipates that this office will broaden the array of communities that the university serves.

“What we are putting in place fits right in with the overall goals of the city,” he notes. “I’ve not seen that kind of synergy in other places. A lot of our new faculty are from out of town. With the steps we’ve undertaken, we’re able to compel them to move to Columbus.”

He stresses that “we also work behind the scenes with Ivy Tech to help its students see IUPUC as a viable next step in their educational path.”

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County residents enjoy easy access to library services for all ages through the county library system’s Main Library in Columbus, Hope Branch and Bookmobile service. Bartholomew County

Public Library’s goal is “providing resources for lifelong learning and enjoyment.”

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Amanda Hoffman reads to her son Lukas, at Bartholomew County Public Library. Photo by Andrew Laker


The main library is Cleo Rogers Memorial Library at 536 Fifth St. in downtown Columbus. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours (1 to 4 p.m.) are offered Sep-tember through May. The phone number is 812-379-1255.

Circulating items include books, magazines, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, large print books, a teen collection, and a children’s collection. Downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMusic are available via the library website (www/barth.lib.in.us). A number of databases on the website provide always-available reference services. Other services include in-person reference help, public computers for all ages, wireless Internet access, Indiana Room, meeting rooms, programming for all ages, reading clubs for all ages, and interlibrary loan.

The main library also has growing collections of books in Spanish and Chinese.

All services are free to Bartholomew County residents. The 1969 main library building was designed by I.M. Pei,

whose other works include the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City and the Louvre Pyramid in Paris. An addition designed by Columbus architect James K. Paris was completed in 1987.

A spacious plaza is situated in front of the building, and its focal point is “Large Arch,” a bronze Henry Moore sculp-ture in the shape of an irregular arch.

The Hope Branch Library is at 635 Harrison St. on the Hope town square. The phone number is 812-546-5310. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

The Bookmobile operates during daytime hours Mon-day to Friday. A schedule for stops can be found on the li-brary’s website (www.barth.lib.in.us). The Bookmobile car-ries books for all ages as well as magazines and audiobooks. Titles not in the Bookmobile collection can be requested from the main library.

The Talking Books service for people with visual and physical challenges handles 16 counties of southeast Indiana from the Columbus subregional office at the main library. People qualifying for this federally funded program receive recorded books and magazines via mail or through computer download. Talking Books services (including the mailings) are free of charge for users. The phone number is 812-379-1277.

Hope Branch Library. The Republic file photo

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governmentColumbus city government is headed by a mayor and

a seven-member city council. Current Mayor Kristen Brown took office Jan. 1, 2012. Call 376-2500 or email her at [email protected]. The City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at City Hall. Call 376-2500.

County governmentBartholomew County government consists of a Board

of Commissioners and a County Council, plus a three-court justice system.

CommissionersBartholomew County has three commissioners who are

the administrative arm of county government. The terms of office for county commissioners are four years on a stag-gered basis.

The county commissioners are empowered to set coun-ty policy, adopt laws, implement them and, except for the responsibilities of other elected officials, carry out day-to-day operations of the county.

The county commissioners meet at 10 a.m. every Mon-day in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Government Office

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

County CouncilBartholomew County Council serves as the county’s fis-

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

JudicialBartholomew County’s justice system consists of three

courts: Circuit Court, Superior Court No. 1 and Superior Court No. 2. Voter registration

The Bartholomew County voter registration office is in the courthouse, at the corner of Third and Washington streets. Forms also will be mailed on request. Information: 379-1604.

Residents also may register at the Bureau of Motor Vehi-cles license branches in Columbus and Hope, or at WorkOne Columbus, 4555 Central Ave., Suite 1300.

Mayor Kristen Brown. Photo by Andrew Laker



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

Public SafetyLaw enforcement

Columbus Police Department is at 123 Washington St. Call 376-2600 or email [email protected].

Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department is at 543 Sec-ond St. Administrative calls to the sheriff’s department may be made at 379-1650.

Fire protectionColumbus Fire Department is headquartered at Station

1 at 1101 Jackson St. The department has six stations. Ad-ministrative calls can be made to 376-2679 or email [email protected]. For emergency service, dial 911.

Ten station houses manned by volunteers provide fire protection in the county’s rural areas. They are at equal dis-tances throughout the county. For emergency service, dial 911.

Emergency medical servicesColumbus Regional Health provides ambulance service

for the county. For emergency service, dial 911. For none-mergency ambulance service, call 376-5700.

Columbus Regional Hospital2400 E. 17th St., Switchboard: (800) 841-4938, www.crh.orgCRH, a facility of Columbus Regional Health, is a 225-bed facil-ity that has won numerous awards and forms of recognition, in-cluding being named one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana every year since 2007.

Along with the general services one expects to find in a re-gional hospital, CRH houses several specialty centers, including the Lung Institute, the Joint & Spine Center, the Heart & Vascular Center, the Stroke Center and the Breast Health Center. A new Innovation Center allows staff to explore the frontiers of the practice of medicine and share research and training methods.

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

Columbus Regional Hospital. The Republic file photo



DiversityColumbus Regional Hospital has been a leader in pro-

moting recognition, identification, awareness and advoca-cy of diverse populations of patients, and providing services and care that match their needs.

The hospital also seeks to have its staff and volunteers reflect the diverse community it serves. At the beginning of 2011 CRH employed natives of 18 nations.

Language needs are identified at registration or even before that, through the referral process from the physicians’ offices.

CRH has an internal network of employees bilingual in Spanish who can provide short-term assistance through a spe-cial arrangement with their home department. Special assis-tance for longer term needs, or other languages, is arranged as needed by appointment with employees or volunteers.

If an interpreter is not available, a contracted service of telephone interpretation is readily available in almost any language needed.

For sign language CRH has a limited number of volun-teer and professional interpreters who can be called in, but currently this service is provided with the use of a contract-ed video-conferencing service that uses a laptop computer equipped with a camera.

Hospice careHospice of South Central Indiana2626 E. 17th St., 314-8001 or toll free 800-841-4938 ext. 8000.www.hospiceofsouthcentralindiana.org

A not-for-profit community hospice serving 15 counties in south central Indiana for over 30 years. The goal of hos-pice is to help people with an advanced illness or condition to live life fully, maintain their dignity and keep control over their lives.

Hospice professionals and volunteers are specially trained and dedicated to providing skilled medical and sup-portive services to patients and their families.

Paula Rothrock, RN and patient care coordinator, explains information on a new computer in the CRH Emergency Department. Photo by Joe Harpring

Advanced Surgical Protocols

Oncology & Chemotherapy

Physical Laser Therapy

CO-2 Laser Surgery

Stem Cell TherapyDNA Testing

Digital Radiography

Digital Dental RadiographyBoarding & Grooming

UltrasonographyExotic Pet Care

Community Service

The Hope Veterinary Clinic, a leader in the community, ESTABLISHED IN 1977.

East Clinic • 812-546-44243000 N. State Rd 9

North Clinic • 812-526-26978700 N. US Highway 31

West Clinic • 812-342-02634450 Jonathan Moore Pike

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

A Cummins turbo diesel engine. The Republic file photo

Business



The Economic Development Board and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Attraction System, with its Colum-bus Young Professionals Ambassador’s Program, are an important part of the outreach effort that ensures that this will continue to be the case.

Leadership Bartholomew County is an organization with a long history of training local citizens, many from area business-es, to take a leadership role in creating a community that works for everyone.

Manufacturing comprises the largest occupational talent clus-ter in Columbus, accounting for 20.32 percent of the workforce. Of-fice and administrative support occupations run second at 12.79 percent. Management occupations make up 5.17 percent. Con-struction and extraction occupations represent 3.58 percent, and business and financial services comprise 2.93 percent.

A total of 9,576 workers commute into Bartholomew County. Jennings County contributes the largest share of these, with Jack-son and Johnson following. Also, 3,681 Bartholomew County work-ers commute to other areas, with Marion and Johnson counties being the top two.

The main product of Cummins Inc. is still diesel engines, but it now characterizes itself as an array of business units focused on power generation. The firm, founded in 1919 in Columbus by auto mechanic Clessie Cummins, is interna-tional in scope, with plants and projects in countries such as India, Brazil, Britain and China. Its commitment to Columbus is strong, and its headquarters remain here.

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Major corporations with headquarters in Columbus include Cummins Inc., Dorel Juvenile Group, LHP Inc., TLS and Columbus Container.

The Top 10 employers in Bartholomew County are, in order of numbers employed:

1. Cummins Inc.2. Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.3. Columbus Regional Health4. NTN Driveshaft Inc.5. Faurecia6. Dorel Juvenile Group7. Walmart Super Centers8. Enkei America Inc.9. Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg.10. Interstate Brands

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

faith

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

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

Predominantly African-American churches

Calvary Community Church 1031 Chestnut St. Dayspring Church of God Apostolic 2127 Doctors Park Drive

Faith Hope Love Church of God in Christ11401 Indiana 7, Elizabethtown

Faith Ministries Church5103 W. Indiana 46

God’s House Missionary Baptist Church423 Eighth St.

Second Baptist Church1325 10th St.

Baptist

Bethel Baptist Church142 Deaver Road

Columbus Baptist Church4812 N. Road 150W

Corner Stone Baptist Church1425 Jonesville Road

First Baptist Church3300 Fairlawn Drive

First Baptist Church of Hope455 Jackson St., Hope

First Baptist Church of Taylorsville9118 Main St., Taylorsville

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church5520 E. Base Line Road



Hindu

Hindu Temple of Central Indiana3350 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis

Hindu Temple of Kentucky4213 Accomack Drive, Louisville, Ky.

Jewish

Sha’arei Shalom Columbus Hebrew Congregation7850 W. Goeller Road

Methodist

Asbury United Methodist Church1751 27th St.

Columbus Free Methodist Church22nd and Maple streets

East Columbus United Methodist Church2439 Indiana Ave.

First United Methodist Church618 Eighth St.

Rocky Ford Free Methodist Church3990 Rocky Ford Road

Sandy Hook United Methodist Church1610 Taylor Road

White Creek United Methodist Church6730 W. Road 930S

Muslim

The Islamic Center of Columbus2310 Chestnut St.

Pentecostal

Calvary Pentecostal Church1031 Chestnut St.

The World of Pentecost3939 Central Ave.

Presbyterian

Fairlawn Presbyterian Church2611 Fairlawn Drive

First Presbyterian Church512 Seventh St.

Reformed Presbyterian Church of Columbus550 N. National Road

Memorial Baptist Church2320 Seventh St.

Open Bible Baptist Church2222 Ohio Ave.

Parkside Baptist Church1780 Rocky Ford Road

Shiloh Baptist Church11988 E. Indiana 46

Catholic

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church1306 27th St. (offers Spanish language Mass)

Christian

East Columbus Christian Church3170 Indiana Ave.

First Christian Church531 Fifth St. Garden City Church of Christ3245 Jonesville Road

Jonesville ChristianOff Indiana 11 in Jonesville

New Hope Christian Church1404 W. Road 400N

North Christian Church850 Tipton Lane

Lutheran

Faith Lutheran Church6000 W. Indiana 46

First Lutheran Church3600 25th St.

Grace Lutheran Church3201 Central Ave.

St. John’s Lutheran Church16270 S. Road 300W

St. Paul Lutheran Church6045 E. State St. (offers Spanish language services)

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church719 Fifth St.

Episcopal

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church2651 California St.

Other

25th Street Church of Christ5620 25th St.

Apostolic Hope Tabernacle1525 19th St.

Apostolic Revival Tabernacle2264 Illinois Ave.

Bible Church of Columbus3010 10th St.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints3330 30th St.

Columbus Alliance Church933 13th St.

Community Church of Columbus3850 N. Marr Road

Crossroads Community Church9550 N. Road 700W, Elizabethtown

Flintwood Wesleyan Church5300 25th St.

Faith Victory Church1703 Home Ave.

Lakeview Church of Christ4040 N. Road 150W

Milestone Ministries910 S. Marr Road

First Church of the Nazarene1245 McClure Road

Hope Moravian Church202 Main St., Hope

Seventh Street Church of God2005 Seventh St.

Strong Tower Ministries5053 N. U.S. 31

Terrace Lake Community Church4260 W. Road 200S

Unitarian Universalists Congregation of Columbus7850 W. Goeller Road

Westside Community Church4286 W. Jonathan Moore Pike

Wilson Chapel Church9435 N. Indiana 7, Elizabethtown

Seventh Day Adventist Church2809 Talley Road


The Columbus area offers a wide variety of dining options, ranging from major chains to small diners and locally owned gems.

diningPeople dine outdoors at Washington Street restaurants. Photo by Dario Impini.


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

Family Dining

Amazing Joe’s Grill2607 Central Ave.Steaks, chicken, seafood. Dinner Monday to Friday; lunch and din-ner Saturday and Sunday. 378-2130.

The American GrillHilton Garden Inn, U.S. 31 and I-65Offers freshly prepared breakfast and dinner. 526-8600.

Bistro 310310 Fourth St.Fine dining featuring cuisine pre-pared by owner/chef Jeff Maiani. Lunch and dinner. 418-8212.

Bob EvansIndiana 46 and I-65Home-style food with country-style breakfasts and dinner items such as meatloaf, turkey and dressing. Breakfast, lunch and din-ner. 378-0442.

Bubba Blues Bar-B-Q1641 N. National RoadSouthern grill-pit barbecue includ-ing ribs, brisket, chicken, beef and pork. Lunch and dinner. 379-2229.

Cracker BarrelU.S. 31 at EdinburghCountry cooking, including made-from-scratch chicken and dump-lings. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 526-7968.

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

Fork at 523523 Washington St.Small plate bistro and wine and ultra premium spirit bar. 379-2240.

Golden Corral1250 N. National RoadBuffet dining with changing en-trees for lunch and dinner. Break-fast on weekends only. 375-1065.

Hangar 54770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus Municipal AirportOpen for breakfast and lunch every day. 378-4070.

Olde Columbus Restaurant in the Clarion Hotel2480 Jonathan Moore PikeDecorated with antiques. All you can eat prime rib buffet Friday and Saturday night. Open for break-fast, Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. 372-1541.

IHOP Restaurant54 Johnson Blvd.Pancakes, omelets, burgers, chick-en and steak. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 348-2690.

Lincoln Square2315 Jonathan Moore PikeA varied menu including Greek dishes, steak, sandwiches, pasta, chicken, fish and salads.Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 812-657-7420.

Max & Erma’s12105 Executive Drive, EdinburghSandwiches and sides in a casual atmosphere, lunch and dinner. 526-6250.

Montana Mike’s Steakhouse3720 W. Market Place, EdinburghKnown for T-bone steaks, burgers, seafood and chicken in Western atmosphere. Lunch and dinner. 526-6600.

The Mulligan Grille4664 Ray Boll Blvd. (in the Elks Lodge)Lunch and dinner. 344-8088

Red Lobster2000 25th St.Known for Cheddar Bay Biscuits and seafood. Casual dining, lunch and dinner. 375-1733.

Ruby Tuesday3715 W. Market Place, EdinburghSimple, fresh American dining with signature New Orleans sea-food, ribs and hamburgers. Casual fine dining, lunch and dinner. 526-5311.

Sirloin Stockade3114 N. National RoadSteakhouse with buffet. Lunch and dinner. 378-3867.

Skooter’s1602 State St.Home cooking in a relaxed at-mosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 376-6386.

Smith’s Row418 Fourth St.Fine dining with daily specials. Known for steaks and fresh fish from Hawaii. Lunch and dinner. 373-9382.

Texas Roadhouse2508 25th St.Known for steak entrees in West-ern atmosphere. Dinner only Mon-day to Thursday, lunch and dinner Friday through Sunday. Call ahead for timely seating. 378-4632.

Zaharakos329 Washington St.Sandwiches, ice cream and drinks. 378-1900.

Ethnic Dining

Bando Restaurant8015 Pendleton Pike, IndianapolisKorean cuisine. 317-897-8277.

4th Street Bar & Grill. The Republic file photo

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant3932 25th St., Holiday CenterMexican dishes. Lunch and dinner. 376-0783.

Johnny Carino’s870 Creekview DriveItalian dining. Lunch and dinner. 372-2266.

Casa del Sol3541 Two Mile House RoadMexican cuisine for lunch and din-ner. 378-3737.

China Buffet2638 Eastbrook PlazaLunch and dinner. 376-8888.

8 China Buffet2530 N. Central Ave.Lunch and dinner. 378-5888.

Chipotle Mexican Grill2260 National RoadLunch and dinner. 375-0785.

El Nopal3300 W. Jonathan Moore PikeLunch and dinner. 314-8991.

El Toreo10020 N. U.S. 31, TaylorsvilleLunch and dinner. 526-5850.

Magoo’s4919 W. 38th St., IndianapolisPizza and hot wings made from Halaal meat. 317-293-4411 Mama’s Restaurant8867 Pendleton Pike, IndianapolisAmerican, Asian, Chinese, Korean. 317-897-0808.

Marco’s Pizza3532 W. Two Mile House Road 342-6000.

Mark Pi’s China GateFair Oaks MallLunch and dinner. 376-3388.

Mexico Viejo2520 Central Ave.Lunch and dinner. 372-7144.

New Japan3820 25th St.Lunch and dinner. 372-1128.

Priyanka Indian Restaurant1629 N. National RoadIndian cuisine. Catering available. 372-5711.

Puccini’s Smiling Teeth318 Washington St.Pizza, pasta, beer and wine. 348-7600.

Riviera Maya2326 25th St., Fair Oaks Mall Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a Mayan resort atmosphere. Lunch and dinner. 372-6576.

Ru Yi Asian Cuisine2125 W. Jonathan Moore PikeMenu includes sushi and sashimi. Lunch and dinner. 378-8888.

Satuma Japanese Restaurant2790 Brentwood DriveLunch and dinner. 375-1117.

Tadka African Restaurant and Lounge4150 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis African, Chinese and Indian cui-sine. Hosts a Reggae Night every Friday. 317-280-8009.

Tre Bicchieri425 Washington St.Homemade soups and sauces, fresh pasta, wine selection for casual Italian dining. Lunch and dinner. 372-1962.

Yee Kee3984 25th St.A variety of Cantonese, Hunan, Pe-king and Szechuan dishes. Lunch and dinner. 376-8575.

Zwanzigz Pizza1038 Lafayette Ave.Pizza, salads, calzones, sand-wiches. Beer and wine. Lunch and dinner. 376-0200

Tavern/Bar & Grill

Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill1900 25th St.Steaks, seafood, chicken, sand-wiches, sides. Lunch and dinner. 372-4381.

Buffalo Wild Wings2035 Jonathan Moore PikeWings and other dishes. Lunch and dinner. 375-1776.

Caddies Pub2761 Central Ave.Sandwiches, salads, wings, pizza, daily home-cooked specials. Lunch and dinner. 379-4653.

Chili’s Bar and Grill1079 N. National RoadKnown for fajitas, baby back ribs and hamburgers. Family dining in Southwestern décor. Lunch and dinner. 348-7596.

4th Street Bar & Grill433 Fourth St.Famous for the 4th Street burger, Letterman sandwich, pizza and crab cakes. Lunch and dinner. 376-7063.

The Garage Pub and GrillFourth and Jackson streetsAppetizers, salads, wraps, sand-wiches, burgers, steaks, pasta, 14 draft beers. Lunch and dinner. 418-8918.

Joe Willy’s Burger Bar1034 Washington St.Traditional American, wide selection of gourmet burgers. Lunch and dinner. 379-4559.

Jonesville Tavern “The Brick”309 Walnut St., JonesvilleLunch and dinner. 522-8636.

Papa’s Grill3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike Burgers, fries, wings, etc., lunch and dinner. 342-9736.

Phi Bar & GrillHotel Indigo, 400 Brown St.Lunch and dinner. 375-9100.

Powerhouse Brewing Co.’s Columbus Bar322 Fourth St.Specialties include sandwiches, 44 columbus Welcome Guide


Reuben, lunch and dinner specials and 20 beers on tap. 375-8800.

Scores Sports Bar & Grill3539 Two Mile House RoadSandwiches, wraps, appetizers, soups and salads. Lunch and dinner. 372-6999.

Scotty’s Burger Joint310 Washington St.A wide selection of gourmet burgers, steaks, chicken, everyday brunch menu. 373-5151.

Ziggie’s3029 National RoadBreakfast, lunch and dinner. Full service menu of tenderloins, biscuits and gravy. Serves fried chicken on Thursday, prime rib on Friday and steaks, chops and pasta on Saturday. Lunch and dinner. 372-0898.

Sandwiches/ice cream/coffee

Culver’s90 Johnson Blvd.Burgers, fries, sandwiches, entrees and ice cream. 799-0035.

DAGS Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts/Bertie Jean’s FoodsWest Hill Shopping CenterGourmet ice cream and desserts; take-out entrees, salads and side dishes. 341-3130.

Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders1301 N. National RoadPizza and grinders. Lunch and din-ner. 375-1000.

Panera Bread3056 Columbus CenterHandcrafted, freshly baked artisan bread. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 375-9421.

Papa’s Deli— 412 Washington St.Breakfast and lunch. 376-8705.— 228 Chestnut St.Breakfast and lunch. 378-5755.

Piepers Gourmet Catering423 Washington St.Soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Lunch. 378-2140.

Starbucks Coffee Co.— 1585 N. National Road.

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

Yo Ma Ma Frozen Yogurt & More3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike812-799-0560

Ethnic grocery stores

Columbus Oriental Market1643 National Road, 372-7899 Los Azteca2361 Henry Lakes Blvd, 526-2520

Ohama Shoten2324 N. National Road, 372-6266

SRT International Market1609C Cottage Ave., 372-1744

Butcher Shop

The Savory Swine410 Washington St.Custom quality meats and fine wines. 812-657-7752.

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The Columbus area offers a wide variety of recreational ac-tivities and programs that are available year-round.

Summer and fall are the perfect times to get out in the parks, golf courses or public pool; however indoor facilities provide ample winter activity opportunities such as roller and ice skating and bowling.

Columbus has more than 20 parks and over 18 miles of walking and biking trails. There are numerous golf courses, and five of Indiana’s 20 state parks are within 45 miles or less of Columbus city limits.

League sportsColumbus Parks and Recreation Department provides nu-merous youth and adult recreation leagues, ranging from soc-cer and softball to co-ed kickball. Information: 376-2680, www.columbus.in.gov/parks-recreation

Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., provides adult and youth leagues in basketball and volleyball. Information: 348-4558, foun-dationforyouth.com

Columbus’ Indian community organizes four cricket tour-naments a year. The Indian Association of Columbus also conducts table tennis, volleyball, tennis, soccer and shuttle badminton tournaments each year, weather permitting. In-formation: iac-columbus.org.

The Commons. Photo by Andrew Laker

recreation

Columbus Rugby Football Club consists of a coed “Rookie Rug-by” elementary school team, a boys’ high school team, a girls’ high school team and a men’s team. Information: columbusrugby.net

Liga 5 de Mayo is an adult soccer league in Columbus. Games are played from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays from April to October at Blackwell Park.

ParksColumbus Parks and Recreation22nd and Sycamore streets, 376-2680, www.columbus.in.gov/parks-recreation

The department is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of over 600 acres of park land and over 19 miles of People Trails.

Cannonball!Donner Aquatic Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets, is open from the end of May through August and boasts an eight-lane, 50-meter lap pool, 11-foot-4-inch diving well with two diving boards, a 20-foot high, 160-foot long waterslide, a leisure pool with a play structure and fountains and 22,000 square feet of ce-ment deck space surrounding the pools.

The aquatic center is open from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Free public swim takes place from 5 to 6 p.m. daily.

Indoor funICE SKATING—Hamilton Center25th Street at Lincoln Park, 376-2686, www.columbus.in.gov/parks-recreation/hamilton-center-ice-are-na. Open year-round.

ROLLER SKATING—Columbus Skateland2660 Talley Road, 372-6677, www.columbusskateland.com

BOWLING—Columbus Bowling Center3010 State St., 372-7857

LASER TAG—Red Zone Laser Tag746 Greenway Drive, 372-9663, www.theredzonelasertag.com

More fun for kidsFoundation for Youth405 Hope Ave., 348-4558, foundationforyouth.com

FFY offers swimming and other recreation opportunities. For $3 a visit nonmembers can enjoy a wide variety of choices at the 25-yard lap pool, including adult, senior and family swims and water aerobics. FFY is also home to Columbus Gymnastics Center and the Boys and Girls Club.

Get fit812 Crossfit, 812-657-7093Anytime Fitness, 372-3488.Ceraland Sports and Fitness Center, 377-5849.Columbus Fit, 343-3634.Curves for Women, 375-0529.Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping, 375-9920Fifth Street Yoga, 374-7536. (Opening in June)One Body, One Soul, 344-4941.Studio Fit by Nancy, 375-5896.Tipton Lakes Athletic Club, 342-4495.Total Fitness, 373-9992.Wellness Program, 376-5033.Zen Fitness, 350-5200.


Otter Creek Golf Course11522 E. Road 50NGeneral: 27 holes, par 36 (each nine holes)Golf Digest magazine rates it 4 ½ starsLength: North course, 3,678 yards; East course, 3,546 yards;

West course, 3,580 yardsPhone: 579-5227

Greenbelt Golf Course10th Street and Gladstone AvenueGeneral: 9 holes, par 36Length: 3,085 yards (blue tees); 2,563 yards (white tees);

2,429 yards (red tees)Phone: 376-2684

Oak Knoll Golf Course1705 W. Road 550S, ColumbusGeneral: 18 holes, par 73Length: 7,054 yards (blue tees); 6,150 yards (white tees);


Clifty Creek Golf Course12000 E. Road 225NGeneral: 9 holes, par 36Length: 2,910 yards (blue tees); 2,796 yards (white tees);


Par 3 Golf CourseRocky Ford Road and Fairlawn DriveGeneral: 18 holes, par 54Length: 2,100 yardsPhone: 376-2687

Columbus Putt-Putt1080 N. Marr RoadGeneral: Two 18 hole courses; each hole par 2Phone: 376-3136

Salt Creek Golf CourseIndiana 46, two miles east of NashvilleGeneral: 18 holes, par 72Length: 6,409 yards (blue tees), 6,041 yards (white tees),

5,001 yards (gold tees)Phone: 988-7888

Timbergate Golf CourseExit 80 on I-65General: 18 holes, par 72Golf Digest magazine rates it 4 starsLength: 6,965 yards (black tees); 5,656 yards (gold tees);

5,967 yards (white tees); 5,301 yards (red tees)Phone: 526-3523

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

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

entertainment

Movie TheatersAMC Showplace Columbus 12 555 Creekview Court, 372-1166 or 888-262-4386, amctheatres.com

First-run films on 12 screens

Yes Cinema328 Jackson St.378-0377, yescinema.org

A variety of film fare, plus live comedy

The ArtsColumbus Area Arts Council The Commons on Fourth St. 376-2539, artsincolumbus.org

CAAC serves as an umbrella orga-nization for arts groups and sponsors several events throughout the year, such as Biggest Block Party Ever, the monthly downtown Neighborfest concerts, Iron Pour, Rock the Park and First Fridays for Families. The council also books the music for Columbus Farmer’s Market, held each Saturday morning during the summer.

MusicColumbus Indiana Philharmonic376-2638, thecip.org

Presents a full season of concerts,

often hosting prestigious guests. It also invests heavily in education programs, such as a children’s choir and a strings camp.

Columbus Symphony Orchestracolumbusinsympohonyorchestra.org

The CSO is the oldest orchestra in the state, having given its first concert at the Crump Theatre in May 1923.

Columbus City Bandcolumbuscityband.org

Columbus City Band likewise has a long history and a repertoire

Clockwise: People watch Neighborfest from The Commons lobby. Photo by Andrew Laker. At right, from top: Yes Cinema; Music Director David Bowden leading musicians during a performance of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic; the Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum. The Republic file photos.



of classical fare and pops material. The band always wel-comes new members of all ages and experience, and no audition is required.

The Crump Theatre425 Third St., 376-8429, thecrumptheatre.com

An old-school movie palace turned live-performance venue, the Crump hosts shows ranging from local metal acts to bluegrass bands to the occasional national perform-er, such as John Mellencamp.

Several bars in town also offer live music, everything from singer-songwriters to old time rock ‘n’ roll. Check the Zone section in the Thursday edition of The Repub-lic for the latest.

DanceDancers Studio211 Washington St.376-8080, dancers-studio.org

Dancers Studio teaches ballet, modern dance and other dance forms. Its annual performance of “The Nutcracker” is one of the holiday season’s most anticipated events.

Museums Bartholomew County Historical Society524 Third St., 372-3541, bartholomewhistory.orgHours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment.

Among the permanent exhibits is a collection of 19th-century tools used by farmers, builders and machinists of the period. Children’s art classes are also offered.

Henry Breeding Farm 13730 N. Road 100W, Edinburgh 372-3541, bartholomewhistory.orgOpen by appointment

An 1860 farmhouse and surrounding land and buildings, which also has a 3,500-square-foot barn available for events.

The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum4742 Ray Boll Blvd., on the grounds of Columbus Municipal Airport (the former Bakalar Air Base), 372-4356, atterburybakalarairmuseum.orgHours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Museum depicts in storyboards, photographs, period uniforms and scale-model aircraft not only local military activity but the background of world events from World War II through the Vietnam era. The museum also includes a special exhibit on the famed African-American Tuskegee Airmen, who trained in Columbus during World War II.

Simmons School9575 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-4877Open by appointment

A restored one-room schoolhouse behind Hope Elementary School.

Yellow Trail MuseumNorthwest corner of Hope’s town square, 546-4877, yellowtrailmuseum.comHours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and by appointment

A museum chronicling Hope’s Moravian past.

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

First Christian Church, framed through HenryMoore’s “Large Arch” in front of BartholomewCounty Public Library. Photo by Joe Harpring


visitors center tours

Left: The Miller House. Photos by Tad Fruits, courtesy of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Right: The glass atrium of Cummins’ Irwin Office Building on Washington Street. The Republic file photo

The Visitors Center, at 506 Fifth St., offers guided architectural tours of the city as well as a cellphone tour that fea-tures recorded messages about landmarks. Group tours also can be arranged.

Working with the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Visitors Center also offers 90-minute tours of the Miller House, longtime home of the late J.I. and Xenia Miller.

For current tour times and costs, check the Visitors Center website, columbus.in.us.

In 1942, a new building for First Christian Church at Fifth and Franklin streets, designed by Eliel Saarinen, was completed. The idea to have a renowned modernist architect undertake the project came from J. Irwin Miller, then the CEO of Cummins En-gine Co., already America’s premier diesel engine maker (a status it still enjoys).

Miller’s family was also the major shareholder in a promi-nent bank of the day, and in the early 1950s, Miller enlisted Saarinen’s son, Eero, to design its main branch at Fifth and Washington streets.

From there, the Cummins Foundation became involved in financing architect’s fees for public buildings such as schools, the post office and the library. More churches and other private institutions got on board with the community’s modernist zeal.

Other top-tier architects such as Harry Weese, I.M. Pei, Kevin Roche and Cesar Pelli created works here. Large-scale sculptures also found a home in Columbus public spaces, including works by the likes of Henry Moore and Dale Chihuly.

Since the 1970s, architecture students from around the world roaming the city with clipboards and cameras have been a staple of community life.

Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans

Other attractions

Kidscommons Children’s Museum309 Washington St.378-3046, kidscommons.orgGeneral admission: $6. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed on major holidays.

This three-floor interactive children’s museum has multimedia exhibits which entice the visitor at every turn. These include Our House, where children learn the ins and outs of a house and ex-plore the giant toilet, the climbing wall, the Robotic Arm and the new Gateway Bridge Laser Harp to investigate the science of op-tics and music. Kidscommons offers educational programs for children of all ages and is available for events and parties.

Zaharakos329 Washington St.378-1900, zaharakos.comHours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Zaharakos is characterized as an “ice cream parlor and museum,” which is true enough, but it would be hard to overstate its status for over 100 years as a Columbus institution. That is what makes its painstakingly historically accurate 2009 renovation, so ap-parent in every detail, such a labor of love. The original marble and onyx countertop and soda fountain, mahogany woodwork and Welte Orchestrion, a giant music box that has entertained generations of patrons, are all back and in full everyday use. The menu features several old favorites plus some additions. The museum side is a treasure trove of Zaharako family pho-

tographs, artifacts from the heyday of the great American ice cream parlor and even another Orchestrion.

The CommonsWashington Street between Third and Fourth streets, 376-2681, thecommonscolumbus.com

This multifunctional civic center is experiencing a second incarnation. The original Commons, designed by Cesar Pelli and completed in 1973, served as the shell for the new struc-ture, which opened in 2011. The Boston-based planning and design firm Koetter Kim & Associates and Indianapolis-based CSO Architects designed the new Commons, as well as the new Cummins Inc. office building connected to it. The Commons includes restaurants, a performance space, con-

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



ference center, garden, meeting rooms, and a children’s play area. It was designed with a significant amount of space be-tween the façade and the street, so as to encourage people to linger and interact, in keeping with the atmosphere of the overall riverfront district now evolving. It also holds the offices for the Columbus Area Arts Council and spaces are available for community rental and private functions.

Anderson FallsRoad 1140E, about 10 miles east of ColumbusInformation: 379-1515Directions: Turn south off Indiana 46 onto Road 925E, which becomes Road 200N. Follow this east until you come to Road 1140E, at which point you will turn left. This junction is marked with an Anderson Falls sign.

You can hear its roar as you approach by car. The falls and the surrounding nature preserve are part of the county park system. Facilities include a parking lot, restrooms, a shelter with a grill, trails and a plaque providing information about the area’s native fauna and flora. The water comes over a ledge slightly higher than 10 feet in the Fall Fork of Clifty Creek. The park is an ideal place to experience the unique natural appeal of each season in south central Indiana, as well as to hike or picnic.

Nashville/Brown County18 miles west of Columbus on Indiana 46browncounty.com

Brown County is especially popular in the fall as one of the best places in Indiana to view the colorful fall foliage. Brown County State Park has something for everyone, including a mountain-bike trail system that Bike magazine named one of the “33 Best Rides in North America.” Nashville, the county seat, is a shop-per’s paradise tucked into a quaint village, with more than 300 shops and restaurants, as well as several hotels.

Bloomington35 miles west of Columbus on Indiana 46visitbloomington.com

Bloomington is home to the main campus of Indiana Uni-versity, boasts an array of restaurants that is global in scope, as well as night clubs, art exhibit spaces, museums and sports facilities. The university’s world-renowned Jacobs School of Music turns out a plethora of top-tier opera sing-ers and jazz musicians on a yearly basis, ensuring that there is no shortage of cultural enrichment available. Near Bloom-ington is Lake Monroe, a 15-mile-long reservoir nestled in the hills south of the city, which features public beaches, marinas and the Four Winds resort.

Anderson Falls. The Republic file photo.

Brown County. Brown County Democrat file photo.

Bartholomew County has more than 75 programs and agencies designed to help those in need in the community.

Local high school students help sort canned food items collected as part of Columbus North’s annual food drive for Love Chapel. The Republic file photo.

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Find HelpUnited Way of Bartholomew County1531 13th St., Suite 1100376-3001, uwbarthco.org

United Way houses and supports many agencies which pro-vide services, which range from child abuse prevention to legal aid and help for the aging population.

United Way 211 211 or 376-6666

A division of United Way of Bartholomew County, providing information and referral services to the people of Bartholomew and surrounding counties.

Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer Action Center314-2706, volunteermatch.org

Volunteer information and placement

FoodFor information on how to donate or get help providing food for yourself and your family, your options include:

Aging and Community Services—Senior Nutrition Pro-gram, 372-6918.

Bartholomew County Division of Family Resources, food stamps assistance, 800-403-0864.

Community Center of Hope, 546-4499.

Love Chapel food pantry, 372-9421.

Mill Race Center, Meals on Wheels, 376-9241.

Salvation Army food pantry, 372-7118.

Support/Counseling

Access Counseling LLC and Associates, 342-2860.

Aging and Community Services, 372-6918.

Association of Personal and Family Counselors, 372-3177.

Centerstone, 314-3400.

Family Services, 372-3745.

Pregnancy Care Center, 378-4730 and 800-712-4357 (24-hour client help line).

Sandcrest Family Medicine counselor, 373-2700.

Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, Crisis hotline: 800-221-6311; Office: 379-5575.

Several places in Columbus accept and/or sell gently used toys, clothing and household items. They include:

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

Rows of donated bikes line the Cheer Fund warehouse. The Republic file photo

The United Way Big Hat Brunch fundraiser. Photo by Alton Strupp

One easy way to find out what’s going on at any par-ticular time is to check the community calendar on The Re-public’s website, www.therepublic.com or the weekly Zone section published each Thursday in The Republic.

Here’s a quick look at just some of the year’s big events.

WINTERFestival of Lights Parade

This downtown parade, traditionally held the first Sat-urday in December is a great way to kick off the holiday season. The parade is followed by the lighting of the city Christmas tree at City Hall.

The Republic’s Bridal FairHeld each January, this fair is where prospective

brides can find everything they need to create their dream weddings.

SPRINGEaster egg hunt

One sure sign that spring has arrived is Columbus’ an-nual Easter egg hunt at Donner Park.

The Republic’s Home and Garden ShowAnother sure sign of spring, this two-day event at the Bar tholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds features various demon-strations and a large number of vendor booths to help you turn your ideas into reality.

Salute! ConcertEvery Memorial Day weekend, the Columbus Indiana

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

SUMMERBartholomew County 4-H Fair

For many local residents, the highlight of summer activ-ity is the fair. The 2013 version will be held July 5-13. Good food, demolition derbies, plenty of free musical entertain-ment, lots of livestock, hundreds of 4-H projects and a lively midway. What’s not to like?

Columbus Farmer’s MarketFans of fresh produce and local arts and crafts flock to

Columbus Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning from June through September. The market is held in the Cum-mins Inc. parking lot between Brown and Lindsey streets.

Neighborfest This series, held the first Thursday of the month, offers

musical entertainment to help residents beat the heat.

Rock The ParkThis concert at Mill Race Park is an August highlight, bring-

ing nationally known acts such as 38 Special to Columbus.

Biggest Block Party Ever Music is also a big part of this annual community party,

held in late summer in downtown Columbus.

Hospice ConcertThe annual free concert held the Saturday of Labor Day

weekend at Mill Race Park to benefit Hospice of South Cen-tral Indiana is a perfect way to end the summer.

FALLScottish Festival

Held every September at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Hope Heritage DaysA September weekend of fun on the town square in

Hope. This event has everything a small-town festival should: food, crafts, concerts, merchandise booths and a parade.

Ethnic Expo The second weekend in October brings Columbus’ big-

gest festival of the year. On Friday and Saturday the streets around City Hall are lined with food booths offering tasty treats from around the world as Columbus’ diverse ethnic population struts its culinary stuff. Expo features a variety of musical performers, also representing many different cul-tures, merchandise booths and a Saturday morning parade. Each year a different nation serves as host country.

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No matter the season, Bartholomew County always

has plenty going on in the way of fairs, festivals, concerts

and community events.

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


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