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

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contents
Columbus, Indiana Welcome guide

Who are we?

30 Business

Weather

31 Health Care

10 Getting started

32 Faith

14 Connections

34 Local Dining

18 Housing

38 Recreation

20 Education

40 Mill Race Park

24 IU Center for Art



and Design

42 Entertainment

26 Libraries

44 The Commons

28 Government

46 Attractions

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Who are we?

BY THE

NUMBERS
Square miles of land area: 406.9
Total population: 76,794
Under 5 years old: 6.8%
Under 18 years old: 25.2%
65 years and older: 14%
Diversity:
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4% Asian

Whats the weather?

1.8% Black

87%
White, Non-Hispanic

education:
Percentage of those 25 and older with:

High school diploma: 88.4%


Bachelors degree or higher: 25.8%
housing:
31,749 Housing units
Home ownership rate: 75.2%
Median household income: $52,545
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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Theres a popular saying that goes, If you dont like the weather, wait five
minutes. While things really arent quite that unpredictable, Columbus
definitely has four distinct seasons. Over the course of a year, wardrobe requirements will range from shorts and T-shirts to snow boots and parkas.
The average high temperature for the year is 62 degrees Fahrenheit,
though hot summer days frequently register in the 90s.
The average low temperature is 43 degrees. While temperatures below
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.
*Note: Severe weather warning sirens are tested at noon on the first
Friday of every month.

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Getting Started

getting
started
Moving here is relatively easy.
Information about the basics is usually
a phone call or a mouse click away.

Drivers license
The Bartholomew County branch of the Indiana Bureau of
Motor Vehicles is located at 745 Schnier Drive, Columbus, 3799323. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 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.
When you become a resident of Indiana, you have 60 days to obtain a new Indiana drivers license if you hold a valid drivers 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 drivers license, you must surrender
any valid drivers licenses that you hold from other states.
If you do not hold a valid drivers license from another state, you
must hold an Indiana learners permit for 180 days before you may
obtain an Indiana drivers license. You may not drive in Indiana with

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an out-of-state learners permit.


The United States signed an agreement with many other countries to honor a foreign drivers license for visitors to the United States
for at least one year from the date of arrival.
An out-of-country drivers license cannot be used for identification purposes. You do not have to surrender an out-of-country
license if you are issued an Indiana drivers license, permit or identification card.
If you have an out-of-country drivers license and intend to become
a resident of Indiana or meet Indiana residency requirements, you must
pass the vision screening test, written knowledge test and driving skills test
to obtain an Indiana drivers 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 interim license, valid for 30
days, authorizing the holder to drive pending authentication of documents submitted to BMV.
When your documents are verified, the BMV will mail the license, permit or identification card to you. If the documents cannot
be verified, you will receive a letter explaining the determination and
your rights to request an administrative hearing to review the determination. No refunds will be issued in the case of documents that
cannot be verified.
When registering your vehicle for the first time and renewing
your registration/license plate annually, you will pay an excise tax

fee. Passenger vehicles and recreational vehicles have separate excise tax rates. For more information, visit myBMV.com

Electricity
Electric power is provided by either Duke Energy or Bartholomew County REMC. Dukes online center for starting, stopping or transferring service or reporting an outage is duke-energy.
com/indiana.asp. If youd rather call, the Moving Centers number
is 800-521-2232, and the number for reporting outages or other
problems is 800-343-3525. Bartholomew County REMC is located
at 1697 Deaver Road. The office number is 372-2546. The outage/
emergency number is 372-5333. After office hours (which are 7:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday), call 800-927-5672. Information: bcremc.com.

Other energy

Natural gas is supplied by Vectren. To sign up, visit connectutilities.com or vectren.com. If you choose the latter, under 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.

Water
To 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 youd 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 deposit. In case of a problem, a call to the office
will route you to the proper function within the agency.

Trash
If you are a Columbus resident, your garbage and yard waste are
handled by the Columbus Sanitation Department. Each Columbus
household is equipped with a brown trash Toter. These are to be set
out by 7 a.m. on collection day. To obtain your Toter or get additional
information, contact the department at 376-2509. Green Toter brand
carts available at Lowes 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: 376-2614.

Recycling
The Columbus Recycles program provided by the city of Columbus Sanitation Department offers convenient curbside collection of
recyclable materials for single-family Columbus residences and apartments with four units or fewer that are currently sanitation customers.

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offer complete kitchens and patios. Fine dining, wellness programs and social, cultural
and spiritual opportunities are all part of everyday life at Four Seasons.
Four Seasons is an excellent value with well-priced monthly rentals or the security of
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Getting Started
Residents have no additional user fees and do not need to sort recycling. Recyclables all go into the same free city-provided 96 gallon recycling Toter. All materials currently recyclable in Columbus are accepted as part of the service. It also enables residents to recycle additional
plastics materials currently not accepted in Columbus. Information:
www.columbus.in.gov/columbus-recycles/#sthash.eJqgaVWZ.dpuf.
The Columbus/Bartholomew County Recycling Center is at the
Mapleton Street location as well. Drive-thru recycling is available
Monday through Saturday. Hazardous waste is accepted on Wednesdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The office at the Mapleton site provides a booklet called Talkin Trash that goes into useful detail about
both city and county programs for all these services. Information: 3762614 or bcswmd.com.
County residents can also contact Rumpke of Indiana, 1950 W.
Tellman Road, 372-1225, about recycling and waste disposal.

Telephone
Telephone service for those desiring land lines is provided by
AT&T, with an office located at 2615 Central Ave. Getting hooked
up, reaching customer service and bill inquiries are handled by calling
800-288-2020. For repairs, call 800-868-9696. AT&T also provides cellular service, as do Sprint (800-877-4646) and Verizon (800-922-0204).
Comcast also offers land line service.

Cable
Cable TV is offered locally by Comcast, 1470 Jackson St. To establish service, go to the office or call 800-934-6489. Provide your name,
address and the level of service you desire. (There are cable packages
ranging from basic to comprehensive, as well as Internet access and
telephone.) Report problems at the office or the above phone number.

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

Voter registration
Voter registration is a function of the county clerks office.
Youll 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
branch is at 745 Schnier Drive, Columbus, 379-9323.

Taxes
The taxes paid by Bartholomew County residents are real property, personal property (such as equipment used for a business), inheritance and an innkeepers tax for hotel owners.
The taxing units are the state of Indiana, Bartholomew County, all townships, the school corporations within the countys
boundaries, the county library and the city of Columbus and all
other incorporated small towns in Bartholomew County.
Taxes are due and payable in two equal installments on or before
May 10 and Nov. 10. Payments may be made at the treasurers 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 help
For those unsure about how to get the help they need, United
Way 211 is a division of United Way of Bartholomew County providing information and referral services to the people of Bartholomew,
Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings and Scott counties.
In Columbus dial 211 or 376-6666.

Volunteer opportunities
Perhaps you want to give back to the community and volunteer.
Volunteer information and placement are available at the Volunteer
Action Center, 314-2706.

Post offices
There 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.
1637 N. National Road (inside Columbus Pawn Inc.). 8 a.m. to
7 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Visitors Center
The Columbus Visitors Center has valuable information for
newcomers as well as tourists. Hours are 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
citys architecture, displays, photographs and storyboards, an informative movie about the city and a gift shop. For information
and reservations, call 1-888-718-4253 or visit columbus.in.us.
The recycling center.

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Finding Columbus
Columbus is conveniently located along Interstate 65
in southern Indiana. Many major cities and their
attractions are within two hours drive. Popular
places to visit using Columbus as headquarters include:
Indianapolis: One hour
Home to the Indianapolis 500 in May and the
Brickyard 400 NASCAR race in July. The Indianapolis Museum of
Art, the Indianapolis Zoo, the Childrens Museum and Eiteljorg
Museum are major attractions.
Louisville, Ky.: 90 minutes
Its main claim to fame is the legendary Churchill Downs, home of
the Kentucky Derby.
Cincinnati: 90 minutes
It hosts one of the finest and largest history
repositories in the country, the Museum Center, located
in a beautiful railroad terminal.
Madison: One hour
Host of the Madison Regatta and historic site of numerous 19thcentury mansions.
Corydon: 90 minutes
The first state capital of the Indiana territory is also
near Marengo Caves.
Bardstown, Ky.: Two hours
The setting for Stephen Fosters My Old Kentucky Home and the
bourbon capital of the world.

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Connections

connections
Columbus is a city proud
of its ever-expanding ethnic diversity.
One way the community celebrates this diversity
is with the annual Ethnic Expo festival, held on the second
weekend of October. But the efforts to make
Columbus increasingly diverse population feel at home go far
beyond one weekend of celebration.
Groups such as Engage Columbus, Columbus Area MultiEthnic Organization, Leadership Bartholomew County
and Columbus Young Professionals all work to:

Promote diversity in the Columbus community


Support economic growth by creating
an attractive business climate
Help develop future leaders
Connect businesses and organizations
to new customers
Attract and retain talent to the
Columbus community
Help build a more welcoming community
Help newcomers get connected
Support the development of programs that
benefit employees, businesses and the community

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Engage Columbus
encourages community involvement

Volunteers, clients and staff share ideas at Engage Columbus.

By Jennifer Willhite

ince Engage Columbus opened in March, its


community networking efforts have helped
hundreds of residents and newcomers to love
where they live.
We exist to serve any member of the community, not just the new folks, says Leah Retrum, community navigator for Engage Columbus. The project is meant
to welcome people, offer them resources and opportunities
to get involved in the community.
In July, Engage Columbus launched its first Love
Where You Live community challenge. The six week-long
event, which ran from July 17 to Aug. 22, featured four
challenges each week to get people out in the community
learning more about Columbus. Each challenge required
participants to snap a selfie of themselves engaging in community activities, such as taking the Visitors Center tour
and reading The Republic newspaper, and post it on their
and Engage Columbus Facebook wall.
To track participants progress, the challenge used the
organizations tagline #LoveWhereYouLive, which was
included in all participants social media posts. Those
who completed 12 or more challenges were eligible for

prizes, including tickets to the Rock the Park concert and


gift certificates to area businesses. More than 300 people
participated in whats anticipated to become a regular
event, Retrum says.
The organization also offers monthly International
Tea events, which feature a different culture each time,
and low key meet-and-greets as a way for residents to
learn more about other cultures and network. Retrum
says evening events may soon be on the horizon to mix
things up a little.
Besides expanding community-based activities, Engage Columbus has also increased its volunteer program.
Weve tried to be mindful of getting a diverse group
of volunteers to help welcome people, Retrum says. Especially locating individuals who can speak to some of the
difficulties encountered when trying to find the right networking opportunities in Columbus.
Over the past six months, the organizations volunteer
program has welcomed 20 individuals who donate their
time and talents.
Before, the volunteers were going to be doing the client interaction, Retrum says. We are now focusing more

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Connections
continued from page 15
on utilizing the skills the volunteers bring and put them in
roles that line up with their interests and skill sets.
Volunteer Lara Hodson says her interest was piqued
when she first heard about Engage Columbus during a presentation at City Hall in November 2014.
My insides were churning, she says. I was so excited
and wanted to be a part of it.
Since she began volunteering as a community engagement specialist with Engage Columbus in September, Hodson says, she enjoys seeing the difference the organization
makes in individuals lives.
I think when people come here, they hear the excitement of people who live here and see that we want to help
them to connect, she says. Ive just seen so many examples
of people who come here and feel lost, but when we help
them, they feel more engaged.
Since March, Engage Columbus relationship with area
businesses has also grown. Besides expanding opportunities for newcomers to hear about Engage Columbus, interest from additional businesses, like Toyota, has increased.
Now that we have a story to tell and are getting comfortable with who we are, were able to share that with employers, Retrum says. The exciting thing is the community
is seeing us as a resource as a whole, and thats been a lot
of fun to see the community really take it on and utilize it.
In this digital age, Engage Columbus wants to encourage personal interaction as much as possible and connect
people directly with the resources they need, Retrum says.
Its important to be able to tell people exactly where they
need to go, whom they need to talk to and introduce them
personally, she says.
Engage Columbus continues to build its database with
all Columbus area organizations with a point of contact for
each for those seeking information.
We arent trying to replace organizations that currently
exist in the community, Retrum says. We will refer people
to what already exists, give them a personal contact and follow up to make sure the resources work.
Located in the carriage house on Sixth Street, just behind
the Heritage Fund, Engage Columbus recently changed its
office hours and is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays
and Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays.
Born from a Six Sigma project, sponsored by Cummins
Inc. and spearheaded by Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization and area businesses, Engage Columbus has definitely planted firm roots that are rapidly taking hold.
Its all a matter of approaching the wants and wishes of
the community in a client-based way, Retrum says.
It is a welcoming community program, and so you
have to be responsive to what the community needs, Retrum says. And what it means to be welcomed and engaged
is different for every person.

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The carriage house behind Franklin Square


is the home for Engage Columbus.

Other
connections
There are many other groups and
organizations in the community to help
newcomers become acclimated to their
new home. Here are a few.
Leadership Bartholomew County (LBC)
Mission: To champion a diverse leadership throughout
Bartholomew County by assisting and empowering
leaders for community enrichment and civic
engagement.
Get involved:
Apply for the next class
Promote LBC to employees, colleagues, and friends.
Information: www.leadershipbc.org
Columbus Young Professionals (CYP)
Mission: To enhance life, community and careers of young
professionals in the Columbus area.
Get involved:
Become a member (annual membership is $45 or $25 for
students).
Attend an event-monthly opportunities to volunteer,
socialize and attend professional development sessions
Third Thursday-Networking event 7 p.m. at a different
local restaurant.
Join a committee to help coordinate events and activities
for young professionals in Columbus.
Promote CYP to employees, colleagues and friends.
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Mill Race Center
Mission: Mill Race Center is a community center for
active adults located in Mill Race Park. Its purpose is to

develop a nationally recognized model for dynamic,


comprehensive, collaborative programming for the age
50-plus population. Mill Race Center Inc. serves as the
lead programming agency and collaborates with several
major partners to provide a wide range of programs and
services for older adults and their families, conveniently
located under one roof. The facility is owned by the city of
Columbus. Mill Race Center primarily serves Bartholomew
County but is also a resource for participants from
adjacent counties and beyond.
Website: www.millracecenter.org
Contact: 812-376-9241
The Columbus Newcomers Club
Find new connections and to learn something interesting
about the community.
Meetings: 9 a.m. the third Thursday of each month
at Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave. Newcomers
welcome. Activities include several groups that meet
throughout the month including culinary, book club,
conversational French, coffee & crayons, bunco, needles
and threads, exercise and health, conversational Spanish,
international cooking, couples night out, etc.
Email: columbusnewcomers@yahoo.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewcomersColumbusIN
Website: www.columbusnewcomers.wordpress.com
Inclusive Community Coalition
Mission: Fostering dialogue about sexual
orientation and gender identity.
Website: www.ColumbusICC.org.
Contact: ColumbusICC@gmail.com.
Pride Alliance Columbus
Mission: To build a community of inclusiveness, equality
and justice for all, regardless of sexual orientation or
gender identity.
Meetings: 6 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month,
conference room at Bartholomew County Public Library
Website: PrideAllianceColumbus.org.
Contact: Info@PrideAllianceColumbus.org.
Columbus Human Rights Commission
Mission: To lead Columbus in building and maintaining an
inclusive community by:
Enforcing the Human Rights Ordinance
Educating the public
Challenging attitudes and systems that create barriers
to equality
Empowering community members to advance this
mission
Website: columbus.in.gov/human-rights
Contact: 376-2532
National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People (NAACP)
United Way Center
1531 13th St., Suite 1310
314-2708, www.naacp.org
Cummins Inc. also has many diversity affinity groups. Contact
Cummins Human Resources for more information.

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Housing
Charleston Square
2410 Charleston Place, 372-2661

housing
The Columbus area offers choices
in a place to live that suit nearly any
circumstance. Whether one is here for the long term
or for a fixed period, single or part of a family, or at
any particular point on the income scale, options
abound.

The Cole
200 Jackson St., 800-737-3980
Columbus Village
1560 28th St., 379-2043
Eastlake Woods
1020 Thicket Court, 342-2310
Fairington
2351 Fairington Court, 376-8836
Fox Pointe Apartments
4740 Fox Trail Lane, 378-2178
LHP Professional Housing
703 Washington St., 812-390-8085
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Lincoln Village
Cooperative
5135 N. Lincoln Village Drive, 376-0338
Monarch Crossing
420 Wint Lane, 372-8100
Parkview Townhomes
3393 N. Country Brook Court, 373-0711
Quail Run
1182 Quail Run Drive, 376-9266

Real Estate

Home prices have remained fairly stable in the area compared with the volatility seen on the national scale due to economic developments of the last few years.
Columbus has a variety of housing available, from historic
homes to subdivision properties to custom-designed structures
on rugged landscape with scenic views.

Apartments

Apartment complexes in the Columbus area are located in a


variety of environments, from densely populated parts of town
near commercial centers to settings with a more natural ambience.
The major complexes are listed here.

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River Stone
3440 Riverstone Way, 372-5399
Spruce Ridge
3770 Blue Court, 375-0047
Steinhurst Manor
133 Salzburg Blvd., 376-9933
Stonegate
1001 Stonegate Drive, 376-3478
The Villas
4101 Waycross Drive, 379-1225

Arbors at Waters Edge


4060 N. Road 150W, 669-1076

Wedgewood Commons
Flintwood North Housing Addition
(office: 5540 25th St.) 376-6810

Briarwood
2350 Thornybrook Drive, 376-9727

Westwood Pines
4745 Pine Ridge Drive, 342-1100

Cambridge Square
3301 McKinley Ave., 372-8562

Williamsburg Way
3838 Williamsburg Way, 376-3718

Canterbury House
3501 Nicholas Lane, 379-4299

Willowwood Apartments
3549 Cardinal Court, 376-9160

so you want to

buy
a house

Someone moving to Columbus from


another locale perhaps even another
country is going to find a real estate
market that favorably compares with any in
the nation. Resources for selecting houses to
consider for purchase, including The Republic and the Multiple Listing Service, a database of properties for sale through licensed
real estate agents, 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.
Todays young professionals confer with
their peers throughout the home-buying process. They tend to start their searches online,
contacting colleagues who have moved here
for suggestions about desirable areas of the
city, says Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Indiana Realtys Steven Glasgow.
Annette Donica Blythe of RE/MAX
Real Estate Professionals says that the step of
winnowing the features one desires to a list
of essentials is something todays shoppers
conduct rather efficiently. Often they ask to
look at two or three houses and no others.
Scott Taskey, a real estate agent with
Century 21 Breeden Realtors, says home
shoppers, particularly in recent years, given
the influx of international residents and
those returning after residencies abroad,
are pretty savvy about the pre-qualification
process.Most of the time, the internationals have sound finances. These are people
who are moving here because they are sharp
enough to get hired here.
Glasgow says that this smoothes the way
for the remainder of the process. We like to
have a pre-qualification letter pretty quickly.
Pre-qualification is the determination by a
lender, based on examining someones 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.
Blythe says that with the
way the banking system has been
the last few years, the lending process
is a little more complicated. The pre-approval letter enhances the credibility of an offer.
Along with banks, other types of lending institutions include credit unions and
mortgage companies.
Cummins Inc. has a relocation
package for transferees, an arrangement
handled by Brookfield Global Relocation.
The package handles various fees incurred
during the process.
Taskey also notes that shoppers from
other countries place a high priority on
prospects for children receiving a quality
education. Ive had two or three couples
recently who didnt even have kids yet, but
were interested in getting in the right school
district.
According to Blythe, they are sometimes shocked by the size of a house here
compared to one with the same number of
bedrooms in, say, Brazil or France.
Glasgow notes that a few years back,
older fixer-upper homes were hot, but
now, new houses that dont require a lot of
maintenance are more preferred.
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 real estate agent then often submits an inspection
response, the basis for negotiating which

Shadow Creek subdivision

party will pay for any repairs or upgrades.


Then the lender will have the property
appraised. The appraiser is a state-licensed
person randomly selected to give an independent assessment of the homes 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 lenders fees, a title work fee
and sometimes the first few months taxes
and insurance costs. Sometimes people
coming here have to set up an account, and
that can lead to a Catch-22, says Blythe. It
can involve obtaining a drivers license, and
sometimes the BMV wants to see a utility
bill to issue one.
The local real estate market, known
for its stability even through the economic
disruptions of recent times, is actually
stronger now than it was a couple of years
ago, as evidenced by a rise in multiple offers
on given properties.
Occasionally, out-of-town appraisers
are bringing with them knowledge of their
own markets, thinking ours is the same,
says Blythe. Markets only 30 miles away
from each other can vary significantly.

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Education

education
Options abound for the education of the K-12 set in Bartholomew County.
There are two public school corporations, as well as myriad private institutions.
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. administrative
offices are at 1200 Central Ave. The phone number is 376-4234.
www.bcsc.k12.in.us
Elementary Schools (Grades K-6)
Clifty Creek 4625 E. Road 50N, 376-4342
Columbus Signature Academy Fodrea Campus
2775 Illinois Ave., 376-4321
Columbus Signature Academy Lincoln Campus
750 Fifth St., 376-4447
Mount Healthy 12150 S. Indiana 58, 342-2463
Parkside 1400 Parkside Drive, 376-4314
W.D. Richards 3311 Fairlawn Drive, 376-4311
Rockcreek 13000 E. Road 200S, 579-5221
Lillian Schmitt 2675 California St., 376-4307
L.F. Smith 4505 Waycross Drive, 376-4317
Southside 1320 W. Road 200S, 376-4423
Taylorsville 9711 S. Walnut St., Taylorsville, 526-5448
Middle Schools (Grades 7-8)
Central 725 Seventh St., 376-4286
Northside 1400 27th St., 376-4403
High Schools (Grades 9-12)

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Columbus East 230 S. Marr Road, 376-4369


Columbus North 1400 25th St., 376-4431
Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School,
2205 25th St., 376-4595
McDowell Education Center 2700 McKinley Ave., 376-4451
McDowell offers English as a Second language classes designed to help adults who want to learn English or improve their
understanding and use of the English language. Students can
work on all skills or focus on a particular skill such as listening,
speaking, writing, vocabulary, or grammar. Other opportunities include learning American culture, life and pre-employment
skills, and citizenship requirements. To Enroll into ESL class,
students must attend orientation to assess their academic levels
and decide the best educational plan for them. The program is designed for students who can commit to attend class for six months
or longer. Information: 376-4451, or mcdowelledu.org/englishas-a-second-language.
Flat RockHawcreek School Corp.
Flat RockHawcreek School Corp. administrative offices are at
9423 N. Indiana 9 in Hope. The phone number is 546-4922.
www.flatrock.k12.in.us

Schools
Hope Elementary School
9575 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-5001
Hauser Junior-Senior High School
9273 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-4421

Classes meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays at Central Middle


School, 725 Seventh St.
Indiana Japanese Language School
Information: 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 operates a commuting bus for
students from Columbus.

Other schools
Bartholomew County is also home to the following private and
parochial schools.
ABC-Stewart School 6691 W. Indiana 46, 342-3029
Bethel Holiness Christian School
6060 U.S. 31, 376-0210
Columbus Christian School 3170 Indiana Ave., 372-3780
North Star Montessori School 2320 Midway, 379-4180
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
1306 27th St., 379-9353
St. Peters Lutheran School 719 Fifth St., 372-5266
White Creek Lutheran School 16270 S. Road 300W, 342-6832

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 School
Information: Su Casa at 375-9370
or sucasa@sucasacolumbus.com
Registration information: www.foundationforyouth.com
Sponsored by Su Casa Columbus and Foundation for Youth,
the school offers language and culture classes for students ages
4-12 from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at Foundation for Youth. The
school offers fall and spring semesters and summer camps.

Ethnic-focused schools
Columbus Chinese Language School
Information: ccls.principal@gmail.com.
A nonprofit organization teaching Chinese language and culture. Part of the Columbus Chinese Association, CCLS is open
to the public and provides a nurturing environment for those
who want to learn the Chinese language and culture. CCLS has
eight classes for students from preschool age up to seventh grade.

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Higher education

The college and university campuses in Columbus are each part


of statewide systems. Students enjoy the benefit of resources from
throughout those systems, yet the Columbus campuses are closely tied
to the community and its particular economic and cultural makeup.
Given that many of these schools students are commuters with
busy lives, these institutions make flexibility and attention to individuals needs a priority.
With the exception of Indiana Wesleyan, which is located on
the west side, all these campuses are on the citys north side, near
Columbus Municipal Airport. The Columbus Learning Center includes classroom space, laboratories, a bookstore, an auditorium
and a library used by IUPUC, Purdue University College of Technology and Ivy Tech.
IUPUC
4601 Central Ave., 348-7311, iupuc.edu.
Indiana UniversityPurdue University Columbus is part of a statewide network, but it is a school with a distinct identity and a robust
and multifaceted campus life. Student organizations have proliferated
in recent years, and various faculty members have distinguished themselves in their fields, earning recognition from peers and publishing
important research findings.
IUPUC is at the north end of the complex that includes the Columbus Learning Center, the Advanced Manufacturing Center of
Excellence and Ivy Tech. The Learning Centers University Library
of Columbus serves these institutions, as well as the Purdue University College of Technology. IUPUC students can pursue degrees or
enhance their understanding of the world in academic areas ranging
from the humanities to science to preparation for a profession.
Ivy Tech Community College
4475 Central Ave., 372-9925, ivytech.edu/Columbus.
Ivy Tech specializes in an affordable education specifically designed to meet the needs of the student. One can earn an associate
degree or certificate, or transfer credits to an Indiana four-year institution for further study. Along with several schools offering courses
in an array of vocational fields, the college has a strong liberal arts
school and a fine arts school that has turned out generations of creative painters, photojournalists, illustrators and designers.
Its Workforce and Economic Development department tailors programs and services to meet the needs of area businesses, so that a student
planning on participating in the Columbus economy will be prepared for
the opportunity. The departments Accelerating Indianas 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 Center
4555 Central Ave., 314-8500, educationcoalition.com
The dramatic curving lines of the 130,000-square-foot Learning Center building ensure its place among Columbus architectural
jewels. Inside, the buildings technology and space qualify it for uses
ranging from college-level study to art exhibits to an array of community services.
It houses a bookstore, 20 classrooms, a 205-seat auditorium, the Col-

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lege and Career Exploration Center, the Assessment and Certification


Center, and the Center for Teaching and Learning, under the purview
of which the University Library of Columbus operates. The Columbus
offices of WorkOne are located within the Learning Center as well.
Purdue Polytechnic Columbus
4444 Kelly Street, 348-2025, tech.purdue.edu/Columbus.
Purdue Polytechnic Columbus describes itself as a unique
partnership between education, business, industry and government leaders formed to meet Indianas need for trained technologists and technicians.
Its Columbus operation is located within IUPUC. Academic
standards and class environments are the same as those on Purdues
main campus. There are several programs in which a student can
complete a bachelors degree in Columbus. Upon completion of an
associate degree, a student may apply those credits toward higher degrees at other Purdue campuses.
Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence
4444 Kelly St., 348-2025
This 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 technol-

ogy and engineering-related degrees, certifications, executive education,


on-site and virtual training, business and research support, prototyping
and best practice workshops.
Harrison College
2222 Poshard Drive, 379-9000, harrison.edu/
Campuses/Columbus-in
Originally known as Indiana Business College, this statewide
system of 12 campuses has served those aspiring to careers in business for 108 years. The Harrison network now includes a School of
Health Sciences, and Columbus students can prepare for jobs in various areas of medical work. Among Harrisons advantages are oneon-one financial assistance, small class sizes, scheduling flexibility, its
Tuition Freeze program and lifelong employment assistance.
Indiana Wesleyan
3449 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, 376-7346,
indwes.edu/Columbus-IN.
Indiana Wesleyan Universitys Columbus Education and Conference Center is located atExit 68 offInterstate 65, just five minutes from downtown. The 8,500-square-foot facility houses six
state-of-the-art classrooms, three study rooms, a computer lab, a
chapel, and breakandlounge areas. IWU is a private Christian university serving the adult student with graduate and undergraduate
degree programs in business, nursing and education with classes
available on-site in Columbus or online.

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Indiana
University
Center for
Art
and Design
The Indiana University Center for Art and Design
opened in 2011 as a joint effort of Indiana University in Bloomington, Columbus Community
Education Coalition and the community of Columbus to teach design in its broadest application and extend it into many disciplines.

New York-based artist Russell Roberts speaks about his work.

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St. Peters Lutheran School


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While IUCA+D is not in itself a school, it operates as an
off-site extension for other
schools. With Columbus as a
living laboratory, those who
want to study various design
disciplines are drawn to the
offerings of IUCA+D.
Located downtown at
the northwest corner of
Jackson and Third streets,
this 7,000-square-foot facility holds a studio, a classroom and exhibition gallery.
The gallery houses the work
of three to five different
artists each year and is available for public viewing.
Director and professor Kelly Wilson said the
essence of IUCA+D is a
recognition that all forms of
design share common ingredients. The purpose is to
bring a connection between
the design forms in a radical program that makes no

distinction between artist


and designer.
With hopes to relocate
design from the periphery
to the center of human
experience, IUCA+D strives
also to embrace civic consciousness. This partnership
between the community
and design is a welcome
union in a city that celebrates art in many forms
and is recognized nationwide for its architectural
significance.
Funding for IUCA+D
came as $2.3 million in public and private funds over
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The Hope Branch of Bartholomew County Public Library.

libraries

County residents enjoy easy access to library services for all ages through the county library
systems main library in Columbus, Hope Branch and Bookmobile service.
The librarys goal is providing resources for lifelong learning and enjoyment.

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Bartholomew County Public Library

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 September 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
childrens 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 alwaysavailable 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 sculpture 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 Monday to
Friday. A schedule for stops can be found on the librarys website (www.barth.lib.in.us). The Bookmobile carries 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.

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government
Columbus city government is headed by a mayor and a
seven-member city council. Current Mayor Kristen Brown will
leave office at the end of the year. The new mayor, as of Jan. 1,
2016, will be Jim Lienhoop. Call 376-2500 or email the mayor
at mayor@columbus.in.gov. The City Council meets at 6 p.m.
on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at City Hall. Call
376-2500.

County government

Bartholomew County government consists of a Board of


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

Commissioners

Bartholomew County has three commissioners who are the


administrative arm of county government. The terms of office
for county commissioners are four years on a staggered basis.
The county commissioners are empowered to set county
policy, adopt laws, implement them and, except for the responsibilities of other elected officials, carry out day-to-day
operations of the county.
The county commissioners meet at 10 a.m. every Monday
in the Commissioners Chambers, Government Office Building, 440 Third St. Information: 379-1515.

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County Council

Bartholomew County Council serves as the countys fiscal


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

Judicial

Bartholomew Countys justice system consists of three courts:


Circuit Court, Superior Court No. 1 and Superior Court No. 2.

Voter registration

The Bartholomew County voter registration office is in the


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

Public Safety

Law enforcement
Columbus Police Department is at 123 Washington St.
Call 376-2600 or email policedepartment@columbus.in.gov.

Bartholomew County Sheriffs Department is at 543 Second St. Administrative calls to the sheriffs department may be made at 379-1650.
Fire protection
Columbus Fire Department is headquartered at Station 1 at 1101
Jackson St. The department has six stations. Administrative calls can
be made to 376-2679 or email firedepartment@columbus.in.gov. For
emergency service, dial 911.
Ten station houses manned by volunteers provide fire protection
in the countys rural areas. They are at equal distances throughout the
county. For emergency service, dial 911.
Emergency medical services
Columbus Regional Health provides ambulance service for the
county. For emergency service, dial 911. For nonemergency ambulance service, call 376-5700.
Emergency 911
In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 from any telephone. This will connect you to Bartholomew County 911 operators
who can get assistance to you as quickly as possible. 911 should only
be used for real emergencies. For all other purposes use the administrative phone numbers for the various public safety agencies.
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Business

Columbus is becoming
increasingly cosmopolitan due to the
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bases for many of the companies located
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The Economic Development Board and the Columbus


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

A Cummins turbo diesel engine.

Top 10 Employers
Columbus top 10 private employers
(by number of employees).
1. Cummins Inc.: 7,000
2. NTN Driveshaft Inc.: 1,900
3. Bartholomew Consolidated
School Corp.: 1,800
4. Columbus Regional Health: 1,760
5. Faurecia: 1,635
6. Toyota Industries: 1,196
7. Enkei America Inc.: 880
8. Dorel Juvenile Group Inc.: 807
9. City of Columbus: 420
10. PMG Indiana Corp.: 400
Source: Columbus Economic Development Board

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

Columbus Regional Hospital


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

Diversity

Columbus Regional Hospital has been a leader in promoting recognition, identification, awareness and advocacy of
diverse populations of patients, and providing services and
care that match their needs.
The hospital also seeks to have its staff and volunteers
reflect the diverse community it serves. At the beginning of
2011 CRH employed natives of 18 nations.
Language needs are identified at registration or even before
that, through the referral process from the physicians offices.
CRH has an internal network of employees bilingual in
Spanish who can provide short-term assistance through a
special arrangement with their home department. Special assistance for longer term needs, or other languages, is arranged
as needed by appointment with employees or volunteers.
If an interpreter is not available, a contracted service of

telephone interpretation is readily available in almost any


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

Find a doctor

Columbus Regional Health offers assistance in finding a physician, whether you are looking for a family doctor or a specialist. Look for the Find a doctor search online at CRHs home
page at www.crh.org.

WellConnect

Columbus Regional Healths WellConnect, 237 Washington


St., in downtown Columbus, offers convenient walk-in minor
illness care, medical screenings, travel medicine and more. The
clinic is open to the public 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Information: crh.org/wellconnect or 812-376-5104.

St. Francis

Indianapolis-based Franciscan St. Francis Health has recently


opened an office at 123 Second St. in downtown Columbus.
Four primary-care physicians will use the facility, which will also
provide shared space for use by medical specialists from other
St. Franciscan sites and an oncology infusion suite. Specialists
who will work at the Columbus site include oncologists, gynecologic oncology, diabetes and endocrinologist, colon and rectal
surgeons and a rheumatologist.

TOP: Columbus Regional Hospital. BELOW: The hospitals Innovation Center.

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Above: St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Top right: 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. Peters Lutheran School gathered to form a cross, complete with a halo of kindergartners.

faith

The Columbus area is home to more than 80 places of worship


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

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

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Faith Ministries Church


5103 W. Indiana 46

Columbus Baptist Church


4812 N. Road 150W

Gods House Missionary


Baptist Church
423 Eighth St.

Corner Stone Baptist


Church
1425 Jonesville Road

Second Baptist Church


1325 10th St.

First Baptist Church


3300 Fairlawn Drive

Assemblies of God

First Baptist Church of Hope


455 Jackson St., Hope

Columbus First Assembly


2100 10th St.

Baptist
Bethel Baptist Church
142 Deaver Road

First Baptist Church


of Taylorsville
9118 Main St., Taylorsville
Friendship Missionary
Baptist Church
5520 E. Base Line Road

Memorial Baptist Church


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

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

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

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

Episcopal
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
2651 California St.

Other
Hindu
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana
3350 N. German Church
Road, Indianapolis
Hindu Temple of Kentucky
4213 Accomack Drive, Louisville, Ky.

25th Street Church of Christ


5620 25th St.
Apostolic Hope Tabernacle
1525 19th St.
Apostolic Revival Tabernacle
2264 Illinois Ave.

Jewish

Bible Church of Columbus


3010 10th St.

Shaarei Shalom Columbus


Hebrew Congregation
7850 W. Goeller Road

Church of Jesus Christ of


Latter-day Saints
3330 30th St.

Methodist

Columbus Alliance Church


933 13th St.

Asbury United Methodist Church


1751 27th St.
Columbus Free Methodist Church
22nd and Maple streets
East Columbus United
Methodist Church
2439 Indiana Ave.

Community Church of Columbus


3850 N. Marr Road
Crossroads Community Church
9550 N. Road 700W, Elizabethtown
Faith Victory Church
1703 Home Ave.

First United Methodist Church


618 Eighth St.

Flintwood Wesleyan Church


5300 25th St.

Rocky Ford Free Methodist Church


3990 Rocky Ford Road

Lakeview Church of Christ


4040 N. Road 150W

Sandy Hook United Methodist Church


1610 Taylor Road

Milestone Ministries
910 S. Marr Road

White Creek United Methodist Church


6730 W. Road 930S

First Church of the Nazarene


1245 McClure Road

Muslim

Hope Moravian Church


202 Main St., Hope

The Islamic Center of Columbus


2310 Chestnut St.

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

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

Seventh Street Church of God


2005 Seventh St.
Strong Tower Ministries
5053 N. U.S. 31
Terrace Lake Community Church
4260 W. Road 200S
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Columbus
7850 W. Goeller Road
Westside Community Church
124 Tipton Lakes Blvd.
Wilson Chapel Church
9435 N. Indiana 7, Elizabethtown
Seventh Day Adventist Church
2809 Talley Road

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Dining

dining

The Columbus area offers a wide variety


of dining options, ranging from major chains
to small diners and locally owned gems.

Family Dining
Amazing Joes Grill

2607 Central Ave.


Steaks, chicken, seafood.
Dinner Monday-Friday; lunch
and dinner Saturday and
Sunday. 378-2130.

The American Grill

Hilton Garden Inn, U.S. 31 and


I-65
Offers freshly prepared
breakfast and dinner.
812-526-8600.

Bubba Blues Bar-B-Q

1641 N. National Road


Southern grill-pit barbecue
including ribs, brisket,
chicken, beef and pork. Lunch
and dinner. 379-2229.

Bob Evans

Hangar 5

4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus


Municipal Airport
Open for breakfast and lunch
every day. 378-4070.

Henry Social Club

423 Washington St.


Farm-to-table restaurant with
a bar and hidden wine room.
Dinner. 812-799-1371.

IHOP Restaurant

54 Johnson Blvd.
Pancakes, omelets, burgers,
chicken and steak. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner. 348-2690.

Indiana Smokehouse

2825 Middle Road


Barbecue brisket, pork,
chicken. Lunch and dinner.
812-799-0067.

Indiana 46 and I-65


Homestyle food with countrystyle breakfasts and dinner
items such as meatloaf, turkey
and dressing. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner. 378-0442.

Lincoln Square

Cracker Barrel

Max & Ermas

U.S. 31 at Edinburgh
Country cooking including
made-from-scratch chicken
and dumplings. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner. 526-7968.

2315 Jonathan Moore Pike


A varied menu including Greek
dishes, steak, sandwiches,
pasta, chicken, fish and salads.
Breakfast, lunch. 657-7420.
12105 Executive Drive,
Edinburgh
Sandwiches and sides in a
casual atmosphere, lunch and
dinner. 526-6250.
Pho Shiki

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Smiths Row

Montana Mikes
Steakhouse

3720 W. Market Place,


Edinburgh
Known for T-bone steaks,
burgers, seafood and chicken
in Western atmosphere. Lunch
and dinner. 526-6600.

The Mulligan Grille

4664 Ray Boll Blvd. (in the Elks


Lodge)
Serving fresh seafood, hand
cut steaks, salads and more.
Open for lunch weekdays,
Sunday lunch and brunch,
and dinner Monday through
Saturday. No membership
required. 344-8088.

Noodles & Company


3200 Columbus Center
Noodles, pasta and
sandwiches. Lunch and
dinner. 307-4664.

Olde Columbus
Restaurant

2480 Jonathan Moore Pike,


Clarion Hotel and Conference
Center
Decorated with antiques. All
you can eat prime rib buffet
Friday and Saturday night.
Open for breakfast, Sunday
brunch, lunch and dinner.
372-1541.

Yats

Red Lobster

2000 25th St.


Known for Cheddar Bay
Biscuits and seafood. Casual
dining, lunch and dinner. 3751733.

Ruby Tuesday

3715 W. Market Place,


Edinburgh
Simple, fresh American dining
with signature New Orleans
seafood, ribs and hamburgers.
Casual fine dining, lunch and
dinner. 526-5311.

Sadies Family Dining

963 25th St.


Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
372-1404.

Sirloin Stockade

3114 N. National Road


Steakhouse with buffet. Lunch
and dinner. 378-3867.

Skooters

1602 State St.


Home cooking in a relaxed
atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner. 376-6386.

Smiths Row

418 Fourth St.


Fine dining with daily specials.
Known for steaks and fresh
fish from Hawaii. Dinner. 3739382.

Texas Roadhouse

2508 25th St.


Known for steak entrees in
Western atmosphere. Dinner
only Monday-Thursday, lunch
and dinner Friday-Sunday.
Call ahead for timely seating.
378-4632.

Zaharakos

329 Washington St.


Sandwiches, ice cream and
drinks. 378-1900.

Ethnic Dining
Apna Kitchen

1609 Cottage Ave.


Indian and Chinese cuisine for
lunch and dinner. 376-7000

Camilas Mexican
Restaurant

Chicago Pizza

3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike


Pizza, salad. Lunch and dinner.
812-657-7003.

China Buffet

2638 Eastbrook Plaza


Lunch and dinner. 376-8888.

8 China Buffet

2530 N. Central Ave.


Lunch and dinner. 378-5888.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2260 National Road


Lunch and dinner. 375-0785.

Chopstick

3045 Columbus Center


376-3333.

El Mexicano Taqueria

251 Center St.


Mexican cuisine. 373-9337

1824 25th St.


Mexican cuisine for lunch and
dinner. 812-657-3663.

El Nopal

Johnny Carinos

El Rincon de Las Delicias

870 Creekview Drive


Italian dining. Lunch and
dinner. 372-2266.

Casa del Sol

3541 Two Mile House Road


Mexican cuisine for lunch and
dinner. 378-3737.

3300 W. Jonathan Moore Pike


Lunch and dinner. 314-8991.
2556 McKinley Ave.
Authentic home-style Mexican
paninis, smoothies, natural
fruit and green veggie juices,
fruit with yogurt or cream, and
a variety of snacks. 812-4184019.

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Dining
El Toreo

10020 N. U.S. 31, Taylorsville


Lunch and dinner. 526-5850.

ESushi Japanese
Restaurant

3820 25th St.


Fish, sushi bar, specialty rolls,
lunch specialties.
Lunch and dinner. 376-6888.

Hisui Japanese
Restaurant

2790 Brentwood Drive


Lunch and dinner. 375-1117.

La Rancheria

2241 State St.


Authentic Mexican dining.
379-9261

Le Petit Caraibes

412 Washington St.


Experience the islands. Try
chicken roti, beef roti, potato
roti, jerk chicken and fried rice,
red beans, lentils, split peas,
macaroni pie, and stewed
chicken and rice. 375-0005.

Marcos Pizza

3532 W. Two Mile House Road


Authentic Italian pizza,
Cheezy Bread, chicken wings,
fresh-baked subs, salads, soft
drinks and more. Lunch and
dinner. 342-9082

Mark Pis China Gate

Fair Oaks Mall


Lunch and dinner. 376-3388.

Morales

2520 Central Ave.


Mexican cuisine. Lunch and
dinner. 376-0328.

Pho Shiki

2991 25th St.


Vietnamese and Japanese
cuisine and sushi bar. Lunch
and dinner. 375-9999.

Puccinis Smiling Teeth

318 Washington St.


Pizza, pasta, beer and wine.
348-7600.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

1665 N. National Road


Lunch and dinner. 376-1005.
RIGHT: Zwanzigz Pizza.
TOP: Zaharakos Green River milkshake.

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Riviera Maya

2326 25th St., Fair Oaks Mall


Authentic Mexican cuisine
served in a Mayan resort
atmosphere. Lunch and
dinner. 372-6576.

Ru Yi Asian Cuisine

2125 W. Jonathan Moore Pike


Menu includes sushi and
sashimi. Lunch and dinner.
378-8888.

Taku Japanese
Steakhouse

315 Fourth St.


Asian fusion, steakhouse and
sushi. 812-779-7956.

Tre Bicchieri

425 Washington St.


Homemade soups and sauces,
fresh pasta, wine selection for
casual Italian dining. Lunch
and dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
372-1962.

Yats

325 Fourth St.


Cajun/Creole sauces and stews
over white rice. Fast casual
lunch and dinner. 372-1533.

Zwanzigz Pizza

1038 Lafayette Ave.


Pizza, salads, calzones,
sandwiches. Dine-in or carryout. Beer and wine. Lunch and
dinner. 376-0200

Tavern/Bar & Grill


Applebees
Neighborhood Bar and
Grill

1900 25th St.


Steaks, seafood, chicken,
sandwiches, sides. Lunch and
dinner. 372-4381.

Buffalo Wild Wings

2035 Jonathan Moore Pike


Wings and other dishes. Lunch
and dinner. 375-1776.

Chilis Bar and Grill

1079 N. National Road


Known for fajitas, baby back
ribs and hamburgers. Family
dining in Southwestern dcor.
Lunch and dinner. 348-7596.

Phi Bar & Grill

Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St.


Lunch and dinner. 375-9100.

Powerhouse Brewing
Co.s Columbus Bar
322 Fourth St.
Specialties include

sandwiches, Reuben, lunch


and dinner specials and 20
beers on tap. 375-8800.

450 North Brewing Co.

8111 E. Road 450N


Brick-oven pizza, salads,
appetizers. Beer brewed daily
and wine. 546-0091.

4th Street Bar & Grill

433 Fourth St.


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

The Garage Pub and Grill


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

Joe Willys Burger Bar

1034 Washington Street


Traditional American, wide
selection of gourmet burgers.
Lunch and dinner. 379-4559.

Jonesville Tavern
The Brick

309 Walnut St., Jonesville


Lunch and dinner. 522-8636.

Jordy McTaggarts
Grill & Pub

310 Washington St., Columbus


24 draft beers, Irish and
American fare.
Lunch and dinner. 375-6739.

Papas Grill

3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike


Burgers, fries, wings, etc.,
lunch and dinner. 342-9736.

Scores Sports Bar & Grill

3539 Two Mile House Road


Sandwiches, wraps, appetizers,
soups and salads. Lunch and
dinner. 372-6999.

Ziggies

3029 National Road


Breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Full service menu
of tenderloins, biscuits and
gravy. Serves fried chicken on
Thursday, prime rib on Friday

and steaks, chops and pasta on


Saturday. Lunch and dinner.
372-0898.

Sandwiches/ice
cream/coffee

Step out
in Style

Culvers

90 Johnson Blvd.
Burgers, fries, sandwiches,
entrees and ice cream. 7990035.

Dags Deli and Bertie


Jeans Foods

West Hill Shopping Center


Gourmet ice cream and
desserts; take-out entrees,
salads and side dishes. 3413130.

Mancinos Pizza and


Grinders

It is a lifestyle.
It is a feeling.
It is the look
and feel that
today's woman
is waiting for.
At...

1301 N. National Road


Pizza and grinders. Lunch and
dinner. 375-1000.

426 Washington Street

Panera Bread

Downtown Columbus

3056 Columbus Center


Handcrafted, freshly baked
artisan bread. Free wi-fi.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
375-9421.

812-376-8363

Papas Deli

228 Chestnut St.


Breakfast and lunch. 378-5755.

Soups by Design

424 Washington St.


Homemade soups, salads and
sandwiches. Lunch and dinner.
372-7687.

Starbucks Coffee Co.

1585 N. National Road.


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

Yo MaMa
Frozen Yogurt and More

3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike


Frozen yogurt, coffee. Free WiFi. 799-0560.

Moffetts Aqua Systems


2310 National Rd.
Columbus, Indiana 47201
(812) 378-2998
ckirtman@moffettwater.com

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Recreation

recreation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bartholomew Countys Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser at Columbus Bowling Center.

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

League sports

Columbus Parks and Recreation Department provides


numerous youth and adult recreation leagues, ranging from
soccer and softball to co-ed kickball. Information: 376-2680,
www.columbusparksandrec.com
Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., provides adult and youth
leagues in basketball and volleyball. Information: 348-4558,
foundationforyouth.com
Columbus Indian community organizes four cricket tournaments a year. The Indian Association of Columbus also conducts
table tennis, volleyball, tennis, soccer and shuttle badminton

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tournaments each year, weather permitting. Information: iaccolumbus.org.


Columbus Rugby Football Club consists ofa coed Rookie
Rugby elementary school team, a boys high school team, a
girls high school team and a mens team. Information: www.
facebook.com/columbusrugbyfootballclub.
La Liga Cinco 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. Information: 375-9370

Parks

Columbus Parks and Recreation


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

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

Indoor fun

ICE SKATINGHamilton
Center
25th Street at Lincoln Park, 3762686,
www.columbus.in.gov/parks-recreation/hamilton-center-ice-arena.
Open year-round.
ROLLER SKATINGColumbus
Skateland
2660 Talley Road, 372-6677, www.
columbusskateland.com

Water basketball at Donner Aquatic Center.

BOWLINGColumbus Bowling Center


3010 State St., 372-7857
LASER TAGRed Zone Laser Tag
746 Greenway Drive, 372-9663, www.theredzonelasertag.com

More fun for kids

Foundation for Youth


405 Hope Ave., 348-4558, foundationforyouth.com
FFY offers swimming and other recreation opportunities. For $3 (youth and public swim) or $5 (adults) per 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 fit

812 Crossfit, 812-657-7093


Anytime Fitness, 372-3488.
Ceraland Sports and Fitness Center, 377-5849.
Columbus Fit, 343-3634.
Farrells Extreme Bodyshaping, 375-9920
One Body, One Soul, 344-4941.
Planet Fitness, 376-3000.
Studio Fit by Nancy, 343-9172.
Tipton Lakes Athletic Club, 342-4495.
Total Fitness, 373-9992.
Wellness Program, 376-5033.
Zen Fitness, 350-5200.

Check out Lueckes


Full Line of Jenn-Air

Luxury Kitchen Appliances

1255 West Tipton Street

(Highway 50 on Seymours west Side)

812.522.5123
www.lueckeaudiovideo.com
Mon-Fri 9 till 6 Saturday 9 till 5 Sunday Closed

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mill race park

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In 1963, the acreage known as Death Valley on the east bank of White River
was considered one of the most poverty-stricken areas in Columbus. Now,
as Mill Race Park, it hosts Columbus favorite events, attracting throngs of
people.
The tract contained the Death Valley urban renewal area, the former
W.W. Mooney tannery site and woods and farmland near where the East
Fork of White River is formed. Prior to the 1960s, people lived along the river
in shacks made of tar paper and wood scraps. The spring rains flooded the
land, leaving a muddy residue on a blighted landscape.
City leaders began a fund drive in 1963 to raise $145,000 to purchase 66
acres from the residents for the park, pay for limited development and hire a
park planner.
By the fall of 1964, city workers had cut a roadway into the woods near
the river and gravel pits. They also cleared the underbrush.
Residents raised $18,500 by June 1966 to move the Clifty Creek covered
bridge from Azalia Road to Mill Race Park. Otherwise, the bridge would have
been destroyed to make way for a concrete bridge.
A two-car, 20-passenger steam-powered train copied after the General
of Civil War fame was dedicated in 1967 as a tourist attraction. But the train
cars suffered technical problems and sagging interest by the public.
In 1969, the city built an outdoor theater west of the former tannery site
near Lindsey Street. However, the pole building was damaged by wind six
years later.
Artist Richard Bauers 15-foot-tall welded steel sculpture, Skopos,
meaning the watcher, guarded the parks entrance. It was dedicated in
September 1979.
Two shelter houses, a boat ramp and a playground with swings were also
added to the park during that time.
While looking forward to the quincentennial anniversary in 1992 of
Christopher Columbus first voyage to the New World, the town searched
for a project that would continue to benefit the community long after the
celebration.
Residents found that an important dream, the park at Fifth and Lindsey
streets, had been partially realized almost 30 years before. They decided to
continue the development of Mill Race Park, a resource that could be greatly
enhanced.
Foundations, companies and individuals agreed to take part and
eventually pledged nearly $4 million to build structures and redesign the
landscape.
Landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh incorporated the beauty
of the riverfront and the parks proximity to the heart of the city in the
design. He made the site a water-dominated landscape by celebrating its
proximity to the rivers.
A round lake was excavated, with the soil creating mounds similar to
those made by American Indians in southern Indiana. Plants that tolerate
flooding were selected. Spaces were designed to accommodate lunch time
visitors or a class that comes to the park to study flora.
The Custer-Nugent Amphitheater was constructed and today hosts
many musical and theatrical events during the warmer months.
The renovated Mill Race Park opened in October 1992.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

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

Movie Theaters
AMC Showplace Columbus 12
555 Creekview Court, 372-1166 or 888262-4386, amctheatres.com

First-run films on 12 screens


Yes Cinema
328 Jackson St.
378-0377, yescinema.org

A variety of film fare, plus


live comedy

The Arts
Columbus Area Arts Council
The Commons on Fourth Street
376-2539, artsincolumbus.org

The Columbus Area Arts Council is


a private, nonprofit organization
that promotes the arts in and
around Columbus. It produces
arts programming for all ages
throughout the year, including
Neighborfest, First Fridays for
Families and an open iron pour.
The arts council also brings public
art to Columbus through the
Sculpture Biennial.

People watch Neighborfest from The Commons.

Music
Columbus Indiana
Philharmonic
376-2638, thecip.org

Presents a full season of concerts,


often hosting prestigious guests.
It also invests heavily in education
programs, such as a childrens choir
and a strings camp.
Columbus Symphony
Orchestra
csoindiana.org

The CSO is the oldest orchestra


in the state, having given its
first concert at the Crump
Theatre in May 1923.

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Columbus City Band


columbuscityband.org

Columbus City Band likewise has


a long history and a repertoire of
classical fare and pops material.
The band welcomes new members
of all ages and experience, with no
audition is required.
Live Music
Several bars in town also offer live
music, everything from singersongwriters to old time rock n
roll. Check the Go section in the
Thursday edition of The Republic
for the latest.

Dance
Dancers Studio
211 Washington St.

376-8080, dancers-studio.org
Ballet, modern dance and others
Beths Dance Center
527 Washington St.
372-3287

Tap, jazz, hip-hop, jazz funk,


lyrical, ballet
Sonyas Dance Zone
3136 N. National Road
372-7000, dance.zone@live.com

Tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical


and hip-hop

Year-Round

year-round activities
One easy way to find out whats going on at any particular time is to check the
community calendar on The Republics website, www.therepublic.com or the weekly
Go section published each Thursday in The Republic.
Heres a quick look at just some of the years big events.

Winter
Museums
Bartholomew County
Historical Society

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

524 Third St., 372-3541,


bartholomewhistory.org
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday and by appointment.

Spring

Among the permanent exhibits is


a collection of 19th-century tools
used by farmers, builders and
machinists of the period. Childrens
art classes are also offered.

The Republics Home, Health and Garden Show: This two-day event at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds features demonstrations and vendor booths to help
you turn your ideas into reality.

Henry Breeding Farm


13730 N. Road 100W, Edinburgh
372-3541, bartholomewhistory.org
Open by appointment

An 1860 farmhouse and


surrounding land and buildings,
which also has a 3,500-square-foot
barn available for events.
The AtterburyBakalar Air Museum
4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus
Municipal Airport, 372-4356 or
atterburybakalarmuseum.org

Displays from World War II,


the Korean War, the Cuban
crisis and the Vietnam War as
they affected the lives of local
residents and military personnel
stationed in the area.
Simmons School
9575 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-4877
Open by appointment

A restored one-room schoolhouse


behind Hope Elementary School.
Yellow Trail Museum
Northwest corner of Hopes town square,
546-4877, yellowtrailmuseum.com
Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and
by appointment

A museum chronicling
Hopes Moravian past.

Easter egg hunt: One sure sign that spring has arrived is Columbus annual Easter egg
hunt at Donner Park.

Salute concert: Every Memorial Day weekend, the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic
presents its free Salute concert on the courthouse lawn next to Bartholomew County
Memorial for Veterans.

Summer

Bartholomew County 4-H Fair: Good food, demolition derbies, plenty of free musical entertainment, lots of livestock, hundreds of 4-H projects and a lively midway. Whats not to like?
Columbus Farmers Market: Fans of fresh produce and local arts and crafts flock to the
market every Saturday morning from June through September. It is held in the Cummins
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.
Biggest Block Party Ever: Music is also a big part of this annual community party, held
in late summer in downtown Columbus.
Rock The Park: This concert at Mill Race Park is an August highlight, bringing nationally
known acts to Columbus.
Hospice Concert: The annual free concert held the Saturday of Labor Day weekend at Mill
Race Park to benefit Our Hospice of South Central Indiana is a perfect way to end the summer.

Fall

Scottish Festival: Held every September at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Hope Heritage Days: A September weekend of fun on the town square in Hope, with
food, crafts, concerts, merchandise booths and a parade.
Mill Race Marathon: Held in September on a Boston Marathon-certified course
through Columbus. www.millracemarathon.com.
Ethnic Expo: The second weekend in October brings the biggest festival of the year. The
streets around City Hall are lined with food booths as Columbus diverse ethnic population struts its culinary stuff. Expo features a variety of musical performers, also representing many different cultures, merchandise booths and a Saturday morning parade.

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the commons
The rebirth of The Commons perfectly embodies the
overall renaissance of downtown Columbus.

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In name and location, The Commons has been a fixture in the heart of
the business and entertainment district since 1972. Completely rebuilt
in 2011, it serves its function as a community hub in a manner fitting
for a new century.
The ground floor houses the lobby, 8,000 square feet of retail and
restaurant space, a childrens playground and a food court. A performance space and patio are situated on the upper level.
The centerpiece of the lobby is Chaos I, a mechanical sculpture
designed by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely that had been an inescapable
presence in the old Commons since 1974. While its various movements are an endless source of fascination, it can easily be turned off
during performances or meetings.
The playgrounds most visually arresting feature is the Luckey
Climber. This net-enclosed biomorphic climbing system was
designed by Tom Luckey and his son, Spencer, a Connecticut-based
team that has installed such structures in various U.S. cities and Mexico City. Those who scale its full height of 44 feet have a panoramic
view of the rest of the playground, the lobby and the courthouse.
The performance space seats up to 450 at tables for banquets or
700 in a theater-style arrangement. The stage boasts an impressive
lighting system. Behind it are dressing rooms and a catering kitchen.
A smaller stage on the lower level, behind Chaos, is suited to
meetings or a lunchtime music series.
The Columbus Area Arts Council has its offices in The Commons.
Among the annual events at The Commons are the arts councils
UnCommon Cause fundraiser, First Fridays for Families and the prom
for Columbus East and North high schools.
The building is certified to a silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, level by the U.S. Green Building Council.
The roof, designed by Michigan-based Live Roof, is covered with vegetative material that provides insulation and storm water absorption.
Trees are featured on the patio designed to invite informal socializing in keeping with the entire facilitys intended role as a central
gathering spot for the city.
Koetter Kim of Boston is the design architect, and CSO Architects
of Indianapolis is the architect of record.
Three sides are enclosed in glass, and over 15 types of glass were
used.

Columbus Welcome Guide 45

Attractions

LEFT: First Christian Church, framed through


Henry Moores Large Arch in front of
Bartholomew County Public Library.
BELOW: Bartholomew County Memorial
for Veterans.

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

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Far left: The


Miller House.
Photos by
Tad Fruits,
courtesy of the
Indianapolis
Museum of Art.
Left: The glass
atrium of
Cummins Irwin
Conference
Center on
Washington
Street.

visitors center tours


The Columbus Visitors Center, at 506 Fifth St. (at the corner of Fifth and Franklin streets),
offers a wide variety of tour options, including City Architecture, Miller House and Garden, Guide by Cell and
Downtown Walking tours. Knowledgeable staff is on hand to answer questions about all Columbus has to offer. Stop by to watch a free video about the city or Miller House. For information
and tour reservations, call 378-2622 or visit columbus.in.us.

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