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Depending on whether you are reading this editor’s note on the day of its publication or sometime later, Indiana history is about to happen or is happening right now or has just hap-pened. I can’t quite choose a tense for this narrative.

You see, during a mid-September weekend, the Indi-ana bicentennial torch made its way through Bartholomew County. The torch, which will pass through all 92 counties of the Hoosier State, is scheduled to hit Bartholomew County on Sept. 18. It will be picked up in Hartsville, winding its way to Simmons Winery, heading past the airport and the universities and down Washington Street to downtown Columbus, where the relay was — or will be — honored with mayoral speeches and good cheer. In Bartholomew County, the torch will borne by 31 volunteer torchbearers, all of whom were nominated by their communities and peers.

Now, I wasn’t around for our nation’s bicentennial (I didn’t arrive ’til the following year), so I cannot speak to that era, but there seems to be a certain magic surrounding these 200th birthdays. I think it’s the sense of camaraderie, the shared sense of history, and the buoying feeling that we are all, indeed, in this bit of the country together. The Indiana bicentennial effort is full of projects and celebrations that capture and com-memorate this spirit.

Lynn Lucas, who for years served as the Columbus Area Visitors Center executive director, and who now volunteers as the Bartholomew County coordinator for the Indiana Bi-centennial Commission, has been working on this event since 2013. The group has been culling torchbearer nominations, including honorary bearer positions in which friends and relatives carry for people who have passed away.

“For me, one of the great things about Columbus and Bartholomew County is that we don’t just talk about collabora-tions and partners; we really do it,” Lucas says. “It’s been great to work with a lot of organizations and groups. I’m also getting

to know a lot of new people throughout the county. For me, that's always a real pleasure to see people working together and real collaboration.”

This collaborative spirit, whether it’s carrying a flame or running a global enterprise, is alive and well on any day in any decade or century in Columbus. The same goes for a sense of history and reverence for the state’s forebears, whether you made it to the torch-bearing ceremony or not. Indiana is not my home state, but it is exciting to see the pride building and brewing. As I see any of the 25 Bartholomew County bicenten-nial projects, such as the Columbus bicentennial mural, come to life, the past is alive, here and now in the present. These initiatives are bearing the light of Indiana into the future.

Perhaps that is why I am having a difficult time deciding upon a tense for this note.

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There are plenty of reasons to go to the movies. YesFest, now in its seventh year, not only helps support Lincoln-Central Neighbor-hood Family Center with the funds raised during its three-day run, but organizers say it also helps foster a sense of community.

Indeed, it might seem a little odd that sitting in a dark the-ater will make us feel more in touch with our neighbors, but it’s the conversations that spring from the movies being shown, the glimpses of lives around the world, and the sharing of deep mes-sages through film that bring us closer together through movies.

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look through the items for sale at the déjà vu art & fine crafts show and you will be surprised by the raw materials used to create these works. old leather jackets, broken toys, pieces of china and a vast array of so-called junk materials become, under the skilled hands of more than 60 artists, signature art pieces and fine crafts. what the artisans create ranges from wearable art, including jewelry, to sculptures. as in years past, the déjà vu show happens at just the right time to kick off your holiday shopping.

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When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12

Where: the commons, 300 washington st.

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Columbus native Diane Mason, a filmmaker herself, serves as the festival’s artistic director and culls film submissions from around the world. “I try to pay attention to what’s popular and what’s been popular,” she says. “Of course, I always want a variety of films, always with good stories, always good films. It’s a wonderful world out there.”

As in years past, YesFest 2016 pro-gramming will include feature-length narrative films and documentaries in addition to block-screenings of film shorts. For this year’s festival, Mason has selected 25 films. The film shorts — always the most well-attended portions of the festival, Mason says — include pieces featuring major stars such as Ed Asner and Eli Wallach in his final role. Feature-length narrative film “And Punching the Clown” stars Yes Comedy Series favorite Henry Phillips and documentary film “Two Dollar Bill” will tell viewers more than they ever knew about this par-ticular form of American currency. Select screenings will feature Q&A sessions with the filmmakers.

“I hope (people) leave having had a good time watching films,” Mason says. “I want people to really enjoy the fact that they watched a film and shared it with an audience. There’s a lot of ways that we can watch films. We can watch films on our wrists; (but) the experience of coming to a theater, to share that experience, that’s real.”


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the Mosaic of abilities arch is on display at the Bartholomew county Public library through october. Mosaic of abilities represents the artistic vision of people with disabilities served by developmental services inc. as well as its employees and its friends in the commu-nity. the mixed-media sculpture was conceived as a celebration of diversity and inclusion.

“this project encouraged us to think outside the box, welcome in the community and share the unique talents of people with disabili-ties living in Bartholomew county,” says amy Kleinert, dsi chief devel-opment officer. developmental services inc. is a nonprofit organiza-tion established in 1975 that provides services for children and adults with disabilities in Bartholomew and 41 other counties in indiana.

through a community outreach campaign, children and adults were invited to participate in free workshops conducted by local artist sam Burnett at dsi and at tri-state artisans in columbus. there, participants created clay tiles, which were then combined in a mosaic designed and assembled by columbus native and artist loran Bohall. the Mosaic of abilities was funded by a grant from the heritage fund, the community foundation of Bartholomew county. after its appearance at the library, Mosaic of abilities will go on exhibit at city hall in downtown columbus.

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The Columbus Area Arts Coun-cil’s largest annual fundraiser returns for another evening of great food, wine and entertain-ment. It’s time, once again, for unCommon Cause.

Founded in 1976, this year’s event, with its 1960s theme, will be particularly groovy. The emphasis here, says arts council Executive Director Kathryn Armstrong, will be on the Woodstock music festival of 1969. Entertainment for the organization’s 41st annual gala comes from Indy-based band Living Proof; as in years past, the evening will include a live auction and an art auction. “UnCommon Cause has been a signature event for the arts council for many years,” Armstrong says. “We hope to see many familiar faces and new faces on the evening of Oct. 22.”

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when: 5 to 11:30 p.m. oct. 22where: the commons,

300 washington st. admission: $125

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five area couples will square off against each other in the return of the not-so newlywed game. the event, which serves as a fundraiser for turning point domestic Vio-lence services, debuted to colum-bus audiences in 2015.

based on the tV show, “the newlywed game,” which pre-miered in1966, the columbus version will feature a similar setup as local notables attempt to answer questions about their partners to prove just how much they know about each other. the show will be emceed by mickey kim. contestants are susan and mike dorenbusch, diana and tony gambaiani, Julie and chip orben, ro and shorty whittington, and april and troy williams. last year’s winners, charlie and Jayne farber, will join as honorary judges. the event kicks off with hors d’oeuvres and drinks, followed by the show.

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the notorious baby boomers, the largest age cohort in history, are approaching the end and starting to plan their final moves in the game of life. now they are asking: What was that all about? Was it about acquiring things or changing the world? Was it about keeping all your marbles? or is the only thing that counts after you’re gone the reputation you leave behind?

In this series of essays, Kinsley uses his own battle with Parkin-son’s disease to unearth answers to questions we are all at some time forced to confront. “Sometimes,” he writes, “I feel like a scout from my generation, sent out ahead to experience in my 50s what even the healthiest boomers are going to experience in their 60s, 70s, or 80s.” this surprisingly cheerful book is at once a fresh assessment of a generation and a frequently funny account of one man’s jour-ney toward the finish line. “the least misfortune can do to make up for itself is to be interesting,” Kinsley writes. “Parkinson’s disease has fulfilled that obligation.”

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In 1962, fresh out of business school, Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the trunk of his lime green Plymouth Valiant, Knight grossed $8,000 his first year. to-day, nike’s annual sales top $30 bil-lion. the company’s swoosh trade-mark has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognizable symbols in the world today.

but Knight has always remained a mystery. now in a memoir that is candid, humble, gutsy and wry, he tells his story. He details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream, along with his early triumphs.

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a nine-month residency at a renowned artist colony sets the stage for the sisters at the heart of Kat Howard’s compelling fantasy “Roses and Rot.” Imogen has grown up surrounded by fairy tales and is determined to use this retreat as a chance to create her own epic work. Her sister Marin is searching for a chance to lift her dancing career to the next level. When they find themselves em-broiled in the complicated world of the Fae, they learn that not every fairy tale ends happily ever after.

the author delivers a story that is unearthly, beautiful and with just enough real emotion to keep it firmly grounded in the here and now. It’s a story of temptation, family, desire and art. the theme focuses on breaking free from your past and pursuing your dreams, and offers a solid warning that states you better be sure that what you think you want is really what you want. “Roses and Rot” is a must-read for any fantasy fan, es-pecially women who might be just a bit tired of the usual sword and sorcery and ready for an adventure that’s a bit more refined.

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A Columbus icon features prominently in “The Hoosier Hardwood Photo Project,” presented in partnership with the Indiana Historical Society. In this exhibit the camera lens is turned to the Hoosier state’s rich basketball history. Put together after years of work and research by photographers Michael E. Keating and Christopher Smith, it features 42 photographs and reveals a wide range of Hoo-sier basketball moments.

“In 2013, we began a journey to document some of the places where high school basketball has lived,” Smith says. “By the summer of 2016 we had traveled more than 10,000 miles in all kinds of weather, visited 130 gyms, watched countless hours of basketball and shot more than 150,000 digital frames. In the process, we have become true believers that this game holds an important place in the history of the Hoosier state.”

Chuck Taylors, which have been essential gym gear throughout the decades, get exposure in the exhibit. Chuck Taylor (the man, not the shoes) was a 1919 graduate of Columbus High School. He worked as a salesman for Converse and was the marketing force behind the iconic high top athletic shoe. The exhibit also features an image of Colum-bus North High School basketball star Josh Speidel.

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But there is one accessory that, in both form and function, transcends the category; this accessory ace is the noble scarf, and this fall, we salute it. available this year (and every year) in a universe of textures and patterns, weights, sizes and styles, the scarf gives you a metric ton of ways to mix up your wardrobe and keep you warm.

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thousands of people annually. Some 30 countries will be represented as vendors set up booths in the streets near City Hall, and the two-day festival features a wide array of entertainment, including a parade, and an interna-tional bazaar of clothes, souvenirs and toys.

But let’s be candid: We’re going for the food.Sampling the spices, flavors, textures and temper-

atures of cuisine is a way to get to know a new culture. When you select a menu item from any of the many

stalls, you are sampling authentic fare that has been selected, with care, to

represent a nation of people and their customs.

“Food plays an impor-tant role in celebrations across all nations of the world, regardless of

Maybe you’re new to Columbus or maybe you’re quite familiar with Ethnic Expo, Columbus’ annual celebration of our city’s international community. Whatever your experiences with the event, we can sum it up for you right here: It’s a chance to experience cultures from around the world without ever leaving the 47201 ZIP code.

The festival showcases cultures that are not native to Columbus but are nonetheless alive and thriving here in the community. Launched in 1984, it draws tens of

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Ethnic Expo offers tastes from around the world


culture or religion,” says Ali Crimmins, special projects coordinator for the city of Columbus. “It can unite and strengthen community bonds and helps to maintain a common identity among a group of people.”

For many Ethnic Expo guests, the event will serve as their first time trying a particular cuisine. Vendors take this into consideration when preparing their menus. It is a chance, after all, to introduce their corner of the world to a new and eager audience.

Tastes of China and TaiwanChina and Taiwan, the host countries of this year’s Ethnic Expo, will be represented by the Columbus Chi-nese Association. “There are eight culinary cuisines of China,” says Jinchao Lu, a CCA board member who was part of this year’s planning committee. “This year is the introduction of Hunan cuisine, and thanks to Ethnic Expo, CCA has the opportunity to bring a different culture and food to their friends in Columbus.”

CCA members will be preparing homemade Chi-nese and Taiwanese dishes that will include General Tso’s chicken and baozi. Lu and Cheng-Lin Hung, also a CCA board member, noted they take care in selecting dishes that not only represent their countries but also are commonly accepted; that is, they chose food that won’t weird out those with, shall we say, limited palates.

That’s why General Tso’s chicken is on this year’s menu. This sweet and savory dish is familiar to Ameri-cans of all ethnic backgrounds, but it hails from mysteri-ous origins and has a dicey history. “Many think General Tso was invented in the Hunan Province in China, but it is also said the dish was invented in a Hunanese restau-rant in New York,” Hung says. “Others say the dish was introduced by a Taiwan-based Hunan cuisine chef.”

Regardless of origin, it is rooted in Chinese culture with ties to the region Chinese leader Mao Zedong called home. According to Hung, this is one of the reasons the dish is famous in China as well.

Baozi, also known as bao, is a traditional and

common food in China that dates to the third century. Bao is a steamed, filled, bread-like food that is widely available in Chinese cultures.

“Taiwanese usually have bao as their breakfast or af-ternoon dessert,” Hung says. For Ethnic Expo, the CCA will serve two versions: one filled with sweet, yellow custard and another with barbecue pork.

Philippines, an enticing pasticheArnaldo Aurellano and his wife, Erlinda, look forward to bringing their Filipino dishes to the expo. “The dishes chosen by me and my wife are ones Americans might be familiar with after they have visited the Philippines,” Aurel-lano says. The Philippine cuisine is one of the most mixed cuisines, with influences from India, China, Malaysia, Spain and Japan. Two of the most recognizable influences you will see in his dishes are Chinese and Spanish.

For this year’s celebration, Aurellano and others will be cooking pansit, lumpia and adobo. Pansit is typically reserved for birthday celebrations because of the belief that the dish will give the celebrant longevity; this su-perstition is based on the thread-like appearance of the noodles, he says. Pansit is typically cooked with pork or chicken and vegetables. “We use a combination of soy sauce, vinegar, lemon, garlic and green onion; nothing unusual,” Aurellano says. “What makes our food dis-tinctly Filipino, is the varying degree in the mixing and marination process.”

Lumpia, known as an egg roll in the United States, has Chinese origins. In the Philippines, it is known as

eThniC expowhen: oct. 7 and 8

where: downtown columbusadmission: free

information: ethnicexpo.org

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a snack and is commonly sold by street vendors and always on the menu for parties and family gatherings.

Adobo is another popular dish being served this year. Unlike the Spanish counterpart, adobo of the Phil-ippines is prepared with soy sauce, garlic, vinegar and ground pepper. But wait, those ingredients don’t sound too exotic. “The uniqueness and taste of Filipino food is what makes it stand out from other foreign recipes,” Aurellano says. “I’ve never tasted anything close or the same when I’ve eaten food from other countries.”

The mysterious Nigerian cuisineAyoola Lapite grew up in Lagos in southwest Nigeria. Now living in southern Indiana, he has a passion for sharing Nigerian food and recipes, so much so that he and his wife, Bukola Olaosebikan, run a blog (naijachef.com) and Instagram feed (@Naijachef) showcasing the cuisine of their home country.

“What I’ve found that is unique to different cultures is the way the food is prepared,” Lapite says. “Often different cultures use the same ingredients but prepare the food differently.” Because Nigerian food is not com-monplace or accessible in Columbus, Lapite says he has “developed a passion about removing the mystery of Nigerian and African food and letting people have the taste and flavor of the African culture.”

For his second year as a vendor at Ethnic Expo, Lapite will focus on the street food of Nigeria, such as chicken peri peri, dodo and zobo. His chicken peri peri is made with grilled chicken soaked in a tomato sauce, which is a base flavor for most dishes in the southwestern region of Nigeria. The sauce is seasoned with spices that in-clude habanero and bell peppers, onion, gin-ger and garlic.


Ayoola Lapite

Dodo, a Nigerian dish made of plantains,

is on Lapite's Ethnic Expo menu.


The worldin your kiTchenNot quite ready for Ethnic Expo to end? We’ve thrown in a couple of recipes from our vendors so you can recreate some of the international flavors in your own kitchen.

Kare-Kare (Filipino Beef Stew)3½ to 4 cups water1½ pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces3 cloves garlic, chopped1 large onion, cut in quarters¼ to ½ teaspoon ground pepper (to taste)1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)¼ cup creamy peanut butter½ to ¾ pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces1 head bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces

Put water, oxtail, garlic, onion, pepper and salt into a large saucepan. Boil and simmer for about 2 hours on medium to low heat. Occasionally check tenderness of meat as boiling progresses. (Note: Fatty foam will form on the surface as it cooks; it needs to be skimmed/removed.) Desired amount of cooked broth would be about 3 to 3½ cups.

Add green beans and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add bok choy, stir in the peanut butter and continue to simmer for 5 minutes, or until veggie ingredients are tender.

Serve with hot steamed/cooked white rice.

Jollof Rice2 cups parboiled white rice4 cups tomato sauce1 tablespoon tomato paste1 medium onion, diced4 teaspoons Knorr bouillon seasoning1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans)½ cup vegetable oil2 cups water

In large saucepan, heat oil on medium and add diced onions and Cajun seasoning. Next, add tomato sauce, tomato paste and Knorr seasoning. Let simmer, then add water (so there is enough moisture for the rice), mixed vegetables and rice. Stir together and cover. Cook until all water is gone.

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This vino is available for $13 carry out, or $15 dine-in, at simmons Winery/450 north brewing co., 8111 e. road 450n, (812) 546-0091, simmonswin-ery.com.

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of Columbus 2015.

Come hungry and leave full: It’s time for the second annual Taste of Columbus, organized by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. Once again, the event will bring all of the beloved flavors of our small-but-mighty town to one spot, that is, The Commons. Set for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 (that’s a Thursday, so you can nix the week-night cooking), the event will feature roughly 35 local vendors. These local food folks will serve a specialty dish along with something new to their menus, or seasonal. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. The list of participating vendors includes franchises, indepen-dent startups and restaurants from all points in Columbus, all with a mix of offerings ranging from gluten-free to heavy on the wheat. Some vendors will offer alcoholic beverages, making the event open only to people 21 and older.

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Let’s get to the core of the matter: Autumn sees the introduction of new apple varieties, a starlet of apples, if you will. Sarah Brown of Trafalgar’s The Apple Works suggests visiting in late September and early October to try the Crimson Crunch, a fruit that offers, as the name would imply, a lot of crunch. Also of note: the Pixie Crunch, another sweetie of a pomme with a “unique and pleasing flavor,” Brown says.

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Hoosier State Train is on track for a round-trip jaunt to ChicagoBY CJ WOODRING


Leisurely drives through the countryside are a thing of the past in a major portion of 21st century

America. As for stress-free interstate commutes via highways or skyways: Forget about it.

Which is why an increasing number of Indianapolis residents now consider a third option when planning a business or pleasure trip to Chicago.

Envision a return to an era when transportation was relaxed and stress-free. When passengers enjoyed breakfast, lunch or dinner and imbibed their favorite libations, all while comfortably ensconced in plush seats and enjoying the view through large picture windows.

If you’re thinking “train,” you’re on the right track. And an excursion on the Hoosier State Train is ... well ... worth the trip.

Readers familiar with Amtrak’s Hoosier State Train, which alter-nates with the Cardinal in providing

daily northbound and southbound service between Naptown and the Windy City, may have questioned its future existence, says Will Wing-field, communications spokesman for the Indiana Department of Transportation.

“In 2008, when the government defunded passenger rail routes shorter than 750 miles, a lot of people wondered whether or not the Hoosier State Train would continue. And, if so, for how long? It’s not only continued,” he says, “there have actually been improvements that include on-time performance. And in addition to beautifully refur-bished heritage train cars, there are now onboard amenities such as free Wi-Fi, food and beverage service, and business class seating.”

The most striking feature of the train, he says, is the observation car, available only to business class passengers. “We’re most proud of the dome lounge, which is really unique with its panoramic curved glass windows. Passengers have spacious table seating and a great view of the surroundings,” he says, adding that one business car is handicapped accessible.

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The grass-roots initiative to subsidize the run was launched in 2015 as a public-private partnership between INDOT, Iowa Pacific Holdings, Amtrak and the cities of Craw-fordsville, Lafayette and Rensselaer.

“We’re very pleased to be INDOT’s partner in offering this service,” says Marc Magliari, Amtrak’s Chicago-based regional media relations manager. “We’d like it to be successful and along the lines of what we’re doing in other Midwestern states: growing and giving travelers more options to access other cities.”

riding The raiLsThe Hoosier State Train offers round-trip service Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It also operates southbound Monday eve-ning and northbound Tuesday morning.

Northbound passengers board at 6 a.m. at the Indianapolis Amtrak station, 350 S. Illinois St., and are whisked along the five-hour, 196-mile journey, with stops at Crawfordsville, Lafayette, Rensselaer and Dyer. Passengers can sit back and relax in refurbished, early 1920s railway cars and view parts of the heartland unseen by mo-

torists driving state and federal highways.“It’s not the same scenery you’d see on

I-65, and it’s a good way to see a different portion of Indiana,” says Wingfield, citing Jamestown, Romney, Monon and Lowell among small towns through which the route passes.

Beverages and meals, which include weekly specials, are included in business class ticket fares and are available for pur-chase in coach class.

Travelers arrive shortly after 10 a.m. at Chicago’s Union Station, refreshed and ready to enjoy their stay, whether for a day of business or leisure, a weekend getaway or fun-filled vacation.

“Even though the trip takes five hours, it’s an improvement over driving,” Wing-field says, noting travelers don’t have to make stops for food and restroom breaks, which can be a time-consuming factor, es-pecially when traveling with youngsters. In addition, the train operates year-round and in all weather conditions, eliminat-ing sometimes harrowing and dangerous winter road trips.

sTay and pLayRail travel appeals to all ages, attracting students, families and seniors. For older travelers, it may be a return to memories of yesteryear, when air travel was expensive and the majority of people traveled by rail. First-time riders may find it a unique adventure and, depending upon their age, the thrill of a lifetime.

Chicago has long been the destination of choice for travelers who consider it their kind of town. With so much to see and do, the ultimate challenge might

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“you can save yourself time behind the wheel, plus the cost of parking in Chicago, and take advantage of all the onboard improvements.”

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well be in planning an itinerary. Consider a shopping spree at the

Magnificent Mile (themagnificentmile.com). Root for your favorite team (dreamtown.com/chicago-guide/sports.html). Explore the Shedd Aquarium (sheddaquarium.org), Adler Planetarium (adlerplanetarium.org) or one of Chi-town’s marvelous museums (timeout.com/chicago/attractions/10-best-chicago-museums-top-institutions-to-visit-in-chicago).

Take a walk on the historic Navy Pier (navypier.com). Indulge in a food tour

(chicagotraveler.com) in the city renowned for creative cuisine that extends far beyond its namesake hot dog and deep-dish pizza. Or experience nightlife in the toddlin’ town (choosechicago.com/things-to-do/

nightlife) at venues that include the House of Blues (houseofblues.com/chicago).

Whatever your destination, Chicago’s excellent mass transportation system will get you there. And back.

Chicago’s Union Station

Return boarding is at 5:45 p.m., with arrival in Indianapolis just before mid-night. To enhance your experience, consider a stay at the downtown Crowne Plaza Historic Union Station (down-townindianapolishotel.com), an easy two-minute walk from the station.

Inside the historic train station, you can spend the night in one of 13 vintage rail-

Vintage railway car rooms at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Indianapolis.

way cars, each boasting two guest rooms. Themed, luxuriously appointed Pullman sleepers guarantee you won’t feel like one of the Boxcar Children.

While there, take time to view the Grand Hall and its stunning stained-glass windows and ceiling.

Wingfield says response has been very positive to the Hoosier State Train, one of the highest-rated on the Amtrak system. And he invites readers to climb aboard.

“You can save yourself time behind the wheel, plus the cost of parking in Chicago, and take advantage of all the onboard improvements. So whether you’re looking for a shopping trip or a business trip, I’d absolutely encourage you to try this.”

Amtrak is offering a bicentennial dis-count of 15 percent off regular full adult fare until Dec. 28. Up to two children (ages 2 to 12) may accompany each adult at half fare. The discount (Code V431) is valid for travel through Dec. 31, with a requisite minimum three-day advance reservation. Early book-ing is recommended.

Visit amtrak.com to download a schedule and menus and to reserve tickets.


The stories of Hoosier artists, producers, merchants and entrepreneursBy cJ woodring | Photos submitted

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Nonprofit organization supports Hoosier State’s top artisans


Art can be defined in many ways and through many genres. Despite a diverse range

of work, a majority of artists share one commonality: None can thrive and survive solely as creator and promoter. Each requires com-munity support, whether mon-etary or promotional, through acclimation, volunteer efforts or other positive reinforcement.

For more than eight years, Hoosier State artisans have received that support, primarily through the efforts of Indiana Artisan Inc., a self-supporting, nonprofit organization. The state-wide initiative is among several throughout the United States that promote stellar artisans as creators of fine art, high-quality crafts, delectable edibles and distinctive beverages. Through a juried selection process, arti-sans are selected and then identified un-der the Indiana Artisan brand.

You might have seen the logo sticker on the door of an Indiana business; you might have heard of an Indiana craftsperson boasting of their artisan status. It’s deserved. From the outset, Indiana Artisan has been committed to accepting only the highest quality products, whatever their genre, and promot-ing that work.

The bar is set high. Eric Free-man, the organization’s executive director, says just 17 percent of applicants have been accepted. “There are really high standards, and if they don’t make it we encourage them to apply again, which they most often do,” he says. “Because we give them a list of ju-rors’ comments, even if they don’t make it they consider it a thought-ful and positive experience.”

Currently, there are about 335 artisan members, ranging from

20-something to their early 80s and representing 65 of Indiana’s 92 counties.

Fred Duncan, chairman of the board of directors for the organization, understands Indiana Artisan’s value. For many years he was a soap maker.

“Having been an entrepreneur making my way in the world and making a product by hand and selling it, I know the value of it,” he says. “The reason I’m willing and interested in serving on the board is to support those individuals who want to make things for the rest of us to use and enjoy. The stronger those folks are, the stronger the market is. Economic development and cre-ativity are a long-term objective and benefit our community as a whole.”

Handcrafted rootsThe initiative began in 2008 with

a five-point mission. Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman

began Indiana Ar-tisan in an effort to raise awareness about the avail-ability of locally crafted products;

establish a brand for Indiana-made

goods; provide arti-sans, particularly those

in rural areas, with access to entrepreneurial support, including training and networking oppor-tunities; support artisan trail and retail development; and perhaps most importantly, encourage visitation to the state. The orga-nization showcases artisan crafts in all media. Foodists, or those who create artisan foods, are also housed under the brand.

If not for Skillman’s foresight, Indiana Artisan probably would not exist, says Freeman. “I think Becky really deserves credit for her farsightedness,” he says. “So many people think about eco-nomic development in terms of factories. She thought about it in different terms and said, ‘Let’s fo-cus on artists,’ supporting people

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Launched in 2008 in a com-bined effort by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana Office of Tourism Development and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the economic devel-opment program was state funded for the first three years before

becoming autonomous.Artisan trails throughout most

of the state showcase their mem-bers in annual marketplaces in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne and provide viable retail opportunities. In April members were offered Indiana Artisan-dedicated retail space in the former Hoosier Sugar Co. space at French Lick Resort. Duncan says the shop, called Indi-ana Artisan Originals, has proven to be financially successful. Better still, it opened another venue for putting artisans’ works in front of a wider audience.

The organization also pub-lished the Indiana Artisan view book, a 48-page magazine that’s distributed as a promotional tool.

An eye for artisansThose designated as Indiana Arti-

sans excel at their craft, mastering their select medium, be it metal-smithing or marshmallows.

Michele Pollock says she’s been “making stuff since I can remem-ber.” After earning degrees in chemical engineering and poetry, the Columbus-based artist shifted gears, moved back to Indiana and in 2008 opened Lost Lake Studio. She was designated as an Indiana Artisan the following year. Her intricately detailed paper art-work and hand-bound books are featured in Nashville, Franklin, Lafayette and Roanoke gift shops and galleries.

Pollock says she benefited from peer-to-peer training in workshops

and seminars the organization presents. “We’re all good at differ-ent things. Networking introduced me to a wide range of artists. And we’re all at different places in our careers, which I think is what makes it a really rich group.”

You don’t have to be mad for plaid to appreciate the weavings of Nancy Sinnott, who works under the name A Wee Bit Warped. Sinnott has purveyed authentic tartan weavings for many years at regional retail and art fairs, enchanting buyers whose Celtic heritage is intertwined with the Hoosier State’s rich textile history.

The Mishawaka resident’s love for textiles began as a student at the University of Notre Dame and was reinforced while working with tex-tiles at the Smithsonian Institution.

A weaver for about 15 years,

Sinnott participated in her first show about 12 years ago, gaining accreditation as an Indiana Artisan in 2015. As part of the organization’s 21-member advi-sory board, she represents about 30 textile artists.

Sinnott’s primary retail outlets are the year-round South Bend Farmers Market and the University of Notre Dame, through which she’s licensed to produce tartan scarves and wraps sold in the campus bookstore. She says the Indiana Artisan designation indicates a level of expertise and, more spe-cifically, earned her credibility that led to licensure.

“They could see I’d already been juried into a well-respected group, so it’s quite an honor to get the designation,” she says. “I only do juried shows, such as the Indianapolis and Fort Wayne mar-ketplaces, because they’re the best. The marketplaces helped my sales and helped grow my business.”

Martinsville resident Joe Krutulis, who works under the name Art by JoeK, is one of just a few Indiana Artisans juried in two different media. Designated an Indiana Artisan in 2015, the retired engineer and former sculptor creates stunning jewelry and merry mobiles from recy-cled Indiana hardwood, a win-win situation for both customers and the environment.

In addition to a few Mar-tinsville stores, Krutulis’ art can be purchased at Artists’ Own in Lafayette and in Indiana State Park inn gift shops. His works were also showcased in the DNR Pavilion at this year’s Indiana State Fair and gained “top seller” status in May and June at the French Lick Resort shop. “I enjoy creating things and enjoy the reception they receive,” Krutulis says. “If you like what you’re doing and want to grow and im-prove, Indiana Artisan is a really good venue to do that and to get

“If you like what you’re doing and want to grow and improve, Indiana Artisan is a really good venue to do that and to get exposure, which is a big thing.”

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exposure, which is a big thing.” Would-be artisans should be

persistent; few get accepted their first go-round. Pollock says it took six tries to get her hand-crafted journals into the program. “Rejection from a jury doesn’t necessarily mean your work isn’t good, but maybe that your pre-sentation wasn’t good or maybe your work didn’t mesh with that specific jury,” she says. “Indiana Artisan is about being a brand, so it’s very much about each artist’s story. Think a lot about your story: why you do things the way you do, why it’s unique, why you use the material and techniques that you do. These are things people outside the organization don’t think about, and that’s what makes it beneficial to us.”

Growing future opportunitiesFreeman doesn’t envision mem-bership to exceed 400 artisans. Still, he concedes, there remain high quality artists within the state who have yet to hear of the program. “We have a lot of trail to travel, particularly in rural areas that most often comprise unrepresented counties,” he says. “But we have a good core, and our next step is to help those artisans expand sales and build a brand, which takes a long time. We’ll also move to online sales, while expanding the number of retail locations.”

Duncan says he continues to be inspired by the energy, enthu-siasm and expertise members bring to the board and to artisans.

“There are a lot of talented people in Indiana, and the best of them are members of Indiana Artisan,” Freeman says. “They tell us they value this designation because it gives them a certain amount of cachet and credibility they couldn’t receive elsewhere. I know it will evolve into a bigger and more well-defined organiza-tion, offering more opportunities for artisans in the retail and media setting.”

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Photo courtesy of the Bartholomew County Historical Society


The pump house, a discreet and stately struc-ture, stands on the banks of the East Fork of the White River and at the end — or the beginning, depending on how you think of it — of Second Street. Flanked by the Robert N. Stewart Bridge and locked in a diagonal position to the rest of the Columbus downtown city grid, the site of the pump house has been called by many names, and the structure itself, completed in 1903, has been home to many ventures. The brick building played host to the city’s first pressurized water system, served as the studio for a famous sculptor, hosted a manufacturing and repair center, and provided a place for senior citizens to socialize.

“The pump house played an imperative role in the development and growth of Columbus,” says historian and author David Sechrest. “The products and services it provided the commu-nity were the main reason existing industry grew and new manufacturing plants located here.”

A history in depthThe pump house is now reborn as a microbrew-ery and restaurant, but it has been a revolving door of Columbus history since the late 1800s.

Its history might run a little more deeply than the water in the White River that gurgles and churns behind it. In a recently published booklet, which was a collaborative effort among local his-torians and researchers commissioned by owner Tony Moravec, the building’s history is retold.

When Holly Manufacturing of New York erected the original building in 1871 as the city’s first public pressurized water system, its primary use was to ensure safety from fires. At the time, Columbus was one of the first cities in Indiana to have such technology, a few months before Indianapolis even, Sechrest says.

Industry at the time was dependent on a constant, reliable source of water to generate steam power. The city purchased a new and improved compound engine in 1888 to provide more water power to the pump house. The new engine allowed the building to add a steam-pow-ered light plant in 1890. This engine powered the city’s street lighting for decades.

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Water purification issues plagued Columbus from the late 1800s for more than 30 years and over-shadowed a rebuilding of the pump house, begun in 1901 by Dunlap & Co. The new pump house, which was completed with little fanfare in April 1902, still served as the main water and power source for Columbus. A third component, a water purification system, was added in 1913. The new mechanical filtration system finally curbed the major pollution of the city’s drinking water and was the self-proclaimed crowning achievement of Mayor Charles Barnaby and his administration.

Machine shopIn 1950, Columbus changed its water supply to well water; by 1952 the pump house was vacant. Ray Smock, co-owner of Southern Machine Co. and close friend of Clessie Cum-mins, purchased the building in 1954.

“Our offices faced the train tracks that are in front of the building today,” says Martha Smock, Ray Smock’s daughter. “Trains would come up from Madison to pick up scraps of unused metal and parts from the businesses that sat along the river. You could almost kiss them from outside our windows.” Southern Machine Co. operated its welding and ma-chine equipment from the pump house and ran a retail store from the first floor, selling parts to local farmers and small businesses.

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“The pump house played an imperative role in the development and growth of Columbus. The products and services it provided the community were the main reason existing industry grew and new manufacturing plants located here.”

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“It was a different town then,” Smock says. “There were many local businesses and homes that were close by.” Mothers would drive their children to the shop and let them pick out parts for their go-kart projects, Smock says. Go-karts were very popular in the ’50s and early ’60s, and you would see many boys working on them with their fathers or grand-fathers. “It was always nice to see them come to the shop and count out their change on the counter to get what they needed,” she says. “On Sundays, families would come park their cars nearby and walk to the river behind the building to swim together.”

Southern Machine Co. ran its welding and ma-chine repair business at the pump house building from 1955 to 1971, when the business was forced to relocate due to downtown redevelopment.

Controlled ‘Chaos’In 1971, Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely was asked to create a sculpture that would accent the new public space that would be called The Commons. Project architect Cesar Pelli suggested that Tinguely create a sculpture that resembled a clock; Tinguely took his idea and turned it upside down.

“This machine should be able to have two faces,” he told reporters at The Republic. “One way coexisting with the situation of the city mall and the other fighting against all and making noises, being fast, being very confus-ing in a way and then ... back to the quiet life of being a good sculpture again. … A sculpture like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”

In March 1973, Tinguely began building his sculpture in a newly fashioned studio inside the vacant pump house, collaborating with local manufacturers on his new piece and scavenging metal from Columbus scrapyards. Tinguely installed “Chaos I” at The Commons in 1974. Though the original building was demolished in 2008, Tinguely’s sculpture stands today in the same space inside the new Commons.

“This is (Tinguely’s) most famous work in North America, but that’s not what makes it significant to Columbus,” says Tricia Gilson, curator and archivist for the Columbus Indi-ana Architectural Archives. “People today have


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grown up around that sculpture; families have gathered there for 40 years. It’s now a piece of Columbus’ civic history.”

The nonprofit sideCity blocks were leveled in the 1970s for Co-lumbus’ redevelopment, but the pump house was intact, though unoccupied, as downtown was rebuilt around it.

When the need for a senior citizens center arose in 1975, Columbus community devel-opment officials asked architect James Paris to develop plans to convert the old pump house into a new, state-of-the-art senior center. The Bartholomew County Senior Cen-ter opened in 1976, the first senior citizens center in Indiana.

“We used the main rooms for our programming,” says Bob Pitman, former director, “exercise classes, card games and social events. We used the basement for our product construction program and storage. What I remember most fondly about that space was the open lobby area. Our offices were close by in the entryway, and we had an open door policy for visitors, so it was always busy and you could always find yourself in a nice conversation there.”

The senior center operated from the late 1970s until relocating to a newer, more modern facility, Mill Race Center, in 2011. The pump house was, once again, empty.

one man’s dreamAround the same time, local businessman and developer Tony Moravec had put his love of re-modeling historic buildings into practice in the community. In 2007, he joined with a group of investors to remodel and reopen the historical Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor. The project re-stored Zaharakos to its original, early-1900s de-sign, complete with original Mexican onyx soda fountain, mahogany cabinets, marble pillars, and a self-playing organ, the Welte Orchestrion. Zaharakos reopened in 2009 and has remained one of the city’s premier tourist attractions.

During this same period, Moravec would drive by the pump house, admiring its struc-ture from afar. “It’s a manufacturer’s dream. I always saw it as a solid structure with a lot of potential,” he says.

Moravec was connected to Upland when his son, an Upland Brewing Co. board mem-ber, came to him with the idea of expand-ing their business to a Columbus location. Moravec immediately thought of the pump house. He was interested in the project but didn’t want to run another restaurant, so he formed a partnership with Upland Brewing Co. owner Doug Dayhoff. Moravec would purchase the property from the city, repurpose it to fit Upland’s requirements and then lease the building.

Moravec worked with a team of employees to ensure the renovations would be designed

specifically for Upland Brewing Co. Jake Fehrenbach, Columbus Pump House general manager, describes the redevelopment process as extensive, hard work with no expense spared. The result, he says, is better than what they could have imagined.

The interior of the newly renovated build-ing is a strong, modern industrial design with brick arches that open into cavernous rooms with vaulted ceilings. Copper pipes housing Upland tap lines guide your eyes to the foyer, complete with live hop beds and a glass-en-closed conference room. Staircases on the first floor lead to a downstairs banquet space. A

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state-of-the-art kitchen can be seen from the dining area; floor to ceiling windows showcase the back patio and views of the East Fork of the White River behind the building.

“It’s remarkable to see Tony give back to something that isn’t about recouping the money, but investing back into your town. It is true philanthropy at its finest,” says Fehrenbach.

“This is a great community to be a part of,” Moravec says. “The longer I am here, the more I see the great commitment and philanthropic desire of families in our community. I want to be a part of that legacy. I’m a big fan of J. Irwin

Miller’s work in the community and his idea that it’s best to put 100 percent focus into a few projects to make them great for the community.”

As he surveys the dining room of the recently opened Columbus Pump House, Fehren-bach explains that he’s con-cerned with the patron’s experi-ence. Since the

late 1990s, the craft beer busi-

ness has expanded exponentially. “Today,

microbreweries can open in a small town, do good business

and give people a place to go,” he says. Upland Brewing Co., founded in Bloom-

ington in 1998, has separated itself from the craft beer masses and evolved into one of the top beer brands in Indiana. Upland locations in Bloomington and Indianapolis serve their microbrewed beverages; some locations, in-cluding Columbus, offer extensive food menus and a heightened sense of atmosphere. Natural light plays inside the restaurant’s 16,000 square feet, and there’s a feeling that the past and present have merged to form a space that’s alive and exciting.

“We’re bigger than the original Upland facility,” Fehrenbach says. “And what really separates this space from our other locations is this building and its history.”

And if taken care of properly, the building will be there for a hundred more years, Moravec says. “It’s my hope that by putting good businesses in that space that we can guarantee that future generations can use the building for years to come.”

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Hospitality is a concept; it’s an elusive ideal. We can describe it, but we can’t define it. We know it when we experience it, and we can decon-struct it into its component parts. Like the toaster disassembled by a curious 8-year-old, we cannot reliably construct it from its pieces.

Josh Ratliff has been working in the hos-pitality industry for more than half his life. Now in his early 30s, he has held practically every job in food service, from busing tables to preparing food to pouring fine wines. He has learned from all of them.

For Ratliff, creating exceptional ex-periences begins with service. This is the foundation, the things we expect when, for example, we go out to eat. We expect clean plates and silverware, well-prepared food and a polite waiter or waitress. But those elements alone don’t make for hospitality. “Service is why we came,” he says. “But hos-pitality is why we go back.”

Going beyond basic service means pay-ing attention to the details that delight and surprise the guests. “Hospitality is the magic element, the X factor,” he says. “Hospitality, at its core, is about choosing to share.” And he is happy to share what he has learned.

Humble beginningsA 15-year-old Ratliff was headed out the door to apply for a job as a busboy at Red Lobster. He was wearing shorts and a T-shirt, when his mom, Tammie LeClerc, stopped him at the door. She insisted he change into “something nice.” Chafed by her command, Ratliff swapped out his casual wear for a suit and tie; though his mom thought it was overkill, the restaurant manager was impressed. Ratliff landed a higher-paying job working the host stand.

He worked at Red Lobster throughout high school at Columbus East, alternating between the host stand and busing tables. “I didn’t think of it as a bad job or a dirty job,” he says. He was taking Spanish in high school, and he practiced it at the restaurant;

he learned how to get the lobsters out of the case, and on more than one occasion, he dropped loaded trays in the middle of the dining room floor.

Ratliff got his first experience cooking for others while he was attending Anderson University. During his sophomore and ju-nior years he began cooking for his house-mates and planning parties. After college, he headed back to Columbus, where he began waiting tables and tending bar at Texas Roadhouse. There he learned how to rush and hustle, as well as wait tables. He moved into management. According to his step-father, Dan LeClerc, attention to detail came naturally to Ratliff. “Josh could always see what needed to be done,” he says. “Hospital-ity made sense to him.”

it happened one nightRatliff was bartending one evening in 2009 when he overheard a clutch of customers bandying about terms that are exclusive to restaurant industry workers; his ears pricked up. He began pressing one customer about what he did and where he worked. The guest was hesitant but later revealed that he was the executive chef at Cummins (and now owner of much-lauded Henry Social Club restaurant). It was Gethin Thomas.

Before Thomas left, Ratliff gave him a decided push. “You should hire me,” he said to the man who would become his mentor. “I’m going to be way better than anyone who works there.”

Thomas sized him up. The story diverges here. Ratliff says Thomas hired him that night. Thomas says he thought about it and called the 20-something in for an audition. But the outcome is the same: Ratliff showed up at the Cummins executive hospitality kitchens, keenly aware that this was a pivotal moment in his career.

And in his first 20 minutes on the job, he clocked himself squarely in the forehead on the corner of a stainless steel cabinet.


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“He bent over to look at something, and it creased him right in the forehead,” Thomas says. “He didn’t draw blood, but he was in obvious pain.”

With teary eyes, Ratliff kept on work-ing, bent over the beans he was cutting. It was a move that stood out. “Right from the start, you could tell that Josh was very, very bright,” Thomas says. “He was like a colt. You had to bridle him.”

During his seven-year tenure at Cum-mins, Ratliff also worked with Jonathan Thomas, Gethin’s brother, who succeeded him in 2011. “(Jonathan) knew that I wanted to get better, so we didn’t spend a lot of time on what was going right or big successes,” he says. “It was always, ‘What’s next? Where are we going now?’”

Ratliff ’s wife, Brooke Hawkins, sums up the impact both chefs had. “Gethin taught him to be bold, then [Jonathan] taught Josh to be disciplined,” she says.

Ratliff moved out of the Cummins kitchen and into the executive dining room. Under Jonathan’s leadership, he and a team worked to create one-of-a-kind menus and meals that combined local, fresh ingredients

with a deep understanding of the guests’ backgrounds and cultures.

Bringing it homeIt seems that hospitality, like charity, begins at home. In September 2013, Ratliff and Hawkins married; they share a love of fine food, wine and entertaining. Hawkins says her husband’s sense of hospitality has spilled over into their home life. “Even when we are making sandwiches at home on Saturday af-ternoon, it’s that attention to detail and that user experience or guest experience, even if it’s just the two of us,” she says. “He’s putting thought and care into every slice of cucum-ber that he’s going to put on the sandwich. It’s really lovely, and I’m so lucky to be the recipient of that attention.”

Earlier this year, Ratliff left Cummins to take a new role as director of hospitality at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. In this job he oversees key aspects of how visitors in-teract with the museum’s food and beverage services, the front desk operation and the event staff. His new gig, he says, allows him to continue to develop his approach to hospi-tality in a different venue. “Museums are tra-

ditionally passive experiences, places where you go to experience art,” he says. “But these days, we want programmed experiences.”

“It was a big change going from a for-profit company to a not-for-profit orga-nization,” he says. Not surprisingly, his initial focus is on making certain that all his departments are providing excellent service.

in vino veritasIn the world of fine dining, wine is an inte-gral part of the experience. As he learned more about fine food and worked with world-class chefs, Ratliff found he wanted to know more about wine in order to create innovative menus. “I wanted to go through something that was as difficult as the train-ing the chefs went through, so that I could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them,” he says. He decided to become a sommelier, a specialist in selecting wines, pairing them with food and serving them. He learned to recognize wines made from the top 30 grapes by using his eyes, nose and palate.

There was no guarantee of success. He had to pass two exams, Level 1 Sommelier and Certified Sommelier, each of which has

failure rates of 40 percent or greater. He was determined, and he had help.

Hawkins recalls long hours of study. “It was a long, hard road,” she says. “We dedicated a lot of time to flash cards. Every time we went somewhere on a trip, we were listening to podcasts, and I would be testing him in the car. It was never-ending.”

He made it, passing both tests. But unlike

Ratliff with his wife, brooke Hawkins.


many trained experts, Ratliff doesn’t hoard his knowledge, Thomas says. He has, for example, shared with Thomas’ wait staff some of the finer points of serving and appreciating wine.

He’s also parlayed this knowledge into a wine consultation business, Joshua Ratliff, Sommelier, or more familiarly, Ratsomm. Though most sommeliers are affiliated with restaurants, Ratliff works independently as a teacher and freelance wine marketer. He consults with individ-uals and event planners, helping them select the perfect wine for special occa-sions. He conducts training for restaurants and businesses involved in buying, tasting, storing or serving wine. He offers wine tasting and appreciation classes that are tailored to small groups.

In collaboration with the downtown boutique butcher shop, The Savory Swine, he has started a wine program. “It’s not a wine club,” Ratliff explains. “I don’t want to send people things they don’t want. I attend tastings, meet wine makers and importers. I bring wine makers to Columbus for tastings. I negotiate a price and purchase wine in quantities that I think can be sold in the local market.”

“He makes it fun, because he’s so elo-quent and poetic when he talks about wine. He’s not just talking about the technicalities,” Hawkins says. “He’s talking about the way it makes him feel and the memories it evokes.”

Ratliff introduces each new wine in the quarterly program with a tasting event at The Savory Swine; customers can order the wine and pick it up at the shop. “It’s great to taste the wine and hear about the wine,” says retired banker Charlie Farber. “The whole experience makes it rich. When you’re going over to somebody’s house for a meal, you frequently bring a bottle of wine. It’s great to say, ‘Here’s the latest one from Josh.’ It has a little extra meaning to it.”

The business is small, and Ratliff likes it that way. “This isn’t really a money maker business for me,” he says. “I truly believe in the power of sharing food and wine as a way of building stronger connections with people.”

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Goodwill

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The Cheer Fund gears up for another holiday of giving

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In front of Station No. 1, from left, Columbus Firemen's Cheer Fund future co-chairmen Ben Noblitt and Nick Tuttle; present co-chairmen Jay Smith and Chris Owens.



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Santa’s workshop is in the North Pole, but the deliverers of holiday dreams are right here in Co-lumbus. Now in its 87th holiday season, the Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund is the oldest charity in Bartholomew County, and the organization’s work is felt deeply throughout the city and surround-ing towns.

Founded in 1930, when members of the Columbus Fire Department discovered a growing number of children who likely would not receive many, if any, presents at Christmas, the Cheer Fund focuses on providing gifts to needy children each year. In its first year, the Firemen’s Cheer Fund held a small party for some 50 children within the county. During the party, a firefighter dressed as Santa Claus handed out presents that had been purchased with $1,500 donated from mem-bers of the community and from the firemen’s own pockets.

The following years saw an increase in community support, along with the number of children in need, prompting the firefighters of Columbus to adopt the Cheer Fund as an annual charity. Though the focus is on helping those in need at Christmastime, co-chair-man Chris Owens works year-

round to ensure they are prepared to provide toys and assistance during the Christmas season. “We take donations year-round,” Owens says. “At any city firehouse, 365 days a year, we’ll accept toys. We work January 1 to January 1.”

Board members are hoping to extend the giving past the holiday season, says Jarrad Mullis, one of the fund’s co-chairmen.

“We’re trying to be-come more mainstream, instead of just helping kids at Christ-mas time,” Mullis says. “We’ve got our feelers out to see what we can help with.”

As times have changed and Bartholomew County has grown, the Cheer Fund has branched out as well, partnering with several businesses in the community, such as Kohl’s, Dorel Juvenile Group, Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola, to spon-sor events and donate toys.

The Cheer Fund works with the United Way and the 211 helpline to identify families who could benefit from assistance. During the season leading up to the mid-December delivery date, families can call a helpline that serves as a clearing-house of resources. During a 211 call, the workers ask a series of ques-tions to determine eligibility. Alicia McCreary, the director of the 211

helpline, says the Cheer Fund calls are not typical of a helpline, but “we have been taking those types of calls for a long, long, long time.”

“(Callers) don’t want to ask for help, but something’s happened,”

McCreary says. “They don’t know how they’re going to provide for their kids. Every parent wants their kid to have a good Christmas. They don’t want their kids to wake up on Christmas morning with nothing under the tree.”

It’s a familiar story to many in the community, including Owens. One year, as he took his mother, niece and grandnephew on a tour of Fire Station 1, his grandnephew spied a Cheer Fund box and asked what it was. Owens was explaining the organization when his mother cut in.

“My mom asked, ‘Oh, they still do that?’” Owens recalls. “She proceeds to tell me that, when I was 10 or 12 years old, my family received a Cheer Fund box. We didn’t know. Sometimes people


Volunteers and donations are welcome at all cheer fund events. those interested in volunteering should contact

the firemen’s cheer fund at (812) 390-0152 or [email protected]. the cheer fund is always looking for volunteers to help with sorting gently used

toys, preparing gift boxes and delivering them.

have worked too hard to admit they need help.”

The Cheer Fund is not simply about getting stuff or giving stuff away, says co-chairman Jay Smith. “It’s not about the material things,” he says. “It’s the feeling that those kids are going to get.”

Skating into donationsIn order to keep awareness height-ened and raise donations in the non-winter months, the Cheer Fund participates in several events throughout the year, kicking off in July with the Skates & Ladders roller derby. For the bout, which has become one of the organiza-tion’s bigger fundraisers, members of Columbus Fire Department train with the Terrorz of Tiny Towns roller derby team, practic-

ing for weeks before facing off against the team at Columbus Skateland. The 2016 bout netted $2,300 from ticket and concessions sales, with all proceeds go-ing directly to the fund.

Wheels are a familiar theme for the Cheer Fund; the organiza-tion follows the July bout with a 100-mile motorcycle ride, the Cheer Fund

Ride, held in late August, and bicycles, refurbished with the help of the Columbus Bicycle Co-Op, remain one of the most cherished Cheer Fund gifts.

The Cheer Fund continues its fundraising season with a mid-Oc-tober hot dog and hamburger cook-out at Kroger; 5K, 10K and 15K races; and the annual chili cook-off.

Pack it upThese events lead up to the Cheer Fund packing days of November. During these weekday evenings, the basement of the United Way building is transformed into a toy store where volunteers will shop for presents. Smith says, cheerfully, that these are nights of organized chaos. Volunteers select a time, show up and are given a list and

a shopping cart. As they wheel through the toys, which have been organized by volunteers, they make their best picks for the children on their list, selecting from the new and used toys on the shelves. Their selections are then boxed and placed in a holding area according to district.

“We play holiday music,” Smith says. “The mood is just so light-spirited. It makes us happy to see.”

These evenings draw adult volunteers, who often bring their children along for their shift. After organizing and partici-pating in the Skates & Ladders event, Terrorz of Tiny Towns skater Tiffany Kapczynski seized the opportunity to introduce her daughter to the concept of community service. She brought her to a packing night. “They give you a shopping cart, and you get to fill it up based on what the kids are wanting. The list is pretty discreet, with just the child’s gender and age,” she says. “It was really cool to see more of the finished end of it, because I only knew about the fundraising side of it.”

The month-and-a-half of packing days culminates in mid-December, when a fleet of volunteers from all walks of life show up to load their cars, trucks and vans (and, for one driver, a sleigh) with toys, to be distributed around the county. In 2015, the Cheer Fund reached almost 1,300 children with presents.

“When you see those boxes go out, you remember that those kids are what we do it for,” Owens says. “You’ve got to look through all the labor. We get to see where these boxes are going. It’s humbling.”

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Health

Imagine this: You’re a 16-year-old high school athlete in prime shape. A lot of your sport depends on your being able to run, turn quickly and bend your knees. You have spent years honing your skills and you always strive to do better. You do so well that you continue to play into college, noticing

as time passes that your knees are starting to ache and your ankles sometimes get sharp pains. You

wonder at the pain but disregard it for a while, being the best at your sport your No. 1 concern. Eventually the pain becomes too intense for you to ignore, so you see your primary care doctor

who has you get an X-ray to confirm his diagno-sis: You have arthritis.

Or, in another scenario, imagine yourself as a mid-dle-age person who has slowly put on some weight over the years. A few pounds have crept up here and there, and before

Arthritis is common, but area doctors have solutions

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you know it, you’re carrying around an extra 20 pounds. As a result, your hips and knees feel the strain and getting around isn’t as easy as it used to be. Over time, your knees pain you so much that walking takes effort and you become more sedentary, further complicating your weight problem. You see your physician, who then refers you to an orthopedic doctor for further examination. Through a series of imaging and lab tests, the specialist diagnosis you with a type of degenerative arthritis called osteoarthritis.

For others, like Michael Percy of Harts-

ville, living with arthritis is just that; the condition is some-thing they live with. Percy has arthritis in his hands, big toe and knee, and he’s managed it through various treatments and by staying active. “I’ve got a pacemaker and defibrillator inside me that’s kept me alive for 18 years now, so that’s the more important stuff to me,” he says. “[My arthritis] is not debilitat-ing except on occasions.”

Even if none of these scenarios sounds like you, it’s possible you can get joint pain or joint disease, commonly called arthritis. The disease can affect any-one, regardless of age, gender or race, and there are more than 100 types of arthritis.

Dr. Brandon Gumbiner, a podiatrist at Indiana Podiatry Group, says that the term

“arthritis” has become common because so many people

have it. “There’s con-fusion about all the

different types, and just because

you have one type doesn’t mean it’s the same as the others,” he says.

With so many different

types, it’s easy to get

overwhelmed and confused.

So where to begin?

Arthritis 101There are four main kinds of

arthritis: degenerative, inflammatory, infec-tious and metabolic, with degenerative be-ing the most common. Within these kinds there are many types, including osteoarthri-tis, rheumatoid, psoriatic, fibromyalgia and gout, to name a few. Arthritis is an inflam-mation in one or more joints. Symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe, and they can come and go. One in five people over age 18 have it. Although it happens more as people age, even children and babies can have arthritis or a rheumatic condition.

Arthritis is the No. 1 cause of disability in the United States, according to the Arthri-tis Foundation. The most common kind is osteoarthritis, during which cartilage, which serves as the cushions on the ends of your bones, wears away.

Dr. Darryl Tannenbaum, medical director at the Columbus Regional Hospital Joint and Spine Center, and an orthopedic surgery specialist, likens the cartilage in your joints to a tire tread.

“We’re all born with a certain amount of tread on our tire, and as we’re more active we wear the tread down. As that tread goes to bare, that’s when you’re getting arthritis,” he says. The pain associated with arthritis can depend on which joints are affected. For osteoarthritis, where the protective cartilage and fluid inside the joint begin breaking down due to years of use or injuries, the weight-bearing joints like knees and ankles are more painful than the same type of arthritis in, say, the finger joints.

impact on the bodyArthritis in general can affect many aspects of your life, such as employment, finances due to lost work time, and overall health and well-being. The primary impact is on mobility, which can lead to a reduced activity level, weight gain and depression. Having arthritis in one part of your body can also lead to problems in other parts.

“Let’s say you just have arthritis in your big toe joint. You’re going to start walking differently because of that, and the next thing you know now your ankle starts to hurt, and then your knee starts to hurt, then your hip starts to hurt. It can have this

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domino effect,” Gumbiner says. For example, osteoarthritis in the knee

can cause a lot of pain when walking and bending and eventually lead to a more sedentary lifestyle. As a result, the person becomes less fit, burns fewer calories and gains weight. All of this can ultimately lead to things like diabetes and heart disease.

As someone with arthritis in the knee, Percy is all too aware of the impact it can have on one’s physical well-being.

“I used to be a big-time rock climber, and I had phenomenal balance,” Percy says. “When I retired, I was climbing all over the place on the house, getting up on the roof, and reroofing things. Over the last few years I’ve been a little tentative getting up ladders, and then I find out I have to sit down to put my pants on. I completely lost my balance, so I couldn’t do any roofing work. I couldn’t get up a ladder onto the roof because my balance was so bad.”

To improve his balance, he’s been doing exercises to strengthen the muscles in his knee. He also stays active by growing a big garden and building things in his home woodworking shop. These activities help keep the pain of osteoarthritis at bay by keeping the muscles moving.

Treating osteoarthritisAlthough there is no way to replace depleted cartilage, the good news is that there are many ways to treat osteoarthritis via tradi-tional and non-traditional methods.

Conservative forms of treatment include weight loss (if needed) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen. A steroid alternative comes in the form of cortisone shots in the affected area to help manage pain and inflamma-tion; however, these shots can be given no more than a few times per year in any one particular joint because too frequent use can weaken the bone and cause the cartilage to wear down. Tannenbaum uses ultrasound to guide the needle for the cortisone shots; he also sometimes uses an X-ray beam called a fluoroscopy to guide the needle.

More invasive treatments for osteoar-thritis include surgery to replace the affected joint. Doctors will typically try the more conservative treatment options first, though.

There are also many non-traditional

the most common symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, swelling or stiffness. different types of arthritis have different signs and symptoms; here are some of the most common, according to the arthritis foundation:

Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis

if you experience one or more of the above

symptoms, contact your primary care physician

for diagnosis and treatment.

Pain, swelling or stiffness in one or more joints.

Joints that are red or warm to the touch.

Joint tenderness or stiffness.

difficulty moving a joint or doing daily activities.

Joint symptoms that cause you concern.

Joint symptoms that last three days or more.

several episodes of joint symptoms within a month.

flares of pain lasting days or weeks caused by sudden onsets of severe inflammation.


treatments to manage the symptoms of os-teoarthritis. These include glucosamine and other supplements; vitamins; anti-inflam-matory gels and creams, such as arnica gel; acupuncture; chiropractic care; and physical therapy. One thing to note is that supple-ments and vitamins are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Locally based physical therapist Kelly Weisner helps patients manage their symp-toms by improving mobility and restoring use of affected joints. Treatment starts with a patient evaluation to see where the pain is located, physical limitations and joint weakness due to the arthritis.

“Once we do that, we look at exercises to target the muscles that are weak; if they have any tightness, stretches to lengthen the muscles that are tight; and improving overall quality of their movement,” Weisner says.

innovative treatments Innovation often gives way to cutting-edge ideas that can transform the future, and innovation when it comes to osteoarthritis treatment is no different, including various types of injections. For osteoarthritis of the knee there’s an approved medicine called hyaluronic acid, which is a type of visco-supplement. Hyaluronic acid requires three shots to complete the treatment cycle.

“We put an injection inside the knee, and I like to think of them (as) sort of like a ladder. You can have a ladder that folds in on itself, and it is kind of flimsy. You put the supplement inside the knee, it’s a ladder, and it attracts water molecules,” Tannen-baum says. “When the water molecules get attracted to the ladder, it causes the ladder to pop open and it acts as a cushion.”

There’s a surgical option that involves har-vesting cartilage from the knee and sending the sample off to a company that grows it in a lab. The cartilage is then put back into the ar-thritic knee. This procedure is for small areas of arthritis and has had mixed results.

Stem cells harvested from a person’s bone marrow are a newer technology being used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. Insurance companies don’t cover this procedure, however, so there’s a large out-of-pocket expense associated with it, and results are mixed.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is yet another cutting-edge osteoarthritis treatment. With PRP, blood is drawn, and the platelets are separated from other blood cells. The platelets are spun in a centrifuge to increase their concentration, added to the remaining blood and either injected into the injured area or stitched into torn tissues. According to the American Academy of Orthopae-dic Surgeons, the concentration of growth factors in PRP can potentially speed up the

healing process. Like the stem cell proce-dure, PRP is not covered by insurance.

When it comes to arthritis of the ankle, Gumbiner is one of the few doctors in the area who can do ankle arthroscopy, which is a minimally invasive surgery. During the procedure, damaged cartilage is removed and then microfractured, where multiple small holes are made in the surface of the joint to allow for fibrocartilage, a dense matrix of white collagenous fibers, to fill in the area.

Medical device company Zimmer Biomet has a new product called DeNovo, which is juvenile cartilage that is implanted into the ankle joint. Some studies show that it promotes the growth of hyaline cartilage, which is the type of cartilage found on joint surfaces. Use of DeNovo is another option for area residents who need ankle surgery due to osteoarthritis.

Additional arthritis of the ankle options include using cartilage from the knee or total ankle replacement.

So now what?Whether you’re like Michael Percy, for whom arthritis isn’t a severe impediment to daily life, or someone who suffers from symptoms that regularly affect your ability to function normally, seeing your primary care doctor as soon as possible is the recom-mended action. Your doctor will conduct an evaluation that may involve tests to assess the root cause of your pain and diagnose the type of arthritis. Certain types of arthritis may also require treatment from a specialist. Regardless of the type of arthritis you have, early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing and alleviating your symptoms. If you suspect you might have any type of ar-thritis, schedule that appointment today and take the steps toward a better quality of life.

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Home Trends

story By samantha stutsman

The hearthLandFireplaces continue to burn brightly


the beginning of time, fire has been essential to mankind. Whether for cooking, heat or am-bience, humans have gravitated to the burning flame.

The fireplace dates to as early as 500 B.C. when the Celts were stoking fire pits in small huts, using a mere hole in the roof as ventilation. In 1741, Benjamin Franklin invented the free-stand-ing cast iron stove only for it to become somewhat obsolete in the 1900s due to central heat and the electric oven.

Fireplaces came to serve a much different purpose; they became a focal point for relaxation, a sort of fish tank of flames. Franklin D. Roosevelt capitalized on the home’s gathering place when he began hosting his radio broadcast, so-called “fireside chats,” which broadcast more than 80 years ago. Even Walt Disney found magic in the fireplace, with the production of “Mary Poppins” leaving us with lasting images of a soot-covered Dick Van Dyke dancing atop chimneys.

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We’ve come a long way since the days of fire pits and burning coal, but even amidst technological distractions and conveniences, the desire to light a fire remains. Today, the hearth may best serve as an architectural and design focal point for many homes.

For Columbus architect Todd Williams, the fireplace is a necessity in the home. “Traditionally the fireplace is the centerpiece of the home,” he says. “If the client doesn’t specifically request a fireplace, you have to suggest one to them and where it might fit in. It creates an image of a warm home and in some cases provides warmth itself.”

Luckily, there is a fireplace for every type of homeowner. Numerous options exist for those who don’t mind chopping wood and those who would rather not. Williams, who has been in business for 20 years, has designed more than a dozen residen-tial homes in the Columbus area. In the past, brick masonry fireplaces were in high demand, but due to extensive maintenance, homeowners are now opting for a pre-fabricated unit.

The pre-fabricated fireplace is a manufactured metal box. For homes that didn’t previously have a fireplace, the installation process is remarkably simple. With vent-less technology, homeowners can even opt out of a chimney. Gas-burning, pre-fabricated boxes are

equipped with artificial logs that make lighting and maintaining a fireplace effortless. These boxes also happen to be budget friendly.

One type of fireplace that Williams is particularly fond of is alluring in not one, but two ways. A through-the-wall unit is a fireplace that is both indoor and outdoor. It functions with one chimney and gives the homeowners versatility on a cold evening. He also finds floating and ceiling high fireplaces to be architecturally pleasing.

“I often design from the fireplace outward into the room, making sure it’s the main event,” Williams says. “It’s important when you walk in a room that that’s one of the first things you see, that your eye goes to that.”

If you choose a wood-burning fireplace, the best thing you can do for your home is find a certified chimney sweep.

Cleanup crewMatt Oesterling, with nearly 25 years of experience under his belt, does more for his clients than bill them for a sweep and survey. His business is built on service as well as educa-tion. He takes it upon himself to teach homeowners about wood, installation and most importantly, maintenance.

“Your wood has to be right. It has to be dried and seasoned firewood. That’s where we come across a lot of our problems,” Oesterling says. “You want to cut it up


typically a year in advance. You want to stack it, and I always tell people to put a piece of old tin on the top of it so that the rain water and snow don’t suck down through it like a straw. I want your rows of firewood with a good amount of space in between them so that air can flow through it.”

Unsure if your wood is ready to burn? Oesterling suggests picking up a moisture meter reader from the hardware store.

If you’re looking to lessen your electric bill, don’t get caught up in the industry’s biggest misconception. “A lot of fireplaces are not designed to heat the home,” Oester-ling says. “If you just want the ambience, it’s really taking more out of your house than it is putting back in.”

That said, wood-burning or gas fireplaces can be money-savers. By turning off your central heat and stay-ing confined to one part of the house, you’re likely to see a decline in your monthly payment.

An eye for designEndless fireplace options and unique tastes make interior designer Lindsey Hooker’s job an ever-changing challenge. Her ultimate goal is to make the fireplace a seamless addi-tion to the room, whether the fire is burning or not.

“I like to decorate them simply, understated. A whim-sical floral or sculpture is sometimes all you need on the

mantel,” Hooker says. “Most of them are calling for a large mirror, artwork or TV above the mantel these days. When possible, recessing the TV into the wall studs or building a cabinetry to hide unsightly cords is ideal.”

When planning a room, Hooker typically likes to position the furniture around the fireplace. Exceptions often occur when the house has a more unconventional fireplace that may be hanging from the ceiling or nes-tled in a corner. To set your fireplace apart from your neighbor’s, mix and match materials to create a more texturized look.

Most importantly, Hooker never neglects the materials in a room. She says the best way to tie in a recently installed fireplace is to incorporate materials such as stone and tile that are pre-existing through-out the home, whether that is an accent border or the hearth itself. The mantel should stand alone, drawing the eye to its contents.

Pre-fabricated fireplaces lend a decorating flexibility. Homeowners with even the most eccentric tastes will be pleased by the options of brick, tile and stone. Hooker’s recommendation is to disguise the metal completely with non-combustible materials, bringing them all the way to the opening. However, an attractive set of doors or a dec-orative grate can distract the eye from the factory-made framework in a more cost-conscious manner.

“I often design from the fireplace outward into the room, making sure it’s the main event."

— ToDD WilliAMS

Home & Family


history living story by Jon shoulders // Photos by aPril knox

Julie Aton’s affinity for Columbus culture hits home


Julie Aton chose to purchase a home in the historical Noblitt Falls Lagoons neighborhood of Columbus in 2015, the decision stemmed from more than just her desire for a change of scenery. As a volunteer tour guide at the Columbus Area Visitors Center and long-time enthusiast of the city’s architecture and history, the move to the Lagoons provided a means to celebrate, and to rediscover, the town she grew up in.

Aton had begun developing a taste for midcentury modern design and architecture six years ago during her tour guide training at the visitors center, and upon hearing that a two-level home custom built in 1959 at the Lagoons had entered the real estate market, she decided to attend the first open house for a close look. Less than an hour after see-ing it, she had submitted a successful offer to purchase the home.

“I had been at my previous home in Co-lumbus for 30 years, and I wasn’t planning on moving quite yet, but as I drove home I realized that if I were ready to move in a year or two I’d compare everything to this house and maybe not be able to find anything,” says Aton, the fourth owner of the house. “The owners at that time had been clients of mine at my storage rental business for 17 years — the whole time they were in the house — and everything about it felt right.”

Joyce Orwin, volunteer and tour program manager at the visitors center, attended the same fateful open house and recalls Aton’s response to the four-bedroom, three-bathroom structure vividly. “There were several people there, but you could tell she was inspired,” Orwin recalls. “I remem-ber saying to my husband, ‘She’s going to buy this house.’”

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Midcentury modern loveGuests entering through the front door im-mediately find themselves with a command-ing view of not only the home’s spacious living area but also the neighborhood lake beyond, via floor-to-ceiling windows that allow a continuous profusion of natural sun-light. A few carefully chosen armchairs and accent tables situated throughout the main living space reflect the era of the home’s construction, and a custom piece known as a 6G shelf, made by Columbus-based industrial designer Jonathan Nesci and purchased by Aton at last year’s UnCommon Cause fundraiser, fits flawlessly above a cream-colored sectional couch as if installed specifically for the room during its original construction almost 60 years ago.

Along with her partner Chad Heimlich, whom she met during tour guide training at the visitors center when he asked to be her mentee (she fondly recalls the meeting as, “kind of laughable, because I really wasn’t qualified to be a mentor, and he knew much more than I did”), Aton spends much of her


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downtime seeking out vintage furniture and traveling for tours of midcentury modern architecture. “It’s a great inspiration, and we’ve met great people,” she says.

Several features that date to the home’s 1959 completion lend the kitchen a distinct character, including a starburst wall clock, a NuTone exhaust fan and a fireplace that divides the kitchen and living space. “There’s also what we call a docking station that’s original, and it was used for your popcorn popper, your coffee maker and your electric skillets with an auto timer on it and retract-able cords,” Aton says. “This kitchen was probably updated in the ’80s, and I think it’s interesting that the owners did some tile work in there but cared enough to preserve the docking station.”

Two aspects of the master bedroom echo what Aton finds appealing about the rest of the home: the sensible layout and the abundance of natural light through

slanting windows. “It’s a bit like sleeping in a planetarium in here, because you can see the moon and the stars,” she says. “And I just love the pocket doors and the fact that, like the other bedrooms, there’s plenty of closet space. The original owner had five kids so they needed it.”

Preservation effortAfter the Columbus flood in 2008, which affected large portions of the city, includ-ing many Lagoons residences, the home’s downstairs level underwent a complete renovation, and most of the mechanical and electrical systems were replaced. An indoor grill that had been stationed on the lower level for years was lost and not re-placed, and a dumbwaiter that led from the kitchen to the downstairs living space, and which Aton says was used by the children of the original owner for impromptu rides, was sealed permanently.

“Part of my decision in buying the house was I knew the people who owned it were very particular, and I knew that they had one of the top contractors do the work after the flood,” Aton says. The lower level, which features one bedroom, one bathroom and a secondary living area, leads through glass doors directly onto the backyard and

“There were several people there (at the open house), but you could tell she was inspired. I remember saying to my hus-band, ‘She’s going to buy this house.’”

— JoyCe orWiN


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lake beyond, where guests can relax on the diving-board-equipped dock. Aton finds the lake atmosphere handy during visits from her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Joe King, who live locally with their kids, Bailey, 12, and Drew, 7. Her son, Kaleb Lutz, and his girlfriend, Kelly Desponett, currently reside in Colorado.

Although several midcentury modern homes in the area have been substantially renovated and modernized, Aton’s plan since first holding the keys has been to retain as much as possible of the original structure and woodwork, and apply a few slight,

pragmatic modifications over time. “I think I’m going to reconfigure the kitchen a little as far as appliances and the sink, and do some things out back by the lake like improve the landscaping and the dock area,” she says. “There were people at the open house that said they were going to tear a lot of the exist-ing interior out, but it’s so unique and of such high quality I can’t imagine that.”

Bicentennial boostersAton has been busy in recent months with more than planning light touch-ups for the home. In her spare moments away from op-erating Columbus-based Aton’s Self Storage, founded by her father in 1976, she and sev-eral neighbors are compiling information for a book that will document the history of

the Lagoons neighborhood, which contains 55 homes and two narrow lakes attached by a canal. Quintin Noblitt, an Indiana native and mechanical engineer who co-founded the manufacturing company Noblitt-Sparks Industries, developed the area in the early 1950s, and Aton and her fellow researchers are delving into the history of every Lagoons

home for the project, which is one of several chosen by a special state commission to be an official 2016 Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project. Aton and her fellow researchers hope to publish the book by Christmas.

“Julie is an extremely knowledgeable woman about the city and very involved, and she puts a lot of things out on Facebook to promote the architecture,” Orwin says. “I’m glad someone like Julie has that house because she’ll respect it for what it is, and she’s very much a follower of midcentury modern so I’m sure she’ll manage to keep its original charm.”

As a Lagoons resident, Aton sees her role in the book project as a means to preserve, and be a part of, her city’s heritage. “People over the years have come to my storage busi-ness from out of town and are amazed at the diversity of the town and the architecture, and it’s the same with the visitors center,” Aton says. “Living where I live now and getting to undertake the Lagoons project provide another great way for me to appreci-ate and learn about the area.”



By cJ woodring

Mountain camping offers seasonal beauty and adventure

romancing

Blue ridge Mountains


Not long after we unleash the dog days of August, we notice the days

beginning to grow shorter, shadows longer. Kids head back to school, and we

return home from the lake for the final time, kissing the summer goodbye.

But the end of our favorite fun season doesn’t mean the end of outdoor activities. Camping aficionados

consider blue and gold autumn days and crisp, snow-clad winter weekends

the prime time of year to head out for parts — and parks — unknown.

Whether we pitch a tent in a rustic, wilderness setting, opt for a yurt or

wigwam, glamp to the max or settle into a nearby inn, camping is about exhilarating

freedom. it’s the ultimate escape, particularly in eastern mountain regions that beckon and call: the Appalachian, the Blue ridge and the Great Smoky

mountains. ¶ As disparate as the states in which they’re located, each destination

is worth pursuing any time of year. But in fall and winter they sparkle and

shine, beckoning visitors to share rustic romance and unexpected delights.


(rangeley and Fryeburg, Maine)

MAINe oFFeRS visitors a year-round playground within 10 diverse sub-regions. The lakes and mountains region in the westernmost portion of the state draws enthusiasts to camp and hike in pristine parks and reserves, boat and fish in sparkling waters, and challenge wintry slopes at some of New england’s most popular skiing destinations.

The region is part of the Appalachian Mountain range, which stretches along the entire east Coast. It is also an end-point to the 2,190-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail (appalachiantrail.org), which extends from Georgia to Mount katahdin in Maine, the most difficult mountain along the entire trail.

Visitors to Maine’s Appalachians most often visit Fryeburg and Rangeley, the

latter within nine miles of a stretch of the trail. Located two hours apart, each city offers a range of accommodations, attractions and dining destinations.

A visit to Fryeburg affords proximity to the White Mountains (mainetrailfinder.com), and is an easy, hour-and-a-half drive to Freeport (freeportmaine.com), mecca for shoppers, foodies and art aficionados.

Whether ablaze with fall foliage or sparkling with snow, Maine promises Mother Nature’s best performance. Reserving a front seat is up to you.

WHAT TO DOWalk on the wild side in Maine, the Appalachian Trail’s most challenging, rugged and remote state (appalachiantrail.org/home/explore-the-trail/explore-by-state/maine).

Follow the trail at Saddleback (976 Saddleback Mount Road, Rangeley; 207-864-5671; saddlebackmaine.com).

Seasonal activities include boating, fishing, river running, swimming, hiking, canoeing and viewing wildflowers and fall foliage. Ski & Stay packages include lodging and lift tickets.

Dead river — South Branch begins at Saddleback lake (saddlebackmaine.com/the-lakes-rangeley-maine) near Rangeley. Fly fishermen flock to the region, wading or fishing for stocked and wild brook trout from a canoe (perfectflystore.com/wdeadr.html).

The beautiful Saco River draws visitors for canoeing, kayaking, tubing and camping. Located near Swans Falls, Saco river Canoe & Kayak (1009 Main St., Fryeburg; 207-935-2369; sacorivercanoe.com) has been accommodating guests with rentals for more than 45 years.

Considered the Snowshoe Destination of the east, rangeley lakes Trail Center (524 Saddleback Mountain Road, Rangeley; 207-864-4309) is among many Maine Nordic Centers (skimaine.com/ski-areas/nordic-centers). Novice and expert trails are featured, with mapped trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking.

Marvel at moose. Registered guides are on hand for wildlife and moose watching safaris in the rangeley lakes region (rangeley-maine.com/attractions/rangeley-moose-watching/moose-watching-hot-spots/). Guided tours range from a few hours to overnight and weekend excursions.

Located on the north shore of Casco Bay, Freeport offers a range of options. The flagship store of l.l. Bean (95 Main St., Freeport; 877-755-2326), the quintessential outfitter, is open 24/7, 365 days of the year. The store is easy to spot in Freeport Village Station (onefreeportvillagestation.com): Just look for the oversized, iconic Bean Boot.

Wolfe’s Neck Farm (184 Burnett Road, Freeport; 207-865-4469; wolfesneckfarm.org) is a family-owned and operated enterprise set on 626 oceanfront acres. Family events and activities are offered year-round at the organic educational farm. The Freeport Fall Festival (freeportfallfestival.com) is held on the L.L. Bean campus, showcasing art, food and music. This year’s gathering (oct. 1 and 2) marks the 18th annual event.

WHERE TO STAY Maine’s 12 state park camping sites

Mahoosuc Notch, Appalachian Trail, Maine


(campwithme.com) range from rustic to nearly luxurious. rangeley lake State Park (HC 32, Box 500, Rangeley; (207) 864-3858 (in season); parkasandlands.com) is one of the Pine Tree State’s most renowned outdoor destinations. encompassing more than 860 miles in the heart of the mountains, the park offers camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing and hunting, along with four-wheeling and snowmobiling outside the park, and a stunning beach view of Saddleback Mountain.

Go paddle your canoe from Swans Falls Campground (198 Swans Falls Road, Fryeburg; 207-935-3395; greatmaineoutdoorweekend.org/venue/swans-falls-campground) in Fryeburg’s foothills. The family-style setting features 18 wooded sites along the bank of the Saco River at Swans Falls dam.

Select from among 14 furnished log cabins at Bald Mountain Camps resort (125 Bald Mountain Road, oquossoc; 207-864-3671; baldmountaincamps.com). The family destination appeals to boaters, hunters, hikers, skiers and snowmobilers and features a playground and sandy beach for little ones.

Built at the turn of the 19th century, rangeley inn & Tavern (2443 Main St., Rangeley; 207-864-3341; therangeleyinn.com) offers many outdoor activities along with overnight accommodations and on-site dining. Make Admiral Peary inn Bed & Breakfast (27 elm St., Fryeburg; 207-935-1269; admiralpearyinn.com) your destination for a romantic getaway or weekend retreat. The canine-friendly historic inn is located near the White Mountains and White Mountain National Forest (fs.usda.gov/whitemountain).

enjoy luxury at the AAA Four Diamond Harraseeket inn (162 Main St., Freeport; 207-865-6423; harraseeketinn.com). The award-winning, family-owned, 93-room inn features 23 fireplaces, indoor heated pool and pet-friendly rooms.

For more rustic camping options, see the Maine Camping Guide at campmaine.com.

WHERE TO EATStock up on food and beverage camping needs at oquossoc Grocery (75 Carry Road, oquossoc; 207-864-3663; oquossocgrocery.com).

Hand-cut meats, specialty foods, great sandwiches and Vermont extra sharp cheddar cheese are mainstays of o.G., a one-stop destination 11 minutes from Rangeley.

The red onion restaurant (2511 Main St., Rangeley; 207-864-5022; rangeleyredonion.com), features home-cooked meals and fantastic pizza. Daily specials and an outdoor deck make the venue a fun, casual family destination.

Seasonal, locally inspired fresh ingredients draw visitors to Forks in the Air Mountain Bistro (2485 Main St., Rangeley; 207-864-2883; forksintheair.com). Small plates include freshly shucked Taunton Bay oysters, with entrees ranging from seafood to gemelli pasta.

A fun local hangout, 302 West Smokehouse & Tavern (636 Main St., Fryeburg; 207-935-3021; 302west.com) is located in a renovated Maine barn. options including meat slow-smoked on site, steaks, seafood, sandwiches and burgers ensure you won’t leave hungry.

open since 2003, family-owned and operated Azure Café (123 Main St., Freeport; 207-865-1237; azurecafe.com) has garnered awards along with loyal customers. original recipes result in fresh, unexpected delights such as tomato vodka soup, wild Maine blueberry fried chicken and Sicilian style cioppino, a house specialty. Wine, cocktails and mocktails (think wild Maine blueberry mockarita) are also on the menu.

(Asheville, North Carolina)

IF you’Ve BeeN goin’ to Carolina in your mind, consider a camping trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains and nearby Asheville.

Seven million people visit the vast wonderlands of the state’s four national parks each year to enjoy camping, hiking, scenic drives, fishing, hunting, and the thrill of wonderment and self-renewal.

Renowned for its lively arts, cultural and cuisine scene, Asheville stands proud in the western Blue Ridge range, just 20 minutes from Pisgah National Forest, home to old-growth forests and the highest mountain

peaks east of the Mississippi River.The Blue Ridge Parkway, which

recently celebrated its 80th birthday, is just shy of four hours from Asheville. This 469-mile parkway, running from the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, has played a significant role in preserving the region’s traditional food and music.

Whether you opt for easily accessed attractions, or prefer the road less traveled, a visit to North Carolina is like going home.

WHAT TO DOexplore the Blue ridge National Heritage Area (blueridgeheritage.com) and its breathtaking panorama with a drive along the 52-mile Mount Mitchell Byway (blueridgeheritage.com/new/Mount-Mitchell-Scenic-Byway). New this year: the Blue ridge Heritage Trail (blueridgeheritagetrail.com), which features interpretative signage about historically and culturally significant locations.

Burnsville (exploreburnsville.com), located along the byway 35 miles northeast of Asheville, snuggles into a valley. Visit shops and galleries and enjoy the view from Mount Mitchell State Park (2388 NC State Road 128, Burnsville; 828-675-4611; ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park), the highest peak at nearly 6,700 feet.

Regional mountain hiking and walking are popular throughout the year. In winter, add snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to your list. The Blue ridge Parkway (virtualblueridge.com) remains open to vehicles nearly all year and offers a range of winter sports.

An average 84-inch snowfall turns Beech Mountain (Visitors Center, 403-A Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain; 828-387-9283; beechmtn.com) into a winter sports mecca. Boasting an elevation of more than 5,500 feet, it is the highest town in the eastern u.S. Wolf ridge Ski resort (578 Valley View Circle, Mars Hill; 828-689-4111; skiwolfridgenc.com), less than a half hour from Asheville, offers options for ski and snowboard enthusiasts at all levels.

Downtown Asheville (explore asheville.com) hosts hundreds of locally owned shops and boutiques and dozens of art galleries, in addition to nearly 100 restaurants, nine craft breweries and a mix of museums. Downtown is


also home to the 8,000-acre (nearly two-thirds natural woodland) Biltmore estate (one Lodge St., Asheville; 800-411-3812; biltmore.com). Tours of the chateau, rooftops, gardens and historic winery are available, along with outdoor activities that include walking, biking and horseback riding the trails, car-riage rides, river float trips and Segway tours. overnight stays are available at three locations, including newly opened Village Hotel; dining and shopping op-portunities abound at nearby Biltmore Village (historicbiltmorevillage.com).

The river Arts District (1 Roberts St., Asheville; 828-552-4723; riverartsdistrict.com) is just a few blocks away. Located along the French Broad River, this enclave of repurposed industrial and historical buildings houses artists and working studios.

WHERE TO STAYPitch your tent at lake Powhatan (375 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville; 828-670-5627; cfaia.org), located in the Appalachians just 10 minutes from Asheville. open March 1 through october, the 98-site area is situated on a 2,200-foot elevation convenient to the Blue ridge Parkway (blueridgeparkway.org), and offers a selection of campsites May through october.

Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Switzerland inn (86 High Ridge Road, Little Switzerland; 828-765-2153; switzerlandinn.com) offers a range of accommodations — including pet-friendly chalets — along with fine dining, a relaxing spa, shops and a scenic mountain setting.

A mountain retreat just 10 miles from the heart of Asheville, Bent Creek lodge (10 Parkway Crescent, Arden; 828-654-9040; bentcreeknc.com) offers the best of both worlds. Guests delight in impeccable service and a secluded location with easy access to French Broad River canoe trips, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the North Carolina Arboretum (100 Frederick Law olmsted Way, Asheville; 828-665-2492; ncarboretum.org).

The 1889 White Gate inn & Cottage (173 e. Chestnut St., Asheville; 828-253-2553; whitegate.net) features luxury, literature and 11 themed guest rooms that honor distinguished poets. Located in a historic structure minutes from downtown, the 4 Diamond bed and breakfast was voted one of the

Top Romantic Inns in the united States. Pets are always welcome.

The prestigious Grand Bohemian Hotel (11 Boston Way, Asheville; 828-505-2949; bohemianhotelasheville.com) in Biltmore Village marries old World ambience with modern amenities. The red Stag Grill excels in contemporary european comfort food.

WHERE TO EATStock up on grocery items or dine in the restaurant at the Pisgah inn (408 Blue Ridge Parkway; 828-235-8228; pisgahinn.com), as you enjoy the stunning view from the Peak of the Parkway’s 5,000-foot elevation.

From snacks and shares to brunch, lunch, beer and booze, The rhubarb (7 SW Pack Square, Asheville; 828-785-1503; rhubarbasheville.com) has you covered. enjoy Southern-inspired favorites and Sunday supper, a 6:30 p.m. family-style gathering.

A recipient of the Gluten-Free Food Service Accreditation, Posana (1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville; 828-505-3969; posanarestaurant.com) features a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The stunning downtown restaurant focuses on local, seasonable and sustainable American contemporary cuisine presented for dinner and for weekend brunches.

Delicious food, entirely plant-based and impeccably plated, is the hallmark of appropriately named Plant (165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville; 828-258-7500; plantisfood.com).

More than dinner and a movie, isis restaurant and Music Hall (743 Haywood Road, Asheville; 828-575-2737; isisasheville.com) presents dinner, brunch and late night noshes in the renovated 1937 Isis Theater. Drop in for Sunday jazz and Tuesday bluegrass sessions.

Fresh, locally sourced food plays a leading role in Asheville’s persona. Tours and walks abound, showcasing chocolate, wineries, craft breweries — the city is nicknamed “Beer City u.S.A.” — distilleries, cideries and cheeses. Farmers markets and farms (romanticasheville.com/local_food.htm), Creative Mountain Food Tours (I-40 off exit 64, Black Mountain; 828-419-0590; creativemountainfoodtours.com) and No Taste like Home Wild Food Adventures (828-209-8599; notastelikehome.org) are among other options.

(Gatlinburg, Tenn.)

SHoWCASING approximately 520,000 acres of majestic grandeur, Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park (107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg; 865-436-1200; nps.gov/grsm/index.htm) is the nation’s most visited national park. Natural attractions abound: An abundance of nearly year-round blooming flora. A diverse wildlife population. Streams, rivers, waterfalls and ancient forests. Mist-covered mountains.

Located in the sub-range of the Appalachian Mountains, the park features more than 800 miles of trails, horseback riding, biking and birding. Its many historic sites offer a glimpse into the Volunteer State’s colorful past, while the Space Needle oversees its future.

Gatlinburg (gatlinburg.com) is the gateway to the park, attracting more than 11 million visitors annually from throughout the world. The city offers a host of seasonal activities for guests who stroll the Downtown Parkway or relax on benches along River Walk and the nearby Little Pigeon River. Arts and crafts are at the heart of this small community, which also excels at dining, entertainment and night life.

Adventure awaits you in your Great Smoky Mountains getaway. The challenge might lie in deciding where to begin.

WHAT TO DOTo avoid more congested areas during peak time — mid-october to early November — the National Park Service (nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fall-suggestions.htm) suggests a scenic drive along roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail.

Park and hike to 25-foot Grotto Falls (nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/grotto-falls.htm), one of nearly a dozen falls within the park.

Cades Cove, a 6,800-acre valley once the Cherokees’ hunting ground, is home to many varieties of wildlife. View mid-1800s barns, churches, log houses, a working grist mill and other restored european settlers’ structures here, along with Abrams Falls (gsmnp.


com/abrams-falls/), a spectacular waterfall with a 20-foot drop.

Rent a bike at Cades Cove Campground Store and Bike rental (10035 Campground Drive, Townsend; 865-448-9034; cadescovetrading.com).

In addition to the five-mile, round-trip trail to Abrams Falls and the shorter Cades Cove Nature Trail, longer hikes access Thunderhead Mountain and rocky Top (hikinginthesmokeys.com/thunderhead.htm) along the scenic Appalachian Trail (nps.gov/appa/index.htm).

Backpack the 27.9-mile Thunderhead loop hike that begins at the Great Smoky Mountains Tremont institute (9275 Tremont Road, Tremont; 865-448-6709; gsmit.org), nine miles from the park. The institute hosts spring and fall elderhostel events and Women’s Backpack in october.

Reach new heights at Gatlinburg Space Needle (115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg; 865-436-4629; gatlinburgspaceneedle.com). Take a glass elevator to the 400-foot observation deck and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city and surrounding mountains.

Be sure to visit the ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Area (1001 Parkway Suite 2, Gatlinburg; 865-436-5423; obergatlinburg.com). The four-season destination offers activities, including water raft rides and the scenic chairlift, and in 2015 added the Ski Mountain Coaster, which travels nearly 3,800 feet in less than six minutes.

WHERE TO STAYGreat Smoky Mountains National Park is about wilderness camping: There are no motels or rental cabins within the park,

with the exception of leConte lodge (250 Apple Valley Road, Sevierville; 865-429-5704; lecontelodge.com), the highest guest lodge in the eastern united States. Located atop Mount LeConte, 14 miles from Gatlinburg, the lodge is accessible only by hiking.

Campsites are plentiful and offer several options, including auto-accessible horse camps (nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/horsecamps.htm). Cades Cove Campground (10042 Campground Drive, Townsend; 865-448-2472; mysmokymountainvacation.com) is adjacent to the 11-mile Loop Road and open year-round. The popular park accommodates tents and RVs up to 35 feet and offers bike rental, horseback rides, hayrides, carriage rides and picnic tables. Twin Creek rV resort (1202 east Parkway, Gatlinburg; 865-436-7081; twincreekrvresort.com) provides RV camping, two cabins and vehicle rental. Pools, a playground and boutique are on site.

Go glamp. Camp leConte luxury outdoor resort (1739 east Parkway, Gatlinburg; 865-436-8831; campleconte.com) is Gatlinburg’s newest campground, with sites ranging from primitive to glamping in safari tents and tree houses.

Located less than a mile from the park, Buckhorn inn (2140 Tudor Mountain Road, Gatlinburg; 865-436-4668; buckhorninn.com) has been serving guests since 1938. The classic country inn offers traditional rooms, private guesthouses and cottages at reasonable rates.

enjoy winter’s wonderland at elk Springs resort (1088 Powdermill Road, Gatlinburg; 865-233-2390; elkspringsresort.com), offering special

discounts Nov. 1 through mid-March. Lodging includes one- to six-bedroom cabins along with honeymoon, pool and creek-side cabins in the heart of the Great Smokies. enjoy outdoor sports, or just kick back, read a book or sink into an outdoor hot tub and watch the stars, while sipping a glass of pinot noir.

WHERE TO EATLight your fire: Pass the s’mores and fire up good times around a campfire. Picnic tables and designated fire rings are located at most campsites.

Local cuisine and live entertainment are on tap at Crystelle Creek restaurant and Grill (1654 east Parkway, Gatlinburg; 865-430-1551; crystellecreek.com). Catfish, trout, chicken, burgers and signature Italian dishes are served in a picturesque setting.

Grab a trolley to downtown Gatlinburg (gatlinburg.com), which offers more than 100 places to indulge in regional cuisine from Southern-style rib-stickers to steakhouse and ethnic options.

Crockett’s Breakfast Camp (1103 Parkway, Gatlinburg; 865-325-1403; crockettsbreakfastcamp.com) pays homage to a mountain man (not Davy) through quality food and service. Skillets, scramblers, omelets and oatmeal are just a few options.

Catch the view at Smoky Mountain Brewery (1004 Parkway No. 501, Gatlinburg; 436-4200; smoky-mtn-brewery.com), which showcases micro-brewed beer, great grub and nightly entertainment.

The Greenbrier restaurant (370 Newman Road, Gatlinburg; 865-436-6318; greenbrierrestaurant.com), a family-owned steak and seafood restaurant in a 1930s log cabin, serves delicious meals, including Cajun tilapia, served with homemade pineapple salsa.

No 9 to 5 routine, Dollywood Theme Park (2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge; 800-365-5996; dollywood.com) is located 10 miles from Gatlinburg. The park features more than 40 rides, a 35-acre Smoky Mountain-themed water park, 15 super shows and five of the South’s largest festivals. eateries are located throughout (dollywood.com/themepark/dining). or visit Dollywood’s DreamMore resort, where Song & Hearth: A Southern eatery serves down-home cooking and Southern hospitality.

Abrams Falls


Weddings

although they both went to the same high school, Jared sweet and olivia campbell met during their time working at Marsh supermarket. “Jared and i became work friends, and he was always making me laugh, along with everyone we were around,” olivia says. Jared liked olivia but, she says, he didn’t know how to flirt with his love interest. his idea of flirting was to throw rolos (candies) at her.

“since then, Jared has always thrown rolos at me, as sort of our thing,” olivia says.

for their June wedding day, the couple chose to get married at Jared’s home church, hope Moravian. “My wedding day started out surrounded by people i love,” olivia says.

after having her hair and makeup done by lauren McNeely and whitney atkins of studio shag, the whole day seemed to fly by and as the time drew closer, “my nerves started to get more real and real,” olivia re-calls. But then a calm settled over her; as the doors opened on the scene at the church, she saw her groom cry.

“during the ceremony, after we ex-changed rings, Jared pulled out a third ring, and gave it to my 4-year-old daughter, and vowed to her as well,” olivia says. “Pretty sure there wasn’t a dry eye in there.”

Jared had another special addition to the event. “Jared didn’t have a ton of input on the wedding details, but he did have one photo request,” olivia says. “he asked that instead of throwing rice or blowing bubbles, that we have our send-off by tossing rolos.”

June 18, 2016

hope Moravian church

Photos by nowelle Ledebuhr, Studio 1492 Photography

olivia Campbell and Jared Sweet



Weddings

columbus native shalah sasse and granger native scott hums met at Ball state university in 2003. “we both majored in telecommunications and worked on two tv shows together on campus,” shalah says. “we were friends at school and kept in touch over the years as our careers took us to different places.”

in July 2013, the pair met in indianapolis for dinner. “we immediately hit it off and started talking all the time,” scott says. after dating long distance for more than a year, shalah moved to indianapolis.

shalah and scott were engaged on May 29, 2015. scott planned an unexpected proposal that called upon his telecommuni-cations background.

“shalah thought she was going out to dinner with me to celebrate my birthday,” scott says. “little did she know i had some other things planned for the night. Just be-fore we left for the restaurant, she heard her favorite song playing from the living room of her apartment. she came out to see that i snuck a dozen red roses into her apartment and on the tv were pictures documenting our friendship and love story starting back at Ball state. at the end of the video i got on one knee and asked her to marry me.”

after a year of planning, they were wed at st. Paul lutheran church. the day featured a Marie gabriel couture wedding dress and formal wear by dell Brothers; flowers by Pomp and Bloom; and a cake by icing on the cake. the reception setting, the commons, was especially poignant to the newlyweds as shalah’s sister, shanda sasse, serves as the manager of the commons.

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wedding ceremony at st. Paul lutheran church; reception at the commons, 300 washington st.

Photos by Jessica Strickland of Jessica Strickland Photography

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inclusion in our next issue. email high-resolution photographs or word documents to

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1. kaylee Choi and Maggie Zhang. 2. Ann Brehm, Luke and Violet Dornfeld and ember Criswell stop to smell the roses. 3. Pete kaiser and Alice Lamb.4. Squash at the Daily's Farm Market booth. 5. Brooks Devers. 6. Bianca Gregory Snider sprinkles herbs on an omelet at her Chefs2 Daughter booth.7. Leonie Powers with her daughters, Nataliah and Norieah. 8. Jesse Brand and Geri Handley. 9. Paige Bailey helps at the Poseys and Pumpkins booth.

10. yoshino Bradley and Chiaki Thompson. 11. Bread from Sogno Della Terra. 12. Delaney Jackson and Sarah Harpring promote the Love Where you Live treasure hunt for engage Columbus. 13. Rosie Barnes spins yarn.

14. Malia Shoaf enjoys popcorn. 15. Cindy Gordon, Derek young and Amanda Roggow with children eve and emmett Gordon and Quinn Roggow. 16. Andy Sauer plays bass for Wild Azalia Blue. 17. Scott and Leah Hashagen with koda and Millie. 18. Francis Trunck dances.

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1. laurel, Julie, sebastian and Eden Knight with melted crayon creations.

2. Butch and donna Bullard with their beagle puppy, little Bit.

3. a garden of metal flowers by william colburn.

4. donna hartgrove at the affordable water solutions hydration station.

5. Jan and Mike Kelley.

6. artist Ken Epler hangs out with his creation "robbie the hippie guy."

7. celia and Bennett hensey and alexa and cam-eryn Kent stay cool in the shade.

8. Pam, cole, tora and dakota vreeland purchased art made from old car parts.

9. a creation by randi verBerkmoes.

10. Jocelyn carroll, Justin the artistic horse, trinity whitted and adonna combs (in back) pick a crayon for Justin to use on his artwork.

11. cason and gracie staggs with sarah and Brian davis.

12. ceramic necklaces by sophia Keys.

13. Kinetic sculpture by Kevin trobaugh.

14. shayla simmons and helen strong check out jewelry created by randi verBerkmoes.

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4. general Manager Jake fehrenbach, upland President dave dayhoff, and tony Moravec.

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9. owen, Emma lyn, camden, Neal, rebecca and callie Newell.

10. Boston Ely, KJ Ely, Brady schneider and danny Breeden riverside.

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1. Tami Sharp and Mel Sharp. 2. The intersection of Washington and Fourth streets. 3. Clint Moran, Pam Wilcoxon, Andrea Mize and Miguel ocampo.4. katrina and Tim Barr. 5. Carola Peach Clark and Danny Clark. 6. Rowan and Jason Correll show off their fans.7. Ryan Buxton, Christina Buxton, Jackie Tallent, Audrey Whitted, Avery Tallent, Dan Tallent and Travis Walters.

8. Steve Baker, kathryn Armstrong, Sam and Amy Ladwig.9. Firemen eric Green, Jarrad Mullis, eric Darlage, kevin Bozell, yancey Murphy, Leroy Armstrong, Russ Hardin, Mark Ziegler, and Josh Allman.

10. olivia Williams and Brian Barnsfather Jr. 11. Lisa Mumphrey, Lisa Louden and yolanda McCracken. 12. People dance to the music of the Jackson Way Band.13. Cathy Robertson and Glinda ellison try to stay cool. 14. Naomi Lewis. 15. Rods and Cones performs.

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Calendar of eventsMUSIC | ARTS | ENTERTAINMENT | OUTDOORS | SPECIAL INTERESTS

ThROUGh OCT. 30Enjoy the quiet beauty of the 100-year-old Irwin Gardens, keeping the tradition of opening the gardens to the public started by the Irwin family in 1909. the Inn at Irwin Garden’s Edwardian-era grounds are modeled after ruins excavated at Pom-peii and feature a formal herb garden, shade and sunken gardens, five water features, and a bronze elephant.. the gardens are open to the public from 2 to 6 p.m. tuesdays and Sundays. Cost: free. Location: Inn at Irwin Gardens, 608 fifth St., Columbus. Infor-mation: (812) 376-3663 or irwingardens.com.

SEPT. 19Meet Indiana’s very first first lady, Ann Gilmore Hay Jennings, as portrayed by Lori roberts. Jen-nings was born in Kentucky and came to Indiana with her family. She married then-congressman Jonathan Jennings who later became Indiana’s first governor. She shared campaign duties with her husband and entertained President Monroe at their Corydon home. time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

SEPT. 22authors Constance and Ned Sublette will give a book talk and take questions regarding their book “the american Slave Cost: a history of the Slave-Breeding Industry.” time: 5:30 p.m. Loca-tion: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

SEPT. 23-24Get ready for the Mill Race Marathon in Columbus. the event includes a full marathon,


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half-marathon and 5K. after the races, enjoy family fun downtown with food, music, and a bungee bouncer, even if you don’t run. the af-ter-party theme is Super heroes, complete with costumed characters wandering the streets, greeting children, and posing for pictures. Information: millracemarathon.com.

SEPT. 24Don’t miss the 12th annual “Let’s Get Ready” movie event. time: 7 p.m. ruditoonz, featuring unique and imaginative songs and storytelling with lots of audience participation; 8 p.m. drive-in movie. Location: Mill race Park, Columbus. Infor-mation: columbus.in.gov.

SEPT. 24- 25Highland Reign and Clan of Desdin Glen perform at the appleworks, 8157 S. 250W, trafalgar. Information: (317) 878-9317 or apple-works.com.

SEPT. 27, OCT. 25host Kyle Willey will show the 1970 film “El Topo” as part of the art house in the red room film Series. time: 6 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

SEPT. 28amelia Earhart shot through the 1930s like a comet streaking across the sky, appearing out of nowhere to become among the most famous women on Earth. then she vanished just as suddenly. author John Norberg, who will be inducted into the Indiana Journalism hall of fame, will discuss what is sometimes described as the enigma of Earhart's life, her impact on society, her extraordinary years at Purdue and what led her to the university along with her record-breaking ca-reer as a pilot and her advocacy for women. time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

SEPT. 29Come to the Cabaret at the Commons for an intimate evening featuring world-class talent on a small stage. actor/singer Aaron Lazar has a

growing body of work unparalleled for a young leading man, with a resume including leading roles on Broadway in “the Light in the Piazza,” “a Little night Music,” “Les Miserables,” “the Phantom of the opera,” and “Mamma Mia.” Experience Lazar’s tender vocals and exquisite song inter-pretation in his cabaret show, “Look for Me in the Songs,” featuring power ballads and love songs from the Great american Songbook and Motown. time: 7:30 p.m. tickets: $20 to $55. Location: the Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Infor-mation: (812) 376-2638 or thecip.org.

after a brief review on the basics of essential oils, Carissa russell will continue her education classes with an inside look at essential oils and just what makes them work so well during “The Chemistry of Essential Oils.” time: 6:30 p.m. Lo-cation: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1this 2016 inaugural symposium, “Foundations and Futures,” is part of the “Exhibit Columbus” biennial exploration of architecture, art, design, and community that will alternate programming between symposium and exhibition years. the symposium line-up includes presenters and partic-ipants such as Deborah Berke, Will Miller, robert a. M. Stern and Michael Van Valkenburgh. Informa-tion: exhibitcolumbus.org.

SEPT. 23-25enjoy concerts, food, crafts, a parade and more at the 49th

annual hope heritage days. long considered the quint-essential hoosier celebration, the event is bartholomew county’s largest and oldest multiday festival. informa-tion: (317) 446-1414 or hopeheritagedays.org.

SEPT. 27, OCT. 25Don’t miss Chaotic tuesdays when the “Chaos I” sculp-ture will be fully running. Enthusiasts of Jean tinguely’s sculpture will be on hand to answer your questions and a few of tinguely’s belongings will be on display. time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Miller-tangeman Lower Lobby, the Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Information: thecommonscolumbus.com.


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OCT. 1here’s a chance to talk to a possum and meet an eagle. Enjoy a wildlife program and tour at Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators open house. there will also be an opportunity to meet Utopia’s education ambassador animals and learn more about what the organization does. Utopia Wildlife rehabilitators is dedicated to providing expert veterinary care, rehabilitation and release for orphaned, sick and injured native Indiana reptiles, mammals and birds. time: 1 p.m. Location: Utopia Wildlife rehabilitators, 18300 E. County road 200 n, hope. Information: (812) 546-6318 or utopiawildlife.org.

OCT. 1Don’t miss the Corn Maze Beer Fest. the beer festival is held inside a five-acre corn maze, hosted by 450 north Brewing Co. this one-of-a-kind event will feature an unlimited beer sampling from 26 Indiana craft breweries, scattered throughout a professionally designed five-acre corn maze on the grounds surrounding the brewery. the event will also include multiple food vendors, live music, outdoor games, and more. time: 2 p.m. tickets: $10 to $55. Location: 450 north Brewery at Simmons Winery, 8111 E. road 450 n., Columbus. Information: 450north-brewing.com.

OCT. 8the 13th annual kiwanis incredible duck splash is an event you don’t want to miss. the “adopted” ducks will be turned loose into round lake to compete for more than $12,000 in cash and prizes. one lucky duck will have 10 chances to win a new car or $50,000. remote control “duckinator boats” will randomly select ducks to determine the winners. the day includes a free don miller magic show at 1 p.m., a bounce house, free popcorn, coupons for a dilly bar at the downtown dairy Queen, walgreens health tests, indy admirals remote control boats, and photo opportunities with your favorite characters from star wars. ducks are available for purchase from any bar-tholomew county kiwanis member, at midwest computer solutions, and from any participating “duck buddy” listed at kducks.com. time: noon to 2 p.m. lo-cation: mill race park, fifth and lindsey streets, columbus. information: kducks.com or (812) 342-4405.

OCT. 7-8the ethnic expo is a celebration of ethnic heritage and the diverse people of columbus. tens of thousands of residents and visitors alike turn out for this international food/marketplace, entertainment, parade and fireworks. this year’s host country is china-taiwan. the parade will be at 11 a.m. oct. 8. location: city hall, 123 washington st., columbus. information: ethnicexpo.org.

See spectacular scenery as only the locals get to enjoy during the Harvest Bicycle Boogie. Boogie to the west through autumn colored sights like Pikes Peak, Bellsville, harrison Lake, Youth Camp, Mill race Park, and then touring through the city of Columbus or boogie east through harvest country to Simmons Winery and 450 north Brewery for tasty beverages. time: 8 a.m. Cost: $25. Location: Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central ave. Suite 2100, Columbus. Information: iupuc.edu.

OCT. 1- 2, OCT. 8-9, OCT. 15-16, OCT. 22-23Dave Miller performs at the appleworks, 8157


S. 250W, trafalgar. Information: (317) 878-9317 or apple-works.com.

OCT. 2The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest event to raise awareness and funds for alzhei-mer’s care, support and research. Location: Mill race Park, Columbus. Information: (800) 272-3900 or act.alz.org.

OCT. 3 “Red Skelton: Good Night and May God Bless” storytelling performance begins in the1920s with narrative from a childhood friend who tells of red’s antics on the streets of Vincennes. this storytelling performance was researched, written and performed by storyteller Stephanie holman for an Indiana history Center and Storytelling arts of Indiana commission in 2014. time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

OCT. 4, NOv. 1receive emotional support, practical assistance in coping with the issues you face and the latest information on research during the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. Meetings are con-fidential. time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org

OCT. 4, NOv. 1Many believe that meditation strengthens brain circuits associated with happiness and positive behavior. During these meditation sessions, participants will learn to meditate and experience their inner light. Sessions are for those 6 and over. time: 6 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

OCT. 6Join the humor columnist featured in Sunday’s editions of the republic and Indianapolis resident Lori Borgman for a humorous look at Indiana’s bicentennial. Borgman will discuss why it’s great to be a hoosier during “Sweet home Indiana: a Community Book read/Bicentennial Program.” time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Informa-tion: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

OCT. 11Pinterest is a social network, predominantly used by women, where users share content visually. Shared items include new recipes, creative craft ideas, household tips and tricks and more. Patric Welch, Mr. noobie, will teach you how to use Pinterest, including creating your own Pinter-est boards, pinning content and sharing other people's content. time: 6 p.m. Location: Bartholo-mew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Colum-bus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

OCT. 13, NOv. 10Meet with other writers to share ideas and learn during the Bartholomew County Writers Group. time: 6 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

OCT. 14head to Donner Center for an evening of not-so-scary Halloween tales and songs. Snacks will be served. time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $1 per person. Information: columbus.in.gov.

OCT. 15this installment of the Yes Comedy Showcase features Dan Chopin. time: 8 p.m. tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Location: Yes Cinema & Conference Center, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1630 or yescinema.org.

Narrative and re-enactment by Eunice Brewer-Trotter and Ethel Brewer-McCane, the great-great-great-granddaughters of Mary Bateman Clark, a slave who was indentured and brought to Indiana in the early 1800s by Indiana territory “elites.” Clark sued her master for her free-dom and won her precedent-setting case at the Indiana Supreme Court level in 1821. time: 3 p.m. Loca-tion: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD “When I fall in Love,” renowned trumpeter and former IU student Chris Botti has become the largest-selling american instrumental artist. his success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing associ-ation with PBS has led to four no. 1 jazz albums, as well as multiple gold, platinum, and Grammy award-winning releases. time: 8 p.m. tickets: $30 to $46. Location: IU auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: iuauditorium.com or (812) 855-1103.

OCT. 20“Vocalosity” takes a cappella to a whole new level in this all-new live concert event from the creative mind of Deke Sharon, artistic producer for “Pitch Perfect” and “the Sing-off.” no genre is off limits as “Vocalosity” explores them all, from 10th-century Gregorian chant and classic choral, to barbershop quartet and bouncing doo-wop all the way to the Beatles and Bruno Mars. time: 7:30 p.m. tickets: $23 to $41. Location: IU auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: iuauditorium.com or (812) 855-1103.

OCT. 27a taste of columbus 2016 features

foods from area restaurants and eateries. time: 4:30 p.m. location:

the commons, 300 washington st., columbus. information:

columbusareachamber.com.


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OCT. 27the king of self-deprecating comedy, David Sedaris, returns to IU auditorium for a hilarious evening of brand-new, unpublished works. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Sedaris has become one of america’s most celebrated humor writers. he skillfully slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness, solidifying his position as the modern era’s satirical master and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. time: 8 p.m. tickets: $36 to $50. Location: IU auditorium, 1211 E. Sev-enth St., Bloomington. Information: iuauditorium.com or (812) 855-1103.

OCT. 28the kitsch of silent film combines with a ca-cophony of spooky sounds as cinematic organist Dennis James returns to his alma mater with an exhilarating performance accompanying the classic silent film “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” It is a tragic yet enchanting tale of deaf and half-blind Quasimodo, the titular hunchback and resident bell-ringer of the Parisian cathedral. Based on the Victor hugo novel, Quasimodo’s adventures follow his attempts to protect the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda from ruthless men, sin-ister plots, and fates worse than death. time: 7:30 p.m. tickets: $17 to $22. Location: IU auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: iuauditorium.com or (812) 855-1103.

OCT. 29Ann Hampton Callaway, a multiplatinum-selling singer, is also a talented composer, lyricist, pianist, and actor. Come hear her create a completely new song from words you provide during the concert. time: 7:30 p.m. tickets: $15 to $55. Location: Erne auditorium, Columbus north high School, 1400 25th St., Columbus. Information: thecip.org.

OCT. 30Get your costume ready for the Halloween Cos-tume Contest. all participants will receive a ribbon and treat bag. first through third place prizes will be awarded for scariest, prettiest, funniest, most adorable, most original and best animated. time: 2 p.m. ages up to 5 years old; 3 p.m. ages 6 to 12. Location: Donner Center, Columbus. Information: columbus.in.gov.

NOv. 3“The Fall of the House of Dixie: The Civil War and the Social Revolution that Transformed the South” by Bruce Levine will be discussed during the Civil War book discussion group. the group meets every other month. time: 7 p.m. Location: Bartholo-mew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

NOv. 5Enjoy the Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree concert. open jam session begins at 4 p.m. Group performance begins at 5 p.m. Cost: free. Location: Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Informa-tion: columbus.in.gov.

NOv. 8Netflix has moved beyond its original DVD-by-mail service and is now one of the most popular streaming video services. Patric Welch, Mr. noobie, will detail what you need to watch netflix, how much it will cost you and how it can replace or complement your cable/satellite service. time: 6 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 fifth St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

OCT. 22the columbus area arts council will help recreate the excite-ment and energy of the ’60s at this year’s uncommon cause, the columbus area arts council’s largest annual fundraiser. each year the community comes together to celebrate and raise funds for the arts in columbus. and each year we celebrate with a dif-ferent theme that helps to set the backdrop of the night’s festiv-ities, which include dinner and dancing. live and silent auctions complete the evening’s goal of raising funds for the arts council. time: 5 p.m. location: the commons, 300 washington st., co-lumbus. information: (812) 376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org.

OCT. 28-30the YesFest Film Festival celebrates the best in international and domestic narratives, documentaries and short films.

the three-day festival has multiple screenings, Q & a sessions with filmmakers, and

juried/audience prizes awarded to filmmakers. food and beverages,

including beer and wine, will be available for purchase. Cost: $35 all-access for entire weekend; $7 per film. Location: Yes Cinema &

Conference Center, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Information: (812)

379-1630 or yescinema.org.


NOv. 12this installation of the Yes Comedy Show-case features Henry Phillips. time: 8 p.m. tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Location: Yes Cinema & Conference Center, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Information: (812) 379-1630 or yescinema.org.

attention all crafters! Make plans to join the 19th annual Holiday Creations Craft Show and Sale at Donner Center. time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Informa-tion: columbus.in.gov.

NOv. 12-13 “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” rolls out a classic story wrapped into a lavish new musical. the show tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. full of dancing, romance, laughter, and some of the greatest songs ever written (including “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “happy holiday,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” and the unforgettable title song), “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” promises to be a sparkling experience for the entire family. time: 7:30 p.m. tickets: $40 to $66. Location: IU auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: iuauditorium.com or (812) 855-1103.

NOv. 19organist and keyboardist Dan McKinley reunites with his old friend, the aeolian-Skinner organ at first Christian Church, during a concert featuring the Philharmonic Chorus and Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir. McKinley will shine in the rütti concerto for strings and organ, in an extraordinary blend of hair-raising brilliance, poppy percussion, and toe-tapping rhythms. time: 7:30 p.m. Location: 531 fifth St., Columbus. Information: thecip.org .

DEC. 3Bloomington’s favorite annual musical extrava-ganza, “Chimes of Christmas,” returns to IU au-ditorium to help audiences celebrate the holidays in style. Each year, audiences gather to experience this uplifting, energetic holiday hallmark event which features magical performances from some of our favorite Jacobs School of Music ensembles

OCT. 29bring your dogs to the second howl-

o-ween for a doggie costume parade. registration for the parade begins at 9 a.m. with the parade and judging at 11 a.m. proceeds benefit the humane

societies of brown and Johnson counties. location: the appleworks, 8157 s. road

250w, trafalgar. information: (317) 878-9317 or apple-works.com. and led by IU’s own Grammy-nominated vocal

ensemble, the Singing hoosiers. now directed by renowned vocalist Ly Wilder, Chimes continues to broaden its musical landscape while staying true to its beginnings, displaying incredible musical ren-ditions of seasonal favorites from a wide range of eras and cultures. time: 2 and 7:30 p.m. tickets: $18 to $23. Location: IU auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: iuauditorium.com or (812) 855-1103.

NOv. 12broken toys, yesterday’s newspaper, and china shards may seem like trash to most, but in the hands of professionals they can be transformed into beautiful art and fine crafts. during the déjà Vu art & fine crafts show, more than 60 artists who reuse or recycle materials to create their work will display their collages, mosaics, jewelry and more. times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. location: the commons, 300 washington st., columbus. information: (812) 376-2539 or facebook.com/dejaVuartandfinecraftshow.


A Look Back

Students play outside the entrance to Lincoln Elementary School on the corner of fifth and Pearl streets, circa 1967.

the building’s architect, Gunnar Birkerts, wrapped the school with a 40-inch high berm to shield children from

passing cars, giving them a safe setting and a place to play in and on. When Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.

students embarked upon their 2016-2017 school year in early august, they too could be seen transforming the build-

ing’s elements into their own playground, just as children did in the 1960s.

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By tricia GilsonPhoto courtesy of the Columbus Indiana architectural archives

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