TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING: Shipping of some lift trucks delayed

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KARIYA, JAPAN — Shipment of some models of engine-powered lift trucks manufactured by Toyota Industries Corp. subsidiary Toyota Material Handling Inc. in Columbus will be suspended due to delays in obtaining U.S. engine emissions certification.

Toyota Industries expects the certification process will take more time and is temporarily suspending the production of gas and liquefied petroleum gas forklift models at Toyota Material Handling in Columbus beginning June 1, company officials said Friday.

The company said Toyota Material Handling will restart production of the models once it obtains certification for the engines.

In a company statement, Toyota said, “It’s not clear at this time how many associates will be affected by this production suspension of some models, but our goal is to preserve as much of our workforce as possible. We are exploring all possible options to reallocate resources internally, if necessary, to make that happen. We are also looking at alternative work projects and assignments and working to identify potential opportunities at our sister companies in the area."

Company sources said the decision to suspend shipment impacts the company’s s gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas products, which represents about 2,000 units per month.

While the percentage of sales of this particular product varies depending on customer demand and other market factors, company officials said production will continue on Toyota’s electric and diesel models.

Company officials noted that electric forklifts make up nearly 70% of the U.S. and Canadian markets, where Toyota sells its products.

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Library, Thrive Alliance offer information sessions

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May 22, 2021

Bartholomew County Public Library and Thrive Alliance are offering information sessions to anyone interested in learning how to become a Dementia Friend, which has been formed to provide training and education to help increase dementia awareness in the community.

A live session will be at 9 a.m. June 18 at the library plaza in downtown Columbus. A virtual session will be 3 p.m. June 25 (also the rain date for the June 18 session).

Sandy Allman, a trained Dementia Champion representing Dementia Friends Indiana, will lead the one-hour workshops. Those who attend will learn about the stigma associated with dementia and how to create community environments welcoming to those living with the disease.

Resources available through the library include Memory Kits, which provide many activities for those with dementia, and "Dial-A-Story," a telephone number to call and listen to readings.

Participants will be eligible for a drawing to win a $25 gift card to Amazing Joe’s restaurant.

To register, visit mybcpl.org under events on the library’s website.

Regional Hospital, Police – May 22

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JENNINGS COUNTY

Arrests

Wednesday

Harold Giar, 58, North Vernon, two warrants, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, 12:52 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $7,765 bond.

Daisy Watkins, 24, Seymour, driving while suspended-prior, 8:20 p.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $605 bond.

Incidents

Wednesday

10:02 a.m. — Property damage reported to the North Vernon Police Department.

6:47 p.m. — Theft in the 200 block of South Gum.

Local Police, Fire – May 22

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is summarized from the records of city, county and state police, fire and hospital agencies.

Arrests

Tuesday

Beth Hayworth, 59, Helmsburg, Bartholomew County warrant, 6:17 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $7,500 bond.

Chase M. Rider, 22, of 32 S. Mapleton St., Columbus, possession of methamphetamine, possession of synthetic drug or lookalike substance, possession of paraphernalia, 8:29 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $62,500 bond.

Adam E. Cameron, 31, of 1000 Ashford Park Place, Columbus, Bartholomew County warrant, 9:02 a.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $50,000 bond.

Wednesday

Christopher R. Bragg, 21, of 2811 Rosewood Lane, Columbus, possession of marijuana, 4:42 a.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $5,000 bond.

Jeffrey L. Trosky, 55, of 803 California St., Columbus, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, possession of paraphernalia, habitual traffic violator, 9:27 a.m., by the Indiana State Police, held in lieu of $76,000 bond.

Elisha C. Quarles, 20, of Franklin, out-of-county warrant, 1:37 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held with no bond.

Fire, medic runs

Wednesday

6:24 a.m. — Person injured at the intersection of Eighth Street and Cottage Avenue.

7:50 a.m. — Person injured in a fall in the 1800 block of California Street.

10:36 a.m. — Gas odor at the intersection of West Lowell Road and Carter Crossing Boulevard.

11:26 a.m. — Person injured in a fall in the 3000 block of 27th Street.

12:37 p.m. — Carbon monoxide investigation of 1300 block of Chestnut Street.

2:00 p.m. — Unconscious person in the 6200 block of South International Drive.

2:58 p.m. — Possible overdose or poison in the 1000 block of Ashford Park Place.

8:59 p.m. — Person injured in a fall reported to the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

9:21 p.m. — Illegal burn in the 2200 block of Union Street.

11:05 p.m. — Person injured in a fall in the 3600 block of East County Road 900N.

11:38 p.m. — Rubbish fire in the 3500 block of Nicholas Lane.

Incidents

Wednesday

12:16 a.m. — Slide off at the intersection of North County Road 500E and East County Road 275N.

4:26 a.m. — Disturbance in the 200 block of Sycamore Street.

7:57 a.m. — Trespassing in the 2900 block of Desoto Way.

8:15 a.m. — Disturbance in the 500 block of Pence Street.

8:28 a.m. — Theft in the 700 block of Fourth Street.

9:43 a.m. — Personal injury accident at the intersection of Third and Chestnut streets.

9:45 a.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of North State Road 9 and East State Road 46.

9:52 a.m. — Child abuse or neglect in the 2800 block of Thompson Drive.

9:53 a.m. — Property-damage accident reported to the Columbus Police Department.

10:03 a.m. — Property-damage accident in the 200 block of Carrie Lane.

10:26 a.m. — Theft reported to the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

11:37 a.m. — Accident in the 1100 block of 25th Street.

11:43 a.m. — Personal-injury accident at the intersection of 25th Street and Hawcreek Boulevard.

12:08 p.m. — Disturbance in the 500 block of California Street.

12:41 p.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of West Tulip Drive and West Raintree Drive South.

12:55 p.m. — Leaving the scene of an accident in the 5700 block of 25th Street.

12:57 p.m. — Theft in the 50 block of Carr Hill Road.

1:19 p.m. — Fight in the 600 block of North Cherry Street.

1:37 p.m. — Disturbance in the 900 block of Chestnut Street.

1:57 p.m. — Fraud in the 2600 block of Hawpatch Drive.

2:30 p.m. — Sex crime in the 100 block of South Taylor Street.

2:54 p.m. — Theft at the intersection of Ninth Street and Chestnut Street.

3:02 p.m. — Personal injury accident in the 1300 block of North National Road.

3:02 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 700 block of Fifth Street.

3:17 p.m. — Personal injury accident in the 2200 block of North National Road.

3:17 p.m. — Disturbance in the 1600 block of Franklin Street.

3:36 p.m. — Shoplifting in the 2100 block of State Street.

4:32 p.m. — Trespass in the 1900 block of State Street.

4:44 p.m. — Theft in the 4000 block of West Willoughby Drive.

4:53 p.m. — Property damage in the 4000 block of North County Road 150W.

5:17 p.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of 10th Street and North National Road.

5:24 p.m. — Threats in the 3400 block of Parkview Drive.

6:19 p.m. — Animal abuse in the 500 block of Second Street.

6:27 p.m. — Disturbance in the 12700 block of East County Road 200S.

6:32 p.m. — Leaving the scene of an accident in the 800 block of Cottage Avenue.

6:38 p.m. — Disturbance in the 5800 block of South U.S. 31.

6:47 p.m. — Battery in the 1200 block of Franklin Street.

6:49 p.m. — Theft in the 11700 block of East State Road 7.

7:03 p.m. — Missing child or runaway in the 800 block of Hutchins Avenue.

7:18 p.m. — Missing child or runaway in the 5200 block of Spring Court.

7:35 p.m. — Shoplifting in the 3200 block of Columbus Center.

10:38 p.m. — Disturbance in the 100 block of Jones Street.

11:46 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 3500 block of West County Road 450S.

11:47 p.m. — Theft in the 1800 block of North National Road.

Looking Back – May 22

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Around Columbus

May 22

2011

Two people were rescued from the Driftwood River by the county’s water rescue team and three others made it to shore on their own after their paddle boat struck a tree and capsized.

1996

A committee was formed to study townwide garbage collection and a ban on all burning within Hope town limits in an ongoing effort to address an "unhealthy" situation caused by smoke and piles of trash.

1971

Ground was broken for construction of the first $220,000 town house units to be opened in about six months under the name of Flintwood North.

Around Town – May 22

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• May 22

Orchids to …

• Amplify Film Festival for working to combat the ongoing false narrative that “racism is over” in Columbus.

• BCSC for collaborating with the local chapter of the NAACP to create a mentoring program.

• Sharon Fisher for planting our ‘salsa" garden, clients will be enjoying fresh homemade salsa this summer, from Turning Point Domestic Violence Services.

• Netanyahu for being an awesome leader.

• former president Donald J. Trump for being the greatest, most honest president.

• President Joe Biden for insisting on a cease-fire in the Middle East and achieving it.

• Rep. Greg Pence for voting against the commission.

• Nate H. Walker for having the courage to join law enforcement, from Nicholas Linney and Christy Walker.

• Dr. Lee, Dr. Ryan, nurse Morgan and staff at CRH for a care-free colonoscopy, from Martha.

• patriotic congressmen who voted yes on the bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

• Doug Southern and your guys for the nice job on my new roof and all-around good work.

• Larry Jackson’s letter.

• United Way’s awesome volunteers.

• Matt and Brad of Revenant Lawn Service for the very professional job they did for my lawn on St. James Place.

• the Columbus Area Arts Council and the street art mural project.

• those in the political party breaking away and fighting for its soul.

• the only political party that is sane, rational, equitable and equal.

Onions to …

• the construction crew working on the apartments across from the middle school that started work before 6 a.m. on Thursday and woke everyone up.

• those believing racism is a one-way street.

• not understanding just because Bloomington or Carmel does something, we don’t have to follow along.

• no-passing stripes on the newly-paved County Road 250E.

• asphalt art.

• not wearing a mask at a young woman’s funeral.

• anyone comparing Jan 6 to Benghazi.

• those spouting the false equivalency comparing riots caused by injustice to a riot that attempted to overthrow our government caused by a lie told by a habitual liar.

• our lack of a vibrant downtown.

• the representative who votes against legislation aimed at preserving our democracy and anything else obviously for the good of the people.

• the big box store for not being a good community steward and following the county’s continued mask mandate.

• helping foreign countries build pipelines but shutting down American pipelines.

• the former federal elected official attacking war heroes and political leaders who are fighting to protect our Constitution, our country and our democracy.

• the former federal elected official who has destroyed the party of Lincoln.

• all the willing co-conspirators working to undermine the most precious thing of all in this country — our democracy.

Happy Birthday to …

• Tony Stewart, from Pat and Mike Beatty.

• Happy Belated Anniversary to

• Ronald and Nancy Murphy Speer.

Readers say: ‘I’m not your ‘Sweetie!”

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Dear Readers: Recently, I ran a question from an older gentleman signing his letter, “Indeed, not Your Sweetie.” He and his friends wanted to register their disgust at being called “Sweetie,” “Honey,” and the like by service workers and healthcare professionals.

I’ve received a huge response to this question (especially from healthcare workers) — many taking issue with my choice to call this “patronizing,” instead of how they see it — as degrading and outright offensive.

As I plow through the hundreds of responses, I decided to devote a column to this one.

Dear Amy: I’m a nurse. I appreciated hearing from someone on “the other side of the bedrail” regarding being addressed as “Sweetie.”

Healthcare workers have a duty to address all patients with respect, and while “Honey,” “Sweetie,” and “Dear” are an easy default for an older person, these words are demeaning and unprofessional.

I agree that their use needs to be nipped in the bud, if not by the patient, then a family member or friend.

Sitting beside my groggy, post-colonoscopy husband, his recovery nurse tried to rouse him with, “C’mon, sweetie, wake up!”

I waited until she was OK with his level of consciousness, before quietly coming back with, “He’s not your sweetie.” It stopped her in her tracks.

We nurses can do better. I plan on posting the query from “Sweetie” at my workplace.

— Colorado RN

Dear Amy: I have worked as a nursing assistant and in retail food service. I will never address anyone as “Honey,” “Sweetie,” “Dear,” etc.”

Showing respect to others is at the forefront of my mind and training. Saying, “Hello!” and “Thank you, have a nice day!” seems to be sufficient.

I have a sister who has since retired from a high administrative position. She has said that this trend is a problem and that managers have chosen not to address the use of respectful noun/pronouns.

As for “Mr. Indeed,” as a customer, he is entitled to write a Customer Experience Comment, with hopes that the owners or managers of the business will respond.

– Nobody’s “Sweetie!”

Dear Amy: As a nurse anesthetist for 35 years, I recall the Professionalism 101 class where we were taught that all patients should be addressed by their title, unless they request otherwise.

As a patient I’ve more than once been called “Sweetie” and “Honey,” and each time I look them in the eye and quietly respond, “Please, call me Linda.”

Every single time, the person who called me “Sweetie” or “Honey” gets mad!

One EMT guy got so mad he walked off, saying, “I can’t help her.” (What? You can’t start my IV without calling me “Sweetie?”)

When healthcare providers refuse to honor their ethics to treat patients with respect, I complain to their supervisor.

– Linda

Dear Amy: I work in a credit union, interacting with our members every day. I cannot count how many times I am called “Sweetie,” “Honey,” “Dear,” and even “Love” in a workday!

The majority of these “Sweeties” come from men in the age group of the elder man who wrote to you.

Maybe he should listen to how he addresses people when he is out.

I bet he has used a term of endearment himself a time or two, and when it is coming from an older gentleman towards a younger woman, it is creepy, not condescending, as you seemed to think.

– Get over yourself, Sweetie!!

Dear Amy: If the older man called a younger woman “Sweetie,” we would jump to call that inappropriate.

As a nurse I get very upset at coworker who call grown adults such familiar and childish terms. These are officers, teachers, doctors, mothers and fathers.

These are elders who deserve respect for their lived experiences, rather than be infantilized from our perception of fragility.

We would never expect a woman to tolerate such belittling if the tables were turned, and it should never be acceptable when directed to adults.

– Big Picture Feminist Nurse

Dear Amy: It’s obvious to me that the gentleman who hates being called “Sweetie” and “Honey” does not live in the South. In the South, we call everyone Sweetie and Honey. It doesn’t matter if they are young, middle aged or elderly.

No one questions it, and it is not a sign that we are demeaning or talking down to someone. I personally do it because it makes me feel good.

– Southerner

Dear Southerner: When you greet someone in a professional context, making yourself feel good should not be your objective.

‘IN TREATMENT’ BACK IN SESSION ON HBO

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On television, people talk a lot. Often too much. The contrast between the hyper-articulate, funny, witty or revealingly dumb things that script-written characters utter and the grim reality of actual “conversation” can be distressing.

I’m still convinced that the early success of so-called “reality TV” was its ability to capture or reflect the cadences of “real” speech in a way that made sitcoms and dramas seem formulaic and even phony.

Speaking, and listening, is a major part of the therapeutic process. For decades, the notion of characters “on the couch” was treated as a punch line. “The Sopranos” and the exchanges between Tony and Dr. Melfi changed all that.

After an 11-year hiatus, HBO has revived the great and much-missed series “In Treatment” (9 p.m. Sunday, TV-MA), where “sessions” last a half-hour. Dr. Brooke Taylor (Uzo Aduba, “Orange Is the New Black”), takes over from Gabriel Byrne’s Dr. Weston. The format remains the same. Airing back-to-back episodes on Sundays and Mondays, it will explore Taylor’s relationships with three patients as well as her sessions with her own therapist.

Few series allow viewers to sit down with two characters for a solid half-hour conversation where they reveal and hide so much about themselves. While they do indulge in some professional jargon, the “sessions” are both intense and refreshingly brief, wonderful character studies and, in their own way, breathtaking acting showcases.

This fourth season of “In Treatment” takes place against the backdrop of COVID. Some sessions are held remotely and some in person. Taylor is still a bit skittish about returning to her office, so she works from home, a gorgeous mid-century estate designed by her father, an architect. Her location and lavish home never fail to get a reaction out of her patients. They’re too polite to wonder aloud how a single Black woman can afford this space, but they’re thinking it. The fact that Taylor surrounds herself with not only her father’s possessions, but his creation, points to some issues as well.

Like all HBO series, this will stream on HBO Max, where you can also catch up with the first three seasons. Having never been “in treatment” (TMI?), I can’t point to how accurately this depicts the process. But some years back I recommended the show to an acquaintance, a therapist, and she said she couldn’t watch it. It was too much like “work.” I’ll take that as a favorable review.

— Based on a web series created by its stars, “Flatbush Misdemeanors” (10:25 p.m. Sunday, Showtime, TV-MA) follows two friends (Kevin Iso and Dan Perlman) navigating a changing neighborhood, gentrified enough to have fancy food delivery service, yet dangerous enough to have the delivery guy scammed, threatened and beaten. A tale of a frightened teacher and a depressed yet promising painter, “Flatbush” ambles along like a knucklehead buddy comedy that is occasionally mugged by grim reality. The contrast is jarring enough to let tragedy seep through.

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

— A man posing as a marine biologist becomes obsessed with a teen in the 2021 shocker “A Predator Returns” (8 p.m., Lifetime, TV-14).

— Major League Baseball (7 p.m., Fox). Check local listings for regional coverage.

— The Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild clash in NHL hockey (8 p.m., NBC).

— “China: Nature’s Ancient Kingdom” (8 p.m., BBC America, TV-PG) explores the rare species found in China’s national park system.

— The Brooklyn Nets host the Boston Celtics in first-round NBA playoff action (8:15 p.m., ABC).

— A jilted woman returns to her family’s country inn in the 2017 romance “Moonlight in Vermont” (9 p.m., Hallmark, TV-PG).

— “Redd Foxx: Life, Death and Money” (9 p.m., Reelz, TV-14) profiles the “Sanford and Son” star and “blue” comedian who died on the set of his comeback sitcom in 1991. Ironically, pretending to be dying of a massive heart attack (“the big one”) and rejoining his late wife Elizabeth was a recurring gag on “Sanford and Son.”

SUNDAY’S SEASON FINALES

— A winner emerges on “American Idol” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

— A witness faces danger on “The Equalizer” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

— Moe breaks a bartending taboo on “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

— A militarized dolphin flips the script on Flipper on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

— As FDR’s health worsens, Olav and Martha hit a bad patch on “Atlantic Crossing” on “Masterpiece” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings).

— Daddy-daughter day goes awry on “Bob’s Burgers” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-PG).

— Wedding plans on “NCIS: New Orleans” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

— Scheduled on “60 Minutes” (7 p.m., CBS): questions about artificial intelligence, surveillance and arrests; what the government knows about UFOs (and isn’t saying); a repeat profile of Rafael Nadal.

— The Cardinals host the Cubs in Major League Baseball (7 p.m., ESPN).

— The 2021 Billboard Music Awards (8 p.m., NBC) glances back at a year in pop music.

— Kiesha worries about her unborn child on the fourth season premiere of “The Chi” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA).

— Set in the 1980s world of yuppie Wall Street, “Black Monday” (9:55 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA), starring Don Cheadle, could have neatly fit into one season. Tonight, it enters its third.

— The murder investigation takes a backseat to personal setbacks on “Mare of Easttown” (10 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

— The gang sets out to make Angel and Papi’s wedding one to remember on “Pose” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA).

— In sharp contrast to the gloomy and pretentious melodrama “Riverdale,” the scabrous and irreverent “Bleepin’ Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special” (midnight, Cartoon Network TV-14) gives the gang of 90-year-old teenagers the mistreatment they deserve.

CULT CHOICE

— A mild-mannered advertising executive (Tony Randall) becomes an international sensation when tabloids link him to a sex symbol (Jayne Mansfield) in the 1957 comedy “Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?” (8 p.m. Saturday, TCM, TV-PG).

SATURDAY SERIES

Kensi confronts her freaky stalker on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) … Petty Officers keep dying on “NCIS: New Orleans” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) …

“48 Hours” (10 p.m., CBS) … A vintage helping of “Saturday Night Live” (11:30 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14).

SUNDAY SERIES

Rory takes charge on “D.C.’s Legends of Tomorrow” (8 p.m., CW, TV-PG) … On two helpings of “Duncanville” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-PG): free for the summer (8:30 p.m.); words with Dad (9:30 p.m.) … Magicians act up on two episodes of the TruTV import “Big Trick Energy” (9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. CW, TV-PG).