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Local Police, Fire – July 25

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

Arrests

Sunday

Hannah P. Scrogham, 19, of 2986 Rosewood Lane, Columbus, warrant for failure to appear in court, 7:42 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $2,500 bond.

Riley Schnider, 18, 1258 Mulberry St., Taylorsville, Bartholomew County warrant, 8:58 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held on $3,500 bond.

Tkieya I. Weaver, 28, of 919 Lafayette Ave., Columbus, Bartholomew County warrant, 10:19 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held on $3,500 bond.

Monday

Daniel S. Shuffitt, 37, of 4705 Timbercrest Drive, Columbus, Bartholomew County warrant, out-of-county warrant, 1:49 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held without bond.

Nikayla M. Morman, 22, Indianapolis, two Bartholomew County warrants, out-of-county warrant, 4:35 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held without bond.

Fire, medic runs

Monday

5:25 a.m. — Person injured in the 2400 block of Fairington Court.

8:20 a.m. — Unconscious person in the 2900 block of North National Road.

12:18 p.m. — Person injured in the 2400 block of East Lincoln Village Drive.

3:43 p.m. — Unconscious person in the 2200 block of West Jonathan Moore Pike.

4:33 p.m. — Structure fire in the 1400 block of Michigan Avenue.

6:49 p.m. — Person injured in a fall in the 6600 block of Asenath Street.

6:58 p.m. — Person injured in a fall in the 1500 block of 18th Street.

Incidents

Sunday

2:17 a.m. — Property-damage accident in the 3400 block of West County Road 450S.

2:54 a.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of North U.S. 31 and West Presidential Way.

9:37 a.m. — Residential burglary in the first block of North National Road.

10:13 a.m. — Theft in the 4700 block of Timbercrest Drive.

10:42 a.m. — Subject refusing to leave at the intersection of 10th Street and Cottage Avenue.

11:54 a.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of West Georgetown Road and North County Road 700W.

12:15 p.m. — Animal abuse in the 15000 block of East County Road 500N.

12:44 p.m. — Criminal mischief in the 3600 block of Nicholas Lane.

1:53 p.m. — Animal abuse in the 2400 block of West Brookdale Drive.

5:24 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 2300 block of Merchant’s Mile.

5:36 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect in the 900 block of Towhee Drive.

5:41 p.m. — Criminal mischief or vandalism in the 100 block of Oak Street.

6:44 p.m. — Shoplifting in the 700 block of Whitfield Drive.

8:14 p.m. — Criminal mischief or vandalism in the 1300 block of 10th Street.

Monday

5:59 a.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of Second and Brown streets.

7:36 a.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of East County Road 450N and North 600E.

9:02 a.m. — Theft in the 2300 block of Merchants Mile.

11:07 a.m. — Property-damage accident near the 75 mile-marker of South I-65.

11:31 a.m. — Battery in the 500 block of Central Avenue.

1:27 p.m. — Theft in the 100 block of Cambridge Square.

1:27 p.m. — Theft in the 100 block of Oak Street.

11:59 a.m. — Property-damage accident in the 1600 block of North National Road.

1:41 p.m. — Personal-injury accident in the 2900 block of West Jonathan Moore Pike.

2:06 p.m. — Drug violations in the 1800 block of California Street.

2:57 p.m. — Drug violations reported to the police department.

3:23 p.m. — Theft in the first block of Johnson Boulevard.

4:06 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 2400 block of Taylor Road.

4:14 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 3100 block of Columbus Center.

4:24 p.m. — Personal-injury accident at the intersection of South County Road 250E and East 100S.

5:25 p.m. — Theft in the 1900 block of Indiana Avenue.

5:51 p.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of West Youth Camp Road and South County Road 550W.

5:55 p.m. — Drug violations in the 500 block of Pence Street.

6 p.m. — Drug violations in the 900 block of California Street.

7:37 p.m. — Battery in the first block of North Gladstone Avenue.

7:46 p.m. — Damage to property in the 3100 block of 17th Street.

7:47 p.m. — Theft in the 3000 block of Central Avenue.

8:10 p.m. — Battery in the 3600 block of 25th Street.

10:13 p.m. — Damage to property in the 8400 block of West County Road 300S.

Regional Hospital, Police – July 25

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JENNINGS COUNTY

Arrests

Sunday

Timothy Crouch, 25, North Vernon, theft, 3:46 p.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $1,155 bond.

Suzanne Maxine, 52, Columbus, theft, false informing, 3:46 p.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $1,055 bond.

Yobani Velasco-Cruz, 25, Seymour, operating while intoxicated, operating without ever receiving a license 7:42 p.m., by he Jennings county Sheriff’s Department, $2,605 bond.

Terry Birge, 23, North Vernon, bench warrant, 8:25 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $4,055 bond.

Monday

Tyler T. Meadows, 27, North Vernon, warrant, 8:55 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,155 bond.

Jenna V. Eveslage, 41, North Vernon, two warrants, 12:58 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,375 bond.

Dillon W. Steinert, 23, Butlerville, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, 5:19 p.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $605 bond.

John D. Lucas, 31, North Vernon, warrant, 8:40 p.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $1,055 bond.

Incidents

Sunday

1:10 a.m. — Attempted burglary in the 300 block of Norris Avenue.

2:41 p.m. — Theft in the 2400 block of State Road 3 North.

Monday

10:11 a.m. — Battery reported to the sheriff’s department.

Family vacation leads to traumatic incident

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Dear Amy: I was recently on a cross-country vacation with my wife and kids, including our 6-year-old son. We planned on being away for an entire month, staying with relatives along the way. Our trip lasted less than a week!

Almost immediately, our trip went from excitement to disaster. While staying with a relative, our son came to us crying. He told us that one of my close female relatives, who is a few years older than he, began to play "mommy and daddy" with him. She laid on top of him and kissed him. He told us the same story twice, but no longer wants to talk about it!

I told her parents about this and we left their home.

Amy, what do I do now? He is the same outgoing boy, but will this have a lasting consequence on his life? Will counseling help, or traumatize him by bringing it up again?

— Very Concerned Vacationer

Dear Very Concerned: Your son did the right thing — he came to you immediately about this very upsetting incident. You also did the right thing, to notify the parents and to remove your child from the scene.

I hope the other child’s parents also do the right thing, which is to dive in and deal with their daughter’s behavior. This is not an episode of two young children "playing doctor." This is an older child forcing herself upon a younger child. This is extremely worrying sexualized behavior (it could spring from an experience she has had or witnessed) and the girl’s parents must deal with it.

The fact that you all handled this appropriately might have lessened the impact on your son. On the other hand, the drama of leaving, and your upset reactions might signal to him that he is not OK. (Could you perhaps have left this home, but continued on with your other vacation plans?)

This is tricky because you want to continue to talk about it — if he wants to — but you don’t want him to ruminate on it. If he doesn’t want to talk about it, I don’t think you should force him to. He used his own power — the power to report — very well, and you should make sure he knows you are proud of him. The lesson to him is, "When scary things happen to me, my parents will help me to handle them."

It would be wise for you two parents to meet with a family counselor on your own to receive expert professional advice on how to handle this moving forward.

Dear Amy: Our new son-in-law, "Brad," is in his mid-30s. He seems like a nice person, but several times during big family dinners he has announced he doesn’t like the food I’ve cooked. He gives no particular reason; he just doesn’t like it, and he lets everyone know as we’re sitting around the table that he doesn’t like it. I’m left apologizing to him.

This last time he rejected my marinated flank steak, a longtime family favorite. Before that he complained about Thanksgiving dinner. He doesn’t like turkey. Who knew?

What is my obligation here? I want to please my guests, but how much must I cater to him?

I hate to stop serving family favorite dishes. But I also don’t want to serve them and have him feel as though I’m being insensitive. Nor do I want to cook him separate meals because that could start a slippery slope if they have kids.

— Perplexed MIL

Dear Perplexed: "Brad" has called you out, publicly. You should speak to him about this, privately. Say, "Brad, I’m pretty embarrassed when you say you don’t like the food I cook. I want you to be able to eat with us, so if you could suggest some things you like to eat, I’ll try to incorporate them into our meal the next time we get together."

Otherwise, if the rest of the group (and you) love what you do, then keep on doing it. Brad may have to pack his own meal of hand-picked favorites.

Dear Amy: My heart dropped at the question posed by "Undecided": "Is there ever a right way to ask someone of childbearing years if they plan to have children?" As someone struggling with infertility, my knee-jerk reaction is to say, "NO. NEVER."

Since we don’t live in a perfect world, I’d like to advise that anyone who asks be aware that it is none of their business. It’s an invasive question.

— Been There

Dear Been There: Absolutely.

NETFLIX’S ‘ANOTHER LIFE’: A NEUROTIC THRILLER SET IN SPACE

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— Katee Sackhoff returns to outer space. The "Battlestar Galactica" star appears in the new Netflix series "Another Life," as the somewhat rattled astronaut Niko Brekinridge, at the command of a spacecraft out to discover the origins of an enigmatic alien probe that has landed on Earth.

More of a light show or a public art installation than an intergalactic invasion, the artifact raises more questions than panic. At least initially.

Niko’s earthbound husband, Erik Wallace (Justin Chatwin), has been put in charge of trying to figure the darned thing out. He’s obviously upset that he’ll be separated from Niko by a couple of light-years. Our suspicions are raised when she’s first seen waking from suspended animation on her spacecraft and engaged in intense conversation with a handsome man named William (Samuel Anderson), while she’s wearing little more than a sports bra. Rest assured, her marriage is safe. William is no more than an animated interface to the ship’s computer system.

Niko’s real problems stem from her astronaut rival Ian Yerxa (Tyler Hoechlin), the brash guy who always assumed that he would be in command. At the risk of saying too much, the pilot episode includes a ship’s mutiny and its violent aftermath, and much danger to the crew and its mission.

Meanwhile back on planet Earth, Erik is distracted from his cosmic deciphering assignment by the entreaties of Harper Glass (Selma Blair), a tabloid-y "influencer" and media heavyweight who has a bad history with Niko.

There’s a lot going on, both on Earth and in the heavens above. Unfortunately, given the 10-episode running length of "Another Life," things unfold rather slowly. Perhaps that’s intentional, a means of heightening the psychological elements. But "Life" seems driven more by neuroses than fear. This is a high-strung bunch. The brittle atmosphere isn’t helped by the almost absurd prettiness of the cast. Nearly every astronaut under Niko’s command looks like he or she walked off a fashion runway. Too many scenes are shot to show off the "ripped" muscle tone of the participants. Makes you miss the paunch of Capt. Kirk.

— TCM unspools films featuring stage and screen actor Albert Finney, who died on Feb. 17. The marathon includes "Annie" (8 p.m., TV-PG); "Tom Jones" (10:15 p.m., TV-14); "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning" (12:30 a.m., TV-14); "The Dresser" (2:15 a.m., TV-14) and "Night Must Fall" (4:30 a.m., TV-PG).

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

— Liv makes a shocking discovery on the second-to-last episode of "iZombie" (8 p.m., CW, TV-14).

— Ben and Xander discover Chris’ military links on "Siren" (8 p.m., Freeform, TV-14).

— Christmas in July is almost over! It’s almost "too late" to catch "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation" (8 p.m., CMT, TV-14); "A Royal Christmas" (8 p.m., Hallmark, TV-G); "A Gift to Remember" (10 p.m., Hallmark, TV-G) and "Elf" (10:15 p.m., CMT, TV-PG).

— A curious proposal on "Elementary" (10 p.m., CBS, TV-PG).

— A refinery explodes on "Reef Break" (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

— Up on the roof on "Baskets" (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA).

CULT CHOICE

— Oppressed by her father (Ralph Richardson), a spinster (Olivia de Havilland) falls for a fortune hunter (Montgomery Clift) in the 1949 drama "The Heiress" (6 p.m., TCM, TV-PG).

SERIES NOTES

Tropical distractions on "Love Island" (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) … "The Wall" (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG) … Sweet and savory on "MasterChef" (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14) … The windmills of the mindless spin on "Holey Moley" (8 p.m. ABC, TV-PG).

Julie Chen Moonves hosts "Big Brother" (9 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) … Jane Lynch hosts "Hollywood Game Night" (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14) … "Spin the Wheel" (9 p.m., Fox, TV-PG) … Leftovers loom large on "Family Food Fight" (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) … Rebb betrays Talon on "The Outpost" (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) … A brothel overdose raises questions on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (10 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14).

LATE NIGHT

Andrew Yang is booked on "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah" (11 p.m., Comedy Central) … Sophie Turner appears on "Conan" (11 p.m., TBS, r) … Jeff Goldblum and Aisha Tyler are booked on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" (11:35 p.m., CBS) … Jimmy Fallon welcomes Kevin Delaney, Zachary Quinto, Betty Gilpin and Mike Vecchione on "The Tonight Show" (11:35 p.m., NBC) … Sen. Bernie Sanders, Eugenio Derbez and the Raconteurs appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (11:35 p.m., ABC).

Michael Moore, Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Lanegan visit "Late Night With Seth Meyers" (12:35 a.m., NBC) … Keegan-Michael Key, Terry Crews and Joshua Jay appear on "The Late Late Show With James Corden" (12:35 a.m., CBS).

Fair was fun time had by many

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Participants show their Berkshire barrows in the pavilion during the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

By all measures, this year’s edition of the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair was a success.

The fair, which has been a tradition since 1958, drew an estimated 93,557 people from July 5-13 — about 250 more than last year. That’s notable because it never rained — a first since 2012 — and many of the days registered high temperatures.

Nonetheless, about 15,000 people showed up July 12, thanks in part to the Full Throttle Monster Truck Show and Midnight Madness on the midway (which offered $15 wristbands for unlimited rides).

The lack of rain was a positive in that no grandstand events had to be canceled. Organizers said that likely means a better bottom line for the fair in its ledger.

And, despite high temperatures, there was only one heat-related health problem that required first-aid treatment.

Former NASCAR champion Tony Stewart returned to his hometown and thrilled the fans by competing in — and winning — a three-quarter Midget car race at the fair’s track for the third consecutive year.

And, generous bidders raised more than $250,000 for 4-H members at the livestock auction.

All in all, it was a great showcase of community spirit and involvement, and a credit to 4-H members and fair organizers.

Send comments to editorial@therepublic.com.

A look at Sanders’ Medicare for All plan

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Richard Feldman

The balance of power is now divided between a Democratic House and a more conservative Republican Senate. Obamacare will likely continue for now in limbo, maimed but not dead.

Obamacare’s flaws were left to languish by a Congress determined to see its demise. Even worse, Congress repealed vital portions, including the individual mandate that disrupted the basis of its functionality. But it was a bold first attempt to expand health insurance to millions of Americans who desperately needed coverage.

Obamacare is far from “socialized medicine” and is based on principles other countries have utilized to create successful universal high quality and lower-cost multi-payer systems. But our toxic political atmosphere would not allow fixing Obamacare’s flaws to make it truly functional and equitable.

So, what’s next in health-care reform? Medicare for All, a single-payer government system? More of the failed Republican approach of free-market principles, health savings accounts, and consumerism? Health care does not follow the usual rules of economics. A Republican model would result in greatly contracted coverage. If combined with popular elements of Obamacare (such as coverage for pre-existing conditions), which were never designed to be selectively utilized in isolation, it would result in unsustainable higher costs.

The American public is not yet ready for Medicare for All, presently promoted by the left hand of the Democratic Party. But if the next compromised paradigm fails, ironically, a single-payer system may be the only option left for a health-care system left in shambles. America is the only highly developed country in the world that does not guarantee health-care coverage for all people. The public will demand a different and more humane approach.

The Americans are increasingly warming to the idea of single-payer. Although the results of surveys vary, a Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 53 percent of the public now favors single-payer (43 percent opposed). The favorable response increases to 64 percent when termed “Medicare for All.”

Not surprisingly, a majority of Democrats and independents are in favor, while 67 percent of Republicans are opposed.

Physicians are increasingly positive regarding single payer. Another Kaiser survey revealed that 56 percent of physicians are supportive. Doctors are tired of system-complexity and bureaucratic and paperwork nightmares, and increasingly believe in the goal of universal coverage.

The most prominent single-payer plan belongs to Sen. Bernie Sanders. His Medicare for All plan is gaining significant support with Senate Democrats, unthinkable as a mainstream idea just a few years ago.

His plan eliminates Medicaid and almost all private and employer-sponsored insurance, insuring comprehensive care to all people. It is considerably more generous than Medicare presently with no premiums, co-pays or deductibles, and covers virtually the entire continuum of medical care including vision and dental. It includes negotiated lower-cost prescriptions and long-term care. Patients have free choice of providers and navigate a much less complex health-care system.

However, the plan is enormously expensive, paid for mostly by tax increases to employers and individuals, which according to the Kaiser poll, greatly erodes public support even though offset by virtually no out-of-pocket costs. That might be different in the future if there is no viable alternative. A less generous plan, or a government plan as an alternative choice, would be more financially and politically feasible.

The federal government now pays for two-thirds of health costs; it wouldn’t be a stretch to 100 percent. My Medicare patients are actually quite content. Sanders’ plan is an introduction to the American public of what the future may hold.

Dr. Richard Feldman is an Indianapolis family physician and the former Indiana State Health commissioner. Send comments to editorial@therepublic.com.

Go! Guide – July 25

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Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled:1’s & 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. July 25; Just for Babies Storytime: 0-13 months, 11 a.m. July 25; Reading Time with Lottie: Ages 5-12, 11 a.m. July 25, 29; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 4 p.m. July 25; Build a Better Reader Ages 4-7 5:30 p.m. July 25; Life-Size Games IN SPACE Grades 4-6, 1 p.m. July 26; Life-Size Games for Teens IN SPACE, 2:30 p.m. July 26; Storytime with Llama Llama Ages 3-6, 4 p.m. July 26; American Girl club Age 6-12, 3 p.m. July 27; Doctor Trek Wars Intergalactic Space Dance Party for Teens, 6 p.m. July 29; Rockin’ Storytime with Mr. Dave, 10 a.m. July 30; Teen STEAM at Hope: Egg Drop, 4 p.m. July 30; Monster of the Week, Grades 4-6, 4 p.m., July 31; You’re a Wizard Harry! For Teens, 6 p.m. July 31. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.

LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. Saturdays, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost is $5 for ages 4-12. Free equipment is available to use. This is a drop-in event so no need to register. Make sure to get here at least 30 minutes early if you need equipment. For information, contact Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at 812-376-2686.

COLIN G. MATTHEWS: THE VIOLIN MAN ON THE PLAZA, 6 p.m. July 26, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Enjoy the sounds of Colin G. Matthews as he plays popular music from the 1940s to the present. This is music not commonly performed on the violin. Rain location: Red Room.

PEEWEE DROP-IN SKILLS SESSION, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 1, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. For pee-wee level hockey players only. Cost is $10. No need to pre-register, just pay before you play. Information: 812-376-2686.

BANTAM/HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY DROP-IN SKATING SESSIONS, 8:45 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 1, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost is $10 and open to Bantam and High School level hockey players only. No need to pre-register, just drop in. Information: 812-376-2686.

BACK TO SCHOOL SKATE, 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 2, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Send the summer off right with an afternoon of free skating. This event is free. Organizers will be collecting school supplies, which will be donated to the Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program.

FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FUN FEST, 10 a.m. Aug. 3, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. A family style carnival day at FFY. Games, food and fun. Admission is free, but many games will require tickets, which may be purchased for $1 each or 20 for $10. Hope Avenue will be opened for carnival games, food, community booths, cornhole, basketball, firetrucks provided by Columbus Fire Department and more. Go to foundationforyouth.com or call 812-348-4558, extension 207, for more information.

HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING: ‘SUMMER BLAST,’ 7:45-10:15 p.m. Aug. 3, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Seven big pro-wrestling matches with all your favorite HPW stars, concessions, T-shirts, wrestling merchandise. Tickets $12, but kids 4 and under free.

Music, live performances

EIGHTH ANNUAL INDIANA STATE FINGERSTYLE COMPETITION, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. More than 20 talented competitors vie for nationally recognized title and trophy, a custom-made $5,000 guitar. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, sandwiches, snacks sold in auditorium. Also for sale separately: evening concert of winners/special guests 7:30 p.m. is $24.50, or VIP for $34.50.

JCB NEIGHBORFEST, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 1, downtown Columbus, area of Washington and Fourth streets. All ages are welcome to listen, dance and have fun. Scheduled: Aug. 1, The Jackson Way performing hits from across the decades; Sept. 5: Tic Tac Flow, four friends playing folk rock, hip hop and everything in between. For more info visit artsincolumbus.org.

BUSTOCK FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL, 6 p.m. Aug. 2 to 3, Chateau de Pique Brewery & Winery, in Seymour. Free live music, beer and wine tasting, food trucks, and beer and wine for purchase. Free Chateau de Pique beer and wine Tasting 6 to 8 p.m. in the barn and on the patio, with live music at 6:30 p.m.; Gage Mull performs Aug. 2, Franny Hall performs Aug. 3. Scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2: The Indiana Boys and Those Darn Torpedoes (Tom Petty tribute band). Scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3: These Fine Gentlemen and Glamerica (1980s rocking tribute band). Overnight camping available. Information: 812-522-9296. For complete details, go online at wjaa.net.

DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOWS, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 10, Sept. 28, Donner Park shelter house, Columbus. Free admission. Rain or shine.

GERSHWIN & FRIENDS: A BROADWAY SONGBOOK CABARET, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 11, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Witty and clever walk through the greatest music from Tin Pan Alley to the early days of Broadway features classic songs from George & Ira Gershwin as well as their friends and colleagues including Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, Rogers & Hart, Kay Swift and more. Doors open a half-hour before showtime. Concessions available.

LUNCH & LAUGHTER, noon Aug. 14, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. A lunch production by Reader’s Theater. Lunch by provided with ticket. Cost $5 member/$10 non-members. Register by Aug. 12.

PREMIERE OF ‘RING OF FIRE,’ 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Annual fundraiser and special premiere of “Ring of Fire,” a musical about the “man in black,” Johnny Cash. Pre-show festivities include karaoke, casual dinner, cash bar and silent auction. You are encouraged to wear black. In celebration of our 70th year, tickets are $70 per person. Order online or call the box office by Aug. 10. Doors open 5:30 p.m., with the performance 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Food, drinks. Live music from singers, songwriters and performers.

Talks, lectures, classes

MRC CONNECT, 10 a.m. July 25, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. At 10 a.m., a guest from Indiana Landmarks will give the talk, “Landmarks of Justice: Preserving Indiana’s County Courthouses.” At 11 a.m., Todd Hostetler, CRH wellness manager, will deliver the talk, “Too old to exercise? Studies say no!”

VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussion with others who have served in the military. Attendees able to share problems with fellow veterans who may also be having a similar experience.

Sports, exercise, wellness

KATIE McBURNETT 5K/10K, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 27, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Fifth annual Katie McBurnett 5K/10K. Register online at katie mcburnett.racewire.com. Race starts at 8 a.m., check-in starts at 7 a.m.

ADULT HOCKEY LEAGUE, 7:15-10 p.m. Mondays, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Adult Hockey League runs through Aug. 12. Cost is $145. This league is for intermediate to advanced skill level players. Register at the front office or online at columbusparks andrec.com.

COLUMBUS INDIANA ULTIMATE FRISBEE, 5:45 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Play starts at about 6 p.m. and continues until dusk at Mill Race Park — at Festival Field (to the left when viewed from the hill). Cleats are helpful, but are not required. Bring a white shirt, a colored shirt and water. Gray shirts are not recommended.

SECRETS TO MEDITATION, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus. Learn the “Bellows Breath” to boost your energy, calm your mind and reduce stress. Experience a unique guided meditation. Get an introduction to the Art of Living Happiness Program, a flagship course that dives deep into the power of breath and stress management techniques. Information and RSVP: IN.COLUMBUS@us.artofliving.org.

YOGA BASICS AT NOON, noon to 1 p.m. third Wednesday of every month, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the practice of yoga, its philosophy and benefits with yoga teacher Jenn Willhite, who will cover foundational poses, linking movement with breath, breathwork and keys to establishing a dedicated yoga practice during one-hour sessions held on the third Wednesday of each month. Bring your own mat.

YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, classes at Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.

SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics, public swim available seven days a week. Information: foundation foryouth.com.

Seasonal

HENRY MOORE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY, 6 p.m. July 27, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Moore, the sculptor of Large Arch, was born on July 30, 1898. Learn about Henry Moore and Large Arch with a pop-up exhibit with materials from the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives. Local sculptor Bob Pulley will to lead an all-ages art activity. There will be music, activities and cake. Bring a picnic and enjoy the day.

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY, 6-9 p.m. July 27, Seventh Street between Lafayette and Franklin streets, Columbus. Sponsored by Community Downtown, a counseling and support program through Community Church of Columbus. Free summer block event that features live music from local bands Bartholomew, Here Together and SARX. Free burgers and brats, and children’s activities also available. All ages welcome.

HOPE SUMMER CRUISE-INS, Aug. 2, Sept. 6. Car enthusiasts can park cars off the east side of the town square. All models and years welcome. Bands perform 6-8 p.m. Events and attractions throughout the summer include a baby contest, baking contest, coloring contest, cornhole tournament, ice cream floats, food, craft and produce vendors, and more. Info: 812-546-0423.

COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Cummins parking lot between Lindsey and Brown streets. Join us for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, ready to eat foods, arts and crafts, and live music. Bike valet provided by the Bicycle Co-op. SNAP Double Bucks program and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (senior and WIC vouchers) accepted.

COLUMBUS CITY SUMMER FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Sept. 21, FairOaks Mall parking lot on 25th Street. Fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, honey, sauces, plants, baked goods, local art and pulled pork sandwiches. Plenty of parking. Bikes, wheelchairs, and walkers have easy access to the market.

Miscellaneous

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. July 25; Make and Take Sign Making, 6 p.m. July 29. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 60TH REUNION, times vary, all day July 26 to 27. Locations: Hopkins Farm, July 26; Hilton Garden Inn, July 27.

1979 COLUMBUS NORTH HIGH SCHOOL 40TH CLASS REUNION, 7-11 p.m. July 26, Garage Pub and Grill, 308 Fourth St., Columbus. Columbus North High School Tour at 11 a.m. July 27. Saturday night party at Kevin Silva’s House in Indianapolis — 7709 Hague Road, 46256.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 3, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Group meets monthly on the first Saturday of every month. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing or creative skill, or group sewing on a philanthropic sewing project. Bring your interest in sewing, your latest project to show and tell, and your own beverage and snack. This month, learn about binding a quilt by machine. This will be a hands-on session, so bring your machine, sewing supplies, and a simple practice quilt. There will be handouts for everyone. If you are not on the email list you may request a copy of the materials list by emailing Marilyn. Feel free to come and use the session as a demonstration time if you rather not participate in the hands-on portion. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages, skills welcome. Have questions or want a copy of materials needed for the session project contact Marilyn at marilyndesigned@aol.com.

STOCKOVER FAMILY REUNION, noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 18, White Creek United Methodist Church, 6730 West 930S, Columbus. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a covered dish to share. Beverage and table service will be provided. If you have questions, please contact Gene or Connie at geneeber@msn.com or 513-245-1609.

BINGO, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Open to the public.

ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Information: 812-379-4386.

COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, noon to 4 p.m. third Saturday of each month (Aug. 17) except in September at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarearail roadclub.com; or info@columbusare arailroadclub.com.

Galleries, museums & exhibits

CLEO TURNS 50 EXHIBIT OPENING, noon to 6 p.m., July 27, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, designed by architect I.M. Pei, opened to the public in 1969 and has served as the main branch of Bartholomew County Public Libraries for 50 years. The “Cleo Turns 50” exhibition will share community memories of this special building and celebrate the many ways it has shaped civic consciousness. Drop by to see the exhibit (before 6) and stick around for the Henry Moore birthday party.

‘FIRST SUNSET OF SUMMER,’ 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, through Aug. 10, Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave., exhibition of works by Bob Schwartzkopf and Bob Pulley. For information contact Chris Beach 812 314-8507 or chris@ educationcoalition.com

T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SI TE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Guided building tours are every hour at quarter past the hour from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Explore the new Singing Winds Visitor Center, encounter art in the locations where Steele originally painted it, find art activities and games for all ages in the outdoor studio and enjoy guided tours of the Steeles’ home and Large Studio, where you can get up close with original Steele paintings. Plus, wander the beautiful grounds and gardens cultivated by T.C. Steele’s wife Selma during their time in Brown County. Information: 812-988-2785 and indianamuseum.org/t-c-steele-state-historic-site.

(IN)PLACE EXHIBITION, noon to 4 p.m. through Aug. 9 Thursday through Saturday, Gallery 411, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. Exhibit featuring local artists Rachel Kavathe, Christine Sullivan and Michele Pollock. (IN)place is a poetic exploration of the natural environment by three local visual artists, each with her own approach to material and subject matter. The work and ideas on view are united by the language of observation and an interest in the shared experiences with nature that connect us all. Learn more at artsincolumbus.org/411.

GALLERY 506, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St.

AVENUE OF THE ARCHITECTS, regular library business hours, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. An exhibit of photographs and illustrations about Columbus’ Fifth Street.

WINDOW TO COLUMBUS, Heritage Fund courtyard, 538 Franklin St., Columbus. Small, ongoing exhibit about innovation and design in Columbus.

YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM SUNDAY SOCIALS, 2 p.m. first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from the community’s past, including stories about growing up in our community of Hope, Hartsvillle, Clifford or St. Louis Crossing. Free. Questions: 812-371-7969.

YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. Research center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment. The museum/visitor information center hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays with extended hours during special events. The museum includes thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s heritage. Information: 812-546-8020 or 812-371-7969.

IN THE BEGINNING, free art exhibit for Bob Burris’ work, WellConnect, 237 Washington St. in Columbus.

ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Special tours may be scheduled by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.

IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Information: 812-374-5139 or rbrooks12@ivytech.edu.

TRE BICCHIERI, 425 Washington St., Columbus. Artwork by nine local artists including Gail Plattner, Jeff Jackson, Stephen Whittaker, John Strickland, Susie Gregory, Rebecca Campbell, Cathy Schooler and Robert Baker. All artwork is for sale. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.

TRI-STATE ARTISANS, 422 Washington St., Columbus. Handmade retail gallery of more than 60 local artisans. Unique gifts, fine art, art classes for youth and adults, youth art programs, art parties and home parties. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.

BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.

HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Information: 269-375-3234.

B3 GALLERY, 125 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, second floor of the Artist Colony Shops. Information: 812-988-6675.

BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, Artist Drive and Main Street, Nashville. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Information: browncountyartgallery.org or 812-988-4609.

JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.

Fundraisers, nonprofits

SING FOR THEIR SUPPER — LOVE CHAPEL BENEFIT, 7 p.m. July 27, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Featuring musicians from the Columbus community and surrounding area, the theme for this year’s event is “love.” The event is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted and encouraged to help support the mission of Love Chapel. Some of the performers this year include: Jenny Heichelbech with her two sons, Sam and Eli; Ed Browne; Camilla Gehring; Cindy McMillin; Doug and Dianne Sprunger; Dan and Linda Mustard; Allison Kunkler; Tayler Seymour; and Kevin Butler. Information: 812-372-2851 or kbutler@fumccolumbus.org.

ANNUAL ARTS FUNDRAISER: UNCOMMON CAUSE, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Harrison Lake Country Club, 588 N. Country Club Road, Columbus. An invitation to consider all your senses as you experience our vibrant and creative community. All are welcome you to join in to celebrate the mission to strengthen the community through arts and culture. For tickets and more info: artsincolumbus.org.

ANNUAL ARTS FUNDRAISER: UNCOMMON CAUSE, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 10, Harrison Lake Country Club, 588 N. Country Club Road, Columbus. This year’s Uncommon Cause theme is “Color Your Senses.” All are welcome to join in to celebrate the mission to strengthen the community through arts and culture. For tickets and more info, visit artsincolumbus.org/ucc.

VET TO VET BREAKFAST, 7-11 a.m., Aug. 11, ETC Building, West O&M Ave., North Vernon. Vet to Vet Breakfast is a monthly fundraiser. One of its aims is lowering suicide rates in southern Indiana. It is open to all southern Indiana veterans. Meetings take place every Thursday at the North Vernon ETC. The group shares knowledge and offers connections with fellow veterans.

Ongoing

COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Most games are 10 minutes in length; equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.

FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-0778.

FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5 to 18. Information: 812-372-7867.

KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities, all free with museum admission: Little Explorers, 11 a.m. Thursdays and 1:30 p.m. Fridays; Art Time, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Wacky Science, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 812-378-3046.

ZOO’OPOLIS EXOTIC PETTING WORLD, 5718 Indiana Road 46W, Nashville. Visit all habitats and learn about pets, feed and take pictures with more than 100 animals representing more than 40 different species and the reptile kingdom, including foxes, raccoons, timber wolves, prairie dogs, wallabies and more. Reservations required. Choose from two sessions: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2:30-5 p.m. Text to make your reservation 812-764-4980. Learn more on Facebook under Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World.

Feature focus: Brian’s picks

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People sit amid the flowering plants recently installed By Agency Landscape + Planning at the AT&T Switching Center in downtown Columbus.

I would bet you nearly any amount of money that violinist Colin Matthews can play just about anything — and beautifully at that. You might have caught him in the past in front of The Commons performing for the sheer joy of it, or perhaps at an area event such as Taste of Columbus, where his wide-ranging soundtrack has ranged from Michael Jackson to Charlie Daniels to the Eagles. He’ll be front and center at a free concert “Colin G. Matthews: The Violin Man on the Plaza” with tunes from the 1940s to the present at 6 p.m. Friday at the Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza, 536 Fifth St. in downtown Columbus.

Exhibit Columbus events continue to build toward the exhibition’s opening Aug. 23-24. This includes the free Miller Prize Film Screening and Director’s Q&A at 6 p.m. today (with a reception at 5:30 p.m.) at the Columbus Area Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. downtown. Five 5-minute films, made possible by Cummins Inc., offer a behind-the-scenes look at the stories and inspiration behind the Miller Prize installations in the exhibition: Good Design and the Community. Information: Facebook page for Miller Prize Film Screening and Director’s Q&A.

The local farmers markets still are sprouting all things wonderful from the good earth, not to mention art, crafts and just about anything else you might want. And the 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. hours for both are such that you generally can avoid summer’s worst heat of the day. The Columbus Farmers Market meets on Brown Street, between Fifth and Eighth streets (across from Mill Race Park) in the Cummins Parking Lot in downtown Columbus. The Columbus City Farmers Market meets in the parking lot at the front of FairOaks Mall facing 25th Street at 2380 25th St.

Brian Blair is a Republic reporter. He can be reached at 379-5672 or bblair@therepublic.com.

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New beginnings: Hindu society to celebrate groundbreaking for new $1.2M temple

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Dhruv Desmukh, left, and Krish Paliwal smile a they practice a coordination exercise during summer camp for Hindu children at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

The Hindu Society of Southern Indiana will celebrate the groundbreaking for its planned, new estimated $1.2 million temple on Goeller Boulevard on the west side of Columbus with a tent-covered, rain-or-shine event Aug. 3.

The gathering, for what is the Sri Ganesh Mandir, is open to the public with a free midday lunch. It is expected to include about 700 people of various faiths and community leaders including Mayor Jim Lienhoop, according to organizers.

The 8,000-square-foot structure on a two-acre site, with a local builder to be named within days, is expected to be completed by spring, Hindu leaders said. The work will represent phase one of a long-term, three-phase effort, they said.

The building, which will accommodate about 400 people, will be located next door to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus building. Organizers already have pledges or outright donations totaling about $400,000 of the cost, they said.

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The project will be just one element of what will become known as the Columbus Interfaith Campus, according to the Rev. Nic Cable, the local Unitarian minister. The campus will include the Unitarian building and body of believers.

“We have big dreams,” said T P Sasikumar, a visiting guru for the local Hindu Society.

He added that the Hindu community currently numbers about 2,000 people, including local families’ relatives visiting for the summer.

For now, the body of believers meets for services and activities in two places: in a house (accommodating 50 people) on Goeller Boulevard across from the Unitarian building, and in the Unitarian building itself.

The first local Hindu temple is the realization of dreams that began here with the first Hindu believers in Columbus about 50 years ago, according to Rajkumar Subramanian, the Hindu Society’s communications coordinator. Plus, it represents direct work on the issue since 2010, according to Ashish Paliwal, president-elect of the Hindu Society.

“But we decided to take smaller, baby steps (over time),” Paliwal said over the progression toward the new building.

Organizers mentioned that a slower, more deliberate approach to the project is better to ensure success.

“We want this to flourish,” Subramanian said.

The society purchased the property for the building in 2015.

Ideally, the temple is meant to serve as both a spiritual and cultural center, including everything from sacred services for followers to educational events on Indian culture for the public.

“Everyone has been very welcoming to us about this, and about details of their own construction projects to help us,” Paliwal said, referring to speaking with a range of leaders from local houses of worship.

Cable mentioned that the temple will represent more than just added spiritual and cultural diversity.

“We’re trying to move beyond tolerance and even beyond diversity toward inclusion, pluralism, equity, power and dynamics,” Cable said. “Those are things you work toward systematically. Having a built environment is definitely a sign of value.”

Cable added that in a city known for its architecture, it’s important that a building be attractive.

“But the real beauty is what will happen within,” he said.

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What: Groundbreaking for Hindu Society of Southern Indiana’s planned, new $1.2 million, 8,000-square-foot temple.

When: The schedule stretches from the puja prayer ritual at 8 a.m. to the actual groundbreaking at about 1 p.m. to a following free lunch

Where: Next door to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus building at 7850 Goeller Blvd. in Columbus.

Information: hssicolumbus.org

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African American exhibit coming

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Shirley Handley

“The Soul of Philanthropy,” a two-part exhibit focusing on the philanthropic efforts of African Americans in Bartholomew County and nationally, will be presented beginning Aug. 4 at The Commons, 300 Washington St. in downtown Columbus. The local exhibit, including such residents as Shirley Handley (pictured), will run through Aug. 30 — during Black Philanthropy Month — in the lower level of The Commons. And the national exhibit will be shown for about a week during that time. 

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