David Auleman, 59, a Seymour-based artist, recently finished his Bigfoot creation after more than four years of work. It stands more than 9 feet tall and 90 percent is from recycled foam. Auleman said he usually does murals or airbrush work, but his daughter asked him to watch a TV show with her called “Finding Bigfoot” and afterward he thought it would be cool to make a Bigfoot. Auleman said the creation can be interpreted as either hunting or hiding.
North band trip funds rise to $20,000
An effort to raise $125,000 to send the Sound of North marching band to the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration day parade has reached about $20,000 in pledges.
Rep. Milo Smith, R-Columbus, band boosters and supporters are seeking pledges for the trip after leaning North graduate and Vice President-elect Mike Pence would like to have his high school alma mater represented in the parade. An invitation is being prepared and fundraising began about a week ago.
The $125,000 is the amount estimated for 200 band members and staff to make the trip. If enough corporate and private donations come through, the trip also will include some Washington, D.C., sightseeing opportunities.
An account has been established at Salin Bank’s locations in Columbus and Edinburgh to accept donations under the title “Columbus North Band Boosters inaugural parade fund.”
East invites alumni for visit
Columbus East High School will be hosting its Welcome Back Grad Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 21.
The staff and faculty of Columbus East High School is welcoming all graduates to visit, tour the building and meet with other CEHS alumni. All graduates should stop by the counseling center to register upon arrival.
The high school is located at 230 S. Marr Road.
Photo gallery: Building bigfoot
David Auleman, 59, a Seymour-based artist, recently finished his Bigfoot creation after more than four years of work. It stands more than 9 feet tall and 90 percent is from recycled foam. Auleman said he usually does murals or airbrush work, but his daughter asked him to watch a TV show with her called “Finding Bigfoot” and afterward he thought it would be cool to make a Bigfoot. Auleman said the creation can be interpreted as either hunting or hiding.
City considers 3 route changes for bus line
Changes could be coming to three bus routes starting in January that officials say will better serve the community’s needs.
ColumBUS Transit has proposed adjustments to Route 1, 2 and 3, the first changes in bus service since the city added the west-side route last year. No changes are being proposed on Routes 4 and 5.
Under the proposed changes, Route 1 would bring more frequent service to IUPUC, Ivy Tech Community College and the Bartholomew County Division of Family Resources, all located on the Columbus AirPark on the city’s north side.
Buses would be available two times an hour instead of one, said Cindy Setser, transit coordinator for the city.
Setser said the move would benefit individuals who receive assistance at the family services office who are sometimes stuck waiting an hour for a bus to arrive.
Officials also are proposing directional changes to better serve residents at Candlelight Village located on Candlelight Drive, a short distance south of the AirPark.
In doing so, customers will be able to board buses on the north side of Rocky Ford Road instead of having to cross the street as they do currently, Setser said.
A Columbus resident, Terri Bradtke, was struck by a car nearly two years ago when she was walking south across Rocky Ford Road near the intersection of Candlelight Drive. She later died after sustaining severe head injuries in the accident, police said.
Setser said she was aware of the incident and noted that safety is an issue officials are always looking at. She added that the directional change was proposed for safety reasons and also because there are more riders on that side of the street.
Designated stops on Middle Road at Parkside and Hawpatch drives also would be made available under the proposed changes to Route 1.
Meanwhile, adjustments to Route 2 will pick up the Waycross and Lockerbie areas currently covered by Route 3, which Setser said often runs behind schedule. Route 3 changes also would result in the transit system picking up passengers at Fairington Apartments on Fairington Drive, near 25th Street and Taylor Road.
An open house earlier this month allowed the public to provide feedback on the proposed changes, many of which were positive, Setser said. Bus drivers have already gone on test routes and have provided input on the proposed changes, she said.
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North band trip funds rise to $20,000
An effort to raise $125,000 to send the Sound of North marching band to the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration day parade has reached about $20,000 in pledges.
Rep. Milo Smith, R-Columbus, band boosters and supporters are seeking pledges for the trip after leaning North graduate and Vice President-elect Mike Pence would like to have his high school alma mater represented in the parade. An invitation is being prepared and fundraising began about a week ago.
The $125,000 is the amount estimated for 200 band members and staff to make the trip. If enough corporate and private donations come through, the trip also will include some Washington, D.C., sightseeing opportunities.
An account has been established at Salin Bank’s locations in Columbus and Edinburgh to accept donations under the title “Columbus North Band Boosters inaugural parade fund.”
Session offers bariatric surgery information
A free information session for people wanting to learn more about obesity and bariatric surgery is planned at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Southern Indiana Surgery, 2325 18th St., Suite 220.
Offered through the Bariatric Center at Columbus Regional Health, Dr. David J. Lee will cover the causes of obesity, trends and quality-of-life issues. The session will explore misconceptions about bariatric surgery, lifestyle implications, insurance coverage and surgery options.
To qualify for bariatric surgery, patients must have a Body Mass Index of at least 35 and have significant weight-related conditions, or have a BMI higher than 40 without weight-related conditions.
To register or for more information, visit columbusbariatrics.com or call 812-418-3512. Walk-ins at the session are welcome.
East invites alumni for visit
Columbus East High School will be hosting its Welcome Back Grad Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 21.
The staff and faculty of Columbus East High School is welcoming all graduates to visit, tour the building and meet with other CEHS alumni. All graduates should stop by the counseling center to register upon arrival.
The high school is located at 230 S. Marr Road.
Regional Hospital, Police – December 3
JENNINGS COUNTY
Arrests
Wednesday
Sabrina A. Barnes, 36, North Vernon, warrant for conversion, 10:17 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,055 bond.
Thomas Barnes Jr., 26, North Vernon, probation violation, 11:21 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,055 bond.
Herbert Taylor, 21, Butlerville, out-of-county warrant, 5:15 p.m., by the Indiana State Police, held with no bond.
Taylor Wheeler, 21, Vernon, warrant, 7:48 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $2,055 bond.
Incidents
Wednesday
7:07 a.m. — Criminal mischief in the 700 block of North Elm Street.
8:44 a.m. — Suspicious activity in the 100 block of North Jennings Street.
11:45 a.m. — Theft in the 800 block of West Walnut Street.
1:43 p.m. — Criminal mischief in the 200 block of Walnut Street.
2:15 p.m. — Suspicious activity in the area of Oak and South State streets.
3:08 p.m. — Property-damage accident at Oakwood and Walnut streets.
4:46 p.m. — Theft reported in the 1800 block of North State Road 3.
City considers 3 route changes for bus line
Changes could be coming to three bus routes starting in January that officials say will better serve the community’s needs.
ColumBUS Transit has proposed adjustments to Route 1, 2 and 3, the first changes in bus service since the city added the west-side route last year. No changes are being proposed on Routes 4 and 5.
Under the proposed changes, Route 1 would bring more frequent service to IUPUC, Ivy Tech Community College and the Bartholomew County Division of Family Resources, all located on the Columbus AirPark on the city’s north side.
Buses would be available two times an hour instead of one, said Cindy Setser, transit coordinator for the city.
Setser said the move would benefit individuals who receive assistance at the family services office who are sometimes stuck waiting an hour for a bus to arrive.
Officials also are proposing directional changes to better serve residents at Candlelight Village located on Candlelight Drive, a short distance south of the AirPark.
In doing so, customers will be able to board buses on the north side of Rocky Ford Road instead of having to cross the street as they do currently, Setser said.
A Columbus resident, Terri Bradtke, was struck by a car nearly two years ago when she was walking south across Rocky Ford Road near the intersection of Candlelight Drive. She later died after sustaining severe head injuries in the accident, police said.
Setser said she was aware of the incident and noted that safety is an issue officials are always looking at. She added that the directional change was proposed for safety reasons and also because there are more riders on that side of the street.
Designated stops on Middle Road at Parkside and Hawpatch drives also would be made available under the proposed changes to Route 1.
Meanwhile, adjustments to Route 2 will pick up the Waycross and Lockerbie areas currently covered by Route 3, which Setser said often runs behind schedule. Route 3 changes also would result in the transit system picking up passengers at Fairington Apartments on Fairington Drive, near 25th Street and Taylor Road.
An open house earlier this month allowed the public to provide feedback on the proposed changes, many of which were positive, Setser said. Bus drivers have already gone on test routes and have provided input on the proposed changes, she said.
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