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QMIX MUSICAL FIREWORKS AS PLANNED RAIN OR SHINE
Today is the day for Indiana Bank and Trust Company’s QMIX Musical Fireworks XIX, "BOOMTASTIC" is brought to you in part by Kenny Glass and Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders. The fun begins at 5:30 in front of Ivy Tech with food vendors, face painting, a magic show, inflatables for the kids, and more! Stop by the QMIX tent and show the Q Wake-Up Crew that you are wearing a QMIX T-shirt and we will shower you with prizes and of course, don’t forget that admission is COMPLETELY FREE! Come early, join the nearly 75, 000 people in attendance and bring your loudest portable radio tuned to QMIX 107.3 to experience musical fireworks choreographed to all your favorites set to begin at 10p.m. Indiana Bank and Trust Company’s QMIX Musical Fireworks XIX, "BOOMTASTIC" is a rain or shine event.
CUMMINS ESTIMATES FLOOD DAMAGE COSTS
Cummins’ is estimating the company’s flood damage at over 100 million dollars. The company’s insurance will cover the damage costs to all four of its affected sites with Cummins’ only shelling out the deductible. Cummins Tech Center is expected to be fully operational again next week. The Child Development Center will remain closed until further notice. Cummins’ is weighing child care options, including offering service at another location. And the Health Center is still being temporarily housed at the Fuel Systems Plant.
TWO DRUG ARRESTS IN JACKSON COUNTY
A child running in a street led to 2 people being arrested on drug charges in Jackson County. A driver called Police to report they had nearly run over a child running in a Rockford area and that the parents showed a lack of concern. Indiana State Police went to the home to check on the welfare of the child and observed drug paraphernalia at the residence. 43-year-old Barbara Clark and 52-year-old Larry Bearry were taken to the Jackson Co. Jail where they were both charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and neglect of a dependent.
ISP TO STEP UP PATROLS FOR HOLIDAY
With the upcoming holiday weekend, the Indiana State Police will be stepping up patrols to help ensure safe travel for motorists statewide. Public Information Officer for the Indiana State Police Sergeant Donald Gregory says troopers are asking all motorists to please do their part to make the holiday weekend safe for everyone. Indiana State Police will be participating in state and national grant-funded enforcement programs to target drivers engaging in driving behavior that leads to crashes. Last year there were 13 people who lost their lives on Hoosier Highways during the Fourth of July holiday period.
QUIT TO WIN The Tobacco Awareness Action Team, a Healthy Communities Initiative of Bartholomew County, is teaming up with state health officials to sponsor a statewide stop smoking contest known as “Quit 2 Win”. Peggy Voelz with the Tobacco Awareness Action Team says the contest offered cash prizes totaling 5 thousand dollars. To enter online, visit the INShape Indiana Web site at inshape.in.gov click on the “Quit 2 Win” icon or fill out an entry card at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 9th.
FLOOD RECOVERY INFORMATION
"FLOOD AID '08"
The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, Columbus Area Arts Council, Kidscommons, and the City of Columbus will present “Flood Aid ‘08” on Saturday at Columbus City Hall Plaza beginning at 2:00. Donna Stouder with the Arts Council says there will be no admission charge, but donations will be accepted. There will be plenty of entertainment for kids of all ages and concessions of food, soft drinks, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Volunteers from Love Chapel will be on hand to collect non-perishable food items, cans of coffee, paper products such as toilet paper and Kleenex, toiletries and diapers. All money raised will all proceeds will go to The Heritage Fund to be distributed among Bartholomew County agencies to help with flood relief.
CRH FLOOD RECOVERY FUND
The CRH Foundation has created a CRH Flood Recovery Fund to help quickly restore the Emergency Department. CRH Foundation is committing $1,000,000 from its reserves to the project. They are asking the community to help raise the other $1,000,000 in the next 30 days.
call 376-5100 for credit card donations or make checks payable and mail to:
CRH Foundation
CRH Flood Recovery Fund
2400 East 17th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Volunteer/Assistance
Tradesmen International is asking for workers to work at Columbus Regional Hospital. Please call 379-9859 for more details.
The United Way has set up a central “volunteer station”. If you would like to volunteer to help with cleanup you can stop by the United Way Offices at 1531 13th Street. You can also register to volunteer by calling 314-2710. Also First Call For Help 2-1-1 has started a line flood victims can call for information. That number will be answered live between 8 a.m. and 5p.m. You can call 376-6666 or visit their website at firstcallforhelp211.org.
The Board of Health on State Street is providing water testing kits for those who have Well water. You can contact the Bartholomew County Health Department at 379-1550 for more information.
The Columbus Salvation Army has clean up supplies available to those in need of them. hose seeking assistance should bring some sort of ID indicating they are in the flood zone and affected...utility bill, personal ID, etc. The supplies are being provided by both the Salvation Army and Lowes donations. The Columbus Salvation Army is also accepting cleaning supplies for distribution in Columbus/Barthomew County residents. This also includes monetary donations. The Drop off point for these donations is the Parkside Court facility on Central Ave. The Salvation Army's disaster relief canteens have been and are conitnuing to circulate through the neighborhoods providing food and beverage to those affected and are working in the cleanup.
Dave Burt Motors is driving around affected areas and passing out water to those in need. If you live in the affected areas look for the yellow Dave Burt truck . They will be out and about until the need has been met.
Main Source Bank in Edinburgh is another drop-off point for donations of clothing, food, water, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and monetary donations. for more details please call them at 526-0551.
THE TONY LONDON COMPANY, A LONGTIME LOCAL SCREENPRINTING AND EMBROIDERY BUSINESS HAS DESIGNED AND PRODUCED A FLOOD RELIEF T-SHIRT TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES AS THEY WORK TIRELESSLY TO HELP VICTIMS OF THE FLOOD OF 2008. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO LOVE CHAPEL AND LOCAL RED CROSS. THERE IS NO SET PRICE FOR THE SHIRTS. IF YOU CAN GIVE $20, GIVE $20. IF NOT, THEN GIVE WHAT YOU CAN. SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING MONDAY THE 16TH OF JUNE AT:
THE REPUBLIC MAIN DESK
THE VISITORS CENTER
CITY HALL, THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
INDIANA BANK AND TRUST BRANCHES
THE TONY LONDON CO. SHOP AT 4655 MIDDLE ROAD AT THE AIRPORT
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL TONY AT 373-0748 OR EMAIL HIM AT EVENTSHIRTS@MAC.COM
Sans Souci is conducting a drive for the following donations:
-Summer clothing and shoes for adults and particularly for children
-New underwear and socks for adults and children
-All types of baby items, including clothing and new baby bottles
-Gently used furniture and household items including mattresses, couches, chairs, lamps, sheets, blankets, and pillows, bath towels, and kitchen ware.
Items may be dropped off at Sans Souci, 1526 13th Street between the hours of 10am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturday. People in need of these items should come to Sans Souci during normal business hours. San Souci is waving their intake process and all items will be free to flood victims.
Free storage units are now available for victims of the flood… courtesy of Exit 76 Storage and Skaggs Builders. These facilities will be provided at no charge for thirty days, while units are still available. Exit 76 Storage is located just two miles North of Interstate 65 on Highway 31. For more information call 526-2045 or 569-1426.
Reliable Comfort is performing Heating and Air Conditioning system inspections for free for Flood Victims. Please call the Columbus Office at 372-8011 or the Seymour Office at 524-9994 to schedule inspection.
The Post Office is accepting donations of non-perishable food items, brooms, buckets, mops, masks, and other cleaning supplies for the flood victims. You may drop off items at the main enterance of the Post office or give donations to your mail carrier.
All Centra Credit Union branches are accepting Donations for American Red Cross's Indiana Flood disaster relief fund. Donations can be in Cash or by check and can be designated for either Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter or the Jackson County Chapter of the American Red Cross
The Columbus City Buses will waive all riding fees until June 28th.
MC Sports is collecting Flood relief donations such as baby items, cleaning items, and toiletries from 9am to 5pm today. They are also taking monetary donations to be donated to the red cross. for more details please call 376-0526
DayCare:
North Christian Church and Asbury United Methodist Church have combined their VBS programs.they will be at North Christian Church from 5:45-8:30 pm. for more details call 372-1531
If you have been displaced from childcare because of the flooding call Childhood Connections and they will help you locate child care. They are open Monday until 9p.m. Call 375-2208 or 866-693-0672.
Kids Depot Daycare in Walesboro will open Tuesday at 6 am and will continue regular hours all week. They can take up to 20 kids. Call 342-2834 for information.
Bethel Baptist Church on Dever Road is open for daycare from 6am to 6pm. call 342-4005 for more details.
Northstar Montessori School has openings for their summer session if you are in need of child care. please leave a message at 379-4180 if you are interested.
Nancy's Nook and Nursery is opening a temporary location at Columbus Christian Church at 3170 Indiana Ave. starting Monday June 16th at 6:30 am. for more details please contact Nancy at 812-216-4761
Church Services:
7th Street Church of God- Meeting at First United Methodist Church in the chapel at 618 8th street at 10:30 am on Sundays until further notice.
Office Relocations:
Bartholomew County REMC- relocated office from 801 2nd street to 1502 S. Park Drive at the corner of S. Gladstone and S. Marr Rd.
the offices of NRCS, Bartholomew Co. Soil & Water Conservation District and the Clifty Creek/Hawcreek Watershed Project have been relocated to the Greensburg Service Center. We can be reached at 812-663-8685.
Union Hall Members at Cummins- the Office committee is setting up temporary offices at the Diesel Workers Union. Please call Steve Green at 812-350-9379 for more details
Columbus Weather
Cloudy, 68° F
Forecast: Sat, Jul 5 low 62° F high 81° F partly cloudy (day) Extended Forecast
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