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Post by Babs on Oct 30, 2006 7:23:29 GMT -5
Bob, Oh surely NOT! You can't retire! Well you can but if you do we are all going to miss all your terrific posts. Even though you live in another state you seem to know just what interesting things to post and somehow have access to an awful lot of pictures and literature about Columbus.
I think we need to start a small "revolt" here folks! Lets here it from all who think Bob should not retire!!!!!!
Seriously Bob, if you do we are all going to miss you so please stay in touch, okay?
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Post by RER on Oct 30, 2006 23:41:10 GMT -5
"Thanks For The Kind Words From All My Friends On The Historical Columbus Net Today Including Babs, Nanc, Richard and Many Friends That Don't Post But Read"
I have been overwhelmed by your encouragements and emails that you don't see. I have loved posting here and hope that I have contributed to some history somewhat.
Realizing that I left Columbus at the age of 18 and devoted 20 years in the Air Force, and then later owning three companies with around 850 employees, it has been tough to go back and remember. Once, I retired from both it became more clear as I typed and concentrated.
After, reading Babs and Nanc's posts tonight I thought and I said well if I think of something then I'll post it. My brother and many friends today gave me food for thought, so I will press forword somewhat.
Thanks again, and the 500th post is coming up tonight.
Bob
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Post by RER on Oct 31, 2006 19:42:35 GMT -5
"First United Methodist Church 618 8th Street Columbus Indiana"
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Post by Babs on Nov 1, 2006 8:18:17 GMT -5
10/31/2006 5:23:00 AM Safe cities
The Top 15 safest metropolitan areas in the United States:
1. Fond du Lac, Wis.
2. State College, Pa.
3. Bangor, Maine.
4. Eau Claire, Wis.
5. Appleton, Wis.
6. Sheboygan, Wis.
7. Bismarck, N.D.
8. La Crosse, Wis.
9. Logan, Utah.
10. Wausau, Wis.
11. Columbus, Ind.
12. Oshkosh-Neenah, Wis.
13. Edison, N.J.
14. Harrisonburg, Va.
15. Rockingham County, N.H.
Danger zones
The following are the top 15 most dangerous metropolitan areas in the United States.
Detroit.
Memphis, Tenn.
Pine Bluff, Ark.
Las Vegas.
Florence, S.C.
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Flint, Mich.
Stockton, Calif.
Jackson, Tenn.
Shreveport, La.
Miami-Dade County, Fla.
Charlotte, N.C.
Hot Springs, Ark.
Saginaw, Mich.
Albuquerque, N.M. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City drops from 6th to 11th in safety among metropolitan areas in U.S.
By Kelsey VanArsdall Reporter
Columbus ranks as the nation's 11th-safest metropolitan area in an independent research firm's latest publication.
Morgan Quitno Press released Monday its 13th annual America's Safest and Most Dangerous Cities report.
The report included city population categories of 500,000-plus, 100,000 to 499,999 and 75,000 to 99,000 and a metropolitan category, in which Columbus is the only Indiana city to make the Top 25.
The firm, a publishing and research company from Lawrence, Kan., bases its annual rankings on key crimes reported to Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2005.
Columbus' ranking consists of statistics from all of Bartholomew County. Fond du Lac, Wis., was the safest metro area and Detroit, Mich., the most dangerous.
Columbus' 11th-place finish marks a five-place drop since last year's ranking.
"Don't let that be discouraging," said Lt. Matt Myers, public information officer at the Columbus Police Department.
"We continue to stay proactive because that's what people in the community want.
"If you're a reactive police department, you're too late."
Myers gave the community credit for Columbus' respectful rank.
"Our community and law enforcement work together," said Myers.
"And we ask people to continue to stay active and call in."
Myers said 11th place gives the department and residents something to work toward.
"We're very pleased but we'd like to be the first," he said.
Lynn Lucas, executive director of the Columbus Area Visitor's Center, said a favorable ranking helps boost the area's tourism appeal.
"It's related to everything," she said.
"People want to visit a safe location."
Lucas said the ranking most affects Columbus' family travel and sports tourism markets.
"Of course we want to stress all of our amenities and opportunities, but people want to know a place is safe to visit.
"They don't want to stay somewhere and constantly worry about crime." (The above article was in yesterday's Republic and lists Columbus, Indiana as 11th in "safety". Not too shabby, but it was a drop of 5 places, as we were 6th last year. Copied from the Republic, 31 Oct 2006)
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Post by nancs on Nov 1, 2006 8:25:05 GMT -5
What a spectacular aerial view of the church, etc. !!!! The one building that has recently been 'cause' to look at more closely.......as Richard and I have pondered some to the 'history' of the Mike Wolf property at 425 Washington as posted in a thread about O'Bryan's jewelry store...........The upper left hand corner, the two story building, probably about the 2nd building south of 5th St. We are sort of wondering what other buildings on Washington Street, in that area, were once homes and then remodeled for a business use. This was one in question. Richard so graciously took a stroll down that back alley and 'caught a few Kodak moments' for me. A look at some of the backs of these downtown buildings showed evidence confirming what we now know about 425-------and we both found a 'gander from the back' to be most interesting. Guess I am trying to say.......sometimes it is rather rewarding to look at some of the buildings from a different perspective. Thanks, Bob, for posting this wonderful photo. Nanc
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Post by Babs on Nov 1, 2006 10:35:59 GMT -5
Bob, Terrific picture of downtown and great to see the view from above of the addition to First Christian Church. You can see the new addition and just how it was put into place. Most interesting!
I will have to study the picture more to even think of trying to name the other buildings as my eyes were drawn immediately to our church.
Again one terrific picture! :-)
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Post by nancs on Nov 1, 2006 10:49:39 GMT -5
Okay Babs and Bob, I will give a try at 'the buildings,' before I start the outside chores. First Christian Church = First Christian Church, minus the reflection pool, add playground equipment City Hall = a now bed and breakfast NW Corner of 5th/Franklin-----did that used to be the office of the 'Evening Republican?' NE corner of 5th/Frankin, the old Boy's Club = Visitor's Center Building with the 'columns' perhaps is the Irwin Block building New building/parking to the west of that, location of the old Rio? Upper left hand corner, and barely visible, the back of 425 Washington Building to the west of City Hall and the parking lot, didn't that used to be a small restaurant on the west side of the then alley?? Also have to note the 'killer one way streets' that pose such a problem for me to get from place to another. ;D Best I can do, the horses 'call.' Kick, kick, neigh, neigh!!!! Have a good one!!! Nanc
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Post by Babs on Nov 1, 2006 10:54:56 GMT -5
Nanc, Confirm your recollections on the buildings. When you look at the Visitor's Center it is sure an improvement over the old Boy's Club building that sat in that very same location, isn't it? Also the newspaper office sat right on the corner, across from the Boy's Club.
Good job!
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Post by RER on Nov 1, 2006 12:22:06 GMT -5
Question On Aerial View Picture Showing Columbus Christan Church, Old Police Station, Etc. ?
The white longer building left corner, same side of old Police Station (now Bed & Breakfast)....isn't that the old White Star Meat Market ? Or was it down another block. I guess if the White Star was on 4th Street in 1953 or so, then it was the market. The White Star Meat Market was on the corner of 4th and Franklin Streets.
I'll have to see here if I can find the directory. I found it and it was the White Star Meat Market and the address was 440 4th Street. Interesting that the building is still painted white. Wow, that building is older than all of us on this board, including many more in town. In fact most of the buildings in the aerial picture are very old.
Wish we had more aerial views of Columbus like this one.
Bob
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Post by nancs on Nov 1, 2006 12:37:47 GMT -5
Hi, and I just checked my 1951 phone directory with the same information, at 4th and Franklin. Somewhere 'within' the boards, I recall a really good photo of the White Star Meat Market, as we all remember it. Richard? ? I think it was your post, or one from George. Know that 'Sonny' Eugene Main worked there in high school. It was there that he 'learned how to bake wonderful hams.' A trick that he shared with my mom when he was out here in the USMC, and insisted that he be allowed to prepare the Easter ham. The secret being to baste the ham with Pepsi (not the diet type.) And it was delish!!!!!!!!!!!! Nanc
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Post by RER on Nov 1, 2006 12:45:24 GMT -5
"White Star Meat Market (in reference to aerial picture)"
My parents always bought the long stick bologna and cheese (the type with holes in it, Mom called it rat trap cheese). I think my brother a I were brought up on bologna and cheese.......LOL.
Mom also bought hams at White Star for special dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas during the 1950s.
Bob
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Post by richard on Nov 1, 2006 13:14:11 GMT -5
Hi, and I just checked my 1951 phone directory with the same information, at 4th and Franklin. Somewhere 'within' the boards, I recall a really good photo of the White Star Meat Market, as we all remember it. Richard? ? I think it was your post, or one from George. Know that 'Sonny' Eugene Main worked there in high school. It was there that he 'learned how to bake wonderful hams.' A trick that he shared with my mom when he was out here in the USMC, and insisted that he be allowed to prepare the Easter ham. The secret being to baste the ham with Pepsi (not the diet type.) And it was delish!!!!!!!!!!!! Nanc Nancs, Check in the History of Mom & Pop Grocery Stores, June 5, 2006, Page 2, Reply # 19 for the picture.
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Post by Babs on Nov 1, 2006 15:18:22 GMT -5
Nanc, Another good tip on baking hams is to use a 7 up or Sprite..which is what I use, but its the same idea Sonny used. I have also used a can of beer, that makes it just as good. What I find the beer or soda does is take some of the salty taste out of the ham and thats why I use it.
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Post by Margo CHS Class of 55 on Nov 1, 2006 22:54:06 GMT -5
Anybody remember the HUGE Buffalo head on the wall? I have fond memories of just gazing at it in wonder with a child's eyes each time I went with a parent into the store. Last time I saw it the dust was thick on it's hair. I'm sure it was not nearly as large through an adult's eyes. I wonder what ever became of it?? Anybody know
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Post by RER on Nov 2, 2006 11:42:06 GMT -5
"Garden and More Irwin Gardens"
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Post by RER on Nov 2, 2006 12:39:22 GMT -5
"Over The River & Through The Bridge, To Someone's House I Know"
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Post by nancs on Nov 2, 2006 14:12:53 GMT -5
Thanks Bob, for posting the photo of the bridge with the courthouse in the background. Came in that way every day from my hotel in July, and so wanted that photo, but was never brave enough to park the car and try and get it. Plus really enjoyed your 'reflections' on Columbus, prompted by Babs' post on 'safe cities.' Nanc
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Post by Babs on Nov 2, 2006 19:18:46 GMT -5
Bob, Terrific picture of the entrance to our lovely hometown! (Had no idea Nanc even "considered" stopping on her drive into town in July as this is surely one busy area.) It is sometimes a wonder to me when we drive back into town that someone isn't killed on this stretch of road as people are streaming in off of Highway 11, pouring in from 46 and all merging just before the grand bridge entrance. It is a very busy place and whoever got this picture must've taken their life in their hands to do so.
Thanks again Bob for another wonderful snapshot!!! :-)
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Post by RER on Nov 4, 2006 14:14:59 GMT -5
"Columbus Area Farm Barns"This one is located at Route 9 South of SR 46: Bob
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Post by RER on Nov 4, 2006 14:18:29 GMT -5
"Columbus Area Farm Barns" This one is located Route 9 South East of US 31: Bob
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