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LOCAL, A3 Saturday, August 25, 2012 Columbus, Indiana 75 cents TheRepublic.com (c) 2012 The Republic USPS 462-080 OUTSIDE INSIDE AROUND TOWN A2 BUSINESS C7 CLASSIFIEDS D1D8 COMICS D9 LOTTERIES C1 MOVIES B6 OPINION B5 SPORTS C1 TV LISTINGS B6 WEATHER A10 IGH 91 Low: 62 Devita Birdwell Caponigro, 56, Northampton, Mass. Daniel J. Crouch, 53, Triangle Court. Kenneth Michael Hennsley, 62, Seymour. Joe Calvin Prosser, 81, Columbus.

Bertha Elizabeth VanDerbilt, 96, Nashville. OBITUARIES A9 CUMMINS CUTTING HOURS Fuel systems workers going down to 4-day work week COMING SUNDAY A simply dressed tomato salad, a light and fresh take on crudites and a sinful brownie, sans chocolate: local chefs help you make the most of bounty with their go-to recipes for this potluck cookouts. RIAN LAIR Revving engines. Inspiring art. Swirling fashion.

Uplifting music. Goofy games. Columbus will feature all of that today in a smorgasbord of activity meant to lure even the pickiest and passive of couch potatoes downtown and elsewhere. Which explains why Third Annual ArtFest coordinator Bob Anderson swears for And some of it is free. an overview of events: Third Annual ArtFest 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m. on Washington Street between Fourth and Seventh streets. Free. Featuring 76 artists from nine states displaying and selling painting, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, metal work, you name it. Fall Fashion Show 11:30 a.m.

to 1 p.m. at YES Cinema, Fourth and Jackson streets. Tickets cost $18 at the door, with proceeds going to the nonprofit Dancers Studio Inc. and nonprofit YES Cinema. Fashions will be from and Child, plus costumes from the Smiling Dog Costume Shop.

Taming the Fire: Glassblowing Workshop 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., under a tent at Fourth and Washington streets. Glass artist Lisa Pelo will guide participants in making glass paperweights. While those workshop slots are full, the public can watch Pelo do free demonstrations and purchase her creations. Family Fest 11 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at Mill Race Park on Fifth Street, with a heavy emphasis on activities, including a magic show, bike rodeo, climbing wall, bounce house, dunk tank and face painting. For the adults, 40 Years of College will entertain with classic rock. Admission and many games are free. Tickets for some games are 50 cents.

Looking for something to do? Head downtown COLUMBUS NORTH VS. COLUMBUS EAST: SCORE AND MUCH MORE, C1 SHOWING THEIR TRUE COLORS Scores, plays and more Page C1 Find your favorite photo Go to www.therepublic.com Found it? Now buy it Go to www.therepublicphotos.com Coming Sunday More game-day photos OE ARPRING HE EPUBLIC Top to bottom: Jake Kirts, a sophomore at North, gets ready to cheer on his team; before kickoff, North cheerleader Kyra Staley is surrounded by fellow freshmen from East, Noah Wichman, left, Sid Williams and Aironn Williams; and Columbus North fan joins the crowd on west side of the field before kickoff. Rivalry brings out fan pride HRIS CHILLING he fans at Friday crosstown rivalry game sizzled with energy and beamed with pride. They covered themselves in blue or orange body paint and wore togas or snow skiing gear. And they felt confident their team would come out on top in the on-field battle between the Columbus North and Columbus East high school football teams.

already said Jake Armuth, a junior at Columbus North, before the game even started. going to His counterparts across the field felt just as certain about their chances. confident got said Clarissa Ogle, a senior at Columbus East. But above all the pregame hype and opinions lingered the feeling of a united community. MEDITATIVE WALK B1 STEWART SEEKS MOMENTUM FOR CUP Panthers take on Greensburg SPORTS C6 SPORTS C1 Signs with slogans Large hand-made signs were displayed on both sides of the field Friday night.

read one sign on the Columbus East side. hottest part of the flame burns read a sign on the Columbus North side. Students with themes Each student section dressed according to a theme. theme was the a reference to putting out the torch in Columbus logo. The East theme was and a reference to Greek mythology.

Plenty of preparation Some East students said they spent hours making their togas to match their fan section themes. North students dug up big, furry winter hats and snow ski goggles to look the part for their theme. Early arrivals Some fans arrived hours early. Kickoff was scheduled for 7 p.m., but students along the front line of the fan section said they got to their seats as early as 5 p.m. SEE RIVALRY ON PAGE A10 SEE EVENTS ON PAGE A10.