Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rendering Shows Incoming Art Installation
ABOVE RENDERING MAY BE SLIGHTLY MODIFIED
The Shelbyville Board of Works and Public Safety yesterday approved the permanent installation of decorative asphalt paving at the Big Blue River Trailhead. The design pays tribute to former Shelbyville resident artist Roland Hobart.
“We intend this to be the foundational artwork for a sundial,” Laura Land, Community Engagement Officer at Blue River Community Foundation, said. “Pending approvals and additional funding, a gnomon, a shadow casting device, would be added at a later date. This is why there are numbers to a clock on the design.”
The design is astrologically-themed to coordinate with the planet sculptures in Shelbyville, and all are positioned proportionally to this “sun” located by the trailhead, Land said. Signage next to the decorative pavement art will include a map to the locations of the local planet sculpture.
Hobart was an Austrian artist who lived and worked in Shelbyville from 1966 to the 1980s. His work included murals and printmaking along with elaborate sculptures created for Shelbyville High School proms. He also created designs for the 1972 Shelby County Sesquicentennial.
Although the board of works approved the upcoming installation, no city funds were used. The Blue River Community Foundation is funding the project through grants. The exhibit will open in time for the eclipse on April 8, 2024, Land said.
City Council Approves First Step for Tax Abatement Request
The Shelbyville Common Council on Monday established on first reading an Economic Revitalization Area, a necessary precursor for a tax abatement, for land off Enterprise Drive and Boomer Way near North Michigan Road, in preparation for a new manufacturing company.
RISU America, Inc. would be the 15th Japanese company to locate in Shelby County, except it isn’t part of the automotive industry, attorney Peter DePrez said.
As a city council member, now-Mayor Scott Furgeson, current council member Linda Sanders and Shelby County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Brian Asher were part of a contingency who met with RISU officials in Japan last September.
The tax abatement, on a graduating scale, would still allow the city to collect approximately $4.8 million on the property over the 10-year period, documents state.
“It’s not that the company gets out of paying their taxes. They get out of 50 percent of what they would normally pay, versus the $884 (in property taxes) you’re receiving today off that 28 acres,” DePrez said.
The abatement would include a claw-back provision allowing the city to recoup abated taxes if the company does not stay for the duration of the abatement period. The company plans to employ 26 at the Shelbyville facility.
“They’re going to be great for our community,” Sanders said.
If the abatement is approved at the April 1 council meeting, the company plans to break ground next month, using Runnebohm Construction for the project.
“Usually (Japanese companies) don’t move real quickly, but this company is moving quicker than most we’ve seen,” Furgeson said.
NOTEBOOK:
Following a police traffic review, the Shelbyville Board of Works and Public Safety yesterday approved installing stop signs at the intersection of Summer Way Dr. and Winter Way/Dylan Drive in Clearview.
The board of works yesterday also approved transferring four vacant lots - 101, 105 and 109 Walker Street and 116 E. Pennsylvania St. - to Intend Indiana Inc., a non-profit that builds houses. The organization then “turns them over to lower-income (families) at a reasonable rate,” Mayor Scott Furgeson said. Plan director Adam Rude said the organization, which has worked in numerous other communities, intends to start with 10 properties in Shelbyville, some of which they will purchase.
NATIONAL NEWS: Young people are excellent tippers, according to a new analysis of data composed of 2,239 visits to beer taprooms, with younger drinkers being more generous than older tippers. Those aged 21 to 25 averaged a 27.5 percent tip rate, one that declined to 25 percent among those in the 36 to 40 age bracket, followed by a decline to 23.2 percent tip rate among those aged 56 or older. (Vine Pair/Numlock)
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Blue River Career Programs’ Automotive Offerings Highlighted
Shelbyville High School students Kason Travnicek and Cameron Hounshell wor under the hood of a vehicle at Blue River Career Programs. | submitted
This year, the Automotive Technology program updated our lab even more. We have added a state-of-the-art Pro Cut on car brake lathe and bench top brake lathe. With the addition of these new pieces of equipment, Pro Cut offers certifications after training. We also have purchased a disc/drum brake trainer, giving students an opportunity to practice working on brakes even without a vehicle in the shop. After updating the lab recently, the students have had the opportunity to work with a lot of state-of-the-art equipment. They have the opportunity to learn and practice with the John Bean/Snap-on alignment rack and the Snap-on Verus Edge engine diagnostic Equipment. The students have become proficient in the usage of the tire changer and balancer.
During the class, students get to spend an average of two hrs. a day, four days a week in the lab learning hands-on, either on their own vehicle or one of the donated shop vehicles. During the school year, students can achieve up to six credit hours of dual credits with Ivy Tech.
In Auto Tech I, students learn basic automotive service and basic operating principles (Auti 100), brake systems (Auti 121) and steering and suspensions (Auti 122). Auto Tech II students move into the electrical areas of the automobile with electrical systems 1 (Auti 111), engine performance systems (Auti 131) and engine fundamentals and repair (Auti 141).
As the industry advances in technology, there is a greater need for properly educated technicians in the field. In the next several years there will be a large shortage of technicians in the field, and there will be endless job opportunities, from racing to dealerships and independent shops globally. As technology increases and shortage for technicians increases, so do the wages and benefits in this industry.
If you need repairs give the Automotive Technology department a call, and we may just be able to help with your automotive needs. 317-392-4191 extension 1110.
BELOW: Triton Central High School students Hayden Beaver and Gabe Shaw mount tires. | submitted
This Day in Shelby County History
2014: Mayor Tom DeBaun organized an Active Transportation Council to discuss bike trails and quality of life. The city had recently received funds to build a trail and help plan a more active community.
2004: The Indiana Chamber of Commerce named Triton Central High School and Morristown Jr.-Sr. High School “best buys” in an annual listing of Hoosier public high schools that gave taxpayers the most bang for their buck.
1994: With the opening of the new 176-capacity bed jail, deputies would be prioritizing serving 600 outstanding warrants, Sheriff Mike Herndon said. The new jail was currently holding 53 inmates.
1984: Jack Tandy announced he would be a candidate for Shelby County Court judge. Tandy, 27, was affiliated with Adams & Cramer law firm.
1974: State Rep. Stephen Moberly of Shelbyville announced he would seek a second term. Moberly was a graduate of Shelbyville High School and the I.U. School of Law at Bloomington.
Reports of streaking were increasing nationally and locally, including a woman who ran through a local bar only partially clothed. “The report said a local bartender was astounded as were some of the two dozen patrons of the business,” The Shelbyville News said. The paper quoted a professor saying some women were taking part in the “naked scampers because they feel women should have equal rights. If this is just a fad, they say, it shouldn’t be just for boys to get in on.”
1964: Sheriff Edghill Moore reminded citizens that the ambulance was for emergency use only, and was not intended to be used as free transportation to the hospital.
Approximately 1 in 9 Shelby County residents received a Social Security check each month, a congressional report said.
1954: A newspaper article featured Lora Pearson, 704 S. Harrison St., who had retired in 1941 after serving in local schools for 45 years. “I enjoyed every minute of it, seeing the progress in youngsters from month to month and year to year more than repaid me for problems that arise in the life of every teacher,” Pearson, who was turning 81 on March 10, said. Pearson lived in the same large home in which she was raised. She had shared the home for 60 years with a sister, Gertrude. Lora had served as organist for First Baptist Church for 25 years. “Her training for this began when she was a small girl and was asked to play an old-fashioned organ for morning hymn-sings for children at the old Vine Street church. The church at that time, while on the same site, was a small building which faced on E. Franklin St.,” the article said.
1944: Corporal John Yarling, 34, U.S. Army, was killed in Italy. His parents received a telegram from the War Department with an announcement that contained few details. Yarling had been working at the Miller-Yarling Dairy Company before enlisting.
1934: Income derived from a trust fund of $100,000 established under the will of John A. Tindall, attorney who had recently died, was given to Major Hospital for the treatment of patients who were unable to pay for service.
All 26 local post office employees took a reduction in pay due to the economy, Postmaster George Young said. Each employee took a 15 percent pay cut plus would take one day off per month without pay. Further cuts would affect service, Young said.
1924: Although state basketball officials had issued a order that visiting teams’ band instruments could not enter the gym during tournament play, the Shelbyville High School band announced plans to gather on Public Square, play several numbers, and then head to the regional in Richmond, where they could attend but not play.
1914: Phi Delta Kappa gave held their third annual ball at the Elks hall. “Sixty-five young couples of this city, with never an unhappy thought, enjoyed the dance,” The Republican said.
OBITUARIES
At 7:30 a.m. on March 5, 2024, after 92 years, God's chariot came down and took Moneida George home, peacefully at her residence. Born January 20, 1932, in Somerset, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Delbert Loveless and Ermon (Johnson) Loveless. She married the love of her life, Glenn E. George, in Shelbyville, Indiana, on December 2, 1950, and he survives.
Other survivors include three children, Anthony (Rita) George, Cindy Trolinder and Nancy (Jerry) Holmes, all of St. Paul; two siblings, Charles (Marcia) Loveless of Shelbyville and David (Cecila) Loveless of Anderson; eight grandchildren, Matthew (Sarah) George of Waldron, Priscilla Spurling of St. Paul, Brent (Angela) George of St. Paul, Aaron Holmes of Chicago, Aimee (Josh) Chaney of St. Paul, Adam Holmes of New Orleans, La., Alyssa (Kris) Hall of St. Paul, and Isaac (Emma) Trolinder of Hope; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Herbert Loveless and Carl Loveless; two sisters, Ruby Buck and Virginia Braunagel, and four great-grandchildren.
Moneida had lived in this area most of her lifetime after previously moving from Somerset, Kentucky. She was a homemaker, and a member of the First Church of Pentecost for 75 years. Moneida enjoyed shopping, gardening, attending church faithfully, playing the piano, but most of all loved spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2024 at First Church of Pentecost, 1500 Miller Avenue, Shelbyville, In 46176 with Pastor Daniel McDonald officiating. Friends may call on Friday afternoon from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Van Pelt Cemetery with a graveside service at noon on Saturday, March 9, 2024. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the First Church of Pentecost Building Fund or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Karen Diane Hurst, 74, passed away on January 20, 2024, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was born in St. Paul, Indiana on December 8, 1949, to Donn and Marty Hurst. She is survived by dear friend, Suzie Garner; sister, Kathleen (Raymond) Morton of Greensburg, Indiana; niece, Jill (Bart) McFarling of Scottsdale, Arizona; nephews, Brian Morton of St. Paul, Indiana and Barry (Jessi) Morton of Katy, Texas; two great-nieces and two great-nephews; and many cousins and friends.
Karen graduated from North Decatur High School in 1968 and Ball State University in 1973. She was a speech and hearing specialist in Ripley County, Indiana for 15 years. Then she answered the call into ministry and attended Iliff School of Theology in Denver, and graduated in 1992, where she received a Master of Divinity. She was an Ordained Deacon in 1991 and Elder in 1994 in the legacy Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church.
In the 21 years under full-time appointment, Karen served as Associate Pastor at Grace United Methodist Church, Denver; Senior Pastor of Walden United Methodist, Yuma United Methodist, and finally, a move to Crossroads United Methodist Church in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Karen retired from full-time ministry in 2013, but her call to do God’s work was not complete, and she served four more churches: Friendship United Methodist Church in Craig, Colorado; Delta United Methodist Church in Delta, Colorado; Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church and Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church in Cedaredge, Colorado. Her favorite responsibilities as a pastor were performing baptisms and Christmas Eve Services.
Karen enjoyed reading and games. She loved to travel with Suzie, particularly to Yellowstone National Park and overseas to Italy, France, England, Scotland, Ireland and Kenya.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 4647 N. County Road 700 W., St. Paul, with Barry Morton officiating. Friends may call on Monday from noon until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial tributes be directed to either Crossroads United Methodist Church at 599 30 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504 or the Clifton Christian Church Food Bank at 3241 F 1/4 Road, Clifton, CO 81520.
Milton Charles Hauk, fondly known as Charlie, 71 of North Vernon passed away at 7:08 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at his residence. Born May 9, 1952, in Shelbyville he was the son of the late Milton Hauk and Nora (Moore) Hauk.
Charlie was a talented auto body man who had worked in his father's shop since the age of eight. He was an amazing musician and played in many bands with the longest time with The Guys. He was a beautiful person who never knew a stranger and was a wonderful father. He was loved by many and will be missed by all those who knew him.
Surviving with his wife Teresa; his daughter, Carley (Cameron) Hadley of Columbus; and sons, Greg (Sonya) Hauk of Shelbyville, Shawn (Laura) Hauk of Shelbyville, Isaac (May) Hauk of Tampa, and Aaron (Rebecca) Hauk of Tampa. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Darla Hauk.
Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Charlie’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
Harriett Marie (Kuhn) Schmid, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday March 4, 2024 at Morristown Manor. She was born March 18, 1943 in Shelbyville, IN. to Emil Kuhn and Caroline (Wissing) Kuhn.
Harriett graduated from Manilla High School in 1961. She retired as an accountant after many years of being in that field of work. Harriett was a member of Zion Evangelical Church of Christ, Indiana World China Painting Association, Indiana Porcelain Art Teachers (IPAT), Porcelain Firing Squad, as well as, Bartholomew County Porcelain Artist Guild. She had a love for China painting and she enjoyed teaching classes for the painting. Some would say she was an expert due to her being taught by world renowned artists. Harriett also loved to cook and she enjoyed the fishing trips up to the U.P. in Michigan. Playing with her grandkids was a passion of hers. She loved the times when the family was together and spending time with each other.
She married Dick Schmid on July 23, 1965, and he survives. They spent 58 wonderful years of marriage together.
Harriett is also survived by her daughter, Kara (husband, David) Bogemann; her son, Kevin (wife, Amy) Schmid; her daughter, Kelli (husband, Jerry) Burnett; her grandchildren, Keegan Bogemann, Wyatt Bogemann, Katelyn (husband, Joel) Clapp, Taylor (husband, Michael) Cleveland, Ali Polston (significant other, Alex Hankins), Bailey (husband, Alex) Schnur, Madison Burnett (significant other, Jacob Broaddus); her great-grandchildren, Evelynn Cleveland, Emery Clapp; her nephew, Pete (wife, Barb) Kuhn and her beloved Border Collie, Macki. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor James Thurman officiating. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Harriett’s family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in honor of Harriett to Clancysdream.org. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.