Friday, April 26, 2024
Sunset Over Interstate 74
photo by JACK BOYCE
SHS Senior Named Academic All-Star
Shelbyville High School senior Isabella Matney, daughter of Dr. Stephen and Angela Matney, was recognized yesterday as an Indiana Academic All-Star Regional Honoree at a banquet held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom downtown Indianapolis. Matney was chosen by the Indiana Association of School Principals for the honor following evaluation of her transcript, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities and commitment to leadership and community service. Each high school could nominate one senior for consideration, and of that total, the list was narrowed to 90 students statewide for recognition.
“It is wonderful and inspiring to see what all my peers have accomplished in just the past four years of high school,” Matney said following the event. “I am so grateful at this opportunity to be recognized, and that there are events that showcase all the hard work students like myself and others have put in.” She thanked her parents, influential teacher Kristiaan Rawlings, and administrator Brianna Kompara, all who were in attendance to see Matney receive the award.
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
Julia Powell shows off her vocal range at last night’s Downtown PopUp concert. The Morristown High School graduate has a college degree in music therapy and has won Shelby Idol twice. Next Tuesday, Highwater Troubedors will be in the Northeast Pavilion of Public Square. | photo by JACK BOYCE
NOTEBOOK:
Winnie Soviar (who The Addison Times believes is the first woman to run for Shelby County Commissioner), provided a campaign update at last night’s local Democrat meeting. Although Soviar is running unopposed in the primary election for the Center District seat while Republicans David Lawson and Tom Rogers face off, she said she enjoyed answering the “very thought-provoking questions” asked at candidate forums in Moral Township and hosted by Farm Bureau. Both events led to substantive dialogue with voters following the meetings. “I think people are excited that there are candidates,” she said.
In other business, Shelby County Democrats gave Chair Denny Ramsey authorization to appoint a candidate to run for the Fairland Town Board. “I want to put a Democrat on that ballot so bad,” Ramsey said. He is currently reaching out to potential candidates.
Dr. Sean Garringer, physician at MHP, will sign copies of his book, Things in the Barn: History Preserved with Ron McDaniel, at Three Sisters Books and Gifts, 7 Public Square, tomorrow, Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The book photo-documents and describes objects from the treasure trove of his father-in-law, Dr. Ron McDaniel. The book is available for $25.
Shelbyville’s Free Tree Give-Away is tomorrow, 8:30 a.m. at Blue River Memorial Park near the splash pad. Up to 10 free trees per family while supplies last. The following trees will be distributed: white pine, Norway spruce, button bush, white oak, red oak, black oak, chokecherry, swamp white oak and persimmon. The event is brought to you by Shelbyville High School’s National Honor Society and Earth Club.
NATIONAL NEWS: Libraries pay extra when it comes to e-books that they lend out, and it can pinch them financially. For instance, Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman In Me cost a library $17.81 to buy a physical copy directly from the publisher, but libraries paid $64.99 for an e-book and $59.99 for a digital audiobook. That’s significantly more than the $16.99 that a consumer would pay for an e-book and the $16.49 they’d charge for an audiobook. Those copies are also rented out one reader at a time, and the license to it is only for two years, at which point they need to buy new ones. (KOUW/Numlock)
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This Day in Shelby County History
2014: A Village Post Office opened at the Shell Food Mart, 340 W. Main St., in Morristown. The VPO contracted with the U.S. Postal Service and offered a range of postal products and services, including stamps and flat-rate packaging. Shell Food Mart Manager Rob Smith said the concept made sense because they were open earlier and closed later than the Post Office.
2004: Kelly and Brian Tackett and Brian and Paulita McGuire, who all shared a ticket, won the $10,000 Chamber of Commerce Cash Bash fundraiser, held at Occasions.
1994: The Parks Board voted to pave the gravel entrance to Blue River Park. The parking lot, however, would remain gravel. The board had received a discount on the paving because contractors were already resurfacing the tennis courts at Morrison Park.
1984: Brad Davis, 709 Eberhart Dr., received the Boy of the Year award at the 29th annual J. Kenneth Self Boys Club Father and Son Banquet. The Golden Boy award went to Ken Berger; the Man and Boy award to Tom Duvelius; and the Woman and Boy award to Anna Tuckett and Jo Cherry. Jerry Lux was awarded the Past Presidents award and Scott Sharp received the Donald Richmond Scholarship. Those receiving Donald L. Brunner leadership awards were Shane Tungate, Corey Downs, Tom Davies and Keith Waterman. Richard “Swifty” Bennett, who received a standing ovation, received the Bronze Keystone award along with Duvelius. Andy Williams was the recipient of the first J. Kenneth Self Memorial Scholarship award. Receiving special awards for years of service were Irene Hartnett and Sandy McLane.
1974: Radio Shack offered 8-track home music systems on sale for $99 ($665 in today’s money). Record changers could be added for $127.95.
Contracts were awarded for an expansion of a helicopter parking ramp facility at the Indiana National Guard airfield on North Michigan Road. The construction would consist of 20 helicopter parking ramp pads.
1964: A man was arrested after punching another man outside Kettler’s Tavern on W. Broadway and shoving his wife up against the building.
1954: As a follow-up to a unit on trains, the 6-B class of Major school took the train to Indianapolis, accompanied by teacher Mrs. Frieda Chappell. The boys and girls visited the Statehouse and Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Making the trip were Barbara Priddy, Dennis Chaney, DePrez Ewing, Carl Miles, Larry Waterman, Michael Kettler, Richard Simmonds, Richard Cochran, Duane Garlitch, William Fox, William Lovitt, Ronnie Burton, Russell Montgomery and Phillip Lackey.
1944: A recent wave of measles cases appeared to be waning in Shelby County. The Colescott school reported 100 percent attendance for the day. Numerous students had been out with measles and colds over the previous few weeks. However, 26 were still absent from St. Joseph school and 33 out at Thomas A. Hendricks.
1934: After being inactive for several months, a “gang which specializes in stealing automobiles, removing the accessories, and abandoning the remains on some lonely country road renewed its operations here last night,” The Republican reported. Several cars had been stolen near the Kent school house and just north of the city off State Road 29.
1924: “The Traitor Within,” a motion picture promoting the Ku Klux Klan, showed at the City Opera House for two nights. (Editor’s note: The late David Craig, Shelby County historian, noted that the KKK had a significant presence in Shelby County during this time period, mostly as an anti-Catholic movement.)
The Jackson Street Croquet Club tidied up their field, located near the county jail, for the season. The Republican called the croquet team a “cocky gang” who would take on any challengers.
1914: Bicycle theft was becoming a major problem. Moris Drake Jr.’s bike was stolen from the alley at the side of the Indiana Service Company’s office on East Washington St. Also, a one-wheeler belonging to George Rapp was taken from the side of the Coza Theater building. Rapp later saw a young man riding his wheel. The thief realized he couldn’t pedal faster than Rapp could run, so he abandoned the wheel and took off.
OBITUARIES
James Brian Miller, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his residence. Born August 31, 1958 in Shelbyville, he was the son of James Miller and Eileen (Hauk) Miller. Survivors include three sisters, Karen Cole (husband Scott) of Scottsburg, Indiana, Kimberly Prather of Clearwater, Florida, Terri Hensley (husband Tim) of Shelbyville; several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Miller was a lifelong resident of this area and graduated from Southwestern High School in 1976, and had worked in automotive parts sales for several years. He had been a volunteer at Shelbyville/Shelby Co. Animal Shelter. Brian enjoyed fishing, animals, photography, and NASCAR.
No funeral services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions can be made to James Brian Miller Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.