Friday, January 10, 2025
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Mohawks, Tigers Advance in Girls County Tournament
The Triton Central High School gymnasium served as host last night to a lively crowd of fans, cheerleaders and the school pep band. | photos by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
Waldron and host Triton Central advanced last night in Shelby County Tournament girls basketball action, with the Mohawks (6-10) winning the first game, 63-24, over Southwestern (2-15), and the Tigers (10-6) defeating Morristown (8-7), 65-40.
The Waldron-Southwestern game remained close in the first quarter, with the Mohawks up 12-9 heading into the second, but 8 points from Jackie Corlett combined with 8 from Emerson Lindsey, who had already scored 8 in the first quarter, helped give Waldron a commanding 28-13 lead at the break. A big Waldron third quarter, featuring five different players scoring field goals and six made free throws, added to the lead, with the final tally for the game at 63-24. Lindsey finished with 18, including four three-pointers, Corlett with 12, Kiley Best scored 9, Brooklyn Milbourn had 8 and Riley Thurston, 6. Southwestern was led by Tanna Tatlock’s 17 points, including 11 free throws.
The second game started with staunch defense and few made shots. Morristown took an early 9-4 lead over Triton Central, but Quinn King’s back-to-back buckets put the Tigers back in it, trailing by one, 9-8, at the end of the first. Triton Central then took control, hitting six three-pointers, including three from Maryrose Felling, two from Katherine Collier and one from King. Sophia Burbrink also added six points in the quarter, giving the Tigers a 36-17 halftime lead. The home team continued their strong play in the second half, with Felling adding 14 to the 9 she scored in the first half, giving her 23 for the game. Also leading the Tigers in scoring were Burbrink with 10, King and Sawyor Murdick with 9 and Katherine Collier, 8. Morristown was led by Nevaeh Sanders, who had 20 points. The Tigers advance to play Waldron in Saturday’s championship with the 65-40 win.
Presuming there aren’t weather delays, tonight’s double header, starting at 6 p.m., will feature the boys’ semi-final, with the championship game also played on Saturday.
NOTEBOOK:
A growing collection of unconventional items at the Shelby County Public Library called the Library of Things is now available. The Library of Things allows SCPL cardholders ages 18 or older to access a selection of useful, educational and recreational items ranging from garden tools to museum passes. Both the main library in Shelbyville and the Velma Wortman Morristown branch are participating locations in the initiative, which was partially funded by grants from the Wortman Family Foundation through the Blue River Community Foundation. The newest “things” are a telescope, a metal detector, and a microscope; a complete list is located here. Patrons can also search for items through the Evergreen Indiana catalog. Five items can be checked out at once. Most items can be renewed one time, with the exception of the most popular ones – 5G mobile internet hotspots and Indiana State Museum passes. Items must be returned to a circulation desk at either branch. There is a $5 late fee per day for hotspots; $2 for all other late items. Additionally, the Morristown branch offers a seed library which is on record with the Office of the Indiana State Chemist. There is no expectation of returning seeds in the usual sense, but donations from patrons, staff, and even seed companies are appreciated to keep the library growing. For further information about the Library of Things, or to make suggestions about additions to the collection, call the main library at (317) 398-7121 or the Morristown branch at (765) 818-1718.
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights:
Dec. 16, 1969, Part II
Shelbyville won its basketball season opener against Batesville, 73-65. The Shelbyville offense was sparked by Harry Larrabee, Ed Pritchard and Doug Adams, with Larrabee scoring 39. Larry Browning’s defense was also credited. “As far as percentages go, it looked like the first game for both clubs. The Bears hit 26 baskets in 72 attempts for 36%, and the Bulldogs hit 20 of 58 for 35%.”
The Bears also won the first game of the conference, 90-64, against Columbus. The game featured 52 fouls and 83 free throws. Prichard, Browning and Jeff Lowe all fouled out.
Although SHS had lost seven football games, there were numerous impressive stats from the year. Bob Zerr broke Shelby’s rushing record with 1,097 yards. His longest run was 87 yards. Don Nolley had the best yard per carry average with 138 yards in 21 carries for a 6.5 average. Zerr was the top scorer with nine touchdowns. Steve Agler had 34 tackles, 68 assists and one fumble recovery. Rick Zimny intercepted four passes.
Mr. Rudy Dotlich was the new wrestling coach, replacing Mr. Alex Kristine.
In alumni news, Tim Ash, former Shelbyville star, was one of the top contenders for a starting spot at Auburn University, where he was a sophomore. Bob Adkins, a teammate of Ash for two seasons, would be out of the action for the year at Indiana State due to an injury.
The “Polar Bears” won a swimming meet. Team co-captain Sparky Cotanch and Mac Thurston were double winners for the Bears.
This Day in Shelby County History
News around Shelbyville and the surrounding area as reported on or about this date in history. Selections are curated by The Addison Times from Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department materials.
2005: Behind Brandon Haygood’s 33 points, Morristown defeated Southwestern, 68-62, in overtime to win the boys’ Shelby County Tournament. A key shot from Dustin Dean helped seal the victory.
1995: County Commissioners hired an engineering firm to design a new 140-foot-long Walkerville Bridge with two lanes for traffic and at least one sidewalk. The bridge would connect Minster Drive and McLane Street across the Little Blue River, providing an alternate emergency route.
1985: Ralph Leppert opened Shelby Loan Inc. at 116 E. Washington St., the site of the former Shelby Finance. Leppert had managed Shelby Finance since 1967 and prior to that was in the industry for 11 years. He also offered Western Union telegram and moneygram service.
Alicia McKennedy and Libby Kent received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in the Scout program. Both were 1984 Shelbyville High School graduates.
1975: Mayor Jerry Higgins announced a plan to reduce the cost of taxi service for the elderly and handicapped, using federal funds. Coupons taking half the cost of a C and C Cab Co. ride were available at the company.
1965: Mike Wells, Triton Central, was named a repeat winner of the county tourney’s most valuable player after the championship game at Shelbyville. The presentation was made by Waldron Principal Cal Gullion. Triton Central had defeated Morristown for the title.
1955: The new Health Department was fully staffed. Dr. Wilson Dalton was county health officer and head of the department. Donna Lockridge was department clerk, Edith Patterson was senior public health nurse, Betty Williams was junior public health nurse, and Malcolm Beck was sanitarian.
Waldron, coached by Bill Doig, won its first county tournament in 26 years. Waldron dismissed school early the next day and held a pitch-in dinner to celebrate.
1945: Over 500 people braved near-zero temperatures for a speech at Paul Cross Gym by Archibald Gilchrist, noted Australian lecturer and former member of the Western Australia state parliament.
George C. Stubbs announced he was retiring as president of Shelby National Bank. Stubbs had entered the banking profession in 1905, and became president when B.F. Swain died in 1933. He would be succeeded by G.W. Van Pelt.
1935: A local mailed jailed in Illinois for violating the Dyer Act (the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act, which made interstate transportation of stolen vehicles a federal crime), admitted to being part of a gang that was responsible for more than 25 robberies in Shelby County. The gang of young men had made a room in the old Keck house, a large frame building immediately east of the Big Four railroad crossing on Broadway, as its headquarters. The thefts included stealing from local department stores during the Christmas season and several chicken thefts.
1925: George Yarling, east of Shelbyville, had produced the highest yield of corn in Indiana, at 118.38 bushels to the acre, Purdue University announced.
1915: Local farmers said their wheat, which had been covered with ice and snow for several weeks, was looking bright and green.
Joe Hill, Black resident of Shelbyville, was reported in local papers to be “happy and content” after securing a job in the Indiana Senate cloak room, where he brushed coats and shined shoes.
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OBITUARIES
Robert Tremain, 79, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Monday January 6, 2025, at his residence in Soddy Daisy, Tenn. He was born January 29, 1945 in Greensburg, Ind., to Maurice Tremain and Wilma J. (Kaster) Tremain.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Robert worked for Allison Transmission for 30 years before retiring. He loved to do puzzles and be in his woodworking shop. He was a fixer upper and always working on a project. When he wasn’t doing that, he would be enjoying his time on the Dixie chopper with his grandkids.
He married Menia S. (Simmons) Tremain on June 23, 1990 and she survives. He is also survived by his daughters, Bobbi Gecua, Rachel Payne and Dawn Clem; his sons, Samuel Layton, Matthew Layton and Arron Layton; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Tremain.
Visitation will be Friday, January 10, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service with Reverend Mick Folly officiating. Military rites will be conducted by our local veteran organization. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Robert’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
Gerald G. “Jerry” McCracken, 93, of Shelbyville, passed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. He was born July 1, 1931, in Richmond, the son of Gilbert and Georgia C. (Baker) McCracken. On April 21, 1962, he married his wife of 62 years, Martha Karen Davis, and she survives. In addition to Martha, Jerry is survived by his daughter, Marci Hungerford and husband, Mace, of Waldron; son, J. Michael McCracken and wife, Lyn, of Utah; grandchildren, Morgan Hungerford, Madigan Hungerford, Rachael Kowallis and husband, Kory, Daniel McCracken and wife, McKenna, Jared McCracken, Natalie Crump and husband, Janson, and Nick McCracken and wife, Anja; great-grandchildren, Charlotte Kowallis, Grey Kowallis, Milo Kowallis, Maverick McCracken, Brooks McCracken and London McCracken, and Baby Crump due 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joanne Hartman; and grandson, Jonathan McCracken.
In 1949, Jerry graduated from Shelbyville High School. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Jerry was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in England. He retired in 1996, having worked as the Assistant Vice President of Shelby National Bank, co-owning the Blue River Lanes and car sales at Sandman Brothers. Jerry was also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and American Legion Post No. 70. He enjoyed going golfing and fishing. Jerry liked all sports, he especially enjoyed watching Indiana University Basketball and the Indiana Pacers. Jerry loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
A gathering of friends and family will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. The Celebration of Jerry’s life will follow at 3 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home, with Rev. Ralph Botte officiating. Jerry’s family would like to express a special thank you to Kylie, Amy and Olivia with Our Hospice of South Central Indiana and to Gracie with Infinity. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 118 W. Washington St., Shelbyville, Indiana, 46176. Online condolences may be shared with Jerry’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Ralph Edward Lux, 67, Shelbyville passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Franciscan Hospice House. He was born June 24, 1957, in Rushville to Omer J. and Helen E. (Purvis) Lux.
Ralph was a lifelong member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus Council #822.
He loved Waldron basketball and served as the student manager for the Waldron Varsity Boys Basketball team for 34 years. In 2007, he was proudly awarded an honorary high school diploma from Waldron Jr./Sr. High School.
Ralph participated in the Special Olympics for many years, earning numerous awards and medals for his athletic achievements. A devoted sports fan, he especially loved cheering for Purdue.
He was an extremely dedicated employee at Shares Inc. for 39 years before retiring in 2018.
Ralph had a variety of favorite pastimes, including dancing, traveling, coloring, visiting casinos, and watching The Golden Girls and WWE. For his birthday last year, he fulfilled a dream by attending a WWE Monday Night Raw in Indianapolis with family members.
Above all, Ralph loved a good party, cherishing any opportunity to spend time surrounded by his family.
Ralph is survived by his brothers, Jerry J. (wife, Martha) Lux, of Shelbyville; Thomas L (wife, Patricia) Lux, of Manilla. Max M. (wife, Jan) Lux, of Shelbyville; Nick C. (wife, Pat) Lux, of Shelbyville, Gregory P. (wife, Melody) Lux, of St. Paul, Frank D. Lux, of Shelbyville; Mark A. (wife, Jean Ann) Lux, of Shelbyville; his sisters, Linda K. (husband, Jerry) Stewart, of Shelbyville; Janette (husband, Jim) Alexander, of Shelbyville; Beth Ann (husband, Jerry) Garrett, of Shelbyville; several nieces and nephews, as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Anthony R. Lux and George C. Lux.
The Rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 12 ,2025 followed by a visitation from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Waldron Jr. Sr. High School, 102 N. East Street, Waldron, IN 46182. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4218 E. Michigan Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176 with Father Mike Keucher officiating. Burial will be in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Indiana, 6200 Technology Center Drive, Suite 105., Indianapolis, IN 46278 or St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The family extends their gratitude to the staff at Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Franciscan Hospice House for their compassion and support during this difficult time. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ralph’s family.
Donald R. Cobler, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at his residence. Born February 26, 1963, in Franklin, he was the son of Donald L. Cobler and Patricia M. (Graves) Cobler. He married Sharon (DeWitt)Cobler, and she preceded him in death on June 10, 2013. Survivors include his mother, Patricia Graves of Shelbyville; two sons, Scott Cobler and Travis Cobler, both of Shelbyville; two sisters, Brenda Hendricks (John) of Franklin and Vickey Garland (Terry) of Westport; two brothers, Andy Lautenbach of Alabama and Kevin Graves (Beverly) of Virginia; and three grandchildren, Anthony, Gretchen and Dixie Cobler. He was preceded in death by his father Donald and spouse Sharon.
Donald had lived in this area his entire lifetime and graduated from Shelbyville High School. He was self-employed in various occupations/farming, rentals, and concession trailers. Donald loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, or any outdoor activity. He dearly loved his family, and grandchildren and spending time with them. He also loved his dog Buddy.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Mike Bartlett officiating. Burial will be in Second Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday afternoon from noon until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to Donald R. Cobler Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.