Friday, January 3, 2025
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Coulston Student Contributes Kindness
by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
Presleigh Childers did more than acknowledge last semester’s Kindness Week at Coulston Elementary. The fifth-grader got in on the action.
“I wanted to do something nice for my basketball team,” Presleigh said, explaining her decision to purchase jerseys for the entire team.
“I did yard work, and my mom told me she would give me money if I made a three-pointer.”
She did, and her team, coached by her teacher, Mr. Michael Bunton, won that game.
Presleigh, who hopes to play on the Shelbyville Middle School sixth grade team, said she looks forward to returning to Coulston next year to see her jerseys still in use.
MAKING WAVES
John Turner (top, then clockwise), Andrew Turner (middle of lower right), Ella Breedlove, Kathryn Seal and Lillian Conners compete in yesterday’s Shelbyville High School swim meet against East Central and Batesville. | photos by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
NOTEBOOK:
An accident occurred on State Road 9 near Wendy’s after a vehicle reportedly braked for no apparent reason, stopping in the roadway and causing two other vehicles to collide. The initial car reportedly took off toward the interstate.
Greg Gerline is rejoining the Blue River Community Foundation board of directors, replacing Lisa Bridges, who completed her nine-year term at the end of 2024. Greg previously served on the board from 2010 to 2019 and held the role of president in 2014 and 2015.
This month’s free senior movie, “Homestead”, sponsored by Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, will be Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Studio 10 Cinema. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., announcements at 8:45 a.m. and the movie begins at 9 a.m.
The Addison Times is pleased to offer free milestone announcements. Forms are available here: Engagement Announcement, Wedding Announcement and Anniversary Announcement.
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NATIONAL NEWS: U.S. hotels are averaging 63.9 percent occupancy nationwide, three points lower than the 66.9 percent occupancy rate in 2019. That’s a bit of a pinch in an industry not exactly known for thick profit margins, but it’s not entirely clear if it’s solely the result of pandemic-related long-term changes in how people work. On one hand, the U.S. has added a net of 618 hotels since 2019, which is not exactly what you would do if the industry is doomed and facing intractable headwinds. Airlines, by comparison, have said that their corporate business is pretty much back, but it does seem that corporate trips are getting shorter, which would show up in hotel data but not flight data. (Skift/Numlock)
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Anniversary Announcement
Tom and Sue (Cory) Bowers, Shelbyville, will celebrate 52 years of marriage next week. They were married Jan. 6, 1973, at Church of God in Rushville, Ind. They have one child, Amy Rollins; two grandchildren; Carrie Johnson and Samantha Griffin; and two great-grandchildren, Clayton Johnson and Beckett Johnson. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bowers are employed with Bowers Property Group, NAR, IAR, Shelby County Division of M.I.B.O.R.
SHS Courier Archive Highlights:
Jan. 23, 2004
Soundwave and Synergy, directed by Joel Kenemore, were entering competition season. Mike Weaver oversaw choreography. Amanda Nunnally and Tasha Drysdale were captains of Soundwave. Ryan Beckley and Ciera Walton were captains for Synergy, with co-dance captains Eric Byrer and Erica Cole.
Many students were out sick. There were usually 75 to 100 absent kids per day, Mrs. Brenda O’Connor reported, but that number had climbed to 140 to 150 daily, with many having the flu.
Kaleb Kerans was the “full-time” Bear mascot. He even traveled to some away games. The only rule was to not speak, although he admitted growling at opponents. The mascot was involved in cheerleaders’ stunts, and he danced with them while the band played. The worst part of the gig was the heat, he said.
A Vietnamese foreign exchange student at SHS was from Germany. He was staying with Caleb Ross and his family.
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: Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Long John Silver’s and A&W chains announced free, four-week memberships at select gyms. The fast food industry had been under fire in the wake of the documentary film “Super Size Me.”
1995: Fifth Third Bank submitted plans to city officials to tear down the former Bishopp’s Appliances building, 112 N. Harrison St., to build a one-story, brick branch.
1985: Stephanie Lynn Dean, born New Year’s Day at Major Hospital, had been the first local baby born in 1985. Her mother was Rebecca Dean.
A local man was assaulted and robbed while visiting his father’s grave at Forest Hill Cemetery.
1975: The Shelby County Plan Commission approved a permit for Hercules Manufacturing, which had offices on Boggstown Road, to construct a new plant facing CR 100 N, adjacent to the Penn Central railroad tracks. Max DeJonge was president of the company.
1965: The Waldron fire department purchased a GMC truck chassis from Sandman Brothers to be turned into a tanker. Jack Knoll was chief of the department.
1955: One of the oldest buildings at the Shelby County Fairgrounds was razed to make room for a new and modern building to house women’s exhibits. The building had been in a state of disrepair for several years.
Offices for the new health department, replacing the former city and county health departments, were set up at the north end of the basement of the courthouse in quarters formerly cocupied by the township trustee.
1945: The temperature reached zero, with substantial ice on local streets.
Mr. and Mrs. Talbert, of Manilla, received word that their son, Pfc. William Talbert, had been wounded in France on Dec. 12. He was previously wounded in Italy in September. Also, Pvt. Carlton Bennett, whose wife lived on South Pike St., had been wounded in Germany for the second time.
1935: Major School teacher Miss Eliza Becker married Howard J. Scott.
Newly elected county officials handed out apples and cigars to members of the public at the courthouse.
1925: Enos Porter contributed $1,000 to the Greensburg YMCA in memory of his brother, William Porter, who had recently died. The gift was a permanent endowment.
The Shelbyville Fire Department had responded to 75 fires in 1924, Chief William Briggs announced.
1915: Louis Eads, 36, had fallen from a straw wagon while working and was at the point of death after suffering brain injuries, Dr. W.W. Tindall reported.
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OBITUARIES
Carroll G. Theobald, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville. He was born October 21, 1929, in Manilla, the son of William C. and Violet (Willey) Theobald. Carroll married Patricia Case, and she preceded him in death. He married Jean Simpson on September 10, 1982, and she survives. In addition to Jean, Carroll is survived by his grandson, Dylan Theobald; and Jean’s three sons, Mike, Tim and Todd Simpson.
Carroll was a well-known Realtor and developer, owner of C.G. Theobald Agency, a leading real estate firm for many years. Theobald developed the Clearview, Berwick, Indiana Heights subdivisions, building many homes in the area, and the first condos to be built in Shelbyville, totaling some 130 units. He co-owned and was president of the Saline County State Bank in Stonefort, Illinois. He also co-owned a Chevrolet and Oldsmobile dealership for several years. Theobald was the first president of the Blue River Lions Club in Shelby County. He was a member of the fraternal order of the Elks, Eagles and the Shelby Masonic Lodge No. 28 F&AM. He enjoyed playing golf and won the Alexander open several years ago.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Online condolences may be shared with Carroll’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Albert W. "Al" Minnick, 91, Scipio, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon. Born August 17, 1933 in Logansport, he was the son of Lisle Minnick and Clara (Bowyer) Minnick. He married Gail (Kuhn) Minnick on January 15, 1980, and she survives. Other survivors include four children, Rene' Houin (Mark) of Plymouth, Indiana, Darin Minnick (Tracy) of Englewood, Ohio, Erin Garcia (Alex) of Raymondville, Texas, Blaine Minnick of Scipio; nine grandchildren, Bridget Miller (Andrew), Eric Houin (Lucia Bernacchi), Leslie Houin (Andrew Popp), Clara Martini (Jake), Olivia Dudash (Robert), Zachary Raterta, Devon Minnick, Celestina Garcia, Roman Garcia; and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Scott and Mark Minnick; three brothers, Edward, Fletcher, and Richard “Bud” Minnick.
Mr. Minnick had lived in Jennings County since 1988, after moving from Bloomington. He graduated from Logansport High School and Purdue University School of Pharmacy, and was a member of Zion Evangelical Church of Shelby County. He had been a pharmacist, retiring after 50-plus years of service, in several retail, hospital, and independent pharmacies. Al enjoyed Purdue sports, and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and statistician. He enjoyed the trips to Las Vegas with his friend Tony Higgins, and his vacation trips to the Bahamas. He coached several boys baseball and basketball teams in earlier years, during which time he made quite an impact in many of the young boys lives. He loved his reminiscing trips back to his hometown of Logansport, and enjoyed the time spent with his family and grandchildren. He was a US Army veteran, attaining the rank of Captain.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. Ricky Persons officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion. Friends may call on Monday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Melissa Ann (Nash) Dunn, 39, of Fairland, passed away while pregnant with her daughter, Stella, on Wednesday January 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born October 24, 1985, in Shelbyville, Ind., to Ernest Nash and Janice (Stewart) Nash.
Melissa attended Southwestern High School in Shelby County and was a member of Trinity Holiness Tabernacle in Franklin. She married Jamie Joe Dunn on November 5, 2004, and they shared over 20 loving years of marriage, and he survives. She was a homemaker and her favorite job was being a mom. She enjoyed being outdoors and going camping and fishing. Melissa also enjoyed going to yard sales, flea markets and chicken shows. Family was the most important to her and she cherished all the time and memories shared together. She is also survived by her father, Ernest (wife, Michelle) Nash; her son, Michael Jamieson Dunn; her brother, Ralph David Cox; her paternal grandmother, Elnora Deaton and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother; her son Grayson Ernest Dunn; her father and mother-in-law, Loren Dale Dunn and Peggy Ann Dunn; her paternal grandfather, Ernest Nash, Sr. and her maternal grandparents Forrester and Lucy Stewart. .
Visitation will be Thursday January 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jerome Baker officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Melissa’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
Sandra C. Bassett, 61, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday January 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born February 27, 1963, in Shelbyville, Ind., to Jack C. Bassett and Kiyoko Mori.
Sandra graduated from Shelbyville High School. She worked at PK USA before retiring. Sandra was an animal lover. She loved to go to yard sales, playing cards and reading.
She is survived by her step-mother, Betty Burch; her sisters, Nicole (husband, Rex) Walker, Dawn Bassett and Peggy (husband, Bob) Underwood; and her brothers, Tony Bassett and Jack Bassett. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Donald Bassett.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dwayne Russell officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Sandra’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.