Friday, May 2, 2025
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JAZZ HANDS
The Shelbyville High Jazz Band, led by Mr. Graham Montgomery (on the piano), performs last night at Shelbyville Middle School. | photo by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
NO RAIN, NO RAINBOW
Although yesterday’s track and field meet at Shelbyville High School was canceled due to rain, Chad Stegemiller took the opportunity to snap a photo of this rainbow from the McKeand Stadium stands.
BELOW: A double rainbow shot from the east side of Shelbyville. | photo by JACK BOYCE
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NOTEBOOK:
The following building permits were issued in Shelbyville last month: repairs to a detached garage at 110 Fairfield Dr., construct a shell building for retail shops at 275 Progress Road, construct an addition to Hubler Chevrolet on East State Road 44, remodel 840 E. Franklin St., remodel office space at St. Joseph Catholic Church, construct a pool at 938 N. Hampton Blvd., construct new porch and outdoor kitchen at 1239 Pebble Pointe Dr., construct a pool at 1155 Breckinridge Way, remodel 1311 W. McKay Road, remodel 40 1/2 Public Square and construct 21 new homes.
Shelbyville High School student Alyssa Plymate won a school Rock-Paper-Scissors contest, which raised approximately $100 for Riley Children’s Hospital. Plymate won a gift card donated by Applebee’s.
The Strand Theatre will resume operations. A social media post noted that their insurance is fully in force, and thanked those who reached out to support. Among numerous upcoming events include the Advantage Shelby County graduation ceremony, Wed., May 7, 6 p.m.; the Southwestern High School Music Department’s Mayfest, Monday, May 12, 7 p.m.; and the City of Shelbyville’s Evening with Law Enforcement, Thursday, May 22, 6 p.m.
Ivy Tech Community College has named Stephanie Amos as the Interim Chancellor for the College’s Columbus Service Area. Amos will assume this leadership role as Dr. Steven Combs, who was serving as the Ivy Tech Columbus Chancellor, transitions to serve as Interim Provost of Ivy Tech Community College. Ivy Tech Columbus serves Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, and Shelby counties and includes campuses in Columbus, Franklin, and Shelbyville. Amos, a Shelbyville resident, holds a Master of Business Administration in organizational leadership from Ashford University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
HOOSIER NEWS: The Pacers take on No. 1-seeded Cleveland in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Game 1 and 2 will be played in Cleveland on Sunday, May 4 and Tuesday May 6. Games 3 and 4 will be in Indianapolis on May 9 and May 11. Among the if-necessary games, Game 5 will be May 13 in Cleveland, Game 6 will be May 15 in Indianapolis and Game 7 will be May 18 in Cleveland. Cleveland, who went 64-18 in the regular season, is fresh off a first round sweep of Miami, in which their combined +122 margin of victory is the highest in NBA history. (IndyStar)
NATIONAL NEWS: Americans are grabbing for snacks less – and it appears to be for a variety of reasons, including worries about money, the desire to eat healthier and reduce artificial dyes as well as the increased use of prescription drugs that suppress the urge to munch in between meals. Executives for several large brand-name snack companies, including the makers of Doritos and DingDongs, have said their sales have been affected by shoppers buying fewer snack products. USA Today)
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MEDIA RELEASE: Memorial Options
May is a month filled with meaningful milestones—graduation ceremonies, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day. Traditionally, we place money inside cards for graduates, purchase gifts for our mothers, and lay flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes and those that we love who have passed on. But what if we reimagined the way we honor these special people in our lives? What if there was a way to honor these individuals that would have a forever impact in our community?
There is a way! One thoughtful and impactful gesture to pay tribute is by making a gift to a fund at Blue River Community Foundation that supports a cause your loved one cares about. In 2024, BRCF received 455 tribute gifts from 328 donors; each one a unique expression of celebration, gratitude, or remembrance. Any gift to the Foundation, regardless of amount, can be made in honor or memory of someone special. An acknowledgment of your tribute gift will be sent to the honoree or their family (without disclosing the gift amount).
Blue River Community Foundation has a multitude of local agency endowments, scholarships, community funds, and field of interest funds for individuals to make contributions to. All of the funds at BRCF are endowed; this means the principle of the fund is never spent and BRCF only grants a percentage of the earnings each year. Your contributions are then a forever source of financial support for these Shelby County agencies and a way to honor your loved one for years to come.
With over 300 funds to choose from, there are a multitude of options to choose from that will align with what your loved one was passionate about that will help to carry on their legacy.
To make a gift online, visit www.blueriverfoundation.com and select the DONOR tab. Explore the types of funds that the Foundation administers and find one that matches your loved ones wishes and passions. Establishing a new fund is also an option to create a lasting legacy. Call our office at 317-392-7955 to learn more.
SHS Courier Archive Highlights
April 1, 1931, Part I
Shelby’s Mackmen won the first Southern Hoosier Conference basketball championship trophy, which was sent to Mr. Loper from the conference president. There were 16 teams in the conference. Shelbyville had lost in the post-season to Greencastle, which finished runner-up in the state tourney.
The eight lettermen on the basketball team opted to receive jackets instead of sweaters for the first time, keeping up with numerous other schools in the state that were offering letter jackets.
The school Aero Club was working to obtain a plane. In response to a request, the Department of Commerce promised to provide parts and motors, but no plane.
Mr. Cecil Puckett, teacher in the commercial department, wrote a play for seniors to put on at the end of the year. “‘The Fickle Stenographer’ portrayed by Margaret Conger, falling in love with her boss, George Coffin, only to be disturbed by the office boy, Charles Campbell, and the less fortunate wife, Rhodadell Cochran, is a plot worthy of thought by all persons endeavoring to enter the business profession.”
The GAA (Girls Athletic Association) formally organized. Miss Ada Marie Barnes, director of girls’ physical education, was the sponsor. Girls had to earn 250 points - through a variety of activities - to be eligible for the group.
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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: A motorcycle custom built on the “American Chopper” show was displayed at Harrison Street Power Equipment.
1995: A company owned by Bradley Hubler received zoning approval to sell cars at the former ElectroSound building on Miller Ave.
1985: For the second year in a row, SCUFFY went over a quarter of a million dollars in its drive. Art DePrez was the drive chairman and Robert Klepper was president of the board of directors.
1975: Nanette Lawrence was named queen of the 52nd annual May Festival. She was crowned by Lord Mayor Lee Boger. Stephanie Jenner and Jason Rasp were the train and crown bearers, respectively.
1965: Bill Higgins was elected president of the 1965-66 Shelbyville High School Senior class. Gary Delap was vice president, and Jerry Bastin was secretary-treasurer.
A group of SHS girls put on a skit called “I Can’t Say No” during May Festival at Paul Cross Gym. The girls involved, who wore gingham dresses and pantaloons for a hillbilly effect, were Linda Colpitts, Sue Graham, Becky Ayres, Rita Higgins, Karen Marshall, Susan Robins, Barbara Young and Ann Ford.
1955: Installation of automated traffic signals at the intersection of Colescott and Miller St. began.
The Waldron track team captured the county title. Team members were Gerald Crafton, Jim Isley, Jim Beyer, George Roser, Carl Stotsenberg, Gary Coers, Bob Baker, Tom Rudicel, Ralph Mull, Jim Hollaman, Lloyd Conover, Max Branson, Charles Cassady, Paul Hayes, Frank Runnebohm, Maurice Kuntz and Ralph Moore. Bill Doig was the coach, Ken Thornburg was manager, Jim Friddle was assistant coach and Clarence Fuchs was student manager.
1945: For the first time in more than two years, Gerald W. and Harley C. Cole, 407 S. Tompkins St., met in the South Pacific theater. Also present was their cousin, Cpl. Alvin Cole, of Vevay.
1935: The J.G. DePrez store held a coal oil stove demonstration for women. Gladys Hey made and served hot biscuits as part of the demonstration.
1925: Four girls who lived in the orphans’ home found a purse containing $65. They turned the purse in to Mrs. Ed Adams, who they knew, and she tracked down the owner, a resident in the Blue Ridge neighborhood.
City Council discussed placing numerous stop signs throughout town: on Harrison Street, from the Pennsylvania Railroad to Pennsylvania St.; on Second St. at Jefferson Ave.; on Washington St., from Miller St. to Noble St.; on Broadway, from Miller to Noble; and Mechanic, from Miller to Noble.
1915: The “Suffs” (Suffragists) in Shelby County “and those few from over the county who have been converted to the faith were out in force today to attend the meeting which was held this afternoon in the yard at the county courthouse,” The Republican reported. Miss Prudence Winterrowd was president of the “local ‘suff’ aggregation,” the paper said. The arguments presented for women to be able to vote “all seemed plausible.” At the end of the meeting, local boys carried banners supporting the cause around the business district for several hours.
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OBITUARIES
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