Thursday, September 5, 2024
EYE ON THE BALL
Shelbyville Middle School seventh grader Ari Campechano prepares to move the ball up field in a match this week. | photo by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
NOTEBOOK:
A permit was pulled last month by Runnebohm Construction to build the new RISU America plant at 867 Boomer Way. The estimated cost of construction is $20 million. In other business news, Dollar Tree pulled a permit to remodel 1010 East State Road 44, the former Walgreens location. The retail space remodel is estimated to cost $700,000.
Additionally, the following building permits were issued in Shelbyville last month: new storage building at 114 N. Knightstown Road, remodel bathroom at 213 Howard St., new in-ground swimming pool at 1409 Golden Bear Lane, new pole barn at 625 Doran Ave., two new mobile homes at 1203 East State Road 44, a new pole barn at 106 Knightstown Road, a new deck at 2413 Berwick Dr., a new in-ground swimming pool at 1055 Fallway Dr., replacement of front porch at 212 Colescott St. and a new deck at 2804 Theobald St.
The Shelbyville Common Council last night approved a number of resolutions related to bonds for projects including N. Riley Highway, Hession Drive Phase II and the amphitheater to be constructed in Blue River Memorial Park. The bonds also include funding for the incoming roundabout at S. Miller St. and W. McKay road. The project was underfunded due to a three-year delay caused by right-of-way issues. “With (this type of) project, the state or federal government will not go above what the original agreement was for,” Mayor Scott Furgeson said. With the government unable to exceed its original amount, the additional costs fell to the city. Refusal to complete the project would likely cause issues obtaining future funds, Furgeson said, adding, “So, it's gone from about a half-million-dollar job to a $1.5 million dollar project.”
City Council also approved a salary ordinance giving 5 percent raises to most city employees. Police officers were given a 13.4 percent raise. “We’ve had a hard time hiring police, and we’ve been behind a little bit on our surrounding communities’ (pay scales),” Mayor Furgeson said. A category including maintenance and trash removal employees received a 10 percent raise.
The council approved on second reading rezoning 713 S. Miller St., behind the Valero station at 603 Colescott St., from residential to Business General, to allow the owner to eventually build a larger store and add parking.
A vehicle struck a deer on North State Road 9, near the Rampart St. intersection.
NATIONAL NEWS: The market for electric boats is a small fraction of the market for electric cars, but it is a growing one, valued at $5 billion worldwide in 2021 and poised to reach $17 billion by 2031. One of the companies at the forefront of trying to electrify speedboats and pleasure boats is Arc Boats, which targets the higher end of the boat market, at least until the technology involved gets cheap enough to start nibbling at the mass market of boats. Gas-combustion boats are pretty expensive to run, with it easily running $300 to $600 in fuel costs for a particularly enthusiastic day on the lake. Even better is that they’re actually quiet, so you don’t have to yell over the engine noise while still going at top speeds. (Associated Press/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights:
October 1987, Part I
The Homecoming theme was “Golden Times ‘87.” Homecoming court members were Suzanne New, Amy Willey, Holly Roberts, Robin Minton, Gia Lawrence, Dawn Neeb, Carrie Callier and Tracy Morrison. Reigning Homecoming Queen Shannon Paul would crown a new queen.
Key returners to the football team included quarterback Kevin McNulty, Terrill Bringle, Ryan Brokering, Doug Dayhoff, John Gribbons, Ron Harding, Kirk “The Ice” Isley, Craig Laker, Andy Lay, Tony Martin, Mark Montgomery, Mark Murphy and Robert Piercy. Junior lettermen were Brian Alexander and Andy Winzenread.
Exchange student Gabriela Arnold, from Switzerland, was living with Bruce and Edna Knecht and their daughter, Sharon. Gabriela said there was always something to do at the Knecht’s house, and that her host mom was an excellent cook.
Students were enjoying the new music wing on the north side of the building. Mrs. Nancy Sugden was the choral teacher, teaching in a room with air-conditioning and mirrored walls. Several people had been involved in assisting the architect with the design of the room, including Sugden, David King, Jamie Orem, Russ Smith, Carl Craig and Larry Hoffman.
A fall fashion column highlighted the latest fads. Jason Eads and Wade Amos “both like their iced denim and their army short hear.” Girls wore Eastland Oxford shoes along with 10-button Outback Red shirts. Andrea Adams said she enjoyed wearing Guess jeans with her dad’s t-shirts. Guys said their favorite item were Spuds McKenzie t-shirts. “Mary Nolley says she enjoys sporting tanks and t-shirts with logos on them. As did Donna Crafton, who loves to wear silver jewelry, concert t-shirts and her active length Lee Press-On Fingernails. Dee Dee Miller and Melissa Wood said their favorite looks were the safari/African colors and mini-skirts.”
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 from the Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department.
2014: Members of the Shelbyville Fire Department spent the day cleaning up several yards in Shelbyville. During their visits to those needing assistance, the firefighters broke out weed eaters, clippers and blowers for the lawn makeovers.
2004: Shelbyville News reporter Judy Sprengelmeyer flew on one of the last surviving airworthy B-17s. “The press invitation arrived a few weeks ago, and once the editor determined it wouldn’t cost the newspaper anything, he magnanimously said, ‘Sure, go ahead…’” she wrote. She documented how Shelbyville native Leland Ruby, since deceased, had flown 35 missions over France and Germany as a B-17 waist gunner. He returned home to open a plumbing, heating and repair service for 40 years before passing away in 1998. Robert Miller had flown 26 B-17 missions. He later owned and operated F&M Oil Co. in Finly for more than 35 years.
1994: A Shelbyville man was asked to leave Judge Mary McQueen’s court because his shirt had obscenities on it. Court reporter Susan Veerkamp notified the judge, who had a police officer remove the man from the court. The man said he had a right wear what he wanted and would be back in the same shirt. He did return, but he had changed shirts.
1984: Cable television was coming to St. Paul, as soon as December. The contract was approved after town attorney Jeff Linder revised a related ordinance. Cable company officials said the service would include 12 channels, Home Box Office and Cinemax movies. The hookup fee would be $22 and the monthly fee would be $12 for basic cable or $18 with premium channels.
1974: Shelbyville High School students and fans warmed up with a bonfire pep rally south of the athletic field, burning a stuffed effigy representing the Madison Heights Pirates, whom the Bears would meet in the home opener. The players were introduced and the high school band played.
1964: Riverside Amusement Park, 1700 W. 30th St., Indianapolis, offered Labor Day specials. The park opened at noon and featured 27 rides.
Jane Cord, 17, was Rec Teen of the Month. Jane was a member of the Junior Rec Board and was vice-president of the SHS Booster Block.
1954: The City of Shelbyville cut off sewer service to residential properties along Knightstown Road after warning property owners service would be cut if they failed to petition for annexation.
1944: The third war-time Labor Day passed quietly in Shelbyville, with little activity of note, The Republican reported. Except grocery stores, most retail establishments closed for the day.
Major Earl VanHorn, W. Broadway St. resident, was promoted to the rank of post surgeon at Camp Atterbury.
1934: Federal workers removed rails, ties and brick from S. Harrison St., between Broadway and Taylor streets, in preparation for resurfacing.
Fred W. Kennedy celebrated his birthday by giving each of the 350 Kennedy Car Liner & Bag Co. employees a $5 check (about $120 in today’s money).
1924: Theodore Theobald cut down a tree on his farm near Ray’s Crossing to discover 27 pounds of honey in the tree.
The St. Joseph school board voted to abandon the tuition plan and offer free schooling in the new building. School board members were Frank Dellekamp, John Goebel, James McCloskey, August Rehme, William Thrasher, Mrs. DeBanto, Mrs. Banschbach, Mrs. Rembusch, Mrs. Silfer and Helen Whitcomb.
1914: Charles Miller, 5, of near St. Louis Crossing, was found unconscious and extremely ill. Dr. Wertz, of Flat Rock, said it was due to “pawpaw poisoning.” The boy was said to have eaten a large amount of pawpaws. His prognosis was uncertain.
OBITUARIES
Linda Lee Lanter, 84, of St. Paul, passed away at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born July 8, 1940 to Jesse Patterson and Sylvia (Robbins) Patterson in Batesville, Indiana. She married Robert Keller Lanter and he preceded her in death on November 2, 2014.
Survivors include daughter Melanie (George) Lanter-Myers of St. Paul, sons Bobby (Linda) Lanter of Texas and Jeffery (Laiwa) Lanter of Texas, brother Dale Patterson of Rushville, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and four brothers.
Mrs. Lanter was a bank teller at State Bank of Waldron (St. Paul branch) for several years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her family and extended family.
Graveside services were held on Thursday September 5, 2024 at 1 p.m. at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. Online condolences can be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Carson W. Trent Sr., 78, of Greensburg, passed away on August 30, 2024, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Mr. Trent was born on June 7, 1946, to Frank Ray Trent and Virginia Marcedres (Case) Trent in Severn, Maryland. He married Pamela Jo (Coldiron) Trent on March 23, 1991, and she survives.
Other survivors include two children, Lori Payne of St. Paul and Carson Trent Jr. of St. Paul, brother Eddy (Sandy) Trent of Maryland, several nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Dean Kent and Brenda Hill, and brothers Kenny Trent and Jamie Trent.
Mr. Trent was a U.S. Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War, where he served bravely as an Aviation Machinist Mate on the USS Hancock and the USS Bonhomme Richard.
Carson had lived in this area since 1969 after moving from Maryland. He was a Machinist at G. E. Wellman's for several years, and also was employed with Hill-Rohm. He also was a member of the NRA and VFW, and a member of the Clarksburg Christian Church. Mr. Trent enjoyed fishing, hunting, guns, canning, his beloved dogs Annie, Brody, Ike and Saylor, and grand-dog Roxanne. He loved to attend church and reminiscing about old times.
Funeral services will be held at the Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin Street, St. Paul, on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1 p.m., with Pastor Jerran Jackson officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Rossburg Cemetery in New Point, Ind. Memorial donations can be made to the Decatur County Animal Shelter in care of the Funeral Home. Online condolences can be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.