Monday, June 3, 2024
IN GOOD SPIRITS
ABOVE: Leon Beaty wins “Putting for Spirits” yesterday at the second annual Tom Harding Memorial Golf Outing, hosted by Shelby County Democrats at Blue Bear Golf Club. Winners at this hole received a prize of “liquid refreshment,” as described by Party Chair Denny Ramsey. Beaty may have been particularly excited because he’s not a golfer. He was, however, a long-time tennis player, first meeting Ramsey years ago through that sport.
The tournament yesterday attracted approximately 60 golfers, a growing number from years’ past.
“I’m encouraged,” Ramsey said. “I see a lot of Democrats out there. I’m hoping more people get involved. Hopefully, there will be some politics talked out at the holes today.”
Look for both local Democrats and Republicans at next week’s county fair in headquarters set up at the grandstands. | photos by ANNA TUNGATE
BELOW: Steve and Winnie Soviar, Frank and Jean Zerr, Angela Matney, Becky Williams, Eddie Sleeth, Pat G’Sell, Dr. Stephen Matney and Gary Bowen work yesterday’s Democrat golf outing.
Bishopp Celebrates Retirement
Doug Cassidy, Becky Bishopp, Amy Bishopp and Mayor Scott Furgeson pause to celebrate Bishopp’s retirement on Saturday from Bishopp’s Appliances. Furgeson issued a proclamation to recognize her service to the community. Although she will continue to work intermittently at the store, her daughter, Amy Bishopp, will take over Becky’s previous role in the office. Becky’s affiliation with the business goes back to when she married the late Dick Bishopp in 1963. The store was founded by Dick Bishopp’s parents in 1948. | photo by ANNA TUNGATE
NOTEBOOK:
Karlie Lawson, 19, daughter of David and Anne Lawson, was named queen of the 175th Shelby County Fair last night. Other winners in the contest held at Lewis Creek Baptist Church were Ellie Gosser, 1st runner-up; Oakleigh Goedde, 2nd runner-up; Destiney Johnson, Miss Congeniality; Myah Clouse, Little Miss; and Alexander Hatfield, Little Mister. Also in attendance was the 2023 Miss Shelby County Fair, Hallie Schweitzer.
NATIONAL NEWS: A new report shows Indiana has a lot of land space for solar and renewable energy projects. The Nature Conservancy’s Mining the Sun report shows the state has many brownfields – or previously used industrial lands – and former coal mining sites that could serve as spots for future solar projects. The Mining the Sun report identified approximately 150,000 acres of mine lands, primarily in southwest Indiana, and 150,000 acres of brownfield sites that are over ten acres in size all across Indiana. (Indiana Public Media)
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This Day in Shelby County History
2014: Six teachers retired from Shelbyville Central Schools: Angela Carson, Coulston Elementary; Paula Chappelow, Loper Elementary; Beth Nahre, Dr. Jon Orem and Mary Jo Zajeski, Shelbyville Middle School; and Larry Parmer, Shelbyville High School.
2004: A section at North State Road 9 and Michigan Road was taped off while officials investigated a chemical spill. Three 2-1/2-gallon jugs of an unknown chemical had been found on the roadway, presumably having fallen off a truck.
1994: Rachelle Kappes had been prom queen at Waldron High School’s junior prom, with Dustin Hartman crowned king. The prom court included Shawn Bennett, Carie Mullins, Kelly Leap, Matt Kuhn, Kevin Riggs, Chris Stephens, Stacy Huntsman, Ryan Harley and crownbearers Casey Riggs and Samantha Huesman.
1984: Norma Creed, a Shelbyville woman who had retired in April after 23 years as a state employee, received a $5,266 award, the largest “suggestion award” in state history, after offering a suggestion that raised an additional $90,876 over a 10-month trial period. The recommendation was in regards to making state funds available sooner for investment and earn more interest. Creed had been the former head cashier for the state treasurer’s office.
1974: Deputy Sheriff Robert Belles recovered a 200-pound cast metal gargoyle from Big Blue River near Marietta in six feet of water. The statue had been stolen from a home on Smithland Road. Two county men were charged in the case.
The Shelbyville baseball team won the Franklin Sectional. Members of the team were Randy Hobbs, Rob Robertson, Steve George, Mike McComas, Brad Jones, Glen Baker, Brian Jones, Sam Ardery, Roger Hunt, John Alexander, Greg Davis and Scott Gahimer. Jeff Hart, John Schoentrup and Roger Staker were managers. Steve Drake was assistant coach and Tom Hession was coach.
1964: Two local men were injured in separate incidents on Goodrich Ave. and S. Noble St. when two Indianapolis men got out of their yellow convertible and started attacking them for no apparent reason. Police were investigating the case.
1954: With 858 paid members, the Victory Post No. 70 American Legion had its highest roll in local history. The post had added 117 new memberships in the past year. Bob Cover flew the good news report to American Legion headquarters in Indianapolis.
City Council adopted an ordinance extending city zoning jurisdiction to an area located east of the incoming General Electric Company plant.
1944: The following received notice of military service from the local Selective Service Board: Carl Smothers, Leonard Turner, Bob Myer, Eugene Smith, Carl Eads, Ralph Lawson, Millard Zeigler, Robert Nugent, William Pruitt, Samuel Harker, William Nichols, Leo Tarplee, Robert Paxton, Calvin Smith, Delmar Walton and Ervin Keppel.
1934: Announced pool hours were 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, except Sundays, when the hours were 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Boys would swim free on Mondays and girls on Thursdays.
The softball season opened with a parade of players in the three city leagues marching from the courthouse to Kennedy Park. Mayor L.E. Webb tossed the first pitch.
1924: Public park supervision opened for the summer, with Elizabeth Lemmon in charge. The shelter house had been refurbished, and events would be held there on rainy days.
1914: Shelbyville fire fighters asked City Council for a 40 percent raise. The petition was referred to a committee for discussion.
OBITUARIES
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