Monday, November 10, 2025
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FALL FOLIAGE FLOW
The scene at Little Blue River, near Kennedy Park, reflects the autumn scenery. | photo by JACK BOYCE
4-H CLUB CALL-OUT
From left, The Survivors 4-H club members Ari Campechano and Areli Cadena-Moreno, Kaden, and club leader Deana Thurston oversee their table yesterday at the 4-H Club Open house, hosted in the Family Arts Building at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Below, Maddie Huntsman explains the value of 4-H participation to attendees. | photos by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
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NOTEBOOK:
Only a small number of Shelby County students were retained under Indiana’s new third-grade reading requirements, according to recently released data. State law requires students to demonstrate reading proficiency on the IREAD-3 exam or qualify for a “good cause” exemption to be promoted to fourth grade. Morristown Elementary and Triton Central Elementary each had one student retained, while four students at Coulston Elementary and two at Loper Elementary did not receive promotion. Data for other schools were suppressed by the state because fewer than 10 students were affected, reflecting Indiana’s privacy policy for small-reporting groups. Statewide figures showed modest increases in retention rates as schools adjusted to stricter promotion rules.
As part of Veterans Day activities at Shelbyville High School, students will watch an interview I conducted with U.S. Army veteran Dr. Holly Everette, a Shelby County resident, in segments on GBTV. We will share that interview throughout the week here. Below is part one, to be shown today. - Kristiaan Rawlings
Shelbyville High School’s Breck Auditorium will transform into Bikini Bottom as students present “The SpongeBob Musical” this weekend, Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15. Both performances begin at 7 p.m. The family-friendly production brings the beloved cartoon to life with colorful characters, lively music and plenty of undersea fun. Tickets, available at the door, are $10 for adults and $8 for students.
HOOSIER NEWS: Bobcat trapping season began Saturday across 40 Indiana counties, primarily in the southern region, including Monroe, Brown, Morgan and Orange counties. Shelby County is not included. The season continues through Jan. 31 or until the statewide quota of 250 is reached, with each licensed trapper limited to one bobcat. This marks Indiana’s first regulated bobcat harvest season following a 2024 state law requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish one. Hunting is not permitted; only trapping is allowed using foothold, cage or cable devices. DNR officials said the limited season is designed to be sustainable and will not threaten the species’ recovery. (Indiana Public Media)
NATIONAL NEWS: The Farmers’ Almanac, a 208-year-old publication known for its long-range weather forecasts and homespun wisdom, will cease publication after its 2026 edition due to financial challenges in the modern media landscape. Founded in 1818 and based in Maine since 1955, the almanac offered readers forecasts based on sunspots and lunar cycles, along with gardening tips, trivia and natural remedies. The print and online editions will both conclude, marking the end of one of America’s longest-running publications alongside its counterpart, the Old Farmer’s Almanac. (IBJ)
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From the Grover Collection
This cowry shell, from Lena Firn Grover’s collection, has the top polished smooth and engraved with raised letters to read the “Lord’s Prayer” in a script font. Acquired by the Grover Center in 1981. Want to learn more about this piece or others in our collection? Contact us at archive@grovercenter.org.
SQUIB LOOK-BACK: 1978
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This Day in Shelby County History
Local headlines reported on or around this date in Shelby County history. Selections are curated by The Addison Times from Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department materials.
2005: Helen and Gene Ellis expanded their downtown Shelbyville nightspot, D’Club and Club Rock, 57 E. Locust Street, to include breakfast and lunch service. The couple opened early for local workers, serving homestyle dishes such as biscuits and gravy, sandwiches and daily specials.
1995: Shelby County was required to clean up soil contamination left by a leaking underground storage tank behind the courthouse, which had gone untreated for more than two years. Tests showed benzene levels 66 times the state limit, and although the county had complied with earlier directives, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management later requested further investigation. The issue resurfaced as the county considered using the site for courthouse expansion.
1985: Tippecanoe Press, 223 S. Harrison Street, began offering computer diskettes and minidisks for sale.
1975: Five sixth-graders from Loper Elementary School were rewarded for outstanding reading achievement with a field trip to Indianapolis. Led by teacher Mrs. Joan Gardner, the students visited the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Children’s Museum, Crown Hill National and Military Cemeteries, Lafayette Square and Weir Cook Airport. The students were Jayme Anderson, Bruce Carpenter, Mark Coers, Rhonda House and Bobby Jeffries.
1965: The Edwin M. Morner Floral Co., 11 East South Street, celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house.
1955: Shelbyville and Shelby County recorded 80 births and 30 deaths in October, nearly tripling the death rate, according to County Health Officer Dr. Wilson L. Dalton.
Bob Adams, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Adams, was named the local winner of the Optimist International oratorical contest held at the Eagles Lodge. Tom Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Graham, was runner-up. Adams earned an expense-paid trip to the district competition with his speech on “Freedom - Our Most Precious Heritage.”
1945: Miller-Yarling Dairy announced the introduction of “a new style milk” in Shelbyville, its improved, “science-based homo milk,” short for homogenized milk. The advertisement promoted the product as available through local grocers or delivery drivers, highlighting that it was the first of its kind offered in the city.
1935: Supervised gym classes for adults in Shelbyville were scheduled to begin at Hendricks School, with sessions for men on Monday and Tuesday nights and a women’s class on Fridays. Recreation Director Martin Luther announced the program, which was free to participants and emphasized physical conditioning. Attendees were asked to bring a gym suit, rubber-soled shoes and a towel.
1925: Vandegrift & Morris issued a reminder that vehicle oil should be changed every 500 miles.
A Shelbyville concert band of 22 local musicians was organized during a meeting at the First National Bank’s community room. Marvin Hill was named director, with officers including Rollyn Barnes as president, Everett Hinds as vice president, Jay Wintin as secretary and treasurer, and Joseph Ainsley as librarian. The independent group planned to begin rehearsals immediately and hoped to schedule its first public concert soon.
1915: Peter J. Lux of Prescott, southeast of Shelbyville, was awarded the grand champion sweepstakes of the world at the National Corn Show in Columbus, Missouri, for the finest 10 ears of white corn. After a decade of competing and placing among top exhibitors, Lux finally won first prize, $500 in gold, earning him the title of “corn king.”
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