Saturday, July 27, 2024
SUMMER PROJECTS
Work on a new, wide pedestrian path and a new black top parking lot and concrete entrance are in the works at Shelbyville High School, on S. Miller St. near Doran Ave. | photo by JACK BOYCE
STATE OF THE ART
Re-starting a senior tradition paused at the onset of the pandemic, recent Shelbyville High School seniors Wyatt Haacker and Daniel Vazquez painted a school garbage can. The top two sides (graphic above) were painted by Haacker, the lower two by Vazquez. The artwork represented themselves and the different art styles they enjoy, Vaquez said.
NOTEBOOK:
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced a $4,000 award to Blue River Community Foundation for the Shelby County Sundial (art rendering below) through the Arts Project Support grant program. “We are thrilled to start the design process of a gnomon to be installed at the Blue River Trailhead located off of (North State Road 9) in Shelbyville to create an oversized sundial,” Laura Land, Community Engagement Officer and Project Lead with BRCF, said. “This sculptural shadow casting device will offer a unique fusion of art and function.” Surface art, which contains marks for the time of day, was installed May 21, 2024, and will serve as the foundation for the sundial. The design will be astrologically themed and influenced by the artwork of Roland Hobart. Hobart lived in Shelbyville from the late 1960s to the 1980s, where he produced impressive printmaking, mural, and sculptural pieces. The grant funding along with additional project support through various Blue River Community Foundation administered funds has made the work possible.
A woman on a bicycle reported she was hit by a vehicle Thursday night at the intersection of Amos Road and East State Road 44. The woman said she fell and hit her head, and that the driver of the vehicle left the scene, traveling south on Amos Road.
NATIONAL NEWS: High interest rates have had perks for the largest companies out there, and Google owner Alphabet is one of them. In the second quarter of the year, Alphabet made $1.023 billion simply in net interest income alone, money made just by virtue of having a large pile of money laying around in interest-bearing accounts. The money they made just from interest is more than the actual profits of 397 companies in the S&P 500, period — more than Target, or Starbucks, or Marriott, or Blackstone made in profit. Indeed, combine the bottom 30 earners in the S&P 500, and collectively they still made less profit than Google made just from interest on its hoard. (Sherwood/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Reviewed
Editor’s note: The Shelbyville High School Courier is going digital this year, with student-led coverage of student activities and athletics to be published on the newly created Instagram page when the academic year begins. We are in the midst of a series that dives into the Courier archives. Today’s featured edition is from December 1980.
An article reviewed SHS clubs that had a long history. The Boys “S” Club was in its 49th year. It was started in 1931 by Mr. Charles Knaub, English teacher. Tom Hession was later the sponsor, following Ray Beck and “Doc” Barnett. Student Council was started in 1955. Mr. Bill Murphy had begun sponsoring the organization 13 years prior (to 1980), with Miss Fredina Crowe co-sponsoring with him for 10 years. Latin Club had been organized in 1965 by Mrs. Joan Kelley. She was still the sponsor. One of the newest clubs was Math Club. Mr. Murphy had helped get the club off the ground, and Mr. Larry Chaney was sponsor. One of SHS’s largest organizations was the 100-member Spanish Club, sponsored by Mr. Jerry Rice.
During the first 12 weeks of school, 179 students had been assigned to the BMC (Behavior Modification Center). The causes were: 89, truancy; 36, insubordination, or a revolt against authority; 13, disruption of the school atmosphere; 28, possession of tobacco; and 13, fighting. Former “inmate” Danny Brinson told The Courier his three days in BMC hurt his grades by not being in class, and he wouldn’t commit an infraction again. Benny Ernstes also said BMC hurt his grades, because work couldn’t be made up. Another student, who insisted on anonymity, said BMC was “more like a study hall than a punishment.”
Fashions were changing, the paper said. “Gauchos and disco outfits are being replaced by skirts with blazers and monogrammed sweaters. Knee socks are being worn instead of hose, and heels are being outnumbered by flats,” Debbie Conover wrote. “Ribbons are tied into hair or around shirt collars for girls who want a more feminine look.” Jordace, Calvin Klein, Bon Jour and Gloria Vanderbilt were popular designer jeans. Chis Pepka, a junior, said spending $30 or $40 on jeans was well worth it because they lasted longer.
Steve Carew and Shannon Sullivan had organized 12 years of Courier editions to create a “newspaper morgue” of past editions. The school “morgue” (archive) was started in 1972 by advisor Mary Agler. It later died out, but had been revived by advisor Kathy Stolz. Shannon and Steve received extra credit for their efforts.
Bob “Bobski” Moore, a 1980 SHS graduate, had been allowed to remain in school a fifth year in order to take two college preparatory classes before going to IU the following fall. Bob was also working at Noble Romans as a “master pie maker,” he said, to earn money for IU. The fifth year came about when Bobski asked Counselor Robert Clapp if he could stay on, to which school administration agreed.
An article featured the “candy stripers” at Major Hospital: Andrea Terrell, Julie Ann Smith, Tina Metzger, Lora Taylor, Sheila McKinney and Susan Myers. They were volunteers who performed a variety of tasks, from helping bath and dress patients to filling out forms for dismissal.
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: The Major Hospital board met to discuss the possibility of building a new hospital. The board was collaborating with the Major Hospital Foundation, overseen by Angela Gill, to eventually raise funds for the project.
2004: Half Pints Bistro, 2806 East Range Road near Walmart, marked its one-year anniversary. Owner Jamie Dugan had previously been a chef at Fiddlers Three Restaurant, where he had worked in the family-owned business since he was 13. Staff at Half Pints included bartender Tammy Moore, manager Sandy Jones and cook Caleb McKinney.
1994: Two private parking lots downtown were available for drivers to lease. It was more of a matter of convenience, but The Shelbyville News noted there was plenty of parking downtown. Several business owners told the paper that customers rarely, if ever, complained about the inability of finding a parking spot, but that might mean walking a block or two.
1984: Police Chief Robert Nolley said he was irritated by local businesses installing “no-parking” signs with the added language, “by police order.” Nolley said he did not authorize the signs and had no jurisdiction to do so in private lots.
1974: Fire engulfed Huesman’s Garage, just off E. Michigan Road on the Blue Ridge Road. The fire had started from a fuel leak in a backhoe being worked on and went through a ceiling into living quarters upstairs, where several rooms were damaged.
1964: A tractor driving contest was held in the high school parking lot. George Meltzer, 17, finished first. Jay Long, 16, was second. Junior division winners were Jim Sigman (first) and Gary Meltzer.
1954: Demolition of a service station and two large houses was completed at the corner of Colescott and Harrison Streets in preparation for a new Marathon service station to be built. Trees would also be taken out. The new station would be concrete block construction covered by white porcelain. There would be three islands with two gas pumps on each side.
1944: A newspaper ad for McRoberts’ Barber Shop on East Washington St., which employed Lester McRoberts, Bill Sanders and Ralph Spurlin, noted the shop was air conditioned.
1934: Police arrested a 40-year-old resident of the 1100 block of South West Street after receiving calls from neighbors about his drunken behavior. The man admitted to having imbibed in “some joy soup.” One of the neighbors had sneaked up and poured a bucketful of water on him, which caused the drunken man to want to fight. Police then arrived on scene.
1924: The largest pair of overalls ever placed on display, reportedly, were on display in the A. Goodman store. They were about ten times as large as “the ordinary size,” The Republican said.
1914: A major storm downed trees and electric wires, putting the traction company out of commission. A barn owned by Jesse Keith, at Forest Hill, burned down. A house under construction on South West St. was blown down. The Republican said full coverage was not yet available because the power was out on the press.
OBITUARIES
Pamela Ann Monroe, 72, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born October 11, 1951, in Evansville, the daughter of King Edward Wall and Sally Ann Hayden. Pam is survived by her twin daughters, April Sims and wife, Amanda of Indianapolis, and Amber Hupp of Columbus; sons, James Monroe II and Travis Monroe, both of Shelbyville; brothers, King Edward “Eddie” Wall II and wife, Gayla, of Tennyson, and Randy Wall of Evansville; sisters, Deborah “Debbie” Johnson and Melissa “Missy” Wall, both of Evansville, and Jill Hayden Hawkins of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Dustin Jacob Hupp, Mason James Monroe, Maverick James Monroe, Wyatt James Monroe, Brooklynn Kay Monroe, Katelynn Karol Monroe and Karter James Sims; best friend, Pat Schaf and husband, Nick, of Shelbyville; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, including Debbie Achilles and husband, Jeff, of Evansville; and “favorite caregiver” January Hudson of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Adam Blair Hupp.
In 1969, Pam graduated from Marian Heights Academy in Ferdinand. She was formerly Superior Court reporter for 24 years, and a jail control officer for five years for Shelby County, retiring in 2010. Pam attended Cornerstone Community Church in St. Paul and enjoyed listening to Joel Osteen. She was an advocate for all animals and birds, and took care of many throughout the years. Pam leaves behind her cat, Cowboy and was preceded by her birds, Mary and Kringle and countless other animals. Pam loved music, dancing, cooking, glamping, fishing, horseback riding and camping.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and left her mark by referring to everyone as “Brother” or “Sister.”
A Celebration of Pam’s life will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 2472 E. Vandalia Road in Flat Rock, with a rain date of September 22, 2024. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176. Online condolences may be shared with Pam’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
After a lengthy illness, Larry Frank Mullins, 81, passed away Friday morning, July 26, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Celina, TN. A visitation for friends and family will be held on Sunday, July 28 from 5 p.m. (CT) to 7 p.m. (CT) at the Hall Funeral Home in Livingston, Tennessee. A graveside service and burial will be held Tuesday, July 30, at 11 a.m. (ET) at the Boggstown Cemetery in Boggstown, Indiana.
Larry Frank Mullins was born on January 20, 1943 at home on the farm in Independence Community in Overton County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Thomas Lafayette and Jewell Autumn (Kendall) Mullins. He attended Livingston Academy. He married Diana Gaye (Gardner) Mullins on July 1, 1996.
As a young man, Larry left his home in Tennessee and found work in Indianapolis, IN. He started his 30 year career with Ford Motor Company on December, 7 1967, retiring on January 1, 1998. Upon retirement he moved back to his home county in Tennessee, where he and his wife, Gaye were blessed with many years of fun and adventures before his health declined. They filled a wish on their “bucket list” of riding in all of the 48 contiguous states on their Goldwing. They enjoyed boating on Dale Hollow Lake, 4-wheeling, hunting dry land fish and wintering in the RV in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Survivors include his wife, Gaye Mullins, son, Rick (Trina) Mullins and daughter Robyn (Laura) Mullins and step-son Donnie (Alicia) Garver, brother, Archie (Frances) Mullins and sister-in-law Doris Mullins. Larry is also survived by grandson, Jess (Megan) Mullins and granddaughter, Katelyn (Nicholas) Wichman, great-grandson Maxumus Alexander Wichman, and several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and Anna Sue (Ogletree) Densmore, the mother of his children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Landon Mullins and James R. “Jim” Mullins and his wife Doris Mae Mullins, and step-father Dennis Martin.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial be made to the Boggstown Cemetery, Boggstown Presbyterian Church, the Shiloh Independent Missionary Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.
Visitation arrangements will be handled by the Hall Funeral Home, 2106 Cookeville Highway, Livingston, TN. Graveside rites and burial in the Boggstown Cemetery will be handled by The Freeman Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Shelbyville, IN. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.