Saturday, May 25, 2024
THE LAST SUPPER
A group of locals made a final pilgrimmage to the Fireside Inn in Enochsburg this week. The iconic family restaurant, open for more than 70 years and famous for their fried chicken, will permanently close May 30. The group included (L to R) Ted Wells, Renae Wells, Dee Carter, Brad Dickmann, Sandy Barnett, Wesley Dickmann, Kylie King, Vinn and Everett King, Judy Montgomery, Greg Montgomery, Brooke Dennis, Jill Montgomery, Brent Montgomery and Debbie Ewing. | SUBMITTED
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR THE SUMMER
Shelbyville Middle School seventh grade students visit the school’s Ecology Lab yesterday as part of last-day activities. | photo by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
Aspiring Leadership Group Program Attracts SCS Teachers, Staff
ABOVE: Aspiring Leadership Group members discuss John Maxwell’s “Developing the Leader Within You 2.0” during a recent after-school session organized by Superintendent Dr. Matt Vance. | photo by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
As Superintendent Dr. Matt Vance planned to form an Aspiring Leadership Group last fall at Shelbyville Central Schools, he hoped for at least five participants. Ten would be outstanding. He was surprised when 22 volunteered for the after-school sessions.
“That’s extremely positive to me, that we had that many educators in our corporation willing to give up time to talk about leadership,” Dr. Vance said.
Participants, who ranged from elementary and secondary teachers to central office administrators, were just as pleased with the program.
“The most memorable moment was when I realized that I was sitting in a room full of colleagues who were all interested in becoming better at what they do or what they want to do in the future,” Dr. Christina Bradburn, SCS Assistant Director of Special Education, said. “Everyone in that room was there to learn something that would help students in the future.”
Assigned seats rotated each session in an effort to broaden conversations as the group discussed John Maxwell’s “Developing the Leader Within You 2.0.”
“It gave me the opportunity to work with and get to know individuals from different classrooms around the district,” Matt Thomas, middle school math teacher, said.
Dr. Vance, wrapping up his second year in the superintendent position, said the same applied to him. “This gave me an opportunity to get to know people on a different level than just passing them in the hallway. That’s why I got so much out of this myself.”
The group also heard from two principals from outside the district.
Jonathan Baldwin, Coulston Elementary teacher, said those presentations helped him “bridge the gap between a young early-career educator like myself and established school leaders with years of experience and achievement.”
Hendricks Elementary teacher Melissa Gerline-Clagg agreed, noting that “Listening to guest speakers offered diverse perspectives beyond our local community, enriching our discussions further.”
For Dr. Vance, who has said he is willing to continue with a Phase II of the program, the group was a win-win: a chance to offer aspiring leaders advice and connections, and give the district a sense of who has an interest in future opportunities.
“My hope is that we develop some of our own leaders,” Dr. Vance said. “A lot of places talk about growing your own teachers. This is a model for grow your own administrators. We have some outstanding talent in this district, and I think that came to light in our meetings.”
BELOW: Aspiring Leadership Group members Susan Smith, Micka Kincaid, Kayla Gaddie, Dr. Christina Bradburn and Jonathan Baldwin review a section of John Maxwell’s “Developing the Leader Within You 2.0.” | photo by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
NOTEBOOK:
Isabella Matney and Jacob Harker are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Shelbyville High School Class of 2024, school officials announced yesterday. Rounding out the Top Ten in order are Wyatt Haacker, Delaney Watson, Renee Aldridge, Ella Connolly, Kinsley Kirschbaum, Lilly Johnson, Ava Wilson and Sydney Baker. The 10 students with the highest grade point averages in the class are recognized at an upcoming school banquet.
A semi-driver hit a light pole downtown, knocking down the pole and breaking the glass. The driver told police he did not see any of the “No Trucks” signs he passed, and said he was just following his GPS.
NATIONAL NEWS: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast 17 to 25 named tropical storms this upcoming season, the most it has ever predicted in its May outlook. Of those storms, eight to 13 are expected to become hurricanes, with four to seven likely to be Category 3 or higher—about double the usual number. (Morning Brew)
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This Day in Shelby County History
2014: Plans were announced to dedicate the new Shelbyville Bible Holiness Church, set for June 1.
2004: City and county officials worked to put together a package to woo Guidant Corp. to the Intelliplex Park. Guidant officials had revealed plans to construct a new factory that would employ up to 2,000 people.
Developers shared plans to convert the former Pearson School into 35 residential units for seniors ages 55 and older beginning in fall 2005. Human Services, operating at 1609 S. Miller St., also announced plans to move into Pearson Place.
1994: The assets of Major Hospital increased by about $1.5 million from 1992 to 1993, the hospital announced, a record profit. The hospital had made $166,744 the previous year. The hospital’s assets stood at almost $22 million.
A power outage affected, but did not halt, Morristown High School’s spring sports banquet. Athletic Director Lowell Albertson used a flashlight to present awards.
1984: Sandy Daulton, program director of the Shelbyville Girls Club, was chosen to carry the Olympic torch 1 kilometer through the south side of Indianapolis. She was a bit of a pinch-runner. When U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride said she was unable keep the commitment, the U.S. Olympic Committee sold the privilege of carrying the torch for $3,000. Ann Reel, executive director of the Shelbyville Girls Club, said an anonymous contributor bought a kilometer and donated it to the Girls Club of America, which in turn asked Ms. Ride to run the kilometer. When she couldn’t make it, the job was re-assigned.
1974: Marion Township classes went on end-of-year field trips. Mrs. Virginia Craft’s and Mrs. Tina Klinck’s classes went to Metamora. The classes of Mr. Denny Ramsey, Mr. Hal O’Dell and Mrs. Gladys McKenney went to the National Guard Armory and the Indianapolis Children’s Zoo.
1964: Admiral Corp. officials said a rumor that the local plant would close was untrue. However, many employees were temporarily laid-off.
Bryan “Bunny” Toll Jr. and his wife, Marilyn Toll, purchased the Alhambra Cigar Store at Broadway and Harrison Streets from Paul Murray, who had worked at the store 26 years and operated it since 1959. Mr. Toll was a 1953 graduate of Shelbyville High School. The Tolls lived in Beechbrook Addition and had two children, Lori, 4, and David, 2. Murray would continue to serve as Justice of Peace.
1954: A Sandman Brothers employee backed a truck onto a concrete apron on the car lot to fill up with gas and knocked the pump over. The gas ignited, but the blaze was put out by the fire department.
A local bartender pleaded innocent after being charged with selling alcoholic beverages to a habitual drunkard. The affidavit had been signed by the wife of the alleged habitual drunkard. The drunkard in question was on the “black list” of people to whom local bartenders were not supposed to serve.
1944: Local police issued a warning to dog owners after several victory gardens had been destroyed by dogs.
1934: In celebration of the 99th anniversary of its existence, the Diapason Class, the continuation of the old Missouri Harmony class founded in 1835 at Morristown Methodist Protestant Church with 15 members, announced plans for its annual homecoming, to be held at First Christian Church in Morristown. Membership in the class was hereditary and had grown to 75 members. Officers in the organization were J.B. Carney, Florence Rock and Bertha Frazier.
Squads of Indianapolis policemen and Federal agents passed through Shelbyville after making a futile search for John Dillenger in the vicinity of Greensburg. The officers were armed with sub-machine guns and bullet-proof vests.
1924: Henrietta Davisson sprained her right arm while cranking her car.
1914: The 42 members of the senior class of Shelbyville High School and faculty spent the day at Flat Rock Cave. The girls prepared the food for the day. Money from the high school play was used for admission to the cave.
OBITUARIES
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