Sunday, June 15, 2025
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Historic Print Celebrates Sister-City Ties
The Grover Center Museum and Historical Society this week unveiled an international addition: “Night Snow at Kambara”, a woodblock print from the 1830s by famed Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. (Both “Kambara” and “Kanbara” spellings are acceptable, Grover Center Executive Director Sarah Richardt said.) On loan from the Richard E. Peeler Art Center at DePauw University, a loan faciliated by former Grover Center collections manager and Addison Times board member Alyssa Flory, the piece is part of Hiroshige’s renowned “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” series - though, as Richardt noted, “There are actually 55 prints in the series.” The scene, imagined in snow despite the artist visiting in summer and the region rarely experiencing snow at all, is both serene and symbolic, offering a fitting tribute of Shelbyville’s sister-city relationship with the Japanese city. Richardt said the museum waited to install the piece until post-renovation dust had settled. “We’re honored DePauw entrusted us with this,” she said. “Their lending process is rigorous, but they are incredibly supportive of smaller museums like ours.” The print will remain on display through May 2, 2026. Guests at the unveiling Wednesday also enjoyed Japanese snacks, including treats selected by Richardt’s daughter, who lived in Japan for two years.
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NOTEBOOK:
Yesterday’s edition mentioned the nearly 300 Hoosier students who will receive up to $40,000 each to pursue careers in education through the state’s Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship program. Shelby County had one recipient: Jonah Anspaugh, a Shelbyville High School graduate.
PSA: The Bridge Connection, 1504 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, hosts “Recovery Drop-in” for ages 18-plus, Mondays and Friday, 2 - 4 p.m. The Bridge is a safe and sober space where individuals can access mental health and recovery resources, connect with peer support and build healthy social connections, Angela Henderson, who is certified by the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction, said. “I’m also available by appointment to assist clients with navigating resources, using our computers, or just needing peer support to talk to,” she said. Davis can be reached at angie@shelbybridge.org or 317-699-2335.
HOOSIER NEWS: Tuition will stay flat for in-state Indiana University undergraduate students through the next two years, despite a nearly $100 million reduction in state and federal appropriations. In-state undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington will cost about $12,143 per year through 2027. IU’s board of trustees voted to approve the tuition freeze alongside next year’s operating budget during their June 12 meeting. (IndyStar)
NATIONAL NEWS: New survey data projects that by 2030, anime fandom will reach at least 1.5 billion people outside of Japan and China. National Research Group’s survey of 29,000 respondents in seven global markets found that 44 percent of general entertainment consumers between the ages of 13 and 54 considered themselves anime fans, a figure that increased to 60 percent among teens. Based on the survey, anime is only slightly less popular globally than the NBA, and considerably more popular than the NFL. (Variety/Numlock)
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ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Gary and Michelle (Eaton) Nolley, Shelbyville, celebrate 40 years of marriage today. They were married June 15, 1985, at First Christian Church in Shelbyville. They have three children: Matt (Hayley Fink) Nolley, Heather (Jared) Wilson, and Ashley (Andrew) Livezey; and two grandchildren, Lauren and Mason Wilson. Mrs. Nolley is the founder and CEO of Alpha Timing, Clothe-a-Child volunteer, former Tourism board member, former Bears of Blue River board member, former SMS swim coach, USA Track & Field, a founder of Shelby County Track Club, former Strand board member and a real estate agent. Mr. Nolley is a former SHS cross country coach, former American General agent, founder and CEO of Compass Insurance Group, founding member of Blue River Sports Authority, current Parks board president, Shelbyville Plan Commission member, former Strand board member, former Bears of Blue River board member, a founder of the Blue River Cross Country Course and current board member, a founder of Shelby County Track Club and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 2020 Outstanding Citizen award recipient. “Gary and Michelle have spent the last 40 years building a life not just for themselves, but for their children and grandchildren, who are their greatest pride and joy,” a relative wrote on their behalf. “When they’re not cheering on their grandkids at sporting events, they can often be found volunteering in the community, especially at the Blue River Cross Country Course, spending time with friends, or enjoying a well-earned vacation.” The couple is currently celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on the beach with friends and will celebrate with their children and grandchildren at a later date.
ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Mike and Denise (Drake) Hobbs, Miramar Beach, Fla., celebrated 50 years of marriage yesterday. They were married June 14, 1975 in Shelbyville. They have two children, Kyle Hobbs and Kimberly (Hobbs) Price, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Hobbs graduated from Southwestern High School in 1970 and worked at O’Neal Steel for 35 years. Mr. Hobbs graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1965, from Ball State University in 1969 and Indiana University in 1974. He taught and coached for 41 years, including tenures at Kendallville Jr. High (1969-71), Indianapolis Public School No. 26 (1971-1980), and Shelbyville Jr. High/Middle School (1980-2010).
SHS Courier Archive Highlights
Nov. 17, 1939
Miss Newport, a teacher, was providing lunch plates for 15 cents in the school cafeteria. (Lunch had previously been 25 cents.) A new radio had also been installed in the lunch room, and students had put tables together to sit with their friends.
Shelbyville High School students Jim Vaubel, Herb Lewis, George Larmore and Maurice Brokering had participated in a bicycle marathon over the summer, covering 11,397 miles over 47 days and night. They had 14 flats and two blow-outs while riding the same three blocks continuously. Two of the three city blocks included riding along city cemetery. They rode a near-constant speed of 10 miles per hour.
The Bears won their first basketball game of the season. Bill “Grease” Holtel scored the first three points of the year. “One criticism overheard at the game was the yell leaders did not give enough attention to those sitting outside the booster section. Even though they aren’t among the chosen ones, these people do like to yell, and in order to do that they must know what the yell is going to be.” There were a few empty seats in the stands. It was the opening of rabbit season, after all, The Courier said.
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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 by The Addison Times from Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department materials.
2005: Steve and Renee Gardner moved their computer business, NetTek, from the Belaire Shopping Center to a location near Pizza Hut on E. State Road 44. They had started the company in 1996, before the full internet revolution. Steve told The Shelbyville News that they had originally sold software, but with the late-90s switch to the internet, the business had increasingly moved to repair service. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gardner also worked in education.
1995: Residents near VTI on S. Meridian St. complained to Mayor Bob Williams about dust from the plant coating cars and houses. Williams said the city would contact the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to review.
Scott Olinger was named Assistant Principal of Shelbyville High School. Olinger would step down as head football coach to take the position. Assistant Coach Pat Parks, who had spent 12 seasons as the school, applauded Olinger for rebuilding the program, including youth programs and weight room commitment.
1985: Discussions continued regarding future use of the junior high building after a new middle school was built. Custodians Vern Ross and Clark James said that, despite the original structure being built in 1910, the building was still in solid shape. School officials said updating the junior high to meet new state codes would cost 75 percent of a new building.
1975: Sandman Brothers held a sale to mark the company’s 57th anniversary. Sales ranged from a 1975 GMC for $900 to a ‘75 Buick for $4,995. Salesmen were Gene Davis, Mick Richard, Dale Monroe, Bill Clark and Bill Burgess. Larry Sandman and Chet Sandman were owners.
1965: Plans were announced for a new Texaco service station building at Broadway and Vine streets, to be operated by Earl Hites. The existing brick building at Broadway and Vine would be razed to make way for the new one-story building. Texaco owned the property from the Broadway-Vine intersection to the Jackson-Vine intersection.
1955: Shelbyville held its first civil defense test on a wide scale, with an alert at 6:30 p.m. and a simulated bombing attack by enemy planes at 7:30 p.m. It was all part of the nationwide Operation Alert 1955 program. The Disaster Relief Team was headed by W.F. Loper.
1945: “Brrr! That was the sound uttered through chattering teeth by several ‘first dayers’ at the Porter Pool,” The Republican reported. The water temperature was 70 degrees. Attendance was 355. Convalescents from Wakeman General Hospital swam for free in the afternoon.
1935: A flag raising was held at noon to commemorate the opening of Porter Pool. City Attorney Ralph Adams introduced Enos Porter, who had funded the pool five years’ previous as a memorial to his son, William Porter. More than 400 attended.
1925: Local wool growers brought their wool to the Pennsylvania railyard near East Broadway to be shipped. Over 6,000 pounds of wool were loaded into the car, which was taken to Columbus, Ohio to be graded and marketed.
1915: The Republican reported that Paul Raymond, 23, of West Broadway, had never tasted an apple, strawberry or tomato. He only ate meat, potatoes, beans, gravy and bread, the paper said. He said grapes and an occasional radish were the only fruits or vegetables he would eat.
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OBITUARIES
Roger Dee Laird, age 68, of Waldron, peacefully passed away at Willows of Greensburg on Friday, June 13, 2025. Born on March 15, 1957, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, he was the son of Christine C. (Coers) Laird and Robert “Bob” H. Laird. On April 5, 1986, Roger married his best friend and the love of his life, Catherine “Cathy” (Comer) Laird. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy; parents, Bob and Christine; brother, Anthony “Tony” W. Laird; aunts, Linda Mann and Mary Frances Bush; uncles, Nile Coers, Dwain Laird, Bill Laird and John Bush; father-in-law, Stephen Comer; sister-in-law, Carol S. Comer; niece, Briana (Gobel) Springman; and nephew-in-law, Jay Griffith. Roger is survived by his two daughters, Emily C. Laird and Mary C. Knepp; son-in-law, Joas D. Knepp; granddaughters, Vera C. Knepp and Elena C. Knepp; sister, Susan L. Kuhn; brother-in-law, Rex D. Kuhn; sister-in-law, Kerri Laird; mother-in-law, Mary C. Comer; brother-in-law, Michael Comer; aunts, Faith Laird, Lossie Laird, Susan Coers and Nancy Brazier; uncle, Dave Brazier; several nieces and nephews; many cousins who he cherished deeply; and beloved cat, Lucky Allen James Laird.
Roger was a 1975 graduate of Waldron High School. Roger was a jack of all trades. He began his career in banking, where he met his wife, Cathy, as they worked at the same bank on the corner of Southeastern Avenue and Raymond Street in Indianapolis. Roger said it was truly love at first sight. Roger then went on to work for Indiana Cash Drawer Company in Shelbyville, where he enjoyed many years working for the late JR Showers. Roger spent the final 16 years of his life working for CGS Services in Morristown, where he worked anywhere from Human Resources, in the field with cattle, or as a heavy machine operator.
He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Roger was dedicated to the Waldron community. He was very active with the Waldron Lady Mohawk program, having many roles including assistant coach and statistician for the team. He had formerly served his community as a Shelby County Commissioner, Shelby County Republican Party Chairman and Chairman of the Indiana 6th District. Roger was an avid sports fan. He loved the Indy 500 and attended over 50 races.
He loved spending time with his daughters, granddaughters and family.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and from 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 3718 E. Blue Ridge Road, Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, at the church, with the Rev. Dr. Robb Barlow officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Waldron Hometown Fund, in care of, Blue River Community Foundation, 54 W. Broadway St., #1, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176. Online condolences may be shared with Roger’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Timothy Charles Sider, 63, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 6, 1962, in Ft. Erie Ontario, Canada to Charles Sider and Shirley (Teal) Sider.
Tim attended Shelbyville High School and was in the class of 1981. He was a member of the Indiana Army National Guard. He was a master plumber and jack of all trades. He was known to always help anyone in need. Tim had a love for the outdoors. He would enjoy the many camping trips with his family when he was younger. From his love of the outdoors grew his passion for hunting and fishing. He and his wife cherished the times spent on their deck watching the water flow by in the creek.
He married Angela Lucia (Worden) Sider on July 11, 2009, and she survives. Tim is also survived by his father, Charles Sider; his sisters, Brenda Smith (husband, Kent) and Bonnie Campbell (husband, Larry) both of St. Paul; his nieces and nephews, Melissa Mummert (husband, Shawn), Eric Jones, Gretchen Baker, Brandy Burt (husband, David), Evelyn Campbell, and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Sider, his niece Natalie Jones, and his nephew, Ryan Campbell.
A Gathering of Friends will be Thursday June 19, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 3718 E. Blue Ridge Road, Shelbyville, Ind. A Memorial Service will follow at 6 p.m. at the church with Dr. Robb Barlow officiating. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Tim’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
Eurince M. Clements, 37, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at MHP Medical Center. She was born July 6, 1987, in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico to Donaciano Torres and Maria (Guerra) Rodriguez.
Eurince graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 2005. She went on to further her education at Indiana University and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Health Science in 2010. She had formerly attended La Familia Cristiana with Pastor Olga Medina. Eurince’s life revolved around her kids and her family. She always stayed busy and loved attending her kids’ sporting events and activities. Family was the most important thing to her. She also enjoyed watching her shows on Netflix and running around with her girlfriends.
Eurince is survived by her mother, Maria Rodriguez (husband, Javier); her daughter, Carolina Clements, her son, Daniel Clements; her daughter, Elise Clements; her sister, Livier Torres (husband, Abel Torres); her brother, J.J. Rodriguez; and her niece, Sophia Guerra.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176. Funeral services follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Andy Lee officiating. Graveside Service will be Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 4 p.m. in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens & Crematory. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Eurince’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.