Sunday, May 4, 2025
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Shelbyville High School freshman Ella Breedlove (#18, left) arrives back at home plate after hitting a three-run homerun (at-bat pictured below) during Friday’s junior varsity softball game against Triton Central. The Tigers won the JV game, 8-3. The Golden Bears won the varsity contest, 12-5. | photos by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
SMS Academic Team Places at Area Meet
The Shelbyville Middle School Science Academic Team finished second yesterday, after losing a first-place tie-breaker, at the Indiana Academic Super Bowl Junior Division area meet, held at Central Middle School in Columbus. (L to R): Coach Joe Anspaugh, Elliot Wung, Elizabeth Washburn, Cora DeBaun, Chloe Caldwell, Hana Stenger and Coach Scott Hughes. The English Academic Team, also coached by Anspaugh, placed third. Team members were Kendra Knopp, Cora DeBaun and June Meltzer. State results will be posted Monday. | SUBMITTED
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The new Wortman Family Civic Theatre on Miller Ave. was formally dedicated last night, followed by a performance of the Woody Allen comedy “Don’t Drink the Water.” Mayor Scott Furgeson read a proclamation honoring the contributions of James Robert Wortman and the Wortman Family Foundation, held at the Blue River Community Foundation, to the Shelby County Players’ (SCP) new home. Laura Steineker Taylor recalled the origins of SCP, started by BJ Fairchild-Newman in 1988. The group originally performed at Fiddlers Three restaurant, Elks Country Club and other local locations, she said. SCP has raised $4.5 of the $5 million total needed, Cindy Leahy, SCP Executive Director, said. The campaign committee included Wortman (honorary chair), Tim Barrick, Eric Glasco, Chris King, Leahy, Frank Learned, Rose McNeely, Brad Ridgeway, Brent Sandman, Wendy Stephenson, Mike and Sally Vaught, Tiffany Wilson and Connie Condon. Present SCP board members are John Barker, Ryan Brunner, Danyel Comstock, Brandy Graves, Alecia Gross, John Pouder, David Sheets, Martha Showers and Bonnie Steffey.
Shelbyville Board of Works member Rod Meyerholtz on Tuesday noted that he had asked local post office personnel about the recent removal of the drop box previously on E. Jackson St. “I found out that’s a nationwide thing; they are taking them out because they figure that’s a traffic hazard,” he said. Fellow Board of Works member Tom Reaves mentioned the potential for a “bigger traffic hazard” if people back out of the front spots and attempt to drop mail in the drop box installed on the sidewalk. Meyerholtz said he had been told the postmaster was advocating for the box to be re-installed.
HOOSIER NEWS: Eager central Indiana commuters will now be able to drive 65 miles per hour - legally - on Interstate 465, as of July 1. The 10 mile-per-hour increase was part of a large road funding bill that Gov. Mike Braun signed into law the evening of May 1. A few years ago, the Indiana Department of Transportation measured drivers’ speeds at a northwest section of the interstate for 13 days and found that 96% were going over the speed limit. (IndyStar)
NATIONAL NEWS: The NFL’s Washington Commanders cut a controversial deal with D.C. to bring the club back to the defunct RFK Stadium, with the city committing to directly spend $1.14 billion of public money on the new stadium. That last part has some throwing flags on the play, arguing that such a sum from municipal coffers to build a single-use stadium is way too much; the funds include $202 million for infrastructure costs, $89 million for a SportsPlex facility, $500 million to subsidize the stadium and $356 million for a parking garage. Some critics allege the true cost is likely even higher, including the 90 acre lease for $5 per year on land in a city where things go for $6.6 million per acre, $429 million in waived property taxes, $300 million in redirected sales taxes, and $623 million in bond interest. (Greater Greater Washington/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights
January & April, 2005
Former SHS swimmer and graduate Rob Nolley had taken over head coaching duties. Freshman Melissa Brouhard credited Nolley with helping her greatly improve by teaching the intricacies of the swimming strokes. Swimmers credited Blaire Hartman and Tyler Orem for inspiring the team through humor and commitment.
Latin Club held a bonfire at Tyler Orem’s house, which included a drive into the fields to feed corn to the cattle. Mrs. Schwickrath, club advisor, said she had “forgotten how big and shy (the cows) were.”
Prom theme was “When Dreams Come True.” Prom court members were Sam Booth, Rory Bonte, James Douglas, Sean Drake, Devin Huesman, Ben Wickizer, Audrey Brown, Mindy Brouhard, Krista Cole, Kylie Dickmann, Karly Huffman and Momoko Sano. The “official” prom song was “I Can Love You Like That.”
An article on prom reminded students to bring a disposable camera and your date’s corsage or boutonniere.
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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: Shelbyville’s Lewis Browning continued making national news on occasion due to eating at least one Hostest Twinkie every day for 65 years. He had eaten some 30,000 of the sponge cakes in his lifetime. Browning had started eating a Twinkie and a banana each morning for breakfast in 1940. He and his wife of 54 years, Louise, had two children, Larry Browning and Sharon Roser.
1995: Power was cut to well over 1,000 REMC customers after a semi struck a pole while pulling out of the Bigfoot store on East State Road 44.
1985: Waldron High School’s land judging team won a national 4-H contest. Led by Sandy Moore, 15, who earned a first-place finish, the Waldron team was coached by agriculture teacher Larry Watson. Anthony Harker finished 10th in individual standings, and other team members were Jeff Harker and Jim True.
1975: Farmers National Bank held a grand opening at its new Morristown facility. Bank staff were Bruce DeBaun, Jim Skinner, Sarah Garlitch and Pat Spurlock.
1965: Joanne Becker and Lyman Thompson were queen and king of the Waldron High School “Fantasy in May” Sunshine Society dance. Serving on the court were Carla Shaw, Mike Morgason, Jane Curran, Sandy Geise, Dave Benson, Tony Gahimer, Jolinda Yantiss, Nancy Yarling, Eddie Wheeler Pete Cunningham, Mary Ann Wheeler Sandy Bridge, Wray Kappes and Larry Kuhn.
Bart Kaufman, a Shelbyville High School and Indiana University School of Law graduate, was sworn in to be a member of the State Bar Association.
1955: Sandman Brothers opened a new used car lot at Broadway and Pike streets. Gene Shadley was named manager of the new lot, formerly the site of Eads Standard Service Station. A second Sandman used car lot, managed by Bruce Haehl, was at Pike and Jackson streets.
Over 400 Shelby County kids had signed up to play Little League for the summer, manager Arthur “Doc” Barnett announced.
1945: John Jewett, a 1940 graduate of Shelbyville High School, was on the SOS All-Stars military basketball team playing in China.
1935: More than 250 pheasant eggs had been distributed by the state to Shelby County. Locals desiring the eggs could go to Conner Jewelry or the Morrison-DePrez Drug Store to receive them at a nominal rate.
1925: Goodman’s ran an ad in The Republican noting that in 1920, “they said this store was too large for Shelbyville, but in 1925 we are compelled to expand!”
1915: Morristown High School held commencement ceremonies for 16 graduates. The class motto was “B sharp, but not B flat.”
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Drew Austin Wainscott, age 26, passed away on May 1, 2025, wrapped in the love of those who cherished him most. Born on March 15, 1999, Drew lived a life marked not by limitations, but by his radiant smile, quiet strength, and the joy he brought to everyone around him. Drew faced more challenges in his life than most, but he met each one with grace, courage, and a light in his eyes that never dimmed. He had a way of finding happiness in the little things—colorful lights, light-up toys, swinging in the breeze, and enjoying sweet treats like ice cream. But nothing made Drew happier than being in the water. Swimming was his greatest joy, where he was most free and full of laughter.
He was the beloved son of Mandy Young (Josh Kemp) and Greg Wainscott (Brandy Wainscott), and the much-loved brother of Amelia, Tara, Tyler, Tiffany, and Whittany. Drew was also an uncle to Wrenlee, Nova, and Kolsen. He was the treasured grandson of Harold Hilderbrand, Fred Wainscott (Rita Wainscott), and is now reunited in peace with his grandmothers, Paula Hilderbrand and Cathy Adkins who no doubt welcomed him with open arms.
Drew had a quiet way of teaching everyone around him what truly matters—love, patience, and the ability to smile through the hardest days. His presence was a gift, his laughter unforgettable, and his legacy one of resilience and deep, enduring love.
In remembering Drew, we carry with us the simple yet powerful words that reflect his spirit: “Just keep swimming.” He will be missed beyond words and remembered with endless love.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Sosbe officiating. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Drew’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.