Thursday, December 5, 2024
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New Early Learning Center Product of Local Coalition
Perry Sanders, Kris Lasure, Rep. Jenny Meltzer, Chris King, Kathy Johnson, Dr. Allison Coburn, Nick Runnebohm, Mike Runnebohm, Marcy Patrick, Ryan Claxton, Jack Horner and Scott Furgeson pause for a photo during this week’s Early Learning Center open house event. | photo by ANNA TUNGATE
The fruits of federal funding, distributed through the state as READI 1.0, are becoming evident locally. The recently constructed Julia and Nicholas Runnebohm Early Learning Center is set to open Dec. 16. The early learning center, on Intelliplex Dr. across from the hospital, was a visionary project of Allison Coburn, Ph.D., Executive Director of Early Learning Shelby County. It is also the result of local cooperation of government, industry and donors.
“It truly is the community coming together,” Chris King, Executive Vice President of Runnebohm Construction, said at an open house on Tuesday.
Dr. Coburn agreed. “This has become, I think, the exemplary READI project.”
Mayor Scott Furgeson said the 26,000-square-foot facility, to be operated by Bright Horizons and serving ages six weeks to six years old, matches the quality of several recent projects in the city, such as the new pickleball courts at Blue River Memorial Park.
“We don’t want to do things half-way. We want to do things top-notch,” he said. “This is what we want in our community. We want better, bigger, bolder.”
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
Randy Holmes, from Greenfield, puts his talent on display at Linne’s Bakery, just in time for Friday night’s festivities. | photo by JACK BOYCE
BELOW: Santa’s house on Public Square appears ready for tomorrow night’s parade and opening. Festivities tomorrow include the outdoor holiday market, carriage rides, visits with live reindeer, Ferris wheel, visits with Santa, community holiday parade, and more, beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing until 8 p.m. The Addison Times will distribute tabloid newspapers in the parade. (Supporters: We ran our Winter edition on newsprint; those copies will be in the mail to your homes within the next week.) | photo by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
NOTEBOOK:
Police responded to a vehicle accident near the intersection of N. Harrison St. and John St. An off-duty fireman had witnessed two subjects run from one of the vehicles, which was facing northbound but resting on the southbound curb. The driver of the vehicle was later detained and was believed to be intoxicated. The driver of the other vehicle in the accident reported that the man who fled had been driving recklessly before the accident. The driver of the vehicle causing the accident registered .25 on a breathalyzer. He refused a certified chemical test, and a warrant was granted for a blood draw. He was issued multiple charges.
December’s free Senior Movie, sponsored by Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, is “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The movie is Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Studio 10 Cinema. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., announcements at 8:45 a.m. and the movie begins at 9 a.m.
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights:
Oct. 27, 1954, Part I
GAA officers Caryl Mullen and Linda Weicks, along with sponsor Mrs. Ramey, attended the Indiana League of High School Girls Athletic Associations Leadership Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Delphi, Indiana.
Caryl Mullen, Zoe Cooper, Mary Louise Rahe, Bob Staats, Jerry Sandefur and Ted Hodson attended the State Yell Leader Conference at Indiana University. Mr. Marvin Wood, basketball coach of Milan, 1954 state champs, was the main speaker.
Since only one member of the Journalism class, Steve Brown, was available during first period when Couriers were distributed to home rooms, several volunteers stepped up to help with counting, insertion of Roto and delivery. They were Jim Ballard, Jim Brown, Jim Deupree and Joe Hart.
Mrs. Susie K. Rhodes, former junior high school history teacher, passed away. She had retired in 1942, but taught at JHS for 25 years. “We who worked with her will always remember her words of wisdom and keen wit,” Mr. Bass, JHS Principal, said.
Thomas Bunner, 17, a former member of the Class of 1954, had died in a military accident. SHS students serving as pall-bearers were Dick Ray, Bernell Richardson and Bill Hitchcock. Others, who were alumni, were Tom Martin, Neil Armstrong and Bob Turner.
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.
2014: Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun said he was intent on redeveloping downtown. While he acknowledged more people would shop online in the future, he said a vibrant downtown was vital, as were quality-of-life amenities, such as pedestrian trails.
2004: Work was completed on the new Habitat for Humanity home at 406 S. Main St., Waldron. Jack Tandy was president of the local Habitat chapter, which headed the project.
1994: Ellen Whitt, who had been an aide to U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar for 10 years, joined the McNeely, Sanders, Stephenson & Thopy law firm.
The Webb Co. in Edinburgh was ordered to pay a $625,000 fine for discharging industrial waste into Big Blue River for two years. Federal Judge Sara Evans Barker also ordered Webb, a veneer maker that employed more than 400 people, to run full-age newspaper advertisements acknowledging its criminal conduct.
1984: Children visited with Santa at the Shelby County Public Library. WSVL radio aired the annual event, including the children’s wish lists.
The Shelbyville High School Show Group performed at Target on Sunday evening. Only “elderly and handicapped” people were allowed in Target after 7:30 p.m. on Sundays to make their Christmas shopping easier. The store’s attendants also served refreshments.
1974: Construction work was completed at Heritage Manor, the latest addition to the convalescent center on Miller Street. Linda Kuhn was named administrator for the manor, and Martha Keith was named director of nurses. The 48-bed facility offered a retirement atmosphere dedicated to social and rehabilitative living.
1964: Chicken & Steak Inn offered a sale on take-out broasted chicken. “A heaping tubful feeds 6 hungry people for only $3.49,” the ad said.
Repairs were made on a weak spot in the Shelbyville High School gym floor. Several boards were replaced to resolve the problem.
1954: Local American Legion officials provided 205 print copies of the new Pledge of Allegiance, which included the added words “under God,” to city and county schools.
Numerous Kennedy Car Liner & Bag Co. employees were honored at the company’s annual Christmas dinner for the firm’s 20-year club. Music was provided by Kate Hinschlaeger. Of the 90 members in the club, seven were new: William Suiter, Harold Kessler, Edwin Thoms, Paul Smith, Leroy Colvin, Mildred Franklin and Mabel Green.
1944: Officials at Wakeman General Hospital at Camp Atterbury asked Shelby County officials for 150 Christmas trees for families in need, in addition to ornaments.
1934: Peter Lux was named nationwide “Corn King” for the fourth time. His brother, Ed Lux, had won the title two years’ prior. Four Shelby County 4-H Club youths were included in the list of junior corn champions: Stanley Meal, Albert Isley, Virgil Lux and Peter J. Lux, Jr.
The police department purchased a Plymouth sedan, equipped with a spotlight, a red light, a bullet-proof windshield with portholes, a bullet-resistant radiator grill and shatter-proof glass on the sides and rear.
1924: A rock hurled by the wheel of a passing vehicle broke the large plate glass window in the Ewing undertaking business. It was the second time the window had been broken in that manner.
Local Spanish American Soldiers elected officers: Claude Haymond, Tom Kessler, Harry Conklin, Tom Sims, Edward Gerbig and Walter Goodwin. The organization donated $22 to buy candy and gifts for the children in the Knightstown home for Christmas.
1914: The Business Men’s Association met at City Hall. The 35 attendees agreed to lobby the common council to place restrictions on transient salespeople.
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OBITUARIES
Terri Lee Wood, 78, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus. She was born September 11, 1946, in Shelbyville, the daughter of William Howard and Mary Jane (Magee) Harrell. Terri is survived by her daughter, Tammy McElhinney and husband, Rick, of Waldron; grandchildren, Elizabeth Case and husband, Dustin, and Amanda Weaver and significant other, Jeremy Emerich; great-grandchildren, Tucker Case, Kelsie Jo Case, Mason Case, Graham Emerich and Benjamin Emerich. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary Ann Weaver; and sister, Judy Kay Meal.
In 1964, Terri graduated from Triton Central High School. She later received her Administrative Assistant Certification. Terri was a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church. She retired from Waldron Health Care in 2012, with 21 years of service. Terri enjoyed working in her garden, acrylic painting, reading, and playing cards and games. She loved traveling to the Smoky Mountains and spending time with her friends and family.
A Celebration of Terri’s life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Vienna Cemetery in Rush County. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, Indiana 47201. Online condolences may be shared with Terri’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Phyllis Ann Root, 87, of Shelbyville, formerly of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Homeview of Franklin. She was born December 28, 1936, in Bedford, the daughter of William Francis and Attrice Ruth (May) Manzenberger. She married James P. “Jim” Root Sr., and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2017. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Faith Parker and husband, Gary, of Simpsonville, Kentucky, Krista Bowlby and husband, Michael, and Leah Root, both of Shelbyville; son, James P. Root II and wife, Lisa, of Kingsport, Tennessee; brother, Michael Lee Manzenberger and wife, Janet, of Springville; grandchildren, Emily, Natalie, Jack, Abby, Amanda, Amy, Michael, Callie and James; great-grandchildren, Michael, Ava, Henry, John, Eleanor, James and Clara; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to Jim, Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Marian Jean Sims and Carolyn Ruth Byrd.
Phyllis graduated from Needmore High School and received her Master’s in education from Indiana University. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Spencer. Phyllis retired as a third- grade teacher at Spencer Elementary. She loved antiques and enjoyed using them to decorate her beautiful Victorian home. Phyllis also enjoyed traveling. She will also be remembered by her family as an amazing cook.
Friends and family may gather from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Pinhook Church of Christ, 6204 Pinhook Road, Bedford, Indiana, 47421. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 pm Sunday at Pinhook Cemetery in Lawrence County. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leah J. Root Trust, in care of Freeman Family Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be shared with Phyllis’ family at www.freemanfamilyfunerralhomes.com.