Thursday, July 11, 2024
‘BURNING BUSH’
Shelbyville at sunrise, facing east from I-74. | photo by JACK BOYCE
Next Step on the Docket for Proposed Dollar General Market
Proposed site and elevation plan shows the layout and look of the incoming Dollar General store on Shelbyville’s east side. | submitted
Proposed site and elevation plans have been filed by the developer of an incoming Dollar General Market store, to be located on 3.41 acres at the northeast corner of East McKay Road and Twin Lakes Blvd. Carmel-based Second Circle Investments, LLC, previously received approval from the Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals to build a 10,640-square-foot building on the lot, which had a zoning limit of 10,000 square feet. The additional square footage allows the company to implement its Market concept, which company representatives have described as having “more of a feel of a grocery store rather than a Dollar General convenience store.”
The Shelbyville Plan Commission will review the plans, along with a related preliminary plat and other items at its July 22 meeting. It will also consider a 2021 traffic study of the area.
“The segment of Amos Road, between McKay Road and Howard Street, where the Twin Lakes neighborhood exits onto Amos Road, currently has an Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) of 5,988,” a report on the study says. “Similarly, the segment of McKay Road between Amos Road and Progress Parkway, where the Twin Lakes neighborhood exits onto McKay, currently has an AADT of 4,459.” Traffic counts for roads within Twin Lakes are not available, but estimates show “1,900 daily vehicular trips in the area,” the memo states. Second Circle estimates the incoming store will generate approximately 125-130 trips per day.
The plan commission will also consider a request for preliminary plat approval for Second Circle to subdivide one commercial lot into two commercial lots, with a shared access point on the west and south sides of the development. The commission meets Monday, July 22, 7 p.m. at City Hall, with a pre-meeting at 6:30 p.m.
NOTEBOOK:
Girls Inc. will be hosting a Back to School Open House, Tuesday, July 16, 5:30 - 7 p.m., 904 S. Miller St., Shelbyville. “Come explore our programs, meet our amazing staff, and see firsthand how we empower and inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold!” a media release said. “Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening of activities, goodies, and more! Let’s work together to create a brighter future for our girls!”
Sean Eberhart, a former state representative from Shelbyville, was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison Wednesday after admitting to advocating for legislation in exchange for a lucrative position at a casino. Eberhart pleaded guilty in November to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Eberhart was also given a $25,000 fine and serve one year of probation after his release from prison. He also agreed to pay $60,000 in restitution. (Indianapolis Business Journal)
NATIONAL NEWS: Scientists have been trying to find out how spotted lanternflies, an invasive pest in the U.S., have expanded their territory so quickly despite being introduced in Pennsylvania just 10 years ago. They found that the flies may very well be hitching rides on cars and buses, and to figure out if lanternflies were capable of holding on for dear life under various levels of wind speed, they put a number of the bugs through a wind tunnel. After testing 900 of the insects across six stages of life, they found that 48 percent of the bugs clinging to wiper blades were able to hang on through sustained wind speeds of 100 kilometers per hour, and if they were in the scuttle panel between the windshield and the hood, they survived 100-kilometer-per-hour winds 60 percent of the time. That’s thanks to their claws, which are hooked to help them grip plants. Early adult female lanternflies — the kind carrying 300 eggs — were particularly excellent at riding out the winds. (Science/Numlock)
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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 from the Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department.
2014: MainStreet Shelbyville announced plans to have a mural installed on the north exterior wall of the former Jim’s Barber Shop location, just north of Public Square at Harrison and Franklin Streets. The “paint-by-numbers” mural would involve locals helping with the project.
2004: The Flying Toasters performed at Kendall’s Tavern.
Blooming Balloons & Buds, owned by Karen Kuhn, celebrated its 25th anniversary, Steve Talbert reported for The Shelbyville News.
1994: Shelby County Fair Queen candidates were Kea Barlow, Amy Coers, Jessica Deich, Trisha Fox, Jamie Gephart, Andrea Geryak, Amanda Hardin, Marisa Lowry, Leslie Lux, Sara Mollenkopf, Danielle Pruddy, Genie Tong, Michelle Walker and Cori Wells.
1984: Complaints continued about the water quality in Shelbyville. Mayor Dan Theobald called Indiana Cities Water Corp. “a thorn in my side” since taking office. Theobald had appointed a task force to look at the possibility of drafting a new ordinance regarding water service and a contract with ICW that would guarantee certain things for residents.
1974: Vicki Bernard and Mark McNeely were named to head the newly formed Young Democrat Club in Shelby County.
Brick was added to the exterior of the new Town and Country Christian Church building under construction on West State Road 44.
Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church brought their “instant church on wheels” for a service at the old SHS athletic field on Meridian and West Streets. When opened, the trailer/instant church sat 73. A Shelbyville resident, Rev. Jerry (Dick) Brown was the church’s associate minister.
1964: Dr. David Lux, 26, opened his dental office in the Whitcomb building. Lux, a 1955 SHS graduate, had served as an Air Force dentist for two years. He was married to Rosamond (Clark), and they had two children, Tom and Brenda. They lived at 684 Van Ave.
1954: For the first time in Indiana State Police Department history, troopers were allowed to wear “air-conditioned” (short-sleeved), open-collared shirts. But the “French blue” shirts would only be acceptable for the summer months, The Shelbyville News reported.
1944: A “Holiness” tent meeting, sponsored by the Shelby County Holiness Association, was held at the corner of Jackson and Noble Streets. A missionary and “The Toler Sisters” from Corydon, Ind. were guest ministers.
1934: Seventeen local women met at the home of Mrs. E.T. Burnside on Riley Highway for the purpose of organizing a Shelby County Garden Club.
1924: The largest crowd of the season attended the high school band’s latest concert at city park. The bandstand was arranged near Shelby St., facing east, and automobiles were parked at the east edge of the park.
1914: State officials condemned School Building No. 2 (Booker T. Washington) following an inspection. The building had been condemned three years prior, but since the new high school was under construction, the state allowed the district to keep the building open. School No. 2 had been built 40 years’ prior, when it was the only structure in the neighborhood except one or two log buildings. It had not been improved since, with the exception of a new addition on the rear.
OBITUARIES
George Norton Jr., 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville. He was born March 20, 1948, in Baxter, Kentucky, the son of George Norton Sr. and Flora Rose. On September 16, 1995, he married Charlotte A. (Martin) Jeffries Norton, and she survives. In addition to Charlotte, George is survived by his daughters, Faith Ann Graham of Lafayette, and Brandy Cameruca and husband, Kevin, of Shelbyville; son, Bobby Norton and wife, Crissy, of Shelbyville; step-sons, Ryan Jeffries and wife, Cyndi, and Brandon Jeffries and wife, Colleen, both of Indianapolis; sisters, Opha Thomas of Harlan, Kentucky, Sylvia Brennan and husband, Tom, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Raymonda Green of Salem; grandchildren, Emma, Aubrey, Vincent, Kyle, Emily, Kelsey, Luke, Nathanael and Allison; great-grandchildren, Emilia, Braxton and Brianna; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. George was raised by Lola Robinson at the Bledsoe Baptist Mission Home for Children, and she also preceded him in death.
In 1966, George graduated from Red Bird Mission School in Beverly, Kentucky, where he served two terms on the school board. Each term was three years. He was a veteran of the US Military, serving over 30 years. George was an active member of the Rocklane Christian Church. He was a car enthusiast and took great pride in his 1939 Ford and 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. George was a member of the Shelby Shifters Car Club and participated in the annual car show. George never met a stranger and was affectionately known by many of his friends and family as “Crazy George.” George loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing the piano and shared his talent by teaching his grandchildren to play.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 15, 2024, at Rocklane Christian Church, 4430 Rocklane Road, Greenwood, IN 46143. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m., Monday, at the church. Interment will be at Boggstown Cemetery, with military graveside rites conducted by the local military committee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road #490, Olney, MD 20830 or Red Bird Mission School, 15420 KY-66, Beverly, KY 40913. Online condolences may be shared with George’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Clifford J. Short, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Ashford Place Health Campus. Born June 19, 1942, in Garrett County, Kentucky, he was the son of Jessie Short and Lillie (Davis) Short. Survivors include special friend Linda Hopper of Kentucky; daughters Angie Goff of Shelbyville and Sheila Fuquay (Troy) of Shelbyville; son Phillip Short (Tammy) of Fishers; eight siblings, Mary Brussell (Ronnie) of Kentucky, Margaret Rousey of Kentucky, Shirley Gilbert of Kentucky, Opal Short of Kentucky, Libby Cress (Bill) of Kentucky, Johnny Short (Lois) of Kentucky, David Short (Connie) of Kentucky, and Kenneth Jordan (Margaret) of Kentucky; nine grandchildren Danielle, Amber, LeeAnn, Olivia, Sierra, Lynsey, Joshua, Zachary, and Cody; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Edith Southerland, Clarman Short, Roy Short, Christine Winkler and James Short.
Clifford had lived in this area for 15 years after previously moving from Kentucky. He had been a factory worker for PPG/CertainTeed. In earlier years, Cliff enjoyed hunting and fishing, and cherished the time he spent with his family and grandchildren.
No services will be observed. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Bob G. Harker, 90, of Seymour, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born June 30, 1934, in Bartholomew County, he was the son of Thomas Harker and Genevieve (Meyers) Harker. He married Marjorie (Shackle) on June 5, 1953, and she preceded him in death in February 2016.
Survivors include one daughter, Sherri (Curt) VanNatta; siblings Richard Harker of Arizona, Marilyn Clark of Shelbyville, Melody Welsh of Arizona, and T.W. Harker of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Gary Harker, infant Roy Thomas Harker, infant Beverly Joyce Harker, daughter Terri Lee McDonald, grandchild Chelsea McDonald and sister Carolyn Wiley.
Bob had lived in Seymour for 10 years after previously moving from Shelbyville. He was a self-employed farmer for many years and was a self-employed independent contractor for Harker Construction for many years, retiring in 2008.
Bob was a member of Waldron Baptist Church and St. Paul Kiwanis. Bob was very family-oriented and loved spending time with his family and friends. He and Marjorie loved traveling with friends on their motorcycle, traveling all over the United States.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Robert Franklin officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.