Thursday, June 12, 2025
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A range of midway rides and food stands are offered at the Shelby County Fair this year, with the midway open 6 - 10 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday. Food vendors are open 3 - 9 p.m. | photo by JACK BOYCE
County BZA Deadlocks on Self-Storage, Approves Three Other Petitions
A request to add a self-storage facility at 449 E. Brookville Road in Fountaintown will get a third hearing after the Shelby County Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday locked up in a 2-2 tie with one member absent. Dylan Pettijohn had approached the BZA in May to request a variance allowing the self-storage units, but the board had asked him to return with more formalized plans. At this week’s meeting, Pettijohn said plans would include about 45 units, and he asked for approval to allow a gravel driveway with an asphalt apron to prevent gravel from migrating to the road.
A few area residents spoke against the plans, citing a range of issues, from limited community benefit to traffic safety concerns. The owner of a nearby storage facility, who said he was neither in support nor opposed to the petition, said he had two open units, but was considering adding more. Pettijohn previously told the BZA that a “balanced and competitive” self-storage market is eight square feet of storage per person. With over 45,000 residents in Shelby County, there should be over 361,000 square feet of storage, he said. However, Pettijohn said there are only 198,871 square feet of self-storage in Shelby County.
BZA members Dave Klene and Megan Hart voted in favor. Kevin Carson and Terry Knutson opposed. BZA member Jim Douglas was absent. With the tied vote, the board will consider the matter a third time next month.
“We need five members (present),” BZA president Dave Klene said.
In other action, the BZA:
Approved allowing Karl Nading, 9205 S 600 W, Edinburgh, to add a one-bedroom apartment to a recently constructed pole barn. The barn sits 17 feet from neighboring agricultural ground, rather than the required 40 feet for a residential structure, but the staff determined the setback would not impact continued use of the adjacent property for agricultural production.
Approved allowing Christopher Allen, 11771 N. Division Road, to build a 1,625 square foot accessory structure that exceeds half the size of the footprint of the house. The county assigned the property the R1 zoning designation when updating the zoning maps in 2008, likely due to the location of the property within the unincorporated town of Fountaintown, the staff report noted. However, most properties in the county that are between two and five acres have the RE (Residential Estate) zoning designation. The accessory structure would comply with the size requirements for the RE District.
Approved allowing Gerline Farms, 6725 W 600 S, Edinburgh, to construct a barn and two grain silos in a flood hazard area. The family has owned the farm over 60 years and reported floods have not been an issue.
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NOTEBOOK:
Shelbyville High School baseball standouts Dalton Jones and Aiden Smith were selected to the All-HHC team.
Blue River Community Foundation’s 2024 Annual Report will be on its way to mailboxes soon. Or, explore the digital version now to get a sneak peek at the organization’s impact last year.
Blue River Community Foundation is working on a display unit for their office that will showcase local nonprofits. If your organization has a flyer, brochure, or booklet that shares basic information about your organization, connect with Laura Land, Community Engagement Officer. Promotional materials can be dropped off at BRCF (quantity, approx. 25). Flyers can be emailed to Laura lland@blueriverfoundation.com, and BRCF will print them. The Foundation is located at 54 W. Broadway St., Suite 1, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176.
First Christian Church, 118 W. Washington St., is hosting Dr. Alex Kor and Graham Honaker, Monday, June 16, 7 p.m., in the sanctuary. Dr. Kor will be speaking on his latest book, “A Blessing Not a Burden,” about his parents, who were both Holocaust survivors. Both presenters are personal friends of Brent Sandman, and agreed to visit on his invitation.
HOOSIER NEWS: An Indianapolis developer known for transforming historic buildings downtown into high-end hotels and apartments recently acquired a vacant building on Monument Circle. Keystone Group bought the former Anthem headquarters building at 120 Monument Circle, in the northwest quadrant, for an undisclosed price and plans to upgrade the property’s existing uses, the Indianapolis developer said. In a release, Keystone said the property would remain a major mixed-use development and be a place to live, work and play. The redevelopment would likely include rooftop views of the circle, high-end outdoor activities, parking and retail and restaurant space, a release said. Elevance Health, formerly Anthem, left the property in 2018 to move to a new headquarters on the far south end of downtown. The previous owner of the building, FSP Monument Circle LLC, a Massachusetts-based company, bought the building for $42 million in 2010. (IndyStar)
NATIONAL NEWS: Pizza has seen some of the most robust inflation within the restaurant industry, with the median pizza restaurant meal price increasing 12 percent from the end of 2023 to 2024. They are outpacing burger restaurants (7 percent), sandwich joints (5 percent cold, 9 percent hot) and Mexican (7 percent). The expansion of delivery services has been a problem for pizzerias, as their once relatively uncontested hegemony at the top of the takeout space is now threatened by every other restaurant in town. The restaurants that never bothered to form a robust delivery business have been “offered” one from the likes of Grubhub and Uber Eats, whether they want one or not. The average price of a large pizza at the top five chains is $18.14, up 30 percent from 2019. (Bloomberg/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights
Nov. 3, 1938
Between halves of the Shelbyville-Park football game, Rev. J.W. Dickmann, representing the Lions Club, presented a black and gold flag to the high school. The Lions Club had donated the materials for the flag. Miss Cora Tindall’s art class designed it, and Miss Ola Billman’s sewing class made the flag.
From the staff: “The air is free. All we have to do is breathe it. During these wonderful autumn days when the leaves are golden and red, and the warm sun and crisp air are ever present, we realize more and more how fine it is to live in such a beautiful country as ours. People of other countries are bothered with wars, internal strife, and poverty, and never seem to have time to get out in the open and enjoy nature in all its glory such as it is now. Be we, blessed with the privilege of living freely in a free country, have few dictates except our own desires. Nature in her autumn dress is beautiful in quiet simplicity. Ask nature for a date in the open. There our big problems become small.”
Girls were asked about dating preferences. Mary Lamb DePrez said she liked to ride around and visit different towns, but not spend a lot of money. Marilyn Kanouse she liked to ride to other towns to see shows, but wanted a definite destination. Jean McCartney preferred going to The Lyric to see a show. Martha Hilligoss wanted “the boy to be ready to do anything which might be suggested and not be a kill-joy.”
Students were asked what they did over Thanksgiving break. Jean Anne Moore went horseback riding in the city park. Mary Ann Sermersheim said she went “dancing and bicycle riding. I also went Hallowe’ening, but I won’t say what I did.”
Miss Deloris McDonald, biology teacher, had been appointed Dean of Girls for SHS.
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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: A Grand Strand event offered a preview to MainStreet Shelbyville’s plans for a $1.5 million renovation of The Strand Theatre. The fundraiser, attended by over 100, was part of the local organization’s efforts to prevent a large drugstore chain from buying the historic city block and razing it. Shelby Arts Council president Steve Frazee said that, while he would have hoped for a larger crowd, those there were truly invested in the efforts. MainStreet board member Tim Barrick joked that the crowd would probably never again be served by such a prestigious wait staff, which included the likes of Lin Sexton, Steve Allen and Teresa Veach.
1995: Two trucks carrying mobile homes created a three-hour saga when they failed to follow detour signs regarding a closed bridge. After a two-hour delay as they turned around, the trucks literally got hung up at S. Harrison and Colescott, with one truck snagging its mobile home on a light post. Police directed traffic around the intersection as they tried to figure out how to dislodge the truck without ripping down the pole. Employees from Mr. Motors came to the rescue, using hammers and saws to cut into the mobile home until it was free.
1985: Shelbyville High School implemented written athletic discipline policies for the first time. Previously, coaches established rules individually. The policy stated that first-time rule violators of the alcohol and drug use prohibition would be suspended for 20 percent of the season, which some coaches felt was too lenient. Athletic Director Blake Ress said coaches could add sanctions within their respective programs.
1975: The Tee Pee Restaurant, 158 E. Washington St., set new hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Friday, all night; and Saturday, 5 a.m. - 4 a.m. Sunday.
1965: A dedication was held for the new 50-foot flag pole on Public Square. The new aluminum pole had been purchased by the Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce. Bennie Michael, 15 N. Tompkins St., volunteered to raise the flag each morning at 8:30 a.m. and lower it at 5:30 p.m. A color guard composed of Maynard Hill and Lewis Myers received the flag from Paul Walker before it was raised. Others on hand were Carlos Alexander, Gene Grabe and Mayor Ralph VanNatta.
1955: Three local men left for Ft. Benning, Ga., for National Guard officer training. They were M-Sgt. Edward Higginbotham, Jerry Vawter and Rex Simpson.
1945: New auto use tax stamps would be required starting July 1. The $5 stamps had to be placed on all windshields and were available at the post office. On the first day they were available for sale, only eight were purchased. Postmaster Gordon Thurston urged motorists to come in and purchase the required stamps.
1935: Mae West’s “Goin’ to Town” was on at The Strand. “From saloon to salon…in one jump,” a newspaper ad read. “Mae’s a lady now, and she’ll lick anyone in the house who says she ain’t! Why, you can tell by her walk and her talk that she’s got class!”
1925: “In the beauty spot of Shelbyville, on Van Ave., by the VanPelt home, three modern bungalows, just built by George Torrence, of 224 Van Ave., will be thrown open to the public tonight,” The Republican reported. The houses had green shutters, flower beds and flower boxes, concrete walks and steps leading to the broad porch and single panel doors. One of the houses had been furnished by the Keith Furniture Co. in Shelbyville. Each also had a garage.
1915: “Girls” working in Greensburg factories had asked permission to wear trousers/pants instead of bloomers at work, The Republican reported. They had filed a request with the superintendent noting that skirts were dangerous with the “fast flying machinery” used. “Mr. Edwin Beck is the superintendent, and he will pull off a bonehead decision if he fails to grant this petition,” the paper said.
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OBITUARIES
Glenda K. Chancy, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday May 12, 2025, at MHP Medical Center. Born on November 23, 1944, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Elmo “Bill” Cole and Dorothy M. (Utsler) Cole. She married Bert S. Chancy on March 16, 1974, and he survives. Other survivors include one son, Anthony S. Shaw of Shelbyville; two sisters, Cathy A. Anderson (Paul) of Shelbyville and Vickie Holder (Fred) of Shelbyville; and one grandchild, Tristen Shaw of Shelbyville. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Connie Lynn Shaw, grandson Landon Jeffries and sister Pamela Jean Bohman.
Glenda had lived in this area her entire lifetime and was a factory worker for several local factories. She enjoyed nature, gardening, hummingbirds, crafting and loved her family and extended family. The family would like to extend special thanks to nurse Kelley Bringle at MHP for her special personal care.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on June 29 at Manilla Lions Club, S 950 W &, W Central Ave, Manilla, Ind., 46150. Food, drinks and dessert will be provided for everyone attending. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.