Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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A LITTLE CHRISTMAS MAGIC
Professional mentalist Chad Collyer works his magic on Angela and Dr. Stephen Matney at last night’s Shelby County Democrat holiday party. The well-attended function filled the back room at Pudder’s. | photo by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
NOTEBOOK:
Yesterday, we reported on Shelbyville High School students recently inducted into National Technical Honor Society. The following are other recipients from Shelby County. Southwestern High School: Kyle Beck, Aurora Belton, Victoria Burkhart, Mikayla Claiborne, David Coulston, Hailey Duclos, Brayden Elliott, Emma Estes, Juan Hernandez Martinez, Delicia Riddle and Noah Schoolcraft. Triton Central High School: Casey Carlin, Wyatt Fisher, Luke Guinn, Brayden Lathrop and Linden Winslow, in addition to Myka Morgan, second-year member. Waldron High School: Nathaniel Evens and Sophie Hattabaugh. Morristown High School: Colton Cavaletto, Brianna Flores, Wyatt Hodgen, Grace McLaughlin and Armaan Singh.
On August 31, a motorcycle crashed at the intersection South Riley Hwy. and Lockerbie Road. Due to the odor of an alcoholic beverage on the driver, police obtained a search warrant for a blood draw. The driver later passed away from injuries sustained in the accident. The results of the toxicology report were recently released, and there was no alcohol detected. Police concluded alcohol was not a contributing factor to the accident.
Shelby County Commissioners yesterday set Jan. 6, 2025, as the public hearing date regarding a petition to vacate two alleys, platted as Center Street and Vine Street and are not maintained by the county, near CR 800 N and 850 W, outside the Brookfield addition. The petitioner owns land on both sides of the alleys.
Commissioners also approved rezoning 8.2 acres from Conservation Agricultural to Agricultural to allow for a one-lot simple subdivision at 4717 S. Marietta Road and rezoning six acres from Conservation Agricultural to Agricultural to allow for the development of a single-family residence at 9075 N 800 E, Morristown. Both petitions had received unanimous approval from the Plan Commission.
Commissioners also approved a final invoice for the refurbished front courthouse steps. “They’ve done great work out there,” Commissioner Don Parker said. The steps were paid for through the Scheffler Estate, a county-owned farm.
The Shelby County Drainage Board discussed issues with the Zell Patterson drainage tile, located east of North State Road 9 near CR 850 N. Roots from numerous weeping willow trees continue to damage the tile. County Surveyor Jeff Powell asked if commissioners had approved shredding and rooting out trees before. Commissioner Kevin Nigh said it had been done in open ditches, but not for an enclosed tile, and suggested rerouting the tile. Powell said he would consult with contractors and report back to the board.
The Shelbyville High School FFA Welding team is moving on to state competition, set for Jan. 18. Larry Karnes and Kolt Feller were second at the district meet, missing first place by three points. Individual placings for the Advanced division are: Karnes, 3rd; Wyatt Baker, 4th; Feller, 5th; and Kale Chaney, 24th. Logan Bassett finished 10th in the Beginner division.
Jingle Jam, a Fine Arts holiday spectacular featuring the SMS Elevate show choir, holiday band, art show and “some holiday drama fun with Anspaugh’s Actors” is set for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Shelbyville Middle School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. (children 3 and under are free on lap.) Tickets are available at the SMS office.
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NATIONAL NEWS: The oldest known wild bird in the world is Wisdom, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross who was first banded in 1956 and was spotted last week at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that Wisdom indeed laid an egg, her first egg in four years and what is estimated to be her 60th egg. Laysan albatrosses mate for life and Wisdom and her mate, Akeakamai, had returned to the atoll to lay and hatch eggs since 2006. Akeakamai has not been spotted for several years; Wisdom was seen interacting with another male last week. (Associated Press/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights:
April 26, 2012
Cameron Crenshaw and Erin Veerkamp would be Lord Mayor and Lady Mayor at the upcoming May Festival. Other members of the court were Melanie Lewis, escorted by Daniel Dowell; Jessica Skiles, escorted by Jonathan Shreves; Ashley Pettit, escorted by Conner McNeely; and Stephanie Ramos, escorted by Austin Dodd. “My favorite memory of this year is watching Melanie get embarrassed when she forgets the dance,” Dowell said. He added, “It is kind of sad that most people don’t come to watch Mayfest, because there is a lot of time and effort put into it.”
A year after Isaiah Smith had missed most of the season with a back injury, the junior had returned as a dominant force on the SHS track team. Smith had set a record in the 300 hurdles in the first meet of the season, then broke his own record the following meet. He credited Coach Wrightsman for introducing the Bear Pride baton and encouraging the team at practice.
Several students were planning to attend the upcoming Drake concert in Noblesville. “Drake concerts have been known to get a little wild, so stay safe, everyone! YOLO can only get you so far in life,” The Courier said.
One Direction was also coming to the area. Sophomore Morgan Conner said she first became interested in the band “when God shone their hot faces through her dreams.” She said Harry Styles was her favorite member. While some students said 1D was just another boy band that would fade away, Conner disagreed. “You are crazy. If you have seen anyone more attractive than any of them, you are blind. #hatersgonhate.”
Ryker Thurston was the boys’ number one golfer. Thurston said his favorite thing about Coach Kaiser was that “He knows what he is talking about.”
A feature highlighted Ben Bryan and Maddie Clark, who would be returning as lifeguards over the summer at the Meridian Park Aquatic Center. Bryan said junior Kyle Smith was his lifeguarding role model. Clark, who said she had wanted to be a lifeguard since she was a fetus, enjoyed “the cash flow and the free drinks at popcorn” at the job. In response to a question about getting “sweet tan lines,” she said, “I do not get tan lines. Tan lines are for losers.” How did she pass the time? “I count the rotations until break and bribe people to do belly flops off the diving board.”
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: Several county residents were concerned about the new flood zone maps. One Morristown area resident said he had received notice from his mortgage company to either prove he had flood insurance or the company would purchase insurance for him at $1,600 a year.
While statewide gaming revenue had dropped 7 percent in November compared to the prior year, revenue at Indiana Racing & Casino had increased.
2004: City officials discussed future plans for 47 E. Washington, on which a condemned building would soon be demolished. The building’s owner, Paulette Robison, said she would deed the building over to the city as a gift. Part of the large two-story building’s roof had collapsed following a heavy rain. Mayor Scott Furgeson suggested tearing down the building and making a parking lot. Plan Director Tom DeBaun pointed out that Sharp Trophies by Mack, 49 E. Washington St., next door, shared a common wall with the dilapidated structure.
1994: Construction had started on the new Bob Evans restaurant, 2541 E. State Road 44. The restaurant would seat 96 people and employ about 50 people.
1984: City Council approved giving some city hall clerical workers longevity pay. Early in the meeting, the council had rejected the salary ordinance amendment, 4-3, which would have given the workers two percent longevity pay after five years of employment. After lengthy discussion, the council approved the amendment, 6-1. “There was a lot of disagreeing going on, but no nasty words were exchanged,” Mayor Dan Theobald said, referring to the sometimes-bitter bickering between him and some council members.
1974: A movement to temporarily restore out-of-town bus service in downtown Shelbyville had been successful. Trailways announced they would offer a 30-day trial period for two eastbound Trailways buses and two westbound buses downtown. The buses would stop adjacent to the Fuller Center on N. Harrison St. Glen Parker had headed the local effort to restore service.
1964: Open house was held in Lantana Estates. “Wall-to-wall carpeting” and a “maintenance-free exterior” were advertised.
1954: A Guernsey cow gave delivery to Siamese calves by Caesarean section at the Hayes W. Jones farm in Brandywine Township. The calves were fully formed and alive at the time of birth, but died later, prior to a planned surgery.
Four employees of the J.G. DePrez Co. received wrist watches at the company’s annual Christmas party, held at the Alcazar. The employees were Ora Mann, Paul Tillison, Perry Briley and Richard Meltzer. Mann, Tillison and Briley had 28 years of years, and Meltzer had 27. W.O. Scott made the presentations.
1944: John Thompson secured a train car load of potatoes, which he sold in 100-lb. bags for $3 each. The supply was located on East Broadway near the Pennsylvania freight house. Thompson said he planned to offer Florida oranges in the near future.
1934: Shelbyville received 2.75 inches of snow. All county roads were passable, Earl Mings, county surveyor, reported.
1924: A company that would manufacture flour and cereal products in Waldron filed articles of incorporation. Directors of the new company, called Federated Cereal Mills of America, of Waldron, were Volney Stewart, Basil Coy, Edward Howard, Horace Haymond, Wellbourne Tucker, James Keeling and Earl Haymond.
1914: The Queen Esther Society of the First M.E. Church hosted a shower in the basement “for the worthy poor of the city,” The Republican reported. Clothing and food were collected.
Three inches of snow fell. The temperature reached four below zero. “Edgar Hodson, weather observer for the county, turned in a report this morning that sent cold shivers down one’s back, even if he wore red flannel underwear,” the paper said.
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OBITUARIES
Ruth A. Rairdon, 79, of St. Paul, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Born July 29, 1945, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Robert Nalley and Iona Rachel (Cline) Nalley. She married Charles Rairdon on July 29, 1967, and he preceded her on September 29, 2018. Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Bryzek of Fort Wayne and Carla Linville of St. Paul; two sons, Charles Rairdon (Diana) of Trafalgar and Peter Gulbrandsen (Linda) of Norway; two sisters, Opal Duke of Colorado and Wilma Reddick of Franklin; 14 grandchildren, including Zachary Holbrook-Rairdon and Rachel Jones; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse; three brothers, Sammy, Clarence, and Eddy Dean Nalley; a sister, Vivian; and grandson, Eric Steven Kirby.
Mrs. Rairdon had lived in this area for 30 years after moving from Franklin. She graduated from Franklin Community High School and received her nursing degree from Ivy Tech. She was employed as an LPN in long-term care for 35 years, working in many facilities in Shelbyville and surrounding counties. She was a member of American Legion Post #70 for 30 years, American Legion Auxiliary, where she held many offices in unit, district, and department levels, and was a member of the 40+8 Club, Moose Lodge, VFW and Eastern Star. Ruth enjoyed being very active in the American Legion Women's Auxiliary and the various clubs and organizations that she belonged to.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with burial in Ninevah Cemetery in Ninevah. Friends may call on Friday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Linda Jo Thurston, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home. She was born February 17, 1948, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Gene and Edna (Skaggs) Wilborn. Linda is survived by her daughters, Lisa Winkler and husband, Dale, of Shelbyville, and Robin Lynn Browning and husband, Ron, of League City, Texas; son, Billy Joe Thurston and wife, Allison, of Shelby County; grandchildren, Kristen, Brandon, Eric, Brad, Renee, Josh, Jaiden, Kassie, Emilee, Jaida and Nick; and great-grandchildren, Lukas, Londyn and Evelyn. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Pamela Danielle Thurston; and sister, Margaret Keel.
Linda was a Qualified Medication Assistant (QMA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Heritage Manor for over 15 years, and at Walker Place for seven years, until retiring in 2015. She attended Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church. Linda enjoyed working crossword puzzles, and watching games show especially the “Price is Right”. She loved spending time with her family and animals.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to Noon, Friday, December 13, 2024 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at Noon the funeral home, with Rev. Bill Horner officiating. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Online condolences may be shared with Linda’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Betty “Bernice” Bolling, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born August 3, 1950 in Tusculum, Tenn., to Carter C. Ricker and Myrtle (Arnold) Ricker.
Bernice attended Triton Central High School. She was a homemaker and loved helping raise her grandchildren, as well as, many of the neighborhood kids. She enjoyed volunteering at St. Joseph Catholic School. Bernice also enjoyed sewing, gardening and baking. Family was the most important to her and she spent a great amount of time caring for them all.
She married Bennie Bolling on September 7, 1966, and he survives. She is survived by her daughters, Connie (husband, Bill) Dwenger and Marci Scott (Brian Steinke); her grandchildren, Taylor (husband, Collin) McCulloch, Hannah Dwenger and Austin Dwenger; her great-grandchildren, Patrick McCulloch and Olivia McCulloch; her brothers, John (wife, Cheryl) Ricker and Charles Ricker; her sister, Carolyn Bailey; her special sister/friend, Norma Blackmore; her niece, Mendi (husband, Mark) Mitchell and her nephew, Charles Ricker (Braden Ross). She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Pamela Ricker.
Visitation will be Friday, December 13, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176. Funeral services will follow at Noon at the funeral home with Associate Pastor Daniel Funderburk and Johnnie Bolling officiating. Burial will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Bernice’s family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School, 127 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IN 46176. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.