Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Proposed Non-profit Center Need, Details Shared
A potential home, 2311 S. Miller St., has been identified for a proposed non-profit center.
A potential home has been located for the proposed non-profit center in Shelby County. A stand-alone building, 2311 S. Miller St., once part of the former Heritage Manor, would host the non-profit center, if current plans proceed, Stephen Black, Healthy Shelby County President and MHP Director of Behavioral Health & Social Determinants of Health, told Shelby County Commissioners yesterday.
Black and Greg Gerline, with Shelby County Pantry Pals, provided an update on the state of local pantries and the proposed center.
With Kroger, Aldi, Walmart and Dollar General donating food products to the nine coordinating pantries, as well as three located in schools, the county also receives some 10,000 pounds of food monthly from Gleaners, which visits Shelbyville and Morristown. The challenge is coordinating those efforts, and dealing with a lack of storage.
“We don’t have freezer or fresh pallet space,” Gerline said.
Truck drivers call the county on an almost weekly basis offering pallets of food items, Black added.
“I think what we've seen is, because of the lack of (storage) capacity in the county, we're actually not bringing as much in as we could, and we're not meeting as many families’ needs,” he said.
The non-profit center, which is currently under consideration for a Lilly grant, would solve that problem. Rushville has a similar initiative underway in their former Walmart location.
“(Rush County’s) whole goal was to create a hub-and-spoke model throughout the entire county, where you have Gleaners bringing trucks into a centralized location that has much larger refrigerator-freezer storage, then it's able to be dispersed throughout the county,” Black said. “We think we have the same opportunity here.”
The centralized pantry operation would provide about 600 square feet of refrigerator-freezer space for pallets, and a total of 4,600 square feet which will also be used to house social service oriented non-profit organizations.
A co-location of social services-oriented community based organizations would reduce on average an organization’s overhead costs by $15,000 per year, maximizing supporters’ donations, Black told The Addison Times earlier this year.
Commissioner Jason Abel called the center a “great idea,” but expressed some concern about location.
“This is located in an area that, quite frankly, probably won't be utilizing the service a whole lot,” he said.
Black said lack of transportation was always an issue with social services, but added that the WIC office is located on E. State Road 44, and is well utilized. He also said the primary goal of the center is to support the existing county pantries.
“Our goal isn’t to decrease the number of pantries, it’s to support them better,” Black said.
The county has financially supported Pantry Pals, and continued support was requested, although no action was taken.
PARK SERVICE
A photo link in Saturday’s edition regarding local Realtors and affiliates volunteering in Morrison Park worked for some, and not for others. An updated link is here. Above, Linda West, Becky Allen, Sara Hatton, Rhonda Krebs, Camelia Cucuruz, Brad Lux, Tanner Leisure, Courtney Gibson and Susan Brewer pause for a moment during their day of service. | submitted
NOTEBOOK:
Following Shelby County Commissioners action yesterday, the default speed limit on county roads without an otherwise posted speed limit will be 45 miles per hour, with enforcement beginning Sept. 1. Commissioners cited an uptick in traffic accidents, distracted drivers and change in vehicle design, with heavier vehicles now on the roads compared to decades ago, as factors for the change. County officials will be working to post speed limits, required to make them enforceable, while prioritizing roads known to have more accidents. The change also must be advertised in the newspaper, hence the reason for the delay in enforcement.
County Commissioners yesterday also approved making CR 400 N and 300 E a 4-way stop. It is currently 2-way.
The Shelbyville High School Class of 1984 will host their 40th class reunion, Sept. 28, 6 - 11 p.m. at Roan Farm, 5827 N 575 E, Shelbyville. Food will be prepared by classmate Tommy Kremer, and Nisha Ciarletta will host a cash bar. Scot Shrader will provide entertainment. “Take a trip down memory lane and wear your favorite 80s apparel,” the invitation says. $20 per person. Complete this form or RSVP by Sept. 14 to Michelle Karmire, P.O. Box 748, Shelbyville. All checks should be made out to the Class of 1984.
HOOSIER NEWS: Cities with pools are struggling to make their aquatic amenities work thanks to a confluence of issues, including deteriorating or closed pools that have not been maintained and need replacement, budget crunches, as well as labor issues, with lifeguards routinely in a shortage. One way through this is to do as Lubbock, Texas, did and spend $5.1 million to replace three of their pools with splash pads, those stone areas that have fountains of water shooting upward for kids to play in. There are a couple direct benefits: Maintenance is cheap, the water use is less intensive, they’re open for eight months of the year rather than three or four, they don’t need a lifeguard as there’s essentially no risk of drowning, they’re free, and they’re usable by the 40 million American adults who cannot swim. On the other hand, there is something lost when a municipal pool disappears, not the least of which is that it’s where lots of people get to learn to swim in the first place. Moreover, a third of the 309,000 public swimming pools nationwide are closed as of 2023 because of low staffing, and that’s a community investment problem, not a pool problem. (The Texas Tribune/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: Winners of the Shelby Idol contest were Sean Garrison (Middle School Division), Lauren Taylor (High School) and Morgan Gibson (Adult). Three previous Shelby Idol winners performed while judges scored the contestants: Jeena Brown, Brianna Justice and Rob Springer.
2004: Leroy Whitcher, executive director of Shelby County Life Long Learning, presented a check for $20,000 to Shelbyville Central Schools to save Japanese-language classes at Shelbyville High School. Due to a lack of state funds, the program had been slated to be cut from the curriculum. The district had agreed to cover the remaining $20,000 needed. Funders besides SCLLL were Anne Juarez, James Frankiewicz, Blue River Foundation, Major Hospital, Ryobi Die Casting and the Chamber of Commerce.
1994: The Blue River Foundation took over administration of a scholarship fund set up to assist future health care providers. Larry Browning, executive director, announced the foundation had received almost $200,000 from the J.S. “Sid” Glasson Trust, dedicated to scholarships for students entering medical fields. Dr. Wilson Dalton, Richard Kiefer and Rod Meyerholtz served on the committee’s advisory board.
1984: Indiana Bell’s new telephone directory was delivered to Shelbyville customers. About 14,000 directories had been ordered. The updated customer guide included money-saving tips, such as how to get a refund when a pay telephone didn’t work correctly.
1974: A barn at the Raymond Yarling farm, S. State Road 9 and CR 700 S, burned down. The fire destroyed the dairy barn, a silo, 15,000 bales of hay and straw, hand tools and milking equipment. Flat Rock Fire Chief Maurice Tennell said when he left his home to go to the fire the sky was “as bright at daylight.”
1964: Police were investigating prank phone calls to Jean Dobbins, who lived with her three daughters on E. Michigan Road in the Shinault Trailer Courts. The calls, which had been going on for two weeks, consisted of a man who did nothing but clear his throat and hang up. The calls arrived every 35 to 40 minutes, and as late as 3 a.m.
A man was placed in jail on a charge of cursing a minor child.
1954: The temperature reached 101 degrees. Forecasters saw no immediate relief from triple-digit temperatures.
1944: Dipping operations for sheep began throughout the county. Farmers who wanted their sheep treated were to make a request through Agricultural Agent H.W.D. Brinson.
1934: City Council approved a $2,888 invoice for oiling the streets and $1,940 for sanding the streets.
1924: First Christian Church members broke ground on a new parsonage, to be located at Tompkins and West Franklin St. The stucco residence would include three bedrooms and hard pine floors.
1914: Officials with the Colored Knights of Pythias said they needed housing for 1,000 guests for the upcoming convention. It was proposed to rent cots from Indianapolis and place them in business hallways throughout town, but business owners were needed to administer the plan.
OBITUARIES
James O. (Ovie) Keeton Sr., of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Homeview Center in Franklin. He was born in Cutuno, Ky., on April 30, 1938, to John Boyd Keeton and Auda (Hammond) Keeton. He married Mildred L. (Pitzer) on March 13, 1958, and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2018.
Jim was a set-up operator at Navistar and retired in 1986 at the age of 48. He worked various part-time jobs and in later years spent the winters in Florida with his wife. They were part of a country-gospel group called the “Blues Travelers,” where they traveled to various retirement parks and performed.
James is survived by his daughter, Cathy Keeton (Kurt Russell) of Shelbyville; John Keeton (Betsy) of Shelbyville, sisters Ava Nell McKinney of Terre Haute and Anna Mary Howard (Akel) of Salyersville, Ky., grandchildren Jonathan Keeton (Jennifer) of California, Ryan Knopp (Darah) of Shelbyville, Nicholas Keeton of Indianapolis, Amber Knopp (Will White) of Shelbyville, Matthew Keeton of Edinburgh, Joshua Keeton (Phenelope) of Frankfort, Ky., Kris Keeton (fiancé Tommy Bertram) of New Castle, Donnie Keeton (Michelle) of Worthington, Robin Keeton of New Whiteland, Dusty Bassett (Brittany) of Hancock County, Cody Bassett (Bailey) of Shelbyville, and Danielle Bassett of Shelbyville. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. James was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mildred, his son James Jr., sister Stella Mae Alexander, six brothers- Clayton Keeton, John Riley Keeton, Oral Keeton, Aaron Keeton, Boyd Keeton Jr., and Clarence Keeton.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Bro. Doyle Keeton officiating. Burial will be in London Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday morning, July 18, 2024 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Beverly Ann Oneal, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Ashford Place Health Campus. She was born August 4, 1938, in Shelbyville, Ind., to James Carl Mays and Edith Marie (Kling) Mays.
Beverly was a member of First Christian Church. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, as well as American Legion Post 70 Auxiliary. She and her late husband enjoyed many euchre parties and also enjoyed going out dancing. They also had a love for traveling. Playing bingo was something she enjoyed during the later years in her life. Family was important to her, and she cherished the times that she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She married Donald K. Oneal on August 23, 1983, and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2013. Beverly is survived by her grandchildren, Aaron Carl Foster and Adam Foster (Kali Ballard); her step-grandson, Travis (wife, Linley) Oneal; her step-son, Larry (wife, Karen) Oneal; her great-grandchildren, Lanie Jade Short, Braxton Dean Foster, Kodah Joel Brower, Kai Daniel Foster and Allison Oneal; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Shannon Marie Foster; her grandson, Ryan Daniel Foster; her brothers, Ricardo Mays, Robert Mays; her sister, Patsy Winkler and her son-in-law, Daniel E. Foster.
Visitation will be Friday, July 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Horner officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Beverly’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com
A Co-Op. A service to the community. Shelby County had a dairy, a canning factory, meat processors for years You could start a hometown Whole Foods with the County Co-Op and Farmers Markets. People want to know where their food is coming from. You are what you eat.
Sorry, I got sidetracked. Great story on community outreach!