Tuesday, July 30, 2024
NOTEBOOK:
Shelby County Commissioners yesterday approved a request from Duke Energy to replace seven electric poles and install 876 feet of new overhead cable between 607 and 775 W. Boggstown Road.
Commissioners also approved replacing a culvert along County Road 600 E, located between State Road 244 and W 300 S.
A motorcycle going at a high rate of speed struck and damaged a vehicle traveling on Colescott St. at the intersection of S. Tompkins St. The motorcycle then hit a parked, unattended vehicle.
A vehicle struck a deer Sunday night on N. Riley Highway, 1,000 feet north of North Michigan Road.
NATIONAL NEWS: In 2009, the European Union classified biomass as renewable energy, a decision that had the unintended side effect of causing lots of impoverished communities throughout the American South to have miserable air quality issues a decade later. At that point, the Southeast U.S. was producing 300,000 tons of wood pellets per year; by 2017, that rose to 7.3 million tons, mostly bound for Europe to produce green energy. Roughly three dozen plants in the region supply 80 percent of the pellets produced in the U.S., most of which are bound for commercial-scale energy production overseas. The environmental impact of grinding up and pelletizing those trees is tough, and producers have been fined for violating air emissions limits and emitting fine particulate matter that can cause or exacerbate breathing difficulties in the communities nearby. (AP/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive:
Editor’s note: Given that some reviewed editions for today featured extensive sectional coverage of other area schools, we’re highlighting a couple, from 1968 and 1969.
Prom Court was selected: Patty Owens, Louise Brandenburger and Jerrel DeWitt. Owens was a varsity cheerleader and was active in Student Council, Future Teachers, Sunshine and Mask and Dagger. Her escort would be Bruce Campbell. Brandenburger was also a varsity cheerleader and was active in Spanish Club, Future Teachers, Mask and Dagger and was a first-aid volunteer at Major Hospital. Tom Brenton would be her escort. DeWitt was a varsity cheerleader, and in Sunshine, Mask and Dagger, Future Teachers and Student Council. Her escort would be Chris Williams.
The SHS first girls swim team was formed. Girls on the team were JoAnn Beekman, Brooke Benefiel, Debbie Bramwell, Mary Bramwell, Frances Cox, Melanie DeLaurentis, Susan Fink, Mary Helbing, Chris Hertz, Julie Johnson, Wendy Johnson, Debbie Jones, Kathy Junken, Cheryl King, Robin Livingston, Barbara McClelland, Candy Meloy, Connie Meloy, Terry Wertz, Susan Nentrup, Connie Reeves, Linda Riggs, Pat Sautter, Maty Jane Sawyer, Sue Shambach, Dani Sipe, Patti Stevens, Debbie Talbert, Amy Thurston, Karen Walton, Betsy Warrick, Tina Weingarth, Rosemary Brown, Ellen Schefflerl and Milly Mohr. The girls would participate in a few meets, including the State G.A.A. Meet.
Forum met to discuss the U.S. Treasury Department and U.S. Gold Drain. Group leaders were Mike McVey, Dale Walton, Ann Clay, Mary Helbing, Cathy Reeves and Jim Sharp.
Senior cross-country runner Dan Hayes set a new school record, breaking his own two-mile course record with a time of 10:07. Kim Wolsiefer and Rick Frank finished second and third, respectively, giving the Bears the top three spots.
Training was held for Home Ec. Club officers: Debbie Walton, Patsy Coots, Sherry Martin and Theresa Kehrt.
Three seniors, Dan Hayes, Susan Kemper and Dale Steffey, were named semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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: Construction on a new Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter was on hold pending environmental concerns after trash was exposed while digging the footer for the building. The Hale Road location was once a landfill. The city’s plan was to cover debris with a minimum of two feet of soil and then plant grass on top of the area to control erosion.
2004: The Shelbyville Plan Commission approved a request to establish a Tax Increment Finance district adjacent to Knauf. This would designate the area for development, allowing property taxes generated within the area to be put back into the TIF district to pay off bonds sold to finance infrastructure improvements. Knauf was proposing $75 million in real and personal property additions to the TIF area. A portion of John and Elizabeth streets would be demolished if the development proceeded.
1994: A man who had just been fired from the amusement company running the Shelby County Fair midway was arrested for stealing a car from the Village Pantry parking lot. A customer had left his keys in the car while he went into the store. The carnival employee was stopped near Rushville. He told police he was trying to get home to Florida.
The Shelbyville Plan Commission gave final plat approval for 32 lots for the second development phase in the Loper Ponds subdivision. The addition had drawn complaints two year prior when it was proposed, with nearby residents arguing Loper Ponds would have too many houses on too little land. The developer proposed 101 lots on 30 acres.
1984: Farmers National Bank teller Evelyn Gourley retired after 15 years as a teller. She said she looked forward to doing more volunteer work at First Christian Church. Gourley’s services were of particular help to newspaper carriers, who used to bring their weekly collections to her window for help with their records. Gourley, the daughter of Roscoe and Maude Bullard, was a Shelbyville native. Her only other job had been with Western Union, where she started in 1947, working under longtime manager Eva Joyce and remaining until the office closed in 1969.
Thies Knauf was presented a key to the city in a ceremony before his move back to Germany. Mayor Dan Theobald said, “As far as I know, it’s the first key to the city presentation here - at least the first in a long, long time.” Mr. Knauf had been involved with the Shelby Arts Council and Meals on Wheels, as well as several local improvement projects.
1974: The Southwestern Spartans captured their third Mid-Hoosier baseball crown over the previous five years. Team members were Jeff Lee, Steve Stephenson, Roger Burt, Vic Smith, Vince Matthews, Jerry Parmer, Brad McQueen, Vern Nightenhelser, Gary McClintic and Dan DeWitt. Bill Golden was the coach and Bill Burt was assistant coach.
1964: Rhonda Taylor was crowned queen of the 1964 Sugar Creek Fair. She was crowned by Madeline Giltner, queen of the 1963 fair.
The new St. Paul Post Office was dedicated, with Indiana Sen. Vance Hartke speaking at the ceremony.
1954: Marie DeBaun, 159 Elizabeth St., received a telegram stating her husband, Cpl. George DeBaun Jr., 27, had died in the war effort in Korea. Cpl. DeBaun had also fought in World War II.
Champions in the city tennis tournament, organized by division and held at Morrison Park, were Paul Means, Jim Tindall, Judy Ewick, Sandra Eddleman, Ronnie Mitchell and Bill Mann.
1944: Frances Breeding, of East Franklin St., received word that her husband, Pvt. Fred Breeding, had been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in France. Pvt. Breeding was in a hospital in England.
The Elks Club held a clam bake at the country club. The 1,500 clams were wrapped in seaweed and cooked in a deep pit dug near the clubhouse. “No planned program was held during the evening - the boys were too busy recuperating from over-eating,” The Republican said.
1934: Emergency Relief Administration officials announced plans to construct a bandstand backed by a large shell in Laura Morrison Park. Work on the bandstand was expected to begin in two weeks. Other park improvements would include construction of two tennis courts to replace the old ones; installation of five picnic tables, one 60 feet long; repair of the drinking fountains; building of stationary seats; and repairing old benches.
1924: Walnut Grove was selected as the site of the Shelby County Boys and Girls Club camp. More than 250 children would attend. Each child was asked to bring certain types of food, such as beans, cabbage, beets, potatoes and other vegetables for communal meals. Those without food to bring were still encouraged to attend. “The girls who attend the camp will be asked to dress in knickers or bloomers, as more suitable for the life which they will have in the open,” The Republican said.
1914: Heavy storms featuring 70 miles-per-hour winds caused damage throughout the county. Over 600 panes of glass were broke in the Cossairt greenhouse. Many silos, trees and power lines were down.
OBITUARIES
Larry L. Slack, 80, of Knightstown, formerly of Shelbyville and St. Paul, passed away Saturday July 27, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born January 31, 1944, in Greenfield, Ind., to Elsie (Craig) Slack.
Larry loved to go out looking for junk and collecting various items. He also had a love for animals, especially his cat, Cry Baby. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He married Jeanetta Girdler on March 23, 1970, and she preceded him in death on September 20, 2000. Larry is survived by his son, Larry Lee Slack, Jr.; his daughter, Solvonna Tindle; his grandchildren, Brittany (husband, Trent) Watts, Tiffany (husband, Daryl) Peck, Dennis (wife, Kari) Tindle, Kileen Slack and Nathaniel Slack; 9 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Aloise Sweet, Jeanie (husband, Les) Franklin and Judy Chew; and his sister-in-law, Treva Slack. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife'; and brother, Donald Slack.
Visitation will be Friday, August 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Funeral services will follow at noon at the funeral home with Pastor Jose Rivera officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Larry’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
Duke Energy would replace electric poles, not telephone poles.