Tuesday, October 8, 2024
TUG OF WAR
Shelbyville Central Schools is on Fall Break this week, but this highlight photo from the first quarter shows the students attempting in vain to take down the mighty faculty team in Tug of War at a pep rally. | photo by NINA ARRIETA
NOTEBOOK:
The Shelby County Highway Department paved approximately 46 miles this paving season, County Highway Superintendent Kem Anderson said.
County Commissioners did not re-institute the burn ban, but County Commissioner Don Parker and County Emergency Management Director Denis Ratekin urged caution regarding setting fires in light of the continual dry conditions.
Shelbyville High School is one of 12 high schools in the state to receive a three-year P-CAP (Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary program) grant. “P-CAP is an innovative education framework designed for high school students with high potential who are disengaged in school and are at risk of dropping out,” a University of Indianapolis Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning media release said. “The first cohort in the program saw a 28% grade point average increase and a 5% attendance increase from the end of eighth grade to the end of ninth grade. P-CAP programs accelerate student engagement and achievement by preparing them for high-skill, high-wage and in-demand industry sectors in the local economy.” SHS Principal Amy Dawson data from the mentor schools in the program “provides hope and excitement for our staff and students about this opportunity.” Students in a P-CAP program have the opportunity to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway, earn a stackable workplace credential and earn dual credit for college. The program also brings industry partners into the high school experience through quarterly workplace learning challenges, connecting learning with real-world application. P-CAP students experience integrated core classes with smaller class sizes, deepening relationships with faculty and other students.
A four-car accident occurred last week on N. State Road 9. Three of the vehicles were stopped due to construction. One vehicle rear-ended another, causing a chain reaction. Only one vehicle was towed due to damage.
A drunk driver hit two parked, unattended vehicles on E. Broadway St. at the intersection of Noble St. The driver was apprehended and arrested for operating while under the influence and for leaving the scene.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS: The Amazon River is at its lowest level in ages thanks to below-average rainfall, with the river port at Manaus, Brazil, logging its lowest water level since 1902. The Port of Manaus is on the Rio Negro, a major Amazon tributary, and the water level was logged at just 12.66 meters on Friday, continuing its decline. Grain shipments have been halted on the Madeira River, another tributary, and the drought has impacted the hydropower plants responsible for the larger part of Brazil’s electricity. (Reuters/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights:
December 16, 2010
The Courier profiled its only male writer, Jordan Stanley. “I think I bring a much-needed masculine charm to the Courier when I write my stories,” he said. “Without me the paper would be too feminine and not appeal to most people.” Asked who he would pick to join the Courier staff, he said J.D. Salinger.
A few seniors were graduating at the end of the semester. Jasmine Myers and Kaylee Hill said they planned to spend the extra time working for college money.
A holiday-themed article asked students when it was okay to tell kids the truth about Santa. Isaiah Smith said there was no need for kids to ever believe in Santa. “Kids should not be lied to,” he said. Shawna Phelps disagreed. “Everyone needs a little magic.” Jordan Ernstes said the right age was whenever the kid figured it out.
Shelby County Players were putting on a children’s Christmas play that first would open to all second graders in Shelby County, then to the public. Lead roles were played by SHSH students Kailyn Jonas, Catherine Richards and Kayla Hardesty.
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: (Editor’s note: Due to a microfilm processing error, the 2014 section for the next couple of weeks will serve to memorialize a local individual who passed away that year.) Paula Karmire, 72, passed away Jan. 3, 2014. Mrs. Karmire graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1959 and attended Herron School of Art and Design. She had been a genealogist at the Shelby County Public Library since 2005. She was the office manager at Air Products and Chemicals of Shelbyville until 2003. She had also worked at WTHR-13 and Nineteenth Star. She was a lifelong quilter, and the author of “Black History: Shelby County, Indiana.”
2004: The Shelby County Health Department announced it would not be able to obtain any flu vaccine for the flu season. Most other medical facilities in the county were limiting doses to those at highest risk of complications of influenza. The devlopment was due to the federal government canceling a major contract.
1994: Voters would soon decide whether to keep the Shelbyville Central Schools board appointed or make board positions elected. The SCS board had been formed in 1964. Larry Lewis, one of the original board members, disagreed with the proposed change. “I think elected boards get into personal vendettas that appointed boards do not,” he said. Robert Adams, the son of the late Ralph Adams who served on the reorganization board with Lewis, said township trustees were the reason for the original appointed boards. The trustees were elected, and so it made sense for them to appoint members of the board. Other members of the first SCS board were Raymond Olinger, Clayton Meiks, Frank Sheffler, Morris Tobin, Gerald Nelson and Norman Miller. Shelbyville city councilman and teacher Roland Stine had spearheaded the petition to change the board to elected.
1984: Compton’s Cow Palace was holding a Presidential Sundae Election. Campaign concoctions included Reagan’s Strawberry Surprise, Bush’s Ballot Box Split, Orr’s Old Fashioned Recipe, Mondale’s Marshmallow Supreme, Ferraro’s Fudge Festival and Townsend’s Turtle. Results were posted in the store daily.
1974: A steering committee was in the process of organizing a Shelby County Council on the Aging. Fred Miller was the chairman. Committee members included Mayor Jerry Higgins, Mickey Wagner, Warren Carmony, Robert Norman, James Williams, Martin Luther, John Webb, Bernard Sleeth, Betsy Stephen, Henrietta Rohde, Rev. James Schumacher and Lloyd Sommers. Janet Miller was the secretary.
1964: Mayor Ralph VanNatta announced that all city offices would be closed until 10 a.m. so city personnel could attend a Republican breakfast at the Eagles Lodge.
Over 260 bottles of liquor had been stolen overnight from the 900 Club, 900 Miller Ave. The thieves did not bother the wine or beer but took whiskey, gin and vodka. No money was missing, either.
1954: “Which is more durable, a modern house or a modern passenger car?” The Shelbyville News asked. “An unofficial and unscheduled ‘contest’ between a car left parked by Leroy C. Gahimer, 65, 102 E. Broadway St., and a home occupied by Jack Jeffries, just west of the Star Dust Drive-in, attempted to resolve the question shortly after sundown Friday evening.” Gahimer and his wife had left the car parked in the Thomas Fruit Market lot - in gear - before entering the store. The car, however, rolled across Boggstown Road, gathered speed in a roadside gully and crashed into the house foundation and porch. Officers said “considerable amount of damage” was done to the house. The car suffered only the loss of a headlight and some fender paint. Topping it off, the car dislodged a bee’s nest, and several bees stung Gahimer in the leg as he was retrieving his car.
1944: A state official reminded local school officials that transportation of athletic teams, school bands and boosters to football games was a direct violation of a federal order. Buses could only be used to take children to and from school, war workers to and from work and for transportation of blood donors.
1934: Using a strong flashlight to blind the driver, bandits held up a salesman at gunpoint about two miles southeast of Shelbyville on State Road 44, stealing his car and an expensive diamond.
1924: A “wire walker” performer at the recent city fall festival said he had asked a boy in the crowd to take some of his wire equipment to the Better Business Club office. The lad started off with the wire and some braces, but the equipment never made it to the office. The performer sent out a notice looking for the items.
1914: After plans were scrapped to place the post office in the middle of Public Square, the federal government announced Plan B: to build the post office on West Broadway, on land owned by Mr. Dorsey.
OBITUARIES
Barbara Ann Anderson, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her residence. Born November 6, 1943, in Geneva, New York, she was the daughter of William Chapman and Jane (DeMetro) Chapman. Survivors include two children, Larry James Anderson of Kokomo and Theresa Lewis (Daryle Jr.) of Indianapolis; two siblings, William Chapman (Denise) of Victor, New York, and James Chapman of Rochester, New York; eight grandchildren, Ashley Anderson, Robert Anderson, Andrew Anderson, Veronica Hauck, Eva Lewis, Sophia Lewis, Olivia Lewis, Matthew Merritt; 11 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Jane Wilber.
Barbara had lived in this area for 62 years after previously living in New York. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Sneakers and Shelbyville Senior Citizens. Barbara was a custodian for Shelbyville Middle School, retiring after 23 years of service, and also had worked for Miss Connie’s Kids for several years as a daycare provider. Barbara was an avid Colts fan. She enjoyed painting, and standard bred horse racing and dearly loved her family and her grandchildren.
Please join us on October 12, 2024, from 1-5 p.m., to celebrate the life of Barbara A. Anderson at the Charles Davis Mansion located at 103 W. Mechanic Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Parking is available on the street, in back of home and at First Christian Church. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Auburn, New York. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Ruth E. Ryle, 94, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Willows of Greensburg. Born February 23, 1930, in St. Omer, she was the daughter of Gordon Clapp and Elsie (Feezell) Clapp. She married Clarence Ryle on October 31, 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1985. Survivors include six children, Brenda Narwold (Frank) of Greensburg, Anita Ryle of Greensburg, Trisha Stevens (Jeff) of Waldron, Laura Owens (Tony) of Greensburg, Richard Ryle of Greensburg, and Marsha Dance (Jack) of Greensburg; sister-in-law June Clapp of St. Paul; 13 grandchildren, Christopher Narwold (Courtney), Jebadiah Stevens (Erin), Hadleigh Fausset (Neil), Abigail Emerick (Raymond), Jacob Stevens (Melanie), Katie Plassmeier (Kyle), Jared Owens (Jordan), Taryn Owens (Kie), Paige Owens (Austin Yazel), Clare Tham (Kevin), Jordan Ryle, Cameron Ryle, and Luke Ryle; 24 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse; three brothers, Paul, Glen, and Thomas Clapp; and two sisters, Alma Powell and Dorothy Buchanan.
Mrs. Ryle was a lifelong Decatur County resident and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1948. She was a bus driver/teacher’s aide for Decatur County Schools for 20 years and had also been a custodian at Burney School for several years. She was a member of Moscow Christian Church and Greensburg Adult Center, where she had previously served as president. Ruth enjoyed working puzzles, making pies and noodles, collecting angels, listening to music, but most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2024 at the Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin Street, St. Paul Indiana, at 1 p.m., with visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of service, with Minister Dennis Spears officiating. Burial will be at the Union Baptist Cemetery in Decatur County. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the Donor's Choice in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Lou Ann Arthur, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Waldron Health & Rehab. Born July 18, 1932, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Thomas H. Ballenger and Alma Gracie (Arnold) Ballenger. She married Floyd J. Arthur on December 24, 1970, and he preceded her on August 29, 2022. Survivors include eight children, Kerry May of Shelbyville, Jerry May (Susanna) of North Carolina, Larry May of Florida, Brian Hurley (Kelly) of South Carolina, Bradley Hurley of South Carolina, Eddie Arthur (Brenda) of North Carolina, Debbie Horney (Dave) of Florida, and Susie Sullivan of Shelbyville; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two spouses; two children, Zerry May and Kim May; two brothers and one sister, and a son-in-law Larry Sullivan.
Mrs. Arthur had lived most of her lifetime in this area and attended Boggstown High School. She was a self-employed dog groomer for many years. Lou Ann loved animals and her pets. She also loved her family and the time she spent with them.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Eddie Arthur officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to OUR Hospice of South Central Indiana, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Wilma “Ione” Rogers, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at her daughter’s house surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14, 1927, in Switzerland County to Walter Mathews and Mae (Demaree) Mathews.
She attended New Marion School. Ione was a member of Morristown Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and was also a cook at Morristown Elementary School for many years. She also enjoyed cooking for her family. Ione also enjoyed working in her yard and keeping her home looking spotless. She had a love for gardening, trending to her flowers and all birds.
She married John W. Rogers on July 31, 1944 and he preceded her in death on October 10, 1980. She is survived by her son, Doug (spouse, Tracy) Rogers; her daughter, Sandra Cassidy; her grandchildren, Lisa Myers (spouse, Julie), Erin (spouse, Scott) Needham, Jessica Ross; her step-grandchild, Ashley (spouse, Grant) Glidden; 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren, and her beloved Parakeet, Baby. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, John R. Rogers; her daughter, Cheryl Everhart; her grandson, Derek Beagle; three sisters and two brothers.
Visitation will be Friday, October 11, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morristown Methodist Church, 221 S. Washington St., Morristown, IN, 46161. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at the church with Rev. Kory Chesser officiating. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ione’s family. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby Co. Cancer Association, 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN, 46176. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
After a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, Basem Sulaiman Shammas, of Edinburgh, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a man of humor, wisdom, and cherished every moment spent with the people he loved.
Basem was born February 26, 1955, to Dr. Sulaimon and Lamea Shammas. Basem was the fifth of six children including Bassima, Amal, Fayza, Nabil, and Sabah Shammas, who all survive. Basem married Jill Gerline in 1983 and they have two children, Natalia (Casey Riggs) and Samir (Courtney Shammas). Other family members include the Greg Gerline family (Marlene, Geoff, Melissa, Jason, Conner, and Adam) and the Jan Sandman family (Brent, Chloe, and Emma).
Basem lived in Kuwait prior to boarding school where he was educated elementary through high school at the American School in Beirut, Lebanon. He attended Pepperdine University where he played soccer, attended Franklin College, where he was the kicker of the football team, and graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Evansville. He spent his engineering career at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) working in Kuwait as well as in Southern California. He retired from KNPC after 25 years and started his second career as a soccer and tennis coach at the high school and college level. Basem loved teaching/watching kids learn how to play a sport while teaching important life lessons about teamwork and tenacity. Coaching was so rewarding to him as he loved being able to make a significant and positive difference in a person’s life. Basem received numerous awards during his coaching career including being selected as the “Coach of the Year” by the Mid Hoosier Conference multiple years.
Family was the greatest gift to Basem. Basem treasured being a father. He loved his children fiercely and always commented that time spent with family was life’s greatest gift. Basem was also a great dog dad to Coco Chanel whom he loved profoundly. Coco joined our family at the perfect time as she became Basem’s favorite companion given her unconditional love and loyalty. Coco provided both Basem and Jill emotional support when they needed it most. Basem also had loads of love for his grand dogs: Bjorn and Palmetto. Basem enjoyed cooking authentic Arabic dishes, playing guitar, and sitting outside at home with his family overlooking the lake. His home and his family were the two things that you could always count on to make him happy.
Basem was a member of Mt Pisgah Church. A special thanks to our dear friend and pastor Robb Barlow for his unwavering support. Thank you for the continual prayers and support that you provided to our entire family. God continues to bless our family.
The family would like to thank all the caregivers during his illness at Indiana University. Thank you, Dr. Kathryn Nevel, Deb Racster, and the Infusion staff, as each of you made such a difference in our lives. We also want to thank Benesee and Major Health Partners for their outstanding care. A special thank you to Dr. Michael Eaton, Dr. Jill Cole, and their staff for taking care of Basem during both of his cancer journeys. An exceptional thank you to Dr. Chris and Rhoda Loman for taking care of us like family. Your kindness, sincere caring and concern make everything better. Thank you to the Marietta Volunteer Fire Department for coming to our rescue. Thank you, Issac Pile, for always dropping everything to assist with our needs. A particular thank you to Dr. Dawson who did not know Basem or our family but was beyond wonderful and such a comfort to our family in the final days. A huge thank you to the MHP Emergency Department staff, Radiology team, and Med Surgical staff for keeping Basem and our family so comfortable during the worst of times. You are all true angels!
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 13, 2024, and from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday, October 14, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at noon on Monday, with Rev. Dr. Robb Barlow officiating. Private burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville following the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to Benesse Oncology Center, 2455 Inteliplex Drive, Shelbyville, Indiana, 46176. Online condolences may be shared with Basem’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Richard “Ricky” Keith Radford, 73, passed from this life at 7:25 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024, with his wife by his side, at his home in Shelbyville, Ind. He was born May 6, 1951 in Franklin, Ind. to Elmer Jr. and Lucy May (Sapp) Radford. He married the love of his life, Ellen (West) Radford, on January 1, 2000, in Edinburgh, Ind. and she survives.
Ricky was known for his outstanding personality, he enjoyed conversation and he never met a stranger. He worked at Arvin Meritor in Franklin, Ind. for 35 years. He was a truck driver at Ryder and worked part-time for his father’s lawn care business. Ricky was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the Stones Crossing Church in Greenwood, Ind. He was a member of the Indiana Freemasons Nineveh Lodge #317 since 1980 in Nineveh, Ind. and an Associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police #84, of Shelbyville, Ind.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 25 years, Ellen “Baby”; his sons, Todd (wife, Jill) Radford of Franklin and Michael (wife, Aimee) Radford of Bargersville; his daughter, Katrena Marsh; his bonus daughters, Dessie (Jack Kot) Boucher of Indianapolis, April (husband, Dale) Thomas of Martinsville and Leora (husband, Dereck) Rice of Shelbyville; his bonus sons, Daniel Boucher, Jesse (wife, Lori) Boucher of Shelbyville and Tony Sewell of Indianapolis; his sister Patty of Franklin; his best friend of nearly 60 years, Jr Scales of Franklin and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both his parents, Elmer and Lucy; along with one bonus son, Christopher.
A Celebration of Life will be held at later date at Stones Crossing Church in Greenwood, Ind. Inurnment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, Ind. Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ricky’s family. Memorial contributions may be given to the Richard Radford Memorial Fund in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN. 46176. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
P-CAP. WOOHOO!🙌