Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Shelbyville High School baseball players perform practice drills on the turf field after school yesterday. The Shelbyville Middle School (below) and SHS track and field teams also took advantage of the mild but windy temperatures to practice. | photos by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
Nurse Honor Guard Marks One Year
Christy Neisler, Traci Branstetter, Becky Arkenberg and Lacy Harness are founding members of the MHP Nurse Honor Guard, started last February to honor and commemorate the lives and dedicated service of nurses. Created by a group of active nurses with the full support of MHP, the Major Hospital Foundation, and generous community donors, the Honor Guard provides a special ceremony at the visitation or funeral of a nurse. In addition to funerals, the Nurse Honor Guard also offers Living Tributes and Honor Walks to nurses who have made the selfless decision to donate organs. These tributes recognize the gift of life nurses provide through organ donation, a lasting legacy that touches countless lives. Families of nurses within the MHP service area can call the hospital's main line, 317-392-3211, to request the MHP Nurse Honor Guard. In the near future, funeral homes will also include information about the service as they assist families with funeral arrangements. | submitted
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Building permits filed in Shelbyville last month included the following: $1 million addition and $750,000 tie-in to addition at Walmart; remodel of The Alley Tap, 30 E. Washington St., #103; remodel 158 E. Washington St.; remodel 16 North Harrison St., remodel 2 Public Square; install an in-ground pool and deck and construct a pool house and covered porches behind garage and at back of house at 1226 Stonehedge Way; and construction of 15 new homes.
Waldron advanced in the first round of the sectional in Edinburgh last night with a double-overtime victory over Southwestern, 56-51. The Mohawks play again Friday, against North Decatur. In the Shelbyville sectional, New Palestine defeated Rushville, 75-31. The Golden Bears play Roncalli tonight, 6 p.m.
Two Shelbyville Middle School swimmers broke 25-year-old school records this week. Henry Rife broke the 50-fly record, and Luca Kinker broke the 400 free school record. Both previous records were set by Zach Tatlock in 2000.
City Code Enforcement Officer Troy Merrick provided updates on nuisance properties at yesterday’s Board of Public Works meeting. Vehicles at 1625 Culbertson Road have been moved and the property cleaned. Furniture has been moved and vehicles tagged at 136 E. Pennsylvania Street. Clean-up has also been done at 830 Quesada. Junk and debris remain at 1022 Lincoln St., although some improvement to the property has occurred.
The Board of Works also approved a lighting contract with Duke Energy regarding the replacement of lights in Blue River Memorial Park and on Lee Blvd.
Opioid settlement money is beginning to arrive in city coffers. With a previous Family and Social Services Administration grant wrapping up in July, the city is opening a process for non-profits that serve local residents to apply for $10,000 grants. The nonprofits should “serve the individuals with an opioid addiction or substance abuse disorder that is opioid-related or have a family member that have that issue, that would fit within (the criteria of) the settlement documents,” Jenny Meltzer, city attorney, said. Some funding from the settlements should continue to arrive for approximately the next 20 years.
The Shelbyville Common Council on Monday approved several matters on second reading, including one regulating golf carts. Councilman Denny Harrold explained his favorable vote. “Originally, I was opposed to anything that would encourage golf carts, but I think it’s better to have a closely enforced ordinance than to not have any.”
The Shelbyville Parks Department is hosting the public comment portion for the five-year strategic plan, tomorrow, Thursday, 6 p.m., at the Civic Center. In other parks news, the pickleball court at Blue River Memorial Park and basketball courts at Kennedy Park and Morrison Park are officially open for the season.
The March free Senior Movie is “Last Breath”, Wednesday, March 12, at Studio 10 Cinema. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., announcements at 8:45 a.m. and the movie begins at 9 a.m. The event is sponsored by Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory.
HOOSIER NEWS: Indiana lawmakers are debating a bill that would raise the minimum teacher salary from $40,000 to $45,000—a move that could boost pay for many early-career educators. The proposal also requires schools to allocate a greater share of state funding to teacher salaries. Last year, the average salary for a first-year teacher was $48,129. Indiana law requires schools to pay teachers at least $40,000 annually. (Indiana Public Media)
NATIONAL NEWS: Last week, a judge revoked an attorney’s pro hac vice administration which allowed him to practice in a jurisdiction where he was not licensed, and also fined three other attorneys on the case $1,000 to $3,000 for submitting court documents containing eight non-existent cases supplied by AI. In another case in Indiana, an attorney has been sanctioned $15,000 for citing cases that didn’t exist in at least three cases. (Court Watch/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights
Nov. 10, 1954, Part II
Mrs. Moore formed a Readers Club for those who frequently checked out books. Club officers were Edward Adams, Dick Wise, Aileen Schlick and Garnet Gaines.
Students had been studying government to understand topics such as the function of precinct committeemen and duties of county officials. “Why should we study government? The answer is simple. Countries which have sound educational backgrounds are the political and financial leaders of our troubled world; on the other hand, nations with a large percentage of illiterate persons are often subdued by a few leaders and led through the pathways of darkness and ruin.”
Five class of 1954 graduates had pledged at Indiana University: Bill Hart, Dick Applas, Sandy Sirkus, Bill Tichenor and Dick Bishopp.
A Forum Halloween party was held at the home of Don Schiesz, with attendees wearing costumes. Renee Kauth, Niola Siefert, Susie Smith, John Wetnight and Ronnie Mitchell provided a number of Beat the Clock games. Mr. Hinshaw led a discussion on smoking, drinking and “what types of guys and gals are the most fun to date. Many opinions were expressed, but it seemed quite evident that all were against drinking, the boys against girls’ smoking, and everyone liked to date a person who had high moral standards, was mannerly, and who could have lots of good clean fun.” Hot dogs, potato chips and Coke were served. Other Forum members in attendance were Jim McKeand, Larry Sandman, Jerry Moore, John Reece, Jerry Porter, Tom Toll, Tom Robins, Phil Breedlove, Pat Kehoe, Mary Jane Stubbs, Suzanne Stine, Annette Dellekamp, Maddy Wright, Anne Breck, Bert Davis, Willa-Jo Barricklow, Lynda Webb, Sue Kaufman, Virginia Clark, Shirley Stephens, Mary Louise Rahe and Caryl Mullen.
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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: Toray Resin hosted a tree planting ceremony to celebrate its third anniversary in Shelbyville.
The Golden Bears lost to No. 8-ranked Bloomington South in the first semifinal of the sectional. James Douglas, Andy Hampton and Sean Drake led the Bears in scoring.
1995: Mark Concrete Products asked city officials to surrender the rights to a street that was never finished. Alexander Street was platted in 1926 as part of the Bungalow Park addition on St. Joseph Street east of Beverly Street. It would have ended behind the southeast edge of Beverly Street. Mark Concrete planned to add a storage building on the land, with the rest of Alexander Street going to Betty Roberts, who owned the only house with an Alexander Street address.
1985: Computers were installed in county offices for the assessor, clerk and prosecutor in an effort to reduce part-time staff and automate office functions.
Over 150 people attended the SCUFFY Kick-off breakfast. Robert Barger was master of ceremonies. Drive chairmen were Richard Fero, Nancy Seeman, Elizabeth Schooley, Geraldine Wells, Cheryl Glaub, Todd Plymate, Ann Sipes, Linda Johnson, Jodi Helgason, Joe Wheat and Jean McCabe.
1975: Shelco Beverage won the Shelbyville Independent basketball tourney. Players were Don Harmon, Mike Hobbs, Dave Ross, Howard Wilkerson, Doug Linville, Don Crosby, Rick Westlake, Jim Wells, Gary Hensley and Larry Hensley.
Lee Boger was announced as the Lord Mayor of the upcoming SHS May Festival. May Court members were Ann Smith, Ann Lawrence, Christi Linne, Robin Gibson, Cyndi Bramwell, Nan Lawrence and Jill Green. Escorts were Erin McKenney, Bob Joseph, Jack Horner, John Alexander, Gary Abner and Kim Sexton.
Hal Wayne O’Dell stepped down as Loper Elementary principal, and Thelma Spannbauer was named acting principal.
1965: A newspaper photo showed Richard Bennett, who was the instructor of the Boys Club rifle team.
1955: Shelbyville’s Glenn Plymate, 56, of Spring Hill Road, received a top industry award at a professional conference in Chicago. The Shelbyville News said his modesty could be marked “with a capital M,” quoting one man as calling him “a gentleman’s gentleman.” Mr. Plymate owned Plymate Cleaners, which had recently marked its 25th anniversary.
1945: Ezra & Elnorie, the “famous marathon comedy team” entertained on a “free farm show” tour at Needham Township and Shelby Township schools.
1935: School superintendent W.F. Loper issued a warning regarding local boys who had been flying metallic kites. They had been taking the wire from the inside of electric coils to use for string. Loper warned that the wire would work great, but if it fell across an electric line, the boy would be electrocuted.
1925: Following the death of Benjamin Brandenburg, 91, the Shelby Hotel fireman who lived in the building’s basement, staff found $98 (approximately $1,800 in today’s money) hidden in boxes in his room. Some of the pay day cash envelopes from the hotel had never been opened.
Mayor Lee Hoop, a Democrat, filed to run for a third term as mayor. It was expected that Luther Hord would challenge Hoop in the primary. Samuel Walker, of Walkerville, had filed on the Republican ticket.
1915: SHS closed at noon so students could prepare to go to Franklin for the basketball sectional.
The street sprinkler truck went through the city as “an accommodation to the auto dealers who are showing their cars this week,” The Republican said.
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OBITUARIES
Robert Dale Quick, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital. Born February 26, 1957, in Shelbyville, he was the son of Francis Howard Quick and Judith Darlene (Smith) Quick. Survivors include his wife, Angela (Pogue) Quick of Shelbyville; three children, Robert Dean Quick of New Castle, Candida Quick of Michigan, and Ashley Quick of New Palestine; nine grandchildren- Nathaniel, Nikolus, Nolan, Nehemiah, Lilly, Lacey, Naveah, Bradlee, and Jayda; and 16 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mary Quick.
Mr. Quick was a lifelong resident of this area and attended Shelbyville High School. He had been employed at Linne's Bakery for several years, and also worked at Kroger’s for nine years. Bobby enjoyed rides through the country, Elvis music, and was an Indianapolis Colts fan. He loved eating, singing, and never knew a stranger. He adored his family and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with visitation there from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Bobby Quick Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Elaine Davis, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her residence. Born August 23, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Edward Adaska and Mildred (Roth) Adaska. She married Stephen Davis and he preceded her on June 17, 1995. Survivors include a son Adam Davis (Jessica) of Shelbyville; a brother Scott Adaska of Chicago; two grandchildren, Michael Davis (Dakota) and Andrew Davis; and one great-grandchild, Jesse Love. She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse; two sisters, Linda Sells (Leonard) and Paulette Adaska.
Mrs. Davis had lived in this area for 35 years, after moving from Kokomo. She had been a factory worker at Honda for seven years, and before that had been an office manager with Kmart at Columbus for over 35 years. She graduated from Farragut High School in Chicago in 1968 and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Elaine enjoyed gardening, traveling with friends, and dearly loved her family and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1560 N. Michigan Road, Shelbyville, with Pastor Jerrell Simmerman officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery in Kokomo. Friends may call at the church on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to Gentiva Hospice, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.