Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Plan Commission Approves West Side Site Development Plan
An overview of a proposed west side apartment development here is courtesy of the provided traffic study.
The Shelbyville Plan Commission last night unanimously approved a site development plan for Eight37 Lofts, a proposed 138 unit Workforce Housing Development apartment complex and clubhouse/leasing office at 837-875 Webster Ave. A recent traffic study did not include recommendations for major changes to the existing roads and showed minimal impact, a developer representative said. Plan Commission member Jeremy Ruble asked for consideration of a guardrail near and fence around the detention pond. Also, fire drive emergency lanes, via grass pavers, will be installed around the buildings, the developer said. A nearby residence asked about access to Hale Road, but the company was unable to secure that access. Currently, both entrances are off Webster Ave., and the developer is considering a second phase that would provide direct access to Miller Ave.
In other business, the commission recommended approval to an update of the floodplain ordinance.
NOTEBOOK:
The Sheriff’s Department ran a traffic study on State Road 252, which showed approximately 700 cars use the road on an average day, with 1,523 vehicles the highest recorded during the study. The county is hoping the state will kick in additional funding to maintain the road, hence the reason for the study.
An accident occurred on N. Riley Highway after a vehicle attempted to stop to avoid colliding with a goose that ran into the road. The goose was fine. The vehicle, however, was rear-ended by the vehicle behind it.
The Shelbyville Board of Public Works gave a woman 15 days to find a new home for her dog after the dog bit a child in the face. The child was taken to the hospital. The dog was on a cable, but there is no fence surrounding the trailer on Miller Ave., the owner said. The dog is currently at the shelter, where he is sometimes aggressive, the staff reported. If the owner cannot find suitable accommodations for the dog, the dog will be euthanized.
NATIONAL NEWS: Airlines are cutting back on routes across the U.S. even as consumer demand grows, citing plane shortages, recalls and the lack of financial viability for some low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier Airlines. Cities like Atlanta and Orlando saw some of the biggest cuts in the number of seats available — about 860,000 fewer seats are available on routes flying out of Atlanta in the coming summer months. Delta, with the most reduction of all the carriers, cut about 2.3 million total seats from its planes for the summer. (Bloomberg/Numlock)
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This Day in Shelby County History
2014: The Morristown Town Council discussed ways to improve directions to the town’s industrial park in an effort to help truck drivers find their way to businesses.
2004: Two juveniles were arrested in Morristown for a string of thefts, including raiding the vehicle of Town Council president Ralph Henderson. Town Marshal Henry Albrecht later caught the boys in the act of stealing.
1994: Shelby County Commissioners declared it Susie Tillison Day. Tillison, court reporter/bailiff in Shelby Superior Court 2, was retiring after 20 years of service. She started her courthouse career in 1974 in the office of Prosecutor Jerry Lux, then moved to Shelby County Court in 1976 to work for Judge Charles O’Connor. She later worked for Judge Mary McQueen.
1984: Pizza Hut announced plans to build a new restaurant in the Junction Shopping Center, just west of Hardee’s Restaurant. The company was negotiating to obtain an additional 15-foot strip of ground so the store could have a drive-through. A previous Pizza Hut in Shelbyville, operated by a franchise holder, had closed a few years prior. The new store would be a company store.
1974: Students of Ress Pre-School took a trip to the Indianapolis Zoo, accompanied by their teachers, Mrs. Linda Ress and Mrs. Sheran Britton. Students were Megan Query, Johnny Renbarger, Billy Lovitt, Matthew Wilson, Courtney Shewman, Gloria Myers, Brenda Baker, Shane Elkins, Blake Sandman, Ty Peck, Caroline Abeleda, Dean Sipe, Mark Green, Patricia Cummings, Michele Miller, DeAngela Ashcraft, Kate Hanes, Michelle Briddle, Scott Brunner, Rise Buckley, Julie Michael, Brian Copes, Pam Compton, Brian Ress, Troy Warshel and Kimberly Graham.
1964: Larry Krise, 26, received second-degree burns from saving his two small children, William and Bill, from a fire at their home, 627 Main St. The fire had started when Krise attempted to re-light the water heater.
1954: The Siefert Dance Revue was held in the Colescott auditorium.
1944: Henry Hawkins, employee at Hotel Shelby, was injured when he fell 14 feet down the elevator shaft at the hotel. Hawkins was making repairs on the elevator at the time. He received only minor injuries.
Lt. Warren Allender, 26, pilot of a B-24 Flying Fortress plane, was reported missing in action after an aerial campaign over Belgium. (Note: Allender had been killed in the campaign. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.)
1934: Several local musicians and director Marvin Hill, members of the American Legion band, played at the Indianapolis Speedway before the race. Members of the band were Alva Collins, Charles Skinner, Richard Showers, William Showers, Lee Barnes, Joseph Turner, Fred Rasp, Fred Garver, Oren Fox, Guy Preston, Fred Smith, Richard Fell, Norman McKenney, Marsten Bass, Chester McKinney, William Ash, Kimbel Midkiff, Joe Ainsley, August Small, Bernard Sleeth, Willard Day, Noble Wasson, Carrie Smith and Frank Coers. Herbert Courtney was the truck driver.
1924: The Memorial Day Parade was called off and the program was moved inside City Hall due to inclement weather. It had been raining for several days. “All business men are grumbling and have a right to,” The Republican said. “Farmers are in the same mood and are not only discouraged but disgusted.”
1914: A drunk, well-known to local officers, who had been found downtown, was given one hour to leave town, and told to never return. He took the interurban to Indianapolis.
Needham, a small town in Johnson County near the Shelby County line, was threatened with complete destruction by fire. Clarence Sandefur’s blacksmith shop and Oren Wood’s barn were destroyed. An old store building owned by J.B. Salisbury was badly damaged.
OBITUARIES
Michelle “Shelly” Reneé Caplinger, 56, of Nashville, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after a year-long battle with ovarian cancer. She passed peacefully at the family’s home in Bloomington with her children by her side.
Shelly was born on April 22, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Deveta “Joy” (Boone) Caplinger and Jerry Lee Caplinger. She is survived by her mother of Shelbyville; daughter, Caroline Cherry of Nashville; son, Jason Cherry of Chicago; sister, Erica Caplinger of Indianapolis; and brother, Kevin Caplinger of Shelbyville. She was preceded in death by her father, as well as her former husband and father of her children, James “Jay” Henderson Cherry IV.
Shelly graduated in 1986 from Shelbyville High School. She continued her education and pursued a college basketball career at Penn State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Psychology while starting as a shooting guard for the Lady Lions Women’s Basketball Team. She was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Silver Anniversary Team Hall of Fame in 2011, and her friends and family have long bragged about her three-pointer at the buzzer against top-ranked Virginia in 1991, securing the #1 ranking for the Lady Lions in Shelly’s senior year.
The former CEO of Wellman Furnaces, Inc., Shelly retired in 2021 with over 20 years of service. She also made a business out of her passion for photography as the founder and owner of Cherry Photography. In recent years, Shelly enjoyed her retirement by being outdoors; her green thumb resulted in bountiful home gardens, and she
could often be found hiking, camping, and kayaking in Yellowwood State Forest, a camera in her hand and her rescue dog, Piper, by her side.
To have known Shelly is to have stood in the light and love that her singular radiance shone on all she touched. Her strength and selflessness knew no bounds. Her sage words of wisdom never failed to be true. And one could be sure that all of her attributes would be demonstrated alongside quick-witted humor. Shelly’s permeating
embodiment of all that is good continues on in those who have the true privilege of calling her a mother, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. Her memory lives on as pure, profound love.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Adam F. Wade, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his residence. Born September 29, 1963, in Beech Grove, he was the son of Ronald F. Wade and Carol J. (Robertson) Wade. He married Christy L. Wade and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Tye C. Wade of Boggstown, and Troy Wade of Fairland; three siblings, Rose M. Wade of Indianapolis, Rhonda J. Faccone of Indianapolis, and Cynthia L. Carrington (Donald J. Campbell) of Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Wade had lived in this area his entire lifetime and graduated from Franklin Central High School and also Lincoln Tech University. He was employed with Knauf Fiberglass Insulation for 13 years. Adam enjoyed camping, woodworking, and classic muscle cars. He was a faithful husband, always providing for his family.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Andrew Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Boggstown Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 5 - 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Adam's final wishes were for friends and family to dress casual for his visitation and funeral service. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Lemma Maedell (Smith, Jones) Estes went to the arms of the Lord, Sunday, May 26, surrounded by her family at the Franciscan Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.
Lemma began her journey February 21, 1927. Born to Effie Smith, Kings Mountain, KY, she enrolled herself in school, while her aunt was busy talking, giving authorities her name as Lemma Maedell Jones. Taking the name of her stepfather, Homer “Genie” Jones. Lemma graduated from Waynesburg High School, Waynesburg, KY. She attended Eastern University in Richmond, KY, then taught at the Pond School in Pond Ridge, KY. Many remember her as a great teacher.
Many called her Maedell. Lemma married Cyrus M. Estes (now deceased), November 24,1945, while he was on leave from the army. They had 52 years together. They were blessed with four viable children, and a set of twin boys, who died at birth: sons, Garry L. Estes of Hope, IN, (now deceased), wife was Mary Lou; Neil B. Estes (now deceased) Columbus, IN, wife Debby; and daughters Patty S. (Estes) Shaw, Shelbyville, IN, husband, Mike, and Sherry G. (Estes) Thorne, Shelbyville, IN, husband Gene.
Lemma lived in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana in her lifetime. She was a hard worker all of her life. From picking strawberries, then retail, doing whatever was asked, even being the voice of Rudolf at the snack bar, retiring after 15 years of working at Amos Plastics in Edinburgh, IN. Lemma was always strong in her faith and active in her churches, the last being Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, in Shelbyville, IN. She leaves behind five grandchildren; Tammie (Estes) Eppley, Shannon (Estes) Clulow, (Chris), Tracy (Pennington) Games, (Kevin), Erin (Shaw) Powell, (Don), Brian Pennington, (Sherry); 10 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren; sisters Doris Toombs, Diane Durham, two deceased sisters, Verneda and June, and two deceased brothers, Glen Jones and Don Jones, and many nieces and nephews and members of the Bitner family.
Recently, when asked by a young individual what advice she would give a young person, Lemma said, “Always tell the truth!”
Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road with Pastor Robb Barlow officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will be at Double Springs Cemetery in Waynesburg, Kentucky on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com