Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Shelby County Primary Election Results
Shelby County Republicans gather at headquarters last night to hear results of local contested races. | photo by ANNA TUNGATE
Shelby County Republicans had the only locally contested races on the ballot last night, but the fall election promises to offer options for several key races. The overall primary voter turnout in Shelby County yesterday was 21.6%, with 75 percent of the 6,635 total voters voting on Election Day.
Shelby County Republican Party Chairman Chris King thanked his slate of “good candidates” at last night’s gathering at headquarters. “I was happy with every candidate,” King told The Addison Times. “They all ran a good campaign.”
Shelby County Democrat Party Chairman Denny Ramsey said he looks forward to focusing on the general election. In addition to County Commissioner candidates Winnie Soviar (Center District) and Joe Land (South District), Chase Yanzer will be on the November ballot for County Council At-Large. “I encourage all Shelby Countians to take a look at these people. They are going to like what they see,” Ramsey said. He added that he hopes fall voters will consider the individual candidates and their stances on local issues.
Shelby County results are listed below.
Republican Party Primary
Governor of Indiana
Mike Braun: 2099 (declared statewide winner)
Brad Chambers: 995
Suzanne Crouch: 1331
Eric Doden: 702
Curtis Hill: 248
Jamie Reitenour: 379
U.S. Rep. District 6
Jamison Carrier: 1437 (Shelby County winner)
Darin Childress: 194
Bill Frazier: 610
John Jacob: 379
Jeff Raatz: 147
Jefferson Shreve: 1371 (District winner)
Mike Speedy: 1396
U.S. State House Rep. - District 73
Edward K. Comstock II: 783
Jennifer Meltzer: 2293
Shelby County Commissioner - Center District
David Lawson: 3343
Tom Rogers: 1998
Shelby County Commissioner - South District
J.T. Doane: 1378
Nathan Runnebohm: 3839
Shelby County Council At-Large
David Crisler: 1716
Shawn Goolsby: 1426
Judy Lauziere: 1953
Troy Merrick: 2606
Charity Mohr: 2942
Jeremy Ruble: 2045
Democrat Party Primary
Shelby County Commissioner - Center District
Winnie Soviar: 626
Shelby County Commissioner - South District
Joe Land: 620
NOTEBOOK:
Three Shelbyville Middle School students set track and field records this week, one breaking her own. Alex Staker, seventh grade, set the record in the 2400 meter run at 9:01. America Leon Torres, seventh grade, set school records in both the 1600 and 2400 meter runs, breaking the 1600 record set by Danielle Lubbe in 2013. Eighth grader Macey Robbins lowered her 800 meter school record to 2:31.
The Shelbyville Common Council on Monday approved $100,000, derived from racino funds, to contract with Hirons, a marketing firm in Indianapolis, to rebrand the city. Councilwoman Linda Sanders called the rebranding “needed,” adding, “It’s going to be a great exercise for the whole community.” Councilwoman Betsy Means-Davis said she had received feedback from constituents concerned with the cost. City officials said services will include an extensive feedback process and efforts to create better uniformity across departments, as well as better represent the city’s connection to the county.
Shelbyville High School senior Luke Brinkman received the Shelbyville Rotary Club’s Paul Cross Award on Monday, and Caden Claxton was recognized for his selection as a member of the 12-person Hoosier Heritage All-Conference team. Claxton was the Bears’ scoring and assist leader and second-leading rebounder. Kohen Myers was named Most Improved Player, Ethan Lambert received the “Guts” award, Mar Nicholson was Best Defensive Player and Kyle Clouse and Brock Kuhn were co-recipients of the Golden Bear Award. The 2023-24 varsity boys basketball team reached the 11-win mark for the first time since 2019 and
recorded five-year statistical bests in points per game, points allowed, rebounds and field goal percentage.
The Shelbyville Central Teachers Association and Shelbyville Central Schools Administration is honoring retirees and those with 25 years of service on Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m. in the SMS cafetorium. Retirees are Paul Ashbrook, Scott Harper, Michelle Karmire, Pat Parks, Diane Seals and Trudi Wolfe. Those with 25 years of service are Paul Ashbrook, Cathy Brown, Teresa Meredith and Tina Sherwood. Tickets, which are $11 for the grilled chicken parmesan meal, can be obtained by contacting lmkiefer@shelbycs.org.
NATIONAL NEWS: Scientific calculators are still very much in demand despite the rising availability in personal computers in many parts of the world, with Casio Computer shipping 23 million of the calculators in the 2022 fiscal year. The vast majority — 90 percent — shipped abroad, particularly to students in developing regions that lack access to the computing power many rich countries have. Despite the ascent in mobile phones and other tech, Casio is in fact projecting an increase in demand, and is pushing for a 19 percent increase in sales by 2025 to 27.3 million graphing calculators. (Nikkei Asia/Numlock)
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Representatives from the Triton Central Robotics team and Shelbyville Central Schools present on their programs and recent successes at Monday’s Shelbyville Redevelopment Commission meeting. Last year, the Redevelopment Commission issued grants of $50,000 to each corporation for robotics purposes. | photo by ANNA TUNGATE
This Day in Shelby County History
2014: The Loper Elementary Bulldogs won the city elementary track and field meet at J.M. McKeand Stadium. Izzy Martin and Megan Eads each won two events. Only St. Joseph’s Sam Sawyer, who won the softball throw, and the St. Joseph’s 400 relay team kept the Bulldogs from winning all 10 girls events. For boys, Seth Hutchinson and Mitchell Yeend each won two events.
KinderCare, a daycare provider on Amos Road, closed. The daycare cited declining enrollment. The state had also issued the facility a probationary license.
2004: Mainstreet Shelbyville announced plans for a 2004 Gateway Mural Contest, which would go on the north wall of Jim’s Barber Shop at 16 N. Harrison St. A grant from Blue River Community Foundation would cover the cost of painting.
1994: Old Hickory Furniture, Shelbyville, had provided the rustic furniture that surrounded the pool at a 1932 Tudor Revival home that was the focus of the Decorators’ Shaw House in Indianapolis. Over 30,000 passed by the display over two weeks. The factory’s name, Old Hickory, came from President Andrew Jackson’s nickname. Jackson was known to rock in a hickory rocking chair in front of a fire as a way of relaxing.
1984: The Holiday Inn announced a $900,000 expansion project which would include updating and enlarging rooms and increasing the inn’s restaurant, lounge and meeting space.
City Council appointed John Haehl, 37, to the Shelby Central Schools Board to replace Robert Leming, whose term was expiring.
Local businessman James Robison announced plans to build a “self-service” gasoline station and food mart at the intersection of McKay and State Road 44. He would need zoning approval first.
1974: John Hayes was named acting superintendent of Shelbyville Central Schools for one year.
Despite opposition, the city park’s board gave the go-ahead to the Men’s Softball League to operate a concession stand at Kennedy Park. The stand would be in direct competition with one operated on private property across the park. John Wasson owned the private stand and Carl Muncy operated it.
1964: The Piatt Furniture Company, the oldest retail store of its kind in Shelbyville, moved to 48 E. Washington St. The store’s new location had formerly been occupied by the Western Auto Store, which had moved to quarters on Public Square. Piatt had been located at 222 S. Harrison St. since 1936. It was founded by Ben Piatt and later operated as a partnership between Harry Smith and Herman Roell.
Marilyn Landwerlen was named Queen of the May Festival. Jack Borst was Lord Mayor.
1954: Three representatives of the G.C. Murphy Co. store in Shelbyville who were members of the Murphy Veterans Club went to the company’s annual reunion at the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. They were M.G. Tumey, manager, who had 20 years of service; J.R. Etter, assistant manager, 21 years, and Ruth Bland, cashier, 20 years.
The new Smith-Corona typewriter was offered for $92.50 at Sandman Bros.
1944: Sgt. Nolan Havens and Pfc. William Brown were reported missing in action. Havens had been in a raid over enemy territory from his base in England. Brown had been in combat duty on the Italian front. Both were from the county.
Capt. Carl McNeely was promoted to the rank of major. Major McNeely had left here with the National Guard following national mobilization in 1941. He and his wife and their son, Lee, were residing in Columbia, S.C.
1934: Nearly 30 local men received federal work to build a municipal airport on the Major Jester farm, northeast of Shelbyville on the German Road. Fred Lucas was supervising the project.
1924: New steel cars arrived for the interurban. Newspapers noted that the interurban was one of the “heaviest taxpayers in the county” and paid for its own right-of-way and taxes. It also paid for street maintenance. “It is not wearing out anything the taxpayers of the county have to buy and to maintain,” The Republican said.
1914: The Republican urged people to go to church on Mother’s Day. “Don’t work too hard Saturday so that you will be too tired Sunday. Don’t have the headache…Sunday headaches are not the fashion now,” the paper said.
OBITUARIES
Christopher S. Baldwin, 48, of St. Paul, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at MHP Medical Center. Born January 27, 1976 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Bill Baldwin and Robin (McDonald) Baldwin. Bill then married Joyce "Joy" (Thompson) Baldwin, and together they raised him. Survivors include his father and stepmother of St. Paul; two daughters, Myeisha Baldwin of Rushville, and Joey Wettrick of St. Paul; two brothers, Scott Baldwin (wife Amy) of Shelbyville, Ryan Stewart of Maxwell; two sisters, Stacey Coy (husband Tommy) of St. Paul, Anne Irwin (husband Jonathan) of St. Paul; lifelong friend Danny Sutton of St. Paul; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his biological mother.
Mr. Baldwin was a lifetime resident of this area and graduated from North Decatur High School in 1984. He was employed at Jupiter Coil Coating of Fairland for 12 years. He attended Cornerstone Christian Fellowship.
Chris loved the outdoors, fishing, and golfing. He enjoyed playing video games. operating remote-controlled cars, and spending time with his family, his nieces and nephews. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds, Indiana Pacers, and Indianapolis Colts fan.
Funeral services will be 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor George Mitchell officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday evening, from 4 - 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.