Wednesday, November 13, 2024
VETERANS DAY B-ROLL
We couldn’t fit all the Veterans Day photos we wanted into yesterday’s edition. Above, the flag flies above the Shelby County YMCA. Below, St. Joseph Catholic School Elementary students participate in a Veterans Day flag raising ceremony, alongside Col. Steven F. Lancaster. | photos by JACK BOYCE
NOTEBOOK:
Two men advised a police officer of a hit-and-run incident on Worth Street at its intersection with E. Hendricks. A truck had run over a “One-way” sign and struck a parked sedan before leaving the scene, eastbound on E. Hendricks St. One of the witnesses injured his hamstring attempting to chase the truck and asked for an ambulance to the hospital. Thanks to video of the incident, police located the driver of the truck, who “appeared to be intoxicated.” The driver was issued a court summons.
The Shelbyville Board of Works yesterday approved installation of a grant-funded oversized sundial sculpture at the Blue River Trailhead, off N. Harrison St., a project spearheaded by the Blue River Community Foundation. “There is a seven-foot passing clearance, so cyclists and pedestrians should be able to get around,” Laura Land, with BRCF, said.
The Board of Works also approved closing one lane of Berwick Dr. for 300 feet, Nov. 19 - 30, for concrete work. Actual road work will occur Nov. 19 - 21, but the concrete will need time to cure.
Santa’s house will likely arrive on Public Square Nov. 25, city officials said.
Gateway Drive, off N. Riley Highway, will be closed today and tomorrow due to on-going construction.
There were 46 homes sold in Shelby County last month, down from 61 in September, but up slightly from the 40 sold in October 2023 and on par with the 46 sold in October 2022. There are currently 91 homes on the market in Shelby County, the highest number since at least the beginning of 2021.
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals last night approved Thoroughbred Express, an automated car wash at 1400 East State Road 44, to have a trash enclosure side yard setback of four feet instead of the required 10 feet. The modified dumpster enclosure location was due to recent remodeling, during which a bypass lane was installed to allow vehicles, including the garbage truck, to drive around the facility instead of either backing out or running through the wash. BZA member Vince Bradburn, serving as acting president, asked for clarification to ensure this was not simply a matter of the company already building the enclosure and attempting to avoid the cost of tearing it down. A representative for Thoroughbred said the dumpster location was “the best place for it” to allow for smooth traffic flow. All four BZA members present - Bradburn, James Garrett III, Nicole Terrell and Winnie Soviar - voted in favor of the petition.
NATIONAL NEWS: Love songs are changing. Of the 5,100 Billboard Top 10 hits from 1958 to 2023, 1,040 of them could be called “serenades,” or songs about love and devotion sung from one person to another. These are indeed in decline, going from 23 percent of hits in the 1960s and up to 27 percent in the 1990s to a sharp drop to 12 percent of hits in our current era. A similar decline is seen in songs about heartache (15 percent of hits today, down from 22 percent in the ’60s and 20 percent in the ’90s), but songs about other, more ambiguous kinds of love — complicated love, love songs about the self, songs about pursuit — have gone from 18 percent of hits in the ’60s to 42 percent of hits today. (The Pudding/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights:
Feb. 6, 1970, Part II
Miss Wendling was in charge of organizing and coaching the girls basketball teams. The A team members were Sandy Allen, Donna Richmond, Marty Schaefer, Susie Nentrup, Vicky Lay, Kathy Suits, Sue Wilson, Jean Tolen and Denise DeHarte. B team members were Kathy Simpson, Cathy Moore, Robin Livingston, Diane Hamilton, Elizabeth Tower, Terry Weintraut, Karen Mathies, Judy Bird, Ann Craig, Susan Shooter, Sherry Lawrence and Jeanine Huggins.
The Courier investigated the legend that redheads had “fiery tempers.” Shelly Shaner said, “It’s true. I either turn red or get real pale.” Patricia Hill and Jerri Tingle agreed it was not just a legend. Scott Alvis said he turned red when he got mad. But Victor Bennett called it “a big lie.” Mike Lewis also said he thought it was a myth. “I don’t know,” Don Franklin said, “I’ve never looked at myself when I’m mad.”
The 200 medley relay team of Henry Aldridge, Bob Lorenz, Sparky Cotanch and Greg Baker had just won against Warren Central. Mac Thurston qualified for state at the same meet.
The Studs had a 7-0 record in the school’s first intramural basketball league. Scott Alvis and Dan Hayes were the team’s leading scorers. The Bombers, led by Mark Barnhort and Bob Zerr, were 6-1. The Oakies and Bomb Squad held a 3-3 record. However, all of the Oakies’ losses were due to forfeits. The team’s leading scorers were John Williams and Rick Willy. The Bomb Squad’s leaders were Rich Frank and Bob Leming. The Bucs, led by Randy Hindman and Jim Linne, had a 2-4 record. The Fearsom Eight held a 1-5 record. The Knicks, led by Mike Wright, were 0-6.
Ray Bringman was the new shop teacher.
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.
2014: Judy Runnebohm was named the 10th ATHENA Award recipient in a reception at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino. Previous recipients were Mary Jo Phares, Nisa Hensley, Carolyn Moheban, Linda Bacon, Dorine Wolsiefer, Betsy Stephen, Mary Harper, Barbara Anderson and Rose McNeely. Mrs. McNeely, the first Shelbyville ATHENA award recipient, presented the award to Runnebohm in front of 100 people after giving a speech listing the reasons Runnebohm deserved the achievement.
2004: Barbara Anderson and George Breedlove were named queen and king of the Adult Prom, held at Indiana Downs. The event was a fundraiser for the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.
SHS seniors Lauren Murphy and Lauren Rees took charge to give the girls basketball team a season-opening win in a come-from-behind game against Yorktown.
1994: Shelbyville native Nicole French was in her first year with the district, teaching physical education at Pearson Elementary and fourth grade at Hendricks in the afternoons. French was the first Black teacher to sign a certified contract with SCS.
The Brewers had won the Boys Club rookie league softball championship. Team members were Dale Hattabaugh, Jeraco Noel, Joshua Kelsey, John Thomas Brown, Nick Wanger, Nicholas Kelsay, Nicholaus Flynn, Craig Richardson, Tyler Stieneker, Scott Kelsay, Nathan Newbold, Cody Spears, A.J. Hounshell and Tyler Clark. The coaches were Ron Hounshell and Troy Stieneker.
State Rep. Jeff Linder, Waldron, won a contest for majority caucus chairman, the No. 3-ranked leadership position in the House.
1984: A hit-and-run incident involved a 1972 Pontiac that had dealer plates on it belonging to Dickmann Motors. Paul Dickmann, owner of the dealership, said the car did not belong to him, and the dealer plate had apparently been stolen.
1974: A barn belonging to Charles Sullivan burned down outside of Fairland.
1964: Roselyn’s Bakery held a sale, eight cake donuts for 37 cents.
Shelbyville Junior High School implemented a timed-speed projector program to help improve students’ reading speeds. The first project was installed in Mrs. Kelley’s room.
1954: The Dairy Bar would remain open during the winter, owner Harold Alexander announced. The restaurant at 1300 S. Harrison St. offered sandwiches, chili, pie, milk shakes and other treats.
David Lloyd, who had performed with the New York Opera, sang at The Strand in front of a capacity crowd of 700.
Local law enforcement officers were equipped with three-way radios, installed by Charles Miner at his garage on Fourth St. The ambulance would still be dispatched by telephone from headquarters.
1944: Approximately 300 people attended the dedication of the new Waldron school building, held in the building’s new gymnasium-auditorium. George Apple was master of ceremonies. The school band, under the direction of Mrs. Sherfey, played the “Star Spangled Banner.”
1934: With the help of a federal grant, free adult evening classes were offered in the community. The courses, taught by Hubert Marshall, Fred Lucas, Grace Terhune, Earl Hurst and Margaret Hasler, covered a range of interests, including aviation, commerce, mathematics, mechanics, civil engineering, dramatic reading and public speaking.
1924: Some motorists saw a “dead” woman alongside the road. When they came back with officers, the woman was gone. Police investigated and discovered that the girl had been pushed down by a man following a party. Charges were filed against the man.
Kenneth Alfred, nine months old, of Mt. Auburn, was extremely sick after eating powder containing ink while his mother was talking on the telephone.
1914: The new Westcott vehicle was advertised for sale in the newspaper for $1,150 ($36,000 in today’s money).
OBITUARIES
None today.