Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Officer Moore Awarded State Recognition
State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer presents Shelbyville Police Officer Devin Moore with a Circle of the Corydon Award yesterday. Moore was recognized for pulling two individuals out of a burning car on Interstate 74 in February. The state award is given to those who make “remarkable contributions that have bettered Indiana, and who have demonstrated the qualities exemplified by the state's greatest citizens.” | photo by ANNA TUNGATE
SHELBY SUNSET
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. | photo by JACK BOYCE
NOTEBOOK:
The following building permits were approved in Shelbyville last month: construction of a $1.5 million DG Market retail store on Twin Lakes Blvd.; room addition to home at 1900 N. Michigan Road, remodel second floor of 42 E. Washington St.; add four walls to make offices in Shelby County Community Corrections, 10 W. Polk St.; remodel roof to change pitch at 560 W. Dwain Village; new front porch at 707 Colescott St.; build a wall in the prosecutor’s office, 407 S. Harrison St.; replace existing deck at 1051 School St.; and construct 11 new homes, including homes at 403 Foxridge Court, which will require a sidewalk unless granted a variance, and at 996 James St., which will require sidewalks along Morris Ave. and James St.
The Shelbyville Board of Public Works and Safety awarded the bid to install a new storm drain in the southeast section of the city, near Amos Road, and repair erosion at the Southern Trace pond. In other business, the board approved cleaning up debris at 480 W. Franklin St. and assessing the charges to the owner. The vehicle in the back yard has been tagged and will be towed at the appropriate time if not moved by the owner, Troy Merrick, city code enforcement officer, said. The vehicles on the street, however, are properly plated. “As far as in the back yard, they’ve got doors and trailers and just an array of junk,” Merrick said. The board also issued notices to appear to the owners of 309 E. Mechanic Street and 321 Howard Street.
The Shelbyville Public Utility Board approved a contract for a new UV disinfectant system for the city’s Water Resource Recovery Facility. The previous system, approximately 30 years old, had failed and was obsolete. WRRF is currently running chlorine and dechlorination on a temporary basis, but that is more expensive than investing in a permanent UV disinfection system.
A driver attempting to avoid rear-ending a vehicle on N. Riley Highway swerved to the right and ended up teetering on the edge of the construction shoulder drop-off to the other lane. The vehicle was pulled off the ledge by a wrecker service and sustained minor damage to the undercarriage.
A man on John Street waved down a police officer to report a semi-truck parked nearby had side-swiped his vehicle going the opposite direction. The officer notified the truck driver, who said he was unaware of the incident. The officer noticed fresh white paint transfer on the side of the truck trailer.
NATIONAL NEWS: Under the port workers contract that expired yesterday, the 45,000 longshoremen on the East and Gulf Coasts earned a top rate of $39 an hour. The union wants a $5-an-hour raise in each of the six years of a new agreement, a 77 percent raise over the life of the contract. The Maritime Alliance said its offer had been a pay raise of nearly 50 percent over the course of the contract, which was not acceptable to the union. There are other issues at play, namely automation. (The New York Times) A one-day strike would take about five days to fix the supply chain, and J.P. Morgan expects that it’d cost $5 billion lost to the economy every day. The real issue might be in perishables: About 75 percent of bananas sold in the U.S. arrive on ports on the East and Gulf coasts. (gCaptain/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights:
April 18, 1952, Part II
Shari Long, 6, sister of Sally, was selected to carry the May Queen’s train. She would be accompanied by Johnny Franklin, the crown bearer. Johnny was a half-brother of Gayle Mitchell, a senior. “He likes all the girls, so I don’t think he’ll get scared,” Gayle said.
A “secret mister” would be at the microphone to announce May Day activities. The Courier did not identify him, but gave clues: “He drives a black Oldsmobile. He likes a certain Columbus girl. Radio is his hobby. During the summer he works for the street department.”
A poll of 125 sophomore students in Mrs. Simpson’s history class was conducted regarding their preferred presidential candidate. General Dwight D. Eisenhower received the most votes, followed by Sen. Kefauver, General MacArthur and Senator Taft. Eleanor Roosevelt and Sen. Paul Douglas were written in.
While most SHS constituents had spent a rainy Easter in Indiana, some were more fortunate. Miss Williams went to New Orleans for sunny weather. Jerry and Jim Plymate, Dick Coffman, Jim Bass, John Karmire and Franklin Wasson enjoyed Florida, and Jim Cecil reported it had been 77 degrees in Tennessee. Miss Moore went to Ames, Iowa, where it snowed a foot.
“Did anybody wonder what that roar was in the upstairs hall last Wednesday? Don’t worry. It was just Mr. Thompson calling down some of the speed demons leaving his algebra class.”
“Just as Miss Chenoweth, describing Lynette of the ‘Idylls of the King,’ remarked, ‘And we having this beautiful but snobbish young woman entering the room,’ the door opened and Pat Leonard walked in with a note from the office. On cue, Pat?”
In a history section, the paper noted that J.L. Showers had received the first air mail letter ever delivered in Shelbyville, in 1926.
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: Artist Robin Fritz finished painting the crosswalk at Broadway and Tompkins. The design incorporated the Grover Museum’s train and quilt exhibits, the library’s books and reading programs, the fire department and the Blue River Foundation and arts alliance.
2004: Blayr Green, escorted by Stuart Jones, and was crowned Shelbyville High School Homecoming Queen.
In just a few days, locals contributed the $5,200 that Sandy Allen, the world’s tallest woman, needed for a used van with a lift to leave the nursing home and speak throughout the community. Allen, 49, said the gift was unexpected. “I just didn’t know that there were that many people out there who cared,” she said.
1994: The Triton Central and Morristown high school bands took top honors in the Indiana Marching Band Contest. Triton Central’s band director was Dave Poncar. Triton’s was David Rodgers.
1984: Fifteen pre-schoolers were part of the first Head Start class, held in temporary quarters at Christ Lutheran Church on S. State Road 9. The program was still looking for a permanent facility.
1974: Indianapolis Mayor Richard Lugar, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, would be the speaker at the Republican Fall Rally, to be held in the Women’s Building at the Fairgrounds. Marilyn Hendrick was rally chairman.
1964: A newspaper photo showed Shelley Shaner, 12, chatting with “political idols” Rep. Ralph Harvey and Lt. Governor Richard Ristine at the Shelby County Republican Rally, held at the National Guard Armory.
Jerry Alexander, reporting from Shelbyville High School, said the first physics test of the year had not gone well for students. “Students were complaining (when Mr. McFerran) gave the test; but when they got back the graded papers Wednesday, the howls of disappointment were really loud,” he wrote.
Keith Patterson, Senior Class President, met with a committee to choose robe colors for Commencement. They chose navy blue and white. Other members of the committee were Manarda Payne, Shelby McRoberts, Mike Cooper and Jerry Alexander.
1954: “This Fall’s color sensation: Pink is potent - and we have it!” a Bob Ewing’s Store for Men newspaper ad said.
1944: Local officials said coffee would likely soon be rationed again given that national stockpiles were dwindling. The government blamed speculative exporters for the drop in the nation’s coffee stocks.
A local woman was arrested and charged with stealing “underslips” from Smith’s Department Store. She was fined and given a suspended 60-day sentence to Women’s Prison.
1934: Observing the first anniversary of the organization of Plee-Zing grocers in Shelbyville and Shelby County, about 100 men gathered at the Strand Alcazar.
1924: U.S. Senator James Watson was announced as speaker of the Republican fall rally. Ralph Adams was head of the event committee.
1914: No bids were submitted to the city to lease the City Opera House. “It seems to be the idea that no one desires our improved theater,” The Republican said. The manager of the Greensburg theater asked the council to allow him to run the place on a commission basis, but no action was taken.
OBITUARIES
Lorena Ann (Pike) Perry, 91, of Novi Michigan, passed away on January 24, 2024. Lorena was born October 31, 1932, in Saint Paul, In, the daughter of Kay Loren and Ruth Lucille (Hewitt) Pike.
She was a graduate of Saint Paul High School in St. Paul, Indiana. She married Duane Curtis Perry on December 21, 1952, in St. Paul. She had resided in Novi since 2019, coming from Holly. She had been employed by the Traveler's Insurance Company in St. Paul. Lorena was a former member of the Fenton United Methodist Church and St. Paul Christian Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting and the biggest love of her life was her granddaughter, Emily.
Surviving are her husband of 71 years, Duane; daughters Valerie Ann (James) Austin of Holly, Laurie Kay (Bob) Palmateer of Rochester Hills and Marie Lynn (Jim) Middledorf of Alexandria, VA; granddaughter Emily Perry Austin of Holly; siblings Dale (Billylyn) Pike of St. Paul, Pamela Sue (Arnold) Butch Springmeier of St. Paul, and Hal (Linda) Pike of Bargersville, IN; sister-in-law Gladys Pike of St. Paul and Barbara Pike of Plainfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bill and Jack Pike; and sister and brother-in-law Ada Lou and Melvin Dearinger.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin Street, St. Paul, Indiana from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Graveside rites will immediately follow at Paul Hill Cemetery with Pastor Alecia Gross officiating. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Peggy A. Dial, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital. Born January 20, 1941, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Robert Washington Holt and Mary Marie (Monday) Holt. She married Ray Houston Dial in 1977 and he preceded her in death on January 30, 2005. She had previously been married to Kenneth Rich of Shelbyville, and he survives. Other survivors include three children, Dale Rich (Alysa) of Shelbyville, Tony Rich (Wendy) of Shelbyville and Rickey Rich (Mandy) of Shelbyville; sister, Frances Holt of Muncie; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse and several sisters.
Peggy had lived in this area since 1961 after moving from Kentucky. She was a homemaker. Peggy enjoyed shopping, cooking, and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Ashford Place Life Enrichment, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Phyllis J. Motz, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at MHP Medical Center. Born February 20, 1936, in Leavenworth, Indiana, she was the daughter of Stewart Delbert Yates and Ilah Dee (Frans) Yates. She married Richard Motz in 1955, and he preceded her in death in 1992. Survivors include siblings, Darrell (Sue Divan) Yates of Seymour, Janice Kay Mavrey of Missouri; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Mildred Stevens and brother Russell Kenneth Yates.
Phyllis was a lifetime resident of this area and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #70. Phyllis and Richard were owner/operator of Motz Trucking and she was an entrepreneur for many years. Phyllis enjoyed playing euchre, cooking, fishing, but most of all loved spending time with her family and friends.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2024, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. David Humphrey officiating. Burial will be in Paul Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to American Legion Post #70, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
John A Blankman, 59, of Rushville, passed away Sept. 28, 2024 at Arbor Grove Village, Greensburg. John was born in Rushville, IN on October 9, 1964, a son of the late Martha C. (Schulte) and Alfred H. Blankman. John married Misty L McKay Blankman on June 9, 1990 and she survives. Jon graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 1983 and then graduated from IUPUI in 1989. He held a masters degree in education. John was a teacher at the Morristown Junior Senior High School for 32 years before he retired. He also farmed throughout his life.
He was a lifetime member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he served on the liturgy committee. He and Misty also worked on the annual fall festival and enjoyed the applesauce and coleslaw committee.
In addition to his loving wife, Misty, he is survived by their son, Jonathon P. Blankman, of Rushville; three sisters, Susan C, (Bob) Meer, of Milroy, IN; Carolyn E. (Steven) Gordon, of Manilla, IN; Linda M. (Marvin) Leising, of Milroy, IN; and sister-in-law, Christy L. (Hector) Muzquiz, of Indianapolis, IN. Nieces, nephews and many friends will also miss him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rushville, IN with Rev. Dustin Boehm officiating. Burial will follow at Rushville’s Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday October 4, 2024 at Todd Funeral Centre with the rosary be recited at 3:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or Calvary Cemetery 512 N. Perkins St Rushville, IN 46173 or the American Cancer Society with envelopes available at the funeral home if needed.