It's almost here.  The Rotary Club of Shelbyville's first annual Bourbon and Beast Feast, to be held on Saturday, May 11.

The event will be at 6:00 p.m. at the Suite 415 Music and Event Center (formerly Occasions Banquet Hall), 415 E Hendricks St. in Shelbyville.

There will be an exotic menu that includes Wild Boar Ribs, Blackened Mahi-Mahi, and BBQ Quail together with sides such as apple cranberry cole slaw, rice pilaf and a freshly made Hunters BBQ Sauce.  There will also be a variety of bourbon themed desserts.   

Music will be provided by Adam and Amanda O'Connor. 

A cash bar is also available.

Bourbon tasting will be a main attraction and Shelbyville native Mac Thurston, noted Atlanta spirits vendor and expert, will be the Master of Ceremonies to lead the discussion of the unique qualities of the top shelf bourbons available for tasting.   

Special bourbons, known as Allocated Bourbons, will be auctioned off including a 15 year old Pappy Van Winkle.  Other items for the live and silent auction include a Black Pearl Necklace, a Green Egg Grilling System, and designer purses. 

There will be a drawing for a diamond pendant necklace.  

Under 30 tickets remain, they are available for $150 per person, and proceeds of the event will go to Dinner Before Bedtime, a charity that was started by Luke Williams to feed children who go hungry at night, as well as other local charities. 

For more information, or to buy tickets, please call or text the chairman of the event, Tim Barrick at 317-989-4040.

The Grover Center: Museum and Historical Society will serve free root beer floats from noon to 3 p.m. on May 4.

The museum offers free root beer floats on the first Saturday of every month between April and September.

There is no admission to visit the Shelbyville museum at 52 W. Broadway St. The museum is open to visit Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The City of Shelbyville MS4 Department’s Tree Giveaway is Saturday at Blue River Memorial Park in Shelbyville.

Trees available will be:

• Red Pine
• Virginia Pine
• Red Oak
• Tulip
• Bald Cypress
• Chestnut Oak
• Shagbark Hickory
• Buttonbush
• Silky Dogwood
• Black Chokeberry

The tree giveaway will begin at 8:30 a.m. near the Splash Pad at Blue River Memorial Park, 725 Lee Boulevard in Shelbyville. No trees will be secured until after the start of the Tree Trot 5K in the park.

To participate in the 5K, registration ($50 fee) begins Saturday at 7 a.m. at the Blue River Memorial Park shelter house. The race begins at 8:15 a.m.

Age group (male and female) winners receive a plotted tree sapling and a handmade medal.

Tree Trot proceeds go toward purchasing large trees that will be planted at Blue River Memorial Park.

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Those interested in competing in the 2024 Shelby County Fair Queen Pageant should attend a call out meeting Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Shelby County Fair office at the fairgrounds, 500 Frank St. in Shelbyville.

To be eligible to compete, girls must be a Shelby County resident and between the ages of 17 and 20. The 2023 fair queen was Triton Central graduate Hallie Schweitzer (photo).

The 2024 pageant will be held June 2.

The Shelby County Fair runs from June 10-15.

Second Baptist Church, 34 West Hendricks Street, Shelbyville, will
host Indiana Missionary Baptist Churches from the Southeastern District of
Indiana, June 3 - 7.

The Convention will kick off with a “Host Church Welcome Service” on Monday, June 3, at 6:30p.m., at the Strand Theatre, in downtown Shelbyville. Pastor Tony Lambert will initiate the Call to Worship, with James Garrett III serving as Master of Ceremony.
Second Baptist Church will welcome Mayor Scott Furgeson, Chief of Police, Dr.
Bill Dwenger and Strand Director, David Finkel to share comments with the
convention attendees from numerous Baptist Churches across Southeastern
Indiana. The Convention anticipates 125 to 150 participants, including pastors,
deacons, officers and youth, for a celebratory week to address challenges
confronting churches and communities.

The Convention will seek to be transformational for the attendees and individuals in the community.
Second Baptist Church will acknowledge long time Southeastern District
Moderator Pastor Anthony B. Toran, as this will be his final term as Moderator.
Moderator's night will be Thursday June 6 and the Reverend Elzie E. Lawler
Mission Memorial Banquet will be Wednesday night at the Shelbyville Middle
School Cafetorium. Throughout the week attendees will share strategies and best
practices relating to Sunday School, Brotherhood, Missionary, Music ministries
and other outreach ministries within the Church.
Second Baptist Church is excited to host this 108th Annual Session Convention.
The Church motto for 2024 is “Serve JESUS more in 2024” and the convention is
just one way we are serving, Second Baptist Church, the community and the
state.
Please contact Second Baptist Church at 317 398-8925 or call James Garrett Jr.,
317-403-4752 for more information.

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Shelby Senior Services will introduce the 2025 travel schedule at the Travel Show on Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m.  

Shelby Senior Services is located at 2120 Intelliplex Drive, Suite 101.

Call to reserve your free seat, 317-398-0127.  Seating is limited.

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The 15^th Annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ride is scheduled for Aug. 3.

Kickstands go up rain or shine at 10 a.m. at the Fraternal Order of Police Shelby Lodge No. 84, 1237 N. Knightstown Road in Shelbyville.

This police-escorted scenic motorcycle ride benefits the Fallen Officer Memorial Fund for Shelby County.

Lunch is provided following the ride. T-shirts will be available for $10.

For more information, call 317-395-3552 or go to www.shelbyfop84.com.

On May 5, there will be a Fallen Officer Memorial Service at 1 p.m. at Landwerlen Hall at the local F.O.P. Lodge.

The public is encouraged to attend and help honor the Shelby County families that have given the ultimate sacrifice.

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The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Update on Friday.

The luncheon is $15 and will be held at the Shelbyville Central administrative offices.

RSVP by calling the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (317) 398-6647 or email KylieMcCrory@shelbychamber.net .

Shelbyville High School’s baseball and softball teams are hosting “Stand Up to Cancer” events today at their respective facilities.

At Barnett Field, Shelbyville baseball will host Hoosier Heritage Conference rival Pendleton Heights as part of its “Pink Out” event.

First pitch for the Golden Bears (4-3, 2-2 HHC) and the Arabians (7-2, 3-1 HHC) is set for 5:30 p.m.

On the softball diamond, Shelbyville (5-4) will host Connersville (3-1) with first pitch slated for 5:30 p.m. The Golden Bears will wear pink jerseys for the only time this season.

There will be plenty of food options available including a loaded baked potato and pulled pork dinner.

There also will be a 50/50 raffle.

All proceeds from the Tuesday games will benefit the Cancer Association of Shelby County.

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The City of Shelbyville’s Heavy Trash Clean Up Week starts Monday.

Heavy trash will be collected on normal trash day during the week. No recycling will be collected on routes.

Everything must be bagged, contained and placed neatly curbside or in the alley where trash is normally collected. All items must be out by 7 a.m. on collection day.

Some items not collected are televisions, computers, batteries, concrete, paint cans, construction material, tires or oil.

Appliances must be drained of freon and tagged by a professional.

Items should be separated into trash, lumber and metal.

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The Shelby County Sheriff's Department continues to receive complaints regarding calls from fake deputies requesting money be paid to avoid going to jail.

Most recently, a complainant stated they received a call from someone who claimed to be an officer who stated the person had a warrant and that they needed to go to Walmart and transfer $2000 to pay their bond in order to stay out of jail.

The Sheriff's Department says, to be clear, if you have a warrant, they will let you know. However it's not likely to be with a phone call. 

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The City of Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department has announced a new partnership with Gigabit Now Shelbyville to enhance connectivity and digital infrastructure across several key recreational locations within the city.
This collaboration will see the installation of state-of-the-art fiber optic networks at all park locations beginning with the Carl McNeely Civic Center, Clearwick Park, and Sunrise Park (photo) this spring. The objective is to ensure that high-speed internet options are available at all parks by the upcoming fall season.
Gigabit Now Shelbyville, a leading provider of fiber optic internet services, brings its expertise and cutting-edge technology to this initiative. With a proven track record of delivering reliable and lightning-fast internet connections, the partnership promises to significantly enhance the capabilities and amenities available at Shelbyville's parks.

By introducing fiber optics infrastructure, the City of Shelbyville aims to offer a wide range of benefits to park users. These include:

• Enhanced Security Systems: The installation of fiber optics will enable the implementation of advanced security measures, ensuring the safety of park visitors and facilities.
• Wifi Access: Visitors will have access to high-speed wifi networks, allowing them to stay connected, stream content, and engage in online activities while enjoying the outdoors.
• Wireless Ticketing Systems: The new infrastructure will facilitate the introduction of wireless ticketing systems, streamlining park entry and event management processes.
• Support for Food Trucks and Vendors: Fiber optic connectivity will empower food trucks and other vendors operating within the parks to utilize point-of-sale (POS) systems, enhancing their efficiency and customer service capabilities.

“We are thrilled to partner with Gigabit Now Shelbyville to bring high-speed fiber optic internet to our parks," said Trisha Tackett, Parks and Recreation Director. "This initiative represents a significant step forward in our efforts to enhance park amenities and provide cutting-edge recreational experiences for everyone in our community."

The City of Shelbyville Mayor Scott Furgeson is equally enthusiastic about the collaboration.

"The City of Shelbyville is excited about the partnership between Gigabit Now and our City of Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department to deploy our fiber optic solutions in these key recreational areas," said Furgeson. "This partnership underscores our commitment to bridging the digital divide and empowering communities with fast, reliable internet access."

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In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, NIPSCO today shared results from a recent national survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners revealing that more than half plan to complete an outdoor do-it-yourself project that involves digging in the next year.

However, over half of those planning projects do not intend to notify 811 ahead of time, putting themselves and their communities at risk.

Thousands of buried utilities are damaged each year due to digging activities. Safe Digging Month reminds homeowners and contractors that digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities can result in serious injuries, inconvenient service disruptions, and costly repairs when natural gas, electric, communications, water, and sewer lines are damaged.

Making a free locate request online at Indiana811.org or by calling 811 at least two full working days before digging will help maintain essential utility service while keeping excavators and their communities safe by reducing the likelihood of accidentally digging into buried lines.

After initial contact with 811, professional locators will mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags, spray paint, or both. Each color of paint and/or flag represents a unique type of underground utility. The flags may be removed once the project is completed.

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Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging, announced today that nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Golden Hoosier Award.

This is the 17th year of the program.

“Our state is filled with generous Hoosiers who are constantly giving back to their neighborhoods and communities,” said Lt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. "The Golden Hoosier Award is an amazing opportunity to honor those who have dedicated their lives to serving Indiana communities." 

The award began in 2008 and annually honors senior Hoosiers for their lifetime of service and commitment to their communities. Since the start of the program, more than 200 Hoosiers have been honored. 

To be eligible, the nominee must currently be an Indiana resident, age 65 or older and have been a volunteer in the community for the past three years.

The deadline for submitting applications is July 14. Nomination forms can be accessed electronically by visiting in.gov/lg/lt-governor-initiatives/golden-hoosier-award.

A ceremony honoring those selected will be held later this year.

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Governor Eric Holcomb signed an executive order to support the anticipated needs of Indiana’s emergency response, transportation, communication and critical infrastructure systems due to the expected high-number of visitors traveling to the state to view the total solar eclipse.

The executive order will allow Indiana to utilize resources from other states who are members of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Once a governor issues an order, EMAC members can and will share equipment and communications systems to help support state resources to ensure the safety, care and welfare of residents if an emergency event occurs due to such a large event.

In case of an emergency residents can text or call 911.

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Amy DeMartino won $1000 from Shelbyville's Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center at Hubler Ford Center.

Quick Lane joined GIANT fm in the $1000 giveaway to celebrate its new mobile service capable of responding on-site for numerous repairs and services for your vehicle.

To schedule Quick Lane service, call (317) 747-3961.

The Third Annual 5K Run/Walk Tree Trot will be April 27 at Shelbyville’s Blue River Memorial Park.

All proceeds from the event will go directly to purchasing big trees to plant on the cross country course at Blue River Memorial Park. The goal is to plant one of every single species of tree native to Indiana.

Pre-registration continues until April 6. The $30 fee includes free breakfast and a T-shirt. Registration rises to $40 after April 6 and lasts to April 17.

Day of registration fee is $50 with no guarantee of a T-shirt.

Race day check-in on April 27 is 7 to 8 a.m. at the shelter house at Blue River Memorial Park, 725 Lee Boulevard.

Race begins at 8:15 a.m.

Follow the link to register: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=139589&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwAR0D7CifrJOsjQlRo6932JaswfgcRrrrxIm_1poonrFaj9jfKBs9S34htDk

There will be age group winners, both male and female. Winners receive a plotted tree sapling and a handmade medal. Age groups include 12-and-under, 13-18, 19-30, and 31 and over.

Children are welcome at the event. In addition to the 5K, there will be face painting, games and breakfast.

This event is organized by the Shelbyville High School National Honor Society and Earth Club.

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McDonald’s USA and Krispy Kreme are teaming up for a national expansion.

Fans will begin spotting Krispy Kreme doughnuts in their local McDonald’s restaurants later this year as part of a phased market rollout across the country. Nationwide availability at participating restaurants is expected by the end of 2026.

Three of Krispy Kreme’s most popular doughnuts will be delivered fresh to McDonald’s restaurants every day. They’ll be available individually, or in boxes of six, starting at breakfast and lasting throughout the day – while supplies last:

• The iconic Original Glazed® Doughnut: A melt-in-your-mouth doughnut covered in Krispy Kreme’s signature glaze. The doughnut that started it all.
• The Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles Doughnut: A chocolatey twist on the original, dipped in chocolate icing and covered in rainbow sprinkles.
• The Chocolate Iced Kreme™ Filled Doughnut: Made with a light, fluffy dough and filled with a smooth Kreme™ filling then dipped in chocolate icing.

This follows a successful test at 160 McDonald’s restaurants in the Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, areas where consumer excitement and demand exceeded expectations. These pilot restaurants will continue to serve Krispy Kreme doughnuts during the nationwide rollout.    

“Since the launch of breakfast nearly 50 years ago, we’ve continued to offer new menu items, flavors and experiences that have made McDonald’s an irreplaceable part of fans’ morning routines,” said Tariq Hassan, McDonald’s USA’s Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer. “This partnership is an exciting next step in that journey and a chance to unlock new business opportunities in the breakfast category and throughout the day. Our fans’ love for Krispy Kreme runs deep, and we can’t wait to make it even easier for them to satisfy their sweet tooth at McDonald’s restaurants across the country.”

“The top request we receive from consumers, every day, is, ‘please bring Krispy Kreme to my town.’ Partnering with McDonald’s on a national scale will provide our fans and doughnut lovers unprecedented daily access to fresh doughnuts and the joy that is Krispy Kreme,” said Krispy Kreme President and CEO Josh Charlesworth.

“Significantly, by making Kreme Krispy accessible to fans nationwide through this partnership, we expect to more than double our points of access by the end of 2026. The partnership accelerates the development of our existing Delivered Fresh Daily channel, creating operating leverage through distribution density and production utilization,” said Charlesworth.

Krispy Kreme has been scaling its supply chain, building a support team, adding technology and new equipment, and enhancing field training to support its Delivered Fresh Daily expansion, which includes this phased rollout.

Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s will provide more details regarding the nationwide rollout in the coming months.

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The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E & B Paving Inc. is continuing weekly road closures at the State Road 9 and U.S. 52 roundabout. 

Last week, INDOT closed the south leg of S.R. 9 from U.S. 52 to C.R. W. 1100 N. Beginning on or after Monday, crews will close the east leg of U.S. 52 from S.R. 9 to C.R. N. 150 E. Beginning on or after April 1, crews will close the north leg of S.R. 9 from U.S. 52 to C.R. E. 500 S. Beginning on or after April 9, crews will close west leg of U.S. 52. 

These weekly closures will allow crews to place median splitter islands to enhance safety for oversized vehicles.

Each leg of the roundabout will take six days complete, weather permitting. 

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Counterforce Defense will host a basic self-defense class on April 11 at the Shelby Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 84.

The class will include:

• Introduction to situational awareness
• Introduction to target locations
• Introduction to positioning and stances
• Introduction to defense tactics

The class is open to anyone 18 years or older and will start at 6 p.m. on April 11 at the FOP Lodge, 1237 N. Knightstown Road in Shelbyville.

Admission fee is $35 per person.

To register and reserve a spot, message Counterforce Defense at counterforcedefense@gmail.com or visit the company’s Facebook page, search for Counterforce Defense.

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The Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department’s Community Easter Egg Hunt is March 30 at Kennedy Park.

For children 10-and-under, the Easter Egg Hunt at Kennedy Park, 200 Minster Drive, begins at noon following the arrival of the Easter Bunny.

Children should bring their own baskets to collect the eggs.

For more information, contact a parks department representative at 317-392-5128.

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A boil water advisory is in effect for the Town of St. Paul until noon on March 21.

Town of St Paul Citizens should take appropriate precautions regarding this advisory. 

The proper boil advisory steps can be obtained at the CDC.gov website.

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The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E & B Paving Inc. will start Monday with weekly road closures at the State Road 9 and U.S. 52 roundabout. 

Beginning on or after Monday, crews will close the south leg of S.R. 9 from U.S. 52 to County Road W. 1100 N.

Beginning on or after March 25, crews will close the east leg of U.S. 52 from S.R. 9 to County Road N. 150 E.

Beginning on or after April 1, crews will close the north leg of S.R. 9 from U.S. 52 to County Road E. 500 S.

Beginning on or after April 9, crews will close west leg of U.S. 52. 

These weekly closures will allow crews to place median splitter islands to enhance safety for oversized vehicles. Each leg of the roundabout will take six days to complete, weather permitting. 

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Fifteen Shelbyville Middle School and Shelbyville High School students recently traveled to Bloomington to compete in the IJCL State Latin Convention.

Nearly 250 Latin students from more than 15 different schools competed in various categories.

Shelbyville, under the direction of Latin teacher Whitney Campbell (photo, far left) produced 97 top-10 placings and finished fourth overall in the large school sweepstakes.

Sharielis Rodriguez, representing Shelbyville High School, earned the $500 Eileen Johnson Memorial Scholarship.

Here is how the Shelbyville contingent fared:

• Anna Ballast, 41 points tallied, finished in first place in Modern Myth
• Ev Barnum, 20 points, finished fourth in Roman History (Level IV)
• Olivia Bowman, 56 points, finished first in Slogan (“Roman Roads, take me home!”) and second in Small Models
• Sydney Brown, 6 points, placed fourth in Greeting Cards
• Baileigh Butler (SMS), 9 points, placed fifth in Geography (Level I)
• Lilly Conners, placed ninth in a variety of contests including Cartoons & Mottoes, Quotes & Abbreviations (Level III)
• Trinity Darling, 10 points, finished second in Greeting Cards
• Cora Flynn, 38 points, finished second in Mosaics
• Harika Patel, 23 points, placed first in Digital Art
• Leila Patrick, 32 points, placed third in both Decorative Stitching/Textiles & Hellenic History (Level V)
• Sharielis Rodriguez, 8 points, finished third in Large Models
• Andrea Rosales, 21 points, finished third in Geography (Level IV) and Colored Pencil
• Shayden Schiloski, 43 points, placed third in Jewelry
• Candace Washburn, 63 points, finished first in Greek Derivatives (Level I) and second in Black Pencil
• Addysyn Wettrick, 18 points, placed fifth in Latin Literature (Level V)

Other awards bestowed on the Shelbyville group were third place for delegate spirit and fifth place for chapter T-shirt design.

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Taylor Sumerford was honored Thursday morning for four-plus decades of service to the State of Indiana and Shelby County.

The 1959 graduate of Purdue University is retiring after serving as Shelby County Surveyor for 25 years. He worked for the state for 20 years before that.

A surveyor is responsible for the field investigations of drains, and develops drainage studies and technical specifications for work performed on tile drains and open ditches, according to the county’s website.

“I enjoyed it. It’s a good job,” said Sumerford (photo, seated) while holding a plate with a slice of cake and a scoop of ice cream.

The retirement ceremony took place at the Shelby County Annex.

Sumerford has no grand plans for retirement. One thing he is sure of is he will not be sitting around getting older.

“I have plenty to do,” he said. “I will go out and work on the farm. … I am just going to be cleaning up and straightening up.”

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