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Former Peruvian on COVID front line in New York
Amy Lennon, a 2008 graduate from Peru High School has achieved a lot in her young life. In 2014 she became a graduate of Indiana University of Kokomo’s School of Nursing and went on to earn her Masters in Nursing Administration in 2016. She has seen a lot in her days as an Emergency Room nurse. N o t h i n g could prepare her for the time she is now spending at t h e
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a diary of her Coney Island Hospital in New York. Lennon, the daughter of Tom and Avis Lennon, said experiences on her Facebook when the pandemic surfaced, she began to pray that she page. She has given The Paper of Miami County permission to publish her posts telling her story about would find a way to help. When staffing agencies started deploying, she start- what she is experiencing through the COVID-19 pandemic at the Coney Island Hospital. We will continue ed applying. She got the call April 3 to report to New York by April her story in our next issue. 5. She said she didn’t have much time to prepare but she Continued on page 2 “knew this was her calling.” Lennon’s deployment is for 21 days and her final shift will be April 26. She will return to her home in Kokomo on April 27. Being an ER nurse for six years, Lennon has witnessed a lot of death. It comes with the territory. But, Lennon said she has seen more death in her time in New York than in all six years in the ER. “The worst part of this whole thing is the loss. It’s hard. These patients are alone and most don’t speak English. Communication is difficult,” Lennon said. “There is not any part of this experience that has been easy. I am mentally, physically and emotionally exhausted. But I keep pushing through because the staff at Coney Island Hospital needs relief and these patients need help.” Lennon does receive some comfort in knowing she is giving patients what they need in their most vulnerable time. “Taking the time to hold their hand while they cry, giving the clean linens for their bed, whatever I can do to be there for them and make their time more comfortable. Even though verbal communication is almost impossible with most of them due to the language barrier, I just hope they feel comforted,” she said. Lennon said she cries every day and every day she wants to throw in the towel but quitting isn’t an option. “I made a commitment to NYC. The encouragement and love I have received from the community back home and my own family and friends are what keep me going. Lennon found a can of Lysol before beginning her deployLennon has been entering bits and pieces like ment with the Coney Island Hospital.
Pop up overflow hospital for the Coney Island Hospital (above). Amy Lennon wears her mask while providing essential care for others at the Coney Island Hospital in New York (left). Photos provided.
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Lennon March 15 The past few days have been a whirlwind and I have been trying to find the right words to say... If you would have asked me about COVID-19 last week I would have brushed it off and probably laughed, but not now. We are in a true state of emergency. As both an ER nurse and occupational health nurse during this pandemic I am scared. I am not scared of the virus itself; but the effects it will have on our country, the economy, my loved ones, the vulnerable and my coworkers. I have never been more proud to work alongside some of the best in health care. This ugly virus won’t take our jobs away, but only make them busier and more stressful. Our long hours will become longer and our workload will become more, but that’s the sacrifice we are willing to give to care for the ill and injured, this is our calling. We are doing this all of this while caring for our own families and homes. Be patient with us, only come to the ER if truly necessary. There are multiple options for telehealthcare, utilize these, save the hospital beds for those who truly need them and save yourself from potential increase exposure. COVID-19 shouldn’t and cannot be taken lightly. My advice to everyone is listen: listen to what the government, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and health departments are telling you. Stay home unless absolutely necessary, wash your hands and protect yourself. This is just the beginning and we all have to do our part to prevent the continued spread of this unknowing virus.
Continued from Page 1 April 6 - Day One Early morning check in at 0545, lots of housekeeping stuff (paperwork, baseline health exam, I9 forms, etc.) ...on only a few hours of sleep, I think this will be my life for the next few weeks. We were shown the bus pick up and drop off (Krucial Staffing shuttles each of us to and from our assignment) and then waited around to finish up general paperwork and all that fun stuff. The weather is beautiful today. That being said I went out and walked around Time Square a little bit. It’s a ghost town out there, but the Naked Cowboy must be “essential” during a pandemic, who knew?!?! No worries, I was not alone. I have met another nurse named Rachel, who is from Alabama, we have quickly become buddies. Our walk to Target ended up being about 3 miles, because we took the “driving” route instead of “walking.” (NYC has a lot of 1 ways). Oops I had lunch from a local Deli, best pastrami I have ever had (thanks for the recommendation babe Blake Kinder ? ) The rest of the day is just a waiting game, I could have an assignment for night shift...but if not I’ll receive my assignment first thing in the morning. I appreciate everyone’s love and prayers. Be patient with me if I’m not quick to respond, I promise I am reading every message and I appreciate them all. This is all just chaotic. I’ll update again soon. April 8 - Day Three (5:32 a.m.) Sorry I didn’t update yesterday. My mind and thoughts are everywhere. I keep reminding myself why I am here because I’m missing home a lot.
Although I hadn’t gotten an assignment there has been a ton of training and stuff to get done. NYPD special response group is on site at our hotel, as the normally populated areas are not populated. This makes our full hotel a “hot spot” for terrorist activity. They are keeping us safe, so please don’t worry. Morning check in at 545....there are 200 deployments going out for day and night shift today. The phone call can happen at any time. Still in the waiting game, until then, EPIC training. Thank you for the continued thoughts and prayers, I can feel them. Hopefully I’ll have more information later. (3:31 p.m.) I finally found a can of Lysol just in time to get an assignment... I am assigned to Coney Island Hospital. I report at 1745 for my first shift. I appreciate all the positive vibes. Here goes nothing
A display in New York City honoring the medical personnel helping during the pandemic. Photo provided.
April 9 - Day Four I don’t know where to begin.... I am exhausted; mentally, physically, emotionally. I’m up an hour before my alarm for tonight’s shift and I can’t calm my mind. Coney Island ED is not like any place I have ever worked. I’m thankful to have Samantha SchwartzPhillips by my side, she is a big part of what’s keeping me coming back. It wasn’t the craziest night, from what I have heard, but it’s a totally different kind of nursing than what I am used to. These patients out here have zero dignity while being care for. They have no advocate, no matter how hard we try as nurses. Most don’t even speak English and there aren’t interpreters, so on
Medical team riding back to the hotel after a shift at the Coney Island Hospital in New York. Photo provided. top of being extremely sick they cannot communicate. It really hurts my heart. They need love and compassion during this scary time, and I hope I can be just that to them. Coney Island Hospital is a COVID-19 only hospital. That being said, the 13-hour shift is long and hot. There
is no time to drink or eat (that’s what the bus ride to and from is for I guess). Full head to toe PPE for the entire shift. I’m so thankful we are issued proper PPE but breathing your own CO2 for that long is taxing. I’m just rambling, I’ll try for a better update when I can think
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come for treatment. Most have this look of doom that is indescribable. Putting them on the vent is the last thing any one wants to do, because they most likely won’t come off. The disease progression from this virus is so fast. The fear and an-
April 10 - Day Five This is hard.... I literally don’t have any other way to describe it. Nursing during a pandemic in a “hot spot” is hard. I hear multiple times a shift “I want to go home” with the look of fear. This is from See New York, Page 4 the patients who
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Lynette K. Worley, 51 cheting and playing games on her phone. She is survived by her parents, her husband and their children: Andrew Shawn Worley (girlfriend Tiffany Foster) of Peru, and Branden Michael Worley of Lafayette; as well as grandchildren Gabriel Dillan Reinken, Alana Ann Conn, Owen Riley Christopher Worley, and Jace Matthew Worley. Also surviv-
ing are brother Aarron Jacobitz and sister Mitzi Lea Kingma Badertscher. She also leaves behind her fur babies: four dogs and three cats. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Allen Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Alwilda Jean “Willie” Hoos, 89
Alwilda Jean “Willie” Hoos, 89, of Peru, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was born Dec. 6, 1930, in Marion, the daughter of Joseph C. and Montie Snyder Hussong. Willie attended school in Lincolnville, and she married Wilfred Hoos in Lincolnville May 1, 1953, and he preceded her in death Sept. 29, 2003. “Aunt Sis” as she was affectionately known, loved gardening, planting flowers and sewing. She and
her husband owned and operated Hoos Cleaning Service until their retirement in 1986. Alwilda is survived by her nephews; Ken (Belinda) Hussong of Marion, Indiana, Gary (Connie) Hussong of Jonesborough, Indiana, Brian (Karen) Hussong of Marion, Ronnie (Susan) Poland Sr. of Peru, Thomas Poland of Peru, sister-in-law, Betty Hussong of Marion and two special companions, her dog Maggie and her cat Miss Kitty. Willie was preceded
in death by her parents, husband and a brother, Charles Hussong. The family of Alwilda has requested that in lieu of sending flowers, plant a flower in her memory in your yard this spring. A graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020, with Ken Hussong officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W Main St., Peru.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During this month, agencies like Family Service Association, spotlight the work we do year round to mitigate sexual assault. We advocate for change as much as we advocate for survivors. For most of history, rape and sexual assault have been cloaked in taboo and shame. The remnants of shame belong not to the countless victims and survivors but to the perpetrators, and the laws that continue to fail to protect society. Centuries ago, women were considered the property of men, and their value as property was measured primarily by their sexual purity commonly referred to as chastity. Rape laws existed to protect the economic interest of men. Penalties for rape were paid to the head of the house for property damages. The autonomy of women was immaterial. According to law at that time, only unmarried virgin women could be legally raped. The
Amber Lucinda Halterman Dyson, 43 Amber Lucinda Halterman Dyson, 43, Akron, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2020, at her residence. She was born May 22, 1976, in Rochester, the daughter of Gary Halterman and the former Deanna Rensberger. Amber was a 1994 graduate of North Miami High School. She graduated from Vincennes University and worked at Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo as a respiratory therapist. Survivors include her parents, Deanna
(Rick) O’Neill, Rochester and Gary (Loretta) Halterman, Macy; four children, Dawson James Carrico, Lucas Benjamin Dyson, Lucinda Dawn Dyson and Dexter Geoffrey Dyson, all at home; siblings, Katie (Joel) Stevens, Bloomington; Gwen Owens, Franklin; Matt
(Amanda) Spalding, Lawrence; Andy (Marybeth) Spalding, Greenfield; Seth (Lacey) Halterman, Greenwood; and Jordan (Brittany) O’Neill, Sydney, New York; grandmother, Evelyn Rensberger, Rochester; and stepgrandparents, Barbara Hattery, Rochester; Shirley Halterman, Peru; and Zeta and Joseph O’Neill, Lodi, New York. Funeral services will be held online via the link on her obituary memorial at www.mcclainfh.co m at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020. The service will
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Obituaries Lynette K. Worley, 51, of Bunker Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Wabash on Sept. 24, 1968, to Jerry Biggs (of Melbourne, Florida) and Judy (Krisher) Biggs Fromholtz (of Canyon City, Colorado). She married Clarence Worley Jr. March 11, 1999, and he survives. Lynette enjoyed cro-
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be archived with a link included on her obituary appearing Friday. A public memorial service is being planned for a later date following the national health emergency. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana. Family and friends are encouraged to leave messages of condolence at www.mcclainfh.co m. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements.
rape of married women by their spouses was not a crime. Women that were not the private property of a man– for instance prostitutes – were considered to have no redeeming human value to be harmed by rape because they had no virtue or chastity. Indiana’s current rape statute is rooted in these shamefully antiquated values. Although some progress has been made more must be done. Today, the integrity of an individual’s body remains irrelevant, as sex without consent is not a crime. Rape in Indiana is defined as sex compelled with “force or threat of force”. In other words, despite saying “no” or “stop”, an additional element of force or threat of force must be present for a crime to be committed. A rape statute without consent denies everyone autonomy over their body. Sexual Assault is pervasive in our culture-affecting individuals living with disabilities, LBTQIA+, and Women of Color at disproportionally higher rates than any other sectors of our population. Our laws place the burden to prevent rape on the shoulders of the victim requiring them to fight their rapist. In no other crime is the victim expected to fight back including battery or attempted murder. Not only do
Heidi Wright, Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Cass, Miami, Howard Counties victims of sexual assault have to fight their attacker, often to an unknown “acceptable” standard, but they also have to fight the system to be believed. The treatment of sexual assault victims is a collective wound that cannot begin to heal until our laws acknowledge that everyone has autonomy over their sexual choices. The presumption that individuals must physically fight off unwanted sexual contact is unacceptable. One of the automatic neurological responses to rape is actually immobility. Rather than fight or flight many victims freeze. Rape, a crime experienced predominately by women, is rooted in the various
forms of social inequities centered in oppression. Therefore, not only does rape continue to oppress women, People of color as well as individuals within the LBGTQIA+ population, so do our laws as long as Indiana’s rape statute fails to include consent language. Should our Indiana lawmakers convene for summer study committees- it is time to review and take seriously the need for language concerning consent in current Indiana rape statute. — Heidi Wright, Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Cass, Miami, Howard County, Family Service Association of Howard County Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Program
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New York guish in these people’s eyes is something I’ll never forget. I’ve come to realize in my short time here that I can’t save everyone. The one thing I can do is show each and everyone of them love dedication and compassion. I spent the first few hours of my shift last night changing beds, giving patients fresh linens and trying to comfort. It’s hard telling how long some of these ED patients had been laying on the same sheets or in the same dirty brief. This is no one’s fault, there just aren’t enough hands. I needed this time not only for the patients but for myself as well. It calmed my heart. Jump forward to the end of shift...in the last hour we lost 3 patients, all of which had come in sometime previously in the shift. It’s hard, death is hard, but having no control is even harder. These people die by themselves the only people in proximity is medical staff who is garbed from head to toe. That in itself has to be scary to them. Now onto another shift. April 11 - Day Six I’m going to start by saying thank you! Thank you for all the encouragement, love and support. I am definitely feeling it and it’s helping each day be a little easier. Not many changes from the front line. Numbers are staying about the same, which I guess in a good thing, but would be better if they started to go down. The staff is becoming more receptive to us Agency nurses. They are appreciative of our help to get through this terrible time. From the patient side, I don’t even know what to say about the disease progression. It attacks every body system. I have seen multiple patients come into the ER talking and deteriorate quickly, to the point of death. Acute renal failure, respiratory failure, hyper coagulation...the list
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Amy Lennon shows what type of protection she must use while caring for the COVID-19 patients at the Coney Island Hospital in New York. Photo provided.
goes on. This disease is attacking the whole entire body system, it’s sad and scary. All we can continue to do is nurture and care for each and everyone of them. I am holding up OK. The hospital was built in 1885, it has no AC and they have turned off all ventilation to aid in decreasing the spread of the airborne particles. There is no way to stay hydrated in these conditions. The bunny suit is hot, the masks are hot and annoying, eye protection fogs up no matter what you do. My skin on my face hurts from sweating and the masks rubbing. Wearing 2 pairs of gloves for 13 hours is rough on the hands. All of my complaints are mere circumstantial. I am blessed and thankful I am healthy and can be here to complete this mission. We load the bus every evening at 1845 (6:45 p.m.) to head into work and get back to the hotel around 9 in the morning. Thankful they
pushed our pickup time an hour (we need the extra sleep). Thank you all again for following my journey during this pandemic. Xoxo. April 12 - Day Seven One week down, two to go. Our bus driver took us on a scenic tour back to the hotel this morning. Happy Easter. HE is the reason. Spending holidays alone is tough. Waking up in a hotel room 600 miles from home is saddening. But I refocused and reminded myself I am here for a reason. I am healthy...my patients are spending their holiday sick and alone and they need me. Last night started off ok, but by the end of the shift I was feeling defeated. Onto another shift, hopefully I’ll have a better update tomorrow. April 14 - Day Nine Heading in for another night shift. This is the longest stretch of 12 hour shifts I have ever worked and
there’s still a whole lot to go. The numbers of ED patients out here seems to be staying steady or slightly declining, but not increasing. The severity of this illness has not changed. The hard parts aren’t getting any easier, I’m starting to cope a little better. The hospital is still full, we are still utilizing the pop up tent to facilitate patients. Supplies are low so we learn to adapt and use what we have. This experience has made me appreciate good ole Kokomo, Indiana, that much more. A huge thank you to Erin Taylor Bennett and Trever for the care package, cloth masks and nice card. It was such a nice pick me up and so thoughtful! Also received some mail from my sister, Harper and Rhett....I finally have some oneof-a-kind decorations for my room. Gotta make it as homey as possible. April 16 - Day 11 I am over half done! I was able to book my flight home through United Airlines for free today. They are giving away flights to medical professionals who responded to help with the pandemic. Such a nice gesture from such a big company. Thank you for all the continued encouragement. Today I received a nice pick me up of beautiful flowers from my parents (Tom M Lennon Sr & Avis Lennon) and an amazing essential oils care package from the Blume Family (Kathi Mitchell Blume & Robb Blume). Selfcare and meditation is so important right now and both of these acts of kindness will enable me to do so. Things seem to be slowing down at the hospital. Last night was sort of a breath of fresh air. I was able to actually sit down during my shift. ER admissions and hospital census seems to be dropping. (Hopefully this is the light
at the end of the tunnel). I personally am doing well. I am exhausted, but that’s a given, with the amount of hours we are working. I am staying positive and pushing through this last half ! I have met some awesome nurses out here and so glad to be able to work beside my girl Samantha Schwartz-Phillips in this trying time. 10 more days. April 18 - Day 13 My experience out here in NYC is almost 2/3s over. I have learned a lot, I have grown a lot, and most importantly I have given my all and found a part of me I never knew. I have doubted myself the entire time.... Can I make it through another shift? Can I stay away from home another day? Am I strong enough to do this? What could I have done differently to save that patient?
Did they (patient) feel my love and compassion even though we couldn’t verbally communicate? But at the end of the day I know I am doing all I can for each and every patient and I have a purpose and reason for being here. No days off. I am tired. I am hot. I’m worn down. Every bone and muscle in my body hurts. And my gosh, I miss human interaction, my loved ones, and cannot wait to hug Blake Kinder. But I am here for a cause and I can’t let my complaints get in the way of caring for these patients and relieving the staff nurses at Coney Island Hospital. It’s going to be awfully weird going back to work at home without a full get up on top of my scrubs. Every day I spend out here makes me more thankful for our amazing community and my Ascension St Vincent family
back in Kokomo. I have met some amazing people out here through the company and from the hospital staff. Life-long friendships have been made. Looking forward to being able to slow down and reflect on my experiences. Numbers of patients seen in the ED seem to be decreasing still. The tent is closed as of last night (still in place in case of another influx). We are still running short on supplies and PPE is becoming more and more limited. I know I can speak for all of us as a whole and we are so thankful for all the donations we have received. Please stay home! Just because numbers seem to be decreasing we are NOT in the clear...this virus is scary, take care of yourself and limit your exposure. The economy will recover eventually, until this protect yourself and your loved ones. Now onto these last 8 days.
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Police reports
Miami County Sheriff ’s Department April 17 A caller requested assistance finding a family member. A traffic accident with property damage occurred at N State Rd 19 and E State Rd 16, Denver. An officer responded to 2051 W Matador St, Peru, in reference to a possible domestic disturbance. Both parties agreed to stay separated for the night after a verbal disagreement. A protective order was served over the phone to 34 Albert St, Peru. The subject was out of state. A copy will be mailed to his new address. An officer responded to 39031 Edwards Court, Peru, for the report of a domestic disturbance. Both parties were separated prior to the officer’s arrival. The party who was left on scene didn’t want to cooperate with a criminal investigation.
April 18 A welfare check was requested at 2934 S and 300 W, Peru. Criminal mischief was reported at 5451 E Mill St., Amboy. A caller reported damage to a fence and shed that occurred overnight. A case report was completed. Subjects were arrowhead hunting near 4175 S U.S. 31, Peru. They were advised to get permission from the landowner. A citizen needed assistance while retrieving property out of a residence at 39031 Edwards Court, Peru. A parking problem was reported at 3205 S Peoria Dr., Peru. The Department of Natural Resources responded to the call. A report of a missing child was made from 1863 Warhawk Dr., Peru. Parents located the child behind the residence upon the officer’s arrival. Parents said they put child in his room to play while they got dressed to go to town.
Parents said approximately five minutes later, they went to get the child and found he was gone. Parents say child has been trying to open doors. They said they are installing child safe doorknobs later that day. A caller from 3076 E Circus Lane, Peru, had questions regarding removal of property from a residence. A 911 hang-up from 2538 S Bus. 31, Skyview Motel, Peru, uncovered a report of a disturbance. The officer spoke to Steve Long, Jr. of room 9. He said he had just been beaten up by Luke Gentry and Taylor Ladd. Long said they believed he had stolen property from Gentry while he was in Howard County Jail the night before. Long said he had only taken Gentry’s book from Gentry’s vehicle after Kokomo Police arrested Gentry and towed the vehicle. He said he knew Gentry would need the boots and was just keeping them from getting im-
pounded with the vehicle. Long said Gentry and Ladd dropped him off at the room so he could produce the boots. Long said Gentry and Ladd then chased him into Skyview’s office where Gentry threatened the manager. Long nor the manager wanted to pursue charges against Gentry or Ladd. The manager did ask that a trespass warning be issued to Gentry for the Skyview property if Gentry could be located. A caller from 2934 S and 300 W, Peru, believed he had received stolen property from a theft in Kokomo. Kokomo police were contacted. KPD said they would send an officer to seize the property and obtain a statement. A report of a twoparty disturbance was reported at West Summit Drive and West Riverside Drive, Peru. Caller advised the subjects were separated. The officers located one party
possibly involved who was unwilling to cooperate with an investigation. An officer spoke to a female over the phone from 4680 E Second St., who had questions regarding a civil matter. Units assisted EMS with a medical call at 2661 S Bus. 31, Peru. A traffic accident with property damage was reported at West 300 South and South 200 West, Peru. Marley Watson, Peru, was traveling north on 200 W at the intersection of 300 S in a 2011 Blue Ford Ranger. Watson attempted a U-turn in the intersection causing Robert Howard, Bunker Hill, to leave the roadway to avoid a collision. Howard was traveling north in a 2018 gray Mitsubishi SUV. Howard struck a buried cable box causing damage to the front of his vehicle. No injuries were reported. An officer spoke to a female from 12948 S U.S. Rt. 31, Kokomo, about questions she
had regarding harassment. An officer was dispatched to 314 Washington Av., Bunker Hill, for an unknown medical issue. The patient was evaluated by Dukes EMS. A caller from 4145 W 1050 N, Macy, wanted to talk to someone about possible trespassing. The male advised he was not certain who was on the property. The male wanted to make a report for the record. An officer was dispatched to 2107 S Frances Slocum Trail, Peru, in reference to possible trespassing. Individuals advised they would move their campsite. Peru Police Department April 16 Subjects were located inside a vehicle near 1 Park Dr., Peru. They were issued ordinance citations and released. An officer spoke to a mother in reference
to her belief that her son was impaired on an unknown substance. A seven-day ordinance warning was placed on a vehicle near 280 W Seventh St. A complainant asked for assistance near 24 E Second St. in locating his adult daughter who he has had no contact with for two days. They were unable to locate her. Officers were completing a call at a separate residence when they heard yelling coming from 327 Blackhawk Court. Both sides were spoken to and they advised it was just a verbal argument. No assistance was needed. Assistance was requested at 486 E Main St., for a civil matter between a landlord and a tenant. There was no court order, so officer was unable to assist. Officers stood by with code enforceSee Police, Page 7
State awards 200 Scholarships to future Indiana Teachers The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded 200 scholarships to the fourth class of Next Generation Hoosier Educators. Of the 200 awarded, two are from Miami County. The recipients from Miami County are Marlie Martin of Oak Hill High School who is attending Indiana University of Kokomo, and Hannah McVay of North
Miami Middle-High School who will be attending Purdue University in West Lafayette. Selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and other factors, recipients will receive $7,500 annually (up to $30,000 total) for committing to teach in Indiana for at least five years after graduating college. “Congratulations to
all 200 students, who are on their way to becoming impactful, future Hoosier teachers,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers. “We know these students have the passion and determination to make a difference in classrooms across the state.” A total of 367 students applied for the 2020-21 Next Generation Hoosier Educa-
tors Scholarship, with applications from 213 high schools in 82 of Indiana’s 92 counties. Over 83% of applicants were Indiana high school seniors with the remainder comprised of current college students.
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Birthday celebration turns into large parade
Obituary Dallas D. Eikenberry, 95 Dallas D. Eikenberry, 95, of Peru, passed away at 12:45 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2020, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru. Dallas was born in Miami County Nov. 1, 1924, the son of Charles and Goldie Lindesmith Eikenberry. He married Eula Jean Cunningham on Sept. 23, 1945, and she preceded him in death June 22, 2011. A 1942 Chili High School graduate, Dallas was a member of the First Brethren Church and was a Charter Member of the Peru Ring Masters Barbershop Chorus. He worked as a Petroleum Terminal
Pipeline Operator for Indiana Farm Bureau Co-Op, retiring in 1986 and was a retired Miami County farmer. Surviving are grandsons Nelson Reese and his wife Karen of Peru and Clinton Reese of Indianapolis; great-grandsons Dallas Reese and Memphis Reese; and a sister Laura Belle Cole of Peru. Dallas was preceded in death
by his parents, his wife, Eula, his daughter and son-in-law Trudy and Raymond Reese, and sisters Georgia Eikenberry, Doris Walters and Frances Williams. A graveside service celebrating the life of Dallas D. Eikenberry will be held at 1 p.m, Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Chili Cemetery, with pastor Lew McKinney officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2020, at the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home, 84 West Main St., Peru. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to the Scratching Post Cat Rescue.
A call went out to friends, neighbors, one and all, to wish Evan Exmeyer a Happy Birthday. And answer the call many did. In fact, Ryan Keim, Next Steps Minister at Bachelor Creek Church counted: two Sheriff cars, four fire trucks (Macy, Claypool, Roann, and Denver), 13 tractors, 19 semi’s and 207 vehicles. All drove by to honk, wave, drop off cards and give their best wishes to the now 22 year old who lives in Roann. Exmeyer spent some time in the hospital last fall battling pneumonia. Keim even joked about how Exmeyer likes to try and run him over with his wheelchair. “Evan is a young man with a big smile, and everyone knows when he is coming into the
United Way receives COVID funding United Way of Miami County is pleased to announce it has been approved to receive a $225,000 COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant, made possible through a partnership between Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways, the state professional association of which United Way of Miami County is a member. These special funds will be used to boost the efforts of se-
lected area human and social service nonprofits on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. “United Way of Miami County has been a key convener and coordinator of our community’s response to meet human needs for decades. Even before this crisis, we knew 28% or one in four families in Miami County were not able to make ends meet - despite working. Without a robust local nonprofit safety net, those needs are bound
Police ment while they engaged with a subject living in a shed behind 229 W Sixth St. A welfare check was requested at 321 E Main St. Everything checked out fine. A report was made of subjects at 276 S Broadway, McClures South, who were in a parked vehicle consuming alcohol. An intoxicated driver was reported near North Broadway and East Eighth Street. The issue was addressed. Disorderly conduct was reported at 760 South Broadway, Dollar General. Assistance was given. Assistance was requested at 24 E Second St., for a welfare check on a female who was supposed to be returning to her
to become even more dire. Thanks to generous support from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., we are now more strongly positioned to help our community’s nonprofits deal with the immediate impacts of Covid-19,” said Marcia Minard Board Chair for United Way of Miami County. The COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant calls for United Ways that receive funding to leverage partnerships and relationships to better meet COVID-19
related essential and basic needs and to address Covid-19 critical issues as they emerge. The money will be used for grants for service organizations in Miami County. United Way of Miami County will begin accepting funding requests from area human and social service nonprofits in good standing no later than the middle of May. Interested organizations should consult United Way of Miami County’s website for guidance on funding intent and application instructions.
Continued from Page 6 residence. A porch fire was reported at 65 N Lafayette St. When of-
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ficers arrived on the scene the fire was contained in a fire pit with the homeowner
present. Everything checked out fine.
Motorized vehicles of every type drove by the home of Evan Exmeyer, Roann, for his 22nd birthday on Saturday, April 18. Photo by Joe Slacian.
building. He is often trying to run someone over with his wheelchair.” Exmeyer’s mother, Kathy left a message on her son’s Facebook page with the following message: “Hello all! I don’t even know where to begin...thank you will never be enough. But THANK YOU!!! Today was one of the most touching and beautiful things
you could have done for Evan! WHAT AN AMAZING COMMUNITY WE LIVE IN!!! Once again you have blessed us beyond measure with your love for our son. I was crying before the4 parade ever started. We are so thankful for those who set this in motion! Evan ha no idea any of this was happening today. he absolutely LOVED it! We also want to thank you for all the cards you sent to him.
Between what we got in the mail and what was dropped off during the parade, our count is at 312! WOW! We are so thankful for these 22 years God has given us with this amazing young man. He has taught us so much more than I think we ever taught him. Again, thank you for loving him and supporting him! We are so very blessed! We love you all!”
Peru Airport to receive $30,000 in COVID relief U.S. Senator Todd
passed by Congress
Young (R-Ind.) an-
and signed by Presi-
nounced Indiana will
dent Trump. The Peru municipal Airport will receive $30,000 through this COVID-19 aid. “The coronavirus outbreak has brought the travel industry to a near standstill. Federal assistance will keep our airports and aviation industry running, not just for
receive $96,523,889 in funding to assist 65 Hoosier airports. This funding was made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was recently
travel, but for the ability to ship food, supplies, and other essential resources,” said Senator Young. “I am proud to announce that the CARES Act has made $96,523,889 available to help Hoosier airports remain operational and maintain employees as we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic.”
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www.thepaperofmiami.com
August 22, 2020
Beet-ology
By Laura Kurella The Earth’s pantry offers us amazing nutrition that we’ve always known - throughout the centuries – is good for our body’s health. Even our ancient ancestors sat down to an infinitely simpler and more nutritious lunch, and they did so simply by using whatever ingredients nature brought their way straight up, so-to-speak, with minimal processing, if any, and through this method discovered that certain foods contain specific nutrients that are associated with almost every aspect of wellness. While superfoods have been around for all the ages, the demand for easy, tasty ways to embrace their powers has never been greater than it appears to be so today. In fact, the more educated we are becoming about them, the more we want to eat food as close to farm-to-table (from God’s hand) as we can. However, not everyone has time to grow and prepare a healthy diet from scratch or have access to freshly-grown produce from local farm stands, which is why I am pleased that companies are becoming more serious about bringing us more wholesome products that are readily available to the general public, such as a line of fresh and flavorful beet juices by Beetology. Offering sweet, organic, cold-pressed juices all made from nothing but beets and a handful of other 100% natural, good-for-you ingredients like ginger, veggies, and fruit, the line of Beetology juices offer a refreshing and delicious way to drink your beets, which are bursting with essential nutrients that have been linked to improved blood pressure, energy levels, liver function, eye health, younger-looking skin, and even brain function. Containing powerful phytonutrients that give beets their deep crimson color, research is showing that beets may also be valuable for treating certain cancers, too. High in immune-boosting vitamin C, fiber, and essential minerals like potassium and manganese, beets are good for bones, liver, kidneys, and pancreas; and a beet’s betalin pigments, which help the body’s detoxification process, can also help purify our bodies quite nicely, too. Considered a goldmine of health-boosting nutrients that you may not find anywhere else, the one drawback to beets for many has been its taste. However, Beetology juices are so flavorful they may just may become your new, healthy treat! Here now are some fun ways to get your “beet” on in many refreshing ways, and with or without alcohol. (For mocktails, just leave out the alcohol and add a spritz of seltzer or mix with your favorite non-alcoholic sparkling cider.) But don’t stop there. The combination of concoctions is limited only by your imagination. It’s your party, create as you like!
Beetology Zinger 3 ounces Beetology Beet + Lemon + Ginger 1.5 ounces Gin Candied ginger and lemon peel garnish Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Beetology and gin. Shake until chilled, strain and garnish with a lemon peel and candied ginger. Bourbon Beet-It 3 ounces Beetology Beet+Cherry 1.5 ounces Bourbon 1 dash bitters Spiced Cocktail Cherry (recipe below) or your favorite storebought maraschino cherries Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Beetology and bourbon. Shake until chilled, strain and garnish with a cocktail cherry. Spiced Cocktail Cherry ½ cup sugar ½ cup Beetology Beet + Cherry 1 stick cinnamon ¼ teaspoon. ground nutmeg Pinch of salt 1 cup bourbon 1 pound stemmed and pitted cherries In medium saucepan, combine sugar, Beetology, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a low simmer, stirring until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add bourbon, and stir to combine. Add cherries and stir until coated with syrup. Let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate before serving.
Berry-Beet-a-rita 3 ounces Beetology Beet + Berry 2 ounces Silver Tequila ½ ounce lime juice Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add Beetology, lime juice and tequila. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds, and serve in a glass with or without salt.
Beety Bloody Mary 4 ounces Beetology Beet + Veggie 1/2 teaspoon grated horseradish 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 dash hot sauce (more if you want it extra spicy!) 2 ounces Vodka Celery stalks for garnish In a tall glass, add Beetology, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, stir to combine. Add ice to fill the glass, vodka and stir. Garnish with celery stalk. Tropical Beet-a-colada 4 ounces Beetology Beet + Tropical Fruit 2 ounces coconut cream 2 ounces dark rum 2 ounces coconut rum 1½ cups ice Pineapple slice for garnish Put the ice, Beetology, coconut cream and rums into a blender. Blend until smooth and frosty. Pour the drink into 2 glasses and garnish with pineapple slices. Makes 2 drinks.