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Acts of kindness abound in Miami County By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com Danielle Miller, a Miami County resident, and Maconaquah graduate, saw a need in the community and acted on it. Now those who could use a hot meal or other necessities can do so because of the generosity Miller and many businesses around the area. Miller said, “I saw a Facebook post about a restaurant that did something similar and I thought, "How awesome would that be if several businesses did that?" I just shared the post in the Positive Future of Peru Facebook group and in just 24 hours there were over 300 comments…people saying that they would definitely contribute…that they would love to see this happen here…that I should make it happen. I know several business owners and managers and just tagged them, and they fell in love with the idea. Within another 24 hours many businesses had already begun. I am amazed at the kindness and willingness. It was just a Facebook post, but I give full credit to God and the kindness of our amazing community. In just a few days it was in full swing!” Miller said she personally knows several families who have struggled with “where their next meal was coming from.” Miller said there were families living under the bridge and would have benefited from this movement. Miller
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pointed out that not only does it help individuals but the businesses, too. “These businesses are selling extra meals and people are visiting the participating businesses just so they can take part,” she explained. Businesses that have not signed up yet and are interested can go to the Facebook Page, “Peru Pay It Forward Movement.” Individuals who would like to contribute to the movement can visit the following businesses who are participating: Gabriel's Pancake House, Conny's Little German Bread Shop, Dillinger’s, Tracks End Restaurant, Pizza King, My Pizza My Way, Garden Gate Café, Mr. Weenie, Dreams to Reality Cakes - Aroma Coffee Shop and Anita's Boutique. Miller is not stopping there, though. She hopes many more businesses hop on board with the movement including some grocery stores. “I would like to hopefully ask Save A Lot and Kroger if they could do something. It is still in the works. I am still asking other businesses,” she said. “It's a great campaign to boost our little economy, feed the hungry and to inspire others to spread kindness. It can be quite contagious. I don't deserve the credit for this. God, business owners/managers and the kindness of the community deserve the credit. For it to blow up like it did, in as little time…that is all God. I just made some calls.” Miller said.
A display in Conny’s Little German Breadshop, LLC., shows customers they can use the “Pay It Forward” movement to purchase product from the store. Customers can also add money to the movement at any of the participating businesses to help those who may be in need in the community.
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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Our local Miami county state legislators, Sen. Stacey Donato and Rep. Ethan Manning need to hear from their constituents (YOU) about school funding for traditional public schools. Many heinous education bills are moving through the House and Senate and public-school teachers and students NEED you to contact your legislators as soon as possible! 1. House Bills 1001 and 1005 prioritize vouchers for wealthy families and creates another privatization
program with ESA’s (Education Savings Accounts). Meanwhile, Indiana ranks last in our region for teacher pay and 41st in the nation in per-pupil funding. 2. In its current form the proposed budget bill would defund important career and technical education courses that hundreds of students use to further their interests or careers after high school. Certain programs currently funded at $200 per student would be cut to zero. The types of programs include cosmetology, culinary, nutrition sci-
ence, graphic imaging, radio, TV and more. 3. Senate Bill 413 would further expand Indiana’s private school voucher program, already the largest in the nation. No matter what supporters of this bill say, this bill will divert funding from public schools to expand private school vouchers. 4. Senate Bill 251 targets ISTA because it singles out educators who choose to pay association dues through payroll deduction, a routine practice that has been available to employees for decades. This bill is
an attempt to single out teachers to weaken ties they have with their associations by overregulating at the state and local levels what is a routine administrative function. Please contact Rep. Ethan Manning by emailing him at h23@iga.in.gov or call him at 1.800.382.9841 Please contact Senator Stacey Donato by emailing her at Senator.Donato@iga.in.gov or call her at 1.800.382.9467. Local legislators continue to vote in favor of bills that hurt the schools in their districts.
These bills divert funds from Miami County schools to charter schools in other areas. It begs the question of whose interests are being represented, as it certainly is not the educators or young people in Miami County! Now is the time to make your voices heard! Thank you for your time, Kari Wilson NMEA President
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St. Charles Church fish fry date moved All was running smoothly at the St. Charles Church Fish Fry on Friday, Feb. Feb. 19. The line of cars filled with folks anticipating the taste of Dan’s Fish
Fry was long. But, a transformer blew and the fish fry came to a halt. Those who bought tickets will be able to use them at the rescheduled
event, Friday, March 5. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased the day of the event or in the parish office.
Organizers ask for those attending to enter from Sixth Street and to please try not enter from side streets. For more information, call 765473-5543.
Mobile Food Pantry coming today The Mobile Food Pantry will be at EastPointe Bible Church, 1540 East Paw Paw Pike, Peru, Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m.
It is being sponsored by Anthem
Blue Cross and Shield. This is a drivethru distribution and no one should arrive before 10:30 a.m.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the organizers ask that all who will be receiving food remain in their vehicles.
Circus Festival Band to host spaghetti supper The Peru Circus Festival Band, Inc., will host a drive-thru spaghetti supper Saturday, March 13, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at
the Peru Maennerchor. All proceeds will help support the Peru Circus Festival Band. The menu includes spaghetti, meat
sauce, garlic bread, and garden salad. The cost is $7 for adults and children under six eat free.
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North Miami to host preschool/kindergarten roundup North Miami will host a preschool and kindergarten roundup Wednesday, March 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the elementary. North Miami Little Warriors Preschool is open to all students who are at least 3 years old by Aug. 1 and
are potty trained. North Miami kindergarten is open to all students who are five
by Aug. 1. At roundup parents will complete enrollment paperwork, hand in their child’s birth certificate and shot records, sign up for the August screening appointment, as well as a back-to-school basket giveaway. Students will be able
to see a classroom, do a craft, receive a free book, and take a bus ride around the campus. If you have questions concerning roundup, please contact the elementary office at 765-985-2251 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Obituaries Thomas Scott (Tom) Rockenbaugh, 50 Thomas Scott (Tom) Rockenbaugh, 50, of Peru, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Tom was born in Peru, Indiana, Feb. 21, 1970, to Pamela (Hostetler) and Darl Rockenbaugh who also reside in Peru. He was a 1988 graduate of Peru High School and earned an Associate Degree in Horticulture from Vincennes University. Tom was an enthusiastic outdoor sportsman and loved fishing, deer hunting, mushroom hunting, and spending time at the family pond and with his beloved dog, Willa. Tom was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing his gardening and mushroom hunting success with his friends and community. Tom would offer to help people at a moment’s notice and could fix just about anything, and if he couldn’t, he seemed to always know someone who could. Tom always
put others first. Tom shared a life and home with his partner of 15 years, Darlene Dillman. Tom adored Darlene and her children Derek (Sarah) Dillman of Gallatin, Tennessee, Dan Dillman of Peru, and Dana Dillman (William VonBank) of Peru. Tom is survived by his parents and his sister Andrea (John) Furiak of Noblesville, Indiana. He was so proud of his nephew Matthew Furiak and niece Julia Furiak, both of Noblesville. Other surviving family include an uncle Robert Rockenbaugh, an uncle
James (Bumper) Hostetler and Aunt Lori Hostetler and numerous cousins. Because he was a kind and generous soul, Tom also leaves behind many friends and fishing buddies whose friendship he cherished. Tom was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard (Dick) and Joyce (Kennedy) Hostetler and Sherll and Lily Rae (White) Rockenbaugh, his Uncle Jeffrey Hostetler, his Uncle James Rockenbaugh, his Uncle John Rockenbaugh, and Cousin Peter Hostetler. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
James N. Sullivan, 79 James N. Sullivan (Retired Indiana State Police Master Trooper), 79, of Peru passed away at 8:28 a.m., Wednesday, Feb.17, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Miami County Dec. 5, 1941, the son of Nelson and Helen Bradley Sullivan. Jim married Mary Ann Phillips at St. Charles Catholic Church July 27, 1963, and she survives. Jim was a 1959 graduate of Bunker Hill High School, a 1962 graduate of Indiana College of Mortuary Science and a 1965 graduate of the Indiana State Police Academy at Indiana University. He served as an Indiana State Trooper from 1965 to 1987. In 1978 Jim won a Shooting Marksmanship Award after a competition among all District 23 post personnel. In 1980 he received the Eagle Award at the state police post for recovering the most stolen vehi-
great sense of humor and a witty saying for every aspect of life. Surviving in addition to his wife Mary Ann are daughters Sandra (Donald) Lindholm of St. John, Indiana, and Teresa Sullivan of Kokomo, Indiana; grandchildren Jennifer Lindholm and Kelly Lindholm and a sister Diann Sutton and her cles in the district. husband Dee of Peru. He In addition to his duwas preceded in death ties as a state trooper by his parents and a Jim also spent countless grandson Matthew Lindhours with his father on holm. the family farm which A Mass of Christian was established in 1847. Burial celebrating the Jim was the fifth genera- life of James N. Sullivan tion to farm the land. was held at 11 a.m., SatFamily was very impor- urday, Feb. 20, 2021, at tant to Jim and he was a the St. Charles Catholic devoted husband, father, Church 58 W. Fifth St., grandfather, and Peru with Rev. Gustavo brother. Lopez officiating. Burial He was fondly known followed in the St. as “Grampy Hoosier” by Charles Catholic Cemehis granddaughters. tery. They loved to sing rock In lieu of flowers meand roll with grandpa morial donations may be and tell him to “Turn on made to Miami County the Hemi.” He had a Helping Hands.
Gora Belle Campbell, 91 Gora Belle Campbell, 91, of Peru, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky, Dec. 22, 1929. She retired from working at the Dormitory as a cook and waitress. She loved gardening, cooking, and baking, watching birds, and family gatherings. She is survived by her children: Kenneth Campbell of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Garry Campbell of Watts, Kentucky, and Gregory Campbell of Lost Creek, Kentucky; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and a niece,
Connie Bentley of Peru. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joann Buckley; and brother Bueal Combs, and sister Judy Downey. The family would like to thank great-nephew Robert and Amy Maldon-
ado, who helped care for Gora, as well as send a special thank you to Steve and Cindy Denny for everything that they did. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m., with pastor Shawn Meade officiating. Burial took place at Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
William Jeffery Pratt, 56 William Jeffery Pratt, 56, of Denver, Indiana, went to be with the Lord at 12:05 a.m. Friday, Feb.12, 2021, at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 17, 1964, to Kenneth and Beatrice Pratt. Jeff is survived by one brother, Robert (wife Lori) Pratt of Denver; two nephews, Robert Jr., and Nathan Pratt; two nieces, Heather Pratt of Kennsett, Arkansas, and Aubrey Pratt of Lodi,
California; along with various friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Kenny Pratt of Scottland, Arkansas. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m., with pastor Matt Myers officiating.
Burial took place at the Westlawn Cemetery in Denver, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, love offerings may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Barbara Ellen Harter Warner, 89 Barbara Ellen Harter Warner, 89, rural Mexico, passed away at 10:06 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru. Born May 3, 1931, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Russell and Velma (Fouts) Harter. On Nov. 15, 1953, at the Denver Brethren Church in Denver, Indiana, she was married by the Rev. Albert Ronk to Fred Nelson Warner, and he preceded her in death June 10, 2014. She was a graduate of Jefferson Township High School in Mexico, Indiana. She was a member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren. Survivors include
two daughters, Karen Warner and husband Ed Koolish, Fishers; and Lorraine Chilcutt and husband, Robert, Peru; two grandsons: Cory Chilcutt and wife Heather and Daniel Chilcutt and wife Amy, five great grandchildren: Kyndal, Gaby, Caiden, Macy, and Emry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son, Mark Harter Warner. Funeral services for family and close friends were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at the Mexico Church of the Brethren with pastor Matt Myers officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenlawn Cemetery Association. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Obituaries Linda Kay Orr, 78
Todd Kotterman, 57 Todd Kotterman, 57, passed away at his residence in Sevierville, Tennessee. Born March 23, 1963, in Rochester, Indiana, he was the son of Larry Gene and Judith A. (Fouts) Kotterman. He was a 1981 graduate of North Miami High School and was retired from Dean Foods in Rochester, Indiana. Todd was a loving father. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and the scenic countryside of his Smoky Mountain home in Tennessee. Survivors include his two sons, Austin Kotterman (Casey Laycock), Rochester; and Tanner Kotterman (Shannon Love), Rochester;
mother, Judy Kotterman, Denver; brother, Kevin (Lea) Kotterman, Bourbon; and three grandchildren, Hayden Laycock, and Baylie and Kayson Kotterman, all of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services were privately held at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with Pastor Bill Babb officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery, Macy, Indiana. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.
Linda Sue Hendrix, 64 Linda Sue Hendrix of Amboy, Indiana, passed away at home Feb. 16, 2021, at 11:35 p.m., 64 years young. She was born June 20, 1956. Her parents were Wayne and Waneta (Roth) Mast. She married Robbie Hendrix April 25, 2015, and he survives. Linda was a wellknown and loved woman. She spent most of her life taking care of her own children and grandchildren and becoming a mother and nana figure to many of their friends as well. In her free time, she enjoyed painting ceramics, sewing, crocheting, flower gardening. She was a lifetime member of the Tri-City Dart League. Her most treasured moments were those spent with friends and family. Surviving in addition to her husband are her father, Wayne; one sister, Shirley (Alan) Lawson; three children, Michael Ward, Renee’ (Brian) Althouse, and Steven Biddle. Two stepsons; Andrew (Marketa) Lamb, and Darren Hendrix. Her grandchildren; Rebecca (Ben) Safranek, Brianne (Jordan) Smith, Rosanna Althouse, and Gage Biddle, two great-grandchildren;
Kathryn and Alexander. One niece; Samantha (Godwin) King, and greatnephew William. As well as many foster children. She was preceded in death by her mother Waneta, grandparents Harold and Veda (Myers) Roth and Elijah and Ella (Good) Mast. Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Riverview Funeral Home, 421 W. Canal St., Peru. Services were private for family. It was live streamed and can be viewed at www.riverviewfhperu.com at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Burial was at Mast Cemetery in Howard County. Memorial contributions can be made to the family to help with expenses. Linda’s online guestbook is available, and condolences can be shared at www.riverviewfhperu.com.
Linda Kay Orr, 78, of Peru passed away at 8:40 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at the Blair Ridge Health Campus. She was born in Goshen, Indiana, Feb. 27, 1942, the daughter of Ralph and Lucinda (Borne) Peterson. Linda married Michael G. Orr August 29, 1964, and he preceded her in death Dec. 23, 1979. She was a 1960 graduate of Goshen High School and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Ball State University. She retired after 40 years as a Peru Community School teacher at Lin-
coln and Elmwood Elementary Schools. Linda was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church and Psi Iota Xi Sorority, spending many years in the Circus City Ticket Office. She was a talented artist specializing in oil paint-
ing. She painted for many years featuring flowers and seasonal landscapes. She enjoyed watching IU basketball when they were winning and was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan, attending her first game in 2019. She loved every minute of her grandsons’ baseball and basketball games. After retirement, Linda made new friends while volunteering at Birthright in Peru. She really liked running into former students and spending quality time with her lifelong friends. She is survived by daughters Suzie Orr
of Lafayette and Kelli Spin and her husband Joe of Peru; sons Mike Orr and his wife Cindy of Commerce, Michigan, and Johnny Orr of Marion; grandchildren Joshua Orr, Olivia Orr, Joey Spin, and Ryan Spin; and sister Sandra Eby and her husband Rolland of Elkhart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mick and brothers Ralph Peterson and Jack Peterson. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Linda Orr was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at the St. Charles
Catholic Church, 58 W. Fifth St., Peru with Rev. Adam Mauman officiating. Family and friends gathered from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. There was a prayer service at 7 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be held for friends and family in the late spring. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to Birthright of Peru, Inc. or to the Circus City Festival, Inc.
Christel Kay Polk, 66 Christel Kay Polk, 66, of Peru, passed away at 11:42 a.m., Sunday, Feb.14, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family after a short illness. Christel was born in Kokomo, Indiana, Sept. 7, 1954, the daughter of James and Marjorie Gates Duke. She married James K. Polk Feb.
14, 1990, and he survives. Christel was a 1972 graduate from Northwestern High School and held various jobs in her life and was an avid crafter. She was a loving mother and beloved wife, her Christian faith showed in the way she cared for family and home. Surviving in addition
to her husband, Jim, are her sisters Barbara Milasky and Patricia Duke both of Kokomo and Dixi (Vernon) Keller of Bennetts Switch; nieces Rita Miller, Kathy Craig, Joy Wolney, Barbara Miller and Jamie Willson; several great nieces and nephews also survive. Christel was preceded in death by her
parents, son Aaron Miller and daughter Stephanie Polk. A private service celebrating the life of Christel Polk for family and invited friends will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 West Main St., Peru with pastor Norm Snyder offici-
ating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in the Spring. Family and friends will gather from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.., Wednesday, prior to the service at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to the Autism Society of Indiana.
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Sports Maconaquah comeback falls short against Manchester By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@n mpaper.com
An 11-2 start got the Manchester Squires cruising in a contest they never trailed to improve to 6-1 in the Three Rivers Conference by defeating Maconaquah on the road 64-55. The Braves finished 6-3 in the TRC. Manchester led by as many as 19 points in the first half but the Braves were able to cut the lead to five points in the final minute. The Squires hit 6-7 free throws in the last 50.9 seconds to seal the nine-point
win. “Manchester was ready to play and we didn’t respond well to their offense or defense,” Maconaquah head coach Tim Maiben said. “We also took
some rushed shots that only made our situation worse.” The Squires took a quick 5-0 lead before Maconaquah’s Brayden Betzner got the Braves on the board with two
free throws. The Squires added to their lead with 60 run to make it 112 with 3:51 left in the first quarter. The Braves cut the lead to 13-7 with a three-pointer from Bauer Maple and a reverse layup from Hayden Maiben, but the Squires responded with two baskets to take a 197 lead after one quarter. Maconaquah stayed within striking distance, cutting the lead to 34-23 early in the third quarter, but the Squires went on a 10-0 run to take a 44-25 lead with 2:22 left in the third quarter. In the final two
minutes of the third, Maiben hit two free throws and later an inside jumper, along with a three-pointer from Nolan Kelly, cutting the Squire lead to 44-31 heading into the final quarter. The Braves got a jumper and a threepointer from Kelley, along with two free throws and a threepointer from Graham Stoll, but Manchester answered each score with a basket of their own and leading 53-41 with 4:18 left. With the Squires leading 55-41 with 3:52 left in the game, Maconaquah
gave one last push, and they almost got there. Kelly and Betzner hit back-to-back baskets, then a steal and layup from Betzner to cut the lead to 55-47 with 1:20 left in the game. A three-pointer from Betzner cut the lead to 57-50 with 1:11 left, and a three-point play from Maiben with 44.8 second remaining made it a twopossession game at 59-53. But that would be as close as Maconaquah would get and the Squires hit four free throws in the final 20 seconds to seal the
Maconaquah boys swim team ends season at sectional Facing stiff competition at the Noblesville Sectional, including six-time defending state champion and winner of the last nine of 11 state titles, Carmel, the Maconaquah boys swim team finished seventh overall this past weekend. Cole Bretzman was the only Brave to make the finals championship round and placed sixth in
the 100 breast with a time of 1:02.85. The 200 medley relay team of Coen Thompson, Bretzman, Richard Leary, and Hunter O’Connor placed sixth with a time of 1:52.67. The 200 free relay team of Bryant Teegardin, Kyler Hanson, Walker Hays, and Hunter O’Connor finished eighth with a time of 1:39.91. The 400 free relay
team of Teegardin, Hays, Leary, and Bretzman placed eighth in 3:36.03. In the 200 free, Hays made the finals and placed 13th with a time of 1:58.10, while Teegardin finished 20th (2:07.35), and Isaac Lorenz was 24th (2:11.27). In the 200 IM, Bretzman made the finals and placed 11th in 2:09.50, and Matthew Wilson finished 22nd
(2:28.65). In the 50 free, O’Connor made the finals and placed 13th in 24.19, while Andrew Ramos was 21st (25.73), and Hanson was 22nd (26.04). Leary placed 17th in the 100 butterfly (1:04.06), and Thompson was 20th (1:05.11). In the 100 free, Hays made the finals in 12th place with a time of 52.39, O’Connor was 21st (57.02),
and Hanson was 23rd (59.57). In the 500 free, Lorenz placed 21st (6:08.58), Brandon Smitley was 22nd (6:14.80), and Quinn Richard was 24th (6:31.40). In the 100 back, Leary made the finals with a 14th place finish in 1:06.89, while Willson was 18th (1:08.96), and Smitley was 19th (1:09.40).
win. Kelly led the Braves with 19 points, followed by Betzner with 17 points, Maiben with 13, and Stoll and Maple with three points each. The JV team lost to the Squires 38-29. The game was close throughout but a 94 third quarter give Manchester enough of a lead at 27-18 to hold on for the win. Mason Barns led the way with nine points, followed by Jackson Collins with five points, Zack Sparks, Trace Armstrong, and Mason Yoars with four points each, and Brennan Bailey with three.
Farnell goes to state wrestling finals Maconaquah sophomore wrestler Logan Farnell earned his first trip to the IHSAA State Finals after finishing runner-up at semi-state a week earlier. His state experience didn’t go as planned, however. Farnell lost his opening match Friday evening at Banker’s Life Arena in Indianapolis with a loss by pin to junior Kade Law (364) from Columbus East to end his season with a 40-3 record.
Support FFA members during FFA week and year-round " FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education." This FFA mission statement is a testament to our members, chapters, advisors and supporters everywhere. National FFA week starts Saturday, Feb. 20. It is held annually on the last full week in February. This year it will look unlike any other FFA week, showcasing virtual “events” rather than Blue and Gold filling the school halls or a pancake breakfast made by members for all the teachers. Our more than 12,000 Indi-
FFA students from across the state will also have the opportunity to learn from agriculture leaders about creating opportunities to tell their story in agriculture and to stand up for agricultural practices on the local, state and federal level with four virtual FFA Advocacy ana FFA members days. Even though this have found ways to FFA week is certain to still make it special, look unlike any other, nonetheless. The celebrations this these resilient students have found a week will include virway to keep FFA traditual visits from Indiana FFA State Officers tions alive. We cannot honor and to FFA chapters across celebrate National the state. Like every FFA week without reyear, this FFA week membering former Inwill also include a proclamation from In- diana FFA Association Director Rob Hays, diana legislators who who passed away last are set to recognize summer. Rob embodthe importance of ied everything FFA is FFA week and supand stands for and is porting our students.
dearly missed in our department and throughout the state. Rob was most passionate about building leaders, something that FFA does so well. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Indiana FFA Association believe leadership development and equipping members with the skills they need to succeed at any stage of life is crucial. Recently we partnered with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s office to develop Indiana’s Rural Road to Recovery plan, designed to get our state back on track following the pandemic. One priority outlined in our rural road to recovery is to strengthen the
pipeline of individuals seeking careers in agriculture. FFA is a great way to get students learning and involved in agriculture-related careers. Many times I have heard it said that FFA members are some of the hardest working, most eager students on a job or in an internship. I am certain that is due in large part to FFA’s leadership and learning model along with the positive support from advisors and parents. I want to encourage businesses and postsecondary educational institutions to take a deeper look into FFA members as they are moving into careers or furthering their education. Beyond leader-
ship skills, FFA members learn so much about agriculture, food science, technology and a variety of other disciplines preparing them for success. I further encourage business and community leaders to ask themselves how they can promote youth education or support their local FFA chapter. Our local FFA chapters and schools need business's participation for events and to expand learning opportunities. This is also a great way to establish a connection with the next generation of community leaders, which could lead to job shadowing or an internship. FFA members exhibit the value of hard
work, education and strong leadership instilled in them from the very beginning of their membership and make excellent additions to any workforce or team. At the Indiana State Department of Agriculture we feel that firsthand because almost half of our 60 employees were FFA members. During FFA week I encourage others to think, when was the last time I volunteered with my local FFA chapter? By working together and supporting our local chapters we can take FFA and Indiana’s 12,000 FFA members to the next level. - Bruce Kettler, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director
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Lessel L. “Les” Halterman, 91 Lessel L. “Les” Halterman, 91, Macy, passed away at 2:27 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born Jan. 14, 1930, in Macy, Indiana, he was the son of Earl Levere Halterman and former Opal Irene Lewis. He attended schools in Macy and Deedsville. He joined the Army Fifth Calvary in 1947, where he served in Japan and Korea, becoming an x-ray technician. He came home in 1950 and went to work in Chicago. On April 5, 1953, at the home of the late Rev. C. F. Golden, near Denver, he married Donna Jean Kotterman who survives. The Haltermans have lived in the Macy Community all their married lives. Les was an active member of the Macy Christian Church, served on the Macy Allen Township Volunteer Fire Dept. for 42 years, and was a trained EMT serving his community for several years. He was active in other civic duties, serving on the board of directors for the Children’s Home in Ladoga, Indiana, and working hard to help establish a food pantry in Northern Miami County, among other projects. In the early 1970’s, he started his own company, Halterman Fire and Safety, selling fire and safety equipment throughout Indiana and Illinois. Lessel is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Halterman, Macy; two sons, Stephen Halterman, Peru; and David (Lisa) Halterman, Macy; four grandchildren, Stephanie;
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Joshua (Jessie) Halterman, Macy; Joel (Sterling) Halterman, Crown Point; and Jenna (Jonathan) Carr, Akron; nine great-granddaughters, and one great-great granddaughter; one brother Willis (Clymenia) Halterman, Rochester; and one sister-in-law, Shirley Halterman, Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Halterman, and Opal and Glen Lockwood; daughter, Kimberly Halterman; brother, Lewis (Jean) Halterman; three nieces; one nephew; two great-nieces; and one great-nephew. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with pastor David Welsh and pastor Doug Emberton officiating, followed by Military Rites by the Miami County Military Rites Unit. Burial was in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Indiana. Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Facemasks were required at all times inside the building by any visiting guests. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.
Miami County Sheriff ’s Department Feb. 15 An owner of a dog at 2709 Capehart St, Peru was woke up to bring their dog in. A slide off occurred at S U.S. 31 and W 1050 S, Bunker Hill. A slide off occurred at 12259 S 200 E, Kokomo. No damage was sustained. A slide off occurred at S U.S. 31 and W 1050 S, Bunker Hill. A two-vehicle crash occurred at 3311 S
State Road 19, Smithfield, Peru. A crash report was completed. A single vehicle accident occurred at S 400 W and W River Rd, Peru. A truck had crashed into a tree. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was submitted. A slide off occurred at N Mexico Road and W Alberts Dr, Peru. No major damage was sustained. A slide off occurred at W 1350 N and N U.S. 31, Macy. Minor damage. No injuries.
A slide off was reported at N U.S. 31 and W St. Road. 16, Denver, but was unable to be located. A single vehicle slide off occurred at E U.S. 24 and N 550 E, Peru. No damage reported. No injuries. A single vehicle slide off occurred at N U.S. 31 and W 550 N, Peru. No damage reported. No injuries. A slide off was reported at N U.S. 31 and W 1050 N, Macy. Disabled vehicle removed from the roadway.
A slide off occurred at N U.S. 31 and W 1500 N, Macy. Assistance was given. A structure fire occurred at S Main St. and E 1200 S, Converse. A slide off occurred at W 800 S and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill. Michael Waters of 965 Chevy Lane, Peru was arrested for failure to appear, strangulation, intimidation, animal cruelty, domestic battery, and interfering with reporting a crime.
Ashtin Bailey of 232 N Water St, Peru was arrested for F6-041, two counts of operating while intoxicated, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, endangering. Tavaris Greene of 3065 S 100 E, Kokomo was arrested for F5367. Volpe of 4621 David St, Indianapolis was arrested for T/S. Feb. 17 Morgan Townsend of Peru slid off the roadway at W 200 N
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and N U.S. 31m Peru in her 2013 Chrysler and struck a utility pole causing damage to the vehicle. A pick-up truck crashed into a utility pole at E 900 N and N Meridian Rd, Denver. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was completed. A two-vehicle crash occurred at 2202 W St. Road 18, Kokomo. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was completed. A vehicle fire occurred at 3199 E 1200 N, Roann.
continued from Page 6 Officers responded to the area of S U.S. 31 and W Broadway St, Bunker Hill for a complaint of a high snow pile blocking view of US 31 northbound. Establishment worker advised they would take care of the issue. Domestic disturbance occurred at 2807 E 500 S, Peru. Tiara SpencerStewart of 924 Harrison St, Apt. 1, Elkhart, was arrested for possession of marijuana, controlled substances, parapher-
nalia, and a handgun without a license. David Shockey, address withheld, was arrested for domestic battery, obstruction of justice, possession of controlled substances, paraphernalia, and operator never licensed. Katrina Young of 407 Adams Avenue, Peru was arrested for dealing meth, possession of meth, paraphernalia, and 5 counts of controlled substances. Kail Baker of 5851 S U.S. 31, Lot 49, Peru
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was arrested for violation of probation. Feb. 18 A slide off occurred at W 200 N and N U.S. 31, Peru. Minor damage to a fence occurred. The property owner was contacted but he did not want to claim the damage to the fence. A local crash number was issued. A structure fire occurred at 5321 S Strawtown Pike, Peru. Domestic disturbance occurred at 8997 S 700 E, Amboy.
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Miami County Artisan Gallery will feature Beth Clary Schwier March 13 The Miami County Artisan Gallery (MCAG) 20 North Broadway, Peru, has scheduled it's final Y21APS Art Educational Seminar, Saturday, March 13th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. We are proud to feature Beth Clary Schwier, Indiana Impressionistic Artist. She will do a demonstration painting in acrylics. Indi-
vidual adults are invited at the cost of $40 (or $35, if a MCAG Member). The demonstration painting will be auctioned off at the musical reception at 5:30 PM, and her art displayed at MCAG for sale throughout March. Award winning Indiana artist, Beth Clary Schwier, hails from Peru, Indiana,
where she performed with the Peru Circus from age 9 until she moved to Muncie, Indiana, to study at Ball State University. Beth is a wife and mother of six children. A former actress and model, she began seriously studying art in 2012, entering her first ever juried show in early 2014. Throughout
A warranty deed was made for 42033 Hamilton Court, Peru. The grantor was Homestead Property Group, LLC. The grantee is Erick Escalante. A county government deed was made for 904 Bobtail Drive, Peru. The grantor was the Auditor of Miami County. The grantee is Michael Martorelli. Third parties were Douglas W. Overmyer and Loraine H. Overmyer. A county government deed was made for 31 N Old U.S. 31, Peru. The grantor was The Auditor of Miami County. The grantee is RLM Enterprises,
LLC. The third party was Ovid R. Eckelbarger. A warranty deed was made for 520 W. Second Street, Peru. The grantor was WEB, LLC. The grantee is Sara E. Watson Trust. A warranty deed was made for 2117 W. Old Stone Road, Peru. The grantor was Janel Harding. The grantee is Jessica Stockheimer. A warranty deed was made for 324 E. Canal Street, Peru. The grantor was Tristan Gohring. The grantee is Carlos Velasco Lozano. A quit claim deed was made for 3593 N.
Mexico Road, Mexico, Indiana. The grantor was Jennifer L. Lee. The grantee is Karen S. Vititoe. A quit claim deed was made for 3593 N. Mexico Road, Mexico, Indiana. The grantor was Karen S. Vititoe. The grantees are Karen S. Vititoe Life Estate and Kaylynn M. Lee. A corporate warranty deed was made for Hidden Hills Fifth Addition, Lot 138. The grantor was Hidden Hills Lake Preservation, Inc. The grantee is Nicole J. Nordman. A corporate warranty deed was made for Hidden Hills Fifth Ad-
2012-2015 she studied with renowned Indiana artist, Charles Warren (C.W.) Mundy. In 2015, Beth opened her studio in the historic Stutz Arts and Business Center in downtown Indianapolis. There she was discovered by design scouts for the hit national HGTV series, Good Bones, filmed in Indianapolis. Beth
now has her own gallery/studio space in Irvington, near downtown, Indianapolis, where she spends her days painting and meeting new clients. Her new gallery in Irvington (5 miles East of Downtown Indy) opened in September of 2020. Come and enjoy a super Art Educational Seminar, a mu-
sical reception, and have fun networking! Masks and social distancing will be required. For more information, contact Marlee Marlene Mickelson, MS CRA, Artpreneur MCAG Executive Director marlenemickelsoncompton1@gmail. com. Or call 765-9194278 or 765-244-3242.
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Land transfers/deeds dition, Lot 128. The grantor was Hidden Hills Lakes Preservation, Inc. The grantees are James Bishir and Rebecca Bishir. A warranty deed was made for S: 18 T: 27N R: 5 GL: - NE Part. The grantors were Patsy A. Ballard and Patrick V. Ballard. The grantees are Patrick V. Ballard and Linda M. Ballard. A quit claim deed was made for Brownwells Addition to Macy Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3. The grantor was Fredy Lopez. The grantee is Stacey Lopez. A warranty deed was made for 1870-1890 SW Hoosier Blvd, Peru. The grantor was JEDD
Properties, LLC. The grantee is Sams Real Estate, LLC. A quit claim deed
was made for S: 16 T:27 R:5 GL; - NE-NE Part. The grantors were Robert J. Gibson and
Ruby M. Gibson. The grantees are James E. Arwood and Ruby M. Gibson.
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