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Workman endowments to benefit local communities “You can make a difference in someone’s life, if you can make a connection,” was a common phrase said by Kent Workman. It was a phrase Kent not only mentioned, but lived. In speaking about her son, Peggy said, “Kent had many talents in his lifetime, but he was truly ‘gifted’ in being able to make a connection and thereby make a difference, whether it was with his students, family, friends, or acquaintances.” Today, even after a car accident in 2019 that took his life, Kent continues to touch the lives of others through two endowments at the Community Foundation of Wabash County. In his will, Kent wanted to honor his mother Peggy by creating the Peggy D. Workman Endowment, to provide support in perpetuity to the First Brethren Church in North Manchester and further the church’s mission and youth programming. Kent also wanted to encourage youth participation in the sport of golf and provide support for men’s health, related to prostate cancer, through the creation of a trust. Kent’s siblings quickly realized the challenges of managing a trust and approached the Community Foundation seeking a way to meet Kent’s wishes without the cost and administration of a trust. The answer was the creation of a field-of-interest endowment fund. Kent Workman was born and raised with his three siblings in Wabash County and graduated from Manchester College with a degree in education. Following graduation, he became a math teacher for Maconaquah High School for 33 years until his retirement in 2017. Kent invested his time in youth, and he served a number of years as the Maconaquah JV basketball coach. He also spent hours on the golf course, teaching youth how to play and instilling in them a love for the game. Kent cared for each of his students and athletes, and they remember him for his sense of humor. Outside of school, Kent was actively involved in the Peru and North Manchester communities. He even convinced the Peru Park Board to host an annual Easter Egg Hunt, for which he served as chair. Kent’s mother Peggy remembers her son gathering prizes
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donated by local businesses and community members for the event. She specifically recalls, “One summer, when K-Mart in Peru was going out of business, he told me we needed to stop at K-Mart on our way to dinner so that he could purchase a couple of the bicycles on sale for the Easter Egg Hunt, which was still months away!” Kent is remembered for his dedication and commitment to his family, his students, and the community, but one of his greatest passions was playing golf and making the sport accessible to others. For Kent, golf served as a way to connect and build relationships with others, relieve stress, teach youth, and raise money The late Kent Workman is pictured with his mother, Peggy Workman, and the Easter for the causes most dear to Bunny. Workman enjoyed hosting the annual Easter Egg hunt through the Peru Parks him. Golfing also allowed Board. Photo provided. Kent to spend time with his Kent began spending his entire summers treasure the memory and accomplishbeloved Schnauzer, Caddie. Kathy ment. Singpiel, Kent’s sister said, “We grew up on the golf course. Soon, summer Today, youth ages 6-18, in Miami and raising Schnauzers. So when Kent decid- wasn’t enough, and he began golfing year round, using orange balls to golf in Wabash Counties will benefit from the ed that he needed a companion dog, he opportunities provided by the Kent A. the snow. It is fitting that Kent’s wish chose a Schnauzer, and named her Workman Memorial Endowment. Grants Caddie, planning to take her along when was to start a golf endowment to help from the endowment will assist with the young people learn and enjoy the game. he went golfing! He taught her how to "spot" his golf balls, after he hit them, by Golf helped him through many stressful costs of summer golf camps, golf scrambles, and school golf team expenses times; It was his outlet, and he truly adding a cinnamon scent to them. Once including new equipment, travel, tournaloved the game.” she found the golf ball, she would ‘sit’ ment fees, and scholarships. To apply for In May of 1996, the Workman siblings beside it until he came, then he gave her a grant from the endowment, a school a treat. She loved riding with him in the lost their father after a battle with principal, athletic director, or coach prostate cancer. To cope with his grief, golf cart. A lot of the time, she would must fill out and submit the application. Kent used golf as his outlet. However, run alongside the cart, as though she Requests for applications can be sent to Kent felt compelled to share his father’s was pulling it!” story and raise awareness about prostate Julie Garber, julie@cfwabash.org. Kent’s brother Kyle recalls the first “The creation of the endowment was time they learned how to play golf. “Kent cancer. So, he decided to increase awarethe perfect combination to combine ness and raise money for the American and I always enjoyed many of the same Cancer Society by setting a record in the Kent’s love for golf with his desire to sports. As kids and young adults it was Guinness Book of World Records for the give back,” says Kent’s sister-in-law Teri all about basketball and we played nonmost holes played in a week with a cart. Workman. “One day, shortly after Kent’s stop. In the Spring of 1982, Kent and I The record was a total of 1,363 holes. To death, a man approached me asking if I were both students at Manchester was related to Kent. He told me a story encourage and support Kent, his family College and decided to take a golf class helped fundraise and share the message, about Kent showing up at his door together. The sport stuck but we were and they followed him around the course because he knew the man’s son loved to still both playing a lot of basketball and in golf carts all week. Kent was success- play golf and he wanted to financially were very busy with classes. Golf was ful at his world record attempt - playing help him keep playing. The man was an expensive sport, and we were poor grateful and understandably surprised. college students at the time. Later, when a total of 1,560 holes, which equates to It was wonderful to hear the story but I more than 12 rounds of golf per day! we both had full-time jobs, we became wasn’t surprised with Kent’s actions…it Although the world record was shortfully engrossed in the game of golf…or was just the sort of thing he would do.” lived, the Workman family will forever at least Kent did. As a school teacher,
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Robert “Bob” Blue, 83 Robert “Bob” Blue left this world peacefully on March 14, 2021. He was born in Galveston, Indiana, Sept. 1, 1937, to Donald and Elizabeth Blue. He graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1955 where he was a proud Minuteman. He played basketball, ran track and he was a drummer in the band. Bob was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church for over 60 years. He had a number of hobbies and interests including woodworking, gardening, running, and walking, watching auto racing, IU and Pacers basketball, fishing, model railroading and performing as a clown in the Peru Circus. He loved all his dogs and cats that he sheltered over many years. Most
of all, Bob enjoyed his family. He is survived by his daughter Lori and her husband Craig. They have two sons, Alex (Ashley) and Jesse, who Bob adored. He is also survived by Connie Blue, his wife of seven years. Bob also has two stepdaughters, Lori and Leslie Cole. Bob was preceded in death by his first wife Carolyn
and his second wife Karen. If you prefer, in lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Peru Amateur Circus in Bob’s memory. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at St Vincent Hospital, Hooverwood Living and Life’s Journey Hospice for their amazing care and attention. Services were held Wednesday, March 17 at Eikenberry Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru with Rev. Rob Marcus officiating. The service was live streamed on Facebook at Eddy Funeral Homes, Inc. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the funeral at 1 p.m. A brief graveside service followed at the Springdale Cemetery in Bunker Hill.
LouAnn Sharp Willie , 65 LouAnn Sharp (Willie) was called home to Jesus March 16, 2021, at Lutheran hospital after a battle with cancer. LouAnn was born January 25, 1956, to George and Marjorie (Bollenbacher) Eckrote in Berne, Indiana. She has two siblings, Cathy (Rodney) Pierce, Ohio, and Jerry Eckrote, Berne, who survive. She graduated from South Adams High School in 1974. She married Virgil L. Osborne April 19, 1975. He preceded her in death March 3, 1989. She was blessed with a second love, David Sharp, who she married Oct. 6, 1991. LouAnn had three children, Amy (Brad) Benner, Amboy, Mathew (Morgan) Osborne, Clay City, and Caitlin (Aaron) Wilson, Amboy. She had five grandsons who she loved beyond measure, Cooper Osborne, Zeek Wilson, Zander Wilson,
Zachary Wilson, and Zavier Wilson. She has a special motherin-law, Sandra (Randy) Husmann, Nyona Lake and brother-in-law, Brian Kitts. LouAnn worked as a meat cutter at Amboy Market, a babysitter, and a vision therapist. No matter what she did, she loved to talk with people and help others. She was very active in her church, especially the Children’s Ministry and Community Outreach. She was a quilter, a cook, a gardener, and most importantly a wife, mother, and mimi. She loved her
Lord and Savior with all her heart and was devoted to her husband David and her family. She was happiest when she was serving others, especially children, and loved each one like they were her own. Friends and family celebrated her life and shared their memories at a visitation at the Amboy Friends Church, 110 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Amboy, Indiana, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021. A service celebrating the life of LouAnn Sharp was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Amboy Friends Church with pastor Randy Smoot officiating. The service was live streamed on Facebook at Eddy Funeral Homes, Inc. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Amboy, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, Amboy, Indiana.
Ida L. Burney, 86, of Peru passed away at 9:57 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on June 15, 1934, in Columbus, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Roosevelt and Annette (Staples) Wilson. On December 30, 1954, she married Lavel Burney, Sr. He preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 2013. She retired from Kuepper Favor Company. Ida was a member of Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church and she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her children, Cornell Wilson of Columbus, Mississippi, Yevette Jones (Eddis) of Norton Shores, Michigan, Lavel Burney, Jr. of Peru, Indiana, and a special niece who she raised as her own,
Ashanti J. Schulze (Joseph) of Muskegon, Michigan, brothers, Pearly Wilson of Illinois and Johnny Wilson of Kokomo, Indiana, Bourbonnais Illinois, nine grandchildren: Nekiea Wilson of Texas, Christopher Burney of Kokomo, Indiana, Christian Burney (Hannah) of Fishers, Indiana, Lavel Burney III of Peru, Indiana, Makenna Burney of Peru, Indiana, Julian Levine of Peru, Indiana, Audrianna Burney of Norton Shores, Michigan, and Jarvis Gunter Mississippi,
and Jarell Gunter of Mississippi, five greatgrandchildren Keny’n Rilynn, Milles, Sylus, Haven Grace, and Lavel IV. A host of friends, nieces, and nephew who she loved tremendously. She was also preceded in death by her parents, husband Lavel Sr., brothers Roosevelt, James, Erise, Sammie, Usher, Lucious, and one sister, Curly Tucker. Services were at 1 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2021, at Riverview Funeral Home, 421 W. Canal St., Peru. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association. Ida’s online guestbook is available, and condolences can be shared at www.riverviewfhperu.c om.
Clifford King, 92 Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Clifford King, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021. He was 92. Cliff was born in Kentucky and raised in Clairfield, Tennessee. He later moved to northern Ohio, where he met and married Grace (Smith) King. They were married 64 years. Cliff was a 'girl dad' to Carol Ann Leedy and sonin-law Jason Leedy of South Bend, Laura Lee King of South Bend, and Tammy Hostetler of Jacksonville, Florida. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Holly Lynn. He was the best dad! He was grandfather to six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was preceded death
by his parents James and Amanda (Lambdin) King of Rising Sun, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Edward, Charles, Jefferson, Harvey, Clyde, Fred, Raymond, Phillip, Sally, Edith, Iva, and Ruby. Cliff loved fishing and warm weather having recently moved back to the area from Panama City Beach, Florida. He was kind and always a gentleman, even in his final
days. He spent the majority of his work life as an automotive technician for some of the South Bend dealerships. He 'retired' in 1994 but remained active, working for Home Depot, and doing home projects. He became a fulltime resident of Florida in 2003, where he also worked at Home Depot until 2010. There is a memorial service planned for his birthday on Sept. 26, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Mishawaka, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Center for Hospice, Mishawaka, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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Fumiko Nelson, 86 Fumiko Nelson, 86, formerly of Peru, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She was born to Masanabo and Kumi (Yamamato) Kobayashi on February 7, 1935, in Tokyo, Japan. Fumiko lived a fulfilled life and was loved dearly by all those around her. She married her husband, Arnold Nelson, a devoted member of the United States Air Force, on March 2, 1962. He preceded her in death March 22, 2014. Fumiko was a loving wife, caring mother, talented chef, avid dog lover, and much
more. She took the utmost pride in her Japanese culture and carried that with her up until the day she passed. Her kindness and benevolent nature will be remembered forever, she was a shining light to everyone who had the great honor of knowing her. She is survived by her daughters
Lana Nelson of St. Louis, Missouri, and Terry Yunker and her husband Richard of Crystal Lake, Illinois; granddaughter Shimin Yunker and step grandsons Daniel and Patrick Yunker. She also had one older sister, Tomi Urano, one older brother, Nobuharu Kobayashi (both deceased) and one surviving younger brother, Masaharu Kobayashi and a multitude of nieces and nephews still in Japan. Fumiko was buried next to her husband, Arnold, in Ever Rest Memorial Park, Cass County, Indiana, March 20, 2021.
Connie Sue Lewis, 79 Connie “Sue” Lewis, 79, of Peru passed away at 2:35 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Born May 2, 1941, in Putnam County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John and Vallie (Herron) Chaffin. She was a lifelong homemaker. Sue was a member of Westside Church of Christ and she enjoyed doing puzzles, sewing, gardening, yardwork, taking care of her flowers and reading the Bible. Survivors include her children, Katherine Lindsey of South Bend, Carol Hess (William) of Four Acre, Gary Lindsey of Peru, Sandra Forrey (Scott) of Casey, Illinois, and
Karen Blackwell (Lane) of Peru, grandchildren, Wayne Han II, Ashley Barouska, Lisa Sheetz, Katelynn Owens, Willard Bontrager, Calvin Bontrager, Constance Oakley, Matthew Forrey, Nicole Hoover and Lance Blackwell and great grandchildren, Noah, Charlie, Jolene, Cheyenne, Ezekiel, Esther, Triston, Tyler, Clayton, Dragan, Aurora,
Alexander, Taylor, Nicholas, Sidney, Jessa and Dani. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, James “Delmos” Lindsey and Aaron Lewis, son, Calvin Lindsey, brother, Keith Chaffin and sister, Mary Jo Sparks. Services were at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Riverview Funeral Home, 421 W. Canal St., Peru. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial followed at Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, Indiana. Sue’s online guestbook is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.riverviewfhperu.com.
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March 11 An unwanted guest was reported at 1624 Warhawk Road, Peru. Officers spoke to a subject at 3 Wycombe Dr, Bourne End Mobile Home Park, 693 Woodburn Green, Peru in reference to an eviction. Eviction is for March 11, 2021, at midnight. Officers spoke to a male at 4917 W 1300 S, Galveston over the phone regarding a possible vehicle theft. Determined to be a civil matter. Deputies responded at 9247 S 950 E, Amboy to the report of a domestic disturbance, female would not provide statement and stated she would call back if she needed anything. A report of a possibly impaired driver was taken at W 1400 S and S U.S. 31, Kokomo. Vehicle was located and driver checked okay. An investigation into invasion of privacy was conducted at 3956 N Mexico Road, Mexico. Officers took a report of a battery that occurred at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru. This is an ongoing investigation. A report of a possibly impaired driver was taken at N U.S. 31 and W 100 N, Peru. Driver was checked okay. March 12 A report of a grass fire was taken at W 1350 N and N U.S. 31, just east of Macy. Central dispatch advised to disregard the report. A stop sign was damaged at E 1400 S & S 400 E, Kokomo by a FedEx truck. A witness said the driver stopped and reported damage to his office and then left. Dispatch never received a call from
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Fed-Ex as of the report. A state crash report was completed. A caller was looking for her stolen vehicle at Shaw Ave and Warhawk Rd, Peru. A traffic accident with damage was reported at N U.S. 31 and W 550 N, south of Peru. The subject left prior to arrival. A traffic accident with damage was reported at 1518 Forbes Ave, Peru. Garrett Couchman was evicted at 263 E Eighth St, Peru. A report of a disorderly conduct action committed by a dog at 42012 Hamilton Court, Peru was investigated. One man reported the other party retrieved her dog to intimidate him. The man said the dog was not intimidating and looked very playful. However, the man also said he was not intimidated at any time by the dog, nor was he ever fearful of being attacked by the playful looking dog. County dog catchers took information regarding the bite. A structure fire took place at 2192 W St. Road 16, Denver. Domestic disturbance was reported at 2216 Patrick St, Peru. Disorderly conduct was reported at Kelly Ave and Capehart St, Peru. A possible driving under the influence incident was reported at S 500 W
and W St. Road 218, Peru. March 15 A domestic argument broke out at 3404 Westover St, Peru. The male half left prior to law enforcements arrival. Charges will be requested for domestic battery. A caller reported damage to her vehicle at 2910 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 5, Peru. A caller from 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru had questions reference juvenile issues. A car ran off the road at W 1400 N and N Macy Millark Rd, Macy and struck a phone box. A state crash report was completed. A two-vehicle crash occurred at Logansport Rd. and U.S. 31, Peru. No injuries reported. A slide off occurred at W 1250 N and N U.S. 31, Macy. A two-vehicle crash occurred at N St. Rd. 19 and E 550 N, Peru. One female transported to Dukes. State report completed. Heeters towed passenger car. Bowmans towed Miami dump truck. A slide off occurred at W 1050 N and N U.S. 31, Macy. An unoccupied disabled vehicle was found at W U.S. 24 and N Eel River Cemetery Road, Peru. Everything checked okay. Phone lines were found in the roadway at 3073 W 500 S, Peru. Utilities contacted.
A slide off occurred at S U.S. 31 and W Hoosier Blvd, Peru. Officers at 2187 W Leffel Lane, Peru spoke to a female in regard to a roommate who was served an eviction order and inquired as to any issues that arose from the situation. Female stated that everything was stable. Individuals were residing in a residence at 220 S Water St, Bunker Hill after they were told to vacate. Subject left voluntarily and were issued trespass warnings. March 16 A female at 2478 W Airport Road, Peru reported that she felt she was being watched in her home. Extra patrol was provided, and it was suggested that she follow up with a detective in the morning. A request to order an eviction was taken at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 104, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru. The residence was empty upon arrival, and the property manager said the resident moved out more than 2 weeks ago prior to the order and does not know anyone who would have called for assistance with any eviction. A juvenile problem occurred at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Jail, Peru. A medical prob-
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lem was assisted with at 2831 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 3, Peru. Fraud occurred at 6537 S 125 W, Bunker Hill. A car vs. deer crash occurred at N 175 E & E 1500 N, Macy. No injuries. A juvenile problem occurred at 288 E Main St, Harmon Photography, Backside, Peru. March 17 A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Maple Farm, Peru. A possible driving under the influence incident was reported at W 1600 N and N U.S. 31, Rochester. A complainant at 1539 W 600 S, Kings Court Mobile Home Park, Lot 8, Peru reported her vehicle was taken this morning by
her ex-husband. This matter is under investigation. Officers at S St. Road, 19 and E 500 S, south of Peru located two utility poles that had been struck, no vehicle in the area. A suspicious package or item was reported near E Wabash Rd and N Country Club Road, east of Peru. Inside the bag was a white sheet. A wanted person was arrested at 418 Apache Dr, Peru. Deputies at 275 W Twelfth St, Dukes Hospital, Peru spoke to an individual about a juvenile making threats towards family members. A traffic light was out at S U.S. 31 and W St. Road 218, Peru. EMA took over the scene. A verbal domestic
disturbance occurred at 2714 Capehart St, Peru. Parties were separated prior to my arrival. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 3449 W St. Road 218, Brookside Estates Mobile Home Park, Lot 25, Peru. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 2286 W 300 N, Peru. March 18 A suspicious package or item was reported near 2226 S 625 E, Peru. A subject at 3316 S Strawtown Pike, Peru struck a tree down in the roadway. No injuries. A two-vehicle crash occurred at 2970 W St. Road 18, McClure Oil, Kokomo. No injuries. A verbal domestic disturbance occurred
at 2845 S Hilltop Dr, Downstairs from Apt. 5, Peru. Parties agreed to remain calm for the evening. A traffic accident with injuries was reported at N U.S. 31 and W Eel River Road, Peru. Officers at 1053 N Lincoln St, Peru responded in reference to an unruly juvenile. Ongoing issue with the juvenile. Advised the guardian to seek out Juvenile Probation. An unwanted guest was reported at 1154 E St. Road 124, Peru. Burglary was reported at 3316 S St. Road 19, Peru. An animal problem was reported near 3190 N St. Road 19, Peru.
Peru stated her husband forced his way into her residence, battered her, took her two babies, and fled in an unknown direction. The suspect was located and arrested, and the children were returned. A juvenile problem occurred at 570 E 900 N, North Miami Middle/High School, Denver. A wanted person was arrested at 4054 W Division Road, Peru. Domestic disturbance was reported at 2110 N Country Club Road, Peru. An animal problem was reported near N 175 E and E U.S. 24,
Peru. Criminal mischief was reported at 13533 N Macy Millark Rd, Macy. March 20 A traffic accident with damage was reported at 2829 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 6, Peru. Lost property was located at N St. Road 19 and E 600 N, Peru. A wanted person was arrested at 2459 S Wallick Road, Peru. Illegal burning was reported at 4519 S 550 E, Peru. A medical emergency occurred at W 500 S and S U.S. 31, Peru. A female at 1539 W
600 S, Kings Court Mobile Home Park, the house, Peru advised her Snapchat was hacked by an unknown person. They are demanding money to give the account back. No money was given at this time. March 21 Domestic disturbance was reported at 2829 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 3, Peru. A two-vehicle crash with minor injuries occurred at S U.S. 31 and W 900 S, Bunker Hill. A state crash report was completed.
March 19 A complainant at 1162 Barksdale Ave,
Trooper arrests two in Miami County On March 21 at approximately 9:50 p.m., a traffic stop by Indiana State Police Trooper Andrew Baldwin resulted in the arrests of Dennis Schroder, 58, Star City, IN, and Gary Gagnon, 46. Akron, IN. Baldwin was on routine patrol when he observed a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck make an unsafe lane movement on U.S 31 near Miami County Road 200 North. Baldwin stopped the Chevrolet
which was driven by Schroder. During the traffic stop, it was revealed that Schroder and Gagnon, a passenger in the truck, were both wanted on arrest warrants. Schroder had arrest warrants issued from Pulaski County, IN for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Gagnon had arrest warrants, from Fulton County, IN, for delinquent child support and disorderly conduct. Further investiga-
tion led to a search of the pickup truck. During the search, officers allegedly found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Gagnon and Schroder were both incarcerated in the Miami County Jail. In addition to their arrest warrants, Schroder faces charges for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Gagnon faces an additional charge for possession of paraphernalia.
Eric Day, 52, Warsaw, IN, a third occupant of the Chevrolet, was issued a summon to appear for possession of paraphernalia. Baldwin was assisted by Trooper Chad Babbs, Trooper Dakota Anderson, and Miami County Sheriff's Officer James Bean. All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The 2021 Miami County
Model Train Show and Swap Meet Saturday, April 3rd 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Located at
The Miami County Fairgrounds The 4-H Project Building 4-H 1029 W 200 N • PPeru, 1029 eru, Indiana Located just a few minutes from US 31 and the US 24 Hoosier Heartland Highway we are easy to locate!
This is an all-ages show and fun for the whole family!
Over 14,000 square feet of floor space
We have over 145 Tables of Vendors! We
There is plenty of FREE parking! There We will have 0, 027, S, G, HO, and N scales dealers! There will be Lionel, Scale Trains, Overland and other Brass, and all of the top name HO and N scale brands being sold! We will have books and memorabilia as well! There will be great food available as well! Like our page on Facebook for a full vendor list! (Miami County Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet)
We will have vendors for everyone in the family! We We have a wide variety of vendors coming for everyone to enjoy! Discover why model railroading is the Discover world’s greatest hobby! world’s There will be signage along both routes. Tickets are $3.00 per person. Children 5 and under are free. Maximum family price is $10.00. Any questions call Paul Forman at 765-432-1052
All proceeds benefit the Light Up Peru! Fund.
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Opinion Letter to the Editor
At a time when schools have been doing double duty to try to meet the diverse and complicated needs of educating the children of our community during a pandemic,the Indiana General Assembly is working to divert much needed public funds away from our community school and send it to private schools.
Petition - Halt the bait and switch From the Peru Community Education Association to Representative Ethan Manning, Senator Stacey Donato and the surrounding community The Indiana Teacher Pay Commission found that to move educators to the middle of the pack of 2018 salaries would cost upwards of an additional $600 Million. That number doesn't account for increases need for education support personnel. Legislators have told schools that they want to provide schools certainty,
and say they understand schools had to adapt quickly to ensure learning continues in the face of an unprecedented public health crisis. But that is all lipservice when crucial funding is being diverted away from the 93% of Indiana's students that attend traditional public schools. The Indiana General Assembly is
considering HB 1001, HB 1005, and SB 413,bills that dramatically expandthe largest private school voucher program in the nation and create a new private school debitcard program (ESAs). We know this legislation does not give choice to families, but to private schools, as private schools can choose who they ed-
ucate. Scarce public funds should only be used for education that is open and inclusive to all Indiana students. Voucher funding to private schools impairs Indiana's constitutional obligation to fund a uniform system of schools where tuition shall be free. These private schools are not accountable to taxpay-
ers, are largely exempt from an extraordinary array of federal and state mandates that are imposed on public schools, and are not even required to employ licensed teachers. This budget will not allow schools to make the needed pay improvements. It won't even keep up with rising insurance costs. Edu-
cators were led to believe this session would move forward the improvements to school funding to support teacher pay. Why the bait and switch? We strongly oppose the proposed legislation and urge legislators to oppose it and any other legislation that directs funding away from Indiana public schools.
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On the table... By Laura Kurella As we continue to navigate our covid circumstances, one place that we can always find some comfort in is in our kitchens! While these times are challenging, cooking should always give you a “Where there’s a will there’s a way” attitude, which will help you to make the most out of what’s in your cupboard, even if it is starting to get bare! One food item that is loved perhaps by us all, and requires surprisingly few ingredients is bread! Pleasing to all the senses, bread is able to be made with or without yeast, and with or without wheat flour, too! In fact, there is almost no end to all the deliciously-different breads you can make with the ingredients you have on hand to made do! Warm, wonderful, aromatic, and inviting, one of the biggest secrets behind bread is that there is an amazing artisan way to make bread without the need for kneading. While it’s been long thought that only by kneading could we make bread rise, clever artisan bakers have since taught us otherwise!
Demonstrating that more gas activity occurs by handling the dough only a little, their trick is to start with a very wet dough (super sticky). Its looseness not only allows gasses to build and move freely about the dough, but also holds them captively within its skin like a bunch of little balloons! But, in order to achieve this low mix “lift off ” the dough needs a minimum overnight rest! This time helps light and airy bubbles grow, and extra flavors to mature and develop, too. This technique works so well that bakeries and restaurants often make dough up to a week in advance, then chill until use. We are blessed to have what we do, and we are very fortunate to have recipes that help turn stray ingredients into delightful food! Here now are some special bread recipes designed to help you "rise up" using ingredients that you have on hand to use. Enjoy, take care, and God bless! Questions, comments, or requests? Please email me at laurakurella@yahoo.com,
Rise up! with lid slightly ajar. Set oven to 450 degrees and then set a timer for 30 minutes. MeanEasy Artisan Yeast while, turn dough onto a well-floured surface, Bread Prep Time: 15 minutes; and with floured Bake Time: 45 minutes; hands, gently coax dough into a ball. Rest Time: 9-24 hours; Place ball on a roughly Yield: 1 loaf. 7-inch square or round 3 cups all-purpose piece of parchment flour paper then cover 2 teaspoons unrefined sea salt (not table salt) dough loosely with 1/2 teaspoon active dry plastic wrap. After the 30-minute preheat yeast time has elapsed, open 1 1/2 cups lukewarm the oven, and pull rack water out that has pot on it. Special cookware needed: Dutch oven, or Carefully remove hot Dutch oven lid and set any large oven-safe on stove top, carefully dish/bowl and lid In a large bowl, stir to- place the dough ball and its parchment gether flour, salt and yeast. Using a wooden paper into the bottom of the Dutch oven, or spoon, stir in warm similar. Place the lid water, mixing just back on pot then push until the mixture forms a “shaggy” but cohesive dough. (see photo) The less you stir the now the fluffier air pockets you’ll have when it bakes. [Less stirring=more holes!] Cover bowl with plastic wrap then set in a draft-free place to rise at room temperature for 8 to 24 hours. Dough will bubble up, and double in size. When dough is ready, position oven racks so that a Dutch oven or similar will fit into the center of the oven. Place Dutch oven, or similar, into the oven or leave your number at the Journal, and I’ll call you!
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It’s awesome to be able to bake up a delicious bread using only the ingredients you happen to have on hand! Food stylist/Photographer: Laura Kurella the rack back into oven and close the door. Bake for 30 minutes covered then
carefully remove cover, and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes uncovered. Care-
fully remove bread to a rack to cool slightly before cutting with a serrated bread knife.