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Circus Hall of Fame work week comes to close; more to be done The International Circus Hall of Fame finished their work week last week with much accomplished. Photographer, Regine Brindle, captured many moments volunteers experienced throughout the week. A love of circus and all that goes with it drove many volunteers to the old Circus Winter quarters located off of 3076 E. Circus Lane, off of 124 East, Peru. The International CHOF is always looking for volunteers to help with restorations, handy work and many other opportunities that are available. For more information, contact the Hall of Fame at 800-771.0241. See photos from the week on Pages 4 and 5.
Suspect arrested in triple homicide at Woodland Mobile Home Park On May 21, Officers from the Miami County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to a home at 2834 South, 300 West, Lot 137, Peru. The location is Woodland Hills Trailer Court. The officers were sent to check on the welfare of the residents and found the bodies of Jessica Sizemore, 26, Jessiah Hall, 37, and four-year-old Rae'Lynn Sizemore. All of the deceased lived at the residence. A two-year-old boy was also found at the home but was uninjured. He was transported to Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru and was cleared of any injuries. He was released into the care of the Indiana Department of Child Services, Miami County Division. The joint homicide investigation by the Indiana State Police and the Miami County Mitchell Page Sheriff's Department led to the arrest of Mitchell Page, 25, Brookston, Indiana. Page was incarcerated in the Miami County jail for three counts of murder. The investigation indicated the three were shot to death. Autopsies have been scheduled. During the investigation, officers found probable cause to arrest Page for three counts of murder. Page was taken into custody at a relative's home in Lafayette, Indiana. Sizemore and Page have a child together. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police by calling 765-4736666 or the Miami County Sheriff's Department at 765-472-1322.
Mobile Food Pantry available today The Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry Truck will be at St. Charles Catholic Church, 80 West Fifth Street, Peru, at 11 a.m. Wednesday May 26th. This will be a drive-thru distribution. The organizers ask that all clients remain in their vehicles at tall times and no one arrive prior to 10:30 a.m. This is being sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Shield.
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Unexpected Blessings By Don Hurd I do a lot of traveling in my line of work. 60,000 miles a year roughly. That’s an extremely large amount of windshield time. With all that time in a vehicle it becomes my mobile office. Plus, I generate my fair share of trash from newspapers and mail from all my 20 newspapers. That trash usually ends up in the backseat. I really try to make sure I begin each week with a clean vehicle. Nothing worse than having a messy office. As I was cleaning my vehicle for this week, I came across an envelope I totally forgot about. I believe it had been in my center console for several weeks. As I opened up the forgotten envelope I discovered $100 inside. I thought; woohoo! That envelope was one of God’s unexpected blessings. I thought boy my lucky day. I could use that unexpected monetary find to treat myself. I was thinking of a marshmallow malt or two were coming my way. In my travels, I conduct a fair share of business on the road. Many times, I’ll have to stop and check calls, texts or emails. If I have to answer many emails, I’ll stop at a local fast food place to use their free internet. It’s very convenient to move my mobile office inside since I have my trusty laptop and internet. On this particular day I stopped at a McDonalds. Got my half and half sweet tea and found a quiet spot in the restaurant. Got my computer out and started answering emails. Then in the quiet of Ronald McDonald’s house I overheard a couple talking. Mind you I wasn’t eavesdropping, but they were close enough to me I could hear their discussion. OK, maybe I was eavesdropping. You can’t tell me you’ve never eavesdropped on someone’s conversation. Their conversation centered around planning their upcoming shopping trip at a supermarket. They had a grocery insert with all the specials this store was having for this week. As they went through the flyer page by page, they were adding up their planned expenditures. They were very dutiful in counting every penny they planned on spending to purchase gro-
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Blessings ceries. The couple, who I could tell learn differently than others, discussed how much money each one had on their card. They divided up their planned purchases between
continued from Page 1 themselves so they could make sure they had enough purchasing power to buy this week’s groceries. They were very methodical in their shopping approach.
As I sat there, OK, by now eavesdropping, I became very aware of how blessed I am. Only by the grace of God that wasn’t me sitting there planning my shopping trip and counting my
pennies. We all are truly blessed beyond measure if we really stop and take a look around. If you woke up this morning…you are blessed. If you have a roof over your head…you are blessed. If you have family and loved ones…you are blessed. The list goes on and on of the many blessings
we have in our lives if we would just stop and count them. Once I finished answering emails, I packed up my computer, refilled my iced tea and walked by the couple. As I walked by them on my way back to my mobile office, I quietly slid the found envelope to the couple and walked
away. That couple was another unexpected blessing to me. They reminded me not to take for granted the many God given blessings we enjoy. The envelope, I hope, was an unexpected blessing to them. Here’s a fitting quote I found the other day, “When you count your
blessings, you realize you’re doing just fine.” Look for those unexpected blessings and pass them on. Remember. always be kind. You never know how a person could be struggling behind a smiling face. Pass on the kindness.
Lancaster-Creech named to SNHU President’s List Shaina LancasterCreech of Peru has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Winter
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William “Bill” Allen Hiles, 76 William “Bill” Allen Hiles, 76, of Denver, IN, passed away at 9:09 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Born on Jan. 16, 1945, in Peru, he was the son of Robert (Bob) and Lucille (Hockett) Hiles. He graduated from Peru High School in 1963. Bill is a retired veteran of the United States Navy serving on the USS Gearing as a radioman. He was very proud to serve his country and enjoyed every minute he served. After 44 years of employment, Bill retired from Square D in Peru. Along with working at Square D he also owned his own contracting company, B & C Roofing and Siding and did many residential roofing, renovation, and repair work around Miami County. Bill was an active member of the Denver Baptist Church and the Denver Lions Club where he was a big part of the Lions Club Denver Days Festival. The festival won't be the same without his big booming voice on the microphone announcing all the events through the weekends. Bill married Rochelle J Ruble (Wahlig) on October 27, 2018 at the Denver Baptist Church, Denver. In his free time, Bill was an avid fisherman, loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his wife, watching the Indianapolis
Hiles, Jerry (Tammy) Hiles, Jeff Hiles, and Rick (Shannon) Hiles all of Peru; several nieces and nephews. Bill was proceeded in death by his parents Bob and Lucy, a brother Bobby, a grandson Leeland, a daughter-in-law Jennyfer Ruble and unborn grandson Leo. The funeral celebrating the life of Bill will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, Colts play football, working 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Fuin his yard, riding his golf neral Home, 105 West cart to the Post Office with Third Street, Peru, IndiHeidi running as fast as ana, with the pastor Jerry she could beside him, Long officiating. There will spending time with his be visitation one hour children and harassing his prior to the service. grandchildren. He loved Burial will be in Westspending time with his lawn Cemetery, Denver, Inbeloved wife Rochelle and diana, with full military his faithful companion rites, weather permitting. Heidi. Friends may call from 4 Survivors include his lovp.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, ing wife Rochelle, daughMay 26, 2021, at Flowersters Shannon See (Terry) of Leedy Funeral Home. Bunker Hill, Tammy Hiles In lieu of flowers memoof Peru, Amanda Cook rial contributions may be (Chad) of Miami, IN; sons made to the Denver Baptist Robbie Hiles and Thomas Church, 111 N. Yorick St. or Hiles both of Peru, Derick the Denver Lions Club, P.O. Ruble (Crystal) and Shane Box 184, Denver, IN 46926. Ruble (Krystal) both of Also, in honor of Bill’s Kokomo; grandchildren love of motorcycle riding, Kacey Hiles, Christina you are welcome to ride (Trace) Garten, Ryan See from the funeral home to (Alannah), Samantha the gravesite in Denver. (Spencer) Murphy, There will be a group setCaidence Peak, Ciara up for this. Duke, Kaden Ruble, Naomi Arrangements have been Cook, and Harper Ruble entrusted to Flowers-Leedy (Littlebit); great grandchilFuneral Home. Family and dren Jessie, Lyric, Raiden, friends may sign the online Clara, and a little one on guestbook at www.Flowerthe way due in November; sLeedyAllen.com. brothers Ronnie (Pam)
David Arwood, 71 David Arwood, 71, passed away at Dukes Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 11:05 p.m. He was born to Richard and Betty Arwood on July 5, 1949. They preceded him in death. He graduated from Peru High School in 1967. He married Jennifer Lynn Sharp on June 13, 1969. Jenny passed away on January 25, 2006. Dave later married Nancy Shanabarger Dressel on SepDavid retired from Bryan tember 15, 2007. Nancy Steam and American Stapassed away on January tionary where he served as 27, 2013. a union representative.
David had been living in Missouri but returned to Peru in July of 2020. He rekindled his friendship with his high school friend John Graf, and Fred and Martha Sipe. David enjoyed classic cars and any car type shows on TV. David was happy to be home. There will be no services. 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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Gary D. Payne, 64 of Peru, passed away at 10:52 am on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 15, 1957, to Ray and Lorna (LeMaster) Payne. He graduated from North Miami High School in 1975. He married Sherry Payne on March 14, 1995. As a blended family, together they had 4 children: Ericka Gross, Peru, Stephanie Marsh (Patrick Marsh Cache, Oklahoma, John Lorenz (Lykia Lorenz) Anchorage, Alaska, and Alicia Reinagle (David Reinagle) of Bunker Hill. Gary is also survived by his nine grandchildren Cooper Walls, Danielle Gross, Olivia Gross, Hayley Marsh, Savannah Marsh, Taylor Lorenz, Jazmine Lorenz, Connor Kubly and Brody Kubly. He is also survived by his brothers Randy Payne (Marcia) and Gene Payne (Diana) as well as a special uncle who was more like a brother, Doug LeMaster (Patsy). Along with his loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. Gary was preceded in
tion. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Kokomo where he served on the Creative Arts Team because of his love for music. Gary was a faithful man who loved the Lord and His light shined brightly in him through his journeys. He would do anything for anyone and will be dearly missed. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be death by his infant son, made to Crossroads Comfather Ray Payne and mother Lorna (LeMaster) munity Church Creative Arts Team, 4254 S 00 EW, Payne, grandparents Kokomo, IN 46902. Please Joseph and Helen Payne write Gary Payne Memoand Paul and Eloise rial with the donation. LeMaster. In honoring Gary's Gary worked at Square D wishes, a private funeral for over 42 years. He was a service for the family was dedicated employee and retired in March 2020. He held Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Flowersenjoyed spending time Leedy Funeral Home, 105 with his family and talkWest Third Street, Peru, ing with loved ones and Indiana, with pastor Jeff friends. Gary lived for attending the grandkids' ac- Harlow officiating. Burial tivities, fishing, camping, took place at Clymers Cemetery near Bunker riding his John Deere Hill, Indiana. tractor, eating a good Arrangements have meal and trying new been entrusted to Flowrestaurants, and never ers-Leedy Funeral Home. missed an opportunity to Family and friends may watch the Three Stooges. Gary was a lifetime mem- sign the online guestbook at www.Flowerber of B.A.S.S. and the sLeedyAllen.com National Rifle Associa-
Kenneth Dale Arwood, 62 Kenneth Dale Arwood, 62, Marion, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Marion. Born March 9, 1959, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Robert L. and Lori Ann (Sartin) Arwood. He attended Peru High School and was a member of the Indiana National Guard for six years. He had resided most of his life in Miami County, but recently had been residing at the Grace House for Transition and Recovery, Marion. Survivors include one daughter, Amber Marie Arwood Turley,
Peru; two grandchildren, Alexandra B. Turley, and Carter S. Turley, both of Peru; one brother, Roy “Sonny” Arwood, Peru; one niece, Danialle Blackford, Mexico; and former wife, Lynn Babb, Peru
He was preceded in death by his parents and a former wife, Kathy Ribble. A memorial service was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, at Chapel Ministries Outreach, 3054 W 400 North, Peru, Indiana, with Pastor Vince Darland officiating. Family and friends gathered for an hour of visitation prior to the service. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences can be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.
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International Circus Hall of Fame
All International Circus Hall of Fame photos by Regine Brindle
Obituaries
Lucille B. Pence, 98
Larry Joseph Aldredge, 53 Larry Joseph Aldredge, 53, of Peru, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Peru on Aug. 22, 1967, to Larry D. Aldredge and Connie (Chumbley) Aldredge. He graduated from Maconaquah High School in 1985 and graduated from University of Northwestern Ohio in 1987. He worked as a corrections officer at Miami Correctional Facility. Larry lived most of his life in Peru, but had also lived in Elwood, as well as Fort Myers, Florida. He was an avid sports fan (particularly the NFL), and loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He also loved working in his garden and yard. Larry enjoyed disc golfing, going fishing, trying new spicy peppers and foods, sprint races and the NHRA, Purdue basketball, his pets, as well as family road trips out of state.
George E. Dingman, 65, of Peru, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Wabash on May 27, 1955 to Ed Fieder and Luella “Betty” Jean (Fershee) Wallace. He worked as a mixer at Orion Safety Products and also
He is survived by his wife, Gail Aldredge, stepchildren Tiffany Knauff of Peru, and Daniel Knauff (Matt Lance) of Lafayette, and son at heart Travis Hobbs of Elwood. Also, Mother Connie Gardner of Elwood, sister Kelly (Aldredge) Smith of Greentown, Stepmother Peggy Anderson of Peru, stepsister Gina (Hollarman) Hollingsworth, and stepbrother Mike Hollarman. Also, uncles and aunts Bob (Kay) Chumbley of Wabash, Joe (Karen)
Chumbley of Chili, Kenny (Cindi) Chumbley of Connersville, and Mike (Mary) Chumbley of Peru; and in-laws Velvet (Elvin) Knauff, and Kelvin (Fifi) Correll; as well as many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Larry D. Aldredge, both sets of grandparents, and in-law Claudette Miller. A Celebration of Life will be held from Noon to 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021, at Zion Chapel Church, 915 South Broadway, Peru, Indiana. The service will begin at 2 p.m. with pastor Rod Correll officiating. Love offerings may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expense. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Lucille B. Pence, 98, of Amboy, Indiana, passed away at 12:52 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the Primrose Retirement Community, Kokomo, Indiana. She was born in Miami County on Nov. 27, 1922, the daughter of Ozro and Ada Waters Kling. Lucille married Verne “Bud” Pence on June 15, 1941, and he preceded her in death on July 1, 1983. Lucille was a 1940 graduate of Clay Township High School and a member of the McGrawsville Community Church. She was a devout Christian and a prayer warrior. Family was very important to Lucille and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, greatgreat grandmother, and sister. She was a very caring, giving, and hardworking lady who was known for her cooking, especially her pies.
She is survived by a son Rodney Pence of Amboy; a daughter Susann York and her husband Darrell of Kokomo; grandchildren Karen (Jeff) Miller of Fishers, IN, Paul (Kelly) Pence of Loveland, CO, Jeff (Nina) York of Boston, MA, Matt (Darcie) York of Kokomo, IN, and Michelle (John) Clendenning of Kokomo, IN; great grandchildren Evan Miller, Lauren (Carlos) Rivera, Graham York, Hazel York, Brayden York, Lilly York, Elias
George E. Dingman, 65 worked at Broadway Liquors North since 1991. George was a member of Coon Hunters, NRA, H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group), ABATE of Indiana and Phi Delta Kappa. His hobbies were riding his Harley’s, shooting guns, smoking an occasional
cigar, and hanging out with family and friends. He is survived by his children, Sherry Richard (Rodney) of Peru and Ken Dingman of Peru, as well as grandchildren, Austin Adair, Joshua Richard (Jackie) and Brynna Shane (Tedd) and great grandchil-
dren, Camdyn Richard, Belle Richard and Ivy Richard. Also surviving is his sister, Melody Supples (Jim) of Bunker Hill along with a niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepdad who raised him, James
“Jim” Wallace, who was more like a father than anything, brothers, Jerry Wallace, and Warren L. Dingman and his dog, Jake. A Celebration of George’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Riverview Event Center, 421 W. Canal St., Peru.
Clendenning, Eliana Clendenning, Eliot Clendenning, and great-great grandchildren Ryan Rivera and Victoria Rivera. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bud, a daughterin-law Glenda Pence, and siblings Pat Kling, Mildred Wilbur, Allen Kling, Martha Overman and Arwilda Kling. A service celebrating the life of Lucille B. Pence was held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, at the McGrawsville Community Church with pastor Kenny Cole officiating. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Amboy, Indiana. Family and friends gathered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, 201 N. Main St., Amboy, Indiana.
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2021 Peru Cole Porter Festival presents music, food and film The Cole Porter Festival is an annual event located in Cole Porter’s birthplace Peru, IN. The festival is designed to immerse the event goer in all things Cole, and give them a unique experience to appreciate and celebrate the late, great composer’s music and life. Activities include live music, theatre revue, historic tours, historic presentations, art, special events, and parties. Reservations may be made at the Miami County Museum by calling (765) 473-9183, stopping by at 51 North Broadway, or going to Eventbrite. On Thursday June 10, 2021, the Cole Porter Festival will present Cole’s Culinary Courses, modeled after Cole’s famous Dinner Parties at the Waldorf-Astoria. The progressive style dinner, sponsored by Miami County Tourism, takes place at 3 different establishments downtown from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. The first stop on the journey is City Wineworks for Wine and Charcuterie, the next course continues to Smitty McMusselman’s for Filet Mignon and Béarnaise Sauce, and finishes at Club 14 with Pot du Crème au Chocolat. A reservation fee of $5 will be refunded at Smitty’s if the filet is ordered. On Friday June 11, the Cole Porter Festival presents Lunch with Mr. Porter, located at the Miami County Artisan Gallery on 20 N Broadway Street from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Enjoy a delicious lunch, white wine and champagne, as host Cole Porter, (Portrayed by Dr. Jason Gornto) performs on a 1924 Steinway Model M Grand Piano! The event is sponsored by Smith Sawyer Smith Insurance and Travel & Beyond. Admission is $30. Also on Friday, the Cole Porter Festival proudly presents a fes-
Cole Porter tival favorite, Charles Troy. Join the acclaimed musical theatre historian and graphic designer at the Riverview Event Center located at 421 W. Canal St., sponsored by Anne Kennedy, as he discusses Cole Porter with his mixed media presentations. Admission is free. Continuing the Festival on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Jazz on the Square, a new concert, will be located under the festival tent on 5th and Broadway. Featuring virtuoso jazz saxophonist Don Smith, he will fill the square with music! Sponsored by Dr. Daniel Bearss Roberts, this concert is free. Cocktails and Cole at the Historic Roberts Home, located at 108 W. 3rd St, will take place from 7 pm – 9 pm. This favorite event is sponsored by Dr. Daniel Bearss Roberts, First Farmers Bank & Trust and Maricel & Charles Heeter. Savor upscale cocktails and an appetizer buffet while listening to music by Dave Lowe. Reservations are $39. Cole’s Roaring 20’s Party, another new event on Friday, is sponsored by the Caldwell Monument Company. Located at the Miami County Artisan Gallery on 20 N. Broadway, travel back in time to the Roaring 20’s for this flapper themed event. Enjoy dancing to popular songs from present day to the last 100 years and Nostalgia Entertainment from
9:30 p.m. to 10:30 pm. DJ Karl will entertain until midnight. Hors D’oeuvres and a Cash Bar will be available. Costumes encouraged. Reservations not required, but appreciated. Admission is only $5! Beginning the Festival’s activities on Saturday from 8:45 am to 9:30 am, Charles Troy will present a multimedia presentation on “Porter vs. Sondheim”. A Continental breakfast is provided by DeRozier’s Bakery, 6th Street Coffee Company, and Kroger’s. Mr. Troy is sponsored by Anne Kennedy. One of the Festival’s favorite events continues the activities on Saturday. “Discovering Cole”, a guided bus tour, is provided by Miami County Transit and sponsored by Miami County Tourism. The tours depart from the Miami County Museum, located on 51 N. Broadway at three times; 10:00am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm. The 10 a.m. tour is sold out. Take a guided trip through Cole Porter sites, including the Old Fashioned Garden, Birthplace, and Gravesite. Reservations are not required, but appreciated. Sponsored by Crossroads Bank, the bus tours’ reservations are $10 each. “Music at the Museum”, another favorite, is located at the Miami County Museum on 51 N. Broadway, north of the festival tent. Hear Cole Porter favorites performed live by regional and local talent. The event starts Saturday at 11am with Kati Roberts, vocalist, accompanied by Dr. Jason Gornto; 12pm: Lisa van der Ploeg, vocalist, accompanied by Dr. Pamela Haynes; and at 1 pm: Nostalgia Entertainment featuring Matt & Cynthia Gruel’s Hot ‘n’ Cole program. Sponsored by City of Peru and Wabash Valley Abstract Company, ad-
mission is free. The Festival’s headlining Cabaret act, James Edelfelt and Elizabeth Doyle, will be at Peru High School, located at 401 N Broadway, to teach a Songwriting Workshop on Saturday from 1 pm – 4 pm. Helpful songwriting techniques will be taught to budding singer-songwriters and composers. All levels Novice to Professional are welcome! The new workshop is available at the remarkable fee of $5 for those 18 and younger, and $10 for adults. The Festival is pleased to present its headlining Cabaret act, singer & choral director James Edelfelt and singer, composer, and music director Elizabeth Doyle, at Peru High School’s auditorium, located on 401 N. Broadway, on Saturday from 7 pm – 9 pm. Sponsored by James O. and Alice F. Cole Foundation, “DeLovely: an Evening of Cole Porter”, is written by and features Chicago’s Edelfelt & Doyle. The show includes both solos and duets and highlights the versatilities of its stars. Reviewers had this to say of Edelfelt: “… DELICIOUSLY ENGAGING… FUNNY… TRUTHFUL... MORE, PLEASE, MR. EDELFELT.”— Cabaret Scenes “DAVID EDELFELT “PROBABLY SOUNDS GREAT SINGING THE WEATHER FORECAST… HE’S JUST BLESSED WITH A LUXURIANT INSTRUMENT.”— Chicago Tribune Elizabeth Doyle: “…ONE OF CHICAGO’S MOST CAPTIVATING PERFORMERS. SHE BLENDS A DREAMY VOCAL STYLE WITH SWINGING PIANO PLAYING…”--- NPR Piano Jazz The evening will also honor 2019 & 2020 Cole Porter Scholarship winners. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
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Student’s named to Trine University’s President’s list ANGOLA, IN The following Trine University students were named to the President's List for the Spring 2021 term. To earn President's List honors,
students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.750-4.000. Michael Chandler of Peru, majoring in Civil Engineer-
ing. Kaylee Jones of Peru, majoring in Human Resource Management. Janette Miller of Amboy, majoring in Psychology-BS.
Aaron Sedwick of Peru, majoring in Design Engineering Technology. Greysen Spohn of Peru, majoring in Marketing.
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tunes competing for cash prizes, sponsored by Dobbs Legal Group. The Grand Prize is $1000! The Cole Porter songs will be performed in the style of the band’s choosing. There are several covers that have been performed by famous bands like U2, Seal, and Sinead O’Connor, to name a few. The performing artists will be judged by guest judges from the Great American Songbook, Carmel, Indiana and Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The free, tented event begins at 9pm and runs until midnight, outside of Club 14 on the corner of Canal and Broadway, located at 115 S. Broadway Peru, IN. Food and drink will be available for purchase. A free Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social will occur on 5th and Broadway under the festival tent to start Sunday’s events, from 1 pm to 3 pm. A family friendly event where you can experience days gone by, entertainment includes the Swampwa-
ter Stompers, a Dixieland Traditional Jazz Band, and Kokomo Men of Note, a Barbershop quartet. Ice Cream is compliments of Blair Ridge Health Campus with edible Cookie Dough provided by Dreams to Reality. Sponsored by Family Optometry and Beacon Credit Union, admission is free. The Festival and its sponsor Co Tronics are hosting a once-ina-lifetime screening of LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER, the
hit show co-created by and starring acclaimed jazz vocalist Stevie Holland. Directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr., the film will be shown on Sunday from 6 – 9 pm at the Riverview Event Center. Appetizers and cash bar will be included, and after the film the star of the show, Stevie Holland, will visit by Zoom for a Question and Answer period. Reservations are appreciated, but not required, and cost $20 per person.
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May 26, 2021
Memorable Mint! By Laura Kurella
This summer is likely to be better than last years. However, given how somber covid has made our lives become I thought it would be helpful to feature a food that could help lift not only flavor, but also mood, which is why I turned to mint! First discovering wild mint growing along some old railroad tracks with my sister, Nancy, when we were kids, I was immediately taken in by how such a tiny, little plant could impart such a huge aromatic punch of minty flavor from such tiny leaves! This experience flung open the door to a new world of flavors that could be found literally at our feet, in the wild fauna that we gleefully tromped through just to kick up its scent! That moment was so profound that my memory of it is like a snapshot frozen in time that takes little more than the scent of mint to trigger it to come to the forefront of my mind. Ah, childhood. Ah, mint! Derived from the Latin, “Mentha,” mint comes from a large family with over 30 species that likes to interbreed, creating more, and more varieties! Very easy to identify because it always has a square–shaped stem, mint is wonderful in aro-
matherapies and soaps because mint’s relaxing properties help to release tension. This is also true if you consume it, too. Mint can help release tension in the digestive tract as well, making very beneficial to cook with, especially when you’re looking to create a calm, relaxing meal. In addition to improved digestion, mint can help with weight loss, relief from nausea, depression, fatigue, and headache. However, it is also used in the treatment of asthma, memory loss, and even skin care problems, too. A natural stimulant, the smell of mint alone can be enough to charge your energy and get your brain functioning at a higher level again. In fact, according to research, adding some fresh mint to your diet is a natural way to counteract feeling sluggish, anxious, depressed or simply exhausted. And the best part is you have the option of ingesting it, applying topically, or inhaling it as a vapor because all these modes will gain you that muchneeded boost from mint! Offering us so many benefits, especially helping us to feel better, here now are some marvelous ways to add in some mint to your summer menu. ENJOY!
Mini Mason Mint Pies FILLING 24 marshmallows 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup crème de menthe (green colored) 2 tablespoon crème de cacao 1 cup heavy cream CRUST 1 sleeve thin mint chocolate cookies 2 tablespoons butter, melted GARNISH whipped cream cookies Sprig of fresh mint For Filling: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt marshmallows in milk. Watch carefully as to not scorch marshmallows. Remove from heat and let cool. Add crème de menthe and crème de cacao. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; then fold into marshmallow mixture and set aside. To make crust: In a separate bowl, using a fork, combine cookie crumbs add melted butter. Press about 2 tablespoons of the cookie crumbs into bottom of six (4-oz.) jars, cups, or bowls. Divide pie filling mixture evenly among them, too. Place jars in freezer for about 2 hours. Allow to thaw on countertop for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish Idea: Top each with a swirl of whipped cream an extra cookie, and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
Stirring up the senses, mint not only lifts flavors, but also our moods, making it the perfect ingredient to add to our Memorial Day menu! Photographer: Laura Kurella
Best served chilled. Yields 6 servings. Sweet Mint Julep Dipping Sauce Perfect with sweet dippers like donut holes. 6 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon packed fresh mint leaves 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons bourbon In a blender container or food processor combine sugar, mint, cream cheese, milk, and bourbon. Cover; blend or process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary. Move to a
glass container. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight before serving. Set out at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to serving. Serve with sweet dippers, such as warm doughnut holes, chocolate cake or brownies, etc. Yields 20 servings. Pineapple Mint Julep SIMPLE SYRUP 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 6 to 8 fresh mint sprigs, rinsed well and crushed DRINK 750 ml semisweet white wine, chilled 3 cups fresh
pineapple juice, chilled 1 cup bourbon 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple crushed ice Garnish: Fresh pineapple wedges and mint leaves To make syrup: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add sugar and whisk until dissolved. Add mint sprigs and continue boiling for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Remove mint sprigs with a slotted spoon and discard. Transfer mint simple syrup to a bottle or jar with a top and place in the refrigerator to
cool completely. (Note: This step can be done several days in advance of making recipe. To make drink: In a large pitcher, stir together wine, pineapple juice, bourbon, cubed fresh pineapple, and 8 ounces of the simple syrup. Taste and adjust as needed. Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or more before serving. To serve, fill a medium glass with crushed ice and a fresh mint leaf or two. Pour drink over ice. Add a fresh pineapple wedge for garnish, if desired. Yields 8 servings.