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Library clerk closes 20-year long chapter Retirement won’t slow Rasor down By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com
Michael Rasor, clerk at the Peru Public Library, arranges some books during one of his last shifts. Rasor retired from the library on February 21. Photo by Michelle Boswell
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The number of well-wishers who came to see Michael Rasor speaks volumes about the kind of man he is to so many. Rasor, who has served as a library clerk for 20 years and one week, has retired from the Peru Public Library. As friends and well-wishers came through the doorway decorated with hanging foil stars, you could see Rasor’s face light up with memories of that person and the relationship he had built with them. Rasor came to Peru in 1970 as an 18-year-old, heavy-equipment operator in the military. He stayed in the service for eight years. He then started working with the civil service, providing services for family housing through carpentry and maintenance. Then the government switched to contract jobs that took Rasor on the road and across the country. He did that for 13 years and grew tired of traveling. He came back to Peru and started his own general construction business. That’s where his life and those at the library intersected. He began to do repairs there and one day he saw a sign looking for help as a library clerk. “I saw the sign, asked about the job and started
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the next week,” Rasor said with a smile while reflecting. Even though he was a clerk, Rasor said “I kind of volunteered and was enlisted to be a construction overseer” when the library went through the recent and major renovation. “I would report to the director about what was happening,” he said. While Rasor told of his history with the library, people were continuing to pop in to tell him how much they were going to miss him. The room had a table decorated with candies, plates of cookies and a plaque that anchored the left side. The wooden and engraved plaque read, “Michael Rasor – Retiring Coworker and Friend - Thank you for your exceptional work and dedication throughout the last 20 years. As you move on into the next chapter of your life, know that you will be missed, know that our very best wishes and thoughts go with you, and know that we will never forget your professional expertise and friendship. Our best wishes go with you! February 21, 2020.” When asked what he will miss the most about his job at the library, he didn’t hesitate when he said, “Meeting the people. I already knew a lot of people from my other work, but this has created relationships with about everyone who has walked through the door. I’ll sure miss all of the people.” And what about the people who go to the library and interact with Rasor? What kind of an impact has he had on the many people he talked to and helped day after day? He has become a special person to quite of few people over the years. Two of them, who he mentioned during the interview, traveled a long way to see him and both were originally from Peru. One was from Miami, Fla. Rasor, when he spoke of her, spoke with such enthusiasm. It was almost as if he was a doting dad who was proud of the woman she had become. He proudly said, “she became a police officer.” She used to come into the library and get help from Rasor with her homework. “She didn’t have anywhere to go at night so she would come here and do her schoolwork. Her grandparents were raising her because she came from a broken home. She came all this way to see me and brought her own daughter to meet me,” he said. Another young lady came back from Ohio. “She does child counseling and she came back here to thank me for helping her,” Rasor said. (continued on page 2)
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Future Farmers of Amercia Week is in full swing Maconaquah and North Miami FFA officers
Officers of the Maconaquah FFA are, left to right: Elizabeth Pennington, Summer Thompson, Maddie Wilson, Gabby Weaver, Mckenna Wilson, Erica Gilbertson, and Grace Jaburg. Photo provided
Mac FFA week packed with fun activities for all The FFA club began the celebration with a teachers appreciation breakfast the Friday prior to FFA week. The club is sponsoring dress up days each day throughout the week. Each day the students are dressed up, they can stop by the Ag room to enter their name in for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the restaurant of their choice. Texas Roadhouse? Olive Garden?
McDonalds? Their pick. You can be entered up to 5 times, once per day. The students will also be on the lookout for ducks hidden around the school all five days to participate in the “duck hunt.” Finders are to bring their ducks to their Ag room to claim their prize.
North Miami FFA officers are, front row from left: Makinzie France, Reporter, Anna Eckrote, Vice President. Back row from left: Gavin Dyson, Treasurer, Jessa Wilhelm, Secretary, Clay Wildermuth Sentinel, Hannah McVay, President. Photo provided.
Peru Elks Lodge #365 to host annual cancer auction Feb 29 By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com
The Peru Elks Lodge 365 will have its annual cancer auction on Saturday, Feb 29. A meal will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. that includes oven steak, potatoes, corn and a dessert. The cost for the meal is $8. The auction will begin at 7 p.m. Peru Elks Exalted Ruler Angie Barrows said the lodge has had this auction every year for more than 40 years. It’s always held on the last
Saturday of February. “This year we have two recipients and what we make from the meal and auction gets divided in half. One half will be split between the recipients and the other half will be split and donated to the IU and Purdue Cancer Research groups.” The recipients this year are Mona Arnold (Toepfer) and Lisa Jones. The Indiana Elks Association’s State Major Project is the cancer research facilities at Indiana and Purdue universities. Over the years, the IEA has given the
Just a few items that will be up for auction at the Peru Elks 365 Cancer Auction. Photos provided facilities more than $10 million to be used as officials at the locations see fit. For those who are unfamiliar with the Elks organization, it was founded in New York City on Feb. 16, 1868, under the
name “Jolly Corks” by 15 actors, entertainers and others associated with the theater. As the years rolled along, the professions of those who became members expanded. There are nearly 2,000 lodges in communities all
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The question everyone seemed to have on their lips was what would Rasor do with his time now that he won’t be at the library. “I still have a farm and I have some land that I might try to do a small garden,” he
bers; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship.” Barrows, who has held the title of Exalted Ruler for four years, enjoys being a part of the organization. “I love being involved with the Peru Elks Lodge. Last year we raised $12,000 at the cancer auction. I would love to get $15,000 this year. It gets bigger every year,” she said. “But when it comes to cancer, any amount would help.”
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library. When asked if he was finding it difficult to say goodbye to the countless people who came to the library, he smiled while holding back tears and said, “It’s hard to say goodbye. There’s just so much history with these people.”
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Police and fire reports Peru Police Department Feb 19 A caller from 999 N Broadway, Peru, reported an unconscious person. Assistance was given to Dukes EMT’s, but the patient refused treatment. A report of a fire on the railroad tracks near North Benton Street and Sixth Street alley, Peru was made. The railroad was doing a controlled burn, and everything checked out fine. A report of possible drug activity was made near 311 Blackhawk Court, Peru. A semi was located on W U.S. Route 24 and N U.S. Route 31, Peru. The driver said he pulled over to write something down and everything was fine. Probation requested an officer regarding Gary Clegg, who had an active warrant. The officer arrived at the address given and found Clegg to be intoxicated. The officer took Clegg into custody and transported him to the Miami County Sheriff ’s Department. Clegg was then transported to Dukes Memorial Hospital Emergency Room for medical clearance due to the level of alcohol in his system. Once cleared the officer transported Clegg back to the sheriff ’s department where he was booked without incident. A report of a vehicle parked for an extended period of time near 9 E Sixth Street, Peru. The owner was contacted over the phone and soon removed the vehicle from the parking space. Assistance was given to a semi driver who was unable to get under the underpass. A warning was issued to a driver
who turned right on a red light at Main and Broadway Streets. A welfare check was requested at 131 E Eighth Street, Peru. Subject fine. A civil matter was addressed at 20 Adams Avenue, Peru. The property manager at 260 Franklin Court, Peru called in reference to a vehicle that had been parked on the property since December 2019. The manager was advised that no contact information could be found for the owner of the vehicle, but she can have the vehicle towed. Nothing further was needed. A citizen went to the Peru Police Department to ask questions about child custody issues and a minor injury from a previous incident. Assistance was given. A report from 95 Thorpe Drive, Peru, stated a friend could wear some of their clothes but did not return them. They said they have a pair of shoes and a shirt they wish to return as well. The mother and stepmother to each party agreed to exchange clothing items in the Peru High School principal’s office. A juvenile problem was reported near South Fremont Street and West Third Street, Peru. A caller said a female juvenile was standing in the road near Fremont and Third Streets. The juvenile was reported to be wearing a brown colored sweatshirt and jeans. She was also said to be impeding traffic. An officer arrived in the area but did not see any juveniles in the area. Multiple 911 calls were made near 815 W Main St., Peru. A child was playing on a phone. No assistance was needed. A syringe was located near N Cass Street and W Seventh
Street, Peru. The syringe was properly disposed of. An accident with property damage was reported near 640 W 11th St., Peru. A possible fraudulent email with pertinent information was included. A report was filed for record only. A report of a canine that may have been hit by a vehicle was reported near 70 W Third St., Peru. The canine was observed and appeared to have wounds as if from another animal. The owner was located and took possession of the dog. A welfare check was made at 578 W Seventh St., Peru, for a subject expressing concerns of neighbors spying on him with an x-ray machine. A welfare check was made on a mother and child at 414 Apache Drive, Peru. Everything checked out fine. Assistance was given to Dukes Memorial Hospital EMT’s for a medical call at 730 N Broadway, Taco Bell, Peru. The patient signed a refusal of treatment form. Feb 20 A vehicle was making an unusual driving pattern near 418 Adams Ave., Peru. Once parked, the driver was questioned about the incident. She said she was visiting a relative’s house coming from her own house and both were in Oakdale. Everything checked fine. A suspicious vehicle with occupants at 336 E Main St., Marathon Station, Peru, was reported. The occupants were waiting for the clerk to close the business for the night so they could give her a ride home. A prowler was reported at 351 Van Buren Avenue, Peru.
A suspicious person was viewed on a doorbell camera walking through a yard. No one was in the area of the report. A traffic stop was made near Washington Avenue and N Smith Street, Peru for disregarding stop sign and crossing the center line. A verbal warning was issued. A traffic stop was made at Logan Street and North Broadway for disregarding stop light. A verbal warning was issued. Disorderly conduct was reported at 401 N Broadway, Peru High School. Assistance was provided. A report of two males acting suspicious at a vacant residence on West Sixth Street. Subjects were located sitting on the porch and talking. Subjects were advised to move on as they didn’t have a reason to be on the vacated property. An animal problem was reported near 416 E Fifth St., Peru. A black dog was running in the area but when the officer arrived, the dog could not be located. A complaintant had questions about a former tenant who returned to the residence. The officer spoke to the woman in question and an agreement was made she would be out in the next couple of days. A resident of 578 W Seventh St., Peru, thought someone had installed a security camera to spy on him. The item in question was a motion detector for his hallway lights. A citizen went to the Police Department with questions about an impending divorce. Assistance was given. A traffic stop was made at Cherokee Court and Apache Drive, Peru. The traffic stop was initiated continued on page 6
Betty Vigar, 97 Enjoyed crossword puzzles May 3, 1922 – Feb. 19, 2020 Betty Vigar, 97, of Peru, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. She was born in Howard County on May 3, 1922, to James and Mary J. (Rice) Williams. She married to Harry Vigar, and he preceded her in death. A homemaker, Betty enjoyed Westerns and crossword puzzles. She was a member of the First Church of Christ. She is survived by her children: Mary Layman of Peru, Donald Vigar (Jackie) of Wabash, Robert (Bob) Vigar (Bonnie) of Peru, William (Bill) Vigar (Debbie) of Bradenton, Fla., and Gerald “Garry” Vigar (Linda) of Fort Myers, Fla.; as well as 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and nine brothers. Visitation and services were Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St., Peru. Pastor Rob Rensberger officiated. Burial was 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.
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The Miami County Artisan Gallery (MCAG) presents Music Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The gallery is located at 20 N. Broadway in Peru and the event will be located in the atrium. MCAG will have an open potluck with a $5 cover charge. Dessert is included. It is for adults to come and enjoy an art arena while listening to musicians share their talent. If you have any questions, call 765-244-3232 or send an email to www.miamicountyartisangallery.com.
Investigation leads to arrest of 6 Recently, a two-week long criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Troopers Steven Glass and Dustin Rutledge resulted in the arrests of six Peru residents. The six, Jennifer Brown, 39, Allen O’Malley, 39, Frank Stambaugh, 36, David Jones, 35, Whitney Stambaugh, 33, and Roger Edmondson Jr, 30, were incarcerated in the Miami County Jail to face criminal charges for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic needle, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Whitney Stambaugh faces an additional charge for trafficking methamphetamine. Allegedly
while she was being booked into the Miami County Jail methamphetamine was found hidden on her person. Frank Stambugh has an additional charge for possession of methamphetamine, while Jones has an additional count for dealing methamphetamine. Rutledge and Glass started an investigation after receiving a citizen’s tip about possible illegal drug activity occurring at a home on 4621 South 50 West, rural Peru. During the course of the investigation, officers developed enough probable cause to be issued a Miami Superior Court II search warrant for the residence. During a subsequent search, officer
allegedly found approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription medication, syringes, and drug paraphernalia. Officers also served Whitney Stambaugh with two arrest warrants. The warrants were for failure to appear from Wabash and Miami counties. Brown, O’Malley, Frank Stambuagh, Jones, and Edmondosn were at the residence when the warrant was executed. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone who has information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to call the Indiana State Police Marijuana Tip Line at 1-888-873-1694.
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Miami County sectional pairings set By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com
The Peru Tigers and Maconaquah Braves are part of the seven-team boys basketball Class 3A Sectional 20 that begins Tuesday, March 4 at Twin Lakes High School. North Miami will travel to Southern Wells for the Class 1A Sectional 53 and Oak Hill will be at Class 3A Sectional 23 at Norwell. 3A Twin Lakes Sectional The Tigers are among the favorites to walk away with a sectional title with a 16-5 record heading into their final regular season game against Wabash this Friday for a chance at a share of the Three Rivers Conference title. The Tigers drew Twin Lakes (12-10) in the only Tuesday night opening round game. Twin Lakes defeated the Tigers 48-45 on Feb. 8. Peru is 2-3 against sectional teams over the regular season. They defeated Maconaquah 64-53 on Dec. 28 and Western 5843 on Feb. 14. Peru’s other two
losses were to Maconaquah 6866 in 2 overtimes on Jan. 17, Northwestern 58-52 on Feb. 11. Maconaquah takes an 8-12 record before their final two games of the regular season into sectional play. They will face off against Benton Central (7-12) Wednesday, Feb. 5. Along with the split with Peru the Braves defeated Northwestern 50-43 on Dec. 20 and lost to Western 51-45 on Jan. 24. Northwestern sports the best record of the sectional teams at 16-4 while Western is 14-7, Twin Lakes is 12-10 and West Lafayette is 10-11. Tuesday, March 4 7 p.m., Twin Lakes vs. Peru Wednesday, March 5 6 p.m., Northwestern vs. West Lafayette 7:30 p.m., Maconaquah vs. Benton Central Friday, March 7 6 p.m., Western vs. Twin Lakes/Peru winner 7:30 p.m., Wednesday night winners Saturday, March 8 7:30 p.m., championship
game. 1A Southern Wells Sectional North Miami drew Three Rivers Conference rival Northfield in the opening game of the Class 1A Southern Wells Sectional Tuesday, March 4. The Warriors take a 6-15 record into sectional play with a 3-2 record against the field. Northfield (5-15) defeated North Miami 71-65 in their regular season meeting Jan. 17. The Warriors defeated Smith Academy (0-20) 45-28 on Nov. 30, Lakeland Christian (5-18) 4727 on Dec. 17 and Southern Wells (4-16) 67-65 on Feb. 18. Their other loss came at the hands of Southwood (8-12) 62-58 on Jan. 31. Tuesday, March 4 6 p.m., North Miami vs. Northfield 7:30 p.m., Smith Academy vs. Southern Wells Friday, March 7 6 p.m., Lakewood Christian vs. Tuesday Game 1 winner 7:30 p.m., Southwood vs. Tuesday Game 2 winner Saturday, March 8
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7:30 p.m., championship game Class 3A Norwell Sectional Oak Hill (12-8) travels to Norwell High School in Class 3A Sectional 23. The Golden Eagles drew Mississinewa (16-3) in the second game of Tuesday night’s opening round. Oak Hill lost to Mississinewa 69-46 on Dec. 13. Their only other match-up against a Sectional 23 ream was a win over Eastern (Greentown) 4936. Host Norwell is the favorite with a 20-1 record while Bellmont is 10-10, Eastern is 912 and Heritage is 4-16. Tuesday, March 4 6 p.m., Bellmont vs. Eastern 7:30 p.m., Oak Hill vs. Mississinewa Friday, March 7 Norwell vs. Tuesday Game 1 winner Heritage vs. Tuesday Game 2 winner Saturday, March 8 7:30 p.m., championship game
Peru wrestlers end season at state finals Peru senior wrestlers Trey Sturgill (113 pounds) and Zian Constable (182) saw their seasons and high school career came to ends at the IHSAA Wrestling State Finals Friday, Feb. 21. Sturgill faced off against Chesterton’s Doug Waters in Friday’s first round and dropped an 8-5 decision. Sturgill ends the season with a 41-6 record. He was semi-state, regional and sectional champion. Constable lost by pin in 1:55 to Hayden Filipovich of Indianapolis Lutheran in the opening round. The senior ends the year with a 38-6 record. He was a sectional and regional champion and finished third at semi-state.
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Braves edge Manchester By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com
In a game with 13 lead changes and 12 ties the game between Manchester and Maconaquah came down to a last-second shot for the Squires. Manchester needed a three-pointer at buzzer for the game’s 14th
tie. The shot went in but came from two inches inside the three-point line to give the visiting Braves a 64-63 win over the Squires Friday, Feb. 21. The game also features 14 three-pointers between the teams with Maconaquah’s Brayden Betzner starting the game with one from long range and Manchester’s Max Carter for the first two lead changes with the Squires up 5-3. The teams traded baskets over the next 3 ½ minutes with the Braves’ Nolan Kelly tying things up 11-11 with a fast-break basket with 2:50 left in the first quarter. Manchester’s Max Carter broke the backand-forth with three straight baskets, two jumpers and one inside rebound and put back to give the Squires a 17-11 lead with 1:05 left in the quarter. Maconaquah’s Fennix Kile got the Braves right back in it with two jumpers, the last one a three-pointer with three seconds left to cut the lead to 17-16 after one quarter. Manchester’s Caleb Stout opened the second quarter with a threepointer for a 20-16 lead but Kile answered right back with another threepointer to cut it to 20-19.
Manchester took a 24-19 lead with a jumper from Weston Hamby and two free throws from Thane Creager but the Braves used two baskets from Kile, one a three-pointe, and an inside shot from Cole Borden to take a 2624 lead with 3:20 left in the first half. With the score tied 3333 in the final minute of the half Creager nailed a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Squires a 36-33 halftime lead. The second half started right on cue with Betzner tying things up at 36-36 with a three-pointer followed by Hayden Maiben with a jumper for a 38-36 Maconaquah lead. Creager answered right back for the Squires with a fast-break layup on an assist from Hamby and a three-pointer with 5:47 left in the third for a 41-38 lead. Baskets from Betzner and Kelly gave the lead back to the Braves 42-41 only to see Creager hit another three-pointer for a 44-42 Squire lead with 3:10 left in the third. Sam Bourne and Kelley hit back-to-back baskets to give the lead back to Maconaquah 46-44 with 2:25 left. The Braves held on to a 48-46 lead until Manchester’s Austin Underwood hit a threepointer at the buzzer to give the Squires a 49-48 lead heading into the final quarter of play. With the Squires leading 51-50 with 6:45 left Caleb Stout and Hamby hit back-to-back threepointers to take a 57-50 lead with 5:35 remaining in the game. Maconaquah head coach Tim Maiben called a timeout that seemed to
help his team calm down. Over the next two minutes the Braves held the Squires scoreless while scoring six straight points on baskets from Maiben, Betzner and Kelly to cut the Squires lead to 57-56. Hamby stopped the run with a drive but Betzner tied the game at 59-59 with a three-pointer with 3:04 left. Kreeden Krull gave the Squires their last lead on an inside shot with 2:00 left and a 61-59 advantage. Betzner tied it up with a basket with 1:40 left and Kelly gave the Braves a 63-61 lead on a rebound and fast-break basket with 1:27 remaining. After a Squire turnover Manchester, with only three team fouls, was forced to foul to put Maconaquah in the bonus with 29 seconds left. On the seventh foul Maiben went 1-2 from the free throw line for a 64-61 lead but the miss also gave Manchester hope for a tie. Maconaquah however had five fouls to give before Manchester would get into the bonus. They only used four fouls setting up a final shot attempt for the Squires. Hamby took the ball out of bounds with three seconds left in front of the Manchester bench. He found Creager streaking to the top of the key from the right side. Creager took one step just inside the three-point line that went in at the buzzer for a two-point basket, giving the Braves the one-point win. “We squeaked out a tight conference game against a hot shooting team,” Maiben said. “The
Maconaquah’s Sam Bourne (22) and Nolan Kelly (3) battle with Manchester’s Kreeden Krull for a rebound in the Braves’ 64-63 win over the Squires Friday, Feb. 21. Photo by Eric Christiansen final 30 seconds consisted of us fouling since we had fouls to give. They shot the ball very well tonight. Maconaquah was led in scoring by Betzner with 17 points, followed by Kelly with 14 points, Kile with 13, Maiben with 12 points, and Borne with eight points. The Braves improved to 8-12 with the win and a 78-34 loss to Culver Academy Saturday, Feb. 22. They are 5-3 in conference play with a road game at Rochester Friday, Feb. 28 to complete the regular season. Earlier in the week, the Braves defeated Northfield, 74-52. In other scores from Miami County, Peru defeated Rochester, 47-45, and Taylor, 62-55; Oak Hill defeated Elwood, 76-41; and North Miami lost to Whitko, 101-57, and defeated West Central, 7244.
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Police and fire reports because of an improper turn signal. Driver was found to have a status of a suspended infraction. Driver was issued a warning for failure to provide ID. Driver was issued a citation for driving while suspended. A Vehicle Identification Number check was requested at 291 Division St., Peru. The VIN check was on a vehicle from Kansas and it checked out fine. A report was made of drug activity in a vehicle near 608 Apache Drive, Peru. When officer arrived, no one was in the vehicle. A juvenile was being unruly and not listening to staff at 300 Blair Pike, Blair Pointe School, Peru. The juvenile was brought home after he calmed down. A citizen went to the Peru Police Department to report theft from her vehicle. A report was booked. Assistance was needed for a report of an unconscious female at 301 Adams Avenue, Peru. A female from 414 Apache Drive, Peru, went to the Peru Police Department to report dangerous driving by her ex while on the highway. She reported ongoing harassment.
Miami County Sheriff report Feb 18 Dalton Herrell, 23, 213 E Washington Avenue, Peru, was arrested for failure to appear. Feb 19 Summer Johnson, 39, 2221 Roger St., South Bend, was arrested for failure to appear. Ryan Gregory, 30, 101 Werner Drive, Lot 2, Claypool, was arrested under a court order. Devin Fergusion, 20, 13 Canary Lane, North Manchester, was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. Amanda Hentgen, 31, 1383 W 12th St., Apt. 3, Peru, was arrested for violation of probation. Joshua Hentgen, 31, 530 W Second St., Peru, was arrested for violation of probation. Adrian Morris, 47, 9603 E CR 350 S, Walton, was arrested for failure to appear. Nikki Hipsner, 33, 938 Monarch Lane, Rochester, was arrested for invasion of privacy. Michael McElheny, 39, 800 E Hoffer St., Apt A9, Kokomo, was arrested for failure to appear. Adrenne Gates, 32, 190 E Canal St., Wabash, was arrested for failure to appear. A slide off was
... continued from page 3 reported at 1203 W State Road 18, Kokomo. Disorderly conduct was reported at 3061 W 600 N, Peru. Pine needles, debris and a small amount of gravel was reported in the yard of 2143 E 550 N, Peru (the county right of way). Person who moved the debris prior offered to remove the debris from the complainant’s yard. A traffic accident with property damage was reported at 1203 W State Road 18, Kokomo. A female reported battery that occurred February 14. A case report was completed. A traffic accident with property damage as reported at N State Road 19 and E 400 N. An SUV ran off the road and struck a sign. A crash report was completed. A traffic stop was made at 269 W Meadowview Drive, Peru. An excavator fire was reported at 1502 W Macy Gilead Road, Macy. A traffic accident with property damage was reported near 640 W 11th St., Peru. The driver, Karen Hurt was westbound on 11th Street near Forest Street in her blue 2010 Ford. Hurt was traveling at a high rate of speed
and was unable to maneuver around a left-hand curve. Hurt ran off the west side of the roadway and into several trees causing damage to the Ford. There were no injuries and a crash report was completed. Assistance was given to the Indiana State Police with a search warrant at 4621 S 50 W, Peru. Deputies responded to a fight between juveniles at 40023 Fairchild Court, Peru. The investigation continues. A lockout and domestic disturbance were reported at 1959 George Avenue, Peru. Feb 20 Destiny Hann, 28, 15 E Franklin St., Peru was arrested via a court order. No bond was set. Chevy Bowen, 22, 4021 N Water St., Mexico, was arrested via court order. No bond was set. Brandt Owen, 22, 502 E Third St., Peru, was taken into custody for time server. Alyssa Croxford, 26, 1824 W Reed St., Miami, was housed for Howard County. Chriscinda Kingsolver, 40, 1945 Gates St., Columbus, IN., was housed for Howard County. Felix Ramos, 28, 7250 S State Road 25, Rochester, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and never being licensed. Leslie Marr, 37, 2832 N Locke St., Kokomo, was housed for Howard County. Kasey Hubbard, 31, 302 E Broadway St., Kokomo, was housed for Howard County. Angela Tomlinson, 47, 1106 N Indiana St., Kokomo, was housed for Howard County. Patricia Brown, 49, 1301 Delphos St., Kokomo, was housed for Howard County. A problem with a juvenile at 256 E 800 S, Maconaquah High School, Bunker Hill. The juvenile was found in possession of an e-cigarette. Transport was
needed for two prisoners to the Miami County Courthouse. A report of a suspicious male knocking on doors in the area of County Road 150 E and County Road 250 S. Could not locate subject. A vehicle was parked on the side of the road near W U.S. Route 24 and N U.S. Route 31. Driver had pulled over to use his cell phone. A traffic accident with property damage was reported at W 900 S ad S U.S. Route 31, southbound, Bunker Hill. The accident involved a semi-truck and a passenger car. A call was made in reference to fraudulent use of a company credit card at 2172 W Leffel Lane, Peru. This is an ongoing investigation. A citation for speeding was given near W Ellis Road and S Business 31. Located a possible intoxicated driver near N U.S. Route 31 and W 1600 N, Rochester. Everything checked out fine. Assisted with a medical call with an individual being aggressive toward medical personnel at 217 S Water St., Bunker Hill. Feb 21 A welfare check was requested at 217 S Water St., Bunker Hill. A traffic stop for an offense was made at W 500 S and S 200 W, Peru. A traffic accident with property damage occurred at 2632 E 935 N, Denver. A caller reported she was battered by a boyfriend at 3580 W Clover Lane, Kokomo. No injuries were reported. A motorist needed assistance with a tire on their vehicle near E State Road 18 and S State Road 19, Converse. A suspicious package/item was reported at 151 W Third Street, Green Valley
Apartments, Bunker Hill. A disabled vehicle causing a traffic hazard was reported near S 450 E and E 400 S. The vehicle had run out of gas and help arrived while MCSD was on the scene. A report of a drone flying over a residence was reported at 2889 S U.S. Route 31, Peru. MCSD unable to locate the drone. A domestic disturbance was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, lot 234, Peru. MCSD was assisting Indiana State Police with the domestic complaint. A report of criminal mischief was made about a disgruntled, terminated employee causing damage to vehicles as he left the job site at 7796 S Innovation Way, Bunker Hill. A traffic violation took place at U.S. Highway 31 and S Business 31. A traffic stop was made at S 500 W and W Logansport Road. A verbal warning was issued. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at E Washington Street and S Railroad Street in the field east of the trail in Bunker Hill. A Vehicle Identification Number search request was made at 4639 S 250 E, Peru. The check was completed. A family dispute was reported at 2921 S Hilltop Drive, apt 8, Peru. Parties agreed to separate for the night. A traffic hazard was reported at S U.S. Route 31 and W 800 S, Bunker Hill. Item was removed from roadway. A citizen needed assistance at 38 York Street, Peru for a civil matter. A traffic stop was made at 6665 S U.S. Route 31 near Dutch Café for a traffic offence. A verbal warning was given for improper lane
movement. A traffic stop was made at W U.S. Route 24 and N Mexico Road, Peru. A traffic stop was made for a traffic offense at S Business 31 and S Willow Creek Drive, Peru. A traffic accident with property damage was reported at W Broadway Street and S U.S. Route 31, north of Bunker Hill. Timothy Copeland was traveling west on CR 800 S toward U.S. 31 in a Chevrolet Silverado when he ran off the roadway and down an embankment. No injuries were reported. A traffic accident with property damage was reported near 150 W Warren Street, Gamester’s Mobile Home Park, Lot 1, Peru. The accident was a car vs deer. Feb 22 Assistance was needed due to a dog bite at 1061 N Lincoln St, Peru. A Vehicle Identification Number was requested at 2239 S Hillcrest Drive, Peru. An abandoned vehicle was reported near S 50 W and W Riverside Drive, Peru. A citizen needed assistance with an animal at 1603 N State Road 19, Correll’s Mobile Home Park, Peru. A juvenile problem was reported at 1057 N Lincoln St., Peru. A runaway juvenile was reported from 10466 E 980 S, Amboy. The juvenile was located safe a few miles from his residence. Indiana State Police, Converse Police and Peru Fire assisted with the search. A juvenile problem was reported from 632 E 900, North Miami School Corporation, Denver. Three traffic offenses occurred at W Eel River Road and N U.S. Route 31, Peru. A traffic offense occurred at W State Road 16 and N U.S. Route 31, Denver.
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School calendars
Maconaquah schools Feb 26 5:30 p.m. - Girls Seventh and Eighth grade basketball at North Miami 6 p.m. - School board meeting at administration Building Feb 27 6 p.m. - Girls Seventh and Eighth grade basketball at Eastern 6:30 p.m. - Girls Sixth Grade basketball at Eastern Feb 28 6:15 p.m. - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball at Rochester 7:45 p.m. - Boys Varsity Basketball at Rochester Feb 29 9 a.m. - Girls Seventh and Eighth grade Basketball RRC 9 a.m. - Boys Middle School Wrestling at Oak Hill High School March 2 6 p.m. - Girls Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grade basketball vs Taylor 6 p.m. - Boys Middle School Wrestling vs Northfield High School 6 p.m. - Coed Middle School Swimming vs Pioneer North Miami Feb 26 All day - FFA Week 6 p.m. - Boys Middle School Wrestling at Lewis Cass High School Feb 26-28 - ISTEP +Grade 10 First Time Administration Part 1 March 2-3 ISTEP+ Grade 10 First Time Administration Part 1 Feb 27 6 p.m. - Boys Junior Varsity basketball at Caston High School 7:30 p.m. - Boys Varsity basketball at Caston High School Feb 28 TBD - Gymnastics IHSAA Sectionals at Lafayette Jefferson High School Feb 29 TBD - Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball RRC Final Four at Wabash High School TBD - Gymnastics IHSAA Sectionals at Lafayette Jefferson High School 9 a.m. - Boys Middle School Wrestling Invitational at Triton Elementary School March 2 6 p.m. - Boys Middle School Wrestling
Southwood/Oak Hill at Oak Hill High School Oak Hill Feb 26 8:10 a.m. - Martin Swim 3:15-4:15 p.m. - Art Club A 5:30-6:30 p.m. Junior High Wrestling at Blackford with Crestview & MG Feb 27 8:10 a.m. - Martin Swim 6 p.m. - Junior High Swimming at Eastern Feb 29 9 a.m. - Junior High Wrestling Invitational March 2 All day - Usborne Book Fair; Dr. Seuss’s Birthday; National School Social Worker Week and 2020-21 New Student Registration Opens 8:10-10:30 a.m. Junior High NWEA Testing 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Dr. Seuss Convocation/Read Across America Week 6 p.m. - Junior High Wrestling at home against North Miami and Southwood 6 p.m. - Junior High Swimming at Wabash March 3 8:10-10:30 a.m. Junior High NWEA Testing All day - Usborne Book Fair and National School Social Worker Week Peru Feb 26 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Abby Candles Fundraiser at Elmwood. 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Elmwood Bookfair 5:30 p.m. - Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball at North Miami Middle School 6 p.m. - Boys Seventh and Eighth Grade Wrestling at Logansport High School Feb 27 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Abby Candles Fundraiser at Elmwood. 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Elmwood Bookfair 3 - 4 p.m. - Elmwood E.A.G.L.E.S. Feb 28 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Abby Candles Fundraiser at Elmwood. 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Elmwood Bookfair 6:15 p.m. -Boys Junior Varsity Basketball vs Wabash High School 7 p.m. - Varsity Gymnastics Sectionals
7:45 p.m. - Boys Varsity Basketball vs Wabash High School Feb 29 9 a.m. - Boys Seventh and Eighth Grade Wrestling at Oak Hill Junior High School 9a.m. - Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball at Northfield Junior Senior High School March 2 6 p.m. - Girls Fifth Grade Basketball vs Lewis Cass Junior/Senior High School
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Peru Cal Ripkin sign up ongoing Baseball season is coming up quickly and now is the time to get registered. The last day to register at regular
price is March 1. After that, signups will be accepted until the March 8 evaluation day but will
include a $25 late fee. Registration can be done online at perucalripkenbaseball.website.siplay.com.
Miami County Girls Softball registration ends soon Online registration is up and running for Miami County Girls Softball Spring 2020 but the deadline is Sunday, March 1. Sibling discounts are available and apply to siblings only. T-Ball, ages 4 to 6, the cost is $25/player, or two T-Ball siblings would be $40. The T-ball division features coach pitch before utilizing the tee. Ponytail ages 6 to 10, Pixie Ages 11-15. The cost for one player is $50. With two siblings the cost would be $80
and three siblings would be $100. The Ponytail division will allow your child to experience live pitching from a peer and coach pitches. The Pixie division will have live pitching from a peer only. Other sibling discounts such as a T-Ball player plus Ponytail/Pixie player(s): One T-Ball player plus one Ponytail/Pixie Player - $70. One T-Ball player plus two Ponytail/Pixie Players - $105. One T-Ball Player plus 3 Ponytail/Pixie Players - $125. Call General Manager, David
Campbell with any questions you may have at 765-860-9030. In order to utilize online registration, you must agree to receive and pay an invoice via email and agree to pay a three percent convenience fee If you are registering multiple players, you will receive one invoice with al players and applicable discounts. For all fields that are not applicable, please input N/A. The online registration form can be found at https://forms.gle/JhCdDFXS yCSjjsei8.
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Circus band to host annual spaghetti supper Peru Circus City Festival Band, Inc., will have a spaghetti supper at the Peru Maennerchor Saturday, March 14, from 4:30-7 p.m. This all-you-can-eat meal will have spaghetti, meat sauce, garlic bread, garden salad and a drink. Back by popular demand will be the pay-as-you-wish
dessert bar. The cost is $7 for advance tickets and $8 at the door for adults. Children under 6 can eat for free. All proceeds will help support the Peru Circus Festival Band. Entertainment will be provided by the Coral Reef Band beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Peter and Company following.
Art seminar coming this weekend PERU - Miami County Artisan Gallery (MCAG), 20 N. Broadway, Peru, presents an Art Educational Seminar, Saturday, Feb. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. This workshop is to enhance and meet the educational needs of artists and entrepreneurs and support their creative energies. Participants targeted are high school students and adults and the cost is $35 per person. The theme for Feb. 29 is Exceptional Acrylic Pour Art. The workshop starts with
opening speaker, Host Marlene R. Mickelson, MCAG Executive Director. Mickelson presents, “Capturing the Beauty of Acrylic Pour.” The purpose of the motivational presentation is to give recognition to local artist and entrepreneur, Phillip L. Thorrington. Interested participants can stop by to sign up for the seminar at MCAG, 20 N. Broadway, Peru. You can call Ms. Mickelson at 765-244-3242 or contact her via email at marlenemickelson1@mail.com.
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Current play hasn’t hit stage since the beginning of Ole Olsen group By Shanna Stoll I was trying to decide on a play submission for last season and I heard “Come Blow Your Horn” was the first show ever done by Ole Olsen and had not been performed since. Without even reading the script, I knew it was the one I had to do. From the beginning, I felt I was blessed with the best cast I could have asked for. I had been on stage with or directed five of the seven original cast members: Anna Ely, Jordan Kenyon, Jeff Carnagua, Samantha DeTurk-Grudzien and Dustin Huddleston. I was so excited to see how they would develop their characters. The other two cast members: Colburn Lambert and Sarah Ferenc were new to Ole, but it was clear that they were not new to the stage. Unfortunately, Sarah had to step down because of a work conflict but her
replacement, Autumn North (this will be her forth show with us), didn’t take long to catch up and filled the gap splendidly. Creating a set from scratch has been a new experience for me. I have helped build plenty of sets, but I was always told what the director wanted and did my best to make it happen. Taking the vision of what I wanted for a set and making it happen was a real challenge. Not everything I saw in my vision would work out as planned but with the help of my Assistant Director and husband, Craig and my daughter, Faith, we adapted and overcame. The more the set started to take shape, the more excited I was for the cast to show up for rehearsal and see the small transformations happening on stage. I was also blessed with an amazing Assistant Director, Jeremy LeazenbyBruce. This show is Jeremy’s first with Ole Olsen and I hope he decides to stick around. From the beginning he has had no problem stepping in with his ideas or notes and I couldn’t be more grateful. He came to the rescue on a few set pieces as well. Sitting back and watching this cast
Cast of Come Blow Your Horn - Front row: Jeff Carnagua & Samantha DeTurk-Grudzien. Back row, left to right: Anna Ely, Jordan Kenyon, Colburn Lambert, and Autumn North. Not pictured is Dustin Huddleston. Photo provided. has been such a memorial experience for me. We aren’t just people who got together to put on a play. We have become a small family. I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of this, but I have found it much different being the one who put it together. I don’t think we’ve started a single rehearsal on time because we end up hanging out and catching up the first
Samanta DeTurk-Grudzien and Colburn Lambert practice their roles for the upcoming Ole production. Photo provided.
15-20 minutes after we arrive. Now it’s about time to open the show and I can’t wait to see what happens. “Come Blow Your Horn” is the story of a young man’s decision to leave his parent’s home (Samantha DeTurkGrudzien and Jeff Carnagua) for the bachelor pad of his older brother who leads a swinging ‘60s lifestyle. Buddy is a virgin at 21 (played by Colburn Lambert) and his older brother Alan (portrayed by Jordan Kenyon) is a ladies’ man. Soon Alan has real feelings for one of the two women he is currently involved with (the two women played by Anna Ely and Autumn North) and when she leaves him, he falls apart. Alan’s hunger for companionship and Buddy.
becoming a ladies’ man himself makes for a bad combo. The part of the visitor is portrayed by Dustin Huddleston. Performances will be Feb 28, 29, March 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., March 1 and 8 at 2 p.m. at the Peru Depot. To reserve seats (even season ticket holders should call to let us know when they will attend), call 765-4723680 and leave a message. It will be answered within 24 hours. Or go online to our website www.oleolsen.org and click on the “shop” button in the upper right of the page. The play is being sponsored by Hometown Federal Credit Union. See you at the show! Shanna Stoll is the director of “Come Blow Your Horn.”