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A pair of bald eagles roost in trees near the reservoir. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Winter means eagle watching time throughout the area This year, Eagle Watch will be offered on three Saturdays, Feb. 13, 20, and 27, through DNR’s Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. Registrants must call and speak to UWIS staff to register and choose a meeting date and time when they will meet at Salamonie Interpretive / Nature Center. We’re doing things a bit differently this year while following CDC guidelines, meaning not all caravans will end at the roost as in previous years. For more information or to register, please call 260468-2127. Upon arrival, participants will remain in their vehicles, unless a restroom is needed. Participants, if possible, should have a cell phone to access our call-in platform for the day’s audio program. Be mindful of Indiana state law concerning driving
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and hand-held cellular devices. Participants should dress for the weather; if available, bring binoculars, cameras and spotting scopes. Shared visual aids will also be available onsite. Be sure to have plenty of fuel in your gas tank. There will be some walking on a paved road. Those who need accessible parking should request it upon registration. Participants will be able to warm up with warm drink and snack items available for freewill donation at the roost site through Friends of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. For the safety of all citizens, Frances Slocum Road between State Road 124 and County Road 550 E., Miami County, will be closed for this event. For more information and to register call 260-4682127.
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January is national Birth Defects Prevention Month. Not all birth defects can be prevented, but there are steps you can take to have a healthy pregnancy. To quit smoking before getting pregnant is best, but for women who are already pregnant, quitting as early as possible can still help protect against some health problems for their developing babies. Most people know that smoking can cause miscarriages, premature delivery, low birth weight, and even stillbirth, but many don’t know that babies born to mothers who smoked during their pregnancy are at a higher risk of having birth defects. Visual birth defects are usually noticed in the face or lips (called orofacial clefts) but there can also be nonvisual birth defects, such as damaged lung and brain development. When a mom stops smoking, she is taking control of her health and the health of her unborn baby and thereby minimizing the risks that smoking during pregnancy can cause. There is a free program for pregnant moms that need assistance in quitting smoking, called Baby and Me Tobacco Free, coordinated by Aubrey Williams. The program includes monthly individualized educational counseling sessions and has an incentive for joining. For every month that a Mom is smoke free, she receives a $25 Walmart gift card that can be used for the purchase of diapers or baby wipes. “It’s very simple to join the program,” said Williams. “To qualify you need to be less than 36 weeks pregnant, a current smoker, and reside in either Wabash or Miami counties.” For more information or to register for the program, please call the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition at 260-274-2920 or visit in person at 41 West Canal Street in downtown Wabash. Other resources for Indiana include calling the QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW, joining SmokeFreeMom by texting MOM to 222888 or visiting www.women.smokefree.gov.
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Land Transfers A transfer on death deed was made for 1203 W 600 S, Peru. The grantors are Duane A Condo and Elsie I. Condo. The grantees are Duane A. Condo, Elsie I. Condo and Jeffery A. Condo. A quit claim deed was made for 15 McKinstry Avenue, Peru. The grantors are John F. Bronson and John F Bronson Jr. The grantees are Keith A. Gillespie and Cynthia L. Gillespie. A warranty deed was made for 3542 W
Division Road, Peru. The grantor is Lori R. Offutt. The grantee is Richard C. Leslie, Jr. A Corporate Warranty Deed was made for 1957 George Street, Peru. The grantor is the Eagles Pointe Homeowners Association, Inc. The grantees are Dewayne D. Rector and Dawn M. Rector. A quit claim deed was made for 6347 N. Paw Paw Pike, Peru. The grantor is Thomas E Curtis, Jr., and Laura M. Curtis. The grantee is Laura
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M. Curtis. A transfer on death deed was made for 67 S. Holman Street, Peru. The grantor is Marian E. Fritz. The grantees are Marian E Fritz, John Fritz, Sharon Hartz, Paul Fritz, Marilyn Fritz, Patricia Gibson, Mary Jo Glassburn and James B. Fritz. A warranty deed was made for 406 Hoover Avenue, Peru. The grantors are Wayne Bunker and Kathryn Bunker. The grantees are Mark S. Allen and Julie B. Allen. A warranty deed was made for 302 Monroe Avenue, Peru. The grantor is Lane Blackwell. The grantee is Gary Lindsey. A warranty deed was made for 540 E. Macy-Gilead Road, Macy, Indiana. The grantors are Kenneth D. Licklider and Robert Walker. The grantee is Russell J. Cauffman. A county government deed was made for an original plat of
Chili. The grantor is the Auditor of Miami County. The grantee was David W. Dyson. The third party is Jeffrey See. A warranty deed was made for 122 E. Spring Street, Peru. The grantor is Driven Ventures, LLC. The grantee is Phillip J. Finnerty. A deed was made for 1718 S. Lincoln Street, Peru. The grantor is Blake M. Cortalyou. The grantees are Douglas Claude Allen and Lori Ann Allen. A warranty deed was made for 157 W. Seventh Street, Peru. The grantor is Brett A. Griffith. The grantee is Phillip A. Taylor. A warranty deed was made for 423 E. Main Street, Peru. The grantor is Melissa A. Gray. The grantees are Jorge Ruacho and Griselda Ruacho. A warranty deed was made for an official addition in Converse. The grantor is Roy A. Hovermale.
The grantees are Michael D. Walker, Sr., and Jill R. Walker. A warranty deed was made for Larimers Addition, two parts of said lot. The grantor is Vohne Liche Kennels, LLC. The grantee is Garrison Evans. A warranty deed was made for 3901 N 190 W, Peru. The grantor is Abigail Ward. The grantees are Nathanial L. Roettger and Gabrielle Wilkinson. A quit claim deed was made for 2840 S. 50 W, Peru. The grantors are James Winkler, James R. Winkler and Ruth Ellen Winkler. The grantees are Joshua James Winkler, Jessica Ellen Hannigan, James R. Winkler and Ruth Ellen Winkler. A county government deed was made for 73 E. Riverside Drive, Peru. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is Shane Hall. The third party consists of Melody Barrows and Nicholas
Barrows. A warranty deed was made for 1768 S. Deer Park Drive, Peru. The grantors are Margaret A. Leslie, John H. Leslie and Margaret A. Leslie. The grantees are Alexandria M. Tompkins and Austin L. Tompkins. A quit claim deed was made for 250 E. Country Club Road, Peru. The grantor is George Alan Jackson. The grantees are Jacob William Jackson and George Alan Jackson. A transfer on death deed was made for 208 W. Second Street, Peru. The grantor is George Alan Jackson. The grantees are George Alan Jackson and Jacob William Jackson. A transfer on death deed was made for 66 S. Fremont Street, Peru. The grantor is George Alan Jackson. The grantees are George Alan Jackson and Melanie J. Jackson. A warranty deed was made for 2289 S.
Wallick Road, Peru. The grantors are William Seiler, William Seiler, Lenore Seiler and Steven Seiler. The grantee is Melissa K. Childers. A transfer on death deed was made for 342 Monroe Avenue, Peru. The grantor is Diana Molden. The grantees are Diana Molden, Kristina Reyes-Willis and Seth R. Reys. A trustee deed was made for 13723 S. 400 E., Kokomo, Indiana. The grantors are Ronald L. Sommers, Michael K. Sommers, Larry S. Sommers, Bryon F. Sommers, Bryon F. Sommers and Ronald L. Sommers. The grantees are Angela M. Gingerich and Kenneth Gingerich. A warranty deed was made for 1676 W. 300 S., Peru. The grantors are Austin L. Tompkins and Alexandria M. Tompkins. The grantees are Nicholas D. Ribble and Amanda L. Ribble.
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Suzanne Stiene, 83 Suzanne Stiene, 83, passed away on Jan. 12, 2021, in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. She was born to Thomas and Madge (Waite) Ramer on Nov. 22, 1937, in Peru, Indiana. She was the youngest of four siblings, Margaret, Richard, and Donn. She grew up in Peru and graduated from Peru High School in 1955. Suzanne married William “Bill” F. Stiene on July 27, 1956, at the Holy Trinity Episcopal church in Peru. They were blessed with a son, Kevin Michael “Mike.” They were married for 41 years until Bill’s death on December 23, 1997. Suzanne worked many years at Wabash Valley Bank and Trust Company and retired from First of America Bank in 1994. After retiring, Suzanne enjoyed preparing taxes at H&R Block and was an avid book reader who worked part time at the Peru Public Library. She was an active member at Trinity Episcopal Church in Logansport, Indiana. Suzanne loved music and served in the Choir. She is survived by her son Mike (Sarah) Stiene of Parrish, Florida; brother Colonel Richard (Margaret) Ramer of San Antonio, Texas, nephew David (Gina) and niece Rebecca; nephews, Larry, Tom (Sandy), Donn, Scott (Susan), many great nephews and nieces and friends who also knew her as “Aunt Suzy.” She was proceeded in death by her husband Bill, parents Thomas and Madge, father-in-law William, mother-in-law Loretta, sister Margaret Bender and brother in-law Wayne, niece Linda, brother Donn and sister in-law Phyllis, niece Donna Jo and nephew Randy. A memorial service celebrating the life of Suzanne will be held at a later date with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society. 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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Rex Childers, 87, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at North Woods Village in Kokomo. He was born on July 20, 1933, the son of Jess and Cora Childers. Rex was a 1951 Clay High School Graduate. He was a member of the Loree Brethren Church. He served in the infantry for the US Army in Korea and was a lifelong farmer and school bus driver for Maconaquah School Corporation. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He loved planting a garden, playing poker, watching football, and spending time with his children. He also loved watching Westerns and news related programs. He was a very devoted father to his children, a daughter Kimberly Childers and fiancée Mike Duvall; a son, Jeffrey Childers, and fiancée Debbie Deurloo. Surviving in addition to his children are a brother, Ron Childers and several nieces and nephews. Rex was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wayne Childers; a sister Betty Bartrum. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m., with pastor Steve Zerbe officiating. Burial will take place at Rankin Cemetery in Miami County. Military service will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team. Memorial donations may be made to the Miami County Military Rites Team. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Richard Wayne Lesley, 70, of Peru, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Peru on Nov. 25, 1950, to Leo Robert and Laura C. (Wilson) Lesley. Richard served in the United States Army, and later worked as a custodian. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his nieces and nephews. He is survived by nieces and nephews Mary Jane (Joe) Lacoss of Peru, Christine (David) Coppernoll of Peru, Andrew Smail of Washington, George Smail of Washington, Martin P. Smail of Oklahoma, and Leroy Rushing III of Fort Wayne; great nieces and nephews Savannah Rushing, Rosanna Atkinson, Kimberly Phillips, William Phillips, Camden Phillips, Alex Phillips, and Preston Rushing; and great-great nieces and nephews Joseph Phillips, Alyssa Atkinson, Victoria Atkinson, Daylon Phillips, and Addison Phillips. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Leroy Rushing Jr. Visitation was held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 2 p.m., with pastor Mark Elliott officiating. Military service will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team. 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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Imogene Hahn, 87 Imogene Hahn, 87, of Peru, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fort Wayne on November 23, 1933, to Carl E. and Beulah Harris. She married Cecil H. Hahn on December 16, 1976, and he preceded her in death on February 3, 1999. Imogene worked as a cashier at Gallahan’s Truck Stop. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and attended the Christian Pilgrim Church in Peru. She is survived by her son, James H. Sparks
Jr. (Ann Simbeck), and eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, as well as a brother, Rev. Phillip Harris (Mary) of Summitville, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son Kenneth Carl Sparks, and daughter Karen Marie Johnson. Also preceding her in death were brothers Rev. John Harris and Paul Harris, and sisters Ida Harris, Freda Culp, Martha Gahaman, Velma Schlegel, and Alice Jones. Per Imogene’s request, there will be no visitation. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Kenton Carl Freeman III On Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at 12:20 p.m. in the afternoon, Kenton Carl Freeman II and Emily Jo Freeman’s beautiful and perfect son, Kenton III, was born by an urgent C-section, 14 weeks early. We will not go into details about why the delivery was necessary; only that it was indeed necessary. Kenton was tiny, mighty, and fierce, but was ultimately too small, despite the amount of fight that he had. He passed away late Tuesday night, after struggling for five days to consistently get enough oxygen. Kenton III was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine Lorraine Freeman, as well as his pa-
ternal grandfather, Kenton Freeman. He is survived by numerous grandparents, aunts and uncles that loved him dearly. The amount of love and support we have received from so many is appreciated so much more than can be put into words. There are no definite plans yet for a service, but the details will be decided soon. Memorial donations may be made to the family through the funeral home to assist with expenses. 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 PAPER Daniel O. Conner, 81
Daniel O. Conner, 81, of Peru, passed away at 5:18 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Pulaski County on June 28, 1939, the son of Oliver and Mary Sims Conner. Dan married Barbara Ferris in Denver, Indiana, on February 18, 1961, and she survives. A man of great faith and integrity, Dan was an active member of the Main Street United Methodist Church. On a weekly basis, Dan could be found at the church performing various tasks that needed to be accomplished. Family was above all else, the most important thing in his life. He loved being a part of whatever activities his family was involved in. Dan showed us how to live beautifully, truthfully and with faith filled simplicity. He and his wife Barbara have owned and operated the East End Double Dip since 1973. Surviving in addition to his wife, Barbara are sons Robbie Conner and his wife Kathy of Peru and Bradley Conner and his wife Christy of South Bend; grandchildren Adam Brower and his wife Julie and Riley Conner and his wife Lindsay and great-grandchildren Bryce Brower, Cameron Brower, Lynlee Brower, Adalynn Conner and Ryland Conner. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. A service celebrating the life of Daniel O. Conner was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the Main Street United Methodist Church, 81 W. Main St., Peru, IN with Rev. Samuel Odubena officiating. The service was live streamed on Facebook at Eddy Funeral Homes, Inc. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Family and friends gathered Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to the Main Street UMC.
Alvin “Al” Rhodes, 88
Alvin (Al) Rhodes, age 88, left his temporary home on this earth on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, and now resides in eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Though he fought valiantly to remain here with all those he loved and desperately did not wish to leave, he has now fully realized the world for which he was actually created. Al was born on May 21, 1932, to Ule and Myrtle Rhodes in Beecher City, Illinois. He came from humble beginnings, living in a home with a dirt floor and no internal plumbing for most of his childhood, but he did not begrudge this at all – he more wore it as a badge of honor. His humor ever-present, he insisted that he would get into the local movie theater without purchasing a ticket by walking in backwards. Al had
one brother and doppelganger, Gene Rhodes, and three sisters, Alice Orr, Darlene Deal and Joan Stebel, all now deceased. He was the middle child of this crew and was adored by all of them. He was very good at making them laugh out loud, as was true of most everyone he met. Though, as a kid, he would much prefer skipping school for a day at the fishing hole, he did somehow manage to stick it out and graduated from St. Elmo High School in St. Elmo, Illinois. After graduation, Al joined the Air Force for four years, where he happily never took flight - then or at any time thereafter. During this time, he completed basic training in Texas, served in Washington state, went into civil service at McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis, Missouri, and eventually ended up at Grissom Air Force Base in Peru, Indiana. Later, he would work in machine maintenance at AGP Corporation in Peru, where he also met his (only slightly younger) wife who he would love with all he had for nearly 48 years. Al married Marie Ingram on May 19, 1973, in a very small ceremony in Kokomo, Indiana. Soon after, he became employed at Delco Electronics in Kokomo as a machine maintenance tradesman, where he retired after 25 years. Al is the proud father of four children, Don (Lori) Rhodes, Debbie (Tom) Byrnes, Tammy (Wes) Shaffer and Jennifer (Greg) Butts; grandfather of twelve (one deceased) grandchildren and great-grandfather of twelve great-grandchildren. Al also leaves behind many friends, including at Zion Chapel Church in Peru, where he was a member. Al spent most of his adult life living in Peru, Indiana. Just over two years ago, he and Marie moved to Fortville, Indiana, where he lived on a blackberry farm with one of his daughters and her family. His whole life he loved being in nature, spending time outdoors and generally staying active – whether fishing, hunting, searching for that evasive morel mushroom, mowing a lawn for hours on end, tending large gardens, spending time in his garage or barn woodworking or repurposing some piece of junk into something useful. These last couple of years, he couldn’t get around quite as well as in his younger days, but he had a very useful John Deere Gator that did a fine job of taking him wherever he needed on his 40 acres. This usually included circling the property seeing what there was to see, picking “the biggest blackberries anyone has ever seen”, keeping an eye on grandkids, or visiting with his new friend of similar age who lived down the road. Al was a simple man with a big sense of humor and an even bigger heart. We cannot begin to express the extent of our heartbreak and, yet, at the same time, cannot celebrate enough his promotion from this life. “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” C.S. Lewis Visitation was held from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Monday,
Jan. 25, 2021. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 (with a visitation hour beginning at 10 a.m.). Each of these events were open to all family and friends and were held at Zion Chapel Church in Peru, Indiana. A smaller, private interment service followed at the chapel 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. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Zion Chapel Church, 915 S. Broadway, Peru, IN 46970, in memory of Al.
Sandra Lee Wilson, 62 Sandra Lee Wilson, 62, passed away on Tuesday evening January 19, 2021, at her residence in Peru, Indiana. Sandy had been suffering from COPD for several years and had been in declining health since November. Sandy was born in Frankfort, Indiana, on April 12, 1958, to Thomas Harlan and Loretta (McGill) Harlan. When she was a little girl, her biological parents became unable to care for her and she was adopted out to a local nurse, Elizabeth Westine Newton. Ms. Newton later married a widower, Clayton D. Wilson, who became Sandy’s adopted father. Sandy was raised in Michigantown where she graduated from Clinton Central High School, and later earned an Associate Degree from Ivy Tech College. She was married four times: First to Richard Sexton, with whom she had three children: Richard Sexton, Jr., Regina Sexton, and Amber Sexton. Second to Kevin Marcantel, with whom she had two children: Christene Marcantel and Sherry Marcantel. Third to Larry Gates. Fourth to Mike Meagher. Sandy was preceded in death by her biological parents, her adopted parents, her sister Brenda Harlan, her brother Paul Harlan, her sister Beverly Rothenberger, her son Richard Sexton, Jr., and her daughters Sherry Marcantel and Christene Marcantel. Survivors include her daughters, Regina King (husband Jason), Amber Landis (husband John); 10 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Marilyn Middaugh, Kellena Johnson, Patricia Harlan, Angela Welch, and Doretta Knight. She is survived by her brothers Walter Wilson and Tom LeRoy Harlan. At her request, there will be no services.
Ricky Wayne ‘Rick’ Opp, 64 Ricky Wayne “Rick” Opp, 64, of Peru, passed away at 8:21 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Logansport Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 5, 1956, in Peru, he was the son of Joseph and Mary Opp. Rick worked for Climate Makers for 30+ years, until he retired. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Opp of Peru, and three children Heather Biggs of Peru, Jeremy (Krystal) Keown of Michigan, and Richard Opp of Peru. Also surviving are
nine grandchildren: Braxton, Megan Natasha, Hayden, Amya, Logan, Mason, Nazaya, and Mila; and siblings Barb (A.J.) Mosley, Terry (Colleen) Opp, Joe Opp, Kate (Bob) Jones, Jeannie (Charlie) Hughes, and Larry (Rhonda) Opp, all of Peru; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters Marlene Turnpaugh and Connie Bloomfield. A private family service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at the chapel 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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Sports
Mac swimmers grab TRC titles Boys win 3rd straight conference crown
The Maconaquah boys swim team won its third straight Three Rivers Conference championship Saturday, Jan. 23. Photo courtesy of Maconaquah High School
The Maconaquah boys swim team won its third straight Three Rivers Conference championship Saturday, Jan. 23. Photo courtesy of Maconaquah High School
Girls earn 5 individual titles en route to win
The Maconaquah girls swim team won five individual championships on its way to capturing the 2021 Three Rivers Conference team title Saturday, Jan. 23, at Maconaquah High School. The Braves won the team title with 349 points, ahead of Rochester (269), Tippecanoe Valley (187), Manchester (164), Wabash (116), and Northfield (25). Maconaquah won all three relays and two individual events on the day. The 200 medley relay team of Lydia Jones, Laci Winegardner, Nevy Sebastian,
and Kaylinn Teegardin won with a time of 2:08.44. The 200 free relay team of Thea Tyra, Annie Isenburg, Sebastian, and Hannah Montgomery won with a time of 1:51.67. The 400 free relay team of Montgomery, Tyra, Jones, and Teegardin won with a time of 4:08.21. Teegardin won the 50 free with a time of 27.71, while Brionna Jernagan won the diving competition with a score of 343.55. In the 200 free, Montgomery placed third in the 200 free (2:10.84), Winegardner was seventh (2:25.69), and Zoe
Moore was eighth (2:41.83). In the 200 IM, Sebastian finished fourth (2:35.97), Isenburg was fifth (2:44.32), and Lorenz was eighth (2:56.85). In the 50 free, Tyra was third (28.06) and Jernagan was 10th (32.32). In diving, Mackenzie Nord was second (315.90) and Lillian Moore was third (234.00). In the 100 butterfly, Sebastian was second (1:10.53) and Isenburg was sixth (1:19.24). In the 100 free, Tyra was second (1:02.27), and Abby Jordan was seventh (1:07.21).
IN the 500 free, Montgomery was second (5:57.13), Jones was third (6:04.15), and Moore was ninth (7:40.74). In the 100 back, Jones placed second (1:07.49) and Jordan was fourth (1:15.91). In the 100 breast, Winegardner was fourth (1:26.11) and Lorenz was sixth (1:32.51). The girls swim team will travel to Carmel for sectional Thursday, Feb. 4 for swimming preliminaries, and Saturday, Feb. 6 for diving, and consolation and finals in swimming events.
The Maconaquah won the Three Rivers Conference team title while winning five of the 12 events Saturday, Jan. 23. The Braves scored 375 points, followed by Rochester with 293, Tippecanoe Valley with 222, Wabash with 149, Manchester with 80, and Northfield with 32. Maconaquah won two relays and three individual events. The 200 free relay team of Bryant Teegardin, Vincenzo Rooker, Walker Hays, and Hunter O’Connor won with a time of 1:38.11. The 400 free relay team of Teegardin, Hays, Richie Leary, and Cole Bretzman won with a time of 3:36.19. Bretzman won the 200 IM while also breaking the confer-
ence meet record with a time of 2:08.56 and the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:04.64, also a new TRC record. Another record fell Saturday as Rooker won the diving competition with a score of 486.85, 1.75 points better than the previous record. In the 200 free, Hays placed second (1:56.09), while Teegardin was fourth (2:02.91), and Isaac Lorenz was fifth (2:05.70). In the 200 IM, Coen Thompson was sixth (2:25.83) and Matt Willson was seventh (2:27.20). In the 50 free, O’Connor placed second (24.05), Kyler Hanson was fourth (26.02), and Rooker was sixth (26.71). Jade Chadwell placed fourth in div-
ing with a score of 295.90. In the 100 butterfly, Teegardin placed second (1:01.74), Leary was fourth (1:02.91), and Thompson was sixth (1:06.74). In the 100 free, Hays was second (52.53), O’Connor was fifth (56.49), and Hanson was sixth (59.62). In the 500 free, Lorenz was second (6:01.91), Brandon Smitley was third (6:04.71), and Quinn Richard was fifth (6:29.09). In the 100 back, Leary was third (1:07.28), Willson was fourth (1:09.07), and Smitley was fifth (1:10.11). In the 100 breast, Jesse Santiago was seventh (1:20.41) and Ryan Ousley was 10th (1:33.28).
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4 county wrestlers earn TRC crowns By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com Three Peru Tigers and one Maconaquah Brave won Three Rivers Conference wrestling championships at the conference tournament Saturday, Jan. 23, and Maconaquah High School. Peru finished second as a team with 187 points, 16 points behind champion Rochester. Maconaquah finished sixth with 131 points, and North Miami was eighth with 75 points. Peru’s Jalen May won the 106-pound weight class, Alex Legg won the 138-
pound weight class, and Chase Seifert was tops in the 170-pound weight class. Maconaquah’s Logan Farnell won the 160-pound weight class. Peru’s May started the day with a forfeit win, followed by a win by pin in 45 seconds in the semifinals, the pinned Tippecanoe Valley’s Galvin Shambaugh in the championship round in 3:29. Legg won his first match of the day with a pin in 29 seconds, the defeated North Miami’s Keaton Spear 14-5 in the semifinals. He finished the day with a 20 win against Manchester’s Elijah Burlingame.
Seifert won by pin in 1:21 in his opening match, followed by a pin against North Miami’s Grant Wildermuth in 5:40, then defeated Maconaquah’s Jared Blake 6-2 in the final match. Peru’s placed second in the 120-pound weight class, while Conner Shaffer (113 pounds) and Cameron Baber (132) finished third, and Cooper Baldwin (126), David Schulte (152), Arthur Dominique (160), and Levi Strong (195) all placed fourth. Maconaquah’s Farnell won his first match by pin in 26 seconds, then by pin in the semifinals in 4:25, and pinned
Wabash’s Grant Carandante in the championship match in 4:49. Finishing runner-up for the Braves were Wyatt Price (126), Cory Bockover (138), and Grant Wildermuth (170), while Jonah Hollars (132) placed fourth. North Miami had two third place finishers in Griffin Shanley (120) and Jared Blake (170). Placing fourth were Spencer Flood (106), Aubrey Burns (113), and Aden Eads (138). The teams return to Maconaquah Saturday, Jan. 30 for sectional.
Lady Braves down Southwood
The Maconaquah girls basketball team outscored Southwood 7-0 in the first quarter of their TRC contest Tuesday, Jan. 19, and pulled away for a 33-18 win. Lilly Maple led all scorers with 26 points, while Madison Wilson was named the Impact Player of the Game, scoring 13 points, with two steals, and two assists. Monica Moore scored seven points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and had two steals. The JV team defeated Southwood 33-18. Maconaquah 67, Whitko 31 The Maconaquah Lady Braves celebrated Senior Night by defeating TRC opponent Whitko 67-31. Lilly Maple led the way for Maconaquah with 26 points, five steals, and four assists. Monica Moore had her best offensive showing with 15 points while grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out four assists. Madison Wilson was also in double digits, The victory sets Maconaquah’s record at 4-3 in the TRC and 8-8 overall. Tippecanoe Valley 64, Peru 27 The Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team put away any doubt of the outcome of its
game against visiting Peru Tuesday, Jan. 19, running away with a 64-27 win. The Lady Vikings outscored Peru 25-7 in the first quarter then outscored the Lady Tigers 18-5 in the third quarter for a 49-19 lead. Cate Wolfe led Peru with eight points, four rebounds, and two assists, followed by Emma Eldridge with seven points, five rebounds, and two assists. Pioneer 74, Peru 25 The Pioneer girls basketball team put their game with the Peru Lady Tigers away early, running away with a 74-25 win Thursday night, Jan. 21. Pioneer led 28-8 after one quarter and extended it to 3912 at halftime. Oak Hill 55, North Miami 50 The North Miami girls basketball team was neck-andneck with Oak Hill in its home game Tuesday, Jan. 19, leading 25-22 at halftime and took a 37-35 advantage going into the fourth quarter. But the Lady Golden Eagles outscored the Lady Warriors 20-13 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 55-50 win.
Ellie Musselman led North Miami with 15 points, followed by Molly Freeman with 12 points. Tippecanoe Valley, 71, North Miami 33 North Miami was no match for Tippecanoe Valley Thursday night, Jan. 21, falling to the Lady Vikings 71-33. Tinny led the Lady Warriors with 11 points and six rebounds, followed by Musselman with eight points and two rebounds, Freeman with six points and three rebounds, Wabash 57 North Miami 44 The Wabash Apaches slowly pulled away from North Miami and topped the Lady Warriors 57-44 Saturday night, Jan. 23 at North Miami. Wabash took a 19-10 lead after one quarter before North Miami cinched up the defense to hold the Lady Apaches to eight points in the second quarter to trail 27-18 at halftime. Wabash outscored North Miami 18-12 in the third quarter and held on for the win. Statistics for the game were not available at press time.
North Miami’s Parker Johnson looks for a way to get by Wabash defender Bryant Boggs on Friday, Jan. 22. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Tigers suffer first loss The Class 2A No. 11 Peru Tigers suffered their first loss of the season at Frankfort, dropping a stunning 62-60 contest to the Hot Dogs Friday night, Jan. 22. With Peru leading 60-59, Frankfort’s Jade Ayers drove the length of the floor and through the Tiger defense to score and convert a three-point play with 10.8 seconds remaining to give the Hot Dogs a 62-60 lead. Peru turned the ball over on the inbounds play but Frankfort committed a backcourt violation two seconds later to give the Tigers one last shot. Peru’s Matthew Ross missed an inside shot as time expired, however, and the Hot Dogs ran off the court with the win. Peru led 49-40 early in the fourth quarter and appeared to have the game in hand but Frankfort rallied with an 11-3 run to cut the lead to 52-51. With Peru leading 58-56, Braxton Robbins scored to give the Tiger a four-point advantage with 39.8 seconds left. Frankfort’s Doug Wood cut the lead to 60-59 with a three-pointer with 22.8 seconds remaining. Peru was called for a charge five seconds later, leading to Ayers’ heroics. The loss dropped the Tigers to 11-1. Western 59, Maconaquah 42 The Maconaquah boys basketball team stayed with defending sectional champion Western in the first half of the Brave’s home game Friday, Jan. 22, but the visitors pulled away for the 59-42 win. Maconaquah led 12-11 after the end of the first quarter and held a 16-11 lead a few minutes into the second quarter, but Western responded with a 14-2 run to finish the first half to take a 25-18 halftime lead. Western extended the lead to 4834 after three quarters. Nolan Kelly led the Braves with 15 points and Hayden Maiben
added 11 points. The JV team lost a tough 47-44 contest to Western. Maconaquah 51, Frankton 42 Maconaquah turned on the defense and held off Frankton in a come-from-behind 51-42 win Saturday night, Jan. 23. Frankton jumped out to a 17-12 first quarter lead and took a 24-19 halftime lead. The Braves held Frankton to six points in the third quarter to tie the game at 30-30 after three quarter, then ran away with a 21-12 fourth quarter scoring advantage to clinch the win. Brayden Betzner led Maconaquah with 16 points, followed by Maiben with 14 points, and Nolan Kelly with 13 points. Feenix Kile had five points. Wabash 63, North Miami 33 North Miami stayed close with Wabash for 2 1/2 quarters before a barrage of third-quarter Apache three-pointers blew the game wide open with the Warriors falling short 63-33 Friday night, Jan. 22 at Wabash. Parker Johnson gave North Miami its only lead with an early bucket and a free throw to take a 3-2 lead. After a Wabash threepointer, Keagan Donaldson scored inside to tie the game at 5-5, then scored again, giving the Warriors a 7-5 lead late in the first quarter. Trailing 8-7 going into the second quarter, Alex Masters and Trevor Simons hit back-to-back baskets for an 11-8 North Miami lead. Donaldson gave the Warriors a 13-11 lead before Wabash went to work. The Apaches hit four consecutive three-pointers to take a 23-13 lead. North Miami stayed within striking distance, trailing 31-22 midway through the third quarter, then Wabash struck again. The Apaches scored the final 15 points, including three threepointers, to take a 46-21 lead to close out the quarter.
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Salamonie to host Silence of Winter’s Night
POLICE REPORTS Miami County Sheriff ’s Department
of controlled substances, marijuana, and operating while intoxicated refusal.
Jan. 18 A deer was stuck in a fence at 3185 W 300 N, Peru. The deer was freed. A dog was running in the road at E 1500 N and N St. Road. 19, Macy. A vehicle operator attempted to go around the dog but struck the dog with their left front fender and tire. ISP assisted with the crash and obtained information about the dog’s owner. Officers at 2972 W 560 S, Peru to carry out an eviction that was due Jan. 11 at noon. Subject David Shockey was gone on arrival. Took some things and left. Drives a dark colored minivan. Believed to carry a scanner. Breathing problems were reported at 4022 N Bradshaw St, Mexico. Officers were dispatched to the area of 2869 N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru in reference to a thirdparty call advising of a physical domestic. Was unable to locate either party involved. Vincent Volpe of 4621 David St, Indianapolis was arrested for F6-91. Jeremy Spicer of 6153 Echo Court Apt. 2B, Kalamazoo, Michigan, was arrested for possession
Jan. 20 A driver was examined for driving under the influence at N U.S. 31 and W 1500 N, Macy. He advised he had trouble seeing at night. Officers advised him to stop and stay at a hotel. Written warning was given for unsafe lane movement. An animal problem was reported at 180 E McKinley St, Bunker Hill. A rollover accident with injuries was reported near E Wabash Road and N 450 E, Peru. A state crash report was completed. A traffic accident with damage was reported near W Kim Road and N Mexico Road, Peru. Damage to road signs was reported at N 600 E and E 1100 N, Roann. Deputies checked on a suspicious individual at 3449 W St. Road 218, Brookside Estates Mobile Home Park, Peru. Checked OK. Officers spoke to an individual at 515 W 11th St, Peru over the phone in reference to a hacked phone account. Record only at this time. Theft of tools from a garage was reported at 1846 W Reed St, Miami. This is an on-
going investigation. Deputies spoke to an individual at 3015 W 500 S, Peru over the phone in reference to a former family member using a social security benefit card. Victim advised he was not wanting to pursue charges at this time. Officers responded to the area of 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Lot 18, Peru in reference to a missing child. Child was located getting off the school bus. Officers responded to the area of 12948 S U.S. 31, Lot 13, Maple Lawn Village, Kokomo in reference to a possible residential entry. Unable to locate. A mental case was reported at 13085 S 100 W, Kokomo. A traffic accident with damage was reported near 10497 N Meridian Rd, Macy. Meghan Young of 1000 Wildwood, Kokomo was arrested for failure to attend. Peggy Moore of 928 Hubbard St, Mishawaka was arrested for CM-498, operating a vehicle without a license, and speeding. Brittney D Biggs of 3441 N St. Road 17, Logansport was arrested for CM-13. Brandon S. Ewing of 500 W. Payton St, Lot 60, Kokomo was arrested for operating
while intoxicated and driving while suspended. Jan. 21 Reece Kunkle of 152 E Second St, Peru was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Tabitha Palen of 607 S. State St, North Liberty was arrested for failure to appear. Terrance Davis of 9345 E. 42nd St, Indianapolis was arrested for failure to appear. Michael Swavey of 454 E. Main St, Peru was arrested for resisting law enforcement, battery on law enforcement, and two counts of domestic battery. Chris Alspach of 472 E. Washington Avenue, Peru was arrested. Jan. 22 A traffic accident with injuries was reported near W 600 N U.S. 31, Peru. A suspicious package or item was reported near 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru. Police were contacted from 108 N Water St, Apt 1, Peru in reference to a welfare check on a student who had missed several days of school. I was advised mom was possibly in the hospital reference medical issue and child was home alone. I made contact at the
residence. The child advised mom was in hospital and she was home alone. Child advised she was unable to make it to school because of this. Child was very upset and crying. When asked why she was crying she stated because she was lying. Child advised mom did not have a blood clot. Child reassured she was OK and did have a way to contact help if needed. I followed up with school and DCS was contacted reference a report. A report of a suspicious person in the area of S 950 E & E 840 S, Amboy. This matter is currently under investigation for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A traffic accident with injuries was reported near S St. Road 19 and E 250 S, Peru. Officers issued a disorderly conduct warning to female at 275 S Lincoln St, Gingers Mobile Home Park, Lot 36, Bunker Hill for sounding horn repeatedly in residential area in an attempt to gain the attention of an estranged boyfriend. A traffic accident with injuries was reported near 3578 N St. Road 19, Peru. Cala Crist of 8885 N. St. Road 19, Denver was arrested for failure to appear.
Officials from Salamonie Lake have announced the free event, Silence of a Winter’s Night at Salamonie Lake, Jan. 30, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Make memories meandering through a mid-winter night under a gibbous moon. Those planning on attending should meet at Salamonie Interpretive/Nature Center, dress for the weather; the entire program will be held outdoors, with restrooms available, guests are not to bring flashlights. Advance registra-
tion is required by calling 260-468-2127. CDC Covid-19 guidelines will be followed, including face coverings.
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By Laura Kurella
With the biggest football game of the season about to be played, I thought it most appropriate to feature what historians consider to be the oldest snack food known to man – pretzels! With humble beginnings around 610 A.D., in the region between the south of France and northern Italy, monks first created pretzels, and likewise, shaped to resemble the way Christians of the day prayed, with their arms folded across their chests. According to historical reports, the loops in the pretzel were taught to represent the Christian Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and were used as treats to reward children for reciting their prayers. Likewise, pretzels were originally called pretiolas, which is Latin for little reward! These treats became so popular that they spread, causing the name to be translated into the Italian word, brachiola, or little arms, and then it made its way over the Alps, into Austria, and Germany, where they became known as a bretzel or pretzel, a name that stuck! Its arrival in America appears to be a mix of fact and lore. Some say pretzels were brought over to America on the Mayflower in 1620. However, others say it was during the 19th century, when southern German and Swiss German immigrants introduced the pretzel to North America, where it flourished in areas
Super Bowl Soft Pretzels!
LAURA KURELLA populated by the Pennsylvania Dutch. The way soft pretzels gave birth to hard ones is rumored to be the result of a baker’s apprentice dozing off while baking soft pretzels. Baking them twice as long as necessary, it was discovered that it made them crisp, crunchy and delicious, and also retained their freshness much longer! Another popular legend surrounds the first American commercial hard pretzel bakery, the Sturgis Bakery, which gave a free meal to a drifter passing through town. In return, the drifter gave the baker a recipe for pretzels that eventually became the recipe of the baker’s apprentice - Julius Sturgis. The immigrants became known as the Pennsylvania Dutch, and this style of pretzel became known as the Pennsylvania Dutch Hard Pretzel, the hard kind we eat today. What’s even more interesting is that Pennsylvania remains the center of American pretzel production, both hard and soft, and produces roughly 80% of our nation’s pretzels to this day!
Here now are some simple ways for you to twist up some of your own for your Super Bowl snack tray. Enjoy! Super Bowl Sweet ‘n’ Cheesy Soft Pretzels PREP TIME: 20 minutes; COOK TIME: 20-30 minutes; TOTAL TIME: 40-50 minutes; Yield: 12 servings. DOUGH 1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons yeast 1 cup mashed potatoes, unseasoned 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornmeal 1 egg Pretzel salt WATER BATH 6 cups water 2 tablespoons baking soda DIP 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 ounces caramel ice cream topping Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, mix 1
cup warm water and yeast until yeast dissolves. Add mashed potatoes, sugar, and salt. Add flour 1 cup at a time, until dough is tacky but no longer sticky. Roll out dough onto a floured surface, then divide into 5 or 6 pieces. Roll dough into ropes about 1/2inch thick. To create traditional-shaped soft pretzels, cut ropes into roughly 10-inch segments, or to create a football shaped pretzel (as pictured), cut ropes into smaller pieces, and shape accordingly. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray then sprinkle a light layer of cornmeal across the top of it. In a wide, deep skillet, Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, then stir in 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Drop several pretzels carefully into boiling water bath, allowing them to cook until they float to the top, about 3 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove pretzels then place directly on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. In a small bowl, beat egg then, using a pastry brush, coat tops of all pretzels, then sprinkle with pretzel salt. Place pan in oven, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese with caramel ice cream topping for to create the dip. Super Bowl Beer Cheese Pretzels PREP TIME:10 minutes; COOK TIME: 35 minutes; TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes; Yield: 8 servings. 2 cups water 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 can jumbo biscuits 1 egg, beaten Pretzel salt 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup beer 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Wo r c e s t e r s h i r e sauce 1/4 teaspoon pepper Garnish: Shredded Cheddar (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 2 cups of water and baking soda in a medium saucepan, then bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Remove biscuits from can and cut each one in half. Roll each biscuit into a ball then use a knife to cut an “x” on top. Placing two at a time into boiling water, boil biscuit pieces for 1-1.5 minutes then, using a slotted spoon, remove from water and place in the
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outer circle of a round pan or a heatproof skillet to create a ring of biscuits. Continue until all dough is boiled then, using a pastry brush, generously baste the tops of the dough with beaten egg, then sprinkle with pretzel salt. In a large mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, mozzarella, beer, cream cheese, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Once well-combined, transfer cheese mixture into the middle of the ring of biscuits, and smooth out. Garnish the top of the dip with a bit of shredded cheddar, if desired, then place in oven and bake for 33-35 minutes, or until pretzels are golden and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and serve.
Offering up a crispy, salty crust, and a warm and chew-soft center, a piping hot plate of freshly-made soft pretzels are certain to put the “super” in your Super Bowl snack spread! Photo by Laura Kurella