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Model Train show to benefit Light Up! Peru For the first time, Miami County will have a model train show. Light Up! Peru organizer, Paul Forman has come up with an idea to raise money for Light Up! Peru, that will appeal to train fans as well as every member of the family. The event will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Miami County Fairgrounds 4-H Project Buildings, 1029 W 200 N., Peru. There will be over 14,000 square feet of floor space with nearly 100 vendors ready to display their goods. Parking for the event is free. The cost to enter the event is $3 per person or no more than $10 for an entire family. The show will have O, O27, S, G, HO and N scales dealers. There will be Lionel, Scale
Trains, Overland and other Brass and all top name HO and N scale brands being sold. There will be books and memorabilia available. “This is an all-ages show and fun for the whole family. We will have vendors for everyone to enjoy,” Forman said. Although the event is called the 2021 Miami County Model Train Show and Swap Meet, there will be all kinds of vendors at the show. Vendors such as Scentsy, Color Street, Paparazzi, food vendors, matchbox cars and more will be there to appeal to every member of the family. With Peru being an old railroad town the idea of having a model train show sounded like a great idea to Forman. He said, “There are current In the photo is a sample of the type of models that will be at the first Miami County Model Train Show and Swap Meet Saturday, April 3 at the Miam County See Trains, Page 4 Fairgrounds. Photo by Michelle Boswell
Three Miami County children die in house fire over the weekend By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com
The children were all found unconscious and not breathing. Police officers, multiple firefighters, and paraOn Saturday, Feb. 27, a house fire at medics started life-saving measures including Cardiopulmonary 13475 South Miami County Road 300 Resuscitation (CPR). Miracle East, resulted in the deaths of three Gingerich, 6, was transported by children ages 18 months, 5 years and 6 years. ambulance to a Kokomo hospital. According to Sgt. Tony Slocum of the Steven Gingerich, 5, and Wilma Gingerich, 18 months, were transIndiana State Police, at approximately ported by ambulance to Dukes 10:48 a.m., a 911 call was made to the Memorial Hospital. All three chilMiami County Central Dispatch Center dren died. reporting a possible fire at a home at 13475 South Miami County Road, 300 Early evidence indicates that Laura Gingerich was in a downEast. The caller, Laura Gingerich, 27, a stairs bathroom while the children resident of the home, reported heavy were in a second-floor room. Laura smoke and that her three children were From left to right: Miracle Gingerich smelled smoke and tried trapped inside the residence. The first Gingerich, 6, Wilma Gingerich, extinguishing fire unit arrived 16 minto get to her children, but the smoke 18 months and Steven Gingerich, utes after the 911 call came into central was allegedly too thick for her to 5. All three childen died in a reach them. That is when she called dispatch. Fire units made a quick entry house fire over the weekend. 911. into the home and recovered the three This is an active investigation led by the Miami children in a second-floor room that contained heavy County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the smoke.
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Indiana Fire Marshal's Office. At this time, the cause of the fire nor what caused the children's deaths has been determined. An autopsy will be scheduled. Numerous agencies were assisting the Miami County Sheriff's Office at the scene to include the Amboy Fire Department, the Converse Fire Department, the Galveston Fire Department, the Pipe Creek Fire Department, the Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, and the Indiana Fire Marshal's Office. Two of the three children were students at Pipe Creek Elementary School which is part of the Maconaquah School Corporation. Emails were sent to families who had classmates of Miracle Gingerich and Steven Gingerich. Officials wanted the families to have the opportunity to talk to their children about the loss and begin the healing process at home before going to class Monday. The corporation also sent out the following message to the community through their Facebook account: “To our community - It is with deep sorrow that Maconaquah School Corporation acknowledges the
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North Miami Little Warriors to host preschool/kindergarten roundup March 24 North Miami will host a preschool and kindergarten roundup Wednesday, March 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the elementary.
Preschool is open to all students who are at least 3 years old by Aug. 1 and are potty trained. North Miami kindergarten is open
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Fire passing of two Pipe Creek students, Miracle and Steven Gingerich, as well as their one-year-old sister, Wilma, all who tragically passed away today, Feb. 27 in a house fire. “Our students and staff are devastated by the loss of the Gingerich children. Both Miracle and Steven had contagious smiles and a bubbly energy that will be sorrowfully missed by their teachers and many friends. “My heart and the hearts of Pipe Creek and Maconaquah staff are absolutely broken over this devastating loss. We send our deepest thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the Gingerich children,” said Pipe Creek Principal, Laura Fulton. Counselors were available for all students Monday, March 1, and they will continue to be available for students and staff throughout the entire week. Building principals were available by phone and email throughout this weekend as a source to help guide students and parents through this tragic event. Later on, the corporation released another message to the public as to how they were going to work with students and staff through the grieving process and how the public could help the family who lost all three of their children. “The event that took place this week-
to all students who are five by Aug. 1. At roundup parents will complete enrollment paperwork, hand in their child’s
birth certificate and shot records, sign up for the August screening appointment, as well as a backto-school basket giveaway. Stu-
dents will be able to see a classroom, do a craft, receive a free book, and take a bus ride around the campus. If you have questions con-
cerning roundup, please contact the elementary office at 765-985-2251 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
continued from Page 1 end was absolutely heartbreaking for all of those who knew the Gingerich family,” the message said. “It is travesties such as this that really make you lean on your community, and the love and compassion that has been poured over our Maconaquah family and the family and friends of Steven and Miracle has been incredible. We truly appreciate all of the support as we work to find healing for students and staff who have been affected by this loss. “This week, counselors within our corporation will be on campus at Pipe Creek Elementary school as a resource to help walk students and staff through the grieving process. Counselors will be available to meet with students one on one if needed and will also circulate through classrooms to relieve individuals who might need to process this weekend's events away from a group setting. We encourage parents to reach out to our administra-
tors and counseling staff with any questions, concerns, or guidance on how we might best help your child cope. “At this time, we feel it is very important to give the immediate family time and space to grieve. We have reached out to extended family and are working closely with them to determine how our corporation and community can best help those involved. At this time, we have established a fund for the family of Miracle, Steven, and Wilma, and any person interested in contributing can drop off donations
to the Maconaquah Administration Building at 7932 South Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill, IN 46914. Checks can be made out to Maconaquah School Corporation. We also ask that any questions related to donations be directed to our corporate office at 765-689-9131 ext. 1100. “We sincerely thank each and every one of you for the outpouring of kindness and generosity and will continue to update our community as information is made available to us.”
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Obituaries Robert E. (Bob) Holler, 68 Robert E. (Bob) Holler, 68, of Peru, Indiana, lost his five-year battle with melanoma and went to be with God Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Bob was born in Peru, Indiana, Dec. 15, 1952, to Janet Lou and John W. “Bill” Holler, both preceded him in death. He was one brother of the first set of triplets born in Miami County. Sadly, his two brothers Ronald and Rodney died shortly after being born. Bob graduated from Peru High School in 1971. He was drafted into the Army, one of the last drafted out of Miami County, in April 1972 where he was honorably discharged in 1974. He served the City of Peru as a police officer from December 1981 to December 2003. He was also part of the Miami County EMS from 1982 to 1990. Bob was a workhorse. Over the years, he often drove semis hauling several different freights, including propane, ethanol, and gasoline. In 2019, he re-
tired from Eby Transport. Bob loved truck and tractor pulls, classic cars and the show Heavy Rescue. He also liked going to the family’s lake place in Edwardsburg, Michigan, on the weekends spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed playing Euchre and Sequence with his family, even if his cards were always lousy. He married Doreen Kaczmarek June 10, 1989. He is survived by her and their three children, a daughter Alexis (Craig) Nutt (Mexico), a son Bobby Holler (Peru),
and a daughter Molly Holler (Peru). He also has two grandchildren, Blake, and Riley who he loved very much. Surviving is a brother Brian Richmond (Peru). He is preceded in death by his brother Bill (Ginny) Holler and also a stepfather Robert “Doug” Richmond. Viewing was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. with a viewing at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, with Father Kyle Neterer officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 West Fifth Street, Peru, 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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George Len Faull, Rel. D., 80 George Len Faull, Rel. D., 80, Peru, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at his residence. Born April 3, 1940, in Zeigler, Illinois, he was the son of a preacher, Len Faull and Mary Ruth Volner Faull. A lifelong student and teacher of Scripture, Mr. Faull attended Lexington Christian Bible College, St. Louis Christian College, and Midwestern School of Evangelism, where he earned his Bachelor of Sacred Literature. He then earned his Bachelor of Theology in 1970 and M.A. in Theology from Indiana Christian University in Indianapolis. He finished his Rel. D. in 1981 from Indiana Christian University. George was instrumental in founding churches around the country. He began churches in Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, and finally The Church of Christ at Grissom, where he served as Evangelist from 2001-2012. He served in congregations in Woodburn, Fort Wayne, and Treaty, Indiana where he founded the Treaty Institute for Evangelism. Brother Faull’s legacy includes children and grandchildren who are also in ministry, reflecting his passion for educating
others. In 1984, George became the founder and President of Summit Theological Seminary, offering classes in Ft. Wayne, Woodburn, and finally at its permanent home in Peru, Indiana. Throughout the years, George has educated thousands of individuals seeking a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and teaching them to spread the gospel. In addition to eventually serving as Chancellor of Summit Theological Seminary, George was editor of a quarterly publication called The Gospel Unashamed. He has served the Lord as Minister, Educator, Author, and Lecturer while operating his own insurance business as well. He continued to preach and teach the Gospel as long as his health permitted and was blessed with the ability to
share with others up until the end. Survivors include five children, Geoffry Faull (Valerie), Todd Faull (Jennifer), Laurel Dill (Wilbur), Melody Belcher, and Kendall Faull; 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Faull, and Donna Faull. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marilyn Faull, and Thelma Sue Whitsett, and one brother, Franklin Faull. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Church of Christ at Grissom, where his children will share the Message. Friends are invited to watch via livestream at www.mcclainfh.com/lives tream. Visitation was from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service at the church. Burial was in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, Indiana. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana. Messages of condolence may be shared online at www.mcclainfh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Summit Theological Seminary, 2766 W. Airport Road Peru, IN 46970.
Dennis E. Myers, 74 Dennis E. Myers, 74, of Leesburg, Indiana, passed away at 3:44 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Peru, Indiana, March 5, 1946, the son of Irven and Virginia DeFord Myers. Dennis married Penny Corn June 30, 1972, and she survives. Dennis was graduate of Oak Hill High School and a retired Chrysler employee. He attended various United Methodist Churches. Dennis was an avid fisherman and ice fisherman. He was a member of the Converse Flying Eagles where they flew remote control airplanes. He was a member of UAW 685, the Peru Bass Club, and enjoyed arrowhead
Kay Long and her husband Steve of Kokomo, a son Larry Myers and his wife Sherry of Waterloo, Indiana, a brother Dale Myers and his wife Rose Marie of Amboy, Indiana, 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a sixth great grandchild on the way. A service celebrating the life of Dennis hunting, deer hunting Myers was held at 11 and taxidermy. Dennis a.m., Tuesday, March 2, also enjoyed playing the 2021, at the Laird-Eddy harmonica. In his Funeral Home, 201 N. younger days he had a Main St., Amboy, Indipet groundhog which ana, with Pastor Randy earned him the nickSmoot officiating. Burname “Groundhog,” ial was in Park Lawn but to his co-workers at Cemetery. Family and Chrysler he was known friends gathered from 4 as “Hippy.” p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Surviving in addition March 1, 2021, at the to his wife of 48 years, Laird-Eddy Funeral Penny, is a daughter Home.
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Obituary Nelson Wayne Owens, 67
Here are the kinds ot model trains that will be at the 2021 Miami County Model Train Show and Swap Meet Saturday, Aprl 3 at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Photo by Michelle Boswell railroad employees as well as C & O retirees, Nickle Plate retirees, N & W retirees, Wabash retirees. This is a huge draw for this region. My Dad passed and he was a huge collector. I needed to liquidate his collection for Mom and thought, why not?” This show will have something for everyone. I have people coming from Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana and Wisconsin,” Forman said. Train cars come in different sizes. We have
top to bottom covered in different sizes, gauges.” Because the vendor tables have nearly sold out, Forman is planning to have another show Nov. 20, 2021, at the fairgrounds. Forman has made the aisleways 12 feet wide to give people plenty of space to social distance to keep the event a safe one for all to attend. “If we do a good job with this show the first time, people will come back the next time,” Forman said.
Gebhart Holdings purchases Secondary Metal Gebhart Holdings is pleased to announce its purchase of Secondary Metal Processors’ Wabash and Peru locations. This acquisition will be merged with Gebhart Holding’s current recycling division, Metal Source Recycling. Secondary Metals location in Wabash will be closed to the public with all recycling services diverted to Metal Source Recycling located at 1733 S Wabash Street. The Secondary Metals location in Peru will still continue to serve that area under its new name of ‘Metal Source Recycling’. The Wabash location will be upgrading its buildings and infrastructures, while the Peru location will be upgrading to new scales, concrete, equipment, and technology. These updates will allow Metal Source Recycling to continue to generate the best possible experience for their customers.
“I am excited to add these facilities to our portfolio as we continue to strive towards our long-term growth plans,” stated Gebhart Holdings CEO, Benjamin Gebhart. Gebhart Holdings is a privately held corporation focusing on growth through vertical integration. The company is committed to enriching the community of Wabash and those around it by creating and maintaining successful entities that will in turn cause the community to thrive. They aim to offer products, solutions, and resources at the highest level to each of the industries that they participate in. Currently, Gebhart Holdings businesses include: Metal Source, Metal Source Recycling, Wabash Steel Supply, Wabash Trucking, Wabash Property Management, Splash and Dash Car Wash, Wabash Motor Company, DRG Logistics, and Central Indiana Driving Institute.
Nelson Wayne Owens, 67, of Mexico, Indiana passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, with his wife Jeanne by his side. Nelson was born in Peru, Indiana on November 16, 1953 to Betty (Postill) and Donald Owens, who preceded him in death. He graduated from North Miami High School in 1972. He received his Associates Degree at Indiana School of Business and Technology. Nelson retired in 2020 from Gohn Family Farms in Rochester, Indiana after working there for over 20 years. Previously, he owned Owens Radiator in Mexico, Indiana. Nelson was a determined man with a strong work ethic; often working long hours and continued working part time even after retirement. Nelson had a great passion for golf, recently enjoying trips
with Jeanne to the US Open at Pebble Beach golf course on the Monterey Peninsula in California and the Ryder Cup at Medinah in Chicago, Illinois. One of his favorite rounds was played with his stepson, Sean, at the prestigious Harbour Town golf course in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He was a sports enthusiast especially enjoying college basketball; March Madness was a favorite. He was an avid Butler Bulldogs fan. He and Jeanne often attended Butler and Notre Dame basketball games together. Nelson enjoyed spending downtime sharing stories with friends of the Maennechor, Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge; all in Peru, Indiana where he was a member. For over thirtyfive years, Nelson bowled in a Peru league, reaching 299 as his best game. Other interests included playing softball for the Main Street
Tavern in Rochester and volunteering with the Denver Jaycee’s
haunted house for several years. He and Jeanne spent many of their weekends enjoying the simplest pleasures of life: spending time with family and friends, out shopping for deals, eating a great meal at a restaurant, tending to their home, or simply enjoying each other’s company. They also enjoyed traveling; he particularly loved the beach where he could sit for hours basking in the sun. Nelson loved spending time with his grandchildren
who looked up to their fun loving grandpa. Grandpa Nelson could often be found on the sidelines supporting the kids in their current sport or snuggled up reading a book with them. Nelson may be best remembered by family and friends for his kind smile and generous spirit, always willing to help others. Nelson is survived by his loving wife Jeanne (Ponsonby) Owens of sixteen years, his three adoring step-children and their significant others, Jennifer Whitcomb (Scott Steltz), Sean (Ashley) Duffey, and Erin Cloyd (Aaron Ferguson). Also surviving are three brothers, Norman Owens (Sandra Miller), Dean (Peggy) Owens, Donald (Stephanie) Owens, and one sister, Nancy (Alan) Gohn and six grandchildren; Cohen Schmeler, Kailyn Cloyd, Easton Cloyd, Liam Duffey, Oliver
Duffey and Callie Duffey. Nelson also has many nieces and nephews and greatnieces and greatnephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Peru Maennechor Scholarship Fund in Nelson’s name. (154 South Wabash Street, Peru, Indiana 46970) Viewing was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 with viewing one hour prior to the service. Pastor Phil Troxell will be officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mexico, 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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Peru Tigers lose to Wabash Apaches Round up of local high school basketball games Peru Wabash 68, Peru 59 A 14-6 third quarter gave the Apaches the breathing room they needed as they held on for a 68-59 win over the Peru Tigers Friday, Feb. 26. Wabash led 14-13 after the first quarter before the Tigers took a 29-28 lead at halftime. The Apaches outscored Peru 14-6 in the third quarter to take a 42-35 lead heading into the fourth. Stats from the game were not available. Peru opens sectional play at the Class 3A Sectional 20 at Twin Lakes against Northwestern Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. Peru Tiger player, Matt Ross, goes up for a two points during the game against the Wabash Apaches.The Peru Tigers took a loss Friday, Feb. 26 on the homecourt of the Wabash Apaches. The score was: Wabash 68, Peru 59. Photo by Michelle Boswell
Five Peru Tiger wrestlers earn Academic All-State, Academic All-State Honorable mention
Kayden Gee
Alex Legg
Sam Makowski
Five Peru Tiger Wrestlers earned Academic All-State and Academic AllState Honorable Mentions. Peru Senior Academic All-State First Team - 3.75 GPA and Above Kayden Gee - Senior Academic AllState - First Team Alex Legg - Senior Academic AllState - First Team Sam Makowski Senior Academic All-State - First Team
Conner Shaffer
Chase Seifert
Peru Junior Academic All-State First Team- 3.75 GPA and Above Conner Shaffer – Junior Academic All-State - First Team
Peru Junior Academic All-State Honorable Mention - 3.25-3.75 GPA Chase Seifert Junior Academic All-State Honorable Mention
Maconaquah Rochester 58, Maconaquah 44 Tied 40-40 going into the fourth quarter with the Three Rivers Conference champion Rochester Zebras in a back-and-forth
Three Rivers Conference final standings Rochester 9-0 Manchester 7-2 Whitko 7-2 Peru 6-3 Southwood 5-4 Maconaquah 5-4 Northfield 3-6 Wabash 2-7 Tippecanoe Valley 2-7 North Miami 0-9 contest, Maconaquah’s hopes of an upset were dashed in the fourth quarter. The Zebras outscored the Braves 18-4 in the final eight minutes to pull away with the win and finish 9-0 in the TRC. The Braves ended the season in fifthplace with a 5-4 record. Rochester took a 17-16 lead after one quarter but the Braves tied the game at 24-24 at halftime. Both teams scored 16 points in the third
quarter before Rochester took control. Brayden Betzner led the Braves with 18 points, followed by Feenix Kile with 10, Hayden Maiben with eight, Nolan Kelley with six, and Graham Stoll with two. Maconaquah drew a bye in the first-round of the Class 3A Sectional 20 at Twin Lakes and will face the winner of Northwestern and Peru Friday, March 5 at 6 p.m. North Miami
Whitko 54, North Miami 33 For one quarter things looked bright for the North Miami Warriors, then Whitko struck. The Warriors led the Wildcats 9-6 at the end of the first quarter, Whitko outscored North Miami 21-3 in the second quarter, and cruised to a 54-33 win Friday night, Feb. 26. Trevor Simons led North Miami with 14 points and one rebound, followed by Braden Burns with seven points and four rebounds, Trevor Simons with five points and one rebound, Alex Masters with four points and four rebounds, and Seth Ireland with three points and four rebounds. North Miami drew a bye in the Class 1A Sectional 53 at North Miami. They will face the winner of the Southwood and Southern Wells Friday night, March 5 at 6 p.m.
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Police report Feb. 18 Officers were dispatched to the area of S Wallick Road and W 300 S, Peru for a reckless driver. This was unable to be located. A car vs. deer crash occurred at 1871 E 550 S, Peru. No injuries were reported. A state crash report
was submitted. A suspicious vehicle was checked at 3076 E Circus Ln, Peru. Everything checked OK. Feb. 19 An unknown medical emergency occurred at 2901 Travis St, Peru. A suspicious package or item
Peru Junior Varsity Basketball action
The Peru Junior Varsity Basketball team went up against the WabashApaches Friday night but lost. The score was 60-38. Photo by Michelle Boswell
St. Charles Church fish fry date moved The St. Charles Fish Fry had to be moved to a new date because a transformer blew while the event was taking place Feb. 19. Those who bought tickets will be able to use them at the rescheduled event, Friday, March 5 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
Everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased the day of the event or in the parish office. Organizers ask for those attending to enter from Sixth Street and to please try not enter from side streets. For more information, call 765473-5543.
was reported near 7233 S U.S. 31, Mara Mart, Bunker Hill. Oliver Smith ran off the roadway at W 1550 N and N U.S. 31, Rochester and struck a road sign. A semi and trailer at N St. Road 19 and E 900 N, Denver ran off the road and crashed
into a utility pole, destroying it. R.E.M.C. was contacted to set a new pole, and a state crash report was completed. A suspicious package or item was reported near W 600 N and N U.S. 31, Peru. A suspicious vehicle was reported at 2011 Shaw Avenue,
Peru, but was unable to be located. DUI was reported at 38 Moseley Rd, Peru. All checked OK. Feb. 20 A vehicle slid off at 6205 E 1600 N, Silver Lake, but had no damage. It’s been there for multiple days.
A suspicious package or item was reported near N Denver Pike and E Lovers Lane, Peru. A vehicle at 701 N Country Club Road, Peru slid off roadway, resting on guy wire. Pole does not appear damaged. Highway sign was struck. Contact
was made with owner who was making arrangements for removal. An assist was made at 3996 E 850 S, Amboy for a snowmobile crash investigation. A suspicious package or item was reported near 2964 W 100 N, Gallahan Truck Stop, Peru.
Land transfers/deeds A transfer on death deed was made for Oakdale Addition Lots 624 and 625. The grantor were Joan S. Zwiers, Sandra Z. Moxley and Christopher Scott. The grantees are Sandra Z. Moxley and Christopher Scott. A quit claim deed was made for Smiths Addition and two and three Lot 44. The grantor was Miami County Economic Development Authority. The grantee is Shane R. Jensen. A quit claim deed as made for Miami Original Plat Lot four. The grantor was Rebecca A. Dodd. The grantees are Christopher Dodd and Rachel Dodd. A warranty deed was made for S:12 T:29N R:4E GL: Part; S:12
T:29N R:4E GL Southeast Part and S:13 T:29N R:4 GL: Part. The grantors were AMMF Trustee Corporation and Amish Mutual Mortgage Fund. The grantee is Kevin Ray Schwartz. A warranty deed was made for S:12 T:29N R:4E GL: Part; S:12 T:29N R:4E GL Southeast Part and S:13 T:29N R:4 GL: Part. The grantor was Kevin Ray Schwartz. The grantee is Barbara Manns. A corporate warranty deed was made for 680 N. Broadway, Peru. The grantor was GKB Enterprises, LLC. The grantee is The City of Peru. A warranty deed was made for 350 S. Main St., Macy, Indiana. The grantors were
Tony Bartlett, Cindy Bartlett, Antonia Fisher, Glen Bartlett and Tony Bartlett, POA. The grantee is Stacey Lopez. A quit claim deed was made for 9293 N 500 E, Denver, Indiana. The grantor was Deborah L. Flannery. The grantees are Deborah L. Flannery and Jason Scott Whitenight. A transfer on death deed was made for 11797 S 100 E, Kokomo, Indiana. The grantors were Dallas Roger Christopher and Austrene Christopher. The grantees are Dallas Roger Christopher, Austree Christopher, Michael S. Christopher and David K. Christopher. A warranty deed was made for East Peru
Addition Lot 82. The grantors were Alicemary Hartley and Andrew Roger Smith. The grantee is Lynda R. Wood. A quit claim deed was made for 710 S Broadway, Peru. The grantor was the Miami County Economic Development Authority. The grantee is Rance Collins. A warranty deed was made for 314 N Broadway, Peru. The grantor was Cynthia Drake. The grantees are Philip D. Draper and Carla J. Draper. A quit claim deed was made for 3988 S Wallick Road, Peru. The grantors were Shane M. Crow, Shane Crow, Tami L. Crow and Tami Crow. The grantee is Tami L. Crow.
ISP conducting “full-court press” to combat dangerous driving Motorists are encouraged to drive sober during St. Patrick's Day and NCAA Tournament. Lieutenant T.J. Zeiser, commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, announced that troopers will be cracking down on dangerous and impaired driving in March, as part of a statewide enforcement campaign beginning Monday and concluding March 21, 2021. Troopers will be conducting high-visibility patrols looking for those driving aggressively, over the speed limit, or under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and disbursed through a grant by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). According to NHTSA, drunk-driving crashes claim more than 10,000 lives per year in the United States. Although 2020 was a unique year, due to the pandemic, preliminary data from the federal safety agency shows that while miles traveled had decreased by about 14.5 % in the first nine months, overall traffic fatalities increased by 4.6 % nationwide. Also, a separate report released from NHTSA revealed that more road users engaged in risky behaviors in 2020 such as speeding or driving
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under the influence and that fewer motorists wore seat belts. Despite having fewer drivers on the road in Indiana, 2020 was the third highest year for traffic fatalities (850) in the past decade, according to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. "We're seeing an uptick in dangerous driving during the pandemic, and it's very concerning," said Devon McDonald, ICJI Executive Director. "That's why we're pulling out all the stops this March to reverse that trend and encourage safe driving behavior. Preventing loss of life is our top priority." Dangerous driving also includes such factors as speeding, tailgating, and disregarding a traffic signal – all of which are against the law in Indiana. Additionally, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. Drivers under 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher are subject to fines and a license suspension for up to one year. To avoid the potential for legal fees and criminal charges, the department recommends following these simple steps: Slow down and follow all posted speed limits. Do not tailgate or drive aggressively. Put down the phone and avoid distracted driving. Buckle up – every trip, every time. Never drive impaired. If you plan on drink-
ing, plan for a safe, sober ride home. If you are hosting a party, always offer alcohol-free beverages and make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver or allow them to spend
the night. Remember, Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk. Take the keys and never let a friend leave your sight if you think that they are about to drive while impaired.
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By Laura Kurella
Now that the season of Lent is upon us, many still choose to follow the tradition of fasting from meat, turning their meals more toward fish. However, since fish tends to be quick-cooking, healthful, and delicious, I consider it a perfect choice for a meal any time of the week, month, or year! Wild or farmed, fresh or frozen, whole or fillet, fish is available in many ways, and offer us just as many ways to prepare it too, causing many questions to swim to the surface, such as, “Should I buy it fresh or frozen?” While it seems logical to think that fresh is best, fish is so perishable that frozen can often be superior to fresh, especially if it takes days for it to reach your local market. Additionally, since fish are about 70 percent water, the longer they take to freeze the larger the ice crystals will form, which will pierce and burst the cells in the meat, causing damage, and moisture loss. Therefore, the best frozen fish is flash-frozen at sea, which is clearly labeled FAS, meaning, “Flash frozen at sea.” This method is ideal because it not only freezes the fish at its freshest best, but also kills parasites, minimizes shrinkage, and preserves moisture when the fish thaws and cooks. Speaking of which, the best and safest way to thaw frozen fish is inside a sealed bag submerged in ice water or in the refrigerator; which will take longer. If you find yourself short on time you can also cook the fish frozen, without thawing. Simply rinse fish under cold water to remove any ice coatings, pat dry with paper towel, then cook. This technique affords you the ability to give the fish a nicely browned crust while keeping the interior moist and tender, and not overcooked, which can happen if you
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Go Fish! are not careful. To avoid overcooking, be sure to use a thermometer. 125 degrees is medium rare, 130 degrees is medium. 140 degrees is medium well, and 150 degrees is welldone. Be sure to insert the thermometer into the meatiest part of the fish because that is where it will be the coldest part. Growing up in a Christian home during the 1960s, every Friday of the year was a fish Friday and one we looked forward to. Here now is an especially flavorful way to add some swimmers to your plate any day. Enjoy!
Extra-special Crabstuffed Lemon-butter Fillets Serves 6 1 recipe’s worth lemon butter sauce (below) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup good-quality dry white wine, divided use 6 skinless mild to medium white fish type fillets 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Prepare lemon butter sauce (below) then keep warm. Place the fillets on a work surface. Brush both sides with oil and season each fillet evenly on both sides with Creole seasoning. Preheat a heavy skillet (or grill) over high heat then place fillets directly in (on) it, and cook until they’re done, about 2 1/2 to 4 minutes per side. Use a broad, large, and sturdy spatula to turn over fillets at least once while cooking. To check fish, dip the tip of a knife into the fattest part of the filet then lay the blade flat against the inside of your wrist. If the tip feels hot against your skin, the fish are done. Transfer them to a warmed, heat-proof serving platter. Driz-
zle fillets with 1/4 cup of white wine to keep them moist then hold warm. In the skillet you were using to cook fish, melt butter over medium-high heat until hot, about 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup wine and heat for 30 seconds then add crabmeat and season with salt and pepper. Cook just until crabmeat warms through, about 2 minutes, being sure to gently stir so that lumps of crabmeat remain intact. Arrange fish fillets as desired on the heated serving platter, then top each fillet with crabmeat, evenly dividing it among the fillets. Top with approximately 3 tablespoons of the Lemon Butter sauce then serve immediately. Lemon Butter Sauce 2 cups dry white wine 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon applecider vinegar 1 teaspoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon, packed, minced fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons heavy cream 3 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into pats 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper In a heavy, nonreactive 3-quart saucepan, combine wine, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, shallots, garlic and thyme. Cook over medium-high heat until liquid reduces to about half, 10-15 minutes. Add cream and cook until liquid reduces about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook as you add 2 pats of butter at a time, whisking constantly, until butter melts completely, then add two more. Once all butter is in, remove from heat. Whisk in salt and pepper then strain through a finemesh strainer into the top of a double boiler over low heat to hold sauce warm.
Quick-cooking, healthful, and delicious, fish is the perfect choice for a meal any time of the week, month or year! Photographer: Laura Kurella