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Mayor Hewitt proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Train show, swap meet success is off the rails
Train show and Swap Meet organizer, Paul Forman, said the event was a complete success. Money raised will add more lights and displays for Light Up! Peru. Forman said he has already set another show for Nov. 13, 2021 and plans to have it again April 9, 2022. In the photo above on the left, Tom Trent shows railroad enthusiats some of the items he had for sale at the show. In the photo below, many items were set up for the nearly 1,000 attendees at the show that took place Saturday, April 3 at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Photos by Michelle Boswell and Paul Forman
Tina Youker, President of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Miami County, reads along with Mayor Miles Hewitt, the proclamation announced Thursday, April 1 at City Hall. April has been declared Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month. Photo by Michelle Boswell
North Miami Elementary announces honor roll students on Page 6. A small business summit is planned for this week and a Tenderloin dinner is coming up this weekend. See inside for details.
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Circus holds first cuts for the season Leslie Murphy, trainer at the Peru Circus, posts the names of circus performers and the acts they made through first cuts. The performers will have another three weeks of practice before final cuts are made for the show. Photo by Michelle Boswell
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Richvalley Lions Club Tenderloin dinner coming this weekend The Richvalley Lions Club will have a tenderloin dinner on Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Parkview United Methodist Church, 1785 South St. Road 19, Peru. The dinner will be a drive thru only. An all-
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meat dinner (three tenderloins) is $10. A meal that includes two tenderloins, baked beans, applesauce, and chips is $10. There are no presales allowed. For questions about the dinner, call 765473-5526. The dinner is sponsored by The Richvalley Lions Club and the Parkview United Methodist Church.
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Obituaries Joyce Arlene Oakes, 64 Joyce Arlene Oakes, 64, of Peru, passed away at 1:45am on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Aperion Healthcare. She was born in Kokomo on January 28, 1957 to James and Wanda (Stites) Phillips. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Apostolic Revival Center. She enjoyed attending church, shopping, cappuccino, reading her Bible, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Chris Oakes and Kimberly Oakes, both of Peru, as well as
two grandchildren, Cyren Oakes and Brycen Oakes. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as brother Jackie
Phillips, and sisters Brenda Smith and Vickie Long. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the Apostolic Revival Center Church, 307 Wampler Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 2 p.m., with pastor Chris Reed officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Gail Lynn Gochenour, 81 Gail Lynn Gochenour, 81, of Peru, passed away at 8:21 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at her residence. A Native American, Gail was born in San Francisco, California Oct. 29, 1939, the daughter of Walter and Rebecca May Burhans. Gail was 1958 graduate of Peru High School. Gail was a Native American Matriotic believer and a professional dog
groomer. Surviving are her daughters Kathleen Digue of Peru, Kalin Walker of Peru and
Hollie Digue of Cummings, Georgia; a son Michael Digue of Sebring, Florida; a sister Karen (David) Berridge; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are many, many close friends. A memorial service for Gail Gochenour will be at later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru.
New artist at MCAG in downtown Peru The Miami County Artisan Gallery (MCAG), 20 North Broadway, Peru, Indiana, proudly welcomes Mr. Saw Kennedy, Mixed Media Artist. He has set up shop in Suite #5 as of April 1, 2021. His works are available during MCAG hours of Tuesday - Saturdays, Noon to 5 p.m. His hours in the studio vary and weekend appointments are encouraged, as he works and lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Saw Kennedy was born in Karen State, Myanmar. At the age of 15 he began study-
ing art under Saw Chu and Saw Eh Eh. He has two older and two younger brothers that also are artist. Saw is an art teacher, who taught for six years as a high school instructor, and many individuals during his art career. His favorite medium is Charcoal, Watercolor. He is a curator who has exhibited his and 19 other artist's works internationally, since 2004. Besides his MCAG Membership, he is a member of Borderline Art Gallery, Artlink Gallery, and the Logansport Art Association. As an art
advocate he has given twelve exhibitions and is scheduling one at MCAG to be announced at a later date. He is scheduled as the featured artist for the MCAG Art Educational Seminar, September 12, 2021. His art classes are also being developed at MCAG, to be announced soon. On April 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., MCAG is hosting an Open House for this fabulous artist. Come in to meet Saw, enjoy cake and coffee, and be ready to be amazed. There will be featured specials on this special occasion.
Markey Mitchel MCrae, 68
Markey (Mitchel) McCrae, 68, of Peru, Indiana, passed into eternal life on April 1, 2021. Markey was born on May 7, 1952, in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Upon graduation at Duncan High School, Markey attended various colleges earning four degrees including a Doctorate in Theology. Markey enlisted into the United States Air Force where she served her country with pride. While in the Air Force, she met the love of her life, Paul McCrae. They met on a Monday and were engaged by Friday. Two weeks later, on June 7, 1975, they vowed to spend the rest of their lives together. Markey loved teaching others and traveling. She combined her passions by becoming a teaching consultant, providing technical and robotics trainings for manufacturing companies all around the world. Her most recent position was as a training consultant at GP Strategies Corporation. Her passion to serve her country continued beyond her military service and into providing presentations and sessions on America’s founding principles, the Founding Fathers, and the US Constitution. Markey took her passion for public service to another level as she be-
came a Butler Township Trustee in Miami, Indiana. She attended Somerset Christian Church in Somerset, Indiana where she taught Sunday School, and regularly shared her voice and love for the Lord with the congregation through songs and specials. If you met Markey, you met an instant friend - one you thought you had known for years. Her heart for giving and serving others was abundant throughout her life and to everyone she met. Although unable to have children of their own, Markey was a mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother to many. Markey insisted on having her adopted great-grandchildren call her “OGG” (othergreat-grandmother). When the first greatgrandchild began to speak, “OGG” came out “Auchie” – and that’s what stuck. Auchie leaves behind a deep love for her babies that they will carry with them forever.
Markey is survived by her husband, Paul; brothers Richard (Nancy) Ivie of Wynnewood, OK and Roger (Dian) Ivie of Stratford, OK; twin sister Angela Mitchel of Duncan, Oklahoma, sister Judy Perry of McAllen, Texas, and half-sister Theresa Hardwick of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and countless friends and neighbors who were considered lifelong family and will miss her dearly. Proverbs 18:24 “there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” She was preceded in death by sisters Caroline Ivie, Nancy Duval and Linda Wesley and half-brothers Hershel Grant and Terry Grant. A service celebrating the life of Markey McCrae was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at the Somerset Christian Church, 153 Old Slocum Trail, Somerset, Indiana, with Minister Jeff Hierholzer officiating. Military Honors were provided by the Miami County Military Rites Unit. Visitation was from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Somerset Christian Church.
Small business summit planned for Friday A small business summit is planned for Friday, April 9 at Smitty Mcmusselman’s Pub and Grub at Noon. This is a meeting in preparation for the Peru Small Busi-
ness Month and beyond. Business owners and/or their representatives are asked to RSVP by sending an email to plothow.kl@icloud.c om. (Questions
about this event can also be sent to this email address as well.) This is to help get a count of people who will be purchasing lunch and the need for seating availability.
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Miami County Hippity, Hoppity up the hill
Children brought baskets and bags to hold their Easter eggs they found at Macoanquah Park on Saturday, April 3. The Kent Workman Easter Egg Hunt took place on a sunny day which made the event even more appealing for all who attended. Delilah Hollarman (left photo)was celebrating her seventh birthdaywhile finding treasures hidden in the park.
Spring has arrived
Flowers have begun to bloom around Miami County signaling the beginning of Spring. The weather forecast for the week is filled with temperatures in the 80’s as well as the high 60’s and low 70’s.
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Moments Captured
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Hot dog(s)! It’s time for baseball!
Kade Townsend, Peru High School, throws a pitch during the double-header against Covington High School Saturday. Peru won both games. The first game ended with a score of 25-2 and the second game score was 14-1. Jason Boswell, right photo, cooked hot dogs on the grill for fans during the games.
Photos by Michelle Boswell
Miami Indian property at Seven Pillars spruced up
Michael Hoover, photo above, uses his chainsaw to cut up a log during clean-up. Shawn Dunnagan, top middle photo, uses a tractor to push debris into a pile. Byron Funnell, Fort Wayne, center bottom photo, carried limbs and sticks to a pile to help the Miamis with clean up. Mike Marks, far left photo, carefully holds a pole to try and pull down a loose limb in one of the trees on the Miami Indian property at Seven Pillars.
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North MIami Elementary announces honor roll students All A Honor Roll First Grade Oliver Bauder, Iz-
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Honor Bowman, Shane Briscoe, Jaxon Burton, Braden Campbell, Madeline Crist, Mila Forsyth, Michael Hostetler. Second Grade Mia Brogna, Chloe Carter, Addison Chumbley, Aubri Chumbley, Whitney Clark, Savannah Fewell, Skylar Hudson, Hilary Lawson, Alekxander Magee, Maddox Martin, Weston Pickett, Braelynn Rairigh, Alex Schwartz, Haley Smith, Jace Sopher, Kayson Stambaugh, Jordyn Stamper, Bentley Stewart, Aolani Swafford Alex Weaver, Jubilee Werner. Third Grade Kylie Aguilar, Braydon Babcock, Vancent Bauder, Shawna Cook, Averie Coppler, Holden Fritz, Ada Hovermale, Sophia Jaberg, Audrianna Jimenez, Halle Maxwell, Addison Million, Izzac Myers, Trinitty Roark, Brady Schanlaub, Sib Seifried, Taylor Starkey, Evander Straws, Laynee Townsend, Daphne Weaver, Parker Weaver, Lucas Wessels, Keagan Wibel, Colin Wilder, Jaxon Wright. Fourth Grade Kennedy Appelfeller, Joseph Brown, Jayce Burns, Isabella Curtis, Ian Floyd, Emma Juliot, Caleb Kendall, Remyngton Korreckt, Tayah Listenberger, Ray Manning, Nehemiah McFarland, Alexandria McGovern, Aeva Myers, Harlon Rafferty, Kaidyn Schanlaub. Fifth Grade Karston Black, Evan Chumbley, Katlyn Clark, Khloe Evans, Elise Floyd, Jace Hall, Layla Hampton, Madison Hetzner, Andrea Hoover, Grant Hovermale, Kolten Hudson, Coltyn Hyden, Laython Norman, Jody Roden, Stormy Spicer, Caleb Steele, Leah Wessels, Keyli Xocua Pantaleon. Sixth Grade Emilee Brooks, Alivia Burt, Cody Clark, Colton Clark, Mason Click, Caden
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On the table... Lovely leftovers!
By Laura Kurella
I’ve heard many people state that the reason they buy a bigger ham is to make sure they will have leftovers and, I can tell you, it was always my mother’s goal, too! She loved pork more than any other meat. However, with seven hungry children, she was lucky to be left with the bone! Mom was very particular about what ham she wanted as well and would put in a special order with the local butcher for the largest one available. She was also partial to semi-boneless because, as she said, “The bone imparts a flavor like none other and, you can also use the bone to make soup or beans!” What’s interesting is, no matter how big a ham she bought, there never seemed to be much ham left. In fact, the only thing I can recall her ever making after Easter was either soup or beans! The one thing to remember about ham leftovers is that they are only good for so long so, I am cutting this column short so there’s room to include a special chart from our government to help us keep that ham safe to eat! Ham does offer us many delicious ways to use up any leftovers, and there’s a bunch of recipes out there that make good use of any ham scraps you may still have, including dishes that
heavy, non-stick skillet, heat the butter over medium heat and add the onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add the mushrooms and sauté until tender, and golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Heat the oven to 350° Spray an 8x9” baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the potatoes, ham, broccoli, and mushrooms, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pinch off chunks of the cream cheese and dollop the top of the casserole. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly! Ham and Cheese Quiche with Hash brown Crust For Hash brown Crust: 2 Potatoes, peeled and grated into bowl of cold water 2 tablespoons Butter 4 tablespoon avocado Oil 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4-1/2 tsp Ground Pepper, to taste The nice thing about leftover ham is all the different ways it can be used to make something that offer all that great ham taste - with a little twist – and very little effort!
create a broth or sauce to protect the ham should you decide to freeze it. Here now are three delicious ways to turn those lovely ham leftovers into brand new flavor sensations– ENJOY! Ham, Black Eyed Pea, and Potato Slow Cooker Soup 2-3 large potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes - 4 cups
1 cup dried blackeyed peas 1 smoked ham hock 1 onion, diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced 3 ribs of celery, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 5 chicken bouillon cubes 8 cups water fresh grated Parmesan cheese for garnish Combine all ingredients to a 7quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Lift ham
hock from the soup and use a fork to shred meat from the bone. Add meat back to the slow cooker. Serve soup topped with grated parmesan cheese Classic Potato Ham Bake 6 potatoes, chopped 10 ounces broccoli, steamed 2 cups ham, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 cup mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese, grated In a sauce pan filled half way full of water, over medium heat, add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the water and drain in a colander. In a large,
For Ham and Cheese Quiche: 8 ounces Smoked Ham, diced 1 cup Shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar Cheese 6 Eggs 1/2 cup Cream 1/4 cup Milk 3 tablespoon Flour 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 Clove Garlic, mince Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shred potatoes into a large bowl filled with cold water. Let the potatoes sit for 10 minutes to remove excess starches that come
out while shredded. Drain and rinse potatoes until the water runs clean. Drain well. Lay out several paper towels onto a clean surface. Pour drained potatoes onto the paper towels and pat dry to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil until shimmering over mediumhigh heat. Pour the potatoes into the bottom of the non-stick pan and press potatoes into the bottom of the pan forming a skillet sized potato pancake. Let the hash browns simmer until they turn crispy and golden brown. Using two oven mitts and a large plate, very carefully invert the hash brown onto the plate. Place skillet back onto the burner and slide uncooked side of the hash brown into the skillet to cook on the other side until crispy and golden brown. Remove from the burner and slide hash brown into a pie pan. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic, cream, milk, flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in diced ham and cheese until evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared hash brown crust. Place in oven and bake until the center is set - about 45 minutes for a standard pie plate. Check after 35 minutes to ensure it does not overcook. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.