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Bicycle group pedals through Miami County By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com
make Grissom ARB the best choice for basing the new tanker.” It continued, “Our region is proud to serve as home to Grissom ARB and the servicemembers who lend the base its prestige. The talented members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom have acquired several accolades in recognition of their diligence and success, such as the Air Force eReserve Command Maintenance Effectiveness Award and six Air Force Outstanding Unit awards. Central to the success of the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nations, the 434th ARW has engaged in U.S. military efforts, including Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.” While the base’s merits are part of the decision making process, the letter notes, “a high quality of life for active duty servicemembers and their families” also is important. “Therefore, we have taken inventory of the many opportunities and advantages that our region has to offer,” the letter says. “From housing, childcare, utility infrastructure, economic development and education, our community is well suited to embrace
A group of bicyclists recently pedaled through Miami County via the Nickle Plate Trail going from Washington D.C. to Washington State. The men are using the route, “The Great American Rail-Trail.” Jay Waters, aka “Muddy,” along with other riders are a part of an organization called Warrior Expeditions. Their message is: “In 1948, Earl Shaffer told a friend he was going to “walk off the war” to work out the sights, sounds, and losses of World War II. Four months later, Earl Shaffer became the first person to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Following Earl Shaffer’s footsteps and in recognizing the therapeutic effects of long-distance outdoor expeditions, Warrior Expeditions created the Warrior Hike, Warrior Bike, and Warrior Paddle programs which are designed to help combat veterans’ transition from their military service.” Waters lives in Alexandria, Virginia, and is a retired 30-year Army veteran. How he became involved in the organization was because of his desire to be involved in long-distance biking. “I personally wanted to walk the Appalachian trail and found this organization through research. I applied for the program and was accepted. I hiked the Arizona trail with these guys two years ago. Waters said he does not have a lot of biking experience and the trail is 3,800 miles. He prepared for the journey by getting out and “banging out the miles everyday” to ready himself mentally and physically, While on the trail, the group camps quite a bit but also has an opportunity to meet people, stay in their homes and sometimes stay in hotels. “We met some great people in Peru and at their VFW. With permission from the city, we were
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A KC-46A Pegasus refuels an F-15E. U.S. Air Force photo By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash City Council, on June 28, endorsed a letter to Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth asking him to consider Grissom Air Reserve Base as the home for the new KC-46A Main Operating Base. In May, the Department of the Air Force named Grissom and five other bases as potential locations for the KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. Mayor Scott Long said he attended a recent meeting at Grissom on the subject. “They’ve done a lot of work over the years on their fuel system at Grissom on how they deliver fuel to the aircraft in preparation to try to land a wing of these new tankers,” he said. During the meeting, he was asked to prepare a letter of support from the City of Wabash, the City Council and himself. “If Grissom is chosen, it will be 2025, second quarter, I believe, before any aircraft is stationed at this base,” Long continued. “As leaders in the region,” the letter reads in part, we feel that Grissom’s unique defense assets alongside the region’s robust quality of life offerings
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able to stay at the Peru Fire House and it was nice. We watched TV with the guys. They were great and it was a pleasant experience and a great evening in Peru.” Waters shared something that he has always said to others about his time on the trails and found it to be even more comical after going through Miami County. “The funny joke I have has been if I had five cents for every trail I’ve been on, I’d have a lot of nickels and then I got to the Nickle Plate Trail,” he said with a chuckle. What was his opinion about the trail? “It was really smooth. Really nice!” Waters shared what he enjoys most about being out on the trails. “I enjoy the small and medium-sized towns. Meeting the people. I’m trying to stop at every American Legion or VFW
Grissom this project.” The city’s close proximity to locations such as Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne and Lafayette added to that quality of life. “We believe that Grissom ARB is the best location to serve as the next base for the KC-46A Main Operating Base, and we are thrilled to extend our support on behalf of the city,” the letter concluded. Long noted that “we’ve got some folks from our community who work there fulltime, active Air Force and several Reservists.” Other sites in the running are Beale Air Foce Base, California; Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Field Washington, Maryland; March Air Reserve Base, California; Niagara Falls Air Reserve Base, New York; and Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The base chosen for the KC-46A Pegasus will be the fifth base to house the aircraft. Site surveys at each base are being conducted this summer and will be assessed against operational
along the route. I go in, get something to eat, maybe a Gatorade and just meet them.” Waters said he had mainly been riding with one other guy. We’ve separated into two or three groups. I’m riding with a guy named Paul who is 34 and is a college student and we talk about everything. We’ve had some good conversations. It’s a good way to deal with experiences we’ve had and it’s good therapy. “A guy from Rochester met us near Peru and rode with us to Rochester. He isn’t a veteran, but we had some great conversation. It was refreshing to have another person to talk to. Waters, 56, has three grown children. His wife, Anna, is from Italy and is taking a trip to visit family while Waters makes his way across the country. He met his wife while he was in Italy during his service in military.
from Page 1 requirements, potential impacts to existing missions, housing, infrastructure and manpower, according to an Air Force press release. A total of 12 KC46As will replace KC-135 Stratotankers at one of the bases. The base is expected to be selected later this fall.
Jay Waters on the Nickel Plate Trail in Miami County.
Waters hopes to finish the biking excursion sometime in September. His riding partner, Paul, will have to take off and “crush some miles” so he can get back to college so Waters feels Paul will have to “leave him in the dust” along the trail. Waters feels he physically couldn’t keep up with Paul but will try to go as hard as he can. At the end of the interview with Waters, he wanted to be sure
to let the readers know just how much he enjoyed being in Indiana. “I was at Fort Benjamin Harrison in 1987 and 1991 for training. I always felt very welcome in Indiana. I have good memories of Indiana.” Most of all, he felt Miami County had some wonderful trails to use along his way across the country and that he enjoyed meeting people in Peru. Happy Trails, Mr. Waters!
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One person dies in two-vehicle head-on crash on State Rd. 19 Miami County – On June 28, at approximately 7:22 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Miami County Sheriff ’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 19 near Miami County Road 550 East, in which one person died. The preliminary crash investigation by Senior Trooper Jeremy Perez revealed that a Brandon Eller, 33, Amboy, IN was driving a 2011 Dodge Caliber southbound on State Road 19 near County Road 550 East. Steven Armfield, 69, Sheridan, IN, was driving a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on State Road 19 near County Road 550 East. For a yet to be determined reason, the Dodge crossed into the northbound lane causing a head-on collision with the Jeep. Eller and Armfield were both flown, via medical helicopter, to a Ft Wayne hospital. Eller suffered serious but non-lifethreatening injuries. Armfield suffered life threatening injuries. Carolann Pulley, 78, Con-
verse, IN, a passenger in the Jeep was also flown to a Ft Wayne hospital. She succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. This crash is still under investigation. Perez was assisted at the crash scene by ISP Sergeant Rick Brown, Senior Trooper A.J. Coffee, Trooper Andrew Baldwin, Trooper Mario Cruz, the Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, the Amboy Fire Department, Dukes’ Hospital EMS, Lutheran Medical Helicopter, Samaritan Medical Helicopter, and Miami County EMA.
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Obituaries Norma Jean Kraning, 89 Norma Jean Kraning, 89, of Peru, Indiana, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Blair Ridge Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Bunker Hill, Indiana, to Arthur and Irene Graft. She married Harold Kraning Sept. 4, 1949, and they were married for 71 years. She was a member of Mexico Church of the Brethren where she was an organist for many years. Norma was a homemaker who enjoyed music, gardening, reading and most of all, cooking for her family. She is survived by her husband, Harold Kraning, her three children, Christine Jones (Glen) Rochester, Indiana,
Laraine Hudson (Tim) Danville, Indiana and Greg Kraning Peru, Indiana. She had four grandchildren, Michael Jones (Lacey), Michelle Adler (Jerod), Andrea Schweizer (Aaron) and Jared Hudson. She also had eight great-grandchildren. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at
Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the funeral home, with pastor Matt Myers officiating. Family and friends called from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mexico, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Mexico Church of the Brethren. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Ronald F. Droscha, 76 Ronald F. Droscha (76) left for his true and eternal home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Ron was born in Lansing, Michigan, Oct. 19, 1944, to Willard and Glenna Droscha. He married Donna Grissom June 21, 1969. They were married 48 years until her death in Sept. of 2017. Ron and Donna were the loving parents of four children: Diana (Matt) Yoo, Laurie (Eric) Smoldt, Andrea (Matt) Hayden and Scott (Tammy) Droscha. They took great delight in their 13 grandchildren: Jarrod, Justin, Jason, and Hannah Yoo; Zane, Carolyn, and Trevor Smoldt; Garrett, Evelyn, and Wesley Hayden; and Gabriel, Grant, and Zachary Droscha. Ron was blessed to find love again and married Susan Landgrave on August 10, 2019. He welcomed the addition of bonus children Chris (Sunshine) Landgrave and Cathie (Scott) Zimmerman, and grandchil-
dren Allie Landgrave, and Jonah and Micah Zimmerman. Ron was a graduate of Mason High School and Michigan State University. He worked for the Amoco Corporation in Michigan and Ohio before the family moved to Peru, Indiana, in 1980. He became the owner/broker of Century 21 Creative Realtors where he continued working until his death. Ron loved the Lord. He was a long-time member of the Peru First Baptist Church. He also found fellowship with the members of the Peru Grace Brethren Church. Ron enjoyed serving at church and with the Peru
Lion’s Club. He was a nature enthusiast who loved flowers and using his green thumb. Ron is survived by his wife Susan, his children, grandchildren, mother Glenna, and brothers Ruben, David (Susan), Alan and Chris (Jeanie) Droscha. He was preceded in death by wife Donna, father Willard, brother Rudy and grandson Connor Droscha. Visitation was held at the First Baptist Church, 53 E. Main Street, Peru, Indiana, Monday, July 5, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The service followed at 4 p.m. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery, Aurelius Township, Michigan, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s memory to Peru First Baptist Church, Grace Brethren Church or the Peru Lion’s Club. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Frances Lee Bender Mannies, 82 On Saturday, June 26, 2021, Frances Lee Bender Mannies passed away after a short illness. Born April 3, 1939, Frances was the daughter of Cecil Bender and Velma Keith. She married Arville Mannies July 15, 1956. Frances is survived by their two children, Wayne (Jane) Mannies, and Vickie (Darrell) Medley, Peru; as well as their grandchildren, Becky (Josh) Ulery, Ben (Allison) Mannies, Ashley Appleton, Jeremy (Courtney) Appleton, Chad (Chelsey) Mooney, Shanna (Craig) Stoll, Jenny (Jon) Cole, Brandon Medley; and greatgrandchildren Jordyn, Lukas and Blake Ulery, Conner Appleton, Eila Mooney, Gabe and Faith King, Alivia Zell, and Jaxon Cole. Frances also leaves behind her beloved sister, Joann Draper, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband Arville, and brother-in-law Wayne Draper. Frances chose homemaker as her full-time career and was essential as business manager for Arville’s well known and busy construction business. She enjoyed spending time outside with her many flowers that she tended to with great care, camping with family, and spending time with her friends. She made many adventures in the family’s woods available to Wayne and Vickie, then again with her grandchildren. Frances always took the time to enjoy listening to their
stories about those adventures. She was a long-time member of Oakdale Baptist church and made many lifelong friends there. Frances will be dearly missed at every family function that she always made sure to either organize or attend. Visitation was held Friday, July 2, 2021, from 10 a.m. to Noon, with services that immediately followed at Flowers Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Pastor Robert Marcus officiated. Burial was at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mexico, Indiana. Please make memorial donations to Oakdale Baptist Church, Peru, Indiana, or the Alzheimer’s Association @ alz.org. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Julie A. Brown Malott, 54 Julie A. Brown Malott, 54, of Peru passed away at 7:53 a.m. Tuesday, June 29 at her residence. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana Jan. 30, 1967, the daughter of Richard and Juanita O’banion Brown. Julie married Chad Malott July 31, 2004, and he survives. Julie was a 1985 graduate of Kokomo High School and was a Special Education Instructor for Peru Community Schools. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene and was an avid IU fan. More than anything Julie was a joy to be around. She was an excellent mother and grandmother who loved her family beyond measure. Surviving in addi-
Lance (Deanna) Malott of New Castle; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. A service celebrating the life of Julie A. Brown Malott was held Friday, July 2, 2021, at Noon at the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, with tion to her husband Rev. Eric Roemer officiChad are daughters Baiating. Burial was in Rusley (Samantha) Brazzel siaville Cemetery. of Peru, Cassidy Malott Friends gathered at the of Peru, Macey (Zach) Eikenberry-Eddy FuCox of Kokomo, and neral Home at 11 a.m. Mallory (Jesus) Rebollar prior to service. In lieu of Kokomo; a son of flowers memorial doMitchel Malott of Franknations may be made fort; a sister Lisa King of through EikenberryRussiaville; brothers-inEddy to the Peru Comlaw Thomas (Chanda) munity Schools Special Malott of Walton, Greg Education Fund. Malott of Peru, and
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Obituaries Charles “Craig” Boyer, 86
Abbey Michelle Caldwell, 33 Abbey Michelle Caldwell, 33, born Oct. 1, 1987, in Peru, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 25, 2021, at 5:21 p.m. in her home in Peru. Surviving Abbey are the absolute loves of her life, her two sons, Colton Caldwell and Julian Caldwell. Other surviving members of the family include Diana Caldwell (mother) and Chuck Caldwell (father); Bob and Lora Kanippe (Uncle and Aunt, Peru, Indiana); Pam and Greg Price (Aunt and Uncle, Warsaw, Indiana); cousins Collin Price and Paige Price (Wilmington, North Carolina); Randy Conliff (father of Colton — Westville, Indiana); Roger Conrad (father of Julian —Monroe City, Indiana); and Jay and Joyce Conrad (Grandparents of Julian, Vincennes, Indiana). Further, Abbey is survived by both her birth parents, halfbrothers and half-sisters, many cousins, and friends from throughout Indiana. All four of her grandparents — Verlon and Gerlene Caldwell along with Bert and Evelyn Kanippe —preceded Abbey in death. Abbey had many passions throughout her short life. Among these were of course spending
time with and playing with her sons. Further, she had an extensive ability for creating music as she played the french horn, the double french horn, piano, and guitar as well as to a lesser degree, other musical instruments; all while also participating in the North Miami choir. This gift allowed her the opportunity to begin playing with the North Miami High School Marching Bard while only in the seventh grade. Because of her talents, she also was selected to play in the Indiana Middle School Symphony Orchestra (double french horn) which was comprised of approximately 200 students from across Indiana. She had many other joys in her life which included fishing (a sport in which she outdid her Grandpa Kanippe at the tender age of seven which caused him to attempt to bribe her to say
he had caught the largest fish — it didn't work); swimming; playing with friends; and hiking as many trails as she could throughout the Indiana State Park system — often with her children and friends. Finally, Abbey loved attending musical concerts with her friends and family as often as possible. Arrangements for a Celebration of Life service have been entrusted to, and will be held at, Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home in Peru, Indiana. The service took place Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. A meal followed at Eastpointe Bible Church, 1540 E. Paw Paw Pike, Peru, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Seeds of Hope, 1425 South Mickley Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 and/or All Things Are Possible, 171 West Second Street, Peru, Indiana 46970. Additionally, contributions may be made to her children in order to help further their post high school educations. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Charles “Craig” Boyer, 86, of Converse passed away June 28, 2021, at his home with his family at his side. He was born January 9, 1935, in Spencerville, Ohio, the son of Robert and Mary Craig Boyer. On March 24, 1957, Craig married his wife and helpmate of 64 years, Nancy Douglass Boyer and she survives. Craig was a lifelong farmer. He was always busy doing or overseeing the business of the land: plowing, planting, sowing, reaping, watching things grow from seed to harvest. Craig was honored in 1972 as the Star State Farmer of Indiana. He was also a kind and friendly man who was a source of help and knowledge to countless people. Craig was a committed community servant. He was a former member and past president of the Oak Hill School Board, served on the Miami County Council, as well as having been a County Commissioner for seven years. As a young man he served in the U.S. Army 9th Engineer Corp in Germany, helping rebuild bridges and
buildings destroyed in WWII. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Ribbon. Craig’s family was his greatest source of pride. He led by example, demonstrating the value of hard work, generosity, and love of life. He was a devoted husband, beloved by his three children, and adored by ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Craig lived a life of Christian faith. He was an active member of Amboy Friends Church where he served faithfully. All who knew him immediately recognized his reverence for God and love for the church. This legacy of faith in action now allows him to enjoy the glory of Heaven.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Nancy are his children John (Carole) Boyer, Sue (Robert) Dulmes, Mark (Rachel) Boyer; his grandchildren, Christina (Geoffrey) Wyrick, Andrew (Elizabeth) Dulmes, Matthew Boyer, Missy (Dan) Miller, Nathan (Rachel) Boyer, Abbie (Willis) Brookshire, Samuel Boyer, Hannah Boyer, Elizabeth Boyer, and Jack Boyer; greatgrandchildren Lance, Garrett, James, and Rose Wyrick, A.J. and Annie Dulmes and Weston Brookshire; as well as several nieces and nephews. Craig was proceeded in death by his parents and brothers Bob, Herb, and Gerald Boyer. Visitation was July 6, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Amboy Friends Church. A service to honor and celebrate this life well lived was July 7 at 10 a.m. at the church. Craig was laid to rest in Park Lawn Cemetery, Amboy, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Amboy Volunteer Fire and EMS Dept.
Carolann McKeefer (Trent, Armstrong) Pulley, 78 Carolann McKeefer
ley Produce with her
lons and have a long ca-
of the local Farm Club
legacy. Knowing there
(Trent, Armstrong) Pul-
late husband Tom. We
reer as a beautician for
for many years. Car-
can never be enough
ley, daughter of Harold
are exceptionally fortu-
more than forty years.
olann loved to travel
family to celebrate she
and Jeanette McKeefer,
nate that she passed her Her variety of occupa-
and experience the
went on a mission to
was born April 28, 1943.
knowledge and home-
tional talent and experi-
world going on cruises,
find her birth relatives
Her family lost her trag-
steading skills onto her
ence was amazing, even
and taking trips around
and completed that
ically in a car accident
daughters and grand-
driving a semi with late
the US. Her love of
cycle in her life by find-
June 28, 2021.
children. She was a life-
husband Ray at one
style, fine fashion, and
ing her extended Cooper
long member of Amboy
point in her life.
beautiful jewelry en-
family in 2019. This
Carolann married Rolla Trent in Novem-
Friends Church. She
hanced her bubbly
brought her immense
ber 1963. They did not
was a Mother Advisor
of baking and sewing
smile and unmistakable
joy.
remain married, but
of the Rainbow Girls
early participating in 4-
laugh making her a
Along with all her
She developed her love
and a member of The
H as a child and bring-
bright light of joy to
children Carolann is
friendship in which
and gained surviving
Order of The Eastern
ing home many ribbons
whoever she met. She
survived by sister Sara
they cared for each
step-sons Dale (Kristi)
Star in Converse. Car-
and awards. Her home-
loved her flowers and
Lou McKeefer, 27 grand-
other and raised their
Pulley, and Pat (Jackie)
olann attended Ball
made cinnamon rolls
her gardens but never
children, 13 great grand-
four surviving daugh-
Pulley whom she loved
State University and
will be missed at Christ-
as much as we loved her.
children, and many
ters Janis (Kurt Wilson)
dearly. Tom also pre-
Marian College. She
mas and the quilts she
Cornett, Julia (Scott)
ceded her in death in
found her niche in cos-
made are treasured gifts
complishment was her
and cousins, and dear
Rogers, Emilie
2016.
metology. She graduated
for the ones she loved so
family. She loved them
friends of the family.
continued a lifelong
Carolann's greatest ac-
loved nieces, nephews,
(Amanda) Trent, and
Carolann was raised
from Wrights Beauty
much. Carolann grew
fiercely and they will be
She was preceded in
Lori (Scott) Bauer of
in a farming family. She
College, and went on to
up singing in church,
lost without her. Her
death by her parents
Amboy and Converse.
grew up helping in the
own her own beauty
and played the French
kindness and generosity
Harold and Jeanette,
She married Ray Arm-
gardens, harvesting,
school the Marion Co-
horn. She loved music
allowed her to embrace
her brother Ronald, and
strong in 1988 and was
and preserving. She
Ed College of Cosmetol-
and especially the clas-
so many looking for
widowed after 15 years.
maintained her passion
ogy. Her
sic country we all knew
She then married
for this throughout her
entrepreneurial spirit
would be playing in her
Thomas Pulley in 2003
life going on to run Pul-
led her to own her sa-
car. She was a member
husbands Tom and Ray. family as her own. A les- With special love for beloved companion son her children are proud to continue as her Steve Armfield who re-
mains fighting for his life at the time this was written. A service celebrating the life of Carolann Pulley will be held Friday, July 9, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Amboy Friends Church, 110 E. Pennsylvania St., Amboy with pastor Roy Jones officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends will gather from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Amboy Friends Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made through the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home to the Amboy Fire Department. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, 201 N. Main St., Amboy.
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...more from the Miss Circus City pageant In the photo are Miss Circus City, Emma Moore, and her court. On the far left is Hope Turcheck and on the far right is Kerri Gaumer. Both are the organizers for the pageant. The following information lists the queen, her court, and other titles winners. Circus City Princess: Emma Ramos First Runnerup: Addyson Thomas Second Runner-up: Zoe Black. Top Sponsor: Gracelynn Howard Ramos is the eight-year-old daughter of Jamie and Crystal Ramos. She will be a thirdgrade student at Maconaquah Elementary School. Her fa-
vorite activities are ballet, tap, cheerleading, and gymnastics. Circus City Jr. Queen: Lacey Ramos First Runnerup: Macey Nord Second Runner-up: Katelyn Greis Top Sponsor: Katelyn Greis and Addison Pegg Jr. Queen; Photogenic: Brianna Houseour Jr. Queen Spirit: Kendra Taylor Ramos is the 13-year-old daughter of Jamie and Crystal Ramos. She will be an eighth grader at Maconaquah Middle School. She enjoys track, cross country, cheerleading, swimming, dancing at Ballet Arts of Peru, attending church youth group, and fel-
lowship of Christian athletes. Miss Circus City: Emma Moore First Runnerup: Stevee Judy Top Sponsor: Kaci Whann Miss Photogenic: Jazzmyan Bayless Miss Spirit: Emma Moore Moore is the 17-year-old daughter of Jeff and Melissa
Moore. This fall she will be a Freshman at Hope College where she will major in Psychology and minor in History. She serves in her church’s worship band, sunshine society, girls’ tennis, girls’ soccer, and working at Boardwalk Cafe. Moore will compete at the Indiana State
Festival Association along with Courtney Turcheck (not pictured in photo) in November. Turcheck was selected at the 2020 Miss Circus City but because of the pandemic, the state pageant did not take place. Photos provided by Harmon Photography.
erence to a possible drunk driver striking a sign. This was unable to be located. Record only at this time. A juvenile problem was reported at 37022 Carswell CT, Peru. Officers gave the complainant options reference issues with his stepdaughter over the phone.
subjects walking around a property at 2642 W Blair Pike Rd, Peru and the owner was not familiar with them was taken. The subjects were located near the property. Subjects were issued trespass warnings. An unconscious person was reported at 3449 W St. Rd. 218, Brookside Estates Mo-
bile Home Park, Lot 25, Peru. Officers assisted Dukes EMS. A mother at S 400 W and W Meadow Ln, Kokomo advised her daughter had snuck out last night. She believed she was with friends and wants to wait a few hours to see if she returns before making a report of a runaway.
Emma Moore, left, and Courtney Turcheck
Police reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department June 27 A car vs. deer accident occurred at 1860 S Bus. 31, Mill Stone Manor Apartments, Peru. An unwanted guest was reported at 12948 S U.S. 31, Lot 91, Maple Lawn Village, Kokomo. A suspicious female in a red shirt and blue jeans was observed walking at 165 E Washington Ave, Wabash Flats Mobile Home Park, Peru. After entering the area, officers were unable to locate the woman. Police Department was advised by central dispatch. A ground wire was located at 5222 E Daniels Rd, Peru. REMC han-
dled the situation. Officers at S U.S. 31 and W Blair Pike Rd, Peru responded to a single vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was submitted. A vehicle crashed into a sign at 3015 W 850 S, JJ’s #7, Bunker Hill. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was submitted. A grass fire was reported at E U.S. 24 and N 700 E, Wabash. A violation of a protective order was observed at 3404 Westover St, Peru. Matthew Paul was arrested on an initial charge of Invasion of Privacy. Officers were dispatched to the area of E U.S. 24 and N 175 E, Peru in ref-
June 29 Criminal mischief was reported at 6953 N Paw Paw Pike, Peru. A mailbox was damaged at this location. Complaints of shots fired at a residence at 2601 W 800 N, Denver were taken. This will be an ongoing investigation by the Miami County Sheriff's Department. A report of two
Subjects at E U.S. 24 and N Paw Paw Pike, Peru were working for the State to assess the ditch along the location. They advised they would be in area today and tomorrow. They are driving a red Dodge charger occupied by one male and one female. KY plates. A complainant at 100 E Broadway St,
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Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, Bunker Hill spoke about dumping at the church. Waste Management collected the boxes. Followed up with a name on the boxes who admitted that they and the mattresses were his. In lieu of any legal action, he agreed to clean up.
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Police A follow-up occurred at 2095 W Broadway St, Bunker Hill. Officers spoke with a complainant in reference to her juvenile daughter who ran away. Daughter snuck out of her house and went to stay with a friend. Located daughter and juvenile is back in custody of the mother. A male complained of feeling ill at 1022 N Lincoln St, Peru. He was transported by medics to Dukes. An unknown medical emergency occurred at 6347 E 1200 N, Roann. Officers spoke with a complainant at 2601 W 800 N, Denver with additional information regarding call 21m04507. Juveniles at 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Lot 30, Peru attempted to break into a residence. Juveniles were gone prior to officer’s arrival. A domestic disturbance was reported at 2930 S Hilltop Dr, Peru. Indiana State Police handled the call. A witness at S 200 W & W 300 S, Peru stated a white male got into a white SUV headed to town. Officers checked back before dark. They came back to the vehicle abandoned a half mile further down 200, still in the driving lane. Towed vehicle. Officers at 3861 N 190 W, Peru gave complainant advice reference a possible intoxicated driver. Officers at Blackhawk CT and 100 E, Peru assisted Peru City Police Department with a foot pursuit. A subject at 10041 N Adams St, Deedsville had questions about a
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neighbor excessively shooting guns. Advised him of his options. A follow up occurred at 9102 N St. Rd. 19, Denver. A mailbox at 254 W 300 N, Peru was damaged by explosion. It appeared as if a large firework was thrown into the mailbox. Under investigation. Officers at 6723 E 975 N, Roann spoke to a female over the phone who had questions regarding someone's property who was incarcerated. A report of noise was taken at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 30, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru. Complainant was uncertain if noise was gun shots or fireworks. Nothing suspicious was discovered. A wanted person was arrested at 3449 W St. Rd. 218, Brookside Estates Mobile Home Park, Lot 25, Peru.
June 30 A suspicious package or item was reported at S 200 W, Business 31, Peru. A 911 hang-up was investigated at 6072 E 700 N, Peru. All checked okay. Subject advised they did not call 911. A civil issue was reported at 8566 S 250 W, Bunker Hill. Trespassing was reported at 6242 E 975 N, Roann, Hope Foust was issued a trespass warning. A citizen assist was given at 1134 E St. Rd. 124, Peru. The vehicle was returned to
the owner. A traffic hazard was reported at S Wallick Rd. and W Riverside Dr, Peru. Peru Police Department checked on the vehicle and advised it was not a traffic hazard. Officers at 45022 Little Rock Ct, Peru spoke to two subjects over the phone and gave them advice over custody issues. A 911 hang-up was reported at 2869 N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru. A suspicious package or item was reported at 2233 S Flora Dr, Peru. This was unable to be located. A traffic accident with damage was reported at 4524 W 300 N, Peru.
Dale A. Shinn Dale A. Shinn, of Peru, passed away in his home on June 21, 2021. Dale spent his time creating his own designs, tinkering with anything mechanical. He enjoyed old cars and trucks, collecting guns and spending time with friends. Dale was preceded in death by Ann Shinn. Survivhis parents, Beving is a daughter eridge, and Mary Leah (Shinn) Miller
of Peru; grandchildren Austin Miller and Jayda Miller; brothers John Shinn and Karl (Marsha) Shinn; sisters Beth (Dave) Gorman and Gale (Mark) Stevens. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, Indiana.
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Community Calendar July 7 2 p.m. – Wednesdays at the Park hosted by the Peru Public Library and the Peru Parks Department. Featured today, “Magical Tails with Perry Warren.” Event held at The First Farmer’s Amphitheater in Maconaquah Park, Peru. Free to public. For more information, contact the Peru Public Library at 765-4733069. July 11 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Cruise-In and Concert, Peoria Church, 5575 E 325 N, Peru. Open to the public.
Christmas in July at Mississinewa Campsite Decorating Awards 3 p.m. – Peru Circus Show.
July 13 10 a.m. – Free Summer Movie at the Roxy Theater, “The War Grandpa.” July 14 2 p.m. – Wednesdays at the Park hosted by the Peru Public Library and the Peru Parks Department. Featured today, “Bongo Boys Drum Circle.” Event held at The First Farmer’s Amphitheater in Maconaquah Park, Peru. Free to public. For
more information, contact the Peru Public Library at 765-4733069. July 16 7 p.m. - Family Night at the Peru Circus. For more information, call 472.3918. July 17 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Christmas in July at Mississinewa Lake. 2 p.m. – Peru Circus Show. 7 p.m. – Peru Circus Show. July 18 9:30 a.m. –
July 19 All day – Circus City Festival Midway opens – Downtown Peru. 7 p.m. – Peru Circus Show. July 20 10 a.m. – Free Summer Movie at the Roxy Theater, “Abominable.” 7 p.m. – Peru Circus Show July 21 2 p.m. – Wednesdays at the Park hosted by the Peru Public Library and the Peru Parks Department. Featured today,
“Pretty Funny Balloons.” Event held at The First Farmer’s Amphitheater in Maconaquah Park, Peru. Free to public. For more information, contact the Peru Public Library at 765-4733069. 7 p.m. – Peru Circus Show. July 22 7 p.m. – Peru Circus Show. July 23 7 p.m. – Peru Circus Show. July 24 10 a.m. – Circus City Festival Parade – Downtown Peru. 2 p.m. – Peru Circus Show. 7 p.m. – Roaring 20’s Speak Easy - Peru
Depot, 154 S. Broadway. 7 p.m. – Final performance of Peru Amateur Circus. July 27 10 a.m. – Free Summer Movie at the Roxy Theater, “DOLITTLE.” July 28 2 p.m. – Wednesdays at the Park hosted by the Peru Public Library and the Peru Parks Department. Featured today, “Daniel Lusk Magic.” Event held at The First Farmer’s Amphitheater in Maconaquah Park, Peru. Free to public. For more information, contact the Peru Public Li-
brary at 765-4733069. July 31 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Back to School Festival at the Peru Circus Building, 154 North Broadway, Peru. The festival includes free haircuts for kids. (Organizers for the festival are looking for stylists to volunteer their time to give haircuts for the kids. Contact Alexis Dunn at 765-244-2386.) If you have an community event taking place, especially non-profit organizations, send it to: mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com.