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Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch shares broadband announcement By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch arrived at Miami-Cass REMC Thursday, April 28, to mark an important achievement that will benefit thousands of residents and businesses in Indiana, including Miami County. Broadway Broadband Powered by MiamiCass REMC is installing fiber in the Miami County area to bring high speed internet to unserved and underserved locations in Miami and Cass counties. In the fall of 2021, the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) under the direction of Lt. Gov. Crouch, launched the Indiana Connectivity Program. The goal was to expand broadband service to thousands of underserved and unserved residents and businesses that lack connection to internet services. This broadband program is the first of its kind. Lt. Gov. Crouch began her address to the group of people gathered in the Miami-Cass REMC building by saying “What an exciting day.” She thanked Miami-Cass REMC hosting the event and to the Next Level Connections team for getting the program where it is today. She also recognized partners in the Indiana General Assembly who were present for the event thanking them for their support of the program. The first introduced was Representative Ethan Manning followed by Senator Andy Zay. Sen. Zay authored the Indiana Connectivity Program which has now become a reality. Lt. Gov. Crouch said in 2018, Purdue University did a study that found Indiana had over 400,000 Hoosiers who were in “internet darkness.” If they could be connected over the next 20 years it would result in additional $12 billion to the state's economy. That meant economic opportunity was a possibility in rural Indiana but the key to unlocking that opportunity meant Hoosiers had to be con-
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Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch addresses a group of people gathered at Miami-Cass REMC Thursday, April 28. She was there to make an announcenected. In 2019, the General Assembly invested $100 million to expand broadband. In 2020, COVID-19 swept across the country. That’s when the realization that internet connectivity wasn’t just an economic opportunity for Indiana, but was also about health and education. In 2021, the General Assembly introduced 18 bills expanding broadband. They also appropriated an additional $250 million to continue to expand broadband here in Indiana. During her speech, Lt. Gov. Crouch shared the
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ment about Broadway Broadband and how it will help Hoosier families and businesses. Photo by Michelle Boswell reason why the event at Miami-Cass REMC was so important. She was there to announce the results of round one of the Indiana Connectivity Program. She explained that as a result of the $650,000 in grant money provided, 253 Hoosier families and businesses who couldn’t be connected to the internet because of their location will now be connected. Lt. Gov. Crouch shared that although 253 families and businesses may not seem like much, it means everything to those people who can now use the internet and have better See Broadband, Page 2
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Broadband quality of life. Sen. Zay was introduced to the group to talk about how important connectivity is to farmers in Indiana. “Our farmers in the innovation and the technology world were screaming for this kind of connectivity and they still are with the advancement of their technology, their tractors and their combines and their harvesting equipment. For the four counties that I represent to the east: Whitley, Huntington, Wabash, and Grant, which really mirrors what you have here in Miami and Cass, it became clearly obvious to me that the trails, the parks, the infrastructure that we were investing with our regional cities and some of our other investment programs, though those are important, that it wasn't the key that was going to unlock the potential in our rural neighborhoods in rural Indiana. The box that my kids check, the box that our friends that are coming to Indiana from Illinois, from New York, from California, and other states and all across, the first box is connectivity. We never saw that more than we had in the last two years through the pandemic of COVID. People now are working from home. My children, graduating college now are looking for hybrid jobs so they can go in the office 2-3 days of work but work from home two or three days of work and that wouldn't be possible without the connectivity. And though there was great investment beginning and continuing in network outreach we were still missing some people on the fringes. And that's where I looked at the opportunity of finding folks that could demand it and needed that service where we could kind of do a reverse auction and reach out and see what is nearby, what is
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Rob Schwartz, CEO of MiamiCass REMC, speaks to a group about the importance of conavailable and how through our state efforts we could help subsidize that build out to that area. I'm super thrilled to be with you today as you share your story and how we're meeting one need here and I think this is the beginning of many to come. They will build on the investments that your REMC, through their connections, as my REMC in Heartland and as the other network providers throughout our state reach to bringing Indiana to a new level of connectivity and build us off through the 21st Century. So, thank you for your investment, thank you for your commitment, and I thank everybody for being here today. There is no better time to be a Hoosier,
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no better place, and for my part I want to make sure that our kids and our future can remain right here in rural Indiana. This connectivity will be critical in doing this.” Before Lt. Gov. Crouch introduced the next speaker, she shared that of the 253 families/businesses receiving connectivity, 50 were in the Miami and Cass areas. One Hoosier, Jim Parsons, who was recently connected to broadband spoke about what it means to have internet as his home/business. His address to the group was brief but what he said painted a picture of what life without internet looks like. “I'm very excited. It's been a long journey to try to get broadband to our
home. We are very rural and the nearest connection points are a mile away or more. We've been fighting to get this connectivity. It's so important to us to stay competitive in what we do. I've been working from home for the last four years. It is hard to be competitive when I can't connect with people and have to drive somewhere else to get that connection. So, in my world this means everything to me to have that…very much like getting electricity did to our great grandparents in our area. Our kids are in the same boat. One is a teacher, so during the pandemic when she is home and has to teach class online, she can't. She has to go to town to get a connection to reach
all the children that she's reaching plus our grandkids have to go to town to get their homework uploaded. So, getting this in our area means everything to our families to get the connectivity we need and we really appreciate this. We really thank you for putting this program out and we thank you for choosing our home,” Parsons shared. Parsons is a regional sales manager selling springs for suspensions in the automotive aftermarket. Miami-Cass REMC CEO Rob Schwartz also spoke to the group. Schwartz praised his staff for all of their hard work. He shared his thoughts on what broadband means in today’s world. “We found out during the whole time of COVID, it's a ne-
cessity. Broadband is a necessity. It’s not like it's just a luxury. It’s a necessity and you're going to need it. It's only going to keep growing,” Schwartz said. Schwartz said Miami-Cass REMC purchased broadband in 2020. He said they originally thought they were just going to build out a ring and let someone else service it. They found that it would be difficult to let someone else service their customers. He felt they could serve their customers better
than anyone else. Miami-Cass REMC will be serving Miami, Cass, Carroll Counties as well as half of White County. Lt. Gov. Crouch said she wants everyone to know it isn’t too late to be connected. Hoosiers and business owners who need internet connectivity can enter their address and information into the Indiana Connections portal at: In.gov/OCRA/broad band or call 833-6398522.
Peru Garden Club to have annual sale
Obituaries
By Jane Kesler Peru Garden Club President
Robert L. Harshman, 83 Robert L. Harshman, 83, of Greentown, Indiana passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born April 25, 1939, in Miami County, the son of Shirley R. and Clara (Hudson) Harshman. He married Connie M. VanBaalen May 31, 1959. He married Bessie Bader Sept. 14, 1973. She preceded him in death March 30, 1983. On March 16, 1991, he married Sharon S. Ingoldsby, who survives. He graduated from Peru High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1958 to 1961, with an honorable discharge. He worked at AGP in Peru for 10 years before becoming a machine repairman at General Motors Delco plant in 1972 and retiring in January 1999. He was a member of Calvary
Church, Peru; a Past 32nd Degree Mason and member of Masonic Lodge No. 67 Peru-Miami, and The National Rifle Association. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Surviving with his wife is one son and daughter-inlaw, Jeff A. and Sharon A. Harshman, Denver; one daughter Laura Santos, Kokomo; Stepdaughter, Mary Dowden, Kokomo, stepson and wife, Michael and Janelle Ingle, Burlington; stepdaughter and husband, Lori and Tim Offutt, Logansport.
One brother Wilson Harshman, Peru; 9 grandchildren Jeremy (Courtney) Harshman, Kevin (Andrea) Harshman, Jordan (Savannah) Ingle, Christopher (Nicole) Ingle, Michael (Sara) Wilson, Matt Wilson, Melissa (Chase) Franks, Kevin Dowden Jr., and Kyle Dowden and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral service followed at 1 p.m., with Pastor Kevin Palmer offi-
ciating. Burial took place at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery in Logansport. Masonic service will be provided by the PeruMiami Masonic Lodge No. 67. Military rites will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvary Church, 2908 West 200 North, Peru, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
James Robert Przybylowicz, 61 James Robert Przybylowicz, 61, of Peru, passed away at his residence. He was born July 10, 1960, in San Diego, California to James W. Przybylowicz and Yoshiko (Fujisawa) Norris. James graduated from high school in 1978 and he served in the United States Army. James enjoyed reading, cooking, and listening to music.
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James is survived by his brothers, George Przybylowicz of Tucson, Arizona, Ronald Norris Jr. (Shelly) of Macy, Indiana and sister, Mary Zinsmaster of
Peru, Indiana, nieces; Shelly Wade, Ashly Satterfield, Paisli Norris, nephew, Cayson Norris, and great nieces and nephews; Trent, Willoh, Nora,
Olivia, Ava, Alexander, and Amari. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Ronald E. Norris Sr. Graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com
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Peru Garden Club will have its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 7, at the Historic Depot, 154 South Broadway, Peru. It is from 9 a.m. to Noon. Each year the members and friends of PGC go into their perennial gardens and divide, dig and pot healthy plants to sell to the community. These plants come from Miami County gardens so they are accustomed to this
environment. Artistic planters, for example books and cigar boxes, will be available. Many plants are potted in decorative containers ready to be gifted for Mother's Day. Baked good will also be for sale. Peru Garden Club has been planting Peru since 1939 and giving back to the community. All profits from the sale are set aside for flower purchases for the Depot front garden, the two Blue Star Memorial flower beds,
sponsorship of the “I Grow” youth program at Garden Gate Greenhouse. Peru Garden Club also donates to The Garden Club of Indiana's Scholarship program, as well as the Land Trust program which is supporting Wallier Woods, an environmentally rich area along the Ohio River. Come join us this Saturday to get healthy, reasonably priced plants and help support the beautification of Miami County.
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United Way to help bring comfort to homeless in Miami County By Debi Wallick United Way of Miami County Executive Director Homelessness is a growing issue in Miami County, especially in Peru. United Way is one of several service providers. We strive to alleviate the grip of homelessness on our neighbors, even if that means helping make them a little more comfortable in their situation.
Unfortunately, it’s not a secret that when homeless individuals cannot find shelter, they most likely resort to sleeping on the street without any barrier between their bodies and the ground. United Way has recently been blessed with a grant from NIPSCO Charitable Foundation that will help provide additional comfort to our neighbors experiencing
homelessness. In July, the United Way of Miami County is sponsoring a public PLARN (plastic yarn) Sleeping Mat Workshop. Our Mission is to straighten and cut plastic bags, and crochet mats made of PLARN (plastic yarn) and help our local homeless population. You can help by collecting plastic bags, cutting, and crocheting bags. The United Way will
provide everyone who joins the initiative with a cutting board, scissors, crochet needles, and a bag. The public PLARN Workshop is scheduled for July 7, 2022, at Community Resource Center from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The registration deadline is June 30, 2022. It takes seven hundred bags to make a sleeping mat; start collecting now!
Local support helps Cole Porter Festival expand
Legendary songwriter Cole Porter is a key figure in the history of Peru, Indiana. Now in its 30th year, the Cole Porter Festival celebrates his legacy with a unique series of events held during the second weekend of June. Dates for 2022 are June 912. This year, producers have set their sights on taking the festival to new heights with expanded music offerings and improvements to existing events. With that goal comes the need for more support, and the Peru community has stepped-up in an unprecedented manner to help the effort. Miami County Economic Development Authority is proudly sponsoring the new “MCEDA 5th Street Music Stage” in combination with the “5th Street Village sponsored by Co-Tronics Inc.” This eye-catching installation at Fifth and Broadway will serve as the hub of the festival, offering free live music by an array of regional acts over the course of three days. This expanded schedule requires substantial support and 5th Street Stage Associate Sponsors are also helping make it possible, with generous gifts from Dean Baldwin Painting, PNC Bank and Psi Iota Xi Sorority. Fundraising Director Ellen Mock is delighted at
(From left to right) David Williams with James Kistler of CoTronics Inc. and Brooke Robertson of MCEDA look over plans for the 2022 Cole Porter Festival with producers Kati Roberts and Chris Badami. Photo provided the air about this Tours,” “Lunch the level of outyear’s festival,” says With Mr. Porter,” reach. “Fundraising is al- “Charles Troy Pres- co-producer Kati Roberts. “The ways a challenge, so ents,” “Cocktails & Cole,” “Music at the legacy of Cole I’m very excited at Porter and spirit of the enthusiasm Museum” and the Peru are the driving from local busi“Old Fashioned Ice motivations for nesses and individu- Cream Social” reeveryone contributals,” Mock says. turn thanks to gifts ing. We’re grateful “The whole city val- from First Merues the importance chants Bank, Smith for this outpouring of this celebration. Sawyer Smith Insur- of support which enables us to bring It is inspiring.” ance, Daniel Bearss Northern Indiana Roberts, First Farm- new levels of sophistication, while Community Founers Bank & Trust, also keeping Cole dation (NICF) has Maricel & Charlie provided a grant to- Heeter, Deborah Eck and his music relevant, exciting, and wards equipment - Travel & Beyond, purchases to Gary Thomas, Anne accessible to the wider community.” streamline guest Kennedy, Caldwell ticketing and add Monument ComFor a complete list lighting-sound enpany, Wabash Valley of sponsors and hancements to perAbstract Co., Beadonors, and for festiformance events. con Credit Union val information, Dobbs Legal Group and Family Optomevisit ColePorterFesLLC is once again try. tival.org. “There is a buzz in sponsoring the hugely popular “Cole’s Cover-Tune Contest” which debuted at last year’s festival. The James O. and Alice F. Cole Foundation returns to support “Elizabeth Doyle’s Songwriting Workshop” and Miami County Serving Wabash & Surrounding Counties Tourism is sponsoring an elegant new fine-dining and bigband music event “C’est Magnifique.” Longtime favorite events like “Discovering Cole Bus
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debiw@uwmiamip.org or call 765-473-4240. Or Brooke Robertson: brookemceda@gm ail.com or 765-4727470.
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Sports Maconaquah School athletes sign letters of intent Sharp to join golf team at Holy Cross College, Notre Dame
Eby to run Cross Country, Track for Indiana University of Kokomo
Kianna Sharp - I would like to thank my family and friends for the constant support system. I would also like to thank Dave Powell for teaching me everything I know and pushing me to do my best. I have participated in many tournaments including Indiana Elite Midwest Golf Showcase and Indiana Junior PGA tournaments. I am honored to have received a scholarship to such a prestigious college allowing me the opportunity to pursue my golf career. I am anxious to meet my new teammates and navigate the next chapter of my life as a collegiate athlete at Holy Cross College, Notre Dame. Photo provided by Maconaquah School
Rachel Eby is surrounded by family and school officials as she signs with Indiana University of Kokomo to run Cross Country and Track. Photo provided by Maconaquah School
Sports schedule North Miami April 27 5 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track @ Peru High School. 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Whitko Jr./Sr. High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Whitko Jr./Sr. High School April 28 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball vs. Northfield High School – Home 5 p.m. – Coed Middle School Track and Field @ Culver Community High School. 5:30 p.m. – Junior Varsity Softball @ Delphi Community High School Conner Field April 29 5 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf vs. Caston High School @ Peru Muni Golf Course. 5:30 p.m. - Junior Varsity Softball vs. Northwestern High School - Home 5:30 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field @ Titan Relays Taylor High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Twin Lakes High School – Home April 30
10 a.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Lewis Cass High School – Home 10 a.m. – Varsity Softball – Miami County Softball Tournament – Home May 2 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School 5 p.m. – Coed Middle School Track and Field vs. Pioneer/Oak Hill – Home 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School May 3 5:30 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Tipton High School May 4 4:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Track and Field @ Maconaquah Middle School 4:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf @ Northwestern High School 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Southwood High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Southwood High School Maconaquah April 27
4:30 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis vs. Taylor High School – Home 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Western High School 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Manchester Jr./Sr. High School – Home 6 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Manchester Jr./Sr. High School – Home 6:30 p.m. – Middle School Softball @ Oak Hill High School April 28 4:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Golf @ Kokomo/Tipton Three-Way – American Legion Post 6 5 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis vs. Tippecanoe Valley High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Soccer vs. Carroll Jr./Sr. High School (Flora) – Home 5:30 p.m. – Middle School Softball vs. North Miami Middle School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Boys and Girls Middle School Track and Field @ Northwestern
Jr./Sr. High School April 29 5 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Logansport High School 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball vs. Oak Hill High School April 30 10 a.m. – Varsity Softball @ Miami County Softball Tournament 10 a.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Eastern High School 10 a.m. – Boys Varsity Golf @ Peru High School (Rock Hollow Golf Course) 11:30 a.m. – Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field @ Kokomo Relays May 2 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Whitko High School – Home 6 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Whitko High School – Home May 3 4:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf vs. Peru High School – Rock Hollow Golf Course 4:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Golf @ Northwestern Middle School – Three way with Kokomo Middle School and North-
western Middle School 5 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis @ Peru High School – Thrush Courts 5 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field vs. Caston High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Northfield Jr./Sr. High School 5:30 p.m. – Middle School Softball @ Tipton High School May 4 4:45 p.m. – Boys and Girls Middle School Track and Field – Miami County Meet – Home 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Wabash High School 6 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Wabash High School Peru April 27 5 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Track and Field @ Manchester/Tippecanoe Valley 5 p.m. – Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field @ North Miami High School 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Lo-
gansport High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Softball vs. Wabash Middle School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Baseball vs. Northfield Jr./Sr. High School – Home April 28 4:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Golf vs. Kokomo High School – Home 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Southwood Jr./Sr. High School 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Western High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Northwestern High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Soccer vs. Kokomo Middle School – Home April 29 5:30 p.m. – Boys and
Girls Varsity Track and Field @ Titans Relays 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Eastern Jr./Sr. High School – Home 6 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Baseball @ Northwestern Middle School April 30 8:30 a.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis @ Homestead Invitational 10 a.m. – Varsity Softball @ Miami County Softball Tournament Noon – Varsity Baseball @ Culver Academies May2 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Southwood Jr./Sr. High School 5 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Southwood Jr./Sr. High School 5 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Golf vs. Logansport (Dykeman) – Home May 3 4:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Golf vs. North Miami and Maconaquah – Home 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Manchester Jr./Sr. See Sports, Page 7
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Community Calendar May 5 Noon – Miami County’s official National Day of Prayer will be held on the Courthouse lawn facing Broadway. There will be several representatives from government, law enforcement, healthcare, business, and economic areas as well as clergy to help pray. May 7 8 a.m. – Riley Run/Walk – Check in at 8 a.m. at Anytime Fitness/Nickel Plate Trail. The run starts at 8:40 a.m. 8:50 p.m. and remaining races begin at 9 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. All money raised by those registered will go to Riley Hospital. This is being hosted by the Peru High School Student Council. The goal is to raise
Sports continued from Page 5 High School 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Maconaquah High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Soccer @ Whitko High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Logansport High School 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Softball vs. Pioneer Jr./Sr. High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Baseball vs. Lewis Cass – Home May 4 4:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Track and Field @ Miami County Meet 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis @ Kokomo High School South Campus 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Baseball @ Kokomo High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Northfield Jr./Sr. High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Baseball @ Maple Crest Middle School 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Northfield Jr./Sr. High School – Home
$5,000. The registration link is https://endurancecui.active.com/even t-reg/select-race 9 a.m. – Noon – Peru Garden Club annual plant sale at the Peru Depot. This is the club’s main fundraisier. The club will be selling
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Answers to puzzles on Page 8 cuttings from plants from their personal properties, mostly perennials, some annuals, and crafts. They will also have a bake sale.
Drive, Peru. $20 for 10 x 10 space. Deadline to sign up is May 1. Space is limited. To reserve a space, call 765-4693286.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – First Community Yard Sale at the Peru Civic Center, 225 E. Riverside
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – North Central Indiana Hamfest/ARRL
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Lions Club names Cheer Club member of the week The Lions Cheer Club member for the week of May 2 is Marjorie Willis of Blair Ridge Health Campus. Last week’s Cheer Club person for the week of April 25 was Donna Aguilar from Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Room 6, 390 West Boulevard, Peru. Donna has lived in Miami County all of her life. She was born at Dukes Memorial Hospital and is 59 years old. She has diabetes and a few other health issues. Donna loves to read the Bible and do the activities offered by Blair Ridge. She has four daughters and some grand-
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children. Donna also has two older sisters. She loves to see all of her family. She is a member of the First Baptist Church in Peru. She was employed at Tyson, KFC, and The Siding Restaurant. If you know of someone who would be a good candidate for the Cheer Club, contact any Lions Club member and/or Dennis Eckerley at 765-473-3318.
Calendar Indiana Section Convention at the Miami County Fairgrounds, 1029 W. 200 N., Peru. Hosted by the Cass County, Grant County, Miami County and Kokomo Amateur Radio Clubs. TalkIn on 147.345+ (131.8). Forums to be announced. May 10 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. North Miami student athletes in grades five through 11 can get their physicals Tuesday, May 10, at the Middle/High school. Enter through door one. The cost is $15.00. Physical forms and consent forms must be filled out completely and signed by a guardian. Contact
continued from Page 6 the athletic office at 765-985-2931 with any questions. May 14 8 a.m. – Peru/Grissom Kiwanis Family Second Annual 5K Fun Walk & Run at the Peru Riverwalk/Pavilion nest to the Fort. Check in is at 8 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is due by May 3 to guarantee a shirt. Registration fee is $20 per adult and students 12 and under are free. All money raised will benefit Riley Hospital and other local kids’ charities and events. Go to the Peru/Grissom Kiwanis Facebook Page for a registration form. 9 a.m. to midnight – Peru Visual Arts Festival – Down-
town Peru. Explore Peru’s Galleries and Studios. Free bus transportation pro-
vided. Bring $15 to spend on art. For more information, visit PERUVISU-
ALARTSFESTIVAL.ORG or call 765-919-4278.
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Police reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department
April 24 Officers at N Lafayette St. and W Sixth St, Peru assisted Peru Police Department with a possible fight in the area. Officers reported to the area of 289 W Third St, Peru to assist Peru Police Department with a possible prowler. This was unable to be located. An animal problem was reported at 3449 W St Rd 218, Brookside Estates Mobile Home Park, Lot 25, Peru. After investigation, it appeared that a dog was injured from running under the tongue of a trailer and hitting its back on said trailer. Nothing further was needed from law enforcement. Domestic disturbance was reported at 2515 Kelly Ave, Peru. Both parties advised they were in a verbal argument and nothing physical happened. Advised they did not need anything from law enforcement. A verbal altercation between two males was reported at 75 N Broadway, Korner Lounge, Peru. No physical fights broke out. A car vs. deer crash was reported at E Wabash Rd. and N Country Club Rd., Peru. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was
completed. A complainant at 3659 N Mexico Rd, Peru reported lawn ornaments stolen from the residence. A case report was completed. Property damage to a fence was reported at 1509 Forbes Ave, Peru. This was for record only. A verbal argument between a father and daughter was reported at 2911 Travis St, Peru. Nothing physical took place. April 25 An unconscious person was reported at E Fifth St and N Main St, Bunker Hill. Officers responded to the area of 316 W Eighth St, Stow Away Mini Storage, Peru, in reference to items outside the door. Peru Police Department handled the call. Officers assisted City Police at 906 Bobtail Dr, Peru, with a physical domestic fight. Officers spoke to juveniles at 176 E Sixth St, Peru, in reference to them fighting. A disorderly juvenile was reported at 225 W Pearl St, Bunker Hill. The juvenile was transported to Dukes for a mental evaluation. A female at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 150, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru, was believed to have over-taken
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medication. Female did not state she was suicidal, but has a history with Four County regarding medication issues. Four County will be responding to Dukes Hospital to follow up with the female. April 26 Officers spoke with parents at 3444 W 100 N, Peru who had questions regarding juvenile incorrigibility. A two-vehicle crash occurred at S U.S. 31 and W St. Rd. 18, Kokomo. Both drivers were transported for treatment. A vehicle fire occurred at 1623 E St. Rd. 218, Peru. This was a result of mechanical work on the vehicle. The call was handled by Grissom and Pipe Creek Fire Departments. A complainant at 2051 W Matador St, Country Cottage Apartments, Apt 13, Peru, reported construction tools being stolen from a construction site. A case report was completed. A complainant at 8497 S U.S. 31, McAllister Equipment, Bunker Hill, reported a skid loader stolen. A case report was completed. A possible driving under the influence case was reported at E U.S. 24 and N 300 E, Peru. This was handled by Indiana State Police. A complainant at
300 S McKee St, Macy, stated a neighbor was talking about him to others in town. The complainant was advised the situation was a civil matter. This was for record only. Threats were reported at 2906 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 6, Peru. This is an ongoing investigation. A warrant service against Nathan Foor was completed at 175 W Seventh St, Peru. A verbal argument over child custody and new relationships was reported at 2094 N 175 E, Peru. It was recommended to resolve the issue utilizing the court system. A verbal argument between a husband and wife was reported at 2829 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 2, Peru. Female left prior to officer arrival. Male half requested information on how to obtain a protective order. He reported this as an ongoing issue. The male reported a physical altercation in which the female struck him in the nose April 23, 2022, but he refused to provide a recorded statement. No signs of injury were observed from that night’s incident or the previously mentioned incident. Large amounts of broken glass were observed on the liv-
ing room floor of the apartment. No enforcement was taken. April 27 A single vehicle car vs. deer crash was reported at S Strawtown Pike and E St. Rd. 218, Bunker Hill. The driver continued to workplace to make a report. Trespassing was reported at 2943 W 300 S, Willow Springs Mobile Home Park, Lot 4, Peru. The call was handled by Indiana State Police. Threats were reported at 12948 S U.S. 31, Lot 243, Maple Lawn Village, Kokomo. Theft was reported at 1566 W Bluebird CT, Peru. A wanted person was reported at 222 W Seventh St, Peru. Kyla Mitchell was arrested on a warrant out of Miami County.
A wanted person was reported at 3449 W St. Rd. 218, Brookside Estates Mobile Home Park, Lot 3, Peru. This was unable to be located. April 28 Domestic disturbance was reported at 2936 S Hilltop Dr, Apt 5, Peru. Colton Hipsher of Kokomo was arrested for Intimidation with a deadly weapon, domestic battery on a pregnant woman in the presence of a child, strangulation, battery, and interfering with the reporting of a crime. A female was acting strange at S Bus. 31 and S U.S. 31, Peru. Indiana State Police handled the call. Reports of threats made between students was taken at 10740 N Stockdale Rd, Roann. Action
is pending. A loose cow was reported at 1966 W St. Rd. 16, Denver. Unable to contact owner. Went away from the road into a wooded area. Officers spoke with a complainant at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 141, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru, who advised that she hasn't been at the residence since Sunday April 24 and, upon her arrival that day, noticed that some items were taken. The complainant advised that she wanted to notify law enforcement for record only at this time. Identity Theft was reported at 7329 N Paw Paw Pike, Denver. A wanted person was reported at 3400 Westover St, Peru.