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Fourth City of Peru presents Fireworks at the Park featuring TONEHINGE on

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Monday, July 4. All activities will take place at or near the First Farmers Am-

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phitheater, Maconaquah Park in Peru.

Military Flag Display at 6 p.m. Live Music from 7

p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Food vendors and entertainment before

and during the fireworks show. The fireworks are provided by Forman Blasters Py-

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rotechnics, LLC. The entire event is sponsored by community donations.

$4,000 scholarship awarded to Blair Pointe Fifth Grader The J & J Character Award was created for honoring an outstanding fifth grade student each year at Blair Pointe School. The name of a winner is placed on the “Fifth Grade J & J Character Award” plaque for that student, and also a plaque outside the principal’s office with all past winners.

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Each Fifth grade teacher at Blair Pointe nominated two students, and then the principal, assistant-principal, and counselor made the final decision.

Upon graduation from high school, the winning student(s) then have the scholarship made available to them.

And the winner of the Fifth grade J & J Character

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Photo provided Award for 2022 went to Kaeden Wright, son of Tracey and Jeromie Wright.

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Obituaries Kateri E. Bitzel, 60

Mary Rita (Qualio) Page, 75 Mary Rita (Qualio) Page, 75, passed away at home June 22, 2022.

Rita was born Aug. 14, 1946, in Peru, Indiana, to Frank F. Qualio and Mary J. (Reed) Qualio. She graduated from Peru High School.

During high school, she was active in the Peru Amateur Circus, loved riding around on her little motorcycle, and also worked at Hank’s Supermarket. It was there, two years after graduation, that she was introduced to her future husband by her future father-in-law. As soon as they met, she knew he was the one. Six months later, Jan. 27, 1967, Bill and Rita were married by Father Sego at St. Charles Catholic Borromeo Church in Peru, Indiana. They were happily married for 49 years until William’s passing.

Together they raised three daughters.

Rita was a nurse’s aide at Miller’s Merry Manor and Dukes Hospital in Peru for over twenty-five years.

She enjoyed working with the elderly.

Rita loved crafts of all kinds. She

was always knitting or crocheting an afghan, especially with roses.

There was always a ceramic statue that needed to be painted. Her favorites were Pinky and Blueboy, her circus elephant, and the many steins that she created. She could sit and do latch hook projects all day.

Rita loved making homemade Easter baskets and bunny cakes every year.

For years, Bill and Rita would travel around Indiana together to various pistol matches and compete for trophies. Rita was proud that she would always place and come home with another trophy to add to her collection. She proudly displayed them on shelves next to all of the ones that Bill had won.

Her favorite vacation places were Holiday World and Michigan. Rita loved walking around Holiday

World videotaping her family having fun whether it was on the rides or having fun celebrating Fourth of July there with fireworks. She would love to pull out tapes and rewatch all the memories made over the years. It was nothing for her and Bill to wake up one morning and spontaneously drive up to South Haven, Holland, or even Mackinaw City, having lunch at a Big Boy on the way, drive around, sight see, spend a few nights, and come home.

Her biggest love in life was her husband of 49 years, her daughters, and grandchildren.

They were her pride and joy. If you stopped to talk to her, she would tell you about their travels, activities, and or show you one of many bags and bracelets that she always wanted from wherever they traveled to. There was a story behind each memory that she loved to recount. She was also her family’s personal prayer warrior. She believed in the power of prayer and helping others with it.

Rita is survived

by her three daughters, Mary Page, Candi Page, Barb (Brian) Hall, and two grandchildren, Alexis Hall, and Clayton Hall. She is also survived by her sister, Frances Qualio, brother in laws Richard Page and Dewey Green as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Page, her parents, Frank and Mary Qualio, two sisters, Rosemarie Qualio and Catherine Qualio, and two sisters in law, Sherrill Green and Martha Page.

Family and friends called from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, June 27, 2022, at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 4 p.m. with Pastor Rick Tolley officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com

More obituaries can be found on Pages 4, 5 & 6

Kateri E. Bitzel was welcomed into heaven’s gates June 14, 2022, at 1:43 p.m. following a lengthy battle after a heart attack.

Kateri was born June 20, 1961, to Maryanne and Donald Jordan in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She married her long-time friend and old flame John Bitzel, Dec. 24, 2018. Kateri and John were able to spend almost four years of happiness together.

Kateri graduated from Salpointe High School in 1979. She eventually pursued a legal career after being a cab driver in Las Vegas, Nevada, and also working for Pre-Trial Services.

NALS, a legal support organization, became a part of Kateri’s life as she studied and became certified as a paralegal. She gradu-

ated from Pima Community College in 2010 with a paralegal degree while working in the legal field. Kateri worked primarily for sole practitioners.

Kateri was an academic who loved learning and usually had her head in a book. She was a brilliant woman with many passions and was overflowing with wisdom. She was often the go-to person with any questions or curiosities.

Kateri was kind, had a big heart, and a beautiful soul. She always put others needs

ahead of her own.

Kateri is survived by her husband John, three children, multiple grandchildren, a brother, and a sister. She will be missed dearly by those who were lucky enough to have known her.

Services were held Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St., Peru, IN. Burial services were Friday, June 24, 2022, at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com

Brenda Jo Warnock, 70 Brenda Jo Warnock, 70, Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 9:33 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

Born June 18, 1952, in Kokomo, Indiana, she was the daughter of Theron Ellsworth and Mary Alice (Boicourt) Shoemaker.

She had a strong faith and loved her Lord.

Survivors include four children, Lori Love, Peru;

Melanie (Jamie) Stroud, Roann; Gene Walker, Denver; Tiffany (Jaime) Loftis, Twelve Mile; eighteen grandchildren; and one sister, Diana (Gene) Meyers, Kokomo.

She was preceded

in death by her parents and one sister, Beverly Ann Shoemaker.

Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and concluded with a funeral service at 7 p.m.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.

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Obituaries Rita Jane Kunkle Lyzen, 81

Hubert “Verlin” Bevington, 92 Hubert “Verlin” Bevington of Bunker Hill, Indiana, passed peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was 92.

Verlin was born to Clarence and Sylvia (Stout) Bevington. He graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1948. During high school, Verlin lied about his age so he could work with the railroad and help support his family after the sudden passing of his father.

After combat in the Korean War, Verlin married Velma Jean Searles Dec. 5, 1953. He retired in 1986 after 38 years at HaynesStellite (later Cabot) in Kokomo,

Indiana. He was a gifted musician who played guitar and sang in several gospel and countrywestern bands, and his skills as an amateur electrician and handyman were legendary. He loved airplanes, dogs, games, and solving puzzles. His mind was always sharp, and he enjoyed recounting stories to friends and family. His main focus was leading people to life in Christ Jesus.

Surviving are his

wife; two children, Greg (Kathy) and Donna; two grandchildren, Amanda (Jeremy) LeazenbyBruce and Derrick Duell; and three great-grandchildren, Ziva, Makaylee, and Rylee; one sister, Carolyn (Bob) Norris; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. Verlin was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Galen, Dale, and Ronald; and three sisters, Maxine, Arlene,

and Phyllis.

Visitation was at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 179 W. Broadway, Bunker Hill, Indiana, with the funeral following at 1 pm. Condolences may be at www.flowersleedyallen.com.

Donations may be given to the Lighthouse of Bunker Hill.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com

Wayne M. Lamb, 76 Wayne M. Lamb, 76, of Peru, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Logansport, Indiana, March 10, 1946, the son of Marion and Mathilda (Tilly) Besse Lamb. Wayne married Katherine Burns in 1989 and she preceded him in death Dec. 31, 2021.

Wayne was a 1964 graduate of Kewanna High School and a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church.

He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a retired U.S. Air Force MSGT. His military decorations include the Air Force Commen-

dation Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with seven oak leaf clusters, and the National Defense Service Medal. He was an avid motorcyclist and thoroughly enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by a daughter, Tillie Lamb and her husband Jarrod Morgan, Columbia City, IN; stepchildren Tia

Allor (Moore, OK), Jason Allor (Seattle, WA), Paul Allor (Indianapolis, IN) and David Allor (Louisville, KY); brother William Lamb and his wife Judy (Ft. Wayne), and a sister Joan Gallagher and her husband Michael (Wilmington, OH).

Family and friends of Wayne M. Lamb gathered from 5 p.m. to 8

p.m., Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. A Prayer Service was held at 8 p.m., Monday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to Miami County Helping Hands.

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Rita Jane Kunkle Lyzen was born in Kokomo, Indiana, Jan. 7, 1941, to Ellis and Nancy (Hinkle) Kunkle.

Following graduation from Tipton Township High School in 1959, she graduated from Indiana State University in 1963 to become a high school business teacher. Rita began her teaching career in Elkhart for three years, then later at Mishawaka where she taught for 33 years until her retirement in 2000.

On April 2, 1971, she married William P. Lyzen.

They were married 43 years until his death in 2015. Together they enjoyed snow skiing, being at their lake property in Michigan,

collecting antiques, and piloting their own plane to various places.

After retirement, Rita became an avid quilter, extending this to sewing quilts for the homeless and for the Wounded Warrior Project. She was also a Master Gardener helping plant gardens for the homeless and planting the quilt gardens along the Heritage Trail in Elkhart County.

Rita moved, in 2016, to Peru to be

closer to family.

She is survived by her sister, Donna (Bill) Percy of Peru and a brother, Roger (Rose) Kunkle of Galveston.

She has several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Janet Braden.

There will be no visitation or service with burial at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Elkhart. In Rita’s memory, donations may be made to the Onward Christian Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com

Carlene Harmon, 60 Carlene Harmon entered Heaven June 17, 2022, following a lengthy illness due to COVID. She was born Nov. 23, 1961, to Chester and Anita (Cunningham) Finster.

She married Mark V. Harmon on Feb. 16, 1991, who preceded her in death April 27, 2020.

Carlene graduated from Peru High School and Grace College with a teaching degree.

She had a Godgiven gift for making learning fun, and she loved to see her students succeed. She ended her teaching career by retiring for health reasons from Maconaquah Elementary School after 25 years of teaching there. She was a member of the Peru Church of the Brethren and Grace Brethren Church.

She was very much involved in leading others to Christ through serving on teams for Brethren Way of Christ. She was passionate about witnessing to others, even while she was a patient in various medical facilities during her illness. She loved to

laugh and had a delightful sense of humor.

Carlene is survived by her son, David Harmon, Bunker Hill, and her daughter-inlaw, Sadie Harmon, whom she loved as a daughter; her sisters-in-law, Patty Finster, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania; and Susan (Ben) Church, Peru; brother-in-law, Jay (Valerie) Harmon, Roland, Iowa; nieces, Rachel Harmon, Waterloo, Iowa; Ashley Bartley, Franklin, Tennessee; Allyson Lash and greatnephew, Hayden Finster, Strausstown, Pennsylvania; nephews, Adam (Vanessa) Harmon, Marshalltown, Iowa; Tanner Jones, Lafayette; Trent Jones, Peru; Tyler (Gabby) Jones and greatnephew, Elliott Jones, Fort Wayne; father-in-law and

mother-in-law, Stan and Mary Bennett, Bunker Hill; and Alex (Carol) Meyers, Kokomo, a “chosen” son, and their children, Landon, Cassidy, Brinley, and Collin, Kokomo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, Dean Finster and Rodney Finster, and sisterin-law, Melinda Finster.

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Peru Grace Brethren Church, 430 South Broadway, Peru, Indiana.

The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Dave Jodry officiating. Burial will take place at Rankin Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home to offset funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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Obituaries Carolyn Lewis, 83

Lou Ann Orman, 92 Lou Ann Orman, 92, passed away Thursday, June 23, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana. Lou Ann was born Oct. 17, 1929, in Saguache, Colorado. After spending nearly 69 years together, her beloved Don passed away just eight days before her, no doubt making sure her accommodations would be perfect first.

Destined to be an academic, Lou Ann’s mother was an elementary teacher while her father was the school principal.

Lou Ann graduated El Indio High School in Saguache, Colorado in 1948 and was named Salutatorian. She graduated in 1952 from the University of Denver and later earned her mas-

ter’s in education from Indiana University in Kokomo.

Lou Ann taught elementary for 27 and a half years, teaching both overseas and for Randall School (Maconaquah School Corporation). Quick to remind you of the extra half year, anyone who’s taught children can relate. Forever an educator, she taught herself phonics and could be heard encouraging new readers to “sound it out” and instilling in them a love of books.

Don and Lou Ann

met at a USO dance in 1953 and were smitten, they married a few short months later and were inseparable ever since. They shamelessly adored one another and all those around them marveled at how close they were. Don and Lou Ann traveled all over the world living in Scotland, Italy, Germany and even England.

They roved all over Indiana, square dancing, and camping with their closest friends. Their adventurous nature was passed on to their children and grandchildren and they lived each day to the fullest.

Lou Ann leaves behind her children Kevin (Barbara) Orman, Kathy Orman; her chosen children Cheryl & Glen,

grandchildren Shae, Kasey, Rylee & Jessica, numerous great-grandchildren, and hundreds of students she treated as if they were her own.

Visitation was Monday, June 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with funeral services following at Allen Funeral Home 136 S Elm St, Bunker Hill, IN 46914.

Donations in Lou Ann’s name may be made to the Indiana State Teachers Association or the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com

Charles “Charlie” Roy Mofield, 67 Charles “Charlie” Roy Mofield, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, Friday, June 24, 2022, after an extended illness.

Charles was born Oct. 2, 1954, in Fort Hood, Texas, to William H. Mofield, Sr. and Gertrud (Mascher) Mofield.

He graduated from Peru High School with the class of 1972. On March 23, 1974, he married Glenda (Hilgeman) Mofield and they shared 48 years of marriage. Charlie retired from Square D as a Machinist after

Christy (Chris) Spencer all of Peru.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Ashlynn Stahl, Lucas Spencer, Chandler Mofield, Alex Spencer, Alli Spencer, and Oliver Mofield, as well as brothers, Harold and 42 years. In his spare Ron Mofield, a sister, time, he loved watchLorretta Westfall, ing the Cubs, Bears, and sisters-in-law, and Blackhawks. He Lori Mofield and was also an avid Connie Mofield.

NASCAR fan.

He was preceded in Charlie is survived death by his parents by his wife, Glenda, and brothers Roscoe in addition to their Mofield and Bill children, Alaina Mofield, Jr. Mofield, Rich Visitation was held (Emily) Mofield, Rob Tuesday, June 28, Mofield (Shanon 2022, from 11 a.m. to Sampson), and

2 p.m. at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Graveside services followed at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, 411 North Grant Street, Peru, Indiana, with Shanon Sampson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www. FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Carolyn Lewis, 83, of Peru, Indiana, died peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2022, at home with family at her side. Carolyn was born Dec. 5, 1938, in Peru, Indiana, the daughter of Albert and Mary Comer. She married Thomas D. Lewis April 20, 1957, in Lafayette, Indiana, and he preceded her in death Jan. 26, 2003.

She was primarily a homemaker, but very much enjoyed being a “Lunch Lady” at Peru High School in the 70’s and 80’s.

Carolyn enjoyed being with family and friends, crafts, making clothes, traveling, camping, motorcycle trips, playing cards and having a day at New Smyrna Beach in Florida. She loved butterflies and hummingbirds.

She was “Momma Lew” to all of her son’s friends in the 70’ and 80’s and beyond. She was a member of C&O Bowling Leagues and the Peru Ladies Golf Association. She loved seeking out and

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picking black raspberries which she turned in to cobblers, pies, and some fantastic jelly.

She always looked forward to the Friday dinner out nights with the gang in Peru.

Carolyn enjoyed being a ‘snowbird” to Florida every winter for nearly 40 years to Sanford, Florida, and then to Mt. Dora Florida, where she met many new friends.

Carolyn so loved and was super proud of all six grandkids and was blessed with two beautiful greatgranddaughters.

Carolyn is survived by sons David (Pam) Lewis and Brett (Sandy) Lewis. Also surviving are grandchildren Matthew (Indianapolis), Brandon (LaFountaine), Jeffrey & Katie (Oak Harbor,

WA), Jessie (Indianapolis), Sarah & Matt Fuller (Peru) and Brad (Portland, OR) and greatgranddaughters Maddie Lewis and Nina Fuller; sisters Lyn Pierce (Marion, IN) and Jane Holden (Greensburg); brother Kent (Cora) Comer (Mesa, AR) and lifelong best friend Sue Conger. Along with husband Tom, Carolyn was preceded in death by son Thomas B. Lewis and sisters Jo Inglehearn and Sue Gilliland.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru with a service following at 6 p.m. with Donald Fuller officiating. A dinner and celebration of life will follow at the Riverview Event Center where all family and friends are invited.

Memorial contributions may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to the Tom Lewis Youth Golf Fund.

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Wanda Sue Bickel, 88 Wanda Sue Bickel, 88, of Peru passed away at 1:15 p.m., June 23, 2022, at Blair Ridge Health Campus.

She was born in Peru, Indiana, Nov. 29, 1933, the daughter of Earl and Anna (Myers) Webb. Wanda married Thomas Ray Bickel at the Speicherville Evangelical United Brethren Church, Wabash, Indiana, Nov. 29, 1951, and

he preceded her in death Oct. 31, 2020.

Wanda graduated from Lagro High School where she was a cheerleader.

She married the love of her life at the age of 18 and they were married for 68 years. A Christian who shared her faith, family was important to her. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church, a member of the George

Kenny Sunday School Class, the Church Prayer Chain and served as a church Deaconess. She and her husband Tom were the primary maintenance personnel of the First Baptist Church from 1960 to 1994. Wanda also assisted with weddings at the church for more than 30 years. Later in life, she helped set up and organize the archive room at the

church and became interested in genealogy.

Wanda is survived by sons Rick Bickel and his wife Kim of Peru, Randy Bickel and

his wife Sandra of Peru, and Russ Bickel and his wife Jan of Peru; a daughter Risa Krauskopf and her husband Kurt of Peru; brother Danny Webb and his wife Docia of Peru; grandchildren Nathan, Jamy, Julie and Stephanie Bickel, Kily Mosley, Kyle and Cody Krauskopf and Casey Baldwin; and great grandchil-

dren Britne Jo Bickel, Lily Mosley, William Mosley, Jasmine Mosely, and Elijah Bickel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tom, brothers Weldon and William Webb, a sister Alma Jean Jackson and an infant sister.

A service celebrating the life of Wanda Sue Bickel was held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 27, 2022, at the East-

Pointe Bible Church, 1540 E. Paw Paw Pike, Peru with Pastor James Butler officiating.

Burial will be in the Roann Cemetery. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to the First Baptist Church.

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Local ISP employees receive recognition The Indiana State Police Department held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis. The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements and deeds of self-sacrifice and accomplishments of Indiana State Police employees from around the state. four local troopers and two sheriff ’s deputies were recognized at the ceremony.

Trooper Jon Cole was recognized as the 2021 Indiana State Police Peru Post Trooper of the District. The award

is given annually to the trooper that personifies integrity, professionalism, and a well-rounded work ethic. Cole was selected by the command staff at the Peru District for dedication to his job, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement, instructor ratings, specialty assignments, and other services performed for the department beyond normal expectations. Cole has worked for the state police for eight years.

He patrols primarily in

Miami County.

Trooper Derek Rine was recognized with the Indiana State Police Peru District Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Award for his commitment to removing impaired drivers from Indiana roadways. In 2021, Rine led the Peru District with 25 impaired driving arrests. He has served with the Indiana State Police for three years and patrols primarily in Fulton County.

ISP Sergeant Andrew Smith, Trooper Andrew Baldwin, Miami

County Sheriff ’s Officer Alex Wolfe, and Miami County Sheriff ’s Officer James Bean were recognized with an Indiana State Police Life Saving Award. On August 25, 2021, the officers responded to a motorcycle crash on northbound U.S. 31 near Miami County Road 900 South, in which William Lidy, 48, Russiaville, IN was found lying next to the motorcycle. He did not have a pulse and was not breathing. A good Samaritan was performing cardiopul-

monary resuscitation (CPR). The officers took over the CPR from the good Samaritan. Before medical personnel arrived on the scene, Lidy started to breathe and regained a pulse. Officers also applied an automated external defibrillator (AED). It advised no shock was needed. Lidy was eventually flown, via medical helicopter, to a Ft Wayne hospital where he was stabilized and expected to make a full recovery.

Baldwin and Smith have served five years

Obituaries

Ralph Clark, 95, Kokomo, passed away at 9:23 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Hickory Creek of Peru.

Born June 1, 1927, in Harlan County, Kentucky, he was the son Anthony James and Cora Ethel (Bush) Clark.

He was married to Opal (Kelly) Clark, and she preceded him in death Oct. 9, 2007.

He was a coal miner in Kentucky and worked in sawmills and doing general labor his entire life.

Survivors include

On Saturday June 25, 2022, there was a Joyous, yet Raucous, celebration in Heaven as Jane A. Baker received her “Well done my good and faithful servant!” from her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jane was born Jan. 12, 1935, to Kenneth P. and Leona I. York, in their home just west of Peru. She was a graduate of Bunker Hill’s Neely Elementary School and Bunker Hill High School. She then continued her education at Ball State University and St. Mary’s School of Nursing

Ralph Clark, 95

his children, include two sons, George McCoy (Gail) Creech, Knox; and Rickie Darrell (Mary) Creech, Peru; a daughter, Vickie Wininger and husband George, Kokomo; seven grandchildren, Lawrence (Sharon) Creech, South Haven; Paul (Dee)

Creech, Hobart; Pennie (Chris) Sillis, Knox; Sarah (Lucas) Seaton, Casey, IL; Amber (Justin) Newlin, OK; Kelly (Joe) Stillings, Peru; and Daniel Wininger (fiancé, Bailey Tenny), Lake Cicott; and ten greatgrandchildren, and eighteen greatgreat grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, and he was the last of ten siblings in his family.

Funeral services were held at 1:30

p.m. Monday, June 27, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with Pastor Bruce Russell officiating.

Burial followed in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County.

Visitation was from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.co m.

Jane A. Baker, 87

in Pierre, South Dakota where she received her nursing degree. Jane had the gift, the heart and the spirit to care for others which she did over her entire career.

When asked she would say her most fulfilling years in nursing came just prior to her retirement when she specialized in private care for individuals with special needs.

While Jane in fact was a tremendous care giver as a nurse, she would also say her greatest love, sense of accomplishment and source of joy came from her being a mother and grandmother. Jane has four children: James W. Baker (Denise), Jon W. Baker (Amanda), Julianne A. Studley (Doug) and Jayanne A. Baker. Seven grandchildren: Lyndsey, Brandon, Chelse, Cambri, Maizie, Emma and Jake, and five greatgrandchildren: Grace, Zoey, Elsa, Chance and Colin.

She is survived by

her brothers Wilson (Bill) D. York and James (Jim) O. York. She is preceded in death by both her parents and her grandson Brandon J. Baker.

There will be a visitation and time of remembering Friday July 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy & Allen Funeral Home, 136 South Elm Street, Bunker Hill, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Allen Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Answers to puzzles on Page 12

with the Indiana State Police. For information about the Miami County Sheriff ’s officers, please get in touch with their department.

“I am often amazed at the professional skill and heroic acts police officers perform daily,” stated Lt. T.J. Zeiser, commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post. “These officers deserved recognition for their dedication to the law enforcement profession and the communities in which they serve.”

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Secrets of pulled pork

By Laura Kurella While there are some very essential elements required to render pork into a perfectly “pulled” palate-pleasing sandwich, none are that difficult to master, making it possible for all of us to master it in time for our nation’s birthday!

At its most basic, pulled pork is hog cooked at a medium temperature for a long time, which melts the tough tissues into delicious, juicy flavor, and enables it to be “pulled” easily apart!

In order to achieve this ideal state, pork needs to remain moist throughout a low and slow cooking process.

One secret to keeping pork moist is to select a high fat content cut, such as from the shoulder or butt, with bone in, to add even more fabulous flavor.

Another secret to preventing pork from becoming dry is to select a larger cut of meat.

This is because larger cuts reduce the amount of meat being exposed to outside surface heat, which is where dryness occurs.

If you chose two smaller pieces instead of one large, you’d be exposing double the surface area to the air, so you double your odds of it drying out.

To enable both fat and connective tissue to melt into the meat, it needs to be cooked for a long time. To ensure even cooking, and prevent drying, many wrap the meat in foil after a couple of hours of it being cooked and basted in a liquid, such as beer, wine, or even juice. This helps prevent an outer, crispy crust from forming.

However, if you like crispy crust, skip this tip!

When it comes to perfecting cooking times, studies have shown that a six-pound piece of pork shoulder, cooked at about 230 degrees, will reach an internal temperature of about 149 degrees in a couple of hours, and then remain stable at that temperature for

should be started 2 days ahead of time as you need 24 hours in the fridge, 1214 in the oven and 2 hours of resting.

Prep Time: 1 day; Cook Time: 14 hours; Total Time: 1 day 14 hours Yield: 10 servings 5-8 pound Pork Butt, bone in and fat pad on top Brine 4 Cups Water 4 Cups Apple Cider 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar 3 Heaping Tablespoons Dry Rub 2 Bay Leaves 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes Dry Rub 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 1/2 tablespoons unrefined mineral sea salt 1 tablespoon pepper 2 teaspoons cayenne powder 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 cup dark brown sugar BBQ Sauce (Optional) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 pinches red pepper flakes Prepare dry rub by combining all dry rub ingredients in a plastic bag. Mix and set aside.

Prepare brine by combining water, apple cider, salt, sugar, 3 tablespoons of the dry rub, pepper flakes and bay leaves in a large stockpot.

Rinse off pork and add to the pot, making sure it is completely submerged in the

Nothing matches the flavorful tenderness found in a perfectly cooked pulled pork! Photographer Laura Kurella

another six or so hours before eventually rising to 185-200 degrees, at about the 11th or 12th hour, which signals it’s done.

Once cooked, be sure to let your pork rest for at least ten minutes before pulling it apart because the strands need some time to relax, and allow juices to flow back into them, which helps them become extra moist.

Here now are some simple ways to add the precious, slow-cooked flavor to your Fourth of July holiday. Enjoy!

Laura Kurella is an award-winning recipe developer and food columnist who loves sharing what she’s cooking up in her Midwest kitchen. She welcomes comments at laurakurella@yahoo. com .

Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 5 hrs.; Total: 5 hrs., 15 mins Yield: 8 sandwiches 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder or butt 1 cup barbeque sauce 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chili

powder 1 extra large onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 8 hamburger buns, split 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast into the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover and cook on “LOW” until the roast shreds easily with a fork, 10 to 12 hours.

Remove roast from slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Return shredded pork to slow cooker, and stir the meat into the juices.

Spread the inside of both halves of hamburger buns with butter. Toast the buns, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Spoon pork into the toasted buns.

NOTE: The pork can also be cooked on “HIGH for 5 to 6 hours, but will not be as tender Prize-winning Pulled Pork NOTE: This recipe

brine. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.

Prepare BBQ sauce by combining apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, and red pepper flakes in a glass jar. Seal jar then shake to combine. Set in refrigerator until use.

To cook pork, heat oven or indirect heat grill to 225 degrees. Remove pork from brine and place it in a roasting dish or pan large enough for sides of meat not to touch the pan. Pat meat dry with paper towels. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of dry rub from plastic bag, and rub meat with seasonings, making sure to cover well, even cracks or flaps. Set aside remaining 2 tablespoons of rub for after the meat is cooked.

With fat side facing up, place a meat thermometer in pork then place in preheated oven or grill. Bake for 12 to14 hours or until thermometer registers 200 degrees in the thickest part of the meat. Turn off heat from oven/grill and let pork rest for two hours, or remove from oven, cover with foil, and allow to rest on the stovetop instead.

Once meat has rested, remove the fat from the top then, using two forks, shred meat and remove bone.

Drain half of the juices out and mix into it the remaining dry rub then pour over meat and toss to coat.

Add prepared barbecue sauce to meat, stir, and serve.

Clever “Pulled BBQ” Carrot Sandwiches So meaty, chewy, and delicious, you must try it!

Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 37 minutes; Total Time: 52 minutes Yield: 5 servings 5 large carrots, peeled and shredded 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon of avocado oil Fine sea salt and black pepper, to taste SAUCE 1 cup of tomato sauce

3 cloves of fresh garlic 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of dark molasses 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt 1 teaspoon of Hungarian sweet paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne powder 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1 chipotle pepper, seeds removed (optional) 1 teaspoon avocado oil 1 tablespoon cilantro (optional) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or foil.

Shred carrots and onion with the shredder attachment of your food processor or with a box or hand-held grater. Place shredded carrots and onion on prepared baking pan then drizzle the avocado oil. Toss to coat then spread evenly in pan. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper then cover with foil and roast for twenty minutes.

Toss mixture every ten minutes to ensure even roasting. Remove foil then roast for ten more minutes. Carrots and onions should be very tender and lightly caramelized.

While carrots and onions are roasting, place sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until fully combined and smooth. Pour into a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a low simmer and cook for twenty minutes, stir occasionally to avoid scorching the sauce.

Once fully roasted, add carrots and onions to sauce and stir well to coat.

Simmer for fifteen minutes over low heat before serving.

Approximate servings per recipe: 4.

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Miami County Sheriff ’s Department June 24 A suspicious person was reported at N Carrol St. and W Second St, Mexico.

No one was found in the area.

A car vs. raccoon accident was reported at 6643 N St. Rd. 19, Chili Methodist Church, Denver.

A dump truck vs. car crash occurred at S 450 E and S St. Rd. 19, Peru. One subject was flown from the scene with a possible head injury. Indiana State Police, Amboy Emergency Medical Services, and Amboy Fire Department assisted at the scene.

An assault was reported at 210 N Jefferson St, Converse Police Department, Converse.

Officers spoke to a complainant at 557 W St. Rd. 218, Bunker Hill about unauthorized purchases from her bank account. An attempt to locate another female subject was made.

Disorderly conduct was reported at W St. Rd. 218 and N Foreman Dr, Peru. This was between two parties.

Female party gathered her belongings and left the property. A trespass warning was issued to the female half.

A complainant at 314 E Washington St, Apt. 2, Bunker Hill advised about inappropriate comments toward three girls. Officers spoke with the subject and notated.

A welfare check was requested at 1819 W 1050 S, Miami on children due to an unfit home and suspected drug use.

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Police Reports Miami County Sheriff’s Department and the Peru Police Department cupants were in the process of moving from the residence.

Call is unfounded at this time.

Officers spoke to a male at 12948 S U.S. 31, Maple Lawn Village, Lot 33, Kokomo who reported harassments by way of Facebook. The subject was advised how to apply for a protective order.

A welfare check was requested at 1065 W Main St, Peru on two juveniles who had not been seen outside in the 90-degree weather for a week.

Children were not home when officers checked the address. A resident of the home advised the children are fine and with their father. Nothing further at this time.

A vehicle fire was reported at 1029 W 200 N, Fairgrounds, Peru.

A report of a suspicious person walking near 492 N Country Club Rd, Peru was taken. Indiana State Police located the male and spoke to him.

All checked okay.

Officers spoke to a female at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Lot 203, Peru that had questions in regard to receiving harassing phone calls from the biological mother of a child she currently has custody of. It was determined the situation did not meet Indiana's statutory definition of harassment. The complainant was advised to document and report to her attorney until a protective order is issued.

Arrests June 7 Tyler James of 420 Washington St, Buchanan, Michigan, was arrested for possession of a syringe and possession of cocaine or

similar narcotic drug.

Charles Taylor of an unknown address was arrested for failure to attend and violation of probation.

June 8 Juanita Niles of 306 E Main St, Peru was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement, battery on law enforcement officer, and criminal trespassing.

Brandon Dail of 408 Brinker Dr, Marion, was arrested for possession of marijuana, invasion of privacy, possession of a stolen vehicle, resisting law enforcement officer with a vehicle, and resisting law enforcement officer on foot.

Donna Cassidy of 631 Oak CT, Upland, was arrested for resisting law enforcement officer.

June 9 Randal Scott of 2551 W. Old Stone Rd, Peru was arrested for failure to attend.

Allison Selkers of 407 N Sims St, Swayzee was arrested for theft.

Jared Selkers of 407 N Sims St, Swayzee was arrested for theft.

June 10 Christina Shouse of 120 N Madison St, Converse was arrested for domestic battery.

June 11 Derrick Houser of an unknown address was arrested for resisting law enforcement officer with a vehicle and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Derrick Bolen of 879 Bobtail CT, Peru was arrested for domestic battery.

June 12 Donald Sykes of 3901 Edward CT, Peru was arrested for operating while

intoxicated.

Desire Tyler of 1397 W. 400 S, Kokomo was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

June 13 Jessamyn Burnett of 1164 Berksdale Ave, Peru was arrested for domestic battery.

Wallace Taylor of 863 W 250 S, Peru was arrested for possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance.

LeAnn Ray of 1134 E St. Rd. 124, Peru was arrested for domestic battery.

June 14 Bryan Siblisk of 53 N Fremont St, Peru was arrested for violation of privacy.

Alexis Patton of 9913 N Meridian Rd, Denver was arrested for a violation of drug court.

June 15 James Garrison of 7281 S. 75 E. Warren, Huntington was arrested for child molestation.

June 16 Yester Mejia of 3341 Welch Dr, Indianapolis was arrested for operating while intoxicated and endangerment.

June 17 Berzins Julie of 11618 Rosemeade Dr, Carmel was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

June 18 Lloyd Miller of 132 E. 8th St, Peru was arrested for criminal recklessness.

June 19 Penny Flitcraft of 693 Woodbum Green, Peru, was arrested for failure to attend.

June 20 Jonathan Wilson of 412 E. Second St, Peru was arrested for possession of

meth, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.

Bruce Howard of 812 N Main St, Mishiwaka was arrested for failure to attend.

Duston Hershey of 72 E Third St, Peru was arrested for ONL. June 21 Anthony Roe of 484 Hwy 1808, Monticello was arrested for three counts of possession of controlled substances, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.

Kannya Patton of 1325 Jefferson St, Kokomo was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of a handgun, and possession of con-

trolled substances.

Dylan Bowman of 530 Woodland Ave, Silver Plume, Colorado, was arrested for possession of paraphernalia, two counts of possession of controlled substances, possession of narcotics, and possession of marijuana.

Valegha Arnold of 310 E. Fox St, South Bend was arrested for ONL and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Justine Tompkna of 41 Lee St, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, was arrested for possession of cocaine and possession of controlled substances.

Brenda Peddycoart of 588 De Vodie Ave, Apt. 1, Cincinnati, Ohio, was arrested for possession of mari-

juana and possession of paraphernalia.

Peru Police Department June 17 Report of a suspicious person laying on the sidewalk. Officers checked on the male, who was an unsheltered citizen that requested no assistance at 436 E Fifth St. Report of theft of a yard stake and wood pieces at 313 Columbia Ave. Male sitting on the train tracks.

The male was not suicidal, just sat down to watch TikTok on his walk home at 340 W Eighth St - Thrush Company.

Written warning for speed at 2 S on See Police, Page 9

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Police Broadway at CVS. Written warning for driving left of center at W Main St & N Jefferson St. Written warning for speed, 2 N Broadway at First Farmers Bank & Trust.

Verbal warning for exceeding the posted speed limit at S Lincoln St & E Canal St Welfare check requested on two individuals in a vehicle. Upon arrival, they were found to be sleeping and checked ok at 720 N Broadway Walgreens.

Male sleeping on the sidewalk. Male was alert and awake upon arrival. Male advised he would leave the vicinity. Male provided a community resource packet for assistance; E Main St & N Lincoln St; NE Corner.

Caller and his mother were fighting over a phone.

Female left for the day and male said there was no longer need for law enforcement; 72 Jefferson Ave. Individual reported possible theft of items in his backyard at 205 E Sixth St. It was determined the items may have been removed by Peru Zoning Department.

Report of a stolen trailer at 332 E Sixth St - Professional Auto Detail.

Written warning for speed at W Main St & N Jefferson St. Traffic stop on a vehicle operating with no registration plates at Ewing St & N Huntington St. Citation issued for failure to register a motor vehicle. Vehicle towed from the scene by Bowman's Towing.

Report of abandoned red Dodge Journey. Vehicle issued written warning for parking without a valid license plate and for seven-day parking at 167 N Hood St. Traffic Stop at W Canal St & S Miami St. Vehicle Crash at

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E Washington Ave & N Broadway.

Report of a juvenile leaving home without permission at 118 S Park Ave. Juvenile later returned home safely.

Reported threats made at 702 Bobtail Ct. Investigation found that no threat was made.

Suspicious smoke found at 701 E Main St - Eastwood Place.

Consensual encounter at 700 Bobtail Pike; Bobtail Woods Apartments - Apt. 20. No action taken.

Dispatched to a theft of headphones at 435 Madison Ave. Report taken.

Accidental 911 Hang-up, 870 Bobtail Court - Apt 21.

Everything checked ok.

911 miss dial at 302 E Main St - East End Laundry. An officer arrived at East End Laundry and spoke to the complainant who confirmed the call was a miss dial.

Abandoned vehicle on private property at 116 N Clay St. Officers advised the complainant that he could tow it at his discretion.

Dispatched to a welfare check; 701 E Main St; Eastwood Place; Apt 207. Neighbor stated the subject has been at an impatient facility in Logansport.

Dispatched to a theft of a phone charger at 80 N Lee St. Report taken.

Vehicle accident; W 6th St & N Fremont St. Child custody exchange standby completed between the complainant and participant, 35 S Broadway.

VIN check complete; 35 S Broadway.

Report of a female slumped over the wheel in the Burger King park-

ing lot, 497 N Broadway; Burger King, Female stated she was just sleeping, and did not need any assistance.

Warning for speeding, S Broadway & Wallace Ave. Report of a possible suicidal subject, 473 E 5th St. Dispatched to a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of Main and Broadway. Initiated a traffic stop the vehicle. Written warning issued.

Suspicious item, 114 N Holman St. Dispatched to a male subject that was been in the parking lot for about four hours at 285 E Main St. - McClure Oil. Male subject was leaving when an officer arrived.

Report of an autistic child who had left home, Abraham Ln & Bobtail Pike.

Property damage accident. Local crash report taken, 26 Broadway Plaza; Save-A-Lot. Report of a possible phone scam, reported at 325 Columbia Ave. Traffic stop initiated at S Cass St & W Third St. Written warning issued.

Dispatched to a property damage accident. Accident report taken at 601 N Broadway; JJ'S #6.

Report of harassment, 61 E Riverside Dr. Traffic offense; 912 W Main St; Ricky’s Fish Chicken Gyros.

Verbal waring issued.

Unwanted guest knocking on the door. Unable to locate. Extra patrol requested at 61 E Riverside Dr. Possible protective order violation at 103 1/2 E 6th St. Traffic offense.

Verbal warning is-

sued at W Main St & N Forest St. June 18 Citation for speeding, 170 N Broadway; Subway.

Radar showed 40 mph in a 25-mph zone.

Caller has a no trespass warning against a juvenile female who walked down the sidewalk past his house at 204 E Sixth St. He wanted to know if this was illegal. An officer told him it was not.

Vehicle unlock provided, 285 E Main St - McClure Oil. Verbal warning for loitering at closed business lot, 285 E Main St; McClure Oil. Subjects located at West City Ball Park; 100 S Park Ave; They were advised of park hours. Assistance given.

Warning for no plate lights and improper display (no current sticker) at W Canal St & S Lafayette St. Report of trespassing on caller's property; 204 E 6th St. Ongoing investigation.

Report of someone possibly at a residence; 588 E Third St. No one located.

Lockout. Assistance given at 999 N Broadway; Casey’s North.

Individual reported their neighbor mowing his yard at 5 a.m. despite having just mowed it the day before. Informed of ongoing neighbor dispute. No address given.

Requested record be made in regard io damage to vehicle; 421 W Canal St; Riverview Event Center.

Traffic stop; W US Route 24 & N Broadway.

Traffic stop; S 300

W & S US Route 31.

No trespass warning issued, 309 W Eighth St - Apt. A. Report of ongoing harassment. Report taken; 61 E Riverside Dr. Individual reported concerns of possible animal abuse of cats; 200 block of E Fifth St. There was no specific information to further investigation at the time.

Residential alarm. Building and surrounding area checked secure; 703 VanBuren Ave. Welfare check.

There was no answer at the door; 60 E Main St; Apt. C. Report of individual shooting a firearm in the air from a residence; 132 E Eighth St. One male suspect arrested for criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.

Unlocked Ford

passenger car; E Third St & S Benton St. Dispatched to a criminal mischief.

Report taken; 69 Ewing St. Possible violation of a no contact order. Report taken with no location given.

Verbal warning for cell phone usage while driving east on Third near Wabash.

911 hang up in the area of Center St.

Area checked ok.

Officers did not locate anyone in distress.

Window busted out of residence; 688 Jackson Ave. Spoke with a male walking down the road; S Brownell St & W Second St. He advised he did not need anything, and that he was going to the park to hang out for a bit.

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Miami County in Action

Fishing in the Wabash River was on the agenda for two people recently.

Sunny skies made outdoor activities easy to plan around Miami County as

long as there was a way to stay cool.

Photo by Michelle Boswell

Fast-flying fun

Purple Rain

Fun was had by these two fairgoers while riding the scrambler at the Miami County 4-H Fair.

Photo by Michelle Boswell

Flowers were flourishing after rain finally fell upon Miami County early Sunday morning bringing the dry spell to an end for a little while.

Photo by Michelle Boswell

The Paper of Miami County pick-up locations Peru Save-A-Lot Beacon Credit Union Down on the Farm Paul Richard GM Kroger Gallahan Travel Plaza Family Farm & Home Casey’s West Casey’s East Conny’s Little German Breadshop Main Street Market and My Pizza My Way Peru High School Peru Junior High CVS Walgreen’s Ladd Dental Group of Peru Miami County Recycling District Office JJ’s Pit Stop Village PantryEagle’s Point

Peru Mart Knight’s Inn Best Western 58 East Anita’s Boutique 6th Street Coffee Kehrer Fish Company YMCA Fashion Dry Cleaners Midwest Eye Consultants Olson Paint & Body Conoco Peru Pantry Marathon Gas Stations McClure’s Oil- W. Main McClure’s Oil- S. Broadway Miami County Soil & Water Dr. Gregory Quinn St. Charles Borromeo Community Resource Center Miami County

Courthouse Friermood Tire Peru Glass & Screen Blair Ridge USDA Miami County Artisan Gallery Gallery 15 Edward Jones A Cut Above Knapp Kustom Vinyl Decals First Farmer’s Bank &Trust Phil’s Barber Shop VFW Bill’s Meat Market Gilead Gilead Gift Shop Squirrel Creek Raber’s Kountry Store Gilead General Store Denver Body by Moose A Lil Off the Top

Hoosier Hot Spot North Miami High School Roann Todd’s Corner Mexico Marathon Gas Station Macy Post Office

Bunker Hill Marathon Gas Station Maconaquah High School Bunker Hill Mini Mart Grissom Air Base Marathon Gas Station C-Store on Base Grissom Museum

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Community Calendar (use east entrance).

Every Monday 10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers, a music and movement program at the Peru Public Library. Ages 0-5.

Noon – AA Recovery Meeting – First Christian Church Library, 53 W. Main Street, Peru (use elevator entrance).

7:30 p.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – Miami Nation of Indians Tribal Headquarters, 80 W. Sixth Street, Peru (use east entrance).

First Tuesday/every month 6 p.m. - The Miami County Republican Party holds its monthly meeting at party headquarters, 171 N. Miami St., Peru.

Every third Thursday each month 4:30 p.m. – American Girl Club at the Peru Public Library. day, one dozen regular (no specialty) doughnuts can be purchased for $12 directly from Joe DeRozier. $6 goes directly to the Policemen and Firemen Appreciation fund. Contact DeRozier on Mondays before 10 a.m. to place an order.

Doughnuts need to be picked up before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays.

DeRozier can be reached through his personal Facebook page to place orders.

Every Tuesday

10:30 a.m. – Story time at the Peru Public Library.

10 a.m. – Every Tues-

Noon - 3 p.m.

– Wanted –

Legal STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MIAMI COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF MIAMI ) Cause No: 52C01-2204-EU-000041 IN THE MATTER OF THE ) UNSUPERVISED ) ADMINSTRATION OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) DANA L. HETZNER, ) DECEASED. ) PUBLICATION NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of May, 2022, TAYLOR R. DESCH was appointed personal representative of the estate of DANA L. HETZNER, deceased, who died on March 17, 2022.

All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

The name and business address of the legal counsel who will represent the personal representative is: Bryce Runkle; Attorney at Law; 16 E. 5th St, Ste 3; Peru, IN 46926; (765) 985-2215.

Dated at Peru, Indiana, this 4th day of May, 2022.

6/22, 6/29/22

Sherry Raber Clerk of the Miami Co. Circuit Court

Senior Pinochle players are invited to play every Tuesday at the Miami County Senior Center, 661 E. Main Street, Peru.

The cost is fifty cents. For more information, contact Annie Speth at 765-473-3209.

6 p.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – Miami Nation of Indians Tribal Headquarters, 80 W. Sixth Street, Peru (use east entrance).

Every Wednesday

7:30 p.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – Miami Nation of Indians Tribal Headquarters, 80 W. Sixth Street, Peru (use east entrance).

Every Thursday 4:30 p.m. – Lego Club at the Peru Public Library.

6 p.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – Miami Nation of Indians Tribal Headquarters, 80 W. Sixth Street, Peru

Legal STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF MIAMI

) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: ) Case Number: 52C01-2111-PL-000929

Patty Thede, Plaintiff, ) v. ) Robert Conley, Defendant ) TO DEFENDANT: Robert Conley 3841 S. U.S. Route 31 Peru, IN 46970 This summons is to the defendants above named, and to any other person who may be concerned.

You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the person named as plaintiff in the court and cause number indicated in the above caption. The court is located at 25 N Broadway, Room 300; Peru, IN 46970 and its telephone number is 765-472-3901.

The plaintiff is represented in this action by: Bryce Runkle Attorney at Law 16 E. 5th St., Ste 3 Peru, IN 46970 (765) 985-2215 The nature of the suit against you is stated in the complaint that is attached to this summons. It also states the relief sought or the demand made against you by the plaintiff.

An answer or other appropriate response in writing to the complaint must be filed either by you or your attorney within thirty (30) days after the publication of the third notice of suit, and if you fail to do so, a judgment by default may be rendered against you for relief demanded by plaintiff.

Dated 1/31/2022 Sherry Raber Clerk The following manner of service of summons is hereby designated: Publication Bryce Runkle, Counsel for Plaintiff Attorney at Law IN SBN: 34305-52 16 E. 5th St., Ste 3 Peru, IN 46970 (765) 985-2215

6/22, 6/29, 7/6/22

Every Friday Noon – AA Recovery Meeting – First Christian Church Library, 53 W. Main Street, Peru (use elevator entrance).

7:30 p.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – Miami Nation of Indians Tribal Headquarters, 80 W. Sixth Street, Peru (use east entrance).

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Every Saturday 10 a.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – First Christian Church Library, 53 W. Main Street, Peru (use elevator entrance).

Every Sunday 2 p.m. – AA Recovery Women’s-only meeting, First Christian Church Library, 53 W. Main Street, Peru (use elevator en-

trance).

July 15-23 Circus City Festival, Inc. – Circus City Days – downtown Peru. For more information, call 765472-3918.

July 30 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. – Sarah’s Run for the Rocks 5K - Packet Pick-up and See Calendar, Page 12

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registration Nickel Plate Trail near Anytime Fitness in Peru.

Registration is $20 and includes a Tshirt.

Aug. 20 7 p.m. – Peru Elks annual Cancer Auc-

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tion. Serving a meal from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The cost is $9 for oven steak, pota-

Best Prices Relish Trays Cheese Trays Meat Trays

765-472-1513 400 WEST MAIN ST. • PERU

HOURS: MON. - SAT. 8-6 PM, SUN. 9-4

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toes, corn, roll and dessert.

Aug. 27

3 p.m. – United Way Rubber Ducky Race This year ducky drop

starts on the west side of Broadway Bridge at 3 p.m. and runs to the ramp at Peru Fire Department.

All proceeds will go to the Lasting Legacy, a 1:1 matching grant for the homeless and

United Way's initiatives.

Winners will be announced at the festival's activities pavilion on Canal Street. Start buying your ducks now: 1 Duck $10, 6 Ducks $50, and 12 Ducks $100. For

more information, call 765-473-4240.

If you have an upcoming event, send it to: mboswell@th epaperofmiami.com