The Paper of Miami County -- Oct. 19, 2022

Fall in Miami County

Local youth spent some time raking leaves in Peru Sunday, Oct. 16. Properties all over Miami County are piling up with leaves as Fall has come to the state. The City of Peru, Indiana – Mayor’s Office has a leaf removal schedule posted on their Facebook page. This schedule is set as

long as weather permits. Anyone with questions should contact The Peru Street and Sanitation Department at 765-472-2501.

Car Show/Fundraiser for Gary Loe a success

People of all ages came out to support the Loe family, Saturday, Oct. 15. The event was organ ized to help raise funds for Gary Loe who is receiving treatment for cancer. Food vendors, music, and vehicles on display were on the sched ule for the afternoon.

Many vehicles were on display for attendees at the event held at the Peru Jr./Sr. High North Athletic Complex, Peru.

Photo by Michelle Boswell

Lucas Slagel, left, event organizer, Gary Loe, cen ter and AJ Rodriguez, Loe’s grandson at car show/fundraiser. Photos by Michelle Boswell

Miami County man receives 2022 River Friendly Farmer award

The Indiana As sociation of Soil and Water Conser vation Districts (IASWCD) hon ored local farmer, Jack Gable, as a recipient of the 2022 River Friendly Farmer Award.

Nominated by the Miami County Soil & Water Con servation District, Jack, is one of 48 Indiana farmers who received this statewide award this year during the Indiana State Fair. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch addressed the re cipients and their

families at the event recognizing them for their im plementation of conservation prac tices, like no-till and cover crops.

Randy Kron, Pres ident of Indiana Farm Bureau, of fered thanks and appreciation to these farmers and landowners who go the extra mile in protecting Indi ana’s natural re sources. Jack, and his wife Ann, un derstand the im portance of conservation prac tices in farming.

The practice they apply, such as no-

till, grassed water ways and cover crops, result in in creased organic matter, reduced soil erosion, re duced labor, and reduced input costs. Jack has a passion for Con servation and shares what he has learned to neighboring Miami County farmers. Jack served as a Miami County Soil & Water Conserva tion District Su pervisor from 2016 – 2021.

Sponsored by In diana Farm Bu reau, the River

2022 Miami County River Friendly Farmer award winner, Jack Gable, stands with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana Farm Bureau President, Randy Kron. Photo provided.

Friendly Farmer Award program began in 2000 and

has honored over 1,100 Indiana farms. For a com

plete list of this year’s winners go to: http://word

press.iaswcd.org/r iver-friendlyfarmer-award/.

Miami County Sheriff’s Department

Oct. 9

A runaway juve nile was reported at 13783 S 400 W, Kokomo.

A traffic hazard caused by a vehicle was reported at W 1400 S and S U.S. 31, Kokomo. Peru offi cers stopped the ve hicle.

An animal was found trapped at Capehart St. and Randolph St, Peru. Officers untangled the animal but were unable to con tact the owner.

A traffic accident with damage was reported at N Meridian Rd. and E 800 N, Denver. The vehicle was gone prior to officer ar rival.

A car vs. deer crash was reported at 1297 N Paw Paw Pike, Peru. A state report was com pleted.

A single vehicle crash was reported at E U.S. 24 and N 600 E, Peru. No in juries were re ported.

A car vs. deer crash was reported

at S St. Rd. 19 and E St. Rd. 218, Peru. No damage and in juries were re ported. This was for record only.

Disorderly con duct was reported at 3181 N 190 W, Peru.

A complainant at 4448 S Strawtown Pike, Peru advised that an unknown male was trying to break into her pole barn.

A suspicious package or item was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Lot

202, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru. This was un able to be located.

Oct. 10

Fraud was re ported at 570 E 900

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Obituaries

Henry Albert “Al” Decker Jr., 61, of Peru, Indiana passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at home after battling can cer.

He was born July 13, 1961, in Wabash, Indi ana to Henry Albert Decker Sr. and Sandra (Jines-Decker) Sloan. Al attended Lincoln Ele mentary in Peru and was raised in the Lutheran faith. It was St. John’s Lutheran School where he at tended sixth through eighth grade prior to at tending Peru High School. He was a gradu ate in the class of 1980.

During his high school career, he participated in football, track, bas ketball, and played the drums for the (Debbie Downing) Deb-Batons.

He also performed alongside his younger brother, Jim Decker, in the Peru Amateur Cir cus as the first genera tion in their family to become performers.

That led to three genera tions of Deckers that be came performers that follow their footsteps.

He performed in High Casting, Trampoline, Four-Lane Cradle, and Hanging Perch in the circus.

Al has always had a strong work ethic and enjoyed working and being outdoors. As a young man, his first jobs were detasseling corn and bailing hay.

Over the years, he worked in construction and took pride in roof ing homes. The career he was most passionate about in his lifetime was painting water tow ers. This career allowed for him to do what he loved, travel, and spend time in many states across the country. He remained employed by Pittsburg Tank and Tower until 2021.

When married to his former wife, in 1992, he

welcomed his only son, Bronson Albert Decker into the world and was a very proud father. He loved his nieces and nephews, as well as his great nieces and nephews. “Uncle Al” was known for being a very detailed gift giver and picking perfect items that they have kept since early child hood and will cherish for years to come. He en joyed camping, swim ming, Jazz, and Rock and Roll music, and had a fierce love for his fam ily.

He was proceeded in death by his father and stepmother, Henry Al bert Decker Sr., and Karen Decker (Wabash); his mother, Sandra (Jines-Decker) Sloan; grandparents, James Arthur “Jim” Jines (Peru); Lloyd and Helen (Jines) Hein; greatuncle, Lesley Edward “Uncle Les” Jines (Ft. Wayne); and a grand daughter, Izabella Heav enly Decker (Peru).

Al was survived by his son, Bronson Albert Decker and grand daughter, Ny’omee Rose (both of Peru); stepfa ther, Verle Sloan (Louisiana); sister, Lisa Decker (Peru); brother, Jim Decker (Peru); sis ter, Lori (Decker) Foust, spouse, Steve (Wabash); brother, Dallas Decker, spouse, Rebel (Kokomo); sister, Cindy (Sloan) Tyler, spouse, Jeramey (Huntington); brother, Lee David Sloan, spouse, Lisa (Alabama); brother, Nelson Sloan (Peru); brother, Chad Sloan, spouse Amanda (Louisiana); sister, Suzan Sloan (Peru);

niece, Kayla Decker (Lafayette), nephews, Ian (Decker) and Zac Schultz, spouse Court ney (Kokomo); nieces, Erica (Foust) Laycock, spouse, Justin (Roann) and Amanda (Foust) Carmichael, spouse, Jason (Bloomington); niece, Madison (Decker) Simpson, spouse, Chris tian; nephew, Steven Sloan; nieces, Kim Sloan and Raelynn (Sloan) Meek (Rochester); niece, Bianca (Sloan) Hobbs, spouse, Erik (Illinois); nieces, Maranda, Kelsey and Callie Sloan (Louisiana); nephew, Colton Sloan (Louisiana); nephew, Jaymz Mummert (Peru). And several great-nieces and great-nephews: Kirstyn, Caleb, and Jackson (Decker)Thomas Moore - Jacob, Eliza, and Lauren (Carmichael) - Abby and Cooper (Hamilton)Austin and Kylie (Hamilton) - Gracelynn and Emily (Sloan) - Hay den (Sloan), Abel and Kinzlee (Ieston) and Au rora (Elliott).

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting do nations to assist his son with final expenses and funeral costs at FlowersLeedy. Donation arrangements may be made through FlowersLeedy in Peru, IN, and is greatly appreciated.

An outdoor Celebra tion of Life Memorial and gathering is being planned for the family and close friends of Al to honor him and share memories. Anyone in terested in attending can contact Kayla Decker via Facebook, or at (765) 244-0387, for fur ther details.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flow ers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and fam ily may sign the online guestbook at www.Flow ersLeedyAllen.com.

Marceline Lee (Shoemaker) Rasmussen, 94

Marceline Lee (Shoe maker) Rasmussen, 94, of Peru passed away at Hickory Creek Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

She was born in Peru, Indiana July 19, 1928, to the late Franklin and Viola Gertrude (Hight) Shoemaker. She mar ried Eugene Rasmussen Jan. 19, 1957. He pre ceded in her death Feb. 4, 2017.

Marceline worked at West City Ball Parks concession stand for many years. She also worked at the Siding and the Patio. Marce line volunteered in the Girl Scouts and in the wardrobe at the Peru Amateur Circus for sev eral years.

She loved being a housewife and mother to her six kids.

Marceline loved watching and listening to the Chicago Cubs. She was actually able to enjoy a game in person. She is survived by her son, Gary (Alyona) Ras

mussen of Amboy, daughters; Tammy Bammerlin, Gina (Richard) Opelt both of Peru and Debbie Williams of Logansport, grandchildren; Sterling (Andi) Rasmussen, Kristina Rasmussen, Tara (Josh) Rasmussen, Anthony (Barbrae) Raver, Ashley (Jeff) Closser, Jamie (Phil) Mathis, Jeremiah Williams, Keisha (Ray mond) Mosley, Katie (Micah) Bammerlin, Kylie (Brandi) Williams, and Harmoni Stone, great-grandchildren; Kamren Rasmussen, Damian Rasmussen, Alexyss Baker, Madilyn Rasmussen, Mayson Bammerlin, Michael Rasor, Makenzee Baker,

Alexander Rasmussen, Madisyn Rasmussen, Emily Raver, Kaleigh Rasmussen, Brendon Mosley, Aidyn Mathis, Keagen Mosley, Abigail Gysin, Brent Raver, Car son Gysin, Max Raver, and Lorenzo Silva, great-great-grandchil dren; D'Lainee Morris, Mayci Bammerlin and Luna Wise.

Marceline is preceded in death by her parents, husband, her sons Zane Rasmussen and Allen Rasmussen and a grand son Kerry Michael Ras mussen.

Marceline's celebra tion of life will take place at Glad Tidings Assembly of God at 388 W. 7th Street, Peru, IN. The date is still to be de termined. All are wel come to come and take part in the remem brance and celebration of Marceline's life with her loved ones.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flow ers-Leedy Funeral Home.

Doyne A. (Personette) Spaulding, 86, of Logans port passed away Sun day, Oct. 9, 2022.

She was born in Lo gansport, Indiana on Feb. 1, 1936, to the late Millard and Leona (Todd) Personette. She married Robert Spauld ing June 10, 1956. He pre ceded in her death Jan. 8, 2016.

Doyne worked at White Rogers as an as sembler. She was also a member of the Helm Street Church of God in Logansport. Attending church was very impor tant to Doyne as she cared very much about her church family.

She is survived by her daughters, Valerie (Jim) Sylvester of Logansport and Vicki (Edward) Med ley of Monticello, grand children; Michael Girton, David Rowan, Christy Medley, Joshua Hettinger, great-grand children; Ryan Girton, Cory Rowan, Kyle Rowan, Christopher Rowan, Cassidy Medley, Mark Medley, and Elaine

Medley.

Doyne is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Visitation was held at the Helm Street Church of God, 711 Helm Street, Logansport, Indiana Fri day, Oct. 14, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fu neral service followed at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dean Snyder officiating. Bur ial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flow ers~Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and fam ily may sign the online guestbook at www.Flow ersLeedyAllen.com.

Henry Albert “Al” Decker, Jr., 61

Doyne A. (Personette) Spaulding, 86

Obituaries

Eva Christine LewisStapleton “Maw’ “Betty” went peacefully at home Oct. 10, 2022, at 9:40 p.m. at 88 years old in Peru, Indiana. In life she was many things but none of them were more impor tant than the role of mother and grand mother.

Betty was born Feb. 26, 1934, in London, Ken tucky to John Canada and Fanny Jane (Harri son) Lewis. She was the fourth child of seven, John Canada Lewis Jr., Donna Jean (Gillette), Gladys Evelyn Lewis Odom, Nell Wanda Lewis Jones, and Mary Elizabeth (Toothman). Maw was born in the great depression in the mountains of Mt. Ver non, Rock Castle County, Kentucky. She did chores such as team ing the mules, plant ing/tilling the fields, and making clothes. At the age of 17, she hitch hiked from Kentucky to Peru, Indiana. Betty lived with her sister, Mary, and she was a nanny and waitress until Dec. 24, 1960, when she married Clifford Stapleton. Together, they had four children: Emery (Terry) Staple ton, Brenda Stapleton, Clifford “Mike” Staple ton, and Donna Staple

Carolyn Lee McKinley, 88, of Peru, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hos pital.

She was born in Sheri dan, Indiana, May 31, 1934, to the late Leo and Edith (Viles) Carson.

Carolyn grew up in Sheridan and moved to Peru. She was employed as a factory worker at United Technologies until her retirement.

She was a member of the Peru First Brethren Church and played as a pianist for the last 50 years. Carolyn enjoyed playing music, attend ing church, and spend ing time with her grandchildren.

Carolyn married Wilbur D. Thomas on August 8, 1969, and they were married for 32 years until his death Sept. 1, 2001. She mar ried Charlie E. McKin

ton. Betty’s children gave her 10 grandchil dren; Emery Stapleton, Jeremy (Elizabeth) Sta pleton, Clinton Staple ton, Amamda (Micky) Rush, Stephanie Staple ton, Megan Stapleton, Jennifer Rairigh, Lita (Kyle) Hopper, Jeremiah Hoffman, and Lissa (Jerry) Stapleton and we blessed her with twentythree great grandchil dren; Bryce, Kerynne, Kaitlin, Tyler, Savan nah, Kinzie, Dylan, Reyna, Bayln, Hayden, Zayla, Spencer, Thaxton, Ace, Cole, Hayleigh, Ava, Kylen, Carleah, Journie, Isaiah, Aer abella and Raiden, and one great-great grand child, Lucifer.

Betty was a one-of-akind woman, never met a stranger and was the sweetest soul. If you crossed paths with her or made her mad, she wouldn’t hold back. She loved being with her family outdoors, camp ing, floating the river, and mushroom hunting.

She was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan and Indiana Pacers fan. Maw is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford, her son, Mike, her daughter, Brenda, her great-grandchild, Cole. As well as both her parents, her four sisters, and baby brother.

Visitation was held at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, from Noon to 2 p.m. Fu neral services followed at 2 p.m. with burial at Springdale Cemetery, 2796 West Broadway, Bunker Hill, Indiana with Pastor KC Dehing, of the St. James Evan gelical Lutheran Church of Logansport, officiating. Following the burial, a memorial pitch-in was held at 1384 East St. Rd. 218 (4.1 miles from 31) Bunker Hill, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, do nations and contribu tions may be sent to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flow ers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and fam ily may sign the online guestbook at www.Flow ersLeedyAllen.com.

ins of Thorntown, Indi ana, and several grand children and great grandchildren.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Wilbur Thomas and Charlie McKinley, and son, Robert S. Thomas.

Charles W. Miller III, 75, of Peru, passed at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at the VA North ern Indiana Health Care Center, Marion, IN. He was born in Peru, Sept. 28, 1947, the son of Charles W. and Carolyn J. (Butzin) Miller, Jr. Charles was a 1967 graduate of Peru High School and a member of the Jesus Christ of Lat ter-day Saints. He had been employed at Fed eral-Mogul, Logansport, IN. Charles was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and served two tours in Vietnam. His military decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the National De fense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Com mendation Medal.

Charles is survived by

Charles W. Miller III, 75

a daughter Jaqueline Sargent and her hus band Joseph of Springville, IN; a son Christopher Miller of Wabash and sisters Joyce See of Peru and Charlene Yard and her husband Ronnie of Peru.

A service celebrating the life of Charles W. Miller III was held at Noon, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at the Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel with Rev. Scott Butzin offici ating. Military Honors were provided by the Miami County Military

Bertha Faye Alwine, 86

Jesus welcomed mom home on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.

She was born Dec. 10, 1935. She was the last surviving daughter of Harry and Mildred Myers.

Mom endured many hardships in life while maintaining her strong faith in Jesus, raising four children, 8 grand children and 19 great grandchildren to know the Lord.

Mom’s greatest joy was her family and was more concerned with putting them and their needs above her own.

ing her fabulous cinna mon rolls or favorite pie.

These are some of our most cherished memo ries but most important was her prayers and faith she shared with us.

Through all the years, we knew she prayed over us continually-no matter what our needs.

ley April 26, 2003, and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2005.

She is survived by her children; Becky Rapp of Illinois, Larry (Cathy) Whitcomb of Illinois, John (Tammy) Whit comb of Peru, Indiana, Susan (Kim) Stiltz of Columbus, Indiana, Cathy Shultz of Vin cennes, Indiana, Steve (Jennifer) Thomas of Peru, Indiana, Sarah (Jay) Ross of Wisconsin, Everett (Carrol) Thomas of Texas, Carrie (Bill) Proper of Texas, Gina Schrievogel of Arizona, Deneen (Charlie) Jenk

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indi ana from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Lorie Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flow ers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and fam ily may sign the online guestbook at www.Flow ersLeedyAllen.com.

She was blessed and her greatest joy was raising her four chil dren. She had a love for flower gardening with roses being her favorite. She always wanted to please and do special things for us like mak ing our favorite dinner for birthdays and mak

Her selfless love touched many people through the years as evi denced by the many friends that wanted to remain close to her and showed their goodness and love to her.

She will be missed greatly. Please join us in remembering mom, Wednesday, October 19,

Julie A. LaBare, 62

Rites Unit. Family and friends gathered from 11 a.m. to Noon, Mon day, at the Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel. In lieu of flowers me morial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Fu neral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, IN to the Miami County Military Rites Unit.

2022, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indi ana. Visitation will also be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., prior to the serv ice, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Eric Alwine offi ciating. Burial will take place at Ever-Rest Me morial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contribu tions may be given to the Living Stone Church, PO Box 179, Rossville, Indiana, 46065.

We will love you, Mom forever and ever, Katrina and Kenn, James A. and Danae, Eric and Kathy, and Tim and Debbie

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flow ers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and fam ily may sign the online guestbook at www.Flow ersLeedyAllen.com.

Julie A. LaBare, of Peru, passed away at her residence.

She was born in Peru, Indiana, March 26, 1960, to the late Robert LaBare and Sue (Hoeppner) LaBare.

Julie was a homemaker and a cat lover. She was a

member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. She is survived by her brothers; Eric LaBare of Peru, Dirk (Sherry) LaBare of Florida, sis ters; Lori (Phil) Ledyard of Michigan, Denise Witham of Michigan, and several nieces and

nephews. Julie is preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flow ers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guest book at www.Flower sLeedyAllen.com.

Eva Christine Lewis-Stapleton “Maw” “Betty,” 88

Carolyn Lee McKinley, 88

Sports

North Miami and Peru win season finales

North Miami 28, Northfield 16

After Northfield scored the first points of the game in the first 15 sec onds at North Miami Friday, Oct. 14, the host War riors planted 22 consecutive points and held on for a 2816 win over the Norse.

On the first play from scrimmage, and in North Miami territory, Northfield’s Mason Fisher hit Eli Kroh for a 33-yards touchdown strike to take a 7-0 lead after Pablo Ro driguez’s extra point.

North Miami scored twice in the first quarter, once on quarterback Austin Smith’s three-yard run with 5:35 left, and an other from Smith from two yards out with 43 seconds re maining, to take a 14-7 lead.

Smith made it 22-7 with a 46-yard touchdown run with 7:38 left in the half and hit Lucas Keim on a 2-point conversion for a 227 lead.

Fisher cut the score to 22-14 with a one-yard run in the third quarter but Smith hit pay dirt for the fourth time, this time from 12 yards out to give

the Warriors a 28-14 lead in the fourth quarter.

Northfield’s only points came on a safety late in the game.

North Miami (4-5) travels to MadisonGrant (7-2) for the opening round of Class A Sectional 44 at 7 p.m.

Peru 19, Manchester 18

In a back-andforth contest be tween Manchester and Peru Friday, Oct. 14, the host Tigers held off the Squires for a 19-18 TRC win.

Trailing 19-12 early in the fourth quarter, the Squires went to Preston Duffy who plunged into the end zone with a two-yard rushing touchdown to cut the lead to one-point.

The Squires, with just one win on the season, played ag gressively and went for a 2-point conver sion and the lead, but the Tigers stopped the play to hold onto a onepoint lead.

Neither team was able to score in the final 11 minutes, dashing Manches ter’s bid at the upset win.

The Squires took a 6-0 lead to start the game on a 10yard passing touch down to Reiss Gaerte for a 6-0 lead.

The Tigers tied it up at 6-6 on a 10yard pass from Matthew Roettger to Braxten Robbins, but Casper and Gaerte connected again, this time for 23 yards, to give the Squires a 12-6 lead. Roettger tied the game with a 12yard rushing score and the teams went into halftime tied at 12-12.

Roettger scored the only points in the third quarter on a 39-yard rush

ing touchdown to give Peru a 19-12 lead and the Tigers held on for the win. Peru (3-6) hosts TRC foe Tippeca noe Valley (8-1) in the first round of Class 3A Sectional 28 at 7 p.m.

Rochester 38, Maconaquah 14

The Rochester Ze bras used a big fourth quarter flurry of points to defeat the Ma

conaquah Braves, 38-14, Friday night and clinched a share of the Three Rivers Conference championship.

The Zebra win coupled with Tipp Valley’s 28-26 loss at Southwood left Rochester, Tipp Val ley and Southwood all tied with 7-1 TRC records and sharing the confer ence crown.

After both teams traded punches in the opening 24 min utes and going in at halftime with the scored knotted at 88, Rochester scored on its opening drive to start the second half and never trailed again, using three fourth quar ter touchdowns to widen its lead late in the game.

Rochester took

the second half kickoff and took the lead for good, 16-8, after marching 65 yards in 10 plays.

The Braves took the ensuing kick and moved steadily downfield, reaching the Rochester 20 be fore a penalty, a quarterback sack, and incompletion pushed them back to the 29. A Birnerto-Oakley Reeser fourth down pass came up three yards short, stop ping the Mac threat to tie the game.

The opportunistic Zebras capitalized on a pair of Brave turnovers to score twice in a fourminute span early in the fourth period and watched their lead balloon to 32-8 with 7:53 remain ing.

The Braves final score came 74 sec onds later when Kile hauled in a 39yard TD strike from Birner. Birner, the state’s second-lead ing passer (yards), completed 20 of 34 passes on the night, good for 220 yards and both Mac scores. Kile led all receivers with 136 yards on nine grabs, while AJ Kelly added 36 on six catches. Kelly and Kile ranked 1-2 in the state in re ceptions going into the game.

Maconaquah sophomore punter Kevin Nord pro vided late fourthquarter fireworks when the Braves were backed up at their own 17 and were forced to punt with just over two minutes remaining. With the winds gusting, Nord’s kick kept rolling until it was downed at the Zebra one…. a school-record 82yard punt, break ing the previous record (77) set by

Peru’s Matthew Roettger pushes past a Manchester Squire player during the game, Friday, Oct. 14. The Tigers won the game, 19-18. Photo by Michelle Boswell

Obituary

Carla M. Bourne, 49, of Bunker Hill, IN passed away at 7:49 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Kokomo, IN, Aug. 27, 1973, the daughter of Ronald and Gloria Lange Sibray. Carla mar ried Douglas E. Bourne in Green town, IN on Feb. 15, 1997.

Carla was a 1991 graduate of Eastern High School and a 1996 graduate of

Carla M. Bourne, 49

Purdue University. She was employed by the Miami County Health De partment and was an active member of her church and community.

She is survived by her husband Doug

and her daughters, Hannah Bourne of Kokomo, IN and Abigail Bourne of Bunker Hill, IN; her son Samuel Bourne, a student at Purdue University; her mother Gloria Sibray of Green town, IN and brother Kyle Sibray of Portland, IN. She was preceded in death by her father Ronald Sibray.

Family and friends gathered from 2 p.m. to 8

p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at the Mc Grawsville Commu nity Church, 9377 S. 300 E., Amboy, IN. A service celebrating Carla’s life was held at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carla Bourne Memorial Fund at the North ern Indiana Com munity Foundation, PO Box 807, Rochester, IN 46975.

Sports continued from Page 5 Dan Hagen against Peru in 1975.

Rochester fin ished with 422 yards rushing on 67 carries and was 0-3 passing. Ty Gal van led Mac’s ground game with 53 yards on nine totes.

Kile topped MHS tacklers with 14 stops. Kelly and Shelton added 13 and 11 respectively, while Ethan Far nell, Reeser and Carsten Hollars each had nine.

Maconaquah, now 6-3 overall, fin ished league play at 6-2 and will host Hamilton Heights (7-2) in Fridays IHSAA Class 3A Sectional 28 firstround contest.

Maconaquah cross country teams advance to semi-state

The Maconaquah girls cross country ran in the Culver Academies Re gional on Saturday, Oct. 14 and came away with a sec ond-place finish, qualifying to race in the semi-state meet next Satur day, Oct. 22.

Freshman Zoie Laber ran her best race ever, placing eighth overall and finishing in a time of 19:45.

Right behind her was Abby Jordan who ran a 19:47 and placed ninth.

Lucy Loshnowsky was the third Ma conaquah runner to finish in the top 20, placing 20th in 20:37.

Sophomore Saman

tha Jones placed 29th in 21:26 while Chloe Jordan fin ished 30th with a time of 21:28 was right behind her.

Aubrey McClain rounded out the Lady Braves effort with a 34th-place finish in 21:42.

The Lady Braves will run at the New Prairie Semi-state meet next week, where they hope to secure a berth to compete in the IHSAA State Championship meet Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET).

Boys place 4th

The Maconaquah Braves boys cross country team ad vanced to the semistate round of the

IHSAA champi onship tournament for the first time since 2010 by plac ing fourth out of ten teams at the IHSAA regional meet held at Culver Academies.

Junior Isaiah Wit tenberg repeated last year’s perform ance by placing second overall, fin ishing in 16:57.

Daylen Schrock battled to a 28th place finish, cross ing the line in 17:54.

Freshman Kaden Hanson ran a 18:09 and placed 31st overall.

Isaiah Moore and Kaden Miller both posted times of 18:46, but Moore placed 44th, while Miller placed 46th.

Senior Quinn

Richard ran one of his best races ever, placing 84th and finishing in 21:53, while Jacob Sayger ran a 22:49 and placed 85th.

The Braves will race on the famous New Prairie cross country course in the IHSAA semistate meet Satur day, Oct. 22, at 11:15 a.m. CT (12:15 p.m. ET).

Individuals Running at re gional but not ad vancing were North Miami’s An drew Lane in 47th place overall with a time of 18:50, fol lowed by fellow Warrior Karter Floor in 75th in 20:23.

Maconaquah Girls Varsity Cross Country Team

Maconaquah Boys Varsity Cross Country Team

Police continued from

N, North Miami Mid dle/High School, Denver.

A traffic accident with damage was re ported at E 300 N and N Meridian Rd, Peru.

Officers assisted In diana State Police by directing traffic.

Officers responded to the area of 2361 W North St, Kokomo, for a reported over dose. Female had taken multiple pills, smoked meth, and drank 18 cans of beer per her admission. Female advised she didn't want to live anymore. Four County was con tacted, and female was transported to Dukes Memorial Hospital by medics.

Oct. 11

A car vs. deer crash with damage was re ported at 3015 W 850 S, JJ’s #7, Bunker Hill.

An accidental dial of 911 occurred at 171 E Third St, Walnut Hill Mobile Home Park, Lot 21, Bunker Hill.

A court ordered eviction was con ducted at 734 Bobtail CT, Peru.

A complainant at 548 N 550 E had unauthorized pur chases made by a family member. The complainant re quested to be paid back by family mem ber by Dec. 11, 2022. If not paid back, the complainant wants to file criminal charges.

Officers at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Jail, Peru investi gated a registered sex offender’s failure to register.

A written warning was given at 2821 S Hilltop Dr, Peru for handicap parking vi olation.

Officers at 1824 W Reed St, Miami took a report for possible criminal mischief. This is an ongoing

investigation.

A male at 2069 E Macy Gilead Rd, Macy had questions about his tax return being hacked.

A single vehicle vs. deer crash was re ported at S 300 E and E St. Rd. 218, Peru. No injuries were re ported. A state crash report was submit ted.

Oct. 12

A juvenile problem was reported at 210 W Harrison St, Lot 24, Converse.

A complainant at 314 E Washington St, Apt. 29, Bunker Hill believes two of his notebooks were stolen from resi dence. No signs of forced entry, no valu able items taken.

A complainant at 3795 W Meadow Lane, Kokomo, wanted to have it no tated that their

neighbor had made threats to an individ ual about them. Threats were not di rectly made to the complainant.

Officers in the area of 1164 Barksdale Ave, Peru spoke to a complainant who ad vised that her son is getting into fights while at Paddock view and is unable to defend himself. Com plainant was advised to contact the Grant County Sheriff's De partment or the Indi ana State Police who may have units in the area. The com plainant has already been in contact with Paddock view, Miami County Probation, and Indiana Depart

ment of Child Serv ices.

Officers at 4199 W 1500 N, Macy spoke with a complainant about threats via text message and protec tion orders. Com plainant is not wanting to pursue charges at this time. The complainant will forward messages for review regarding charges when she is off work.

Officers responded to the area of 2051 W Matador St, Country Cottage Apartments, Peru for a possible physical domestic. Parties left together prior to officers’ ar rival. This was un able to be located. No additional calls were

made.

Officers at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 235, Wood land Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru as sisted Indiana State Police with an un wanted guest.

A suspicious pack age or item was re ported at 2024 Shaw Ave, Peru. This was unable to be located.

Oct. 13

A car vs. deer crash was reported at N U.S. 31 and W St. Rd. 16, Denver. State re port has been com pleted. Vehicle was removed by Bow man’s Towing.

A car vs. deer crash was reported at 3485 S St. Rd. 19, Peru. A state report was com pleted.

A male at 3126 E New Hope Cemetery Road, Peru was hav ing chest pain.

A verbal domestic disturbance occurred between a mother and son at 3011 March St, Peru. No actions were taken. The son was looking for a ride.

An allergic reac tion was reported at 570 E 900 N, North Miami Middle/High School, Denver.

Burglary was re ported at 2459 S Wal lick Road, Peru. Victim did not want to pursue charges.

A 13-year-old fe male at 1040 W 300 N, Peru, claimed that she was injured by a grandparent. A case

report was com pleted, and Depart ment of Child Services was con tacted.

Threats were re ported at 2450 S 550 E, Lot 17, Peru.

An unwanted guest was reported at S U.S. 31 and W 800 S, Bunker Hill. Parties agreed to remain sep arated.

Oct. 14

A traffic accident with injuries was re ported at 2331 W Lo gansport Road, Peru.

A vehicle vs. deer crash was reported at N St. Rd. 19 and E 1000 N, Denver. A state report was com pleted.

Now – Nov. 16

Parkview United Methodist Church is having their an nual Mincemeat and Pie sale.

Mincemeat quarts are $12. Apple, Apple Crumb, Mincemeat Pies are pre-order only and are $12 each. Call Maureen Cook at 765-4736706 to place or ders. Pick up will be Nov. 17 between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 21

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. –Family Friendly Halloween party –The Peru/Miami County YMCA will have a Family Friendly Hal loween party. This is for families with

children ages 3-12. Activities will in clude games, card board maze, treat walk, costume pa rade, and more. YMCA members will pay $5 per family. Non-mem bers pay $10 per family. For more information, visit mcymca.org or contact Jenny Rhodes at jrhodes@mcymca. org.

Oct. 22

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. –Miami County Re publican Party

Fall Fish Fry – 12 N. Miami Street. Second annual Fall Fish Fry. Dan’s Fish Fry Service is provid ing the meal. Presale tickets are $11 and at the door it

will be $12. The meal will have fish and chicken with two sides. Dine in and carry out.

2 p.m. to 7 p.m. –The Peru Jr./Sr. High School Fall Arts Festival – The art gallery will have art featured by students. Local artists demon strating and dis playing their work in the commons.

Live music from Peru High School Alumnus Kyle Johnson from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. “On Broadway” per formances at 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. fea turing Peru High School Club, Peru High School Swing Choir, and the Peru High School Jazz Band.

Oct. 24

6 p.m. – Miami County Demo cratic Party meet ing at Beef O’Brady’s, 911 West Main Street, Peru. This is the monthly meeting. Call Bryce at 765985-2215 with ques tions.

Oct. 29

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. –Fall Miami County Train Show –Miami County Fairgrounds. 130 tables of vendors, exhibits and train layouts. Admis sion is $3. Kids six and under are free.

Oct. 31

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Fall Fest DriveThru - Parkview United Methodist Church, 1785 S. State Road 19 will have treats avail able for children. Please enter on the east drive and out the west drive. Questions? Call the church at 765473-5526.

Nov. 4 & 5

Nov. 4 – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Nostalgic

North Pole Christ mas Market

Nov. 5 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Nostalgic North Pole Christ mas Market – Both days, Christmas store flip – pine, hot chocolate, gin gerbread, pepper mint lattes, live music and more.

Nov. 5

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. –Holiday Craft Show – 4-H Fair ground Project Building, 1029 N. 200 W., Peru. For information con cerning booth space, contact Kathy Kline @ 765431-4342.

Nov. 8

4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. –The Main Street United Methodist Church will have a Chicken Noodle Dinner, 81 West Main Street, Peru. This will be a drive-thru dinner only. Enter from the parking lot from Third Street. It is $12 per per son. Tickets are available in the church office or at the door the day of the event. For more information, call 765-472-3323.

Nov. 16

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

– Childhood Food Insecurity presen tation - This pres entation will be held at the Peru/Miami County YMCA, 751 W. Second Street, Peru. It includes food insecurity in formation specific to Miami County, how it affects the health of the popu lation, and what the community can do about it. The presentation will explore what living in a food in secure home looks like, and learn how food insecu rity affects chil dren physically, emotionally, and mentally. Learning objectives are: To understand what childhood food in security looks like in Miami County; To learn what ef forts are already in place to address local food insecu rity; To learn how food insecurity af fects children physically, emo tionally, and men tally; To share ideas of what we can do as a com munity to address

childhood food in security. This event is being co ordinated by Mindy Duckett, Community Well ness Coordinator, Purdue Extension in partnership with Miami County United Way and More for Miami. There is no cost for this event and lunch will be provided. Those attending are in vited to bring busi ness cards or program/service information to share. Arrive early and stay afterward for networking. To register for this event, go to: www.iyi.org/event s.

Nov. 19

6 p.m. – Peru

Christmas Parade and Courthouse Tree lighting. The parade begins at the Peru Depot on Canal Street and turns onto Broad way. The route ends at Circus City Festival, 154 N. Broadway.

If you have an upcoming event, send it to: mboswell@thepap erofmiami.com.