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Rain dampens, delays parade plans, not holiday spirit

With rain in the forecast, the decision was made to split the largest Christmas kick-off in Miami County into two events. The Peru Christmas parade, courthouse display lighting and Downtown Christmas Open House were set to take place Wednesday, Nov. 17. Paul Forman, organizer for Light Up! Peru, made the difficult decision to delay the parade and courthouse lighting until Saturday, Nov. 20. The Downtown Christmas Open House still took place Wednesday and participating businesses were given the opportunity to open up again Saturday, Nov. 20 as well. In the photo above, a little girl sat on Santa’s lap to tell him what she wants for Christmas. Santa’s house is located on the Southwest side of the Miami County Courthouse. In the photo on the right, Downtown Christmas Open House attendees stopped to admire the lights at 2 Days Boutique, 1 South Broadway, Peru. The raindrops made the lights appear infinite. Photos by Michelle Boswell

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Peru Community Schools announces Fine Art Gallery winter hours school calendar and will be closed from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3. The gallery also follows school weather closings. The gallery will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 5. January 10-21 the gallery will be conducting their biannual renovation. Now showing until Jan. 10 is Peru’s own Robert Weaver paintings from the International Circus Hall of Fame and the G. David Thompson

Collection. Paintings included in this exhibit are as follows: Those Riding Hannefords, Blue Danube, Lou Jacobs and Knucklehead, Tattooed Lady, Rehearsal, The Junkyard boys, and Summer Matinee. For additional showings or viewings, please contact Alexandria Blong at 765-475-2425 or ablong@peru.k12.i n.us for availability. Happy Holidays!

was reported at 2040 Shaw Ave, Peru. Everything checked okay. A male and female were arguing at 8328 N Union

City Road, Denver. Both reported no battery had taken place. The male had a 1 in. cut on the top of his head. The male stated he had headbutted a door, which caused the injury. He pointed to a small scar just under the cut, saying the scar was from a previous headbutting incident. Two juveniles in a barn nearby stated they witnessed the argument and no battery occurred. The adult male seemed despondent and very agitated upon contact with law enforcement. His

The PCS Fine Art Gallery located in Peru High School, 401 N. Broadway, Peru, is open to the public Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The PCS Fine Art Gallery is a non-profit and all donations are used for restoration and maintenance of the artwork, and education. The PCS Fine Art Gallery follows the

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Obituaries Dorothy I. “Dottie” (Pope) Greer, 91 Dorothy I. “Dottie” (Pope) Greer, 91, of Peru, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at home with family by her side following an extended illness with dementia. She was born Oct. 6, 1930, to Cecil and Mary (Spurgeon) Pope while visiting in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a 1948 Peru High School graduate. On July 24, 1948, she married the love of her life, Joe T. Greer from Mexico, Indiana. He preceded her in death Sept. 11, 1998. She is survived by her son, John Greer, and daughter Cassandra “Cassie” Smith, and one grandson, Zane Smith (Gracie Ressett), all of Peru. Also, one sister, Alex (Dennis) Shigemura, Hawaii, and many loved nieces and nephews here and across the country. Dottie was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband, and oldest son Thomas (Tom) Greer April 9, 1998. Also, three brothers Robert, George, and Cecil Jr.; and five sisters Patricia Sims, Marilyn Merrick, Janet Bailey, Norma Hiers, and Linda Garber. Dottie was a businesswoman in Peru for 37 years. She formerly owned and operated the Modern Dairy Bar, the Snack Shop, the Corner Cupboard, and Dottie’s Donuts, catering business, and beauty salon in the Mugavin Manor. She also ran the Elk’s Dining Room for a few years. She received her real estate license and sold homes for Candlish Realty before becoming a broker and having her own Town and Country Real Estate. She retired from Peru’s BMV to care for her husband. Dottie was involved in Peru politics. She served as vice chairman to Bun Gallahan of the Democratic party. She was elected to Peru’s City Council and served as Precinct Committeeman of Peru 4. She loved to read books, cook, bake pies, take photos, research her family genealogy, host parties and visits with family that always entailed pinochle or euchre. She could always be found on her hands and knees gardening on her corner lot. She will be sadly missed by family and all who knew her. A celebration of life was held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. A private graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mexico, Indiana, at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Shirley Dianne Knappen, 77

Chad Hunt, 64

Alice M. Stine, 83

Shirley Dianne Knappen, 77, of Denver, passed away at 7:22 am Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at Visiting Nurse Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born in Miami County Dec. 11, 1943, to Earl and Jean (Moore) Clingaman. She married George Knappen Feb. 17, 1962, and he survives. He and Dianne were sealed for all time in eternity at the temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Washington DC in 1977. Dianne was a homemaker. She was creative and artistic, and brought joy to many people. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is survived by her husband and their children: Holly (John) Cattin of Mexico, William (Cathy) Knappen of Wasilla, Alaska, Edward (Tracy) Knappen of Macy, and Mindy (Jon) Hullinger of Arizona; as well as 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is brother Melvin Clingaman of Roann. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Barry Clingaman, sister Joyce Stanton, and sister Sharie Clingaman. A celebration of life was held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4121 High Street, Logansport, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Chad Hunt, 64, of North Grove passed away at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1957, the son of Gerald and Nancy Ramsey Hunt. Chad was a 1976 graduate of Peru High School and worked as an Engineer for CSX Railroad. He also worked as a disc jockey for several radio stations. Chad loved animals and had a wonderful personality. He was an absolute joy to be around and was loved by all who knew him. Chad is survived by his mother Nancy Hunt. He was preceded in death by his father Gerald, brother Shawn Hunt, and sister Holly Brown. A graveside service was held at Park Lawn Cemetery Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at 2 p.m. with David Hunt officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home to the Scratching Post Cat Rescue.

Alice M. Stine, 83, of Peru passed away at 12:35 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at the Blair Ridge Health Campus. She was born in Waymart, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11, 1938, the daughter of Jake and Mary Lisowski Vaverchak. Alice married James R. Stine at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, April 18, 1959, and he preceded her in death April 26, 2020. Alice was a 1956 graduate of Archbald High School, Archbald, Pennsylvania. She was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella and the Altar and Rosary Society. Alice was the Vice President of the Peru Trust Company and retired from Wells Fargo in 1996. She was a charter member of the staff at Miami County Helping Hands, served on the Miami County United Way Board and the Salvation Army Advisory Board. She is survived by son Lawrence Stine of Peru; daughter Diane Hoeppner of Peru; grandchildren Shawna Crowder and her husband Jeff and Jacob Smith and great grandchildren Emma and Alex Crowder. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jim and brother Paul Vaverchak. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life Alice M. Stine was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday Nov. 22, 2021, at the St. Charles Catholic Church with Fr. Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Family and friends gathered from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. There was a prayer service Sunday at 5 p.m. 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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George “Ed” Holland, 81 George “Ed” Holland, 81, of Peru passed away at 12:24 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. He was born in Peru Nov. 22, 1939, the son of George and Dorothy Anderson Holland. Ed was a 1957 graduate of Peru High School, a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired Norfolk and Southern Engineer. He was an avid sports enthusiast and a diehard IU basketball and Chicago Cubs fan. Ed lived life fully, setting an example grounded in great personal courage, wit, and integrity. He never met a stranger, had a smile that would warm your heart and thoroughly enjoyed talking with people. He is survived by his significant other Brenda Fleener, an Aunt Pat Key and her husband Carl of Ohio and special friend Patrick Gallahan. A memorial service celebrating the

life of George “Ed” Holland was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru with Ed’s close personal friend Pastor George Dinkel officiating. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to Riley Children’s Hospital or Miami County Helping Hands.

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Obituaries Michael Gonsalves (MSGT, USAF ret.), 96 Michael Gonsalves (MSGT, USAF ret.), 96, formerly of Bunker Hill passed away at 1:13 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at his residence in rural Galveston, Indiana. He was born in Papaikou, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 1925, the son of George and Mary Silva Gonsalves. Mike married Primitiva “Tiva” Tagupa April 22, 1950, in Honolulu, Hawaii and she preceded him in death April 4, 2020. Mike was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church and a retired US Air Force MSGT. retiring in 1970 with 25 years of service. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one oak leaf cluster. Mike’s greatest joys in life were his wife and family and his Roman Catholic faith where he was a regular at weekly mass. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and loved his family unconditionally. Most of all Mike was a very proud grandpa who was affectionately known as “Papoo.” Survivors include his children Beverly (Michael) Delaney, Barbara (Brian) Postlethweight, Michael (Janet) Gonsalves and Shelly (Jimmy) Dyer; grandchildren Audra (Erik Holmgren) Dye, Brent Postlethweight, Cara Postlethweight and Piercey Dyer, Derek (Brittany) Haynes, Brooke (Chris) Betten; great grandchildren Gavin Betten, Elin Betten, Alivia Haynes, Dean Haynes, and Ben Haynes; niece Linda (Beau) Borchardt and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Tiva, daughter Stephanie Penrod, sister Catherine Jarrett and brothers Manuel and Sylvester Silva, nephew George Jarrett, and niece Norma Caetano. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Michael Gonsalves was held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at the St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 W. 5th St., Peru with Fr. Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial was in Springdale Cemetery, Bunker Hill, Indiana, with military honors provided by the Miami County Military Rites Unit. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to the St. Charles Catholic Church or the Miami County Military Rites Unit.

W. Myrl Cousins, 92

Toni Gayle Kring (Mongosa), 74

W. Myrl Cousins, 92, of Sebring, Florida, passed away at his son John’s residence in Peru at 1:14 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. He was born in Shelbyville, Indiana, Aug. 29, 1929, the son of John Elbert and Addie Tucker Cousins. Myrl married Shirley Behrens in Asbury Park, New Jersey Oct. 31, 1953, and she survives. A man of great faith and integrity, Myrl attended Southside Baptist Church in Sebring, Florida. While living in Peru he was an active member of the Bible Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Sunday School teacher and bus driver. His family and church created and developed his understanding of his duty to God and Country, duty to others and duty to himself. He was a member of Gideons International. Myrl was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and his military decorations include the Good Conduct Medal. While living in Peru, Myrl was employed as the Housing Maintenance Foreman at Grissom Air Force Base. Surviving in addition to his wife Shirley is daughter Donna Watts and her husband Travis of Niota, Tennessee; sons Charles Cousins and his wife Rosemary of Kokomo and John Cousins and his wife Joanna of Peru; sister Virginia Tucker and her husband William of Boggstown, Indiana; grandchildren Erica Cousins, Zachery Cousins, Justin Cousins, Nathanael Cousins, Seth Cousins and Hannah Cousins; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Basil, Marvin, Forrest and Kenneth Cousins and sister Naomi June Kenney. A service celebrating the life of W. Myrl Cousins was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at the EastPointe Bible Church, 1540 E. Paw Pike, Peru with pastor David Chapman officiating. Visitation was from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at the church. Military Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at Marion National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Miami County Military Rites Unit. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1635, Sebring, FL 33871.

Toni Gayle Kring (Mongosa), 74, of Peru passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in South Bend, Indiana, April 11, 1947, the daughter of Wayne and Barbee Richter Kring. Toni was a 1965 graduate of Peru High School and a home maker. She was born and raised in South Bend and had a special fondness for Lake Michigan. A sports enthusiast, she was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She was active in the Indiana Miami Nation of Indians. Toni was selfless in her life, genuine in her interest and care for her family and the people around her. Her mission in life was her family and she enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in their activities. She is survived by son Ralph Mongosa, Jr., and his wife Lindsay of Kokomo; daughters Rachelle Mongosa of Peru and Jodi Laycock of Peru; sister Drenea Banter of Peru; grandchildren Zackary (Jenna) Mongosa, Nate Mongosa, Emily (Jeron) Laycock, Erin Mongosa, Jada Laycock, Jonah Laycock, Gabriel Laycock and Benjamin Laycock and great grandchildren Kadence Mongosa, Mikayla Mongosa and Lukas Werner. A memorial service celebrating the life of Toni Gayle Kring (Mongosa) will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, Indiana, with pastor Phil Troxell officiating. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to the Miami Nation of Indians.

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ISP investigating death at MCF Bunker Hill – On Thursday, Nov. 18, an autopsy was performed on Leo Cullen, 43, an inmate who died Wednesday at the Miami Correctional Facility. The autopsy conducted by Dr. Latanja Watkins, a forensic pathologist, determined that Cullen’s death was a homicide caused by blood loss from multiple stab wounds. Investigators are conducting an active homicide investigation. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, Indiana State Police Detective Josh Maller initiated an investigation at the request of the Miami Correctional Facility into the death of inmate Cullen. At approximately 10:04 a.m., correction officers found Cullen severely injured in the N Housing Unit Dayroom. Despite medical intervention by prison staff members, Cullen succumbed to his injuries. Investigators suspected foul play. Maller was assisted by Indiana State Police Sergeant Jason Page, ISP Sergeant Detective Josh Rozzi, Detective Mike Lorona Miami Correctional Facility Investigators, and Miami County Coroner's office.

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November 24, 2021

Sports PHS Varsity Lady Tigers win against Whitko Final score - Peru 57, Whitko 47

Photos by Michelle Boswell

Local Sports Calendar North Miami Nov. 27 9 a.m. – Varsity Wrestling @ Wawasee Super Duals Nov. 29 6 p.m. – Boys Seventh Grade Basketball @ Caston High School 6:30 p.m. – Varsity Wrestling @ Culver Academies 7:15 p.m. – Boys Eighth Grade Basketball @

Caston High School Nov. 30 5 p.m. – Boys Sixth Grade Basketball @ Rochester Middle School 6 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Taylor High School – Home 6:30 p.m. – Varsity Wrestling @ Whitko High School 7:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Taylor High School

Maconaquah Nov. 27 6 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball @ Taylor High School 7:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball @ Taylor High School Nov. 29 5:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Swim-

ming @ Carroll Junior/Senior High School 5:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Swimming @ Carroll Junior/Senior High School 6:15 p.m. – Boys Freshman Basketball @ Peru High School Nov. 30 6 p.m. – Boys

Seventh Grade Basketball @ Northwestern Middle/High School 6 p.m. – Boys Sixth Grade Basketball @ Northwestern Middle/High School 6 p.m. – Boys Eighth Grade Basketball @ Northwestern

Middle/High School 6:15 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity Basketball @ Northfield Junior/Senior High School 6:30 p.m. – Coed Varsity Wrestling @ Oak Hill High School 6:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Wrestling @ Oak Hill High School 6:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling @ Oak Hill High School 7:45 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball @ North-

field Junior/Senior High School Peru Nov. 29 6 p.m. – Junior Varsity Wrestling @ Logansport Junior Varsity Invitational – Logansport High School 6:15 p.m. – Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Maconaquah High School 7 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Taylor High School

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PHS Varsity Basketball hosts scrimmage against Triton

You can find all the photos from the game on FB @ Miami County Sports

Photos by Michelle Boswell

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Police and wanted to now file charges. Officers were on the scene that night at the time, but she did not want to pursue it then. She was trying to get her things and the male wouldn’t leave her alone. Multiple people were at the home, arguing. He took a plate from the van, and she was hiding the motorcycle key according to the male. The woman stated she did not have the key, but she did take the van to another location. Titles to the van and the motorcycle were in both of their names, along with their leases. She got some of her things but will continue to get more items over the next several days. She was not vacating the home at that time. A 911 hang up occurred at 627 E St. Road 18, Kokomo.

continued from Page 2 Static was heard. No voice or sounds of distress were heard throughout the call. The caller had no pertinent call history. The event was disregarded. A two-vehicle crash including a county vehicle occurred at S U.S. 31 and W Airport Rd, Peru. State Police took the report. A car vs. deer accident occurred at 2661 S Bus. 31, Knights Inn, Peru. This was a property damage accident. A traffic accident with damage was reported at N U.S. 31 and W 1350 N, Macy. A car vs. deer accident occurred at E U.S. 24 and N 300 E, Peru. This was a property damage accident. A prowler was reported at 2115 S Sycamore Blvd, Peru. The complainant said they would have fam-

ily coming to stay with her for the night. An animal problem was reported at 5594 E St. Road 124, Peru. A car vs. deer crash was reported at 3638 N Meridian Road, Peru. Nov. 8 A suspected driving under the influence incident was reported at N U.S. 31 and W 1600 N, Rochester. This was unable to be located. Burglary was reported at 2404 W Randolph St, Snow’s Beef Jerky, Peru. A verbal altercation occurred at 43023 Keesler CT, Peru. The parties agreed to remain civil for the evening. A non-domestic fight occurred at 39064 Edwards CT, Peru. Harassment was reported at 2934 S 300 W,

Lot 199, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru. Officers responded to the area of 2934 S 300 W, Lot 187, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru for a battery incident that occurred 2 weeks prior. No signs of injury. Record only at this time. A suspicious package or item was reported at 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Lot 5, Peru. Nov. 9 A car vs. deer crash was reported at W U.S. 24 and N 500 W, Peru. No injuries were reported. A car vs. deer crash was reported at 2907 W Logansport Road,

Doane Keyes, Peru. No injuries were reported. A caller at 10364 S Elm St, Miami reported a man named Tom Harrison drove by him and swerved at his dog, who was not on a leash. There is no record of anyone by the name of Tom Harrison living in Miami. Harassment was reported at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriffs’ Department, Peru. A grass fire was reported at W Egypt Hill Dr. and S 50 W, Peru. An animal problem was reported at 11142 S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill. A suspicious package or item was re-

ported at E 1000 S and S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill. A prowler was reported at 2233 S Flora Dr, Peru. A prowler was reported at 36014 Beale CT, Peru. This was unable to be located. Nov. 10 A slide off was reported at 6722 E Wabash Road, Peru. A complainant at 11687 N 50 E, Macy reported someone had been obtaining unemployment benefits from his identity. A case report was completed. A possible heart attack was reported at 307 E Mill St, Amboy. Medical units were assisted.

An adult female was found deceased in her residence at 167 S Water St, Bunker Hill. This is currently under investigation. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 114 E Academy St, Amboy Town Board, Amboy. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at W 850 S and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill. A juvenile problem was reported at 283 W Third St, Peru. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at N Main St. and Pennsylvania St, Amboy. A single vehicle car vs. deer crash occurred at N Paw Paw Pike and E 600 N, Peru. Less than $1000 was deduced.

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The Paper of Miami County and Light Up! Peru bring you the

2021

Celebration of Lights Contest

Celebration of Lights Home/Business Decorating Contest Entry Form Name of home/business owner Address of home/business Your phone number

I understand that by entering this contest, I am giving The Paper of Miami County and Light Up! Peru, permission to photograph my home/business to be published online or in the newspaper if I am a winner or for promotional purposes .

Signature Send in your entry form and $25 entry fee to: Light Up! Peru, 63 South Hood Street, Peru, IN., 46970. Deadline to enter the contest is Dec. 8th at Noon. Voting begins Dec. 10th. Your address (not your name) will be published so the public can drive by your home/business to see your display of lights and/or holiday decorations. If you are one of the three winners for either the home or business, we will contact you so we can set up a time to photograph you outside of your home or business to be published in the newspaper and online. Businesses will receive plaques and homeowners will receive prizes to be announced at a later date. All entry fees will be put into the Light Up! Peru fund to continue adding more holiday decorations in downtown Peru. If you have any questions, call Michelle Boswell @ 765.469.2077 or Paul Forman @ 765.432.1052. Participating homes and/or businesses must be within Miami County.

Community Calendar Every Tuesday Noon-3 p.m. – Wanted – 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.

ers at Circus City Festival, Inc. All pre-registered runners will receive a long-sleeved shirt, with the first 200 receiving a participation medal. Race day registration will be available, but shirts are not guaranteed. Registration is at Anytime Fitness, 907 W Main Street Peru, Indiana, beginning Nov. 25 8 a.m. - It’s time at 6:45 a.m. Thanksfor the 8th Annual giving Day, with Thanksgiving Day races to follow at 8 Trot n’ Gobble! This a.m. Packet pickup at year’s race falls on Nov. 25, 2021! There Anytime Fitness (Peru) race day will be a 5K & 10K race, with a walk morning beginning at 6:45AM. Night beoption for the 5K. The race is located fore packet pick up at the Peru Circus on the Nickel Plate Trail! The proceeds Building,154 N benefit the perform- Broadway Peru, In-

Nov. 26-28 German Christmas Market with live entertainment Nov. 26 in historic Peru on Santa Claus will the Courthouse be waiting to visit with children at the Square. Friday, Nov. 26 – 2 Santa House in p.m. to 9 p.m. downtown Peru in Saturday, Nov. 27 – 9 front of the Miami County Courthouse. a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 – 9 Hours are Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will have a to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 skating rink, German Band, Germanp.m. made Christmas Ornaments, Nov. 26-Jan 2 Lights in the AirChristkindlmarkt park at Grissom Air mugs, German Museum. ThursChristmas baked goods and more. days through Sundays, 4:30 p.m. to 9 Vendors – booth p.m. For more infor- products must be mation, call 765-689- German and/or Christmas related. 8011 or email director@grissoThere are still mairmuseum.com. spaces for paid German entertainment. diana, Nov. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, call 765-4727655 or email vsdraper@comcast.net. Dec. 2 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Christmas in Converse, Indiana. Iceless skating rink, story time at the library with Mrs. Claus, fire engine parade featuring Santa Claus, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at First Farmers Bank after parade, ugly sweater contest, horse-drawn carriages, crafts and snacks at Converse Town Hall, Boarding at Impressive Stitches, live nativity by C3 at Rachels Taste of Indiana,

write letters to Santa and treats outside Briggs Chiropractic, businesses open for sales and specials, fire pits and music.

personalized and gift items, among so many others. Food will be available at the Firehouse Cafe in downtown Twelve Mile.

Dec. 4 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Finish holiday shopping at the Twelve Mile Country Christmas Craft Show. There will be a wide variety of all handmade and artisan vendors including home decor, baked goods and candy, steppingstones, wreaths, paintings, ornaments, candles, jewelry, handmade soaps and lotion, rugs, dog treats, handmade cards, livestock items, and

Dec. 5 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Christmas at Riverview. Santa and various craft vendors will be at Riverview Event Center. Kids can have their photo taken with Santa by Funny Farm Photography. Interested vendors can call 765327-2679 for more information. If you have a community event taking place, especially non-profit organizations, send it to: mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com.