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North Miami Lady Warriors win Sectional Title

By Eric Christiansen

The Northfield Lady Norse scored the first five points of the championship game of the Northfield Class 1A Sectional 54, but it was the Lady Warriors of North Miami who emerged champion, using an early 14-3 scoring run to take control of the game and finish with a 59-44 win Saturday, Feb. 5. “This is totally awesome,” North Miami head coach Lori Working said. “I can’t say enough about the girls tonight. They were clicking.” Northfield started the game hot on their home floor as Ainsley Dale started things off with a 3pointer, followed by Hannah Holmes scoring on a rebound and put-back two minutes later for a 50 lead. North Miami regrouped and tied things up with a basket from Ellie Musselman and a 3-pointer from Logan Mouser. Dale hit her second 3-pointer of the quarter to give the lead back to the Lady Norse but the lead would be short-lived, and the last Northfield would enjoy. Jerzi Trigg and Musselman hit back-to-back baskets for the Lady Warriors, followed by a 3-pointer from Allison Bowman to take a 128 lead into the second quarter. North Miami extended the lead

Logan Mouser and Emily Smith celebrate North Miami’s sectional championship with fellow students on Saturday night. Photo by Joseph Slacian More photos from the game can be found on Pages 6-7. Find the championship team group photo and well-wishes from local advertisers on Page 5.

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Warriors to 18-10 but Northfield’s Eden Hoover did her best to keep her team close, scoring on three consecutive possessions, however, the Lady Warriors answered each basket with a bucket of their own and led 22-14 with 3:27 left in the half. North Miami led 29-21 early in the second half and maintained a 9-point lead going into the final quarter at 41-32. The Lady Norse had chances in the fourth quarter to close the gap but on two different occasions allowed North

Miami to score offensive rebounds off of missed free throws, and the Lady Warriors defense closed out the win for the program’s first sectional title since 2008. “I told them rebounding and defense were going to win this game (for us) and they finally played like a team,” Working said. “They have good shooters. We had to put a lot of pressure on them out front, and we did.” Kaiden Hanley led North Miami with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Mus-

selman had 14 points and three rebounds, and Logan Mouser had 14 points, five assists, and three rebounds. Allison Bowman added six points, four rebounds, and three assists, followed by Emily

Smith with three points, five assists, and three rebounds, Allison Smith with two points, and Trigg with two points. North Miami (14-8) will face the winner of Cowan (6-15) and Tri-Central (11-13)

who played their sectional championship game Tuesday night, Feb. 8 in the second game of the Wes-Del Regional Saturday, Feb. 12 at noon. The first game will

be the winner of North Vermillion (18-8) and Lafayette Central Catholic (204) and the winner of Blue River (23-2) and Tri (18-5), with both of those sectional

championship games also being played Tuesday, Feb. 8. The regional championship game is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday night.

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Obituaries Donna Jean Zellers Coffing Correll, 91 Donna Jean Zellers Coffing Correll, 91, Avon Park, Florida, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Advent Health, Sebring, Florida. Born June 3, 1930, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of Viron Jay and Hallie Ruth (Walker) Zellers. On Sept. 5, 1948, near Twelve Mile, Indiana, she was married to Donald Leroy Coffing, and he passed April 3, 2003. She was then married to Eugene F. Correll, June 18, 2005, at the Mexico Church of the Brethren. She was a 1948 graduate of Logansport High School and was a longtime member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren and attended Cornerstone Christian Church in Avon Park, Florida. Over the years, she spent time as a hardworking homemaker. The family spent time butchering their own meat, gardening, and canning each year. Together, Donna and Don owned and operated their own business, Mill End Upholstery in Peru from 1983 until 1989. They also spent many enjoyable days together at flea markets, even starting one in Peru. Since 1979, Donna enjoyed many winters in Florida, until she finally made it her permanent home with her second husband, Gene. For the past few years, Gene and Donna cared for each other through sickness and health, always praising God for giving them the opportunity to be together. She is survived by her husband, Gene Correll, Florida; children, Twila June (Dave) Collins, Denver; Michael Andrew (Debbie) Coffing; Michigan; Anita Lou (Eugene) Sharp, Newburgh; Christine Sue Coffing, Nevada; Mark Eric (Bonnie) Coffing; Peru; Daniel James (Amy) Sofianos; and Lucinda Lynn (Mark) Correll McCann; daughtersin-law, Shirley Correll, Illinois; and Connie Correll, Florida; grandchildren, Janet Ross, Penny Ross (Glenn), Ralph (Dani) Ross, Scott

(Kathie) Coffing, Mickey (Leigh Ann) Ross, Serena (Joshua) Francis, T.J. (Crystal) Hackworth Nathan (Jesse) Collins, Seth (Maria) Coffing, Jessica (Elizabeth) Weiss Bond, Jacob (Jill) Sharp, Amanda (Joshua) Weiss Azucena, Angela Sharp, Alec Sofianos, and Isabella Sofianos; great-grandchildren, Marissa (Michael) Yankosky; Paige Coffing; Cody Francis; Abigail Coffing; Corey Collins, Alexus Hackworth Coffing, Gabriella Francis; Avery Harvey, Zachary Coffing, Riley Collins, Lyla Sharp, Sloan Sharp, Violet Harvey, Marley Rodenberg, Peyton Collins, and Cameron Sharp; great-great granddaughter, Olivia Yankosky; as well as Correll grandchildren and great-grandchildren, James, Vicki, Travis, Todd, Shane, Jeannie, Karrie, Cody, Kevin, Lacy, Mitchell, Libby, Logan, Tori, Kaiya, Jordan, Jessie, Amelia, Keegan, Juniper, and Julian, and great-great grandchild, Conner. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Don Coffing; siblings, Harvey Jay Zellers, Wendell Dewayne Zellers, Francis John Zellers, Vera Jane Zellers Layman, and Edward Dean Zellers; and children, Donald Leroy Correll and Ervin Lewis Correll, and Correll great-grandchildren, Jamie and Erin. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Zion Chapel Church, 915 S. Broadway, Peru, Indiana, with Pastor Rod Correll officiating. The service was livestreamed. Please visit her obituary page at www.mcclainfh.com for a link to the service. Burial was in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until the time of service, Saturday, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Church Service Center, P.O. Box 1962, Avon Park, Florida, 33826, or Zion Chapel Church. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at the funeral home website.

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Gene R. Foltz, 96 Gene R. Foltz, 96, of Peru, Indiana, went to be with his Lord, Feb. 2, 2022. Born in Michigan City Indiana, he moved to Peru in 1950 with his wife Betty. They were married in Michigan City March 15, 1947. Gene is survived by his wife Betty of 74 years, son Tim Foltz, daughter Wendy Lutz and sister Bette Slater, grandchildren Chris (Eva) Lutz, Jane (Brad) Maurer, Seth (Jennifer) Foltz, Jessie (James) Vitulli, great grandchildren Alex Lutz, Erik Lutz, Otto Lutz, Madeline Maurer, Tommy Maurer, Katie Maurer, Bethany Maurer, Emma Foltz, Brenna Foltz, Jackson Wright, Josie Wright, Remo Vitulli, Max Vitulli, Franklyn Vitulli. After graduating high school in 1943, Gene enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps where he trained and served as a flight engineer before the disbandment of the Air Corps in connection with the end of World War II. He also served as a physical training instructor. His life’s occupation was on the railroad for 39 years as an engineer.

He coached little league baseball, enjoyed multiple bowling teams (with a high series of 739) and was a 20year board member for the Miami County YMCA. One of the highlights and joys of his life was music, having studied classical for four years and relishing in the big band genre on the piano and organ. Oh, and the man could shoot a mean .22 caliber to bring home the meat in his younger years. Gene and Betty enjoyed their retirement with their friends and family and were active members of the Peru Grace Brethren Church. If you knew Gene, you knew an old school gentleman that would be a genuine friend to you and lend you a hand with whatever you needed. Funeral services are being held Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at the Peru Grace Brethren Church located at 430 South Broadway in Peru. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to Noon followed by a celebration of Gene’s life at Noon with Pastor Dave Jodry officiating. There will be a lunch immediately following at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peru Grace Brethren Church in support of the Care Commission. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Carolyn J. Miller, 95 Carolyn J. Miller, 95, of Peru, passed away at 12:52 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru. She was born in Peru Aug. 6, 1926, the daughter of Edward G. and Nondas Bell (Fields) Butzin. Carolyn married Charles W. Miller, Jr., May 1, 1947, and he preceded her in death in 1967. Carolyn was a member of Gamma-Nu Sorority and worked at Bubble Light for two years and at Husky Harlan Furniture for 10 years, but her calling in life was stay-at-home mother, grandma, greatgrandma and great-greatgrandma. Carolyn treasured time with family and friends, enjoyed going out to eat and vacations to see new places. Surviving are her children, Charles W. Miller III of Marion,

Charlene (Ronnie) Yard of Peru and Joyce See of Peru; brothers Carl Butzin of California, and Larry Butzin of Kokomo and a sister Carriebell English of Virginia; eight grandchildren, thirteen greatgrandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, Jr., a son-in-law Morris See, brothers Richard Butzin and Stanley Fields and a sister, Dorothy Johnson. A service celebrating the life of Carolyn J. Miller was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 West Main Street, Peru with Rev. Scott Butzin and Rev. Kenneth Greenwald officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Family and friends gathered from Noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, at the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

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Obituaries Roberta M. (Hileman) Sanderson, 88

Deborah Maria Struble, 72

Harold Leroy Kotterman, 78

Harold Leroy Kotterman, 78, which also ended in divorce. In SepBack in the late 70's, two NIPSCO Deborah Maria Struble, 72, of Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, passed tember of 1980, he married Donna meter readers were discussing poten- Peru, passed away at 8:44 a.m., Tuesaway, Monday, Tapper who preceded him in death tial presidential day, Feb. 1, 2022, Jan. 31, 2022, at in 2018. candidates. One at her resithe DuBois He is survived by one daughter, turned to dence. Nursing Home Tina (Donald) Moyer, Nappanee; two Roberta and said She was born in DuBois, Pennsons, Craig (Chip) Feller, Des "Roberta, do you in Peru, Indisylvania. Moines, Iowa; and Donald (Latricia) think God wants ana, Oct. 5, 1949, Born July 24, Fitzgibbon, Knoxville, Tennessee; a female presithe daughter of dent?" She 1943, in Fulton grandchildren, Amber (Ronald) Harry J. and quickly replied, County, Indiana, Weiss, Kristen (Josh) Sommers; Bettielue Fisher "I think SHE he was the son Samantha Feller; John (Amy), Trent Faust. Debby would approve!" of Harry L. and (Bethany), Ryan, Abby, and Joe married Philip M. Struble at St. Roberta ascended to Heaven peaceVelma L. (Runkle) Fitzgibbon; Haley (Tyler), Tiffany Charles Catholic Church, May 6, fully from home Saturday, Jan. 29, Kotterman. (Brandon), Steven, Aaron, and 1972, and he preceded her in death 2022. As a preacher once said, the He attended the Amanda Fitzgibbon; seventeen March 11, 2013. date of your birth and the date of Deedsville High great-grandchildren; three sisters, Debby was a 1968 graduate of Peru your death are of little importance in School, graduatDonna Jean Halterman, Macy; Wilda High School and was a member of comparison to the space that sepaing in 1960. After Slisher, Roann; Lois (Michael) Lyons, rates them. Roberta spent that entire the St. Charles Catholic Church. She graduation, he enRochester; and several nieces and worked as a cashier at Kroger for 40 space, in service to her God and to listed in the United States Army . nephews. years and liked visiting with all the the service of others. She was a After basic training, he was deHe was preceded in death by his customers, which she considered strong-willed woman who put the ployed to Korea, where he completed parents, wife, two sisters, Doris Ann friends. Debby enjoyed reading and needs of her church, her family, and his tour of duty and then returned to and Sharon Louise Kotterman, working in the yard and traveling. her friends, ahead of her own wants the Macy area. Once home, he was daughter, Marsha Kotterman; son, She loved spending time with her and needs. employed Seal Power in Rochester Ronald Fitzgibbon; grandson, PFC family and watching the grandchilShe was born to Clyde A. and and Wilson meat Packing in LogansPatrick Fitzgibbon; two brothers-inSylvia M. (Pier) Jones in Onward, In- dren playing various sports. At port. law, Lessel Halterman and Richard diana. A lifelong resident of Peru, Christmas she played Mrs. Claus After working in the factories, he Slisher; and one daughter-in-law, she retired from NIPSCO in 1989, and delighted in the joy on people’s Wendy Fitzgibbon. took up his true passion…being on working her way up from cleaning faces. Funeral services will be held at the open road. He first drove for Indiappliances to credit manager. She Surviving are her children, Chad ana Motor Bus out of Logansport. Noon, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Mcmarried Harold Hileman and raised Struble (Holly Ward) of Peru, Kate After that, his true love of driving a three children. Brenda (Brian) Butt, Clain Funeral Home, Denver, IndiAnn (Keith) Miller of Kokomo and Mark (Kimberly) Hileman, and ana, with Pastor David Welsh Natalie Jane (Patrick) Bell of Peru; semi started with Schneider Trucking and Crete Truck Line. He was a Debra Chase. Later, Roberta married grandchildren Karli Miller, Kaden officiating. Burial will be in Plainmember of the Teamsters and reJohn W. Sanderson. Miller and Addyson Struble and a view Cemetery, Macy. Roberta was a lifelong member of tired in 2010. brother H. Jon (Sandi) Faust of Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to Oakdale Baptist Church where she In 1965, he married Nancy SoutherPeru. She was preceded in death by Noon, Saturday, prior to the funeral taught Sunday school and was the ton, who he later divorced. He was her parents, her husband, a sister service at the funeral home. church pianist for many years. She also married in 1972 to Sandra Budd, Rebecah Faust and brothers-in-law was involved with numerous organiWilliam Struble and Edward StruJennifer Dawn Miller, 51 zations such as Dukes Auxiliary, ble. Pink Ladies, American Cancer SociJennifer Dawn Miller, 51, NoShe enjoyed cross-stitching, and was A Mass of Christian Burial was ety, American Baptist Women Sociblesville, Indiana, passed away 3:16 an avid lover of dogs, leaving behind held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 7, ety, Missionary Services and Meals p.m., Wednesher beloved canine companion, 2022, at St. Charles Catholic Church, on Wheels. Roberta was extremely day, Feb. 2, Charlie. 58 West Fifth St., Peru with Rev. generous with her time and money. 2022, at Survivors include her husband, Adam Mauman officiating. Family Roberta was an avid gardener, loved Riverview HosTroy Miller, Noblesville; parents, and friends gathered from 1 p.m. to 6 to can and loved to pick wild raspberp.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, at the Eikenpital, NoJohn and Karen Moreland, Mexico; ries and other fruits, turning that berry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 West blesville. two sons, Colton Reed Baird and passion into years of homemade Main St., Peru. There was a Prayer jelly. Born Jan. 6, Seth Maxwell Baird (Alexandra Along with her children, Roberta is Service Sunday at 6 p.m., at the 1971, at Gomez Delgadillo), all of Rochester; Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home. survived by a brother, Dennis Jones Ellsworth Air two stepchildren, Gage Miller, West In lieu of flowers, memorial donaand special friend Marcia Mullikin Force Base, near Rapid City, South Lafayette; Alia Miller, Kokomo; three of Peru, a sister Marilyn Carr of tions may be made through the Dakota, she was the daughter of brothers, Curtis (Heather) Moreland, Yorktown, Indiana, and sister Donna Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to John Edward and Karen May (YeaKokomo; Jonathan Moreland, Mex(Joe) Eckelbarger, Peru. Also surviv- the American Diabetes Association ger) Moreland. On May 31, 2021, in ico; and Nathan Moreland, Blooming are grandchildren Christopher or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Indianapolis, Indiana, she was marington; several aunts, uncles, nieces, (Joanna) Hileman, Adam (Erica) Butt, Andrea Young, Megan (Mike) ried to Troy Steven Miller. nephews, and cousins. Bullins, Dustin (Karah) Chase, and She was a 1989 graduate of North Funeral services will be held at 11 Lance (Brooke) Chase, along with ten Miami High School and received her a.m., Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Mcgreat-grandchildren and several B.S. in Nursing from Indiana UniverClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indinieces and nephews. sity Kokomo. She had worked in ana. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Roberta was preceded in death by healthcare since graduation being Cemetery, Mexico. her parents, both husbands, a sister employed at Woodlawn Hospital, Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 Joan Burke, and brothers Larry Rochester, and Miller’s Merry Manor p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral Jones and Marvin Jones. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 7 in Culver for many years. Currently home. p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Flowshe was working for Lacy Beyl & Memorial contributions may be ers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Company in Fishers, Indiana, as a made through the funeral home to Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funursing consultant. Hoosier Bulldog Rescue c/o McClain neral service was held at 11 a.m. She was a huge Cincinnati Reds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Denver, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at the funeral Fan and loved Notre Dame Football. Indiana, 46926. home, with Pastor Julie Walker officiating. Burial took place at Walton Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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Sports Local Sports Round-up Maconaquah Girls Varsity Swimming advances seven swimmers to IHSAA Sectional Finals By Janet McManus After a rough few days of weather this week, we were finally able to hold our preliminary

portion of the sectional! What a long week this has been for the girls. We started the meet with Loshnowsky, Heath, Teegardin, and Dornich placing sixth in the 200medley relay. In the 200 free, Hannah Montgomery placed 18th where she is an alternate for tomorrow’s finals race. Nevy Sebast-

ian placed 20th and Rodkey placed 24th with a PR. In the 200 IM, Heath, Loshnowsky, and Isenburg stuck together placing 20, 21, and 22! Antonia Dornich was able to place 16th and make it into the consolation heat in the 50 free. Addy Hyde and Thea Tyra just missed the cut and place

19th and 20th. Brionna Jernagan placed eighth in diving and Lillian Seymoure placed 18th. Kaylinn Teegardin placed 11th in the 100-butterfly with a PR followed by Annie Isenburg in 20th place and Shay Schoettmer placing 24th. In the 100 free, Antonia Dornich placed 19th with Addy

Hyde placing 21 (PR) and Thea Tyra placing 22nd. Hannah Montgomery placed 16th in the 500 with Nevy Sebastian placing 17th making the first alternate position. Laci Winegardner placed 19th. The 200freestyle relay Dornich, Tyra, Sebastian, and Montgomery placed

ninth. Kaylinn Teegardin dropped a full second in the 100-backstroke earning her 12th place. Loshnowsky (PR) placed 19th and Abby Jordan placed 20th. Abby Heath dropped 2 seconds in the 100breaststroke landing her in 14th place. Laci Winegardner and Shay Schoettmer (PR)

placed 21st and 22nd. The final relay team of Montgomery, Sebastian, Tyra, and Teegardin placed eighth just earning them the final position in the finals heat. Overall the girls swim well considering not being able to swim for a few days. I am so proud See Sports, Page 8

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Lady Warriors Win Sectional!

North Miami fans and team members stormed the floor after the Warriors secured the Sectional title with a win against Northfield.

Lori Working, Coach for the North Miami Lady Warriors Basketball team, cuts down the rest of the net after the Warriors won the Sectional Championship.

In the photo on the left, two North Miami Warriors put pressure on a Northfield player during the Sectional Championship game. In the right photo, Logan Mouser goes for a shot while a Northfield player tries to block it.

Photos by Joseph Slacian North Miami’s Ellie Mussleman works to get a shot up against Northfield defenders Ainsley Dale (13) and Eden Hoover.

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Sports Sports of how well they swam given the situation! They truly showed up and gave their best efforts! Mac Boys Basketball defeats Tippecanoe Valley 53-50 By Tim Maiben -It’s been a strange week with the winter storm causing us to have three e-learning days and forcing us to not practice. Tippecanoe Valley had the same circumstances to over-

continued from Page 5 come, although we also add, it’s our home opener on a new court with a 5 p.m. start time while only practicing one time on the new floor (there was no junior varsity due to Tippy Valley girls sectional game). Tippecanoe Valley only had one conference loss coming into our game (vs. Peru & they didn’t have their center that does a great job of protecting the rim). I mention all of this because our boys keep finding ways to be success-

ful. They have overcome tough circumstances time after time this season. Saturday was no different as Tipp Valley jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the game. We countered with a 14-2 run to hold a 14-12 first quarter lead. The game had a strange feel to it, and we could tell things were “off ” even in our pregame walkthrough. Josiah Ball stepped up first for us hitting two 3pointers for us in the first quarter. Bren-

nan Bailey kept things going in the second quarter also hitting two threepointers. After the first quarter, this game was back and forth with nine lead changes. We were able to earn a couple key baskets down the stretch to give us a two-possession lead, and we held on for a key conference victory. Hayden Maiben led us in scoring with 16 pts, Josiah Ball 14 pts, Brayden Betzner 9 pts, Brennan Bailey eight pts, Bauer Maple 4 pts,

Lady Warriors defeated Lakeland Christian Academy to advance By Eric Christiansen North Miami advanced to the championship game with a 49-34 win over Lakeland Christian Academy Friday night, Feb. 4. The Lady Warriors raced out to a 10-2 lead after the first quarter and left no doubt of the outcome with a 15-6 third quarter to take a 35-22 lead and held on for the win. Hanley led the way with 16 points and six rebounds, followed by Mouser with 11 points, five rebounds, and four steals, and Molly Freeman with 10 points and three steals. Musselman had six points, followed by Bowman with three points and nine rebounds, Trigg with two points, and Emily Smith with one point.

and Trace Armstrong four pts. Bauer Maple led us in rebounding with nine boards. Brayden Betzner led us with four assists. We are now 11-2 on the season and 4-0 in conference play. Our game vs. Twin Lakes was moved up one day, to Monday, February 7, due to their girls playing in their postponed sectional championship game. Here is our week’s game schedule: Wed, Feb. 9 vs. Oak Hill 6 p.m.; Fri, Feb. 11 @ Southwood 6:15 p.m. and Sat, Feb. 12 vs. Cass 6 p.m. (Homecoming) Award given to Brennan Bailey The Mike McDonald, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Impact Player-ofThe-Game Saturday against Tippecanoe Valley went to #20, Brennan Bailey. Maconaquah Boys Wrestling Regional Results With 6 SemiState Qualifiers By Bob Freije on Feb 5, 2022 Regional Results: First Place- Logan Farnell Second Place- Brayden Raber Third Place- Wyatt Price Fourth Place- Ty Galvin, Austin Ringeisen, & Mason Taylor Semi-State will be next weekend at the Fort Wayne Coliseum.

North Miami’s Kaiden Hanley works to get past a pair of Lakeland Christian defenders during semi-final action at the Northfield Sectional on Friday night. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Lady Braves Season comes to an end with 69-51 loss

against Western By Terry West The Lady Braves fell behind early and could not get into any rhythm at all and lost 69-51 to Western in the opening round of the West Lafayette Sectional. Mac finishes the season with a 158 record, the best in 14 years. Senior Lilly Maple led the Lady Braves with 15 hard earned points as she was double and triple teamed throughout the contest. Maple finishes a stellar career as the All-Time Career Scoring Leader at Mac with 1736 points. Four other Seniors closed out their high school careers. Averi Miller had eight points, Alexandra Merritt had four, Molly Nord and Ava Snyder played but did not score. Rounding out the scoring were Lauryn Merritt, Miranda Stoll, and Bailey Carson with eight points apiece. On behalf of our players and coaches we want to thank Lady Brave fans for your great support this season! Peru finishes third while five qualify for semi-state By Zachary Leffel 106 Jalen May – First Place 113 Conner Shaffer – Fourth Place 120 Brayden Gibson – DNP 132 Cody Legg – DNP 138 Cooper Baldwin – Second Place

145 Cameron Baber – Second Place 170 Chase Seifert – DNP 195 Keyton Ousley – DNP 220 Cameron McKinney – DNP 285 Trevi HilmanConley – Second Place Peru’s Eighth Grade Girls beat Logansport

By Gayle Raber Peru 8th grade girls are now 8-3 on the season after beating Logansport Tuesday night, Feb. 1 30-16. Scoring for Peru: Addison Robbins – nine pts., Addison Butt – nine pts., Kaelyn Edwards – six pts., and Kyannah Correll – six pts.

Peru Boys Eighth Grade Basketball Team win hard fought battel against Marion By Colin Quin The Peru Eighth Grade Basketball team traveled to Marion and won 39 to 37. Leading the Tigers in scoring was Reis Bellar with 21 points followed by Oliver Rabe with six. This victory moves the Tigers to 11 and 4 on the season and travel to Maconaquah on Saturday for a four-way tournament. In B- Game action the Tigers lost 28 to 27. Leading the Tigers in scoring was Dylan Heyob with 14 points followed by Talin Douglas with seven.

Obituary Walter Patrick Campbell Sr., 88 Walter Patrick Campbell Sr. went home to Jesus on February 4th, 2022, at age 88. Walter was born to Pearle Sharpe and Margie Campbell on March 17, 1933, in Converse, Indiana. Walter was born in a tough era, and it shaped the man he became. Walter married his wife,

Patricia, July 31, 1954. They went on to have six children; John, Bill, Linda, Nancy, Walter Jr., and Steve. Walter joins his wife, Patricia; Father, Pearle; Mother, Margie; Son, Steve; Son Bill; and several lifelong friends in Heaven. He is survived by his kids, John Campbell, Linda Long, Nancy Campbell, and Walter Campbell Jr., Cousins Christena Seifried (Gary), Joyce Mckinney, Waneta Garbison (Harvey), and Norman Snyder. Also surviving are his grandchil-

dren Shawn Campbell (Dancie), Robert Campbell (Nicole), Danny Campbell (Breanna), Brittany Miller (Troy), Brandon Clingaman (Madison), Billy Campbell (Nikki), and Patrick Campbell. He also had several great and great-great grandchildren. All will miss him tremendously. In addition to being a dedicated and loving father, Walter also loved working with his hands, telling stories, and most importantly – making others happy. There was never a dull mo-

ment around him and if you needed help, he was the first there. Walter retired from Square D after 29 years of employment. While retired, Walter continued to work just as hard as he always had on his rentals, cars, and anything else that needed done. If you could get him to stop working, you would be sure to hear one of his great stories. These stories along with this great man will be missed dearly. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022,

from 10 a.m. to Noon at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral service will follow at Noon. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. Memorial contributions 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.

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By Laura Kurella With studies* showing that smiling can lift our spirits and boost our immune system, we all need to find ways to add smiles to our day, especially with covid still hanging around. Since smiles are so important for health’s sake, I turned to a cheery resource -cupcake connoisseur, Stefani Pollack! Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Pollack has baked her way into a career as a dessert blogger and social influencer. “I've loved to bake since I was a little girl,” she revealed in an online interview, “but I didn't get serious about baking until my 30s.” Sparked by a dinner conversation that occurred in early 2006, Pollack soon found herself stirring up something new. “Some good friends were trying to decide where to buy cupcakes for their wedding. I surprised myself, and others at the table, by offering to bake for them (I had never baked a cupcake before – ever!) and my friends surprised me by accepting!” With a wedding date of December 31, 2007, Pollack had nine months to learn to bake weddingworthy cupcakes. “I baked a new cupcake for them every week,” she said, “then let them choose their three favorites for their big day.” This foray into the world of cupcakes pushed Pollack to put what she was baking on the world’s stage. “It is because of them that I started my blog, and I am forever grateful that they let me bake their cupcakes!” Loving homey desserts with seasonal flavors - crumb cakes, cobblers, upside-down cakes, and crispy butter cookies are some of her favorites- Pollack soon found success with

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her little cupcakes that could! “My recipes have been featured in Huffington Post and Buzzfeed, Parade Magazine, Paula Deen, Chowhound, Cooking and AllRecipes, and my Instagram account (@cupcakeproject) has nearly a million followers!” Teaching baking classes, speaking at PR, and blogging conferences, and cofounding Build Digital Marketing, a company that helps brands grow, through it all Pollack has remained true to what drove her to bake in the first place. “I love bringing joy to friends and family by sharing my baked goods with them. It makes me so happy when I hear about people trying my recipes and sharing them with their loved ones.” Spreading smiles with her little cupcakes that could, along with other baked goods she’s added along the way, here now is a special sampling from Pollack to help to spread more smiles around your house this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy! Basque Cheesecake

Smooth, creamy, and – unlike most other varieties – it’s also SO easy to make! Prep Time10 mins; Cook Time: 1 hr. 5 mins; Total Time: 1 hr. 15 mins. Servings: 12 24 ounces cream cheese room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 large eggs room temperature 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream room temperature Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix cream cheese, sugar, salt, and flour together in a large mixing bowl until smooth. There should be no lumps in the batter. Mix in

vanilla. Mix in eggs, one at a time, until fully combined. Mix in heavy whipping cream until fully combined. Line a 9" cake pan or springform pan with parchment paper, completely covering the bottom and sides of the pan. Use butter on the paper and pan to help it stick to the pan. Smooth out any creases as best you can. (There will always be some creases remaining and that adds to the rustic look of the cake.) Pour batter into a lined pan. Bang pan on the counter a few times to bring any

chocolaty! Prep Time3 mins.; Cook Time: 4 mins.; Total Time: 7 mins. Servings: 1 Microwave-safe mug 1/2-ounce chocolate (Dark or milk) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup milk, any kind 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, dark or semi-sweet

Treat your sweetie to something special this year by whipping up a homemade Valentine treat! Photo courtesy of Jonathan Pollack. Recipes courtesy of Stefani Pollack.

air bubbles up to the surface. Bake for 50 minutes then increase oven temperature to 425 degrees and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top of the cake looks almost burnt. Cool to room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve, remove cake from pan and peel off or cut back parchment so it isn't visible. Notes: Cheesecake lasts up to one week in the refrigerator or for several months in an airtight container in the freezer. Chocolate Mug Cake This mug cake tastes like the best molten chocolate cake, but you can make it in the microwave! The recipe uses both melted chocolate and cocoa powder so it's extra

Place chocolate, butter, and milk in a microwave-safe mug. Microwave on high for 40 seconds and stir to fully combine. If there are still pieces of butter or un-melted chocolate remaining, microwave for another 20 seconds. Let the mixture cool for two minutes. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla to the mug and stir to combine. Place chocolate chips on top. Microwave on high for 70 seconds or until the top of the cake is set and the chips melt. Eat immediately! Notes: Microwaves can vary greatly, so cook times may be different in yours. Strawberry Pavlova Strawberry pavlova may seem like a super fancy

dessert, but it’s actually very easy to make. This strawberry pavlova recipe is crispy on the outside and marshmallowy soft on the inside. Prep Time:15 mins., Cook Time: 1 hr. 30 mins.; Total Time:1 hr. 45 mins. Servings: 6 servings 4 large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar Macerated Strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups hulled and quartered strawberries whipped cream, to taste To make Pavlova: Combine egg whites and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whip on high until stiff peaks form. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and white distilled vinegar together to make a slurry. With the mixer on low, drizzle the slurry into the whipped egg whites. Mix on high to return whites to stiff peaks. Transfer onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet and shape into an 8" diameter circle with a slight depression in the middle. (You can trace an 8" circle onto one side of your parchment paper with a pencil and a cake pan or bowl, then flip it over to use the circle as a guide.) Bake at 200 degrees until the outside and the bottom have a solid shell. If you notice any browning, rotate the pavlova, and keep a close eye on it. Let cool, remove from parchment, and place on the desired serving tray. To make Macerated Strawberries: In a bowl, combine the sugar and strawberries. Cover and keep in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Strain liquid from the berries and set aside. To assemble pavlova: Dollop or pipe whipped cream onto pavlova. Top with berries. Drizzle a little of the straw-

berry liquid down the sides of the pavlova. Notes: Make sure that the egg whites reach stiff peaks. If they aren't holding their shape, keep on whisking. If needed, pavlova can be baked a day in advance, and decorated the next day. Serve immediately after decorating. Honey Buns These honey buns are perfectly fluffy with a cinnamon sugar interior and a sticky, sweet topping. They are irresistible served warm right out of the oven! Prep Time: 30 mins.; Cook Time: 35 mins.; Rise Time: 2 hrs.; Total Time: 3 hrs., 5 mins. Servings: 12 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast one 1/4ounce package 1 cup whole milk slightly warmed (110115 degrees) 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted 2 large eggs 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup chopped pecans Filling 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted To make dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add the remaining ingredients and mix for about four minutes on high speed until the dough starts to slap the side of the bowl as it moves around. It will be a little wet and sticky. Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand until it comes together into a smooth

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ball. Add a tablespoon more flour at a time only if needed to make the dough come together. Grease a large bowl (I clean the mixer bowl that I just used). Place the dough ball into the greased bowl, cover it, and set it in a warm place to rise until doubled in size - about one hour. To make Topping: While the dough is rising, place the honey, brown sugar, and butter into a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir until the butter and sugar melts and dissolves into the honey. Pour the topping into the bottom of a greased 9x13" baking dish. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the topping. To make Filling: Mix sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl. To make Rolls: Punch risen dough down and roll out on a lightly-floured surface or large silicone mat to a rectangle about 12x18". Brush rolled out dough with melted butter, leaving a small border around the edges of the dough. Sprinkle the spiced sugar mixture evenly over the butter. Roll dough from the long side to make a log. Cut off the ends of the log if they aren't even. Then, cut the log into twelve even slices. Place the slices cut side down on the topping in the baking pan, evenly spacing them. There will be space between the buns at this point since they haven't risen yet. Cover the pan and make sure to let the buns rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about one hour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 35 minutes or until the buns are golden brown. Let the pan sit on a cooling rack for five minutes and then immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm. Notes: I use a Rapid Rise/Instant yeast. Regular yeast takes longer to rise.

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Jan. 30 A car vs. deer crash occurred at N Country Club Rd. and E Wabash Rd., Peru. Deer entered the roadway causing vehicle to strike it. Damage under $1000. Local report only. Officers checked on two males at W Riverside Dr. and S 50 W, Peru camping by the river. They were advised to move along due to the property they were parked on being private property. Officers, Dukes EMS, Amboy Fire,

and an off-duty Peru Police Department officer responded to the area of E St. Rd. 18 and S 800 E, Converse, to a vehicle in the ditch. After an onscene investigation, it was found that 81year-old Carolyn Earlywine of Ft. Wayne was attempting to turn around in the roadway and got stuck in the ditch. The female was very confused and was unsure of what was going on and did not know where she was. She was transported to Dukes Hospital for treatment due to extended time in the cold weather. The ve-

hicle was towed from the scene by Martin Wrecker service. Officers responded to a report at 3851 W Clover Lane, Kokomo, of a disorderly 30year-old male with autism. Upon arrival deputies stabilized the situation and the male agreed to be transported to a hospital in Kokomo, by family, for treatment. Officers responded to a call at 2956 W 1400 S, Kokomo regarding a suicidal female who may have taken a handful of pills. Female was checked by medics and advised that she had only threatened

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to take the pills. Female was transported to Duke's for EDO. Officers responded to the area of 2719 Capehart St, Peru for a barking dog complaint. Law enforcement was able to hear the dogs barking but no one would answer the door or were not home at the time of the call. A request was made by Law Enforcement to have Miami County Animal Control follow up at the address during business hours to speak to the animal owners regarding the dogs.

A car vs. deer crash occurred at 2084 S Strawtown Pike, Peru. A state report was generated. A car vs. deer crash occurred at E U.S. 24 and N 175 E, Peru. No injuries. Vehicle was driven from the scene. State crash report was completed. A complainant at 4156 S 250 E, Peru re-

ported a residence housing a deceased 72-year-old female. This residence belonged to the deceased female. Medical issues were reportedly the cause. A report was made. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 900 Blk W Lovers Lane Rd, Peru. All checked okay.

Feb. 2 A two-vehicle accident occurred at W 300 S & S 200 W, Peru. Complaint of pain noted by both drivers. An unwanted guest was reported at 39034 Edwards CT, Peru. This was handled by Indiana State Police. A slide off occurred See Police, Page 12

Jan. 31 A residential fire was reported at S Bus. 31 and W Airport Rd, Peru. All eight occupants were out of residence prior to officer’s arrival. Caller believed it was possible electric heater. A juvenile reportedly refused to go to school at 1539 W 600 S, King’s Court Mobile Home Park, Lot 8, Peru. After speaking with the juvenile, he stated he was getting ready for his bus. No further action taken at this time. Feb. 1

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Police at W 1150 S and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill. No damage was reported. Several 911 calls were received from 5474 E 850 S, Peru. Dispatch said the calls sounded like several children playing on a phone. Address was given by dispatch and checked, but the address was a tower location. No residence was located. A slide off occurred at N U.S 31 and N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru. No damage was reported. Officers responded to the area of 636 W Eleventh St, Peru, to a call of a personal injury accident. Prior to arrival, PPD advised that it was a

continued from Page 11 slide off with no damage to the vehicle. City units shut down Eleventh St., west of Forest for All American to pull the vehicle out. Upon All American's arrival, driver refused service. Advised he would call roadside assistance. Vehicle is not a road hazard. A slide off occurred at S U.S. 31 and W 300 S, Peru. This was disregarded. A traffic accident with damage occurred at 8266 S 250 W, Bunker Hill. Officers responded to a property damage accident between a SUV and a lawn mower that was setup to plow a driveway. Both parties reported no injuries. Vehicles

were driven away after the investigation. A slide off occurred at S 150 E & E 300 S, Peru. No driver located. Vehicle was off the roadway. Officers responded to the area of 2943 W 300 S, Willow Springs Mobile Home Park, Lot 6, Peru for a structure fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Local fire departments took over the scene. Feb. 3 A slide off occurred at W 300 S & S 200 W, Peru. Vehicle was pushed out by hand. No damage to the vehicle. Officers responded

to the area of 2943 W 300 S, Willow Springs Mobile Home Park, Lot 8, Peru for a structure fire. This was caused by rekindling. Invasion of privacy was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Lot 160, Peru.

to locate anyone inside. Officers secured the front door as much as possible. As the officers were leaving Woodland Hills, they observed a vehicle with two fe-

males and a child who were stuck in the private drive. Upon speaking with them, they were the subjects they were attempting to look for. The advised every-

thing was okay and had questions regarding parental rights and protection orders. A structure fire occurred at 3037 N 550 E, Peru.

Feb. 4 A slide off occurred at S U.S. 31 and W 500 S, Peru. They had a friend coming to pull them out. No damage. A slide off occurred at W 900 S and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill. A complainant at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Lot 170, Peru requested a welfare check on her granddaughter after the child's mother posted a picture to Facebook with drug paraphernalia in the background. Upon knocking on the door, the front door popped open. Officers checked inside the residence for anyone that may need assistance and was unable

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