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Train show brings in money for Light Up! Peru

By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com Light Up! Peru will have $2,000 to add to their funds after a successful Train Show and Swap Meet over the weekend.

Paul Forman, organizer for the swap meet and Light Up! Peru is pleased with the outcome of the weekend event.

“We had over 600 people, not including children, come through the Train Show and Swap Meet.

There were 48 different vendors from six different states. They all said they were happy with how the show went,” Forman said.

Forman said there was a steady crowd rolling through the 4H Fairgrounds buildings where the event was held, looking at all of the items for sale or to observe.

Forman said he has 30% of the vendor See Train, Page 2

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Over 600 people attended the Train Show and Swap Meet at the Miami County 4-H Fairgrounds over the weekend.

Another show is scheduled for Oct. 29, 2022.

Photos by Michelle Boswell

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Snowy petals Miami County residents woke up to a light snowfall Monday morning.

The weather has a mixed bag for the week that includes chilly temperatures that will rise and fall with chances of rain sprinkled in throughout the week.

Photo by Michelle Boswell

Train continued from Page 1 tables reserved for the next Train Show and Swap Meet, Oct. 29, 2022.

He said it is going to be a Halloween themed event.

Forman thanked the Peru High School Golden Guard for working hospitality at the event. “It’s great to have support from the community,” he said.

Light Up! Peru is a non-profit organization that raises money to purchase Christmas lights used around the Miami County Courthouse. The group has expanded their collection of lights and displays each time money has been raised from events Forman organizes.

The organization, along with The Paper of Miami County, hosts the “Celebration of Lights” each year.

It is a contest for home and/or business owners to show off their Christmas decorations. The public votes for the winners.

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Obituaries Steven Patrick McAuliffe, 75 Steven Patrick McAuliffe, 75 of Macy, Indiana passed away April 3, 2022.

He retired after 23 years of service with The United States Air Force.

He enjoyed tinkering with classic cars, golfing, hunting, and cheering for Notre Dame football. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grand-

children. He attended Peru First Church of the Nazarene.

Steven is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sara

McAuliffe; two daughters, Tammy Kenyon (Scott) and Terri Main (Kristo-

pher); sister, Patricia Lons (Russ); six grandchildren, Steven, Ashlyn, Kayla, Chandler, Lilli and Aubrey; one great grandchild, Leland and his nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held May 12, 2022, at The Peru First Church of the Nazarene, 331 W. Sixth Street, Peru from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The celebra-

tion of Life will begin at 5 p.m. (after visitation).

Burial will be at the Marion National Cemetery, 1700 E. 38th Street, Marion, Indiana.

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Hill; one sister, Jill (Charley) Fisher, Peru; and one brother, Dean (Tacy) Kline, Kokomo; and several brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A service celebrating the life of Marcia will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Charles Cole officiating.

The service will be livestreamed on Friday at www.mcclainfh.com/livestr eam.

A time of visitation will be from Noon until the time of service, Friday, at the fu-

neral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mexico Fire Department.

The family wants to thank Marcia’s great team of healthcare providers for their excellent care over the past ten years, Dr. Quin, Dr. Gupta, Dr. Leagre and their staff, and all of the healthcare providers at St. VincentKokomo, Compassus Hospice, and Blair Ridge.

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

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.co m.

Kimberly Crum with Family Funeral Home are assisting the family with arrangements. www.familyfhc.com.

Marcia E. Norris, 78 Marcia E. Norris, 78, Mexico, passed away at 7:45 a.m.

Friday, April 15, 2022, at her residence.

Born Jan. 25, 1944, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Herbert H. Kline and A. Josephine Sutton Kline. On March 8, 1964, at the Mexico Baptist Church, she was married to Harrold E. “Bud” Norris, and he survives.

She was a lifelong member of the Mexico Baptist Church and was a 1962 graduate of North Miami High School. Her entire working career was spent in banking, starting at Peru Trust Company, and retiring from Wells Fargo,

working at branches in Peru and Mexico. She enjoyed sewing and crafting with her friends, “The Hens.” Her greatest pleasure was camping with her family, enjoying time near Myrtle Beach and Gun Lake. At one time she was a member of the local Home Economics Club, and in her later years enjoyed countless hours behind the sewing machine making

things for others.

Marcia made sure that nobody ever left her home with an empty stomach; she took great pride in her family meals.

Survivors include her husband, Harrold “Bud” Norris, Mexico; two children, Troy (Tina) Norris, Mexico; Toby (Julie) Norris, Rochester; four grandchildren, Sara Norris, Peru; Breanna Townsend, Peru; Levi Norris, Bunker Hill; Rebekah Lowe, Warsaw; six great-grandchildren, Julianna Batdorf, Mexico; Madilyn and Shelbi Black, Peru; Kahlee Ward, Peru; Keyara and Keedan Norris, Bunker

Beacon Credit Union names Caryer as CFO Beacon Credit Union is pleased to announce Steve Caryer has joined the Credit Union as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In addition to overseeing the finance, collections, and compliance functions, Caryer will also be a member of Beacon’s Senior Leadership Team.

In his new role, Caryer is responsible for directing departmental staff in the creation and maintenance of required systems and procedures necessary to maintain proper records, adequate accounting controls, and services. He will also review all general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness. Caryer will direct Beacon Investment Services and Beacon Trust Services departments.

“We are pleased to welcome Steve to our team to help guide us through ever changing accounting regulations and the financial complexities of Beacon Credit Union.,” said President/CEO, Kevin Willour.

“With our developing business, Steve’s knowledge and expertise will help position Beacon for future growth and continued stability."

As an experienced leader of cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams, Caryer is well suited to lead Beacon's short- and long-term organizational goals in the future. He has most recently served as the CFO for Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville, Ohio. Prior to that, his professional history included roles as CFO for Peoples Federal Savings Bank of Auburn, Indiana and Controller for First Federal Bank in Defiance, Ohio. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Defiance College.

Caryer resides in Huntington, Indiana with his wife Rhonda and together they have two adult daughters and one grandson.

Since 1931, Beacon Credit Union has provided financial services responsive to the needs of its member-owners. Serving 50 Indiana counties, Beacon consists of over 46,000 members and manages assets of $1.5 Billion. Beacon Credit Union has two locations in Miami County: 904 West Main Street, Peru, and 820 N. Broadway, Peru.

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Police Reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department April 3 A complainant of unauthorized control of a vehicle was taken at 167 S Water St, Bunker Hill. Vehicle was located and the owner was called to pick up.

A report of a young child playing outside unsupervised was taken at 3449 W St. Rd. 218, Brookside Estates Mobile Home Park, Lot 25, Peru.

Parent was located.

Report was made with the Department of Child Services.

Officers assisted County Highway Dept. at 7727 N Paw Paw Pike, Denver, with a tree across the roadway.

A complainant at 12498 S U.S. 31, Lot 28, Maple Lawn Village, Kokomo advised her 25-year-old son went to Ft. Wayne the previous Friday night for an internet date. The son had not contacted the parent or had made himself heard of to his parents ever since leaving. Ft. Wayne Police Department officers checked the residence he went to and located the male. He checked okay. Officers told him to contact his mother.

A juvenile problem was reported at 1164 Barksdale Ave, Peru. This was handled by Indiana State Police.

Officers responded to the area of 1924 George Ave, Peru in reference to an unwanted guest in a home. Individual left the property.

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at 2308 Randolph St, Peru. The parties separated for the evening. Female left and was advised to not return tonight.

Officers responded to the area of 3423 W Honey Tree CT, Kokomo to the request for a

welfare check on two infant children. The allegations reported were not substantiated.

The residence was not in such disarray that concern for the children's welfare required further intrusion into the family's privacy.

April 6 Officers assisted Peru Police Department at 405 W Twelfth St, Peru over a female banging on a door. Female had wrong house. Checks okay.

A car vs. deer crash was reported at W 300 N & N 500 W, Peru. No injuries. Vehicle was able to be driven from scene.

April 7 An animal problem was reported at S Bus. 31 and W Airport Rd, Peru.

Indiana State Police advised officers to disregard the situation before arrival.

A suspicious person or object was reported at 2260 E St. Rd. 218, Peru.

This checked okay.

A traffic accident with damage was reported at 684 E St. Rd. 16, Denver.

A juvenile problem was reported at 44044 Macdill CT, Peru. Central dispatch advised officers to disregard the call.

A car vs. deer crash occurred at N U.S. 31 and W 1200 N, Macy. No injuries were reported.

A sex offense was reported at 275 W Twelfth St, Dukes Hospital, Peru.

Officers assisted Indiana State Police with a two-vehicle crash at S U.S. 31 and W 850 S, Bunker Hill.

County units at S Bus. 31 and S U.S. 31, Peru assisted Indiana State Police with traffic control while working with a Police Department accident.

Officers responded to the area

of 10483 S Poplar St, Miami for a possible residential entry. This is an ongoing investigation.

A dog was struck by an unknown passing vehicle at W St. Rd. 218 and N Foreman Dr, Peru.

The dog was destroyed due to severe injuries.

April 8 Officers responded to the area of 413 N Main St, Amboy for a barking dog complaint. Nothing was located.

An incident report for two dead dogs was filled out at E 250 N & N 670 E, Peru.

Officers spoke to a female at 1603 N St. Rd. 19, Correll’s Mobile Home Park, Lot 7, Peru about a missing social security card. Female believes her mother took the card within the last 9 months while she was staying at Arrowhead apartments. Record only.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 4049 N Mexico Rd, Mexico.

This was unable to be located.

Officers assisted Peru Police Department at E U.S. 24 and N. Mexico Rd, Peru, with a traffic accident with injuries.

Officers responded to the area of N U.S. 31 and W 400 N, Peru to a possible drunk driver in the area.

No violations were observed.

A male at 5575 E 325 S, Peoria Church, Peru was checked for suspicious activity. He advised he came to the church to sleep.

He left the area.

A 15-year-old male at 1135 W 1000 N, Macy hung up on 911. When contacted again, he

stated he had no intent to harm himself. A crisis team arrived and stated they needed nothing further. Trespass warnings were issued to Kaiden Barton for 42024 Hamilton CT and Jayden Rivers for 1135 W 1000 N. Harassment was reported at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 3459 S St. Rd. 19, Peru.

Officers at S U.S. 31 and S 300 W, Peru moved a dead dog from a passing lane to a ditch.

Miami County Sheriff Department was called to 2904 Travis St, Peru for a domestic.

Both parties refused to cooperate with criminal investigation. Parties were separated and a report will be forwarded for review by the prosecutor’s office.

A prowler was reported at 269 S Meadowview Dr, Blair Ridge Senior Community, Peru.

Officers checked the area, but nothing was located.

April 9 Domestic disturbance was reported at 2904 Travis St, Peru. This was handled by Indiana State Police.

A verbal argument between a male and female was reported at 2571 S Willow Creek Dr, Peru.

Both agreed to separate for the evening.

A report of unsafe shooting was taken at N 190 W and N Mexico Rd, Peru. Subjects had a back stop. All checked okay.

Officers responded to the area of 1746 S Lincoln

St, Peru in reference to a traffic accident where the vehicle left the scene. The vehicle struck a garage, causing structural damage. This is an ongoing investigation.

April 11 A fire was reported in a residence at E Mississinewa Dam Rd., Peru.

Officers responded to the area of W Sixth St, Peru, for a debit card fraud. This is an ongoing investigation.

A possible structure fire was reported at 203 S Elm St, Bunker Hill. All checked okay.

Officers responded to the area of 1164 Barksdale Ave, Peru for a report of a possible physical altercation between juveniles that occurred earlier in the day.

Parties were separated and advised to have no contact with each other.

Mother and aunt (guardians) declined to pursue any charges.

Officers spoke to a citizen at 36044 Beale CT, Peru regarding an animal issue.

Suspicious persons were reported at S 650 E & E 700 S, Peru. The subjects were walking to Peru. The male of the party refused to identify.

A car vs. deer crash was reported at 1277 W St. Rd. 18, Kokomo.

April 12 Officers responded to the area of S 250 E & E 400 S, Peru to a two-vehicle crash. An operating while intoxicated investigation is ongoing.

Deputies were as-

sisted by Indiana State Police, Bunker Hill Police and Peru Police.

Peru Fire and Dukes EMS were also on scene.

Officers recovered stolen property at 1036 W Canal St, Peru.

Identity theft was reported at 1603 N St. Rd. 19, Corrells Mobile Home Park, Lot 7, Peru.

April 13 A car vs. deer crash was reported at S 50 W and W Egypt Hill Dr, Peru.

No injuries were reported. Vehicle was driven from scene.

An unconscious person was reported at 3311 S St. Rd. 19, Smithfield, Peru. Units were advised to disregard prior to arrival.

A complainant at 1603 N St. Rd. 19, Correll’s Mobile Home Park, Lot 7, Peru reported to officers about how angry she was over someone paying off her student loan and a personal loan for her. The accounts totaled about $15,000. She thought someone was defrauding her by using her personal information to pay off her debts for her. No action was taken in this matter, as she had already reported this to another deputy the prior day.

A caller reported a missing trashcan at 1287 W 1000 N, Deedsville.

A slide off was reported at S 650 E & E 700 S, Peru. No damage was found to the vehicle or surrounding property. No report was filed.

Officers spoke with a complainant at 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Lot 38, Peru who advised her boyfriend as acting erratically and would possibly harm himself. Peru Police Department located the male half at Kroger in

Peru, and he checked okay. Male advised he had a ride on the way to remove himself from the situation.

Male advised he made no threats of harm and provided information on future plans for a better relationship.

Officers assisted Indiana State Police at 1376 E St. Rd. 18, Kokomo with traffic control on structure fire.

Officers spoke to a complainant at 3181 N 190 W, Peru who wished to report his daughter as a runaway. Prior to speaking to CP daughter arrived at Peru Police Department to report child abuse at home. Department of Child Services hotline was contacted for immediate assistance.

Daughter was left with DCS pending an investigation and determination of whether or not he will be going home tonight.

Officers checked on the welfare of a teenage female at 1168 E 900 N, Denver. Complainant was concerned the female was having suicidal thoughts.

Female checked okay and was with her parents. Parents are aware of the situation.

A verbal argument between a male and female was reported at 2910 S Hilltop Dr, Peru.

Deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive male at 739 W 650 S, Peru. Units arrived on scene and provided CPR until medics arrived then provided medics an escort to US 24 on their way to Lutheran Fort Wayne.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 3567 W Clover Ln, Kokomo. The caller did not have identifiers for the subject in question. They were advised to contact the post office to stop the subjects mail from being delivered there.

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

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

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

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

Every Tuesday 10 a.m. – Every Tuesday, one dozen regular (no specialty) doughnuts can be purchased for $12 directly from Joe DeRozier. $6 goes directly to the Policemen and Firemen

Appreciation fund.

Contact DeRozier on Mondays before 10 a.m. to place an order.

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

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

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

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 765473-3209.

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

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

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

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

Every third Thursday each month 4:30 p.m. – American Girl Club at the Peru Public Library.

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

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

Every Saturday 10 a.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – First Christian Church Library, 53 W. Main Street, Peru (use elevator enSee Calendar, Page 6

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

April 22 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive at Peru High School, 401 North Broadway, Peru.

April 23 8:30 a.m. to Noon – Peru Utilities will be hosting “Detrash the Wabash" riverbank clean-up. Participants should arrive at 221 West Riverside Drive, Peru, at 8:30 a.m. for registration/waiver signing, safety briefing and overall instructions on what to do and not to do along the river.

Once the clean-up has finished, Peru Utilities will draw winners for some door prizes and serve lunch/drinks. Wear long sleeved- shirts, pants, boots, and gloves. Remember to hydrate.

April 24 1 p.m. – Bi-Annual Miami Nation of Indians General Membership Meeting, 80 W. Sixth Street, Peru.

April 26 Time to be announced – Information night for Miss Miami County Pageant at the Community Building at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Applications will soon be available for the 2022 Miami County

continued from Page 5 Princess, Duchess, and Miss Miami County Queen Pageants. The winner will reign over the 2022 Miami County Fair June 19-25. Applications will be available at the meetings, in the Miami County Extension office, or can be downloaded from this link: http://miamicounty4hfair.com/pa geants. Application deadline is May 19.

The pageant will be held Monday, June 20 with a time to be announced. Ages: 17 – 21 for Miss Miami County.

Miss Miami County will have the opportunity to: Serve as an ambassador for Miami County and the 4-H program; Receive scholarship money to assist with educational expenses

($1000 to Miss Miami Co., $500 to First Runner-Up); Participate in the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant in January 2023, which provides various opportunities for personal and professional development experiences; Create lifelong connections with business and community leaders locally and around the state.

Each summer, the new Queens and courts pass out ribbons at various fair events and even get to participate in some. Another special treat is riding in the annual Circus City Days Parade in Peru, Indiana.

May 7 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – First Community

Yard Sale at the Peru Civic Center, 225 E. Riverside Drive, Peru. $20 for 10 x 10 space. Deadline to sign up is May 1.

Space is limited. To reserve a space, call 765-469-3286.

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – North Central Indiana Hamfest/ARRL Indiana Section Convention at the Miami County Fairgrounds, 1029 W. 200 N., Peru.

Hosted by the Cass County, Grant County, Miami County and Kokomo Amateur Radio Clubs. Talk-In on 147.345+ (131.8). Forums to be announced. There will be a raffle and door prizes (Icom 2730 Dual-Band Mobile and Yaesu FT-65 Dual-Band HT. There will be on-site camp-

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ing available for $30/night and includes electric and water hookups. Two sewage dumpsites.

Restroom with showers. Contact Dave McDougle, Fairground Facility Manager at 765-327-5398.

Vendors and tailgaters – setup times Friday, May 6, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and May 7, from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Inside tables can be reserved for $5 each but tables the day of the event are $7. Admission is $5/person. Tailgait-

ing area $10 + $5/person admission. To reserve tables, contact Mitch Miller at 765661-5893 or email: ncihamfest@gmail.c om.

5:45 p.m. – Mayhem4hire - Tickets are $35 a person and include the mystery and a three-course dinner plus hors d’oeuvres. There will be a cash bar. Tickets will not be sold at the door, and sales stop two days before the event due to time needed for communication with attendees

before the show.

Adults only. For tickets or more information – 765-860-1485 or mayhem4hire.com.

After purchasing tickets online, each attendant will be emailed party information, including name and bio, before arriving at the event.

Everyone is given a clue or two to share.

Check in at The Riverview Event Center, 421 W. Canal St, Peru, IN., is from 5:45-6:15 pm Saturday May 7.

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Lion’s Club names Cheer Club member of the week The Peru Lion’s Cheer Club has selected Darlene Miller, a resident of

Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. If you would like to send a card or visit

her, the address is: Millers Merry Manor, Room 24, 317 Blair Pike,

Peru, IN 46970. The Lion’s Club choses someone each week to ask the commu-

nity to help cheer them up. The club follows up with the resident to see how

many cards, flowers or visits they received for the week.

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Sports

Sports shorts PHS Girls Varsity Tennis beat Huntington North 4-1

By Trevor Hyde The Peru High School ladies tennis team opened its season with a match at Huntington North High School. The Tigers defeated the Vikings in a strong performance.

Mackey Hyde and Lauren Boyer posted wins for the Tigers at #1 singles and #2 singles, respectively. Hyde defeated Huntington North's Kelsie Ludemann 6-0, 6-0, and Boyer defeated Mallory Kline 6-0, 60. Peru's Kara Baker lost to Kylee Bornay at #3 singles 3-6, 5-7.

Peru's No. 1 doubles team of Emma Eldridge and Cate Wolfe were 6-1, 6-3 winners over Morgan Betterly and Avery Bonewitz.

The No. 2 doubles team of Cassidy Bartel and Libby Rogers picked up a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Hannah Szelis and Gabby Leichty.

Peru's Cameryn Raber and Marie Klimova both dropped junior varsity singles matches and Caidance Luster and Raber dropped a junior varsity doubles match.

Peru High School Girls Varsity Track Finishes Second 54-69

By Stephanie Bennett The lady Tigers had their first outdoor meet tonight.

We had a lot of great performances and some PRs. The Tigers lost to the

Berries 54 to 69.

Very proud of these young ladies.

They're working hard. We are a small but mighty team. We run this Saturday at the Oak Hill Relays.

Scoring for the Tigers: 100 Hurdles - Chloe Holler Third place; 4x100 First place - Aria Korba, Brianna Bennett, Makayla Dominique, Cadence Korba; 4x400 - First place - Brianna Bennett, Hannah Yoo, Rilei Boggs, Chloe Holler; 100 Dash Cadence Korba First place and Aria Korba Third place; 200 Dash - Cadence Korba First place and Makayla Dominique Second place; High Jump Kaylene Kirk Second place; 300 Hurdles - Brianna Bennett First place; 3200 - Olivia Labare - Second place; Shot Put - Emily Briscoe Second place and Brylee Boettjer Third place; 1600 Rilei Boggs First place; Long Jump Olivia LaBare First place and Discus Brylee Boettjer Second place and Lucy Sensel Third place.

Athletes of the Week

Peru High School’s Cate Wolfe, left, and Emma Eldridge, right, helped the Ladies Tigers record a 4-1 win over Huntington North. Photo provided by PHS

Softball Team wins at Twin Lakes

By Katie Wyant Peru Softball found a six inning 13-2 win at Twin Lakes. Senior Karsynn Beattie got the start and win with two strikeouts while Senior Amanda Eaglin came in to finish the game with five See Shorts, Page 10

Leland Brown for Athlete of the Week. He chose to run a leg of the 3200 Relay, 1600, 800, and 3200 at Lewis Cass so that all races would be filled.

Photo provided by PHS

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April 20, 2022

Ham-tastic leftovers!

By Laura Kurella

With Easter in the rearview mirror, many of us might find ourselves figuring out what to do with what’s left of the Easter food, most especially the ham.

If you splurged and bought a big one, ham can figuratively become just like a houseguest: Nice when they first arrive, but steadily losing its appeal the longer it sticks around!

I guess it just goes to show us that there is only so much anyone can take, even from a good thing!

While many opt for freezing ham, we all know that it won’t taste near as good as it did on Easter morning, you will still need to consume it within 3 months time or you’ll have to throw it away.

My mother was partial to semiboneless hams because, as she said, “The bone imparts a flavor like none other and, you can also use the bone to make soup or beans!”

Since ham leftovers are only good for so long it is important to be quick about using or repurposing it into leftovers.

There are many delicious recipes out there that make good use of any ham scraps you may still have, but I suggest only using recipes that create a broth or sauce to protect the ham on any dishes you are looking to freeze because the liquid it sits in will protect both the flavor and the texture of the ham, making it taste much better once thawed.

Here now are some deliciously different ways to turn that ham into something entirely

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new. Enjoy!

Laura Kurella is an award-winning recipe developer, journalist and selfsyndicated newspaper food columnist who enjoys living in the Midwest.

She welcomes your question or comments at laurakurella@yahoo.c om.

Colorful Ham ‘n’ Cabbage Confetti 8 ounces fine egg noodles 1/2 head Chinese cabbage 1/2 pound cooked ham 6 green onions 14 ounces chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 5 teaspoons cornstarch 6 tablespoons oil In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch and set aside.

Cook noodles until tender, drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.

Thinly slice cabbage, ham, and onions into bitesize strips. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

Add noodles to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the bottom side is lightly browned.

Remove noodles by loosening and inverting onto a plate. Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and slide noodles back into the pan, browned side up.

Cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until the bottom is lightly browned. Remove from skillet to serving dish and hold warm. Return the skillet to medium heat, and heat up the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.

Add ham, onions, and cabbage. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth mixture. Cook, stirring until the liquid is thick and bubbly. Pour ham mixture over the

Ham and Cabbage Confetti photo caption: Get creative with your Easter leftovers in ways that make them just as appealing as they were the first time around, such as this Ham and Cabbage Confetti, bed of noodles and serve.

Approximate servings per recipe: 6.

Easy-Cheesy Ham Au gratin 2 cups diced cooked ham 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup boiling water 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup 1 (7.8-ounce) package Hungry Jack Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes In 3-1/2 quart slow cooker, combine all

ingredients, mixing well and making sure potato slices are covered with sauce. Cover and cook on low setting for at least 8 hours, high for 4 hours, or bake in a conventional oven at 375 degrees for 40 minutes, or until desired doneness is reached.

Approximate servings per recipe: 4.

Spectacular Split Pea Soup 2 pounds split peas, rinsed 2 medium carrots,

which provides an eye-catching way to use up that leftover ham.

Photographer: Laura Kurella

diced 1 large sweet onion, minced 2 medium white potatoes, chunked 1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked pork shanks 2 cups of ham, cut into bite-size chunks 2 whole bay leaves 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Place ham bone in a large stew pot.

Cover with 1 gallon water. Bring to a boil, simmer for 1 hour. Skim scum formed off the top of the water's sur-

face and discard.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 hours.

Fish out bay leaves before serving.

Approximate servings per recipe: 12.

Lazy Boy’s Bean Soup 1 pound of your favorite variety of dry beans, soaked overnight 2 quarts water 1 ham bone 2 cups ham, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 teaspoon coarse pepper 1/2 cup chopped cel-

ery 1 large sweet onion, minced 1 bay leaf Pepper, to taste Soak beans in a pot full of water covering them overnight. Next day drain, discarding water then rinse beans well.

Place beans and all the other ingredients in a crock-pot and cook on low for 12 hours or high for 6 hours.

Approximate servings per recipe: 8.

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Shorts strikeouts. Junior Emily Ream did the work behind the dish and caught one Indian steeling on the night. Offensively, the Tigers racked up 14 hits and were led by Senior Abby Martin who went two for three with a homerun and two RBIs. Sophomore Jaylah Harlan had a three for four night with two RBIs, while Eaglin and Ream both went two for four with a double each.

Singles were tallied

by Rookie Ila Johnson (2 for 4), Senior Lilly Bradshaw (1 for 1), Senior Ava Caldwell, and Beattie.

PHSl Boys Varsity Golf falls to Eastern HS Greentown 229-248

By Clint Mathews

The Tigers lost their opening match of the season tonight to Eastern, 229-248, at Rock Hollow Golf Club. Senior Seth Young medaled with a score of 49.

The Tigers will play next in the Twin Lakes Invitational at Tippecanoe Country Club.

Peru Individual scores: Seth Young 49; Maddox Bretzman - 57; Bryson Ragland - 70; Bane Gilbert - 72; Josh Gray - 72

Peru High School Varsity Softball beat Taylor High School 13-3

By Katie Wyant

Peru Softball topped the Taylor Titans 13-3 in 7 innings on Monday, April 11.

Junior Emily Ream caught the entire game for Senior Karsynn Beattie who got the start striking out five and Sophomore Jaylah Harlan who got the win striking out 11. The Tigers tallied 13 hits on the night were led offensively by

continued from Page 8 Ream who was three for five with 4 RBIs and Senior Ava Caldwell who went three for four.

Extra base hits were added by Harlan (2 for four, triple, 1RBI), Senior Abby Martin (2 for three, double, 2RBI) and Senior Amanda Eaglin (1 for three, double, 1RBI).

PHS Varsity Baseball falls to Huntington North High School 6-5

By Madison Brimbury The Peru Tiger Baseball Program lost 6-5 to a tough Huntington North Baseball team Monday, April 11. The Tigers had the tying and winning runs in the bottom of the seventh but came up short. The Tigers trailed 6-0 after 3 innings. The young Tigers battled back and had a chance to win late.

The leading hitters for the Tigers were Ian Potts with two hits and Leif Astrup with three hits. Multiple Tigers had at least one hit. Leif Astrup took the loss on the mound and Fox Huppenthal caught a very nice game behind the dish. The young Tigers continue their tough schedule with state ranked Northwestern.

Peru Tiger Softball split double header with Caston.

In game one, the Tigers fell 8-4 behind the sharp hitting Senior duo of Amanda Eaglin (21B & HR) and Abby Martin (2-1B).

Adding to the offense was Junior Emily Ream (1B) and Freshman Ila Johnson (2B). In the circle, Eaglin painted the corners of the plate tallying 9 Ks while giving up just three earned runs and three walks.

Game two was the Tigers time to

shine pulling a 6-3 win and forcing a number of Comet errors. This bout saw Ream (2-1B & 12B) and Eaglin (11B) carry the offense. Junior Annika Malone chipped in a single and the first two Hit Batters of the season were tallied to Johnson & Sophomore Eve Uttinger. Sophomore Jaylah Harlan kept the Comets off balance all seven innings collecting 9 Ks while walking just two batters.

Emily Ream was a force to be noted behind the plate catching all 14 innings.

North Miami HS Varsity Baseball beat South Newton HS 16-6

By Shannon Floor North Miami Baseball team played a doubleheader vs South Newton winning the first game 16-6 and then winning second game 27-11.

In the first game there was plenty of action on the basepaths as North Miami collected 12 hits and South Newton had six.

North Miami got on the board in the first inning when Kolton Floor homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

North Miami would rack up 12 hits. Parker Johnson, Joey Horn, Brayden Binnion, and Kolton Floor all managed multiple hits for North Miami. Parker Johnson led North Miami with three hits out of 4 at bats.

North Miami ran wild on the base paths, stealing 12 bases during the game. Parker Johnson led the way with five.

Trevor Simons was the winning pitcher for North Miami in the first game. Simons allowed three hits and four runs over two innings striking out two. Bray-

den Binnion and Braden Burns entered the game out of the bullpen to help close out the game.

North Miami earned the victory in the second game despite allowing ten runs in the first inning. After struggling on the mound in the first inning.

North Miami got settled in and the

bats caught fire.

North Miami would total 18 hits.

Joe Horn launched a 2-run home run and Blake Miller, Parker Johnson, Gage Fulk, Braden Burns, Brayden Burns, Austin Smith, and Kolton Floor all managed multiple hits.

Parker Johnson and Blake Miller each managed

three hits each.

Parker Johnson led North Miami with four stolen bases, as the team collected 11 stolen bases all together.

Blake Miller got the win for North Miami. Blake surrendered four runs on four hits over 3 and 2 thirds innings, striking out five.

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Boys Varsity Golf finishes 17th at Twin Lakes Invite

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Sports 88 in difficult conditions. Peru plays next against Rochester and Wabash at Rock Hollow Golf Club

PHS Girls Varsity Track finishes ninth

By Stephanie Bennett

The Peru Running Bengals competed at the Oak Hill Relays. This meet is different from our usual meets. There are no individuals. For each event, you make up a team of 4 (2 guys and two girls). Although we don't have the numbers to compete in each event, we're very proud of the effort made by our athletes. We finished ninth out of 11 teams scoring 35 points. Top seven scored as a team.

continued from Page 10 Tigers will be back in action against Rochester.

Our medalist: High Jump - First place - Matt Ross, Alex Ross, Kaylene Kirk, and Hannah Yoo; Long jump Second place - Matt Ross, Alex Ross, Olivia LaBare, and Makayla Dominique Also scoring for the Tigers: Underclassmen 4x100 Fifth - Aria Korba, Makayla Dominique, Brycen Harlen, Braxton Strong; Shuttle Hurdles - Third Kyleigh Brown, Braxton Strong, Olivia LaBare, Zach Smithers; Middle Distance Relay - Seventh Cadence Korba, Conner Shaffer, Rilei Boggs, Monil Patel; Underclassmen 4x400 - Fifth Al Benaente, Rilei Boggs, Kaylene Kirk, Zach

Smithers; 100 M Dash - Sixth - Sam Adejokun, Johuan Antunez, Cadence Korba, Aria Korba

PHS Girls Varsity Tennis finishes fourth place at Plymouth Invite

By Trevor Hyde The Peru High School Lady Tigers finished fourth at the Plymouth Invite Saturday, April 16. The event featured eight schools with each player completing three matches. The results were as follows: No. 1 Singles-Peru's Mackey Hyde repeated as champion with scores of 6-0, 6-1 vs Tippecanoe Valley, 6-3, 6-3 vs Crown Point, and 36, 6-3, (10-2) vs Addison Mast of Fairfield in the

championship round. No. 1 Doubles-The tandem of Cate Wolfe and Emma Eldridge finished fifth. The duo lost to Crown Point 1-6, 3-6, and then defeated Kankakee Valley 4-0, 4-1 and Tippecanoe Valley

4-0, 4-2. No. 2 Singles-Peru's Lauren Boyer finished sixth. She lost to Plymouth in the first round 6-4, 4-6, (8-10), and then went on to defeat Tippecanoe Valley 4-0, 4-0, and lose to Fairfield 2-4, 0-4.

No. 2 Doubles-The duo of Cassidy Bartel and Libby Rogers placed third. The ladies defeated Fairfield in the first round 57, 6-3, (10-6), lost to Plymouth 1-6, 4-6, and defeated Laville 4-0, 4-2 in the

last match. No. 3 Singles-Peru's Kara Baker won her first-round match against Crown Point 6-0, 6-1, and lost to Fairfield 0-6, 0-6 and Plymouth 02, 0-4 in the next two rounds to finish fourth.

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Local Sports Schedule Maconaquah April 21 4:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Golf vs.

Eastern High School – Home (Peru Muni Golf Course) 5 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis @ Northfield Jr./Sr. High School 5 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Western High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Soccer vs.

Peru High School – Home 6 p.m. – Girls Middle School Softball @ Carroll Jr./Sr. High School (Flora) 7 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs.

Southwood Jr./Sr. High School – Home April 22 5 p.m. – Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field @ North Miami Warrior Relays 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Caston Jr./Sr. High School – Doubleheader April 23 8 a.m. – Boys Varsity Golf @ Logansport Invitational – Dykeman Golf Course 9 a.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis @ MadisonGrant Invitational 9 a.m. – Boys and Girls Middle School Track and Field @ Southwood Jr./Sr. High School 9 a.m. – Coed Middle School Soccer – Mac

Middle School Invitational – Home 10 a.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Northwestern Jr./Sr. High School April 25 4:30 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis @ Logansport High School 5 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field @ Rochester Community High School (JV only) 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ North Miami Jr./Sr. High School 5 p.m. – Coed Middle School Golf @ R J Baskett Middle School – Marion Elk’s Club 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ North Miami Jr./Sr. High School April 26 4:30 p.m. – Girls and Boys Middle School Track and Field vs.

Rochester Community Middle School – Home 4:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf @ Logansport High School – Dykeman Park 5 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field @ Northwestern Relays 5:30 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School 5:30p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Faith

Christian School North Miami April 21 4:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf – Tippecanoe Valley/NM/Caston @ Tippecanoe Valley High School 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Culver Academies – Home 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Pioneer High School 5:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Track and Field vs. Winamac Middle School – Home April 22 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Taylor High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field vs. North White High School – Warrior Relays – Home April 23 11 a.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Culver Academies 1 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Culver Academies April 25 4:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf vs. North Judson/North Miami – Home (Peru Muni Golf Course) 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Maconaquah High School – Home 5 p.m. – Coed Middle School Track and Field @ Northfield High School

5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Maconaquah High School – Home April 26 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Triton Jr./Sr. High School 5:30 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field @ Northwestern Relays Peru April 21 4:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Track and Field vs. Logansport High School – Home 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis vs Lewis Cass High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Soccer @ Ma-

conaquah Jr./Sr. High School (Blue) 5:30 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field @ Northwestern High School April 22 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Carroll Jr./Sr. High School 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Logansport High School – Home April 23 8 a.m. – Boys Varsity Golf @ Logansport High School 9 a.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Track and Field @ Southwood Knight Invitational 9 a.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Soccer @ Maconaquah Middle

School Invitational 9 a.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis @ Harrison Invitational 10:30 a.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field @ Eastern Invitational Relays April 25 5 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Softball @ Lewis Cass Jr./Sr. High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Whitko Jr./Sr. High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Whitko Jr./Sr. High School April 26 4:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Track and Field vs. Lewis Cass Jr./Sr. High School – Home 5 p.m. – Junior Var-

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sity Baseball @ Northfield High School 5 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Golf vs.

Marion High School – Home 5 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Golf @ Western/Tipton 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis @ Tippecanoe Valley High School 5 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf vs. Marion High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Soccer vs.

Manchester Jr./Sr. High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Baseball @ Logansport High School