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North Miami, Peru students travel to Washington D.C. North Miami students experience special honor during trip
By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com
Students from Peru Junior High School and North Miami Middle School had the chance to visit Washington D.C. recently. Both groups had jam-packed schedules with one school receiving a special honor during their trip. Peru Junior High seventh grade math teacher, Angie Legg, has been organizing trips to Washington for nine years. She serves as a National Junior Honor Society sponsor and is in her twelfth year as a PJHS teacher. There are three other Peru NJHS sponsors; Rachel Clark, Ann Martin, and Autumn Nero. Scott Thompson went this year as the Administrator. Sarah McBride, Band and Choir Director at North Miami served as the group leader for their trip. Her co-leader, Quentin Watson, is a Social Studies teacher for North Miami’s Middle School. This is the first time North Miami sent students to Washington. “We really wanted to give this opportunity to our students as quite a few of North Miami students have never been outside of our county, let alone the state of Indiana. The historical education of the trip was a big part of our reasoning as well. It is one thing to look at pictures of and study the history of our nation in a classroom and a completely different thing to actually experience it. We were first presented this trip at a professional development day at school for teachers. A World Strides Company Representative gave a presentation to the staff. Quentin and I thought it was a great opportunity for our students, so we ended up heading up the planning and organization of the trip,” McBride said.
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North Miami students recently visited Washington D.C. for the first time. They are from left to right, Brylee Edwards, Aaron Jones, Alan Wildermuth and James Ward. The four were
selected to participate in the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Photo provided.
Not only did NM students get to experience Washington for the first time, but they were selected to participate in one of the most meaningful events one can experience in the country The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
“First of all, it is an amazing opportunity of a lifetime for someone to participate in the Wreath Laying ceremony for the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Not every
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group that visits gets this chance. The kids from North Miami that got this chance were picked based on their moral character as well as those who have a Military background in their family,” McBride explained. The saying, “It’s a small world” could be used when applying it to the experience of the Changing of the Guard for North Miami and Peru. While four students from NM were participating in the ceremony, PJHS students just so happened to be attending the same ceremony. This event is one of the many favorites Peru’s NJHS students enjoy every year. “The kids really like Arlington National Cemetery and the Changing of the Guard. It is so formal and somber. The show of ceremony and discipline amazes them,” Legg said. Because Legg has been organizing the trips for nine years, she has had the opportunity to see many reactions from students as they visit historic sites and museums. “I love seeing kids appreciate history. They are amazed when we go to Mt. Vernon, and they realize they are touching the same handrail that George Washington touched when he went up those same stairs. I love seeing history come to life for them. I also love when our students thank veterans for their service that they see at the monuments or Arlington Cemetery. The veterans truly appreciate the acknowledgement from the younger generation. Even though I have been nine times, I still love going. I love the “wow” moments for the kids,” she said. Legg said she personally has many
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Peru Junior High National Honor Society Students had their photo taken with Indiana State Representative Jackie Walorski. The students took a trip to Washington D.C and
toured many sites. This is the first Washington D.C. trip for Peru eighth graders since 2019 due to shutdowns from COVID-19. Photo provided by Angie Legg
favorites when it comes to touring Washington, but there is one that stands out most in her mind. “It’s really hard to pick a favorite but if I have it pick one, it’s Ford’s Theater, where Lincoln was shot. I learned the most there. The museum in the basement has the actual gun that John Wilkes Booth used, the boot he was wearing when he broke his ankle, the flag he caught his spur on, and the jacket Lincoln was wearing when he was shot. It also outlines the story that there were actually three assassinations (the president, the vice president, and the speaker of the house) that were supposed to happen, but Booth was the only one to succeed. The night before the assassination, Booth (who was an actor at Ford’s Theater) told people, “When I leave the stage, I’ll be the most famous man in America.” He definitely succeeded. The museum is a great way to learn history,” said Legg. McBride shared a few of her favorite places her group visited. “For me personally, this trip really
tenderloin dinner. We normally take 50 students and parents, plus five sponsors from PJHS. We go through Classic Tours in Angola, Indiana, and they plan everything for us. All I have to do as add or subtract things we liked or didn’t like. We have used them for as long as I have been there and they do a wonderful job with everything. They plan a great trip every year for us and make it so easy for us.” Legg ex-
touched my soul. Getting to witness the places where history actually happened. There was a feeling deep down of awe of getting to stand where Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., stood during his "I Have a Dream" speech, of walking the steps that these great historical leaders walked, and so much more. I am certain that our students have gained much for going on this trip to Washington D.C.,” she said. Once both school groups made it to Washington, touring the city was the cherry on top but getting the trip planned and organized can be challenging. “This is the first trip to Washington D.C. for North Miami, and there were certainly chal-
lenges, especially with planning around COVID protocols. Furthermore, we had a lot of hiccups along the way during the trip. However, at the end of the day, it was more than worth it. So much so, North Miami is going to continue to offer a trip to Washington D.C. trip for our Middle School students bi-yearly,” McBride said. Peru students and trip organizers use a different route when planning for their annual trip. “The most challenging part of the process is the fundraising. We try to provide students and families with multiple ways to help finance the trip. Students can ask family and friends for donations, we sold Texas Roadhouse rolls, and had a fish and
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plained. Now that both groups are home and back to their normal schedules, Legg and McBride reflected on their trips. “We are blessed to take a great group of kids every year. Since they are our National Jr. Honor Society, they have good behavior and grades. We always get compliments from our tour guide and bus driver about how well behaved and respectful out groups are
year after year. Taking such a great group makes being a sponsor to the group more enjoyable,” said Legg. “Planning any trip is challenging in regards to financing. North Miami students would especially like to thank D.H. Floyd and Associates and County Line Ag and Diesel for helping sponsor our kids and giving them the chance to experience this amazing adventure,” said McBride.
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Obituaries James Keith Gaddy, 88 West Virginia Hillbilly (as he called himself) James Keith Gaddy left this earth Jan. 3, 2022, to enjoy days by the everflowing river with his Savior. Keith (Dad) had a joyful demeanor – enjoying a good joke, becoming friends with the joint base employees, being known as the candy man at church, and doing a jig around the living room to his favorite country tune. Dad would cook breakfast for us when we visited, which is something he thought was important as we grew up. His son, Tom, has held that same tradition for his own children. Dad also somehow had an innate sense of ESP that would cause him to finish the sentences of his children. He loved caring for the birds in his yard and making sure they had everything they needed. He also kept lifelong friendships with several
people who were important to him via the “confuser.” He advocated for what he believed in by writing letters to the editor of several newspapers – speaking truth with love, compassion, and humor. A daily ritual for him was to go to the store to pick up a newspaper (because having it delivered would be much too impersonal) and make sure his name wasn’t in the obituary column. Dad – you finally made it! Keith was born to Mary Thomas Gaddy and James Hazel Gaddy Aug. 8, 1933, in an upstairs room of the Thomas Boarding House in Gauley Bridge, West Virgina, where his mother was also
born and was run by his grandmother. His grandfather, William Dudley Thomas, was the first agent at the railroad depot in Gauley Bridge. After graduating from Gauley Bridge High School, Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. Keith joined the Air Force in 1952. He enjoyed his gunnery training, but ultimately excelled as a flight engineer. In 1954 he married Doris Frost, (deceased), and they were stationed in Big Spring, Texas. There, they had daughters Linda & Julia. While stationed at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia, son Tom was born. During Dad’s time in the military, he
had the opportunity to travel around the world. One of his favorite places was Japan, where he returned to visit in the future with his second wife, and our stepmom, Kimie. Keith received several honors during his service to our country, including the Vietnam and Korean wars. Among his accolades are: • Distinguished Flying Cross for actions under enemy fire • Air Medal for single act of heroism while participating in aerial flight. • Citation for Bravery • Military Assistance Command, Vietnam—Studies and Observations Group (elite military unit of the
Vietnam War) • Vietnam Service Medal • Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal • Air Force Good Conduct Medal • Air Force Longevity Service Award • Marksmanship Awards Upon retiring from the military in 1972, he embarked on a career as a loss control consultant for Federated Mutual Insurance Company. One of his favorite memories from that time was having the opportunity to go on a fishing trip to Canada with his friend and coworker. From there, he tested and was offered a position with the United States Border Patrol as an Agent
Kenneth Marvin Wheetley, 64 Kenneth Marvin Wheetley, 64, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 2 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2022, at his residence. Born Oct. 15, 1957, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Marvin Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Soles) Wheetley. On June 12, 1976, in Peru, Indiana, at the First Assembly of God, he was married to Debra Lynn Tyler, and she survives. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Peru Street and Sanitation Depart-
ment. He enjoyed sitting in his bar room at home, working on cars, and going to car shows. Spending time with his family, especially his grandbabies, gave him great joy! Survivors include his wife, Debra Wheetley, Peru; children, Stacey (Jason) Burke,
Peru; Kenny (Amber) Wheetley, Macy; and Virginia Diane Wheetley (Tracy Smith), Evansville; grandchildren, Taylor Nice, Hunter Couchman, Dakota Couchman, Kendal Wheetley, Malika Malone, Nyasia Malone, Zyaire Malone, Luna Drake, Addyline
Burke, Hannah Grismore, Reece Grismore, and unborn granddaughter, Ameena Smith; brother, David Wheetley; three great-grand babies, Ryder, Emma, and Kenneth Mosley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter,
Stephanie Sons; and brother, Jerry Wheetley. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wed., April 27, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home with Pastors Vince Darland and Bryan Rouch officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday, at the funeral home. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.McClainFH.c om.
stationed in Laredo, Texas. This proved to be quite an adventure as he was responsible and received accommodations for several important seizures that were made. After total retirement, our Dad moved to Hanahan, South Carolina, where he made his home and made frequent trips to the Joint Base to visit friends he made there. His sense of adventure would cause him to show up on our doorstep as a surprise, planning his trips from South Carolina to Indiana in order to get a haircut or see his favorite physician. He has passed that wandering spirit along to his children, who all
love to travel, go to state parks, and cook outdoors just like we did as children. Keith is survived by his wife, Kimie Ishiguro Thomas Gaddy, sister Frances Gaddy Crookshanks, daughter Linda Ruth Gaddy Jurik (Anthony), daughter Julia Gaddy Bryant (Carey), Son James Thomas (Tom) Gaddy (Becky), Stepson Rick Thomas (Virginia), Stepdaughter Debbie Thomas Davis, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins whom he dearly loved. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Mary Thomas Gaddy, Father, James Hazel Gaddy, Sister Annette Dobbs, and child James Keith Gaddy, Jr. James Keith Gaddy will be honored with a ceremony and interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Miami County YMCA, Intrepid Phoenix announce collaboration The Miami County YMCA and Intrepid Phoenix are excited to announce a collaboration to provide fitness services to Miami County residents who are in recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. Intrepid Phoenix is an Indiana nonprofit corporation that provides a fitness program and fellowship for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. The company launched opera-
tions in La Porte, Indiana in July 2017. Since that time, the program has grown and now operates in La Porte, Michigan City, Valparaiso, Knox, Winamac, Plymouth, Rochester and Terre Haute. Program goals include lowering the rate of relapse, higher rates of abstinence, improving mental, emotional, and physical health. The Miami County YMCA has been serving the community for
more than 120 years. After 10 years of development, the Y has successfully opened a new facility in Peru to replace the 65+ year old building. The new Y features expanded spaces for cardio and strength training, walking/running, group exercises classes, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and indoor soccer. A family friendly indoor pool features a splash and play area for younger
children, a program area for older children and adults, water exercise, swim lessons, and open swim activities. The pool includes 3 lap lanes, a hot tub, and zero depth entry for all. The facility also includes the Peru Medical Center and physical therapy operated by Logansport Memorial Hospital, a regional nonprofit health system. Other community services include a county-wide transit program, childcare
programming for ages 3-12, and the More For Miami Coalition, which provides substance abuse prevention know how for a variety of schools and other organizations throughout Miami County. “We welcome Intrepid Phoenix as our newest partner in our work to help people grow in spirit, mind, and body, says Mark Demchak, YMCA Executive Director. “Our missions are congruent. We exist to assist others in reaching their
God given potential, especially when physical fitness and health can be in balance with mental and spiritual fitness.” “We are extremely excited about our collaboration with the Miami County YMCA.” says Larry Smith, founder of Intrepid Phoenix. “We will now better serve our participants by offering a full range of fitness and recreation programming offered at the Miami County YMCA. It also expands Intrepid Phoenix into Peru, and we can now serve all
residents of Miami County who seek to add fitness to their existing program of recovery.” Intrepid Phoenix program is open to residents of Miami County who are in recovery from drug or alcohol addictions and committed to long-term sobriety. For more information about this program, please contact Larry Smith at 630-6061882 or lws0205@hotmail.com. For more information about the Miami County YMCA, call 765-472-1979 or jrhodes@mcymca. org.
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Cole Porter Festival receives grant
The Miami County Community Foundation granted $2,400 to the Cole Porter Festival. The funds will be used to help purchase new ticket-sales technology and equipment. This year marks the 30th celebration for the songwriting legend in his hometown of Peru and will take place June 9-12, 2022. Pictured from left to right: Chris Badami (festival producer), Heidi Wright (Miami County Community Foundation Director of Development), and Kati Roberts (festival producer). Photo provided
Lion’s Cheer Club members The Lion’s Cheer Club member last week was Darlene Miller. Here are facts shared about Darlene. She is at Miller’s Merry Manor, 317 Blair Pike, Peru, In., Room 24. She has lived in Peru all of her
life. She was born in Marion, Indiana, and is 85 years old. Darlene suffers with “leg issues.” She enjoys coloring. She doesn’t have any diet restrictions. Darlene loves cats and had three kittens. She has a sister,
Karen, whom she lived with before going to the nursing home. She was employed at Kuepper Favor Company in Peru for 48 years. Our cheer club member for the week of April 24 is Donna Alguilar, Hickery
Creek, Room 6, 390 West Boulevard, Peru, IN 46970. If you know of someone who would be a good candidate for Cheer Club, please contact any member of the Peru Lions Club, and/or Dennis Eckerley at 473-3318.
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Miami County Sheriff ’s Department April 15 A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 12426 S 1050 E, Converse. Disorderly conduct was reported at 1128 W 300 S, Peru. All checked okay. A single vehicle accident was reported at S. Sease Dr. and S. U.S. 31, Peru. Minor injuries were found. The driver was subsequently arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Officers spoke to a female at 2378 S Dwight Ave, Peru, regarding threats of residential entry against her property. Information was relayed by third party. Subject in question was
not present. Two subjects were outside along the road near an abandoned property at E 300 N & N 600 E, Peru. All checked okay. Officers responded to the area of 7329 N Paw Paw Pike, Denver, in reference to an outof-control juvenile. A report will be forwarded to juvenile probation. A report was taken at 12948 S U.S. 31, Lot 34, Maple Lawn Village, Kokomo for domestic battery. A traffic hazard was reported at S. 675 E and E. St. Rd. 124, Peru. A large tree across the road was no match for a good Samaritan with a chainsaw, a community loving County Commissioner and the Miami County
Sheriff's Office. The road was made passable in quick fashion after the tree was reduced to sawdust and campfire wood. Trespassers were observed at 7819 S Walnut St, Peru, in a field near the complainant’s residence. Subjects were located by Indiana State Police and the situation was resolved prior to officer arrival. April 17 Officers spoke with a male over the phone at 2418 Lowry Ave, Peru, who had questions regarding suspicious items he located in his vehicle. Record only at this time. Officers responded to the area of 1640 Warhawk See Police, page 12
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Mary Lou Bradley, 83, Denver, Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Born Sept. 20, 1938, in Risner, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Clyde and Dorothy Ellen (Stephens) Reffitt. On Jan. 28, 1955, in Martin, Kentucky, she was married to Lee “Travis” Bradley, and he preceded her in death April 11, 2021. Over the years, she had worked at many different jobs including Essex Wire and Bailey Furniture Co., finally retiring from Gallahan’s Truck Stop. She loved spending time with her family, especially when they
would all gather at her home for a meal. She enjoyed crafting and spent many hours making and crocheting keepsakes for others. She had an excellent memory, which proved everybody else wrong on more than one occasion when the facts were actually looked up. Survivors include her children, Douglas (Debra) Bradley, Syracuse; Lisa (Ron) Simpson, Flat Gap, Kentucky; Connie Tyler, Peru; Lugina
(Joe) Benner, Peru; fourteen grandchildren, Jason and Nicholas Bradley, Aaron and Jeremy Fox, Dalton Bradley, Amanda Hall, Mitch Stewart, Bambi Kowalenko, Jessica Monce, Jake Williams, Kayla Friend, Sherese Rizo, and Nick Benner and Taylee Benner; twentyfive great-grandchildren, with at least one more on the way; two greatgreat grandchildren; one brother, Clifford James (Candy) Reffitt, Rochester; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Glenn Bradley and Mike Bradley; three
brothers, Larry Dean Reffitt, Clyde Herschel Reffitt, Harold Reffitt, and J.T. Reffitt; one granddaughter, Kathy Whetstone; one grandson, Travis Stewart; and one son-in-law, John Tyler. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.co m.
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Sports Sports shorts PHS Boys Varsity Golf finishes 13th By Clint Mathews Peru finished 13th on Saturday in the Logansport Invite with a team score of 450. The Tigers were led by senior Seth Young with a personal best 85. Peru Individuals: Seth Young 85, Maddox Bretzman 109, Bryson Ragland 124, Bane Gilbert 132, and Josh Gray 136. PHS Girls Varsity Track finishes Fifth place By Stephanie Bennett The Peru Running Bengals completed at the 39th Annual Eastern Relays. The Peru girls finished 5 out of 12 teams with 47 points. Scoring for the Tigers - Top 8 places score: Third place Sprint Medley - 300, 100, 200, 200 - Hannah Yoo, Kendall Hovermale, Makayla Dominique, Cadence Korba; 100 Hurdles - Kyleigh Brown, seventh place, and Rilei Boggs, eighth place; 100 Dash Cadence Korba fourth place and Aria Korba - eighth place; Third place Shuttle Hurdle Relay - Kyleigh Brown, Rilei Boggs, Olivia LaBare, Lucy Luke-Sensel; Second place 4x100 Aria Korba, Brianna Bennett, Kendall Hovermale, Cadence Korba; Fifth place 4x400 Brianna Bennett, Hannah Yoo, Lucy Luke-Sensel, Rilei Boggs; High Jump Hannah Yoo -
eighth place; Long Jump - Olivia LaBare – fourth place and Makayla Dominique, sixth place, personal record; Discus Brylee Boettjer fourth place. Peru High School Varsity Baseball falls to Logansport High School 13-5 By Madison Brimbury The young Peru Tigers battled the 4A Logansport Berries on Friday night at Tiger Field. Sophomore Matthew Roettger took the loss on the mound. Sophomore Fox Huppenthal caught another good game behind the plate. Freshman Gavin Eldridge played very well offensively and defensively. Sophomore Ian Potts continues at an All-State level at the plate and in the field. Sophomore Carter Siblisk pitched very well in relief of Roettger. Junior Logan Gatliff had another good offensive night. Junior Nick Loftus continues to collect hits for the Tigers. Senior Captain Leif Astrup played very well offensively again tonight. Sophomore Jackson Rogers looked good on the mound in his first innings of the season.
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Varsity Baseball: Logan Gatliff - 13 strikeouts. Win on mound, 2 hits and 4 RBI’s vs Caston. Great teammate! Better young man! Photo provided by PHS
PHS Girls Varsity Tennis beat Rochester 5-0 By Trevor Hyde The Tigers defeated Rochester 5-0 to open Three Rivers Conference play. See Shorts, Page 10
Jr. High Softball - Kyannah Correll First game of the season, first inning at bat and this girl hit a bomb over the fence, a 2-run shot! A veteran leader on and off the field. Photo provided by PHS
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Sing with Garlic!
By Laura Kurella
National Garlic Month got me reminiscing about when I first began cooking, which didn’t occur until I got married. I was especially timid about using unfamiliar ingredients, especially so the first few times I attempted to cook with fresh garlic. Having a mother who cooked with only a few bottled spices, my fear of cooking failure was so intense that I needed my inner voice to command, “Be brave. Be very brave!” to push me through it. I felt extra anxious after reading in the recipe that I was to cook the garlic just until it began to sing. “Sing? What do they mean by that?” I muttered nervously under my breath. Alone in my tiny, windowless apartment kitchen, I white-knuckled my skillet onto the stove, and followed the recipe exactly. Then, much to my amazement, my kitchen’s silence was broken by what sounded like tiny birds hissing and chirping, causing me to exclaim with excitement, “My garlic is singing!” Unfortunately, this joy was very short-lived because another important lesson soon followed: Garlic starts to burn almost immediately after it begins to sing! These early learning experiences enabled me to eventually master it, which I am
most thankful for because garlic not only adds its own unique flavor and aroma, but also adds great health benefits, too! “Garlic provides many health benefits,” said Dr. Vikki Petersen, a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Chiropractor and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner who practices in both Saratoga, California and Clearwater, Florida, in an online interview. “Garlic can boost immunity, decrease the risk of cancer, reduce inflammation, reduce blood sugar, and protect your heart.” Rich in antioxidants, which helps to avoid premature aging, DNA damage, and diseases of the brain including Alzheimer’s and dementia, garlic helps promote both good physical and mental health! “Degenerative diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity and more, are all driven by inflammation,” Dr. Petersen said. “Garlic acts to reduce inflammatory proteins, and as such can help ward off aches and pains in the body, fight depression and sadness, and even help combat brain fog.” Low in calories and high in incredible flavor and aroma, I personally love how garlic’s flavor becomes milder, sweeter, and even buttery when it’s roasted. Adding so much character to even the simplest of foods, here now are some mouthwatering ways to
Bring the rich, rewarding aroma and goodness of garlic to your table during National Garlic Month, and
add the goodness of garlic, and make your plate sing. Enjoy! Laura Kurella is an award-winning recipe developer, self-syndicated newspaper food columnist, and a lifelong resident of the Midwest Great Lakes Region. She welcomes your comments at laurakurella@yahoo. com Buttery Roasted Garlic Spread Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 40 minutes; Total time: 45 minutes. Yield: 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 bulb of garlic 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon unrefined mineral sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, minced Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap garlic bulb in foil and bake until softened. In a bowl, using a fork, squeeze garlic
from its skins into the bowl then mash well with a fork. Add softened butter and mash/stir until creamy. Sprinkle in paprika and parsley, stir and serve. Simply Spectacular Garlic Shrimp Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 12 minutes; Rest time: 1 hour; Total time: 1 hour, 17 minutes. Yield: 4 servings. 25 -30 large shrimp, raw and peeled (or jumbo) 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 teaspoons paprika Unrefined mineral sea salt, to taste fresh ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter In a large zipper bag, combine everything except the butter. Close the bag and swish it around to coat shrimp well. Refrigerate for 1
you’ll have meals that sing with its unique flavor! Photographer: Laura Kurella
hour. Preheat a large heavy bottom pan over medium-high heat. Melt butter in pan then toss in shrimp mixture. Cook, stirring, until shrimp turn pink, and are no longer opaque, about 10 minutes. Glorious Rosemary Garlic Chicken Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 12 minutes; Rest time: 1 hour; Total time: 1 hour, 17 minutes. Yield: 4 servings. 1 large bulb of garlic, with top cut off olive oil for drizzling 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts unrefined mineral sea salt freshly ground cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons chilled 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves Garnish (optional): Rosemary sprigs Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the garlic bulb in foil, cut side up and drizzle with a bit of olive oil, then wrap in the foil and place in the oven to roast until very soft, about 45 minutes. Let cool, then peel, and separate the cloves and set aside. While garlic is roasting, in a large skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Raise heat on skillet to medium-high. Add chicken to a hot skillet, and cook until lightly
brown, then flip over and repeat, about 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and hold it warm, leaving mushrooms in the pan. To a hot pan add minced rosemary, wine, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until liquid reduces and thickens, about 8 minutes. Add the whole cooked garlic cloves and cook gently for about 2 minutes more. Return the chicken to the pan and cook gently for a minute or so then move the entire contents of the skillet to a serving platter. Return skillet to medium heat, melt butter, then add the baby spinach and allow it to just lightly wilt. Place wilted spinach on outer edges of the serving dish and top with a sprig of fresh rosemary, if desired.
10 Shorts The #1 singles, #2 singles, and #1 doubles spots earned victories as Mackey Hyde, Lauren Boyer, and the tandem of Cate Wolfe and Emma Eldridge respectively posted 60, 6-0 scores. The duo of Cassidy Bartel and Libby Rogers secured the victory at #2 doubles with a 61, 6-1 score. Peru's Kara Baker posted a 6-4, 6-2 score to take the win at the #3 singles spot. PHS Girls Tennis beat Lewis Cass By Trevor Hyde The Tigers moved to 3-0 in the 2022 campaign and won their home opener with a 4-1 victory over Lewis Cass Thursday night. Peru won both doubles spots with the #1 doubles duo of Cate Wolfe and Emma Eldridge taking a 6-0, 6-0 victory, and the #2 doubles team of Libby Rogers and Cassidy Bartel scoring a 6-1, 6-0 victory. At singles, Peru's Mackey Hyde picked up a 6-0, 6-0 win over Erika Baber to secure the #1 singles spot. Lauren Boyer scored the point at #2 singles for Peru with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Erika Johnson. A close match at No. 3 singles resulted in the lone point for Lewis Cass as Peru's Kara Baker lost by a score of 4-6, 4-6 to Emma Geisler. The Tigers are next in action on Friday, April 22 at Southwood High School and will travel to Lafayette Harrrison on Saturday for a contest featuring Whiteland, Goshen, and the host Lafayette Harrison Raiders. PHS Girls Varsity Track finishes 2nd By Stephanie Bennett Great effort tonight from the Peru Lady Tigers. We continue to work hard and improve. Final score - Peru 32 and Northwestern 91. Scoring for the Peru Tigers: Shot Put Brylee Boettjer – Second place; Dis-
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continued from Page 8 cus - Lucy LukeSensel – Third place; High Jump - Kaylene Kirk – Second Place; Long Jump Olivia LaBare – Third Place; 100 Hurldles - Ky Brown – Third Place; 100 Dash - Cadence Korba – First Place; 1600 - Rilei Boggs – Second Place; 300 Hurdles - Brianna Bennett – First Place; 200 Dash - Cadence Korba – First Place; 4x400 – First Place - Brianna Bennett, Hannah Yoo, Olivia Labare, and Rilei Boggs North Miami High School Varsity Baseball beat PHS By Shannon Floor Kolton Floor would start out of the bump for North Miami. The right hander would hold the Peru Tigers scoreless through the first four innings with six strike outs and North Miami's strong defense. Trevor Simons and Parker Johnson where the two stand outs on the defensive side for North Miami as the two middle infielders turned a doulble play in the first inning. North Miami would get on the scoreboard first by scoring 5 runs in the 3rd inning and one run in the 4th. Peru would come back to score 3 in the top of the 5th inning to bring the Tigers within three runs. Blake Miller would get a two RBI double in the bottom of the fifth inning to put the score at 8-3. Peru would give one more big push scoring four runs in the top of the sixth inning. North Miami would answer right back in the bottom of the 6th inning when Brayden Binnion launched a second run Homerun driving in Kolton Floor. North Miami would push two more runs across the plate to increase the lead 127. Kolton Floor would come back in to shut down the tigers in the seventh inning to give North Miami the win.
Kolton Floor was the winning pitcher for North Miami. The pitcher surrendered three runs on two hits over six innings, striking out ten batters. Braden Burns threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. North Miami tallied eight Hits. Gage Fulk and Braden Burns each racked up multiple hits for North Miami. North MIami tore up the base paths stealing nine bases. Trevor Simons led the way with two.
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Sports Schedule North Miami April 29 5 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf vs. Caston High School @ Peru Muni Golf Course. 5:30 p.m. - Junior Varsity Softball vs. Northwestern High School - Home 5:30 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track and Field @ Titan Relays Taylor High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Twin Lakes High School – Home April 30 10 a.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Lewis Cass High School – Home 10 a.m. – Varsity Softball – Miami County Softball Tournament – Home May 2 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School 5 p.m. – Coed Middle School Track and Field vs. Pioneer/Oak Hill – Home 5:30 p.m. – Varsity
Baseball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School May 3 5:30 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Tipton High School Maconaquah April 29 5 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Logansport High School 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball vs. Oak Hill High School April 30 10 a.m. – Varsity Softball @ Miami County Softball Tournament 10 a.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Eastern High School 10 a.m. – Boys Varsity Golf @ Peru High School (Rock Hollow Golf Course) 11:30 a.m. – Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field @ Kokomo Relays May 2 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Whitko High School – Home 6 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Whitko High
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April 29 5:30 p.m. – Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field @ Titans Relays 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Eastern Jr./Sr. High School – Home 6 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Baseball @ Northwestern Middle School April 30 8:30 a.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis @ Homestead Invitational 10 a.m. – Varsity Softball @ Miami County Softball Tournament Noon – Varsity Baseball @ Culver Academies May2 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Southwood Jr./Sr. High School 5 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Southwood Jr./Sr. High School 5 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Golf vs. Logansport (Dykeman) – Home
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Police Rd., Peru, for a child playing in the roadway. A parent was notified and took possession of the child. While speaking to another family member, it was determined he had an active warrant for his arrest. Officers responded to the area of 501 W Tenth St, Lot 10, Hi N Dri Court, Peru, for an unresponsive individual. This is an ongoing investigation. Domestic disturbance was reported at 4464 S Graber Dr, Peru. Indiana State Police was assisted with executing a search warrant. April 18 A car vs. deer crash was reported at E 300 N and N St. Rd. 19, Peru. A slide off was reported at S U.S. 31 and W 1150 S, Bunker Hill. A property damage crash was reported at S U.S. 31 and W 1050 S, Bunker Hill. A state crash report was completed. Officers responded to the area of S Bus. 31 and W River Rd., Peru, for a four-vehicle crash. Minor injuries were reported but the afflicted refused treatment. A state crash report was
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continued from Page 7 completed. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 7233 S U.S. 31, Mara Mart, Bunker Hill. No injuries were reported. A complainant spoke to officers at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru. She reported she sold a 6-week-old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, red in color, to Virginia Early of Nushua, New Hampshire, through her website Krystalpup.com for $2300 on Feb. 10, 2022. The puppy was received by the buyer Feb. 16, 2022. The same day the buyer reported a problem to Paypal and filed a claim which froze the transaction through Paypal. Paypal told the buyer to return the puppy to the seller to get a full refund. The buyer advised Paypal she did that and Paypal issued her a refund for the $2300. The seller stated that this is not true. The dog was never sent back to the seller and the buyer still has the puppy and now her money back. Paypal is in the process of investigating this and needed a case number from the of-
ficers’ agency to complete the original transaction and pay the seller for her goods. For record only at this time. A verbal warning was given to residents at 3449 W St. Rd. 218, Brookside Estates Mobile Home Park, Lot 25, Peru, about dogs being unleashed and running on the property. Two vehicles were involved in a road rage incident at S U.S. 31 and W 1400 S, Kokomo. Both vehicles were stopped. Officers did not witness the incident. The parties were separated, and no action was taken. Threats were reported at 632 E 900 N, North Miami Elementary School, Denver. Officers spoke with a complainant at 2950 Travis St, 2723 Capehart, Peru, over a juvenile problem. Mother advised she would pursue juvenile probation herself and did not wish to involve law enforcement any further. Parties were separated for the evening. A possible driving under the influence case was reported at E U.S. 24 and N 700 E, Wabash. This was handled by In-
diana State Police. While driving west on S 250 W and W Blair Pike Rd., Peru, officers observed a passenger truck off the north side of the roadway. The truck was occupied by one male who was identified as Brent Kollmar. A crash investigation was completed by the Indiana State Police while Kollmar was transported to Dukes Memorial Hospital for medical clearance before being arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A garage fire was reported at 8566 S 250 W, Bunker Hill. Officers took a report of a property
damage accident with a small animal at 1357 E 500 S, Peru. Vehicle was driven home prior to report. A report of a physical altercation between a juvenile and an adult at 3331 W 300 S, Peru. No visible injuries were observed. The juvenile was taken to his non-custodial parents’ residence and the Department of Child Services were notified. This is an ongoing investigation. April 19 A car vs. deer accident was reported at 4100 Blk and E Wabash Rd., Peru. There was no damage found on the ve-
hicle, so no state report was completed. The deer was deceased on arrival. A caller reported damage to a business owned bucket truck at 4982 W 1100 S, Galveston, that occurred approximately a month ago while on a job site in Crawfordsville. Record only at this time. A structure fire was reported at 2829 S Hilltop Dr, Peru. Criminal mischief was reported at 2318 E 550 S, Peru. A male subject at 7915 N 100 E, Denver, requested to speak with an officer after a verbal altercation with his wife. Male subject
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agreed to stay separated for the evening. Officers took a report of missing property that was shipped via USPS at 1842 W 1100 N, Macy. April 21 A caller reported theft of trailer ramps at 11363 S 200 W, Bunker Hill. A crash involving two travel trailers on a service lot was reported at 10001 S U.S. 31, RV Dynasty, Bunker Hill. Officers of Peru Police Department were assisted with the recovery of a stolen bicycle at W 300 S and S Wallick Rd, Peru.