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By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com

A Peru couple is recovering in a Fort Wayne hospital after being rescued from a house fire Wednesday, March 30.

According to reports, Peru Fire Department Chief Erick Hawk stated the fire broke out around 5:30 a.m. When the two fire crews arrived at 325 West Main Street, Peru, the two-story home was fully engulfed.

Two occupants were discovered in the front bedroom of the second story home by a fire crew that had laddered the structure and entered a window. The other fire crew went to the front door of the residence where they began to fight the fire. The occupants, Vicki Draper, and Steve Ogden were rescued from the fire and taken to Dukes Memorial Hospital. The two were then transferred to a Fort Wayne hospital in serious condition.

While this incident is most certainly the most difficult Draper and Ogden have experienced, this isn’t the first hardship the pair has endured recently.

Draper took a fall months ago and spent several weeks recovering from a serious neck injury.

Draper underwent multiple surgeries as a result of the fall.

Draper’s initial diagnosis was grim, but she recovered. Ogden

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had his own share of challenges after having reconstructive surgery on a leg and ankle.

Draper, well-known in the community for her volunteer work and being involved with several organizations has met and become friends with many people over the years. One of those friends has come forward asking the community to give a helping hand to the pair for medical expenses.

“My name is Karl Rosenow, and I'm starting this GoFundMe for Vicki Draper and Steve Ogden. They were hospitalized due to The home of Vicki Draper and Steve Ogden, 325 West Main Street, Peru, caught fire March smoke inhalation from a fire in their 30 around 5:30 a.m. Photo by Michelle Boswell home on March 30, Miami County. So please help on to the next step to recovery.

2022. After Vicki suffered from a them in their time of need.

God Continue keeping them in your terrible neck injury and multiBless all of you for your donathoughts and prayers and continple surgeries, just months ago, tions and please pray for their ue sharing the fundraiser! You and Steve's reconstructive surspeedy recovery .” can also send words of encourgery on his ankle and leg, I think Rosenow recently gave an update agement through the (Facebook) they deserve help with their concerning Draper and Ogden. link as well. Thank You!” added expenses that perhaps “Great job prayer warriors!

Anyone interested in helping insurance doesn't cover. Vicki is Vicki and Steve are conscious Draper and Ogden can do so very active in the community and breathing with a mask! and raises funds for events and through GoFundMe. They still cannot talk too well projects that benefit Peru and due to the intubation but they're

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Maconaquah Middle School announces third quarter honor roll students Sixth Grade Platinum – Molly Berryman, Brody Kubly and Ari Schrock.

Silver – Jude Callane, Shaelyn Corn, Addisyn Dove, Delaney Farnham, Ruby Fruth, Henry Gilbert, Jack Gochenhour, Chandler Mofield, Logan Orpurt, Rylee Peach, Karter Smith, Kyah Valle, and Owen Woolever.

Bronze – Kendra Alexander, Ily Berry, Briley Bledsoe, Riley Cardwell, Naomi Cook, Julian Dobbs, Madisyn Evans, Aidyn Farnell, Jane Feltenberger, Meylah

Flowers, Brooklynn Gamble, Logan Hunt, Hunter Jenkins, Eddie Lynch, Macie McManus, Emma Morris, Michael Newman, Levi Oglesby, Rylan Peterson, Grace Rich, Julian Rizo, Dazie Salinas, Garrett Sipe, Alexander Spangler, Aleahya Thoden, Gracie Turney, Liam Wood, and Trevor York.

Seventh Grade Platinum – Colton Beebe and Delight Pier.

Silver – Shiloh Ball, Carlos HernandezNavarrete, Jenna Kunkle, and Joshnowsky.

Bronze – Landon

Acuna, Tyler Adams, Anneka Alexander, Chloe Baines, Clare Baines, Adalena Barker, Delaney Betzner, Alexandra Brooks, Clay Christopher, Joselynn Couch, Caitlin Cowles, Dakoda Dauenhauer, Delaney Duke, Zachary Duke, Hunter Duncan, Kharma Flener, Jasmine Fuller, Addilyne Heredia, Ava Herschberger, Serenity Hudson, Payten Inman, Emilee Isley, Lucee Jernagan, Aubrey Kaiser, Ireland Kile, Olivia Kunkle, Ariday Lopez, Anna Lorenz, Joel Loshnowsky, Joseht

Manueles Zelaya, Liberty McHenry, Dylean McKinney, Emily McQuinn, Lilah Million, Bradley Leroy Mitchell, Jr., Elizabeth Morecraft, Kasey Murry, Macey Nord, Anitsirc Osornio, Aiden Ousley, Lexi Ploor, Trevor Shepherd, Randy Silvers, Marcell Sims, Jalen Spanger, Kadienne Sparlin, Aubrey Stoll, Zoey Sturgill, Brayden Tabler, Zairemy Willits, Addison Yocum, and Jackson Zelinsky.

taken for domestic battery at 6671 N Eel River Road, Denver.

prior to their arrival.

Domestic disturbance was reported at 39031 Edwards CT., Peru. The call was handled by Indiana State Police.

Disorderly conduct was reported at 3963 N Mexico Road, Mexico Marathon, Mexico.

The call was handled by Indiana State Police.

Officers responded to a loud music complaint at 2015 Shaw Ave,

Eighth Grade Platinum – Mayah Brennan, Kitalynn Fuller, Abby Green,

Kaden Hanson, and Chloe Jordan.

Silver – Leah Boggs, Brantley Evans, Caitlyn Farnell, Isabella Farnham, Maksim Gilbert, Gabrielle Griffis, Tyler Horoho, Lane Hunt, Evelyn Klimes, Addie Maiben, Averie Maiben, Luke Maxwell, Izabella Orpurt, Brookelynn Peach, Nathaniel Pennington, and Lillian Resler.

Bronze – Cadence Biesenbach, Jacob Bretzman, Emily Bryant, Joseph Butcher III, Zachary Dierichs, Kyndal Douglass, Aiden Ebbens, Connor Eldridge,

Sophia Kenworthy, Zoie Laber, Jayke Merritt, William Navas, Parker Parent, Griffin Piel, Lauren Ramos,

Kira Ropes, Maya Wagner, Addison Walker, Riley Waun, and Jayden Wimmer.

Police reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department March 23 Officers responded to a traffic stop at S 550 E and E Mississinewa Dam Road, Peru, conducted by a DNR officer in which the driver was agitated and verbally combative.

Traffic stop was concluded with the issuance of a citation as officers were arriving on scene. Subject was trespassed from Mississinewa State property by the DNR officer for one year.

A verbal altercation between a husband and wife was reported at 110 W Fourth St, Bunker Hill. Parties agreed to separate for the evening.

March 25 A possible intoxicated driver was reported at S U.S. 31 and W 500 S, Peru.

This checked okay.

A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3015 W 850 S, JJ’s

No.7, Bunker Hill.

One vehicle left the scene. A state crash report was completed.

A garage fire was reported at 11862 N 300 W, Macy. No injuries were reported.

A traffic accident with injuries was reported at 13504 N 700 E, Roann. Indiana State Police advised officers to disregard the incident prior to their arrival.

A report was

March 27 Officers received a call at 311 N Jefferson St, Blue Room Tavern, Converse, of a possible argument. Call handled by Grant County Sheriff's Department. Miami County was disregarded by their units due to all involved being gone

Peru. Subject advised he would turn it down.

A mental case was reported at 35042 Altus CT., Peru.

March 28 A victim at 1623 E St. Road 218, Peru advised that there were multiple tools taken from his property while he was at work.

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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).

enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his children, Teresa Blue, Peru; Christine Meador (husband, Andy Katz); Julia (Ron) McGinnis, Monticello, Kentucky; Steven Butt (wife, Angela Pauda), Mesa, Arizona; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard Butt, and Robert Wayne Butt; sister, Martha E. Snyder; and sons-in-law, Brian Dugan, Mike Meador, and Greg Blue; daughter-in-law, Alice Butt.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

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

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Saturday, April 2, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Warrell Law officiating. The service was live streamed at www.mcclainfh.com/li vestream. Burial followed in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, Indiana.

Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Erie United Methodist Church or Gideons International. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.

Virginia Sue “Ginny” Huddleston, 77 Virginia Sue “Ginny” Huddleston, 77, Peru, passed away Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

Born July 13, 1944, in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of George E., Sr., and Mary June Hendrickson Masters. On July 22, 1972, in Mexico, Indiana, she was married to Gene E. Huddleston, and he preceded her in death Dec. 22, 2000.

She graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1963 and retired from Grissom Air Force Base. She was an active member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren where she had served as church treasurer.

Survivors include her

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Kenneth Milton Butt, 98 Kenneth Milton Butt, 98, Peru, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru.

Born April 9, 1923, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Walker Marvin and Marjorie Elizabeth (Bishop) Butt. On Feb. 22, 1953, in Erie, Indiana, he was married to Dorothy June Pearce Butt, and she preceded him in death Jan. 2, 2016.

He was a 1941 graduate of Jefferson Township High School in Mexico, Indiana, and a longtime active member of Erie United Methodist Church. He was a farmer in Erie Township and retired from the Maintenance Department at Peru Community Schools.

Following WWII, he served in the United States Army in Japan and Korea. He was known for his dry sense of humor which many enjoyed, and he

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siblings, Debra J. (Larry) Webb, Winter Haven, Florida; Dave W. (Nancie) Masters, Bonaire, Georgia; stepson, Todd (Mary “Kathy”) Huddleston, Peru; step-grandchildren, Tiffany (Geary) Manuel, Peru; and Levi Huddleston, Peru; stepgreat granddaughter, Zoey Manual, Peru; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, George E. Masters, Jr.;

and sister, Ina Re Masters.

Funeral services were held 6 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with Pastor Matty Myers officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County.

Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Women’s Fellowship at the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

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

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com

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 765-473-3209.

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 entrance).

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

April 9 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Parkview United Methodist Church will host a drivethru only Tenderloin Dinner sponsored by the Richvalley Lions Club.

The church is located at 1785 S. State Road 19, Peru. The Cost is $10 with two options: A full meal with two tenderloins, potato chips, baked beans and applesauce or a meatonly dinner with three tenderloins.

No presale tickets. Questions about the event can be answered by calling 765-473-5526.

April 16 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Miami County Train Show and Swap Meet at Miami County 4-H Fairgrounds – This event will have an all-scales model train show and swap meet.

Show admission is $3. There are over 140 tables of vendors and operating layouts. There will be brass models, books, railroad memorabilia, and all scales of trains for sale. There will be vendors selling Thomas the Tank Engine products, die cast cars, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and scale model trucks. A snack bar will be available. All vendor tables are sold out. Call Paul Forman at 765-432-1052 or send an email to lightupperu@yahoo.com with any questions concerning the event. All proceeds benefit the Light Up! Peru Christmas fund.

10:30 a.m. to Noon –Easter Egg Scramble with 4,000 eggs and Prize giveaway at Peru First Assembly of God, 365 Monroe Avenue, Peru.

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Sneaky Squash!

By Laura Kurella Thanks to my husband growing an abundance of spaghetti squash last season, we’ve spent the fall, and the on-going winter learning how quickly one can become bored with eating the same squash!

Since necessity is often the mother of invention, I thought it wise to take a deeper look at spaghetti squash, and in the process discovered that it offers many benefits that make it well worth sinking your fork into!

A winter squash that is often used as a substitute for pasta, once cooked, spaghetti squash does naturally separate into strings that do indeed resemble angel hair pasta, which explains this squash’s unique name.

Designed by God to be a delightful gluten-free sub for pasta freaks, spaghetti squash offers up a mild, slightly-sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with just about any dish where pasta would be. However, because it offers a completely different nutrition profile than grain-based pastas, this squash can lower your carb load as well as your glucose intake, too!

In fact, one full cup of cooked spaghetti squash has just 10 grams of carbohydrates, a little over 2 grams of fiber, and about 4 grams of natural sugars.

Spaghetti squash is also virtually fatfree, less than 1/4 gram per serving, and offers a good source of carotenoids, which the body converts to vitamin A, vitamin C, B vitamins, and manganese, along with natural polyphenols with antioxidant properties.

Considered a nu-

trient-dense food, because it is low in calories and rich in beneficial nutrients, spaghetti squash has over nine minerals that contribute to bone health, and vitamins and minerals that work together synergistically, which is the optimal way to get our nutrients to where our body needs!

Studies show that eating spaghetti squash can help to improve hemoglobin A1c levels, and help reduce the need for insulin in people with type 2 diabetes. Given that, and that they are now connecting high blood sugar levels with the development of Alzheimer's, dubbing it "type 3 diabetes,” perhaps sneaking spaghetti squash into our beloved sweet treats might help fend off this most dreaded disease!

That being said, here now is a smart yet sneaky trio of treasured treats that cleverly cloaks the spaghetti squash that helps to shield us from the evils of illness whilst we indulge in something sweet.

My husband called these recipes, “Clever indeed!”

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 .com.

Clever Coconut Custard Spaghetti Squash Pie Serves 8.

2 cups milk, or sub 6 tablespoons allpurpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon unrefined mineral salt 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Sneaking in spaghetti squash to otherwise unhealthy dessert recipes make it possible to have your cake, and eat it too!

Photographer: Laura Kurella 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash, shredded Garnish: A little extra coconut to sprinkle on top Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a mixer or processor, combine milk, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, vanilla, shredded coconut, and coconut extract.

Blend or process for three minutes until smooth. Stir in squash then pour into a deep, 9- or 10inch pie plate.

Sprinkle a little coconut on top (optional), then bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

When serving, top with whipped cream, if desired.

Spiced-up Spaghetti Squash Cake Serves 12 CAKE 2 cups cooked, drained, shredded spaghetti squash 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground star anise 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground clove

1/2 teaspoon unrefined mineral salt 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup cooking oil FROSTING 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup powdered sugar Splash of milk, as needed Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, all the spices and salt. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sugar, yogurt, and oil. Stir together flour and egg mixture. Fold in squash. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

To prepare frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, sugar, and milk until smooth.

Spread over cooled cake.

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April 6, 2022

Sports Sports shorts North Miami Opens season vs Bremen Lions in Rainy Pitchers Dual Kolton Floor was on the hill for North Miami Warriors.

The Righty allowed two hits and three runs over four innings, striking out seven. Blake Miller threw one and onethird innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Bremen got on the board first scoring 1 run in the 3rd.

North Miami would take the lead back in the top of the 4th on a 2 RBI single by Brayden Binnion, scoring Trevor Simons and Kolton Floor.

North Miami would add another run in the top of the 5th with Ryan McGuire scoring on a passed ball to give North Miami a 3-1 lead.

Bremen would come back in the bottom Of the 5th inning to tie the game on a 2 run double.

Bremen would score 1 run in the bottom of the 6th inning on fly ball to center which was followed by two errors giving the Bremen Lions the lead.

The Game was then called after the run scored due to rain

Sports Calendar “Athletics” section.

Peru Baseball begins season

Peru Tiger Baseball Coach Chuck Brimbury wanted to personally thank North Vermillion Athletic Director, Marty Brown, for allowing the Tigers to use the gym as they prepared for a doubleheader at Covington. Although the game was cancelled, the Tigers played a mean wiffle ball game against North Vermillion. Photo provided and darkness, giving Bremen the win 4-3 over North Miami Ryan Mcguire and Brayden Binnion lead North Miami with one hit each.

North Miami is off for spring break and returns on Wednesday 4/13 at Carroll HS. Submitted by Shannon Floor Maconaquah offering Swimming/Diving lessons Mac Aquatics will begin their Summer Swim Lessons and Swim Team soon.

Swimmers will be placed on a first come, first serve

basis. Classes fill up quickly and will be limited to ten per time slot. Fees: $30 for the two-week lessons and $50 for summer swim team.

For questions contact, Brad McManus at Mac High: 6899131 ext. 5521, home at 689-8857, Janet McManus at Mac High: ext. 5030 or by E-mail: Janet: mcmanusj@maconaquah.k12.in.us Brad: mcmanusb@maconaquah.k12.in.us Registration forms as well as the class schedule can be found on the Maconaquah School Corporation Facebook page under the

The Peru Tiger baseball program opened their season with a scrimmage at Fountain Central.

Although the weather conditions were very cold and windy, the Tigers looked very sharp on the mound, defensively, and at the plate.

Next, the young Peru Tiger Baseball Program battled one of the states top programs in West Vigo to the wire at the beautiful Rose Hulman Baseball facility.

The Tigers lost 41. Leif Astrup threw a fantastic game allowing only 1 earned run and giving 4 hits. Sophomore Ian Potts, Freshman Gavin Eldridge, Junior Logan Gatliff, and Senior Leif Astrup all had hits for the Tigers. A very close 2-1 game broke open late.

Freshman second baseman Gavin Eldridge, Sophomore catcher Fox Huppenthal, and Sophomore centerfielder Carter Siblisk played well defensively. Submitted

by Madison Brimbury

North Miami April 4-8 - Spring Break April 11 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Caston High School April 12 4:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf vs. Pioneer Jr./Sr. High School - Peru Municipal Golf Course 5 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track vs. Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko – Away 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Oak Hill High School 7 p.m. – Junior Varsity Softball @ Oak Hill High School Maconaquah April 6 5:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School vs. R J Baskett Middle School – Home 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Marion High School 6 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Rossville Middle/Sr. High School – Home 6 p.m. – Middle School Softball @

Northwestern MS/HS – Home April 7 5 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track vs. Oak Hill School – Home 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball vs. Logansport High School – Home Peru April 6 5 p.m. – Boys Varsity Track and Field @ Lewis Cass High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Plymouth High School 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Eastern Jr./Sr. High School – Home April 7 5 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs.

Eastern Jr./Sr. High School – Home April 8 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs Kokomo High School – Home.

April 9 11 a.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Rossville MS/SR High School

April 11 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Taylor High School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Huntington North April 12 4:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Golf vs Eastern High School – Home 4:30 p.m. – Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field vs. Logansport High School – Home 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Northwestern Sr. High School 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis @ Huntington North High School 5:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Soccer @ Tippecanoe Valley Middle School 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Twin Lakes High School April 13 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Mississinewa High School – Home 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Northwestern High School

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Calendar 10:15 a.m. – The City of Peru is hosting the Kent Workman Memorial Easter Egg

continued from Page 3 Hunt in lower Maconaquah Park.

The event will happen rain or shine.

Registration begins

at 10:15 a.m. Hunting begins at 11 a.m. There will be food, prizes, face painting, egg color-

ing, get a picture with the Easter Bunny and much more. Over 10,000 eggs will be hidden for the event.

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/waive r 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

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

tions will be available at the meetings, in the Miami County Extension office, or can be downloaded from this link: http://miamicounty4hfair.co m/pageants. 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.

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May 10

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 Princess, Duchess, and Miss Miami County Queen Pageants.

The winner will reign over the 2022 Miami County Fair June 19-25. Applica-

2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. North Miami student athletes in grades five through 11 can get their physicals Tuesday, May 10, at the Middle/High school.

Enter through door one. The cost is $15.00. Physical forms and consent forms must be filled out completely and signed by a guardian. Contact the athletic office at 765-985-2931 with any questions.

winners for some door prizes and serve lunch/drinks. Wear long sleeved- shirts, pants, boots, and gloves. Remember to hydrate.

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May 14 8 a.m. – Peru/Grissom Kiwanis Family Second Annual

5K Fun Walk & Run at the Peru Riverwalk/Pavilion nest to the Fort. Check in is at 8 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is due by May 3 to guarantee a shirt. Registration fee is $20 per adult and students 12 and under are free. All money raised will benefit Riley Hospital and other local kids’ charities and events. Go to the Peru/Grissom Kiwanis Facebook Page for a registration form.

9 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Peru Visual Arts Festival – Downtown Peru May 20-21 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The New Life United Methodist Church Rummage Sale will be May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The church is located at 3039 W 400 N, Peru.

If you have an upcoming event in 2022, send it to: mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com.

North Miami students to have work published Six of Mrs. Thomas’ creative writing students were chosen from over 5,000 entries to be published in the Young Writer’s book titled ‘Empowered – Free To

STAFF REPORTER The Huntington County TAB is seeking a full time reporter.

Strong writing skills for both hard news and feature stories a must. An applicant should be curious and have an ability to develop stories that impact the community. Must also be able to use a camera. Ability to work some weekends and nights is required. Must also have some knowledge of the internet and social media.

Send resume and writing samples to jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

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THE PAPER

April 6, 2022

Maconaquah Juniors, Seniors awarded Letters/ Stars The following students earned their Academic M Letters and/or Stars at Maconaquah High School.

Juniors earning one Letter and one Gold Star: Kayla Bell, Haydon Chance, Jillian Cooper, Bailey

Dausch, Logan Farnell, Ben Hahn, Riley Hair, Abby Heath and Kaydence Jones, Bauer Maple, Kailee Meadows, Alexis Musgrave, Mackenzie Nord, Wyatt Price, Nevaeh Sebastian, Lehna Wagner, Kilynn

Wallace and Madi Wibel.

Junior earning a Letter: Kelbey Jones.

Junior earning a Letter and one Silver Star: Connor Kubly, Brandon Smitley, Zachary Sparks and Katie Yocum.

Seniors earning two Silver Stars: Cory Bockover, Mason Yoars.

Seniors earning two Gold Stars: Isah Aminu, Brennan Bailey, Drake Guyer, Annie Isenburg, Grace Jaberg, Madison Kunkle, Kenzie Lawhorn,

Hill. after park hours. The owner was contacted via text messaging, and they advised they would retrieve it first thing in the morning.

A traffic accident with injuries was reported at 13462 N 700 E, Roann. The crash occurred in Wabash County.

The complainant had to physically restrain her to prevent further attempts to commit to this drastic action. The female also tried cutting her arms with a stray piece of ceramic. The juvenile was taken to Dukes for an evaluation.

The crisis team was called. A DCS report was made due to the guardians encouraging her to cut herself deeper and generally not supporting her mental health needs.

A complainant at 2752 S Wallick Road, Peru stated a man was living inside a house that was in such poor shape, it appeared to be

falling down. This required a welfare check. An officer checked on the male, and he stated he was doing fine and needed nothing.

He has transportation, electricity, food, heat, and a phone. He is aware his house is not in a good state but did claim he could get a motel room if he wanted one. His neighbors check on him regularly.

A report of two aggressive canines was taken at 507 W Tenth St, Peru. The dogs were located in the front yard of the residence that they live in. One of the canines had just returned to the yard as an officer ap-

Alexandra Merritt, Kaitlyn Nice, Molly Nord, Katelyn Ousley, Elisabeth Pennington, Taylor Roesler, Ava Snyder, and Kaylinn Teegardin.

Seniors earning one Gold Star and one Silver Star: Rachel Eby and

Police Officers served an eviction order at 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Office, Peru.

Subjects were to leave by March 25 at midnight but failed to comply. The order was served on a female and a child. The male half of the party was in Howard County Jail. The female was leaving the dogs abandoned at the trailer and wanted Truck 52 to pick them up.

A complainant at 4188 S 250 E, Peru needed medics and first responders on the scene in reference to her cat being hooked on a fishing hook. The hook was in the female’s hand and the cat was attacking her while she tried to remove the hook.

An ambulance transported the female for her injuries.

A suspicious person was reported at 100 W Broadway St, Bunker Hill Mini Mart, Bunker Hill.

Subject was cited for operator never licensed.

An ongoing investigation for child abuse was reported at 735 Monroe Ave, Peru.

A report was taken at 13783 S 400 W, Kokomo for possible threats being made.

Officers located a suspicious vehicle parked at 133 S Park Dr, Bunker Hill Town Park, Bunker

Hayden Williamson.

Seniors earning a Letter, one Gold Star and two Silver Stars: Walker Hays and Rhett Nead.

Seniors earning a Letter, two Gold Stars and one Silver Star: Jaden Judson, Leiala Pua Murphy, Landon Nelson and

Adrianna O’Connor.

Senior earning three Silver Stars: Grace Lewis.

Senior earning a Letter and three Gold Stars: Lilly Maple.

Senior earning a Letter and two Silver Stars: Haiden Thompson.

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March 29 A complainant at 44044 Macdill CT., Peru advised that a 14-year-old female on the premises was having a mental breakdown and depressive episode.

The female had tried to jump out of the second story window to end her life prematurely.

proached. They spoke to a resident and advised them to secure the animals and advised them of the county leash law. Miami County animal control was notified.

March 30 A complainant at 1080 N Lincoln St, Peru requested a call in reference to a theft report. Subject would not answer.

Contact was made later, and subject reported a truck bed cover was taken from his residence after a Fed Ex delivery.

Officers responded to the area of W 600 N and N Meridian Road, Peru for a two-vehi-

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cle crash. There was damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was completed.

Officers spoke to subjects at W High St. and N Miami St, Macy who were shooting rifles and pistols into the field behind their residence. Subjects were shooting in a safe direction; however, they were shooting without a proper backstop.

Subjects were given a warning and encouraged to install a backstop and to continue target practice at a later

date.

A traffic accident with damage was reported at 14758 N 700 E, Roann.

Officers responded to another,

of many, loud music

complaints from 336 E Washington St, Bunker Hill regarding the house behind the apartment playing loud music.

While standing be-

hind the apartment, officers could barely hear the music over the sound of the wind blowing. This call will again, be unfounded for the night. No further action taken.