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Group is ALL ABOARD for Railcar Restoration, Relocation project

By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com With time, money and determination, the train cars sitting on the north side of the underpass in Peru will be restored, moved and on display for all to enjoy.

Paul Forman, Steve Anderson, and Mike Kuepper conducted their first meeting with the public at Wings Etc., in Peru Wednesday, May 11. Wings Etc., donated 15% of all diner sales that evening to the project called the Peru Railcar Restoration and Relocation Project.

The group is under the 501c3 umbrella of Rails to Trails of Peru so donations can be tax deductible.

Forman said there will be workdays, fundraisers, and grants to secure funds for the project. The public can help by attending fundraisers, making donations, or becoming project sponsors. Those sponsors will be recognized on a stone plaque in front of the display. Checks should be payable to: Nickel Plate Trail/Railcar project. They can be sent to: Nickel Plate Trail, P.O Box 875, Peru, IN. 46970. On the memo line write “Nickel Plate Car Project.”

For anyone who ever dined at The Siding in Peru, the railroad cars were a unique and popular feature of the much-loved restaurant owned by Ron Short. Now the cars will have a new purpose and a new location.

Forman addressed the public about the order of events that will take place to complete the project.

Starting within the next week or two, land between the Wings Etc., parking lot and the Nickel Plate Trail will be grated to make room for 180 ft. of track. Later on, the track will be set to become the new home for the historic railroad cars.

“When we are finished, the cars will become part of the Nickel Plate Trail

First Peru Visual Arts Festival a hit for all involved

This photo was taken by Rachel Dodd and was selected as the Evening Photo Contest winner. Dodd also won the Morning Photo contest.

In the photo, Aaron Jones and wife, Penelope, participated in the painting the black light mural. This was the first year for the Visual Arts Festival.

One of the organizers, Patrick Redmon, posted the following message on the Peru Visual Arts Festival Facebook Page.

“Thank you to all those who made the first Peru Visual Arts Festival a huge success! We were blessed with so many people who helped make the day awesome, as well as some good weather, and lots of fun! Thank you, the Peru community, for being so supportive of this event,” Redmon said.

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Railcar organization.

We will make these cars a beautiful gateway to our city.

It is going to take a lot of capital raised through donations and fundraisers. It is going to take a lot of volunteer hours. We will have workdays scheduled beginning in early fall. It is going to take local businesses helping with the larger scale items. With that said, the committee is dedicated to hurdling these obstacles in a short time. We have several materials donated; however, we need to purchase some to complete the project. Ameri track Rail from Frankfort has estimated the work to cost $4,000. That will include them bringing a crew, equipment, needed materials, fuel and labor to set the track professionally. With this cost, the

Mobile Food Pantry to be in Peru

The Mobile Food Pantry will be at EastPointe Bible Church, 1540 E Paw Paw Pike, Peru, Wednesday, May 25, at 11 a.m.

This is a drivethru distribution and no one should arrive before 10:30 a.m.

Organizers ask that all who will be receiving food remain in their vehicles. This is being sponsored

by Indiana Department of Health.

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Railcars to be restored and moved to West Main Street. Photos provided track will be laid in one day,” said Forman.

The goals set by the organization are laying the 180 feet of track for the display on West Main Street; Railcars repositioned for repairs to be made and vandalism reduced.

Lights and security installed; Sheet metal installed, carpentry work completed, and windows installed and protected.

According to the group organizers, the railcars will be painted black, white and “Nickel Plate blue.” Moving the cars won’t happen until the restoration

is complete which will be sometime in 2023.

Forman summed up what the railcars will become and what they will represent in Peru.

“Our end goal for the railcars is to become a beautiful gateway to our city.

With proper landscaping,

benches, and care we can make this display a great attraction for the city. Peru is rich with railroad history, yet we don’t have much to show for it. These cars can be a beautiful reminder of a different era, and honor each and every rail worker who has

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called Peru their home terminal, no matter which railroad they worked for. We will overhaul the interior

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after placement, and create a working, usable purpose for each car.”

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Obituaries Annie C. Brainard, 56

Marilyn “Mary” Shilling, 84 Marilyn “Mary” Shilling, 84, passed Thursday May 12, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

She was born May 5, 1938, in Warsaw Indiana to parents Leona (Trushel), and Lowie Curtis.

On Nov. 23, 1962, she married Charles Melvin Shilling Jr. who preceded her in death.

Marilyn retired from Dana Corporation where she worked as quality control. She was a housewife for her remaining years.

Marilyn was active at the YMCA, and a member of Zion Chapel Church. She loved going places, her flowers, crocheting and taking

care of animals especially taking in strays. She was a very compassionate loving person who took care of her family and anyone who needed her.

Marilyn enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and fellowship with her church family who were all important to her in life.

Marilyn was a good wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Marilyn will be dearly missed by all.

She is also sur-

vived by her two children, Jeffery Allen Shilling and (Teresa), Denver, Charles David Shilling, Peru. four grandchildren Wesley Shilling (Erika) Warsaw, Indiana; Chelsey Chicago, Illinois. Racheal Blackman, (Forrest) Peru; and Austin Watts, Chili.

Three great-grandchildren, Trace and Ian Shilling, and Eden Blackman.

Also survived by nieces, nephews and proceeded in death by her sisters; Doris Correll, Barb Denniston, brothers; Norm Denny, George Denny, Alvin Denny and Richard Denny.

Funeral visitations will be held at

the Zion Chapel Church, 915 South Broadway, Peru, Indiana, May 20, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with Pastor Rod Correll officiating. Burial will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mexico, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Martin John Lamos, 81 Martin John Lamos, 81, Kewanna, Indiana, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Winamac, Indiana.

Martin was born Jan. 28, 1941, in Allamuchy, New Jersey, to George M. and Louise A. Lamos. He is now having a Heavenly reunion with his beloved wife, Evelyn Smith Lamos who he married April 24, 1965, in Brunswick, Georgia.

Martin served in the U.S. Navy, he loved classic cars and tractors, and he was an avid fan of NASCAR. He retired from Wantage Township Road Department as well as

worked on several farms in Sussex County, New Jersey, for many years.

Survivors include his son, Frank (Patricia) Smith, Michigan; and two daughters, Pamela (Rick) Delaney, Perrysburg; and Deborah (Steve) Lee, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Ricky, Andy, and Mike Delaney; Stephanie, Cassie, and Conner Smith; and John, Jason, and Joanna Lee;

eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Beverly Brodeur, of New Jersey.

Martin was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and two sisters, Betty Hendershot, and Eileen Clark.

Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 12, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pinkel Funeral

Home in Sussex, New Jersey. Burial followed immediately in Frankford Plains Cemetery, Frankford Township, New Jersey.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, and Pinkel Funeral Home, Sussex, New Jersey, have been jointly entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mcclainfh.com.

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Annie C. Brainard, 56, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Annie was born April 27, 1966, in Kokomo to Ronald and Gloria (Everhart) Bowen. Annie resided most of her life in Miami County, where she attended Maconaquah Schools.

She prided herself in her 28-year career at Dukes Memorial Hospital, where she gained friends who became family. She gave her time where she continued her passion for helping people at Walgreens.

She is survived by her significant other, David Lobenthal, and her only sibling, Brian (Charlene)

Bowen, as well as her children Ashley Kidd, Andrew (Angel) Kidd, Jefferey Adam (Stephanie) Gamble, and bonus children, Jeremy (Cheryl) Lobenthal and Lindsay (Jason Fincher) Lobenthal. She was also blessed with 17 grandchildren: Trinton, Isabella, Branson, Waylon, Alanis, Trinity, Bentley, Jaeden, Brooklynn, Addison, Alex, Theodore, Ty, Chase, Gavin, Kindley, and Nate.

She was preceded in death by her mother Gloria, brother Ronnie, husband Paul, and daughter Amanda.

Annie never knew a stranger and helped anyone she could at any time. She loved spending time with her grandkids and shopping with her best friends, traveling, and spending time at the lake.

Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday, May 16, 2022, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 7 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Bonita (Bonnie) Kay Reynolds, 59 Bonita (Bonnie) Kay Reynolds, 59, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 7, 2022.

She was the third daughter of Weldon and Mary Alice Reynolds who preceded her in death.

Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Peru Indiana, a 1981 graduate of Peru High School, and an employee of Harvey Hinklemeyers.

Bonnie is survived by her longtime companion Jim Kile; two

sons, Christopher A. Himes, and Logan W. Himes; two sisters, Miriam Blodgett (Peru, Indiana) & Naomi Ballengee (Columbus, Georgia); and two brothers, Max Reynolds (Indi-

anapolis, Indiana) & Dale Reynolds (Columbus, Georgia).

Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home is assisting the family however there are no funeral arrangements planned at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Debbie Rose Fishback, 80 Debbie Rose Fishback, 80, of Peru, passed away at 10:25 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Peru Oct. 24, 1941, the daughter of Bobby Gene and Wilma Rose Holy Fishback.

Debbie was a 1959 graduate of Peru High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Manchester College and her master’s degree in Sociology from Indiana Univer-

sity. She was an active member of the Peoria United Methodist Church, where she has served as the organist since 1976. Debbie was a retired American Stationary Employee.

She was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star where she had served as past Matron and youngest Worthy Matron. She was a former leader of the YMCA Carriage Club.

A service, celebrating the life of Debbie

Rose Fishback, was held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 West Main St., Peru with Pastor Brian Daniels officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday at the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to the Peoria Church.

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Sun-kissed!

By Laura Kurella Long before we were told the sun was bad for us, humans used to partake in a therapy known as sunbathing.

Dating back to the 1800’s, the notion that the sun could heal and even cure the body of illness was confirmed in 1890 by Dr. Theobald Palm, who made the eyeopening discovery that sunlight was crucial for bone development and preventing illnesses.

He found that children who spent all their time indoors to avoid the smog and soot of the streets were developing rickets, and other bone deformities.

Reaching its pinnacle as a health treatment in 1903, thanks to Dr. Niels Ryberg Finsen being awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his Finsen Light Therapy, which cured several diseases including lupus vulgaris, and rickets, sunbathing was seen as an easy, affordable way to improve one’s health.

By the 1930s, sunlight therapy was a prescribed for almost every ailment from simple fatigue to tuberculosis. As a result, it ushered in a “healthy” tan era that lasted up until the turn of the last century, which is when the World Health Organization announced that those using tanning devices before age 30 are 75% more likely to develop melanoma (cancer).

This revelation brought tanning to an abrupt halt, led to the creation of super SPF protection, and made people hide from the sun.

While too much exposure to UV radiation from the

sun can cause skin cancer, we must also remember that sunlight is still very essential to our overall health and wellbeing.

Sunlight brings us unique blessings, such as enabling us to make our own vitamin D. It also supports bone health, lowers blood pressure, prevents disease, and promotes positive “happy” mental health by combating depression, so we should seek to squeeze a little sunshine into every day!

We should also try squeezing in the mood-lifting benefits of sunny citrus, too!

Bright, colorful, fragrant, refreshing, and juicy, citrus is not only delicious, but also packed with health benefits that lift our moods!

Rich in multiple nutrients such as vitamin C, flavonoids, and fiber, which help protect our vascular system, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, citrus also play an important role in preventing conditions like diabetes, cancer, neurological disease, and depression.

Here to lift your spirits on these cloudy days of spring, are some sweet ways to bake with citrus, and dive into their delicious, sun-kissed taste. ENJOY! Laura Kurella is an award-winning recipe developer and self-syndicated food columnist, home cook, and lifelong resident of the Midwest Great Lakes Region. She welcomes your comments at laurakurella@yah oo.com.

Awesome Orange-Cranberry Bread Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time:

About 55 minutes; Yield: 12 servings 1/2 cup milk, any kind 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1/4 cup avocado oil 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 3/4 cup sugar, or sub 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon unrefined mineral sea salt 1 cup fresh cranberries GLAZE 1/2 cup powdered sugar, or sub 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 teaspoons grated orange zest Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease or line a 4 x8 loaf pan and set aside. In a large bowl, combine milk, orange juice, and zest. Mix in oil, applesauce, and sugar, then stir in vanilla.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold cranberries into flour mixture, tossing to coat berries to help them separate and suspend themselves, then fold in flour mixture into wet ingredient bowl.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes to an hour, or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Cool completely before glazing.

To make the glaze, in a bowl, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, zest and juice until smooth.

Pour over loaf and serve.

Lovely LemonBlueberry Bread Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: About 55 minutes; Yield: 12 servings 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

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Obituary Thomas Lee Finster, 67 Thomas Lee Finster was called home to be with his Heavenly Father Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born Nov. 24, 1954, to Ralph Lee Finster (deceased) and Betty Louise Finster in Peru, Indiana.

Tom grew up in Bunker Hill and graduated from Maconaquah High School in 1973, Purdue University in 1977, and Eastern Michigan University in 1982, specializing in Business Accounting and Agricultural & Biological Engineering. He worked as an engineer at the Chrysler Corporation Proving Grounds in Michigan, and the General Motors Corporation in Michigan, Indiana, and Tennessee for 31 years before he retired.

Tom was then available to pursue his interests in the National Parks. He began serving as a Park Ranger in

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many of our most historic National Parks like Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina, Lake Mead National Park in Arizona, Fort Donelson in Tennessee, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and finally at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace in Kentucky.

Tom had many interests. Among them was a love for our nation’s history. He was a Civil War enthusiast, visiting nearly every Civil War Park. He loved researching family histories and the cause and effect of the war itself. He gave many educational talks especially involving Abraham Lin-

coln and the Wright Brothers at parks, schools, and memorials. He was proud to be able to recite the entire Gettysburg Address.

Tom had a lifelong passion for Purdue University Sport Teams. He was a member of the John Purdue Club and loved following Boilermaker Athletics. He often took his nephews for all-day outings for tours, games, and a chance to buy souvenirs.

Tom was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bunker Hill.

Tom is survived by his mother, Betty Finster, one brother, Tim Finster (Terry) and two sisters, Carol Fenton (Kim) and Cheryl Wood (Harvey). Six nephews and nieces, Jessie Fenton, Courtney McEuen (Todd), Kevin Finster, Rachel Wood, Melissa Haas (Zach) and Josiah Wood (Amanda). He is also survived by

three grandnephews, Grayson McEuen, Christian Haas, and Finn Wood and one grandniece, Caroline McEuen. He is also survived by two aunts, one uncle and several cousins.

Visitation was at the Allen Funeral Home, 136 South Elm Street, Bunker Hill, Indiana Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the service was Monday, May 16, 2022, at 10 a.m., with the graveside service following at the Rankin Cemetery in Bunker Hill, with Pastor Richard Olson officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Purdue University Center for Cancer Research through the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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Remembering sacrifices made...

The Indiana State Police Post in Peru had its annual memorial service Wednesday, May 11.

Capt. Jeremy Kelly, the ISP's Area 1 Commander, and Lt. T.J. Zeiser, Commander of the Peru Post, read the names of the 47 ISP personnel to have died in the line of duty.

Four of the 47 served out of the Peru Post.

Sgt. Glen R. Hosier died April 26, 1971, of a gunshot wound he received while leading officers up the staircase of a Miami County home. He was attempting to arrest a murder suspect.

Trooper Robert J. Lather II died July 6, 1982, in an automobile crash on U.S. 31 in Miami County. He was assisting the Howard County Sheriff ’s Department in pursuit of a traffic violator. The violator drove his car into Trooper Lather’s police car.

Master Trooper Detective David E. Rich died July 5, 2007, of a gunshot wound when a motorist he stopped to assist opened fired on him as he approached a disabled vehicle on U.S. 24 in Wabash County.

Trooper Daniel R. Barrett died January 27, 2008, while attempting to catch a speeding vehicle on U.S. 31 in northern Fulton County. His police car left the roadway and struck a tree, killing the trooper instantly.

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Sports Sports Shorts North Miami HS Varsity Baseball beats Northfield

By Shannon Floor The base paths were crowded Monday, May 11, for both offenses in a high-scoring game where North Miami came out on top against Northfield, 13-10.

North Miami got things moving in the first inning scoring 1 run. The Warriors would come back in the second notching 6 runs in the inning.

Kolton Floor, Brayden Binnion and Braden Burns each drove in runs during the inning.

By the top of the fifth inning North Miami held a 10-2 lead when Northfield made a push in the bottom of the fifth scoring 5 runs to cut the lead to 107.

North Miami would come back to score 3 runs over the sixth and seventh innings to secure the victory 13-10.

Kolton Floor was the winning pitcher for North Miami.

Floor allowed 8 hits and 7 runs over five innings, striking out 10 and walking 1. Blake Miller threw 2 innings in relief out of the bullpen to help with the win.

North Miami hit one home run on the day. Braden Burns went yard in the fourth inning.

North Miami racked up 12 hits.

Braden Burns, Kolton Floor and Austin Smith all collected multiple hits for the Warriors. Kolton Floor went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead North Miami.

MHS Varsity Baseball defeats PHS

By Eric Isenburg The Braves defeated Peru 8-6 in the first game of the Miami County

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Tournament.

The Braves played solid defense to help the pitching today. Ty Galvan threw 3 innings while Mason Yours pitched a scoreless 6th and 7th to secure the win for the Braves. The Braves got muti-hit games from Trace Armstrong and Walker Hays. Bennett Isenburg, Kaleb Shelton, Brandon Smitley, Mason Yours, and Jacob Isley also contributed offensively with a hit apiece.

MHS Boys Track Team Fourh in TRC

By Carrie Kelly Friday, May 6, the Three Rivers Conference Championships were held at Wabash High School. Due to unsafe weather conditions, long jump and pole vault were postponed for the following Wednesday, May 11.

The boy’s track team performed well against the 10 schools in their conference. Despite the poor weather conditions, several personal records were set and a couple of conference champions. AJ Kelly placed first in both the 200m and the 400m and also set a personal record in both events. Here are top scorers for Maconaquah.

4×800 Relay: 4th Daylen Schrock, Ryan Ousley, Isaiah Moore, Isaiah Wittenberg (9:30.94) PR; 200 Meter Dash: 1st AJ Kelly (22.70) PR 8th Bauer Maple (24.38) PR; 1600 Meter Run: 2nd Isaiah Wittenberg (4:50.57); 400 Meter Dash: 1st AJ Kelly (51.13) PR, 6th Bauer Maple (54.36) PR; 300 Meter Hurdles: 3rd Brady Dausch (44.66) PR; 3200 Meter Run: 3rd Isaiah Wittenberg (10:41.44); 4×400 Relay: 4th Bauer

Maple, Oakley Reeser, Brady Dausch, AJ Kelly (3:44.22); High Jump: 4th Oakley Reeser (5’8 ); Shot Put: John Casey Pebley (36’10”) PR; Pole Vault: 2nd Cory Bockover (11’6 ) 3rd Wyatt Price (9’0 ).

PHS Athletes of the Week For week of May 9

Mac takes Second in TRC match

By Craig Miller The Maconaquah Boys’ Varsity Golf team had hopes of defending their TRC title but fell 5 strokes short.

Northfield, who had fallen to Mac just last week at the Cole Invite at Honeywell in Wabash by a score of 335355 found a way to improve by over 20 strokes to pull out the victory at Warsaw’s Rozella Ford Golf Course by a score of 332-337.

Mac had two individuals qualify for All-Conference by making the top 10, including the Conference Champion in Mason Taylor, who shot a sizzling 72 to take top honors. Hayden Williamson shot a solid round of 76 to place 5th.

Drake Guyer, Ayden Jernagan and Lane Brehmer were the Brave’s other competitior’s posting scores of 94, 95 and 98 respectively.

Males - Matt and Alex Ross – This “High Jumping” dynamic duo has placed 1st and 2nd between the two of them in almost every meet they have competed in this year. Helping lead the way to two track invitational titles thus far. (Eastern relays and Titan Relays) Female - Mackey Hyde – Mackey is currently helping lead the team to an (8-1) record thus far and a personal record of (11-1). Her only loss this season being to the number 1 ranked player in the state.

PHS Athletes of the Week For week of May 16

Lady Braves finish Third at TRC

By Allen Sayger The Maconaquah Lady Braves track team traveled to Wabash twice over the course of five days due to weather conditions, competing in the Three Rivers Conference Meet, where they finished in 3rd place as a team.

Conference champions for the Braves included Taylor Roesler, who broke the TRC See Shorts, Page 9

Male: Matthew Roettger – On May 2nd, a young Peru Baseball team defeated Southwood 16-4, in that game, Sophomore Matthew Roettger had 3 hits, 2 of which were home runs and 5 RBIs. Female: Amanda Eaglin – Also on May 2nd, Amanda threw a no hitter! The senior took the mound facing 22 Knight batters, retiring 16, and only walking 1.

Playing all 7 innings, Amanda pitches her first complete game with a no hitter.

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Shorts record for pole vault with a height of 10 1 1/4 (previously held

by Lady Brave Natalie Tubb in 2019), and the 3200M relay team of Lauryn Merritt, Samantha Jones, Lauren Driscoll, and Lucy Loshnowsky (10:47.88 PR).

Second Place finishes: Mackenzie Nord (Pole Vault 9 6 PR); Third Place: Lucy Loshnowsky (1600M 5:53 PR ); Fourth Place: Samantha Jones (3200M 13:34) 400M Relay (Lexi Williams, Mia Osornio, Tekle Robison, Shaelyn Powell :54.72); Fifth Place: Lete Robison (Long Jump 14 5 Lucy Loshnowsky (800M 2:42.72); Sixth Place: Lauren Driscoll (800M 2:43.53) Aubrey McClain (3200M 14:25.31) 1600M Relay (Kaylinn Teegardin, Shaelyn Powell, Lauren Driscoll, Lucy Loshnowsky 4:44.56); Seventh Place: Shaelyn Powell (200M :29.47) Brionna Jernagan (300M Hurdles 57.60); Eighth Place: Mia Osornio (100M :14.47) Rachel Eby (1600M 6:35) Lauryn Merritt (Shot Put 27’2 1/2 ) Braves lose playoffs for titles, four earn all-conference

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By Tait Wagner A putt that lips out, a tee shot that bounces a bit too far and ends up in a creek, a lost ball that was found by a teammate two groups later, an approach shot that hits a tree and ricochets into a hazard instead of failing back into play, a single solitary shot, that’s all that stood between both Maconaquah’s boys and girls golf team from winning the Running Rivers Conference (RRC) at Round Barn Golf Club in Rochester, Indiana.

The boys team shot a 222 which was good enough to tie Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, but lost by a few shots on a fifth player playoff.

The girls team shot a 243 which tied them with Rochester for first, but they also lost a fifth player playoff as Maconaquah only had four players to Rochester’s five.

Alas one could play the “what if ” game all night that keeps players, fans, and coaches up all night, but that would be missing all positives to Maconaquah’s performance. As disappointing as it was to lose both titles in a playoff, both teams should

be commended for playing well enough to be tied for first at the end of the day.

While the team performance was stellar, the personal achievements were equally impressive: Peircey Dyer won her second RRC individual title in a row by shooting a 40 on the par 36 layout.

Camron Metcalf who finished third in the boys division a year after finishing fifth. Zach Duke, whose game is getting better each day, earning all-conference honors despite an arm injury. Zach shot 18 shots (or two shots a hole) better than he did last year in the same event.

Aubrey Stoll winning all conference honors in her first year of competitive golf. It should be noted that Maconaquah finished first in both divisions despite having a very young team overall. Long hitting sixth grader Jayden Overdorf just took up the game seriously six weeks ago and finished just outside of all conference honors.

JT Dobbs, a very talented sixth grader, didn’t have his A game but also just missed all conference honors. Seventh grader Clay Christopher, who also just took up the game, represented

Maconaquah well by finishing his round despite the hot weather.

The girls side is made up of one eighth grader, Maya Wagner, who is another player playing her first year of competitive golf, and three seventh graders (Dyer, Stoll, and Emma Bond).

Emma played well for the second year in a row at the RRC, just missing getting all conference honors again.

As always, the Braves appreciate all the parents, family and fans that come out and support them at every match.

MHS Girls Varsity Tennis defeated by Lewis Cass

By Rick Miller Lady Braves suffered a loss today to the Kings. The only winner was at #2 S, Kiera Rosenow. 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.

MHS Boys Track Tean wins in final meet

By Carrie Kelly The Boys track team closed out their regular season with a win against the North Miami Warriors. The boys track team also honored the seniors team members. The team wishes Cory Bockover and Jaden Judson good luck as they get ready to graduate from Maconaquah and move on to bigger and better things. Many top finishers for the evening are listed.

Shot Put: 1st John Casey (37’7 ) PR, 3rd Jacob Sayger (36’2 ) PR; Discus: 1st Jacob Sayger (101.5 1/2); Long Jump: 2nd Ryan Ousley (15’11 1/2 ), 3rd DJ Elliott (15 9); High Jump: 1st DJ Elliott (5’6 ), 2nd Oakley Reeser (5’6 ); 4×100 Relay: 1st DJ Elliott, Bauer Maple, AJ Kelly, Josiah Ball (46.63); 4×800 Relay: 1st Daylen Schrock, Ryan Ousley, Corey Nord, Isaiah Wittenberg (9:50) PR; 110H: 1st Cole Nye (20.32),

2nd Isaiah Anderson (20.43), 3rd Ryley Rodkey (21.55); 100 Meter Dash: 1st AJ Kelly (11.12) PR, 3rd Bauer Maple (11.83) PR; 1600 Meter Run: 1st Isaiah Wittenberg (5:11), 2nd Daylen Schrock (5:16); 4×400 Relay: 1st Bauer Maple, DJ Elliott, AJ Kelly, Oakley Reeser (3:50); 400 Meter Dash: 3rd Aiden Williams (1:04.94); 300 Meter Hurdles: 1st Cole Nye (56.8), 2nd Ryley Rodkey(1:01.13), 3rd Isaiah Anderson(1:02.36); 800 Meer Run: 1st Isaiah Wittenberg (2:18), 3rd Isaiah Moore (2:29) PR; 200 Meter Dash: 3rd Aiden Williams (30.52); 3200 Meter Run: 1st Daylen Schrock (12:03), 3rd Isaiah Moore (13:56).

PHS Girls Varsity Tennis team falls to Marion

By Trevor Hyde The Tigers lost to Marion 2-3 on Saturday.

Peru swept the doubles spots with a 6-0, 6-0 win by the #1 singles team of Emma Eldridge and Cate Wolfe. The #2 doubles tandem of Libby Rogers and Casidy Bartel posted a 6-1, 6-2 victory.

Marion swept the singles spots; Peru's Mackey Hyde lost 60, 3-6, 0-6 at #1 sin-

gles, and Lauren Boyer was defeated 3-6, 2-6 at #2 singles.

Kara Baker posted a 0-6, 1-6 score at #3 singles.

The Tigers finished the season with a 14-2 record overall and as TRC champions. They will begin sectional play this week at Thrush Courts.

PHS Boys Varsity Golf finishes Nineth

By Clint Mathews The Peru High School Boys Varsity Golf team finished in Nineth place at TRC. Scores: Seth Young 89, Bane Gilbert 130, Josh Gray 132, and Bryson Ragland 140.

PHS Varsity Softball falls to Eastern High School – Greentown

By Katie Wyant Peru Softball fell 40 to a tough Eastern team on Thursday night. Senior Amanda Eaglin threw the complete game to Junior Emily Ream and struck out 6. The Tiger offense struggled to generate base runners against Eastern's strong pitching but were led by Eaglin who was 2 for 3, Senior Karsyn Beattie who went 1 for 3, and Senior Ava Caldwell who laid

down a sac-bunt.

The Black and Gold are now 11-8 on the season.

PHS Girls Varsity Tennis defeats Whitko

By Trevor Hyde The Peru Tigers celebrated senior night with a 4-1 win over Whitko to clinch their second consecutive Three Rivers Conference title.

Coach Mike Saine proudly recognized Casidy Bartel, Libby Rogers, Cate Wolfe, and Marie Klimova, four remarkable young ladies who absolutely represent the program's standard of being a lady in the community, in the classroom, and on the court.

Match play featured a sweep at the doubles spots. Peru's #1 doubles team of Cate Wolfe and Emma Eldridge won 6-3, 6-0 and the #2 doubles duo of Libby Rogers and Casidy Bartel also posted a 6-3, 6-0 victory.

Peru secured two singles victories with a 6-0, 6-0 win by Mackey Hyde at #1 singles and a 6-1, 6-0 victory by Lauren Boyer at #2 singles.

Kara Baker surrendered Peru's lone point with 4-6, 0-6 loss at #3 singles.

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Obituary

Police

Paul Frederick “Fred” Kingery, Jr., 74 Paul Frederick “Fred” Kingery Jr., 74, of Peru passed away on Friday May 13, 2022, at Hickory Creek.

He was born April 28, 1948, in Peru, IN to Paul F. Kingery Sr. and Betty (Lewis) Kingery. He married Deloris (DeWald) Kingery July 1, 1967, and she survives.

Fred graduated from North Miami High School in 1967.

He worked at Square D for 43 years before retiring.

Fred was a very soft-spoken man who liked to crack jokes and had a loving soul. He loved many activities including playing darts and cornhole.

He was an avid race fan and enjoyed going to the Indianapolis Motor

Speedway. He also loved classic cars and watching car shows. Fred enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and his “grand dogs.” He was a good husband, father, grandfather, and big brother. Fred attended Zion Chapel Church in Peru, Indiana.

In addition to his wife, Fred is also survived by his daughter, Michelle Kingery Brooks (Travis); two grandchildren, Tabby and Nora Brooks. Fred is also survived by

his siblings, Vickie Stahl, Alethea Hendrix (Terry), Bob Kingery (Lisa), and Brian Kingery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Tammy Kingery.

Visitation will be held at Zion Chapel Church, 915 S. Broadway, Peru, Indiana, May 18, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service will follow at 1p.m. with Pastor Rod Correll officiating. Burial will take place at Deedsville I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Deedsville, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Miami County Sheriff ’s Department May 4 A female from 4090 N Water St, Apt. 3, Mexico reported to Miami County Dispatch that a domestic situation occurred multiple days ago and she wished to speak to an officer.

However, the female stated she would come to the "police department" to make the report.

Female failed to complete any report. For record only at this time.

Miami County Sheriff ’s Department May 6 An unwanted guest was reported at 44044 Macdill CT, Peru. A protective order was served.

The petitioner gave the respondent until 6 AM to get her items and her-

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A complainant at 171 E 3rd St, Walnut Hill Mobile Home Park, Lot 4, Bunker Hill advised someone went into her home while she was

gone between 8:30 PM and 4:00 AM. Nothing was taken, or broken, just thrown on the ground. Unable to locate anyone in the area.

Officers at 3418 N 440 W, Peru spoke with a subject about moving vehicle from the roadway. Road had been See Police, Page 12

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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).

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 765-4733209.

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 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).

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.

May 21 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. -

Classifieds/Auctions

Relay for Life Miami-Cass County – Maconaquah Park. For more information contact Carrie Young at carrie.young@ffbtf. com or 765-469-0612.

June 9-12 All day each day – Cole Porter Festival. For more infor-

mation, go to https://www.coleporterfestival.org.

June 17 All day – Circus Calliope and Mechanical Music Festival – International Circus Hall of Fame, 3076 E. Circus Lane, Peru, In. For ticket

information, go to http://circushalloffame.com/circuscalliope-and-mecha nical-music-festival/.

June 19-25 Miami County 4-H Fair at the Miami County Fairgrounds, 1079 W. 200 N., Peru, IN.

July 15-23 Circus City Festival, Inc. – Circus City Days – downtown Peru. For more information, call 765-472-3918.

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

Classifieds Wabash county firm is seeking a

Title Clerk In this role you will be responsible for: administrative duties, closing responsibilities, and assist with special projects.

Candidates must communicate professionally both orally and written and have a high comfort level of computer and serveral software applications.

Title or Mortgage experience preferred but not necessary.

Candidate must be detail orientated and organized.

Please e-mail resume to:

Wabash@wvaco.com

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Police closed but is being re-opened by the highway department.

Officers responded to the area of 1567 E Victory School Rd, Peru to assist Elkhart Superior 6 Court in locating Ryder Stout and ensuring his return to his mother, Sarah Stout. The father of Ryder, David Skaggs, was located at this address, and Skaggs stated the child was returned to his mother earlier in the day. Officers then spoke to Sarah by phone and confirmed this information. No other action was taken by the Miami County Sheriff's Office.

A caller at 410 E Washington St, Bunker Hill had questions regarding loose dogs in her neighborhood.

A report of a garage fire was taken at 2126 W Otter Creek Dr, Peru. Officers were advised to disregard prior to their arrival.

A state park representative at 4673 S 625 E, Site 201, Mississinewa Campground, Peru requested a "State Regulation Incident Report" to document ruts in the grass area across from Lot 201. A paying tenant camper accidentally drove off the gravel while trying to position his camper in the area. The tenant was willing to provide all his information and pay for damages.

Officers informed the park representative that a damage was not a crime and did not fit the definition of a vehicle accident. Officers were unfamiliar with the incident report he requested. They suggested he contact DNR.

continued from Page 10 May 9 A car vs. deer crash was reported at 2315 W Broadway St, Bunker Hill. A state report was completed.

Officers at 2970 W St. Rd. 18, McClure Oil, Kokomo recovered a debit card.

Card Company was contacted, and the card was reported lost /recovered by the Miami County Sheriff Department. The card company deactivated the card and advised it could be discarded at this time.

Verbal domestic disturbance was reported at 42024 Hamilton CT, Peru. Parties stated they will separate for the day.

A car vs. deer crash was reported at N U.S. 31 and W 1200 N, Macy. No injuries were found. A state crash report was completed.

A caller at 1164 Barksdale Ave, Peru had a juvenile problem. The call was returned, but the caller stated she located her daughter and needed nothing further.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 4280 N Mexico Rd, Mexico.

An unknown medical emergency was reported at 25 N Broadway, Miami County Courthouse, Peru.

A traffic accident with damage was reported at W St. Rd. 16 and N U.S. 31, Denver.

This was handled

by Indiana State Police.

A loose bull was in a backyard at 1966 W St. Rd. 16, Denver.

A deer was reported in the reported at W Airport Rd. and S U.S. 31, Peru. The

deer was out of the roadway upon officer arrival.

May 10 A two-vehicle crash was reported at S U.S. 31 and S Bus 31, Peru. One was injured, treated, and released at the scene. A state crash report was completed.

A juvenile problem was reported at 632 E 900 N, North Miami Elementary School, Denver. Indecent exposure investigation was completed.

A black Dodge at 584 W Egypt Hill Dr, Peru was revving his engine loudly in the area.

An animal problem was reported at 8339 S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill. The owner retrieved cattle prior to officer arrival.

A single vehicle accident was reported on CR 510 E, Okie Pinokie, Peru. Vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway.

Driver overcorrected, crossed the roadway and left the opposite side before overturning the vehicle. No injuries reported.

Domestic disturbance was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 213, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru.

A male subject at 501 W 10th St, Lot 12, Hi N Dri Court, Peru was no trespassed from the residence.

May 11 A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at E 500 S and S Strawtown Pike, Peru. There was no one in the area upon arrival.

A juvenile problem was reported at 12948 S U.S. 31, Lot 87, Maple Lawn Village, Kokomo.

Attempted theft of tractor was reported at 5567 E 1400 N, Davidson Antique Tractor Salvage, Roann.

A case report of completed.

A PD accident was reported at N 600 E and E U.S. 24, Peru. The accident was a car vs. bird accident.

Windshield was damaged; however, the driver refused a tow.

A report of a stolen camper was reported at E Wabash Rd and N 700 E, Peru. This is an ongoing investigation.

Officers spoke to an individual at 3319 S 50 W, Peru over the phone who wanted to report harassment.

Record only.

Officers spoke to parties at 664 S Clinton St, Bunker Hill regarding a verbal altercation. Parties separated for the night.

Officers responded to the area of 1940 S 300 E, Peru in reference to a possible burglary. Unfounded. Homeowner was under the influence.

A dog vs. cow fight was reported at 2304 W St. Rd. 18, Kokomo. The owner retrieved her dog and made contact with the cow owner.

Officers removed a dead deer from the road at S U.S. 31 and W 560 S, Peru.

May 12 A juvenile problem was reported at 42024 Hamilton CT, Peru. The daughter was located in Flora by Carrol County Deputies where she was allowed to go by the mother two days ago. She checked okay.

A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at 198 E Roosevelt

St, Bunker Hill.

Parties agreed to separate for the day.

A non-domestic fight was reported at E Main St. and N Benton St, Peru. This was handled by

Indiana State Police.

A mental case was reported at W 1050 S & S 200 W, Miami.

A welfare check was conducted at 1106 N Lincoln St,

Puzzle answers

Peru. Male subject was found to be highly intoxicated and was transported by ambulance to Dukes Memorial Hospital.