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Organization asking for community help A message was sent out to all the Circus Hall of Fame Facebook members after the weekend storm. “After we were hit by a tornado this morning, no one was hurt and all the Museum displays are OK, we are now faced with an insurance claim. Should we receive a claim, we will have $ 5,000.00 deductible. The economy stinks, gas prices and food costs are steadily climbing. We know that as much as you do. If you can help in anyway, we would be most appreciative. We can do PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate/... GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/museum-barnrepairs For those that care to mail a check, simply make it to Circus Hall of Fame and mail it to 3076 E. Circus Lane, Peru, IN. 46970. Mark your check BARN. Because we are a 501c3 Non-Profit, your donations should be tax deductible.”

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May 25, 2022

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4-H Fair Adult Open Class offers chance to share skills For those ready to share talents and skills, there is a great opportunity to participate in the Miami County 4H Fair. Entrants eligible are Miami County residents or members of Miami County Extension Homemakers at least 19 years of age.

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.

Project general categories are: Bake with a Mix, Crafts, Crops, Fashion Revue, Farm Bureau Flower Show, Foods, Garden, Genealogy, Heritage and Photography. Within each category are several classes for exhibit. An exhibitor may exhibit one project

per class. No preregistration is required. Open Class exhibits, with the exceptions of Fashion Revue, Genealogy, Heritage, and the Farm Bureau Flower Show are due on Monday morning, June 20, from 8:00am to 12 Noon and are exhibited during

the week of the Fair. Pickup time for exhibits is Saturday, June 25, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. An Open Class handbook is available with details. Contact the Miami County Extension Office at 765 472-1921 to obtain the handbook or with questions.

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Maconaquah HS Football hosting blood drive Maconaquah High School Football is participating in the Colts Leadership Challenge again this year, Wednesday, June 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Maconaquah High School. Help the team have a chance to win a ton of awesome prizes, listed below. The team has a goal of getting at least 40 parents, faculty, and community members signed up to donate. So far there are two donors signed up and 38 sponsor spots open. Those interested can type in this link to sign up: https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/don or/schedules/drive _schedule/154120 Top teams are eligible to win exciting prizes, including: · $1,000 equipment grant from the Indianapolis Colts

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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.

Taking time to enjoy the flowers...

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

Even nature takes time to enjoy the flowers. Photo by Michelle Boswell 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 Recov-

ery 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). June 9-12 All day each day – Cole Porter Festival. For more information, 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 Fair-

grounds, 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. July 30 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

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Police Reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department May 15 A suspicious package or item was reported at 105 S Benton St, Abundant Life Church, Peru. A warning was given for a driver riding with two people on a moped. A suspicious vehicle was reported at E 308 S and Fire Lane, Peru. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. No further action was taken. A traffic stop was conducted at S Broadway and E Franklin St, Peru. Michael Pitman was issued an information and summons for possession of paraphernalia. An intoxicated person was reported at 4252 W 200 N, Honeybear Hollow Campground,

Lot 50, Peru. This was the result of a verbal argument between a mother and a teenage son. Parties agree to separate and go to sleep. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 674 W St. Rd. 218, Bunker Hill. No injuries were reported. A driver had backed into a parked vehicle. Officers spoke to a female at 1266 N Crestview Dr, Peru who advised that there was a verbal argument and the aggressor left prior to officer arrival. Officers responded to the area of 1507 Forbes Ave, Peru in reference to a physical domestic. Both parties were arrested for domestic battery. Harassment was reported at 1134 Barksdale Ave, Peru. Officers were unable to contact the complainant.

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Answers to puzzles on Page 8 Officers spoke to two parties at 6635 S 125 W, Bunker Hill regarding dogs getting loose and attacking chickens. The complainant just wanted the dog owner spoken to, and the dog owner advised he would reimburse the owner of the chickens. A caller at 3322 N Lincoln St, Peru was worried about someone sending inappropriate images to her husband’s phone. May 16 Disorderly conduct was reported at 3011 March St, Peru. Jorge Andrade was incarcerated for minor consumption. A car vs. deer crash was reported at 3003 E 500 S, Peru. A crash report was completed. A stop sign was downed at S Merid-

ian Rd. and E 1150 S, Kokomo. An officer stood the sign back up and tied it to a nearby post. County Highway was contacted. A complainant at 2002 Shaw St, Eagle’s Point Office, Peru advised a 5-year-old was playing while there was no parent around the child to supervise them. Before officers arrived, the mother arrived and stated her son had went missing. The mother went and located her son. Everything checked okay. A missing person was reported at 2628 N Eel River Cemetery Rd., Peru. This was unable to be located. A suspicious package or item was reported at S Broadway and E 3rd St, Peru. May 17 See Police, Page 8

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Sports Sports Shorts PHS Girls Varsity Tennis team sweeps Wabash By Trevor Hyde The Tigers contested the first round of sectionals at Thrush Courts. Peru emerged with a 5-0 sweep of Wabash and will move on to the next round. Mackey Hyde posted a 6-0, 6-0 score at #1 singles, and Lauren Boyer won #2 singles with a 6-1, 6-0 score. Kara Baker completed the singles sweep with a 6-3, 6-2 victory. Peru's #1 doubles duo of Cate Wolfe and Emma Eldridge scored a 6-0, 6-0 victory, and Casidy Bartel and Libby Rogers won #2 doubles 6-2, 60. The Tigers will face Manchester at Thrush Courts in the next round of sectional play. PHS Girls Varsity Tennis takes Manchester By Trevor Hyde The Tigers continued sectional play at Thrush Courts with a 5-0 sweep of Manchester in the semi-final. Emma Eldridge and Cate Wolfe secured the #1 singles point 62, 6-3, and the #2 doubles tandem of Libby Rogers and Casidy Bartel won at #2 doubles with a 6-2, 6-1 score. Peru's Mackey Hyde posted a 6-1, 6-0 victory at #1 singles, and Lauren Boyer won #2 singles with a 6-1, 6-2 score. Kara Baker finished off the sweep with a 6-4, 6-0 win at #3 singles. With the win, the Tigers advanced to the sectional final against Northfield. PHS Girls Varsity Tennis team defeats Northfield

By Trevor Hyde

The Tigers successfully defended their sectional championship from last year with a 4-1 victory over Northfield to repeat as sectional champions. The ladies added this sectional championship to their second consecutive Three Rivers Conference championship to continue a strong season. Peru's Mackey Hyde won #1 singles with a

6-1, 6-0 score, and the #1 doubles duo of Emma Eldridge and Cate Wolfe posted a 61, 6-1 victory. Lauren Boyer continued the strong play for the Tigers with a 6-0, 6-1 win at #2 singles. The Tigers topped the night off with a 6-3, 6-0 win by Libby Rogers and Casidy Bartel at #2 doubles. Northfield's lone point came at #3 singles; Peru's Kara Baker played well into the evening but ultimately lost the threeset match 3-6, 6-0, 0-6. Peru is 17-2 overall.

PHS Varsity Softball wins over Rochester By Katie Wyant Peru Softball topped Rochester 9-3 in TRC action. This win puts the Tigers at 6-2 in the TRC and 12-8 overall. Sophomore Jaylah Harlan got the victory in the circle with 9 strikeouts and threw the complete 7 inning game to Junior Catcher Emily Ream. The Tiger offense was led by Junior Maddie Nordman who went 2 for 3 on the night with a double and impressive 5 RBIs. Senior Karsynn Beattie also had a 2 for 3 night with 1 RBI and 1 hit-by-pitch. Junior Annika Malone tallied a triple and a walk while a single each was added by Harlan (1RBI, 2BB), Senior Ava Caldwell (1RBI), and Rookie Ila Johnson. Senior Lilly Bradshaw added an RBI and Senior Abby Martin reached base twice with walks. The Black and Gold will be back in action for one final home game against Maconaquah

PHS Varsity Softball beats Maconaquah 6-0 By Katie Wyant Peru Softball shutout TRC and county rival Maconaquah 6-0 on Senior Night to close out their regular season with a win and bring their record to 13-8 overall and 7-2 in TRC to tie for 2nd in Conference play. Senior Amanda Eaglin threw

the complete game and retired 13 Braves. Junior Emily Ream caught a fantastic game, making many blocks behind the plate to keep the Braves honest on the bases. Junior Maddie Nordman also had some key stretches for outs at first base. The Tiger offense was led by Rookie Ila Johnson who had a 2 for 3 night with a double and 2 RBIs. Senior Karsynn Beattie also went 2 for 3 and added a walk while Ream added 2 singles. Eaglin tallied one hit which happened to a 3-run bomb in the fifth inning to help the Tiger’s seal the win. Senior Ava Caldwell had a double, 1 RBI, and a walk while singles were recorded by Senior Abby Martin and Junior Annika Malone. Peru Softball thanks Seniors #5 Abby Martin, #7 Karsynn Beattie, #14 Lilly Bradshaw, #21 Amanda Eaglin, #24 Ava Caldwell, and Manager Kaycee Tedder for their dedication and hard work during their careers at Peru High School. Thank you also to our fans as they packed out TNAC to support these Seniors and their fantastic contributions!

PHS Varsity Baseball falls to Rochester By Madison Brimbury The young Tigers came up short against the Rochester Zebras. Sophomore Matthew Roettger had two more hits to lead the Tigers. Freshman Gavin Eldridge and Sophomore Ian Potts also continue to lead the Tigers defensively and at plate. Senior Leif Astrup and Sophomore Carter Siblisk each had a hit. Freshman Bryce Hill threw well again in relief. The Tigers continue TRC action against Maconaquah.

PHS Varsity Baseball team defeats Maconaquah By Madison Brimbury The Peru Tiger Baseball Program honored their two

PHS Athletes of the Week For week of May 25

Male: Seth Young – Boys Golf. On a heavily dominated freshman team, Seth is the only upperclassman leading the Tigers this year. He has been a medalist in 3 of his varsity matches this season and continues to improve his personal best currently at an 85. Female: Cadence Korba – Girls Varsity Track. Cadence not only excels at track but is also spending her time at the Circus building as well. She has been tearing up the track in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter and the 4x100. seniors, Leif Astrup and Noah Beam, prior to the first pitch. They followed that ceremony up with a hard-fought win over county rival Maconaquah 6-2 at Tiger Field. Sophomore Jackson Rogers had a solo home run in the 2nd inning to put the Tigers up 2-1. Freshman Gavin Eldridge had 2 hits on the day for the Tigers, including a big double in the bottom of the 5th to put the Tigers up 3-2. Leif Astrup had 2 hits for the Tigers on the night. Senior Noah Beam had a hit for the Tigers. Ian Potts and Carter Siblisk each had a hit. Sophomore Matt Roettger hit a huge 3-run homer in the bottom of the 6th to put the Tigers up 62. Junior Logan Gatliff got the win on the mound, striking out 5 and only giving up 2 earned runs. Sophomore Fox Huppenthal caught another good game for the Tigers. Senior Leif Astrup got the save on the mound. The Tigers will take on the Lewis Cass Kings next.

PHS Varsity Baseball defeats Lewis

Cass 3-0 By Madison Brimbury Sophomore Matt Roettger threw a complete game shutout in the 3-0 road victory over the Lewis Cass Kings. Sophomore Fox Huppenthal caught an outstanding game behind the plate. Sophomore Ian Potts continues his All-State caliber play with fantastic defense, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI, and 2 stolen bases on the night. Sophomore Carter Siblisk had a big 2 out RBI single in the first inning to put the Tigers in front. Freshman Gavin Eldridge had 1 hit, 1 walk, and played an outstanding centerfield with tough, windy conditions. Sophomore Jackson Rogers had 1 hit and 1 run for the Tigers. Freshman Bryce Hill played very well defensively in right field for the Tigers and had 1 hit. Sophomore Fox Huppenthal had 1 hit, 1 run, and a stolen base on the night. Senior Captain Leif Astrup wore a pitch to produce an RBI for the Tigers. The Tigers continue to play great team defensive. Peru will play the

Bluffton Tigers at Huntington University next.

PHS Girls Varsity Track finishes Tenth By Stephanie Bennett The Peru Lady Tigers competed very well at the track sectional tonight. They've worked hard all season. Their goal is to get a personal record at the end of the season. We were able to do so tonight. We tied for 10th place with Madison Grant out of 13 teams scoring 24 points. Top 3 in each race move on to regionals at Kokomo. Scoring for the Tigers: 100 Dash - Cadence Korba placed second ran 13.2 and moving on to regional next week (Ran a 12.8 in trials personal record (pr); 200 Dash Cadence Korba placed third ran 27.4 and moving on to regionals next week; 100 Hurdles - Chloe Holler placed eighth; 300 Hurdles - Brianna Bennett placed sixth, (pr) 51.4; 4x100 placed fourth with 52.5 prAria Korba, Brianna Bennett, Makayla Dominique, and Cadence

Korba pr; Discus Brylee Boettjer placed eighth. Did not score but had a PR: Lucy LukeSensel in Discus 79'2" pr; Emily Briscoe made it to finals with a pr 27'4" - eighth place tie and Kendall Hovermale - 13.4 in 100 Dash pr.

PJHS Coed Soccer defeats Manchester By Lucas Labare Tigers fought hard and had a few highlight goals out of tonight's match. Ollie Rabe with a long 26yrd shot over the keeper! Isaiah Korba crashing goal picking up the deflected ball from the keeper and placing the ball low and away into the goal like a pro. Holden Burkholder found time to take on three Manchester players all at once with his excellent ball control and evasive tactics. PHS Boys Varsity Golf finished Third By Clint Mathews Peru fired a team score of 256 vs Cass and Maconquah at Rock Hollow on Tues See Sports, Page 6

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Sports ay evening. The Tigers were led by senior Seth Young with a 48. They'll play again on Saturday when Peru hosts the Rock Hollow Invitational. Individuals: Seth Young 48, Bane Gilbert 68, Josh Gray 70, and Bryson Ragland 70. PJHS Baseball beats Lewis Cass

By Jason Boswell Peru Tigers Jr. High baseball traveled to Lewis Cass and came away with a hardfought win 4-1. Peru relied on great pitching from Dylan Heyob and solid defense to get the win as Peru’s bats were pretty quiet throughout the game. Dylan Heyob got the win on the mound and Jackson Boswell came in for the save. Peru improved to 7-0 on the season and will finish out the season at Rochester. Batting Stats: Isaac Braley 2 for 3 with a double, 1 BB and 1 RBI; Ryne Babbs 0 for 3; Jackson Boswell 1 for 2, 2 BBs; Lucas Musser 0 for 4; Jacob Boswell 0 for 2, 1 BB; William Rodriguez 1 for 1, 2 BBs and 1 RBI; Dylan Heyob 0 for 1, 2 BBs; Talin Douglass 0 for 1; Wyatt Williams 0 for 2; Izzik Morris 0 for 1; Kouper Burks 0 for 2; Lukas Ulery 0 for 1; Devin Evans 0 for 2. Pitching Stats: Dylan Heyob 5.2 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 3 BBs, 9 Ks and the win. Jackson Boswell .1 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs and the save. There was a 2 inning B-team game as well, but Peru fell to Lewis Cass 1-0. Batting Stats: Treson Ambrose 0 for 2; Kouper Burks 1 BB; William Housourer 1 BB; Korbin Howard 0 for 1; Tyler Compton 0 for 1; Gabriel Butzin 0 for 1; Wyatt Williams 1 for 1 with a double; Talin Douglass 1 BB; Lukas Ulery 1 for 1; Izzik Morris 1 BB Pitching Stats: Treson Ambrose 1.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, 1 K PJHS Softball falls to Kokomo

By Scott Correll The Tigers fell short tonight in Kokomo. Kyannah Correll took the loss in the circle tonight while recording 3k's for the night. Errors in the first inning contributed to the loss. The Tigers offense just could not get anything going tonight. They face Western at home for their final game of the

continued from Page 5 season. PJHS Bowler Teddy Evert 8th grade Boys Singles State Champion Saturday, May 21, was a good day to be a Tiger middle school bowler in the State Tournament in West Lafayette. Bowlers Teddy Evert and Austin Lamson looked to wrap up their bowling season with some medals and they didn't disappoint. Peru’s own Teddy Evert is the 8th-grade Boys Singles State Champion. Teddy was relaxed and focused as he bowled a 4-game series of 888. That is a 222 average. For the second year in a row, Austin Lamson finished 4th in State. This time it was in the 7th-grade Boys Singles Tournament. Austin fought the lanes all day and managed to scratch out a 4game series of 672 to finish in 4th-place. The Top 4 bowlers medaled. Thank you to all who have supported the high school and middle school bowling teams. – Coach P. MHS Varsity Baseball beats Sourthwood By Eric Isenburg Mason Yoars threw five shutout innings to lead the Braves to a victory over Southwood. The Braves were lead at the plate by Bennett Isenburg who had 3 hits. Kaleb Shelton, Brandon Smitley, Walker Hays, Tyler Stapleton, and Jackson Collins each added a hit as well. Yours walked the first two batters of the sixth, and Stapleton pitched in relief. On his second pitch, Stapleton got the batter to roll into a double play from Hays, to Klaytin Kile, to Smitley. The runner at third rounded the bag too far. Smitley tossed it to Yours at third who fired the ball to Jacob Isley at home to complete the triple play. The Braves will face Peru next. MHS Girls Varsity Tennis beats Wabash By Rick Miller Senior night and the end of the regular season ended with a conference win against the Apaches. Girls played a great match to end the season with

9 wins and 8 losses as a team. No.1 D Annie Isenburg & Rachel Eby won 6-0, 6-1; No. 2 D Kaydence Jones & Sarah May won 6-2, 75; No. 1 S Molly Tenny won 6-2, 6-4; No. 2 S Averi Miller won 6-1, 75; No. 3 S Kiera Rosenow won 6-2, 6-1. The Lady Braves will face Northfield in Sectionals.

and they responded with fantastic results. We controlled the ball the majority of the game only allowing our goalie to have three or four touches on the ball. We had 6 different players score goals.

Starting off the scoring was Anna Lorenz, then Molly Berryman got in on the action. Izzy Geiselman scored Mac Middle School her goal with a perfectly placed PK shot defeats Kokomo after a Kokomo handball in the box. Sophia By Bob Jones Kenworthy was domiThe Coed middle nant as a forward school Soccer team when we put her in played the Kokomo that position and middle school girls’ scored the first of her team, which gave us an opportunity to play two goals. Macey Nord scored a beautiful 1 all of the girls on the touch shot off a deflecco-ed team together. tion from the center For us, it was an opmid field position. Deportunity to have our girls play in alot of dif- light Pier dominated every position we put ferent positions, and her in. She typically they responded with plays the defensive fantastic results. We controlled the ball the sweeper spot but, in this game, we were majority of the game able to move her to only allowing our goalie to have three or other positions as well. She was refour touches on the warded with the 6th ball. We had 6 differgoal of the game. ent players score Sophia Kenworthy goals. then scored her 2nd goal and the last of the Starting off the scoring was Anna Lorenz, contest for the Braves. then Molly Berryman The middle school got in on the action. Izzy Geiselman scored team has 2 games left, Wed at Peru and her goal with a perThursday at home fectly placed PK shot against the Kokomo after a Kokomo handball in the box. Sophia boys team. The team is Kenworthy was domi- 6-3 on the season. nant as a forward when we put her in MHS Middle School that position and scored the first of her Golf finishes second at two goals. Macey Nord Tippy Invitational By Cameron Metcalf scored a beautiful 1 touch shot off a deflec- The Coed middle school Soccer team tion from the center mid field position. De- played the Kokomo middle school girls light Pier dominated team tonight, which every position we put gave us an opportuher in. She typically nity to play all of the plays the defensive girls on the co-ed team sweeper spot but, in together. For us, it was this game, we were an opportunity to have able to move her to our girls play in alot of other positions as different positions, well. She was reand they responded warded with the 6th with fantastic results. goal of the game. We controlled the ball Sophia Kenworthy the majority of the then scored her 2nd goal and the last of the game only allowing contest for the Braves. our goalie to have three or four touches The team is 6-3 on on the ball. We had 6 the season. different players score MHS Boys Golf wins goals. three-way event Starting off the scorBy Craig Miller ing was Anna Lorenz, then Molly Berryman The Coed middle got in on the action. school Soccer team played the Kokomo Izzy Geiselman scored middle school girls’ her goal with a perteam tonight, which fectly placed PK shot gave us an opportuafter a Kokomo handnity to play all of the ball in the box. Sophia girls on the co-ed team Kenworthy was domitogether. For us, it was nant as a forward an opportunity to have when we put her in our girls play in alot of that position and different positions, scored the first of her

two goals. Macey Nord scored a beautiful 1 touch shot off a deflection from the center mid field position. Delight Pier dominated every position we put her in. She typically plays the defensive sweeper spot but, in this game, we were able to move her to other positions as well. She was rewarded with the 6th goal of the game. Sophia Kenworthy then scored her 2nd goal and the last of the contest for the Braves. MHS Varsity Baseball falls to Peru By Eric Isenburg Maconaquah lost a well-played game to Peru on Thursday night. The Braves got hits from Mason Yours, Walker Hays, Bennett Isenburg, Brandon Smitley, Kaleb Shelton, and Tyler Stapleton. Mac Middle School Golf earns close win By Tait Wagner Facing a very talented and wellcoached Lewis Cass

Kings team, the Braves won by one shot, 195-196 in the last full team event of the year. Piercey Dyer led Maconaquah and was the match medalist with a two over 38. Piercey opened her round with three birdies in her first four holes and was able to finish with two pars in a row to secure medalist honors. Camron Metcalf was second for Maconaquah with a 50. Camron’s round didn’t start or finish in the way that he had hoped, but he played the rest of the nine well. This included two pars on both par threes. JT Dobbs followed up his solid play at The Waldo by playing well again at Rock Hollow. JT shot a 51 which included playing the first 3 holes in only 2 over par. Zach Duke’s swing wasn’t as sharp as it had been in recent events, but he kept finding ways to score en route to a solid 56. Aubrey Stoll continued her solid play with a 58 as she continues to fine tune her short game to

match her much improved long game. Emma Bond continued to strike the ball well on her way to a 60. As the season has progressed, Emma’s swing has become smoother, and she has really hit some nice shots. Hopefully that momentum carries into her eighth-grade season. Jayden Overdorf ’s round didn’t start as he hoped, but after the first three holes he was able to get back on track as he shot a 63. Clay Christopher also shot a 63 and his smooth swing earned praise for the opposing coach. Garret Smith continued to show the power he has to his game as he played well in exhibition play (Lewis Cass only had 8 golfers). Jayden, Clay, and Garrett only started playing the game at the start of the season and all have shown tremendous potential. Josh Loshnowsky, like Emma Bond, got his game back on track as the season came to a close and it should hopefully carry over into next season.

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7th annual 5k run/walk to benefit dance scholarships in memory of Sara Herrell Sara’s Run for the Rocks 5k Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, July 30. Sara’s Run for the Rocks is organized in memory of 10year-old Sara Ann Herrell, who was killed Oct. 14, 2015, when a drunk driver ran a stop sign. The proceeds from this 7th annual 5K and t-shirt sale are going to a dance scholarship set up in Sara’s memory. This scholarship is awarded to two students per year. One student will be beginning the study of pointe, just like Sara. The other student will be a high school senior in their last year of pointe. Because of those who participated in

this annual 5K, costs for the students who won the scholarships have been fully funded. Packet Pickup/Registration will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Nickel Plate Trail near Anytime Fitness in Peru, Indiana. Registration is $20 and includes a T-shirt. If you wish to have a t-shirt on race day, registration forms and payment are due no later than July 14. For those that may not wish to participate in the 5K, the public is encouraged to donate for this cause. There are two ways to give: 1. To simply purchase a t-shirt and not participate in the 5K, complete

and mail the linked form with your payment to the address listed on the form no later than July 14th.Tt-shirts can be picked up on race day. The link for the registration form is: https://docs.google. com/…/1FAIpQLSdJbjrvBfV…/viewform… 2. To donate and not receive a t-shirt, please give directly to the North Indiana Community Foundation at: https://nicf.fcsuite.c om/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1572 Be sure to designate the donation to the “Sara Ann Herrell Memorial Dance Scholarship” and make a note the “donation is to income.” This donation is tax deductible.

Sports Schedule

North Miami May 26 4:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf vs. Wabash High School 5 p.m. – Varsity Baseball – Sectionals – Away June 6 - Summer Weights Schedule begins 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. MS/HS - Boys 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - MS/HS – Girls

Maconaquah May 26 4 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf vs. Kokomo High School – Home (Rock Hollow Golf Course) 11 a.m. – Boys Varsity Baseball – ISHAA Sectional @ Northwestern

Peru May 25 5:30 p.m. – Junior High Softball vs. Western Middle School – Home 6 p.m. – Varsity Baseball – IHSAA Sectional vs. Western – Away May 26 4:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Golf @ Manchester Jr./Sr. High School May 28 Noon – Girls Varsity Tennis – Semi- State – Away

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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May 25, 2022

Police A suspicious package or item was reported at 5567 E 1400 N, Davidson Antique Tractor Salvage, Roann. Officers checked the area. Nothing suspicious was located. A suspicious package or item was reported at 171 E Third St, Walnut Hill Mobile Home Park, Lot 4, Bunker Hill. It appeared the owner’s dog got out and went through trash while they were gone. No action taken at this time. A car vs. deer crash was reported at U.S. 31 and Wabash River Bridge, Peru. A state crash report was completed. A complainant at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru advised that someone had bulldozed a tree line and her fence was damaged because of the bulldozing. A male subject at

continued from Page 4 W 1200 S and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill was found sleeping in a ditch. He was traveling on foot from Indianapolis to Michigan. Indiana State Police handled the call. A complainant at 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Lot 14, Peru reported a physical domestic fight between her partner and herself. The call was handled by Indiana State Police. Indiana State Police jailed a female. Harassment was reported at 2033 S Sycamore Blvd, Peru. Officers responded to the area of 2001 Shaw Ave, Peru for a juvenile who ran from home. Mother was given options on getting assistance. An intoxicated male was transported to Dukes from 1486 Matador St, Vohne Licke Kennels Borms Blvd 329,

Peru after being involved in an altercation. Subject did not want battery charges, as the other party was gone before officer arrival. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of E 700 N and N Paw Paw Pike, Denver. This was unable to be located. May 18 An animal problem was reported at W 700 S & S 500 W, Grissom Air Force Base. The situation could not be taken care of in a safe manner. No action was taken. Officers responded to the area of 2970 W St. Rd. 18, McClure Oil, Kokomo in reference to a crash where the other party was reported to be leaving. The vehicles then traveled into Howard County, where they exchanged information. No injuries were reported. A

local crash report was completed. Officers assisted Indiana State Police with a crash with injuries at W St. Rd. 218 and S U.S. 31, Peru. Domestic disturbance was reported at 1069 N Lincoln St, Peru. Assault was reported at 102 W 1200 N, Macy. A report of a missing autistic 18-yearold male was taken at 320 S McKee St, Macy. Subject was located half a mile

south of his residence walking on the roadway trying to get to his brother's home in Rochester. May 19 An animal problem was reported at N Meridian Rd and E 900 N, Denver. A family at 2095 E 1275 S, Kokomo requested a welfare check on a female making suicidal comments. The family had transported the subject for evaluation. The crisis

team was activated. A report of a suspicious vehicle was taken at 103 E Marion St, Circle K, Converse. The vehicle was gone prior to officer arrival. Assault was reported at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Jail, Peru. A report of a runaway juvenile was taken at 12948 S U.S. 31, Maple Lawn Village, Kokomo. The juvenile was returned home. A two-vehicle Police Department ac-

cident was reported at S U.S. 31 and W St. Rd. 218, Peru. Both vehicles drove from the scene. A wanted person was reported at 5039 E 400 S, Peru. Roger Blackman, Peru, was arrested on a warrant for fraud and false informing. People were wandering around the premises of 408 N Jefferson St, Jefferson Court Apartments, Converse. Officers were unable to locate anyone wandering around..