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Local schools balance in-person classes, COVID All three Miami County school corporations are in session but are dealing with a surge of COVID cases in the classroom. Peru Schools and North Miami Schools have continued with in person classes. On Aug. 13, Maconaquah High School announced they were moving to eLearning Aug. 16-20. Extra-curricular activities for the high school were cancelled for that week. Students then returned to in-person learning Aug. 23. Pipe Creek Elementary, Maconaquah Elementary and Maconaquah Middle school remained open as their COVID numbers were low. The percentage of students out due to positive cases and close contact was at 46% at MHS. Then Aug. 17, Maconaquah School Corporation announced they would move to remote learning beginning Aug. 18. Remote learning would run through Aug. 27 with in-person learning to begin Aug. 30. All extra-curricular activities were cancelled during remote learning. The corporation gave the following COVID numbers they were experiencing, to let the public know why the decision was made to close in-person learning: “Pipe Creek - Two positive staff members; one positive student; 34% absentee rate; Maconaquah Elementary School - Seven positive staff members; fourteen positive students; 38% absenteeism rate, Maconaquah Middle School Twenty-six positive students; Two positive staff members; 47% absentee rate; Maconaquah High School - Thirty-five positive students; Two positive staff members; 64.5% absentee rate; Maconaquah Transportation Staff -seven positive bus drivers. After the Maconaquah School Board met on Aug. 25, the corporation made the following announcement: “Last night, Maconaquah School Board voted 6-1 to amend the current COVID-19 guidelines for the corporation. This change will require all students and staff to wear a face covering while on campus. The face coverings are required indoors, not outdoors when you can socially distance. The goal in requiring masks is to keep more students in school by cutting down the contact tracing distance from 6 feet to 3 feet. As currently required by federal law, face coverings will still be required on buses. Disposable masks will be available for any person that cannot provide their own. As was the case last year, personal face coverings will be allowed as long as they are school appropriate
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and fit over the mouth and nose properly. The School Board and the Superintendent will be reviewing COVID-19 data within the corporation on a weekly basis, and will keep the COVID19 guidelines fluid, allowing changes as COVID numbers fluctuate. We will continue to update our patrons on any changes that might be made to the rules and regulations regarding COVID-19 at Maconaquah. We ask that any parent with questions, contact your building Principal, our corporation Superintendent, or your local School Board Member. Miami County Schools struggled to keep student in the classroom during the 2020-21 school year. All three corporations are working to keep
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students in the classroom for the 2021-22 school year. According to the IN.gov website, here are the COVID statistics for North Miami, Maconaquah and Peru School corporations as of Aug. 25: North Miami Elementary <5 New Student Positive Cases (11 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (7 Total) 0 New Staff Positive Cases (6 Total) North Miami Middle/High School 0 New Student Positive Cases (28 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (0 Total) See COVID, Page 2
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COVID 0 New Staff Positive Cases (<5 Total) Maconaquah Elementary School 16 New Student Positive Cases (49 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (9 Total) <5 New Staff Positive Cases (14 Total) Maconaquah Middle School 12 New Student Positive Cases (56 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (<5 Total) <5 New Staff Positive Cases (11 Total) Maconaquah High School 25 New Student Positive Cases (106 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (7 Total) <5 New Staff Positive Cases (16 Total) Pipe Creek Elementary School <5 New Student Positive Cases (15 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (<5 Total) <5 New Staff Positive Cases
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continued from Page 1 (7 Total) Blair Pointe Elementary 9 New Student Positive Cases (32 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (7 Total) <5 New Staff Positive Cases (6 Total) Elmwood Elementary <5 New Student Positive Cases (18 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (8 Total) 0 New Staff Positive Cases (6 Total) Peru Junior High School <5 New Student Positive Cases (29 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (6 Total) 0 New Staff Positive Cases (6 Total) Peru High School <5 New Student Positive Cases (57 Total) 0 New Teacher Positive Cases (8 Total) 0 New Staff Positive Cases (16 Total) The COVID numbers repre-
sent counts beginning from the start of the 2020 school year up to Aug. 25, 2021. On Wednesday, Sept. 1, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed executive order 21-24 to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19. The executive order said, “The recent surge of cases due to the infectious Delta Variant has created a strain on the hospital system. The Executive Order will put in place the following measures: Health care systems will use evidence-based decisions to monitor patient capacity and staffing levels to assess whether nonemergent procedures should be delayed or reprioritized. Hospitals must report diversion information to the Indiana Department of Health
(IDOH) to assist with monitoring resources and capacity statewide. To assist the health care systems as they reprioritize non-emergent procedures and surgeries, the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) will be issuing the following bulletins: Extending prior authorizations for non-emergent procedures that are postponed due to capacity or staffing issues because of COVID-19; Directing insurers to enable hospitals to expedite the process of transporting patients out of hospital care to the next appropriate setting. To support the ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, IDOH will be issuing a COVID19 control measure. The measure will
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allow for schools and day cares to modify quarantine provisions if the facilities adhere to the following orders and guidance set by IDOH: Schools and day cares that have mask requirements that are consistently followed throughout the day do not have to quarantine students, teachers and staff who are close contacts and aren’t showing symptoms of COVID-19; Schools and day cares must continue to contact trace by notifying their local health depart-
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Obituaries SMSGT Kevin Francis Daugherty, 69 SMSGT Kevin Francis Daugherty, 69, of Miami County, went to be with Jesus at 1705 Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Kevin was born on Oct. 11, 1951, in Tucson, Arizona to the late Francis and Leona Daugherty. In 1971 he graduated from Maconaquah High School, joined the military, and married Judy Marie Rayls Oct. 9. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1994. During his 23 years of service, he was stationed at Grand Forks, ND, South Korea, Wurtsmith, MI, Lakenheath, England, K.I. Sawyer, MI and Pope, NC. SMSGT Daugherty loved his country and loyally served it with excellence. After retiring from the Air Force, he was employed at Chrysler in Kokomo from 1995 to 2007. At Chrysler he worked in production and as a tool and die machine repairman. His creativity and experience in trouble shooting helped him fix many things. Kevin, a member of Zion Chapel Church, faithfully served the Lord through the church visitation and his pie ministry. Wherever there was a need in the church, Kevin was willing to help. He will be missed by many close family members and friends from all over the world. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to stop his plans to help anyone in need be it family, friends, or strangers. Kevin was known for his delicious pies, beautiful cakes, Hawaiian shirts, and love for planes and birds. He loved Christmas, especially being Santa to all. He especially loved his family! We will miss your bear hugs, your sparkling eyes, and all you did for us. Kevin's three siblings: Crystal Johns, Lynell Dials, and Bradley Daugherty have preceded him in death. His wife Judy Marie Daugherty passed recently on August 14, 2021. He is survived by his sister Betty Jo and her husband Timothy King, along with his brother-in-law Gary Dials. His daughter Melinda and husband Andrew Bird, daughter Bonnie Sue and husband Don Bales and son Francis and wife Paula Daugherty. He also has nine grandchildren Faith, Franklin, Ellie, Ivan, Hope, Charity, Emmeline, Sullivan, and Nehemiah. Also, surviving are many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at Zion Chapel Church in Peru, with pastor Rod Correll officiating. Burial was at Springdale Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Indiana. Military service will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Zion Chapel Missions and the Miami County Military Rites Team.
Donald Eugene Creager, 78 Donald Eugene Creager, 78, of Peru, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 26, 1943, in Peru, the son of Paul Creager and Mildred (Landis) Creager. Don graduated from Peru High School in 1963. Following graduation, he worked at Bryan Steam and married Beverly (Fisher) Creager. They celebrated 55 years of marriage April 16, 2021. Don worked for Bryan Steam for 42 years before retiring. In his spare time, he was an avid woodworker. He loved music, singing, and playing guitar. He enjoyed learning and talking about war history. His most recent love was being a grandpa and spending much time with (and spoiling) his grandkids. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by Katherine Alley (sister), Bev Creager (sister), and John Creager (brother). Surviving in addition to his wife, Beverly (Fisher) Creager, are his sons Jeff Creager and his wife, Staci, of Fort Wayne; Donald `Scott' Creager and his wife, Erika, of Indianapolis; his daughter Julie Dennison and her husband, Jay, of Delphi; five grandchildren, Katie Creager, Evan Creager, Jillian Creager, Lia Dennison, and Lance Dennison; One brother, Paul Creager, and his wife, Carol, of Ft. Wayne; One sister, Jean (Creager) Singer, and her husband, John, of Fayetteville, NC; many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 5 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Edna Mae (Miller) Herschberger, 68
Richard L. “Dick” Adams, 77
Edna Mae (Miller) Herschberger, 68 years of Amboy, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her family on Aug. 31, 2021. Edna was born Nov. 15, 1952, in Arthur Illinois., she was the daughter of Levi H. and Lydia Otto Miller. Edna married Eugene A. Herschberger on Sept. 13, 1973. Survivors are her loving husband, Eugene; two sons and three daughters. Marsha Plank and her husband Paul of Arcola Illinois, Virgil Herschberger and his wife Susan of Pleasureville, Kentucky, Rose Kauffman and her husband Micah of Montezuma Georgia, Mary Herschberger of Sugarcreek, Ohio and Wilbur Herschberger and his wife Krissa of Peru, Indiana; eleven grandchildren, Jacob, Katherine, Jeremiah and Isaiah Plank, Raymond, Timothy and Nathaniel Herschberger, Darwin Kauffman, Shanna, Grant and LaRae Herschberger; four sisters, Elizabeth Ann Miller of Tuscola, Illinois, Mary Ellen Miller of Winesburg, Ohio, Martha Herschberger of Arcola, IL and Barbara Plank of Arthur, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Hostetler of Arcola, Illinois; three brothers, Henry Miller of Charlotte, Michigan, John Elmer Miller of Macon, Michigan and Homer Miller of Arthur, Illinois; a brother-in-law Ervin Schrock of Arthur, Illinois. Edna was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Marcus Herschberger; grandson, Daniel Herschberger; two sisters, Fannie Marie Hostetler, and Amanda Schrock; a brother Eli L. Miller, two brothers-inlaw Henry Miller and Ervin Hostetler. Edna was a member of the Bethany Fellowship Church and loved serving others whenever her health allowed. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. The grandchildren were Edna’s delight. Funeral services were held at Bethany Fellowship School, 5169 N. 600 E. Kokomo, Indiana., at 10 a.m.., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, with pastor Darlton Bontrager officiating. Burial followed at Christner Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday Sept. 1st from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 2 from Noon to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bethany Fellowship School. LairdEddy Funeral Home, Amboy, is assisting with arrangements. Memorial donations may be made through the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home to the Bethany Fellowship Church.
Richard L. “Dick” Adams, 77, of Peru passed away at 12:25 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Dukes Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Born on Sept. 30, 1943, in Warsaw, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Cook) Adams. He was a 1961 Warsaw High School graduate. Dick was also a U.S. Army veteran. On Sept. 21, 1984, he married Sandra Wilson, she survives. He retired from Kroger’s Meat Department after 32 years. Dick was a member of the First Church of Christ, American Legion, Moose, Eagles, Maennerchor and the Literary Aid where he loved playing pool on Tuesdays with friends. He was also an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Adams of Peru, sons, Tim Adams (Laura) of Lagro, Todd Adams (Terri) of Wabash and Brian Adams (Lindsay) of Peru, daughters, Paula Freeland (Steve) of Tucson, Arizona, Stephanie Hatton (Jeremy Moore) of Peru and Stacey Henry (Jason) of Kokomo and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rick and Carol Wilson of Peru. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one brother, two sisters and one grandchild A Celebration of Life and Military Rites was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Literary Aid in Peru with Pastor Shane Capps officiating. Visitation was from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Dick’s online guestbook is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.riverviewfhperu.com. Riverview Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Obituaries Matthew Oaks, 47
Avis Irene Click Glassburn, 90
It is with intense sadness and broken hearts that the family of Matthew Oaks announce his passing. Matthew was an amazing son, father, brother, and friend. He had a heart of gold and a personality to match. He fought a hard fight but succumbed to complications of diabetes on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at his parent’s home. Matthew was born in Peru on March 21, 1974, and leaves behind four sons, Chris, Cody, Cason, and Cayden as well as one grandson Cohen. His boys were his everything, his reason for fighting a good fight. He also leaves behind his mother and stepfather, Linda and Bob Brenner, brother, Brian Oaks and his wife Lynn, and sister, Tiffany Egan. All those who knew and loved him are truly better for having had him in their lives. His light will always shine, and his spirit will live strong in our hearts and minds. A celebration of Matthew’s life was held at Maconaquah Park Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at 11 a.m. The celebration was located at the lower park area, Shelter 1 East and West, accessible from Strawtown Pike. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Avis Irene Click Glassburn, 90, Denver, Indiana, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at Hickory Creek of Peru. Born June 16, 1931, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of William and Julia Ann (Hedge) McCutcheon On Feb. 15, 1948, in Miami County, Indiana, she was married to Russell Elbert Click, and he preceded her in death on January 11, 1981. She was then married to Oliver V. Glassburn May 3, 1986, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 2004. She was a member of the Peru Church of the Nazarene. After the death of her first husband, she went back to school to study nursing. She received her LPN license and worked at various positions, retiring from home healthcare. She had worked at Miller’s Merry Manor for several years, but she spent most of her career working in pediatrics. Survivors include three sons, William E. (Cathy) Click, Denver; Edward L. (Sandra) Click, Denver; and Dave L. Click; her daughter, Mona M. Kennedy, Denver; six grandchildren, Aaron (Sabrina) Click, Logansport; Sheila (Darin) Oliver, Rossville; Dave R. (Kelly) Click, Denver; Daniel J. Click, Lafayette; Cassie Levell, Florida; Tim (Roxanne) Ciavardoni, Peru; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Mary (Richard) Howard, Atwater, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two grandchildren, Jason Corey Click and Angela Lynnette Britton; two great-grandchildren, Eric Jefferson Jones and Brayton Kelsor; and five siblings, Winifred A. McCutcheon, Charles Lester McCutcheon, Edith Faye Gambee, William Rodney McCutcheon, and Betty Ann Kleiman. Funeral services were held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at McClain Funeral Home, with Pastor Tony Winter and Pastor Mark Elliot officiating. Private burial followed in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County. Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peru Church of the Nazarene. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.
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Randy Nunn, 63 Randy Nunn, 63, peacefully passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Wesleyan Nursing Home Marion, Indiana. He was born on Feb. 19, 1958, in Peru, the son of Roaten Jr. & Marcia (Hoagland) Nunn. As a teenager, he was saved and baptized at Trinity Baptist Church in Peru. Randy was a 1978 graduate of Peru High School. He then married Ellen Cook and joined the military. He served in the Unites States Army from 1978-1982. During that time, he was stationed in Germany and then Killeen, TX. He settled in Killeen and worked as a mechanic. Later, he moved back to Peru to be closer to family. He
will be missed very much by family and friends. We will miss his hearty laughter. Randy is survived by his parents, daughter Christina Nunn Peru, Indiana, brother Ron (Joyce) Nunn, Colorado; sister Michelle (Norman) Scroggin, Peru, Indiana; also, by his best friend Thomas Grimm, Peru, who was a great help during Randy’s last days. Burial will take place on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at 1 p.m. Marion National Cemetery, with Pastor Dan Keaton officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Peru High School Boys Tennis results By Michael Saine
the first set tiebreaker before also falling in Peru's boys tennis three sets against squad posted Twin Lakes. wins over Twin Lakes and Aug. 31, Peru Alexandria Satur- hosted Tippecaday, Aug 21. Cennoe Valley for a terville withdrew TRC match and from the triple the Tigers delivduel. The tigers ered bagels and pushed to 4-0 with pretzel sticks wina pair of 3-2 wins. ning all sets at The Tigers were love or one. Winsix and zero at the ners at singles singles spots. were Ian Potts, They did not give Ben Beckman up a game in the Jakob Gray (dethree singles fault). Doubles matches against winners were Alex/Ian Potts, Lucas Slagel with Ben Beckman and Jackson Rogers Gavin Eldridge and Gavin Elall went 2-0. dridge with Ben Lucas Slagel and Duckwall. The Jakob Gray man- Tigers are 2-0 in aged to push TRC play and 7-0 Twin Lakes to overall. tiebreakers before losing in On Sept. 1, Peru three sets. Two tennis travelled to doubles Ben Logansport and Duckwall and AJ went home with their eighth Rodriquez won
straight win, 4-1. The singles corp of Ian Potts, Ben Beckman and Gavin Eldridge posted wins as did number one doubles Jackson Rodgers and Lucas Slagel. On Sept. 2, Peru hosted Rochester in a TRC match and blanked the Zebras 5-0. Singles players Ian Potts, Ben Beckman and Gavin Eldridge gave up three games totally to lead the shutout. Lucas Slagel and Jackson Rogers recorded a straight set victory with solid net play. Ben Duckwall and Jakob Gray posted a three-set victory.
Peru Junior High School Boys Tennis results
Results of Peru Middle School Tennis @ Marion 8/31/21 Peru 3 Marion 2 Record 1-0 Singles #1 Lucas Musser Lost 1-8 #2 Jackson Boswell Lost 4-8 #3 Jacob Boswell Won 8-5
Doubles #1 Isaac Braley/Karter Schwartz Won 81 #2 Carter Musser/Will Rodriguez Won 8-6
Extra Matches Singles Riley Astrup Won 8-5 Rocket Schwartz Won 8-2
Doubles Logan Rogers/Devin Evans Won 8-0
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Schwartz Won 82 #2 Devin Evans/Logan Rogers Won 8-0
Landon Steele/Holden Burkholder Won 8-0 Farrin Douglass/Wyatt Williams Won 8-0 Results of Peru Middle School Tennis vs Logansport 9/1/21 Peru 5 Logansport 0 Record 20 Singles #1 Jackson Boswell Won 8-4 #2 Jacob Boswell Won 8-3 #3 Isaac Braley Won 8-0 Doubles #1 Will Rodriguez/Karter
Extra Matches Singles Riley Astrup Won 8-0 Karter Schwartz Won 6-1 Doubles Landon Steele/Holden Burkholder Won 8-1 Farrin Douglass/Rocket Schwartz Won 81 Johnathan Richards/Wyatt Williams Won 8-1 Holden Burkholder/Landon Steele Won 6-1 Devin Evans/Logan Rogers Won 6-1 Isaac Braley/Will Rodriguez Won 6-1
Community Calendar Sept. 11 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market – downtown Peru, next to the Miami County Museum. Fresh produce, homemade pies, cookies, breads, shaved ice and lemon shakeups, handmade items and much more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – St. Charles Bazaar – Food, raffles, games, bands, drawings for prizes, garage sale, books, CD’s and much more. Sept. 17 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Grissom Air Museum will have their annual Warbird Golf Outing at the Logansport Golf Club. Logansport Golf Club is an 18hole golf course located just outside of Logansport Indiana. It features unique and challenging holes that include water hazards and more. Lunch and ranges start at Noon with tee off at 1 p.m. and closing ceremonies
at 5 p.m. Teams of four are needed to take on the course and try to win contests such as holein-one, longest drive, closest to the pin, and more. Entry fee is $300 for a team of four and includes lunch, snacks, prizes,
range balls, cart rental, and green fees. Tournament proceeds will assist in the funding the B-58 Hustler project. Visit the hustler exhibit project on our website to learn more about the project. 9 p.m. – Beetlejuice
at the shop at The Cat’s Pyjamas Vintage and Curiosities, 334 E. Sixth Street, Peru. The event is kid friendly and won’t start until dark. The event will be outdoor. Bring whatever is needed See Calendar, Page 6
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Calendar to be comfortable. Sept. 18 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Substance Abuse Prevention Council (SAPC) is hosting the annual Recovery Month Celebration at the Riverview Event Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be vendors, guest speakers, a community update, a car show, awards, door prizes, kids’ games, and free lunch. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market – downtown Peru, next to the Miami County Museum. Fresh produce, homemade pies, cookies, breads, shaved ice and lemon shakeups, handmade items and much more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Vendor Fair at Parkview United Methodist Church, 1785 S. State Road 19, Peru (across from Moseley Road, Parkview Heights). This event will include crafters, baked goods, paparazzi, home-made soaps, Damsel, Scentsy, Color
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Street Nails, Rada and more. Lunch will be available. For more information and vendor inquires call Donna at 765-469-3639. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Build a Scarecrow at Garden Gate Greenhouse, 3415 E 500 S, Peru. Harvesting Capabilities and Garden Gate Greenhouse are partnering for the Fourth Annual Build a Scarecrow fundraiser for Harvesting Capabilities. $25 to build a scarecrow. Choose from an Adult, Child or sitting scarecrow. All supplies will be provided. Sept. 18-19 Block Party 2021 Downtown Peru. Saturday, Noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live music and vendors. Benefitting a veteran endowment and Rachel and Madalynn Staller.
Sept. 22-26 International Circus Hall of Fame will have a work week with the intent of painting the barns. Those interested are invited to volunteer their time to help. Sept. 25 9 a.m. - Grissom Air Museum will host its first ever Jeeps, Jets, and Jams event Saturday, Sept. 25. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with Jeep registration. Jeeps are $25 each and $5 for additional passengers. Make sure to arrive early to secure your spot next to the plane of your choice. At 10 a.m., the gates open to the general public with general admission of $20 per person with children under five being free. At 11 a.m., the Grace Scott band takes the stage followed by Money Shot Tucker at 3 p.m. and will close with Brandt Carmichael at 7 p.m. If you have a community event taking place, especially non-profit organizations, send it to:
mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com. Oct. 2 9 a.m. - Peru Rotary Club’s Cole Porter Classic 5K & 10K Road Race 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Competitive Walk. All events start at 9 a.m. Entrants must be able to complete the 10K run in 1 hour and 30 minutes Due to the COVID 19, we are making the following recommendations: Participants are encouraged to observe social distancing when possible. Face masks are encouraged when indoors. Packet Pick-up and registration at the Peru Fire Station, 85 W. Canal St., Peru. Race day packet pick will open at 7:30 a.m. Pre-registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 27, 2021, (required to be guaranteed a long-sleeved shirt) There will be no onsite race day registration. Late registration will be available online until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 1, 2021. (Shirt size and availability limited) The course is relatively flat and continues along the new Riverwalk Park trail, city streets and on the
NPT. All events begin and end at the Peru Fire Station. Awards will be presented to the male & female winners in various age brackets for the following events: 5K Run, 10K Run, 5K Competitive Race Walk. There will also be a 1st place overall award presented for the 5K & 10K runs and for the 5K Competitive Race Walk. Division Awards *Restrooms *Frequent Water Stations The first 150 en-
trants will receive a participation award Oct. 16 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Octoberfest at the Miami County Project Building located on the Miami County 4-H Fairgrounds. To apply to be a vendor, contact Michelle King at kingsheavenlygifts@gmail.com or 870-926-2164. Nov. 26-28 German Christmas Market with live entertainment in historic Peru on the Courthouse Square. Friday, Nov. 26 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 27 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will have a skating rink, German Band, German-made Christmas Ornaments, Christkindlmarkt mugs, German Christmas baked goods and more. Vendors – booth products must be German and/or Christmas related. There are still spaces for paid German entertainment. For more information, call 765-4727655 or email
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September 8, 2021
Police Reports Miami County Sheriff Department
abandoned vehicle at E U.S. 24 and N 175 E, Peru. All checked okay. Officers responded to August 29 the area of 1640 A suspicious package Warhawk Rd, Peru in or item was reported at reference to a welfare on 10622 S Elm St, Miami. alleged children left A caller at 7233 S U.S. alone in a home. They 31, Mara Mart, Bunker made contact with an Hill reported a disoradult. The situation derly customer. For checked okay. record only. Two parties at 11695 S Officers at 2920 W 50 E, Kokomo were Broadway St, Grissom talked to over the phone Chrysler, Bunker Hill as- regarding a child cussisted PPD with a crash tody issue. Officers responded to investigation. the area of W Eel River A stolen vehicle was reported at 1478 S Straw- Rd. and N 440 W, Peru for a supposed tree in town Pike, Peru. A caller at 2910 S Hill- the roadway. This was unable to be located. top Dr, Apt. 7, Peru reOfficers at 10486 S 300 ported damage to her vehicle that occurred in E, Amboy assisted state looking for the owner of the early morning a vehicle parked on prihours. vate property. Theft was reported at E 1400 S & S 500 E, August 30 Greentown. Robert Townsend was A suspicious person or arrested at 25 W 2nd St, vehicle was reported at Dialysis Fresenius E 400 S and S St. Rd. 19, Health Center, Peru for Peru. OWI with prior convicA non-domestic fight occurred at 2307 W Ran- tion. A car vs. deer crash ocdolph St, Peru. curred at N 150 W & W Officers responded to 800 N, Denver. No inthe area of N 700 E & E 600 N, Peru in reference juries were reported. An abandoned bicycle to a two vehicle crash. was found at 4425 N There were no injuries Mexico Rd, Mexico. reported. A state crash An eviction service was report was submitted. conducted at 27 Plaza Dr, Officers attempted to recover stolen property Peru. An eviction service at 6643 N St. Rd. 19, Chili Methodist Church, Den- was conducted at 38042 ver. The moped was un- DOW CT, Peru. Officers responded to able to be located. Officers checked on an the area of 4161 N Water
St, Mexico in reference to a vehicle driving recklessly through the area. The vehicle was found parked at a residence. Officers spoke to a female at 110 W Pearl St, Bunker Hill over the phone who had questions about an eviction. Domestic disturbance was reported at 1867 N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru. One party left for the evening. Michael Jenkins was placed under arrest at 1708 W Golden Hills Dr, Peru for domestic battery and intimidation. Officers responded to the area of 1633 Warhawk Rd, Peru in reference to an altercation involving a firearm. This is an ongoing investigation. Officers responded to the area of 2934 S 300 W, Lot 222, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru in reference to an unknown issue. The individual left willing with another party. Officers at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 222, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru assisted state police with disorderly subjects. Officers at W Meadowlark Dr. and W Golden Hills Dr, Peru checked on a suspicious vehicle in the area. Christian Robertson of Peru was arrested for multiple charges. August 31 Officers at 266 W 7th
St, Peru assisted PPD with domestic battery. Officers spoke with a complainant at 2252 S Holiday Dr, Peru regarding questions about criminal mischief. A car vs. deer accident occurred at Logansport Rd. and U.S. 31, Peru. Officers assisted 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Jail, Peru with identifying a substance believed to be methamphetamine. It was found in a backpack on the booking counter. A glass smoking device along with a crystalline substance found in a prescription bottle both tested positive for the drug using a methamphetamine blot tester. A video review suggested the backpack was the property of an arrested person brought in by the Peru Police Department that night. Lumber was cleared from a roadway at W Airport Rd. and S U.S.31
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THE PAPER
September 8, 2021
Find that ZING! By Laura Kurella
way to preserve your God-given garden goodAs a child I recall zuc- ness in ways you can enjoy for the rest of the chini being pigeonyear! holed as a somewhat Able to be tailored to petty vegetable that suit your tastes with had an extremely limspices that can be adited use and as such, justed, or even algrown only when soil tered/substituted with was too poor for anyones that you prefer, thing else. This thinking, which here now is a special garden taco recipe that was most reflective of offers a flavor that is the zeitgeist of the fresh and lightly spiced 1960s, made zucchini practically invisible to wrapped in the soft and pleasing texture of a me throughout childhome-made, zucchinihood. based tortilla wrap that I purposely use the is so good that it will word, “invisible” benot only have you cause whenever zucchini did emerge in the thinking twice about 1960’s it was hidden in zucchini, but also about ever buying a bread recipe so varied that you were never store-bought shells again. ENJOY! sure if it was going to be something that Zucchini Zing Zeros would bring desire or Note: This recipe can dread! be made as just the zucTeetering between chini shells or just the the two worlds of dull zucchini filling, or and unappetizing or surprisingly moist and combined to make an marvelous, choosing to extraordinary meal! take a slice of zucchini Prep Time: 15 minutes: Cook Time: 20-30 minbread in the 60’s was utes; Total Time: 40-45 often tantamount to minutes playing Russian Yield: Approximately 8 roulette with your shells. tongue! Today zucchini is not 4 cups coarsely such a risky choice be- grated/shredded zuccause the previous gen- chini 1 large egg eration did this generation a kind serv- 4 ounces parmesan cheese, hand-grated ice by weeding out all 1/4 cup bread crumbs those not-so-delicious 1 teaspoon black peprecipes, and we’ve learned to not let them per 1/2 teaspoon natural grow into woody, dry fine sea salt squash that no one 1 teaspoon garlic powshould dare eat! Young, skinny, and oh- der 1 teaspoon ground so-delicious, zucchini cumin can be quite awesome Pre-heat oven to 450 when sliced into paperdegrees. Line two bakthin ribbons sauteed ing sheets with parchwith garlic, olive oil ment paper then spray and sprinkled with with cooking spray and Parmesan! set aside. Shred or Zucchini is also amazing in everything from grate zucchini then squeeze out as much soup to stews to fries excess liquid as you thanks to recipes that can. (Pre-freezing then successfully instruct us on how to harness a thawing or microwaving fresh zucchini more consistently faslightly will help this vored outcome! veggie to release excess Freezing garden zucchini is the smartest moisture.) Place thing an abundant gar- drained/squeezed zucdener can do because chini in a large bowl it affords you the futhen add remaining inture pleasure of servgredients and, using ing it, and if you are clean hands, mix well keen enough to measuntil mixture cleans ure it before freezing, the sides of the bowl makes for a convenand makes a formable ient, pre-measured dough. Using a 1/4 -cup packet that’s ready for measure, divide dough using! up into even portions, Looking to add a spe- forming into balls. cial zing to my zucPlace each ball onto chini recipes today I prepared baking sheet thought it would be fun then press down, flat– and more flavorful – tening evenly into a to make a special hand- thin, approximately 5” held that features a zeros (circle). Repeat zucchini tortilla that, with remaining dough. in addition to offering Place pans in preloads more flavor, are heated oven and bake also gluten-free. And for 15 minutes then rofor those with extra tate pans and, using a garden-fresh zucchini spatula, carefully flip it gives you another each zero over. Return
A versatile vegetable that can be taken in directions both savory and sweet, zucchini enables us to add its unique “Zing” to anything it’s added to, even a taco to oven and bake about 10 more minutes or until zeros look to be browning around the edges. Do not overbake or zeros will dry out and become hard. Remove from oven and use immediately or refrigerate for later use. Alternate Stove Top Method: Zeros can be cooked on a stove griddle instead. To do so, preheat griddle to medium heat. Place one dough ball in the center of a 6-inch square of parchment sprayed with cooking spray. Flatten dough into a 5-inch zero (circle). Place parchment with dough face down on griddle and cook until it begins to separate from parchment. Remove paper and flip zero to cook other side. Once cooked through and edges get slightly crispy, remove from griddle. Repeat with remaining dough. Do not
overcook or zeros with become hard and stiff. Note: to soften zeros, place them, along with a wet paper towel, into a microwave and then cook at 10-15 second intervals until softened. Keep in a covered container with a wet paper towel to keep soft. FILLING Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes: Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1 tablespoon oil 1 small onion 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon tomato paste In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, combine oil and diced onion. Cook, stirring, until onions begin to caramelize – about 10 minutes. Using spatula,
shell! Food stylist and photographer: Laura Kurella
scrape onions off to the outer edges of the pan then add the chicken. Scoot onions over the top of the breasts and for 3 minutes on each side of breast to encourage browning. Add broth, spices and tomato paste then stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen bits into the broth. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook, slightly covered for 15 minutes then reduce heat to low and, using two forks, shred breast meat into the broth. Once chicken is completely shredded, cover pan and let coast on low heat until serving.
ounces) granulated sugar 3/4 cup buttermilk (homemade version here) 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, avocado oil, canola oil or vegetable oil 2 cups shredded zucchini (10 ounces) 1 1/2 cup (7.5 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (2 ounces) natural, unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan with cooking spray and set aside. I always use an aluminum/metal Zen Master Zucchini baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk Cake Prep Time: 15 minutes: together the eggs, Cook Time: 25 minutes; vanilla, sugar, butterTotal Time: 40 minutes milk and oil. 3 large eggs Stir in the shredded 1 tablespoon vanilla ex- zucchini. Add the flour, cocoa tract powder, salt, soda and 1 1/2 cups (11.25
baking powder. Stir until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 25-35 minutes until the top springs back lightly to the touch and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely. Serve alone, with chocolate frosting or a dollop of lightly sweetened chocolate whipped cream. NOTE: Zucchini: I don't squeeze any excess liquid out of the zucchini for this recipe; however, previously frozen, shredded zucchini tends to have more liquid, so if using thawed zucchini that's been frozen, you might drain slightly. Bundt Pan: Bake for about 45-50 minutes.