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Waiting for a place to call home A resident of the Scratching Post Cat Rescue, Inc., sits in one of the many enclosures made for cats who are ready for adoption. Photo by Michelle Boswell
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in 2012 and opened in 2016. We have rent payments because we had to take out a If ever there were a time loan to finish the building. Once we have it paid off, he to foster, adopt or donate, plans to donate the building the Scratching Post Cat to the rescue so there aren’t Rescue, Inc. would say it is any taxes since we are a 501now. COVID-19 is at the heart of c3,” Shircliff said. The dedication and love the situation the non-profit Shircliff has for this cause organization is currently in was evident while she spoke and they are now asking for about the rescue. Many help to get back to where times, it was through tears they need to be. she shared her passion for The 501-c3 organization helping the cats in this comhas monthly bills that exceed $4,000. COVID made munity. According to Renee Day, donations more difficult for second in command at the the community to give rescue, another COVID facbecause of job loss. tor was “the government Volunteerism also dropped would not grant elective suroff dramatically during the geries.” A spay or neuter pandemic and it hasn’t was considered elective, so returned to what it needs to the population of cats in be. Between veterinarian Miami County kept growbills, utilities, rent for the ing. Day, like Shircliff, is building, insurance, taxes, passionate about the rescue food, litter, cleaning supand what a vital role it plays plies, treatments, blankets in the quality of life in and much more, the rescue Miami County. has a need. “This community needs The building the cats live some serious trap, neuter in is located at 600 Chili (or spay) and release (TNR). Avenue, Peru, and it is filled You can’t imagine how with around 100 cats who many mommas and babies are available for adoption. have been dropped off Shelley Shircliff, CEO of here,” Day said. Scratching Post Cat Rescue, Shircliff added, “The Inc., began her journey with Neuter Scooter doesn’t come rescuing cats in 2005 at her to Miami County anymore home. because there is no place to “My husband, Bill, built a put her. She needs a place to small building in our back bring her bus. She can’t yard and then two huge outcome here because there are side enclosures we could cats and she needs a place cover with tarps. If it with just a bathroom faciliweren’t for him, we ty, sink and tables. She used wouldn’t have this rescue. to go to the Miami County We purchased this building
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Fairgrounds, but her prices have gone way up so we send ours to a spay and neuter clinic in Lafayette. Even with our transport fee, it is less than the Neuter Scooter.” The need for adoptions from the rescue is dire but some people are hesitant because of the price. Day explained why this is a fair price for adoption. “$65 is the base price to have a cat spayed or neutered. If the cat is in heat or is pregnant, it’s more. The cat may need teeth removed (and they call ahead of time to make sure it’s okay to do that) and again, the price goes up. There is a $5 transport fee. We adopt our kittens for $75 and adults for $50. So that price doesn’t count the vaccinations, the flea meds and food. People don’t want to pay the price we ask but you can’t get all of these things taken care of for that price. You’re money ahead if you come here to get a cat” Day said. “We get zero help other than what this wonderful community gives. They have kept us going. Not one dime comes from the city or county,” said Day. Because the rescue is a 501-c3, a donation is tax deductible. The number the rescue likes to stay within concerning cats in the facility is 80, but recently the number has gone over that amount. “We won’t turn down an injured cat but if someone See Rescue, Page 2
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Third Runner-up Courtney Turcheck was named third runner-up in the Miss Indiana State Festival Association competition. Turcheck was representing Miami County as 2020 Miss Circus City. The state competition was canceled because of the COVID-19 outbreak which allowed Turcheck to compete this year along with 20 other young women. Another competitor from Miami County was 2021 Miss Circus City, Emma Moore. Turcheck also won the essay portion of the contest. “I enjoyed every ounce of my experience while competing for the Miss Indiana State Festival Associate Queen. By competing, I not only had the chance to explain what makes our festival so unique, but also hear about other festivals all over the state of Indiana.This competition journey also gave me the opportunity to meet new friends, gain life-long skills such as interviews, public speaking, and self presentation, and to be an ambassador for the Circus City Festival,” Turcheck shared. The competition took place Saturday, Nov. 13 at Greenfield-Central High School hosted by the Riley Festival. Turcheck was awarded with $450 in scholarships. Photo provided.
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Sharon Sue (Leedy) Nutt, 79
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Janet Sue Snider, 82, passed away peacefully at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. Janet was born Nov. 15, 1938, to Elton and Annabelle (Gibbs) Bowman. She eventually married the love of her life, Martin Snider, and he precedes her in death. A lifelong resident of Peru, Indiana, Janet began her career working at Tally Ho, Fox & Hound, and the Jockey Club. Later Janet held many supervisory positions, including Eck Adams, Maibens Laundry, Kofabco, Dukes Hospital, and even Miller’s Merry Manor. She was also the owner of Jan’s Place in Peru. She was loved for her great sense of humor. Janet enjoyed collecting antiques with her husband and spending time with her family and grandchildren. In addition to her husband and family, music was another source of joy for Janet. She loved to sing, she loved to dance, and she loved to just sit and listen to her favorite songs. From the very beginning, life was often hard on Jan but somehow through it all she always found a reason to laugh and smile, to tell a joke, and to sing. Janet is survived by her children, Jerry McMullen (Rhonda) of Hopemills, North Carolina, Sandra McMullen Hatten of Rochester, Indiana, Margaret “Mickey” McMullen Anderson of Peru, Edward Joseph “Joe” McMullen (Michael) of San Diego, California, and Melanie McMullen Burgess (Doyle) of Denver, Indiana, granddaughters Maralee Swift, Molly Powell, Betty Brewer (Kyle Rairigh), Misty Cole (Jeremy), Tuesdee McMullen, grandsons Martin Prather (Bridget), and Jeremie Payne, as well as 10 great grandchildren. Janet is also survived by siblings, Elton Bowman, Jr., Richard Bowman, Mary Faye Yerkes, Nileta Bowman, and sisters-inlaw Katy Ade and Jill Poehlein (Mike). Janet is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Julie McMullen Wright, brother-in-law George Ade, and mother and father-in-law, Lois and Arthur Snider. Visitation and celebration of Janet’s life was held at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m. with pastor Mark Elliot officiating. A private burial took place at EverRest Memorial Park Cemetery in Logansport, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Miller’s Merry Manor for their care. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Sharon Sue (Leedy) Nutt, “Sue” 79 passed away at Lutheran Hospital Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. Sue was born Feb. 17, 1942, in Miami County. She graduated from Deedsville High School in 1960. She attended the Baptist Church in Denver, Indiana, and enjoyed baking, sewing, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Sue is survived by her four children and their spouses, Bradley and Alisa Shultz Nutt, Bryan and Brenda Nutt, Ellen and Joe Maxwell, and Tim and Devan Nutt; 18 grandchildren and their spouses, Natalie and Brandon Hall, Jared and Kayla VanNess Nutt, Chrisie and Christopher Larson, Craig and Alexis Nutt, Cale and Maria Nutt, Kayla and Dusty Mohr, Nicole Donaldson, Alaura Nutt, Madisyn Nutt, Linzie Nutt, Charlyse Nutt, Timothy Nutt, James Nutt, Karly Nutt, Daniel Nutt, Isaiah Nutt, Silas Nutt and Benjamin Nutt; and 12 great-grandchildren, Trey Mettler, Jace Hall, Madilyn Hall, Parker Nutt, Hadley Nutt, Ava Nutt, Blake Nutt, Jadyn Nutt, Samuel Nutt, Kennedy Mohr, Kolton Mohr, and Reagan Larson. Also surviving are brothers Tom Leedy (wife Beth Anne) of Peru, and Stan Leedy (companion Karma) of Plymouth; and sisters Jane Deeds (husband Bob Sonne) of Deedsville, Rose Marek (husband Frank) of Peru, and Sara Stokes of Washington; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Nutt, her parents Joseph and Ellen Leedy, brothers Roger, Jerry, Steve, and Wes; and sisters Ardis, and Mary Ann. Viewing and funeral services were held at the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Viewing services were held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, and Sunday Nov. 14, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. with funeral services at 2 p.m. and burial at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mexico, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Richard (Rick) S. Lyke, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born Jan. 18, 1965, in Tampa, Florida to Albert L. Lyke and Janis E. Clingaman. Rick was maintenance helper for the Mobile home park where he resided. He enjoyed fishing, mowing lawns, working puzzles, and helping others. He is survived by his four brothers, LeRoy (Nancy) Lyke of Plymouth, Indiana, Dean Lyke of Auburn, Indiana, Everett (Darlene) Lyke of Claypool, Indiana, Ray (Espie) Lyke of San Diego, California, and one sister Patty (Rod) Correll of Peru, Indiana. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and step nephews and one step niece cousins. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents Clarence (Everett) & Ethel Clingaman, Dick & Teresa Lyke, his uncles and aunts, Jim (Juanita) Clingaman, Jerry (Sherry) Clingaman, and Robert (Velva) Clingaman. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at Zion Chapel Church, 915 S. Broadway, Peru, Indiana. The memorial service followed at 1 p.m. with pastor Rod Correll officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flower-Leedy Funeral Home.
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George R. Koehler, (MSGT, USAF ret.), 75 George R. Koehler, (MSGT, USAF ret.) 75, of rural Kokomo passed away at 9:57 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent, Kokomo. He was born on Feb. 2, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Earl and Genevieve Cole Koehler. George married Jeanne Jackson on April 13, 1967, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 2018. He then married Leslie Hughes Scott Aug. 18, 2019, and she survives. George was a member of McGrawsville Community Church and a retired USAF MSGT. His military decorations include the Air Force Commendation Medal with on oak leaf cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with four oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with three oak leaf clusters. Following retirement from the Air Force, George was a civil service employee and also worked for the Maconaquah School Corporation. He was an avid fisherman and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving in addition to his wife Leslie is a daughter Patty Willson and her husband Don of Bunker Hill, Indiana; son Tony Koehler and his wife Cennet of Warner Robins, Georgia; step children Rick (Heather) Scott of Noblesville, Indiana, Rachel (Scott) Sand of Avon, Indiana, Aaron (Melissa) Scott of Vancouver, Washington, Adam (April) Scott of Richmond, Indiana, and Andrew (Sara) Scott of Indianapolis, Indiana; sister Sally Ann (Roger) Dempsey of St. Paul, MN and grandchildren Wesley (Danielle) Willson, Wayde (Makayla) Willson, Wyatt (Kaelyn) Willson, Chris Koehler, Justin Koehler, and Jordan Koehler. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jeanne and grandson Zachary Koehler. A service celebrating the life of George R. Koehler was held at 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the McGrawsville Community Church, 9377 S. 300 E. Amboy with pastor Robert Land officiating. Military graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Marion National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Miami County Military Rites Unit. Family and friends gathered from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at the McGrawsville Community Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the McGrawsville Community Church.
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Obituaries Judity “Judy” Kay Alley, 82
Gary Jan Martin, 79
Judith “Judy” Kay Alley, 82, of Peru went to be with her Heavenly Father at 2:22 pm Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at Dukes Memorial Hospital of Peru, surrounded by her family, ending a life that was full of joy, love, and faith. Born Jan. 3, 1939, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Richard and Miriam Benner (stepmother) and Vivian and Dale Yoder (stepfather). She was married to the love of her life, Terry M. Alley Feb. 14, 1965, at the First Christian Church in Peru. Judy was a life-long resident of Peru and was a member of the First Baptist Church for over 50 years where she served in various roles. She graduated from Peru High School in 1957 then went on to Secretarial school in South Bend, Indiana. She worked in various industries as a secretary/bookkeeper and finished her career at Glaziers Furniture Store. Judy was an amazing stay-at-home mom for many years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewing for her family. She loved watching all her grandkids play in various sports including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, and tennis. She was known for her special laugh, and she always cheered loudly from the stands. Judy enjoyed gathering as a family for all occasions. She and Terry enjoyed cooking together and they passed on many family recipes including the chocolate mayonnaise cake which will be enjoyed for generations to come. She is survived by her stepmother, Miriam Benner, Peru; two daughters, Becky Blanton, Peru; Cathy (Mark) Hardwick, Yorktown; brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Alley, Fishers; two sisters, Diana Priest and Johnnie Wallace; five grandchildren, Josh Gilleland, Peru; Stephan Taylor, Fort Wayne; Brianna Taylor, Peru; Halie and Bryce Hardwick, Yorktown; five great-grandchildren, Kaden, Karter, and Kaisleigh Gilleland, Aria Disney, and Coen Noftsger; cousins, Carol Ann (Keith) Eckensberger, Lynn (Gary) Michaels, and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry M Alley; sister, Kristy Kerns; three brothers; her sister-in-law, Kathy Alley; her mother, father, and stepfather. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Peru, Indiana. A service celebrating the life of Judith Kay Alley was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru with pastor Robert Adelsperger officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Family and friends gathered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.
Gary Jan Martin, 79, of Amboy, Indiana, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab Center, LaFontaine, Indiana. He was born in Peru Jan. 4, 1942, the son of Gareth and Irene Rimpler Martin. Jan married Sierra McKinley June 16, 1962, and she survives. Jan was a member of College Corner Brethren Church and a member of Gideon International. His Christian walk was apparent as he regularly helped others, treated everyone with love and respect and served as a Sunday School teacher over the years. He graduated from Jefferson Township High School (Mexico) in 1960 “Go Bulldogs!”, International Business College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Huntington College and received his master’s degree in education from Ball State University. Jan was an Eagle Scout and thoroughly enjoyed nature and outdoor activities including bicycling, canoeing, jogging and walks in the woods. Old cemeteries, many of which he mowed over the years and local history were of great interest to him as well. He also enjoyed sports with basketball definitely being his favorite. His teaching and coaching career, which spanned 22 years, started in Laurel, Indiana, and included 14 years at Oak Hill Junior High School as well as a few years at Whites Junior/Senior High School and Peru Junior High School. Jan and his wife Sierra also managed a successful record album business for many years. Surviving in addition to his wife Sierra is daughter Daphne Hudson and her husband Mark of Russiaville, sons Joel Martin and his wife Debbie of Converse and Rob Martin and his wife Tracy of Amboy; sisters Cynthia Leffel of Mexico, Indiana, and Cathy (Bill) Click of Denver, Indiana; brother Phil (Julia) Martin of Morehead, Kentucky; grandchildren Ashley (Matt) Troy, Amber Hudson (Corey Humbert), Amy (Chip) Ziems, Jace (Kendall) Martin, Braelyn Martin, Shaye (Jose) Nieves, Marlie (Caleb) Newhouse, Finley Martin, Terra Martin, Trevor (Bekah) Martin, and Renn Martin; great grandchildren Tillie Ziems, Lilah Ziems , Grady Martin and Hattie Martin and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Gareth and Irene Martin and daughter-in-law Diana Martin. A service honoring the life of Gary Jan Martin will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at the College Corner Brethren Church, 8996 S. 500 W., Wabash, Indiana, with Rev. Richard Martens officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico, Indiana. A time of visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at College Corner Brethren Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the College Corner Brethren Church or Gideons International.
A recent traffic stop by Indiana State Police Trooper Dakota Anderson led to the arrest of Nicholas Parks, 41, and Christopher Symons, 37, both from Bunker Hill, IN. Both were incarcerated in the Tipton County Jail. Parks faces criminal charges for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug, identity deception, possession of a narcotic drug, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Symons was incarcerated for resisting law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a narcotic. Tuesday, at approximately 4:24 p.m., Anderson initiated a traffic stop, on a 2007 Dodge Caliber, on State Road 28 near Tipton County Road 900 West. Anderson had received information that the vehicle’s occupants had outstanding arrest warrants.
During the traffic stop, Symons was identified as the driver. He had an outstanding arrest warrant for a parole violation. While speaking with officers, Symons ran from the scene. He was quickly captured by Trooper Dukengston Lavache. Parks, a passenger in the Dodge, repeatedly provided officers with false identifying information. He was eventually identified and found to have three active arrest warrants from Howard and Madison Counties for two counts for possession of methamphetamine, dealing methamphetamine, felon in possession of a handgun, intimidation, false informing, and resisting
law enforcement. During a subsequent search of the Dodge and the suspects, officers allegedly found marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and $4,157.00 in United States currency. Further investigation led officers to obtain a search warrant for a travel trailer at 504 S. Main Street, Kempton. During a subsequent search of the trailer, officers allegedly found fentanyl, heroin, prescription medications, and methamphetamine. All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Sports Local Sports Calendar North Miami Nov. 18 5 p.m. – Boys Sixth Grade Basketball @ Columbia Sixth Academy/Logansport (Blue) 5:30 p.m. – Boys Sixth Grade Basketball vs. Whitko at Pierceton Elementary Gym 6 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball @ Clinton Central Jr./Sr. High School Scrimmage 6:15 p.m. – Boys Seventh Grade Basketball @ Southwood High School 7:15 p.m. – Boys Eighth Grade Basketball @ Southwood Jr./Sr. High School Nov. 20 8 a.m. – Varsity Wrestling @ Super 8 Tourney – Taylor
High School 3 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity Basketball @ Clinton Central Jr./Sr. High School 4:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball @ Clinton Central Jr./Sr. High School Nov. 22 6 p.m. – Boys Seventh Grade Basketball vs. Peru Junior High School – Home 6 p.m. – Varsity Wrestling vs. Sheridan High School – Home 7:15 p.m. – Boys Eighth Grade Basketball vs. Peru Junior High School – Home Nov. 23 6 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Lakeland Christian Academy – Home 7:15 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Lakeland
Christian Academy – Home Maconaquah Nov. 16 6 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Western High School – Home 6 p.m. – Boys Eighth Grade Basketball vs. Wabash High School – Home 6 p.m. – Boys Seventh Grade Basketball vs. Wabash High School – Home 6 p.m. – Boys Sixth Grade Basketball vs. Kokomo High School – Home 7:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Western High School – Home Nov. 18 6 p.m. – Boys Var-
sity Basketball vs. Winamac (Scrimmage) – Home 6 p.m. – Boys Seventh Grade Basketball @ Kokomo High School 6 p.m. – Boys Eighth Grade Basketball @ Kokomo High School Nov. 20 9 a.m. – Boys Varsity Wrestling @ Brownsburg Junior Varsity Invitational in BHS Main Gymnasium 9 a.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling @ Brownsburg Junior Varsity Invitational in BHS Main Gymnasium 9 a.m. – Coed Varsity Wrestling @ Brownsburg Junior Varsity Invitational in BHS Main Gymnasium 11 a.m. – Girls Junior Varsity
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Basketball vs. Rochester Community Middle School in MHS Upper Gymnasium 12:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Rochester High School in MHS Upper Gymnasium Nov. 23 6:15 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity Basketball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School 6:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Wabash High School in MHS Lower Gymnasium Court 2 6:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling vs. Wabash High School in MHS Lower Gymnasium Court 2 6:30 p.m. – Coed Varsity Wrestling vs. Wabash High School – Home – MHS Lower Gymnasium Court 2
Peru Nov. 17 6:15 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Triton Jr./Sr. High School – Scrimmage – Home Nov. 18 6:15 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Rochester High School – Home 7:45 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Rochester High School – Home Nov. 20 9 a.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling @ Yorktown Junior Varsity Invitational Nov. 22 6 p.m. – Boys Seventh/Eighth Grade
Basketball @ North Miami Middle/High School 6:15 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity Basketball @ Northfield Jr./Sr. High School 7:45 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball @ Northfield Jr./Sr. High School Nov. 23 6 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball @ Logansport High School 6:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Manchester High School – Home 6:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling vs. Manchester High School – Home 7:45 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball @ Logansport High School
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Miami County Moments
In the left photo, a family enjoys looking at train items that were available at the 2021 Miami County Model Train Show and Swap Meet. The event brought many out to the 4-H Fairgrounds on Satur-
Rescue calls to say they don’t want their cat anymore, we have to turn them down. We just don’t have room. The reality of that is the cat will probably be put out of the home and we’ll probably end up with it anyway,” said Day. Another issue the rescue runs into is people dropping off cats at the back door. The facility now has cameras set up to see who is leaving the animals. They hope this will stop this trend. Shircliff said the immediate needs of the facility are paper towels, Windex, laundry soap, dryer sheets, clumping litter (no light weight), Dawn dish soap, Friskies can food (pate), Fancy Feast
day, Nov. 13. in the right photo, a woman looks at Christmas items that where in plenty at the annual Christmas Craft Show held at the Circus Building Saturday, Nov. 13. Photos by Michelle Boswell
continued from Page 1 kitten can food, Purina Cate Chow Complete, and Purina Kitten Chow. The organization also has a PayPal account. Donors can use the phone number 765-4754926 to donate through the account. If the donor gives as friends or family, the rescue gets the entire amount without a fee. Donations are an important part of the organization as well as volunteers. The list of volunteers they have now is short and they are struggling to keep their heads above water. Shircliff said she and Day are spending most of their days cleaning because they are short on volunteers. They added they do not
mind cleaning, but that takes time away from paperwork that needs to be done and the day to day needs of the cats concerning medical care. It gets done but the days are longer, and exhaustion is continuous. The volunteer list needs to grow to help get the rescue back on track as it was before COVID. If anyone wants to volunteer, contact the rescue at 76f5-475-4926 to make arrangements. If ever there was a time to make a difference in the community, the Scratching Post Cat Rescue is counting on Miami County to come through for them and their feline residents.
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Two residents of the Scratching Post Cat Rescue lounge around their enclosure, located at 600 Chili Ave., Peru. Photo by Michelle Boswell
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Marriages April 14 Ethan Robert Ashby, 31 and Courtney Leigh Johnson, 28. April 16 Dillon Michael Levier, 24, and Breanna Lynale McGuire, 27. April 22 Heath Mathew Andritsch, 26, and Christina Marie Kendall, 25. April 23 Justin Michael Turner, 29, and Whitney Irene Hyde, 29. April 27 Bradley Alan York, 45, and Mary Elizabeth Decker, 44. April 28 David Michael Wininger, 47, and Tonya Starr Ulerick, 43. April 29 Paul Joseph Hain, 48, and Frances Lee Haynes, 44. May 3 Erik Jeffrey Aspinwall, 28 and Sabrina Marie Briggs, 25. Brian Dale Handy, 54, and Jamie Lynn Hostetler, 47. May 5 James Clar Marconi, 32, and Amy Elizabeth Comerford, 34. May 7 Jon Michael Jumper, 45, and Teresa Jean Shoemaker, 39. Jarred Lee Spohn, 22, and Abby Meshelle Jewell, 22. May 12 David Michael Headrick, 36, and Veronica Kay Hicks, 26. Richard Allen Wilhite, Jr., 30, and Abigail Gloria Stuber, 25. May 14 Kirk Levelle Marsh, 60, and Yvette Antoinette Clark, 51. May 17 Marc Adam Myers, 35, and Brittanie Shantelle-Ann Boller, 33.
continued from Page 2 May 18 Sebastian David Mitchell, 20, and Gretchen Justine Cribbs, 23. Thomas Eldon Ogle, Jr., 34, and McKala Rene Hodges, 26. May 19 Joseph Ray Chumbley, 26, and Caitlyn Dawn Dickerhoff, 24. May 21 Tyler David Farmer, 28, and Stephanie Ann Seymour, 30. Madalyn Rose Carpenter, 20, and Eli Matthen Travis, 20. Taylor Jones McKinley, 25, and Haley Jene Guss, 25. Daniel John Edwards, 64, and Stacey Dawn Harvey, 42. Thomas William Nelson, 49, and Alisha Jean-Rose Mellen, 31. Christopher Aaron Smith, 20, and Katherine Elizabeth Land, 20. May 24 Tanner Reid Edwards, 24, and Michaela Noel Miller, 24. May 28 Brandon Christopher Doyle, 34, and Teala Lynn Winstead, 33. Roy Lin Burkhart, 67, Dinda Kaye Thompson, 67. June 1 Daniel Jay Johnson, 30, and Andrea Nicole Chambers, 27. Peter Howard LaPoint, 57, and Sherri Lynn Swearingen, 47. June 2 Thomas Dale Hildebrand, 62, and Jennifer Darlene Hildebrand, 47. June 7 James Edward Clark II, 42, and Kimberly Dawn Harris, 35. Jarryn Cole Baker, 19, and Jadelynn
Irene Richards, 18. David Eugene Coppernoll, Jr., 40, and Starr Lynn Burwell, 43. June 9 Jackson Scott Zvers, 24, and Madeline Lee Weeks, 21. June 10 Travis Douglas Koon, 47, and Amy Nicole Mayhew, 43. Mallory Rose Beaty, 28, and Tyler Joseph Conrad, 31. June 11 Brandon Thomas Daniel Carpenter, 29, and Ashly Ann Littleton, 22. Michael Joseph Tate, 39, and Amanda Catherine Bullins, 42. Brandon Gregory Smyth, 41, and Laura Danielle Stapleton, 40. June 15 Joel Stephen Slack, 34, and Sheila Marie Prather, 30. June 18 Theresa Lynn Chase, 51, James Dean Jones, 57. Isaac Rivera, 39, and Krystle Alane Sharp, 32. June 21 William Kristopher Bordeniuk, 36, and Holli Leanne Kinzie, 31. Jacob Ryan Banter, 20, and Hope Bethany Whited, 22. Jordan Layne Freeman, 22, and Kaine Michael Osborn, 23. Sebastian Anibel Madrid, 51, and Rita Judict Galeas, 55. Joshua Glen Higdon, 42, and Stephanie Yvonne Leffler, 38. June 25 Nathan Alexander Rinker, 19, and Audrey Lynn Miller, 19. David Edward Heckathorn, 61, and Marcia Jane Phillips, 63. Jacob Cheyeene Roberts, 21, and Bria
Leeann Taylor, 18. Patrick Michael Grubbs, 26, and Catherine Iva Marie Rowley, 21. July 1 David Alan Douglass, 57, and Laura Jean Julian, 57. Michael Anthony Pressley, 25, and Samantha Kay Phifer, 25. Claude Wheeler Hamblin, 39, and Amanda Ranae Marling, 39. July 2 John Paul LaMaster, Jr., 40, and Jessa Lachelle Crace, 29. July 6 Rodney Taylor Cook, 29, and Lindsey Marie Pitman, 30. July 8 Howard L. Hornbaker, 51, and Amanda L. Ray, 42. July 9 Kevin L. Ubel, 58, and Tonya K. Bell, 57. Gavin Reese Shively, 21, and Aislinn Renee Jackson, 21. Hunter Riley Wyatt, 21, and Anastasia Shyanne Adkins, 19. July 13 Mutch Wayne Anthony, 36, and Merissa Ann Gamble, 34. Anthony Wayne Mutch, 36, and Merissa Ann Gamble, 34. July 14 Ryan Kieth Bowland, 47, and Tracy Nichole Allen, 49. Tommy Lee Persinger, 27, and Rebecca Taylor Dupree, 23. July 15 Jack Owen Winegardner, Jr., 44, and Stephanie Lynn Czenkus, 30.
Meghan Elizabeth Runge Helgeson, 22, and Curtis Roderick Nelson, 26. July 16 Larry Dean Kessler, 71, and Cheryl Ann Wallace, 69. Wesley Ryab Thorrington, 36, and Jamie Lynn Robinson, 35. July 19 Lane Thomas Russo, 21, and Taylor Elizabeth Bean, 21. Patrick Arthur Rhoads, 27, and Autumn Rose Willetts, 23. July 21 Dennis Jaes Harts, 64, and Gina Marie Waltz, 62. Bradey Lawrence Evans, 20, and Brittany Faith McCorkle, 20. Praveen Baskaran, 30, and Kathyrine Ann Morris, 38. Marisa Anne Devall, 32, and Zaccary Lee Hostetler, 38. Ryan Mattew Clark, 29, and Chloe Catherine Hunt, 23. Travus Ryan Vest, 43, and Ashley Marie Boggs, 31. July 22 Clint Michael Hazlett, 27, and Stacia Mei-Lauren Kelley, 21. July 23 Dewey Edward Oden II, 46, and Nicole Lynn Lewis, 37. July 28 Mario Cornelio Moreno, 32, and Erika Jhoanna Silva Basurto, 41. Matthew Louis Finicle, 27, and Emily Elizabeth Fisher, 27. July 29 Jacob Andrew Stiver, 25, and Carly
Glenn Jakson, 25. July 30 Shawn Alan Campbell, 45, and Dancie Lee Davis, 46. John Wayne Cannan, 47, and Shawnna Elizabeth Sutero, 44. Eric Isaac Steg, 38, and Kylie Michelle Gerstorff, 32. Aug. 2 Krystal Marie York Ingram, 38, and Amanda Lynn Lemstra, 33. Steven Michael Frank, 31, and Deidre Nicole Young, 35. Cameron Timothy Kintner, 22, and Cassidy Grace Miles, 22. Aug. 4 Austin Matthew Jones, 20, and Hannah Lynn Barth, 18. Aug. 6 Hunter James O’Connor, 18, and Melynda Kay Smith, 18. Cody Lee Galloway, 27, and Shelby Lorraine McManus, 36. Chuck Dale Thomas, 29, and Ambria N. Hawkins, 27. Chauncey Lashawn Starling, 30, and Alize Korshay White, 24. Aug. 9 Michael Xzabier Chapman, 44, and Amanda Leigh Garrison, 33. John Daniel Smith II, 42, and Nicole Kay Gibson, 39. Jorden Burl Edward Prater, 29, and Latonya Ann Anderson, 39. Crystal Dawn Smith, 31, and Michael Joseph Shockey, 24. Aug. 10 Brandon Edward McCombs, 36, and
Ashley Marie Stuber, 36. Aug. 11 Walter Edward Hummel, Jr., 66, and Wyola Marie Valandra, 68. Aug. 13 Jeremy Lee Brown, 46, and Elyse Marie Brousseau, 37. Aug. 16 Jenna Lynn Wittenberg, 29, and Paul Porter Hayes, 27. Justin Jay Jenkins, 34, and Diem Thuy Nguyen, 45. Triston Onvy Bryant, 43, and Desiree Joy Fye, 43. Aug. 17 Joseph Allen Butcher, Jr., 42, and Stacey Marie Spence, 43. Micah Kauffman, 46, and Rose Anna Herschberger, 39. Aug. 18 Johnny Lee Prater II, 33, and April Lynn Sterling, 32. Aug. 19 Joshua August Tolley, 30, and Sara Elyn Hawley, 29. Aug. 20 Esam Rasheed Sayeed, 24, Victoria Lynn Grady, 25. Daniel Joseph Fox, 66, and Sandra Kay Hickey, 66. Kelly Vincent Shanley, 51, and Stacee Lynn St Clair, 50. Aug. 23 Dillon Steven Roland, 25, and Makell Elaine Elliott, 25. Aug. 24 Wilbur Eugene Jess, 44, and Mandy Kay Smallwood, 42. Gustavo Jr Sanchez, 28, and Chelsea Nicholle Crowe, 32.
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November 17, 2021
Circus skills classes complete
In the left photo, Evelyn Hansen (right) holds the bar for Alex Blackford before she swings off of Low Casting. The right photo shows Zoe Black climbing a rope ladder with the help of her
trainer, Carmen Bickel. The Peru Circus is wrapping up their six week run of Circus Skills classes. The classes are held annually in the Fall. Photos by Michelle Boswell
Community Calendar Nov. 17 - Nov. 21 Beta Gamma Chapter of Psi Iota Xi, in Peru, is once again taking orders for holiday cheeseballs. The cost is $8 each. Sorority members make two varieties: one with an outside covering of nuts, and one without. Christmas orders are due Sunday, Nov. 21. To place an order, call any Peru member of Psi Iota Xi or call Jeri Monroe at 765-327-1182. Proceeds from the sale of the cheeseballs support many local charitable enterprises.
the first 200 receiving a participation medal. To qualify for pre-registration, the registration form must be submitted by Nov. 20. Race day registration will be available, but shirts are not guaranteed. Registration is at Anytime Fitness, 907 W Main Street Peru, IndiNov. 25 ana, beginning at 6:45 8 a.m. - It’s time for the 8th Annual a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day Trot with races to follow at 8 n’ Gobble! This year’s a.m. race falls on Nov. 25, Packet pickup at Any2021. There will be a 5K time Fitness (Peru) Nov. 22 & 10K race, with a walk race day morning be1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – option for the 5K. The ginning at 6:45AM. The American Red Night before packet Cross will have a blood race is located on the Nickel Plate Trail! The pick up at the Peru Cirdrive at Denver First Nov. 17. cus Building,154 N Baptist Church, 111 N. proceeds benefit the performers at Circus 6 p.m. – Peru’s annual Yorick, Denver, IndiBroadway Peru, IndiChristmas Parade, ana, Nov. 24, from 6 ana. For more informa- City Festival, Inc. All pre-registered downtown Peru. The p.m. to 8 p.m. tion, go to runners will receive a parade begins at the http://www.redcrosslong-sleeved shirt, with Nov. 26-Jan 2 Peru Depot with the blood.org. tree lighting on the courthouse lawn at 6:30 p.m. After the tree lighting, explore downtown businesses for shopping, entertainment, door prizes/specials and kettle corn. The Santa House will be open for visits with Santa Claus. MCCRAE Crossing Railroad train rides. Window decorating contest. Relay for Life Tree Auction.
Nov. 23 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at North Miami High School, 570 East CR 900 North, Denver, Indiana. For more information, go to http://www.redcrossblood.org.
Lights in the Airpark at Grissom Air Museum. Thursdays through Sundays, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 765689-8011 or email director@grissomairmuseu m.com. Nov. 26-28 German Christmas Market with live entertainment in historic Peru on the Courthouse Square. Friday, Nov. 26 – 2 p.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 Christ-
mas baked goods and more. Vendors – booth products must be German and/or Christmas related.
tic, businesses open for sales and specials, fire pits and music.
Dec. 4 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - FinDec. 2 ish holiday shopping at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – the Twelve Mile CounChristmas in Converse, try Christmas Craft Indiana. Iceless skatShow. There will be a ing rink, story time at wide variety of all the library with Mrs. handmade and artisan Claus, fire engine pavendors including rade featuring Santa home decor, baked Claus, visit with Santa goods and candy, stepand Mrs. Claus at First ping stones, wreaths, Farmers Bank after pa- paintings, ornaments, rade, ugly sweater con- candles, jewelry, handtest, horse-drawn made soaps and lotion, carriages, crafts and rugs, dog treats, handsnacks at Converse made cards, livestock Town Hall, Boarding at items, and personalImpressive Stitches, ized and gift items, live nativity by C3 at among so many others. Rachels Taste of IndiFood will be available ana, write letters to at the Firehouse Cafe Santa and treats outin downtown Twelve side Briggs Chiroprac- Mile.