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2022 Visual Arts Festival coming to downtown Peru May 14

The first Visual Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 14 in downtown Peru.

There is something for everyone to enjoy.

Organizers encourage all who attend to bring at least $15 to spend on art.

Explore Peru's Galleries and Studios, see the Artist's Square and vendors on Fifth Street, Live Music, Adult Plein Air Competition, Photography Competition, Youth Plein Air Competition, 2nd Saturdays Kid's Korner and Peru Circus Performers riding unicycles and juggling.

Art galleries will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a bus shuttle from Noon to 4 p.m. Public voting: Restaurant People’s Choice Competition will be taking votes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. An educational presentation will take place at the Peru Public Library from 11 a.m. to Noon called “The Little Girl with Her Bike.”

Musical entertainment will also take place with the Swampwater Stompers from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Miami Drummers will perform from Noon to 1 p.m. Sparrow 5 will perform from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Moon Cats will take the stage from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 8Bitah Music & Black Light Painting will be from 10 p.m. to midnight.

Adult Plein Air Competition is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downtown festival area. The visitor stamp card is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Art Galleries and turn information in at booth.

Awards will be given on the stage area at 1 p.m. for Youth Plein Air, 4 p.m. for restaurant People’s Choice award at 7:15 p.m.

The festival is happening alongside Peru’s Second Saturdays.

For more information about the festival, go to peruvisualartsfestival.org.

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Mobile Food Pantry to be in Peru The Mobile Food Pantry will be at the old Beacon Credit Union Parking Lot, 1799 Foreman Dr., Peru, Wednesday, May 11, at 11 a.m.

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Trooper arrested on battery charge On May 5, an Indiana State Police investigation led to the arrest of Master Trooper Michael Meiser, 43.

Meiser was booked into the Miami County Jail to face a misdemeanor charge of battery.

He has since posted bond.

Recently, the Indiana State Police launched a criminal investigation after receiving information that Meiser had purportedly committed battery against an Indiana State Police employee.

During the investigation, enough probable cause was developed for a Miami Superior Court II arrest warrant to be issued.

Today, at 1:15 p.m., Meiser was taken into custody and transported to the Miami County Jail.

Meiser is a 16year-veteran of the Indiana State Police Department.

He is currently assigned administrative duties until the completion of the criminal case and an Indiana State Police internal investigation.

No further information will be re-

leased at this time.

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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Obituaries Donald B. Shultz, 82

Mary Allyce Holland-Bour, 54 Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Mary Allyce Holland-Bour passed away at home in Elkhart, Indiana, April 30, 2022, at the age of 54. Allyce bravely battled pancreatic cancer for over four years.

She is survived by her devoted husband James Bour; her two wonderful sons, Evan Bour and Grant Bour; and her dear kitty, Bree. Other loving family members include her mother, Mary Costin of Peru, Indiana; sister Anastasia Holland Harnden (Kenneth) of Plainwell, Michigan; her in-laws Richard and Teresa Bour of Kokomo, Indiana; Robert and Sue Bour of Kokomo, Indiana; and Timothy and Mary Vas of Kokomo, Indiana. In addition, Allyce leaves behind ten nephews, two

nieces, her aunt Mina Holland Burke, and many loving cousins, especially GerrieAnne Mohr LaFay, Shelly Tracy, Stephanie Doran, and Drew Doran.

Preceding her in death was her father John West (Jerry) Holland and numerous aunts and uncles.

A 1986 Peru High School graduate, Allyce attended TriState University where she met her husband, Jim. In 1993 she completed her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University at South Bend, and in 2002 she obtained her master’s degree from there as well.

Allyce served as a guidance counselor for Jimtown High School until her retirement in 2017 where she touched countless young lives. She also enjoyed coaching tennis there, as the sport was a lifelong hobby. Allyce greatly enjoyed spending time in Hilton Head, traveling, shopping, exploring architecture and design, and attending her favorite football teams’ games: Notre Dame, Ball State, and the Indianapolis Colts. She never met a stranger, and her witty one-liners kept everyone laughing and on their toes. Allyce had an incredible memory, but it is her incredible life that will live on in our memories.

Visitation took place Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a

prayer service at 8 p.m. at EikenberryEddy Funeral Home at 84 West Main, Peru, Indiana. A mass of Christian burial was said at St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 West Fifth Street, Peru, at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, with Rev. Adam Mauman officiating.

Pallbearers include Evan Bour, Grant Bour, Trey Harnden, Samuel Harnden, Abram Harnden and Greg Dean. A luncheon will immediately follow at Riverview Event Center, 421 West Canal, Peru, Indiana. The committal service took place at 3 p.m. in Kokomo, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be made to The Scratching Post Cat Shelter in Peru. A memory or message of condolence may be left at Eddyfuneralhomes.com.

Johnnie Lowella Miller, 75 Johnnie Lowella Miller, 75, Macy, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in O’Fallon, Missouri.

Born June 29, 1946, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Emerson Lowell and Viola Mae Case Rains. On April 24, 1964, at the Peru Church of the Nazarene, she was married to Gilford E. Miller, Sr., and he preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 2018.

Johnnie graduated from Peru High School and was a homemaker.

She and her hus-

band farmed together in the rural Macy, Indiana, area, where they raised their two children. She loved caring for her family, collecting pig figurines and raising baby piggies, along with playing cards and working on puzzles.

She is survived by two children, Lowella (Tom) Wasson, O’Fallon, Mis-

souri, and Gilford E. Miller, Jr., Macy and his companion Andrea Vallo; six grandchildren, Justin (Stephany) Sherman, Wingo, Kentucky; Megan (Travis) Chisholm, Warrenton, Missouri; Nicholas (Nichelle) Sherman, North Manchester; Alicia Miller, (fiancé, Cory Shumaker), Auburn; Gregg (Megan) Miller, Macy; and Garrett Miller, Kentucky; and four greatgrandchildren, Abraham Sherman, Gunner Miller, and Grayson and Paisley Miller.

She was preceded

in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 7, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with Pastor Kevin Palmer officiating.

Burial was in Deedsville IOOF Cemetery, Deedsville.

Visitation was from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, at the funeral home.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.McClainFH.co m.

Donald B. Shultz, 82, Peru, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2022, at his residence.

Born March 12, 1940, in Miami County, Indiana, he was the son of Ernest Porter and Mauna Fay (Piatt) Shultz. On Sept. 29, 1957, in Peru, Indiana, he was married to Elizabeth Ann Guinn, and she preceded him in death Sept. 12, 2020.

He attended Jefferson Township High School (Mexico, Indiana), and was a member of the class of 1958 and the Deedsville Community Church. He was owner/operator of Shultz Timber, Inc., in Macy, Indiana. He enjoyed working, mowing his grass, cars, trees, and being outside, but most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Don was a storyteller, and loved spending time visiting with others, many who were privileged to be given a nickname by him.

Survivors include seven children, Tim “Dink” (Rebecca)

Shultz, Kokomo; Porter “Porty” Shultz, Denver (special friend, Shari Ludlow, Kokomo); Crystal “Cristy” (Kevin) Hook, Alabama; Alisa “Lisa” Shultz, Nyona Lake (special friend, Brad Nutt, Mexico); Shelley (Troy) Stein, Chili; Kelly Shultz (Cassie Smith), Rochester; and Brandy (Kevin) Burns, Florida; many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Tony Shultz, Kewanna; and three sisters, Penny Stapleton, Peru; Karla Wolfe, Mexico; and Margaret Sixby, Florida; in addition to several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his beloved canine com-

panion, Corky.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Troy Shultz; one greatgranddaughter, Kenzie Shultz; three brothers, Marion, Ed, and George Shultz; four sisters, Alma Sease, Sarah Mikesell, Pauline Wahab, and Lois DeFord; and a beloved dog, Misty Lou. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with Pastor Bill Babb officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico, Indiana.

Visitation was from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greenlawn Cemetery Association or to the Deedsville Community Church.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.McClainFH.com.

Mildred “Millie” Ann Radtke, 77 Mildred “Millie” Ann Radtke, 77, of Peru, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Blair Ridge Health Campus.

She was born July 2, 1944, in South Haven, Michigan, to the late Glenn Bostator and Marie (Storniello) Bostator.

She married Ralph Radtke July 9, 1966, and he survives.

Millie was the coowner of Ma’s Trees for 40 years. She enjoyed spending time gardening and watching hummingbirds.

She is survived by her husband, children; Vince (Lisa) Radtke of Eldrid, Pennsylvania, Brian (Tracy) Radtke of Peru, Indiana, Michelle (Jim) Winters of Warsaw, Indi-

ana, Jim (Marnie) Radtke of Kokomo, Indiana, seven grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren, and a brother, James (Donna) Bostator of Michigan City, Indiana.

In honor of Millie’s wishes, there will be no services.

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

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Obituaries Patricia “Pat” Cleo Wade, 68

Terry L. “Cowboy” Kennedy, 65 Terry L. “Cowboy” Kennedy, 65, of Peru passed away at 1:46 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. He was born in Marion, Indiana, June 13, 1956, the son of Lowell Kennedy and Wanda Duckett Hill.

Terry served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a Lance Corporal with military decorations including the National Defense Service Medal, the Rifle Expert Badge and the Good Conduct Medal. He worked at Haynes Interna-

tional and was an avid motorcyclist who was known as “Cowboy.” When he wasn’t riding, he could be found outdoors enjoying all that nature had to offer.

Terry is survived by his sons Matt Kennedy and his wife Michelle of Logansport, Indiana, and Jeremy Kennedy and his

wife Michelle of Kokomo, Indiana; his mother Wanda Hill of Florida; grandchildren Glenna, Abigail, Aidan, Conner, Breanna and Kaitlin; brothers Reggie Kennedy and his wife Kim of Kokomo, Indiana, and Jeff Kennedy and his wife Pam of Kokomo and sister Rita Brown and her

husband Bill of Kokomo, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his father Lowell.

A family gathering celebrating the life of Terry L. Kennedy will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home.

Denise A. Horner, 62 Denise A. Horner, 62, of Converse, Indiana, passed away at 5:57 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Marion, Indiana, June 24, 1959, the daughter of Norman and Rowena (Clanin) Carter.

Denise married Mark Horner July 25, 1981, and he survives. Denise was a 1977 graduate of Madison Grant High School. She later studied Special Education at Ball State University graduating in 1981 and then received her master’s degree in 1984.

Denise dedicated 38 years of service to the special needs program within the Oak Hill School Corporation. She

deeply cared for and invested in their educations.

Denise also loved spending quality time with friends and family, and most of all – her grandchildren. She loved baking, camping, and riding the motorcycle with her husband.

Surviving in addition to her husband Mark are her parents Norman and Rowena Carter of Swayzee, Indiana; daughters Angela Horner and her significant other Richard Trevino of Sweetser and

Megan Weaver and her husband Adam of Amboy, Indiana; grandchildren R.J, Jayda, Eliana, Amelia, Zane, Adaleigh, Lincoln and Willow; sisters Deborah (Steve) Jourdan of Swayzee, Indiana, Rhonda (Randy) Bargerstock of Lima, Ohio and Donna (Randy) Overman of Amboy, Indiana; father-in-law Norman “Bud” Horner of Converse, Indiana; mother-in-law Martha Jo Horner of Marion, Indiana, and multiple nieces and nephews.

A service celebrating the life of Denise A. Horner was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Amboy Friends Church, 110 E. Pennsylvania St., Amboy, Indi-

ana, with Rev. Rob Schwarze and Rev. Roy Jones officiating. Burial followed in Park Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends gathered from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Amboy Friends Church and one hour prior to the service Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, and because of her love for her family, memorial contributions may be made through the LairdEddy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 156, Amboy, IN., 46911, to Main Street Wesleyan Church (Memo: Matt and Alissa Jourdan Fund), or mail directly to Main Street Wesleyan Church, 2535 Main St., Elwood, IN 46036.

Karen Rice, 76 Karen Rice, 76, of Peru passed away at 1:04 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, August 4, 1945, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Murphy) Crain.

Karen married Peter Rice Sept. 7, 1972, and he pre-

ceded her in death Oct. 9, 2018.

Karen graduated from North Manchester College

earning a Bachelor of Science Degree.

After graduation she went on to work for the U.S. Government at the Uniformed Service University of Health Sciences as a Medical Library Technician.

Karen is survived by her sister Noel Crain of Bethesda,

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Maryland. In addition to her husband Peter, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Due to Karen’s wishes no service will be held at this time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.

Patricia “Pat” Cleo Wade, 68, of Bunker Hill, went home to Jesus Saturday, April 30, 2022. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rochester, Minnesota, Aug. 20, 1953, to David and Maureen Fenske.

Pat was a 1971 graduate of Pine Island High School in Pine Island, Minnesota. After graduation, she relocated to Grissom Air Force Base, where her father was stationed. It was there that she met her husband, Carl Wade. They were married July 20, 1973, and went on to have two children, David, and Misty.

Pat was a dedicated wife and loving mother. She spent most of her time tending to her family but had a variety of side jobs ranging from Bunker Hill Town Judge, Timekeeper at the Bunker Hill Drag Strip and Pipe Creek Township Trustee. She went to work full time in the fall of

1994 at Indiana United Methodist Federal Credit Union just before she became an empty nester.

Pat enjoyed a variety of hobbies.

She loved to read, mostly romance novels. She enjoyed sewing, cross stitch and quilting.

Many handmade gifts will be cherished by family and friends for the years to come. Pat especially enjoyed quiet weekends at her lake cabin with her family.

Surviving with her husband, Carl, is a son, David (Robin) Wade, Monon; a daughter, Misty (Matt) Hartke, Kokomo; grandchildren Dusty Snider, Nickolas Wade, Jeremy Hartke, Benjamin Hartke, Matthew Hartke, great granddaughter Roselin Snider, sisters Nanette

(Dennis) Orpurt; Peru, and Mary (Dean) Ramsey; Galveston, along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Adam Williams, and great nephew, Evan Williams.

Family and friends gathered for visiting from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 4, 2022, at Allen Funeral Home, 115 S. Elm Street, Bunker Hill, Indiana. A service celebrating the life of Patricia Wade was held May 5, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Allen Funeral Home. Burial took place at Springdale Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to Beaver Dam Loon Lake Conservation Club.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Allen Funeral Home.

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Nord awarded IHSAA Cato Memorial Scholarship The Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. is pleased to announce this year’s group of 12 senior studentathletes who will be honored with the 2022 IHSAA/C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarships. One of those 12 is Molly Nord, a Maconaquah Senior.

To reward the efforts of Indiana’s complete studentathletes, Forté Sports Medicine, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Sport Graphics, Inc., and Franciscan Health Systems have all partnered with the IHSAA and the IHSAA Foundation to sponsor the program. These wellrounded, positive role models have demonstrated excellence in academics, school and community involvement, character, sportsmanship, and citizenship. Two females and two males from the three IHSAA districts will each receive a $2,500 scholarship for their prep accomplishments and be recognized at this year’s Thomas A. Brady Sports Achievement Awards Dinner established by Forté Sports Medicine, on June 2, 2022. This year’s recipients of the 2022 IHSAA/C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarships are: District 1 Fe-

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for her performance on the playing field and for her effort in the classroom. Molly currently serves as president of Maconaquah’s National Honor Society. She is also a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spanish Club, and Sunshine Society.

Molly Nord Molly strives to bemale – Jaiden Eascome a Physical tom (Fort Wayne Therapist and curSnider) District 1 Fe- rently works as an male – Molly Nord intern for a local (Maconaquah) Disphysical therapy trict 1 Male – John clinic. Molly is also Kuka (Valparaiso) a performer for the District 1 Male – Peru Amateur CirSamuel Tullis (Culcus. She volunteers ver Academies) Dis- her time at her trict 2 Female – church, teaching Jordan Davis Sunday school and (Speedway) District helping with 2 Female – Chloe babysitting. Molly Pistelli (South Putwill be attending nam) District 2 Male Trine University in – TJ Weeks (Eastern the Fall.

(Greentown)) DisEach student comtrict 2 Male – Riley pleted and submitNewman (Lebanon) ted a formal District 3 Female – application and had Maci Easton (West to meet certain criteVigo) District 3 Feria to qualify includmale – Stefanie ing: 1) be enrolled Howard (Sheland participating in byville) District 3 interscholastic athMale – Mason letics at an IHSAA Phillips (Boonville) member school durDistrict 3 Male – ing this school year; Mekhi Moore (Terre 2) be a senior at an Haute South Vigo).

IHSAA member Molly Nord of Maschool who will conaquah High graduate this school School is a two-sport year; 3) win a varathlete and ranks sity letter as an athfirst in her class of lete in at least one of 121 students, posting the Page 2 of 5 22 an unweighted 4.0 IHSAA-sanctioned GPA. She is a threeathletic programs; 4) time varsity letter be nominated by the winner in both basschool’s principal; 5) ketball and soccer carry a minimum and served as team cumulative grade captain for both dur- point average of 3.00 ing her senior year. on a 4.00 scale or the Molly has earned equivalent and; 6) numerous accolades

have no violations of the school’s athletic code of conduct.

Nearly 100 completed applications were received from across the state and a blue-ribbon panel of seven individuals decided upon the final recipients.

The scholarship program is named in tribute to the late Commissioner C. Eugene Cato who led the IHSAA from 1983 to 1995 and served as assistant commissioner from 1976 to 1983. “Gene’s” passion for athletics and his belief in the intrinsic value of athletic competition on the formation of a child’s character enabled Gene to positively impact generations of young men and women with his well-known “Firm, Fair, and Friendly” approach to caring for others. He passed away in 2008. Since 2003-04, the IHSAA has recognized 216 outstanding studentathletes with scholarships totaling $540,000. In addition to a Lifetime Achievement Award and a Tactical Athlete Comeback Award, the Forté Sports Medicine Research and Education Foundation also will honor Indiana high school and college student-athletes that have overcome injury or hardship with Brady Comeback Awards.

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Obituaries Judith E. West Horner, 80

Mina Hight-Burke, 97 Mina HightBurke, 97, of Peru passed away at 1:43 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hospital.

Mina was born in Bunker Hill, Indiana, Sept. 2, 1924, the daughter of John B. & Mavis (West) Holland.

After graduating from Peru High School, she married Robert E. Hight in Peru, Indiana, Dec. 9, 1945, and he preceded her April 6, 1970.

She then married Judge Ernie S. Burke Nov. 12, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he preceded her March 15, 1995.

Mina was blessed with three children, son Michael Hight of Lebanon, Indiana, and daughters Mrs. Victor (Patsy) Zelinsky of Peru, Indiana, and Mavis “Murry” Hight of Knox, Indiana. She also leaves behind six grandchildren, Michelle Hight Thomas, Cindy Hight, Andy Zelinsky, Sonja Zelinsky,

Dorothy Ann Berryman, 91, went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, May 6, 2022, after an extended illness.

She was born in Miami County June 4,1930, the daughter of Charles Andrew and Martha Wiese Redmon. She married Leonard Berryman on Aug. 29, 1948, at the First Baptist Church in Peru.

They were happily married over 63 years. Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Peru High School and a member of First Baptist Church for over 81 years. She attended Sunday School, sang in the

Rob Hight and Katie Watt and eight great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husbands, Robert and Ernie, she was preceded in death by her parents, one great-grandchild, sisters Thelma Holland Murphy Gustin and JoAnne Holland Smiley and brother John W. Jerry Holland.

Mina spent many years as a business manager for Dukes Memorial Hospital.

She then moved to Indianapolis after her second marriage and worked at Winona Hospital until her retirement. After retirement she spent many winters at her home in Jensen Beach, Florida, where she loved to

fish and hunt for seashells.

She returned to Peru in 1997 where she was a lifetime member of Peru Garden Club, and her yard was always in bloom.

Mina was also a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. She also did volunteer work for Miami County Museum, as well as volunteering as a seamstress for Peru Circus City Festival where she made beautiful costumes during the 1960’s.

She was very creative and made three generations of unforgettable Halloween costumes as well.

Once, she was interviewed about her time spent in the U.S. Navy Civil Service during WWII and her recollections were published in the book “Americas Homefront Hero’s” written by Stacy Enyeart. Mina was truly a “Rosie the Riveter.”

Mina was a funloving person and

never said “no” to going places with family and friends.

She will be missed by her friends and family, but mostly by her children who always have a “Minie” story to tell.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mina Hight-Burke will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022, at St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 W. 5th St., Peru, Indiana, with Rev. Adam Mauman officiating. Burial will follow at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery.

Friends and family will gather from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, Indiana, with a prayer service being held at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to the Peru Garden Club.

Dorothy Ann Berryman, 91

adult choir, coordinated funeral dinners, and served in many other different roles. She was also a member of the Miami County Symphony Guild and served with Gideon's International.

Dorothy was a homemaker all her life and raised 3 sons. She was also the fulltime caregiver at home for her husband Leonard for 14 years until his death in 2012.

Dorothy is survived by her sons

Todd Berryman (Patricia) of Eustis Florida, Lance Berryman (Louanne) of Peru, Indiana, and Dale Berryman (Cindy) of South Bend Indiana; grandchildren Andrew (Laura) Berryman, Kelly Berryman, Michael (Melanie) Berryman, Joshua (Darrell) Berryman, Benjamin (Ana) Jones, Emily Gaff (Nathan), 14 greatgrandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Carl, and a granddaughter, Olivia Berryman.

A service celebrating the life of Dorothy Berry-

man will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, May 13, at the First Baptist Church, 53 E. Main St. in Peru, with Pastor Josiah Black officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Peru First Baptist Church may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, IN or directly to the church office.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.

Judith E. West Horner, 80, Greentown, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born March 24, 1942, in Kokomo, Indiana, she was the daughter of W. James and Helen Wanita (Hutchins) West. On June 17, 1960, in Kokomo, Indiana, she was married to Johnny L. Horner, and he survives.

Judy was a 1960 graduate of Kokomo High School and was an active member of the Greentown United Methodist Church. She retired as a librarian from Delco Electronics where she had worked for thirty years.

She loved being around antiques.

She had worked for auctioneers, co-owned an antique store, and managed resale booths at antique shops. Saturdays were often spent with Johnny and Judy heading out to antique malls and auctions to see what treasures they could bring home. She loved collecting glass, especially water pitchers and any Greentown-made items.

Judy loved keeping busy. She spent hours making greeting cards or crocheting keepsakes for her family. She spent hours volunteering at her church, the Nearly New Shop, the National Greentown

Glass Association, and the Greentown Glass Museum. Several years ago, she spearheaded the renovation of the glass museum, taking her vision for a redesigned and educational space and turning it into a reality.

Just recently, she took on a new role with the NGGA as an administrator who was charged with organizing decades of disheveled records and research materials. This was one task in which she truly excelled, and she delighted in organizing items that would help preserve the history of her hometown.

Judy loved spending time in the kitchen and preparing meals and sweet treats for her family to share, making sure to always have something on hand for whoever stopped in to visit. While she loved collecting antiques, she would not hesitate to tell you that her greatest treasure of all was her family!

She leaves behind her husband Johnny Horner, Greentown; two sons, Jim Horner, Greentown; and John Horner,

Kokomo; daughter-in-law, Patty Horner, Greentown; eight grandchildren, Stephanie (Kevin) Shidler, Kokomo; Michael (Brittany) Horner, Kokomo; Holly Hancock (Gabe Guardado), Greentown; Sara (Brad) Myers, Sellersburg; Wesley (Lexi) Horner, Westfield; John Horner, Greentown; Levi Horner (Ashleigh Chelf), Greentown; and Lileigh Horner, Kokomo; thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Cindy Badham, Kokomo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mark E. Horner; and one sister, Linda Parker.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Kokomo Zion United Methodist Church, 5051 E. 400 N, Kokomo, with Pastor Brian White officiating.

Burial will follow in Mast-Hensler Cemetery. Visitation was from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday at the church.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.co m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greentown Glass Museum.

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North Miami Middle/High School embraces fine arts with program On Thursday, May 5, 2022, the North Miami Fine Arts Program put on an evening spectacular of art and music.

North Miami's art students in middle and high school displayed their artwork around the main lobby and in the library of the middle/high school.

Students showed work of a variety of styles and art forms.

Haylie Meives said, “One of the things I like about the art show is that we get to show off all of our hard work.”

Many pieces of art were inspired by an artist the students studied in class. Art History is made meaningful to students by applying the techniques learned to the projects they completed.

The art program is

process oriented which encourages each student to take risks and try something new. Art is an educational program that allows students to use problem solving skills and collaboration.

The students get excited about their accomplishments. The Fine Arts Night showcased a year’s worth of learning.

Kaylie Knauff, Hannah Binnion, Alivia Mathias, and Haylie Meives helped organize and display the artwork to fulfill the requirements for their senior projects. Several other students volunteered to help make this night possible as well. Mrs. Lane stated, “The success of the art show was due to everyone working together!”

The music pro-

gram then took the stage and put on their Spring Concert, "All That Jazz...And More!"

Groups featured were sixth grade band, middle school band, high school band, middle school choir, high school choir, and North Miami's first-ever sixth grade choir.

The concert featured many student soloists along with North Miami Staff members. Mrs. Sara Wessels, North Miami's High School Spanish Teacher and Drama Director sang a solo along with the North Miami Middle School Choir while the Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Rachael Brodbeck, accompanied on the piano.

"We have many talented students and staff members here at North Miami," Mrs. McBride said.

"I am always so impressed with what our music students accomplish each year. There is a lot of blood, sweat, and

tears that goes into putting on a concert, sometimes quite literally. It is a process, from the hours it takes listening and picking the right music for each group, handing it out the music to sight read, learning the correct notes and rhythms, and then making the music come off of the page. Many people think that playing/singing music is easy, but there is so much more to it than just the right notes and rhythms.

Anyone can play or sing a right note.

What makes music, music, is taking those dots you see in front of you and making them come alive. It is the communication of emotions between performer and audience. There is nothing quite like the feeling of performing music. The emotions that just wash over you. The joy in each kid's eyes, and when the last cut-off is given, you can feel the energy and tension all over the

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room. That feeling is the answer to anyone who has ever asked why someone does music... that's why," said McBride.

North Miami's Spring Concert is also featuring the first-ever sixth grade choir ensemble for the school.

"For a beginning Choir, this group is quite impressive," McBride said. North Miami's Sixth Grade Choir first began in January of this year, and they only meet once a week during the school day. "De-

spite the time challenges, these young choir students have learned the basic fundamentals of singing, have memorized two pieces of music, are singing in two different parts, and even have four members who will be featured singing a solo at the concert. Our four soloists are: Samuel Neff, Jozilynn Fleshood, Leah Wessels, and Sarah Snavely. I cannot wait to see what this group of kiddos do in the future!"

Hannah Binnion and Kaylie Knauff

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Haylie Meives

North Miami High School Choir - Back row (left to right): Lauren Neff, Katrina Longawa, Hannah Binnion, Benjamin Laycock, Griffin Dyson, Maliyah Hall, Lacy Coakley, and Kaylie Ellingsen. Front row (left to right): Mackenzie

Miller, Samantha Smith, Kira Manning, Amelia Mappin, Emily Smith, and Sophia Wohlfarth.

Loretta Deardorff accompanying on piano.

Photo provided.

North Miami High School Band - Back Row (left to right): Aslan Emberton, Preston Holmes, Clara West, Don Smith, Amelia Mappin, Benjamin Laycock, Luke Spencer, Emily Holstein, Alexander Mosley, Makayla Miller, Carson

Raber. Front Row (left to right): Charlie Myers, Lauren Neff, Emily Smith, Mackenzie Miller, Anna West, Arianna Pressey-Rivera, Katrina Longawa, Maliyah Hall, and Sophia Wohlfarth.

Photo provided.

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By Trevor Hyde The Tigers defeated TRC opponent Maconaquah by a score of 4-1 on Saturday at Thrush Courts.

The strong performance from the Tigers included wins at No. 1 singles, N0. 2 singles, and both doubles spots. Mackey Hyde and Lauren Boyer secured the points at No.1 and No. 2 singles with 6-0, 6-0 and 6-1, 6-1 victories, respectively.

The No.1 doubles duo of Cate Wolfe and Emma Eldridge came out with a 6-2, 6-0 win, and Casidy Bartel and Libby Rogers completed the doubles sweep with a 62, 6-0 score at No. 2 doubles.

Maconaquah’ s lone point was against Peru's Kara Baker who lost at the No.3 singles spot by a score of 0-6, 5-7. The Tigers, 10-1 overall and 4-0 in the TRC, began a busy week of matches.

Thrush Courts will be the site of the rest of this week's matches as the Tigers host Marion on Tuesday, Manchester on Wednesday, and Whitko on Thursday.

PHS Boys Varsity Track finishes 1st place at Titan Relays Scores from the Titan Relays and in order of placement are Peru High

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Sports School – 78.5; Southwood High School – 57; Blackford High School – 55; Eastern High School - Greentown – 54.5; Carroll High School – 54; North Miami High School – 26 and Taylor High School – 24.

PHS Varsity Baseball falls to Northfield Jr-Sr High School 5-2

By Madison Brimbury The Tigers came up short vs Northfield in TRC play, losing 5-2. Leading hitter for the Tigers was Junior Logan Gatliff with a double. Carter Siblisk, Cooper Baldwin, and Leif Astrup also each had a single. Logan Gatliff took the loss on the mound, pitching 1 2/3 innings. Matthew Roettger pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief, giving up only one hit.

Peru High School Girls Varsity Tennis beat Kokomo High School 4-1

By Trevor Hyde The Peru Tigers traveled to Kokomo High School and improved to 9-1 on the season with a 41 victory over the Lady Wildkats.

The match featured a sweep at the doubles spots as Peru's No.1 doubles team of Cate Wolfe and Emma Eldridge posted a 63, 6-0 victory, and the No. 2 doubles team of Casidy Bartel and Libby Rogers defeated the Lady Kats by a score of 6-0, 6-2.

The Tigers continued their strong

play at the singles spots with a 6-1, 6-0 victory by Mackey Hyde at No.1 singles and a 6-3, 6-0 score by No. 2 singles Lauren Boyer.

Kara Baker surrendered the lone point to Kokomo at the No.3 singles spot with a 4-6, 4-6 loss.

PHS Varsity Softball beat Northfield Jr-Sr High School 16-0

By Katie Wyant Peru Softball topped Northfield 16-0 on Senior Karsynn Beattie's 2-hit shutout Wednesday, May 4.

Beattie retired 4 Norsemen in the 5inning game which was caught by Junior Emily Ream (1 caught stealing) and Sophomore Savannah Berkheiser.

The Tiger offense lit up the scoreboard early getting all 16 runs in the first 2 innings. The offense was led by Beattie and Senior Ava Caldwell. Beattie went 3 for 3 with a double and 5 RBIs and Senior Ava Caldwell also went 3 for 3 with a double and 4 RBIs. Rookie Ila Johnson tallied 2 doubles and 2 RBIs while Ream and Sophomore Jaylah Harlan (1RBI, 2BB) added a double each. Singles were put up by Sophomore Eve Uttinger (2 for 2, 1RBI, 1BB), Junior Maddie Nordman (2 for 3, 2RBIs), Senior Amanda Eaglin (2 for 3, 1RBI), Junior Annika Malone (1 RBI), and a walk was added by Senior Lilly Bradshaw.

Maconaquah Senior Hayden Williamson recently signed a letter of intent with Indiana University of Kokomo with family and school officials present.

Williamson will be playing golf for IUK. Some statistics for Williamson are: 18-hole average last season-(75.2); 2x All-Conference; 2x Medalist in Invitationals (Rochester and Rock Hollow Invitationals), and a Regional Qualifier. Photo provided The Black and Gold are now 9-7 on the season and 3-2 in the TRC. Peru High School Varsity Softball falls to Logansport High School 6-2

By Katie Wyant Peru Softball lost 6-2 at Logansport on Tuesday, May 3.

Sophomore Jaylah Harlan retired 6 Berries as she threw the complete game to Junior Emily Ream.

The Tiger offense was led by Rookie Ila Johnson who went 2 for 3 with a double and 1 RBI. A single each was added by Senior Amanda Eaglin (1RBI) and Senior Karsynn Beattie.

Peru Varsity Baseball beat Southwood JR-SR High School 16-4

By Madison Brimbury It's May...and the young Tiger Baseball team begins "Championship Month" by defeating Southwood 16-4

Monday, May 2, on the road to stay in the TRC title hunt at 3-1.

Tiger Ace Leif Astrup got the win on the mound, striking out six and giving up one earned run in six innings. Sophomore Fox Huppenthal continues to be one of the top young catchers in the area.

Leading the Tigers at the plate again was Sophomore Matthew Roettger with three more hits, including two home runs and five RBIs. Freshman Gavin Eldridge, Sophomore Ian Potts, Senior Leif Astrup, Freshman Bryce Hill, and Junior Cooper Baldwin all had two hits each.

Sophomore Carter Siblisk, Junior Logan Gatliff, and Sophomore Jackson Rogers each had one hit. All starters scored at least one run. The Tigers played all 16 players.

The Tigers were

led defensively by Junior Cooper Baldwin in left field, Freshman Gavin Eldridge at third base, and Sophomore Jackson Rogers at second base.

Peru Varsity Softball beat Southwood JR-SR High School 3-0

By Katie Wyant Peru Softball shut out Southwood 3-0 on Senior Amanda Eaglin's no-hitter Monday, May 2. Eaglin threw to 22 knights, retiring 16 and walking one.

Junior Emily Ream had another stellar game behind the plate for the Tigers.

The Black and Gold were led offensively by Senior Karsynn Beattie who was two for four on the night with one RBI. Senior Ava Caldwell and Junior Annika Malone added a double each and singles were added

by Ream, Sophomore Eve Uttinger (1sac-bunt), Sopho-

more Jaylah Harlan (1RBI), and Junior Maddie Nordman.

Peru Softball is now 8-6 on the season and 2-2 in the TRC. North Miami Varsity Baseball beat Lewis Cass High School 3-0

By Shannon Floor North Miami got two wins Saturday, April 30, in a doubleheader vs Lewis Cass, winning the first game 3-0 and winning the second game 8-7.

In the first game Braden Burns threw a shutout to lead North Miami past Lewis Cass 30.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Burns struck out seven, while Fowler for Lewis Cass sat down six.

Burns was the winning pitcher for North Miami.

The tall righthander allowed two hits and zero runs over See Shorts, Page 12

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Sports Calendar North Miami May 11 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs Manchester Jr./Sr. High School – Home 5 p.m. – Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field – Miami County Three Way Meet @ Maconaquah High School 7 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Manchester Jr./Sr. High School – Home May 12 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Manchester Jr./Sr. High School 5:30 p.m. – Junior Varsity Softball @ Western High School May 13 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball vs Peru High School – Home May 14 7:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf – TRC – Location unavailable at press time 10 a.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Peru High School – Miami County Tourney 10 a.m. – Varsity Softball – Three Way with Winamac and Frontier – Home May 16 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs Wabash High School – Home 5 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf vs Whitko High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs. Wabash High School – Home May 17 4:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf @ Manchester Jr./Sr. High

School 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Softball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School 5 p.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Track – IHSAA Sectionals – Location unknown at press time 5 p.m. – Junior Varsity Baseball @ Maconaquah High School May 18 5 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs. Rochester High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Baseball vs.

Rochester High School – Home Maconaquah 5 p.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Rochester High School 5 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis @ Rochester High School 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Softball @ Rochester High School 5 p.m. – Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field vs. North Miami High School – Home 5 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Baseball @ Tipton High School 5:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Golf vs. Peru High School @ Rock Hollow Golf Course 5:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Soccer @ Peru High School 6 p.m. – Girls Middle School Softball vs Whitko Middle School – Home

May 12 6 p.m. – Varsity Softball vs Taylor High School – Home May 13 5 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Baseball @ Manchester Jr./Sr. High School May 14 7:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf – TRC Invitational @ Manchester Jr./Sr. High School 8 a.m. – Girls Middle School Softball – Miami County Tournament @ Peru High School 10 a.m. – Varsity Baseball @ Peru High School – Miami County Classic 10 a.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis @ Lewis Cass High School May 16 4:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Golf @ Tippecanoe Valley High School @ The Waldo Golf Course 5 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Baseball @ Eastbrook High School 5 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis vs Wabash High School – Home 6 p.m. – Boys Varsity Baseball vs Southwood Jr./Sr. High School – Home 6 p.m. – Girls Varsity Softball vs. Southwood Jr./Sr. High School – Home May 17 4:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf @ Rock Hollow Golf Course vs Peru High School and Lewis Cass High

School 5 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs North Miami Jr./Sr. High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Coed Middle School Soccer @ Kokomo Middle School 5:30 p.m. – Girls Middle School Softball @ Tippecanoe Valley High School May 18 5:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Softball @ Peru High School 6 p.m. – Boys Varsity Baseball @ Peru High School Peru May 11 4:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Golf @ Logansport/Western 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis vs Manchester Jr./Sr. High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Golf @ Maconquah Middle School 6 p.m. – Boys Varsity Baseball vs Wabash High School – Home May 12 5 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity vs Lewis Cass High School – Home 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Whitko High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Soccer vs Tippecanoe Valley Middle School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Softball vs

Circus Festival Band announces Summer Concert Series schedule The Peru Circus Festival Band will begin their Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at Eastwood Place. Bring a lawn chair. The event is free.

The second performance will be at the International Circus Hall of Fame June 18 at 11 a.m. This is during the Circus Calliope and Mechanical Music Festival.

Bring a lawn chair.

There is an admission charge.

The third concert will be Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Miami County 4-H Fair. It will be performed in the main

tent and the event is free.

The final concert will be Wednesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. on the Riverwalk. The event is free and be sure to bring a lawn chair.

Wabash Middle School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball @ Eastern Jr./Sr. High School May 13 4:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Golf @ RRC 5 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Baseball @ North Miami Jr./Sr. High School May 14 9 a.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Softball – Miami County Tournament 10 a.m. – Boys Varsity Baseball – Miami County Classic 1 p.m. – Boys Varsity Golf @ TRC 4 p.m. – Boys Varsity Baseball – Miami County Classic May 16 4:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Golf @ Tippecanoe Valley Waldo Golf Course 5:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth

Grade Soccer @ North Miami Middle School 5:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Softball vs Rochester High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Softball @ Kokomo Middle School 6 p.m. – Boys Varsity Baseball vs Rochester High School – Home May 17 4:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Golf vs Lewis Cass High School and Maconaquah High School

5:30 p.m. – Coed Seventh and Eighth Grade Soccer @ Manchester Jr./Sr. High School May 18 5:15 p.m. – Girls Varsity Tennis – Sectionals 5:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Softball vs Maconaquah High School – Home 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Baseball @ Lewis Cass Middle School 6 p.m. – Boys Varsity Baseball vs Maconaquah High School – Home

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Police Reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department May 1 A juvenile problem was reported at 42024 Hamilton CT, Peru.

A juvenile problem was reported at 275 W 12th St, Duke’s Hospital, Peru.

A caller at 3101 Thule CT, Peru had a video of three teen-aged juveniles behind his house at 4:30 a.m. The caller had captured the video, which revealed a suicidal 14 year old girl being talked to by other family members minutes before 52-11 arrived at Hamilton CT to E.D.O. the girl. The caller confirmed the physical and clothing descriptions of the individuals in the video belonging to the individuals 5211 had contact with regarding the E.D.O. Disorderly conduct was reported at 3011 March St, Peru. Officers were advised to disregard the case by central dispatch.

Trespassing was reported at E 100 S & S 550 E, Peru.

A caller at 2389 S Wallick Rd, Peru wanted to know the owner of a vehicle parked at his family member’s residence. Officers were advised the family member was unsure if he let someone park there.

The family member has dementia.

Caller was given name and he advised he would call back if he needed anything else.

An unresponsive male was reported at 2415 N Mexico Rd, Peru. Male was later pronounced deceased.

A report was taken for theft at 6155 E 500 S, Jackson’s Campground, Peru.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 7233 S U.S. 31, Mara Mart, Bunker Hill.

A car vs. deer crash was reported at S Bus. 31 and W

Farview Dr, Peru.

No injuries were reported.

A vehicle vs. deer crash was reported at E U.S. 24 and N 175 E, Peru. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was completed.

A possible prowler was reported at 1210 Chanute Ave, Peru.

The area was checked, but no one was found on the property.

May 2 An elderly female at 5344 E 850 S, Peru believed someone was on her roof.

There are ongoing issues with this caller. Family member was called to check on the caller for the night.

Suspicious people were reported at W Golden Hills Dr. and S Moys Ln, Peru.

All checked okay.

Subjects were warned to stay off property they don't have permission to be on.

Criminal mischief was reported at W 800 S & S 150 W, Bunker Hill. All checked okay. Maconaquah SRO located subjects and spoke with a NPT employee who stated everything was fine.

An injured deer was found on the road at Logansport Rd. and U.S. 31, Peru. The deer was destroyed with one shot.

Officers responded to the area of 2642 S Bus. 31, Best Western Circus City Inn,

Peru for a female who had cut herself while under the influence of alcohol.

Upon arrival, officers located a female bleeding from her wrist. A mental health evaluation was performed by a Four County counselor. It was determined to have the female voluntarily taken to a rehab center in Indianapolis.

A car vs. deer crash was reported at 2508 E Broadway St, Denver.

Burglary was reported at 38046 DOW CT, Peru.

County units were disregarded prior to their arrival.

Officers received information about a possible wanted subject in the area of E Wabash Rd. and N 700 E, Peru.

Multiple arrests were made.

May 3 Domestic disturbance was reported at 2307 Randolph St, Peru. The male half advised she did not point a weapon and he just wanted her to stop following him. He said she had left and he no longer needed any assistance.

A controlled substance problem was reported at 3985 W Logansport Rd, Peru. This was unfounded.

Officers at 8092 N Union City Rd, Denver observed a dry dog on a chain. The dog was walking around. Two large bowls were within

the chain’s length.

Concerns about this incident will be forwarded to animal control.

A traffic accident with damage was reported at W 500 S and S U.S. 31, Peru.

Central dispatch advised to disregard the report.

A male juvenile student was making threats at other students at 632 E 900 N, North Miami Elementary School, Denver. This is an ongoing investigation.

A two vehicle accident with damage was reported at 198 E Washington St, Denver.

A suspicious package or item was reported at 38042, DOW CT, Peru.

Officers at 132 E Broadway St, Bunker Hill spoke to a female over the phone about harassment. Record only at this time.

Cows were in the roadway at W Logansport Rd. and S 500 W, Peru. The

owner corralled the beasts without incident.

May 4 A suspicious package or item was reported at 4499 W 1500 N, Macy. This was handled by Indiana State Police.

Officers assisted medics at 2252 S Holiday Rd, Peru with a man laying in the yard. Male subject was transported to Dukes Hospital.

A tree fell down across the road and into telephone lines

at E Wabash Rd and N Country Club Rd, Peru. County Highway was called.

Officers assisted a citizen at 8339 S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill with getting a cow from the roadway into a fence.

A verbal dispute between neighbors occurred at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 111, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru.

All parties were advised to the disorderly conduct statute. No action taken at this time.

Officers responded to the area of 557 W St. Rd. 218, Bunker Hill for an unresponsive male who was hit by a chain while working on a tractor. Patient flown by Lutheran Air to Fort Wayne.

A vehicle at N U.S. 31 and W 1000 N, Macy struck a deer while traveling north along its journey. No injuries were reported. A crash report was completed.

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Shorts even innings.

Parker Johnson led North Miami with two hits and two RBIs in three at bats. Austin Smith had one hit and one RBI. In the second game. Joe Horn's walk-off single sealed the win for North Miami.

North Miami defeated Lewis Cass 8-7 in second game of the doubleheader thanks to the walk-off single. The game was tied at seven with North Miami batting in the bottom of the seventh with 2 outs, when Joe Horn drove the ball deep to left center on a 1-1 count, scoring the winning run.

Both offenses were strong at the plate as North Miami collected seven hits and Lewis Cass with six in the high scoring affair.

Trevor Simons took the win for North Miami. The righty surrendered zero runs on one hit over one inning striking out three and walking zero.

Blake Miller and Parker Johnson entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Jake Riley started the game for North Miami.

The young righthander surrendered three runs on four hits over 3 1\3 innings, striking out four.

North Miami racked up seven hits on the day.

Joe Horn and Braden Burns

continued from Page 8 each collected two hits to lead North Miami.

Peru High School Varsity Baseball falls to Culver Academies 8-6

By Madison Brimbury The young Peru Tiger Baseball Varsity team continued with one of the toughest 3A schedules in the state. They battled the state ranked Culver Academy Eagles on Saturday, April 30, and came up just short, losing 8-6.

The Tigers nonconference schedule has consisted of some the state's top 4A programs and multiple top 10 3A/2A programs. Although the Tigers have come up just short, they continue to improve as they prepare for the TRC run and a very tough sectional.

In Saturday's game, Sophomore Carter Siblisk took the loss on the mound. Sophomore Jackson Rogers and Freshman Bryce Hill pitched very well in relief. Fox Hup-

penthal caught another great game behind the plate. Leif Astrup, Matthew Roettger, Gavin Eldridge, and Logan Gatliff played very well defensively. Sophomore Matthew Roettger and Sophomore Carter Siblisk continue to lead the Tigers at the plate.

The Tigers play at Southwood at 5pm on Monday, May 2nd in TRC action.

"Our young Varsity Baseball team has played one of the state's most challenging 3A schedules. Our kids are battling the state's best every night out.

I'm very proud of our players and look forward to the month of May in the Tiger Baseball Program," said Coach Chuck Brimbury.

Peru High School Varsity Softball falls to Miami County Softball Tournament 6-0

By Katie Wyant Peru Softball played two games in the Miami County tourna-

ment at North Miami on Saturday. In the first game, Peru fell 6-0 to a talented Leo team. In the consolation game, Peru fell 13-4 to Maconaquah. In game one, Senior Karsynn Beattie threw 3-1/3 innings and struck out three while Senior Amanda Eaglin threw the last 3-2/3 innings and struck out one. In game two, Sophomore Jaylah Harlan threw the first three innings and struck out four. She was followed up by Beattie who threw two innings and Junior Maddie Nordman who threw two innings and struck out two. Junior Emily Ream caught 13 of the 14 innings with Senior Ava Caldwell catching the final inning of the day.

Offensively for the Tigers, hits were tallied by Caldwell (3-1B, 1RBI), Eaglin (1B, 2B), Beattie (2-1B, 1RBI), Rookie Ila Johnson (2-1B), Sophomore Katy Converse (2-1B), Ream (1B), and Harlan (1B).

Following the consolation game, Senior Karsynn Beattie was selected for the Miami County All-Tournament team for her outstanding contributions and leadership throughout the day.

Peru High School Girls Varsity Track finishes 5th place at Titan Relays

By Stephanie Bennett The Peru Running Bengals competed in the Taylor Relays on Friday, April 29.

The girls finished

5 out of 7 teams scoring 48.5 points. I had some girls who were out injured or sick. I was very proud of the 48.5 points that we scored with 11 girls. They work hard!

High Jump - 2nd place - Hannah Yoo, Olivia LaBare, Kyleigh Brown; Shot and Discus - third place - Brylee Boetter, Emily Briscoe, and Lucy Luke-Sensel; CoEd 4x200 - Tie for fifth place - Braxten Robbins, Rilei Boggs, Brady Hahn, Lucy LukeSensel; Shuttle Hurdles - first place - Kyleigh Brown, Olivia LaBare, Rilei

Boggs, and Brianna Bennett; Long Jump - third place - Olivia LaBare, Makayla Dominique, Hannah Yoo; 4x100 third place - Aria Korba, Makayla Dominique, Brianna Bennett, Kendall Hovermale; Sprint Medley (300-100-200-200) second place - Brianna Bennett, Kendall Hovermale, Rilei Boggs, Makayla Dominique The scores and placement of teams are Southwood High School – 70; Carroll High School – 67; Blackford High School – 57;