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‘Celebration of Lights’ contest to outshine COVID

Event after event, whether it is birthday parties, sports, or visits with loved ones at nursing homes, COVID has distorted how each of us interacts with one another. Social distancing, masks, grocery pick-up at the curb, life as we knew it before March 2020 looks nothing like what we are experiencing today.

Recently, more cancelations were announced that have left folks feeling let down as the holiday season is about to begin. The Christmas parade, the tree-lighting at the Miami County Courthouse and the Downtown Christmas Open House are all canceled.

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Before all of these cancelations were announced, The Paper of Miami County and Light Up! Peru had been making plans to add another fun event to the festivities in Miami County. And now, more than ever, the people of this community need something to look forward to while maintaining COVID restrictions.

The “Celebration of Lights” is a home/business decorating contest. Everyone knows someone who goes to extremes with decorations on their homes for the holidays and this is the contest just for them!

The contest is open to any homeowner and/or

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business owner who wants to share their love of decorating with the public.

The deadline to enter the contest is Dec. 10 by Noon. Voting will end Dec. 20th. Three winners will be chosen for the two categories (homes and businesses). The fee to enter is $25 and all entry fees will go directly to the Light Up! Peru fund.

This will help the organization continue purchasing lights/displays for Peru. It’s a win/win for all involved.

The best part is how families can enjoy this event. Once the addresses (no names) are pubSee Celebration, Page 7

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Cast, crew and directors of the PHS theater group from the War of the Worlds production. Photo by Michelle Boswell

PHS theater performs production with one cast member performing virtualy

The show must go on and the Peru High School Theater group took that concept to a whole new level over the weekend.

The Peru High School Theater presented HC Wells’ War of the Worlds, The Panic Broadcast, over the weekend.

The play is based on the novel by H. G. Wells and adapted by Howard E. Koch. Director, Jennifer Hopkins was assisted by Gabrielle Molyneux and student director, Nellie Kerns.

The play, performed three times over the weekend, had extremely limited seating because of COVID. In fact, the amount of people allowed in the audience was limited to 26 people at each per-

formance. Despite the lack of eyes peering back at the actors and actresses, the cast gave wonderful performances.

One of the cast members, Brady Ream, was unable to be at the play due to COVID contact tracing, but Alex Jobe and Samuel Short were able to use a phone and connect it to the sound board so Ream was able to still perform his part virtually.

“Broadcast from New York’s Mercury Theatre in 1938, this infamous radio play had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion was taking place. Adapted by Koch, co-writer of Casablanca, and directed and narrated

by Orson Welles, this original script detailing the frightening tale of an extraterrestrial takeover is now available to bring to life onstage to thrill and chill audiences.”

Members of the cast and crew are: Molly Boswell, Layla Durocher, Jordan Hoagland, Deven Hopkins, Alex Jobe, Brady Ream, Elliott Taylor, Samuel Short, Dylan Hopkins, Jamasen Jobe, Shaela McGinty, Nathan Hight, Cole Aulds, Amanda Eaglin and Jensan Trevithick.

The play was sponsored by PaulRichards GM Center, 769 W. Main Street, Peru and Arnie’s Ace Hardware, 56 S. Broadway, Peru.

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(Jackie), and Brynna Richard; and great-grandchildren Camdyn Richard, Belle Richard and Ivy Richard. Also surviving is sister, Melody (Jim) Supples of Bunker Hill, along with a niece and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James (Jim) Wallace (his stepdad who raised him, who was more of a father than anything), brothers Jerry Wal-

lace and Warren L. Dingman, and his dog, Jake.

Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Flowers~Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service was held at 11a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Bunker Hill Freewill Baptist Church, 279 West Broadway, Bunker Hill, Indiana, with pastor Bill Sheets officiating. Burial took place at Crider Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association.

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

Mary Ruth Hill, 89

Mary Ruth Hill, 89, of Peru, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.

She was born in Plymouth, Indiana on Aug. 4, 1931, to Lillian A. (Brock) Cunningham and Archie Dague. She married Billie L. Hill in May of 1949, and he survives.

Mary worked at the Miami County Courthouse for nearly 30 years, retiring in 2002 as the Peru Township Assessor. She never knew a stranger and always greeted everyone with a smile. She loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart.

She loved shopping with her daughter, decorating her home, and planting her flowers. She attended the First Baptist Church in

Peru.

She is survived by her husband, as well as their children: Suzanne Ahnert (fiancĂŠ Michael Downing), and Robert L. Hill (Nancy); grandchildren Christi R. Sanders (Nathan), and Ashley Covault (Chuck); and great-grandchildren Natania, Dominick, Tara.

Teila Jaye (Rader) Pena, 37, formerly of Peru passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at 8:06 p.m. at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina.

She was born in Peru March 29, 1983. She attended Peru High School.

Teila was a spitfire. She loved her animals and shopping. She rode motorcycles, survived cancer, and ran her own cleaning business. She was generous and caring, and to those who knew her, loyal and helpful. She was always first in line to help friends and family. She loved with

Also surviving are brother William Dague (Dorothy), and sister Martha Eakright.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Stephen L. Hill (December 2006), and siblings Velma Smith, Richard Dague, and Juanita Dague.

Visitation was held from Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 2 p.m. with pastor John Goble officiating.

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

Timothy Neal Deckard entered the gates of heaven Nov. 8, 2020. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Timmy had touched in an impactful way throughout his short, yet memorable life.

Although his time on earth was short, his mark of compassion, contagious laugh, and love for Jesus will be remembered.

Timmy loved to sing and dance. He loved to play sports and to coach kids on the basketball court.

He was always making others laugh and bringing smiles to their faces.

He is survived by his children, Kalyn Deckard

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of Kansas City, Missouri, and Trenton Deckard of Wichita, KS; his mother and father, Carolyn and Fred Deckard of Peru; brothers David Deckard and Chris Deckard of Columbia City, Indiana, Rod-

ney Deckard of Peru, and Michele Murphy of Peru; and many other loved ones, friends and family.

A celebration of life was held from Noon to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at Allen Funeral Home, 136 South Elm Street, Bunker Hill, Indiana. A memorial service followed at 2 p.m, with Rev. Herman Denny officiating.

Love offerings can be made to the family to help offset expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Bill T. Gilleland, 82 Bill T. Gilleland, 82, of Peru, passed away a 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Dukes Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Brilliant, Alabama, March 13, 1938, to Fred V. and Ludie (Strickland) Gilleland. He married Sue Comer on August 31, 1959, and she preceded him in death on March 23, 1999. He then married Inis Oaks in November of 1999, and she also preceded him in death. He served in the United States Air Force, and later retired from Square D Corp. as a welder. He was a member of the Moose, the Maennerchor, the Literary Aid Society, and the VFW. He loved hunting, poker card games, camping, and

going for long drives.

He is survived by his children: Terry Gilleland of Greentown, Don (Rhonda) Gilleland of Peru, and Dan Gilleland of Greentown; and grandchildren Tiffany (Andrew) Linstrom, Joshua (fiancĂŠ Brittany) Gilliland, and Kristina

Gilleland; as well as six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, daughter Tina Gilleland, brother Don Gilleland, and sisters Martha Tucker and Rose Walker.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at the VFW, 151 East Washington Avenue, Peru, Indiana, starting at 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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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Teila Jaye Rader Pena, 37 her whole heart.

She is survived by her husband Juilo Pena of Jacksonville, North Carolina; a daughter Serenity Rader of Jacksonville, North Carolina; and a son Steven Ramer of Bunker Hill, Indiana. Also surviving are her parents Ronnie Rader of Mexico, Indiana, and Tim and Sheila Foster of Peru, Indiana; her siblings Tara Rader of Wabash, Indiana; Travis and Betha Rader of Peru, Indiana; her grandmothers Ethel Rader of Peru, Indiana; and Bev Bowman of Mexico, Indiana; as well as many

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George E. Dingman, 65 George E. Dingman, 65, of Peru, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born in Wabash May 27, 1955, to Ed Fieder and Luella (Betty) Jean (Fershee) Wallace. He worked as a mixer at Orion Safety Products, and also worked at Broadway Liquors North since 1991.

He was a member of Coon Hunters, NRA, H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group), ABATE of Indiana, and Phi Delta Kappa. His hobbies were riding his Harleys, shooting guns, smoking an occasional cigar and hanging out with his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Sherry (Rodney) Richard of Peru, and Ken Dingman of Peru; as well as grandchildren Austin Adair, Joshua Richard

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aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins who all loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Jim Rader of New Waverly; and Bob Bowman of Mexico, Indiana.

Due to COVID and her personal wishes there will be no services. The family is planning a celebration of life in March 2021, for her birthday.

Local 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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Obituary Angela Jo Southerton, 40 Angela Jo Southerton, 40, rural Denver, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at her residence.

Born June 2, 1980, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter Diana Sue (McDonald) Middleton and Larry Wayne Southerton.

She attended North Miami High School, a member of the class of 1998, but graduated from Northfield High School after her health began to fail.

She went on to Ivy Tech, where she earned her Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

She then attended Indiana State University where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, and graduated with honors and many dean’s list recognitions. She was a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Indiana State University. She attended Harvest Chapel in Logansport.

Survivors include her parents, Dianna Middleton (companion, Gene Fouts), Denver; father, Larry W. Southerton,

Bunker Hill; four siblings, Tony Paul, Twelve Mile; Tonya (Crane) Hearn, Fort Wayne; Ashely Reed, Indiana; and Dakota Southerton, Fulton.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, and her beloved canine child, Blossom.

A service celebrating Angela’s life was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at Harvest Chapel, 1113 Woodlawn Ave., Logansport, with pastor Randy Griffith officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kokomo Humane Society Community Food Bank. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. The online guestbook can be signed at www.mcclainfh.com.

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Submissions being accepted for Cole Porter Cover-Tune contest Submissions are being accepted for the Cole Porter CoverTune Contest.

The Cole Porter Festival in the historic district of Peru, Indiana, will be held Saturday June 12, 2021.

The venue location to be announced at a later date.

There will be cash prizes awarded for: First Place: $1000, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $200, Fourth Place: $100. $20 expense cash for each non-winning band.

How the contest

Cole Porter works: Competing bands will each perform up to two (2) of their regular original/cover songs followed by one (1) song written and composed by the legendary Cole Porter.

Competing acts will be judged by an independent panel, based on the Cole Porter portion of their set.

Winning acts will be announced at the end of the event. Cover versions of Cole Porter songs should be faithful to the original lyrics, chords, melody, and structure of Cole's work, but may be performed in any style. Songs must be performed live, without the use of pre-recorded backing tracks. First Place winner will be invited to play an encore set

of their regular original or cover songs at the end of the event.

Submission requirements: There are limited slots available for this event. To be considered for inclusion, bands must submit samples of recent previous work and/or provide dates and local area locations of upcoming shows where work can be reviewed. Bands in this contest must consist of three (3) or more members.

Stage lighting, drum kit, keyboard, P.A., guitar/bass

amps and soundboard technician will be provided by the event.

This is an indoor event. $5 cover charge at the door, light snacks included. Alcohol/non-alcohol drinks available for purchase. Competitors/guests must be 18 or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal adult guardian.

For more information, contact Kati at 415-710-1872 or by email at: Kati@OmnisAnima.com to begin the submission process.

Miami County United Way Executive Director named to 211 advisory board Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Jennifer Sullivan, M.D., M.P.H., announced 30 individuals who will serve on the new Indiana 211 Advisory Board.

These 30 Hoosiers will advise Dr. Sullivan and her team through the continuing integration of IN211 as it becomes the newest division of FSSA. Indiana 211 became a part of FSSA in July, following the unanimous passage of State Enrolled Act 267

by the Indiana General Assembly. The integration of IN211 into the state’s health and human services agency was also part of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s 2020 Next Level agenda. Already, IN211 and FSSA have collaborated to launch the Be Well Crisis Helpline.

“We have sought to bring a group of courageous, thoughtful, diverse and disruptive thinkers together to make IN211 the best human services resource re-

ferral system in the nation,” said Dr. Sullivan. “This advisory board will help set the stage for Hoosiers to find equity and improved well-being at every turn.”

The advisory board, as specified by legislation, must include at least two members representing different Indiana United Way entities, members who have experience working for or with the Indiana 211 Partnership or the Indiana 211 board of directors, members

representing local service agencies that receives referrals from IN211, and members representing the types of human services provided.

Members named to the board include: Kayla Bledsoe, Resource Coordinator, Immigrant Welcome Center Julio Alonso, Executive Director, Hoosier Hills Food Bank Gisele Brown, Associate Director, Ivy Tech IvyCares Central Indiana Michael Budd, Chief

Executive Officer, United Way of Greater Lafayette Amy Canterbury, President and CEO, United Way of Southwestern Indiana Jay Chaudhary, Director, Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction Morella Dominguez, Director of Community Relations, Shalom Health Care Center Carl Ellison, President/CEO, Indiana Minority Health Coalition See Board, Page 7

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Sports Sports Schedule Maconaquah The Maconaquah School Corporation website shows all athletic events canceled through Nov. 30, 2020.

North Miami According to the North Miami School Corporation website, all athletic events up through Nov. 30, 2020, have been canceled.

PHS Senior Sam Makowski received the four-year Iron Man Award, Seventh-year perfect summer practice attendance award, Academic All-Conference award, Academic All-State award, All-Miami County Team award,and Elite Player of the Year. Sam is the son of Chris and Stacy Makowski.

North Miami Football post-season awards announced First Team All Conference: Darian Hanley All Conference Honorable Mention: Lincoln Wildermuth and Seth Ireland First Team Academic All Confer-

ence: Seth Ireland Academic All Conference Honorable Mention: Will Herrell, Lincoln Wildermuth, Trevor Simons Academic All State: Will Herrell.

Maconaquah Schools to provide meals to students Starting Nov. 17, 2020, all Maconaquah Schools will be offering free breakfast and lunch meals to any student currently enrolled in the Corporation.

For those interested, meal pick-up for all four Maconaquah School Buildings will be every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pick up will take place at Maconaquah Middle School, door 12N (athletic entrance) between the middle school and elementary school.

Due to the large number of families unable to participate in previous meal pick-up opportunities, we have decided to add remote locations for pick-up.

Meal pick-up will now also be available every Tuesday from 1p.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations: Maple Lawn MHP Pavilion, Eagles point (at the corner of Shaw and

Schilling), Eagles Point (at the corner of Norton and Patrick), Cedar Creek MHP, Hilltop Apartments, Woodlawn Hills, Loree Church on Strawtown Pike, Arrowhead Estates Apartments, the City of Miami (Old Post Office and Community Building), and Gra-Rock Redi-mix near Amboy.

On the school cororation website there is a questionnaire that asks for your preferred pick-up location as well as the number of students For questions regarding meal pick-up, please contact Kim Lewis at lewisk@maconaquah.k12.in.us or 765-689-9131 ext.

1900. If you have issues with transportation to pick up your meals, please contact Angel Strik at strika@maconaquah.k12.in.us or 765-689-9131 ext.

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Peru Nov. 19 6 p.m. - Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Clinton Prairie High School (Away) Nov. 21 9 a.m. - Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling vs.

Yorktown High School (Away) Nov. 23 6:15 p.m. - Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Northfield Jr-Sr High School (Home) 7:45 p.m. - Girls Varsity Basketball vs

Northfield Jr-Sr High School (Home) Nov. 24 5 p.m. - Boys Fifth and Sixth Grade Basketball vs. Rochester High School/MS (Away)

6:15 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball vs Logansport High School (Home) 6:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Wrestling vs.

Manchester High School (Away)

6:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling vs. Manchester High School (Away) 7:45 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball vs.

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By Laura Kurella My mother introduced me to lobster, her all-time favorite thing to eat on earth, which is why it reminds of all the joyous times we shared over this crazy-looking crustacean, and likely why I like to cook with it during the holidays.

Not designed to win any beauty pageants, during colonial times lobster were not considered attractive as a food because they are after all, “bottom dwellers!” As such, lobster was considered suited solely for prisoners, indentured servants, and the poor.

And like many substandard food choices, became more highly valued by the mid 1800’s as canned lobster over live. All I can say is, "Thank God this has changed!"

Considered a delicacy today, many reserve lobster for restaurant fare because they are afraid to cook it.

However, lobster even live- is far more economical to make at home, and its not difficult to master- trust me!

If you are starting out with raw or cooked frozen meat or tails, be sure to thaw lobster under refrigeration overnight for at least 24 to 36 hours before heating or reheating. After thawing, rinse well then let lobster stand outside of the refrigerator for five minutes before cooking or reheating.

If you are adding to a dish, such as the recipes I have provided below, following the above technique has them ready to go. However, if you plan to serve alone or cold, bring 6 cups of water to boil in a large stockpot.

Drop un-cooked or precooked lobster into the pot and cook for just two minutes. This will heat the lobster through. Do not over-cook or the

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It’s never too early to start planning your holiday menu, and there’s nothing that makes friends and family feel more special than being treated to lobster! Photographer: Laura Kurella

meat will become rubbery. Pull lobster out using tongs then serve immediately or plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

You can also cook raw or reheat precooked lobster tail in a conventional oven, which is my preferred method to make it.

To cook raw lobster tails, preheat oven 350 degrees. While oven heats up, Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the top of the tail shell lengthwise, straight down to bottom of tail, leaving end of the shell intact.

Pull apart the shell wide enough to access tail meat then gently pull the tail meat up so that it rests on top of the cut shell. Rinse meat and shell under cold running water then place

them on a lipped pan and drizzle with butter Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 30 minutes depending on size of tail. You will be able to eye when tails are done because the meat will change from opaque to white and not give to pressure when pressed with finger at the fattest end of the tail- just like shrimp! Finish by brushing it with more melted butter and to add a little chef jazz, sprinkle tail meat with a bit of sweet Hungarian paprika just before serving. It's that simple!

Here now are some economical ways to add a little “Lobster Love” to your holidays. Enjoy!

Questions or comments? Feel free to email me at my direct address: lau-

rakurella@yahoo.c om Lobster Love Artichoke & Spinach Dip Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 60 minutes; Yield: 8 servings.

8-ounces Neufchatel cheese 16-ounces sour cream 1 stick unsalted butter, room temp 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained 4-ounce diced chilies, optional 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 14-ounces artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 1-pound cooked lobster meat Sourdough bread round, unsliced Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine Neufcha-

tel cheese, sour cream, butter, spinach, diced chilies, if using, parmesan cheese, and garlic. Using a wooden spoon, blend well until thoroughly combined. Fold in lobster and artichokes.

Cut a circle into the top of the sourdough bread and remove enough bread to create a bowl to accommodate filling.

Place in oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbly. Toast removed bread to serve as a dipper, as well as other dippers crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetables – if desired.

Lobster Love Risotto Prep time: 5 minutes: Cook time:45 minutes; Total time: 50 minutes;

Yield: 4 servings.

3–4 cups organic, low-sodium vegetable stock 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup dry Arborio rice 1/2 cup quality white wine 1 cup chopped asparagus spears, cut into 1/2” pieces 1-pound lobster tail meat, raw or cooked, cubed 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese In medium saucepan, heat stock. Bring to a simmer then reduce to keep warm.

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Once melted add shallots and cook until translu-

cent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add rice. Stir to incorporate then add in wine. Stir often until the liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes, then start adding, 1 cup at a time, the warm stock. Stir often, until all liquid is almost completely absorbed, about 3-4 minutes, then add another cup of stock and repeat until the rice is tender and creamy, about 28-32 minutes, and all stock is used. After the last cup of stock is added, add asparagus spears and lobster meat.

Cook until liquid is absorbed then squeeze in lemon juice and add pecorino Romano cheese. Stir until creamy then serve immediately.

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Celebration of Lights Home/Business Decorating Contest Entry Form Name of home/business owner Address of home/business Your phone number I understand that by entering this contest, I am giving The Paper of Miami County and Light Up! Peru, permission to photograph my home/business to be published online or in the newspaper if I am a winner or for promotional purposes .

Send in your entry form and $25 entry fee to: Light Up! Peru, 63 South Hood Street, Peru, IN., 46970. Deadline to enter the contest is Dec. 10th at Noon. Your address (not your name) will be published so the public can drive by your home/business to see your display of lights and/or holiday decorations. If you are one of the three winners for either the home or business, we will contact you so we can set up a time to photograph you outside of your home or business to be published in the newspaper and online. Businesses will receive plaques and homeowners will receive prizes to be announced at a later date. All entry fees will be put into the Light Up! Peru fund to continue adding more holiday decorations in downtown Peru.If you have any questions, call Michelle Boswell @ 765.469.2077 or Paul Forman at 765.432.1052.

Participants homes/businesses must be within Miami County.

Board Shannon Garrity, Children’s Program Director, Indiana State Department of Health Leah Giorgini, Senior Director, Domestic Violence & Prevention Program, YWCA Greater Lafayette Kimberly Green Reeves, Director, Beacon Community Impact, Beacon Health System John Guingrich, President/CEO, The League Julie Halbig, Vice President of Legislative Relations, Indiana Hospital Association (current IN211 board vice chair/treasurer) Brian Harvey, Behavioral Health Advisor, Franciscan Health, Dyer Ben Harvey, Executive Director, Indiana Primary Health Care Association Steve Hoffman, President/CEO, Brightpoint Kristen LaEace, Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging Zenebia Law, Director of Southern Indiana Programs at The Center for Women and Families Velshonna Luckey, Director of Outreach and Partnership Development, United Way of St. Joseph County

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continued from Page 4 Ann Murtlow, President/CEO, United Way of Central Indiana Tara Nelson, Project Coordinator, Indiana Parenting Institute Janice Nichols, Regional Director, Bowen Center Lucinda Nord, Executive Director, Indiana Library Federation Gary Olund, President/CEO, Northwest Indiana Community Action Christian Rust, Town-

ship Trustee, Washington Township in Decatur County David Siler, Executive Director, Families First Tracy Skaggs, Former social service recipient Joe Sutherland, Director, Government and External Affairs at Citizens Energy Group (current IN211 board chair) Debi Wallick, Executive Director, United Way of Miami

County Bert Williams, Indiana Salvation Army, Emergency Disaster Services Dr. Sullivan also recently named FSSA’s Tara Morse as the new director of Indiana 211, and Jaimie Ferren, a veteran of the Indiana 211 leadership team, as deputy director. She plans to schedule the first convening of the new advisory board in December.

lished, families are encouraged to pile into their vehicles and drive past each entry. Then they can vote for their favorites, all while maintaining COVID restrictions.

Organizers of the event, Michelle Boswell and Paul Forman are excited about bringing this new festivity to Miami County.

“Miami County residents are looking for ways to enjoy the holidays with their families. This is something they can do together and get into the holiday spirit,” Boswell said.

Forman, who is the organizer for Light Up! Peru is looking forward to this event as well.

Forman has had his share of disappointment because of COVID but he continues to stay positive and continues to work toward making the holidays as festive for the community as possible.

“I’m excited! I hope we get several people involved and have lots of entries!

It is all part of making Peru and Miami County a holiday destination,” Forman said.

Boswell hopes this will be an annual tradition for many years to come.

“Peru/Miami

County is my home and I want to do my part to make it a great place to live and raise a family.

The Paper of Miami County has become a part of this community and will continue to find ways to be woven into the fabric of Peru/Miami County,” she said.

Forman always welcomes anyone who would like to help with his projects such as Light Up! Peru, the Christmas Parade, and the tree lighting on the courthouse lawn.

“I am glad The Paper of Miami County partnered with us to make this a reality. Lots of planning went into it and I am glad to see it happen! I have had nothing but positive responses so far. People are interested and excited,” Forman shared.

If you are interested in entering the contest, forms are available on the Facebook pages of The Paper of Miami County as well as Light Up! Peru. You can also find a form in this edition. Addresses of contestants (without their names) will be published online Dec. 12 and that is the day judging begins.

Please respect home-owners enter-

ing the contest by not walking onto their property. This event is meant to be one that is enjoyed from vehicles. When you enter the contest, you are giving The Paper of Miami County and Light Up! Peru permission to photograph your home/business if you are a winner or for promotional purposes. Mail your entry fee and form to: Light Up! Peru, 63 South Hood Street, Peru, IN. 46970. You may send cash or a check. If you have any questions, please call Michelle Boswell @ 765.469.2077 or Paul Forman @ 765.432.1052.

“This will be a wonderful event providing an opportunity for families to make memories. It’s a positive event meant to outshine COVID even if it’s only for a short while,” Boswell said.

Forman is also looking to the holidays in a positive light.

“I have decided that no matter what 2020 throws at me, I will move forward. We need a special Christmas and holiday season. It is the season of hope, faith, and love. We need that now more than ever and I am glad to do my part,” Forman said.

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Land transfers/deeds Oct. 15 A warranty deed was made for 403 E. Mulberry Street, Converse, Indiana. The grantor is Paulette Carmichael. The grantees are Thomas Robert Morgan and Brittany Columbus.

A deed was made for 1737 S. Lincoln Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Michael W. Evitts. The grantee is Christopher J. Back.

A personal representative deed was made for 900 South, Bunker Hill, Indiana. The grantors are Eden K. Gilbreath, personal representative and Noble W. Gilbreath Estate.

The grantees are Eden K. Gilbreath, trustee, and Noble W. Gilbreath, revocable living trust.

A trustee deed was made for 900 South, Bunker Hill, Indiana. The grantors are Eden K. Gilbreath, trustee, and Noble

W. Gilbreath, revocable living trust.

The grantees are J B Ladd and Corissa Ladd.

A trustee deed was made for 900 South 400 West, Bunker Hill, Indiana. The grantors are Eden K. Gilbreath, trustee and Noble W. Gilbreath, revocable living trust.

The grantees are Anthony L. Deardorff and Jenna M. Deardorff.

A warranty deed was made for legal no. 52-11-19-200036.000-017. Lot no.

S: 19 T:26 R:4 NW Part of South Half.

The grantor is Wayne R. Mattice.

The grantee is the State of Indiana.

Oct. 16 A quit claim deed was made for 585 W. Eleventh Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Matthew Mavrick.

The grantees are Matthew Mavrick and Natalie Krishay Mavrick.

An update from desk of Todd Young

By Todd Young Indiana Senator Last week, I led a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) proposed pilot program modeled after my Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) Act. My DRIVE-Safe Act would establish an apprenticeship program that would allow for the legal operation of commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce by commercial driver’s license holders under the age of 21.

Today, 49 states and the District of Columbia allow commercial drivers under the age of 21 to operate in

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intrastate commerce.

The robust training regimen established by this new pilot program goes far beyond what is currently required for 18-to-20-year-old commercial driver’s license holders. This will not only set the stage for improving safety on our roads, but will also create career opportunities, and lead to a highly trained, talented, and safety-focused workforce across the industry.

A transfer on death deed was made for 503 South Broadway, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Andrew J. Guyer. The grantees are Andrew J. Guyer and Deborah Guyer.

A warranty deed was made for 351 East Main Street, Bunker Hill, Indiana. The grantors are William E. Locke, Jo Ann Locke, Jo Ann Locke, attorney in fact.

A warranty deed was made for legal no. 52-08-36-300007.000-021, lot no.

T: 27 R:4 SW of J B

November 18, 2020

For the latest COVID-19 information, go to IN.gov.

Richardville Reserve No. 6 with an easement for ingress and egress.

A warranty deed was made for 3188 W. Old Stone Road, Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Gregory James Galloway and William G. Galloway, attorney in fact. The grantees are Terry G. Faine II and Casey E. Faine.

A quit claim deed was made for legal no. 52-13-35-300004.011-005. The grantor is Jeffrey T. Lewis. The grantee is Roxanne C. Lewis.