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2020 Miss Circus City, Jr. Queen and princess to be crowned June 28

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Circus Junior Queen contestants

Miss Circus City contestants Jazzmyan Bayless

Ayris Gilbertson

Alice Miller

Gabrielle Comer

Gracie Montgomery

Mackenzie Nord

Alyssa Ramos

Molly Nord

Kendra Taylor

Haley Washburn

Beginning on Page 2 is information about each contestant including the Princess category. Competition will be Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. at the Circus building, 154 North Broadway, Peru. $5 at the door.

Limit of 250 people.

Maddy See

Courtney Turcheck

Kaci Whann

Makinzie Wilkinson

Be sure to look for the 2020 North Miami Seniors photos beginning on page 5.

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2020 Miss Circus City, Junior Queen and Princess contestants Miss Circus City Contestants Jazzmyan Bayless, 20, daughter of Mary Ann Cozine, will be attending Indiana State University in the fall majoring in speech and language pathology. She will minor is early childhood and dance. Her favorite activities are Gamma Phi Beta, NSSHA, horseback riding, laser tag, watching Disney movies with the children she babysits, learning the guitar and working out.

Jazzmyan’s hobbies are running, jumping on the trampoline, hiking, swimming, dancing and circus.

Her career ambition is to try and be the best speech pathologist she can be so she can give children and adults the ability to use their voice and express their needs and wants. She wants to form relationships with her patients that can result in the ability to communicate.

Awards and honors she has received are the dean’s list for two years, Phi Iota Xi Sorority Scholar, Circus Scholar, Academic Distinction scholar, State works scholar and miscellaneous scholar. Her favorite things to do or see during circus week are hanging out in the back lot with friends and seeing the audiences’ smiling faces when performing. I also love seeing the elephants during circus week. Three words Jazzmyan would use to describe herself are reliable, passionate and compassionate. In five years, she would like to have her master’s degree in SLP. She wants to start her dream job as an SLP in a children’s hospital. Her goal is to start forming relationships with patients that will result in the ability to communicate. She would like the judges to ask her where she would like to vacation.

Gabrielle Machelle Comer, 17, daughter of Jeff an Angela Moon, will be a senior at Peru High School this fall majoring in English and Math. Her favorite activities are working out, cooking, baking, family time and spending time with friends. Her hobbies

are taking pictures, baking peanut butter cookies, cooking in general, running with friends during the summer. She has 12 projects in 4-H that include baking, cupcake decorating, photography, vet science, gift wrapping, cats and horses. S he also enjoys riding horses with her sister, Brandi. Gabrielle is planning to go to school for her bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Awards and honors she has received are that she just finished obtaining her Certified Nursing program at Heartland Career Center. She received a varsity cheerleading award and a varsity wrestling manager award. She was a 2019 Grand Champion for a cat project long hair and Reserve champion for short haired cat. She was a 2019 Grand Champion child development and Indiana State Fair second place.

She was also a Golden Guard. Her favorite things to do or see during circus week is watching the different acts of the circus and spending time with her friends uptown. Three words she would use to describe herself are courageous, motivated and kind. In five years, Gabrielle wants to have her bachelor’s degree in Nursing and be working for a great company. She would like the judges to ask her anything about 4-H, Cheer, Golden Guard or Wrestling.

Ayris Lanae Gilbertson, 20, daughter of Kurt and Tracy Gilbertson, will be attending Indiana University of Kokomo in the fall majoring in Nursing with a minor in nutritional science. Her favorite activities are being a member of Cru, a Christianbased group at IUK where they meet weekly for Bible study. She also enjoys being a member of student nursing association. She was a four-year member at her high school through the Sunshine Society, SADD and Spanish Club. She was a two-year member of the National Honors Society. She was active in dance for 17 years in Wabash through Play-

house Studio of Dance. In dance she did jazz, tap, clogging, ballet and hip-hop. In her 10 years of 4-H she was president of her club for three years, vice president, secretary and treasurer for one year each. Her hobbies include dance, pole vaulting, cheering on her friends at sporting events, taking long walks on the Nickel Plate Trail with her dog, Luna and visiting her family out of state. She also loves camping and being outside.

She likes to exercise to keep fit. In her free time, she also sold refreshments during the circus shows. She wants to obtain her bachelor’s degree in science of nursing and become a registered nurse through Indiana University of Kokomo. She plans to specialize in neonatal nursing where she plans to move into the OB/GYN unit to help with the delivery of babies. Awards and honors she has received are being on the dean’s list at IUK in all four semesters of college with a GPA above 3.5 for 4 semesters. She also received the Miami County REMC scholarship.

She has received the honors convocation award through IUK. Her favorite thing to do or see during circus week is her many friends flying high through the air and on the ground performing in their many acts. Three words she would use to describe herself are hardworking, ambitious and outgoing.

In five years, she would like to be working in a large hospital specializing in neonatal care and delivering babies. She would like to travel abroad while obtaining her Master of Science in Nursing. She would like the judges to ask her about her Dumbo collection.

Alice Miller, 19, daughter of Rick and Jennifer Miller, will be attending Indiana University of Kokomo in the fall majoring in health care administration.

Her favorite activities are coaching and playing volleyball, working out and running, spending quality time with family and friends, spending time at lake Manitou

on the water, working her seasonal job at Rock Hollow golf club, going to church and being involved in her small group, volunteering in her church warehouse to serve food once a month, seeing her niece and nephew, and being involved on campus at Indiana University of Kokomo. Her hobbies include reading, playing with her dog, Spencer; learning new activities such as golf and kayaking; playing tennis, taking naps and cooking new desserts. Her career ambition is with health care administration. She wants to work her way up within a hospital to eventually obtain a CEO position. She would like to oversee health services and daily activities of a hospital to make it run more efficiently for the workers and patients. Awards and honors she has received are 4-year volleyball starter, two-year varsity tennis player, two-time mental attitude award recipient, recipient of the Governors Work Ethic Certificate, and Community sports medicine scholar-athlete award. Her favorite things to do or see during circus week are seeing the show as a former performer, visiting with fellow performers and friends, seeing the parade, visiting the fair and eating tenderloins from the Lions club. Three words she would use to describe herself are Empathic, ambitious and vibrant. In five years, she would like to be graduating with her master’s degree in hospital administration from IU Kokomo and begin the journey of pursuing my dream job.

She would like the judges to ask her about her recent missions’ trip to Guatemala and Antigua.

Alyssa Morgan Ramos, 17, daughter of Jamie and Crystal Ramos, will be attending Maconaquah High School in the fall. Alyssa’s favorite activities are attending dance classes, cheerleading, running, playing the flute and piano, being president of the 4-H Club and being a 4-H Jr.

Leader. Her hobbies are running, dancing, journaling, worshipping, crocheting, working community service and influencing others at school and through social media. After graduating high school, she plans to attend college while training with EMS paramedics. Her goal is to receive a degree in nursing and become a paramedic either in an ambulance or helicopter. Awards and honors she has received are character award in 2019-20 Cheerleading, varsity cheer and track, Circus City Junior Queen 2018, Class vice president for 2019-20, nine year 4-H member, 4-H Club president, 4-H Junior Leaders, Homecoming Court 2018, Academic Honors, Grand Champion/Champion at State Fair Crocheting and 14 years of ballet and other types of dance classes. Her favorite things to do or see during circus week are watching her friends perform their favorite acts during the circus performances. She looks forward to circus week every year. She enjoys spending time with al of her circus friends and watching the elephants walk the parade. Three words she would use to describe herself are encouraging, ambitious and compassionate. In five years, she wants to be finished with EMC paramedic training and changing lives as a motivational speaker/dancer. She would like the judges to ask her about who she looks up to, her

favorite activities or anything.

about her work ethic and determination.

Madelyn See, 17, daughter of Carla See, Terry Wray and Todd See, will be attending IUPUI in the fall majoring in nursing. Madelyn’s favorite activities are volunteering, cleaning and working. Her hobbies include kayaking, riding bikes and traveling.

Her career ambitions are to graduate college as an RN and later pursue USAF as a flight nurse. Awards and honors she has received are the IUPUI Academic Scholarship, Farm Bureau Scholarship and honor roll. Her favorite things to do or see during circus week are performing every show and getting a smoothie with friends before every show. Three words she would use to describe herself are ambitious, optimistic and affable. In five years, she would like to be beginning her career as an RN and establishing more goals for the future.

She would like the judges to ask her

Courtney Patricia Turcheck, 21, daughter of Julie Turcheck, will be attending Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis in the fall majoring in general studies with a minor in business.

Her favorite activities are being the cofounder of “Shades 4 A Cause” for the past six years, member of Jagathon: IUPUI Riley Dance Marathon, member of college mentors for kids, member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, 10 year 4-H member (president of the Washington Sq. Deal 4-H Club), six year junior leader member, four year student council member as secretary, four year class officer (president) and two year National Honor Society member. Her hobbies include making balloon animals, telling and coming up with new jokes, attending auctions, golfing and playing basketball and being

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Obituaries Charles (Chuck) Raymond York, 69 Charles (Chuck) Raymond York, 69, of Denver, passed away at 1:10am on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his family, exactly four months after his cancer diagnosis.

Chuck was born in Peru April 28, 1951, to Charles Richard York and Donna Jean Henry York. At the age of 11, his family moved to Denver, Indiana, where he has resided for the last 58 years. In Jan. 1991, he married Karen L. Tucker in Denver, Indiana.

Chuck was a jack of all trades and a man of few words. After graduating from North Miami High School in 1969, he joined the United States Army, serving in Germany. He had many occupations, including construction worker, heavy equipment mechanic, concrete truck driver, semi driver, tree trimmer and timber cutter. He was an avid deer hunter, enjoyed Nascar, barrel racing and horseback riding. He was a member of the North American Hunting Club, American Legion, Denver Saddle Club, and the North American Fishing Club.

Chuck was known for playing Santa at the annual Tucker family Christmas party, and was loved by all the nieces and nephews!

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mother, Donna Jean Henry York, of Peru; his wife, Karen; and his children, Toby Ray York (wife Angie) of Fulton, Indiana; Canda Marie Turner (Cecil Oliveras) of Plymouth, Indiana, and Dusti Ranette Witmeyer (Fleet) of Macy, Indiana. Also, grandchildren Lucas (Katelyn) York, Joshua (Katlin) York, Kearsten (Gavin) Hucks, Meagan (Dylan) York, Haley (Andrew) York, Wesley York, Colton Welker, Fleet (Kaitlyn) Witmeyer, and Joey Lynn Witmeyer; and great-grandson Oden Hanthorn, and awaiting the arrival of two more later this year. Also surviving are brothers Michael (Tammy) York of Placerville, California, Patrick (Sandy) York of Rochester, Indiana, and Richard (Linda) York of Peru; and sister Deborah (Bruce) Murphy of Denver, Indiana. Also, brothers and sisters-in-law Terry (Nancy) Phillipy of Eliza-

bethtown, Kentucky, Bobby (Sue) Tucker of Peru, David (Jean) Tucker of Peru, Susan (Mike) Holland of Peru, Deborah (Gordon) Knight of Beech Grove, Indiana, Paula (Larry Ruble) Hayden of Peru, and Lori (Harold) Bouthot of Peru. Also, special friends Joey Mongosa, Jimmy Golliher, Nancy Williams and Sonya Ulery, Michael and Lori Robertson, Timmy Mongosa and many, many others.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Richard York, a son, William Henry York and an unnamed infant.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the funeral home, with pastor Phillip Troxell officiating. Burial will take place at Rankin Cemetery in Miami County, with military service provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Denver Saddle Club.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.

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

Agnes Dee Scarlett, 56 Agnes Dee Scarlett, 56, formerly of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Peru.

She was a former member of Scottsburg Church of Christ. Dee was wellknown for her ability to crotchet, and her love for making bed dolls and baby blankets. She will be sadly missed by the ones that knew her most.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer McKercher and Michael Sandlin, both in Minnesota, and Mark Sandlin and Jessie Scarlett, both in Indiana; her grandchildren,

Kiersten, Michael, Mika, Elijah, Evalyn, Miracle; five sisters; and one brother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Es-

ther and Virgil Murdock; husband, Carl Scarlett; and two sisters Dorothy and Florence.

A time of visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana.

A time to share memories and reflect will begin at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, following the visitation with chaplain Todd Wilson officiating.

Burial will be in Gaerte Cemetery, east of Gilead.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Betty L. Gentry, 63 Betty L. Gentry, 63, of Denver, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Peru, Indiana, May 7, 1957, to Jim and Eileen (Madden) Browning. She married Terry Gentry Nov. 3, 1977, and he survives. Betty enjoyed arts and crafts, and she sold jewelry. She was also a member of the Old Crossroad Baptist Church in Gilead.

She is survived by her husband, as well as their children, Erin (Doug) Gray of Winchester, Indiana, and Levi Gentry of Denver, as well as grandchildren Rodney Shaver,

Kaleb Gray, Katie Gray, Dane Gentry and Lilly Gentry. Also surviving are brother Marty (Melody) Browning of Denver, and Peggy (Ralph) McQuinn of Macy. She was preceded

in death by her parents.

Visitation was held from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2020, at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. A memorial service followed at 6:30 p.m. with pastor Thad Stewart officiating. Burial will take place at 11a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Browning Cemetery in Harlan, Kentucky, with pastor Don Browning officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.

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

Walter Schroll Jr., 82 Walter Schroll Jr., 82, formerly of Peru, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020.

He was born in Peru Sept. 28, 1938, to Walter and Elva (Hasty) Schroll.

He married Ruby F. (Sparks) Schroll, and she preceded him in death.

He graduated from Peru High School and served as a medic in the United States Army. He later retired as a maintenance man from Square D Corporation. He loved the outdoors, gardening and flowers. He also loved spending time with his great-grandsons.

He is survived by his daughter Dawn McElfresh of Kokomo, and his

granddaughter Nicole Cooper, as well as two great-grandsons, Xzavior Philapy and Ezra Philapy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son Christopher Schroll, and a sister

Wanda Terrell.

Visitation was held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana.

Funeral service followed at 1 p.m., with Nelson Bowyer officiating. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, with military service provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team.

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

John F. “Johnny” Walton III, 31 John F. "Johnny" Walton III, 31, ran into the arms of Jesus early Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Oakdale Baptist Church, 348 Chili Avenue, Peru, Indiana, with pastors, Mark Booth

and Eric Stovall officiating. Burial will follow at Ever Rest Memorial Park Cemetery in Logansport, Indiana.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Riverview Funeral Home in Peru.

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Obituaries Mark J. Kunkle, 81

Mark J. Kunkle, 81, of Peru, passed away at 10:54 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

He was born in Peru, Indiana, June 20, 1938, the son of Gene and Bernice Shank Kunkle.

Mark married Janet Waters at the McGrawsville United Methodist July 20, 1963, and she survives.

Mark was a 1957 graduate of Butler High School and a lifelong Miami County farmer.

He attended the McGrawsville United Methodist Church. His greatest joys in life were his wife, family and his Christian faith. A devout Christian, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Mark was an avid collector of Minneapolis – Moline tractors and farm equipment. He enjoyed watching IU and Butler Basketball.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Janet, is a son, Keith Kunkle and his wife Lena of Peru, a daughter, Kay Kunkle and her husband Jason McCullough of Peru; grandchildren Evan (Megan) Kunkle and Reece (Hannah) Kunkle; step grandchildren Amber

McCullough and Justin McCullough; great-grandchildren Violet and Elliott Kunkle and brothers Neil Kunkle of Peru, Don Kunkle and his wife Shirley of Peru and Rob Kunkle and his wife Kathleen of Peru. A service celebrating the life of Mark J. Kunkle was held at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020, at the McGrawsville United Methodist Church with pastor Robert Land officiating. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends gathered from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday at McGrawsville UMC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International.

Arrangements were entrusted to the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home, Peru.

Shirley A. Thibeault, 84 Shirley A. Thibeault, 84, of Peru, passed away at 12:19 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Kahnawake, Canada, Sept.

17, 1935, the daughter of Lazare and Mary Diabo Martin. Shirley married Charles E. Thibeault in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. July 31, 1954, and he preceded her in death Feb. 11, 2013.

Shirley greatest joys in life were her husband, her children, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and her Roman Catholic Faith, where she was a regular at Saturday mass. She was employed at the Peru High School Cafeteria from 1973-1981; Redmon’s from 1981 to 1984; All Seasons Boat Factory from 1984 to 1987 and Electro-Nite 1987 to 2000.

Shirley was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, the Altar & Rosary Society, American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Ladies of the Moose, Eagles Auxiliary, and Business and Professional Women.

She is survived by her

daughter Annamarie (Danny) Harmon, Peru, sons James ( Teresa) Thibeault, Peru, Steven (Nancy) Thibeault, Marion, Gary Thibeault, Peru and Tom Thibeault, Peru; grandchildren Bridgette Harmon-Smith, Brandi (Gerald) McKay, Rachel Thibeault, Mandy Thibeault, Molly Thibeault, Travis ( Brittany) Thibeault and Kayla Mutch; great-grandchildren Raedyn Harmon, Cameron Wiles, McKinze Rayl, Talon Rayl, Dominic Smith, Baliegh Thibeault, Corey Thibeault,

A.J. Thibeault, Remi Thibeault, Jordan Mutch, Addisyn Mutch and Draxton Mutch; great-great-grandson Roman Harmon and a brother, Jimmy Martin.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles, brothers Mike Peterson and Peter Martin, a sister Pauline Diabo and a stepsister Marie Hayes.

A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Shirley A. Thibeault, was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2020, at St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 West Fifth St., Peru, Indiana, with Rev. Adam Mauman officiating.

Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Family and friends gathered from 4p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 18, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru.

There was a prayer service at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 18, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to the St. Charles Catholic Church.

Jeffrey Lee Ulery, Sr., 62 Jeffrey Lee Ulery Sr., 62, of

Mexico, passed away Satur-

day, May 9, 2020, at his resi-

dence, after a long and

courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Peru Sept. 8, 1957, to Jack and Joyce (Schmidt) Ulery. Jeffrey was a member of the Eagles in both Peru and Wabash, as well as being a member of the Maennerchor. He also loved to play golf and was a member of the

Indian Oaks Golf Course. He retired as a supervisor from

GDX. He is survived by his son, Jeff Ulery of Peru. Also surviving is Jeffrey's ex-wife and dear friend Kris. Also, sisters Kim (Mike) Ahfield of Tennessee and Anita Ulery of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Jack Ulery.

A celebration of life visitation will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Riverview Funeral Home and Event Center.

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outside and going on adventures with friends and family.

Courtney’s career ambitions are following graduation from college, she will continue her education to receive her master’s in accounting with hopes to work within the financial assistance program at Riley Hospital for Children. Awards and honors she has received are 2021 Jagathon Participant Relations Chair, 2020 IUPUI Dance Marathon Top Committee Member fundraiser, raised over $3,500 for Riley Dance Marathon in 2020, 2017 4-H Memorial Scholarship recipient and 2017 Academic Honors Diploma. Her favorite thing to do or see during circus week is watching all the performers at the circus to see all their hard work that they have put in the show.

Three words Courtney would use to describe herself are ambitious, passionate and personable. In five years, she plans to have her master’s degree from the IUPUI Kelley School of Business. Upon graduation she plans to work within the financial assistance program at Riley Hospital for Children.

She would like the judges to ask anything they like.

Circus Junior Queen Contestants Gracie Bell Montgomery, 13, daughter of Ryan an April Montgomery, will be a seventh grader at Maconaquah Middle School this fall. Her favorite activities are jumping on the trampoline, gymnastics at the YMCA, swimming at the beach, fishing at her pond, riding a Jet Ski and cliff jumping. Her hobbies are painting, pottery, tie-dyeing, drawing and writing stories. She would like to be a marine biologist. Awards and honors she has received are perfect attendance, gold and silver honor roll, and over 120 medals earned in gymnastic competitions. Her favorite things to do or see during circus week are going to the fair, riding the rides with friends, seeing all the different performers costumes and hanging out in

continued from page 2 the back lot during shows. Three words she would use to describe herself are fun, explorative and brave. In five years, she would like to be driving, working to save money for college in either Florida or Mississippi. She would like the judges to ask her about gymnastics.

Makenzie Nord, 15, daughter of Jennifer and Brad Nord, will be a sophomore at Maconaquah High School in the fall. Her favorite activities are participating in the circus with all her family, dance, volleyball, pole vaulting, swimming and spending time with friends.

Her hobbies include crafting, spending time with friends and family, performing in the circus, dancing, volleyball and swimming. She would like to become a prosthetic engineer.

Awards and honors she has received are vice president of National Junior Honor Society, outstanding writing, outstanding percussion, all “A” honor roll, outstanding academic excellence, perfect attendance, freshman honor’s English award, freshman honor’s geometry award and freshman world history award.

Her favorite thing to do or see during circus week is performing her circus acts in front of big audiences, spending time with friends in the back lot, going to the Circus City Fair.

Three words she would use to describe herself are considerate, exuberant and hardworking. In five years, she wants to be attending college to become a prosthetic engineer. She would like the judges to ask her about her career ambition.

Molly Nord, 16, daughter of Brad and Jennifer Nord, will be a junior at Maconaquah High School in the fall. Her favorite activities are: Circus; dance; basketball; soccer; spending time with family and friends and going to youth group. Her hobbies are reading, watching movies, dancing, swimming, crafting, spending tie with friend and family and spending time outside. Molly would like to become a phys-

ical therapist.

Awards and honors she has received are the Junior Spirit of Doc Sprock 2017 and 2018, Junior Queen first runner-up 2019, distinguished honor roll, school leadership council member, champions together/athletic council class representative, NHS member, girls basketball academic achievement award, Miami County Student representative for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Her favorite things to do or see during circus week are perform in front of a full house and watch the crowd’s reaction to the performance. Three words she would use to describe herself are outgoing, hardworking and uplifting. In five years, she would like to see herself studying in college to be a physical therapist while spending her free time with family and friends.

She would like the judges to ask her about her family and activities.

Kendra KayLouise Taylor, 13, daughter of Malinda and Wesley Miner and Jorena and James Taylor, will be in eighth grade at the Peru Junior High School this fall.

Kendra’s activities and hobbies include: Junior High cheerleading, walking her dog, bike riding with her family, taking pictures, watching the sunrise, stargazing, baking, writing stories, watching movies, collecting Paris stuff and shopping. Her career ambition is to be a wildlife biologist.

Awards and honors Kendra has received has been earning her place on the A/B Honor Roll the entire school year. Her favorite thing to do during circus week is watching the circus, parade and riding the Ferris wheel. Three words she would use to describe herself are mature, funny and kind. In five years, she wants to be graduating high school and starting college. She would like the judges to ask her about her hobbies.

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Congratulations to the class of 2020 North Miami Warriors!

Carson Day

Gavin Dyson

Emilee Eckelbarger

Makinzie France

Maryann Freeman

Jocelyn Garcia

Ariona Glassburn

Josie Haskett

Alyssa Hatfield

Eli Henderson

Hannah Hicks

Landon Hunter

Trey Hunter

Heaven Jimenez

Jacqueline Jones

Bailey Keim

Thomas Lane

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Zoey Manuel

Gavin Mappin

Marisa Martinez

Isabella McBride

Adie McGriff

Hannah McVay

Trey Mettler

Andrew Moreland

Kaden Mullins

Delaney Murphy

Nathaniel Musselman

Andrew Pfaffenbach

Bria Phillips

Trace Pugh

Collin Redman

Isiah Reese

Carson Rexroad

Nicholas Rider

David Rivera

Garrett Roop

Donavan Ross

Madelyn See

Chase Shives

Katlin Sites

Blaize Smith

Gregory Sonafrank

Ragin Stein

Riley Stein

Joshua Stone

Thayne Tinney

Makayla Waggoner

Shelby Walker

Samantha Weidner

Susanna Wickey

Jessa Wilhelm

Taylor Williams

Connor Wilson

Damion Wilson

Nathanial Winters

Tristan Working

2020 Seniors not pictured are: John Abshire Michelle Byeon Michelle Gonzalez Maren Heuer Paulina Manroth Marina Marques Marta Sanchez Gavin See Maria Silva

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Circus Haley Harmony Washburn, 14, daughter of Jason and Leyna Washburn, will be a freshman at Maconaquah High School this fall.

Haley’s favorite activities are performing in Ballet Arts (ballet, tap, pointe, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop); Maconaquah Track Team competing in the long jump, sprints and team relays; RRC Conference third place in long jump: Maconaquah Cheerleading for five years as member of the fifth through eighth grade squads and hopes to be on the MHS squad; Chosen as a UCA Camp All-American Cheerleader for 2018; Miami County 4-H for eight years participating in electrics, sewing, foods, giftwrap, collections, consumer clothing and child development; Washington Square Deals 4-H Club Secretary; Grand Champion in gift wrapping for 2018 and 2019 and electricity in 2017 and 2016 Miami County Princess and champion for consumer clothing and fashion review. Her hobbies are golfing with her dad and grandpa, participating in the Rock Hollow Youth Golf Clinic and annual tournament, volunteering at Abundant Life Church, Kid’s Ministry teacher’s assistant in the two to four-year-old classes and running and going to the gym with her dad. Haley would like to become a career ballerina/performer. Awards and honors she has received are National Junior Honor Society, Maconaquah Middle School Honor Roll each grading period, Circus City Junior Queen third runnerup in 2018, Rock Hollow Youth Golf Tournament Champion in 2013, 2015, 2018 and 2019 and runner-up in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Her favorite thing to do or see during circus week is the circus parade. Her family helps put together a float every year. She thinks it is neat to see the different ideas people come up with each year. Three words that she feels describe her are dedicated, creative and sincere. In five years, she wants to be filling out her application to

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Kaci Whann, 16, daughter of Zach and Kari Whann, will be a junior at North Miami Middle/High School this fall. Kaci’s favorite activities are baking while trying new recipes, dancing, cheering and participating in the circus. She is involved in her school by being the class president her freshman and sophomore years. Her hobbies include reading, baking (especially cheesecake because it is her favorite), spending time with her grandparents and swimming with her family and shopping with her mother and grandmother. Kaci would like to pursue a career that includes History. At this time, she is unsure what that would look like, but she has always had an interest in the past and would like to do something pertaining to it. Awards and honors she has received are being in the Top 10 of her class, the all “A” Honor Roll, an elite All-American Cheerleader and a Triple A Award for Cheer (Awesome Attitude Award). Her favorite thing to do or see during circus week is performing in the circus and seeing the whole community coming together for one week. Three words she would use to describe herself are intelligent, hardworking and friendly.

In five years, she wants to be attending college while pursuing a degree to help her future career. She would like the judges to ask her why she went from taking four dance classes to two this year.

Makenzie Wilkinson, 13, will be an eighth grader at Peru Junior High School this fall. Makenzie’s favorite activities are being a circus performer, dance, crosscountry, band and choir. Her hobbies in-

camp at the ARK Christian Ministries. Raelin would like to become a veterinarian so she can help the animals and snuggle with them.

Awards and honors she has received are graduating from the infant swim rescue courses at 18 months old, Indy Synchro Swim Club intro course and team 1 course, kindergarten award for “best helper” from Elmwood Elementary.

Her favorite thing to do or see during circus week is ride the rides and play games. She was going to be a performer trying out for Side by Side, Roman Ladders and Low Casting.

She also enjoys the parade.

Samantha Hall, 7, daughter of Allison Doty, will be a second grader at North Miami Elementary in the fall.

Her favorite activity is playing with her friends. Her hobbies include gymnastics and 4H. Samantha would The Ferris Wheel is one of the main attractions like to be a Mommy during the downtown circus festival in Peru. when she grows up.

Photo by Michelle Boswell Awards and honors she has received circus week is perclude spending time are the Awana Sparks forming. She says she with friends and famaward and moved to knows it is a once-inily, riding her bicycle, the next level in gyma-lifetime experience painting, reading and nastics. Her favorite and she is lucky to playing with her cats thing to do during have it. Makenzie and dogs. Awards and circus week is watchwould like the judges honors she has reing the parade. to ask her about her ceived are the All A biological father, honor roll and A/B Lilah Million, 11, therapy, mammalogy Honor Roll for 2019daughter of Greg and and college.

2020 school year with Amy Million, will be a final GPA of a sixth grader at Ma11.5/10, 2019 Mental Circus City conaquah Middle Attitude Award and Princess School in the fall.

2019 Top Girl Shooter Contestants Lilah’s favorite activat the 2019 Marion ities include: DancCity summer Police Raelin Donathan, 7, ing, swimming and Academy, 2017 Miami daughter of Kevin playing with her County Princess, 2014 Nystrom and Lisa DoCircus City Princess. nathan, is a student She plans to study Zoat Elmwood Elemenology with a specialtary. She will be a secization in ond grader when she Mammalogy at Harbegins school in the vard University. She fall. Raelin’s favorite hopes to travel to activities are: SpendAfrica and Asia to ing time with family study the changing and friends; watching habitats and dwinmovies; riding her bidling numbers of the cycle and scooter; atendangered large cat tending church at population and help Onward Christian to rebuild their numChurch; walking her bers. Three words she Corgi puppy named Suki; coloring; playwould use to describe ing board games and herself are caring, card games and helpjoyful and helpful. In ing her mother clean. five years, she wants Her hobbies include to graduate from swimming (recrehigh school and be ational and swim heading off to Harteam for the Indy vard to pursue her career in Zoology and Synchro Swim Club), soccer, baseball, basMammalogy. Her faketball, ballet, horse vorite thing about

dachshunds, Kona and Fancy. Her hobbies include reading, making up new recipes in the kitchen and working on her 4H projects. Awards and honors Lilah has received are top scholar for her class the last four years and the top STEM student in her class.

Her favorite thing to do or see during circus week is performing for the community and eating funnel cake after the shows.

Emma Grace Ramos, 7, daughter of Jamie and Crystal Ramos, will be in the second grade at Maconaquah Elementary this fall. Her favorite activities include: Ballet; riding her bicycle; swimming and playing with her pets.

Emma’s hobbies are playing with American Girl Dolls, drawing, making crafts, dancing and playing with her friends and family. She would like to be a teacher and artist someday.

Awards and honors she has received are perfect school attendance, Awana Grand Prix second place trophy and spirit award for cheerleading. Her favorite thing to do or see during circus week is watching the trapeze artists. She loves watching the clowns perform their acts and get out of their tiny car.

Rosalynn Roush, 7, daughter of Robin and Joe Roush, will be a second grader at Elmwood Elementary in the fall. Her favorite activities include: Riding horses; playing basketball, fishing, helping her

mom cook and running. Her hobbies are playing Minecraft, swimming, playing Roblox, jumping on the trampoline, hiking and riding her scooter. Rosalynn would like to become a chef and own her own restaurant and help the people who are hungry. She has received the perfect attendance award in 2018-19 school year, Miss Social Butterfly award from Mrs. Stith and Wall of Excellence awards. Her favorite thing to do during circus week is to participate in the circus parade and see all the smiling faces waving at me while I ride by in the wagon.

Alivia Taylor, 10, daughter of Malinda and Wesley Miner and James and Jorena Taylor. Alivia attends Blair Pointe Elementary and will be in the fifth grade this fall. Her activities and hobbies include: Having a lemonade stand; going to garage sales; playing with her cats; singing; walking her dog; collecting scented stickers; collecting jewelry and taking pictures.

Alivia would like to be a K9 officer someday. An award she has received was the top sponsorship last year. Her favorite things to do during circus week are being in the pageant, watching the parade and playing games uptown.

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On the table...

Papaya Power!

By Laura Kurella

Known by Christopher Columbus as, “the fruit of angels,” papaya does offer an angelic flavor, texture and aroma that sets it apart from other food – heaven scent, indeed!

Native to Southern Mexico and Central America, papaya is also known as papaw or pawpaw, and comes loaded with antioxidants, Vitamin C, good amounts of both Vitamin B and A, and is rich in folate, potassium, cooper, magnesium and fiber, which is vital to good gut bacteria health!

Becoming popular as a hearthealthy food, papaya has been found to help reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar levels, improve complexion, and even improve hair quality!

Nourishing to the digestive system, papaya can help us fight off parasites, and protect against colon cancer, too.

This is because papaya’s fiber is able to bind to cancercausing toxins in the colon, which keeps them away from healthy colon cells, and remove these bad guys from our bodies!

While there are many papaya varieties, there are roughly two major types on the market today: U.S. and import.

The Sunrise papaya, which is grown in Kauai, Hawaii, is smallcan fit in your hand – and has a beautiful red-orange skin and flesh that is very sweet. Its seed cavity is very shallow, which makes removing seeds easy, too. However,

since Hawaii had trouble with papaya pests, many are being genetically modified (GMO) so be sure to read tags/signs so you know what you are buying.

The imported Mexican papaya are very large in size. In fact, many of them can get up to 10 pounds in weight!

Though they are never as sweet as the Sunrise from Hawaii, the Mexican papaya offer a red, which has a rose-colored flesh and tastes very sweet; and a yellow, which is somewhat sweeter than the red. Both of these papayas tend to turn green as they get riper so it can be tricky to select.

When choosing papaya, be sure to smell them for sweetness, and then feel for a slight softness to their skin if you want a readyto-eat ripe one.

When cutting papaya, do not toss out it seeds because they can be rinsed, dried and ground like peppercorns, and then used in the same way, which will help you to cleanse your body in an anti-parasitic way!

Here now are some potent ways to pour on the power of papaya.

Enjoy!

Papaya Margarita Prep Time: 10 minutes; Yield: 4 servings 2 cups fresh papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced 2/3 cup fresh lime juice 2/3 cup simple syrup or pure maple syrup 1 1/4 ounces tequila 1/3 cup orange liqueur

A cool and refreshing drink is always good on a hot summer day, but one that’s also packed with health benefits and fantastic, fresh flavor is downright great. Photo by Laura Kurella Ice lime wedges (garnish) In a blender or food processor, puree papaya with the lime juice and syrup smooth. Pour puree into a 2-quart pitcher. Stir in tequila and orange liqueur then serve over ice in glasses.

Garnish with lime wedges, if de-

sired.

Papaya-Ginger juice Prep Time: 10 minutes; Yield: 2 servings.

1 cup cubed papaya 2 teaspoons ginger 1/2 cup orange juice

In a blender, combine all ingredients, then blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Papaya-Beet Juice Prep Time: 10 minutes; Yield: 2 servings.

1 peeled beet, cubed 1 cup cubed papaya

1/4 cup ice water Sweetener, to taste In the cup of a blender, combine beet and papaya cubes with iced water. Blend until smooth. Sweeten to taste, then serve.

Papaya-Orange juice

Prep Time: 10 minutes; Yield: 2 servings.

1 cup papaya Juice of 1 lemon 1 sprig of mint Juice of 2 oranges In the cup of a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

Serve immediately.

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‘The Paper’ family continues to grow Huntington County Tab is newest sister publication HUNTINGTON — In 1985 two young men decided to lay it all on the line and quit their jobs to pursue their dream.

Russ Grindle and Scott Trauner wanted to start their own newspaper in Huntington County.

The pair previously worked at The Paper of Wabash County. They saw how successful the Rees family was with their newspaper.

Grindle and Trauner knew if they followed The Paper’s formula they too could be successful in Huntington County.

Thirty-five years later, Russ and Scott have grown The Tab into the largest and most read newspaper in Huntington County. The Tab is also the number one communications medium that area businesses use to reach their customer base.

Russ and Scott are also extremely proud of the community partnerships they have developed over the years with Huntington County organizations with The

Tab. They felt it was their duty to work with local organizations to help them serve the citizens of Huntington County.

Grindle and Trauner have worked endless hours over the past thirty-five years to make The Tab the best newspaper in Huntington County. They swell with pride when they hear someone mentioning good things about their “baby”.

Like many business owners there comes a time when you want to enjoy the fruits of your hardwork over the years.

That time has come for Russ and Scott.

On June 19, Grindle and Traunder turned over the ownership of The Tab to Don L. Hurd.

Hurd is president and owner of eleven other newspapers in Indiana. According to Hurd he considers each one of his newspapers as his babies.

Hurd operates newspapers in Benton, White, Lake, Wabash, Miami, Grant and Pulaski counties. Each publication is dedicated to providing solid local

news to its readers each and every week.

Hurd’s publications reach over 185,000 readers each week.

“We are very happy and excited to have purchased the Huntington County Tab,” said Don L. Hurd, Hometown Media, Inc., Hoosier Media Group and Heartland Media Group founder and CEO. “All of our newspapers are hyper-local. We will be featuring stories about the people and places of Huntington County that our readers will love.”

“I call it refrigerator journalism because my parents would always cut out articles about their children and post them proudly on their refrigerator for all to see,” Hurd said.

Hurd is a 40-year publishing veteran in Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. His career in print media started when he was 11 years old as a paperboy for the Warsaw Times Union. He grew up in the Warsaw area. Hurd went to Mentone High School and was in the first graduating class at Tippecanoe Valley.

Don Hurd (center) looks over an issue of the Huntington County Tab with Russ Grindle (left) and Scott Trauner. Hurd purchased The Tab from the pair on June 19.

Hurd was also the first Viking mascot at Valley.

At one point in his long career, Hurd was president of more than 30 newspapers in Indiana and Illinois. He is a graduate of Ball State University with degrees in telecommunications, marketing and journalism.

Hurd has been the recipient of more than 80 national and

state advertising, editorial and graphic design and photography awards from several industry organizations. He was also a 16-year Hoosier State Press Association Board member where he served as President and Vice-President.

Additionally, Hurd served on the Illinois Press Board of Directors and was President of the Indiana

Advertising Executives Association.

Hurd’s staff members have more than 100 years of combined local community newspaper experience.

Each staff member is totally focused on keeping local journalism alive and vibrant.

“We look forward to working with the residents of Huntington County to provide them with an all-local

community newspaper. We want our readers to be proud of their hometown newspaper,” said Hurd. “We encourage all local residents to let us know what they want to see in their local newspaper.”

Hurd encourages reader engagement about the newspaper.

You can contact Hurd by emailing him at: president@hoosiermediagroup.com

North Miami Elementary names students on honor roll All ‘A’ Honor Roll

lynn Rairigh, Blake Rentschler, Micah Runkle, Natalie Sager, Haley Smith, Savannah Smith, Naomi Snavely, Heath Spin, Bentley Stewart, McKinley Tacheny, Jubilee Werner

Sixth Grade: Annabelle Buffington, Katelyn Cleaver, Riley Collins, Hannah Early, Hannah Fennell, Isaac Floyd, Jordyn Hackworth, Ashtyn Halterman, Hartley Hoover, Owen McGuire, Braylon McIntire, Ryan Meredith, Laney Musall, Lindsey Pugh, Zephania Reshkus, Grace Sailors, Meggan Starkey, Brinly Sturch, Taylor Sturch, Kamren Whann, Joannah Wildermuth

Fifth Grade: Kayden Donaldson, Courtlen Finnegan, Michelle Hawkins, Karly Hostetler, Aaron Jones, Wyatt Juliot, Laina Kling, Karasyn Kuhn, Leona Mullet, Zion See, Logan Smith, Hayden Spin, Kinzy Storm, Emma Waggoner, Delilah Weaver, Alan Wildermuth

Fourth Grade: Aiden Adams, Karston Black, Alexandria Blackford, Brady Coppler, Maddox Craft, Noah Emberton, Anna Gallian, Ella Gidley, Jace Hall, Layla Hampton, Nathan

A-B Honor Roll

Hiffner, Lorene Hilty, Andrea Hoover, Emma Hughes, Coltyn Hyden, Trevor Kline, Porscha Pickett, Erika Raber, Corbin Shropshire, Sara Snavely, Addyson Thomas Third Grade: LillyAnn Burton, Anthony Contreras, Kinley Deardorff, Keaton Floor, Andrew Hawkins, Sydney Lane, Alexandria McGovern, Rivkah Miller, Dean Pickett, Savannah Rentschler, Tyler

Tacheny, Cole Thorrington, Oliver Wildermuth Second Grade: Kylie Aguilar, Averie Coppler, Holden Fritz, Madilyn Hall, Levi Mathias, Trinitty Roark, Zola See, Rainie Swafford, Daphne Weaver First Grade: Addison Chumbley, Matthew Clark, Peyton Collins, Lilly Contreras, Hilary Lawson, Chloe Mahan, Corinna Pickett, Weston Pickett, Brae-

Sixth Grade: Aracely Aguilar, Tristan Armstrong, Nikolas Augustyn, Richard Augustyn, Tanner Campbell, Kale Coleman, Kale Deardorff, Karter Floor, Colin Floyd, Silas Freeman, Braxton Fritz, Gavyn Fritz, JoAnna Knauff, Steven Manning, Grayson Mavrick, Leah Miller, Lake Musall, Kendell Music, Zoey Rafferty, Alivia Resler, William Shafer, Jordan Simon, Christian Snavely, Lilly Spicer, Addison Tinney, Kayley Waggoner, Jonathan White, Eli Winters Fifth Grade: Kaiden Badger, Caedra Behney, Alivia Burt, Basia Carrera, Colton Clark, Mason Click, Caden Clingaman, Brealyn Correll, Atticus Crist, Brylee Edwards,

Yadira Escamilla-Pantaleon, Logan Jones-Faine, Liam Kendall, Hunter Lawson, Keiona Listenberger, Emma Meives, Michael Miser, Cooper Pattison, Rebekah Quinn, Lucas Roberts, Trinidy Robinson, Haylee See, James Ward, Joel Wilcox, Carson Young Fourth Grade: Zoey Carroll, Evan Chumbley, Katlyn Clark, Emma Craft, Khloe Evans, Elise Floyd, Makenna Hall, David Hayes, Madison Hetzner, Kolten Hudson, Leah Long, Skyler Malott, Olivia Marshall, Starr Meier, Sam Neff, Laython Norman, Arik Powell, Adalyn Smith, Caleb Steele, John Stickler, Savannah Thatcher, Lindey Townsend, Leah Wessels, Benjamin White, Treston Williams, Keylie Xocua Pantaleon, Trace Young Third Grade: Jorja Barr, Zhayden Behny, Mason Bent, Evelyn Books, Jaxson Brown, Jayce Burns, Jension Carr, Madelyn Cervantes, Isabella Cur-

tis, Ian Floyd, Laila Grimm, Walter Hilty, Emma Juliot, Caleb Kendall, Aaron Laycock, Ray Manning, Asher Mavrick, Nehemiah McFarland, Kendall TiglerAllen, Brooksin Williams Second Grade: Braydon Babcock, David Chumbley, Shawna Cook, Kylie Durst, Caleb Emberton, Avery Gallian, Ada Hovermale, Heaven Huffman, Sophia Jaberg, Audrianna Jimenez, Mason Krom, Addison Million, Sam Sailors, Brady Schanlaub, Miriam Schwartz, David See, Sib Seifried, Taylor Starkey, Laynee Townsend, Lucas Wessels, Keagan Wibel, Colin Wilder, Jaxon Wright First Grade: Amelliah Brogna, Kayden Brownlee, Chloe Carter, Aubri Chumbley, Whitney Clark, Skylar Hudson, Zayne Jackson, Maddox Martin, Alex Schwartz, Adilynn See, Cason Smith, Jace Sopher, Kayson Stambaugh, Jordyn Stamper, Aolani Swafford, Callie Thorrington

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Cell phone use while driving in Indiana now banned

By Peru Police Department Officers from the Peru Police Department want you to remember that texting and driving is not only illegal, but very dangerous. Did you know that, even at just 25 miles per hour, taking your eyes off the road for just five seconds is enough

time to travel more than 10 car lengths?

Peru’s Officer Keith

Smith says he believes distracted driving is one of the most dangerous issues on our roadways. In 2015 alone, NHTSA reported 3477 fatalities caused as a direct result of distracted driving, with an additional 391,000 people injured.

Under current Indiana law, sending or receiving text mes-

sages or emails while operating a vehicle is illegal. And beginning July 1, 2020 using a cell phone for any purpose while driving a vehicle will be banned. The current texting and driving statute is being amended to prohibit a person from “holding or using a telecommunications device” while operat-

ing a motor vehicle.

Exceptions to the law will include using a Bluetooth device or other hands-free system, or calling 911 for an emergency.

Peru officers, through grant funding from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will

target motorists engaging in distracted and dangerous driving behaviors, and those observed to be using their cell phones while driving.

These patrols will utilize high-visibility enforcement and saturation patrols and will continue throughout the summer.

The Peru Police De-

partment asks that you focus on the road, and remember that sending that text can wait.

Please direct any questions to Ofc. Keith Smith of the Peru Police Department. He can be reached at 765-4732150, ext. 524 or via email at kasmith@perupd.

Miami Correctional Facility, Oakland City University to get program on track Bunker Hill, IN. – Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) and Oakland City University (OCU) working together to get the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) Education Program back to normal operation. MCF was the first adult facility to begin testing for TASC, in the Indiana Department of Correction, after suspending testing while dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic.

Through joint plan-

ning between MCF and OCU, a protocol was developed to protect examiners and students as we start the process to return to normal operations.

“We established a protocol to use during the COVID 19 pandemic to protect our TASC examiner and examinees at MCF", said OCU Site Director Dawn Bowley.

"The IDOC Director of Education, Dr. John Nally, OCU Reginal Director Ted Pearson and Deputy Warden

Sharon Hawk were instrumental in helping to resume our operations."

Some of the many precautions now in effect include limiting the class size to 10 people and continued sanitation of desks, chairs, plastic pencils, calculators, and use of laminated formula/calculator sheets. Examinees also wear masks and are seated at least six feet from each other during testing. We had 14 men that had

only one or more subjects to pass to achieve their TASC. We will have the results in approximately 14 days.”

Deputy Warden Sharon Hawk commented “The work of OCU in cooperation with Unit Team Staff is very much appreciated by all at MCF. The TASC Program is one that I am very proud of, it gives the men a tangible accomplishment. It is an outstanding reentry tool that will serve them well. I am thankful for

our administrators in this program, OCU and the IDOC has been a great partnership for everyone involved.”

About the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) program: The TASC program is a state-of-the-art, affordable national high school equivalency assessment that assesses five subject areas; reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.

TASC measures levels

of achievement relative to that of graduating high school seniors, and also as-

sesses career and college readiness as outlined by the common core state standards.

Another peaceful protest on courthouse steps in Peru

The Paper of Miami County Photos by Michelle Boswell

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Police reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Report June 15

A disabled vehicle was found near S U.S. 31 and W St. Road.

218, Peru.

A building check was conducted near W 1050 N and N U.S. 31, Macy.

A disabled vehicle was found near S Graber Dr. and S U.S. 31, Peru.

An animal problem was reported near N 200 W and W 1000 N, Macy.

A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru.

A disabled vehicle was found near Logansport Road. and U.S. 31, Peru.

A welfare check was requested at 2829 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 2, Peru.

A caller advised a black truck might have followed her to her residence at 12270 S Strawtown Pike, Kokomo.

A suspicious package or item was reported near W 1400 N and N 400 W, Macy.

An accidental alarm went off at 1445 W Hoosier Blvd, Ladd Dental Group, Peru.

A VIN check was conducted at 2995 E 500 S, Peru.

A traffic hazard was located near W 1075 S and S 25 W, Bunker Hill.

A vehicle was locked out near S Peoria Dr. and E 308 S, Peru. The vehicle was unlocked.

A welfare check was requested at 42013 Hamilton Ct, Peru.

Everything checked OK. A parking problem was reported near Shaw Street. and Schilling St, Peru.

A possibly reckless driver was located near N 700 E and E U.S. 24, Wabash.

Everything checked OK. Vehicles on fire were put out near 2628 N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru.

A suspicious package or item was reported at 1036 W Elburn Dr, Peru.

A speeding motorist was reported near N U.S. 31 and W 1600 N, Rochester, but was unable to be located.

A warrant service was attempted at 1071 N Lincoln St, Peru.

A citizen with an improper license

plate was pulled over near W 1250 N and N U.S. 31, Macy.

An unconscious person was found near 107 W Pennsylvania St, Amboy.

Shane Floyd, 2509 W Coller, Indianapolis, was arrested.

Charges unavailable.

Ashleigh Condon, 3698 S Wiggar St, Marion, was arrested.

Dawndra Gressly, 836 Summit St, Marion, was arrested.

Lenester Bates, 197 Brookside, Goshen, was arrested through a court order.

Nicholas Kinsey, 215 Thorne St, Wabash, was arrested.

John Prater, 639 Stineman St, Wabash, was arrested.

Zack Chaplin, 1943 Vernon St, Apt. 2, Wabash, was arrested.

Stacy Nice, 1024 Sivey St, Wabash, was arrested for housing to be available in Wabash.

Dion Veals, 1941 Vernon Apt. 11, Wabash, was arrested for housing to be available in Wabash.

Jason Dulton, 327 E Hill St, Wabash, was arrested for housing to be available in Wabash.

Eden Boggs of 311 Blackhawk Ct, Peru, was arrested for possessing meth.

Brian Beck, 1169 Barksdale Avenue, Peru, was arrested for operating while intoxicated (endangerment) and driving while suspended (prior).

June 16 A hang-up was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Lot 223, Peru.

A prowler was reported at 1891 E 1275 S, Kokomo.

A traffic accident with injuries was reported near 6877 N St. Road. 19, Denver.

A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru.

A protective order was requested at 4075 W Division Rd, Peru.

A no contact order was ordered in person at 213 Washington Avenue, Peru.

A VIN check was conducted at 517 N Main St, Amboy.

An escort was held near E Main St. and N Elm St, Bunker Hill.

A traffic accident

with injuries was reported near N 600 E and E U.S. 24, Peru.

A welfare check was requested at 2847 S Hilltop Dr, Apt, 7 Peru. The child checked OK. Packages were reportedly missing from their doorstep at 2847 S Hilltop Dr, Apt, 7 Peru.

A caller reported a subject spraying chemical on community property at 240 E Commerce St, Macy.

Subject was responsible for the property being treated.

A suspicious item in a mailbox was reported at 40034 Fairchild Court, Peru. Everything checked OK. A VIN check was requested at 8497 N Meridian Rd, Denver, but the complainant was asked to contact DNR. A traffic stop was conducted near E 1150 S and S 300 E, Kokomo.

An accidental dial of 911 was investigated at 131 E Third St, Peru. This checked OK. A warrant service was attempted at 2773 S 400 W, Peru.

A male advised about a verbal argument with his neighbor at 2051 W Matador St, Country Cottage Apartments, Apt. 15, Peru. He only wanted to make a report.

A house was shot with a paintball gun from a moving car at 1329 W 1000 N, Macy. 2 suspects were located nearby, and 1 was issued a summons.

A speeding citizen was pulled over near N U.S. 31 and W 800 N, Denver.

A hang-up occurred at 3567 W Clover Ln, Kokomo.

A speeding citizen was pulled over near W Broadway Street. and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill.

An agency assistance was requested near W Broadway Street. and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill.

A male had advised he believed someone had entered his residence at an earlier time at 5224 S U.S. 31, Peru.

He only wanted this on record.

A traffic stop was conducted near W 300 S and S U.S. 31, Peru.

A welfare check was requested near 3966 W High St, Macy.

Jason Campbell, 1071 N Lincoln St, Peru, was arrested for CM-259 (warrant).

Shelly Wright, 243 Main St, Rochester, was arrested for VOP. Michael Williams of 54 N Main St, Brocton, Massachusetts, was arrested via a Wisconsin warrant.

June 17 Theft was reported at 506 E Delphi St, Converse.

A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru.

A traffic accident with injuries was reported near S 400 W and W St. Road. 218, Peru.

Fraud was reported a 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru.

A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru.

A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru.

A traffic stop was conducted near S Hood Street. and W Main St, Peru.

A traffic accident with damage was reported near W Airport Road. and S U.S. 31, Peru.

A female was locked out of her residence at 1148 Barksdale Avenue, Peru. She was let back into the residence.

A speeding citizen was pulled over near W 1350 N and N U.S. 31, Macy.

A citizen failing to yield to law enforcement was pulled over near N U.S. 31 and W 1550 N, Rochester.

A suspicious vehicle was investigated at 3571 W 500 S, Hanson Aggregates, Peru.

Everything checked OK. An alarm went off at 4497 S 450 E, Peru, but was disregarded.

You don’t have to go far from your yard to find all kinds of insects going about their daily routines.

Photo by Michelle Boswell

A welfare check was requested near W 500 S and S U.S. 31, Peru.

A female had questions regarding a protective order at 35074 Altus Ct, Peru.

A speeding citizen was pulled over near W 1250 N and N U.S. 31, Macy.

A traffic stop over a failure to signal a lane change was investigated near W Broadway Street. and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill.

Terry Charles, Rochester, was arrested and booked into the Miami County Jail for possession of a controlled substance as a Level 6 Felony.

A speeding citizen was pulled over near W 1050 N and N U.S. 31, Macy.

A suspended speeding citizen was pulled over near W 550 N and N U.S. 31, Peru.

A traffic stop was conducted near N Water Street. and N Mexico Rd, Mexico.

Jason Tyler was driving westbound at 1019 W Riverside Dr, Peru, in a black 1997 Ford F-150 when he failed to navigate a left curve and ran off the road striking a utility pole. A female juvenile had a complaint of pain but refused treatment. A crash report was completed.

Jason Tyler was incarcerated at Miami County Jail for Operating While Intoxicated.

A couch was removed from the roadway near S 400 W and W 1350 S, Kokomo.

A reckless driver was reported near W 1000 N and N U.S. 31, Macy, but was unable to be located.

Trespassing was reported at 6650 N St. Road. 19, Denver.

Sonny Hardin of 917 W 1000 N, Macy, was arrested for carrying a handgun without a license.

Lindsay Swain of 506 E Delphi St, Converse, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Terry Charles of 2150 Sunset Ln, Rochester, was arrested for possessing controlled substances.

Penny Flitcraft of 153 E Canal St, Peru was arrested for domestic battery.

Jason Tyler of 1431 Ban Craft Avenue, Rochester, was arrested for OWI Prior with a minor in his

vehicle.

June 18 A traffic violation was reported near S 500 W and W Logansport Rd, Peru.

Johnny J. Black, Swayzee drove a Ford edge near E. St. Road.

18 and S 300 E, Kokomo, and rear ended a box truck driven by Zachary S Fite of Anderson.

Damage was reported.

A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru.

A suspicious package or item was discovered near W Hoosier Boulevard. and Foreman Dr, Grissom AFB. Fraud was reported at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru.

A lockout occurred at 730 N Broadway St, Taco Bell, Peru. The vehicle was unlocked at the owner’s request.

A welfare check on a male was attempted at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Lot 234, Peru. The individual attempted to start a fire in his residence and fled the area.

This is an ongoing investigation.

A disabled vehicle was found near W Broadway Street. and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill.

An alarm went off at 2408 Lowry Avenue, Peru.

A citizen requested assistance at 4161 N Water St, Mexico.

A VIN check was conducted at 3794 W Clover Ln, Kokomo.

A protective order was requested at 1230 Chanute Avenue, Peru.

A parking problem was reported at 110 E Fifth St, Bunker Hill.

Theft was reported at 12948 S U.S. 31, Maple Lawn Village Mobile Home Park, Lot 258, Kokomo.

A disabled vehicle was found near S U.S. 31 and W 800 S, Bunker Hill.

A traffic hazard was reported near N 700 E and E U.S. 24, Wabash.

An agency assistance was requested near W 400 N and N U.S. 31, Peru.

A citizen requested assistance at 5686 E 375 S, Woody’s Spill-

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A suspicious vehicle was checked near E. St. Road. 124 and S 510 E, Peru. Multiple arrests were made in reference to minor consumption. This is an ongoing investigation.

An agency assistance was requested near E 350 S and S St. Road. 19, Peru.

Dustin Shipper, 113 N Freemont, Peru, was arrested for DUI, domestic battery and child neglect.

Snead Toijuana, 3103 W Huron, Apt. 2, E. Chicago, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated refusal and resisting arrest.

Dalton Jones, 9450 W 260 S, Kawanna, for consuming as a minor.

George Ridlespriger, 1381 N. 190 W, Mexico, for consuming as a minor, false identity and operating without a license.

June 19 A suspicious person or vehicle was reported near 94 S Emmons St, Denver.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported near E St. Road. 124 and S 510 E, Peru.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 2950 Travis St, Peru.

A semi in the roadway was checked at 2707 W Airport Rd, Peru. Everything checked OK. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 462 E 900 S, Bunker Hill.

A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru.

A VIN check was conducted at 3086 W 100 N Miami/Cass REMC, Peru.

A citizen had questions about county ordinances at 1675 W

Food Pantry arrives today The Mobile Food Pantry will be at Peru Junior High today, Wednesday, June 24 at 11 a.m.

This is a drive-thru distribution and no one should arrive before 10:30 a.m.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the organizers ask that all who will be recieving food remain in their vehicles. This is to keep everyone as safe as possible.

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A female reported she was battered by her boyfriend before screaming and the call disconnecting.

She had numerous injuries relating to battery, and Lane Russo was subsequently arrested.

A parking problem was reported at Commerce and Allen, Macy.

A juvenile requested transport near W Barberry Lane. and S 400 W, Peru. The juvenile could not be transported, and their stepmother was contacted to transport them.

A disabled vehicle was found near Logansport Road. and U.S. 31, Peru.

A traffic accident with injuries was reported near 39014 Edwards Court, Peru.

A traffic violation was reported near W St. Road. 18 and S U.S. 31, Kokomo.

Lane Russo of 304 E Washington St, Denver, was arrested for domestic battery with a juvenile present and interfering with an emergency call.

Kerry Deardoff of 3203 N Mexico Rd, Peru, was arrested.

June 20 An unwanted guest was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Lot 234, Peru.

A traffic stop was conducted near E 1150 N and N St. Road. 19, Macy.

An animal problem was reported at 1799 W Cherry St, Miami.

A traffic stop was conducted near E St. Road. 18 and S 300 E, Kokomo.

An abandoned vehicle was discovered near S U.S. 31 and W 800 S, Bunker Hill.

A traffic stop was conducted near W Second Street. and N Water St, Mexico.

A stolen vehicle was reported near 1943 E 300 S, Peru.

A traffic stop was conducted near W 400 S and S U.S. 31, Peru.

A traffic stop was conducted near S 50 W and W Riverside Dr, Peru.

A traffic stop was conducted near W 500 S and S 50 W, Peru.

A traffic stop was conducted near W Golden Hills Dr. and S Bus. 31, Peru.

Domestic disturbance was reported near 2642 S Bus. 31, Best Western Circus City Inn, Peru.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 6163 E 400 N, Peru.

A citizen requested assistance at 6519 S State Road 19, North Central Co-op Santa Fe, Peru.

A wanted person was reported at 1316 Donaldson Avenue, Peru.

A lockout occurred at 1029 W 200 N, Miami County 4-H Fairgrounds, Peru.

A citizen requested assistance at 1468 N 400 W, Peru.

A welfare check was requested near S 200 W and W St. Road. 18, Kokomo.

Ronald Yates of 463 W Third St, Peru, was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

June 21 An agency assistance was requested near 75 N Broadway St, Korner Lounge, Peru.

An alarm went off at 4791 E State Road 124, Peru.

An abandoned vehicle was found near W 1350 S and S 200 W, Kokomo.

A traffic accident with injuries was reported near W 1350 N and N U.S. 31, Macy.

A welfare check was requested at 1708 W Golden Hills Dr, Peru.

A welfare check was requested at 851 W

500 S, Peru.

An abandoned vehicle was found near E 500 S and S Strawtown Pike, Peru.

A DUI was reported near W U.S. 24 and N U.S. 31, Peru.

An alarm went off at 73 E Washington St, Denver.

Domestic Disturbance was reported at 45024 Little Rock Court, Peru.

A traffic stop was conducted near Shaw Street. and Schilling St, Peru.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 1539 W 600 S, King’s Court Mobile Home Park, Lot 2, Peru.

A traffic hazard was found near W 1000 N and N U.S. 31, Macy.

A traffic accident with damage was reported at 4866 S 550 E Peru.

A transport issue was resolved at 275 W 12th St, Dukes Hospital, Peru.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 950 S 250 W, Peru.

Theft was reported at 3257 W 500 S, Peru.

Disorderly conduct was reported at 3217 Schilling St, Peru.

A wanted person was reported near Capehart St. and Shaw St, Peru.

A welfare check was requested at 1758 S Lincoln St, Peru.

Noland Floyd of 110 W 6th St, Peru, was arrested for possessing marijuana and paraphernalia.

Devin Ferguson of 2685 Capehart Avenue, Peru, was arrested through a parole warrant.

Matthew Caine of 738 Woburn Dr, Peru, was arrested for failure to appear and possession of methamphetamine.

Chase Brankie of 13523 S Clover Ct, Kokomo, was arrested through a Howard County warrant.

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