Maconaquah School Corporation names Interim Superintendent
Kelly McPike
change said, “While the success of the Corporation rests with all its employees and board members, who are dedicated to delivering the best possible education to our students, the Board recognizes the importance of a permanent superintendent position and will work quickly towards this solution. Any questions regarding this transition should be directed towards Board President Robert Daine.”
Maconaquah has named Kelly McPike the SuperintendentInterim after the unexpected resig nation of Dr. James Callane.McPike brings 14 years of administra tive leadership to Maconaquah Schools. The Board announced on social media they are “familiar and con fident with her ability to lead their corporation.” The social media post concerning the recent
Tim DuBois named to Indiana Football Hall of Fame
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The council has an open meeting the second Monday of every month at 4 p.m. except for July and December. The meet ings are held at 53 E Main Street, Peru.
Miami County SAPC to host Recovery Month celebration Sept. 17
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The Miami County Substance Abuse Prevention Council (SAPC) is hosting their annual Recovery Month Celebration, Sept. 17, at the Riverview Event Center, 421 West Canal Street, Peru. Join the organization as they cele brate those who are in recovery. There will be a car show, recovery walk, games for kids, vendor booths with informa tion, education, giveaways, and guest speakers. There will be free lunch, awards, and even more giveaways. The event begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. This organization provides grants to help with prevention, treatment, and jus tice in Miami County.
Each county has a Local Coordinating Council (LCC), which is the planning and coordinating body for addressing alcohol and other drug problems. Members include volunteers from a vari ety of organizations including educa tion, treatment, social services, and local police. LCCs are required to submit a Comprehensive Community Plan, which consists of an assessment of the local alcohol and other drug abuse problems in the county, including problem identifi cation and supportive data; a listing of proposed objectives to help alleviate the stated problems; and an evaluation com ponent designed to measure the success of the plan's strategies.
On Monday, Sept. 4, Maconaquah School Corporation Superintendent, Dr. James Callane, resigned from the position. Callane, 53, of Peru, Indiana, was arrested Saturday, Sept. 3, after he was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Fulton County. Sheriff deputies responded to the crash
Longtime North Miami Coach, Tim DuBois, was named to the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. The many years DuBois devoted to not only Warrior football but the North Miami Community was recognized in 2019. The North Miami football field was named after DuBois. In this photo, DuBois stands with family members after receiving the plaque naming him to the 2022 Indiana Football Hall of Fame. Photo by Michelle Boswell
Driving while in toxicated was re ported at S Frances Slocum Trail and E St. Rd. 124, Peru. Brenda Brown was ar rested for operat ing intoxicatedwhile refusal and leaving the scene of an acci dent.
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A wanted person was reported at 39061 Edwards CT, Peru.Athird party call for unruly juve niles was reported at 3180 W St. Rd. 18, J and J Elec tric, Kokomo. Ju veniles were left in the care of grand mother and were fighting with one another. During the incident, an other female at the residence was struck by a cup that was thrown by a CT,atprivacysibleCounty200portedwasbationappointment.soonwouldtactedmothertoreportedGrandmother6-year-old.alsodamagethehouse.ThewasconandsaidshereturnasassheleftanProdepartmentnotified.Theftwasreat1104WN,MiamiJail,Peru.Areportofaposinvasionofwastaken43014KeeslerPeru.Unableto
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family and friends, fine dining, and his beloved cats: Maggie, Buddy, Sophie and Cooper. Kirk is survived through his close cousins Jill, Barb, JoAnn and Nancy; sev eral in-laws including Ruth Patton and Car men Riggle of Peru, Joleen and Chuck Har tisch of Peru, Linda and Bud Skinner of Missouri, Sharon and Paul Young of Utah, Sue and Mike Faiola of Utah, Ronnie and Ruby Patton of Peru, and Joe
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She was born Nov. 16, 1930, in Marion, Indi ana, to the late Ancel and Elizabeth (Seacott) Buck. Luella gradu ated from Peru High School and retired after 28 years as a teller at Peru Trust Company.Shewas an avid reader and sports en thusiast. Luella loved crossword puzzles and Red-Letter Days with her family. She was a close friend with God.
Kirk graduated from Bloomington South High School and went on to earn his bache lor’s degree at Indiana University which then paved the way for his master’s degree earned from Wayne State Uni versity. Kirk taught in the Kokomo and Peru Community School sys tems. He also enjoyed traveling, hiking, and spending time with his
Rhonda Huddleston of Peru, Indiana, and Mark Enyeart of Macy, Indiana, grandchil dren; David (Cara) Enyeart, Michael (Amy) Enyeart, Rachel (Ben) Cole, Mary Char lene Enyeart, Katie Hunter, Laura Huddle ston, Megan Huddle ston, Sara Enyeart, Emily Hight,Enyeart,Glover,(Michael)LaurenNicholeandtengreat
Robbins, Miles Rob bins, brother, Donald Bowyer of Peru, Mar vene Riis of South Dakota, and Devita McClain of Peru. She is preceeded in death by her parents, husband, William Joseph Whybrew, and sister, Tania Mayer.
Visitation will be held at Allen Funeral Home, 136 South Elm Street, Bunker Hill, In diana Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren, 4483 West 400 South, Peru, Indi ana, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at 10 a.m. with Corky Cordes and Les Cooper officiating. Burial will take place at Metzger Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu tions may be given to the Salvation Army in Carol’sArrangementshonor. have been entrusted to Allen Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook sLeedyAllen.com.www.Flowerat
Madonna R. Dills, 93, passed away at 12:06 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at Colonial Oaks, Marion.Shewas born in New Haven, Indiana, July 26, 1929, the daughter of Arthur and Sylvia Glassburn Sipe. Madonna married Arthur E. Dills in North Manchester, In diana, April 21, 1948, and he preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1990.
Walker, Mae Draving, Betty McNeely, Vernon Sipe and Judy Legate. A service celebrating the life of Madonna R. Dills was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru with Pastor Robin Went worth-Mayer officiat ing. Burial was at St. Charles Catholic Ceme tery. Family and friends gathered from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at the Eiken berry-Eddy Funeral Home.Inlieu of flowers, me morial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Fu neral Home to the American Cancer Soci ety.
Kirk Reynolds,Wayne72,of Peru passed away at 3:40 a.m., Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at his home with his husband Bill (William) Patton by his side.Kirk was born in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1950, the son of James and Phyllis Hip skind Reynolds who preceded him in death.
She was born in Peru, March 5, 1946, to the late Vinal and Mar jorie communityinvolvedDAR.thegenthasSalvationRemembering,MiamiBrotherslencewithShecommunityherdencedperson.andfriends.cardenjoyedInuntilSchoolworkerandherBowyer.(Hessong)Carolreceivedbachelor’sdegreeworkedasasocialatMaconaquahCorporationherretirement.herfreetime,CarolgardeningandmakingwithherCarolwasacaringcompassionateThiswasevithroughallofvolunteeringintheofPeru.hasbeeninvolvedthedomesticviocoalition,BigBigSisters,CountyWorthTheArmyandservedasbothreandviceregentoflocalchapterofCarolwasverywithmanyactivities
and Pam Casper of Utah.AMass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Kirk W. Reynolds was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 W. Fifth St., Peru with Rev. Adam Mauman of ficiating. Burial was in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends gathered from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thurs day, Sept. 8, 2022, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Fu neral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. A prayer service was held at 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Luella Frances (Buck) Enyeart, 91
during her lifetime. Some of her most no table are running the parent nurturing pro gram, helping with the Homegrown Memorial and the more recent placement of “the lit tle girl with her bike” statue in front of the Peru Public Library. Even with all of her volunteering she still made family a priority in her life. She always made time for each and every one of them with a focus on her grandchildren.Shewasamember of Pipe Creek Church of theCarolBrethren.issurvived by her daughters; Krista (Brian) Robbins of No blesville, Indiana, Kara (Jamie) Oliver of Lafayette, Vernengo,tiangrandchildren;Indiana,ChrisVernengo,AlyssaAdalynne
Madonna was a Clay Township High School graduate and worked as a tester for 23 years at RCA. A member of Loree Church,Brethrenshealso at tended Marion Church of Brethren. Madonna was an avid sewer, loved making many
quilts and crocheted items for family and friends. She enjoyed working puzzles and spoiling her grandchil dren.Surviving are daugh ters Cindra Krill of Marion, Indiana, and Kathie Dills of No blesville, Indiana, a grandson Chaz Krill and a andherinKrill.daughtergreat-grandHarmonyShewasprecededdeathbyherparents,husband,Arthur,siblingsPhyllis
Luella is survived by her children; Charles Enyeart Jr. (Mary Jo) of Claypool, Indiana,
Peru, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:07 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at Ascen sion St. Vincent Hospi tal in Kokomo.
Madonna R. Dills, 93
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Kirk Wayne Reynolds, 72
In lieu of flowers me morial donations may be made through the funeral home to Miami County Helping Hands.
Luella Frances (Buck) Enyeart passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru, Mon day, Sept. 5, 2022.
grandchildren.Shewasproceeded in death by her parents, brother, Jim Buck, and son-in-law, onlinefriendsHome.Flowers-LeedybeenPeru,HopetookColewithicep.m.diana,ThirdneralatSaturday,Huddleston.RonaldVisitationwasheldSept.10,2022,Flowers-LeedyFuHome,105WestStreet,Peru,Infrom1p.m.to2Thefuneralservfollowedat2p.m.PastorKennyofficiating.BurialplaceatMountCemeteryinIndiana.ArrangementshaveentrustedtoFuneralFamilyandmaysigntheguestbookatwww.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Carol Marie (Bowyer) Whybrew, 76 Carol (Bowyer)MarieWhybrew, 76,
Visitation was from 11 a.m. until the neralMonday,time-of-serviceatthefuhome.MemorialcontributionsmaybemadetoRileyChildren’sHospital.McClainFuneralHome,Denver,hasbeenentrustedwitharrangements.Condolencesmaybesentonlineatwww.mcclainfh.com.
whom she married Aug. 5,For1972.a number of years, she was active in the Ole Olsen Commu nity Theatre as an ac tress, director, and make-up director. As her children went off to school, she started up and continued to be St. John’s sontheandbody,tookmanythenments,tieslivedChili,gardentheirnallydenthroughgroundsneargrandfather’sthroughhome,backyardwhichgardeninginspirationcanninginghismatetrulyEasteratinSheteacherPre-Schoolfor24years.sangfor30+yearsSt.John’schoirandPeru’sCommunityPageant.Shewasagreathelptoherhusbandinteachingandfarmcareer.SheandherskillswerehisfortheirventurebeganintheoftheirPeruandwhichledhergreat-gardenthe4-HFairandalsoafriend’sgarnearMacytofilandingthemonlittlefarm(bigonce)nearwherethey’vesince1987.Theoldageinfirmiofkneereplacethendiabetes,dementiaandfallscertainlytheirtollonherspirit,demeanorpersonality.Butloving,givingperthatshetrulywas,
She is survived by her sons; Les (Amy) Foster of Connecticut, Shea Aikman of Kokomo, Indiana, and Ethan (Brooke) Aik man of Flowers~LeedywasBeckyhusband,deathdiana.HelmsCote,nahJaidadren;Indiana,Greenwood,grandchilKloeFoster,Aikman,HanCote,CameronandsisterJanetofWabash,InMaryispreceededinbyherparents,andsister(Don)Branson.AcelebrationoflifeheldatFu
She leaves behind a grieving husband, Ken, Peru; daughter, Rebecca (Phil) Masters, Com merce time,versity.fromtoyearsyears,thetotalPeruEnglishdegree.earnedUniversitygoingforainfromyearsJohn’sSheChurchJohn’sShe1939,son)Carloftonfindtionuntilthesetts,thaterationgenerationPoint.ClausingChristopherMichigan;Township,andson,(Cara)ofCrownShewasthe11thofa14genSmalleyfamilycametoMassachutwelveyearsafterMayflower.IttookthesixthgeneraforthefamilytoandsettleinFulCounty,Indiana.SherrywastheoldestsixchildrenborntoandFaye(BrunSmalleyApril29,inPeru,Indiana.wasbaptizedatSt.LutheranAug.4,1939.alsoattendedSt.SchoolforeightandgraduatedPeruHighSchool1957.SheworkedassecretaryatSquareDsixyearsbeforetoValparaisowheresheherbachelor’sShetaughtandDramaatHighSchoolforaoffiveyears.Inmidstofthoseshetooktwoofffromteachingearnhermaster’sIndianaStateUniDuringthatshemetKen
She was preceded in death by her fa ther, and one brother, Kenneth LeRoy Sharrett, Jr.
Sherry Lee (Smalley) Clausing, 83, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at 8:07 p.m. at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, sur rounded by the loving presence of her caring nurses, facility staff, and some of her family.
Kevin D. Satterth waite, 61, of Peru passed away at 6:11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. He was born in Marion, Indiana, Dec. 27, 1960, the son of Charles Phillip and Rosanna Stoltz Sat terthwaite.Kevinwas a graduate of Oak Hill High School and a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church. He had been employed as a machinist at Kokomo Tube.Surviving are his brothers Rick (Becky) Satterthwaite of Kokomo, Mike (Twyla) Satterthwaite of Texas, Dennis (Mary) Satterthwaite of
Diane Lynn Peppers, 61
Charles Catholic Church, 58 W. 5th St., Peru with Rev. Adam Mauman officiating. Burial was in the St. Charles Cemetery.CatholicFamily and friends gathered from 4 p.m. to 8 Wednesday,p.m.,Sept. 7, 2022, at the Eiken berry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. There was a prayer service at 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mary Kay Aikman, 73, passed away Fri day, Sept. 9, 2022, at herSheresidence.wasborn Oct. 1, 1948, in Peru, Indiana, to the late Walter Lines and Rosella Peg (Moore) Helms. She married Richard Aik man and he preceeded her in death in Febru ary of Mary2016.was employed as a factory worker at Controls. She enjoyed playing cards and doing soduko puzzles. She was a member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority.
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mother-in-law, Bill and Sharon Pep pers, Denver.
Diane Lynn Pep pers, 61, Denver, passed away Sun day, Sept. 4, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft.BornWayne.June 21, 1961, in Davenport, Iowa, she was the daughter of Ken neth LeRoy Shar rett, Sr. Allenmarriedport,21,Sharrett.DorothyandC.(Scott)OnMay1988,inDavenIowa,shewastoMichaelPeppers,and heShesurvives.attended high school in Daven port, Iowa. She worked in various retail jobs over the years and enjoyed going out shopping.
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Coshocton, Ohio, Charles (Cheryl) Sat terthwaite, Jr. of Callao, Missoui, James (Kyle) Satterthwaite of Converse and sisters Rose Marie (Dale) Myers of Amboy and Christine Ebert of Peru.AMass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Kevin D. Sat terthwaite was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at the St.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Peppers, andMarybethHunterAngelVivianfourdricks,Annport;Sharrett,mother,Peppers,wanna;(Derek)daughter,Denver;JamiIrwin,Keson,KeithDenver;DorothyDavensister,Chris(Todd)HenDavenport;grandchildren,Butner,Butner,Butner,andHooper;fatherand
Kevin D. Satterthwaite, 61
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at tery,WestlawnBurialTomDenver,FuneralMcClainHome,withPastorRichards.followedinCemeDenver.
neral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, In diana, Sept. 13, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral service was held at 8 p.m. with Nelson Bowyer officiating.Memorial contribu tions may be given to the Miami County An imalArrangementsShelter. have been entrusted sLeedyAllen.com.attheandneralFlowers~LeedytoFuHome.Friendsfamilymaysignonlineguestbookwww.Flower
In lieu of flowers me morial donations may be made through the funeral home to Miami County Helping Hands.
Mary Kay Aikman, 73
Sherry Lee (Smalley) Clausing, 83
her melodious voice, her infectious laughter, lively storytelling, and her downright bossi ness at times will be truly missed by those who knew her and loved her. Her parents, a brother Dennis, and a brother-in-law Gary Schulte preceded her in death.Also surviving are her siblings; Carl (Jill) Smalley, Robert (Lynn) Smalley, Patty Schulte, Linda (Gary) Shene man, sister-in-law Kaye Smalley and grandchil dren; Rachel, Joanna, and Noah Clausing and Eva and Abigail Mas ters, as well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.Funeral services were held at Noon, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at St. John’s ChurchLutheranat181W. Main St. in Peru, with Pastor Kenneth Greenwald of ficiating. Burial fol lowed at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery on the west side of Peru. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until Noon Satur day, at St. John’s Church.Apreferred memorial would be something at St. John’s Lutheran Church but any remem brance, even a tip of the hat to a lady who tried to make the world just a little happier place would be appreci ated.McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with clainfh.com.sentCondolencesarrangements.maybeonlineatwww.mc
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Marilou Priscilla Hartzler Hoehne, 97, Sun City, Ari zona, died Friday, May 20, 2022, in Arizona.BornOct. 15, 1924, near Akron, Indi ana, she was the daughter of Orville (Pete) and Ossie Junevieve Perry Hartzler. She mar ried Owen Gene Hoehne, June 22, 1946, at Fulton, In diana, and he pre ceded her in death July 13, 2014.
tional Questors Club, the Fulton Baptist Temple and Volunteer Services of Boswell Memo rial Hospital in Sun City. She worked with Cub youthBrownies,Scouts,summerprograms,enjoyedtravelingandsewing,andwasanavidreader.Survivingaretwochildren,RobertOwen,Lubbock,Texas;andPriscillaLynneofSunCity,Arizona;asister,MarthaAnnLeavell,Hastings,Nebraska;andabrother,JamesHartzler,Rochester,Indiana;aswellastenniecesandnephews.Inadditiontoherhusband,shewasprecededindeathbyheronlygrandson,JeremyRobertHoehne;herparents;andasister,
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ceived her bache lor’s degree from Grand Canyon Uni versity and her master’s degree from Arizona State University in Tempe. She taught English, Club,Sorority,SigmaernOrderFulton/RochesteryeartiringtwoPhoenixHighturetheComposition,Reading,andBibleasLiteraatSunnyslopeSchoolinfortwenty-yearsbeforerein1986.Marilouwasa76-memberoftheoftheEastStar,DeltaKappaVenturaLocalandNa
Mobile Food Pantry coming today at Parkview United Methodist
The Mobile Food Pantry will be at the 10:30nottheiraskedAllthruatWednesday,RoadChurch,UnitedParkviewMethodist1785State19,Peru,Sept.1411a.m.Thisisadrive-distribution.clientsaretoremaininvehiclesandtoarrivebeforea.m.
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Lillian Sue Pow nall.Amemorial serv ice will be held at Noon, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indi ana, with Pastor Bruce Russell offi ciating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service, at the fu neral home. A luncheon will fol low at the FBT Cen ter in m.www.mcclainfh.cosentdolencesarrangements.trustedana,Home,dianaBoxFuneraltery,totionsMemorialFulton.contribumaybesenttheFultonCemec/oMcClainHome,PO248,Denver,In46926McClainFuneralDenver,IndihasbeenenwithConmaybeonlineat
The former Miami County Jail is still under demolition. The building is located at the corner of Wabash and East Fifth Street, in downtown Peru.
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Marilou Pricilla Hartzler Hoehne, 97
A graduate of Fulton Phoenix,Afterterbein,StatelaterIndiana,tonchantsFarmersemployedCollege,tendedSchool,HighsheatManchesterthenwasbytheandMerBankatFulandRochester,andthenbytheOxfordBankofOtIndiana.movingtoshere
The Maconaquah 8th grade football team beat North Miami 42-24 on Tuesday evening. The win gives the Braves victories over both county ri vals this year. Of fensively, the Braves were led by Dakoda Dauen hauer’s three scores and Jayden Eller’s two touch downs. Marcell Sims Jr. scored a defensive touch down for the Braves.
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We had a great game, Addy leading scorer followed by Jaelynn and Irisah. The score at the end of the match was 2-0.
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The North Miami Warriors hosted the Peru Tigers Friday, Sept. 9. The Warriors got on the board but lost to the Tigers. The score at the end of the game was: North Miami - 8, Peru - 19. The Warrior band
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In tonight’s game against the North western Tigers, Ma conaquah Braves 8th grade volleyball team dominated in a two-set win 25-4, and 25-8. Kasey Murry was the top scorer of the night with 13 points, fol lowed by Delaney Betzner with 10 points.
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performed at halftime while the Harvest Moon slowly came up over the field.
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The girls played really hard tonight. Irisah had 6 aces, Addy had 4 aces. Brooklynn and Jozilyn had some great passes that Naomi set up to Kylee and got a kill. Abby had some awesome short cov erage passes. The final score was Ma conaquah Northwestern25, 9.
Criminal mischief was reported at 3963 N Mexico Rd, Mexico Marathon, Mexico.
A male at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mo bile Home Park, Lot 114, Peru advised fe
A juvenile problem was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 213, Peru.
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A subject at 6032 N Paw Paw Pike, Peru in jured their finger and passed out. An alert was made upon officer arrival. Subject re fused medical treat ment. Minor bleeding was noticed at finger.
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male slapped him but would not cooperate with investigation. Fe male wanted to know what her rights were regarding residency.
for insurance pur poses.Officers at 2002 Shaw St, Eagle’s Point Office, Peru located a child’s parents. Officers con tacted Child Protective Services.Awanted person was reported at 2021 Shaw Ave, Peru. One male was arrested on a war rant.An unconscious per son was reported at 3202 S 100 E, Peru.
An animal problem was reported at 3422 N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru. All checked
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A complainant at 6559 S Abbi CT, Peru had questions about changing her locks to prevent husband from getting in. Officers ad vised her that was her right, but if he caused damage to gain entry that is also his right. Gave her information on filing for a protec tion order.
okay.Aproperty damage crash was reported at 1776 S Strawtown Pike, Peru. This had oc curred the previous evening. The com plainant also reported additional damage done to his vehicle by his friend’s previous boyfriend. Com plainant did not want to pursue criminal charges for the damage he witnessed but did request a crash report
A verbal argument was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 203, Wood land Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru. Both parties made aggres sive and insulting re marks. No specific threats made. Parties went back inside and were encouraged to pursue protection or ders.
The annual St. Charles Bazaar took place Saturday, Sept. 10. Volunteers were kept busy all day long ensuring a success ful event. Photos by Michelle Boswell
A traffic stop was conducted at N Wayne St. and E Main St, Peru. Carlos Gomez Briones was arrested for operating while in toxicated. His vehicle was parked at his resi dence by z112.
For record only at this Sept.time.
Parents did not want a report filed with juve nile probation. Four county crisis was called by the family.
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By Tait Wagner
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The defense con tinued to keep the net clean with an other clean sheet.
have been working on. Senior Lehna Wagner struggled early with the trees on number 3 and the sloping green on number 4 but was able to turn in a respectable 54. Sophomore Finley Dobbs was driving the ball well, but her wedge game was a bit off. She scrambled the best she could and ended with a 60.
Mac Boys Soccer improves to 8-0 win over Delphi
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The Lady Braves Golf Team earns another new scoring record. Photo provided
the hole. Junior Miranda Stoll fin ished second over all with a spectableBarnesJunioroneJVrecordpreviousimprovement164duenumberwasthatshouldandpartMiami164TippecanoeBravesrecordscoreschallenge,justsously.worrysheinfar,heralltanceFinley’sday’smentfive-strokeDobbsSophomorefindandgressiveonhascardedherscoringbouncedtrees,shotberhernerSeniortotagetheforCourtney,anthirdforhard,workingwhoiorworkherwaspastworkingrandatookandtionputMiranda’s39.driverinherapositoscorewell,herputtingadvantage.Mihasbeenhardthefewweeks,soitsatisfyingfortoseethathardpayoff.SenCourtneyStoll,hasalsobeenextremelyfinishedthirdtheBravesandoverallwithexcellent41.knownherpowerofftee,tookadvanoflongdrivesfinish5over.LehnaWagstruggledonfirsthole,num2,afterherteefoundthebutshebackbyabirdieonfourthholeanda49.Lehnabeenworkingbeingmoreagofftheteeisstilltryingtoacomfortzone.Finleyshota55,aimprovefromWednesmatch.drivingdishasincreasedseason,butnowballisgoingsoshehastotakeaccounthazardsdidn’thavetoaboutpreviAssheadtothisnewherwilldrop.ThenewscoringallowedthetobeatValleyto188.Northalsotookinthematchcardeda227.ItbenotedNorthMiamimissingtheir2playertoillness.Thewasa5-strokeonthescoringsetthisyear.TheLadyBravegolfersonlyhadplayerfinish;Sydneycardedare63onthe
The Lady Braves are back in action Thursday versus TRC Foes Tippeca noe Valley and North Miami.
The 22nd.withtenthadJacobditionstinue(15:09,andMillionSixthandwithchutenerwasPR).Shrock7th,LeviOglesby(12:00,bymeet.nerstoplacetionsgrabbravesinanyWhilegroupproblemseemedonevening.WednesdayteamwithbroughtMiddleMaconaquahSchoolboystheheatanamazingshowathomeRunninganewcoursetobenoforthisofboys.nothavingrunnersplacethetop4,thewereabletopointsinposi5-8and13thtowellenoughbenamedwinofthis4-wayTheywereledJoelLoshnowsky5th,PR),Levi(12:21,6th),Merritt(12:37,PR),andAri(12:41,8th,AidynFarnellournextrunthroughthefinishingatimeof13:5913thoverall.gradersChase(14:15,14th)ColtMyers20th)contobegreatadtoourteam.Bowmanalsoanotherconsisnightfinishingatimeof15:30,
As always, the Lady Braves appre ciate the support of the parents, family, and friends that come out and sup port the team each match.
Posted Sept. 10 Braves ByWhitko,blast53-8BirnerbecomesMHScareerTDpassleaderChuckFinster
The boys team continued their winning streak with a win at Del phi. Scoring for Maconaquah was Jackson Jones and Bennett Isenburg with 2 goals each.
By Tait Wagner
THE PAPER8 September 14, 2022
The junior var sity team did not finish their rounds due to darkness, but all had their high lights. Junior Syd ney continuesBarnesto hit her driver backanddifficulttipleservedChristopherFreshmanherlearnsteeherWangerFreshmanfectsliestoherbebunJuniorginningsistentmakeonhasKathryntrollearnsdistancestremendousasshehowtoconit.JuniorRodkeybeenworkingherswingtoitmoreconanditisbetoshow.HaleyWashislearningtorepetitivewithswingandhowadjustforunevenandhowthatafballflight.Mayahasseendistanceofftheincreaseasshetocontrolpowerfulswing.Jadewasobplayingmulshotsoutofsituationsputtingherballintoplay.
Team effort leads to another new scoring record for Lady Braves Golf
Braves tennis lost to Logansport 2-3 in the first round but had much 2nd round success, with several players scoring their first win of the season. Winners in this match included JT Dobbs and Max Berryman at sin gles, as well as Chandler Mofield, Brody Kubly, Kate lyn HunterRosenow,Jenkins,
The nualFridaywillnow0.recordconaquah’storyferenceThreeWhitkoaandhere46-0BravesMaconaquahracedtoahalftimeleadFridaynightwentontopost53-8winovertheWildcatinRiversConaction.ThelopsidedvickeptMaTRCspotlessat3-TheBravesare3-1overallandtraveltoPerufortheiranintra-county
On the season, the team is now +38 in Goals for (41) vs Goals against (3).
Senior Courtney Stoll was third on the team and third overall with a 44 and like her sister has been working to improve her game heading into confer ence and sectional part of the sched ule. Both sisters were on the range after the match to fine tune what they
Shorts continued from eam. She finished in 13th with a time of 17:40.
Daisy used long ac curate driving and solid wedge enroute to medalist honors. Daisy nearly eagled her last hole, num ber two, after a tremendous drive left her just a short wedge that barely missed rolling into
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By Bob Jones
A week ago, the Tippecanoe Valley golf team defeated the Lady Braves at Round Barn by one stroke. The Lady Braves did not take that loss lightly and after a long week of working on their games in prepara tion for the confer ence tournament and sectionals, the Lady Braves came out firing on all cylinders Thursday night at Rock Hol low. Daisy Williams earned medalist honors by carding a one under 35.
Isaac Lorenz, Corey Nord, Bauer Maple, Evan Oglesby, and Kyler Hanson all found the back of the net with a goal. Leading the team in assists was Zach Sparks with 2. Alex Hick, Bauer Maple, and Isaac Lorenz each notched an as sist as well.
challenging Rock Hollow layout. Junior teamoutfriendsents,portappreciateherWilliamsonsingtheyRozellaSeptembermentferenceThreeLadyhillchipandonexcellentphermanfourthStayingfeetshotgreenchallengingWagnerFreshmanthreechallengingonandHollowbunkersthewasHaleyoccasions.fairwaywasonRodkeyKahtrynisworkingherdriverandseenhittingtheonmultipleJuniorWashburnseenescapingchallengingatRockwitheaseputherteeshotthegreenontheparfourthhole.Mayaalsohitthefourthwhenherteeendedup20fromthehole.withthehole,FreshJadeChristoplayedanchipshotthefourthholeanevenbettershotontheupsixthhole.NextupfortheBravesisRiversConTournaonSaturday10thatFordwherearethedefendteamchampiandDaisydefendsindividualtitle.TheLadyBravesthesupofalltheparfamily,andwhocomeandsupporttheeachmatch.
Posted Sept. 9
After nearly a week of matches,nothe Lady Braves got right back into the groove Tuesday night at Rock Hol low. Playing the ex perienced and well coached Logansport Berries and the young and well coached Peru Tigers, the Lady Braves were able to win the three way meet with a 182. This bested the 189 shot by Logansport and 239 shot by Peru. Sophomore Daisy Williams was match medalist with a 41. Daisy had two double bo gies early in her round but was able to adjust and shot one over the rest of the way. Junior Mi randa Stoll was sec ond for the Braves and overall, with a 43. Miranda has been working hard on all aspects of her game and the work has been showing.
Braves tennis takes loss in first round,secondwins
tance by hitting wedges into most of the greens. Daisy was also ob served making clutch putt after clutch putt as her round came to a close to secure her second individual TRC crown. Along with her individ ual title, Daisy earned all-confer ence honors. Jun ior Miranda Stoll also took the ag gressive route hit ting her driver off the tee frequently. This morecourse.butnavigateingcreativelongcombinationsteadyCourtneyferenceplaceenoughwhichbyherStollSeniorferenceMirandaoverall5thgoodsuperbwithfinishedthethreeMirandamindsetaggressivehelpedrecordbirdiesonday.Mirandathedayan81.Thisscorewasenoughforaplacefinishandearnedall-conhonors.Courtneywascloseonsister’sheelsshootingan83,wasgoodfor6thandallconaswell.playedusingaofdrivesandshotmaktohelphertheshort,treeheavySophoFinleyDobbs
Posted Sept. 11
By Tait Wagner
The Maconaquah Middle School Boys Cross Country team were recently named champions. Photo provided
THE PAPER 9September 14, 2022
Shorts II continued from
rivalry slugfest with the Tigers. Whitko is now 0-4 and remained win less in three con ference coveringwithsophteamedwhenthetostretchedquarter.throughTDconaquah’sandjusthighrushedmark.turnhismadelaterthreeyardnextvanPAT,sonstrike.yardKellyBraxtonforeoffusedingMacyardsturnedstersophomoredowncialandfivefourtroopsfirstatstormwatchedTylerbattle.anotheratmarks,0bothleyTippecanoegame.ValandRochester,sittingwith3-perfectleaguewillcollideValleyFridayinkeyTRCBravecoachCampbellhissquadtoa33-0leadtheendoftheperiodashisscoredonoftheirfirstpossessionsaddedaspeteamstouchwhenspeedAJKellyreapunt57topaydirt.tooktheopenkickoffandjust42tickstheclockbequarterbackBirnerhitwithaseven-scoringKylerHanbootedthe7-0JuniorTyGalscoredtheTDwitha32-scamperminutesandKellyit20-0withnicepuntreatthe4:27Galvanforagame-84yardsonsixcarriesscoredMafinalmidwaythethirdTheBravesthelead33-0attheendofopeningactBirnerupwithFuddyKileTDpasses31and68yards.KileledMHSreceiverswith100yardsonthreereceptionsWhenBradyDauschsteppedinfrontofaWildcatpasstostartthesecondperiodandreturnedit47yardsforanotherBravescore,theleadballoonedto39-0andtheofficialsinformed
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initial first down until the final play of the times.theWildcatsfumblesrecordedBockoverDauschforcedfivewaseries.hadWyattbles.ofpouncedlesBoththeEthanNethercuttlinebackersgame324.Bravesfense,yardsishednight,bomb.FreelupJackwhenfourthyearfirstwouldstanza.thirdTheygettheirTDoftheearlyintheperiodquarterbackHillteamedwithTrevorona50-yardOntheWhitkofinwith55oftotalofwhiletherackedupForthesecondinarow,GavinandFarnellleddefensiveunit.hadsixtackandFarnellonapairWildcatfumMJEllisandWoodalsofumblerecovEliPricecreditedwithtacklesandafumble.andKylealsoforcedasthecoughedpigskinupfour
If you had wan dered down to the range at Rozella Ford Golf Club around 12:15pm on Saturday, you would have been in for a curacycombinationtookpareverydrivertodaysivetookwithbydividualpeatedDaisyondtrophyawardedLadyhourspriseSo,competecompete…andcusedBraveswords,bullet.theweretarget.flyingIronsightstrikingLadytheWarmingtreat.upforround,theBravesballwasatobehold.shotswerehighandonDriverscomingoffclubheadlikeaInothertheLadywerefoandreadytotheydid.itwasnosurthatsixlatertheBravesweretheTRCforthesecyearinarow.SophomoreWilliamsreasTRCinchampionendingthedaya74.Daisyaveryaggresapproachbyhittingoffnearlyparfourandfivetee.Daisyadvantageofofacanddis
continues to im press with her per formance off the tee as her drivers are getting long while WilliamsmoreClutch.wouldLadythewordassecond(346)andRochesterenoughwhichteamconaquahsaidennineproveroundgroupwaschiphertoroundherseemedsloppedday,theLehnawithShegrindingposurebutaroundandthestruggledaccurate.remainingDaisyabitindeepbunkersheavyroughthegreenskepthercomandkeptallround.endedtheday106.SeniorWagnerhitballwellonthebutthespeedy,greenstospokeearlyinthecausingherbehesitantwithputterandshots.Sheabletorelateintheandimhersecondscorebynineroutetoa107.Whenitwasallanddone,Mapostedascoreof344wasgoodtobeat(346)TippyValleytosecureitsTRCtitleinmanyseasons.IftherewaswontosumupdayfortheBraves,ithavebeen:SophoDaisykeeping her thetodayoverCoxtantshoutChristopher.WagnerFreshmanburnandKathrynSydneymates.theirpushticethatVarsityoutwithheadingthecouldently,turnedabovehole.ingingsecondshorttriplefollowedmorestrokes.scoreondprovingLehnaround.parsandstayingCourtneyscores.ledshotsbreaksholesingrandagreen.chetedstickholeshotaftercomposureherthirdtoherlasthittheflagandricoofftheJuniorMiStollbogeyherlasttwowhenbadonherteecouldhavetomuchhigherSeniorStollfocusedgrindingoutlateinherSeniorWagnerimhersecnine-holebynineSophoFinelyDobbsupabogeyontheparthreeholebyparthechallengparfivethirdIfanyofthescenariosoutdiffertheresultshaveledtoTRCtrophyhomeanotherteamAspecialshouttotheJuniorGolferscometopraceverydaytoandsupportvarsityteamJuniorsBarnes,Rodkey,HaleyWashalongwithMayaandJadeAnotherspecialouttoAssisCoachTimwhowasallthecoursesupportingLadyBravesandhelpingthemcloseouttheirrounds.Asalways,theLadyBravesappreciatethesupportofalltheparents,family,andfriendsthatcomeoutandsupportthemeverymatch.
Lady Braves golf team repeat at TRC WilliamsChampions;repeats
both coaches that the IHSAA “Mercy Rule” would go into effect and the remainder of the game would be played with a run ning didn’tentireBraveneverTheoutscoredandfirstafterfiredColdironex-coachplayingthehisCampbellofvan’s014completingnightwouldinsetviousand32ndthefourthPAT.addedlead.yardspassgrabbedKalebthirdwithtouchdownMac’sclock.nextcame5:35leftintheperiodwhenSheltonaBirnerandbolted35fora46-0HansonanotherBirner’sTDpassofnightwastheofhiscareerbroketheprecareermarkbyJonMorrell1987.Birnerfinishthe217yards,12ofpasses.Incommand53-followingGalsecondtallythenight,watchedreservesfinishcontest.WhitkowaswithoutChipwhowasonMondaylosingitsthreegamesbeing169-0.Wildcatsenteredterritorythegameandrecordtheir
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The Tigers trav eled to North Miami Friday night and came away with a win over our County and there!Ip.m.MaconaquahFriday,comingweek…itscomeaAdejokunwereDonovan,BradyJoshMiami’sshuttingstellarwholening.passingdividuallynearlyaccountedMatthewRoss.Strongneringrival.ConferenceOffensivelyscorTDswereTanBoggs,BraxtonandAlexQuarterbackRoettgerfor200yardsinbothandrunDefensively,thecrewwereinnearlyoutNorthoffense.Watkins,Hahn,TysonandRossstout.Samuelrecordedlateinterception.TheTigersfinallyhomethisHomethisweek.wetakeonat7hopetoseeyouGODBless!
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Girls Varsity Cross ByvitenamedCountryMacInChampionsAllenSayger
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By Trevor Hyde
Sept. 7
The Tigers con tinued their unde feated run and solidified their grasp on another TRC title with a de cisive 5-0 victory over Whitko on Peru’sTuesday.Ian Potts posted a 6-0, 6-2 score to take the #1 singles spot, and
By Chelsea Ab bott
Ben Beckman won #2 singles with a 60, 6-4 score. Gavin Eldridge completed yet another singles sweeps for the Tigers with a three-set win 4-6, 61,Lucas6-1. Slagel and Jackson Boswell held the #1 doubles spot with a 6-2, 6-0 score while the #2 doubles duo Jacob Boswell and Jayleb Walsh won con vincingly 6-0, 6-0.
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The Maconaquah Lady Braves ran their new home course for the first time at the Ma conaquah Invita tional on Saturday, and they im pressed, winning the meet, and de feating secondplace Western by 28 points! All five scorers for Ma conaquah placed in the top 20, earning Abbymedals.Jordan once again led the way for the Braves,Ladyposting a third-place finish, crossing the line in 19:25.Zoie Laber fin ished in 7th placed
By Lisa Hobbs
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The GreattimeStarkeythe18:15.54thLorenzcourse.(49th)landedsteadyJuliatimeracecompletingtoornioher71InvitationalinteamCrossMiddleMaconaquahSchoolgirlsCountryranathometheMaconaquahSaturday.ThisTEAMofgirlscametogetherfora6thplacefinishontheday.LeadingthewayfortheLadyBraveswasMacieMcManuswitha6thplacefinishingtimeof13:20outofrunners.BehindwasAniOswhowasablejoinustodayherwithaPRof15:31(29th).Kunkleranapacethathera17:31forthe3KAnnafinishedwithatimeofRoundingoutteamwasLexiwithaof20:09(63rd).jobteam!
The droppedTigerstheir first match of the sea son singlesscoresbothand6.wellWalshWalshduoloss.singlestheplayedTigersAcademyAcademy.nightWednesdaytoCulverCulversweptthe5-0.GavinEldridgevaliantlyforTigersat#3ina4-6,4-6The#2doublesofJaylebandJacobcompetedbutlost4-6,3-Peru’sIanPottsBenBeckmanposted0-6,1-6at#1and#2respec
Girls Golf hosts Mac and Logan on Senior Night
with time of 20:44, Chloe Jordan also placed in the top ten with a 9th place finish in 20:59.
The competition,Saturday’sthethat43rd,MyerssecondonlyfinishingeachtlingmatesnextofBravesscorerwasteam.successtoran(12:30,andnell(12:12).Loshnowskyfinishwithingtime8thOglesby,grader,winpowerSaturday.WesterntieticgetherBravesMaconaquahcametoforafantasteamvictoryviabreakertothePanthers,Thisofthepackwasledby7thLevifinishingplacewithaPRof11:34.Combehindhima14thplacewasJoelAidynFar(12:26,22nd)LeviMerritt23rd)bothgreatPRracescontributetotheoftheAriShrockournextforthewithatime12:37(41st).Ourtwoteamwerebatitoutagainstotherwithtimes5tenthsofaapart.Colt(13:46.3,PR)whowas6thrunnerfortiebreakerinteamandChaseMillion13:46.8(44th).JacobBowmanroundedoutourteamwithaHUGEPRof14:14(58th).Theseboyshavecontinuedtoconsistentlyimproveindividuallyandasateamanditisawesometoseetheirhardworkpayoffoncompetitionday.GoBraves!
By JJ Burns
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Varsity football teams beats North Miami
Kintner had 3 as sists. Arianna Conn put up a big block while Emmy Thompson and Marlee cleanedHonnupin the back row on de fense.
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tively while the #1 doubles team of Jackson Boswell and Lucas Slagel lost 2-6, 1-6.
Posted Sept. 8 Boys TennisVarsitytakes first loss of season
Tigers place 20th at Wildcat ByvitationalCross-CountryClassicInLisaHobb s
By Tim Weeks
Boys Cross Coun try places sixth at Hokem Karem
The Tigers fell short to a putnight.teamBussardBoswell,Kintner,andingaveingandNorthfieldtoughteam,despitefightinjuriesneverup.Perufelltwosets17-2518-25.BaileeJaceyandAlixledtheservinglastBoswellalsoup3killsand
The Tigers com peted today at the Plymouth “Billy Goat” ofsixthKaremHokemplacingwithascore48.AHokumKaremisarelaystylecross-countrymeetwiththreegroupsoftworunnerswitheachrunnercoveringamilerepeatthreetimes.Thecoursewasahillyonewithnarrowtrailsandsteepclimbs.Therunnersallranwellwithmanyrunningsomeoftheirbestmiletimes.
Eighth grade vol leyball falls to Northfield 2-0
JV Tigers visited Taylor Thursday night and took them down in 2 sets 25-23, lynandandiorsEmilyEmmathestartingdayfaceroad.nextcontinueTheRennandsmashedCaitlynandpointshelpedMaddietheand22Emilyservicenightwere25-11.3tanstooktheirkillsSteelepointsSteeleFreshman8RobbinsFreshman2-23.Addisonserveduppointsand4aces.Lillyserved8and3aces.alsohad3onthenight.VarsitybrokestreakanddowntheTiontheroadinsets25-12,25-10,TheTigersonfireallcrushingtheline.SeniorReamservedpointsand7aceshad15digsonnight.SeniorNordmanwith15and2aces,3kills.SeniorMiller10killsJuniorShelbyhad8kills.TigerswillrisingupweekontheTheywillKokomoMonnightwithJVat6:00pm.LadyTigersofGame:SeniorsEldridge,Ream,JunJaylahHarlanKenzieBurton,freshmanKaeEdwards.
Lucy nowskyLoshran a sea son-best time of 21:39 and placed 14th, while Saman tha Jones posted a time of 21:46 to place 16th overall.
The Tigers com peted gansportMacscoreishedHollow.gansportconaquahagainstWednesdayMaandLoatRockPerufinthirdwithaof239behindat182andLowith189.KaraBakerledtheTigerswith44,followedbyMadiNerowith61,LaineyWousterwith65,RainaNerowith69,andBrooklynWellerwith70.Duetotimeconstraints,theotherplayerswereonlyabletocompletesixholesbeforetheendofthematch.Six-holescoresfortheTigerswereKelseyGuyerwith46,AnnieDollywith47,TessaHollandwith48,andBaileeBeattieandMaddieCaldwellwith49each.ItwasalsoSeniorNightforPeruandthelasthomematchforKaraBaker,MadiNero,andBrooklynWeller.Allthreegirlshavebeengreatteammatesandleadersandtheircontributionstohelpbuildtheprogramaretrulyappreciated.
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The Peru Tigers competed today at the Wildcat Classic Invite at andandwithAireian148thfourth24:09.withwasandingtimeCaldwelloverallPeruPlacingsonoverallTigersplacingwithoutteamWesleyan.IndianaTheplaced20thof26teamsLelandBrownfirstfortheand49thwithaseaPRof19:43.secondforand113thwasLandonwithaof22:09.PlacthirdforPeru144thoverallCodyLeggatimeofPlacingforPeruandoverallwasKnightatimeof24:17placingfifthsixthforPeruand161stand166thoverallwereGlenBaldwinandReganMcGuirewithtimesof26:15and35:05.TheTigersreturntoactionnextSaturday,9-17,attheNewPrairieInvitational
The Maconaquah boys got to run on their coursesignednewly-dehomeSaturday at the (100th,andSayger(92nd,Quinntheyearhis41stscoringroundedandwithfor19-minuteHanson20.finishingfor18:17),Kaden(17th,record!aswhichbestachampion,waspoints!pionshipmissingofplacingtheyInvitational,Maconaquahandranquitewell,3rdoverall13teams,andthechambyonly5IsaiahWittenbergtheindividualrunninglifetimepersonaltimeof16:36,nowstandsthenewcourseDaylenSchrock17:56)andMiller(19th,alsomedaledtheBravesbyinthetopFreshmanKadenbrokethebarrierthefirsttime,atimeof18:57placing36th.IsaiahMooreoutthebyplacingandrunningbesttimeofthe(19:11).AlsorunningforBraveswasRichard24:52),Jacob(93rd,25:09),LukeAbbott32:10).
The other run ners for the Lady Braves all ran well since good25:50)Moellermore24:18),ren23:01),McClainSophomorenesscoveringreturning/refromsickand/orinjury.Aubrey(28th,juniorLauDriscoll(42nd,andsophoKaytlin(60th,eachranraces.
Trevor Hyde
Boys Varsity Ten nis beats Whitko
sity Soccer vs Mis sissinewa High School – Home 6 p.m. – Girls Sev enth and Eighth Grade Volleyball vs Manchester Jr./Sr. High School –6Homep.m. – Girls Jun ior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball @ Western High 6Schoolp.m.– Girls Sixth Grade Volleyball vs SchoolWabashsity7SchoolWabashGrade6SchoolvsVarsityior6Jr./Sr.ballEighthSeventh5:30sity5Schoolmunity@dle5wayCountryGirls5Sept.HomeHighPioneerGrade6SchoolKokomoGradeenth6Schoolballior6ParkSchoolvs.dle5Sept.Highsity1SchoolPrairieCountryGirls9Sept.Perusity7Sept.SchoolMississinewa–Home16p.m.–BoysVarFootball@HighSchool17a.m.–BoysandVarsityCross@NewHighp.m.–GirlsVarSoccer@PeruSchool19p.m.–CoedMidSchoolTennisKokomoMiddle@Fosterp.m.–BoysJunVarsityFootvsPeruHigh–Homep.m.–GirlsSevandEighthVolleyballvsHigh–Homep.m.–GirlsSixthVolleyballvsJuniorSchool–20p.m.–BoysandVarsityCross–Three–Homep.m.–CoedMidSchoolTennisRochesterComMiddlep.m.–BoysVarSoccer–Homep.m.–BoysandGradeFoot@SouthwoodHighSchoolp.m.–GirlsJunVarsityandVolleyballRochesterHigh–Homep.m.–GirlsSixthVolleyball@Highp.m.–GirlsVarSoccervs.High–Home
North Miami School – Home Sept. 15 6 p.m. – Boys Var sity Soccer vs TriCentral High School – Home 6 p.m. – Junior Var sity and SchoolWinamacGrade6HomeHighVolleyballsity6SchoolWabashFootballand5:30tonVolleyballand5:30SchoolconaquahWayCountryBoys5Sept.Hillsity7Jr./Sr.Football6HomePeruVarsity5:30Sept.HomeHighcerBoys10brookVolleyballsity9PrairieCountryGirls8Sept.–Jr./Sr.Football7Sept.SchoolNorthfieldVolleyballand6SchoolWabashVolleyballVarsityvsHighp.m.–SeventhEighthGrade@High16p.m.–VarsityvsWhitkoHighSchoolHome17a.m.–BoysandVarsityCross@NewInvitationala.m.–JuniorVarandVarsity@EastInvitationala.m.–GirlsandVarsitySocvsRochesterSchool–19p.m.–BoysSoccervsHighSchool–p.m.–C-TeamvsWhitkoHighSchoolp.m.–GirlsVarSoccer@OakHighSchool20p.m.–GirlsandVarsityCross–ThreeMeet@MaHighp.m.–SeventhEighthGrade@CasHighSchoolp.m.–SeventhEighthGradevs.High–Homep.m.–JuniorVarandVarsityvsPeruSchool–p.m.–SixthVolleyball@High Maconaquah Sept. 15 4:30 p.m. – Girls and Boys Middle School Cross Coun try – Three Way @ Kokomo High 5Schoolp.m.– Coed Mid dle School Tennis
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Sign up for Olde World Workshops on the Pipe Creek Mer cantile Facebook page. Make swags, enjoy a soup bar, or paint a fall scene with coffee and
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Beacon Credit Union would not be where it is today.” The Peru Mem ber Centers will be celebrating member-ownerswith on Friday, September 16th, during regu lar business expectPeru.W.BroadwaytakeCelebrationshours.willplaceat820N.and904MainStreetinMemberscanfood,fun, and locations.tionalcialCreditUnionwithexcitementBeaconCreditstaff.FollowBeaconUniononsomediaforaddidatesand
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Fall Peddlers Market – Pipe Creek Mer cantile, 2980 West 400 South, Peru. Fall store flip – pump kins, mums, cinna mon rolls, cider, live music and more.
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Beacon Credit Union, Ag Group to host Peru Member Appreciation Day
Calliope music, cake, lodge tours, other musical en tertainment and lots of food were just a few high lights at the Peru Elks Lodge Sept. 910. The lodge cele brated their visitors.membersamongAnniversary125thlong-timeandnew
A Circus Barn Centennial Golf Outing – The event will be held at the Peru Municipal Golf Course. It is a 9hole scramble. The entry fee is $50 per player or $100 for a team. The cost in cludes green fees, cart and lunch. Free water bottles will be brought to partici pating golfers on the course, aways,education,formation,dorgamesshow,Therearecelebrateganizationebration.RecoveryhostingCouncilAbuseCountyPeru.WestEventbrationcovery9100.Thirdondplaceisclubhouse.bebebeveragesotherwisewillnotserved.TheycanboughtattheTeetimeat9a.m..Firstwins$175.SecPlacewins$125.placewins$a.m.to1p.m.–ReMonthCele–RiverviewCenter,421CanalStreet,TheMiamiSubstancePrevention(SAPC)istheirannualMonthCelJointheorastheythosewhoinrecovery.willbeacarrecoverywalk,forkids,venboothswithingiveandguestspeakers.Therewillbefreelunch,awards,andevenmoregiveaways.10a.m.to1p.m.–Build-A-Scarecrow–FifthannualBuild-
Peru Elks Lodge #365 celebrates 125th Anniversary
Sept. 13-17
Beacon Credit Union along with the Beacon Ag Group is excited to announce details for the 2022 Peru Member Apprecia tion Day. This year will mark 91 years of serving member-ownerscelebratingitsforwardmember-owners.theirBeaconislookingtoshowingappreciationbytheir with eventsthemedatthe Mem ber oftheyimportantowners“OurCenters.member-areverytous,arethecentereverythingwe
do,” states Kevin member-ownersWithouthaveand“WePresident/CEO.Willour,areblessedgratefultotheirsupport.suchgreat