Elections Bring Change To Peru City Government
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Peru, IN – The word of the day must have been change. With only two incumbents winning re-election Tuesday, the Peru city government will look much different come January.
Miles Hewitt, a veteran Peru City Police Officer defeated incumbent Democrat Mayor Gabriel Greer and Independent Chris Wolfe. Hewitt won 841 votes, Greer had 691 and Wolfe had 369.
Democrat incumbent Tish Soldi lost to Republican challenger Susan E. Stanley 993 votes to 863.
City Court Judge Elizabeth G. Prize won unopposed in her race for City Court Judge receiving 1525 votes cast.
In the City Council races, the incumbents didn’t fare much better. In the District One race, Republican incumbent Blane C. Holland lost to his Democratic challenger Betsy Edwards Wolfe.
Peru Police Department Calls for Service 11/01/19 to 11/03/19
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Friday, November 1, 2019
12:05 a.m. A report of an animal problem in the 300 block of W. 6th St. Dogs barking in the area. An officer was unable to locate.
12:27 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of W. Main St. /’ S. Forrest St. Verbal warning issued.
2:52 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of S. Sewage Plant Rd. / W. Riverside Dr. Written warning issued.
Miami County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service 11/03/19
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Sunday, November 3, 2019
1:37 a.m. A report of a disabled vehicle in the area of W. Hoosier Blvd. / S. US Route 31, Peru. No additional information provided.
1:59 a.m. A report of a possible intoxicated driver in the area of W. 400 N. / N. US Route 31, Peru. No additional information provided.
4:50 a.m. Traffic accident with damage in the area of E. US Route 24 / E. 250 N., Peru. No additional information provided.
Miami County Arrest Report for 11/01/19 to 11/03/19
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The following were arrests made by Miami County Law Enforcement. Individuals named in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Miami County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service 11/01/19 to 11/02/19
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Friday, November 1, 2019
12:30 a.m. A deputy took a report of a theft in the 1200 block of Chanute Ave., Peru.
12:41 a.m. A report of an alarm in the 2200 block of N. Country Club Rd., Peru. No additional information was provided.
1:07 a.m. Disabled vehicle in the area of Logansport Rd. / US Route 31, Peru. No additional information was provided.
Rae of Sunshine - Food, Fun, and More for Sunday, November 3, 2019
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Pick the Right Professional
Last week I wrote about the reasons to hire a professional on certain occasions. But how do you know you’re hiring the right one?
First, ask people you know for referrals. Did your friend recently get married? Ask about her photographer. His caterer. Her planner. His [fill in the blank]. Did he or she like them? Were they happy with the results? Were there any problems?
If there were problems, ask yourself whether that was the professional’s fault or the fault of your friend’s unrealistic expectations. I’ve heard lots of stories about brides who expected the caterer or wedding coordinator to do all of the cleanups after a wedding. Unless they have offered that as part of the package the couple paid for, that’s not their job.
Ask the professional for references and/or samples of their work. Check on them. You might be shocked at how many people don’t call references and ask about their level of satisfaction or even bother to check out samples of the work they’ve done.
Adoptable Cat of the Week from The Scratching Post Cat Rescue Inc. for Sunday, November 3, 2019
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This week’s Adoptable Cat from The Scratching Post Cat Rescue Inc. is Belle!
Window Over The Sink for Saturday, November 2, 2019
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Unexpected routine
"I see the turning of a leaf dancing in an autumn sun, and brilliant shades of crimson glowing when a day is done." - Hazelmarie Mattie Elliott
From 2013--I think.
It’s funny the things that become routine without you realizing they’ve done it. My office is in the garage and its door is probably 50 feet from the back door of the house. I make this walk upwards of 10 times a day. More if I’m restless or if the words are hiding from me. Less if my fingers can’t keep up with them.
Coming from the house, I look toward the east and west horizons to see if anything has changed since the last time. Are the beans out of the field? Did they spread manure—I can tell when they do. Are the suet feeders empty?
Going back to the house, I look down. For season-predicting wooly worms. For the nasty little black worms that come out in fall. To see if the cats’ bowls are empty. Again. To make sure I see the step that hasn’t moved in 10 years or so but still manages to trip me from time to time.
