City of Peru

City of Peru Community Newsletter May, 2018 Page 1 Code Enforcement Crew City Social Media Throughout the Winter, the For John, this is his second year with  City of Peru, Indiana - Mayor’s Office department sought after their annual the CEC, so its obvious he enjoys Code Enforcement Crew (CEC). what he does! Michael is joining the  Tish Soldi Peru City Clerk-Treasurer These are the hard workers who take City for the first time, and he enjoys care of the unkempt lawns throughout the variety the position brings to his  Peru Police Department the city, clean up every day. Michael  Peru Firefighters Local 383 stray trash and and John both debris, and gen- agree that the vari-  Peru Parks Department erally make lack- ety the position  City of Peru Animal Care & ing properties brings is a plus, as Control look good again! well as being out-  Peru Municipal Golf Each year two side in the warmer Course temporary work- weather. Both ers are con- agree that getting tracted from to witness the Inside this issue: March through older, historical October to do are a neat Community 2 code enforce- addition to the job Calendar ment work for as well! the city. This We applaud both year, the two John and Michael lucky lads cho- for the incredible Escape 2 sen for the posi- job they do and we tion are John encourage you all and Michael. to do the same! Firefighter 2 Retirements There’s still room…!

The City of Peru is having their first The first 20 teams will be accepted. annual cornhole tournament! The Please call 765-472-2400 to enter! All tournament will be held this Inde- proceeds will go to the Police Honor pendence Day at the 4th of July cele- Guard. Hurry and sign up! Positions bration and fireworks in Maconaquah are filling up fast! Park. The cost to enter is $10/team. Page 2 City of Peru Community Newsletter Community ESCAPE ROOM Calendar May 9th – Tri Kappa Vera Friday April 13th the Mayor’s Of- charity that all proceeds would Bradley/Pampered Chef fice was challenged to escape one benefit. The group of 7 had 60 BINGO at the Peru Moose of the escape at Peru’s minutes to escape “Cannibal Lodge. opening at “Streaper’s Escape.” The escape Manor,” one of the hardest rooms 5:30 pm. $20 per ticket. Contact Elizabeth Price at room business is new to Peru and at Streaper’s Escape. 765-472-3339 or any Tri features Ulti- Kappa member. 3 differ- mately May 9th – Lifetree Café will ent es- the be at 6:30 pm at Peru Pub- cape group lic Library. For questions about Lifetree café call An- rooms did not drea Hammersley at 765- to try suc- 863-3701. and ceed, May 10th – The 2018 Area outwit. (30 Five Senior Games at the The more Miami County Senior Cen- ter from 8 am to 3 pm. chal- sec- May 10th – C. C.’s lenge to onds!) Tenderloin Dinner at the escape but all Old Firehouse, 12 N Miami came pro- St. 4 pm to 7 pm; free will via ceeds offering. Carry-Outs and Drive-Through available. face- went to May 11th – Paint a Wood book charity. Sign and Wine at with the The McClure’s Orchard/Winery incentive for the Mayor’s Office to Mayor’s Office then challenged from 6 pm to 9 pm. Please name the next group to take on the Peru Fire Department, with all call for a reservation and more information at 765- the challenge. In addition, the proceeds going to United Way’s 985-9000. Mayor’s Office got to choose the backpack program. May 11th & 12th – Peru/ Miami County Community Sale. City and County wide garage sales. 8 am to 5 pm. Check the Firefighter Retirements Peru Tribune for list of ad- dresses. For more informa- 2018 is promising to be a year of Due to the uncharacteristic amount tion, call 765-472-1923 change for the Peru Fire Depart- of retirements, Senator Joe Don- May 12th – Miami County ment. In 2018, 5 firefighters will be nelly's office took notice. Donnelly’s Honors Its Women of World retiring from the force. Firefighter office personalized certificates for War I with a Formal unveil- Brian Mullikan is retiring after 27 each of the men retiring, thanking ing of Memorial Marker on the Square at the Court- years of service, John McMillian is them for their service and further at 11 am; Ceremony retiring after 34 years of service, commemorating their efforts. will be followed by a Chris Betzner will be retiring after 32 While there are a number of retire- reception at the Miami 1/2 years of service, Mike Burt will ments, this means plenty of rookies County Museum. For more be retiring after 25 years of service, will be in to learn the ropes! The City information call or text Jerry Jenkins at 765-615-6617. and Roger Walken is retiring after wishes both the retirees and the 32 years of service. new recruits the very best!