What a Trouper!
- By Jeri De Martini
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- 06 Feb, 2018

Maddie has taken to trucking, like a duck to water. After less than 2 days, she now knows when the truck stops, she gets to go out. We do have to work on that the middle of the bed is not hers, she has to share, but she’s learning. We did hear a light growl come out of her when a guy walked by our truck, but otherwise no other sound. Even when we were still at the house, and the 3 dogs behind us were barking non stop, she didn’t bark. We weren’t sure if it was because everything was so new to her, or if she was just a quiet little girl.
MADDIE'S TRAVELS

This is Seven Pillars on the old Frances Sloccum Trail, 3 miles east of Peru. For the tribe of Miami Indians that inhabited the Mississinewa River Valley, Seven Pillars was more than a landmark of natural beauty. It was a "gateway to the other world". Here, the Tribal Council would meet within the grotto-like alcoves feeling that their ancestors would be present to help guide them with their wisdom. It was also where criminal proceedings were held, and where those found guilty of the most grievous crimes against the tribe would be beheaded.