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Knights of Columbus allowed to hand out Tootsie Rolls at Main & Miami on Aug. 15

Board of Public Works · August 5, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved Gib Keller and the Knights of Columbus to hand out Tootsie Rolls at Main Street and Miami Street on Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Special Ed teachers and the Special Olympics; the board confirmed prior-year protections and asked about barricades and waivers.

The Peru Board approved a request by Gib Keller of the Knights of Columbus to hand out Tootsie Rolls at Main Street and Miami Street at the traffic light on Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The activity, described as a fundraiser benefiting special education teachers and the Special Olympics, was reported to have been done last year as well.

Board members asked whether traffic control measures were used previously and whether a waiver and cones or vehicle protection would be provided. The chair moved approval after confirming the event’s prior success and the board voted unanimously to permit the activity.