The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Peru has a new gas station-convenience store-deli. JAX has opened at 3384 Route 22 in Glenwood Plaza. Jeremy Lowther, an AuSable Valley Central graduate, and his wife Jacqueline operate the store. JAX is, in fact, named after Jacqueline. The Lowthers reside in Keeseville with their four children.

What distinguishes JAX from the competition? Jeremy Lowther explained, “We have the kitchen and the food is awesome. It’s all handmade – the JAX wings, soups and pizza. When you walk into most convenience stores you get a piece of frozen pizza. Here it’s all fresh. That’s what separates us from anybody who was here before. We’re getting a lot of repeat customers.”

The Sunday 18” pizza special priced at $10 plus $.75 per topping is very popular. Huge pizza slices sell daily for only $2.50. Daily specials include choices such as tacos, lasagna, macaroni and cheese balls and grilled macaroni and cheese sandwiches. This week the specials include boiled ham and cabbage, carrots, etc. and sloppy joes. Lowther said, “The specials have been good sellers for both lunch and dinner.”   

Customers also appreciate JAX’s Green Mountain Coffee, candy (priced about $.30 less than the competition), the New York State Lottery tickets and a wide beverage selection including the popular national, regional and local beers.

VP Racing Fuels, a gasoline new to the North Country, is sold at JAX’s brand new pumps. Lowther explained, “We try to keep our gas prices low. Today’s regular is $2.52. Everybody else is $2.55 or higher. (This was verified by the Peru Gazette). The pumps accept all the popular credit cards.

Anyone entering the store can’t help but be struck by its spaciousness and cleanliness. Lowther said, “We spent two months installing new flooring, cleaning and painting the store prior to opening in August.” Jeremy and Jacqueline Lowther look forward to their children working in the store. They’re a little young now at ages 2 months, 6, 8 and 12.

Reach JAX by calling 643-5700. JAX delivers to Peru, Plattsburgh and Keeseville.

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