The Peru Gazette

Skiing at the New Land Trust in Saranac

By Joanne Kennedy

After reading about the New Land Trust Trail System in Saranac, I decided it was time to check it out for myself.  A quick phone call to my friend Tina and in no time we were off on the 20-minute drive from Peru to the trailhead.  Read more »

L-R Jerrilynn Pratt-Mullen, Jon Ruff, Ellen Hogan, Dan and Janet Geldert, Bob Gallinger, Nancy Fegan, Harriet Burrell, Donald Haight, Polly Lake, George Burrell, Peter Lake. Not Present: Rev. Bob Svenson, Brenda Roberts, Hank and Amelia Horn

By John T. Ryan

On Saturday, January 17, 2009, the Peru Community Church’s Mission Team will depart on its 10th journey to Mandeville, Jamaica. Team members George Burrell and Hank Horn traveled to Jamaica earlier in the week to lay out the team projects. Read more »

Click here to see the Superintendent’s complete report

Click here for Superintendent Scott’s summary of the meeting highlights

By John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board conducted its annual organizational meeting on Monday, January 12, 2009 preceding its regular meeting. Annual contracts were renewed and committee chairs appointed for 2009. There were no significant changes from 2008.

Michael Farrell made his first report as Peru’s Highway Superintendent. Read more »

By Adele Douglas

I’m not a downhill skier, I believe my Dad tried to teach me when I was very young but all I remember was being scared and cold. On top of that it seems all so very overwhelming, the fancy equipment, the challenging lifts, and the large bustling ski hills where everyone else seems to know what they’re doing.

However, Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Three Peru ladies Joanne Kennedy, Lori Clark and Jean Ryan are attempting to climb the “Winter 46” which means they must climb all the Adirondack peaks over 4,000 feet in height during the winter season.  They’ve already climbed 35 plus peaks. Last Saturday, January 10, 2009, accompanied by their friend Colleen Kaulfuss, the ladies climbed Donaldson, Emmons and Seward Mountains starting their climb between Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake. They hiked about thirteen hours.  Here are some of the photos they shared (Click Here)

 Introduction by John T. Ryan

This past Christmas a blown circuit breaker at St. Augustine’s Church resulted in the Christmas Eve and Christmas Masses being celebrated without the benefit of electric power.  A few candles were the only lights that illuminated the Church. Peru resident Rachel Daly, a student at Seton Catholic, wrote to the North Country Catholic newspaper and expressed her feelings very beautifully.  Please read her letter. Read more »

Click here for the complete agenda. The agenda includes student and staff recognition; retirement, salary and tenure news; a Superintendent’s Report on several issues including the financial challenges facing education and a goal of achieving a 90% graduation rate.

The January 9, 2008 Press Republican carried an interesting story on the Peru Community Church’s upcoming missoin trip to Jamaica. Click here to see the story

Zachary, Ryon, Riley, Brady and Nicki O'Connell

By John T. Ryan

On February 5^th Nicki and Ryon O’Connell will help their son Brady celebrate his second birthday and it would be understandable if they reflect on their experiences over the past two years. On November 15^th Brady returned home after having undergone three kidney transplant surgeries over a ten-week period. Brady has been hospitalized for about nine months since his birth and his parents have almost always been at his side. Fortunately, the O’Connell’s have experienced overwhelming support Read more »

By John T. Ryan

The legal case against Town Supervisor Donald Covel has been “adjourned without date” according to a Clinton County Court spokesperson.  A scheduled January 6th conference between the Court, The District Attorney and Covel’s Attorney Mark Cowen was cancelled. The case is, however, is still considered to be active. Read more »

Posted January 6, 2008

The Town of Peru has an immediate volunteer opening for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Interested persons are requested to submit a letter of interest to the Town of Peru Code Enforcement Office c/o Kelly Petrie, 3036 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 by January 30, 2009. If you have any questions please contact Kelly Petrie at 643-2745 ext. 6. 

By John T. Ryan

The Peru Gazette extends its wishes to our readers for a happy, healthy and successful 2009. We hope that you and your families prosper in every way possible. Read more »

AGENDA
PERU PLANNING BOARD
Wednesday, January 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Read more »

Crossing North – Click here for a very nice website will be performing at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, $15 for a family. Here’s one comment on the group: “We really enjoyed your show…your voices were amazing…it was as good as any great performance I’ve ever seen…I was really blown away by everything.” Bruce Carlin, Producer of Mayor’s Cup Festival.

By John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board conducted a brief meeting on December 29th. The Board approved the 2009 Town Employee Handbook which includes the retiree health insurance options Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Most people would probably agree that the most interesting local political contest in the November elections was the race for Clinton County Family Court Judge. Nationally, the Presidential race will go down in history and Clinton County voters did their part to elect Barrack Obama to office. Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Clinton County existing home sales slowed significantly in November according to figures released Tuesday by the New York State Association of Realtors. Clinton County’s sales were relatively strong through August, but since then they have declined steadily. Median home prices also declined compared to last year. Read more »

Perugazette.com extends Christmas greetings to everyone in the Peru community. We hope you and your families are enjoying a Blessed and Joyous Christmas.

By John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board announced at its Monday, December 22, 2008 meeting that it had selected Pamela Barber to fill the newly created position of confidential secretary to the Town Board position. Barber will begin work on December 29th. Read more »

By Theresa Higgins-Witkiewicz

We lost our home and all of our belongings in a house fire at 64 Elm Street in Peru in October. (October Story) We were in shock and grief stricken, not knowing how we would ever recover.  Since the fire, the outpouring of support we have received is almost unbelievable.  Read more »

Click here for Zoning Board minutes

Click here for Planning Board Minutes

By John T. Ryan

People and families in need of good quality clothing should make a visit to St. Augustine Church’s St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. (See Photos) The store has greatly expanded its hours of operation and is constantly replenishing its offerings. Pastor Father Alan Shnob explained, Read more »