The Peru Gazette

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*:

1. US 1,577,758 (+1.67%)
2. Russia 317,554 (+2.87%)
3. Brazil 310,087 (+6.35%)
4. UK 252,246 (+1.05%)
5. Spain 233,037 (+0.21%)
6. Italy 228,006 (+0.28%)
7. France 181,951 (+0.14%)
8. Germany 179,021 (+0.27%)
9. Turkey 153,548 (+0.63%)
10. Iran 129,341 (+1.88%)

Source: Johns Hopkins University

*Percentage change over 24 hours

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The majestic columns at Peru Elementary School have been repaired and concrete was being poured at their base today.

By John T. Ryan 

There’s only one local primary Democratic Party election in Clinton County. In the City of Plattsburgh there are three candidates vying for the mayoral nomination; however, this week all of Clinton County’s 18,000 registered Democrats should have received unsolicited New York State Presidential Primary Absentee Ballot Applications. 

Mailing 18,000 absentee ballot applications and an unknown number of ballots will cost big bucks. Clinton County Board of Elections Democratic Commissioner Mary Dwyer said, “I don’t have the exact figures, but it will cost a lot. We’ve applied and I believe we will receive funds from the federal government’s CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act).”  If for some reason, the CARES Act doesn’t cover the cost, county or state taxpayers will have to assume the burden.  

Historically less than 40% of registered voters cast primary ballots in presidential election years. In 2016, only 39% of Peru’s voters cast ballots. On April 20th the State Democratic Committee actually canceled the presidential primary citing COVID-19 dangers and Joe Biden’s being the presumptive party nominee. Bernie Sanders supporters quickly voiced disapproval fearing Sander’s loss of delegates and influence at the Democratic National Convention. Andrew Yang, another former presidential candidate agreed. He filed a lawsuit contending that the primary cancellation violated candidates’ rights. A U.S. District Court and an Appeals Court concurred with Yang’s argument. Governor Cuomo’s Cuomo Executive  Order 202.23 requires each county board of elections to mail an application to request an application ballot. 

Completed absentee applications must be received by the Board of Elections not later than June 16th.  Applicants were advised to “check temporary illness as the reason if you are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.” 

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A Peru Central School District News Release 

Peru Central School District will hold its Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  Due to COVID-19, voting is by absentee ballot only.  There will be no in-person voting on June 9th.  Individuals are eligible to vote if they are (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, (3) a resident within the Peru Central School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election, and (4) not otherwise prohibited from voting under the provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law.

If you are a qualified voter of the District and do not receive a ballot, please call (518) 643-6002.  The ballot will consist of two (2) propositions (budget & bus) and eight (8) candidates running for the two (2) open seats on the Board of Education.

All absentee ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

A lockbox will be available near the High School Community Room entrance 24/7 for voters who wish to drop off their ballots.

Peru Gazette Editor’s Notes: Envelopes containing two absentee ballots will be mailed to all households having an address in the Peru School District. Only persons meeting the qualifications stated above are permitted to vote. Ballot envelopes must be signed or the votes will not be counted.  The School District will be mailing a newsletter with information on the budget and will be posting information on its website.

The Peru Gazette has sent 8 questions to each School Board candidate. Their responses will be published within the next two to four days.

Weather Permitting
Every Friday a table with boxes of free books will be placed in front of the Peru Free Library.  Each box will be sealed and labeled as to its contents.  We ask that you do not open the boxes.
Just grab and go!

Please pick up boxes one person at a time, while remaining customers wait 6′ apart or in a vehicle.  Please use a cloth face covering.

Thank you!Source: FREE BOOK FRIDAY

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More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*:

1. US 1,551,853 (+1.52%)
2. Russia 308,705 (0.00%)**
3. Brazil 291,579 (+7.24%)
4. UK 249,619 (-0.21%)**
5. Spain 232,555 (+0.22%)
6. Italy 227,364 (+0.29%)
7. France 181,700 (+0.42%)
8. Germany 178,545 (+0.40%)
9. Turkey 152,587 (+0.64%)
10. Iran 126,949 (+1.88%)

Source: Johns Hopkins University

*Percentage change over 24 hours

**Numbers have been adjusted by the affected country.

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