The Peru Gazette

Heat cost likely to chill – Times Union.

A Message From the Town of Peru 

Come join us for a walk or run and celebrate our new trail

We’ll meet at Sullivan Park, cut a ribbon to make it official, and then make our way to Heyworth/Mason Park along the Town’s new 1.25 mile trail. At the Park there will be light refreshments, a short program of speakers and fun activities for kids. Music will be provided by Peru’s own Don Yo. After the festivities you can make your way back to Sullivan Park via the trail or road system.

By Adele Douglas

Nancy Miner and Chris Ashley enjoying the view from the summit. This is a very short hike that brings you to excellent views after about 45 minutes of climbing. The drawback is that it’s a very steep climb near the top. The trail is narrow and mostly hard packed dirt, there’s just enough flagging to keep you going in the right direction. The trail starts in Buck Pond Campground (off Rte 30 in Onchiota), it branches off the old railway bed trail that runs past Lake Kushaqua.

The Peru Town Board conducted a moment of silence and reflected on the contributions made to the Town of Peru by former Peru Code Enforcement Officer Keith Matott at its Monday, September 22, 2014 meeting. Keith Matott passed away on September 14^th. Glushko said Matott’s experience was invaluable in the formulation of the town’s new comprehensive plan and commended Matott’s service to the town. There were long lines at Matott’s wake and people filled Sacred Heart Church in Chazy for his funeral.

Enforcement of the town’s noise ordinance has proven to be difficult. State Police do not have the time to enforce the law. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department may be able enforce the law if the county collects any fines levied. Supervisor Glushko will be investigating this option.

The Board also:

• Scheduled a Tax Cap Public Hearing for October 9^th at 6:30 p.m. Supervisor Glushko said there are no plans to exceed the state-imposed tax cap, but if the 2015 budget necessitates exceeding the tax cap, a public hearing has to have been held.
• Passed a resolution supporting the local effort to purchase and preserve the Old Stone Barracks on the Old Base.
• Authorized Adele Douglas to seek prices from consultants for developing a Main Street improvement plan. All costs will be paid by a previously acquired grant.
• At the request of Supervisor Glushko, the Board delayed passing a resolution regarding the oil trains passing through the region. Glushko said a City of Plattsburgh group is researching the issue. He favors delaying action until that group makes its recommendations on the best course of action.
• Noted that a Disaster Preparedness Seminar will be held on October 2^nd at 8 a.m. in the Plattsburgh Office of Emergency Services.
• Encouraged participation in the October 5^th Walking Trail ribbon cutting. Speed limits and no-passing double lines for vehicles approaching the walking trail on Route 22 will be pursued.
• Discussed resolving the issues a few employees are having with the newly installed time clocks. The Employee Handbook will have to be updated to include a new time clock policy.
• Approved sale of the Highway Department stone crusher to Peru Sand and Gravel in the amount of $25,000.
• Received an invitation from the Peru Federal Credit Union to attend a groundbreaking for its new Bear Swamp Road building. The ceremony is scheduled for September 30^th at 3:30 p.m.

Peru town officials learned that it would cost more to keep Town of Peru’s highways safe this coming winter at their Monday, September 8, 2014 meeting. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell informed the Board that salt will cost $73.65 a ton, 27% higher than budgeted and increasing the total cost from an estimated $75,000 to $110,000. Counselors discussed reducing salt usage and other alternatives, but concluded that safety is their highest priority. The salt is especially needed on lightly traveled highways. Salt industry officials attribute the price increase to last year’s hard winter. Inventories have been depleted and communities have placed large orders for this winter. It’s the old supply-demand story.

In other actions the Board:

• Reappointed Deborah Witherwax to the Board of Assessment review.
• Approved renewal of the Cable Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications. The Town of Peru receives approximately $60,000 annually as a franchise fee.
• Set the Walking Trail Official Opening Ceremony for October 5, 2014. The ribbon cutting will be held at Sullivan Park at 1:00 p.m. Participants will walk the 1.25 mile trail to Heyworth-Mason Park for light refreshments, children’s activities and a brief program. Interpretative signs and a safety sign on Route 22 will be erected. The trail has been deemed ready for final inspection.
• Counselors emphasized that the walking trail is not a dog park. Dogs are to be on leashes and users must clean up after their animals. It will be a wonderful community resource if all users follow the rules.

Here’s a great way to meet friends, enjoy a great meal and help a good cause. On Saturday, October 11th from 4 to 7 p.m. the Keeseville Knights of Columbus at their 1435 Route 9 hall will serve a harvest turkey dinner and all the trimmings with all proceeds benefitting the United Way of the Adirondack Region. It’s only $10 a meal with children 5 and under free.  Take-outs are available. Call 834-4689. The Knights of Columbus have served this meal for several years. It’s a great meal!

From the Office of Elise Stefanik

Stefanik Set to Appear on Republican, Conservative and Independence Lines in November

Glens Falls—Congressional candidate Elise Stefanik today officially accepted the nomination of New York’s Independence Party.

“I am honored to accept the Independence Party nomination,” said Stefanik. “I’m committed to working with leaders across our District to unite the Republican, Conservative and Independence Party to ensure a new generation of leadership representing the North Country in Washington.”

“I also want to thank Matt Doheny for providing the Republicans a great opportunity to win back this seat serving the people of the 21st District,” added Stefanik.

“We are proud to support Elise’s candidacy for the 21st District,” said Tom Connolly, Vice Chair of New York’s Independence Party. “Since announcing her campaign, Elise has worked tirelessly to earn the trust of voters district wide, and we are pleased she will be appearing on the Independence line this November.”

Tar sands oil Albany-bound? – Times Union.

This oil would probably pass through the Town of Peru! 

Peru – Come enjoy an evening of great entertainment and learn about the life of Patsy Cline. Patsy Cline impersonator Courtney Shayne will perform of the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center on Saturday, September 27^th at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free.

For advance sales contact Howard Bell at hpb5152@hotmail.com or Debbie Bell at 643-2261. Tickets are also available at the Community Church office in the Fellowship Center.

All proceeds will benefit the Peru Community Church Capital Fund Campaign.

Plattsburgh, NY, September 10th, 2014 – The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley is pleased to announce that we will sponsor and host the first ever Keys to Recovery Conference on October 9^th, 2014, at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.  

The conference is an opportunity for peers (those who utilize mental health services), families, providers and interested community members to come together to learn about, discuss and celebrate mental health.  Topics include: Mental Health Recovery, Homelessness, Trauma, Creativity and the Arts etc.

Keynote speaker is Jennifer Ayers-Moore whose brother was portrayed in the movie “The Soloist” featuring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.  The film depicts the life of Nathaniel Anthony Ayers who is a cello prodigy who develops Schizophrenia and becomes homeless.  The story is an inspiration; and Jennifer’s plan is to inspire the community.

For more information, and to interview Jennifer Ayers-Moore, please contact NAMI:CV.

Regular Mtg Agenda 09222014

AUGUSTINE’S APPLEFEST – 37^th ANNUAL, 3035 MAIN STREET, PERU NY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20^TH AND 21^ST , 2014

PARADE STARTS AT PERU SCHOOL AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY

GRAND MARSHALLS: WORLD WAR II VETERANS

(North Country Honor Flight)

HUGH CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

(OVER 50 VENDORS PARTICIPATING)!

GAMES OF CHANCE

VINCENT DE PAUL YARD SALE

CRATE & CHRISTMAS HOUSE

FATHER ALAN’S CHRISTMAS ROOMS IN PARISH CENTER

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

SATURDAY

North Country Talent Education String Ensemble

Plattsburgh Pipe & Drums

The Hooterville Express

The Bootleg Band

SUNDAY

North Country Talent Education String Ensemble

The Bootleg Band

SUNDAY CHICKEN BBQ     MERRILOONS THE CLOWN           BAKE SALE             SILENT AUCTION

CHILDRENS GAMES           PLANT SALE     FOOD OF ALL KINDS        SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

A Message From Peru Central School

In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On September 19, 2014, Peru Central School District plans to take part in an International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace, by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace in front of the clock tower of the Elementary Building on Route 22B.
Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan, of Coconut Creek, Florida, as a way for students to express their feelings about what’s going on in the world and in their lives. In the first year, groups in over 1,325 locations throughout the world were spinning pinwheels on September 21st – there were approximately 500,000 pinwheels spinning throughout the world. Last year (year 9), over 4.5 million pinwheels were spinning in over 3,500 locations, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Middle East, Africa and South America. Locally, art teachers Tracey Laundry and Greg Badger will be coordinating the Pinwheels for Peace project this year.

Peru Central School will create pinwheels of all shapes and sizes. As part of the creation process, the students will write their thoughts about “war and peace / tolerance/ living in harmony with others” on one side. On the other side, they will draw, paint, collage, etc., to visually express their feelings. The students will assemble these pinwheels and will “plant” them in front of the Elementary Building clock tower on Route 22B this year, as a public statement and art exhibit/installation.

On September 19th keep a lookout for the pinwheels – the spinning of the pinwheels in the wind will spread thoughts and feelings about peace throughout the country and the world! For more information, please contact 643-6400.

John Rock, Cameron Riggs, Travis Angevine, Jennifer Goette and Nicky Viti-Duprey will be inducted into the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 27th. The Hall of Fame banquet will be held at Livingood’s Restaurant in Peru (former Crickett’s Restaurant). The scheduled times are, 6:30 social, and 7:00 dinner @ $20.00 per person. Checks can be sent with the names listed to Cathy Phillips, 4 Vista Drive, Willsboro, NY 12996, phone 518-963-7963. Checks should be made payable to the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame.

John Rock

John Rock graduated from Peru Central School in 1968. During his High school years John played football, basketball, baseball and track playing for Mike Beauvais, Tony Papero, Frank Ruane, Harry Brown, Dan McKillip and Frank White. In 1965 he was on the undefeated football team. In 1966, during the last game of the season, he scored 4 touchdowns against St. John’s at Bailey Ave.   The only JV sport he played was basketball in the 1963-64 seasons.

John held track records in the 220 yd. dash with a 22.7 and 100 yd. dash with a 10 flat.   He was also on the record setting 880-relay team with Joe Furnia, Barney Woodward, and Jeff Norman. The track team won three out of four track Section 7 titles and in baseball the teams won 3 out of the four years with Section 7 titles.

Cameron Riggs

Cameron Riggs, a 1978 graduate of Peru High School, was a three-sport athlete. He competed in football, wrestling, and baseball earning 9 varsity letters: four in wrestling, three in football, and two in baseball. During his high school athletic career, which started as an 8^th grader, Cam demonstrated versatility in all areas of athletics. He was an accomplished baseball player/pitcher all four years of high school. During his tenure on the team he displayed his leadership by serving as the team captain and by leading the team in hitting and pitching. He equally shined on the football field as the team quarterback. His speed and ability to orchestrate a play quickly made him a very dangerous thrower and kicker. His accomplishments include leading the CVAC in PATs and field goals. Again his leadership talents had him serving as captain his senior year.

In addition to serving his school in exemplary fashion in the above sports, it was his gift as a “grappler” that led to a career on the wrestling team that few since have surpassed. He began his rise to the top with an early commitment to the sport. He wrestled as a youngster in tournaments around the state throughout the school year and into the summer. His targeted focus earned him many outstanding wrestler awards, acclaims and recognition. His skills increased with age and include placing 6^th in the NYSPHSAA meet as a freshman and 3^rd as a senior when there was only one division. He was the first Peru wrestler to win four straight titles in the Peru Invitational and he was undefeated in Section 7 during his four years. To add to his fame, he was the first Section 7 wrestler to win over 100 matches. He earned a trip to the State meet every year and represented our area by wrestling for NYS team against Polish National Team.

Travis Angevine

Travis Angevine, a 1988 graduate of Peru High School, excelled in three sports: football, basketball, and baseball earning 9 varsity letters. Travis was a three-year starter at quarterback from 1985 through 1987. During this time period the team went 26 and 3 winning the CVAC Division 1 championship in 1985 and 1986, runner up in Super Bowl C in 1985 and Super Bowl champions in 1986. Travis played varsity basketball from 1986 through 1988. In 1987 the team was the CVAC Division 1 champion with a 17-2 record. In 1988 the team went undefeated in the CVAC winning the Division 1championship. The team was the Section Seven class B Champions, finishing the year with a 20-2 record. Travis was moved up to varsity baseball in 1985 and started as a pitcher in all playoff games winning the Section Seven championship and state quarterfinal participant. In 1988 the team won the CVAC and Section Seven championships. The team went on to win the New York State Eastern Regional championships and was state runner up in class “B”. Travis was undefeated as a pitcher and won the state semifinal game.

Awards that Travis won during his high school career included: 1988 US Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete, 1988 The Amateur Athletic Union/Milky Way Be an All American Award – given for outstanding athletic performance, 1988 – I.A.A.B.O Flynn Memorial Scholarship Recipient (CVAC Basketball Official Scholar Athlete Award), 1988 player of year in baseball and 1st Team CVAC All-Stars, player of the year CVAC Basketball 1988 & First Team All-Star, Captain Football 1986, Captain Basketball 1987 & 1988, Co-Captain Baseball 1988, 1987 Second Team All CVAC Offense Quarterback / 2nd Team All CVAC Defense – Safety, 1987 CVAC All-Academic Team Fall Sports, 1987 CVAC All Conference Baseball Honorable Mention, WEAV All Star Team Basketball 1986-1987, WIRY All Star Team Basketball 87-88, WIRY First Team Defense Football 1987, 1986 CVAC All Conference Second Team Football, NYS Basketball Coaches Association All-Academic Team for New York State.

Travis Angevine went on to play collegiately at Colgate University earning 2 Varsity Letters as a wide receiver and named to Patriot League Academic Achievement Honors 1991.

Jennifer Goette

Jennifer Goette graduated from Peru High School in 1992 and was the salutatorian of her senior class. She lettered in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track and field.

Jennifer was on the cross-country team in grades 8 through 12 and was captain of the team the last three years. She was the first runner to be a five time all conference runner in CVAC history. She won two sectional championships in 8th and 9th grade. The team won five sectional and four league titles during this time and her senior year the team finished as the number 1 ranked team in New York State.

Jennifer was a member of the indoor track team and was captain the last three years of school at Peru and on the Varsity Outdoor Track in grades 7^th – 12^th and captain of the undefeated league and sectional championship teams in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. She was on the Section Seven record setting team in the 4 X 800 meter relay during her senor year.

Other accomplishments while at Peru were, Champlain Valley Athletic Conference All Star, National Honor Society, and Ray A. Kroc Award.

After high school Jennifer went onto Princeton University where she graduated with Honors in Psychology. She competed in twelve consecutive seasons of Varsity athletics: Cross-Country, Outdoor Track and Indoor Track. In 1992 she was named Most Outstanding Freshman in Cross-Country. In 1995 she was the recipient of the Rosengarten Award in Outdoor Track “awarded annually to that member of the Princeton varsity cross country team who in sportsmanship, improvement and performance has contributed most to the sport.” Jennifer was a 1996 NCAA Division I Finalist in the 5000-meter race and earned Academic All-Ivy the same year.

Nicky Viti-Duprey

Nicky Viti-Duprey graduated from Peru High School in 1998, where she was a three-sport athlete. She participated in soccer, basketball and track and field. She played soccer for four years and was a major contributor to any success the team had. She was captain during her junior and senior year and was named to the Honorable Mention team in 1997 and All-Star team in 1998.

Nicky played basketball from 1993 through 1998. She was named to the Honorable Mention team in 1987 and 1^st team All-Stars in 1998 and captained her senior year. Nicky traveled extensively on the traveling AAU team Lake Champlain her junior & senior year. She traveled to Washington D.C. for the Junior Nationals.

In Track and Field Nicky competed from 1994 – 1998. She focused on the 100m hurdles, long jump, and high jump. She won numerous first, second and third places during meets. She was named captain of the team in the 1998 season. 

She went on to play collegiately all fours years of college at Plattsburg State. While playing she earned SUNY All-Academic Teams each semester in her junior and senior year, ECAC player of the week (4 times), Tourney Team Player, Most Valuable Player in the Cardinal Classic, Plattsburgh State Female Athlete of the year in 2002, SUNYAC All-Star Team in 2000-2001. In the 2001-2002 season her team reached the final round championship game during her senior year.

News from the Strand

PLATTSBURGH, NY- The last few weeks dedicated staff members and volunteers have been working hard to repaint The Strand Center for the Arts Gallery. The Strand Center for the Arts has gained local notoriety for restoring The Strand Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh, but also houses administrative offices, a clay studio, artist studios, classrooms, and a gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street as well.

This painting project would not have been possible without generous donations from community businesses. The Strand would like to thank Denise Duprey from Precious Moments Photography and Meron Properties for their charitable donation of paint and supplies. Gratitude is also extended to Katie Benway and the United Way for helping coordinate volunteers for the project at short notice. Additionally, The Strand deeply appreciates the abundance of support it received from numerous volunteers who dedicated their time and efforts prepping, painting, and cleaning.

As local non-profit, some of the projects and programs held at The Strand Center for the Arts would not be possible without the support of community members and businesses. Repainting the Gallery has not only improved its appearance, but also enables staff to curate a wider variety of exhibitions and provides greater accessibility to both patrons and artists. Since 2000, when it was previously known as the North Country Center for the Arts, The Strand Center for the Arts has always sought to unite the arts and the community; projects such as repainting the Gallery continue to reinforce and strengthen these efforts.

Everyone is encouraged to stop into The Strand Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street and see the improvements. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5 pm and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays.

Planning Board September Agenda

Peru – Bill Derrick died on August 27, 2014, surrounded by family in his Peru, New York home after a long fight with lymphoma. He was 85. Many knew Bill as the Director of the Campus School at SUNY Plattsburgh, a teacher at St. John’s Academy, and a local businessman in masonry heaters and wood stoves. Others knew Bill as a member of both the St. Augustine’s choir and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Plattsburgh. He is probably best known in his retirement as a modern day “Johnny Appleseed” sharing his homemade dried apples and other North Country foods with friends, neighbors, and those in need.

Bill was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of William Wesley and Elizabeth (Meadows) Derrick. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1949-1952, during the Korean War and then went to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley where he later took his first job as a teacher, a career that carried him to the U.S. Department of Defense Schools in Europe from 1954-1962. It was in Germany that he met his wife, Virginia Johnson Derrick, also a teacher, from Chisholm, Minnesota. During his last overseas teaching assignment in Paris, he served as President of the US Department of Defense Overseas Teachers Association.

Bill returned to the US in 1962 to continue a career in higher education, which brought him and his family from Chicago, Illinois to Kent, Ohio and next to SUNY Albany, where he earned a PhD in 1973. Bill moved his family to Peru, NY in 1974 to become the Director of the SUNY Plattsburgh Campus School, where he instituted Northern New York’s first bilingual education program. He taught English at St. John’s Academy from 1982-86 before retiring from education to work full time in his wood-heating business.

In addition to selling wood stoves, tending 10 grandchildren, and hosting “gentlemens’ lunches” for other members of the Peru community, Bill’s other passion was riding his bicycle, regularly logging over 1000 miles each summer on the North Country and Quebec back roads, right up until last summer at the age of 84.

Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia; son William Michael Derrick, his wife Kathy and their children, Ryan, Kaitlin, William and Henry of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughter Mary Beth Peabody, her husband Michael and their children, Hannah, Maeve and Asa of Keene, New York; and son Timothy Kent Derrick, his wife Veronica and their children, Charlotte and Aurora of Mill Valley, California.

Calling hours will be held Friday, September 5, 2014 from 3 to 5 pm at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. A memorial service will follow at 5 pm at the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Philip T. Allen and Msgr. Peter R. Riani celebrating.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Bill’s memory to the Peru Free Library or Hospice of the North County.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru, 643-9055. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Bill Derrick please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com

By John T. Ryan

“It’s a space issue, isn’t it?” remarked Peru Town Attorney Donald Biggs at the Peru Town Board’s August 25, 2014 meeting following a contentious discussion between town counselors and Judge James Kirby. The counselors voted to change the time Peru Town Court convenes disagreeing with the points made by Judge Kirby. A temporary pay increase for Judge Kirby was also on the Board’s agenda. The increase was not approved.

Peru Town Court proceedings have been convening at 2 p.m. with defendants, attorneys and family members often entering the room at about 1:30 p.m. At the same time, members of the public come into the Town Hall to pay water/sewer bills, taxes or to transact other business. Some residents have been uncomfortable when they have encountered inmates in handcuffs and town employees have had to contend with court being conducted just a few feet from their workspace. Changing the time when court convenes has been discussed in the past but no action was taken previously because Peru’s Court is held at the same time as the Town of Plattsburgh Court. According to Judge Kirby some attorneys represent clients in both courts and convening court at 2 p.m. was begun to assist them. Attorneys typically come to Peru first and then go to the Town of Plattsburgh to represent other clients.

Supervisor Glushko suggested convening court at 3 or 3:30 p.m. Judge Kirby responded that the August 25^th meeting was the first time he had heard about the Board’s concern about court hours. He said convening court at 2 p.m. has worked well and that a later start time could mean court ending at 9 p.m. or later. After some discussion the Board decided the Court would convene at 3:30 p.m. for a two-month trial period. Kirby told the Board that in the future he wanted to be directly informed of any matters concerning his office.

A second spirited discussion involved a proposed local law which would have given Judge Kirby a 50% temporary pay raise for the period October 1, 2014 to December 31^st. Read more »

The Empire State Development (ESD) Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved $20.4 million in funding for 30 projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity in all 10 regions of New York State. The projects will directly create 30 new jobs and enable the creation of hundreds more while also retaining more than 2,200 existing jobs. These targeted investments will leverage over $41.3 million in private and other public funding to support business expansions and regional tourism efforts, and projects that are building a strong foundation for future economic growth and job creation.

“The funding approved today stimulates local communities from Long Island to Western New York – carrying momentum that initiatives like the Regional Economic Development Councils and Buffalo Billion started just three years ago,” said Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams. “By investing in these projects, we are fostering opportunity for New Yorkers by providing essential tools to improve business operations and create new jobs. With more than 17,000 new private sector jobs created in July alone, New York’s economic progress continues to move in the right direction, supported by the lowest business and middle class tax rates in a generation and important State investments that are working.”

The Board approved the following Regional Economic Development Council award grants: Read more »

L-R Johanna Meyer, Sam Perkins and Brenda Brelia

By John T. Ryan

Shawn Perkins is a man of many qualities. His peers recently selected him as the Peru Volunteer Fire Department’s 2014 Firefighter of the Year. Ironically those same peers also presented him with their annual Goat Award, an award which recognizes “silly” things such as forgetting to shut of a blue light, losing a pager or being absent-minded. Obviously Perkin’s outstanding qualities predominate. He has been a Peru firefighter for just over 4 years.

Former Chief Brian Westover presented Brenda Brelia with the 2014 Chief’s Award in recognition of her dedication to the department. Brelia has belonged to the Peru Department for three and one-half years.

Johanna Meyer was chosen Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider of the Year. She is a three-year member of the department.

Control of cable at issue – Times Union.

In case you haven’t heard the August 2nd RIDE FOR THE ROOF and PIG ROAST to benefit the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center’s maintenance update program was a tremendous success raising $5,225. Congratulations to Faith Long, Rick Lawrence, Kathy and Phil Madore, Pete and Polly Lake and all those who supported this very important effort. Click here to read the Peru Gazette’s original story about the rebuilding effort. 

Temporary Town Justice Pay Increase

Old Stone Barracks plan brews interest – Press-Republican: Local News.

Here is the Peru Gazette’s October 14, 2013 story.