The Peru Gazette

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Roy Perry and Jackie Douglass look over one of the over 80 new and nearly new books that were donated for children in honor of Roy’s 80^th birthday.  Jackie asked members of the Peru Community Church to contribute and they and others responded.  The books are in the process of being distributed to our Peru Free Library as well as daycare centers in the community and other places where children will enjoy them.  Roy and Barb Perry extend their thanks to Jackie Douglass and to all who contributed!

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Capitol Confidential » Census state fiscal data, or: We’re No. 2! We’re No. 2!.

Allegiant to start service to Punta Gorda in Florida » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

The Pride – December 2012

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Capitol Confidential » The top OT earners at the Thruway Authority.

Breaking: Rebel Democrats join with GOP in state Senate « The In Box.

New Study On Local Impacts of Climate Change | The Adirondack Almanack.

Peru remains top competition in CVAC wrestling » Sports » Press-Republican.

Bicyclist struck by vehicle dies » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

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By Don McBrayer

Despite the biting cold, dozens of children welcomed the arrival of Santa at the 26th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The crowd began to gather at the Peru Gazebo a little before 7PM taking part in Christmas carols and awaiting the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree.

This year the honor of flicking the switch belonged to Kay Barber, a 10 year member of the Youth Commission.

The entire event is organized by the Peru Youth Commission headed by John Flynn. Mr. Flynn gave special thanks to the members of the Highway & W/S Department for their help in setup and decorating. He also thanked the Peru Community Church for the use of the Fellowship Center and the Peru Fire Department for safely delivering Santa.

Like clockwork, as the children sung “Santa Clause is Coming to Town”, Santa arrived via firetruck precisely at 7PM. He then led the children inside so they could tell him their Christmas wishes.

Drinks and snacks were served as neighbors sang along to music provided by Tim’s Tunes. Children of all ages engaged in activities, visited with friends, and enjoyed an evening of merriment.

It may be 10 degrees outside, but that can’t chill the warmth in the hearts of Peruvians during the Holidays.

SUNY Potsdam President John Schwaller stepping down « The In Box.

Got drought? Bring in the beavers. « The In Box.

Digitizing the Adirondack Backcountry | The Adirondack Almanack.

Dan Lennon, Sara Dunham among Turkey Trot winners » Sports » Press-Republican.

Sorry for the late posting! Your editor was out of town for Thanksgiving! 

Saranac Central superintendent to retire » Local News » Press-Republican.

Ambulance driver suffered heart attack » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru man gets 20 to life for sexual abuse of 11-year-old » Local News » Press-Republican.

Lawsuit filed ahead of tax sale of Ganienkeh property » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Rod Driscoll served on the Peru Central School District’s Board of Education for 10 years (2002-2012). He was board president for the last seven of those years.  Driscoll is an educator by profession. He teaches psychology, economics and government at AuSable Valley High School and was recently elected as President of the AuSable Valley Teachers Association. Many people also recognize him as a member of the “Too Tall String Band.” Adele Douglas of The Peru Gazette interviewed him at his home.

Why did you decide to get involved in the BOE? “I felt it would be good to have an educator on the Board.  At that time our school had many problems. We were in the paper a lot going through a difficult transition after the Air Force base closed. Read more »