by Pete Beckary | Oct 9, 2017 | Raised in the '70s
Every Memorial Day the Perry High School Marching Band would don those heavy and hot wool uniforms and march from Olin Avenue – down from the High School football field/track – and move out onto Main Street… up to Gasoline Alley to Center Street and up Lake Street...
by Pete Beckary | Nov 4, 2014 | Raised in the '70s
Duke was a major part of our family. He was the friendliest, most faithful of friends and never talked back or argued with anyone. He followed Al and me on our paper routes regardless of the weather so often he could have subbed for us! One very cold...
by Pete Beckary | Oct 27, 2014 | Raised in the '70s
What did we do for entertainment in our Northern Town? In the Summer we had plenty to do (wearing long black socks on a hot Summer day – for starters). Here is one example. Each year the County Sheriff’s and Village Police Departments sponsored a Bicycle Rodeo that...
