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Archive for October, 2008

Rattlesnake Mountain’s views are wonderful and it’s only 15 miles away

Posted October 12, 2008 by John T. Ryan Rattlesnake Mountain (More photos) is a short, moderate climb that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It usually takes about

Hike up Lyon Mountain via the new trail

Submitted by Jean Ryan The Lyon Mountain summit offers beautiful views of Chazy Lake and the land to the north. To access the trailhead (more photos) proceed on the Chazy

“Peace” and food for our community

Posted October 11, 2008 by John T. Ryan People in need of fellowship, an evening away from home or a break from daily stresses are invited to the “Peacemeal” every Saturday night at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center.

School Board agenda for next Tuesday

Submitted by A. Paul Scott, Superintendent of Schools, Peru CSD Posted October 10, 2008 Peru Central’s Board of Education is set for the full range of monthly business at its regular meeting, Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 6 PM

Baker Mountain – a nice hike near here

Submitted by Bob Washbourne Use slide show to view pictures for larger resolution. Photos: Moody Pond and Mt. Baker,

It’s chicken pie time

The Harkness Methodist Church’s famous Chicken Pie Supper is only a few days away.

Cycling – a great family activity in our community

Posted October 9, 2008 by John T. Ryan Peru is a young, family-oriented community. It’s almost impossible to drive through town and not see several walkers, joggers or cyclists. Nicki LaPlante is

Audition for Peter Pan

Contributed by Pamela Lavin 518-572-2020 Adirondack Regional Theatre has announced auditions for the award winning musical “Peter Pan”.

Boil water order lifted!

Posted October 8, 2009, 2:31 p.m. by John T. Ryan The Town of Peru has announced that its boil water order has been lifted.

Budget hearing date to be announced – process explained

Posted September 8, 2008 The Peru Town Board held a “Special Meeting” on Tuesday, October 7th for the announced purpose of scheduling a public hearing date for the town’s 2009 preliminary budget. Counselor Cortland Forrence told the three residents present

Great music is coming to town

Posted October 7, 2008 by John T. Ryan The Peru Community Church Arts Council has announced its concert schedule for the 2008-2009 season. Music lovers have a lot to look forward to.

A boil water order is in effect – Timmons explains

Posted October 7, 2008 by John T. Ryan BOIL WATER ORDER Loss of pressure in PERU WATER DISTRICT , PWS ID #NY0900216 BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING

Flu shots in Peru November 7th

Posted October 6, 2008 by John T. Ryan Peru residents will be able to conveniently receive their 2008 Influenza shots at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center on Friday, November 7th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Voter registration this week at town hall

Posted October 6, 2008 by John T. Ryan Election day, November 4th, is rapidly approaching. Anyone desiring to vote must be properly registered including having the correct address on file with the Board of Elections.

Zoning Board October 15th meeting agenda

Posted on October 6, 2008 by John T. Ryan PERU ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday October 15, 2008 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall

Planning Board October 8th meeting agenda

Posted on October 6, 2008 by John T. Ryan PERU PLANNING BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall

Community Church hosts prayer service for Jamaican farm workers

Posted October 6, 2008 Contributed by Barbara Copeland Perry Community Church of Peru Two hundred twenty persons (a capacity crowd) attended the two-hour service of worship on Sunday evening, September 28th at the Community Church of Peru. The special service

Geldert sees the world

Visit the Peru Free Library through October 18th and appreciate the beautiful photographs of Peru resident Dan Geldert. The show titled “As I See It” features Geldert’s photographs taken in Europe, Asia and North America. Geldert succeeds in capturing beautiful scenes with all their vivid colors and wonderful light. Before you go take a look […]

Peru is definitely “Apple Country”

Posted October 4, 2008 By John T. Ryan Peru apple grower Mason Forrence calls 2008 an “excellent crop year!” Along with the excellent yield, Forrence said, “The fruit is staying on the trees.

Community Church coffeehouse concert series begins

Posted October 2, 2008 by John T. Ryan The “Too Tall String Band” will return to the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center next Friday, October 10th for a 7:30 p.m. concert. General admission is

Real estate sales look good here compared to elsewhere

Posted October 2, 2009 By John T. Ryan Only eight of the fifty-eight of the New York counties included in the New York State Association of Realtors survey had an increase in August 2008 existing single-family home sales during August 2008 compared to August 2007 sales and Clinton County was one of them.

Salt will be on Peru’s winter highways, but at a high cost

Posted October 2, 2008 By John T. Ryan Peru Highway Superintendent Dave Hislop says his department should have enough salt to take care of the town’s highways this coming winter, but

Beautiful Pokamoonshine hike photos

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August 2008 Market Basket Report

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