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Archive for October, 2015

Important Activity After Voting; Assist an Organization that Does So Much For Peru

The Peru Lions will be holding their 14th annual Election Day Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, November 3rd at The Peru Community Church Fellowship Center from 4:30 – 7:00. Cost is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children ages 6 – 12, and free for children under 6.

North Country Chamber offering health insurance services to both employers and individuals – Sun Community News & Printing

PLATTSBURGH —The North Country Chamber of Commerce and its licensed health insurance service, the Plattsburgh-North Country Service Corp., are reminding all employers and households in the North Country of the need to review updated health insurance. Source: North Country Chamber offering health insurance services to both employers and individuals – Sun Community News & Printing

Grant May Upgrade Tennis Courts and Start Pickle Ball

By John T. Ryan If the cost to repair a sinkhole isn’t prohibitive, Peru residents may be enjoying pickle ball, tennis and even half-court basketball on the dilapidated/closed Jenkins Street tennis courts sometime next year. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko informed the Board at its Monday, October 26, 2015 meeting that Clinton County was recently awarded […]

State Police make four arrests during underage drinking initiative – Sun Community News & Printing

CLINTON COUNTY — On Oct. 24, State Police made four arrests during an underage drinking initiative in Clinton County. Source: State Police make four arrests during underage drinking initiative – Sun Community News & Printing

N.Y. law requires hospitals to instruct caregivers before releasing patients – The Pulse

Source: N.Y. law requires hospitals to instruct caregivers before releasing patients – The Pulse

Young Farmers Bring Energy and Savvy to the “New Keeseville”

http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/29928/20151028/young-farmers-bring-energy-amp-savvy-to-quot-the-new-keeseville-quot

Peru Athletics Incident

From the Office of the Peru Central School Superintendent Peru Jr/Sr High School received a report on Friday, October 23 that a group of student athletes, while off campus, took actions which violated the District’s Conduct & Discipline Policy and Philosophy of Interscholastic Sports.  District administrators immediately began to investigate the actions, and continue to […]

Free Emergency Preparedness Training Program Offered in Champlain on Nov. 2

New York National Guard troops, in conjunction with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, will be presenting a free disaster preparedness class at the Northeastern Clinton Central High School here on Monday, Nov. 2. The two-hour program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Francis “Bud” Moore Auditorium. The school is […]

Wintertime Activities For Your Young Child

Peru United Soccer Club still has limited openings for our U06, U08, and U10 programs.  Give your child an opportunity to play and burn some energy this winter with our indoor soccer program.  Our programs offer the following: All teams strive for the smallest squad size possible.  This allows for more 1-on-1 training time and […]

The Feral Cat Problem

By Don McBrayer Feral Cats, and how to handle them, has been an ongoing topic at Town Board meetings for a number of years. The Town Board is aware of the recent increase in the number of stray and feral cats, but find it difficult to offer solutions that are effective without being cruel to […]

Pumpkin Rolls, Apple and Pumpkin Pies being sold by Ladies Guild of the Peru Community Church

Are those smells of pies and pumpkin rolls baking tempting you already for Thanksgiving? If so, the Ladies Guild of the Peru Community Church will again be offering assistance by selling baked apple pies, unbaked apple pies, pumpkin pies and pumpkin cream cheese rolls. The deadline for ordering any of these delicious treats is Sunday, […]

October 26th Town Board Agenda

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Breaking: Paul Smith’s College accepts court ruling, finds new donor | NCPR News

Source: Breaking: Paul Smith’s College accepts court ruling, finds new donor | NCPR News

Save Energy, Save Dollars

Monday, November 16th 2015, 10AM-12pm, PLATTSBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 19 Oak Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Free and Open to the Public Learn what the big energy users in your home are, which appliances are costing the most to use, and more. Low-cost and no-cost methods to reduce energy bills will be emphasized. Learn also how to get financial help […]

Local high school students ‘go to church’ at Gospel festival – Sun Community News & Printing

ITHACA — Students from five local schools made the trip to Ithaca College to take part in the 11th annual High School Gospel Music Invitational Sept. 25-26. Source: Local high school students ‘go to church’ at Gospel festival – Sun Community News & Printing

Local group collects over 17,000 syringes in exchange program – Sun Community News & Printing

PLATTSBURGH — The Alliance for Positive Health’s Syringe Exchange Program reached new heights by collecting 17,000 used syringes, gaining 61 members, saving nine lives from overdose and getting three people into treatment. Source: Local group collects over 17,000 syringes in exchange program – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Nominees: Brent Banker, Matthew St. Clair, Melvin Bob Bruno , Peter Keenan Sr., Shawn Edwards, Stephanie Wheet & Theresa (Bobal) Sindelar

Story Update: Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Photo: Front L-R Shawn Edwards, Peter Keenan Sr., Theresa Bobal Sindelar, Brent Banker. Back Row L-R Kris Bruno who accepted on behalf of his brother Kregg Bruno, Matt St. Clair, Mark and Sarah Wheet who accepted on behalf of their daughter Stephanie Wheet. The 2015 Peru Athletic […]

Carol Blakeslee – Candidate for Clinton County Legislator in Area Seven

The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the four candidates for the Peru Town Board. Ms. Blakelee’s responses were received four days after our October 14th deadline. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement. I grew up in a large family in Windham, NY in […]

Brandy McDonald – Candidate for the Peru Town Board

The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the four candidates for the Peru Town Board. Here are Brandy McDonald’s responses. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and your past community involvement.  I graduated from Peru High School in 1993 and remained in Peru to raise my family.  I am […]

James Langley – Candidate for the Peru Town Board

The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the four candidates for the Peru Town Board. Here are Jim Langley’s responses. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and your past community involvement. Mount Assumption (Seton)HS Canton ATC AAS in Banking, Insurance and Real Estate.  The Aetna School of Insurance […]

Kregg Bruno – Candidate for the Peru Town Board

The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the four candidates for the Peru Town Board. Here are Kregg Bruno’s responses to the questions stated below. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and your past community involvement. How will your background and/or successes assist you as a town council member? What […]

Dwane Bast – Candidate for the Peru Town Board

The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the four candidates for the Peru Town Board. Here are Dwane Bast’s responses. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and your past community involvement. In 1982 I graduated from Peru Central School then continued my education at R.I.T. My wife and […]

Robbie Timmons – Candidate for Clinton County Legislature in Area Seven

The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the two candidates for Area Seven of the Clinton County Legislature. Here are Robbie Timmons’ responses. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement. Graduate of Peru High School (1985) Graduate of Paul Smith’s College (1989), degree in Hotel […]

Pete Keenan – Candidate for Clinton County Legislature in Area Five

The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the two candidates for Area Five of the Clinton County Legislature. Here are Peter Keenan’s responses. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and your past community involvement. I am a widowed father of four and grandfather of four. I graduated from […]