Archive for 'General News'
Fire budget hearing October 20th
Updated 11/13/09 with a copy of the proposed budget available for download The Peru Fire District Commissioners will hold a budget hearing for the year 2010’s proposed budget. Click here to review proposed budget This hearing will take place October 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Peru Fire Station located at 753 Bear Swamp Road, Peru , New York . The hearing is open […]
Posted: October 13th, 2009 under General News.
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Adam Blaine and his bagpipes welcome walkers at the finish line
By John T. Ryan As people completed the “Walk of Faith” at St. Augustine’s on Sunday, October 11th they were greeted with the wonderful sounds of Great Scottish Highland Bagpipes being played by Adam Blaine. This was Blaine’s second bagpipe performance of the day. Earlier, as a member of the Police Pipes and Drums of […]
Posted: October 12th, 2009 under General News.
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Democrats offer people an opportunity to meet their candidates
From Brandy MacDonald – Democratic Party Chairman The Peru Democratic Party is sponsoring a “Meet Your Peru Democratic Candidates” function at Murphy’s Tavern following the game on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. All are welcome!
Posted: October 12th, 2009 under General News.
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Almost 150 people of all ages enjoy the “Walk of Faith”
By John T. Ryan The 3rd annual “Walk of Faith” was deemed a success by Krista Reyell, the leader of the Catholic Daughters of America, St. Monica’s Court 2598, which sponsors of the event. Reyell said, “I was amazed by the turnout. It was great to see so many people from the community coming together.” […]
Posted: October 12th, 2009 under General News.
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Battle of Valcour remembered on anniversary
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 12th, 2009 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Vermont Health Reform: Manage Chronically Ill Patients (It may become a model for the nation)
Yahoo News reports
Posted: October 11th, 2009 under General News.
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Clinton County gets largest grant in NYS for Homeland Security related efforts
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: October 10th, 2009 under General News.
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“Figuring out our immune system” includes good information on the H1N1 vaccine – Peru Gazette comments – The people of Saranac Lake are very lucky to have the Adirondack Daily Enterprise in their community
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 10th, 2009 under General News.
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Congressional race: All quiet on the Afghan front
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 10th, 2009 under General News.
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Other counties have serious budget problems – Syracuse area county employees face cut in wages and hours
The PostStandard reports
Posted: October 9th, 2009 under General News.
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Gas price war in Dannemora benefits customers
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 8th, 2009 under General News.
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President Obama to stump for Owens at NYC fundraiser
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: October 7th, 2009 under General News.
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Adirondack Council releases State of the Park report
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: October 7th, 2009 under General News.
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APA to meet Thursday and Friday – more cell towers on the agenda
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: October 7th, 2009 under General News.
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You’re invited to participate in the “Walk of Faith”
By Christa Reyell On Sunday afternoon, October 11th, St. Augustine’s Parish members and Peru Community members will come together for St. Augustine’s Parish 3rd Annual Walk of Faith sponsored by Catholic Daughter’s of the America’s Court St. Monica 2598. The Walk of Faith Planning Committee would like to invite you to walk with us on […]
Posted: October 6th, 2009 under General News.
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Adirondack school enrollment drop must be called alarming
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News.
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Covel sentencing rescheduled
The Clinton County Court has announced that the sentencing of former Town of Peru Supervisor Donald Covel originally scheduled for October 5th has been rescheduled to November 18th at 1:30 p.m.
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News, Town Board News.
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A good article explaining the changes to the STAR program
The PostStandard reports
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News.
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Candidate profiles – The candidates tell you who they are and why they are seeking office
By John T. Ryan Reporting town government news is a continuing focus of the Peru Gazette. We believe that the foundation of our democracy rests on the reporting of government actions by a free press. Accordingly, we invited all the candidates for Peru Town offices to provide a brief biography and an explanation why they […]
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News.
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Town Supervisor
Peter Glushko My name is Peter Glushko and I am a candidate for Peru Town Supervisor from the Republican and Conservative Parties. I have served the Town 11 ½ years as a Town Board member, beginning in 1998. I held the office of Deputy Supervisor for three years beginning in 2002. I graduated from St […]
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News.
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Town Clerk
Kathleen Flynn My name is Kathleen Flynn and I have been the Town of Peru Town Clerk/Tax Collector for the past seven years. I have lived in Peru all my life and, with my husband John, we are raising our three teenaged children Morgan, Will and Maddison. My father Bill Kivett, two brothers, Pat and […]
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News.
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Town Justice
Vote for any two candidates James Kirby I am life long resident of the Town of Peru. I graduated from Peru Central School in June of 1975. I have a son, James, a daughter, Shawn, and two grandchildren. I enjoy fishing, computer work, reading, cooking and woodworking. Since 1997, I have been the successful owner […]
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News.
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Town Counselor 4 yr.
VOTE FOR ANY TWO CANDIDATES Anthony “Tony” Andrews Hello. My name is Tony Andrews and I am one of two Democratic candidates running for a four-year position on the Peru Town Council. I am thirty-four years old and I have been a resident of Peru for twenty seven. In 1982, I attended the former St. […]
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News.
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Town Counselor 2 yr.
VOTE FOR ANY ONE CANDIDATE KREGG M. BRUNO Hello, I am Kregg Bruno, and I’m running for the position of Town Councilman. My wife Bonnie (Benson) Bruno and I have been married for over twenty years. We have two children: Christopher (19) entering his second year at Tompkins Cortland Community College and Katie (16) a […]
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News.
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Supt. of Highways
To the residents of Peru: My name is Mike Farrell and I am currently Peru’s Superintendent of Highway. I am currently finishing up my first year and with your support I am looking forward to another four years. Being Superintendent of Highways has many challenges. Whether it be plowing snow off the road, sanding because of […]
Posted: October 5th, 2009 under General News.
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