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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Programs combating invasives on boats expand

The adirondack almanac reports

Time running short for health exchange legislation

The Times Union reports

Cuomo orders pink slips to begin July 15 – Governor sets date for pink slips as agencies will reveal specific jobs targeted starting Monday

The Times Union reports

Residents gather to save Schuyler Falls Post Office

The Press Republican reports

Syracuse University to establish Institute for Veterans and Military Families

The Post Standard reports

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to play Turning Stone Event Center

The Post Standard reports

Continued impacts of Lake Champlain Flooding

The adirondack almanac reports

Cuomo introduces Tier VI pension bill

The Times Union reports

Zoning Board to consider two applications

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall

1. CALL meeting to order.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

3. ROLL CALL.

4. APPROVAL of April & May Minutes.

5. OPEN floor to Public Hearing.

6. APPLICATION: ALAN MICHAUD, D.D.S.

Special Permitted Use ~ 752 Bear Swamp Rd. (Tabled from May 18th, 2011)

7. APPLICATION: RAYMOND GARROW

Area Variance ~ 261 Clark Rd.

8. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS.

9. CEO REPORT.

10. ADJOURNMENT.

Plattsburgh City Council approves Adventure Race

The Press Republican reports

Patterns of abuse alleged at Sunmount in Tupper Lake

The New York Times reports

Report: Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed in Oneida County standoff

The Post Standard reports

Burlington police test shoulder-mounted cameras

The Free Press reports

Adirondack Reptiles: Garter Snakes

The adirondack almanac reports

Teacher hearing process is eyed; System takes too long; streamlining to be considered at hearing

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Peru youth is a St. Mike’s Dean’s List Student

COLCHESTER, VT (06/06/2011)Gabrielle Knight, daughter of George and Maddalena Knight of Peru was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester at Saint Michael’s College. Knight is a Senior English major at the liberal arts, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont, one of America’s top 10 college towns. Students who complete a minimum of 12 credits and achieve a grade point average of at least 3.4 at the end of a semester are recognized for their scholarship by inclusion on the Dean’s List.

Knight graduated from Peru Jr.-Sr. High School before coming to Saint Michael’s.

Learn What Matters at Saint Michael’s College, The Edmundite Catholic liberal arts college, www.smcvt.edu <http://www.smcvt.edu>  <http://www.smcvt.edu/>  . Saint Michael’s provides education with a social conscience, producing graduates with the intellectual tools to lead successful, purposeful lives that will contribute to peace and justice in our world. Founded in 1904 by the Society of St. Edmund and headed by President John J. Neuhauser, Saint Michael’s College is located three miles from Burlington, Vermont, one of America’s top college towns. It is identified by the Princeton Review as one of the nations Best 373 Colleges, and is included in the 2011 Fiske Guide to Colleges. Saint Michael’s has 1,900 undergraduate students and some 500 graduate students. Saint Michael’s students and professors have received Rhodes, Woodrow Wilson, Pickering, Guggenheim, Fulbright, and other grants. The college is one of the nation’s top-100, Best Liberal Arts Colleges as listed in the 2011 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Owens: housing funds not income for soldiers – Bill proposed would also help developers

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s wealthy campaign donors cash in with plum appointments

The Times Union reports

Northway traffic to be rerouted next Monday and Tuesday

Updated 12:02 p.m. June 6, 2011 with a date change

Please be advised that the NYSDOT will be rerouting traffic on I-87 in the area of the County Route 38 (Arthur Road) Bridge on June 8 and June 9 to facilitate demolition of the bridge over I-87.

I-87 southbound will be closed at Arthur Road June 13 during normal daylight hours with traffic rerouted to Route 22 using Exits 34 & 36.
I-87 northbound will be closed at Arthur Road June 14 during normal daylight hours with traffic rerouted to Route 22 using Exits 34 & 36.

This $3.1 million project is replacing the County Route 38 structure over I-87 and is expected to be completed in October 2010.

A message to Town of Peru Democrats

A message from the Peru Democratic Party

The Peru Democratic Party Caucus will be held on Thursday, June 9th, 2011 at the Peru Town Hall. All persons attending must be signed in and in place prior to 7:00PM. Persons arriving after 7:00PM will not be allowed to attend the caucus. This is mandated by election law. Caucus workers will be available at 6:30 PM to sign people in. Plan on arriving early to allow plenty of time to get signed in and seated. Jim Douglass will be running the caucus.

This is one of the most important political meetings that you, as a Democrat, can attend. This is your chance to select the candidates that you wish to have run as Democrats for offices in the Town of Peru , November  2011 election.

The following elected positions will be on the November, 2011 ballot:

TOWN COUNCIL: TWO POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY BRANDY MCDONALD AND KREGG BRUNO WILL BE RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION.  PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US.

It is most important that we give careful though as to the qualifications and standing within the community of the candidates that we send forth.  It is these people who will be running our town. The office responsibility is great and we must select the very best available people.

Vacationing woman saves truck driver from burning rig

The Free Press reports

Registration for Peru half marathon under way – Proceeds to benefit pulmonary fibrosis

The Press Republican reports The race is being held in honor of Chip Hamilton.

Boating slow on Lake Champlain – Lake levels swamp area marinas, cause destruction and delays

The Press Republican reports

Massena teachers union rejects contract – District says proposal would have restored 10 positions, associated programs

The Watertown Daily Times reports

New rules on meals worry schools – Districts want to provide more fresh foods, but fear

The Watertown Daily Times reports