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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Owens introduced a bill that aims to make the legislative process more open and transparent to the American people. H.R. 5571, the Legislative Transparency Act of 2010, would require that any bill or amendment introduced in the House include tracked changes showing clearly what section of current law is being amended. Read more »

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By John T. Ryan

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department is joining hands to assist the family of their former Chief Bill Downs who was critically injured in a June 19^th motorcycle accident. The Department will host a spaghetti dinner this Friday, June 25^th beginning at 4:30 p.m. until all are served. The cost is $5.00 a person, children 6 and under free. All proceeds will benefit the Bill Downs Family. Downs is hospitalized at the Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington.

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By John T. Ryan

Town of Peru Water Plant Operator William R. Downs Jr. is in critical condition at the Vermont Medical Center in Burlington following the collision of his motorcycle with a pick-up truck at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010 on the Peasleeville Rd. in the Town of Peru. State Police report that investigation is continuing. Downs is a former Chief of the Peru Volunteer Fire Department. His Halloween horror house at his Main Street home is also loved by children and adults alike. (More horror house photos from 2008)

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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Owens voted in favor of legislation that will leverage $30 billion in lending for small businesses, creating jobs in the process.  This legislation, which expands much-needed lending to small businesses and offers tax incentives to help America’s small businesses grow, is fully paid for and will save taxpayers $1 billion over the next ten years.  The legislation passed by a vote of 241-182.

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By John T. Ryan

According to Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell New York State released the Consolidated Local Street and Highway  Improvement Program (CHIPS) monies last week, therefore the Town of Peru Highway Department has resumed its summertime highway paving program. Crews were working on Pinewood Dr. and Oakdale Dr. in Quaker Springs today. (See larger photos)

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By Don McBrayer

The Peru Town Board held their Regular Meeting on Monday, June 14 at 7:00 PM. Everyone was in attendance.
A recording of the Meeting can be listened to at:
http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/TBM-6-14-10.WAV

Minutes for the May 24 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting were approved and can be viewed at:
http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/05-24-2010-PHandRM.pdf

In other action the Town Board:

• Approved the Monthly reports for all Departments, which can be viewed at: http://www.perutown.com/town.htm
• Discussed town employee salaries. Councilors Brandy McDonald and Kregg Bruno will be looking over current salaries of town employees, and comparing them to comparable towns to see if Peru’s town employee pay is at appropriate levels.
• Discussed applying for a Parks Grant. Grant Coordinator Adele Douglas informed the Board about a 50/50 grant that could be used for a walking trail either around the Lapham Mills Park or Heyworth Mason Park. Suggestions of including the proposed Dog Park at Heyworth Mason, or fencing at Lapham Mills were received favorably. Mrs. Douglas will continue to work with the Board through the grant application process and the best way to apply any potential grant awards.
• Approved a Motion to accept a deed for a Trail Easement from Cortland Forrence.
• Discussed the Proposed Use of Parks Law. The question of reserving the Park was brought up. Suggestions of placing reservation times on The Peru Gazette, PeruTown.com, and posting it at the Park’s bulletin board are being considered. It was also suggested Park Reservations will be handled at the Town Hall by the Youth Director. The Town Board will continue to work on the Law before a Public Hearing is scheduled.
• Discussed the proposed Dog Control Law. Peru is planning to hold a town-wide Dog Census. The proposed census would a door-to-door effort. A proposed fee of $5 to any owner of an unlicensed dog discovered during the census is being considered. Town Supervisor, Pete Glushko will continue to work with Dog Control Officer Kelly Allen on final adjustments to the proposed dog law before a Public Hearing will be scheduled.
• Discussed the ongoing problem of road sign vandalism. Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell will be contacting the State Police about increasing patrols in Peru to help curb the vandalism.
• Announced the Peru Gazebo Concert Series. Pam Barber has done a great job coordinating the events, which will begin with Bootleg Band on Sunday, June 27th at 6:00PM. The Summer Concert Schedule can be viewed at: http://www.perutown.com/2010SummerConcert.pdf
  

The Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 PM.

By John T. Ryan

The Town of Peru announced its summer concert schedule at the Little Ausable Park Gazebo. The concerts will be held every Sunday evening June 27th to August 22nd and will feature everything from country, to rock, to folk and Celtic music. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. In case of rain the concerts will be held in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center.   Spectators should bring chairs or blankets. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

JUNE 27 – BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK TO PRESENT

JULY 4- THE K.T.K. BAND – CLASSIC THROUGH CONTEMPORARY ROCK

JULY 11 – TOO TALL STRING BAND – ADIRONDACK, CELTIC, COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

JULY 18 – BEARTRACKS – BLUEGRASS, COUNTRY, ACOUSTIC

JULY 25 – FLASHBACK – 50’S, 60’S ROCK & ROLL, EASY LISTENING

AUGUST 1 – ROY HURD – ADIRONDACK FOLK MUSIC

AUGUST 8 – BACK PORCH BAND – BLUEGRASS, MODERN COUNTRY

AUGUST 15 – INISHEER – TRADITIONAL IRISH, CELTIC MUSIC

AUGUST 22 – THE CASTAWAYS – COUNTRY, CLASSIC ROCK, FOLK, 50’S-PRESENT

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Dignitaries cut the Museum Grand Opening Ribbon

By John T. Ryan

Local leaders traveled to the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum on Saturday, June 12th to congratulate the Babbies and to participate in the museum’s Grand Opening. Speakers included Congressman Bill Owens, Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, Clinton County Board of Legislators Chairman James Langley and Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Beekmantown County Legislator Tom Sears and Peru Councilmen Kregg Duprey and James Douglass were also present. (See more photos)

David Babbie and his dad

A very emotional Leeward Babbie thanked everyone for their presence. He expressed his gratitude to all the family and friends who have assisted in getting the museum operating. Following the opening ceremonies the many first-time museum visitors toured the buildings and grounds and enjoyed the demonstrations of several pieces of equipment. The corn shelling machine, a thrashing machine, a wood shingle machine, a hay fork and a hit-and-miss engine were all operating.

Read our previous museum story for more museum details and photos.