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Last year, in 2021, an outstanding field of runners, walkers, baby joggers, and 3-person teams once again participated in raising money for the Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund, the proceeds of which benefit local families with serious children’s medical needs. It began in 1991 to help the family of Jonathan Evans of Peru, NY with the financial demands of his cancer treatment.

The course runs through 2.5 miles of beautiful rolling Forrence Orchards in Peru, NY. The walk portion of the event is roughly 1 mile and there is a short, 1/2 mile fun run for kids. The event attracts approximately 300 participants each year and raises over $4,000.

For more information about the event, visit http://www.runforjon.org.

Direct donations and sponsorships are gladly accepted. We try to cover all operating expenses before race day so that all entry fees will go directly into the Fund. There are four levels of sponsorship: MacIntosh ($750+), Gala ($250-749). Empire ($100-249) and Honeycrisp ($50-99).

We are also seeking items and/or gift certificates to be donated for our fan-favorite prize give-a-way that is held before the award ceremony.

Online entry fees: Run: $10 Walk: $5 Fun Run: $1 (plus online fee)

Race day entry fees: Run: $15 Walk: $10 Fun Run: $5

Online race registration closes on Aug. 26.

T-shirts – $15 on race day.

Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Charity Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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New York voter guide: 2022 primary election day

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Agenda – Peru Youth Commission Meeting, Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7 p.m. at Lapham Mills Park

Call to order

Approval of agenda

Approval of minutes of July’s meeting

Interim Youth Director

Soccer Updates

Other Business

Executive Session (if necessary)

Adjourn

Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Peru News, Sports News, Youth News.
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Champlain Valley Fair 2022: Everything you need to plan your trip

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Regional NY-VT News.
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UPDATE: Clinton County sheriff’s office faces more allegations of workplace harassment

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of August 8, 2022.

Community Input.

MOTION/DISCUSSION: Change in Venue for September 9, 2022 Regular Board Meeting.

MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Pass Local Law to Exceed the Tax Cap and Set a Public Hearing Date if needed for 2023 Budget.

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Award Salt Brine Sprayer/Applicator from Bid Opening on August 22 at 10 a.m.

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Accept Proposal to Evaluate Aluminum Removal in Backwash Lagoons at the Peru Water Filtration Plant.

MOTION/DISCUSSION: Clinton County Planning Dept. Annual Inspection of County Floodplain Buyout Sites.

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Accept Resignation from W/S Dept. Employee, Christopher Malin.

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Hiring of Interim Recreation Director – Kristen Marino.

MOTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Heyworth Mason Park Use Request.

MOTION/DISCUSSION: Update on Elm St. Water Problem.

DISCUSSION: Telegraph Culvert Project Update.

DISCUSSION: Sewer Projects Updates.

DISCUSSION: Other Business.

DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills.

MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.

MOTION: Return from Executive Session.

MOTION: Adjourn

Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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As it seeks steep budget increases, Vermont’s largest hospital network suggests it could roll them back this fall

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Police respond to a shooting at the Burlington Waterfront Skatepark

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Beef Stew

Salad

Bread

Dessert

Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru

All are welcome at our table!

Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Fort’s Ticonderoga’s corn maze opens for season

Heroic Corn Maze is free to Ti residents and fort members

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under General News.
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From N.Y. to Hawaii: Nova Bus nets another major contract

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik calls for end of ArriveCAN for Northern Border travel

North Country Chamber says practice is diminishing travel volumes

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Business News, Congressional News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Local teen leaves lasting artistic legacy

Months of planning brings village’s first mural symbolic of its new beginnings

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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TAP now includes fully part-time students

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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Eight guards injured during attacks by inmates at CNY max security prison, union says

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Posted: August 20th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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A bell to remind us of Peru’s rich history

By John T Ryan

Peru – Many of Heyworth Mason Park’s visitors are already asking, “What’s the significance of that bell tower and bell?” Town of Peru Parks personnel put the fifteen-foot high tower and bell in place this past Tuesday, August 10th.

The bell atop the tower recalls a time in Peru’s mid-19th century history when the Heyworth family operated a woolen mill, a starch mill, and then a sawmill in what is today Heyworth Mason Park. Someone rang the bell when it was time for the workers to take their lunch break. The bell was at the Heyworth house at today’s Grand Union Plaza entrance.

Town Councilman Rick Barber, a Heyworth family descendant, donated the bell to the Town of Peru. He had always wanted it to be in an appropriate place. What better place than beautiful Heyworth Mason Park?

Peru Welding and Machine assembled and welded the tower and K & S Bodyworks in Peru sandblasted, primed and painted the tower. J. Hogan Refrigeration and Mechanical in Peru donated the majority of the steel.

Posted: August 12th, 2022 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Town Board News.
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