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Rich Tarabula breaking ground on the community garden

By John T. Ryan

Peru should have its first community garden next summer, but it’s not located where most people would expect. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 several volunteers were enthusiastically tilling soil at the Peru Free Library. Librarian Becky Pace explained that she has been interested in starting a garden for some time, but she wanted to tie the project in with a library program.

The “forces” came together this summer when Pace learned that a Peru resident named Rich Tarabula was interested in establishing a community garden. Read more »

Peter Lake and Jackie Douglass

By John T. Ryan

(Updated 11/8/12) Peter Lake and Jackie Douglass were two of the Peru Community Church volunteers who have collected and packed non-perishable food to ship to Hurricane Sandy-ravaged Brick, New Jersey. Thanks to contributions of food and over $1,900 in cash from many generous people and the hard work of several volunteers, 43 large boxes of goods are being delivered to Brick, a community where many homes were destroyed and many people are suffering.

It didn’t take long for the Church’s Mission Committee to arrange the shipments. They asked for contributions on November 4th. On November 6th twenty-two boxes left Peru and twenty-one boxes left today, November 7^th. St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Brick, N.J will arrange for distribution of the goods.

Results reported in town, village races » Local News » Press-Republican.

Janet Duprey wins re-election easily » Local News » Press-Republican.

Owens apparent winner in 21st Congressional District race » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Town of Peru votes have been counted (Not including any absentee ballots). 2,514 or 63% of  the 4,016 registered voters cast ballots, a good turnout, but down from 2008 when approximately 70% of registered voters came to the polls.

For State Assembly: 

Janet Duprey – 1,392

Karen Bisso – 629

Timothy Carpenter  – 460

For U.S. Congress: 

William Owens – 1,412

Matt Doheny – 1,052

Donald Hassig – 30

For President of the United States:

Barack Obama – 1,429

Mitt Romney – 1,067

Sally Kokes and Paula Dew examine a voting machine printout

Poll Coordinator Judy Akey records the voting machine totals

Town of Peru Republican Chairman Donald McBrayer reported that as of 3:45 PM today (November 6, 2012) 1,700 people had cast ballots at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. In 2008, the last presidential election year,  over 70% of Peru’s approximately 4,200 registered voters cast ballots. If the trend continues this year’s total should reach or surpass that amount.

Local author and historian Keith A. Herkalo will discuss his new book, The Battles at Plattsburgh, September 11, 1814, at the Peru Free Library on Friday, November 16^th at 7 PM.  It should be an entertaining and informative evening. Everyone is invited!

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Locals help on Sandy-soaked Long Island – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Zumba event Tuesday to help fund fitness center » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

The Peru Community Church is known for its action in the face of adversity. In 

the past, when action is needed members of our church have been quick to 

respond. We are again faced with a need to which the Mission Committee has 

decided to respond.  Read more »

Port Henry man killed in combat » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Owens, Doheny have different ideas on Medicaid.

Watertown Daily Times | Abortion, women’s health are issues in campaign for Congress.

CVPH nurses concerned about changes » Local News » Press-Republican.

Ganienkeh property up for tax auction » Local News » Press-Republican.

Poll: Owens-Doheny race close » Local News » Press-Republican.

What Lies Beneath | Seven Days.

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