Archive for May, 2010
VFW Post 309 honors our nation’s veterans
By John T. Ryan Peru VFW Post 309 hosted annual services at 11 a.m. Memorial Day, May 31st. (Click here for more photos) Post Sr. Vice-Commander Russell Poole was Master of Ceremonies welcoming everyone present and introducing the main speaker Town of Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Supervisor Glushko recalled the many sacrifices of our […]
Posted: May 31st, 2010 under General News.
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NCUGRHA Annual Meeting
The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will hold its 5th Annual Meeting, June 26, 3-5 pm, at the Ausable Valley Grange Hall, 1749 Main St., Keeseville, NY. Music provided by the Lake Champlain Mass Choir. Program includes a report of NCUGRHA activities, the Election of Trustees, the 2009 Lantern Award, a raffle and refreshments. Free […]
Posted: May 30th, 2010 under General News.
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Schumer calls for alcohol detectors in vehicles
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 28th, 2010 under General News.
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AP Video: Grim marker — 1,000 U.S. lives lost in Afghanistan
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Tupper Lake soldier who lost leg in Afghanistan will be home for Memorial weekend
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Huge Car Show This Weekend
By Donald McBrayer The 12th Annual Champlain Valley Spring Nationals Car Exhibition will be held this weekend, Saturday & Sunday May 29-30, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds from 11AM till 4PM both days. There will be 41 classes of cars from ‘40s Hot Rods to Vintage Race Cars, Mustangs, Vettes, Mopars, Trucks of all sizes […]
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News.
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State says no to repaving Route 86 between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News.
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2010 Adirondack Farmers’ Markets
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Commentary: Climate Change in the Champlain Basin
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News.
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Only one item on Zoning Board’s June agenda
AGENDA, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News.
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Five items on Planning Board’s June agenda
AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under Planning Board News.
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Zoning Board insists that Casella pay all engineering costs
Leon Blair, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of April 21, 2010 to order at 7:05pm.
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under Zoning Board News.
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Owens Proposes Plan to Increase Trade Across Northern Border
Legislation would help small businesses, allow security to focus on high-risk shipments WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Owens introduced H.R.5375, the Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010. The legislation increases from $200 to $1000 the value of goods that can be brought into the United States duty free and without customs entry procedures. The […]
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under Congressional News.
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Town park parking ordinance passed; owners of unlicensed dogs will be fined
By Donald McBrayer The Peru Town Board Held its Regular Meeting on May 24 at 7:00 PM. Minutes for the May 10 Meeting were approved and can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/05-10-2010-RM.pdf The Agenda contained 18 Items that included: Tabling a Motion for a Deed Acceptance from Cortland Forrence for a Trail Easement. Passing the Town […]
Posted: May 25th, 2010 under Town Board News.
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SUNY Canton to get $3m in batteries
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 25th, 2010 under General News.
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What could Gov. Cuomo II mean for Central New York? (And by implication all of New York)
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 25th, 2010 under General News.
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Sayward: “shut government down for a day or two” to restart Albany talks
NCPR reports
Posted: May 25th, 2010 under General News.
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Governor Clinton and Poko-Rushmore?
The adirondack almanac reports A fun lesson in local history!
Posted: May 25th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Frustration grows over downtown Burlington scene
The Burlington Free Press reports If you ever shop on Church Street you will find this story very interesting!
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Will state tap fund to save parks?
Paterson administration officials say a bill will go to the Legislature today that’d keep parks running The Times Union reports
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under General News.
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NCUGRHA Annual Meeting
The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will hold its 5th Annual Meeting, June 26, 3-5 pm, at the Ausable Valley Grange Hall, 1749 Main St., Keeseville, NY. Music provided by the Lake Champlain Mass Choir. Program includes a report of NCUGRHA activities, the Election of Trustees, the 2009 Lantern Award, a raffle and refreshments. Free […]
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Here’s a great volunteer opportunity!
Help! The Elmore SPCA Bottle Drop at Stewart’s in Peru is in need of volunteers. Last week we turned in almost 2100 recyclables @5¢ each! If several people shared this job it could be set up as one day per week or once every 2 weeks per person. It is a less than pleasant job, […]
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Zumbathon to benefit Elmore SPCA coming soon
Friends of Elmore SPCA will be holding a Zumbathon to benefit the Elmore SPCA homeless pets on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 2-4. The event will be held at the Rainbow Room, 47 Woods Falls Road in Altona, NY. Cost is $5 and donations of canned pet food, rawhide bones, or a cleaning product will enter […]
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Ingenuity, valor and duct tape: A Ft. Drum soldier and his green unit overcome an entrenched enemy in Afghanistan
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Truckers rally against law
The Post-Star reports
Posted: May 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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