Archive for December, 2010
EDITORIAL: Angie’s angels are everywhere
The Press Republican gives us the chance to continue a wonderful tradition – click here
Posted: December 15th, 2010 under General News.
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Newcomb School Recruits Overseas Students (Newcomb, NY has 33 students in its high school)
Brian Mann reports on National Public Radio
Posted: December 15th, 2010 under General News.
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K of C supports the Peru Food Shelf
K of C Financial Secretary Donald McBrayer, Pat Holmes of the Peru JCEO and Grand Knight Allen Dixon By John T. Ryan St. Augustine’s Council 7273 Grand Knight Allen Dixon and Financial Secretary Donald McBrayer presented $150 of various canned foods to Pat Holmes, Manager of the Peru JCEO office. Holmes expressed his appreciation and […]
Posted: December 14th, 2010 under General News.
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Earmarkers feast on pork one last time before diet
The Associated Press reports
Posted: December 14th, 2010 under Congressional News.
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In Support of the Tax Cut Compromise
By Representative Bill Owens Like many of my Democratic colleagues, I have long supported making the Bush-era tax cuts for the middle class permanent while letting the tax cuts for the ultra wealthy expire. But unlike many in Washington, I have urged leadership of both parties to compromise on this issue. Finally, after months of […]
Posted: December 14th, 2010 under Congressional News.
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School Street sidewalk will not be maintained till accepted by Town
By Donald McBrayer The Peru Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, December 13. Everyone except Councilor Jim Douglass, who was excused, was present. Meeting actions included: · Due to liability issues, the town cannot maintain the School Street sidewalk until the town accepts it. Acceptance of the sidewalk is dependent upon the passing of […]
Posted: December 14th, 2010 under Town Board News.
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Central NY school districts missed chance to save $94,000 by not bidding for professional services
The Post Standard reports
Posted: December 13th, 2010 under General News.
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Can you help make a Christmas miracle happen?
By John T. Ryan “I’m trying to pull off a little Christmas miracle.” That’s what Kim Senecal says about her effort to raise money to assist a friend. The friend, Nicole Morse, is an elementary teacher at Peru Central School. Nicole’s husband Jonathan is a patient at Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington where he is […]
Posted: December 13th, 2010 under General News.
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Another wonderful concert – the 45th!
By John T. Ryan St. Augustine’s Church was filled on Saturday, December 11th as the Keeseville-Peru Ecumencial Choir performed its 45th Annual Christmas Concert. Over 300 people enjoyed the choir’s performance under the direction of Jeanette Woodruff and accompanied by Carol Bachand on the piano, Steve Woodruff on the organ and Zachary Burgess on the […]
Posted: December 12th, 2010 under General News.
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Many aircraft workers will come from this area
The Press Republican reports
Posted: December 11th, 2010 under General News.
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State finances threaten healthcare, economy
NCPR reports
Posted: December 11th, 2010 under General News.
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Constableville snowmobiler found dead – Man, sled found under 7 feet of water
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: December 11th, 2010 under General News.
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New York’s top earners’ list included more than 23,000 state employees in 2009
LoHud.com reports
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Here’s the School Board’s Tuesday agenda – includes enrollment trends
Click here for agenda
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under Peru School News.
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Records Management bid process to begin
AGENDA, TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, December 13 @ 7:00 PM
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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4 arrested in $230G White Plains Black Friday Walmart robbery
LoHud.com reports
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Glens Falls salesman charged with stealing $52,000 from business
The Post Star reports
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Little asks local leaders to send APA picks to Cuomo – New governor could significantly reshape APA board
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Graymont gives $10K to Pisgah
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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All children are invited to VFW Post 309 on December 18th
Peru VFW Post 309 will be hosting a Kids Christmas Party on Saturday, December 18th between noon and 4 p.m. Santa Claus and Mr. Jingles will be at Post 309 to have fun with the Kids. Past Commander Ron LaDuke is the Committee Chairman with John Mashtare assisting for this event. Ron is looking for kids […]
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Lake Champlain lamprey attacks decline
The Free Press reports
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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Laurentian Aerospace has financing
The Press Republican reports
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Common sense advice worth repeating: (In response to the story: “Internet scam moves to Facebook – Tupper Lake man’s friends messaged with money requests after alleged travel issue”)
By Donald McBrayer Many Facebook users make the mistake of using important personal dates, family member & pet names, or even simple combinations like “1234” or “qwerty” as passwords. Because your Facebook profile is public, someone could silently track you learning a great deal of information. Over the course of a few weeks an average […]
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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The Capital Region hospital industry employs 32,000 people and has a $3.9 billion economic impact
The Times Union reports
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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More N.Y. budget woes forecast
pressconnects.com reports
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under General News.
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