Archive for October, 2011
Forrence Orchards had a successful harvest even after the summer storm damage
Peru’s highways have been very busy during the past several weeks as our orchardists have been harvesting their apple crops. The River Road was particularly busy this past weekend. Forrence Orchards was harvesting Cortland and Gala apples and transporting them to their River Road storage and packing facility. Seth Forrence said year’s first-quality harvest was […]
Posted: October 10th, 2011 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Tentative budget shows increase in Peru taxes
Tentative budget shows increase in Peru taxes » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: October 10th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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State Comptroller reports excess fund balance at Peru Central
A statement from A. Paul Scott, Interim Superintendent of Schools, Peru CSD Peru Central School District appreciates the cooperation of the State Comptroller’s Office regarding the recent comprehensive fiscal accountability audit of the school district, according to Peru Central Interim Superintendent of Schools A. Paul Scott. The District was very pleased to learn that sufficient […]
Posted: October 9th, 2011 under Peru School News.
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This man knows our community
Anyone visiting Forrence Orchards quickly senses the pride the Forrence family has in their orchard and the respect they have for people they employ. Every September about two hundred Jamaican men travel from their island nation to harvest the Forrence crop. These men play a key role in Forrence’s success. Last Saturday, Seth Forrence wanted […]
Posted: October 9th, 2011 under General News.
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What a beautiful weekend!
Peru is is a beautiful community in every season, but if someone considers fall to be our most beautiful season anyone would understand! Click here to see a few photos taken in our community on Saturday, October 8, 2011.
Posted: October 9th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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A brew with a view
A brew with a view – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
Posted: October 9th, 2011 under Business News.
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State of the Adirondack North Country: Presentations |
State of the Adirondack North Country: Presentations |. Note statistics in Ms. McCormick’s presentation
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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Capitol Confidential » State releases list of laid-off PEF titles (updated)
Capitol Confidential » State releases list of laid-off PEF titles (updated).
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News.
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University of Vermont wins $20 million grant to study Lake Champlain
University of Vermont wins $20 million grant to study Lake Champlain | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Goose poop scooper gets trial run
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Schuyler Falls and Port Kent Post Offices scheduled to close
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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All three Town Board candidates have responded to our questions
The Peru Gazette is including Town Council Candidate Geoffrey Spear in our Candidate Forum. His responses to our questions arrived several days following our deadline, however, in the interest of informing the public we believe his views deserve to be heard. We are reposting the responses received from candidates Brandy McDonald and Kregg Bruno.
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Town Council Candidate Geoffrey Spear responds to our questions
Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and community involvement. I’m Geoffrey Spear, and I’m a candidate for the Town Council. My family moved to Peru in 1966, and I graduated from Peru Central School in 1980. I’m a graduate of Plattsburgh State University and have a Masters Degree in Education […]
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Town Board candidate Brandy McDonald responds to our questions
1. Please summarize your education, employment, family, community involvement. I graduated from Peru High School in 1993. I am married to Amy and we have three children; Frank, Cole and Jenna. I currently work for Hynes Electric Supply. My community involvement includes; voluntary Peru Town Youth Coach for eight years in baseball, softball and soccer, […]
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News, Town Board News.
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Town Board candidate Kregg Bruno responds to our questions
1. Please summarize your education, employment, family, community involvement. Kregg Bruno graduated from Peru Central School in 1979. Later attending SUNY Potsdam as an athlete in the wrestling department, which led him to Clinton Community College where he completed his degree in Applied Science. After which he married Bonnie Benson and had two children, son […]
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under General News, Town Board News.
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School Board meeting has important items on its agenda
Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. An executive session associated with particular matters leading to employment, collective negotiations and advice of counsel from the school attorney and a meeting […]
Posted: October 7th, 2011 under Peru School News.
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Three more very interesting “Peru at Night” photos from Bob Howard
Posted: October 6th, 2011 under General News.
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A letter from United Way Chairman Gerald Morrow
Posted: October 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Malone’s Titus Mountain sold to new local owners
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 6th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Cable franchise agreement on Town Board agenda
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, October 6, 2011, 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 26, 2011, the Special Meeting of August 30, 2011 and the Emergency Meeting of September 6, 2011. 5. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Including Reports from all Departments into the Board Meeting Record: (Water/Sewer/Valcour: […]
Posted: October 6th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Getting to the core of North Country apple picking
The Lake Placid News reports
Posted: October 5th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Rally Round the Flag – October 20th at “The Alice”
Stan Ransom and Tim Hartnett to Play Civil War Tunes Stan Ransom, The Connecticut Peddler, is a folk musician who specializes in singing and playing the guitar, the hammered dulcimer, the mandolin and autoharp and six and twelve string guitars. Ransom comes from a musical family who was “always singing, playing music, and involved with […]
Posted: October 5th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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A China trade war in the NY-23 House race?
NCPR reports
Posted: October 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Friendly’s files for bankruptcy protection
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 5th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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Owens praises new education benefits for veterans
From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens FORT DRUM – Congressman Bill Owens today praised provisions of the post-9/11 G.I. Bill that allow American military veterans more opportunity and choice as they pursue a higher level of education or training. As of this month, veterans under the post-9/11 G.I. Bill can use benefits to attend […]
Posted: October 5th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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