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Archive for September, 2014

Let’s talk about North Country’s flood of rape, sex violence « The In Box

Let’s talk about North Country’s flood of rape, sex violence « The In Box.

North Country kids are all right really « The In Box

North Country kids are all right really « The In Box.

Hall of Fame Banquet Photos

Gary Edwards was kind enough to provide The Peru Gazette with a few photos from Saturday night’s 2014 Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. Cameron Riggs, Nicky Viti – Duprey and John Rock were present. Jennifer Goette is in Gamba, Africa with the Peace Corp. Jennifer’s father came from Oregon to speak on her […]

Three Peru Residents Are Part of Today’s Honor Flight

By John T. Ryan Longtime Peru residents and military veterans Ted Soucia, Bernie Steuart and Larry McSweeney are Washington D.C. bound today as they are honored for service to our country by the North Country Honor Flight. Larry McSweeney, a longtime member of the Peru Volunteer Fire Department, was ready to go when two fire […]

Peru Music Students to Participate in the String Pulse Experience

Daisy Jopling will be attending Peru CSD on Friday, October 3rd to work with Mezzo and Avanti String students and Music Teacher Mrs. Fitzsimmons during their regular class meeting times. Daisy’s producer and program administrator will be attending as well. The String Pulse Experience (https://youtube.com/user/daisyjopling) is a totally free, highly professional, program for music and […]

An apple-loving man of the cloth

An apple-loving man of the cloth – Press-Republican: News.

Heat cost likely to chill – Times Union

Heat cost likely to chill – Times Union.

Walking Trail Opening Ceremony October 5th

A Message From the Town of Peru  Come join us for a walk or run and celebrate our new trail We’ll meet at Sullivan Park, cut a ribbon to make it official, and then make our way to Heyworth/Mason Park along the Town’s new 1.25 mile trail. At the Park there will be light refreshments, […]

Little Haystack Mountain Hike

By Adele Douglas Nancy Miner and Chris Ashley enjoying the view from the summit. This is a very short hike that brings you to excellent views after about 45 minutes of climbing. The drawback is that it’s a very steep climb near the top. The trail is narrow and mostly hard packed dirt, there’s just […]

Town Board Pauses to Remember Keith Matott

The Peru Town Board conducted a moment of silence and reflected on the contributions made to the Town of Peru by former Peru Code Enforcement Officer Keith Matott at its Monday, September 22, 2014 meeting. Keith Matott passed away on September 14th. Glushko said Matott’s experience was invaluable in the formulation of the town’s new […]

Highway Salt To Cost $35,000 More Than Expected

Peru town officials learned that it would cost more to keep Town of Peru’s highways safe this coming winter at their Monday, September 8, 2014 meeting. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell informed the Board that salt will cost $73.65 a ton, 27% higher than budgeted and increasing the total cost from an estimated $75,000 to $110,000. […]

Harvest Dinner Proceeds Will Benefit Your Neighbors

Here’s a great way to meet friends, enjoy a great meal and help a good cause. On Saturday, October 11th from 4 to 7 p.m. the Keeseville Knights of Columbus at their 1435 Route 9 hall will serve a harvest turkey dinner and all the trimmings with all proceeds benefitting the United Way of the […]

STEFANIK ACCEPTS NEW YORK STATE INDEPENDENCE PARTY NOMINATION

From the Office of Elise Stefanik Stefanik Set to Appear on Republican, Conservative and Independence Lines in November Glens Falls—Congressional candidate Elise Stefanik today officially accepted the nomination of New York’s Independence Party. “I am honored to accept the Independence Party nomination,” said Stefanik. “I’m committed to working with leaders across our District to unite […]

Tar sands oil Albany-bound? – Times Union

Tar sands oil Albany-bound? – Times Union. This oil would probably pass through the Town of Peru! 

Enjoy a Patsy Cline Experience This Coming Saturday

Peru – Come enjoy an evening of great entertainment and learn about the life of Patsy Cline. Patsy Cline impersonator Courtney Shayne will perform of the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center on Saturday, September 27th at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. For advance […]

NAMI:CV Conference to feature “BIG NAME” Speaker

Plattsburgh, NY, September 10th, 2014 – The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley is pleased to announce that we will sponsor and host the first ever Keys to Recovery Conference on October 9th, 2014, at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.  

The conference is an opportunity for peers (those who utilize […]

Oil Train Resolution on Town Board Agenda Tonight

Regular Mtg Agenda 09222014

37th Applefest is About To Begin

AUGUSTINE’S APPLEFEST – 37th ANNUAL, 3035 MAIN STREET, PERU NY SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH AND 21ST , 2014 PARADE STARTS AT PERU SCHOOL AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY GRAND MARSHALLS: WORLD WAR II VETERANS (North Country Honor Flight) HUGH CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE (OVER 50 VENDORS PARTICIPATING)! GAMES OF CHANCE VINCENT DE PAUL […]

Pinwheels for Peace to be “Planted” on Friday

A Message From Peru Central School In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On September 19, 2014, Peru Central School District plans to take part in an International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace, by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace in front of the clock tower of the […]

Peru Athletic Hall of Fame to Add Five New Members

John Rock, Cameron Riggs, Travis Angevine, Jennifer Goette and Nicky Viti-Duprey will be inducted into the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 27th. The Hall of Fame banquet will be held at Livingood’s Restaurant in Peru (former Crickett’s Restaurant). The scheduled times are, 6:30 social, and 7:00 dinner @ $20.00 per person. Checks […]

The Strand Center for the Arts Gallery Has Been Repainted Thanks To Generous Donations

News from the Strand PLATTSBURGH, NY- The last few weeks dedicated staff members and volunteers have been working hard to repaint The Strand Center for the Arts Gallery. The Strand Center for the Arts has gained local notoriety for restoring The Strand Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh, but also houses administrative offices, a […]

Planning Board Has Three Items on its September Agenda

Planning Board September Agenda