The Peru Gazette

B. Woodward, P. Giroux, L. Morrow, J. Duprey, S. Gruendling, L. Ewald, K. Bruno, J. Way

By John T. Ryan

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame has increased to twenty-six members. Eighteen Peru athletes and coaches were inducted in last year’s inaugural ceremony.  Six athletes and two coaches joined this elite group on Saturday, October 1^st in ceremonies held at Cricket’s Restaurant in Peru.  The new members of the Hall of Fame include Kregg Bruno (79), James “Jimmy” Duprey (62), Coach Sharon Gruendling (1970-1999), Lawrence Morrow (57), Coach Larry Ewald (1988-2010), Paul “Scooter” Giroux (65), Jeff “Beefy” Way (89) and Barnard “Barney” Woodward (67).  This year’s Hall of Fame Selection Committee included Cathy Phillips, Stan Riggs, Gary Edwards, Larry Ewald, Scott Woodward, Kathy Flynn and Jeph Doorey. (Click here to view social hour photos)      (Click here for Press Republican story detailing their accomplishments.)  Click here to see this year’s program in color

Last year’s inductees included Coach Tony Papero, Coach Michael Beauvais, Coach Stanley Riggs, Coach Suzanne Sterrett, Charles “Chuck” Kinny, Leon Angevine, Katrina Angevine Krasinski, William “Bill” Finney, Coach Cathy Phillips, David Duprey, Kim Kemp Duyst, John Daly, Peter Ewald, Eileen Roach, Michael “Tony” Montemorra, Sam Godfrey, Sara Facteau and Craig Duprey. Peru Hall of Fame Booklet 2010

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By John T. Ryan

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas welcomed members and guests to the Diocese of Ogdensburg Past Regents Memorial Mass on Saturday, October 1, at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru.  The Mass was followed by a luncheon in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center hosted by St. Monica’s Court#2598 of Peru.

Deceased members remembered included Maryann Keenan and Ernestine “Tina” Van Splinter of St. Monica’s Court 2598 in Peru; Ruth Chapin, Beulah Cardinal, Kay Johnson and Virginia Marlow of Ava Maria Court 122 in Malone; Helen McGavish, Mercedes Drown and Yvonne Dubray of Mary Immaculate Court 479 in Plattsburgh; Theola Lamoy of St. Bernard Court 787 in Saranac Lake; Mildred Wood, Marion Frazier, and Gertrude Scripter of St. Mary’s Court 794 in Ticonderoga; Elizabeth Wilkins and Winola Agnew of Joan of Arc Court 867 in Willsboro; Rita Parrott, Jean Noel and Gloria Honsinger of Little Rose Court 1300 in Ellenburg; Patsy Clark and Donna Woods of Our Lady of Mercy Court 1511 in Long Lake; Anna Chase of Our Lady of Snows Court 1548 in Lyon Mountain; Sister Charlotte Keith of Dr. Tom Dooley Court 2183 in Lake Placid.

Those in attendance included NYS Catholic Daughters of the Americas State Regent Penny Martin; NYS Catholic Daughters of the Americas Chaplain Fr. Scott Seymour; NYS Education Chair, Emma Lou Smith; NYS National Chair, Anna Lucia; and NYS Membership Chair Christa Reyell. In addition, Msgr. Joseph Aubin and Fr. Alan Shnob concelebrated  the Mass with State Chaplain Scott Seymour. The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree led the ladies in procession. The Ceremonial Coordinator was Beverly Uliva. (Click here for more photos)

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THE BABBIE FARM AND RURUAL LEARNING MUSEUM WILL HOST A FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH AND 16TH. THERE WILL BE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. WATCH WHILE FIELDS ARE HARVESTED BY ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1900’S. A SILENT AUCTION OF ANTIQUES AND MANY VARIOUS ITEMS WILL BE SET UP FOR THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER.  A BAKE SALE WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED.

KIDS CAN ENJOY OUR MANY GAMES PLUS PAINT THEIR OWN PUMPKINS. COME AND ENJOY THE FUN AND MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR KIDS!

Date: October 15th and 16th, 2011
Time:  10:00  –  4:00

Where: Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum
$5.00 General Admission
$2.00 ages 3-12 yrs
Under 3 yrs – FREE
250 River Road, Peru, NY   12972

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council today announced details of four additional public forums designed for residents to provide suggestions on initiatives and strategies and aid in the creation of the council’s five-year strategic economic development plan for the North Country, which includes Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

This second series of public forums will update residents on the council’s progress and the strategic planning process.  Read more »

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In an effort to inform our readers regarding the background and views of the three candidates for the two open Peru Town Council positions, the Peru Gazette asked each candidate five questions. The responses received from Brandy McDonald and Kregg Bruno appear below. The Peru Gazette does not have any record of receiving a response from candidate Geoffrey Spear.

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By Donald McBrayer

The Town Board held their regular meeting Monday, September 26. Everyone was in attendance.

The meeting included an update by the Town’s highway superintendent Greg Timmons reporting that the work on water mains on River Road & Locust Drive are completed. Timmons also requested $15,500 to allow the contractor to relocate a manhole and sewer lines on Locust Drive. “This would complete all the work on that street,” Timmons said. The board approved the request.

Highway superintendent Mike Farrell reported that the repairs to roads damaged by Tropical Storm Irene from Mudpond Road to Smart Hill are almost completed.  Farrell also informed the board that two 6’X8’ concrete box-culverts were soon to be installed on Mannix Road. They weigh 22 tons apiece, and will require a large hole be dug for installation. Farrell suggested a temporary red-light may be erected during the project. Farrell said, “I’d hate to have someone driving down the road at 55 miles-per-hour at night fall into a huge hole.” He then told the board that damage totals $265,000, and that FEMA money will take years to see.

In other action the board:

• Approved a bid of $173,333 to Northern Snow & Dirt, Inc. for sewer line replacement along McDonald Place, Locust Drive, and North Bend Street.
• Reported that NYMIR conducted a liability survey of town properties. Several repairs will need to be addressed including inspections of boilers at the town garages, repairs to the foot bridge at the Little Ausable Park, and the placing of signs with park rules at all public parks. Repairs will be completed in the next 60 days.
• Reported that DOT has approved a permit for the town to repaint the Main Street Bridge to cover graffiti. The W/S Department will do the painting. The paint will be supplied by DOT.
• Tabled a motion of appointments to the Board of Assessment Review when it was pointed out that no advertising for the positions were made public and no application process was conducted.
• Approved minutes for the September 12 meeting that can be viewed at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min11/2011-09-12-RM.pdf 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55PM.

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