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Fitness Manager Jeremy Desroches and Susan Pohlemus

By John T. Ryan

Sometimes a name says it all and this appears to be the story at Peru’s new fitness center.   The facility once known as Hardcore Fitness has reopened under new ownership and a new name – Community Fit. Peru residents Susan and Kirk Polhemus purchased the facility at  3452 Route 22.  Susan Polhemus explained, “We’re trying to be community involved. It doesn’t matter whether you are age 16 or 82, there’s something for you here.”  Instead of focusing on bodybuilding, Community Fit will emphasize working out and getting healthy.

Jeremy Desroches is the center’s Fitness Manager. Desroches says, “I’ll be here to show people how to use the machines, to set up work-outs for people and to act as a personal trainer. If it’s anything to do with fitness, I’m here to help the customers.” Desroches says his working hours will be based on membership and clientele needs.  Jeremy has three years experience as a personal trainer at CVPH’s PARC Wellness facility.

Sue Polhemus said new programs would be offered to meet customer demand. She explained,  “We’ll be adding things as we go along. We’re trying to find out what people want at this point.”  Karate, kickboxing and marshal arts have been suggested. Polhemus hopes that toning and exercise classes will be included in the range of activities. She emphasized, “Activities will be geared to the different age groups.” Jeremy Desroches commented, “ For older folks we’ll be working on light muscle workouts, cardio and posture programs.”

Zumba classes are already scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 and 6 p.m. and on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

There’s no excuse for not finding time to work out. The center will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Family, adult and senior memberships are offered. Call 643-9803 for information. Click on story headline to share on Facebook or to Tweet. 

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By John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board’s meeting of July 25, 2011 was brief but eventful. The Board discussed transferring $125,000 from the town’s unappropriated fund balance to the highway department’s fuel, parts and capital accounts. Clearing last winter’s heavy snow and repairing damage caused by spring and early summer flooding resulted in a budget shortfall. The fund transfer is expected to be voted on at the board’s next meeting. The town may still receive FEMA flood repair funds.  This would help restore the unappropriated fund balance.

Responding to a request for financial support from the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, the Board approved a donation of $1,200 to the museum. Roger Bonner, newly named to the museum’s board, addressed the Board at its June 27th meeting. He explained that the museum must have broad community support in order to fund its $25,000 annual budget. Before voting Council member Susan Polhemus asked if donating to the museum might trigger donations from several groups.  She was concerned about setting a precedent. Town Attorney Donald Biggs said towns often support museums and libraries. After discussion, Polhemus and the rest of the Board voted to fund the contribution.

Main Street residents Tom Powers and Michael Settevendemio addressed the board regarding serious sewage problems on their properties. Powers said his house has experienced several sewage back-up problems since the early 1980’s.   He claimed he reported three recent incidents to Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Greg Timmons and the department only responding to the first incident. On one occasion, 1.5 inches of sewage flooded his basement floor. Powers said that in July the sewer department jet-blasted a sewer line hoping to clear an obstruction and this resulted in sewage flying from his first floor toilet and hitting the ceiling. Mike Settevendemio said he had similar basement sewage flooding.  On the first occasion, not realizing the town sewer line was causing the problem, he called a plumber. The town later reimbursed him in the amount of $106. He said a subsequent overflow washed mortar from his basement wall. He asked the board to consider reimbursing him for this damage.

On July 25^th, Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Greg Timmons told the Gazette that the sewer pipe causing the problems dates to the 1920’s.  An engineering firm is drawing up plans, bids will be sought and installation of a new pipe should begin in September. The line will run from behind the Town Hall to North Bend Street. Timmons said, “Considering all that has to be done, the project is moving along rapidly.”  Timmons did not recall receiving three calls from Tom Powers. He said his men cleaned up Power’s basement on one occasion and he recalls Powers telling him that a clean-up following another incident was not necessary.

Powers also complained about water runoff from the Town Hall encroaching on his property.  He said the town had placed a dirt hill and six feet of pavement on his property. He closed his comments saying, “ I want it removed and I don’t mean in September.”

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Leon Blair, Chair of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of Wednesday, April 20^th, 2011 at 7:00pm to order. Read more »

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PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, August 10^th, 2011 meeting cancelled. No meeting will be held during August.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) and Canadian Member of Parliament Gordon Brown (Leeds-Grenville) provided an update today on their continuing action to work to waive the reporting requirement for boaters who do not anchor or dock in shared waters between Canada and the United States. Congressman Bill Owens introduced legislation Tuesday that would waive this reporting requirement for Canadian boaters that do not anchor or dock in American waters.  If passed, the legislation would not take effect until identical legislation is passed in Canada for American boaters. Read more »

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FRANKLIN County- July 25, 2011; 9:15AM

Please be advised that a portion of US Route 11 in Malone has closed due to the partial collapse of a building.  US Route 11 is now closed to traffic between Harrison Place and Webster Street with traffic being rerouted onto local streets.

The duration of the closure is not clear at this point in time.  Motorists should expect delays and plan accordingly.

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