Peru Nighthawk eight-grader Maddy Welc won the girls’ championship at 19:20.45, 10 seconds

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SUNY COBLESKILL MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS EARN ALL-NAC TEAM HONORS

Waterville, Maine: Three members of the SUNY Cobleskill men’s cross country team have been honored with all-conference honors for their efforts during the 2023 season by the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) after helping the Fighting Tigers to a fourth-place finish at the league’s championship meet hosted by the University Maine-Presque Isle on Saturday in Presque Isle, Maine.

Senior Nick Logan, Queensbury, N.Y., Queensbury High School, was named to the All-NAC First Team for the third consecutive season after earning NAC Runner-of-the-Week honors three times during the season along with a second-place finish at the league’s championship meet by covering the 8000-meter course in a time of 27:40.2 while sophomore Nik Recore, Peru, N.Y., Peru High School, was named to the All-NAC Second team after earning NAC Runner-of-the-Week once during the regular season to go with a 13^th place finish in a time of 28:58.5 at the league championships.

Sophomore Will Molesky, Latham, N.Y., Colonie High School, was named to the 2023 NAC Sportsmanship Team by the league’s coaches, which honors student-athletes in keeping with the conference’s theme of “Creating an Atmosphere of Respect” for each of its sports. Establishing the Sportsmanship Team in all sports is in concert with the league’s ultimate goal to create an atmosphere that places the highest regard on the exemplary behavior of all participants, coaches, administrators, fans and officials.

When informed of the trio’s honors, SUNY Cobleskill Head Coach Mitch Tomaszkiewicz had high praise for the group’s selections.

“Nick Logan is what every coach wants in a student-athlete. He is an outstanding athlete, as evidenced by his efforts throughout the year; he is an exceptional student who will graduate Magna Cum Laud, along with being a great team leader as a team captain. Nik Recore is a prime example of what can be accomplished if you work in the off-season and then work hard every day in practice. I can truly say that Nik is maximizing his abilities this season,” said Tomaszkiewicz. “Will Molesky is an exceptional young man who represents what a sportsman should be in and out of competition while being a great teammate over the year to everyone in the program.”

The Fighting Tigers will next close out their 2023 season at the NCAA Division III Niagara Regionals hosted by Houghton University on the Highlanders home course in Houghton, N.Y., beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The Peru Town Board will present its Preliminary 2024 Town Budget to the public on Wednesday, November 1, at a 6 p.m. public hearing. By anticipating $60,000 in sales tax revenue and making some budget cuts, The town board projects staying under the state-mandated 2% tax cap but only by $21,661 in an almost $3.9 million budget.

A huge projected Blue Cross Blue Shield rate increase ranging from 26% to 29.5% will impact town employees; the board plans to switch to the MVP insurance plan.

The budget includes 5% wage increases for full and part-time employees except for seasonal employees. Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the wage increases are needed to retain staff, stating that the water/sewer and highway departments lost employees who took higher-paying positions with Clinton County and the City of Plattsburgh.

One is 13 children have food allergies 

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The airline has operated routes in and out of Burlington for more than 20 years, and its passengers account for roughly 10% of Burlington’s total monthly flights.

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November – CVPH program plans several opportunities to donate

The next donor drive in Peru is Monday, December 4

 PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/30/2023) – The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), plans several blood drives open to the community in November.

The upcoming blood drive schedule is as follows:

• Wednesday, November 1, Massena Memorial Hospital, Community Education Room, noon to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, November 2, Holy Name Church Hall, AuSable Forks, held in memory of Dick Rock, 4 to 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 3, Clinton County ARC, New York Road 9 am-1 pm
• Mondy, November 6, Adirondack Medical Center, Redfield Room, noon to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 7, Morrisonville Ambulance Service, Banker Road, 4 to 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 10, Lowe’s, Plattsburgh, 9 a.m. to noon
• Monday, November 13, Taylor Rental, Route 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 14, Mountain Lake Services, Port Henry. 12:30 to 4 p.m.
• Thursday, November 16, St. Lawrence County Human Services Center, Noon to 3 p.m.
• Friday, November 17, Boquet Valley High School, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Monday, November 20, Champlain EMS Route 11, 3 to 7 p.m.; co-sponsored by the  Knights of Columbus
• Tuesday, November 21, Mountain Lake Services, Keeseville, noon to 4 p.m.
• Friday, November 24, CVPH Auditoriums, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Monday, November 27, Essex Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m.; co-sponsor the Masonic Lodge
• Tuesday, November 28, Brushton-Moira American Legion, 4 to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, November 30, Beekmantown Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m.

The Donor Center, located at 85 Plaza Blvd, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and walk-ins and walk ins are always welcome.

Blood collected by the Adirondack Regional Blood Center stays in the North Country, helping hundreds of people in this region. Its success rests on the generosity of donors and sponsors.

A donor card or another form of identification is required to donate. Learn more about the Adirondack Regional Blood Center, giving blood and becoming a sponsor at UVMHealth.org/GiveBlood or call (518) 562-7406.

From NYS DEC 
Fish in the Saranac River are about to experience some new-found freedom. Deconstruction to remove the remnants of the Indian Rapids Dam and Frendenburgh Falls Dam in Plattsburgh is just about complete, which means fish will now be able to move more freely on that stretch of river.

The projects are a combined effort of NYS Electric & Gas (NYSEG), US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Trout Unlimited to improve fish passage before a fish ladder is installed at Imperial Mills Dam. The fish ladder combined with the removal of the two dams will allow fish to access upper sections of the Saranac River for the first time in over 120 years!

For more detailed information on this project, visit the USFWS website.

Sausage & Gravy Over Biscuits
Apple Sauce
Carrots
Dessert

Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972

All are welcome!

Changes reflect COVID-19 data in hospital, community 

PLATTSBURGH, NY  – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is rolling back masking requirements for patients, visitors and employees. Beginning Saturday, October 28, masking will be optional for all who enter CVPH facilities. However, hospital officials say anyone who has symptoms of a respiratory illness, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, loss of taste or smell, or diarrhea is asked to wear a mask. There may also be some instances where visitors will be required to don a mask when visiting a patient in isolation or if the patient is under protective measures. CVPH Infection Prevention and Control Manager Erica Moore, RN, BSN, CIC expresses her appreciation for everyone continuing to be responsible visitors.

“Reducing risk for our patients, people entering our facilities and our staff is critical so we can continue providing care. We are asking visitors to join us in that effort,” Moore says. “If you or your child are not feeling well before you plan to visit, please stay home. Take care of yourself, and we’ll be happy to welcome you when you are healthy again.”

Moore adds that there are other ways to connect with loved ones staying in the hospital. CVPH offers patients and families options like video visits to ensure they are able to connect with each other. Phone service and wifi are free. Read more »

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“Youths brought into the system are “essentially homeless,” he said, as front-line staff improvise alternatives.”

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2017 – 2022, the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 8.2% during that period, accounting for more than 57% of the state’s GDP during each of those years.

Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city accounting for three-fifths of the state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Even with these and other positive developments, more people and jobs need to return to the city to fuel economic growth for the city and the state.

“New York City is a key driver of the state’s economic strength,” DiNapoli said. “When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it brought much of the city’s economic activity to a standstill. While the city’s economy has rebounded in many ways, some important indicators show there is more work to be done to bring people back to the five boroughs, improve affordability for working- and middle-class families, and fuel economic activity.”

The city is a major contributor to growth in the state’s economy, even as its population is smaller than it was. DiNapoli’s office closely tracks the city and state’s post-pandemic economic bounce back, issuing reports and online tools that examine demographic, economic, and other data.

The analysis of three dozen key demographic and economic indicators released today shows that in many areas, New York City has returned to, and in some cases exceeded, pre-pandemic levels. However, some individual and household-level indicators show increased financial stress and need.

DiNapoli’s report found:

• The city’s population fell 1.2% from 2017 to 2022. That lowered its share of the state’s population marginally to 42.4%, but the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 8.2% during that period, accounting for more than 57% of the state’s GDP during each of those years.
• Total employment in the city grew 1.9% from 2017 to 2022, while its share of the state total increased 1 percentage point to 46.8%. The number of businesses rose throughout the pandemic in New York City but also rose in the state in 2022, leaving the city’s share close to 2017 levels.
• Wall Street wages in New York City, a critical driver of local and state personal income tax revenue, remain well above 90% of total wages in the securities sector statewide.
• The number of city tax filers, including those with an adjusted gross income of greater than $1 million, and the city’s state personal income tax liability all declined as a share of the state total during the pandemic.
• In 2022, the number of city households in poverty increased over 2021 and is up 8.7% since 2017, reversing a downward trend seen before the pandemic. New York City households represented 43.4% of state households but 54.7% of households in poverty in the state.
• City residents receiving public assistance rose 16.6% from 2017 to 2022, likely reflecting several federal COVID relief programs ending in 2022.
• The numbers of cost-burdened homeowners and renters in the city both rose from 2017 to 2022, up 11% and 4.1%, respectively. People are considered cost-burdened when their housing costs exceed 30% of their income.
• The city’s number and share of the state’s Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations remained below the 2017 level in 2022.

Report

New York City Economic and Demographic Indicators in Relation to New York State

Fiscal Tracking Tools and Other Reports

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Industry Sector Dashboards

COVID-19 Relief Program Tracker

Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York

Peru Gazette 2019 file photo

Peru Gazette 2019 file photo

Peu Gazette 2019 file photo

The Peru New York Lions Club will host this year’s 46th Annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Pre-registration for the 5K and 10K runs can be found on www.adirondackcoastevents.com; click on Upcoming races, then Peru Lion Turkey Trot. Follow the prompts for pre-registration and information.

For additional information, contact Ed Eisele, Peru Lions Club President at bigolddivot@yahoo.com

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Order addressing asylum-seeker crisis State of Emergency continues resources to communities sheltering migrants

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Peru Art Teacher Erik Wilson led the demonstration.  Here he’s removing objects from the 1800+ degree kiln.

Wilson quickly moved the objects from the kiln to be cooled.

The kilm that brings the pottery to 1800 degree plus temperatures.

By John T Ryan 

Oct. 25, 2023 – Peru Central School – Tuesday’s outside temperatures were cool at Peru’s athletic field yesterday, but students had a nearby heat source – a pottery kiln firing at temperatures between 1800 and 2000 degrees. The Peru High School Art Department invited students from Saranac Lake, Ausable Valley, and Beekmantown to participate in a demonstration of a Japanese pottery technique called Raku.  

Author Beth Peterson described the process: “Raku firing is one of the most natural techniques that you can encounter in pottery. In raku firing, all of nature’s elements are used: earth, fire, air, and water. The earth is used to make the pot, then it’s put into a reduction chamber kiln, then plunged into water. The cold water halts the firing process. A lovely fact about raku is that its name literally translates as ‘happiness in the accident.’” The “accidental” result is a random but beautiful colorization in the glaze. 

Fashioning a small cat

Students brought their work to the firing. Peru’s Honor Society is donating the ceramic cats students made to the Cat Art Show, sponsored by Chapter One Coffee Shop and the Strand, to support the Elmore SPCA.

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Beautiful Raku pottery

Working on the cats that will ultimately be sold to benefit the Elmore SPCA.

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