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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Vermont population barely grew in 2nd year of pandemic

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Posted: April 4th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Hochul, NY lawmakers agree on temporary budget extender as bail talks stall

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Posted: April 4th, 2023 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Burlington International Airport to be renamed after Sen. Patrick Leahy

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Posted: April 4th, 2023 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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State launches new Medicaid pharmacy benefit program

Program streamlines Medicaid pharm. process, saves money and time

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Posted: April 3rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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High number of overdoses continues to plague Burlington

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Posted: April 3rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Ziti Casserole
Corn Bread
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!

Posted: April 2nd, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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DEC Announces New York’s Trout Harvest Opens April 1

Nearly 1.9 Million Catchable Trout Stocked Statewide

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the April 1 start of the spring trout fishing season, which provides excellent angling opportunities thanks to DEC’s extensive stocking program and wild trout fisheries. DEC stocks nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide, beginning in March and lasting until early June.

“Since DEC updated regulations in 2021 to allow a catch-and-release season in the fall and winter months, anglers have the opportunity to fish for inland trout year-round,” Commissioner Seggos said. “Even so, April 1 has a special meaning for anglers in New York as the date signifies the start of a season full of promising fishing opportunities.”

Trout Regulations

For decades, April 1 was the traditional “opening day” of inland trout fishing season. Now the date marks the opening of the harvest season after year-round fishing was greenlit on most streams in 2021, with the implementation of an Oct. 16 to March 31 “artificial lures only, catch-and-release” season.

Trout Stocking

Beginning in March, DEC trout stocking is in full swing with 1,884,756 catchable brook, brown, and rainbow trout stocked in ponds and streams across the state. ‘Stocked-Extended’ streams, listed in the Inland Trout Streams Regulations section of the freshwater fishing regulations guide, will receive fish every other week for two months to enhance season-long opportunities for angler success. Most streams will also receive a seeding of larger stocked trout. Spring trout stocking lists, including the week of stocking for trout streams, can be found at DEC’s website.

Trout Stream Fishing Opportunities

Last year, DEC added a new feature to its official HuntFishNY app called The Tackle Box. Fishing regulations, boating access, and stocking information are all available in a map-based interface from the convenience of a smart phone. Other features include driving directions to state boat launch sites and an offline feature that allows a user to access information when cell coverage isn’t available. The HuntFishNY app, which includes the Tackle Box, is free of charge and available through the App store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) for anyone to download on their tablet or smart phone. For more information on the HuntFishNY app and new Tackle Box feature visit the DEC website.

The popular Trout Stream Fishing Map on DECinfo Locator is also available. Anglers can view trout stream reaches, color-coded by management category, and fishing access associated with those reaches. Links to the Trout Stream Fishing Map and a User Guide are available at DEC’s website. Anglers are encouraged to check out these valuable resources when planning their next fishing trip.

2023 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide

A digital version of the new guide is available to download on the DEC website. Hard copies of the guide are available wherever sporting licenses are sold. For locations visit the DEC website.

Posted: April 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Eight dead crossing river in attempt to enter US from Canada -police

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Posted: April 2nd, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Watch: ‘Will to Win’, documentary on Syracuse basketball’s 2003 NCAA championship, is here

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Posted: April 1st, 2023 under Education News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News, Upstate New York.
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Hochul: State Police tracking origin of bogus school shooting calls

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Posted: April 1st, 2023 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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NY budget deadline set to come and go with no agreement on a new spending plan

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Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTERS

Albany, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 is supporting local animal shelters by collecting pet food and other pet supplies in high demand at local animal shelters. From April 1 to April 30, customers will be given the opportunity to place these items into collection bins located in the front of stores.

“Though pets are often beloved family members, some animals need help finding their forever homes and families,” said Mona Golub, vice president of public relations and consumer services. “This campaign will help support the local Humane Societies and shelters that answer that call throughout our footprint. And all donations will stay in the areas where they are made.”

Capital Region (NY) stores will collect for the Capital District Humane Association. All other Price Chopper/Market 32 stores will be collecting for shelters in their areas and will have the name of those organizations listed on the collection boxes.

Posted: March 31st, 2023 under General News.
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Adk. Regional Blood Center April Community Drives Announced

CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region

 The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several blood drives open to the community this month and asks all eligible donors to consider donating.

The following is the community blood drive schedule for April:

  • Monday, April 3, North Country Community College, Malone, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 4, Malone Callfiremen, 2 to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 5, Bloomingdale Fire Department, co-sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 6, Mooers Fire Department, 3:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 11, Ellenburg Knights of Columbus, held at St. Edmunds Church Hall, 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 13, Elizabethtown Community Hospital, Ticonderoga Campus, 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, April 17, Comfort Inn, sponsored by Plattsburgh Lions Club, 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 18, Keene Fire Department, 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 19, Mountain Lake Services Keeseville, noon to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 20, Beekmantown Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Friday, April 21, Saranac High School, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 25, Willsboro High School, 2 to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 26, Chazy American Legion Post 769, 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 27, Cumberland 12 Cinemas, 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Friday, April 28, Clinton County ARC, New York Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Adirondack Regional Donor Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are 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 give. Learn more about the Adirondack Regional Blood Center, giving blood and becoming a sponsor at UVMHealth.org/GiveBlood or call (518) 562-7406.

 

Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Town of Schuyler Falls Birthday Party April 4th Kicks off 175th Anniversary Celebration

The Town of Schuyler Falls, by an act of the New York State Legislature, was ‘erected’ on April 4, 1848, from the earlier established town of Plattsburgh.  Hamlets in the current town – Schuyler Falls, Morrisonville, Woods Mills, Irish Settlement, Salmon River – were settled in the late 1700s and 1800s when much of the area was known simply as Plattsburgh.

This Tuesday, April 4th, the Historians’ Office in the Schuyler Falls Town Hall is celebrating the town’s official birthday with an open house from 11 am to 4 pm.  All are invited to stop in anytime to enjoy a piece of birthday cake, see displays, share stories and more at this first event celebrating the town’s birthday.

Additional events are being planned throughout the year, with a parade and festival on Saturday, August 12th, Music in the Park that evening, and many happenings, especially August 11-20, including the traditional Schuyler Falls town-wide garage sale weekend of August 18-19-20.

Connect at the April 4th birthday celebration to suggest additional events, volunteer to help and visit with neighbors and friends and share the fun with a piece of cake.

For more information or questions, contact the Town Hall at 518-563-1129, x8 or x4547 for Town Historian Barb Benkwitt (cell 518-565-6263, historian@schuylerfallsny.com .

Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Students offered free admssion to April 2 “Big Love!” at the Strand at 2 p.m.

On March 30th, Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz was at the Plattsburgh High School along with National recording artists Kevin Burt, Shakura S’Aida and her band for an engagement with the students called Music in the Schools. It was at this time an Active Shooter threat occurred and local law enforcement responded. This threat was investigated and found to be a prank. While present for this, we witnessed the student reactions and applauded their bravery in the face of the unknown. Because of this unfortunate incident, we were unable to perform the planned assemblies for the students.

In support of all students in the area, Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz and the Strand Center for the Arts are offering free admission to Big Love 2! this Sunday, April 2nd  at 2:00 pm at the Strand Center for the Arts. Present your student ID to gain free admission to the show.

The free student rate has been made possible by the generous donations of Janice and Peter Conrad and Dr. John Homer, in cooperation with Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz and the Strand Center for the Arts.

Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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DiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of St. Lawrence County Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village

Opinion: Apparently, the village board did not do or failed to perform annual audits competently.

March 31, 2023

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced that Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Norwood, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73,725 from the village.

“Nancy Berger treated the village as her personal bank account and abused the public’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Pasqua and the New York State Police for their partnership. Justice is now served on behalf of Norwood residents.”

Berger stole the funds between 2018 and 2022 by writing village checks to herself. Her theft was initially uncovered by the village and she resigned from her position shortly after in June 2022. Berger was appointed Clerk/Treasurer in January 2017.

She pleaded guilty before Judge Gregory P. Storie in St. Lawrence County Court. She is due back in court for sentencing on May 31st and full restitution of $73,725 is anticipated.

 

Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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State DMV encourages organ donation

DMV works with other state agencies to increase donor registration

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Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Blood Drive   April 17th, 3 PM to 6 PM

 

At Comfort Inn Breakfast Room

     411 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY 

There is a severe shortage at this time.  All donated blood stays here in the North Country.  Help save lives in your community. 

Sponsored by the Plattsburgh Lions Club and the Adirondack Regional Blood Center.

Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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No “associated criminality” found in claims against City Police leadership

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Posted: March 31st, 2023 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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False reports of school shootings lock down schools across North Country

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Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Six people found dead in St. Lawrence River in Akwesasne

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Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Border News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Clock is ticking on everything-but-the-kitchen-sink state budget (Editorial Board Opinion)

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Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Peru News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Peru Central School, Class of 1973. It’s been 50 years!

You are cordially invited to a weekend of events, July 7-9, 2023.
Please mark your calendars and respond ASAP to: perunyclassof1973@gmail.com. You will be updated with further information from this email address. Please join us! We are looking forward to seeing you!
Julie Ston Liberty, Gail Brown Moore, Terry Daily, and Kim Lawrence.

Posted: March 30th, 2023 under General News.
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Lawn repair, 2023 paving plans, a Girl Scout Community Board and more

Monday, March 27, Peru Town Board Meeting Highlights 

By John T Ryan 

Highway Department 

The Highway Department will begin repairing lawns damaged by snowplows; however, the department will not be sweeping streets. Superintendent Mike Farrell explained that the department did not use sand this winter, only salt; therefore, sweeping is unnecessary.  

Farrell reported that his department has enough funding to pave the Dashnaw Road between the bridge and Bear Swamp Road, one-half of the John Boswell Road, and one-half the Mannix Road. He will pave the road sections with the asphalt strips he put down last fall. 

Several Peru Girl Scouts and leaders attended to request permission to erect a community information board at Heyworth-Mason Park. The scouts will decide what appears on the board. The board approved the request.

Clinton County Area 5 Legislator Richard Potiker attended the meeting. He reported that things are going smoothly at the county and commented that Peru has a good town board and supervisor. Potiker is not seeking reelection this fall.

Water and Sewer Department 

The board will conduct a May 22, 4 p.m. workshop with AES engineering to discuss upcoming water and sewer projects. The total upgrade to the water treatment plant will undoubtedly be a primary topic. 

Other items of interest: 

Helen and Raymond Agoney, who led the Golden Apple Club in Peru for senior citizens for the past twelve to thirteen years, are stepping down. The supervisor will send a thank you letter to the Agonys expressing the town’s appreciation for their work. In addition, the town will be looking for anyone interested in taking over the club. Its traditional activities include monthly socials, meals, and trips to various places.

Counselor Rick Barber reported finding “no problems” during a state-required annual internal audit of the town clerk/tax collector. He commented, “Both this and the judges’ audits were seamless. They laid out everything as requested; It was great.” Dianne Miller is Peru’s Town Clerk/Tax collector. 

The board has interviewed three candidates for the open recreation director position. It will interview the remaining candidate on April 3 at 5 p.m. 

Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup reported unsightly trash adjacent to Route 22B between Peru and Plattsburgh. He asked if a community group or organization might be interested in doing roadside pickup, similar to the Peru Lions Clubs’ excellent work on Bear Swamp Road. Supervisor Brandy McDonald will follow up on the issue. 

Posted: March 30th, 2023 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones honors local Vietnam Veteran in Albany

Left to right, Carol Menard, Vietnam veteran Leon J. Menard, and Assemblyman Billy Jones in the New York State Assembly Chambers.

Left to right: Austin Gonyo, Tina Menard-Munson, Carol Menard, Leon Menard, Michael Menard, Michelle Menard, and Assemblyman Billy Jones.

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) yesterday joined his colleagues in the Veterans Committee in honoring Veterans across New York State on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and passing a Resolution declaring March 29 Vietnam Veterans Day in New York State. Jones recognized Leon J. Menard, a Vietnam veteran from Mooers, on the floor of the Assembly Chambers as part of this celebration. Members of Menard’s family joined him in Albany for this occasion, including his wife Carol, his son Michael, his daughters Tina and Michelle, and his grandson, Austin.

“I am honored to recognize Leon and all Vietnam veterans today on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War,” said Jones. “Vietnam veterans like Leon sacrificed so much when they decided to enlist and serve our country and there’s nothing I can do to truly express my gratitude for their sacrifices.”

Menard enlisted in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967, serving with the 159th Battalion 274 Transportation Core as a 100 Ton Crane Operator. He served in Vietnam from June 1966 to April 29th, 1967.

 Menard married the love of his life, Carol, on November 9th, 1968, shortly after his return from Vietnam. The couple had three daughters and one son and will celebrate their 55th anniversary later this year. Menard also served the North Country as the owner of Leon J. Menard Home Improvements for several decades, where he specialized in heating and plumbing services.

 

Posted: March 30th, 2023 under Northern NY News, State Legislator News, Veterans' News.
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