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Advanced string students from the renowned Meadowmount School of Music will perform at the Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 on Saturday, August 5 at 7:00 pm. The young musicians, who are on professional career tracks, come from points throughout the United States and from many countries around the globe. They have undergone a rigorous selection process to win the honor of attending Meadowmount’s seven-week training program, founded in 1944 by Ivan Galamian, the legendary Russian violinist and Juilliard pedagogue, in Lewis, NY.

The August 5 program highlights Tchaikovsky’s String Sextet in D minor, Op.70 “Souvenir de Florence.” Tchaikovsky adored the city of Florence and returned there many times throughout his lifetime. Composed between 1887 and 1892, “Souvenir de Florence” sounds distinctly Russian while being a tribute to an iconic Italian city. It is scored for two violins, two violas, and two cellos. It will feature three Meadowmount Young Artists (including the 2022 Gurrena Fellowship recipient) and three seasoned professional Meadowmount Faculty members (including Janet Sung, Artistic Director of Meadowmount). Mixing it up this way onstage is sure to create a particularly exciting chemistry and live performance!

The program’s first half is TBD – but be assured that it will be varied, excellent, and wonderful! Free and open to the public, the concert is sponsored by Hill and Hollow Music. Donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted and matched by Hill and Hollow Music up to $1000 for the Meadowmount Scholarship Fund. Refreshments will be served during intermission. For further info: telephone 518-293-7613, e-mail ambrown.hillholl@gmail.com or visit hillandhollowmusic.org

“Basically, a friend or a neighbor or a family member can be approved to a family’s children, in their home, and get paid by the state to do so.”

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A Dannemora man was killed in a crash that involved two other vehicles, police said.

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L to R NYSAFC President Scott Ewing, honoree Greg Timmons, and NYSAFC Past President Jim Comstock. Credit – Wainwright Photo.

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 2023 award recipients were recognized during the General Session of the 117th Annual Conference & FIRE 2023 Expo on June 15, 2023, in Syracuse, NY.

Commissioner Greg Timmons of the Peru Fire Department (Clinton County) was honored with the Chief Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the Year Award, recognizing an association member for outstanding fire service training and education effort. Timmons is a 50-year fire service veteran, past Peru Fire Department chief, and Clinton County deputy fire coordinator. He has been a New York state fire instructor for 30 years, educating Clinton County and North Country students.

Note – On July 7, The Peru Gazette published a link to a Press-Republican story on this presentation. Yesterday, the Chiefs Association kindly emailed the press release to the Gazette. The accompanying photo identifies the presenters.

By John T Ryan

Peru – When Green Acres Restaurant closed at the end of June, customers wished it wouldn’t be long before someone reopened a similar restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch. In the next few days, those wishes should come true. Tony Axelsson and Crystal Kelly have been painting, erecting temporary signs and giving their personal touch to what will be known as Rove Cafe & Kitchen. They haven’t had to do a lot of cleaning; Both say Donna Rowley left the restaurant, including the kitchen, in great shape.

Tony and Crystal hope to open as soon as the Clinton County Health Department and the Peru Code Enforcement Officer issue approvals. Hopefully, that will come in just a few days.

The Peru Gazette will publish a more detailed story before the opening. Meeting the friendly, engaging couple who purchased a home in Peru and love living here was a pleasure.

Funding addresses staffing shortages, supports employees’ growth 

PLATTSBURGH, NY (7/25/2023) – The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has awarded nearly $250,000 to support current and future health care workers pursuing further education. In total, 11 recent high school graduates and 30 CVPH employees are benefiting from scholarships provided by The Foundation of CVPH as well as the administration of money from a generous donation made by The William H. Miner Foundation.

“Healthcare workers are needed more than ever in northern New York, and we are proud to support these people in achieving their educational goals,” CVPH Associate Vice President of Philanthropy Kerry Haley, CFRE offered. “Whether they’re just getting started or are seeking to grow professionally, what they learn will lead to even better care provided to our community.”

Graduating High School Seniors

The Foundation is awarding $10,000 to 11 recent high school graduates who are pursuing careers in health care. Four of the students are seeking degrees locally, including CVPH School of Radiologic Technology, Clinton Community College and SUNY Plattsburgh. Nursing, exercise science, biology, biochemistry, radiology, and physical therapy are among the programs these students will be studying.

Haley added that the scholarships often jumpstart a long and fulfilling career in health care at CVPH.

“We have seen a number of folks who have received a scholarship from The Foundation, studied hard at our local schools, then landed a job here at the hospital and are now doing great work to care for our patients,” she said.

CVPH Employee Scholarships

A total of 22 hospital workers will also receive $41,898 in scholarships from The Foundation. Among them are 13 nurses seeking higher degrees, including 3 who are participating in the hospital’s RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program. Emergency Management Services, Physical Therapy, Medical Home, Perioperative Services, Patient and Family Experience and the Family Medicine Center are other areas with employees applying for and receiving financial support.

Education scholarships are available to any CVPH employee seeking financial assistance with pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree, taking a course or continuing education that will improve and strengthen their role at the hospital. Scholarships are available for high school seniors in Clinton and Essex Counties. All applications are reviewed by The Foundation Scholarship Task Force and total awards are made based on available funding each year.

To learn more, visit UVM Health Network – CVPH-Foundation Scholarships or email CVPH Director of Annual Giving Karen Reid, CFRE, LMSW at KReid@cvph.org.

Educational Career Advancement Program (ECAP) at CVPH

An additional eight employees at the hospital are receiving about $200,000 in total funding through ECAP. The Foundation administers the program, which was created through a generous $1.2 million donation made by the William H. Miner Foundation last summer. This will be the second group of healthcare professionals at CVPH to benefit from the program, which includes five employees studying to become Registered Nurses (RN) and another who is studying to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). A masters degree and a degree in respiratory therapy are also being pursued.

ECAP offers financial assistance for education to CVPH employees in exchange for a commitment to work for the hospital for a defined period of time upon completion. Participants are reimbursed for books and tuition, and some may receive a stipend. Participants may also be able to adjust work schedules if needed while they pursue their degree. ECAP applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Representatives from Patient Care/Nursing, Professional Services, The Foundation and Human Resources review the applications and select participants based on open positions, future staffing projections and recruitment and retention trends. Preference is given to those pursuing high-need, hard to fill roles in the organization.

Kara Keenan, LPN is part of the first cohort to participate in ECAP. She is studying to become a RN – a dream she admits may never have come true without the program. “Being closer to my career goals still feels like a dream. I thank my lucky stars every day I was chosen to be part of this amazing program! In the beginning of each course I have taken, the instructor always asks what brought us to this point or what made us continue our education. I am always sure to mention ECAP and how grateful I am for this opportunity.”

Jim Fluery, currently an Operating Room Technician also studying to become an RN, echoed Keenan’s sentiments. “There are no doubts that without ECAP, I would not be able to meet the requirements of family, work, and the nursing program. The support that ECAP has given me is helping me reach a goal that I have had for many years. I am so thankful to the Foundation of CVPH and the Miner Foundation for all of their support that is allowing me to achieve my dream.”

Haley offered her deep gratitude for the many donors who have made ECAP and The Foundation’s scholarship program possible. “These employees and students are able to increase their knowledge, improve clinical skills and gain new experience that will benefit health care in the North Country for years to come. The kindness and generosity of our community is helping keep talented and committed professionals right here in our region, and we are so thankful for that support,” Haley added.

The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is collaborating with the International Maple Grading School and Quality Control Program to offer a full day of hands-on maple education for beginning and advanced maple producers. The highly-requested training combines science-based instruction with intensive hands-on activities on how to accurately grade maple syrup and maple products and other quality control measures. The program will be offered on September 7, 2023 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Lewis County Education Center, 7395 East Road, Lowville, New York.

The day-long program includes sessions on accurately grading maple syrup, the chemistry of the different maple grade colors, standard flavors, the cause of off flavors and how to detect them, density and equipment, clarity and filtering, and food safety.

Pre-registration is required; space is limited. This special presentation of the International Maple Grading School and Quality Control Program is being offered for $20 per person with lunch and training materials included. This program typically costs $100 per person.

To register online, visit  https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaXyv0JOpJuGgse. To register by mail, request the registration form from Uihlein Maple Research Forest Director Adam D. Wild at 518-523-9337, adw94@cornell.edu or Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County Executive Director Michele Ledoux at 315-376-5270, mel14@cornell.edu. Read more »

           Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) will be collecting gently used sneakers for men sizes 8-13 at his district office in Plattsburgh as part of a community shoe drive for Ukrainian soldiers. Dmitry Feld, a Ukrainian native living in Lake Placid, is the main organizer and will send a shipment of shoes to Ukraine later in August. Shoes must be in good condition so that soldiers can use them.

            “It’s been a year since the war started and we must not forget about the people of Ukraine,” said Jones. “Since the crisis started, I have been inspired by Dmitry’s tireless efforts to support his home country and the least I could do was offer my office as a drop-off location for his shoe drive. I ask the North Country community to join me in supporting Dmitry and Ukraine and donate your gently used sneakers if you are able.”

            Jones is collecting sneakers at his district office at 202 US Oval Plattsburgh, New York until Thursday, August 3^rd. The office is open 8:30 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.

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Whiting donated four of his organs that day after dying from non-recoverable injuries. His death came nearly two weeks after he was in a car crash, which also took the life of one of his best friends, 17-year-old Lucas “Loo” Tendler.

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Another school year is fast approaching and the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reminds residents that all children must be age-appropriately immunized to attend school in NYS. “We saw a number of children fall behind in required vaccinations and well-child visits due to the recent pandemic,” explained Nichole Louis, Supervising Public Health Nurse in the Division of Health Care Services at CCHD. “With the recent closure of one of our largest pediatric providers, it is extremely important for parents and caregivers to be proactive in scheduling these visits with their provider prior to the next school year.” If you have no insurance, no provider, or the provider cannot see your child for immunizations before the required date for school attendance,

CCHD can assist you. “CCHD offers immunization clinics for residents who are uninsured or underinsured every Tuesday from 9-11 am,” added Ms. Louis. “In addition to these clinics, we will also offer several afternoon/early evening clinics to accommodate our families.” Additional clinic dates include: – Monday, August 14, 3-5 pm – Monday, August 21, 3-5 pm – Monday, September 18, 3-5 pm – Wednesday, September 20, 3-5 pm – Thursday, September 21, 9-11 am – Monday, September 25, 3-5 pm. All clinics will be held at CCHD (133 Margaret Street in Plattsburgh). Do not wait to schedule a visit with your child’s provider. If you delay, your child will likely miss the cut-off date for return to school and subsequently be excluded from school. If your child does not have insurance, is underinsured, does not have a provider, or their provider cannot see them prior to the required deadlines, contact CCHD at 518-565-4848 to speak with a nurse who can assist you in obtaining the necessary vaccinations.

To learn more about NYS Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance visit https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2370.pdf. “Working Together for a Healthier Community” – 2 – About the Clinton County Health Department: The Health Department is an accredited full service department serving the residents of Clinton County. The Health Department’s Mission is to improve and protect the health, well-being and environment of the people of Clinton County. Visit our website at www.clintonhealth.org or connect with us on Facebook (@clintonhealth), Twitter (@ClintonCountyHD), and Instagram (clintoncountyhealth). ###

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call 

4. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports.

5. MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023.

6. Community Input.

7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Peter Stone to the Planning Board.

8. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Golden Apple Club Contract Renewal.

9. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Appointing New Budget Officer for the 2023-2024 Budget Season.

10. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approving the 2007 International Model 7400 as Surplus Equipment. 

Be Sold at Auctions Int’l Site as Parts Only Truck.

11. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  To Reaffirm the Importance of the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Peru.

12. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Contract Approval from Engineering Ventures for Sprinkler System RFP Preparation. 

13. DISCUSSION:  2023 Bridge NY Rejection

14. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  School Street Washout PCSD Response Letter.

15. DISCUSSION:  Request to Change Chickens Zoning Code. 

16. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.

17. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

18. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Pay July 2023 Bills.

19. MOTION:  Adjourn to Executive Session.

20. MOTION:  Return from Executive Session. 

21. MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.