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One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States barreled across the Florida peninsula overnight Wednesday, threatening catastrophic flooding inland

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Youth Big Game Hunt is Oct. 8-10 Weekend

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the beginning of several hunting seasons in New York, including bowhunting for bear and deer in the Northern and Southern zones and the start of small game hunting seasons statewide.

“This is an exciting time of year for hunters who now have an opportunity to head afield and experience the tremendous hunting opportunities here in New York for both big and small game,” Commissioner Seggos said. “In addition, the late summer weather, fall foliage, and extended hunting hours combine to create outstanding conditions for new and experienced hunters who enjoy the sport.”

Bowhunting Seasons for Deer and Bear in Northern and Southern Zones

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The Budget Workshop scheduled for Tonight at 6 PM will be changed to Monday, October 3 at 6 PM.

Sept. 28th – 8 a.m.

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Peru – The Peru Water Department reports a main water transmission line break on Elm Street. There is no water at the Peru School, LaFleur Lane, Washington St., or other streets. All users are expected to be affected eventually. 

Meet the Honorees

The Thirteenth Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Living Goods Restaurant, Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 12972.  There will be a 6:00 PM Social Hour and a 7:00 PM Dinner. Price $35.00 per person.  Please RSVP by Monday, September 26, 2022. Please make checks payable to the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame.  Send it to Cathy Phillips, 4 Vista Drive, Willsboro, New York, 12996.  

Phone 518-963-7963 (H) or 518-572-1235 (C)

2022 Hall of Fame inductees

Thomas Joseph Giroux (1954)

Thomas Joseph Giroux (1936-2021) attended Peru Central School from 1951-1954, participating in four sports: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Track, all four years of high school. While he was a standout on all four teams, Tom excelled in Soccer and Basketball and continued to play both sports while attending Plattsburgh State. He was Captain of the 1953 undefeated soccer team that was instrumental in the start of a 95-game winning streak continued by subsequent Peru Central School’s Soccer Teams. He was Captain of the JV Basketball Team his Sophomore Year and Captained the Varsity Basketball Team both his Junior and Senior Years. He participated in the 1952, 1953 and 1954 Clinton County Interscholastic League All-Star Games and helped win several tournaments during his high school hardwood career. Tom was a member of the 1955-1956 Plattsburgh State Varsity Men’s Undefeated Basketball Team.

John Zerrahn (1973)

John graduated from Peru High School in 1973, having lettered in Varsity soccer, football, basketball, and baseball.  John exhibits outstanding traits consistent with Peru Athletics.  John competed in soccer during his freshman and sophomore years and was named the best offensive player his freshman year.  John played football during his junior and senior years.  

John was an outstanding basketball player playing on the varsity team all four years of high school.  He was the captain in both his junior and senior years.  During the 1971-72 season, John was the recipient of WIRY All-Star selections second team and was the leading scorer on the team.

John played varsity baseball all four years of high school and was team captain in both his junior and senior years.  In the 1971-72 season, he was a member of the CVAC Southern League Division Champions and was named an All-Star first-team pitcher that same year.  John also played American Legion Post 20 baseball as a sophomore through his senior year, where he started and hit third in the lineup in every game.  He pitched in a regular starting rotation and played right field.

Sarah (Sabourin) Goldberg (1995)

Sarah was an outstanding record-setting three-sport athlete at Peru Central in the early 1990s.  Her athletic prowess in the pool and on the track led her to participate in numerous New York State Intersectional championship competitions.  Her superior work ethic and highly regarded leadership skills were key factors in her selection as team captain of both her 1993-94 and 1994-95 swim teams, as well as her 1995 outdoor track team.

Sarah was a member of the women’s varsity indoor and outdoor track teams for four consecutive years.  With speed as her defining characteristic, she competed in multiple individual events, including the 100-, 200-, 400-, and 800-meter sprints and the 400-meter hurdles.  Her “team first” mentality also encouraged her inclusion in multiple relay events.  It was in the 4 x 400-meter relay events that she led her team to the 1994 and 1995 New York State track and field championships.

While Sarah excelled on the track, it was in the pool where she left an indelible mark on Peru Central School’s athletic history.  She became a varsity swim team member in the seventh grade and was a varsity swimmer for six years.  The final four years of her swimming career at Peru saw Sarah win every individual league event she participated in; she did not lose an event in four years. Truly remarkable!!!  Furthermore, Sarah set numerous Section Seven records during her tenure at Peru. She set the record in the 100-meter butterfly as a sophomore and was a member of the 200 medley, 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay team that also set Section Seven records.  Because of her outstanding success in Section Seven, Sarah participated in the New York State Championship meet in all four events for four consecutive years.

Arik Christopher Robinson (2011)

Arik Christopher Robinson attended Peru Central School from 1998-2011. He participated in the sport of wrestling which he started at the young age of 5. He was a standout wrestler with many accomplishments and awards for his hard work and dedication to the sport. He was captain of the wrestling team as a young Freshman continuing through to his Senior year. Arik finished high school with major accomplishments which included a varsity record of 180-10, 5x section VII sectional champion, 4x NYSPHSAA state tournament champion (5th person in state history to accomplish this), and the most outstanding wrestler award at the NYSPHSAA state tournament in 2011. Not only did Arik have many major accomplishments as a Peru athlete, but he also spent most of his off-season time continuing to practice the sport and compete in tournaments. He won double gold medals at the Empire State Games in Greco and Freestyle in 2010 and was awarded the Most Outstanding Wrestler award for Greco style. 

Dan Lennon (2012)

While at Peru High School, Dan competed for the school’s Cross Country and Track & Field Teams in his sophomore year until graduating in 2012.

As a junior, Dan finished 3rd overall in the mile race at the NYS Championships and 1st for Division 2 schools. The following Spring, Dan finished 5th overall in the two-mile race at the State Championships after losing his shoe early in the race. In his senior year, Dan finished 2nd overall and 1 st for Division 2 schools in the two-mile race at the NYS Indoor and Outdoor Championships. 

At the national level, Dan finished high school as a 5-time all-American on the track and was the 2012 National Champion for the 5,000m race. He holds school records for the mile, two-mile, and 5,000m distances. He holds a section record for the two-mile race. 

His 5,000m time is the second fastest run by a NY high schooler. In Cross Country, Dan won the 2011 NYS Championship, finished 2nd in the Footlocker Regional Championships, and 21 st at the National Championships. In his two years competing in Cross Country, Dan was undefeated in Section 7 competition.

The Clinton County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Town of Schuyler Falls are collaborating to co-host a tire collection event. 

This event is being held to help Clinton County residents properly dispose of old used tires. Scrap tires can degrade, causing chemicals to leach into the soil and waterways and old tire dumps can provide fertile breeding grounds for mosquitos. This Program is open to all Clinton County residents

Date:   Thursday, October 13^th, 2022

Time:   1:00 pm until 4 PM pm

Place:   Town of Schuyler Falls Highway Garage, 599 Mason St. Morrisonville, NY 12962

Who:   Clinton County residents

Cost:  No Charge!      

Registration is REQUIRED – please register before October 12^th by  

calling the Clinton County Soil & Water office at 518-561-4616 ext 3 (between 9 am-2 pm)

Space is Limited- Registration will end when max. # of tires have been registered

• Collection is on Thursday, October 13^th, from 1 pm-4 pm, 

• Maximum of 10 tires per vehicle 

• Tires must be: 

o Whole tires, No Rims, No excessive dirt, mud or water 

o ONLY Passenger car or Passenger Truck (no semi, heavy truck, tractor, ATV, etc.)

o Must be less than 19.5”

***You MUST pre-register to get on the list   

The District reserves the right to reject non-passenger and non-pickup truck tires.  

Sponsored by: 

The Clinton County Soil & Water Conservation District with assistance from the Town of Schuyler Falls

For more information contact:
Clinton County Soil & Water Conservation District

Phone Number: (518) 561-4616 ext. 3

clintoncountyswcd@ccsoil-water.com 

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of  July 20, 2022 minutes
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATIONS:

                                                1.   Z2022-074

                                      Interpretation of Zoning Ordinance

                                      Jack and Sondra Tarbox

                                      Valcour Heights Dr

                                      Peru, NY 

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:                                      

8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of September 14, 2022 minutes
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 
6. APPLICATIONS

                      1.P2022-017  Site Plan Approval with SEQRA

                                                                                               Ryan Darby

                                                                                               Warehouse

                                                                                                258.-1-18

                                                                                                Rock Rd

2 .P2022-024  Special Use Permit

  NY RSA2 Cellular Partnership

  Dba Verizon Wireless

  124-foot Monopole Cell Tower

  254.-4-9.231

  960 Peasleeville Rd

3.P2022-025 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQRA

David and Karen Babbie

                                                                        255.-7-6 &255.-7-7

                                                                        Off Peasleeville and Alexander Rds

4.P2022-026 Merge with SEQRA

                                                                        Brad Duquette

                                                                        Merge of above lots with 255.2-39.27

                                                                        282 Peasleeville Rd   

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
8. CEO REPORT
9. ADJOURNMENT

The Vermont Department of Health reported 1,227 abortions in the state in 2020. That’s about 200 abortions per 1,000 live births, compared to 170 per 1,000 in 2019 — a slight uptick after years of decline.

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