The Peru Gazette

Source: NRA speakers unshaken on gun rights after school massacre in Texas

Source: Prison assault leaves officers with burns and possible broken bones | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Two officers were seriously injured by an inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility May 26.

Source: After alleged threat, racial slur from Indian Lake parent, school goes on lockout | NCPR News

Source: Are the Adirondacks really for everyone? Community groups get real about racial, environmental justice | NCPR News

Interactive Map Displays Bloom Locations and Informative Website Encourages New Yorkers to “Know it, Avoid it, Report it”

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) today reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or “HABs,” as the 2022 HABs notification season starts. With resources such as the online HABs map and reporting system, New York is a national leader in supporting initiatives to swiftly and effectively respond to HABs across the state.

“We encourage New Yorkers to be on the lookout for HABs and report any sightings to DEC,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. “DEC and DOH experts will continue to work closely with local partners to investigate HABs, make significant investments to prevent excess nutrients and other contaminants from affecting water quality, and monitor potential threats to the health or recreational use of waterbodies.”

“As we enter the warmer months, New Yorkers should be aware that the primary exposure to harmful algae blooms is through recreational contact. New York State beaches close swim areas when any suspicious blooms are sighted and New York State public drinking water supplies have effective protocols and treatment for HABs and toxins,” said New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. “It’s easy to avoid risks by staying away from any discolored waters, blooms and scums and recreating in areas where the water is clear. People should always rinse off if they have had contact with a bloom and immediately seek veterinarian care if noticing any symptoms in your pets if they consumed bloom material or had contact with blooms.”

The New York Harmful Algal Bloom System, “NYHABS,” reporting system became active today and allows both the public and trained citizens to send reports of HABs to DEC electronically via a simple, user- and mobile phone-friendly form. Read more »

“World on a String” performs two shows at the Saranac Fire Hall on Route 3 in Saranac, New York: Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, June 5 at 4:00 pm. Admission is $20 for all at the door. Current public health guidelines will be followed. For further info: telephone 518-293-7613, e-mail ambrown.hillholl@gmail.com or visit www.hillandhollowmusic.org 

Paul Meyers is one of the most admired jazz guitarists active today. His classical guitar artistry finds him equally at home performing musical styles ranging from Bossa Nova to Be-Bop to Bartok – all played with impeccable technique and true passion. His fluid style and lyricism as both virtuoso guitarist-improviser and composer-arranger have won him praise and respect from colleagues, afficionados, and the media.

Paul Meyers has been a busy freelancer, sideman, and bandleader in and around New York City since 1980. An eloquent and versatile improviser, Meyers’s list of credits reads like a Who’s Who in Jazz. He has been heard with an extraordinary range of jazz greats, including performances and recordings with: Geri Allen, Harry Allen, Kenny Barron, Andy Bey, Ron Carter, Ray Drummond, Eliane Elias, Clare Fischer, Sonny Fortune, Eddie Gomez, Annie Ross, Wynton Marsalis, Bill Mays, Rufus Reid, Frank Wess, and Steve Wilson.

A gifted composer and arranger, evolving from the vast jazz repertoire he has studied and performed over four decades, Meyers takes the listener to a much advanced, fresh place of creativity, stretching traditional boundaries while never losing the basic song form or joy. His harmonic structures are new and often unexpected and open a new world of chord voicings and usages.

“World on a String” is a project for which Paul has been writing for several years. Leo Traversa on bass and Vanderlei Pereira on drums – a pair of dynamic musicians active in the New York City jazz scene-join Paul on nylon string guitar to perform his originals and arrangements. Music that fuses the jazz tradition with rhythms and concepts taken from Brazilian and Latin, folk, classical music and beyond, this is Paul’s personal version of jazz with a world music perspective-all with a swinging, grooving foundation.

“…one of the most eloquent jazz guitarists since Kenny Burrell…” James Gavin, The New York Times 

“Meyers is clearly one of the best guitarists and composers around” Dr. Judith Schlesinger, allaboutjazz.com

“One of the great things about NYC’s jazz scene is the presence of musicians like Paul Meyers-so consistently satisfying that we sometimes take his greatness for granted!” Jack Kleinsinger, Highlights in Jazz

“A virtuoso guitarist and improviser [who brings] his own voice to each and every melody and solo he performs…. his lines are delivered with a hard-driving sense of groove that only helps to accentuate his melodic and harmonic vocabulary.” (Matthew Warnock, Just Jazz Guitar)

Source: ‘They saved this town’: Refugees poured into Utica and cleared the rust from a dying industrial city – syracuse.com

Source: Whistleblower: Syracuse schools ignored payroll fraud because it was good for graduation rate – syracuse.com

Source: Foundation of CVPH awards $69K in scholarships | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The CVPH Foundation is investing in the next generation of health care in northern New York.

Source: Mineville students help German company find production solution | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | When a German global conglomerate needed help solving a production problem, it sought help from a surprising source — four high school students from a trad

Peru Gazette Opinion: A perfect example of an organization’s poor internal controls.  Source: Sheriff’s deputy Isaac Eames stole $500K before murder-suicide; wounded wife charged with thefts – syracuse.com

Source: Antonio Delgado sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor | NCPR News

Source: Moving day for donations | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

On Saturday, June 18^th, the North Country Mission of Hope will hold its 3^rd (almost) Annual Color Run through Rulfs Orchards in Peru. After a 2-year hiatus, we are excited! Check-in begins at 8:30 am with the Color Run stepping off at 10 am. Register today at:ncmohcolorrun.eventbrite.com

Have fun running through the orchard in a specially marked course while enjoying the apple blossoms and the explosion of color raining down on all from each of the 6 color stations.

We ask that you consider selling Raffle tickets or volunteering to sell tickets at Rulfs Saturday, June 4^th and 11^th from 10 am to 2 pm. Prizes this year are a 4-person raft with paddles or a 3-wheel adult cycle with a basket. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. You can get a pack of 10 at MOHTown on Wednesdays or by emailing Bonnie at bonblack@yahoo.com and she will arrange to meet you.

If you are thinking of joining in the 5K Run or a pleasant walk through the orchard, register today at: ncmohcolorrun.eventbrite.com First 50 registrants receive a free t-shirt!

All proceeds will support the Mission’s Clinic operations in Nicaragua which include a medical clinic, dentist, as well as mental health services, to local residents in the 13 barrios served by the Mission.

Source: Syracuse 8th grader said he brought gun to school for protection, school officials say – syracuse.com

Source: Gov. Hochul wants to raise age to buy guns in NY after shootings – syracuse.com

Source: City Beach to open May 27 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City Beach will officially open Friday, May 27.

Source: Saranac cruises to girls track win | Sun Community News PERU | The Saranac varsity girls track and field team ran away with the Section VII title May 25 at the Peru track complex, scoring 200 points, 105 ahead of second place and host Peru.

Source: N.Y.’s youth hunting shows a sharp increase  | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | While overall deer harvest were down in fall 2021, state officials said recent data shows success in several areas, including among youth hunters and in the agency’s buck awarene

Source: Teaching chess tournament-style: A first in the Northern Tier | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | Three Northern Tier school districts recently teamed up for an inaugural North Country Chess Tournament.

Source: Grants-in-Aid scholarships available | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Graduates from Clinton and Essex county high schools given priority.