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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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Burlington City Council approves pod homeless shelter

Source: Burlington City Council approves pod homeless shelter

Bail looms large in state budget discussions | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Bail looms large in state budget discussions | News | pressrepublican.com

New York Bail Reform Hasn’t Led to More Rearrests, NYC Comptroller Says

Source: New York Bail Reform Hasn’t Led to More Rearrests, NYC Comptroller Says

Moderna is planning to get COVID-19 vaccine authorized for children under 6 : NPR

Source: Moderna is planning to get COVID-19 vaccine authorized for children under 6 : NPR

Support individuals with autism and their families

The Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY is holding its annual walk virtually on Saturday, May 7. Donations will help provide support to individuals with autism and their families in the North Country.

Click here for more information 

Amy Schumer to perform standup comedy show at Turning Stone – syracuse.com

“Other upcoming Turning Stone Event Center shows include Brett Young (April 9), Alabama (May 13), Lee Brice (May 27), Rick Springfield (June 24), Jeff Dunham (July 8) and The Killers (Sept. 26). The casino’s Showroom also has booked concerts by Great White & Slaughter (April 9), Blue Oyster Cult (May 6), Rodney Carrington (June 24) and Candlebox (Sept. 8).”

“All Turning Stone guests are welcome to attend shows in the Event Center and Showroom regardless of vaccination status.”

Source: Amy Schumer to perform standup comedy show at Turning Stone – syracuse.com

See top 10 highest-paying jobs in Syracuse you can get with a bachelor’s degree – syracuse.com

Source: See top 10 highest-paying jobs in Syracuse you can get with a bachelor’s degree – syracuse.com

Advocates protest Hochul’s “betrayal” on proposed bail reform changes | NCPR News

“The protesters gathered at the Capitol, chanting “Hell no to Cuomo 2.0”. Some speakers compared the plan to other civil rights setbacks, including the creation of Jim Crow laws in the late 19th and early 20th centuries”

Source: Advocates protest Hochul’s “betrayal” on proposed bail reform changes | NCPR News

N.Y. warns of consumer scams amid Russian invasion | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: N.Y. warns of consumer scams amid Russian invasion | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul is advising New Yorkers about charity scams and increased cybersecurity threats related to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Essex Industries launches manufacturing venture with Adk Canoe Co. | Sun Community News MINEVILLE | Integrated workforce to build composite canoes.

“The venture is a partnership between Essex Industries and master boat builder Chad Smith of the Adirondack Canoe Company, a composite technician with over 20 years of design-build experience…”

Source: Essex Industries launches manufacturing venture with Adk Canoe Co. | Sun Community News MINEVILLE | Integrated workforce to build composite canoes.

North Country touts strong Canadian manufacturing partnerships  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Good News: Stewart’s Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail

Peru Gazette file photo

1,716 checks totaling more than $2 million

March 18, 2022— Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,716 nonprofits.

From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was doubled to over $2 million with Stewart’s match. There are no administrative costs with this program, meaning 100% of the funds collected and matched benefit these organizations.

According to Stewart’s Shops Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Jennifer Frame, “Charitable giving is a personal act of generosity and kindness. Stewart’s is honored that our customers have entrusted us with investing their dollars back into their communities and supporting organizations that benefit children. Sharing is a fundamental part of Stewart’s Shops culture and we are proud to match our customers’ generosity.”

The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program has now allocated more than $34 million since the program’s inception in 1986. The success of the program is credited to Stewart’s customers for their generous contributions, dedicated shop partners who worked diligently to collect the funds, and to the media partners who helped spread the word.

Stewart’s Shops is committed to giving back to the communities in which they are located, in 2022, Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family has a goal to donate $8 million to nonprofits in need.

A listing of the charities receiving Holiday Match grants is available here. https://www.stewartsshops.com/2021-2022-stewarts-holiday…/

Renowned blues artist coming to Peru Central

Kevin Burt, an internationally acclaimed blues artist, is coming to Peru and four other local schools. In 2018 Kevin swept the International Blues Challange winning, Best Artist in the solo/duo category as well as best acoustic guitar and best harmonica (The first time ever an artist has won in all three categories) This year he has been nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Acoustic Artist of the Year 2022 (Awards are in early May, fingers crossed)
Kevin will be spending a week in five local school districts doing a “Blues in the Schools” in memory of Guy Hausrath. On Thursday, March 31st, he will be in Peru to do several assemblies with lectures and performances and work with music classes. That evening he will give a performance in the school auditorium and have the student band join him on stage for a song.
On Saturday there is a big double show at the Strand along with Dawn Tyler Watson (JUNO winner 2020 for Blues Album of the year as well as an International Blues Challange Winner for Best Band among multiple Canadian awards for Best Entertainer, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Singer/Songwriter of the year. At that Strand show, students from Peru, Moriah and Plattsburgh each perform a song with Kevin.
It’s all about the Big Love for live music, supporting music programs in the schools, and a night of phenomenal music that will send your heart flying.

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2022 @ 6:00 PM, TOWN OF PERU

(Note – Date corrected. Originated read April 6)
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of March 9, 2022 minutes
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATIONS:
 
1.P2022-006 Davey Drive Commons, LLC Site Plan Review with SEQRA
Davey Drive Commons LLC
280.-1-30.12
Davey Drive
Peru, NY 12972
2.P2022-007 Forrence Orchards Inc, Merge with SEQRA
Forrence Orchards Inc
280.1-43; 280.-1-44; 280.-1-52.13
NYS Route 22
Peru, NY 12972
3.P2022-008 Forrence Orchards Inc, Merge with SEQRA
Forrence Orchards Inc
279.-1-26.2;279.-1-26.1
Barney Downs Rd
Peru, NY 12972
4.P2022-009 Forrence Orchards Inc, Merge with SEQRA
Forrence Orchards Inc
280.-1-56;280.-1-52.11
Union Rd
Peru, NY 12972
 
7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
Zoning Code Update
 
8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT
 

Vermont nurse still battling long COVID over a year after initial illness

Source: Vermont nurse still battling long COVID over a year after initial illness

Elmore SPCA bottle drive this Friday and Saturday

The Elmore SPCA is having a bottle drive this Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th at the shelter located at 556 Telegraph Road from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
The Cassidy Redemption for providing the covered trailer for the bottle drive.

Monster truck show coming to Clinton County Fair | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Monster truck show coming to Clinton County Fair | News | pressrepublican.com

Click here to purchase tickets 

When a snowmobile goes through the ice, these are the guys who find it

Source: When a snowmobile goes through the ice, these are the guys who find it

DEC Announces Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking Dog Examinations – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC Announces Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking Dog Examinations – – The Adirondack Almanack

St. Joe’s Amp in Syracuse adds 15th concert to 2022 lineup – syracuse.com

Source: St. Joe’s Amp in Syracuse adds 15th concert to 2022 lineup – syracuse.com

Officials not expecting major Covid surge in NY despite new omicron version – syracuse.com

Source: Officials not expecting major Covid surge in NY despite new omicron version – syracuse.com

Willie Nelson bringing Outlaw Music Festival to Upstate NY with ZZ Top, Avett Brothers – syracuse.com

Source: Willie Nelson bringing Outlaw Music Festival to Upstate NY with ZZ Top, Avett Brothers – syracuse.com

New York is in the top 10 for total gas tax in the US – syracuse.com

Source: New York is in the top 10 for total gas tax in the US – syracuse.com

Opening of giant Amazon warehouse in Clay, NY near Syracuse delayed again. Here’s the new date – syracuse.com

Source: Opening of giant Amazon warehouse in Clay delayed again. Here’s the new date – syracuse.com

Speedy permits benefit New York craft beverage industry | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost temporary permits get companies up and running in 30 days.

Source: Speedy permits benefit New York craft beverage industry | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost temporary permits get companies up and running in 30 days.