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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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Don’t forget the tractor parade

Peru Tractor Parade – Saturday, December 11th, 7. p. m. The late Orville Keyes’ town truck will lead the parade.
The parade will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up Cross street, left on Route 22, continue by Stewart’s, to Maiden Lane, then to Winding Brook to Route 22B, left on the Mannix Rd., left on Washington St. to the River Rd. and done.
The farmers are dedicating the 2021 parade to Orville Keyes, who passed away on Saturday, November 27th. Keyes was a Town of Peru Highway Department employee for 22 plus years. Prior to that, he worked for Everett Orchards.

US expands Pfizer Covid boosters, opens extra dose to age 16 – syracuse.com

Source: US expands Pfizer Covid boosters, opens extra dose to age 16 – syracuse.com

Diver braved ‘inherent danger’ in ‘incredible’ rescue effort at Niagara Falls – syracuse.com

YOU HAVE to watch the video. There’ a HERO! Source: Diver braved ‘inherent danger’ in ‘incredible’ rescue effort at Niagara Falls – syracuse.com

Car that sparked helicopter rescue entered Niagara River intentionally, police say – syracuse.com

Source: Car that sparked helicopter rescue entered Niagara River intentionally, police say – syracuse.com

Longtime Veteran Services director honored in Hall of Fame | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After nearly two decades of service with the United States Air Force, Steven Bowman’s military career then shifted to a lifetime legacy of advocacy that continues

#VaxtoSchool clinics coming to Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced 16 new #VaxtoSchool clinics, two of which are heading to Plattsburgh Saturday, Dec. 11.

Source: #VaxtoSchool clinics coming to Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced 16 new #VaxtoSchool clinics, two of which are heading to Plattsburgh Saturday, Dec. 11.

Community Christmas Tree Lighting Canceled

NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next. – City & State New York

Source: NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next. – City & State New York

Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of December 13, 2021

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 2021 @ 6:00 PM 

The Town of Peru is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Town Board

Time: Dec 13, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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  1. Call Meeting To Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  1. Roll Call
  1. 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) (Also, late October 2021 Court Report)
  1. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of November 22, 2021.
  1. Community Input 
  1. RESOLUTION/MOTION: Approval of Hiring Jason Burl as a Permanent MEO I to fill current opening in the Highway Dept.
  1. MOTION: Posting of Town Clerk’s 2022 Tax Season Hours. 
  1. MOTION: Approval of Rifenburg’s Pay Application #8. 
  1. DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update. 
  1. DISCUSSION: Other Business. 
  1. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only. 
  1. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills 

MOTION:     Adjourn

Keeseville bridges nominated for international awards | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE 

Peru Lions give back to our community

Lion Ed Eisele presents a $1050 check to Amy Davies of the Peru PTO to support their activities at Peru Elementary.

Lion Dave Dalton presents a $500 donation to Keeseville’s JCEO representative Tara Hogan to help support their food shelf program.

Ed Eisele presenting a donation to Peru’s JCEO representative April Wright to help support Peru’s food shelf program.

Dec, 9, Peru NY – The Peru Lions Club had a very successful 44th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 400 runners participated-both live and virtually in the 5K and 10K events. The Peru Lions wish to thank all community members who helped out.  The Lions presented three donations shortly after the 44th Annual John P Adams Turkey Trot.
  • The first was given at a meeting last Thursday at Livingood’s. It is a presentation by Lion Ed Eisele to Amy Davies of the Peru PTO to support their activities at Peru Elementary.
  • The second photo is Lion Dave Dalton presenting a donation to Keeseville’s JCEO representative Tara Hogan to help support their food shelf program.
  • The third photo is Lion Ed Eisele presenting a $500 donation to Peru’s JCEO representative April Wright to help support Peru’s food shelf program.

New York Attorney General Letitia James ends bid for governor

Source: New York Attorney General Letitia James ends bid for governor

39 additional COVID-19 positives

Since our 12/8 update, 39 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
If you missed the Clinton County Legislature’s Press Conference yesterday (featuring speakers from CCHD and CVPH) a closed captioned version is available on CCHD’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGq4ovdo2GQ&t=12s).
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to schedule a first, second, third, or booster. Check back frequently, as additional appointment and dates may be added.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 117,609 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 11/28. As of 11/28, 69% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 65% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 77% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 499 people were tested in Clinton County on 12/7. As of 12/7, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 7.0%.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 12/7, 116 individuals hospitalized (20 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Clinton Co. Office for the Aging offering creative aging classes | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County Office for the Aging will be offering two additional creative aging classes in 2022 and officials need the public’s help.

Some homes in BTV’s flightpath to get sound testing

“Now, the airport is offering a new sound insulation program. It’s a pilot project that will initially improve 10 homes with plans to expand to 50 homes per year.”

Source: Some homes in BTV’s flightpath to get sound testing

SUNY Chancellor Resigns – The Legislative Gazette

Source: SUNY Chancellor Resigns – The Legislative Gazette

December Peru Zoning Board Meeting Canceled

Based on a directive from the Town Board and the recent Covid-19 outbreak in our town, the decision has been made to cancel the December Zoning Board meeting.

Steve Bowman, retired Clinton County Services Director, honored by NYS Legislature

Steve Bowman was honored with induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame by NYS Senator Dan Stec, at the Clinton County Legislature’s December 8 session, 2021.
Taped by Calvin Castine. Thank you, Calvin!!!!!!
Click here to view video 

Bluff Point Lighthouse: Where women kept the light on | Sun Community News VALCOUR ISLAND | 

Covid surge hits Essex Center again | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | A second major Covid cluster has been identified at the Essex Center Rehabilitation and Nursing home in Elizabethtown, 

Feds send emergency ambulances to help transport patients if Covid swamps Syracuse hospitals – syracuse.com

Source: Feds send emergency ambulances to help transport patients if Covid swamps Syracuse hospitals – syracuse.com

See 32 New York hospitals ordered to halt elective surgeries – syracuse.com

“The order halting elective procedures doesn’t affect cancer treatment, neurosurgery, treatment for “intractable pain” and a number of other procedures and treatments considered essential, according to the Health Department.”

Source: See 32 New York hospitals ordered to halt elective surgeries – syracuse.com

Say ‘so long’ to polystyrene containers | Sun Community News ALBANY | New rule will limit or severely restrict the use of this popular plastic.

Source: Say ‘so long’ to polystyrene containers | Sun Community News ALBANY | New rule will limit or severely restrict the use of this popular plastic.

Dannemora crash claims the life of local child | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Authorities said a one-car rollover crash on wintery roads has claimed the life of a young Morrisonville boy.

Source: Dannemora crash claims the life of local child | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Authorities said a one-car rollover crash on wintery roads has claimed the life of a young Morrisonville boy.

Clinton Correctional on lockdown following massive inmate brawl | Sun Community News DANNEMORA |