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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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First-in-the-nation N.Y. homeowner assistance fund announced | Sun Community News ALBANY | O

“$539 million to help eligible homeowners avert mortgage delinquency, default, foreclosure, and displacement.”

Source: First-in-the-nation N.Y. homeowner assistance fund announced | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Dec. 6, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York State is the first state in the nation to receive U.S. Department of the Treasury’s approval to launch its Homeo

Posted: December 6th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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147 additional COVID-19 positives reported over weekend

Since our 12/3 update, 147 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
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.
– 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 989 people were tested in Clinton County on 12/4. As of 12/4, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 7.8%.
– 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 12/4, 123 individuals hospitalized (22 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Posted: December 6th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Tioga outlasts Moriah in D title game | Sun Community News SYRACUSE | 

Source: Tioga outlasts Moriah in D title game | Sun Community News SYRACUSE | A game that was within one score through 36 minutes had Moriah varsity football fans excited to see what would happen in the fourth quarter of the NYSPHSAA Class D championship game Dec.

Posted: December 6th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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COVID-19 strikes a great number of Peru’s town employees

By John T. Ryan
Peru – COVID-19 hit the Peru town government hard over several days. Nine town employees, including one town council member, tested COVID positive; nevertheless, Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald says the town has been able to provide essential services.
Most Peru residents heard or saw town snowplows operating during this past weekend. Even though five of the highway department’s eight employees couldn’t report for duty, the remaining staff got the plowing and sanding job done with help from one man from the Water and Sewer Department.
Brandy McDonald expects several highway department employees to return to work this week. Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman and Town of Ausable Supervisor Sandy Senecal offered Peru assistance wherever needed.
The town is requiring employees and visitors to wear masks inside all town buildings. The December 13th and December 27th town board meetings will be held online and the number of visitors admitted to the town hall at any one time is limited.

Posted: December 6th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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NY lets schools ‘test-to-stay’ so more kids exposed to Covid can remain in classrooms – syracuse.com

Source: NY lets schools ‘test-to-stay’ so more kids exposed to Covid can remain in classrooms – syracuse.com

Posted: December 6th, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Great News – Tractor Parade Route Extended

Washington Street has been added to the December 11th, 7. p. m. Peru Tractor Parade Route and the late Orville Keyes’ town truck will lead the parade.
It 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.

Posted: December 5th, 2021 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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 Holiday Match Update: Over $516k Going to Local Charities So Far

                                                                                                                                                                     

100% of donations going to local non-profits

December 3, 2021—The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program is showing the true spirit of the holidays with giving; customer donations have reached over $258,983 through Thursday, December 2nd. That’s over $516,000 with the Stewart’s match so far, and there’s over three weeks left to collect!

The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program has no administrative fees and donates 100% of donations received to charities in their market areas. Stewart’s Shops matches each donation penny for penny and dollar for dollar and has been doing so for the past 35 years, raising over $32 million for local charities.

These donations stay local and support local nonprofits; funding may go to a little league team, a local food pantry or an arts program at the library. Each week, a different Holiday Match recipient is highlighted, this week, Crossroads Center for Children, a nonprofit school serving children diagnosed with autism is featured here.

While many other fundraising efforts spend 30% or more on overhead expenses, Stewart’s has no administrative fees and covers all the expenses. This means 100% goes to local nonprofits!

Holiday Match funds are collected from Thanksgiving to Christmas Day in each of the 354 shops. Local children’s organizations are encouraged to apply for funding here. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2022. All groups applying must be locally based, benefit children under 18, and be a qualified, charitable 501c3 organization. A listing of all the local organizations that received funds last season is available online.

Posted: December 5th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Upstate New York.
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Bob Dole, longtime public servant and WWII veteran, dies – ABC News

Source: Bob Dole, longtime public servant and WWII veteran, dies – ABC News

Posted: December 5th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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A surge in visitors to the Adirondacks means new management for the park | NCPR News

Source: A surge in visitors to the Adirondacks means new management for the park | NCPR News

Posted: December 5th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Solar Grazing: A Ewe-nique Idea  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Solar Grazing: A Ewe-nique Idea  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Posted: December 5th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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3 Burlington school administrators on paid leave amid state, district investigations – VTDigger

Source: 3 Burlington school administrators on paid leave amid state, district investigations – VTDigger

Posted: December 4th, 2021 under Education News, Peru/Regional History.
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N.Y. announces ‘Ski For Free’ incentive for youth vaccines | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: N.Y. announces ‘Ski For Free’ incentive for youth vaccines | Sun Community News ALBANY | New York has announced a new incentive for booster shots and youth vaccines-a ‘Ski for Free’ sweepstakes for pass packages to area mountains, including Whiteface and G

Posted: December 3rd, 2021 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Keeseville man charged for credit union robbery | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | 

Source: Keeseville man charged for credit union robbery | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | A Keeseville man is now behind bars for a strong-armed robbery at Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union and in connection with a violent domestic dispute roughly one month ear

Posted: December 3rd, 2021 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Dollar General Closed for Code Violations

 
Peru, Dec. 3, 2021 – As of 10:30 this morning signs on the front door of the Dollar General store in Peru indicated that the store is closed until further notice.
 
A Town of Peru Code Enforcement Notice dated December , 2021 on the door read, “In accorance with Section 108 of the NYS Property Maintenance Code, “This structure is unsafe and its occupancy has been prohibited by the Code Enforcement Official.” Signed Robert M. Guynup, Code Enforcement Officer.
 
The Peru Gazette has been unable to contact either Mr. Guynup or a Dollar General representative.

Posted: December 3rd, 2021 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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50 additional COVID-19 positives reported, As of 12/1, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 8.4%.

Since our 12/2 update, 50 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, December 6, 2021.
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. To register call 518-565-4848. To schedule a Pfizer or Moderna booster, visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine.
– 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 846 people were tested in Clinton County on 12/1. As of 12/1, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 8.4%.
– 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 12/1, 118 individuals hospitalized (24 ICU) in the North Country Region. *No data updates from NYS as of 9:30 am.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Posted: December 3rd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Burlington businesses react to mask mandate: ‘We’re really happy’

Source: Burlington businesses react to mask mandate: ‘We’re really happy’

Posted: December 3rd, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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How the mask mandate in Burlington will be enforced

Source: How the mask mandate in Burlington will be enforced

Posted: December 3rd, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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For many North Country families, child care during the pandemic is worse than ever | NCPR News

Source: For many North Country families, child care during the pandemic is worse than ever | NCPR News

Posted: December 2nd, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Moriah football shows love to community before state championship

Source: Moriah football shows love to community before state championship

Posted: December 2nd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Sports News.
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64 additional COVID-19 positives reported

Since our 12/1 update, 64 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
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. To register call 518-565-4848. To schedule a Pfizer or Moderna booster, visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 114,661 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 11/14. As of 11/14, 68% 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 416 people were tested in Clinton County on 11/29. As of 11/29, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 7.8%. *No data updates from NYS as of 9:30 am.
– 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 11/29, 122 individuals hospitalized (23 ICU) in the North Country Region. *No data updates from NYS as of 9:30 am.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Posted: December 2nd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Health Dept. Nov. COVID-19 Recap. 24% K-12 students, faculty & staff, 67% not vaccinated

Posted: December 2nd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Burlington City Council re-instates mask mandate

Source: Burlington City Council re-instates mask mandate

Posted: December 2nd, 2021 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Minimum wage hike creeps closer in Upstate New York – syracuse.com

Source: Minimum wage hike creeps closer in Upstate New York – syracuse.com

Posted: December 2nd, 2021 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
Comments: 1

Saving the Crown Point Light | Sun Community News CROWN POINT | Who doesn’t love the lure of a romantic lighthouse? 

Source: Saving the Crown Point Light | Sun Community News CROWN POINT | Who doesn’t love the lure of a romantic lighthouse? Here, far from the sea, Lake Champlain’s inland lighthouses beckon the explorer. From Crown Point to Windmill Point, eight lighthouses prote

Posted: December 1st, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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A loveable and loving teddy bear of a man

By John T. Ryan
As noted in the previous story, Peru’s farmers are dedicating their 2021 Tractor 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.
Parade organizer Melvin Irwin recalled, “Orville and I became friends while he was working for Everett Orchards. As a kid, he handled hay for Edgar Guay and Orville Bonville. There are many stories there! He was a big lovable teddy bear with ties to every farm in Peru!”
Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald smiles when he thinks about Orville Keyes. McDonald commented, “He was just fun to be around. He always made the job fun and put a smile on your face. Just a really good guy.”
Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell stated, “Orville was about as entertaining of a guy you could ever meet. He always liked to play jokes and pick on the new guys. Yet, somehow when I called him to plow or sand any time, day or night, he was there minutes after hanging up. May he rest in peace, and may the Good Lord get his family through this difficult time.”
Fellow Highway Department employee Wayne Wells commented, “Orville was a big-hearted bear. He loved to joke around and tell hunting stories. He liked other towns just as much as he did our own town. He liked to talk to the other drivers about jokes or funny stories or even try the scare tactic. He jumped like he had 220 volts when someone snuck up on him. He would say, ‘Ya got one coming’ and laugh about it. He would get even too. It’s all in good spirits. I think of Orville as a big teddy bear. So sad. He will be missed for sure.”
Orville’s daughter Katie Babbie described why people liked and respected her father so much. “What was there not to love about Dad. He was kind, caring, thoughtful, always had a smile, had a great sense of humor, and loved to make people laugh. He was a joker who enjoyed picking on those he cared about and loved. He was a man full of knowledge and wisdom. He was a friend who would be there for you no matter what he was doing.”
The Tractor Parade will be held on December 11th at 7 p.m.

Posted: December 1st, 2021 under General News.
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