The Peru Gazette

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Here is a detailed description of the ballot proposals appearing on this year’s ballot. Source: 2021 Statewide Ballot Proposals | New York State Board of Elections

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Editor Joe LoTemplio:

“We have now hit and exceeded the centenary mark for deaths due to COVID-19 in the North Country. Believe me, it is not a milestone. When my mother passed away from COVID-19 this past January in Rochester, I remember looking at paperwork the hospital provides when such an incident occurs. It told me what number COVID death she was in Monroe County at the time. I can’t recall what the exact number was, but it was high, as Monroe County is much bigger than Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties combined.”

Source: Editorial: COVID deaths are people, not just numbers | Opinion | pressrepublican.com

Source: DEC Announces Nov. 1 Release film ‘Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species’ – The Adirondack Almanack

On Wednesday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary preliminary Town General, Town Highway, Peru Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Peru Water budgets. They are attached for your review. The Peru Gazette plans to analyze them over the weekend.

Budgets Town 2022 CLICK HERE TO REVIEW

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) held a press conference on Friday, Oct. 29, to highlight the commercial driver license (CDL) workforce shortage and discuss how it has impacted North Country businesses. Jones is pushing for the state government to develop solutions to help potential drivers obtain their CDL and showcasing local programs that help drivers obtain their CDL.

“Small businesses are bearing the brunt of the global supply chain shortages, increasing transit costs and delaying supply deliveries,” Jones said. “Part of this disruption is due to a need for more CDL drivers, but anyone interested in obtaining this license faces a cumbersome system that can deter new drivers from entering the trucking industry.

Jones is looking into developing unique solutions, such as how a high school in California recently started offering a truck-driving program for students.[1] Similar programs exist right here in the North Country at Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES), and those programs need to be highlighted, advanced and promoted. CVES has both CDL-A and CDL-B Training Courses for adults that work with local businesses such as Upstone Materials and Casella Waste to train and hire new drivers. Many local schools even help pay for the training required to be a school bus driver. CVES is looking for other local businesses to also become involved with their programs.

“The state needs to do more to not only promote these programs but also to support them. I am proud to have secured funding to help pay for a tractor trailer for this program, which ironically is late being delivered due to supply chain issues,” Jones said.

Jones has also received several complaints about the process required to obtain a CDL including the pre-inspection test. Obtaining a CDL allows a driver to operate trucks with double or triple trailers, hazardous materials and a tank, along with passenger vehicles “We must streamline the CDL process and develop better initiatives to recruit the next generation of drivers. Addressing these issues is a win-win for local businesses, consumers and local governments,” Jones said.

Truckers are the backbone of our nation’s economy, but the industry faces a shortage of around 80,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Association.[2] The average age of a trucker is roughly 55 years old, so recruiting young drivers is important, Jones noted.

Source: Beekmantown one step closer to safe water | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | On Oct. 27, Assemblyman Billy Jones presented the Town of Beekmantown with a check for $125,000 for the purchase and installation of water system equipment.

Source: Patriots win third straight Class C girls soccer title | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The AuSable Valley Patriots won their third straight Section VII/Class C championship Oct. 28, defeating Northern Adirondack, 7-0, at Plattsburgh High School.

Source: Stefanik pushes for release of rural education funds | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is calling for the Department of Education to release funds for the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program.

Source: New legislation targets illegal mufflers and excessive noise | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Oct. 29, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that increases penalties against motorists and repair shops that illegally modify mufflers and exhaust systems to ma

Source: CVAC volleyball: Nighthawks retake conference lead as Eagles, Hornets and Pats also win | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru varsity volleyball team jumped to the head of the line in the CVAC volleyball standings Oct. 28, scoring a sweep of Lake Placid wit

Tonight’s Trunk and Treat at Heyworth-Mason Park to benefit the Peru Nursery School was very successful. Hundreds of kids came to enjoy the treats handed out by almost two dozen generous families and groups. Rulfs Orchard, the TD Bank, Livations, and the Peru Fire Department also joined in the fun.  Click here to enjoy more Peru Gazette photos. 

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Source: Undefeated Moriah tops Peru to win CVAC crown | | pressrepublican.com

Source: Police: Body of Rita Wilson, missing Redford woman, found

The Peru Highway Department accomplished the street paving very quickly.

Source: Rita Wilson: Still no sign of missing Redford woman, police say

If you’re traveling to an outdoor destination this weekend be on the lookout for moose on the move. This time of year, moose are wandering looking for mates, leading them to areas where they are not typically seen. While this improves the opportunities for people to enjoy sightings of a moose, it also increases the danger of colliding with one on the roadway.

Moose are most active at dawn and dusk, which are times of poor visibility. They are also especially difficult to see at night because of their dark brown to black coloring and their height – which puts their head and much of their body above vehicle headlights.

Take the following precautions to prevent moose-vehicle collisions:

• Use caution when driving at dawn or dusk – reduce your speed, stay alert, and watch the roadsides;
• Slow down when approaching moose standing near the roadside, as they may bolt at the last minute when a car comes closer;
• Moose may travel in pairs or small groups, so if a moose is spotted crossing the road, be alert for others that may follow;
• If a moose does run in front of your vehicle, brake firmly but do not swerve. Swerving can cause a vehicle-vehicle collision or cause the vehicle to hit a fixed object such as a tree or pole; and
• If a moose is hit and killed by a vehicle, the motorist should not remove the animal unless a permit is obtained from the investigating officer at the scene of the crash.

If you do see a moose, be sure to report it and submit a photo to Info.R5@dec.ny.gov. More information about moose can be found on DEC’s website.

(Photos added at 11 a.m. 10/29/21) Town of Peru Highway will be closing North Bend from State Route 22 (TD Bank end) to Sunrise Drive tomorrow Friday, October 29^th @ 7 am til 3 pm to pave.  TD Bank customers may have a disruption in using the drive thru while paving the small section from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot.

There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.