The Peru Gazette

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Bishop Terry LaValley congratulates Fr. Seymour after installing him as St. Augustine’s Pastor

Parish Trustees Larry Shanley and Carrie Beattie witnessed Fr. Seymour’s formal installation

By John T. Ryan

Peru – After serving as pastor of St. Augustine’s Church for the past four months, Rev. Scott Seymour commented, “I think we’re doing very well. People are working well together. They’ve been cooperative and understanding.” Father Seymour isn’t referring to just St. Augustine’s parishioners; he’s also talking about parishioners at St. James Church in Cadyville and St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. On July 1st., Father Seymour became the pastor of all three parishes. They also share a parochial vicar and a deacon, Rev. Jay De la Rosa and Deacon Michael Howley. The weekly parish bulletin heading states, “Catholic Faith Communities United in the Love of Jesus.” 

Father Seymour has reasons for his optimism. Since July 1st, the three parishes have conducted several successful programs, including a vacation bible school, a parish picnic, and youth ministry Applefest parade float. In addition, religious education directors Sister Deepali Bankar and Janice Morse and youth director Rene’ Dewyea work hand-in-hand sharing ministries. 

On October 10th, many parishioners from all three parishes were present as Bishop Terry LaValley formally installed Father Seymour as St. Augustine’s pastor. They heard Bishop LaValley describe Father Seymour as a man who sometimes leads, sometimes follows, and always accompanies parishioners on their faith journey. 

A West Chazy native, Father Seymour has served as St. Alexander’s pastor since 2010 and Cadyville pastor since 2017. He has previously served as pastor in Willsboro and Essex and as parochial vicar in Ogdensburg and Malone. An accomplished singer and musician, Father Seymour has directed choirs for several major diocesan events. After hearing him sing, a St Augustine’s parishioner remarked, “He should be on Broadway!” When told about the remark, Father Seymour responded, “That’s nice, but I’ve got a few things keeping me busy right now!”  

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of October 20, 2021 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATIONS:

Appeal of Code Enforcement Officer decision of  Hobby Farm  at Tax Map Parcel 281.-2-2                                               

Z2021-063

Jeff LaValley

89 Bear Swamp Rd.

Peru, NY 12972

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:

Discussion about Zoning Code updates

8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of October 13, 2021 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19)
6. APPLICATIONS:

1. 5-Lot Major Subdivision at Tax Map Parcel 270.-1-5-.1 with SEQRA

P2021-033

Joyce and Tom Rafferty

5 Lot Major Subdivision

Korn Drive

Peru, NY 12972

2. Merge at Tax Map Parcels 255.-7-4 through 255.-7-27 with 255.-7-28

P2021-034

Karen and David Babbie

Merge

30 Alexander Rd

Schuyler Falls, NY 12985

3. Special Use Permit at Tax Map Parcel 280.-1-14

P2021-035

Verizon Wireless

Cell Tower Antenna Replacement

9 Cross St

Peru, NY 12972

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:

Moffat Solar Farm- Preliminary Site Plan Review

Wright Subdivision map correction

8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT

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The Horszowski Trio (Hor-SHOV-ski) is widely acknowledged as a vital force in the international chamber music world, giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times),“eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), and described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker). Since their debut in New York City in 2011, they have toured extensively throughout North America, Europe, the Far East, and India, performing the extensive body of traditional piano trio repertory and introducing audiences to new music that they have commissioned and premiered.

Town of Lewis – Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 27 at 11:15 a.m., Essex County 911 contacted DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting a 66-year-old hiker from Elizabethtown had suffered a non-weight bearing knee injury on the Mount Fay summit. Due to the hiker’s location, NYSP Aviation was requested and Forest Ranger Lt. Burns and Forest Ranger Praczkajlo were picked up to perform a hoist rescue. At 12:40 p.m., Lt. Burns was inserted to the hiker’s location, evaluated his injuries, and packaged the subject for extraction off the summit. The injured hiker was turned over to Lake Placid EMS and transported to a local hospital.

Hiker rescued from Mount Fay

Hiker rescued from Mount Fay

Town of Guilford
Chenango County
Underage Party: On Oct. 29, Forest Rangers Burkholder, Oldroyd, and Lt. Jackson responded to underaged subjects holding a party on South Hill State Forest. Rangers encountered several teenagers with a large bonfire and alcoholic beverages. Rangers made the teenagers clean the site by removing two truckloads of waste pallets and some trash. Before the party was dispersed, tickets were issued for violations of underage possession of alcohol, depositing trash on State land, and operating motor vehicles off-road.

Town of North Elba – Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 30 at 6:17 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hiker reporting two members of his party overdue from hiking Mount Marcy. The pair was last seen at the summit at approximately 2:30 p.m., with only their cell phones for a light source. Forest Ranger Evans responded to the trailhead to meet with the reporting party. At 7:06 p.m., Ranger Evans located the 24- and 26-year-old hikers from Ithaca, gave them headlamps, and escorted the pair back to the parking area where they were reunited with their hiking group at 7:48 p.m.

Town of Waverly – Franklin County
Joint Enforcement Operation: On Oct. 30, Forest Rangers Balerno and Praczkajlo, along with Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Cranker, conducted a joint enforcement operation on the Santa Clara Easement in the town of Waverly. Rangers previously located illegal deer hunting activity, including ground blinds baited with corn, apples, and mineral blocks. To avoid detection, Rangers were dropped off by ECO Cranker at approximately 5 p.m., and proceeded on foot for a mile to the baited stands. After checking the first stand, Ranger Balerno found and detained a subject and his radio, while Ranger Praczkajlo proceeded to check the second stand, which was also occupied. Both subjects were brought out to ECO Cranker who drove in to meet them. Six tickets were issued by ECO Cranker, including hunting deer over bait, establishing a salt lick, and failure to carry a hunting license.

Town of North Hudson – Essex County
Stranded Kayaker: On Oct. 31, DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a report of a stranded kayak in the north branch of the Boquet River. Forest Ranger Lt. LaPierre, Forest Ranger Evans, and Assistant Forest Ranger Raudonis responded to the location and found the kayak trapped between a rock and a log just upstream from the confluence of the north and south branches of the river. Rangers swept the river shoreline, downstream and upstream, and checked all put-ins and take-outs to find the kayaker. Other whitewater kayakers in the area volunteered to help remove the pinned kayak. The owner of the kayak later contacted Dispatch to report himself as the missing kayaker after he was rescued from the river by a fellow kayaker with a throw bag after not being able to handle the water levels and intensity of the rapids after the rain.

Kayak trapped on the Boquet River

Be sure to properly prepare and plan before entering the backcountry. Visit DEC’s Hike Smart NY, Adirondack Backcountry Information, and Catskill Backcountry Information webpages for more information.

If a person needs a Forest Ranger, whether it’s for a search and rescue, to report a wildfire, or to report illegal activity on state lands and easements, they should call 833-NYS-RANGERS. If a person needs urgent assistance, they can call 911. To contact a Forest Ranger for information about a specific location, the DEC website has phone numbers for every Ranger listed by region.

POTSDAM, NY (November 1, 2021) — Building on a growing body of research that studies the impact of cultural organizations on social wellbeing, The Northern New York Library Network in Potsdam, NY will conduct a three-year national research project, Libraries in Community Systems, to create a clearer understanding of the unique role public libraries play within community systems, and how this role can be maximized for improved social wellbeing outcomes.

Economic valuations of public libraries have historically focused on the exchange between the library and the local market economy—impact on local economic activity, cost savings to patrons through resource sharing, and so on—often ignoring non-monetized social goods. This research will take an approach that allows for the valuation of non-market services and social return.

Wellbeing is a composite of many elements—physical and mental health, economic security, school effectiveness, cultural engagement, political voice, etc.—that amounts to people having what economist Amartya Sen describes as “the freedom to lead lives they have reason to value.” Read more »

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The Town of Peru will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland Drive to Winding Brook, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3rd   from 7:30 am till 5:30 pm for paving.

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

“Nov 01, 2021 — A Florida-based developer has applied for a permit from the Adirondack Park Agency to build a large-scale housing development in the town of Jay.”

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Peru – At 9 a.m. there was a steady stream of voters at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. No waiting, but a steady stream.

The Press-Republican reported today that Clinton County’s Early Voter turnout was higher than four years ago, the last federal-state off-year election.  Its editorial is titled “Voting – A Duty and an Honor.”  The polls are open until 9 p.m. 

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The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  

The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols will be followed (including mask-wearing).

Anticipated topics include:

• PACE Program
• Strategic Plan
• 20-21 Audit Report
• Personnel Appointments

At this time, two (2) public comment opportunities are planned for this meeting as follows:

1^st public comment:  Related to items on the agenda.  Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

2^nd public comment:  Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

Individuals who are unable to attend in person may submit public comments by emailing perucomments@perucsd.org no later than 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, November 9^th.  Online comments are also subject to the conditions stated above.

The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org at a later time.