Miner Institute is teaching students how to test drinking water
Karley Tourville, Kaysha Korth, Melina Mitchell, Violette Surman, and Oliver Hurd are members of the Students Against a Vanishing Environment Club
By John T. Ryan
The Peru High School gym is bustling with activity from Tuesday to Thursday this week as 1,200 students participate in Earth Fest 2025. Sixteen environmental education and student organizations are on hand to answer questions, distribute literature, and conduct hands-on learning activities.
The school club Students Against a Vanishing Environment hosts the event under the guidance of teacher Greg Badger. Karley Tourville explained, “Our organization is trying to assist the school with composting and maintaining the gardens. We organize clean-up days.” Kayshn Korth added, “Some people don’t respect the environment. Often, there’s a lot of trash left on the school grounds that we can help clean up.” Club President Violette Furman stated, “We’re trying to educate younger students. Some spectators at football games don’t seem to care.” Melina Mitchell emphasized, “Sometimes high school events look like a trash bowl. Educating our youth is essential for the future. We’re doing what we can to empower them.”
Organizations represented at the event include the Clinton County Soil & Water Conservation Department, Casella, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Lake Champlain Basin Program, Compost For Good, the Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, Miner Institute, the North Country Clean Energy Hub, the Ausable Freshwater Center, Clinton/Essex Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Clinton County Health Department, the Adirondack Watershed Institute, the Adirondack Mountain Club, and the Point Au Roche Nature Center.
Student groups involved include Students Against a Vanishing Environment, the National Art Honor Society, the National Honor Society, the High School Student Leadership Group, the Environmental Science Class, the Elementary Student Leadership Group, the Elementary Media Club, the Butterfly Effect Club, and the Science National Honor Society.
4/17/25 Correction – Violette Furman is Club President, not Karley Tourville as initially stated.
Posted: April 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, April 21, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.
The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and is used to supply other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac Lake and Glens Falls.
St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 is coordinating the drive.
Posted: April 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru CSD will conduct Earth Day celebration workshops involving sixteen (16) environmental education organizations and student presenters from April 15th to April 17th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This is a three-day event to celebrate Earth Day and bring greater awareness of environmental issues to our students, staff, and community. There will be stations similar to a science fair, with various Earth Day activities. The venues will include the High School Gymnasium, Outdoor Courtyard, and Library.
The first two (2) days will be for Middle and High School students, and the third day will be for Grades 3-5 Elementary students. Over 1,200 students will view, interact, explore, and create with presenting organizations. Student club leaders will facilitate, guide, and assist presenters. Each station will take approximately fifteen (15) minutes and may include a presentation and activity.
Classes will be divided in half to accommodate approximately ten (10) students per station. Student groups will see three (3) station presentations and activities. After the event, students will be able to share their experiences with others.
Organizations Presenting include: Clinton County Soil & Water Conservation Department, Casella, DEC, Lake Champlain Basin Program, Compost For Good, Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, Miner Institute, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, North Country Clean Energy Hub, Ausable Freshwater Center, Clinton/Essex Cornell Cooperative Extension, Clinton County Health Department, Adirondack Watershed Institute, Adirondack Mountain Club, and Point Au Roche Nature Center.
Student groups include:
Students Against a Vanishing Environment, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, High School Student Leadership Group, Environmental Science Class, Elementary Student Leadership Group, Elementary Media Club, Butterfly Effect Club, and Science National Honor Society.
Please reach out if you have any questions and/or would like to schedule a visit.
Posted: April 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Honor Flights, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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CCC April 8 News Release Plattsburgh, NY – On Monday, April 7, Clinton Community College’s ASAP program hosted the CCC Alumni Showcase Luncheon, giving current students a chance to connect with graduates and explore how CCC helped shape their educational and professional journeys.
Held in the Moore Building’s second-floor atrium, the event featured a complimentary lunch for attendees as they listened to alumni stories, explored various career paths, and asked questions. The panel provided students with first-hand insights into the diverse opportunities available after graduating from CCC.
The alumni panel featured a wide range of fields and experiences:
Eugene Ayotte is a Systems Programmer/Analyst at Clinton Community College. He graduated from CCC in 2019 with an associate degree in Liberal Arts: Math and Science and earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2022.
Sedona Runyon is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at the New York State Education Department. She earned her associate degree in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science from CCC in 2012, followed by a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2014 and a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University at Buffalo in 2017.
Ian Underwood is a Manufacturing Engineer at Monaghan Medical Corporation. He graduated from CCC in 2015 and continued his education at Clarkson University, where he graduated in 2019.
Anna Hewitt-Channell serves as the Business Development and Marketing Manager at Dannemora Federal Credit Union. She graduated from CCC in 2016 with an associate degree in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science and later attended SUNY Empire State College.
Niki Rivers is an Assistant Professor in the Nursing program at CCC. She is a proud alumna of the college’s Nursing program.
Dana Lee is a Substance Abuse Counselor at Champlain Valley Family Center. She holds an associate degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from SUNY Canton (1991), a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from SUNY Plattsburgh (1996), and earned both an associate degree in Human Services and a certificate in Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling from CCC in 2020.
Brandon Menard is a Constituent Services Representative for New York State Assemblyman Billy Jones. He graduated from CCC in 2014 with an associate degree in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science and earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2016.
Sue Hagar works in education and outreach for the Lake Champlain Basin Program. She graduated from CCC in 2012 with an associate degree in Environmental Technology and earned a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Management, and Planning from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2017.
The Alumni Showcase Luncheon served as an inspiring reminder of the success CCC graduates achieve and highlighted the diverse career pathways available to students through a CCC education.
Posted: April 14th, 2025 under General News.
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The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is now accepting submissions for its 12th annual Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency – a fully funded, two-week residency at the Lodge on Twitchell Lake near Big Moose, NY. Submissions are due by May 19.
Each fall, ACW welcomes six poets, fiction writers and creative nonfiction writers – three from the Adirondack region and three from anywhere around the world – to the Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency. Selected writers will enjoy a dedicated two-week period for creative immersion with plenty of inspiring writing spaces both indoors and out. The residency also fosters connection through fireside gatherings and family-style meals, complemented by opportunities to explore the natural surroundings. This year’s residency will take place from Sunday, September 21, to Sunday, October 5.
“The Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency is such an incredible opportunity; we are so proud to offer it,” said Nathalie Thill, ACW’s executive director. “I know several residents who applied many times over the years and didn’t get in and then suddenly, they got in. It seems to happen at the right time for them, and they are always so appreciative of the time and sense of community they receive there. I can’t wait to see who we will welcome this year.”
Application Requirements:
Interested writers should prepare a brief, third-person bio, a detailed work plan describing their objectives for the residency and a writing sample showcasing the applicant’s best work in their genre (up to 10 double-spaced pages or 2,500 words maximum). To ensure impartial review, the applicant’s name must not appear anywhere on the writing sample. Selection will be based on the quality of the submitted writing, as well as the residency work plan. A $30 application fee is required.
For an additional $60, ACW will provide applicants with editorial feedback on their submitted writing samples including a detailed, 500-word letter from a panelist on strengths and areas for improvement. Reach out to info@adirondackcenterforwriting.org with any questions about the application process.
Learn more and apply to this year’s residency at adirondackcenterforwriting.org/residency. The residency is generously provided by the estate of Anne LaBastille, who wrote books that inspired generations of people to love the outdoors, including Woodswoman and Beyond Black Bear Lake.
The Adirondack Center for Writing has been bringing people and words together for 25 years through provocative events and meaningful programs. For more information about ACW, visit adirondackcenterforwriting.org or follow @adkctr4writing on Facebook and Instagram.
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Posted: April 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Call Meeting to Order- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- 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; Banking Reports, and JCEO);
- MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 24, 2025 and Special Meeting of April 8, 2025.
- Community Input.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION:
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Internal Audit for the Town Court System.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Trespasz Law Bond Counsel Retainer Letter.
- DISCUSSION: Update on the Telegraph Rd. Culvert Project by C & S Engineers.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval to Close H26 Capital Project Bank Account.
- DISCUSSION: Other Business: Council Comments
- DISCUSSION: Other Business: Department Head Comments.
- DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay April 2025 Bills.
- MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.
- MOTION: Return from Executive Session.
- MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.
Posted: April 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Ham and Potato Casserole
Vegetable
Bread
Dessert
Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972
All are invited and welcome!
Posted: April 14th, 2025 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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In September 2023, Chriss Zuckerman, a resident of a Howard Center residential facility, was killed by a car on Shelburne Road. Could her death have been avoided?
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Posted: April 13th, 2025 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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An early suspension of a parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans requires the two students to leave the country by the end of April.
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Posted: April 11th, 2025 under Education News, Highway Dept. News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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State Police spokeperson said Law enforcement instructed Moore to drop the firearm, but he refused and aimed the weapon at troopers and deputies
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Posted: April 11th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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