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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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Police: 2 Vermonters killed in northern New York crash

Source: Police: 2 Vermonters killed in northern New York crash

A wild Adirondack river, the Ausable, is restored to cope with climate change | NCPR News

Source: A wild Adirondack river is restored to cope with climate change | NCPR News

Champlain-Hudson project benefits lake towns, school districts | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN |

“Gov. Kathy Hochul’s selection of the Champlain-Hudson Power Express as a conduit delivering green energy to New York City will provide a small windfall to 14 Essex County governments that will benefit from a structured schedule of revenue payments over the next 30 years.”

Source: Champlain-Hudson project benefits lake towns, school districts | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN |Gov. Kathy Hochul’s selection of the Champlain-Hudson Power Express as a conduit delivering green energy to New York City will provide a small windfall to 14

Partial Maiden Lane Closure Today

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland to Button Brooktoday Monday, October 4th   from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm to repair a waterline.

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

Waste not: Cow manure could become (more) sustainable fertilizer | NCPR News

However, heat the manure to 700 to 1,200 degrees fahrenheit without oxygen, and one can create biochar fertilizer. The process is known as pyrolysis, which is very different from incineration — instead of producing only ash and smoke, pyrolysis produces nutrient-rich liquid and solid residue.”

Source: Waste not: Cow manure could become (more) sustainable fertilizer | NCPR News

Board Approves Proposal for Grand Isle Ferry Maintenance Facility | Off Message

Source: Board Approves Proposal for Grand Isle Ferry Maintenance Facility | Off Message

Boil Water Order in Effect

Precautionary Boil water order in effect for the following streets until further notice.
School St from McIntosh to Buttonwood,
McIntosh, Holden, Locust
Woodland, McDonald, Birchwood, Buttonbrook
Winding Brook, Bloomfield, Maiden Lane from Locust to WindingBrook.
Town of Peru Water And Sewer

CVAC volleyball: Red Storm stay perfect; Nighthawks, Hornets sweep | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | 

Water Main Break in Peru Hamlet

From Peru Supervisor Brandy McDonald:

Please Share!! Peru Water break on Maiden lane by Button Brook. Customers in that area may experience a short shut down for repair tonight.

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s September 13, 2021 Meeting

Click to review the Peru Town Board’s approved September 13, 2021 meeting minutes as posted on the town website. 

Peru School Superintendent Resignation Effective Today

2018 Peru Gazette photo of Dr. Thomas Palmer

 
District Statement:
 
Dr. Thomas Palmer resigned as Superintendent of Schools for the Peru Central School District effective October 1, 2021, for personal reasons. Mr. Scott Storms will continue in his role as acting Superintendent of Schools for the present, and the Board of Education will consider both immediate and long-term actions for the Superintendent position at the Board of Education meeting scheduled for October 19th.
 
The President of the Board of Education, Bonnie Berry stated, “Our educators at Peru Central School District are true professionals. Our faculty, staff and administrators are moving forward for our students, making the many adjustments needed to provide an excellent educational experience during COVID. The focus on getting back to daily, in-person education is everyone’s first priority, and our team continues to pursue excellence as we navigate through these unprecedented times.”
 

Additional Covid Positives continue at a high rate +43 reported today

Since our 9/30 update, 43 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Exposure Notification:
Residents who attended ‘Kitty Fest 2021’ for Animal Rescue Welfare Services on September 25, 2021 may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Clinton County Health Department recommends that residents self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 over the 14-day period from the date of the potential exposure. Symptoms include, but are not limited to, fever, cough, chills and loss of sense of taste and smell. If experiencing these or other symptoms of illness, seek immediate testing by contacting your medical provider or an urgent care center.
Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, October 4, 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 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 100,754 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 9/20. As of 9/20, 65% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 62% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 75% 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 827 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/29. As of 9/29, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 6.2%.
– 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 9/29, 81 individuals hospitalized (13 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

 Potential COVID-19 Exposure 

Peru, October 1, 2021. Residents who attended ‘Kitty Fest 2021’ for Animal Rescue Welfare Services on September 25, 2021 may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Clinton County Health Department recommends that residents self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 over the 14-day period from the date of the potential exposure. Symptoms include, but are not limited to, fever, cough, chills and loss of sense of taste and smell. If experiencing these or other symptoms of illness, seek immediate testing by contacting your medical provider or an urgent care center. 

Space Academy fuels local middle schooler’s passion | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Space Academy fuels local middle schooler’s passion | News | pressrepublican.com

New Saranac River Trail spur opens | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: New Saranac River Trail spur opens | News | pressrepublican.com

Data center manufacturer coming to Ex-Pfizer space | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Data center manufacturer coming to Ex-Pfizer space | News | pressrepublican.com

Vermont Conversation: How Vermont’s greatest fraud happened – VTDigger

Source: Vermont Conversation: How Vermont’s greatest fraud happened – VTDigger

College athletes who make money for schools are employees, NLRB memo says – syracuse.com

Source: College athletes who make money for schools are employees, NLRB memo says – syracuse.com

Upstate NY fall foliage report: Adirondacks arriving at peak or near-peak colors this weekend – syracuse.com

Source: Upstate NY fall foliage report: Adirondacks arriving at peak or near-peak colors this weekend – syracuse.com

Obituary of Carl T. Kokes

“He was born May 29, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to George and Louise (Pliml) Kokes. Carl graduated from the University of Illinois in 1962. In 1968 he moved with his family to Peru. He developed and taught the orchestra in the Plattsburgh City Schools, retiring in 1994; then taught at Clinton Community College for ten more years. Carl also founded and led the Adirondack Youth Orchestra for many years.”

Source: Obituary of Carl T. Kokes | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mooers, K…

Plattsburgh’s Holiday Express Inn Full Renovation Completed

Today, Matrix Hotels celebrates the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Plattsburgh.

The Holiday Inn Express, an award-winning hotel located in Plattsburgh, NY, has announced the completion of a full renovation and now offers guests a range of high end IHG amenities.

As the Plattsburgh tourism industry prepares to emerge from the pandemic, the reimagined hotel offers an upscale room design and expanded skylight lobby.

Located conveniently to Downtown Plattsburgh, the Holiday Inn Express provides visitors with an elevated level of service. The recently completed renovations commenced in late 2019 and were designed to incorporate more advanced technological features, as well as refreshing and updating guest areas.

Playing host to multiple corporate and social events each year, Holiday Inn Express Plattsburgh now boasts updated rooms, meeting area, and an expanded parking lot. As part of the renovation work, the rooms were entirely refurbished from the inside out. A range of modern amenities were added, including USB charging points and improved air conditioning systems, while bathrooms were also completely refitted.

Melissa Snow, General Manager, said, “We are thrilled to be apart of the Clinton County and North Country Chamber community. Our staff has worked amazingly hard to renovate our building and we are excited to serve our Plattsburgh visitors.”

A recent guest said: “This hotel is beautiful! There were so many places to put your luggage, the room was bright, and everything was new. They even had a Keurig!”

Interested parties can find more information at: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/plattsburgh/pbged/hoteldetail

The History of Farming in Beekmantown

“From horse-drawn plows produced in John Rea’s foundry in the 1800s to modern-day no-till planting, agriculture continues to evolve and thrive in Beekmantown,” wrote Rick Grant, president of Miner Institute. He continued, “The history of agriculture in Beekmantown can be told with statistical trends in crop and livestock production and how local farmers have adopted and adapted new technologies. But in the end, the story of over two centuries of farming in Beekmantown has to be the story of the farmers who have lived and worked here.” Adding, “I’m impressed by how often Beekmantown farmers led the way in Clinton County.” Grant will be the featured speaker of The History of Farming in Beekmantown, on October 7, 2021, at 7:00 PM, at the Beekmantown Town Hall, 571 Spellman Road, West Chazy, NY 12992. This will be the final program of the speaker series presented by the Bicentennial Committee of the Town of Beekmantown. The event is open to the public free of charge. CDC guidelines regarding masks and social distancing will be followed.

Co-Sponsored by the Town of Beekmantown Bicentennial Committee, the Clinton County Historical Association, and the Clinton County Farm Bureau.

 

Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Proposals for Projects to Improve Water Quality

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), in partnership with NEIWPCC is pleased to announce a Request for Technical Pre-Proposals for services to further the goals and objectives of the Lake Champlain management plan Opportunities for Action. The total request for each project may range from $25,000 to $300,000 for projects anticipated to begin in early 2023.

Applicants may propose projects that address any strategies and tasks outlined in Opportunities for Action. LCBP is particularly interested in funding projects that address the following priorities (priorities are not listed in order of importance): Read more »

The Strand Center’s Juried Show “Bring Your Best!” Opens Friday, October 1

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts annually hosts a juried show open to artists of all ages and mediums. This year, the theme of the show is “Bring Your Best!” and participants were encouraged to submit their best abstract or representational artwork for this competition. “Bring Your Best!” will be on view in The Strand Center Community Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh from October 1 to October 29, 2021. The Opening Reception will take place Friday, October 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and is free and open to the public.

Entries were received in various kinds of artistic mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, printmaking, mixed media, and digital design. Over thirty local artists submitted their work for the competition in the hopes of winning a large cash prize and a solo exhibit at The Strand Center Gallery. Awards for Best in Show, Second Place, and Honorable Mentions will be announced during the Opening Reception on Friday, October 1, 2021. Read more »

7 leave Adirondack Health over vaccine rule | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: 7 leave Adirondack Health over vaccine rule | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise