The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from State Route 22 to Holden Ave on Thursday,  July 22^th  from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm to replace a water line.

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

Plattsburgh, July 21, 2021. As New York State reduces its large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations in the North Country, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will work together to continue those services for Clinton County residents. 

“The large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations offered by the state during the COVID-19 pandemic have been an incredible asset to our community,” stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health in Clinton County. “With the state starting to scale back these services, we will step in to ensure they remain accessible to our community members.” 

Individuals may still get tested at the CVPH COVID-19 Testing Center located at 295 New York Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., seven days a week. Patients must have an order for the test from their health care provider, and their health insurance carrier will be billed. Hospital officials note that as they continue to refine the testing process to help meet the needs of the community, changes may occur. Beginning July 28th, free COVID-19 testing will be offered at CCHD approximately three days per week. 

“The intention of testing at CCHD is to be a gap service,” explained Mr. Kanoza. “We have a number of providers in our area who are already offering testing. Our testing is intended for asymptomatic individuals (individuals who are not experiencing any symptoms), those without primary care physicians, and those without insurance.” 

After those options have been exhausted, requesting testing at CCHD is appropriate. Testing will be offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm outside the Health Department offices, located at 133 Margaret Street in Plattsburgh. The exact testing location will be at the Court Street entrance with the ramp. While the weather allows, residents will remain in their vehicles while testing is conducted. Appointments will be required, however day-of appointments will be available. 

“Testing is a critical public health tool in limiting the spread of the virus in our communities,” CVPH Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer Lisa Mark, M.D. explained. “While much progress has been made, the virus has not been eliminated. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, it is still vital for you to get tested and follow the advice of your health care provider.” 

“In addition to our new testing procedures, we will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccinations every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon,” added Mr. Kanoza. “At this time we are equipped to offer both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines at these clinics.” 

More information on these services can be found by visiting: 

 Clinton County Health Department: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. 

 New York State: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov 

 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: 

https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/community-based-testing-sites/index.html 

To register for testing or vaccinations at Clinton County Health Department, please call 518-565-4848. 

Source: Beloved Beartracks Band Brings Bluegrass Back To Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS

Burlington is not the only place with blue-green algae problems. The Port Douglas Beach near Keeseville was deemed unsafe for swimming today. This photo was taken yesterday a few hundred yards north of Port Douglas Beach. This form of algae is hazardous to humans and animals. Visitors sometimes arrive at a rented camp not aware of the problem. It’s not uncommon for the algae to sicken dogs who wade in the lake. Please stay vigilant.

As the Vermont Digger reported in the previous story, “Cyanobacteria occur organically, and most of the time, the bacteria are harmless. But when cyanobacteria’s preferred conditions of high nutrient levels and warm water temperatures appear, they multiply rapidly, forming blooms that make the water look like pea soup.”

“As the water clears up and the blooms break down, they can release harmful toxins called cyanotoxins that can cause a variety of ailments including liver failure, paralysis and, in some cases, death.”

Source: Cyanobacteria blooms reappear, Burlington beaches close – VTDigger

Source: As Canada plans to open border, Americans ask when U.S. will do the same | NCPR News

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PLEASE READ THE FULL ARTICLE.  IT’S NOT A SIMPLE AS THE HEADLINES MAKE IT LOOK!

Americans crossing the border must be fully vaccinated 14 days prior to entering Canada. The vaccines accepted by the Canadian Government include Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. Americans must show proof of vaccination before crossing the border. Unvaccinated children 12 and under can still travel to Canada if they are with a vaccinated parent or guardian. Fully vaccinated travelers must submit additional information about COVID-19 electronically through ArriveCAN. They must also be asymptomatic the time they get to the border. 

Source: Canadian border to reopen Aug. 9 for vaccinated Americans | Nation and World | nny360.com

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The University of Vermont Medical Center hopes to replace operating rooms at the Fanny Allen campus with a new outpatient surgical center in South Burlington. 

Source: UVM Medical Center seeks to build outpatient surgical center – VTDigger

This article contains more details than most. Source: Canada will finally open its borders, first to the US – CNN

Online Exams Scheduled Aug. 27; Registration Deadline Aug. 20

Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. To make the examinations more widely accessible, DEC is offering the examinations online; in-person exams will not be offered this year.

To register for these exams, visit the Special License Exams Registration webpage and follow the directions provided. Exam registrants will receive an email acknowledging registration and will receive a one-time link to access the website on the date of the exam at a later date.

The deadline for registering to take any of these free exams is Friday, Aug. 20. The link to the registration webpage is also available on the DEC website.

Apprentice Falconry License

Falconry has a rich history and tradition throughout the world and requires a significant commitment of time and effort. Apprentices are limited to possessing one bird, either an American kestrel or a red-tailed hawk. A falconry study guide and examination manual are available at no cost from DEC. The cost of a five-year falconry license is $40. To qualify for the Apprentice Falconry license, applicants must:

• score 80 percent or higher on the written exam;
• be at least 14 years of age;
• possess a valid New York State hunting license; and
• maintain DEC-approved facilities for housing falconry raptors.

Wildlife Rehabilitator License

Wildlife rehabilitators provide for the care of injured, sick, and orphaned wild animals for the purpose of returning rehabilitated animals to the wild. Prospective applicants are encouraged to gain experience by serving as an assistant to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. A wildlife rehabilitator study guide and examination manual are available at no cost from DEC. There is no cost for the five-year wildlife rehabilitation license. To qualify for the Wildlife Rehabilitator License, applicants must:

• score 80 percent or higher on the written exam;
• be at least 16 years of age; and
• be interviewed by DEC Regional wildlife staff.

Leashed Tracking Dog Handler

Leashed tracking dog handlers use their dogs to track and recover dead, wounded, or injured big game. Leashed tracking dog handlers provide a valuable service in aiding hunters in locating wounded big game that otherwise may go unrecovered. A leashed tracking dog study guide is available at no cost from DEC. There is a $50 license fee for the five-year leashed tracking dog license and a $25 non-refundable application fee. To qualify for a Leashed Tracking Dog Handler License, applicants must:

• score 80 percent or higher on the written exam; and
• possess a valid New York State hunting license.

To register for any of these exams, visit the NYSDEC Special Licenses Unit website. The link to the registration webpage is provided on each of the individual license web pages.

For more information, contact the Special Licenses Unit by mail: NYS DEC Special Licenses Unit, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4752; phone: 518-402-8985; fax: 518-402-8925; or email: SpecialLicenses@dec.ny.gov.

CVPH Blood Drive
Monday, August 2, 2021
3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
St. Augustine’s Parish Center

Chili 

Salad

Corn Bread 

Dessert 

Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!! 

Source: Pendragon Theatre preps for summer theater, new phase | NCPR News

Source: Son of local couple killed by stray bullet in D.C. | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: BREAKING: Fully vaccinated Americans can cross Canadian border starting Aug. 9 | NCPR News

July 19, 2021 – Former Village of Chatham, NY  Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in restitution and perform 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by concealing his unlawful post-retirement public income and for stealing from the village through sham requests for reimbursement. His fraud was discovered during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police.

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Source: Ironman traffic advisory issued | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | The Ironman Lake Placid triathlon will affect local traffic on Sunday, July 25.

Source: New York state’s best beers for 2021: And the winners are … – syracuse.com

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Source: Keeseville Community Arts Festival: July 23-25 – The Adirondack Almanack