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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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Decades of centuries: Man publishes family history | News | pressrepublican.com

If you have a French-Canadian heritage you have to read this great news story. 

Source: Decades of centuries: Man publishes family history | News | pressrepublican.com

Posted: November 14th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Albany County issues plea for volunteers to assist coronavirus response

Source: Albany County issues plea for volunteers to assist coronavirus response

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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COVID-19: Quebec Reported Over 1,300 New Cases For The Third Day In A Row – MTL Blog

Source: COVID-19: Quebec Reported Over 1,300 New Cases For The Third Day In A Row – MTL Blog

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Nov. 13th COVID-19 Update

November 13, 2020.
I want to ask all New Yorkers to carefully think about their Thanksgiving plans in the context of the current COVID surge around the nation. Look at the numbers in your community and look at the numbers in the United States and the world. They are rapidly increasing—countries are locking down. As we approach the holiday season, if people travel so will the virus. I believe this situation is going to continue to deteriorate over the coming weeks.
Effective tonight, all indoor and outdoor gatherings at private homes are limited to no more than 10 people as we see more and more instances of “living room spread”—that’s COVID spreading in smaller, private settings. Bars, restaurants and gyms will also close beginning tonight from 10 pm to 5 am (excluding takeout and delivery) in order to reduce virus spread in these settings.
We are in this together, and everyone must do their part to protect our loved ones and communities. I know it’s hard, and we’re all tired—but there is still a long time before a vaccine will be available, and we must manage this global surge. The next few weeks are key.
Image of the Day: A story of community spread from a wedding in Maine reminds us how dangerous gatherings can be.
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate fell to 2.65 percent. In the micro-cluster focus areas, the positivity rate was 4.58 percent. Excluding these areas, it was 2.29 percent. Of the 203,721 tests reported yesterday, 5,401, or 2.65 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations were at 1,737. Sadly, we lost 24 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. A regional summit will be held this weekend with governors from Northeastern states. It’s important that we are aligned with our neighbors on how we handle the virus. In light of rising cases in the region, I will meet with neighboring governors to discuss aligning our policies amid this national surge.
3. The Rockland County cluster will move to a Yellow Zone. The micro-cluster has been under 3 percent positivity, and hospital admission rates have declined, meeting the metrics for transitioning to a Yellow Precautionary Zone and the buffer zone will be removed. More information about the State’s micro-cluster strategy is available here.
4. Yesterday, New York reported a record-high number of tests, with over 200,000 tests reported. As we draw closer to the holidays, it’s important that New Yorkers get tested so we can identify positive cases, implement our contact tracing program and stop the spread. Any New Yorker can get tested and you can find a testing site near you here. You can also call 1-888-364-3065 to make an appointment at a New York State-run testing location—most sites have available appointments at drive-thru or walk-in locations.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Michelin-acclaimed La Morada, a family-run Mexican restaurant in the Bronx, is serving as both a restaurant and soup kitchen. Early on in the pandemic, the owners had to close the restaurant after experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, but when they reopened, following a successful online crowdfunding campaign, La Morada began cooking for families in need. Now the restaurant makes about 650 meals a day for fellow New Yorkers—including those who are elderly, unemployed or unable to cook.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Local Nov. 13th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +6, Recovered +2, Active +4, Currently Active 73, Tested +1,683

Six additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported since our 11/12 update. Of the 6 newly reported cases, 4 cases are associated with SUNY Plattsburgh and 2 cases are among other community members. There are currently 73 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County.
As we have mentioned before, there is not one specific way that people in our community are being exposed to COVID. Cases are not linked to one large gathering or event, but the result of many smaller interactions between individuals. People you know (and care about) can give you COVID. And you can give it to them. Wear a mask and physically distance yourself from others. As many have noted in the comments section of our posts, deaths are not the only consideration or consequence of COVID. Some people have very mild illness and don’t appear to have any long-term health effects, while others experience serious illness and continue to have ongoing health problems. There is no way to know which category you will fall into. YOU can protect yourself and the people you care about by wearing a mask and physically distancing yourself from others.
Note: Our next case updates will be provided on Monday, November 16.

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Harmful Algal Bloom Observed On Lake George

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed the presence of a large, localized shoreline harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Harris Bay on Lake George. The HAB was first reported by Lake George Association staff trained in HAB identification as part of DEC’s Citizen Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP). DEC confirmed the bloom on-site on November 9, 2020. Microscopic analysis determined the bloom to be Dolichospermum – a common cyanobacteria found in HABs in New York.
 
While there is no concern related to public drinking water regarding this bloom, the NYS Department of Health reminds residents to never drink untreated lake water.
 
HABs are rare this time of year; however, they may occur on water bodies throughout the fall and possibly into winter, so continue to: Know it. Avoid it. Report It.
 
Know It – HABs vary in appearance from scattered green dots in the water to long, linear green streaks, pea soup or spilled green paint to blue-green or white coloration.
Avoid It – People, pets and livestock should avoid contact with water that is discolored or has algal scums on the surface.
Report It – If members of the public suspect a HAB, report it through the NYHABS online reporting form available on DEC’s HABs webpage.
 
Because waterbodies may have HABs that have not been reported to DEC, we recommend avoiding contact with floating mats, scums, and discolored water.
 
Symptoms or health concerns related to HABs should be reported to DOH at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov.

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Trudeau fellow leads vaccine clinical trial | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Trudeau fellow leads vaccine clinical trial | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Local schools go remote again | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Local schools go remote again | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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St. Agnes in Lake Placid warns of possible COVID exposure | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: St. Agnes warns of possible COVID exposure | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News.
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Albany officer suspended for racist remarks caught on camera

Source: Albany officer suspended for racist remarks caught on camera

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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Another record-breaking day for Capital Region coronavirus cases

Source: Another record-breaking day for Capital Region coronavirus cases

Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Posted: November 12th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Local Nov. 12th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +29, Recovered +13, Active +15 to 69, Tested +547

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. 29 additional lab-confirmed positive cases reported and 13 individuals recovered since our 11/10 report. Of the 29 newly reported cases, 18 cases are associated with SUNY Plattsburgh, and 11 cases are among other community members. Contact tracing is ongoing for all cases; as a reminder, if you have been identified as a contact of a positive case, you will be contacted by a contact tracer. There are currently 69 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County.

Looking for more information? CCHD’s website (http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19) and the NYS website (https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov) both offer a tremendous amount of data and information. Here are a few links to commonly asked questions:
– COVID-19 hospitalization data by region: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region.
– School COVID-19 Report Card, with positive school tests by region and school: https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/.
– Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) COVID-19 Report, with a breakdown of cases by facility: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report.
– Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-region….
– Updates to the COVID-19 Travel Advisory: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory.

Posted: November 12th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Thruway to launch cashless tolling this weekend – syracuse.com

Source: Thruway to launch cashless tolling this weekend – syracuse.com

Posted: November 12th, 2020 under Highway Dept. News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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222 new coronavirus cases in Onondaga County, another record – syracuse.com

Source: 222 new coronavirus cases in Onondaga County, another record – syracuse.com

Posted: November 12th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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You’ve never seen New York like this: Upstate’s historic forts (video) – syracuse.com

Source: You’ve never seen New York like this: Upstate’s historic forts (video) – syracuse.com

Posted: November 12th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Burlington to ramp up testing after virus found in wastewater

Source: Burlington to ramp up testing after virus found in wastewater

Posted: November 12th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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The Peru Nighthawks rallied from two goals down against the Beekmantown girls varsity soccer team for a 3-2 win Nov. 11

Source: Nighthawks rally in Lake semis | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | The Peru Nighthawks rallied from two goals down against the Beekmantown girls varsity soccer team for a 3-2 win Nov. 11, moving on to face Northeastern Clinton in the Sectio

Posted: November 12th, 2020 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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‘The wave is here’: Vermont prepares for potential surge of COVID-19 cases

Source: ‘The wave is here’: Vermont prepares for potential surge of COVID-19 cases

Posted: November 12th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Cuomo announces 10 p.m curfew for bars, restaurants, gyms to stem coronavirus resurgence | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo announces 10 p.m curfew for bars, restaurants, gyms to stem coronavirus resurgence | NCPR News

Posted: November 11th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Posted: November 11th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Parties in private NY homes capped at 10; bars, restaurants, gyms must close earlier – syracuse.com

Source: Parties in private NY homes capped at 10; bars, restaurants, gyms must close earlier – syracuse.com

Posted: November 11th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Approved Minutes of Preliminary 2021 Town Budget Public Hearing

Click here to review Budget – 2021 Preliminary Budget

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr.Kregg Bruno, Councilman,( Excused ) Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk and Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board.

The Purpose of the Public Hearing is to discuss the 2021 Preliminary Budget.

The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Mr. Irwin seconded by Mr. Barber to open the Public Hearing to discuss 2021 Preliminary Budget.

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                    Motion Carried

 

DISCUSSION- 2021 Preliminary Budget

Mr. Irwin asked if the health insurance buyout had been adjusted for the Highway Department. Mr. McDonald stated yes. 

Motion by Mr.Douglass, seconded by Mr.Barber to close the Public Hearing at 6:32 PM to discuss the 2021 Preliminary Budget.

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                     Motion Carried

 

Motion by Mr.Douglass, seconded by Mr.Irwin to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:33 PM.

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                       Motion Carried

 

_________________________Supervisor  ________________________Councilman

 

_________________________Councilman ________________________Councilman

 

_________________________Councilman

 

 

 

Posted: November 11th, 2020 under Town Board News.
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Vermont reports 72 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day total since pandemic began

Source: Vermont reports 72 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day total since pandemic began

Posted: November 11th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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CVPH Ends Fiscal Year with $7 Million Deficit

President Michelle LeBeau praises employees, providers for their commitment to the community during challenging times
PLATTSBURGH, NY – While praising the employees and providers of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) for their unwavering commitment to patient care during these remarkable times, President Michelle LeBeau announced today that despite their hard work and dedication, the organization is projected to lose $7 million in FY2020.
“To say that these past 12 months have been difficult is an understatement but our team has once again shown their commitment to our community and those they serve – keeping their focus on the two things we do here every day: care for our patients and each other,” she said.
At the close of the fiscal year on September 30, the hospital posted $362 million inpatient revenue and $369 million in total operating expenses for a $7 million loss. Revenue only grew by 1% from what it was in 2019 while expenses grew this year at a much faster pace, according to CVPH Chief Financial Officer Christopher Hickey. Wages, benefits, pharmaceuticals and medical/surgical supplies accounted for the highest expenditures in the FY2020 budget.
“Even before COVID-19, by February of 2020, we had lost $6.3 million – almost $1 million a month. We were focused on correcting the shortfall with measures in place to reduce expenses and increase revenue. The pandemic put a hold on everything and even forced us to pause most of our revenue-generating services,” he explained.
CVPH received $30 million in federal relief funding which is included in the $362 million and helped to offset some of the significant losses related to COVID-19. “The stimulus funding spared us from total devastation – it was a true life preserver – but it didn’t close the gap. We have to do that.” Hickey said.
In May, the facility began to slowly and deliberately reopen those services that were paused in response to the pandemic with an eye always on the safety of patients and staff. “As the predominant health care provider for this community, we were committed to reopening safely. The way in which our team has done that is inspiring,” LeBeau said. The CVPH president cautioned, however, that COVID-19 is still very much present here and across the country and continues to pose threats to our health care industry.
As of September 30, there were 8,700 CVPH admissions, 36,036 Emergency Department visits, 10,833 surgeries, 696 births and 277,989 patient visits. Hickey pointed out that decreasing patient revenue continues to be a recurring issue for CVPH. “When we do a month-to-month comparison, we have consistently run below pre-COVID-19 levels,” he said.
LeBeau said the organization is engaged in addressing its financial challenges on several fronts. A redesign initiative created to align staffing with patient volume will support our organization once all positions become filled.
“We have a number of folks who aren’t able to work for a variety of reasons – illness, school challenges, childcare – this places additional tension on an already stretched team,” she explained.
A hiring assessment, where every open position is closely evaluated prior to filling, continues at the Plattsburgh hospital.
Leaders’ base pay was reduced and contributions to 403B paused as part of the redesign plan. They have also been contributing up to 25% of their insurance premiums.
“We’ve hired a number of physicians who will provide our community with the medical care it needs while generating critical revenue,” explained LeBeau. Orthopedic surgeons, hospitalists, emergency physicians, a radiologist, an urologist and an OB/GYN have recently been added to the CVPH Medical Staff and recruiting efforts continue.
Prior to COVID-19, CVPH had also engaged the services of ECG Management Consultants. The nationally recognized firm has helped to identify even more opportunities for improvement. Hickey explained that this partnership was made even more critical by the financial toll the last seven months has had on the organization.
“All of these initiatives will help us secure our future – to be here for our patients now and in the years to come,” LeBeau said. “Our folks are some of the best. They are compassionate, knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated to this community and each other. I am certain that by working together, we will continue to provide the care our community needs.”

Posted: November 11th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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