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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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July 8th Soup Kitchen Menu

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, July 8th. Served 4:30-5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Take-out only.

Coleslaw
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Rice
Chocolate Cake

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

NYS DOH Report Says Staff Spread COVID-19 In Nursing Homes

Source: DOH Report Says Staff Spread COVID-19 In Nursing Homes

New York State Fair canceled for 2020: ‘A really tough one,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: New York State Fair canceled for 2020: ‘A really tough one,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

July 6th Local COVID-19 Report – Lab-confirmed positive +3, Active +3, Tested +707

Clinton County Health Department states, “As of 8 am this morning, Clinton County has 3 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases. The majority of cases seen recently in our region have not been travel-related. COVID-19 is present in our community. We must remain vigilant—wear a face covering, wash your hands frequently, and maintain social distance (of at least 6 feet) from others”

Peru Blood Drive on Monday, July 6th

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network will conduct a blood drive on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. 

Your neighbors need blood. It is in short supply, especially during this crisis period. Please make every effort to donate. 

Rest assured that all recommended coronavirus safeguards will be maintained. 

Two Ward Lumber employees at Jay location test positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Two Ward Lumber employees at Jay location test positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

UVM students must decide by July 15 whether to take classes in-person or online – VTDigger

Source: UVM students must decide by July 15 whether to take classes in-person or online – VTDigger

NCCC plans mostly online classes in fall | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: NCCC plans mostly online classes in fall | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Are Burlington businesses seeing a rebound in their sales?

Source: Are Burlington businesses seeing a rebound in their sales?

Coronavirus in NY: Hospitalizations stay below 900; 10 new deaths – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Hospitalizations stay below 900; 10 new deaths – syracuse.com

Why bars are a big risk for coronavirus spread; 140 cases linked to one Michigan brewpub – syracuse.com

Source: Why bars are a big risk for coronavirus spread; 140 cases linked to one Michigan brewpub – syracuse.com

New COVID-19 worries from flights that carried infected Warren Co. residents

Source: New COVID-19 worries from flights that carried infected Warren Co. residents

Tupper Lake announces paddling challenge – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Tupper Lake announces paddling challenge – – The Adirondack Almanack

Boat-kayak crash on Lake George is reminder of potential dangers on the water | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Boat-kayak crash on Lake George is reminder of potential dangers on the water | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Coast Guard: Seaplane crashes into Lake Champlain, no injuries reported

Source: Coast Guard: Seaplane crashes into Lake Champlain, no injuries reported

Peru Maplefield’s Progress as of July 2, 2020

Coast Guard: Crews responding to report of plane crash near Valcour Island

Source: Coast Guard: Crews responding to report of plane crash near Valcour Island

NEW: Spike in coronavirus cases in Warren and Washington Counties | NCPR News

Source: NEW: Spike in coronavirus cases in Warren and Washington Counties | NCPR News

Clinton County currently has no active cases of COVID-19, but the risk to residents for COVID-19 infection is not gone.

A message from CCHD

As communities and businesses are reopening, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, it is important to understand potential risks and what you can do to protect yourself and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

In general, the more closely you interact with others, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. When deciding whether to go to that picnic, family cookout, or another event, think about:
– How many people will you interact with?
– Can you keep 6 feet of space between you and others? Will you be outdoors or indoors?
– What’s the length of time that you will be interacting with people?
– What preventative measures has the venue put in place to protect the public?

All residents should continue to:
– Wear cloth face coverings whenever you are less than 6 feet apart from other people or are indoors. Children under the age of 2 should not wear cloth face coverings.
– Wash your hands frequently.
– Stay home if sick.
For more information visit https://bit.ly/2VHAJ18.

Note: The next Clinton County COVID-19 case updates will be shared on Monday, July 6.

Effective Monday, July 6, 2020, the Clinton County Department of Motor Vehicles will be open to the public and will be fully operational.

Department of Motor Vehicles

Effective Monday, July 6, 2020, the Clinton County Department of Motor Vehicles will be open to the public and will be fully operational.  Clinton County residents will no longer have to make an appointment and can simply stop in during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)  WE CONTINUE TO ASK FOR YOUR PATIENCE AS MANY RESIDENTS WILL BE UTILIZING THE SERVICES.  CUSTOMERS SHOULD EXPECT EXTENDED WAIT TIMES.

Please make sure you have completed all appropriate paperwork prior to entering the Motor Vehicle office, as there will be many people trying to get in.  You can find the forms online by visiting http://DMV.NY.GOV or forms are available outside of the office in the main lobby of the Government Center.  We request that only the customer who is bringing in the transaction enter the department and to please wear a face covering and practice social distancing.  For further assistance, please call the main line at 518-565-4785 or you can email the Supervisor, Deanna Rock at deanna.rock@clintoncountygov.com

Please be patient with us regarding the phone calls.  Many people are trying to call and we are working very hard to make sure everyone is taken care of.

All of us here at Clinton County DMV would like to thank you in advance for your patience during our reopening process.

Registration packets and instructions are available online by click this link.

Click here to go to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website (http://DMV.NY.GOV) for detailed information.

SUNY schools waive SAT, ACT requirements amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY schools waive SAT, ACT requirements amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Local businesses weigh in on loss of Canadian customers

Source: Local businesses weigh in on loss of Canadian customers

20 suits filed against Diocese of Ogdensburg for alleged priest sexual abuse

Source: 20 suits filed against Diocese of Ogdensburg for alleged priest sexual abuse

Firms file 20 Child Victims Act lawsuits against diocese | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Firms file 20 Child Victims Act lawsuits against diocese | Local News | pressrepublican.com