The Peru Gazette

Source: History Shows Adirondack Avalanche Risks Are Real – – The Adirondack Almanack

Applications are now available for DEC’s cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program. The program provides pheasant hunting opportunities through a partnership among DEC, hunters, 4-H youth, and interested landowners. The program is funded through the State Conservation Fund from license fees paid by hunters, trappers, and anglers. In 2019, DEC distributed more than 31,500 day-old pheasant chicks to qualified applicants!

Day-old chicks are available at no cost to participants who can provide a brooding facility, a covered outdoor rearing pen, and an adequate release site. Applicants must provide daily care to the rapidly growing chicks, monitor the birds’ health, and ensure they have adequate feed and water. The pheasants may be released beginning when they are eight weeks old and must be released no later than Dec. 1.

All release sites must be approved in advance by DEC and must be open for public pheasant hunting opportunities. Approved applicants will receive the day-old chicks in April, May, or June.

Individuals interested in these programs should contact their nearest DEC regional office for applications and additional information. A “Pheasant Rearing Guide” and applications are  available on the DEC website. Applications must be filed with a DEC regional wildlife manager by March 25, 2020.

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces First Free Fishing Weekend Of 2020 | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has signed on to a letter to the new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Steven Hahn, urging him to take action to enforce the FDA standards of identity that are already in place for dairy products. The FDA has formal rules surrounding the definition of labeling genuine dairy products and alternatives that they have chosen not to enforce for several years. Congresswoman Stefanik is also cosponsor of the Dairy PRIDE Act, a House bill that would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the sale of any food that uses the market name of a dairy product but does not come from an animal, and does not contain milk as a primary ingredient. This letter to the FDA is the next step in urging them to act on dairy labeling issues.

“For far too long, the FDA has failed to combat the misuse of dairy terms on non-dairy products,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Not only does this cause confusion among consumers, but it also puts our North Country dairy farmers at a disadvantage in the grocery store. Real dairy products come from real cows, and they should be the only products labeled as ‘milk’. I will continue to be an outspoken advocate and urge FDA to enforce existing law.”

“Dairy farmers continue to urge FDA to uphold the law and enforce existing standards of identity for dairy,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. Read more »

Source: Burlington Deputy Chief Wright Resigns Following Firestorm Over Social Media | Off Message

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor today of the Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, legislation she cosponsors. This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection, every fiscal year, to add 240 new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists, 20 agriculture canine teams, and additional support staff in the Office of Field Operations. This is expected to continue until the number of specialists sustains the requirements put forward by the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model.

“It is in the best interest of our national security to ensure that our food supply is sufficiently protected from any outside interference,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “In my visits to our Northern Border, I have witnessed the need for more staffers who are specially trained in this area. I am proud to vote in favor of this legislation to provide adequate resources and staffing at our borders and protect our country’s food and agriculture interests.”

Do you have an interest in solar farms being located in Peru. The Town Board his holding a workshop today at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about solar farm regulation. Companies are thinking about locating solar farms here. 

From the office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli

The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 5.28 percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2019, with an estimated value of $225.9 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

“A strong upswing in the markets to close out 2019 boosted the Fund’s returns in its third quarter,” DiNapoli said. “Volatility remains the defining characteristic of the investment landscape, however. As we approach the Fund’s fiscal year end, we will maintain our conservative approach and keep a close eye on investment returns.”

The Fund’s estimated value reflects benefits of $3.27 billion paid out during the quarter. Its audited value as of fiscal year end March 31, 2019 was $210.5 billion. Read more »

Source: Student suspended at SUNY-ESF after racist graffiti found in dorm, college says – syracuse.com

Source: Moriah fund drive succeeds – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Ti schools in transition – Sun Community News & Printing

Thanks to Beck Murphy for informing the Peru Gazette that the Sullivan Park ice rink is clear of snow and ready for skaters.

Stacy Changelo of Ausable refueled his DVT Shredder at Stewart’s in AuSable Forks this afternoon. It’s a unique vehicle which the Peru Gazette had never seen nor heard about. Stacy said it goes about 25 miles per hour. According to a YouTube video it’s great on snow and mud. The rider controls it with weight and foot shifts.

The manufacturer describes it as follows: At DTV Motor Corp, we have a passion for developing all season, all terrain powersports products that cator to a wide variety of demographics. We have combined the best characteristics of traditional board sports into an exciting new riding experience. The DTV Shredder has captured the freedom riders feel carving on a board and applied it to a motorized tracked vehicle. The result; a revolutionary stand-up off-road vehicle that keeps shredding all year round!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiNMxnukYic

Spectrum Twitter post:

We are aware of service issues in Upstate New York, Maine and New Hampshire at this time. We are investigating and working to resolve the problem. We apologize for any inconvenience this is causing.
12:55 PM · Feb 8, 2020

Source: Battle over trusted traveler programs devolves into federal-state stalemate – The Buffalo News

Source: SUNY increases focus on enrollment concerns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Peru, NY – 5 degrees and beautiful Saturday, February 8, 2020. Most people are dug out, but a few are not. Check on your neighbor, especially your elderly neighbor.

Very little traffic until about 8:15. School buses were getting ready to depart for somewhere. The town was working on clearing the sidewalks and a few plows were at work in driveways. The town highway crews were hopefully resting under the covers. It is truly beautiful here all times of the year, especially on a morning like Feb. 8, 2020.

Photos along Barney Downs Rd., River Rd. and in the hamlet.

Click here to view 38 photos taken about 8 a.m. today. 

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at *6:30 PM in the High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Anticipated topics include:

•       20-21 Budget Workshop #1
•        Appointment of Personnel

The full agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org).

All are welcome.

*The Board will conduct a Retreat for the purpose of a book study/education/training prior to the start of the meeting, from approximately 4-6:30 PM.  The Retreat is not open to the public.

Clinton County Office of Emergency Services is advising people to stay off the roads during today’s storm event unless travel is necessary.

Source: Plattsburgh fighting for flights – Sun Community News & Printing

Please share!! Please stay off the roads if you can only go out if you have to the roads are horrible and will keep getting worse!!! We have well over 12” and a lot more coming down until 8pm. This will allow the Plow drivers to clear the roads. I can’t thank you guys enough for everything you guys do!! It’s easy to say that’s their job and they get paid for it !! But most people that have a Job know when they will work and be home with family and when they will get sleep. Thanks to the Peru Highway and Water and Sewer Departments, Fire Department the Peru Town Court and all the other workers at the Town of Peru for everything you all do!! Makes me really Proud to be the Town of Peru Supervisor!!!!

Source: NYS DEC warns of avalanche risk in High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks

The sum might be less, but the same would apply to Clinton County

Source: Residents evading 2020 census count could cost county $20 million – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru Town Hall and Court House will be closed today. If you have to travel please be safe and enjoy the weekend.