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From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of bringing a Resolution to the House Floor to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Congresswoman Stefanik sits on the Committee and was a cosponsor of the censure Resolution.

“I was one of the first Members to ask when Chairman Schiff had access to information on the whistleblower complaint,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I was also the first Member to call him out publicly for his ‘parody’ testimony while millions of Americans tuned in. Adam Schiff is unfit to serve as Chairman of the bipartisan House Intelligence Committee and I voted to bring a Resolution to the House Floor to censure him today because of his continued failed leadership and lack of transparency with both Members of the House and the American public. The American people deserve better.”

The Peru Lions Club is holding its 18th annual Election Day Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, November 5th 2019 at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center from 4:30 – 7:00. We have had an average attendance between 125 and 150 people. Cost is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children   6 – 12 years old and free for children under the age of 6.

Lion’s primary goal is sight related and supports those in need of visual assistance. The money that is raised from this event helps many local individuals with eyesight issues. However, providing eyeglasses is just one of the many things that our club does for the community. We continue to perform vision screenings to preschool children (The Lions SEE program), support of the Clinton County Christmas Bureau, Peru Boy and Girl Scouts, The Peru Youth Commission, Hospice of the North Country, ALS, Literacy Volunteers of the North Country, North County Honor Flight, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta (a camp for children with cancer), the JCEO/Outreach food shelf, Peru and Keeseville Libraries, North Country Association for the Visually Impaired, Guide Dog Foundations, and provide student scholarships, and other community and state projects.
Hope to see you there.

Richard Potiker

Bill Todd

Clinton County Legislator Peter Keenan is not seeking reelection after eight years of service as Area 5 Legislator. Republican Richard Potiker and Democrat Bill Todd are seeking the position.The Peru Gazette asked the candidates the following questions.

1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement.

Richard Potiker responded: I have a high school diploma and completed some college,
I owned my own appraisal business and retired as an insurance appraiser after 25 years. I was past president of the Adirondack Insurance Professionals.
I was the chairman of the Schuyler Falls zoning board of appeals.
I own Northern NY Driving Academy the area’s 1st full service driving school.
I am currently finishing up my 2nd term as Schuyler falls Town Supervisor. I am currently the Schuyler Falls Republican Committee Treasurer.
I am currently divorced after a 34 year marriage, I have 1 daughter Amanda Barns a 2004 graduate from Peru School and 1 grandson.

Bill Todd responded: Formal education consists of high school graduate, four years in the United States Air Force, and some college. Primary employment for the past 51 years has been with the City of Plattsburgh as manager of the water filtration plant. I have been married for 55 years to my wife, Carolyn, and we have three children. I have been a volunteer fireman with Morrisonville Fire Department for 44 years. During that time, I held the office of fire Commissioner for 15 years. In the past, I have been involved with coaching softball and baseball teams for the town of Schuyler Falls. Additional, community involvement includes: Knights of Columbus, past Grand Knight, past trustee for St. Alexander’s church, church choir member, and volunteer at St. Alexander’s soup kitchen.

2. How will your background and/or successes assist you as a Clinton County Legislator?

Richard Potiker responded: I know that my experience as a small business owner and a 2 term Town Supervisor as well as my business background has prepared me to help lead the County and represent the constituents in Area 5. I will work hard along side Rob Timmons to address all of the important issues issues facing Peru and Schuyler Falls.

Bill Todd responded: Through my extensive managerial experience, I have been involved in overseeing employees, spending and working with the budget at hand. I have devoted years of my life to the local community through involvement with the Morrisonville Fire Department. During my time as fire Commissioner, I was tasked with budgeting and spending of the local fire tax base.

3. What county issues concern you the most?

Richard Potiker responded: I believe that the county is running smoothly and is in good hands with Mike Zurlo. As unfunded mandates trickle down from State to County to Towns I will make sure that the residents of area 5 have a voice on the County level. Since the towns in area 5 stand to benefit from development of the old county airport as well as the increase in area sales tax revenue from outside the area. Improved trade education should be a priority to supply new manufacturing jobs with an educated workforce wanting to remain in the area and raise their families. Social services in the County need to be staffed to provide appropriate quality care and strict enforcement of fraud and abuse of the system should also be a priority.

Bill Todd responded: I think the present legislator, Peter Keenan, along with other legislators, have done an exceptional job with keeping the tax rate low, the expansion of Clinton County airport, and working with the towns & city in a positive way. I hope to work with all legislators to continue to keep the tax rate low and the county moving forward.

4. Why should a person vote for you?

Richard Potiker responded: I am the best person for the the job and will work hard for everyone.

Bill Todd responded: As a resident and taxpayer, I want someone who is looking out for the interest of the taxpayer, someone who is a voice for the area that we live in, and someone who will listen to those needs. I believe that I am the most qualified to be that voice. I have resided in this area for most of my life; I have strong ties to the community and look forward to working for the people in Area 5.

5. What party lines will your name appear on?

Richard Potiker responded: Republican, Conservative & Indepemdence

Bill Todd responded: Democrat and Working Family

Carol Blakeslee-Collin

Two candidates are seeking to represent Area 7 on the Clinton County Legislature. Republican Incumbent Rob Timmons is seeking following a four-year term. Democrat Carol Blakeslee-Collin is challenging Timmons as she did in 2015. 

The Peru Gazette posed four questions to Blakeslee-Collin and Timmons.

1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement.

Carol Blakeslee-Collin responded: I grew up in the small town of Windham, NY in the northern Catskills and come from a large family that believes in giving back to the community.  I received a BA from Trinity College, a Benton Fellowship from the University of Chicago, and an MST from SUNY Plattsburgh.  My husband, Jimm Collin, and I moved to Keeseville fifteen years ago from Washington, D.C.  where I worked as a producer for the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and before that ABC News “20/20”, various PBS units, local news, and as an independent documentary producer.   After our move to the North Country, I was the executive producer at Mountain Lake PBS and the director/curator at the Clinton County Historical Museum.  I am now retired, with the exception of an occasional journalism assignment.  I live in a great neighborhood on Main Street in Keeseville in the old Keese/Baber house built in 1825 with my husband and our 2 dogs and two cats.   I am presently chair of the Ausable Democrats, and a Board member for ADK Action, the Upper Jay Art Center, and Noon Rotary in Plattsburgh.  I am also very active in the Keene Valley Congregational Church.  

Rob Timmons responded: I am a lifelong resident of the Town of Peru; I graduated from Peru Central School in 1985 and Paul Smith’s College in 1989 with a degree in Hospitality. My wife, Michelle (Duprey), and I have two daughters, Lacy and Allison. I am the owner of Rob’s Repairs, specializing in remodeling, plumbing, and electrical work, and Clinton County Area 7 Legislator.  I worked for the Town of Peru Highway Department for a total of eleven years and was Highway Superintendent for six years before leaving to start Rob’s Repairs. I was also a volunteer firefighter in Peru for ten years.

2. How will your background and/or successes assist you as a Clinton County Legislator? What county issues concern you the most and how would you address these issues?

Carol Blakeslee-Collin responded: As a former journalist, I understand that there are many sides to an issue and am accustomed to seeking out and listening to all of them.  Now that I am retired, I am at a point in my life where I can give back to the community in the form of public service and would be honored to serve as the representative for Area 7 on the Clinton County Legislature.  The issues that concern me the most are our lack of reliable broadband, the effect of the opioid epidemic especially on families, the lack of coordinated job training, and our ability to attract and sustain well-paying jobs, especially for young people.  Improving each of these will lead to a better quality of life and more economic growth for the region.  If elected, I will find ways to address each of these issues through research, interviews, and visits to county agencies.  

Rob Timmons responded: My previous position as Town of Peru Highway Superintendent provided the immediate advantage of understanding how government works including budgets, personnel and planning.  As Chairman of the Transportation Committee, I am able to work with the County Highway Department to assure our roads are well maintained.  Due to my construction background, I have provided input on the expansion at Plattsburgh International Airport, and I work closely with the Building and Grounds Department on the annual $500,000 capital improvement projects. As the liaison to Cornell Co-Operative Extension we are working to help local farmers by maintaining the Agricultural Regional Team and as the liaison for Soil and Water we are continuing to work to improve water quality by hydro-seeding ditches and roadsides to combat soil erosion problems. In order to sustain our reasonable county tax rate and stay under the 2% tax cap, we need to focus on economic development including job creation by growing small businesses and supporting our corporate businesses.  We are currently developing a plan for the former county airport to encourage more business in Clinton County adding to our tax base and helping to minimize our tax burden.

3. Why should a person vote for you?

Carol Blakeslee-Collin responded: If my answers to questions #1 and #2 don’t persuade a person to vote for me, there is not much more I can say.  I believe I am more qualified than my opponent, Robbie Timmons, and can do a better job representing the people of Area 7 in Clinton County.   Editors correction: For about 10 minutes the Peru Gazette attributed Ms. Blakeslee-Collin’s response to this question to Mr. Timmons. 

Rob Timmons responded: I like to think about and rationalize problems and come up with common sense solutions. I have an excellent attendance record for regular legislative sessions and committee meetings and enjoy being a part of a legislature that works across party lines to benefit and help our county continue to grow and be a great place to live. My background helps me to understand most problems that we deal with and to help come up with cost effective solutions. I am dedicated to any job I take on and put forth every effort to complete it fully. I have served on the following committees: Transportation (Chairman), Public Safety, Finance, Children and Family, Personnel, and Buildings and Grounds as well as the liaison for Cornell Co-Operative Extension and County Soil and Water; I look forward to continuing to our work on these committees in my next term.

4. What party lines will your name appear on?

Carol Blakesleee-Collin responded: I am on the following party lines:  Democrat and Working Families Party.   

Rob Timmons responded: I will be on the Republican and Independence party lines this November.

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of October 9, 2019 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATIONS:

1. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2019-029 Keith Bushey

Site Plan Review – Motorcycle, ATV, and Snowmobile Repair & Consignment Sales

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Peru, NY 12972

2. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2019-030 Keith Bushey

Site Plan Review – Freestanding Sign

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530 Lapham Mills Rd.

Peru, NY 12972

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:  Discussion on Sketch Plan Review for Maplefields
8. CEO REPORT:

9.  ADJOURNMENT

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Kregg Bruno

Rick Barber

By John T. Ryan

Peru – November 5th Election Day is only 15 days away. Two seats on the Peru Town Council are open and two candidates have been nominated, meaning both candidates should be elected. Republican and Democratic Party officials say they tried but were unable to recruit more candidates.

Sitting Republican Councilman Rick Barber is seeking election to a four-year term of office after being elected to complete Brandy McDonald’s term of office in 1998. (McDonald was elected Town Supervisor).

Democrat Former Councilman Kregg Bruno is seeking to return to the Board. Bruno served from December 2009 through December 2015 but was defeated in November 2015 when four candidates sought two positions. In 2018 Barber defeated Bruno when they both sought to fill the seat once occupied by Brandy McDonald.

The Peru Gazette posted five questions to each candidate:

Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and community involvement.

Rick Barber responded: I am a 1981 graduate of Peru Central School and a 1983 graduate of Paul Smith’s College with a degree in Forestry and Recreation. I am a retired New York State Corrections Officer with 26 years of service. I served as a Peru Volunteer Fireman. I am currently a member of the Keeseville Elks Club and Plattsburgh Moose Lodge. I am a sixth generation Peruvian. My wife Kay (Maloney) and I have been married for 31 years and have raised our three children in the Town of Peru. Our oldest daughter Margaret (Meg) is married to Nick Rock and they are the proud parents of Maizy Rock. We are also parents to Madeline and Mason Barber. I have served on the Peru Town Council since December 2018. I am liaison to Peru Youth Commission, Peru Town Court, Baker Free Library and Peru Highway Department.

Kregg Bruno responded: I attended Peru Central School through out my youth as a student and athlete. I received an Associates Degree from Clinton Community College in Business Management and was fortunate enough to become an All American wrestler at Potsdam State.

I was a member of the Carpenter/Millwright Union for over 10 years and decided to use this experience and my educational background to start my own business: Bruno’s Custom Tiles Works.

My community involvement includes, coaching soccer, baseball, and softball for the Town of Peru Youth Programs. After which I continued my coaching career in the wrestling program at Peru Central High School. I served as a Councilman for six consecutive years (2009-2015), and helped establish the Ausable River Park Trail, new water filtration plant, new entrance to the Town Hall, and other good projects.

My wife Bonnie, children Christopher and Katie have been a huge part of my success in business and supporters in all my life choices.

2. How will your background assist you as a town counselor?

Rick Barber responded: My background working with a variety of people for 26 years in corrections prepared me well for the councilman’s position. As a corrections officer I worked with fellow officers and superiors as a Training Relief Officer and successfully organized training schedules for 63 officers. In addition I was in charge of work crews which required me to make decisions in a timely manner.

Kregg Bruno responded: As a small business owner operator, I have to do my own quotes and work within specific budgets. As a Councilman my background will assist during budget time and also understanding construction quotes.

3. What town issues concern you the most?

Rick Barber responded: I believe the most significant issues facing the Town of Peru are the new sewer lines we are currently planning to install. I also believe that the test wells that are being investigated to supplement the town water system is an important concern as well.

Kregg Bruno responded: Currently the Town is preparing to improve the Town’s Waste Water infrastructure which is a major project. The Superintendent Courtney Tetrault is doing an excellent job communicating with the Board and Engineers. My concern is that the cost of the project falls on only a small percentage of Peru residence. In the future the Town needs to add more users to the system to keep the rates down.

Another concern is that for over four weeks this summer, (July 22-August 9) the Town Youth had no activities at the Parks. That’s 4 weeks of mowing, 4 weeks of great weather, 4 weeks of salaries being paid, 4 weeks of kids being out of school.

4. How would you address this/these issue(s)?
Rick Barber responded: I will continue to work in a bi-partisan manner to ensure the successful implementation of the new sewer system at an affordable cost to the residents of the Town of Peru. I will also work diligently to explore options for an updated water system that will provide sufficient clean water to the Town of Peru for the future in the most effective manner.

Kregg Bruno responded: I think the Board needs to be more Proactive in restructuring the Youth Department to adding more activities and keep the youths along with any parents active throughout the whole year.
Take more advantage of the walking trail with its exercise station to have fun night with youth and parents. Frisbee golf and more coaching clinics could also be considered.

5. Why should a person vote for you?

Rick Barber responded: I believe the voters of Peru should vote for me because I bring a fresh, open-minded approach to the board.

Kregg Bruno responded: I’m passionate and dedicated to working hard in order to help the Town of Peru achieve success and progress in a positive manner.

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Donny Duprey

Tom Everett

Mary Millett

Ben Sabourin

Bob Way

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on October 19, 2019 at the Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 2390, at 90 Sharron Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY. The social hour will start at 6 pm and the dinner will start at 7 pm, awards to follow. This year’s Hall of Fame nominations are Donny Duprey 72, Thomas Everett 72, Mary “Meilink” Millet 76, Robert Way 57 and Ben Sabourin 95. 

To purchase tickets, contact Cathy Phillips at 518-572-1235 or 518-963-7963. The cost is $30 dollars each. If those interested would leave a message be sure to leave a name and how many tickets are needed to reserve 

Donny Duprey

Donald Duprey graduated in 1972 from Peru Central School. Don is the 10th child of fourteen Duprey children.  Donny began his career in the 7th grade playing Football, Wrestling and Baseball.

During his career in football Don played on both sides of the line offense and defense.  On the defensive line he played linebacker and on offense he played fullback.  He recorded 120 tackles in the 8 game schedule his senior year. During his football career he was selected to the CVAC All-Star Team as well as the Press Republican Newspaper Linebacker of the Year and WIRY Radio Station Linebacker of the Year.  Mr. Duprey was also a Co-captain of the team.  These awards were selected from a list of all the teams in the CVAC League which was quite an accomplishment.

Then Don went on to participate in the wrestling program under the Stan Riggs regime. Don was a team member that was part of the 118 dual winning streak which was recorded at the time as the longest winning streak in the Nation.  This winning season was written up in Sports Illustrated.  Don Duprey was an integral part of this milestone.  His junior year he went 16-0 at 169 lb. weight class.  His senior year he went 20-0 in the CVAC and also accomplished several other awards.  He won the Peru Christmas Tournament, Salamanca Tournament, and Section 7 Championship.

As spring rolled around Don became a member of the Peru baseball program. “Donny” had been a part of the baseball program since the 7th grade which is also true of the football and wrestling programs.  As a junior and senior Don made the varsity team.  During his career as a catcher Don was a threat behind the plate. He was so strong opposing players and coaches were threatened with stealing bases because of his quickness in throwing individuals out who tried to steal against him not to mention his physical strength to steal home. During his senior year Don was selected CVAC All Star Catcher by the Press Republican, CVAC All Star Catcher by WIRY Radio Station.  As the captain his senior year also included winning the CVAC League Championship.

It came as no surprise that the school district athletic department was happy Mr. and Mrs. Duprey had such a large family. All of the Duprey family members have been an integral part of the success that the Peru Athletic Department has had. Now we are enjoying the grandchildren and great grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Duprey. Congratulations, Don!

Thomas Everett

Thomas Everett was a young man who graduated from Peru Central School in 1972. Tom played among the likes of the Duprey family members. Tom was well liked in high school because he was a gentleman to his teachers as well as his friends. He was known for his hard work in the classroom and out in the athletic arena. Tom’s work ethic made him a success in high school, college and also as a local business man. Tom Everett always treated those he encountered with dignity, professionalism and fairness.

Tom Everett started his athletic career in 1968-69 when he started playing Junior Varsity Football, Wrestling, and Baseball. In 1969-70 Tom was brought up to play Varsity Football.

During his 1970-71 football season his team became the CVL Co-Champions and Varsity Wrestling CVAC Champions and Section 7 Champions. During 1971-72 Tom was selected as co-captain of the football team as well as co-captain of his wrestling team. Tom won the sectionals in wrestling and went on to the state championships in Syracuse where he placed 3rd.   This feat was extremely difficult to accomplish as Tom lost his first match and had to work his way back in the wrestle backs to placed 3rd in New York State.

Tom Everett had so much success in wrestling that he was recruited to wrestle for Union College where he was a co-captain of his squad in 1975-76 and he wrestled there from 1972-76.

Tom Everett was always very modest which is why it came as no surprise that it was difficult to get him to write down anything about his athletic career. From a student that graduated after Thomas Everett he was always looked up to by students as someone you wanted to emulate.

 Mary “Meilink” Millett

Mary “Meilink” Millett graduated from Peru High School in 1976 and achieved her B.S. Degree in Physical Education from the University of Toledo, magna cum laude, graduating in March 1981.

Mary was a 4-year Varsity athlete for 4 sports which included soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball. She was captain for each of these sports her junior and senior year. Included in that lineup she participated in one year of track in her freshman year doing shot and discus.

During Mary’s career in athletics at Peru she served as Intramural Leader and President of GAA which was a very prestigious program. During that time she achieved top point getter each year 9-12 for her class. This was a top accomplishment for a girl in the program. During Mary’s tenure in Peru she was also a member of National Honor Society and top in her class rankings.

Following graduation from Peru Mary traveled to Toledo, Ohio to attend the University of Toledo.  Mary was selected by the college to supervise the Intramural Program for the entire University.  Working that job she also worked for Chevrolet as a machinist and line operator and at Wendy’s Restaurant. Mary chose to do this in order to make enough money to pay for her college tuition.  Ms. Millett’s reputation then and now is that she is extremely tenacious when it comes to working to accomplish anything she sets her mind to. It is no wonder she graduated magna cum laude in college and top in her class in high school.

After graduation from college Mary returned back to her home and immediately was hired as Assistant Varsity Soccer coach and Softball coach in 1981. 

Benjamin “Ben” Sabourin

Ben Sabourin graduated from the Class of 95 from Peru Central School. Ben was the type of athlete that the coaches commented that he hardly said anything while he played. He was so dedicated to going out and working hard and doing whatever the coaches asked of him. Ben had the same reputation in the classroom. Ben Sabourin was hard driven in whatever his undertakings both academically and athletically. Ben wanted to be successful and while you watched him play you saw the desire to get his team to focus and get the task at hand done and that was to win.

The integrity that Ben had was to get things done with dignity and grace. He was always fair and had implicit sportsmanship and fair play. He was tough, smart and created personal bests for himself and the team.

While playing football Ben played Varsity his sophomore thru senior year. His teams participated in the 1992 & 1993 State semi-finals, and in 1994 Section X Massena. In 1993 he was selected to the 1993 Press Republican All Star Team as a punter and in 1994 as a tight end. In 1994 Ben was selected as Team Most Valuable Player.

During basketball season Ben played on the JV Team from 1992-93. Mr. Sabourin went on to play Varsity his Junior and Senior years. He was team captain his senior year and during that year became the Press Republican Honorable Mention in 1995.

Another sport that Benjamin excelled in was Track and Field. Ben was a varsity letter winner from 8th grade all the way thru his senior year. Ben had the opportunity to be coached under Scott Woodward who could get the best out of all the people he coached. Ben became a captain his senior year in 1995. During his career in track Ben became a one-time record holder in the 110 meter hurdles and Pentathlon. Personal bests in High Jump (6’5”) 110 Hurdles (15.4) Pentathlon (3150). He also received 3rd place in High Jump against state-wide competition at the prestigious Eddy Meet (1995), Section 7 Champion in High Jump 1995 and State Meet Qualifier 1994 (High Jump) 1995 (Pentathlon). 

Ben set the school record in the 110 meter hurdles at the 1995 State Meet, and was in medal contention until recording 3 fouls in the shot put. Went on to record personal bests in the long jump and 1500 meter run to finish the meet.

Ben Sabourin became a member of the track team while attending the University of New Hampshire where he increased his personal best in High Jump with a jump of 6’6’’.

It comes as no surprise that Ben had such success in high school and college with his drive to do his best in whatever he encountered. Great Career Ben!

Robert “Bob” Way 

Robert “Bob” Way graduated from Peru Central School 1957. Bob was an outstanding three sport athlete earning letters in soccer, basketball, and baseball. The 1957 soccer team was undefeated with a record of 9-0. The basketball team went undefeated with a record of 18-0 and the baseball team also had a perfect record. Bob was a force to be reckoned with on the mound. 

After graduation Bob continued his prolific career playing baseball and softball. Bob played Peru Town team baseball from 1954 through 1961 while also playing baseball for Miner Institute 1957 and 1958. During his military service Bob played on the US Army team 1962 and 1963. 

Upon returning home to the North Country, Bob played in the American Legion softball league from 1964 to 1976. 

Bob spent his entire career working for the New York State Department of Transportation retiring after 33 years of service during which he served terms as union president. 

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From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) co-hosted the Plattsburgh Small Business Roundtable today alongside Assemblyman Al Stirpe, chair of the Assembly’s Small Business Committee. Jones heard directly from small businesses in the North Country about the challenges they face and ways the state can better help them thrive.