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Posted: December 28th, 2019 under Zoning Board News.
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Posted: December 28th, 2019 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Posted: December 24th, 2019 under General News.
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Posted: December 24th, 2019 under Education News, Peru School News.
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Posted: December 22nd, 2019 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Religious News.
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Last night in Keeseville
Don’t forget the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert tonight at St. Augustine’s Church at 7:30 p.m. The choir performed a wonderful concert last night at St. John The Baptist Church in Keeseville. You’ll love the wonderful four hand piano performances by Stephen Collier and Andrew Woodruff and the wonderful song selections. 90 minutes of Christmas entertainment and Christmas spirit.
Posted: December 22nd, 2019 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru News, Religious News.
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Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Peru Central School District as a Common Sense School.
Peru Central School has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate, while preparing them for the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying. With the right support, kids can take ownership of their digital lives, engage with real issues, and change their communities for the better. The recognition acknowledges our school’s commitment to creating a culture of digital citizenship.
“We applaud the faculty and staff of Peru for embracing digital citizenship as an important part of their students’ education,” said Liz Kline, vice president of education programs at Common Sense Education. “Peru deserves high praise for giving its students the foundational skills they need to compete and succeed in the 21st-century workplace and participate ethically in society at large.”
Peru Central School has been using Common Sense Education’s innovative and research-based digital citizenship resources, which were created in collaboration with researchers from Project Zero, led by Howard Gardner at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and are grounded in the real issues students and teachers face. The resources teach students, educators, and parents tangible skills related to internet safety, protecting online reputations and personal privacy, media balance, managing online relationships, and media literacy. The free K–12 curriculum is used in classrooms across all 50 states, in more than 65,000 schools by more than 750,000 educators.
“We’re honored to be recognized as a Common Sense School,” said Nicholas Damiani, District Technology Coordinator. “By preparing our students to use technology safely and responsibly, we are providing them an opportunity to build lifelong habits to help them succeed in a tech-driven world.”
To learn more about the criteria Peru Central School District met to become recognized as a Common Sense School, visit https://www.commonsense.org/education/recognition-schools.
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Posted: December 21st, 2019 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Legislation providing clear legal direction for campground owners needing to remove long-term guests who are disruptive has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. State Senator Betty Little and Assemblyman Billy Jones sponsored the measure (S1944a/A1659a) at the request of Campground Owners of New York (CONY).
“Camping is such a wonderful experience, especially for families, looking to enjoy the outdoors and make great memories,” said Senator Betty Little. “Unfortunately, and thankfully rarely, some campers can become overly disruptive and difficult to deal with and create problems for those around them and for the campground management. This new law provides clarity of what do when that situation arises.”
“Campgrounds should be fun and welcoming spaces where families are able to get out in nature and explore, but it’s important that visitors are respectful of the grounds and their fellow campers,” said Jones. “When guests fail to pay or become disruptive, they hurt everyone’s experience. I am proud to have sponsored this legislation and pleased that it is now law so that campground owners have a fair and straightforward process to remove disrespectful guests.”
According to the new law, a campground owner can request a long-term guest, defined as an individual staying more than a week, be removed from the campground for numerous reasons, including: disturbing, threatening or endangering other guests; illegal possession of alcohol or drugs; violating state or local law; or, violating any other lawful posted rule or regulation of the campground that enhances the safety and quiet enjoyment of its guests as part of the occupancy agreement.
The disruptive guest would need to receive a written warning that his or her conduct could result in their removal from the campground if repeated. In the event the conduct is repeated and the guest fails to vacate the campground after being requested to do so, the campground owner could request removal by law enforcement officer, who can cite the guest with trespass.
The guest would be entitled to a refund of the unused portion of paid fees, less any amount otherwise owed to the campground or deducted for damages. The statute also provides direction of how to deal with property left at the campground by the removed guest.
Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Law Enforcement News, State Legislator News.
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Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Northern NY News.
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By John T. Ryan
Stewart’s conducted the official ribbon-cutting at its new Peru Shop this morning at 11 a.m. Store Manager Matt Duquette was given the honor of cutting the ribbon. Matt’s staff was very busy with store specials being offered all day.
Several local officials including Peru Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Assemblyman D. Billy Jones and Kristy Kennedy of the North Country Chamber of Commerce thanked Stewart’s for its investment in the North Country.
Stewart’s representative Erica Komoroske thanked everyone and asked them to consider donating to the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program for local children’s charities. $670,000 has been collected so far this year. Stewart’s will match contributions dollar for dollar with no administrative charges. Last year the Holiday Match program resulted in over $2 million for local children’s charities.
Local 501(c)(3) children’s charities have until 12/31/19 to apply for the funds.
Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Business News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik
Washington, D.C. – President Trump has officially declared a major disaster declaration for the state of New York, which will release federal funds to help communities in the North Country recover from the severe Halloween storm that caused massive damages from high winds and flooding. Included are the counties in NY-21 that are eligible to receive federal assistance through FEMA’s Public Assistance program: Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Saratoga, and Warren. Additionally, all areas of the state are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant program.
“I am grateful to President Trump for responding quickly to my push for a major disaster declaration for the North Country following the devastating Halloween storm,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I worked with state and local officials to initiate a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment in order to access FEMA funds to rebuild our communities, and sent a letter to President Trump asking that he take our request seriously. It is an honor to have delivered this result for the North Country, and I’m looking forward to continuing my work with local officials to ensure we have everything we need to rebuild.” Read more »
Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Posted: December 20th, 2019 under General News.
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Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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Posted: December 20th, 2019 under General News.
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Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Northern NY News.
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Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Posted: December 19th, 2019 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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Posted: December 19th, 2019 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events.
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Posted: December 19th, 2019 under Northern NY News.
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Several members of the Plattsburgh High School Band and Select Chorus imparted the Spirit of Christmas at Champlain Centre today.
Posted: December 18th, 2019 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News.
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced “first day” hikes planned for Jan. 1, 2020, in DEC’s Region 5. DEC encourages New Yorkers to connect with nature by getting outdoors on the first day of the New Year with DEC Region 5 staff and partners.
“First Day Hikes are a great way to start the New Year,” said Bob Stegemann, DEC Region 5 Director. “DEC is excited to work with partners, Paul Smith’s College, and SUNY College of Environment Science and Forestry (ESF), to provide exceptional guided adventures for this year’s First Day Hikes.”
“We can’t wait to have folks here starting off the New Year on snowshoes with their families and neighbors,” said Thompson Tomaszewski, Lead Naturalist and Environmental Educator at Paul Smith’s VIC. “We love getting people outside on our gorgeous 25-plus-mile trail system to explore and learn about the natural world no matter the season, and we think this is a great way to give people a taste of what we do here.”
Hikers should come prepared for the conditions with warm layered clothing, water, sunglasses, and proper footwear to be worn with snowshoes, warm hats, and gloves.
Each participant will receive a pair of Adventure NY branded gloves and First Day Hike sticker. Guided hikes will be cancelled if snowfall or other weather events creates hazardous travel conditions or outdoor recreation conditions. Participants will be notified if a hike is cancelled by December 31.
DEC Guided Hike Up Prospect Mountain
January 1, 2020, 10:00am
Details: The hike is 1.5-miles and climbs 1,630-feet from the trailhead to the 2,030-foot summit. The spectacular 360-degree, 100-mile view of Lake George, the Queen of the American Lakes, the Southern Adirondack Mountains, the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Adirondack High Peaks of New York, and on a clear day the Laurentian Mountains of Canada.
Prospect Mountain: Trailhead on Smith Street, Village of Lake George (43.4254°N, 73.7197°W)
Registration: For information and registration: Ben Thomas, benjamin.thomas@dec.ny.gov or call (518) 623-1268.
Be Prepared: This event is free of charge. All hikers must have appropriate clothing and footwear. Snow shoes or crampons are required. Weather conditions may make this trail extremely icy and require additional traction. Bring water, snacks or anything else you may need for a hike. Read more »
Posted: December 18th, 2019 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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…DANGEROUS SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE TODAY… SNOW SQUALLS ARE POSSIBLE BETWEEN 9 AM AND 1 PM AS AN ARCTIC FRONT MOVES ACROSS NORTHERN NEW YORK. AFFECTED LOCATIONS WILL SEE RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS…WITH BRIEF HEAVY SNOW, WHITEOUT CONDITIONS, AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. A QUICK SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1 OR 2 INCHES IS POSSIBLE, WITH UP TO 3 INCHES ACROSS SOUTHERN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY. THE SNOW SQUALLS WILL RESULT IN BRIEF HAZARDOUS TRAVEL LATER THIS MORNING INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… BE PREPARED FOR AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW. THIS COULD LEAD TO TEMPORARY WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND THE POTENTIAL FOR DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. IF YOU ARE TRAVELING AND ENCOUNTER ADVERSE WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…REDUCE SPEED AND MAKE SURE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.
Posted: December 18th, 2019 under Weather News/History.
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Stats for January – September 2019 tell a very positive story about our continued attraction of Canadian visitors via the Champlain/Lacolle border crossing over the last two years.
Compared to 2017:
Canadian day trippers UP 6.45%!
Canadians spending one night UP 3.56%!
Canadians spending two or more nights UP 6.2%!
The region has built a special bond with Quebec and continues to grow that relationship in several ways including implementing an effective marketing effort through our Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce; we are thrilled that it is working.
Kristy Kennedy, VP, Marketing at the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau and North Country Chamber of Commerce, as well as The Tourism Promotion Agency for Clinton County via I Love NY, states, “these are welcome numbers. They speak highly of the marketing programs we are implementing daily and show our strong relationship with our Canadian visitors. I could not be more pleased to see this strong showing.”
Posted: December 18th, 2019 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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