The Peru Gazette

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Contest Runs June 17 through July 8

Following the success of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) statewide photo contest for women hunters, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the second phase of the “WomenHuntFishNY” contest to celebrate women anglers in the state. The contest officially opens on Monday, June 17, and continues through July 8, 2019.

“Women are an underrepresented, yet growing segment of New York State’s angling public, and we want to highlight them in action,” said Commissioner Seggos. “Collecting and sharing photos of these female anglers-of all ages and abilities-will inspire women and girls to get outside and cast a line.”

Women who fish in New York State are encouraged to share their photos by emailing womenhuntfishny@dec.ny.gov. DEC welcomes photos of all aspects of safe, legal, and ethical fishing. Contest categories include:

• Freshwater fishing
• Saltwater Fishing
• Ice Fishing
• Youth (girls) fishing
• Mothers and Children/Multi-Generational
• Action shots (Casting, reeling, or landing the big one!)

To be considered in the contest, photos must depict women fishing in New York State. Fishing photos entered in DEC’s fall WomenHuntFishNY hunting photo contest will automatically be entered for consideration. Participants are strongly encouraged to include a sentence to describe their image or experience.

The deadline for contest entries is Monday, July 8. However, sportsmen and women are encouraged to share photos with DEC any time of year. All submissions will become property of DEC to be used in promotions and outreach. Winning entries will be featured on DEC’s website, social media posts, marketing campaigns, print products, and future outreach to inspire future generations of female anglers.

To view more photos that were entered in the 2018 “WomenHuntFishNY” statewide photo contest, visit DEC’s photo album (leaves DEC website).

Nathan Brault

Peru – A stop today at the Peru Dock along Route 9 yielded an interesting story. Nathan Brault, a 2016 Peru High School graduate and SUNY Canton engineering student, was there working at his summer job – discovering and removing invasive species on boats and trailers entering and leaving Lake Champlain. 

Nathan is employed by the Paul Smiths College Adirondack Watershed Institute. In 2018 New York State awarded the Institute a five-year $9.3 million grant to implement the Adirondack Park Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program. This summer fifty-eight lake stewards will be working at dozens of locations throughout the Adirondack Park. 

Nathan said inspections are voluntary and power washing is free of charge. He explained, “We usually find the species on trailers rather than the boats. They can also be found on fishing poles that have been used for shallow water fishing and on fish lines.”

While Nathan is concerned about invasive species entering Lake Champlain, he’s even more concerned about them leaving Lake Champlain. He explained, “Lake Champlain and Lake George are the only two lakes in the Adirondacks that have more than five invasive species. We want to keep these invasive species from spreading to the many pristine lakes in the Adirondack Park.” 

Nathan has an iPad to record data such as what body of water the fisherman has visited. When he detects an invasive species he records the names of the bodies of water the fisherman visited. He said bass fishing enthusiasts come from vast distances to fish Lake Champlain. They could be coming from Atlantic Ocean, the Hudson River, the St. Lawrence River and other waters. 

Nathan Brault loves this summer job at the Peru Boat Dock. He’s very aware that what he’s doing is important to our region’s ecology and economy. 

By John T. Ryan

Replacement of the sinking Patent Road culvert has been estimated to cost at least $250,000. An 8 ft. or 10 ft. wide box culvert will have to be installed to meet U.S Army Corp of Engineer requirements for a fish stream. The work will have to be contracted out. The possibility of acquiring some state aid is being explored. A bond will have to be issued to finance the work.

NYS has notified Peru that the sewage treatment plant will have to install disinfection equipment no later than 2024. The Board authorized hiring Tedford Consulting of Saranac to research grants at a cost not to exceed $3,000.  

Supervisor Brandy McDonald said a meeting between Washington Street developer Bill Sawyer and DEC officials went well. DEC has cited Sawyer for eight permit violations and ordered construction to cease pending correction of the violations. Issues between the Town and Sawyer regarding shoulder and sidewalk width have not been resolved. 

The Board agreed to a $24,750, 18-month agreement with AES Engineering to develop a plan to upgrade the Valcour sewage treatment facility. The plan is necessary prior to applying for a grant to help fund the project.  If the grant is awarded the Town would be reimbursed for the $24,750. 

The Board hired Wayne Wells as a Highway Department Motor Eqipment Operator (MEO) at a pay rate of $17.05 an hour. Wells has a Class A drivers license, but does not have snowplow experience. 

Counselor Rick Barber reported that Laphams Mill Park has been inundated by the nearly daily rainfall.  There has been up to 8 inches of standing water in some places. Two fields are open, but two are not usable. Some teams will be playing games in South Plattsburgh. Very few practices have been held. Courtney Tetrault said he is attempting to reduce damage to the fields by renting lighter weight lawn mowers. 

Construction on the first of four fourplex Davey Drive apartments has begun.  Water lines are being installed and should go online in the next few days. 

Most Youth Commission volunteers have taken and passed the online background check. A few people have not taken the check.  

Paving and culvert replacement projects are being delayed by the constant rainfall. 

Counselor Melvin Irwin brought up the possibility of conducting a survey to determine exactly what Peru residents expect from town government and its leaders. 

NYS Police have issued many speeding tickets along the Bear Swamp Rd. 

Counselor James Langley asked about the possibility of painting a crosswalk at the Holden Ave. – School Street intersection. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said students ignore the Jenkins Street crosswalk. Langley said some people drive much too fast on School Street. 

Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free Admission

The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA) hosts the 12^th Annual Museum Days Weekend throughout Clinton County on June 15-16, 2019, inviting visitors and residents to explore the area’s wealth of museums, galleries and cultural organizations. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, participating locations will offer free admission, including demonstrations, tours, exhibits, hands-on activities and more.

This year’s event coincides with the first of two New York State “Path Through History” Weekends in 2019. The full Museum Days Weekend schedule will be published in the Plattsburgh Press Republican and on the Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance web site and Facebook page.

16 Participating Museums:

Alice T. Miner Museum, Chazy

Anderson Falls Heritage Society Museum, Keeseville

Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, Peru

Battle of Plattsburgh Association War of 1812 Museum, Plattsburgh*

Kids’ Station Children’s Museum, Plattsburgh*

Clinton County Historical Association Museum, Plattsburgh (Open Saturday only)*

Dannemora Village Museum, Dannemora

Heart’s Delight Farm Heritage Center, Chazy

Kent-Delord House Museum, Plattsburgh

Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum, Lyon Mountain

Northern NY American-Canadian Genealogical Society, Dannemora

North Star Underground Railroad Museum, Au Sable Chasm

Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum, Plattsburgh*

Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, Plattsburgh (Open Sunday only)*

Plattsburgh State Art Museum, SUNY Plattsburgh

Rouses Point History Welcome Center, Rouses Point

*Located on the Old Base Museum Campus (Former Plattsburgh Air Force Base) adjacent to the Clyde Lewis Air Park featuring the FB-111 and B-47 planes.

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Peru L-R St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Keith Kemp presents Council 7273’s Family of the Year Award to Judy and Bob Akey. Bob, Judy, daughters Dorina and Sarah and their families are participants in a multitude of parish and/or council activities. The Family of the Year plaque quoted 2 Corinthians 9:7: “God loves a cheerful giver.” The Akeys are joyful givers.

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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING

MAY 30, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of May 13, 2019.

5. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 13, 2019.

6. Community Input

7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Set a Public Hearing Date for Rezoning of Dashnaw Road Property.

8. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Town Hall Door Security Quotes

9. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Hiring of Wayne Wells as New Highway Dept. MEO.

10. DISCUSSION:  Patent Road Culvert

11. DISCUSSION:  Sewer Collection Project Update. 

12. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  WQIP (Water Quality Improvement Program) Application Contract.

13. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Valcour WWTP EPG Engineering Agreement with AES.

14. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.

15. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only. 

16. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approve/Pay Bills. 

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Heather Garrow

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Peru has a new convenience store. On May 3rd Shawn and Heather Garrow opened Valcour Convenience at 3999 Route 9, opposite Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant and only a short distance north of the Peru Dock.  The store offers Route 9 travelers, nearby campers and anyone living in close proximity traditional convenience store products, plus items unique to  people enjoying Lake Champlain and its environs. 

Heather Garrow explained, “My husband always dreamed of opening his own business. I’ve been in retail almost all my life. I enjoy helping people. I wanted to be the hands-on person, so I’m here almost all the time.” By all the time Heather means from Monday – Friday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hours may change after Labor Day. 

Heather said, “Our breakfast sandwiches have been selling out every morning. They’re very yummy.  We have deli meats, chili, michigans and subs and we’ll be expanding the menu offering such things as pasta and chef salads.  We have soft serve ice cream and we just added hard ice cream.” 

Inside customers can sit at comfortable tables or at an indoor bar. Soon Heather and Shawn will place tables and chairs outdoors where people will undoubtedly enjoy the Lake Champlain and Valcour Island views. 

The store’s beer cave contains both domestic and craft beers and its coolers are filled with a complete line of soft drinks and other beverages including milk.  Ice is also being stocked. 

Peru’s many campers will undoubtedly appreciate the store’s camping section which will include firewood, charcoal and propane.   

Boaters will find fishing tackle, worms and minnows.  As Heather Garrow said, “We are trying to carry something for everyone.” 

Civil Air Patrol Cadets posted Colors

County Legislator Peter Keenan

Town Counselor Melvin Irwin

Rev. Alan Shnob conducts Benediction

Carol Banker Boudreau pauses in front of VFW Post 309’s Memorial Wall

Peru – An impressive Memorial Day Service was conducted today at at Peru VFW Post 309.
Commamder Bill Lefebvre welcomed everyone. Cadets belonging to the James P. O’Connor Composite Squard, Civil Air Patrol posted Colors.

Commander Lefebvre and Auxiliary President Judy Lefebvre read the honor roll of VFW Post 309 members and Auxiliary members who have passed away.

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Memorial Day Services, Monday, May 27^th @ 11 a.m.

Luncheon to follow.

Open to the public to honor our deceased VFW and Auxiliary members.

Peru Memorial VFW Post # 309

710 Pleasant St

Peru, NY 12972

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The rescue donkeys are available for adoption.   They come from Texas and New Mexico. They are being saved from starvation and/or exportation to China for slaughter.

The American Legion Riders sponsored by West Plattsburgh Post 1619 play a significent role in every Honor Flight. They pick up the veterans at home, escort them to the ceremony and then to the airport. The riders support their efforts with a June 1st Famliy Event Day at West Plattsburgh Post. All are welcome.

There was an amazing number of riders on Saturday.