The Peru Gazette

At the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019, Edward Kirby was the recipient of the 35th Annual Dorothy & Alan Booth Distinguished Citizen Award.

Mr. Kirby is truly deserving of this most coveted award and he is one of the unsung heroes of our region. His service includes Boy Scouts of America, Plattsburgh Noon Rotary Club, Keeseville Elks, Clinton Masonic Charities, Oriental Shriner, SPARCC, American Legion, numerus Not-For-Profit Boards and he has also coached Basketball, Baseball and Soccer for the  area youth.   He has helped more people young and old than anyone can count and he is also highly dedicated to his family, friends and colleagues.   

Kirby blends in perfectly with the quality of past winners of this prestigious award.  His dedication to volunteerism and willingness to help improve the quality of life of others fits nicely with the legacy that Dorothy and Alan Booth provided this area.   He is someone who chooses to stay in the background and work hard to make the Adirondack Region a better place to live.  According to John Bernardi, CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., “Kirby’s generosity, compassion and selflessness are a fine example for all of us and he is a person that we can all strive to be more like.”

Mr. Kirby is the General Manager of G. M. Collin Skin Care, in Plattsburgh, NY.

L-R John Bernardi, CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. and Edward Kirby

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PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce Lorrie Morgan, will be performing at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 @ 8 p.m.

Lorrie Morgan dominated the ‘90s with top-charting hits like “What Part Of No,” “Except For Monday,” “Five Minutes,” and “Watch Me,” and celebrates a career spanning four decades with over 8 million albums sold. A multiple Female Vocalist of The Year Award-Winner, she is the first female country star in history to have ever garnered three consecutive albums certified Platinum. Morgan has long been the envy of her peers for her lustrous vocal phrasing and the down-to-earth believability of her torchy performances. Her performances on Letting Go….Slow can match any of her earlier efforts, for they are among the most vibrant of her career. The collection is divided equally between new songs and her reinventions of country classics.

This one-night-only show will be at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh on  Tuesday, June 11, 2019 @ 8 p.m. Tickets prices, $40-65. The Strand Center for the Arts’ member discount applies.  The prices for all tickets increase $5 on the day of the show. All ticket sales, including service fees, are final and non-refundable.

For tickets and more information on this and upcoming events, exhibits, concerts, or classes happening at The Strand Center for the Arts, please call 518-563-1604 (ext. 105) 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today reminded motorists of the dangers of drowsy driving as daylight saving time begins with clocks being set forward on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. 

“Drowsy or fatigued driving can pose a serious risk to everyone on the road,” Governor Cuomo said. “As New Yorkers change their clocks on Sunday, I encourage all drivers to do their part by getting enough sleep before getting in the car as just a few seconds of inattention can lead to tragic results.”

When drowsy or fatigued, reaction time slows, judgment is impaired, and the risk of a crash increases. According to statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSMR), “fatigue/drowsy driving” or “driver fell asleep” were factors in 2,337 fatal and personal injury police-reported crashes statewide in 2017. Preliminary figures from ITSMR for those same factors show 2,273 fatal and personal injury police-reported crashes statewide in 2018, a decline of over 2 percent.

According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), some people are more vulnerable to drowsy driving than others, such as young people, shift workers, commercial drivers, people with undiagnosed or untreated disorders, and business travelers. NSF data says young people ages 18-29 have the highest likelihood to drive while drowsy at 71 percent, ages 30-64 at 52 percent, and age 65 and older at 19 percent.

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 12^th at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the school board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  The Board will also conduct their third budget workshop along with a community budget forum shortly after they reconvene at 7:00 PM. Anticipated additional topics include:

·         Strategic Planning Committee

·         Appointment of Personnel

·         Acceptance of Recent Donations

·         Nominations for CVES Board Seats

·         Smart Schools Investment Plan

The full Board agenda will be available on the District’s website [perucsd.org].

All are welcome.

Sherri Provost

Peru CSD

District Office

WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU

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

1. 3-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2019-001 William & Thomas Everett

3-Lot Minor Subdivision

279.-2-43.1

Calkins Rd.

Peru, NY 12972

1. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
2. CEO REPORT:
3. ADJOURNMENT

Our March 16 workshop, Gardening in a Changing Climate, will cover ways to cope with weather events by planning in advance. Last year we had a period of drought that forced many of us to choose what to water and what to let fend for itself. This is one example of conditions that make gardening more challenging. Let’s meet the challenge by using techniques that give our gardens the extra help they may need to thrive.

The workshop is held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office, 6064 State Route 22, Suite 5, from 10:00 to noon. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. There is a $5 fee for this workshop. Contact Jolene Wallace at jmw442@cornell.edu or 518 561-7450 with questions or to register.

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PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that its Annual High School & Middle School Exhibition will be opening in the SCA Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh.  The opening reception for this exhibition will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibition will be on view from April 5 through April 26, 2019 and is free and open to the public. 

Yearly, The Strand Center for the Arts invites schools from Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties to participate in this juried show. Participating schools for the 2019 competition include Beekmantown Central School, Brushton Moira Central High School, Chazy Central Rural School, Plattsburgh Central School, Saranac Central School, and AuSable Valley Central School. 

Awards will be given to students in the media categories of drawing, painting, sculpture (3D), ceramics, mixed media, photography/design and printmaking. Jurors for the awards are well acquainted with the arts and include sculptor and educator, Logan Brody; painter, Marilyn Kretser; and photographer, William, “Willy” Price. 

The Annual High School & Middle School Exhibition will be opening in the SCA Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh in April. The opening reception for this exhibition will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on view at the SCA Main Gallery from April 5 through April 26, 2019 and is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.  For more information on this and other events, please visit The Strand Center for the Arts website at www.strandcenter.org or email david.monette@strandcenter.org.

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United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. held its Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at the Butcher Block-The Adirondack Room on Booth Drive in Plattsburgh, NY.

At the Annual Meeting portion of this event, the following officers were elected to a two year term: Sylvie Nelson, Executive Director of Workforce Development Board, as President, Chris Mazzella, High School Principal at Peru Central School, as Vice President, Todd McCarthy owner of Lenny’s Shoe and Apparel, as Secretary, Joyce Rafferty, Retired from University of Vermont Health Network- Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital, as Treasurer and Anne Cutaiar Retired from Key Bank and owner of Lake Champlain Travel, as Vice Treasurer.

John Bernardi, CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. said, “We are honored to have this outstanding group of people lead our excellent Board of Directors. They are all very committed to serving our mission throughout the Adirondack Region.”

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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – USA Luge, based in Lake Placid, will bring the thrill of the sport to the masses at Titus Mountain Family Ski Center on Saturday, March 9, from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Using easy to maneuver plastic sleds, patrons at the Malone ski and ride destination will get a chance to experience this exciting Olympic sport through the Casella Resource Solutions USA Luge Challenge. Read more »

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The Peru Community Church invites all to worship, pray and study during this holy season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday on March 6th and concludes Easter Sunday on April 21st.

The traditional Ash Wednesday service will be held at 6 pm in the Chapel in the Fellowship Center at 13 Elm Street at the intersection of Pleasant and Main Streets, Peru (Routes 22 and 22B).   The Reverend Peggi Eller, Pastor, will bless and impose ashes.     A light meal of soup and bread is available at 5pm, before the service, in the main hall of the Fellowship Center.   Parking is available on Elm Street and in the parking lot adjacent to the Fellowship Center.

The Peru Community Church welcomes all to worship.  Questions?   Please contact the church office / Pastor Peggi Eller at 518-643-8641.  Our website is www.perucommunitychurch.com.