The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

North Country Honor Flight #25 arrived in D.C. shortly after 11 a.m. At 7 a.m. this morning cermemonies were conducted at the U.S. Oval. to honor the 14 Honor Flight vets including Peru’s Jim Durgan. The North Country Flight ceremonies are a privilege to attend. A few tears are shed and shivers run down spines as everyone hears about the honored vets. Patriotism is the Order of the Day! Click here to view more photos. 

James R LaForest Army Whalonsburg
Allen J Tourville Army Chateaugay
James H Durgan Air Force Peru
Ronald L Stanford Air Force Keeseville
Roger E Sargeant Army Mooers
Sylvester W LaClair Army Churubusco
Francis H LaClair Army Constable
Robert G Pearl Army Plattsburgh
Phillip E Poulin Army Mooers
Raymond A Hathaway Army Westport
Homer E Fournier Marine Plattsburgh
James Wilkes Jr Army Montreal
Donald F Buhr Air Force Morrisonville
Edward F Schirmer Air Force South Burlington

By John T. Ryan

Peru’s Jim Durgan was one of 14 veterans honored at this morning’s North Country Honor Flight Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Jim is a Korean War Era veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1962. Jim’s son Jim Jr. is escorting him to D.C. today. Many local residents, Former Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and many other local leaders thanked the Honor Flight Vets for their service.

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Peru’s Jim Durgan will be one of the honorees Saturday, September 29th at North Country Honor Flight #24. Cermonies will be held in the Plattsburgh Recreation Center U.S. Oval beginning at 7 a.m. It’s a inspirational 30-minute send-off ceremony. Come out and see Jim and the other vets off to D.C.

James R LaForest Army Whalonsburg
Allen J Tourville Army Chateaugay
James H Durgan Air Force Peru
Ronald L Stanford Air Force Keeseville
Roger E Sargeant Army Mooers
Sylvester W LaClair Army Churubusco
Francis H LaClair Army Constable
Robert G Pearl Army Plattsburgh
Phillip E Poulin Army Mooers
Raymond A Hathaway Army Westport
Homer E Fournier Marine Plattsburgh
James Wilkes Jr Army Montreal
Donald F Buhr Air Force Morrisonville
Edward F Schirmer Air Force South Burlington

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Dental care for all ages will be provided by faculty and students from NYU College of Dentistry. This program is available for people who have difficulty accessing dental care. All ages are welcome, and there is no out-of-pocket cost. Insurance is not needed, but it will be billed if available. If you have regular regular dental care please see your provider, as this is not a substitute for your current dentist. No braces, implants, dentures, or whitening.

Services available include: 

• Dental examinations
• Fluoride and sealants for children
• Fillings
• Extractions
• Root canal treatment

Patients will be seen on a first-come, first serve, walk in basis. Please be prepared long lines and bring snacks and quiet entertainment.

Free transportation to and from the dental event is available for those living in Clinton County and must be reserved by September 25. Schedule transportation today. Call Annette Gates for transportation at 952-202-2323. We’ll be happy to help you get scheduled for the event. 

September 30, 2018 through October 5, 2018

West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903

Clinic Hours:

• September 30, 9 AM through 5 PM 
• October 1, 8:30 AM through 5 PM 
• October 2, 8:30 AM through 5 PM 
• October 3, Closed 
• October 4, 8:30 AM through 5 PM 
• October 5, 8:30 AM through 4 PM

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PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) is proud to announce that Bob Garcia has been hired as its new Executive Director. Mr. Garcia will continue to connect and unite the North Country through art as well take the helm while the Arts Center and Theatre embark onto the next phases of transformative growth.

Mr. Garcia entered into his professional career with Radio City Music Hall Productions (1981-1998) leading the finance division’s oversight of the multitude of live entertainment productions; including concerts, family attractions, special events, touring and television projects with such historical concerts such as Frank Sinatra, Liberace, U2, Paul McCartney, Madonna, to name a few.  Mr. Garcia’s line-producing experience includes Super Bowl Halftime presentations, Lollapalooza, USTA- Opening Ceremonies, and Broadway Theater concert presentations for Tony Bennett, Robin Williams, Liza Minnelli, and Harry Connick, Jr.; Carnegie Hall debut performances of Peter Allen, Tony Bennett, and Pee Wee Herman; and touring productions of Liza Minnelli, Pokémon, Manhattan Transfer, and Dancing on Dangerous Grounds. Read more »

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A special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Wednesday, September 12,, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman was not present and excused, Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board.

The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

The purpose of the Special Meeting was to present the 2019 Tentative Budget to Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. 

Motion by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn special meeting at 6:06PM.

Ayes 3Nays 0

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The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday September 10, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.

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