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Families Encouraged to Register Early for Camps

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that online registration for DEC’s 2019 Summer Camps program will open Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Applications should be submitted through the online registration program available through the Summer Camps webpage. Parents and guardians are encouraged to register early since some of the weeks fill up quickly.

“For more than 70 years DEC’s Summer Camps program has been introducing New York’s youth to the outdoors to learn about the natural world and our place in it,” said Commissioner Seggos. “DEC’s camps provide opportunities for adventure and an education that is preparing the next generation to become active stewards for our natural resources. Children can hike, canoe and camp overnight as part of their weeklong experience.”

Now in its 72nd year, the Summer Camps program offers week-long adventures in conservation education for children ages 11-17. DEC operates four residential camps for children: Camp Colby in Saranac Lake (Franklin County); Camp DeBruce in Livingston Manor (Sullivan County); Camp Rushford in Caneadea (Allegany County), and Pack Forest in Warrensburg (Warren County).

Introduced in 2017, camps Colby and DeBruce are offering two weeks of programing for children aged 14-17, and five weeks of programming for ages 11-13. Camp Pack Forest will continue to host children aged 14-17 for six weeks and ages 11-13 for two weeks. Camp Rushford will continue to offer two weeks of programming for children aged 14-17 and five weeks of programming for ages 11-13. The complete schedule of camp weeks and ages is available on the Summer Camps webpage.

Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of outdoor adventures and are encouraged to try new things. Activities may include fishing, bird watching, fly-tying, archery, canoeing, hiking, camping, orienteering, and hunter safety education. Read more »

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The Clinton County Historical Association Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, will be closed December 19, 20, 21, 27, 28  and January 2.  The museum will be open from 10 am to 3 pm on December 22, 26 and 29 and will reopen January 3 for the winter, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm.

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), Lee Zeldin (R-NY-1), Peter King (R-NY-2), and Tom Reed (R-NY-23) sent a letter requesting that the Department of Justice investigate the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs’ failure to protect individuals with disabilities and Medicaid recipients who have died under state care, including nine who died while in state care in Suffolk County since 2013.

Dozens of allegations related to staff abuses, patient neglect, sexual assaults and even patient deaths have been reported over the last few years, yet the New York State Justice Center, which is authorized to investigate all reports of abuse and neglect, pursue administrative sanctions against staff found responsible for misconduct, and prosecute criminal offenses through its Special Prosecutor/Inspector General sharing jurisdiction with local district attorneys, has consistently failed to perform these responsibilities and continues to operate without any added oversight or scrutiny. Since its inception in 2013, the Center has failed to take meaningful steps to address systematic failures, and as such, it is critical the Department of Justice investigate.     Read more »

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Coach Gary Edwards reports, “Peru had a very good showing at the Matmania tournament this past Saturday.  We wrestled really well and were only 4 points out of first place.  We took 11 wrestlers with us and placed 8 in the top 4 places.  Our next match will be on Friday December 14^th at Peru against Beekmantown.”

Dalton Criss was named the outstanding wrestler for the upper weights.  Dalton had three pins on the day.  Dalton spent a total of 3 min and 16 seconds on the mat time.

GLENS FALLS MATMANIA 2018

12-8-18

Place Score Name 1st 2nd 3^rd 4^th 5^th 6th

1 158.50 NISKAYUNA 4 2 2

2 155.50 PERU   4 2 2 2

3 133.00 WATERVLIET 4 3 1 1

4 126.50 CORINTH 3 1  2

5 125.00 FONDA-JOHNSTOWN  2 1 4 2 1

6 87.50 BEEKMANTOWN  1 1  1 2  1

7 85.00 CATSKILL  1 1 1 1 1 1

8 72.00 SALEM-CAMBRIDGE  2 1 2

9 62.50 MECHANICVILLE-STILLWATER  1 1  1  1

10 50.00 BETHLEHEM  2 2 1

11 37.00 SCHUYLERVILLE  1 4  1

12 34.00 BERNE-KNOX 1  1

13 27.00 GLENS FALLS 3  2

14 12.00 SCOTIA GLENVILLE 

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“The Fight for Women’s Suffrage . . and what they never told us”

Monday, December 17, 3:30 pm

At Lake Forest Senior Living Community

8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY

Penny Clute, former Plattsburgh City Judge, Press Republican columnist, a student of local history, and accomplished photographer, will present “The Fight for Women’s Suffrage” on Monday, December 17, at the Lake Forest Senior Living Community at 3:30 pm.

Women in the United States and abroad fought many years for the right to vote and most of their battles are unknown to us today. This presentation will tell of their struggles, their successes, their torments, and their final victory.

Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) and the Lake Forest Senior Living Community for this special presentation in honor of those women whose bravery and perseverance gave women throughout the United States the right to vote in 1920.

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that annual lifeguard qualifying procedures begin on Jan. 19, 2019. New Yorkers that love the outdoors and are looking for summer employment are encouraged to register for these free sessions.

Seasonal lifeguard positions are available in DEC campgrounds throughout the Adirondack and Catskill parks this summer. The current hourly rate for DEC lifeguards is $13.27, and most facilities offer free housing.

Individuals 16 and older interested in lifeguard jobs at DEC facilities this summer may register. DEC qualifying procedures will be offered through June 22, 2019. Candidates who qualify will be considered for employment. The procedure includes an in-water demonstration of lifesaving techniques and performance of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills. Candidates may attend the DEC qualifying location most convenient to them, and results will be forwarded to their preferred work location.

At the time of employment, all DEC lifeguards must: Read more »

Thanks to Marquee Moffett for her video of the Peru Fire Department arriving with Santa at last Friday’s Christmas festivities at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo.

DECEMBER 10, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of September 24, 2018.

5. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)

6. Community Input

7. DISCUSSION:  Tree Lighting Ceremony

8. DISCUSSION:  Dangerous Dog Boarding 

9. DISCUSSION:  Clarification of Codes Office Money Collection 

10. DISCUSSION:  Sewer Collection Project Update.

11. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Bond Resolution for the Sewer Collection Project

12. DISCUSSION:  Court Building BAN

13. DISCUSSION:  Appoint James Bosley to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

14. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  IT Recommendations

15. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.

16. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.      

MOTION:     Adjourn

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) and Peter Welch (D-VT), announced that VT residents Seth Albertus and Dalton Benjamin – students at Northeastern Clinton Central School in Champlain, NY – have been named the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge in NY-21.

“I am excited to announce that Seth and Dalton’s hard work and innovation has earned them the honor of showcasing their winning app in the U.S. Capitol for visitors from around the world to see,” said Congresswoman Stefanik, Co-Chair of the Congressional STEAM Caucus. “Training in STEAM is essential for preparing students for the high-skilled careers of tomorrow, and this great achievement is proof of the valuable work being done by the teachers at Northeastern Clinton Central School. I am confident that Seth and Dalton’s accomplishment will inspire other students to pursue education in computer science.”

“I am so impressed with the talent and creativity of young people across Vermont, who are learning important skills to prepare them for tomorrow’s economy,” said Congressman Welch. “Congratulations to Seth and Dalton, and I look forward to seeing their wonderful innovation in the Capitol.”

Seth and Dalton’s application, “My Augmented Life,” uses augmented reality technology to bring 3-D objects to real-world environments. This application can be used by a variety of industries, such as interior design, which would utilize the application’s augmented reality technology to place 3-D modeled furniture into various interiors. Their winning application will not only be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building but will also be featured on the Congressional App Challenge website. A video demonstration of their application can be viewed here