The Peru Gazette

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PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is pleased to announce painter Lorrie Mandigo as the featured artist in their Gallery Cooperative for the month of September. This forthcoming exhibit will take place in The Strand Center Community Gallery on Friday, September 7 and a free reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM that night.

The Gallery Cooperative is a collection of artists, each expert at their chosen medium. This means that as well as the featured artist, Lorrie Mandigo, painters Amy Guglielmo, Marilyn Kretser, Donna Austin, Judy Guglielmo, and Carol Hochreiter will be present. In addition, these artists will be joined by pastel artist Diane Leifheit, digital artist Sandy Fox, and photographers Ron Nolland and Denise Duprey.

Lorrie Mandigo was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, in 1965,  Read more »

The Emerald Trio – Karen Bogardus, flutes; Orlando Wells, violin/viola; James Sheppard, piano – will perform in concert Sunday, August 19 at 4:00 pm at the historic Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac.  The program will feature Trio Sonata in G of Georg PhillipTelemann and Suite, Op. 59 of Mel Bonis, as well as several contemporary works: Trio for Flute, Violin, and Piano of Alessandro Annunziata, Autumn Trio of T.O. Sterrett, What Have I Got to Lose? of Howard Cass, and Girl Without Hands of James Sheppard.  Seating is open with a suggested donation of $15; children under 12 attend free.  For further info telephone 518-293-7613, e-mail hillholl@hughes.net or visit www.hillandhollowmusic.org. Read more »

Upcoming Clinton County Historical Association and Museum events. There are still openings for the Valcour Lighthouse Tour on August 12th. Contact 518-561-0340 or email director@clintoncountyhistorical.org

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

WEDNESDAY, August 15, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of July 18, 2018 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2018-036 Jason Poynter

Area Variance – To place an above ground pool in the front yard setback, 9 Strackville Rd., Schuyler Falls, NY 12985

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT

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On Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement:

“I am honored that President Trump has accepted my invitation to visit Fort Drum and the brave men and women of the 10th Mountain Division on Monday,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Chair of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, I am honored that the President will sign the historic National Defense Authorization Act in our district at Fort Drum. I am proud of the partnership with this Administration to begin rebuilding our military and the President’s visit is an important opportunity to highlight this achievement and to thank our men and women in uniform for their service. I look forward to welcoming President Trump to Fort Drum and continuing to work to ensure our troops have the resources they need to keep us safe.”

There is an African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,”  We, the officers and members of Peru Memorial VFW Post 309, knew we needed the communities’ help to raise the funds needed to purchase a new furnace and hot water system.  We wish to express our gratitude to: the event organizers and members, who went from business to business requesting donations; area businesses, who donated food and numerous items for our chicken barbecue and auctions; local distributors, newspapers and broadcasters, who assisted with our promotional advertising and prizes.  

Also, our sincere appreciation to our members, area residents and volunteers, who contributed in multiple areas; such as:  donating personal and home crafted items for the auctions, baking homemade items for the bake sale; and donating your time and talents before and during the Benefit.

Finally, thank you to every member and area resident, who supported our August 5, 2018 Furnace Benefit by sending a donation, by attending our event and purchasing a dinner, buying an auction or raffle ticket and/or bidding on auction items.   Thank you, again, to our area residents and businesses for proving that “A community working together can raise the funds for a furnace.”

Gratefully,

Peru Memorial VFW Post 309

Bill Lefebvre, Commander

Rick Cornish, Sr. Vice Commander

Furnace Committee Co-Chairmen:

John Mashtare

Dave Gordon

Glenn Miller

By John T. Ryan 

Peru –  Washington Street is undergoing a major expansion. For the past several weeks the William Sawyer Construction Company of Milton, Vermont has been installing the infrastructure to service 13 new homes.  Developer Bill Sawyer said, “The first home is sold and we plan to construct two spec homes this year.”  Construction of the first home is expected to begin in a few days. 

Sixteen years ago Sawyer and his cousin Allen Turner broke ground on their first Washington Street home. Twenty-one more homes followed in quick succession. Residents love the street’s youthful family atmosphere, appreciating home values and relatively quick resales.

Re/Max North Country Agent Karen Gosnell is the listing agent for the new homes.  She commented, “Bill Sawyer has a great reputation. He gets repeat business.The first home is sold to a family he built for previously.” Gosnell is confident that buyers will like the new homes. She explained, “There will be public water, sewer and natural gas and Bill plans to install street lights. They are close to the school and there will be sidewalks, so people can walk their dogs and kids can ride their bikes.” Allen Turner will supervise the actual home construction as he did for the first twenty-two homes. 

The homes will range from 1,700 to 2,100 square feet and will be priced in the $250,000 and up price range depending on the buyers choices.  The lots are about one-half acre. Gosnell said today’s slightly higher interest rates seem to be encouraging rather than discouraging buyers. She said, “Many people are saying ‘If I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it sooner rather than later.’” 

Washington Street is part of the 75-acre Orchard View subdivision. When this phase is completed there will still be room for twenty-seven more homes. 

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Today is Homestead day at the Plattsburgh Farmer and Crafters Market on Durkee. There’s a large crowd enjoying the many items being offered for sale. Almost everyone had had one or more bags full when they left. Here are a few random photos taken this morning about 11.

Click here for an assortment of market photos. Also see our Peru Gazette Facebook page.

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik 

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