The Peru Gazette

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – November 8, 2018 – Tops Markets, LLC (“Tops” or the “Company”) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (“the Court”) has confirmed the Company’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”). Tops expects to complete its restructuring and emerge from Chapter 11 shortly.

“We are pleased to receive the Court’s approval of our Plan and are poised to emerge from this process an even stronger and more competitive company,” said Frank Curci, Chief Executive Officer of Tops. “Through this process, we have accomplished several key objectives, including significantly reducing our debt, creating a viable cost structure and efficiently optimizing our store portfolio. Importantly, we provided an opportunity for employment to every associate who was interested and impacted by store closings at other nearby stores. Our restructuring will create an even more exceptional shopping experience for our customers and assure that we will continue to serve our communities like no one else can.”

New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today announced that work is wrapping up on $7.5 million in improvements to 15 bridges across the North Country. The bridge maintenance projects range from deck replacements to painting, enhancing safety and extending the service life of structures in Clinton, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties.

The bridge improvement projects include:

• $3 million to rehabilitate two bridges, one on Route 11 in Canton, St. Lawrence County, and the other on Route 3 in Harrietstown, Franklin County.

Improvements to the bridge that carries Route 11 over the Grasse River in Canton included the removing and replacing of the concrete deck surface, curb and sidewalk. Wider shoulders were created to accommodate cyclists. Bridge joints were replaced, bearings were rehabilitated and concrete substructures were repaired. New lighting also was installed

The bridge in Harrietstown carries Route 3 over the Saranac River. The bridge, which is a vital link to the Village of Saranac Lake and the Adirondacks, had the concrete deck surface replaced, new joints installed and bearings rehabilitated. Minor repairs were made to the concrete substructure as well.

• $2.7 million to clean and paint 12 bridges along Interstate 81 in Jefferson County. The periodic cleaning and painting of structural steel reduces corrosion and extends the service life of highway bridges. The project will help keep these bridges in good working order to assure the efficient movement of goods and people traveling to and through the North Country.

• $1.9 million to raise and make repairs to the bridge carrying the D&H Railroad over Interstate 87 in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County. The project raised this bridge over I-87 by two feet to provide additional clearance and enhance safety for vehicles traveling the I-87 corridor. The bridge now meets the contemporary clearance standard of 16 feet, five inches.

Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license.

Peru – In an attempt to clarify the final vote count for Peru Town Councilman, here are the results as announced at the polls Tuesday night.

Rick Barber 1,210 votes
Kregg Bruno 1,150 votes

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Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 5:30 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 5:30 PM start, and that the school board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Anticipated topics include:

• Building updates
• Early college
• Energy savings initiatives
• Donation/grant award acceptance
• Appointment of personnel

The full agenda is available on the District’s website.

All are welcome.

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Elaine loved working with husband Harry who built the shop

Elaine Duprey

By John T. Ryan 

Peru – Elaine Duprey formally retired on May 30th, but on September 1st she embarked on a new career.  She said, “I call it switching gears.” Elaine Duprey has opened a quilt shop called The Oak Tree Shop at 707 Telegraph Road, conveniently located just around the corner from Rulfs Orchard.  Why a quilt shop? Elaine explained, “I’ve really love sewing. It’s a creative endeavor. I just want to offer it to others.” 

Opening The Oak Tree Shop has been a family endeavor. Elaine’s husband Harry constructed the very attractive 24 ft. x 44 ft. building over a 1 1/2 year period. Elaine said, “We’ve been in the process of this for a long time. I finally had to retire so I could open my shop.” The building is located just a few yards behind Elaine and Harry’s home.  Given its attractive exterior, beautiful flooring and spacious interior, the building has evoked a very positive response from Duprey’s first customers. 

The main room has plenty of space to stock quilting material from quality companies such as Motta, Andover and Henry Glass. Elaine commented, “When women are quilting they look for quality material. It really does make a difference in the finished product.” Along with material, Duprey stocks all the other supplies a quilter needs.

Duprey thinks people enjoy quilting for several reasons. She said, “I find quilting very relaxing. You can be creative and then you get the enjoyment of that finished product.” Quilting can also be a social, friend-building activity. Elaine said, “I just became a member of of the quilter’s guild.” Guilds meet regularly, learn from each other and enjoy each others company. Guilds also reach out to the community for projects.

Attracting young people into quilting is one of Elaine’s goals. She said, “I’d like to engage our younger generation. I want younger women and kids to do this. I need to reach out to get that going.”  Duprey herself started sewing with the 4H at age 10. When her daughters were growing up she loved making them outfits. She started quilting about 25 years ago. 

The Oak Tree Shop at 707 Telegraph Rd. is open Tuesday through Friday 10-6 and Saturdays 10-4. Call 518-645-0780 for information. 

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Assemblyman Jones: Honored and Privileged to Serve the North Country

“I am humbled by the support I have received from voters across the North Country. It is truly a privilege to represent the hardworking men and women of the 115th Assembly District and I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue serving them.

Canton, NY- Tedra Cobb, Democratic Congressional Candidate for New York’s 21st District issued the following statement after final results were posted.

“I am so grateful to the 90,526 people that voted for me today. I ran this race to represent the interests of all Northern New Yorkers – to fight for affordable healthcare for everyone and to protect our environment and Social Security and Medicare. Make no mistake, this race and these results should be a wake up call to Rep. Stefanik. The residents of Northern New York are watching her votes and will hold her accountable.

I want to again thank the people of Northern New York. You welcomed me into your communities and your homes, you funded my campaign, and you volunteered countless hours of your time. As a result, we broke fundraising records without taking a dime of corporate PAC money and we talked to over 130,000 voters. This Congressional seat belongs to us, not corporations or special interests, and in 2020, the people will take it back.”

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Source: New York Election Results – The New York Times

Peru – 2,412 votes were cast not including 48 affadavits and unopened absentee ballots. Approximately 58% of Peru’s 4,295 registered voters cast ballots, up from 49% in the last non-presidential election year (2014).

Town Council: Rick Barber – 1,210; Kregg Bruno – 1,150
Town Justice: Lawrence Cabana – 2,213
Town Clerk: Dianne Miller – 2,223

The unofficial vote count for Peru Town Council not counting votes by affadavit and absentee ballots:

Kregg Bruno 1,150

Rick Barber 1,210

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Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed 2019 Town of Peru budget at the public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 7 p.m at the Town Hall.  Tax rates are holding relatively steady with general fund tax rates increasing from $2.27 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to $2.33.  The Highway Department tax rate will decrease from $2.53/m to $2.45/m.  Property owners who had a recent assessed value increase will, of course, see a tax increase.

Click here for Tax rates & Tax Levy 2019

Click here for Preliminary Budget 2019

The Peru Community Church and the Reverend Peggi J. Eller, pastor, announce upcoming special events over the next few weeks.  All are welcome and invited to attend and participate.

This Sunday, November 11, Tim Rock and the Harkness & Keeseville Praise Band will lead a special Praise Service during the 10:30 AM worship hour.  The Praise Band includes 6 singers (including two musicians), and sings mostly contemporary and up-beat songs based on Scriptures.  Join us to have fun & praise God with music & scriptures!

Tim is a certified lay servant and a member of the leadership team of the Adirondack District of the United Methodist Church.  Tim will give the message during the traditional worship service at the 8 AM time slot on November 11th.  Both services are in the sanctuary in the stone church building at the intersection of Routes 22 (Main Street) and 22B (Pleasant Street), and Elm Street in Peru.

On Sunday, November 18th, the worship services at 8 AM and at 10:30 AM will focus on the season of Thanksgiving, and gift-giving and receiving.  Pastor Peggi’s message will be on “The Gift of Prayer”.

The annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be on Tuesday, November 20th at 7 pm in the sanctuary.  The choir will be offering a special anthem entitled “Simple Thanksgiving” with Cooper Davis as soloist.   The giving opportunity at this service will be for the SNIP program at Elmore SPCA.  This neuter/spay program helps control the pet population.  Thanks to the veterinarians who help make this low-cost program available.

Worship services on Sunday, November 25th include a message on “The Gift of a King”, in anticipation of the December 2nd start of the Advent season of preparation for Christmas.

Sunday School for ages Pre-K through 5th continues during the 10:30 AM service.  Nursery care for younger children is provided during both services.   Coffee and conversation follow each service in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center across the street from the sanctuary, at 13 Elm Street.  Adult Sunday School is at 9:15 AM in the Chapel in the Fellowship Center each Sunday.   Monday night Adult Study is held in the Chapel on Monday evenings at 6 pm.

The Peru Community Church welcomes all to worship and participate in the programs and ministries of the church.  Questions?   Please contact the church office / Rev. Peggi Eller at 518-643-8641.  Our website is www.perucommunitychurch.com.

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Judy Akey hands Lois Roberts her “I Voted” sticker

Breanon Mccormick and Lois Roberts examine a ballot prior to voting today

UPDATE – VOTING HAS BEEN HEAVY BY HISTORICAL STANDARDS WITH 1,914 VOTES CAST AS OF 5 PM.

Peru – Voting was brisk at St. Augustine’s Parish Center at 10 a.m. As of 9:05 a.m. 471 ballots had been cast with voting at steady pace. The polls are open until 9 p.m. tonight. The Peru Gazette will post the local results as soon as possible after the polls close.

In the last “off-year” election (2014) 2,029 (49%) of Peru’s 4,134 registered voters cast ballots. This year Peru has 4,295 registered voters.

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