The Peru Gazette

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Click here to view Coach Jim Neyenhouse’s game highlight photos of the Saturday, September 8, 2018 Peru Indian 40 to 6 victory over the Moriah Vikings.

Click here to view Coach Jim Neyenhouse’s game highlight photos of the Saturday, September 8, 2018 Peru Indian 40 to 6 victory over the Moriah Vikings.

Click here to see the netting being installed. 

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The first Peru Gazette story appeared on September 4, 2008 (See below). After 10,127 stories on the website and thousands on our Facebook page stories are still being written and posted as often as time permits. One story (Tony Andrews on the Wheel of Fortune) reached 48,000 people and many reach several thousand primarily through Facebook which has almost 2,100 followers. People residing in every state visit the website. 

Thank you to everyone who has been so cooperative over the past ten years especially local town officials, businesses and organizations. The level of cooperation has been amazing. 

I’m also grateful to Don McBrayer who covered the Town Board prior to his becoming interested in politics, to Rodney Brown who gave advice when I first started, to Joanne Kennedy and Jim Neyenhouse for their great photos, to Adele Douglas who submitted many interesting stories and to Marque Moffett who recently began submitting great stories. Additional writers are always welcome. It’s a voluntary but rewarding experience.

Finally, I must thank my wife Jean who edits almost every story. Errors occur when I make changes after her edits. 

Regards, 

John Ryan, Editor 

Boiler Moratorium, Citizen Comments & More!

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Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 6:30 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 6:30 PM start, and that the school board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Anticipated topics include:

• Facilities Use
• Opening of School Year
• Donation/Grant
• Appointment of Personnel

The full agenda will be available today on the District’s website.

All are welcome.

SEPTEMBER 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 August 27, 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:  Vac Truck Repair.

8. DISCUSSION:  Sewer Upgrade Workshop – Sept. 20 @ 6:30

9. DISCUSSION:  Town Clerk/Tax Collector Hours for January.

10. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Negative Declaration for Sewer Project.

12. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.
13. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

MOTION:     Adjourn

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If you look forward to spring at the end of a long Winter, but are disheartened by the hours of work to prepare your garden beds for planting, this is the workshop for you.  By putting your garden to bed in the fall, with a look ahead to spring, you will save time, money, and frustration.

Class held from 10:00 to Noon at the Extension office

6064 State Route 22, Suite 5, in Plattsburgh

Fee $5.00, pre-registration required

After a season of use, our gardening tools need some tender loving care.  Many can use sharpening so they are ready to go next spring.  This hands-on workshop will teach you the best practices to extend the life of your tools.  Bring a set of pruners for sharpening during the workshop.  (One per person please)

Class held from 10:00 to Noon at the Extension office

6064 State Route 22, Suite 5, in Plattsburgh

Fee $5.00, pre-registration required

Register for workshops by calling 518 561-7450 or email Jolene at jmw442@cornell.edu

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected

Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Holy Name Parish in Au Sable Forks celebrated Labor Day and the 150th Anniversary of the parish Monday. Knight of Columbus Joe Kostoss was kind enough to send the Peru Gazette a few photos of the wonderful celebration. Peru native and former Holy Name Pastor Father Phillip Allen was in the parade and on the grounds.

Click here to view Joe Kostoss photos 

Father Phillip Allen (center), Bishop Terry LaValley (right) 

PERU — Michael V. James has been sentenced to a year in jail for allowing his dog to attack and severely injure a neighbor, Mrs. Loretta Timmons.

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A huge group of motorcyclists escorted the North Country Honor Flight to the Airport this morning. It took almost two minutes for them to pass by.

Tom Nagowski (Right)

North Country Honor Flight Ceremonies were conducted this morning (September 1, 2018) at the U.S. Oval Park. Tom Nagowski, a longtime Peru resident, was one of the honored veterans. The 24th Honor Flight will arrive back at the Plattsburgh Internatitonal Airport tonight at 7:45 p.m. People are encouraged to come out to greet the vets and their escorts.  (Names added on September 8, 2018) 

Honor Flight Members
Brendler, George A.	Army	Chazy	Cold War
Brisson, Leonard O.	USAF	So. Hero, VT	Korean
Camelo, Francis G.	Air Force	Saranac Lake	Korean
Carron, Howard H.	Navy	Plattsburgh	Cold War
Cummings, Harry E.	Navy	Winthrop, NY	Korean
Dominy, Raymond L.	Army	Plattsburgh	Korean
Dominy, Russell O.	Army	Saranac	Cold War
Jubert, Leland E.	Navy	Plattsburgh	Korean
Knapp, Conrad J.	Army	Keene	Korean
McGinness, John H.	Army	Moriah	Korean
Monette, Joseph H.	USAF	Plattsburgh	Cold War
Monette, Norman, Jr.	USAF	Plattsburgh	Korean
Nagowski, Thomas E.	USAF	Plattsburgh	Cold War
Roach, John W.	USAF	Willliston,VT	Korean
Flight Leaders
Debbie DiFulvio
Danielle Coons

Click here for photos 

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By John T. Ryan 

• Tobacco and e-Cigarettes Banned 
• Soccer Wall Proposed at Laphams Mills Park 
• VAC Truck Needs Repairs
• Paver Has a Major Breakdown 
• Budget Workshops Scheduled 
• ANCA Suggests Street Light Upgrades 

A Town tobacco policy has been mentioned over the course of many months; a policy was adopted at the Peru Town Board’s August 27, 2018 meeting. Henceforth, use of tobacco products and e-cigarette are prohibited in all Town buildings and on all Town property including parking lots, parks and walking trails. “No Smoking” signs will be placed in appropriate places. 

When former Youth Commission Chairman/Tax Collector Alan Brault passed away in February 2017 the Peru Youth Commission was named as a recipient of donations. $1,050 was collected. Youth Director John Flynn told the Board consideration is being given to erecting a soccer wall in Brault’s honor.  The cost of a 10 ft x 40 ft. cement block wall has been estimated at $3,000. The Board asked Flynn for more information on the wall’s design. Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup recommended an engineer’s review. Flynn suggested locating the wall between fields #2 and #3. Parks Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said care would have to be taken to avoid damage when bringing materials or equipment to the site. 

Vac Truck at work on Jenkins Street

Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault reported that his department’s VAC truck is out of operation because of a malfunctioning water pump. The pump unclogs sewer lines. If the pump has to be replaced it will cost $16,000. 

Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that the Town’s paver is out of action because of a broken shaft. A paver owned by Noel J. Burnell Paving is being used to finish the Patent Road job and only a small portion of School Street will be paved this year because of a planned construction project at Peru Central School that includes changing sidewalks and entrances. The Highway Department will pave School Street after that construction is complete. 

Michael Farrell also reported that Assemblyman Billy Jones recommended that the Town apply for a NYS paving grant that would give the Town $50,000 in additional paving monies. Farrell said Jones is continuing to search for any available grant monies. 

The Board’s  2019 Budget Workshops were scheduled.  The exact dates will be covered in a separate story. 

Town Clerk Diane Everett asked the Board to consider changes in tax collection days and times. She would like to expand collection times. 

County Legislator Peter Keenan reported that as of July 30 Clinton County sales tax collections are $1.5 million above projections. 

At the conclusion of the meeting Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) representative Nancy Bernstein conducted a 30-minute informational program on the advantages of  upgrading the Town’s street lights to LED bulbs. The possibility of the Town taking over ownership of lights from NYSEG and/or performing its own maintenance or hiring an outside maintenance company are other alternatives.  

The Town currently pays NYSEG approximately $20,000 annually for delivery, supply and maintenance of 117 lights, including 90 street lights. Bernstein’s’ analysis indicated the Town would save from $5,560 to $7,911 annually depending on wattage of the lights chosen. 

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A Message from SPARCC

Prescription opiate and heroin addiction as well as opiate-related overdoses remains a problem of epidemic proportions throughout the North Country.  In 2016, several local professionals and concerned citizens joined forces forming a coalition known as Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC). This coalition is comprised of people in recovery, concerned citizens, treatment providers, elected officials, law enforcement, educators, and community organizations. The coalition aims to raise substance abuse awareness in our community, increase prevention efforts and address the issues associated with substance abuse. Our mission is to foster community health through education, prevention, treatment and recovery of substance abuse.

On Saturday, September 15 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Macomb Park in Schuyler Falls, NY, SPARCC is hosting a free community event to celebrate healthy living. We invite all North Country neighbors to LIVE WELL and BE WELL.  We encourage invitees to play, relax, dance, eat, and have fun together at this sober, family centered event. 

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