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Here is the entire December 15, 2018 concert at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. The Choir dedicated the concert to organist Lynn Wilke and to Choir member Ginny Derrick both of whom passed away in 2018.  Click here to view.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers at Work in Clinton County

Town of Altona
Clinton County
Enforcement: On Dec. 13 at approximately 3 p.m., Forest Rangers were dispatched by DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch to Purdy Road for a report of two intoxicated individuals driving on seasonal access roads and discharging firearms from the roadway. The New York State Police were also notified and sent an additional unit. While conducting their patrol, the Forest Rangers observed a vehicle matching the suspect’s description. The suspect was subsequently placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and having a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, also a misdemeanor.

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Fellow New Yorker,

This morning I laid out my agenda for the first 100 days of the 2019 legislative session.

As the federal government seeks to undo generations of progress, New York must lead and there’s no time to wait. With the new Democratic majority in our State Senate we have the opportunity to pass this ambitious plan to ensure the promise of full, true, justice for all.

This 2019 we will:

• Ensure a Progressive Tax System
• Cut Middle Class Taxes While Fighting to Repeal SALT
• Protect Quality, Affordable Health Care
• Codify Reproductive Rights
• Enshrine Gender Equality into Law
• Combat Gun Violence
• Launch a $150 Billion Infrastructure Plan
• Fund and Restructure the MTA While Easing Traffic in New York City’s Business District
• Ensure Education Equity
• Pass the Dream Act
• Launch the Green New Deal
• Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for All
• Improve Our Democracy
• Increase Trust in the Democratic System
• Protect Public Sector Unions
• Keep Housing Affordable for New Yorkers
• Pass the Child Victims Act
• Protect LGBTQ Rights
• Legalize Adult Use of Recreational Marijuana; and
• Ensure Fairness in the Criminal Justice System

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The Peru Town Hall will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21st for the Town Christmas Party.

Brandy McDonald
Peru Town Supervisor
3036 Main St.
Peru, NY 12972

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Logan signs Letter of Intent with Matt Barie looking on

Peru Senior and stand out wrestler Logan Dubuque has recently signed his National Letter of Intent and is receiving an athletic scholarship to continue his education and wrestle at NCAA Division II Belmont Abbey College in Belmont North Carolina just outside of Charlotte.

Dubuque started wrestling going on six years now and never looked back. Wrestling became a way of life for him. Coached by Mike Hogan and Gary Edwards, Dubuque wrestles year round also wrestling Olympic styles in the off season under the great Joe Demeo. He is a 2x NY STATE Olympic Style Greco champion and placed among the top 12 in the nation this summer @ 126 lbs. at nationals in Fargo North Dakota. At the end of his junior year in high school he is a 2x section 7 champ and placed 3rd @ 120 in New York at the NYSPHSA. (New York State Public High School Association). He is hoping to end his senior year in the same way if not better. He has also wrestled internationally in Sweden and Amsterdam.

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The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir sings tonight (Sunday) at St. John’s Church in Keeseville, not at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru as pubished in Friday’s Press Republican. Already this morning I have encountered two people who were coming to Peru tonight. Go to Keeseville to enjoy a wonderful concert. Wait till you hear the wonderful bell choir.

Here’s a taste for you, only without the bell choir – “O Holy Night” as sung last night in Peru.

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The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will be performing two concerts to celebrate its 53^rd Anniversary.  The first concert will be Saturday, December 15, 2018, at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru at 7:30pm. The second concert will be Sunday, December 16, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville at 7:30pm. The choir is directed by Jeanette Woodruff and accompanied by Steve Collier. The choir will also be accompanied on several selections by a handbell choir. Admission is free.

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From the Office of Asemblyman Billy Jones

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) reaffirmed that addressing constituent issues and concerns will remain a top priority in 2019.

“My job is to be the North Country’s voice in Albany,” Jones said. “I’ll always stick up for my neighbors and friends, and I’m committed to ensuring all of our families can grow and thrive. I’ll never stop fighting to protect our values, resolve problems and deliver results for the North Country.”

During his first full legislative session in 2017-18, Assemblyman Jones reviewed and responded to over 2,000 legislative concerns from residents. He drove more than 45,000 miles to meet with constituents across the North Country and hosted 84 town halls and community meetings to learn more about the issues facing the community and discuss possible solutions. Residents can learn more about upcoming town halls by visiting www.nyassembly.gov/Jones.

As the 2019 legislative session approaches, Jones hopes to surpass this year’s numbers and help even more North Country families. His office can help community members obtain benefits, government forms and applications, answer questions about state government and address community issues.

Jones can be reached at 518-562-1986 or by emailing JonesB@nyassembly.gov. Members of the press should direct questions and requests to Communications Coordinator Katie Cantwell at cantwellk@nyassembly.gov.

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