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PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce award-winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker, Craig Karges performs at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Craig Karges combines the art of magic with the science of psychology and the power of intuition to create the impression that nothing is impossible. Tables float, minds are read, metal bends as your imagination is challenged because you won’t believe your eyes!

Karges has made over 40 national television appearances that include The Tonight Show as well as CNN, Fox News Channel, CNBC, E! Entertainment Television, and Lifetime Television.

“No matter where I perform, I try to make my audiences feel they are a part of something they have never experienced before and hopefully will never forget. My goal is to entertain my audiences through the creation of mystery and to open their minds to unlimited possibilities,” says Karges.

For more information about Craig Karges, please visit http://www.craigkarges.com.

This one-night-only show will be at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh on April 14, 2018 at 7 p.m. Tickets prices vary, $20-$35. The Strand Center for the Arts’ member discount applies.  The prices for all tickets increase $5 on the day of the show. All ticket sales, including service fees, are final and non-refundable.

For tickets and more information on this and upcoming events, exhibits, concerts, or classes happening at The Strand Center for the Arts, please call 518-563-1604 (ext. 105) or visit www.strandcenter.org.

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• Five Dog Bites Since January 1
• Not Everyone Agrees with Changing Town Sign Policy
• Arraignments Decline
• New Restrooms at Laphams Mills Park Being Considered
• Open Building Permits Being Closed
• New Building Permit Fees are in Effect 
• Other News

Dog Control Officer Dave Drollette reported that there have been five dog bite incidents in the Town since January 1, 2018. The involved dogs were neither licensed nor vaccinated. The Clinton County Health Department required that the dogs be confined for ten days. One very dangerous dog had to be confined outside the home with the owner incurring $417 in veterinarian fees. That owner will also have to appear in court answering to charges relating to the dog bite and possessing an unlicensed dog. Three to four hundred additional dogs have been licensed since Drollette was appointed in 2014, but he estimates that as many as 300 to 400 dogs are still not licensed. Last night Drollette requested that the Town conduct a town-wide dog census. A census is supposed to be conducted every three years. It has been about seven years since one was conducted. Click here to view previous Dave Drollette Peru Gazette story.

Theresa Kaschak of Artisan Sign and Design of Peru asked to be included in any meeting held discuss changes in Peru’s sign regulations. At the Board’s March 12th meeting, Beth Spaugh-Barber of Rehoboth Homestead, who operates a Route 9 farm stand, asked that a committee be established to amend the zoning law to permit fluttering signs and banners in certain situations. Mrs. Kaschak said such signs should be permitted for such things as grand openings, but not for longer than 30 days and only for special events.

The promised meeting to discuss Peru Town Court arraignments for crimes committed in the Town of Plattsburgh has not taken place. Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman and Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald did meet. McDonald said the town justices have not responded to a request for the meeting. Counselor Jim Langley said that the NYS Police have not brought anyone arrested for crimes committed in the Town of Plattsburgh to Peru Town court since the matter was publicized.

Youth Director John Flynn has asked the town to consider installing a larger indoor bathroom at Laphams Mills Park. A new septic system would also have to be installed. Park Superintendent Courtney Tetrault has requested a percolation test. Tetrault said his personnel would clean the outdoor toilets more often this year.

Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup said his office closed almost 100 open building permits in the past month. The permits had been open for several years. Almost 300 letters were mailed associated with open permits.

A pubic hearing on the Town’s increased building permit fees will not be conducted. The Town determined that the Town’s Zoning Law does not require a public hearing.  Click here to view fees

Grant writer Liz Tedford will apply for an Engineering Planning Grant for the Valcour Sewer District at the rate of $75 per hour, not to exceed $3,000. AES Engineering will prepare a preliminary engineering study associated with that project at a cost not to exceed $24,750.

Supervisor McDonald recently attended a local shared services meeting at which twenty-seven representatives from many local communities were present. Several ideas were discussed. McDonald mentioned the possibility of communities saving money by purchasing equipment such as trucks as a group rather than individually.

The remaining grant monies for the initial phase of the Main Street Project has been received in the amount of $39,800. The grant ($49,000 total) paid for the project consultant and associated fees. The construction phase will also be funded by NYS grants.

Water Superintendent Courtney Tetrault reported that the water tower will safely accommodate Sprint’s new telecommunications equipment. The tower passed the required safety inspection. A building permit has been issued.

The Board authorized payment of $168,651.58 in bills. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. See video below to view the entire meeting.

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Back: Heather Ballantine, Amy McDonald Business Manger, Krista Davison Office Manager , Anika Von Elbe LPN, Christa Giroux, Amber Barrows, Linda Giroux, Caitlyn Bedard, Kathleen Wyckoff, RN. Missing: Paula Lapham, FNP
Front: Bridget Molloy FNP, Aimee Clinton FNP, Anthony Politi MD, Gaylen Bigelow FNP, Jeffrey DeLaMater PA.

The staff of Adirondack Medical Practice, 3384 Route 22, Glenwood Plaza is #36 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. On May 1st, Dr. Anthony Politi, the owner of Adirondack Medical Practice, will celebrate his 17th year in Peru serving patients as far south as Ticonderoga, west to Malone and east to Vermont.

Dr. Politi is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and earned a Degree in Internal Medicine from Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City in 1983.

Adirondack Medical Practice recently doubled its number of exam rooms increasing from five to ten. Dr. Politi explained. “We have a good reputation. I think our reputation speaks for itself. We’re a down to earth, family-oriented medical practice that provides comprehensive care. We provide all the heath needs of an individual and we have experience. We treat pretty much the whole gamut of medical issues, everything from diabetes, to obesity, hypertension, depression, cancer and arthritis.”

Adirondack Medical Practice is accepting new patients and can be reached at 518-643-8008.

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We will be having a car wash Saturday morning, and the weather looks good! A $5.00 donation helps support the Fire Department and gets that vehicle clean. Our hours are 8 am till Noon . We appreciate your continued support.

MARCH 26, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the March 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting.

Community Input

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Liz Tedford Contract for Eng. Planning Grant for Valcour

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: AES Agreement for Engineering Planning Grant for Valcour

DISCUSSION: Overview of Clinton County Shared Services Meeting.

DISCUSSION: Receipt of Main St. Improvement Project 1st Phase Payment

DISCUSSION: Other Business.

DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approve/Pay Bills.

MOTION: Adjourn

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In accordance with the recently-updated AuSable Valley Central School District Safety Initiatives, Superintendent Paul Savage and the AVCS Board Of Education are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Dept. for a full-time Law Enforcement School Resource Officer (SRO) at AVCS.

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