The Peru Gazette

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Please note that tonight’s (March 13, 2018) Peru School District meeting/workshop/forum has been CANCELLED.

They have been rescheduled for next Tuesday, March 20^th.

Thank you.

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that its Annual High School & Middle School Exhibition will be opening in the SCA Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh.

The Annual High School & Middle School Exhibition will be opening in the SCA Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh in April. The opening reception for this exhibition will be held Friday, April 6, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on view at the SCA Main Gallery from April 6 through April 27, 2018 and is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Yearly, The Strand Center for the Arts invites schools from Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties to participate in this juried show. Participating schools for the 2018 competition include Beekmantown Central High School & Middle School, Brushton Moira Central High School, Elizabethtown-Lewis School, Northeastern Clinton Central School, Chazy Central Rural School, Saranac Central School, Northwood School and Seton Catholic Central.

Awards will be given to students in the media categories of drawing, painting, sculpture (3D), ceramics, mixed media, photography/design and printmaking. Jurors for the awards are well acquainted with the arts and include sculptor, Walter Early; painter and associate professor, Ian Burcroff; photographer, Bobby Ziemba; as well as art teacher and painter, Lorrie Mandigo.

For more information about this and other events, please visit The Strand Center for the Arts website at www.strandcenter.org or email gallery@strandcenter.org.

The Peru Community Church invites all to the annual Palm Sunday Brunch to be held on Sunday March 25^th from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm Street, Peru, New York.   Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast with family and friends.  Menu includes:  Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Bacon, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit Salad, Milk, Coffee, Tea and Assorted Juices.  Prices:  Adults – $8.00; Children (ages 5 – 12) $5.00; Under 5 FREE.

Proceeds benefit church missions.

Also on March 25^th, during the 10:30 AM service, the cantata, “No Greater Love” by John Peterson will be performed by the choir, soloists, with speakers from the Confirmation Class retelling the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through his Crucifixion on Good Friday.

Town Board Meeting of March 12, 2018 video. A written summary of the meeting highlights will follow.  The Board approved the plan to upgrade the northern portion of Main Street by a vote of 4-0.

This is a video of tonight’s Main Street Plan Town Board Workshop. At the Peru Town Board meeting that followed, the Board approved a resolution (4-0) to seek bids on the project. Please excuse two brief breaks in video due to technical issues. The round of applause for Adele Douglas was not purposely omitted.

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For the past twelve years, Peru CSD has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school-community discussion concurrent with the school district budget development process.

The BAC typically meets in order to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced budget, and particular challenges that face the school district.  Traditionally, the BAC has formulated recommendations for Board consideration to assist the Board and administration.

At this time, the BAC is scheduled to meet at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 15^th.  In addition to these informational sessions, the BAC will be invited to share their recommendations with the School Board at its 6:00 pm. workshop on Tuesday, March 20^th.

The meeting is open to individuals who reside within the boundaries of Peru CSD.  Interested individuals may register by calling (518) 643-6002.

Thank you.

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L-R Herb Perry, Mike Roy, Roger Bonner, Dan Paquin, Devin LaPorte, Caleb Remillard, Mike Hogan, Sue Bonner, Dan Bonner, Alex Ekstrom, Brad Pellerin, John Whiteman and Seth Charles and office friend Drake. 

The friendly and skilled staff at J. Hogan Refrigeration and Mechanical Inc., 12 Chamberlain Rd., is #35 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. The family-owned company was founded 50 years ago in Jack and Betty Hogan’s Peru home. Today 22 employees provide refrigeration, heating and air conditioning design, construction and emergency services to hundreds of industrial and commercial customers in Northern New York and New England. Clients range from orchards to colleges, hospitals, resorts, restaurants, churches and many others.  J. Hogan’s webpage lists over 50 types of clients.

Our photo features the employees working in J. Hogan’s Peru office last Friday. Other employees were on the road serving customers. Call 518-643-6687 for information.

Race to benefit the Peru PTO Playground Replacement Fund

Peru, NY – The Peru PTO will host the inaugural Peru Pride 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Heyworth/Mason Park in Peru. All proceeds will benefit the Peru PTO playground replacement fund. Registration can be completed online at www.adirondackcoastevents.com.

The Peru Pride Kids Fun Run is for children 12 and under and will start at 8:45am. It will be a 1/3 mile loop in Heyworth/Mason Park in the heart of Peru, NY. The 5k race is for all ages and kicks off at 9am. It is an out-and-back course on the amazing cinder bike path that meanders through the woods along and across the Little Ausable River out to Route 22.
“The Peru PTO is excited to present this fun and healthy event to our community,” said Lindsey Wendorff, Peru PTO President. “We have a wonderful park and trail to showcase and this run will be a great way to enjoy Spring and raise funds to benefit our Peru children.”

5k registrants get an Peru Pride t-shirt if registered before April 21. Kids Fun Run registrants get a free gift and finisher’s ribbon. Awards in the 5k are given to the top 3 in the following divisions: U-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ and a Stroller division.

The race fee for the 5k is $20 for online pre-registration with a $5 discount per runner with family registration or an option for a $2 discount for group registrations. Race day registration will be $25 on site. The Kids Fun Run requires a $10 online pre-registration and $15 on race day.

For more information, please contact Peru PTO President Lindsey Wendorff at perupto@gmail.com.

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AGENDA- TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, March 12, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of February 26, 2018;

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)

Community Input

MOTION/DISCUSSION: Accept Paul Sarbou Resignation

DISCUSSION/MOTION: Accept Robert Wright Resignation

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: New Highway Hire Lloyd Provost

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Main St. Improvement Project

RESOLUTION/ DISCUSSION: Resolution to Declare Lead Agency and Approve SEQR for Telegraph Rd. Culvert Project

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Sprint Tower Upgrade Contract Amendment

DISCUSSION: FEMA Winter Storm Stella

DISCUSSION: Other Business.

DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
MOTION: Adjourn

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 13^th 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.  The Board will also conduct their third budget workshop along with a community budget forum shortly after they reconvene at 7:00 PM. Anticipated additional topics include:

• Bid/RFP Awards
• Appointment of Personnel
• Proposed Capital Project

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

All are welcome.

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Based on my experience, the Peru, NY  McDonald’s staff would do the same thing.

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The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host its Annual High School & Middle School Exhibition this April and is looking for student artists. This year’s exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. The exhibition will open on April 6 and run through April 27, 2018 with the opening reception on Friday, April 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Homeschooling parents and local art teachers in Essex, Clinton, and Franklin counties are invited to submit their student’s works in this juried show. The HS/MS Exhibition features work from local students in 6^th through 12^th grades.

Awards will be given to students winning first, second, and third places in the media categories of drawing, painting, sculpture (3D), ceramics, mixed media (2D), photography, graphic design, and printmaking.

Artwork drop-off dates for teachers start on March 22 until March 30 and entries must be registered before this deadline. Interested homeschooling parents and local art teachers are encouraged to review the submission guidelines at www.strandcenter.org under Exhibitions and Upcoming for details. Contact The Strand Gallery Director, David Monette, to register at gallery@strandcenter.orgor by calling 518-563-1604 ext 103. Read more »