The Peru Gazette

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A Message from the North Country Honor Flight

For the first time since the initial flight of 2013, on Saturday, September 1, 2018, North Country Honor Flight will be flying commercially. The new partnership with United Airlines has worked out well and the itinerary for the day is basically unchanged. The biggest difference is we will be getting our Veterans back around 7:45pm, which is much more convenient than the 10:30pm of past flights. The rest of the day is almost unchanged, our send-off ceremony will still start at 7am at the Veterans Park on the US Oval. We will be speeding up the ceremony a little bit to get our Veterans to the gate as soon as possible. The parade route from the Oval to the Plattsburgh International Airport will begin at approximately 7:45am. The water canon salute to our Veterans is still in place from the airport staff. The welcome home will be approximately 7:45 pm at the airport.

All phases of the day are open and free, we strongly encourage people of the North Country to come show their patriotism and support for these heroes as they embark on their trip of a lifetime. Read more »

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday August 13, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent;  Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board; Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control officer and  Adele Douglas, Grant Coordinator. 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.   Read more »

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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) released the following statement:

“Senator John McCain was the embodiment of service and sacrifice above self. His indomitable spirit taught his fellow Americans to never waver in their commitment to our country. Today, we mourn the loss of a true giant. History will remember and honor John McCain. My thoughts and prayers — and those of the Nation — are with the McCain family at this very difficult time.”

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The Clinton County Coalition to Prevent Suicide will kick off this year’s mental health awareness events with “Battling Stigma” in the Battle of Plattsburgh Parade on September 8^th at 1PM on Cumberland Ave.  Line up for the parade begins at noon.  Join us with signs of hope and encouragement as we walk with our giant “Semicolon Man Float.”  Research shows that stigma is the number 1 reason why those needing treatment do not seek it.

September 10^th is World Suicide Prevention Day.  To recognize the day, employees of CVPH will be sponsoring a bake sale outside of the cafeteria from 10:30AM to 1:30PM all proceeds will be used towards suicide prevention efforts. The Clinton County Coalition to Prevent Suicide joins employees of CVPH at 3:30PM at the Circle of Healing and Hope for a Moments of Reflection Ceremony, featuring a story of hope from a suicide loss survivor.  The event is open to the community.

On October 9^th, 2018  from 8AM-5PM at Clinton Community College The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley will be hosting “Stand up 2 Stigma” Conference.  The conference is an opportunity for peers, families, providers and other interested community members to come together to learn strategies to help combat stigma.  Special Speakers include: David Granirer, founder of Stand Up For Mental Health (www.standupformentalhealth.com), The NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS Mental Hygiene Legal Services, and many more.  The conference is free and open to the community.  Registration is required and can be done by going to nami-cv.org (and clicking the conference tab).

ABOUT
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley is a local non-profit organization that provides free support, education and advocacy services to all those effected by mental illness.

By John T. Ryan 

A new era in local aviation began at 2:25 PM on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 when Flight 5006 touched down at Plattsburgh International Airport. United Express operated by SkyWest Airlines replaces PennAir that provided service to and from Boston for the past six years. Ironically, the first United Express aircraft arriving in Plattsburgh was a Canadair model CJR 200. Most CJR 200s were manufactured in Plattsburgh’s primary market – Montreal, PQ, Canada. 

United Airlines Regional Sales Manager Bare Angleos was present to welcome the first flight. He said, “United is offering our customers in the Plattsburgh area more choice in their travels. A short flight from Plattsburgh to our Washington Dulles hub will not only give direct access to our nation’s capital, but more than 70 domestic and nearly 40 international destinations in Asia, Europe and Latin America.”  Flight time is 1 hour, 40 minutes to 1 hour 52 minutes. Drive time to Washington D.C. is 9 to 10 hours assuming no delays. 

United Express is offering two daily weekday departures and arrivals. Monday through Friday flights depart Plattsburgh at 9:30 a.m. and 3:38 p.m. and arrive at Dulles at 11:22 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.  On Saturday and Sunday one flight daily departs Plattsburgh at 9:30 a.m. 

Monday through Friday flights depart Dulles at 1 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. arriving in Plattsburgh at 2:40 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. On Saturday and Sundays flights depart Dulles at 6:05 p.m. arriving in Plattsburgh at 7:45 p.m. 

Beverly Thwaits of Clintonville boarded the first flight. She and a friend were connecting to a flight to California at Dulles. She commented, “It’s great to have United Express here. I think the whole airport being here is just great.” Thwaits and her friend will return to Plattsburgh in six days. 

Plattsburgh native and SUNY Plattsburgh student Aidan Vogel concurred with Thwaits. He was on his way to visit a friend in Washington, D.C. Shelly Wood of Saranac Lake, accompanied by her daughter Emma was on her way to visit her son Ethan, a sophomore at the University of Maryland in College Park. She commented, “This is much better than flying out of Albany. It’s an hour closer to Saranac Lake.” Wood expects Ethan will fly to Plattsburgh during school breaks rather than flying into Albany. She paid $396 for the total one-way fare for herself and Emma. 

Assemblyman Billy Jones, Garry Douglas, Bare Angleous of United Airlines, Harry McManus, Bobby Hall

North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas, Clinton County Legislature Chairman Harry McManus, Airport Chairman Bobby Hall and New York State Assemblyman Billy Jones were the main speakers at the welcoming ceremony. Many other county legislators and local officials were also present. 

In his remarks Garry Douglas said he expects both Canadian and regional travelers to fly in and out of Plattsburgh. He predicted business travelers, Lake Placid visitors, people traveling to and from SUNY Plattsburgh, Clarkson University and St. Lawrence University will welcome the service.

In the final analysis United Express’s success may depend on its acceptance by Canadian travelers. The vast majority of the airport’s current customers reside in Canada utilizing the low cost Penn Air, Spirit and Allegiant service and the airport’s very low parking fees. Douglas is confident that they’ll utilize United Express. He sees Plattsburgh as the secondary airport that Montreal doesn’t have. 

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Natural gas lines were installed in most of the Peru hamlet several years ago. For some unknown reason they were not installed along a few streets. Thankfully, that era is coming to an end. Over the past few weeks NYSEG has installed gas lines on McIntosh Drive, Birchwood Avenue and McDonald Place. Gas is currently available on those streets. This week lines were installed along Maiden Lane and Locust Drive. Next week work will take place on a small portion of Maiden Lane and Holden Avenue. In ten to fourteen days the contractor will begin installation of 8,000+ feet of gas lines along the Laphams Mills Road.

AUGUST 27, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the August 13, 2018 Regular Board Meeting.

5. Community Input

6. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Tobacco Free Town Properties & Parks. 

7. DISCUSSION:  Vac Truck Repairs.                                    

8. DISCUSSION:  Youth Soccer Wall

9. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.

10. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

11. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approve/Pay Bills.

12. DISCUSSION:  LED Streetlight Presentation

MOTION:     Adjourn

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Plattsburgh – A new era in the history of Plattsburgh International Airport occurred at 2:25 PM today when the first SkyWest/United Express flight touched down. The Peru Gazette will post a story ASAP, but here are a few photos of the historic arrival of the Bombardier 50-passenger jet aircraft.

AGENDA REVISED 8/24/18 – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, September 12, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of July 11, 2018 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATIONS:

1. 3-Lot Major Subdivision with SEQR: P-2018-018 Nathan Wilson

3-Lot Major Subdivision 

280.-1-30.1

Peru, NY 12972

2.  Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2018-020 Olof Franzon

Site Plan Review – Creation of an accessory apartment in the existing single family dwelling.

16 Coastland Dr.

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

3.  2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2018-021 Leeward Lamoy

2-Lot Minor Subdivision

561 Fuller Rd.

Peru, NY 12972

4.  2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2018-022 Steven & Jessica Gainer

2-Lot Minor Subdivision

2645 Rt. 22

Peru, NY 12972

7.  ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: David Barber -Major Preliminary Plan for Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness

8. CEO REPORT:

9. ADJOURNMENT

Peru, NY 12972

4.  2-Lot Subdivision with SEQR: P-2018-022 Steven & Jessica Gainer

2-Lot Subdivision

2645 Rt. 22

Peru, NY 12972

7.  ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: David Barber -Major Preliminary Plan for Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness

8. CEO REPORT:

9. ADJOURNMENT