The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Improvements continue at Peru’s water treatment plant. At the town board’s July 10, 2017 meeting counselors approved Courtney Tetrault’s recommendation to purchase a remote telemetry system which will enable water department personnel to control hamlet water pressure via computer. AquaLogics System, Inc. of Syracuse, NY submitted a price of $25,975.

Water turbidity (cloudy or hazy water) can also be an issue, especially during heavy rainfall. Filtration has to be slowed and filter backwashing increased. The council approved the purchase of a turbidity metering and monitoring system at a cost of $8,383 from Hach, an analytical and instrumentation company based in Loveland, Colorado.

Water system improvements initiated in 2012 were financed by a $3.65 million bond issue. $81,000 of the bond money was not spent and will be used to finance these upgrades. Purchase of a water filtration plant security and fire alarm system is also being planned.

Counselor Donald McBrayer recommended that district water users be informed of the filtration issues that arise during periods of heavy rainfall. If users reduce water consumption, the system would be much more likely to function safely and efficiently. Thinking about the town’s future growth McBrayer remarked, “As our system expands it might be advisable to look into the feasibility of using drilled wells as water source.” Peru’s water is currently sourced from Furnace Brook that flows into the town’s reservoir.

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Au Sable Forks – Tahawus Center in association with the Hollywood Theater, proudly present episodes 
from the new “Mohawk Ironworkers” documentary. This remarkable film celebrates the steely determination of the Mohawk ironworkers of Kahnawake, Akwesasne and Six Nations, who are said to be “the best ironworkers on the planet.” “Mohawk Ironworkers” was produced by Paul M. Rickard, George Hargrave, and Au Sable Fork’s own Margaret Horn. Margaret interviewed many of the characters as researcher and associate producer. The series features a team of Indigenous directors including Jeff Dorn, Margaret Horn, Courtney Montour, Paul M. Rickard, and Michelle Smith.

WHEN / WHERE: Monday, August 7, 7pm. Hollywood Theater, 14232 Rt 9N, Au Sable Forks, 518-647-5953. Parking in rear.

ADMISSION: $10 with advance reservation (name on list), $12 at the door.

In this very special event, four episodes will be introduced by Margaret Horn, one of the directors of Mohawk Ironworkers, and one whose family has been intimately involved in the trade for several generations. Margaret Horn is well known to the Ausable Valley area for curating the groundbreaking art exhibit, “Mohawk of the Adirondacks” at the Tahawus Gallery 2012. A reception for guests and to meet Margaret Horn is included in the evening. Reservations are recommended: 646-734-7151. The episodes include
• Training For Steel – an overview of just what it takes to be an ironworker (by Margaret Horn)
• Women – who can be involved in the trade (by Courtney Montour)
• Albert Stalk – or “Eiffel Al,” a great character, who shows how demanding the trade is)
• World Trade Center – “When the NYC Twin Towers were destroyed on 9/11, over 50 Mohawk ironworkers helped clear the wreckage of the iconic Towers their fathers built. But no one was prepared for the health risks of the Ground Zero cleanup. The cleanup cost Jaysen Mayo his health and career, and Brad Bonaparte, his life. After 9/11, Mohawks, like John McGowan, continue to honor their relationship with the World Trade Center by building One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.”

Funding support for Native Content at Tahawus Center comes from the Puffin Foundation, with additional program activity support from: Casella Waste Systems, Ausable Dental Center, Stewart’s Shops, the Adirondack Foundation-Generous Acts Fund, Cloudsplitter Foundation, Lake Placid Education Fund, Newton Family Fund, and an Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program Grant with funding provided by Essex County. Tahawus Center is a program of the 501c3 Appleby Foundation, Inc.

Source: 75,000 applicants for free tuition program – Times Union

AGENDA- TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
JULY 24@ 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the July 10, 2017 Regular Board Meeting.
5. Community Input
6. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Swain MOU Update.
7. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Conveyor Sale to Town of Mooers.
8. DISCUSSION:  Parking on Sidewalks on North Bend St.
9. DISCUSSION:  IT Update.
10. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Fuel Control System Project
11. DISCUSSION:   Accept Resignation of Dwayne Bast from Zoning Board of Appeals.
12. DISCUSSION:  Clinton Co. Health Dept. Farm Fresh Cash Presentation.
13. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.
14. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
15. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approve/Pay Bills.

      MOTION:     Adjourn

L-R Manager Jason Trombley, Deb Defayette and George Kelly.

Aubuchon Hardware is #8 in the Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Located in the Tops Plaza, Aubuchon has been serving Peru since the mid-70’s. Its staff is known for their friendly welcome, product knowledge and readiness to show customers where the item they’re looking for is located in the store’s large inventory.

It was impossible to get all the Aubuchon personnel together for a group photo, but here are three employees Aubuchon customers know well.

See photos 1-8 in our series.

Peru Central School District’s Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 25^th at 4:30 PM in the District’s Community Room, located in the Jr/Sr High School at 17 School Street.

An executive session associated with the employment history of particular persons and/or matters leading to the appointment or employment of particular persons will take place immediately following the 4:30 PM start.

No other school board or school district business is slated for this meeting.

The full agenda is available on the District’s website.

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Colours is #7 in the Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Next year Heather Ford Peterson will celebrate the 20th anniversary of her salon. Heather offers a complete range of hair styling and hair coloring services. Proms and weddings are her specialities as is lively, friendly conversation. It’s a fun place!

Located at 2975 Route 22 next to Peru Hardware, Colours is open Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9 to 5, Thursdays 9 to 6, Fridays 9 to noon and Saturdays 9 to 2. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Call 643-2655 for an appointment.

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Peru’s Republicans caucused on Thursday, July 13th and emerged with an unexpected candidate for the office of town supervisor. About one week ago current town supervisor Peter Glushko withdrew his letter of intent to seek reelection to the office. At Thursday’s caucus the majority of the 35 Republicans present chose current town council member James “Jimmy” Langley as their candidate. It was unexpected in that Langley has consistently denied any interest in serving as town supervisor. Dennis Curtin nominated Langley and Peter Glushko seconded the nomination. Not every Republican favored Langley. Lois Roberts nominated Town Councilman Jim Douglass who Peru Democrats recently chose as their candidate for the supervisor’s position. Her motion was seconded. A secret ballot was conducted; Langley won. The vote count was not announced.

Source: Peru Central School chided in state audit – Sun Community News & Printing

PERU — Christine Wood’s pregnancy was relatively normal.

Though doctors told the Peru resident her baby was larger than normal and had a small amount of excess fluid in his head, Wood welcomed her son, Jay, into the world in 2007.

But his birth set off a nailbiting saga.

“(My son) stayed in the NICU in Albany for four months,” said Wood.

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You are invited to the first annual Keeseville Plein Air Festival for a special wine and cheese preview party on Saturday, July 15th at 6 pm at the 1719 Block Gallery on Keeseville’s Front Street, and additional gallery space will be open at AARCH.

The arts festival will showcase Keeseville’s mix of natural beauty and historic architecture and attract a wide range of artist and visitors. During 3 days of outdoor painting, artists will have the opportunity to put to canvass the scenic variety of the area. On the first day titled “Paint the River”, artists will be given a tour of AuSable Chasm and directed to various locations and historic bridges along the AuSable River and its falls. Day two called “Paint the Town” will begin with a tour of Keeseville’s architecture by the Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) after which the artists will set up their painting stations throughout the village. “Paint the Farms” is the theme of day three when artists will find scenes of crops growing, animals grazing, and farmhands working fields in the budding farm community surrounding Keeseville.

If you can’t make it for the Preview Party, you can visit 1719 Block Gallery for the art show and sale on Sunday, July 16th from 10 am to 3 pm.

If you would or someone you know would like to participate as an artist, please visit AdkAction.org/art to register. Full-festival passes are $35 for artists, and day-passes are also available for $20.
If you would like to attend the Special Preview Party and Sale, please RSVP here. There is a $10 suggested donation for the Special Preview Party to help cover the cost of refreshments.

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Farm owner Don Dimock (Left) and Poulin Grain Dairy Nutrition Consultant (Right) discuss strategies to improve the farm’s economic viability and cow health.

The Dimock Farm team, from left, Greg Palmer, Sam Dimock, Bruce Dimock, Don Dimock, and Anne Farrell.

Dimock Farms Has Won Highest Milk Quality Award Every Year since 2004

PERU, NEW YORK: Dimock Farms has been committed to their cows and community by producing wholesome, high quality milk since 1971. Earlier this year, this family farm defended their title for the best overall quality milk for Region 11 in Northeastern NY for 2016, a regional award they have won every year since 2004. In 2007, Dimock Farms had the highest milk quality out of over 1,300 farmer-owners of Cabot Cooperative Creamery located across New York and New England.

What’s their secret? According to farm owner Don Dimock, “Excellent milk quality starts with clean, healthy cows. We fill the cows’ beds with fresh sand, which keeps the cows comfortable and dry. Automatic scrapers clean manure from the barn floors every few hours day and night, which improves cow cleanliness.”

Each cow’s udder is cleaned and dried before she is milked, and then after milking each teat is dipped in a conditioning salve. According to Dimock, “It’s kind of like chap stick for humans. It keeps the skin on the cows’ udder healthy, and healthy udders means that the cows will produce healthy milk.”

For the Dimocks, this attention to detail pays off – they receive about a five-cent bonus for every gallon of milk their cows produce, which is added on top of the pay price that they receive for their milk. Although the milk quality bonus is helpful, the real payoff for the Dimocks is providing a safe and healthy product to consumers.

Maximum cow health also requires that cows consume a healthy diet. Dimock Farms works closely with Dillon Snell of Champlain, NY, a dairy nutrition consultant from Poulin Grain. “Cows are grouped on the farm with other cows of similar age and milk production,” says Snell, “This allows us to feed the cows a ration that exactly meets their nutritional needs.”

Ensuring that a cow’s nutritional needs are satisfied means that she will produce healthy and nutritious milk. Milk provides nine essential nutrients and is high in protein and healthy fats. For the Dimocks, producing food for their community is their top priority, which is why they take their cows’ health and nutrition very seriously.

Today more than ever, every small detail counts towards farm success. The entire team at Dimock Farms follows Don Dimock’s wise words, “Do everything as well as you can, every day. You can’t let anything slip.” Its attention to detail like this that allows Dimock Farms to produce quality milk, maximize cow health, and ensure a sustainable farm business today and long into the future.

Dimock Farms was founded by Don and Martha Dimock. Today, Don is in partnership with his son Bruce. Don’s daughter Anne, his grandson Sam, Sam’s wife Karlie, and herdsman Greg Palmer round out the Dimock Farm team.