The Peru Gazette

Sister Helen, former St. Augustine’s School Principal, is still on the move!

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Effective immediately the trail to the summit of Owls Head in the town of Keene in the Adirondacks is closed to public access and use on weekends.

The trailhead and all but the last 0.1 mile of the trail are located on private lands. The large number of vehicles parked on the private road during the Memorial Day weekend blocked access for private landowners, and now the landowners are prohibiting the public to park on the private road between 4 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday and have posted signs along the road reflecting this decision.

The trail to the summit of Owls Head is not an official DEC trail nor does DEC have an easement for public use on the trail – the landowner has allowed the public to use the trail. However, the landowner has informed DEC the trail will be closed for public use at the end of this hiking season.

DEC is in the process of identifying an alternate trail route on Forest Preserve lands from the Molly Nye Road on the opposite side of the mountain, and will pursue an amendment to the High Peaks Wilderness Unit Management Plan which would be necessary to facilitate construction of a new trailhead and trail.

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, June 12, 2017,7:00 PM

MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 22, 2017

DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports)

Community Input

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of Auctions International Contract.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of Clinton County Snow and Ice Removal Agreement.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of NYSDOT Shared Services Agreement.

DISCUSSION: Jarvis Road Closure.

DISCUSSION: Deputy Supervisor

DISCUSSION: Town IT Back Up and Storage Update.

DISCUSSION: Water Plant Upgrades/Debt Service Monies.

DISCUSSION: New Sewer Camera/Locator Purchase.

DISCUSSION: Backwash Pit Update.

DISCUSSION: Proposed MOU with Mr. Swain.

DISCUSSION: Property Maintenance Issues.

DISCUSSION: Youth Program Opening Day Ceremonies.

DISCUSSION: Clinton County Shared Services Panel Update.

Other Business.
Community Input on Agenda Items.

Motion to Adjourn.

By John T. Ryan

Peru – On Monday, June 12, 2017, motorists will find the Jarvis Road closed to thru-traffic as construction crews begin replacement of the bridge adjacent to the Irwin’s Maple Grand Farm. Clinton County Highway Superintendent Al Rascoe said the project is expected to take approximately 90 days. New Century Construction of Watervliet, NY submitted the low bid of $765,000.

Rascoe said that the existing bridge is about 60 years old. Inspection reports indicate its footing has been gradually undermined by the Little Ausable River. The new bridge will meet the latest design standards and can be expected to last about 70 to 75 years. Rascoe said, “We’re trying to be proactive, so we’re replacing the bridge.”

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AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2017 @ 7:00 PM
TOWN OF PERU
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL of April 19, 2017 and May 17, 2017 minutes.
OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
APPLICATION:

Area Variance: Z-2017-020 Shawn Agoney
Area Variance – Modular
1060 Fuller Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2017-021 Ed Garrow and Sons, Inc.
Use Variance -Warehouse/Distribution Center
3452 Route 22
Peru, NY 12972

Area Variance: Z-2017-022 Martin Cumber
Area Variance – Garage
69 Fox Farm Rd.
Peru, NY 12972
Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2017-023 Paul Hart
Use Variance – Appeal the decision of the CEO allowing goats for a Hobby Farm
62 Elm St.
Peru, NY 12972

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
CEO REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT

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The Peru Youth Commission Fun Runs for children 3 -13 13 will be held at the Peru Central School track on Mondays, June 12, 19 and 26 and July 3 and 10. Registration at 4:45 p.m with 1/4 mile race to start immediately following stretching followed by a 1/2 mile and a 1 mile race. Popsicles will be awarded at the finish line.

Please note: Parents must sign a waiver form for children at their first race. The waiver will cover all races thereafter.

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2017 @ 7:00 PM
TOWN OF PERU
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL of April 19, 2017 and May 17, 2017 minutes.
OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
APPLICATION:

Area Variance: Z-2017-020 Shawn Agoney
Area Variance – Modular
1060 Fuller Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2017-021 Ed Garrow and Sons, Inc.
Use Variance -Warehouse/Distribution Center
3452 Route 22
Peru, NY 12972

Area Variance: Z-2017-022 Martin Cumber
Area Variance – Garage
69 Fox Farm Rd.
Peru, NY 12972
Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2017-023 Paul Hart
Use Variance – Appeal of CEO decision allowing goats.
62 Elm St.
Peru, NY 12972

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
CEO REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little
Would help combat neuropsychiatric syndrome affecting children

The State Senate today gave final legislative approval of legislation (S5750) sponsored by Senator Betty Little to raise awareness of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, known as PANS.

“PANS attacks the brain. It comes on quickly and can be challenging to diagnose,” said Little. “Developing a better understanding of the syndrome and what to look for to ensure the right diagnosis is made quickly will no doubt assure better results for children, including adolescents.”

The legislation directs the New York State Department of Health to include PANS in its Health Care and Wellness Education and Outreach Program. An advisory council comprising representatives of people with PANS, including family members, and health care providers who specialize in treating the syndrome, would focus on increasing awareness and early detection of the illness through education.

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Back Row Standing L-R Jenn Laporte, Damie Durgan, Kayla Spear, Shelby Bourgeois, Louise Seymour, Shannen Glover, Caroline Duprey (Manager) Front Row: Jake Montefusco, Alex Wilson. Pamela Crowningshield.

By John T. Ryan

Peru – When interviewed for a January 2015 Peru Gazette lifetime achievement story, longtime Peru resident Jack Lawliss answered the question: What is the best thing about living in Peru? He said, “The people! We have great people here. We have a lot of conveniences. I live a mile from the school, the church, the drugstore, the hardware store, the garage, the supermarket, the town hall and three restaurants. It’s a beautiful area geographically. I love it here.”

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Bi-annually The Strand Center for the Arts presents exhibitions that showcase the talents of its members; the Holiday and Summer Members Shows. Members at any artistic level, from hobbyist to professional, are invited to submit works for these “Members Only” exhibitions.

The Strand Center for the Arts Summer Members Show is open to all members whose membership is valid through August 1, 2017. Memberships can be renewed or started anytime before or during drop off, online at www.strandcenter.org or by phone at 518-563-1604, during regular gallery hours. Entries may be in the form of any media, including (but not limited to) painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, stained glass, bead weaving, printmaking, mixed media and woodwork. Two-dimensional artwork must be framed under glass or plexi-glass and be backed with wire for hanging and all artwork must be labeled.  Artists can download the full guidelines, artist contract, and artwork labels at The Strand Center website at www.strandcenter.org or pick them up in our offices at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. Read more »

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PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host photographer Penelope Clute in the Main Gallery in June, 2017. Penelope, known locally as Penny, has been working with the Plattsburgh community for years, but in law rather than photography. Now in retirement, she has time to focus on exhibiting her amazing collection of photographs and experiences. This upcoming exhibit, titled “A Little Light, A Little Color,” will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, June 2, 2017 with a reception that is free and open to the public from 5:30-7:30 p.m. that evening.

Penny began serious photography after her 1967 college graduation, Read more »

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the opening of its Gallery Cooperative in June 2017, with photographer Ron Nolland as the featured artist. This forthcoming exhibit, a First Weekends Art Walk Event, will take place in The Strand Center Community Gallery on Friday, June 2 and reception that is free and open to the public will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. that evening.

The Gallery Cooperative is a collection of artists, each expert at their chosen medium. As well as the featured artist, Ron Nolland, painters Lorrie Mandigo, Carol Hochreiter, Louise Patinelli, Gordon LeClaire, and Judy Guglielmo will be present. In addition, these artists will be joined by ceramicist Nancy Armitage, and photographers Denise Duprey and Frank Hochreiter.

Photographer Ron Nolland, the Cooperative’s featured artist, is a constant exhibitor in Strand Center for the Arts’ Member shows and all the Off-Site Galleries. Nuland’s solo shows at local galleries are always well received and he is regularly selected for juried exhibitions. His work is also featured at Plattsburgh International Airport; a permanent collection at Inn at Smithfield Best Western includes Nolland’s black and white pieces in the Conference Room and large color landscapes in the hotel lobby.  Nolland’s photography was recently featured in Blueline, an Adirondack literary magazine.  An Adirondack Life Photography Contest Award Winner, he also provides custom photography and exclusive pieces for clients.

Gallery Director, David Monette stated, “We’re always looking for ways to increase the exposure of artists in our community. This Gallery Cooperative, with this collection of amazing artists, is a great way to do that. We’re really excited to make this happen.”

This unique exhibit will be on view in The Strand Center Community Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh from June 2 to June 30, 2017. The exhibition opening is Friday, June 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is free to the public and refreshments will be served. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. For more information on these exhibits, upcoming events, concerts, or classes happening at The Strand Center for the Arts, please call 518-563-1604 or visit strandcenter.org.

The Strand Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a high caliber arts center and theatre, providing the best of visual arts, music, dance, and theatre to the community.  The SCA is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the United Way and the Cloudsplitter Foundation.

The Strand Center for the Arts’ Diamond Sponsor is NBC 5; Platinum Circle Sponsors are The University of Vermont Health Network, Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital, Meadowbrook Healthcare, and Twinstate Technologies. The Strand Center for the Arts’ Gold Sponsors are Northern Insuring/Northern Benefits, Boire Benner Group, Best Western Plus – The Inn at Smithfield, Casella, Clute Wealth Management, and Jeffords Steel and Engineering Company.