Jeanne and Tim Arnold
By John T. Ryan
Peru – April 28, 2017 was the beginning of a new life adventure for Jeanne and Tim Arnold when they opened Sweet Treat as its new owners. As they commented on Facebook, “After a break of six years we are back. We can’t wait to see our old friends and meet some new ones. A big thanks to Rick and Debi Lajti for turning over the reins of their business to us. They will be a hard act to follow – so bare with us newbies! – we shall do our best.” Many people know the Peru natives as the former owners and operators of Iroquois Campsite and RV Park. They sold that business in 2011 and moved to Florida.
Sweet Treat’s opening usually coincides with longer days and warm weather. This year the almost daily rain wasn’t the ideal weather to sell ice cream, but it gave Jeanne and Tim a less frantic pace to break into the business. The returning staff members became their instructors. Jeanne remarked, “The kids have been a godsend. They have taught us a lot. They’re our biggest asset.”
There have been some surprises. Jeanne said, “I never realized people like chocolate so much and the variety of things people like. I had a banana split order one day that had three different flavors and three different toppings.”
New business owners always like to make some changes and the Arnolds are no exception. They’ve purchased a flavor burst machine that makes eight new soft ice cream flavors. There’s a new planter-bench out front, a new flagpole has been installed and a new sign will be erected. Sweet Treat is open seven days a week from noon until 9 p.m.
Ironically Sweet Treat is located near the Route 22-Bear Swamp Rd. intersection where Jeanne’s parents, Joe and Cynthia Ondrek, operated Jeanne’s Dairy Bar in the mid-60’s. After four years they sold the dairy bar to Doris and Loyal Burdo and opened Iroquois Campground and RV Park further down the Bear Swamp Rd. Tim and Jeanne purchased the family business in 1999 and operated it until 2011.
Posted: June 19th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Posted: June 19th, 2017 under General News.
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Clinton County fire departments play a key role in every North Country For Flight. The giant flag brings chills down your spine.
Posted: June 17th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru Firefighter Jim McConnell with “The Beast” honoring the North Country Honor Flight this morning.
Posted: June 17th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Homeland Security Honor Guard & Au Sable Valley School Superintendent Paul Savage
There was a huge turnout of local residents this morning for the North Country Honor Flight Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. What a wonderful send-off for the deserving War War II and Korean War Era Veterans.
Today’s Honor Flight Members
George E. Bouyea – Korean – Plattsburh, NY
Maurice J. Chatelain – Korean – Star Lake, NY
Aubrey R. Hills – Korean – Plattsburgh, NY
John P.Gibson – Korean – Plattsburgh, NY
George W. Martin – Korean – Plattsburgh, NY
Opal C. McIntosh – WWII – Ellenburgh Depot, NY
Raymond M. McIntyre – Korean – Lake Placid, NY
Robert C. Pelno – Korean – Star Lake, NY
Douglas E. Pilon – Vietnam – Chazy,NY
Gerald H. Trombley – Korean – Champlain, NY
John A. Tousignant – Korean – Plattsburgh, NY
Dayton Tuper – Korean – Constable, NY
Lawrence W. Reed – WWII – Russell, NY
Morris J. Reed – WWII – Potsdam,NY
Click here to view all our Peru Gazette photos.
Posted: June 17th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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JCEO Peru Outreach Coordinator Betty Ero and St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp
Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 recently assisted the Peru JCEO Food Shelf by conducting a “40 Cans For Lent” program at St. Augustine’s Church. The knights asked parishioners to contribute food during the 46 days of Lent. They generously responded with 1,057 pounds of nutritious food. The council followed up with a $500 donation. The combined donations will earn $200 in matching funds from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council.
Since 2012, Knights of Columbus councils have donated over $8.5 million and 14.7 million pounds of food to local food pantries, community food banks and soup kitchens.
Posted: June 15th, 2017 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News.
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A message from Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman
Early this year the Towns of Plattsburgh and Town of Schuyler Falls NY passed a joint resolution asking Senator Betty Little and Assemblyman D. Billy Jones to sponsor legislation to name the NYS RT 22B Morrisonville Bridge after North Country Legend Gordie Little. Senator Little successfully got the NYS Senate to pass the legislation. We just got word Assemblyman Jones was successful in getting the NYS Assembly to pass the same. A special thank you to our two representatives for working so hard on this. It now goes on to Governor Cuomo for his signature. We will keep people updated.
Posted: June 15th, 2017 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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The Strand Center for the Arts, in partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh, is conducting an Arts and Cultural Asset Mapping Project to create a web-based interactive map of the region’s artists, artisans and cultural organization. Information surveys are available at ARTSMAP.net. All individuals and organizations with arts and cultural activities in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties of New York are encouraged to participate.
“The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to continue to strengthen our collaborative partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh in facilitating the creation of the Tri-County ARTSMAP. This will not only serve as an invaluable resource for SUNY Plattsburgh and the Strand Center, aiding us to obtain grant funding for arts initiatives, but also for all of the artists, artisans and tradition bearers in our region.”
– Joshua Kretser, Executive Director, Strand Center for the Arts
The Tri-County ARTSMAP and database will help to expand regional arts and cultural programming by linking together our community of artists, artisans, and tradition bearers, promoting greater awareness of regional arts and cultural activities, and leveraging the role that arts and culture play in attracting and retaining visitors, businesses, and residents, while promoting economic vitality in the region.
The data base will enable social network analysis of the arts and cultural community, reveal both strengths and gaps in the community’s resource and support system, and provide essential baseline information for a future regional Arts and Cultural Master Plan.
The project is funded by a grant from New York State Council on the Arts, managed by Premises Architecture PLLC, and supported by the City of Plattsburgh and North Country Chamber of Commerce. For information, visit ARTSMAP.net or contact artsmap.net@gmail.com
Posted: June 15th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Posted: June 15th, 2017 under General News.
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Posted: June 15th, 2017 under General News.
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Peru – The terms of office for several of Peru’s elected officials come to an end this year. Over the next few weeks the Republican and Democratic parties will meet to either nominate incumbents or introduce new nominees to the political scene. The Democrats have announced that they will caucus on June 29th at 7. p.m. at the Peru Town Hall.
The open positions include:
The four-year town council seats currently held by Republican Donald McBrayer and Democrat Jim Douglass
The four-year town supervisor position currently held by Republican Peter Glushko
The four-year town justice position currently held by Democrat Jim Kirby
The four-year superintendent of highways position currently held by Republican Michael Farrell
The four-year town clerk/tax collector position currently held by Republican Kathy Flynn
Posted: June 15th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Date: June 17-18
Event: 10th Annual Museum Days Weekend
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Museums Throughout Clinton County, NY
Description: Museums in Clinton County open free to visitors all weekend! Part of Path Through History Weekend. More details will be announced as the date nears!
Cost: Free
Contact: Melissa Peck, coordinator@adkcoastcultural.org
Posted: June 15th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Eight members of Dunkin Donuts’ 20-person staff. L-R Syed I, Richie, Liz, Manager Deannie LaCroix King, Michelle, Patricia, Checole and Amanda.
Continuing our posts of local business and institution staff members who make Peru a wonderful place to live, today the Peru Gazette highlights several Dunkin Donuts staff members.
On November 1, 2016 Dunkin Donuts relocated from Maplefields to its own new building at 729 Bear Swamp Rd. Customers from near and far appreciate the modern building, its tasty offerings and friendly staff. Dunkin Donuts is open 24 hours daily. Phone 643-5525.
Posted: June 14th, 2017 under Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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DEC is Seeking Volunteers to Help Maintain Trails
in Northeastern Adirondacks
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| Do you enjoy recreating outdoors? Do you like working outdoors?
If so, DEC is seeking volunteers to maintain trails in the towns of Peru and Black Brook in Clinton County and town of Chesterfield in Essex County.
You can be part of a one-day work group, a three-day once a year effort, or a few hours on numerous days throughout the year – during the week or on weekends – whatever works best for you!
Get friends and family to join you. Small groups of 3 to 10 people make the workday fun and shorter.
Available work includes:
- Clearing trails of brush and other vegetation;
- Removing blow down (fallen trees, limbs, and branches) with hand tools;
- Constructing and maintaining erosion control devices;
- Constructing small foot bridges and bog bridging; and,
- Rerouting short sections of trails.
DEC will provide the training, the tools, and work gloves. All you need bring is sturdy boots, clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, plenty of energy, and a positive attitude.
Ambitious? Consider becoming a trail adopter.
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Posted: June 14th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, State Government News.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, June 17, 2017
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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This event will be open to Clinton County residents only!
No Businesses.
No pre-registration is necessary. Proof of residency may be required.
What is a household hazardous waste?
A household hazardous waste is any discarded household material that can be classified as toxic, corrosive, flammable or reactive.
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MATERIALS ACCEPTED
AT THE EVENT INCLUDE:
- Acids
- Adhesives
- Aerosols
- Antifreeze
- Brake Fluid
- Cements
- Charcoal Lighters
- Chlorine
- Cleaning Fluid
- Degreasers
- Disinfectants
- Drain Cleaners
- Dry Gas
- Epoxies
- Dyes
- Fiberglass Resins
- Flea Powders
- Furniture Strippers
- Hair Removers
- Herbicides
- Insect Repellents
- Laquers
- Lubricants
- Mothballs or Flakes
- Nail Polish Removers
- Oven Cleaners
- Oil Based Paints
(Latex paint may be discarded in your trash as long as the contents of the can are dry. (Tip: to dry out your latex paint you can add kitty litter, sand, sawdust or oil dry automotive absorbent to the cans)
- Paint Removers
- Paint Thinners
- Permanent Solutions
- Pesticides
- Photo Chemicals
- Rat Poisons
- Rug & Upholstery Cleaners
- Rust Solvents
- Wood Preservatives
- Spot Removers
- Toilet Bowl Cleaners
- Tub & Tile Cleaners
- Turpentine
- Varnish
- Weed Killers
- Wood Polishes
- Wood Stains
- Fluorescent/Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
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MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT
BE ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT
INCLUDE:
- Automotive/Marine/Household Batteries
- Tires
- Used Oil
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Electronics Waste
- Explosives
- Shock –Sensitive Materials
- Ammunition
- Radioactive Wastes
- Pathological Wastes
- Infectious Wastes
- Medicines
- Dioxins
- PCBs
- Asbestos
- Latex Paint
- Smoke Detectors
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Hope to see you there!
If you have any questions about the event or acceptable materials please contact Amy Davies of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. at (518) 563-5514.
Your patience will be appreciated, as there will be a waiting line.
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Posted: June 14th, 2017 under Environmental News, General News.
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Posted: June 12th, 2017 under General News.
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L-R Sarah Sherman, Nicole Prentiss, Manager Maggie Pope, Morgan Kowalowski, Dianne King.
Over the next few weeks the Peru Gazette will be posting photos of people we encounter almost daily – the people who staff our local businesses and institutions. Their gracious smiles, courtesy and professionalism are very important in making Peru a great place to live.
These friendly ladies staff the Peru Federal Credit Union’s beautiful new building at 900 Bear Swamp Rd. The credit union serves anyone who lives, works, worships, and volunteers or attends school in Clinton or Essex County.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Drive-Thru: Monday – Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Phone 643-9915 for information.
Posted: June 11th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Sister Helen, former St. Augustine’s School Principal, is still on the move!
Source: Principal’s luge ride thrills students | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: June 11th, 2017 under General News.
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Posted: June 9th, 2017 under General News.
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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.
Posted: June 9th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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.
Posted: June 9th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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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.”
Hundreds of motorists travel via the Jarvis Road daily including many correction officers living in Keeseville and Ausable Forks. Nearby Adirondack Farms will be heavily impacted because its trucks and machines travel to fields along the Military Turnpike and other nearby roads. Co-owner Jon Rulfs said, “It’s not our preference, but we’ll be traveling on Route 22 to the Military Turnpike as we harvest our forage crops. Fortunately, we moved most of our manure this spring. We’ll try to use the River Road as much as we can.”
Posted: June 9th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Posted: June 8th, 2017 under General News.
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Posted: June 7th, 2017 under General News.
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