The Peru Gazette

The Peru Lions Club is holding its 15th annual Election Day Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, November 8th 2016 at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center where it has been held in for the past 14 years. We have had an average attendance between 160 and 200 people.  This year Peru Central music students will entertain.

The Lion’s primary goal is sight related and supports those in need of visual assistance. The money that is raised from this event helps many local individuals with eyesight issues. However, providing eyeglasses is just one of the many things that our club does for the community. We continue to perform vision screenings to preschool children (The Lions SEE program), support of the Clinton County Christmas Bureau, Peru Boy and Girl Scouts, The Peru Youth Commission, Hospice of the North Country, ALS, Literacy Volunteers of the North Country, North County Honor Flight, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta (a camp for children with cancer), CVPH, the JCEO/Outreach food shelf, Peru and Keeseville Libraries, North Country Association for the Visually Impaired, Guide Dog Foundations, and provide student scholarships, and other community and state projects.

If you would like to see other fund raisers or contributions we’re involved with, please visit us online at www.perulionsclubnewyork.org.

On Oct.16, ECOs from Region 5 and 6 (Franklin and St. :Lawrence Counties) and New York State Troopers conducted a joint checkpoint on Route 3 at the county line. The focus of the checkpoint was to identify hunting and deer violations. A large volume of hunters were checked, and three loaded firearms in motor vehicles were discovered. Several deer were checked and found to be in compliance with tagging requirements. In addition to the firearms violations, Penal Law, Public Health Law, and ABC Law violations were also discovered. State police made several arrests for violations ranging from criminal possession of a controlled substance to unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of alcohol by persons under 21, and possession of controlled substance not in its original container.

Voting in Peru for the 2016 General election will take place on Tuesday, November 8th from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St.
Click below to see a sample ballot.

Click here to see a sample ballot. 

For more information on voting go to the Clinton County Board of Elections Website. 

MOOERS — Clinton County is preparing to go out to bid to replace two bridges in Mooers and Peru.

Source: Clinton County to replace bridges in Mooers, Peru – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: NAMI:CV & Impeerium will be moving!  

New and exciting things are happening around the church! Pastor Peggi Eller has been with us since July 1, and we are all learning together, sharing ideas, and visioning for the future. We invite you to join in worship Sundays at 8 – 8:40 am (a streamlined, slightly shorter service) or 10:30 -11:30 am (with choir and additional hymn). Fellowship time follows both services, with Sunday School classes for all ages from 9:15-10:15 am. The adult study, led by Pastor Peggi, covers a unique topic each week.
The Jamaica team is finalizing plans for the mid-January mission. We are readying for the holidays by assembling Thanksgiving baskets and pie baking/selling – order by Nov. 13 (Ladies’ Guild), sharing a Veterans’ Day/Nov. 11 potluck supper (all invited, hosted by the Christian Fellowship committee), the annual fruit sale for Texas-grown oranges and grapefruits – order by Nov. 20 for delivery before Christmas. Special Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. Singers are practicing for community Christmas caroling on Dec. 4 and the choir’s Christmas Cantata on December 11th at the 10:30 am service.

All are invited to join with us during this blessed holiday season. Questions? Please contact the church office or Pastor Eller at 518-643-8641, pcc8641@verizon.net, or www.perucommunitychurch.com. Like us on Facebook!

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start. The school board is slated to reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. Anticipated topics include:

· Smart Schools Project Survey
· Jr/Sr High School Building Goals
· Before/After School Child Care Program
· Audit Report
· 403b Retirement Plan

The full Board agenda is available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org.
All are welcome.

Disease more common among those who served than general population.

Source: Free hepatitis-C testing available for veterans | Lifestyles | pressrepublican.com

The North Country Chamber of Commerce invites you to the most delicious events of the year. Taste of the North Country will be held on November 17th at the SUNY Field House. This event combines an amazing Food/Beverage Tasting experience with an incredible auction. The Auction preview begins at 5:00, followed by the Silent Auction and Tasting from 5:30 – 7:00. Auctioneer Steve Brodi will cap off the evening with the Live Auction at 7:00.

Attendees will enjoy sampling specialties from area restaurants and vendors, while they bid on hundreds of auctions items. Restaurant Gift Certificates, Jewelry, Artwork, Savings Bonds, Greens Fees, Gas Cards, and Gift Baskets are just a few of the many things up for bid. To see a complete list of vendors and auction items, visit www.northcountrychamber.com

Tickets to Taste of the North Country are $12 per person before November 9th or $18 after that. Sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Adirondack Bank, Todays Options, and Condo Pharmacy, this event is open to everyone. Those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Call the North Country Chamber of Commerce at 563-1000 or visit www.northcountrychamber.com to purchase tickets for Taste of the North Country.

WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2016 @ 7:00 PM
TOWN OF PERU
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL of October 12, 2016 minutes.
OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
APPLICATIONS:

1. Home Based Business P-2016-024 Kerri Bedard
Home Based Business
860 Fuller Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
CEO REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT

WEDNESDAY, November 16, 2016 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL of October 19, 2016 minutes.
OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
APPLICATIONS:

1. Continuation of Nonconforming Use Z-2016-016: Wendy Silverman
Continuation of Nonconforming Use-Replace Single Wide Mobile Home-
80 Pleasant St.
Peru, NY 12972

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
CEO REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning November 1.

Deer Management Permits, which allow hunters to harvest antlerless deer, are issued for specific WMUs to control deer populations. In some WMUs, all applicants received permits during the initial application process. In units where the DMP target has not been reached, DEC will re-open the DMP application process on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may apply for up to two additional DMPs in these WMUs at any DEC license sales outlet beginning November 1.

Leftover DMPs are not available by phone, mail, or internet. Applicants who previously paid the $10 DMP application fee during the initial application period, or are exempt from the application fee, will not be charged for this additional application. Hunters who did not previously apply for a deer management permit are required to pay the $10 application fee.

Applications for leftover DMPs will be accepted for the following WMUs: Read more »

By John T. Ryan

There’s a beehive of activity on the Bear Swamp Road today. According a roadside sign, the new Dunkin Donuts restaurant will open tomorrow (Tuesday, November 1, 2016) at 5 a.m.

Last February franchisee Ray Aley told the Peru Gazette he hoped to begin contsruction on July 1 and open by September 1.

Groundbreaking finally took place on August 17th. Ten weeks to construct the building is still impressive.

The new dog park in Peru will be officially opened with a ceremony on Saturday, November 5th at 10AM. During the ceremony, the Town Board of Peru will be dedicating the Dog Park to Lynn & Ann Wilke.
Ann Wilke formed a volunteer group a few years back to raise funds for a dog park and the new park is the results of those early efforts. The dog park is located at the Heyworth/Mason Park in Peru.
For more information contact Town Councilor, Donald McBrayer at (518) 593-1217 or doyo1@charter.net

Akeem Carr-Foster and four other students were on their way to campus when driver fell asleep at the wheel, police said.

Source: CCC official: Student killed in crash ‘very, very respected’ | News | pressrepublican.com

Together with the North Country Creamery Livingood’s will be hosting an evening of beer and cheese tasting at the Peru Free Library on Friday November 4, 2016 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
6, 5oz samples of Livingood’s beers (TBD) alongside cheese boards featuring North Country Creamery’s cheeses.
Matt from Livingood’s and Ashlee from North Country Creamery will be in attendance to present and talk about the brews and cheese.
COST
Tickets are $20 per person. Limit of 20 people!
Tickets can be purchased at the library during regular hours of operation:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Source: State, Clinton County health officials investigate Legionella bacteria contamination | NCPR News

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the 2017 Honorable Judith S. Kaye and Children and the Law Committee Scholarship, which has been created through a special project of the Committee on Children and the Law of the New York State Bar Association.

The scholarship partnership aligns the missions of The Foundation, the Children and the Law Committee, and the passion of Judge Kaye.

The scholarship, valued up to $2,500, will be awarded to three students enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis during the 2016-2017 academic year in an accredited undergraduate or post high school certificate program. The scholarship is open to students who will age out or have aged out of foster care in New York state with a permanency goal of Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement and are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or post high school certificate program during the 2016-2017 academic year.

Students must be under the age of 26 years. The application deadline is December 5, 2016. Students must demonstrate a school-related financial need beyond tuition that is not being met by other sources. Read more »

Peru Water/Sewer/Parks Department personnel have begun installing excessive stations in Heyworth-Mason Park and along the Little Ausable River Trail. Peru Town personnel are performing the work. A $7,058 NYS grant administered by the Clinton County Health Department will pay for the materials.

• Stump Jump, a series of stumps of various diameters and heights (from 6” to 20”) to invite kids of all ages to hop from one to the other. More advanced athletes to jump up from the ground with both feet.
• Cargo Climb, a 6’wide, 20’ long wide cargo net hung over an 7’ high cross beam, one side with a slight angle the other straight down. For ages 5+.
• Push ‘n Pull, a series of three bars, one low enough for push-ups, two for pull-ups: one for those in wheel chairs and children and one for adults. Sign also will show possible stretches.
• Tire Trot, 10 large tires lying flat in rows of two so people can do a typical football run from tire to tire. Sign to describe other hopping options too.
• Balance Logs, 3 – 12’ logs in a crooked line, top shaved for better grip, making about a 4” wide flat surface. The first log will be on grade, the second on the first one (so about 8” above grade) and the 3rd log will be back at grade. More intense exercises include two leg hopping from one side of the log to the other, hands on raised log or hands off.
• Log Leap, a series of 4 raised horizontal logs about 3’ high to get over however possible, and for young kids, under (spaced too far to jump from log to log). Signs will list other exercises and stretching options.

Click here for our previous story which included a link to station designs. 

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Several Peru dogs and residents are getting acquainted with one another this afternoon at our new dog park. The animals are having a great time and the owners say they love the the facility. And yes, the fire hydrant and water bucket are being put to good use.

Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup

By John T Ryan

Peru – Since becoming Peru’s Code Enforcement Officer on May 31st, Bob Guynup has discovered that Peru is a very busy small town. A 20+ year Wilmington resident, Guynup said, “Before taking this job I didn’t really know a lot about Peru. I knew it’s a bedroom community. Now I realize it has all the amenities and is short distance to everywhere.”

Peru’s attractiveness is born out in the January 1 – October 19th Code Enforcement activity. The town has issued 197 building permits (57 more than last year) including nine permits for stick built homes with an estimated value of $1,991,500 and eight manufactured homes estimated at $523,000. There has also been significant commercial activity with seven commercial projects valued at an estimated $2,422,379. The combination of new homes and commercial activity totals $4,936,879 which does not include projects such as decks, kitchen remodels, swimming pools, storage buildings, etc.

Enforcing building codes and zoning laws can be a contentious undertaking, but by all indications Guynup’s enforcement philosophy has been successful. He explained, “If you’re fair and consistent, no-one should have a gripe.” Over the past few months Guynup has worked with Rulfs Orchard to resolve a code interpretation issue on its new building. The new Dunkin Donuts building is also well on its way to completion. Guynup said, “Both contractors have been cooperative and a pleasure to work with.” Town Supervisor Peter Glushko said, “The Town Board is very satisfied with Bob’s performance. He’s been doing a great job.”

Unfortunately, some people don’t think of building codes until the last minute – sometimes the day before concrete is to be poured. Guynup cautioned, “Your lack of planning doesn’t constitute an emergency on my part.” In other words, Guynup needs time to study project plans. A 24-hour notice will not suffice.

Building Codes protect against disaster due to fire, structural collapses and general deterioration. Fines for non-compliance can be substantial and banks usually will not finance the sale or resale of a structure until satisfied that it is in compliance with all codes.

Guynup also works closely wth Peru’s Zoning and Planning Boards. He refers matters to the boards when required. He said simply, “I follow the code. I’m not the judge and jury!”

Guynup advises anyone considering a project to contact his office. He explained, “When you’re considering something and you have questions, we’re open. We’re not about to bite someone’s head off. Just call and make an appointment.” To schedule an appointment with Bob Guynup call 643-2745 x3 or Office Secretary Darlene Grigware at 643-2745 x6.

October 22, 2016
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
PLATTSBURGH POLICE DEPARTMENT PLATTSBURGH PD 45 PINE STREET PLATTSBURGH NY, 12901

or KINNEY DRUGS 288 CORNELIA ST. PLATTSBURGH NY, 12901

Popular acoustic musical group Beartracks will perform Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 7 pm in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm Street, Peru, NY. Tickets are $10 in advance. $12 at the door (if available). Doors open at 6 pm. The Senior/Junior High Youth Group is pleased to host the performance. Proceeds will benefit the Youth Group’s mission and service trips. The youth will also have refreshments available for purchase.

Beartracks is a well-known musical group based here in the North Country, whose bluegrass and country sounds have been recognized across the Eastern US and Canada. The four ‘bears’ are brother and sister Tom Venne and Julie Hogan, Harry Ralph (fiddle) and Dr. Steve Light (banjo and Dobro). For more info, see their website, http://www.beartracksband.com. We are privileged to have them perform in our Center, to support the Youth Group and its programs.

The Youth Group welcomes all area youth in grades 7 through 12 to join us on Sunday evenings during the school year in the Fellowship Center, for fun and interesting events. Past service/mission trips have included going to NYC and to Washington, DC. Plans are forming now for trips later this year and next. For information, a schedule and to register/learn more, please leave your name, contact info, and grade at church office and one of our youth leaders will contact you with details.

Tickets are available at Adirondack Coffee Roasters, Saranac Country Store, Alpha Stereo, and the Peru Community Church Office.