Award-Winning Mel Brooks Musical 

The show has a very Peru flavor. Here are people involved with a Peru connection.

Cast: Bill McColgan, Jamie Roberts, James Matthews, Tony Andrews, Mason Barber, Sophia Defayette, Gabrielle Dion, Brenda McColgan and Sky McColgan. Behind the scenes: Christopher Urban, Judy Akey, Bob Akey, Michael Coughlin, Pam Lavin, Cathy Defayette, Nikki Hilchey, Nate Horn and Amber Arnold.

Adirondack Regional Theatre’s THE PRODUCERS is the hilarious Mel Brooks smash-hit that took Broadway by storm winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards. THE PRODUCERS is the first Broadway style musical in the renovated Strand Theatre. Show dates are October 21 and 22 at 7:30pm and October 23 at 2:00pm.

THE PRODUCERS revolutionized Broadway Musical Comedy, this Mel Brooks masterpiece chronicles the side-splitting adventures of washed-up Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his mild-mannered accountant Leo Bloom, as they scheme to get rich quick by producing the most notorious flop in the history of showbiz. It’s a comic tour-de-force that spoofs the big, old-fashioned Broadway musical while paying tribute to it at the same time.

Hailed as the funniest Broadway musicals of all time, THE PRODUCERS features a riotous mix of eccentric characters and show-stopping songs including “I Wanna Be a Producer,” “When You Got It, Flaunt It,” “Prisoners of Love” and of course “Springtime for Hitler,” as well as eye-popping production numbers.

Written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, THE PRODUCERS features Bill McColgan as the infamous Max Bialystock with Andrew Ducharme playing the role of his mousy accountant Leo Bloom. The cast also includes Read more »

AGENDA Peru Planning Board –  WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2016 @ 7:00 PM

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of June 8^th, August 10^th and September14, 2016 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATIONS:

1. 2 Lot Subdivision with a SEQRA P-2016-023: Karl Scheikert – 2 Lot Minor Subdivision, 779 Telegraph Rd.

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT

By John T. Ryan

Peru and several surrounding communities have experienced a rash of recent car larcenies. Nine unlocked vehicles in Peru and Clintonville were burglarized between September 19^th and September 23^rd. Wilmington residents experienced 19 similar larcenies between August 8^th and August 19^th. On August 20^th, six vehicle larcenies were reported in Keeseville and a chainsaw and a circular saw were stolen from an open garage. Most vehicle larcenies involved opportunity items, typically loose change. In early August there were 3 larcenies in Lewis. One arrest was made in connection with those incidents. No other arrests have been made.

NYS Police Trooper Jennifer Fleishman advised residents to keep vehicles locked and to be aware of people entering their neighborhoods and to call the Plattsburgh State Police Barracks at 563-3761 if they have any information that might lead to an arrest. She said, “People is this area have a sense of security. We feel safe. It’s very upsetting to have that sense of security disrupted.”

Editor’s Note: The Peru Gazette thanks Peru Town Counselor Brandy McDonald for bringing these larcenies to the community’s attention at the Town Board’s Monday, September 26^th meeting.

This afternoon is a historical moment in Peru’s history as the Rulfs’ Farmstand staff is moving merchandise and equipment into a beautiful new building. Yesterday afternoon and this morning the Peru Gazette photographed the old farmstead. Since its opening in 1953 hundreds of Peru’s young people and adults have worked in this building and thousands of North Country residents and visitors have enjoyed its array of wonderful farm products.

Most customers have also become a friend of Bob Rulfs who was sitting in his usual spot yesterday striking up a conversation with almost everyone who entered. This afternoon he is at the new store and will undoubtedly be there tomorrow greeting customers. Click here to renew your memories of the old farmstead. 

Bob Rulfs Sept. 27, 2016

Annual Pulled Pork Dinner – Saturday October 22nd 5:00 PM-7PM
$8.00/$4.00 12 and under
$6.00 for Walk of Faith participants
$3.00 for Walk of Faith participants 12 and under
Menu- pulled pork, corn on the cob, baked beans, rolls, salad and dessert
Proceeds to North Country Mission of Hope and The Jamaican Project
Sponsored by:
Peru Community Church, St Augustine’s Parish,
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Ct St Monica 2598

Peru – October 15th should be an exciting day for Peru as about 450 runners and bicyclists participate in the 6th Annual Octoberfest Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 40K bike event. All proceeds are for a good cause – to fight pulmonary fibrosis, a disease affecting 500,000 Americans including several in our region. Over the past five years the event has raised some $60,000 for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. The event is coordinated by Ruth Hamilton LaClair whose father Chip Hamilton passed away after a long battle with the disease.

Ruth said it’s very much appreciated when Peru residents cheer the participants along the route beginning at 9 a.m. as they travel down the Bear Swamp Rd., Union Rd.,Jarvis Rd., Elm St. Pleasant St., River Rd., Old Town Rd., Rounds Drive, Winding Brook Rd., Buttonbrook Parkway, School st., Jenkins Street, Main Street and eventually back to the Fire Station. Most runners should travel through the hamlet between 9:15 and 10:30.

Let’s get out and show our spirit and support!  If you’d like to participate or volunteer you can sign up at this website. 

Peru Central School is one of the Six

ESSEX – College For Every Student (CFES), a global leader in helping underserved students become college and career ready, is honoring 33 schools in eight states and Ireland as “Schools of Distinction.” Six of these schools are in the Adirondacks.

Source: Six Adirondack Schools Named “Schools of Distinction” – Sun Community News & Printing

REVISED AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – September 26, 2016 @ 7:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the September 12, 2016 Regular Board Meeting.

Community Input

DISCUSSION: Main Street Plan Presentation

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Clinton County Health Department MOU.

DISCUSSION: Pickle Ball Court/Tennis Court Update.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Tom Fusco Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals.

DISCUSSION/MOTION: Set Budget Meeting Schedule.

DISCUSSION/MOTION: Set Tentative Budget Meeting.

DISCUSSION: Sky Lantern Ban.

DISCUSSION: Zoning and Planning Board Attorney.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Parking Ban on State Route 22B.

DISCUSSION: Other Business.

DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approve/Pay Bills.

MOTION: Adjourn

Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and Pheasant Seasons
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that several small game hunting seasons open October 1. In addition, there are special youth-only hunting seasons for pheasants and waterfowl opening prior to the start of the regular season.

“Hunting is a proud tradition in New York State, and this year we are offering more opportunities for the next generation of hunters to be introduced to this important sport,” Commissioner Seggos said. “Our youth only hunting seasons are an excellent way to connect people to the natural world and teach to become safe and responsible hunters, and I encourage experienced hunters across New York to bring a novice hunter afield this fall.”

Season dates, bag limits, and other hunting regulations can be found in the New York Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide, which can be obtained from a license issuing agent, and on the DEC website (see links below).

Wild Turkey Hunting
Beginning last fall, DEC updated the fall turkey hunting season structure in response to declines in turkey populations and to ensure that harvest opportunities are sustainable. Season dates for fall 2016:

October 1-14 in the Northern Zone
October 15-28 in the Southern Zone
November 19-December 2 in Suffolk County, Long Island
The statewide, season bag limit is one bird of either sex.

The change to the fall turkey season is being evaluated as part of a four-year research program during which DEC staff track hen harvest and survival. This data will be used along with information collected annually on turkey abundance, productivity, and hunter activity and harvest to determine future fall harvest opportunities that are sustainable under current environmental conditions and trends in turkey populations.

Waterfowl Hunting and Youth Waterfowl Days Read more »

About 25 area veterans from Essex, Clinton and Franklin County met with Rep. Elise Stefanik for roundtable discussion, citing problems with VA, healthcare access, education and jobs

Source: Veterans: VA access, jobs pose challenges – Sun Community News & Printing

By John T. Ryan

Len Jozwiak is a friend and brother Knight of Columbus here in Peru. We never talked much about his youth until a few weeks ago when he told me about attending the 80th Jubilee of Sister Mary Augustine, his high school teacher in Pittsburgh, PA. Len said, “Sister Mary Augustine encouraged me to get my grades up and finish high school. I liked to party in those days.” When Sister Mary Augustine (who be 100 years old this coming March) celebrated her 75th Jubilee Len sent her a card and gave her a phone call. At first his former teacher didn’t remember him, but when he pronounced his name in Polish, she instantly recalled her fun-loving former student. This summer she told him, “I still have your card.”

Tiah Dowling has written such a good story, the Peru Gazette will rely on her reporting for the Peru Town Board’s last meeting.  We will be doing follow-ups on the Lyon Road School and the Courthouse.

PERU — Lawmakers had plenty to celebrate during last week’s town meeting.

Source: Peru celebrates new court house, sewer survey results – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Bharara: Percoco-Kaloyeros charges show ‘systemic problem’ in state government – Capitol Confidential

Includes Home-based business at 284 Route 22B

The Peru Gazette apologizes for missing this email containing the agenda of tonight’s Zoning Board Meeting.

.Zoning Board Agenda 092116

Peru Gazette Note: This change will also apply in the North Country.

The state Public Service Commission approved the use of a second area code just last week after several months of debate over the plan, which is needed because phone companies are quickly running out of new 10 digit numbers that can be generated using the 518 area code. With the creation of the new 838 area code, eastern New York is well-positioned to accommodate future growth in this important sector of the economy, and it will ensure that local telephone service remains efficient. Just four months ago, officials with the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, the organization that manages area codes in the U.S., Canada and parts of the Caribbean, predicted that the 518 area code would last until 2019. The key quality, however, of a relief area code is that it doesn’t cause confusion with the existing area code or neighboring area codes. “The idea is to find a relief area code that can reduce customer confusion and potentially avoid dialing similarities with surrounding (area codes),” said John Manning, a senior director at NANPA. Over the summer when the PSC was holding public hearings on the need for a second area code, the biggest debate was whether to split the region into two area codes or do an “overlay” in which new customers get the second number and existing customers get to keep their number.

Source: Capital Region, say hello to area code 838 – Times Union

2^nd floor Lobby/Veranda of the George Moore Building October 11^th at 4:30-5:30pm

(Plattsburgh) October 11^th marks the 240^th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution, fought between the shores of Valcour Island and New York State. A commemoration of this event will be held at the Clinton Community College, 2^nd Floor Lobby/Veranda of the George Moore Building from 4:30 to 5:30 pm on October 11^th, hosted by the Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and Clinton Community College. Kyle Page, CCC Professor and local historian, will speak on “The Battle of Valcour: The People Who Were There”. Music is provided by Cathy Davenport, Bill Long and the Police Pipes and Drums. Special guests include Plattsburgh Mayor James Calnon and DAR State District IV Director Margaret Scuderi. Colors will be posted by the American Legion Post 20 Honor Guard and the cannonade by Craig Russell of the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. This is the 121^st year that the event has been coordinated by the DAR. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

For more information contact:

Diane Parmeter, Event Coordinator and Vice Regent of the DAR – 518-562-4166, Diane.Parmeter@clinton.edu

Helen Nerska, DAR Secretary, 513-582-7246, allenhomestead@gmail.com

Peru High School Marching Band was definitely a PARADE HIGHLIGHT

Peru – There was a wonderful turnout for the Saturday, September 17, 2016 Applefest Parade.  Click here to view a few of the highlights. 

Accompanied by music if viewed on a PC.

PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – Prescription Opiate, Heroin Addiction and opiate-related overdoses continue to increase in the North Country. Several local professionals and concerned citizens joined forces to form a coalition, namely, Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC). This coalition is comprised of people in recovery, concerned citizens, treatment providers, elected officials, law enforcement, educators, and community organizations. The coalition aims to raise substance abuse awareness in our community and address the issues associated with substance abuse. Our mission is to foster community health through education, prevention, treatment and recovery of substance abuse.

On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 7 – 9 p.m., SPARCC is hosting a free Community Forum called Understanding Heroin and Prescription Opioid Abuse at the Strand Theatre for the Arts located at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh. This forum will be SPARCC’s first step toward raising awareness of the impact of the heroin crisis in our community as well as educating our community about the resources available to combat this issue. Read more »

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. held its kick off breakfast on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Butcher Block-Adirondack Room in Plattsburgh. A record crowd attended with supporters and partners being represented from throughout the three county region. John Bernardi, Executive Director/CEO said, “This crowd is representative of the incredible generosity and caring nature of our north country community”.

The campaign video was debuted and drew applause from approximately 200 attendees who represented supporters, pacesetters, community partners, elected officials, board members and volunteers. Amy L. Kretser, this year’s campaign chair, spoke on how the United Way of the Adirondack Region has touched the lives of people in the community, including her family and the commitment she has on making the $725,000 goal set this year.

The guest speaker this year was John Zurlo, County Clerk, Clinton County Government. He spoke of how the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. and its partner agencies have touched him personally and highlighted services United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. and its partner agencies offers the Adirondack Region. Kathy Snow, Director of Development and Marion Daniels, Director of Finance then announced the pacesetter results (enclosed). Pacesetters are businesses and organizations that conduct their campaign before the kick off. They concluded with an announcement that with all of the pacesetter results in, the campaign was at 23.6% of the goal. The campaign runs until February 10, 2017.

The 44 partner agencies of the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. collectively served 80,000 people in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties last year. Our mission is “To be a leader in community partnership building and to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.”

PACESETTERS – 2017 UNITED WAY GOAL: $725,000
United Way of the Adirondack Region,Inc. 9/16/16 23.6%

COMPANY / ORGANIZATION TOTAL
(OR) INDIVIDUALS PLEDGE
Abbott, Frenyea & Russell, CPA’s 100% Participation 2,638.00
Architectural & Engineering Design Associates (AEDA) 1,000.00
Behavioral Health Services North 7,515.00
Booth, Alan & Jenny 3,750.00
Brown Funeral Home 500.00
Champlain National Bank 15,000.00
Child Care Coordinating Council NC 4,020.00
Donlan & Barcomb 1,000.00
ETS, Inc. 100% Participation 5,700.00
Eye Care for the Adirondacks Partial 5,300.00
Fesette Realty, LLC 1,000.00
FirstView Eye Care (Drs’. Paepke & Staff) 1,000.00
Georgia Pacific Partial 25,000.00
Key Bank Partial 5,000.00
Landrock E & S Consulting (Bruce & Kathleen Gray) 1,000.00
Martindale Keysor & Co, PLLC 750.00
Murnane Building Contractors Partial 2,000.00
NBT Bank Partial 5,994.00
Niles & Bracy, Attnys. 1,000.00
Nine Platt Hospitality Group 16,558.00
Northeast Group Partial 9,000.00
Northern Adirondack Central School Partial 750.00
Northern Insuring Agency 13,500.60
Plattsburgh City School District Partial 5,900.00
Plattsburgh Ford Partial 2,000.00
PrimeLink Partial 250.00
State Farm Insurance/J. Kerley 600.00
United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. 100% Participation 1,100.00
UPS – SCS, Champlain Partial 3,252.00
UPS – Ground, Banker Rd. Partial 12,922.00

+ Miscellaneous (Individuals & Organizations) Additional 15,993.65
TOTAL – PACESETTERS: 170,993.25

Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Tuesday, October 4^th, 6:30 pm at the Plattsburgh Public Library for Dr. Ellen Adams’ presentation examining the historical context of the Chazy Rural School’s founding in 1916. Many innovations combined with William H. Miner resources and community support came together to build the innovative educational institution that is still going strong today. Dr. Adams is Director/Curator at the Alice T. Miner Museum and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in US History from the College of William and Mary.

CCHA’s Lectures are free and open to the public. Seating is limited. This program is funded in part by Clinton County.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.clintoncountyhistorical.org or call 518-561-0340. Museum admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for students. Members enjoy free admission.

PLATTSBURGH — The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, but it might fall off sooner than normal.

Source: Local orchards seeing smaller apples this fall – Sun Community News & Printing

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Breakfast on September 22^nd from 8:00 – 9:00am at the Chamber office, 7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh. This informational meeting will cover the many benefits and services offered by the Chamber, including cost saving opportunities, ways to meet potential customers, and more. You’ll also get an overview of Chamber activities regarding tourism promotion, government affairs, small business support and economic development.

This free breakfast is open to everyone who would like to learn more about the many services available to businesses in our region. RSVP or learn more – call the Chamber of Commerce at 563-1000 or visit www.northcountrychamber.com.  

The drumbeat of people leaving New York state goes on, a new finding shows, with the equivalent of the populations of Columbia and Washington counties heading for warmer, less costly and lower-taxed Sunbelt states in 2014. Out-migration is nothing new, but two demographers recently updated the statistical portrait of the trend, and it’s eye-opening. The Empire State lost 126,000 tax filers in 2014 to other states, the largest number among all 50 states, according to Wendell Cox and Joel Kotkin, who published their findings in newgeography.com, a website devoted to demographic, economic and political trends. Rather than simple inflation or supply-and-demand, Cox is critical of what he says are overly restrictive zoning laws in many suburban communities, which discourage density and drive up the entry cost for a home. Business groups say an extension of the surcharge would further drive out wealthy taxpayers, while groups like the Fiscal Policy Institute argue that income taxes aren’t necessarily the reason that millionaires decided to stay or leave the state. The fact is that under this administration, New York has a record number of private sector jobs, an unemployment number below the national average, and passed reforms that led to the lowest middle class taxes in 70 years, the lowest corporate tax rates since 1968 and the lowest manufacturing tax rate since 1917 and a property tax cap.

Source: Study finds New York losing the most tax payers – Times Union