The Peru Gazette

Dates and times changed 7/14/16. 

By John T. Ryan

Have you or someone you know not registered to vote in the important Presidential election scheduled for November 8, 2016? October 14th at 5 p.m. is the last day to register at the Clinton County Board of Elections at the Government Center in Plattsburgh; however, thanks to Federal Election law and the Clinton County Board of Elections, Peru and five other local communities will be offering two opportunities to register without having to travel to Plattsburgh.

The Peru Voter Registration Drive dates are Saturday, October 15^th from 2  to 9 p.m. and Thursday, October 13^th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the basement level of the Peru Town Hall. An eligible person can also print out and mail in a New York State Voter Registration Form located at the Clinton County Board of Elections website http://www.clintoncountygov.com/Departments/BoardOfElections/PDFs/NYSVoterRegistrationForm.pdf

If an individual would like to change their party of registration for the 2017 elections or primaries they must do so no later than October 14, 2016.

DAVE BROWN PHOTOS OF SUNDAY NIGHT’S GAZEBO CONCERT.

NEXT SUNDAY 6 to 8 p.m. AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE RIVER PARK GAZEBO – BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK TO TODAY

Norsk Titanium announced new details Monday about its planned facility in Plattsburgh.

Source: Plattsburgh’s Norsk Titanium facility to be world’s first aerospace additive manufacturing plant | Local News – WPTZ Home

New plant will launch “manufacturing revolution” with 3-D production of aerospace parts, official says from London air show.

Source: Norsk Titanium: We are coming to Plattsburgh

Thanks to the generosity of the Ausable Valley Central School District the North Country Honor Flight has a vehicle dedicated to transporting veterans to Honor Flights. The bus was unveiled today at the Precision Auto Center in Plattsburgh where Precision experts converted a yellow school bus into a vehicle that will become and important part of local history. Numerous other local businesses and individuals supported the effort.

The event was celebrated with a parade through downtown Plattsburgh accompanied by police, motorcycles and classic cars.

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Adirondack Harvest are sponsoring Meet Your Farmer on Saturday, July 16 from 10:00-2:00. Several local farms in Clinton County will be opening their doors and encouraging the public to come see their operations. The farms will be holding tours and/or farm activities at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm and will answer questions from the public. For details about each farm and a map visit http://blogs.cornell.edu/cceclintoncounty/meet-your-farmer/ or call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 561-7450. Free and open to the public.

Participating farms are Conroy’s Organics in West Chazy, Country Dreams Farm in Beekmantown, Parker Family Maple & Gifts in West Chazy, Rehoboth Homestead in Peru, Shady Grove Farm in Schuyler Falls, Souza’s Farm Stand in Champlain, and Underwood Herbs in Plattsburgh.

Peru Fun Run Results The Town of Peru Recreation Department had the third of five fun runs on Tuesday, July 5th. Seventeen runners braved the heat at the Peru Central High School track. Tori LaValley won the ¼ mile with a time of 1:42, while Margaret Rock finished first in the ½ mile with a time of 3:42. The 1 mile race was won by David Rock with a time of 7:33. Results ¼ mile: 1. Tori LaValley 1:42, 2. Paige Greenhaw 1:51, 3. Taylor Greenhaw 1:53, 4. Ricardo Dansbury 1:59, 5. Mark Perez 2:05, 6. Elianna Nephew 2:13, 7. John Rock 2:21, 8. Allison Rock 2:50, 9. Korynn Passino 3:03, 10. Jennifer LeMay 3:14 Results ½ mile: 1. Margaret Rock 3:42, 2. Maddison Mero 4:09, 3. Ricardo Dansbury 5:28 Results 1mile: 1. David Rock 7:33, 2. Helena Matthews 7:56, 3. Harrison Matthews 7:58, 4. DeJaun Dansbury 8:04, 5. Robert Rock 9:45

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of June 27, 2016 and the Minutes for the Town Board Special Meeting of June 30, 2016.

5. 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)

6. Community Input

7. DISCUSSION: Town Dog Park. 

8. DISCUSSION: Town Tennis Court. 

9. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: New England Waste Contract. 

10. DISCUSSION: Building Permit Fee Increase. 

11. DISCUSSION: Election Registration Drive Day Changes. 

12. DISCUSSION: Water Meter Issue on Reservoir Road. 

13. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Codes/Zoning Secretary Hire. 

14. DISCUSSION: Golf Cart on Walking Trail. 

15. DISCUSSION: Walking Trail Maintenance. 

16. DISCUSSION: Town Hall Roof and Ceiling. 

17. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session. 

18. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Return to Regular Session. 

19. Other Business. 

20. Community Input on Agenda Items.

21. Motion to Adjourn.

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  At approximately 6:15 PM, it will continue on with its regular monthly meeting.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:15 PM start.  The school board is slated to reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  

Anticipated Topics Include: 

Public Hearing on the Smart Schools Investment Plan

Approvals of CEWW BOCES/CVES services

School Meal Prices

Section VII Sports Merger

Athletic Handbook Review 

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

All are welcome.

The parishioners of St. Augustine and St. Patrick will gather at St. Patrick’s Oratory/Mother Cabrini Shrine this Sunday, July 10, 2016  to celebrate Mass at 10:30 AM followed by the annual parish picnic. Please bring a chair and a dish to share. Hot dogs and hamburgers plus beverages will be provided.  In case of rain, there is a large tent, so everyone will be covered. The picnic will also have music provided by DJ Don Yo and a train ride along with Ellie the Cow for the kids!

There will not be a 9:30 AM Mass at St. Augustine’s Church.

SCHUYLER FALLS — The towns of Plattsburgh and Schuyler Falls are currently discussing the possibility of dedicating the Morrisonville Bridge to Gordie Little, the famed local broadcaster who passed away unexpectedly last month.

Source: Towns discussing Morrisonville Bridge dedication to North Country icon – Sun Community News & Printing

Chazy, New York – The Alice T. Miner Museum is pleased to announce that former director/curator Amanda Palmer will be returning on Thursday, July 21st at 7 p.m. to the museum to share with us her campaign to encourage artists and people of all ages to find their park through art! She will give a presentation during which she will discuss her several artist residencies in the National Parks, reveal some of her many inspirations, and explore a few of her creative methods. Amanda’s artwork will be on exhibit for the following week and will be available for sale.

Amanda has completed artist’s residencies at Homestead National Monument in Nebraska and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Wyoming and Montana. She also has been awarded residencies at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Petrified Forest National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. She has been invited to give her Find Your Park Through Art talk this fall at Zion National Park, where she will also teach a relief printing workshop.

In celebration of its 100th birthday, the National Park Service launched the Find Your Park movement to inspire all people to connect with, enjoy, and support America’s national parks. Find Your Park also encourages people to explore state parks, local parks, trails, museums, historic sites, and the many ways that they can connect with history and culture, enjoy nature, and make new discoveries.

Amy Kretser, Tess Blair, Emma Langlois, Ava Glorer, Kevin Killeen

“The mission of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is To be a leader in community partnership building and to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another” stated Kathy Snow, Director of Development, and that’s why we help bring people together to do amazing things in the community.” Colleen Blair sent a message to Kathy asking if United Way could help her fulfill her daughter Tess’s 10th Birthday Wish.

Tess along with her 4^th grade teacher, Ashley Kollar, organized a band at her school. All Tess wanted for her Birthday was to do a fundraiser for disabled children by performing with her band. Kathy Snow sent out an email to all the 44 partner agencies to see who could help fulfill this wish. Many stepped up and wanted to help, including Kevin Killeen, Executive Director, of Plattsburgh YMCA. Tess chose to be the opening act at the “Rocking the Y” event on June 12, 2016. Her band “Pop Rockers” that consisted of the following members: Tess Blair, Ava Glorer, Emma Langlois, Gabriella Conti, Arden Pearl and James Burnham performed at the “Rocking the Y” event. They raised $500.30.

Colleen then reached out to Kathy again to see what agencies served children with disabilities could benefit from the funds raised.  Kathy gave her a few options of agencies that served local children. Tess chose to give the funds to North Country Association for the Visually Impaired, Inc. to help children that are visually impaired get the needed equipment to help make life easier for them. “United Way brought Tess and her band along with the YMCA and North Country Association for the Visually Impaired, Inc. together for an act of kindness in our community” stated Kathy Snow, a true representation of community spirit.” Tess and a few members of the band presented Amy L. Kretser, NCAVI Executive Director, with the check on June 30, 2016.

Governor in Plattsburgh to announce winning application.

Source: $10 million coming to city downtown | News | pressrepublican.com

PLATTSBURGH — Mayor James Calnon directed the crowd to count down from three to unveil the “Woods and Wild Things” mural on Corner-Stone Bookshop.

Source: ‘Woods and Wild Things’ unveiled – Sun Community News & Printing

SCHUYLER FALLS — The Cadyville Fire Department is making a request to the towns of Schuyler Falls and Plattsburgh and the county to tear down the Oxbow Bridge, the site of numerous fatalities in recent years.

Source: Cadyville FD fights for end to Oxbow Bridge – Sun Community News & Printing

Enjoy just a few of Dave Brown’s photos of the Plattsburgh 4th of July parade. The slideshow is accompanied by sound on a PC. Click Here. 

Chazy District ranked No.1 by business journal for sixth consecutive year.

Source: CCRS maintains top spot among area schools | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The band “Taylor and the Intangibles” kicked off the Sunday night summer concert season at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo last night. Peru’s own Tom Longware is the band’s lead guitarist. Taylor LaValley is a great lead singer. The good crowd appeared to have a great time and the music didn’t stop until 8:15.

Sherry Dobbs was one of those having a great time with his family. His daughter Elizabeth (PCS 87) loves being back in her hometown. Click here for more photos. 

Next Sunday incaHOOTS, a rock, southern rock, new country band will perform. Concerts begin at 6 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — The city of Plattsburgh announced the 4th of July community celebration schedule of events.

Source: City comes together to celebrate 4th of July – Sun Community News & Printing

PERU — “Midst the mountains and the lake, in the fragrant orchard’s wake, lies our alma mater true, hail to thee the white and blue.”

Source: Peru proud – Sun Community News & Printing

Darrell Martineau is one of the Gradall Operators

By John T. Ryan

The Peru Highway Department’s new excavator has arrived. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell included a new excavator in his 2016 budget and the Town Board approved the purchase in February. The Model D154 Gradall replaced a Gradall purchased used in 1995. A Gradall excavator can be used for grading, culvert replacement, landscaping, mowing, vegetation control, removal and replacement of curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and more. The D154 is a 4-wheel drive machine that can be driven to a worksite at highway speeds.

The machine was purchased under New York Contract from Vantage Equipment of Albany on five-year lease-own agreement at a cost of $58,276 per year ($291,380 total). After five years the town will own the machine. The old machine was sold to the Town of Chesterfield for $25,700. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell believes the new machine will have a useful life of approximately 30 years.

Town Highway Department personnel maintain 82-84 miles of highways.

By John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board has been discussing the future use of the Jenkins Street tennis courts for the past several months. Installing pickleball courts and even the sale of the property have been mentioned. The courts have been closed since the appearance of two sinkholes raised safety concerns. A multitude of repair costs have been mentioned. Finally, at its Monday, June 27, 2016 meeting the Board authorized consulting engineering Peter Gibbs to estimate of the repair costs.

This morning Peter Gibbs conducted his examination. The base/fill materials consisted of sand, large rocks, ashes and a few metal objects. Gibbs is expected to present his analysis at the Town Board’s July 11, 2016 meeting.

Town Councilman Donald McBrayer and Grant Writer Adele Douglas observed today’s activity. Douglas carried a drawing depicting one pickleball court, a lawn area and six new parking spots adjacent to the very narrow Jenkins Street.

Chad Frechette of the Peru Water and Sewer Department operated the backhoe today. Chad is one fine equipment operator!

Every Sunday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM – July 3rd through August 28th at Little Ausable River Park in Peru. 

JULY 3

TAYLOR AND THE INTANGIBLES – CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY ROCK 

JULY 10

incaHOOTS – ROCK, SOUTHERN ROCK, NEW COUNTRY 

JULY 17

BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK TO TODAY 

JULY 24

FROZEN SUNSHINE – CLASSIC ROCK 

JULY 31

NIGHT HAWK – ROCK AND POP, 70’S TO TODAY 

AUGUST 7

THE LOU ALLEN COUNTRY EXPERIENCE – OLDER COUNTRY & ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 

AUGUST 14

THE DUO – ROCK, COUNTRY & A LITTLE BIT OF JAZZ 

AUGUST 21

ON-3 BAND – CLASSIC ROCK 

AUGUST 28

THE CASTAWAYS – COUNTRY, CLASSIC ROCK, FOLK, 50’S – PRESENT 

IN CASE OF RAIN, CONCERT WILL BE HELD @ THE PERU COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CENTER.    **BRING CHAIRS & BLANKETS, NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED** 

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TOWN OF PERU 643-2745 x 7

PERU — Sleeping in has never sounded so good for one local grad.

Source: Peru Central senior graduates with perfect attendance – Sun Community News & Printing