The Peru Gazette

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

SARANAC — School’s out, farmers are in.

Source: Saranac Green Market opens Sunday – Sun Community News & Printing

Forrence Orchards, Northern Orchards already battling fire blight, other challenges.

Source: Hail pelts Peru apples; puts bite in crop quality | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The Town of Peru, is holding a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 6:30 PM.  The purpose of the Special Meeting will be to allow the board to adjourn into an executive session to discuss the CSEA contract proposal.  The meeting will take place at the Town Hall, in the Town of Peru.

New York owners of 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder engine Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars also will be able to have their vehicles bought back by the company for the full, pre-scandal fair market value and will receive cash payments of at least $5,100. Alternately, owners can choose to keep their vehicle, wait to see if Volkswagen and Audi develop emissions fixes and still receive a payment of at least $5,100.

Source: New York scores $147M as part of Volkswagen settlements – Capitol Confidential

PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Family Court Judge Timothy Lawliss is running for New York State Supreme Court Justice, Fourth Judicial District.

Source: Lawliss announces candidacy for NYS Supreme Court – Sun Community News & Printing

Here’s a sampling of the apples in the Forrence Orchard off the Mannix Road where the Run For Jon is held. Seth Forrence picked them. He still has a smile, but it must be difficult. Living adjacent to his Old Town Road orchard I know the thousands of dollars invested in a crop and the tender loving care these apples receive. Seth is assessing the damage accompanied by his dad Mason and his Uncle Mac.

Oakdale Dr. Peru. The hail lasted about 5 minutes. Received over an inch of rain in just over 40 minutes. The Gazette spoke to Seth Forrence at 2:15. He fears that he’s lost 225 acres of apples. He said, “Some of the apples look like they’ve been through a meat grinder.” He said his father Mason hasn’t seen a storm like this in over 45 years. The Route 22 Forrence Orchard was not impacted.

Folks in Essex, Franklin and Clinton County, are mourning the death last Wednesday of beloved historian, author, and media legend Gordie Little.

Source: Gordie Little: The Passing of a North Country Legend – – The Adirondack Almanack

“HISTORICAL SKETCHES AND HYSTERICAL DRAWINGS”      

At the Anderson Falls Heritage Museum – 96 Clinton St. Keeseville

The museum is open to the public at no charge on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 AM to Noon & Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM or by appointment Call 834-9219

THE EXHIBIT WILL RUN UNTIL JULY 20th 

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – June 27, 2016 @ 7:00 PM 

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the June13, 2016 Regular Board Meeting.

5. Community Input

6. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from Town Clerk and Peru Youth Department 

7. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Sale of Highway Department 

8. ISCUSSION: AES Sewer Contract. 

9. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of Town Income Survey Proposal. 

10. DISCUSSION: Water Billing. 

11. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Landfill Letter to Clinton County. 

12. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Schedule Special Meeting for CSEA Contract Proposal.

13. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Town Tennis Court Engineering Inspection.

14. DISCUSSION: Illegal Trash on Town Roads.

15. DISCUSSION: Town Dog Park.

16. DISCUSSION: IT Consultant Contract Renewal

17. DISCUSSION: Presidential Election Registration Days.

18. DISCUSSION: Code/Zoning Secretary.

19. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session. 

20. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Return to Executive Session.

21. DISCUSSION: Other Business. 

22. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

23. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approve/Pay Bills.     

MOTION:    Adjourn

Yesterday morning, Saturday, June 18, 2016, fourteen area veterans traveled to Washington D.C. as members of the North Country Honor flight. Peru’s dedicated photographer David Brown was kind enough to share his photographs with The Peru Gazette. The Gazette complied the following slideshow which is accompanied by music and we think an emotional experience when viewed on a PC.  Click here to view slideshow. 

Bashaw, Harry Leon – Guardian Michelle Anna Lisa Bashaw

Bradley, James – Guardian Cathleen A Reusser

If you haven’t visited the Babbie Museum in Peru, today or tomorrow (Sunday) would be great days to visit. This is Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend June 18 – 19 – Hours 10am-4pm. The Peru Gazette hadn’t visited the museum in some time. The progress is amazing! The museum is a great place for seniors and children alike!

Wood carving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Wood Carvers. Ongoing demonstrations of antique chain saws, shingle mill, and a planer and buzz saw run by hit and miss engines. Watch as flax is spun into linen (Brook Sylvan Spinnery). Try your hand at using a wash board or vintage wringer washer. Master Gardener on site to answer your gardening questions. Bring your own lunch and enjoy our picnic area. Chips and beverages available in Museum Store.  Click here to see more Peru Gazette photos. 

A Message from Adele Douglas

Please join us for an event at Heyworth/Mason Park and the Little Ausable River Trail on Friday, June 24^th, from 10am to 1pm. As part of the Clinton County Health Dept.’s Longest Day of Play the Town of Peru will be hosting “Explore the accessible trail in Peru”. We hope to have visitors of all abilities come enjoy our trail. There will be music and activities in the park. Food won’t be sold so please bring a lunch. Please call Adele at 643-7863 if you have any questions.

The Peru Community Church is pleased to announce special celebrations and events over the coming weeks. All are cordially invited to join with us in worship and special events.

The summer worship service schedule is now in effect. Each Sunday, the worship service is at 9 am from now through Labor Day in the sanctuary, Elm and Pleasant Streets, at the intersection of Routes 22 and 22B in the town of Peru. A coffee hour immediately follows each service in the church’s Fellowship Center across the street at 13 Elm Street.

Sunday, June 19th is Baccalaureate Sunday during which we will honor our graduates (high school and beyond) during the worship service. All grads are encouraged to attend and to wear their graduation attire.

On Sunday June 26th the Rev. David Svenson will lead worship for the last time as interim pastor. Read more »

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council is co-chaired by Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and Tony Collins, President of Clarkson University. The region is composed of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. 

What:              North Country Regional Economic Development (NCREDC) Public Forums. 

Who:               All individuals, businesses, organizations, labor and education representatives from Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties are welcome to attend the meetings. 

When:             Friday, June 17, 2016 

Where:           Clinton County – Plattsburgh: 10 – 11 a.m.

North Country Chamber of Commerce
7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY 12901   Read more »

PORT HENRY — A pair of local churches came together June 12 to celebrate 50 years of service by Rev. Dr. Kenneth N. Parker, who has served the Moriah community for the last three of those.

Source: Moriah churches celebrate Parker’s 50 years of ministry – Sun Community News & Printing