Autism coverage bill is law
Posted: November 1st, 2011 under General News.
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North Country Regional Economic Development Council To Hold Public Comment Session on Draft Strategic Plan
Council presents draft strategy, seeks public input on plan at its next meeting
The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) announced today it will present its Draft Strategic Plan and offer the public an opportunity to comment on the summary at its next meeting Friday, November 4th at SUNY Potsdam. The Draft Plan will be presented at 11 a.m. in the Barrington Student Union Multi-Purpose Room at SUNY Potsdam. The presentation will be followed immediately by a public comment session. In addition, SUNY Potsdam will be webcasting this meeting beginning at 11 a.m. to allow for greater participation across the North Country region. A link to the webcast will be made available on the NCREDC’s website at www.northcountryopenforbusiness.com. Read more »
Posted: November 1st, 2011 under General News.
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Essex County introduces tax cap override law
Posted: November 1st, 2011 under General News.
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Union balks at Essex County concession request
Posted: November 1st, 2011 under General News.
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Libby’s diner closing after two decades in Colchester
Posted: November 1st, 2011 under General News.
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Watching a policy go up in smoke
Posted: November 1st, 2011 under General News.
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In most localities, the cap fits
Posted: November 1st, 2011 under General News.
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If you like Halloween pumpkins this is the place to be
The Brand Hollow Rd. in Peru has been a busy place since last Wednesday as dozens of families by have stopped to see the 164 pumpkins in front of John Paul and Betty Theisen Corrow’s 435 Brand Hollow Rd. home. Thanks to pumpkin donations from Sullivan’s Pumpkin Patch and the Helping Hearts Haunted House Benefit, the Corrows had plenty of pumpkins. The Corrow family has been been carving pumpkins for several years, but this is by far their biggest display. Six people did the work including Betty and her husband along with their children John Paul and Megan, John Paul’s sister Jennilee and her friend Aaron Rivest. It’s not too late to stop by to see the results of all their hard work. The pumpkins will be glowing until mid-night.
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Peru Central’s academic performance ranks 11th out of 21 local districts
A Buffalo regional business publication called Business First ranked 431 Upstate New York high schools based on four years of New York State Education Department academic data. Peru Central did not fair too well either regionally or statewide ranking 11th out of 21 local districts and 322nd of the 431 Upstate Districts. Peru Interim School Superintendent A. Paul Scott withheld comment without seeing the Business First study. He said only a capsule summary of the study appeared to be available online.
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise interviewed the Business First Editor Jeff Wright. He emphasized that testing is not a complete indicator of a school district’s performance. He said that it’s just one measure and that factors such as quality of life, music programs, theater and arts programs are also very important. He concluded, “It’s not just all about test scores.”
According to Business First,”The rankings reflect the collective performance of each district’s public schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. The rating formula analyzed four years of data from the New York State Education Department, covering the period from 2007 through 2010, the latter being the most recent year for which a complete set of test data was available. The formula placed the greatest weight on results from the most recent academic year. Ten percent of each district’s rating was determined by the percentage of graduates who earned Regents diplomas, with special emphasis on diplomas with advanced designations. Another 50 percent was based on its high school students’ scores on Regents exams in 13 subjects: English, French, Latin, German, Spanish, integrated algebra, mathematics B (or geometry), earth science, living environment, chemistry, physics, global history and U.S. history. The final 40 percent was based on eight elementary and middle school tests: English, math and science for fourth graders, social studies for fifth graders, and the same four subjects for eighth graders.”
“Each test from each year was analyzed twice. The formula considered the percentage of students who demonstrated superior skills, as well as the percentage with basic skills.”
“Superior on a Regents exam is defined as a score of 85 or better. Basic is defined as 65 or better.”
• 1. Chazy (Clinton County)
• 2. Saranac Lake (Franklin County)
• 3. Westport (Essex County)
• 4. Lake Placid (Essex County)
• 5. Plattsburgh (Clinton County)
• 6. Ticonderoga (Essex County)
• 7. Saranac (Clinton County)
• 8. Chateaugay (Franklin County)
• 9. Elizabethtown-Lewis (Essex County)
• 10. Beekmantown (Clinton County)
• 11. Peru (Clinton County)
• 12. Tupper Lake (Franklin County)
• 13. Northeastern Clinton (Clinton County)
• 14. Saint Regis Falls (Franklin County)
• 15. Malone (Franklin County)
• 16. Ausable Valley (Clinton County)
• 17. Willsboro (Essex County)
• 18. Northern Adirondack (Clinton County)
• 19. Salmon River (Franklin County)
• 20. Brushton-Moira (Franklin County)
• 21. Moriah (Essex County)
• Click here for the full list of Upstate school district rankings.
• Click here for separate district rankings within all eight regions across Upstate New York.
• Click here for a district-by-district database of standardized test scores.
• Click here for the budgeted salaries for school superintendents across the state.
• And click here for an explanation of how the school ratings were done.
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News, Peru School News.
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Budget ax threatens county fish hatchery
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Music shop moved with a little help from friends
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Enthusiastic opening for Community Store
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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Nor’easter leaves thousands powerless
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Fort Edward fire fund thief gets probation
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Clinton County real estate sales are in the doldrums
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Adirondack Almanack: Commentary: ORDA Privatization Not The Answer
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Feds indict VT. town – fire district treasurer
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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It’s time to sign-up for the Turkey Trot
Turkey Trot 2009
The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 34th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on November 24, 2011 (Thanksgiving Day).
Pre-register by going to www.perulionsclub.weebly.com and click on ‘Sign up for Turkey Trot’. Download the form (DO NOT CLICK SUBMIT ), fill it out and send the form with a check to Peru Lions Club, P.O. Box 165, Peru, NY 12972. Same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Peru Intermediate School (crackerbox) gym. The 1 mile fun run/walk begins at 9:00 a.m. and the 5 & 10K races, shortly afterward. Entry fee for the 5 & 10K events is $15 and the 1 mile fun run/walk fee is $5. Trophies are awarded to male and female winners of the 5 & 10K races.
For more information contact: Larry Ewald Sr 643-8506 or Jim McCarty Sr. 561-1572.
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Support the Peru Lions on Election Day
The Peru Lions will be holding their annual election day spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, November 8th at The Peru Fellowship Center from 4:30 – 7:00. Cost is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children ages 6 – 12, and free for children under 6.
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Military commissaries face deficit-cutting threat
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Saranac Lake schools ranked 2nd best in region
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General News.
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Whirlpool to cut 5,000 jobs | syracuse.com
Posted: October 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Post-Irene crop warning -Agriculture experts: Don’t eat fruit, vegetables flooded by river
Posted: October 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Texas Roadhouse set to open Monday
Posted: October 28th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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