Archive for September, 2016
Study finds New York losing the most tax payers – Times Union
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 […]
Posted: September 15th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Like Robots? Horses? Bluegrass Music? Cooking?
Register Now for Cornell Cooperative Extension After School or 4-H Club Programs Northern New York. The Cornell Cooperative Extension associations in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties are inviting youth, ages 5 to 19, to register for fun learning activities through After School programs and 4-H clubs. The new year for the […]
Posted: September 14th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Peru Primary Results
County Court Judge: Keith Bruno 21, Mark Anderson 10. Surrogate Court Judge: Catherine Paul 20, William Favreau 12.
Posted: September 14th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Allegations of stolen campaign signs surface in Area 4 race – Sun Community News & Printing
PLATTSBURGH — Ahead of primary, hundreds of political campaigns for Devi Momot have been reported stolen, reported the candidate on Tuesday Source: Allegations of stolen campaign signs surface in Area 4 race – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: September 14th, 2016 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Expanding Interests
By John T. Ryan Peru – Most people know Dick Brogowski as Ausable Valley Central’s longtime Athletic Director (1977-1999). Others know him as the husband of longtime Beekmantown physical education teacher and Girls Track Coach Connie Brogowski. Since his appointment last August, others know him as the Town of Plattsburgh Historian. This month people who […]
Posted: September 13th, 2016 under General News.
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SUNY Plattsburgh makes ‘Best Colleges’ list
Recognition is latest in string of favorable reviews. Source: SUNY Plattsburgh makes ‘Best Colleges’ list
Posted: September 13th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stock Up On Good Clothing
Peru – St. Vincent’s Tent Sale, 302 Main St., Peru, NY Gently used fall & winter clothing. Large Bag $6.00 Thursday 9/15 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday 9/16-Sunday 9/18 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Posted: September 12th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News.
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A new face at Westport school: Mr. Osborne – Sun Community News & Printing
WESTPORT — One of the new faces at school here this year is the school superintendent. Source: A new face at Westport school: Mr. Osborne – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: September 9th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Why Not Attend the School Board Meeting Tuesday Evening
Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 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 […]
Posted: September 9th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Interesting Items on Monday’s Board Agenda
AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, September 12, 2016, 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of August 22, 2016. 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) Community Input […]
Posted: September 9th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Corn Harvest Underway
Peru’s farmers began harvesting cow corn this week. This morning seven Adirondack Farms trucks were hauling corn from a field along the Military Turnpike to Adirondack’s Brown Road farm. The massive 10-row, 775 horsepower forage harvester will chop 100 acres or more daily daily. The harvest will take about 30 work days.
Posted: September 9th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Youth Commission Soccer Begins Saturday
The Peru Youth Commission will be holding its annual Soccer Kick Off Classic this Saturday at Laphams Mills Recreational Facility . There will be 24 teams opening up the season with each team playing 3 games. Opening Ceremonies will start at 10:00 and there will also be a concession stand. For more information please contact […]
Posted: September 8th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Youth News.
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Upcoming Events at Peru Community Church
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 Fall/Winter/Spring worship service schedule is now in effect. Worship services are at 8 am and 10:30 am in the sanctuary, Elm and Pleasant Streets, at […]
Posted: September 7th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News.
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Last North Country Honor Flight of 2016
Congressional Medal of Honor Winner Among Honorees A Message from North Country Honor Flight Director Barrie Finnegan North Country Honor Flight will have its last flight of the year on September 10th. The send-off ceremony begins at 7am sharp at the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Center. We expect a large crowd due to the last […]
Posted: September 7th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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All Dancers Welcome
The North Country Ballet Ensemble will hold auditions in September for the 31st Annual Nutcracker. Performances take place at Hartman Theater of SUNY Plattsburgh and at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, in November and December. Dancers of all styles and abilities are invited to attend. All dancers are invited to audition in Plattsburgh […]
Posted: September 7th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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A New Pastor with a Unique Background
By John T. Ryan Peru – On July 1, 2016 Reverend Peggi Eller become pastor of the Peru Community Church succeeding Interim Pastor David Svenson (2015-16) and Pastor Robert Svenson (2003-15). Pastor Peggi’s appointment is of historical note in that she is the church’s first female pastor and its first Methodist pastor since 1962. […]
Posted: September 6th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Religious News.
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Highly touted START-UP economic program creates just over 400 N.Y. jobs – Times Union
At the state fair last summer, employees from the small company staffed a START-UP NY booth and helped tout the state’s plan to create jobs through tax breaks and utilizing businesses resources in the state university system. In recent months, START-UP NY, a central part of Cuomo’s massive economic development arsenal, has been vilified by […]
Posted: September 6th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Office of the New York State Comptroller: Press Release
Robert Schusteritsch allegedly stole over $180K by impersonating deceased brother. Source: Office of the New York State Comptroller: Press Release
Posted: September 3rd, 2016 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Ausable River Clean-up Successful
By John T. Ryan Last Saturday the Ausable River Association (AsRA), in partnership with the Kayak Shack of Plattsburgh, hosted a Paddling River Clean-Up Saturday in Peru. AsRA worked with the Kayak Shack at their Baggs’ Landing location to remove trash in and along the banks of the Ausable River from Carpenter’s Flats to the […]
Posted: September 2nd, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Some of the Reasons for Jim Champagne’s Fine Reputation
The following is an article on Liberty’s Garage and Jim Champagne that I wrote for Denton Publications in August of 2005. Reprinted with Denton’s permission. Liberty’s Garage By John T. Ryan It doesn’t seem possible ten years have passed, but on July 1st of this year Jim Champagne celebrated the 10th anniversary of his ownership […]
Posted: September 2nd, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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CCRS lands over 300k for tech expansion – Sun Community News & Printing
CHAZY — Chazy Central Rural School is one step closer to merging the latest developments in the teaching and tech fields. Source: CCRS lands over 300k for tech expansion – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: September 2nd, 2016 under Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Liberty’s Service Station Owner Passes Away
James’ Story James E. “Jim” Champagne, 60, of the Lake Shore Road, Chazy, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at the UVM Health Network, CVPH, Plattsburgh. He was born in Plattsburgh, Nov. 1, 1955, the son of Elvey L. and Audrey M. (Neverette) Champagne. Jim worked for Church Oil for 22 years prior to purchasing Liberty’s Garage […]
Posted: September 1st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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September Events at the Alice T. Miner Museum
Chazy, New York – The Alice T. Miner Museum is pleased to announce the return of one of their most popular programs as well as two new events during the month of September. These programs are free and open to the public. In what has become a fall tradition, Sounds of the Northway will perform […]
Posted: September 1st, 2016 under Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Sign, Signs, Signs
AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, September 14, 2016 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 10, 2016 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Site Plan Review P-2016-020: Dave Passino Site Plan – Sign 634 Route 22B Site Plan Review P-2016-021: Dunkin Donuts Site Plan – […]
Posted: September 1st, 2016 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Planning Board News.
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Dog Park Construction Underway
Facebook comments from Peru Town Counselor Donald McBrayer: “I want to send a HUGE shout-out to Peru’s Highway & Water/Sewer Departments, and their respective Supervisors, Mike Farrell & Courtney Tetrault for making such great progress on the dog park in Heyworth Mason Park, the Connector Trail upgrade, fixing up the Gazebo, and keeping the pond […]
Posted: September 1st, 2016 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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