The Peru Gazette

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The car wash in 4/22 has been canceled. We would like to thank everyone for their support this year during the car washes. We will see you next spring for them again.

Clinton County, April 20, 2023. In recognition of Earth Day 2023, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and Casella Waste Management at the Clinton County Solid Waste & Recycling Facility would like to remind residents that green cone solar digesters are available for purchase. 

By using the sun’s energy and tapping into the surrounding micro-organisms, solar digesters provide a low-maintenance, space sensitive alternative to traditional food scraps recycling options, like composting. The solar-heated unit safely eliminates cooked and uncooked food waste, including items your backyard composter can’t handle such as meat, fish, bones, and dairy products. For more information visit www.greenconeusa.com. 

“We were able to collect data from residents who purchased a green cone solar digester last year and learned that 100% of respondents felt the green cone solar digester was easy to use for all family members, including children,” states KayLeigh Raville, Supervising Public Health Educator at the Clinton County Health Department. She adds, “Over 80% of respondents reported the green cone solar digester met their expectations for a composting alternative and nearly all residents who were surveyed would recommend a digester to their friends and family.” 

By purchasing a green cone solar digester you and your family can invest in our planet and celebrate Earth Day every day. Solar digesters are available for purchase at a reduced cost of $50 at the Schuyler Falls Convenience Station, 404 Sand Road, Morrisonville, NY 12962. All funds collected from the sale will be used to purchase additional digesters to sell to the public at the discounted rate. 

Convenience Station hour are: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am – 4pm and Wednesdays and Fridays from 12pm to 4pm. Cash or personal checks will be accepted for payment. 

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Danika Clowney chosen from among 16 schools in Clinton and Essex Co.

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Clinton, Franklin and Warren counties among the 40 now offering online exams to boost recruitment

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By John T Ryan 

Peru – The Peru Town Board named Kristen Marino Peru Recreation Director at its April 10 meeting. Marino served as interim director since August 22 of last year. She brings a history of sports participation and leadership to the position. 

Kristen grew up as a member of a U.S. Air Force family. She attended kindergarten in Peru but departed when USAF reassigned her dad. She returned to the area in 2000 when her husband Brian took a math teaching position at Peru High School. They lived in Plattsburgh for a few years before moving to Peru in 2006-07. 

As a youth, Kristen participated in four high school sports, plus ballet. Working with Coach Joe Staves at Plattsburgh High School, she’s coached varsity track, modified gymnastics, modified softball, and modified track. In Peru, she’s coached modified gymnastics and assisted with the town’s girls’ soccer program. When her husband Brian was President of the Plattsburgh Little League, she was league secretary. Both she and Brian coached their girls’ teams when needed. 

The Marinos have exposed their family to sports throughout their married life. Their four daughters are three-season athletes, all participating in many programs Kristen now leads. Kristen said, “That’s one of the reasons I’m interested in this position. I want to make sure the programs stay in place. I want these kids to get the same things that our kids did. I can’t imagine how our community could do without them.” 

Brian’s sports involvement includes coaching JV boys’ soccer and baseball. He’s the current Peru varsity baseball coach, and when he’s not busy coaching, he officiates little league, boys and girls soccer, football, and boys and girls basketball. In addition, he’s been a Peru Youth Commission member and chairman. 

Kristen earned a BA Degree in Political Science at SUNY Oswego and a Master’s Degree in Business at SUNY Plattsburgh. For the past five years,  she’s been a teacher’s assistant at Peru High School. 

Asked if she’d like to see something added to the Youth Commission’s programs, Kristen mentioned pickleball’s growing popularity; she’d like Peru to establish a pickleball program. A few years ago, the town considered utilizing the Jenkins Street tennis courts for pickleball; however, the town board deemed the courts too expensive to repair. As a result, Marino is exploring alternative locations, including Sullivan Park. 

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The Peru Gazette hopes you can participate in this Saturday’s Peru Clean Up Day, but in case you can’t, here’s another great option.

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“Under the new policy, dozens of districts that have resisted efforts to do away with the mascots, which include names like ‘indians’, ‘braves’, and ‘warriors,’ will have until the end of the 2025 school year to finalize the changes.”

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Lions Club President Dave Dalton handed out bags at the 2022 Clean Up

Peru Lions Club and Peru K-5 PTO announce they are co-hosting this year’s town-wide Community Green Up Day on Saturday April 22^nd from 8 am – 12 pm. This event is being conducted on Earth Day and everyone, young and old, is encouraged to take part.

We invite you to join us as we pick up debris along town roads and neighborhoods. Meet up at the Peru Fire Station starting at 8 am to receive assignment for areas to be cleaned. You will receive bags, gloves and vests so you can participate in a safe way. Grabbers will also be available for easier pickup.

This event is sponsored by Peru k-5 PTO, Peru Lions Club, and Casella Waste Systems with additional support from Stewart’s Shops. This year Stewart’s, under their community support program, is providing coupons to the first 50 participating students that may be exchanged for an ice cream cone. Learn how you may receive a coupon at registration. Coffee will also be available at registration. An added feature of the day is a car wash at the fire station.

Peru Lions Club is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve the community of Peru and its residents. Peru K-5 PTO is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit booster club at Peru Central School in support of our youth.

We look forward to you joining us Saturday, April 22^nd at 8 am at the Peru Fire Station and helping us clean up to green up and keep our town beautiful.

Refusal to comply with the rule could impact schools’ eligibility for state aid, according to ABC 7 in New York City.

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Linda St. Germaine was last seen on frozen Lake Champlain

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