Plattsburgh, NY – Clinton Community College will host National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day events on Tuesday, September 17th. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the League of Women Voters will be on campus to assist with voter registration. This event provides an opportunity for community members to register to vote and participate in the democratic process.
In addition, Assemblyman Billy Jones will be speaking with the community from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Moore Building, 2nd Floor Atrium. This discussion offers a chance to engage with a local representative and explore relevant community and state issues.
Both events are open to the public.
Posted: September 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Family-owned Plattsburgh business recently celebrated its 50th anniversaryPlattsburgh, Sept. 12, 2024, Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury today presented the staff of Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Lake Champlain Pools was founded by Herb Carpenter in 1974. Since 1976, the company has been owned and operated by the Hubbell family and Stec presented the certificate to president George Hubbell, his wife and vice president Kay Hubbell and their daughters Erinn Larzelere and Christine Hubbell.
Stec nominated Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves for this recognition, citing its familial legacy and standing in the community. He appreciated having the opportunity to present the Hubbells with the certificate of induction and celebrate their continued success.
“It’s family-owned small businesses that are the backbone of our local economies.” Stec commented. “For 50 years, Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves has served as a shining example of the Plattsburgh community. George and Kay Hubbell have established a successful small business and their daughters Erinn and Christine are ensuring that this will remain a family operation for generations to come.
“It was an honor to present the team at Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate of induction into the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry and I’m glad I could celebrate this achievement with them. This designation is richly deserved,” he concluded.
Dan Stec’s news release was corrected on 9/13/24 at 10:30 a.m. Herb Carpenter founded the business. Two years later, he sold it to George Hubbell. Carpenter is pictured second from right next to Senator Stec.
Posted: September 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Peru – Fr. Scott Seymour has been a beloved pastor and spiritual leader in the Diocese of Ogdensburg for over 25 years. On Saturday, September 21, at 11 a.m., he will be Grand Marshal of the 46th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest Parade.
Ordained in 1999, he has served in various parishes throughout the diocese, most notably at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville, St. Augustine’s Church in Peru, and St. James Church in Cadyville, where he spent the last 14 years before recently being assigned to St. André Bessette Parish in Malone.
A native of West Chazy, NY, Fr. Scott’s dedication to his parishioners and community has made him an influential figure in both spiritual and local life. Known for his compassion, warmth, and sense of humor, he has played a vital role in supporting his parish’s outreach efforts, including the St. Joseph’s Outreach Center in Treadwell Mills.
Fr. Scott is also known for his love of music. His deep faith, dedication to service, and commitment to his parish families have earned him the admiration and respect of the entire community.
Fr. Scott is honored to serve as the Grand Marshal of the Peru Applefest Parade, celebrating a vibrant community that he has lovingly served for many years.
Posted: September 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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By John T Ryan
Peru, NY – A person familiar to hundreds of Peru and area residents will soon depart from the institution she’s led for the past 21 1/2 years. Becky Pace, Director of the Peru Free Library, is retiring effective September 25, 2024. Becky considered retiring last spring, but she delayed for a few months. She commented, “I wanted to leave the library when it’s as good as I can take it. We needed to build back after the pandemic, and we did it. We’ve had a lot of new families join. More people are coming in now than there’s ever been.”
The Library’s Board of Directors posted a statement online that read in part, “Under Becky’s leadership, solar panels were installed on the roof, professional theatre, storytellers and musicians performed for the children of Peru, art shows were curated that featured local artists; thousands of dollars were raised for the library through various fundraising events, and so much more.”
Becky is proud of those accomplishments but measures her success by how many people enter the library or order books online. During the course of our interview, she commented several times, “I’ve done things, yes, but it’s the people.” Later, she stated, “Our library tagline is ‘It feels like home.’ The library is a haven. It’s comfortable. We provide space for people.” We sat in comfortable Queen Anne chairs in the library’s spacious front room for this interview. Nearby, two patrons were viewing paintings that were part of an ongoing art show. They purchased one of the paintings; a portion of their payment will go to the library.
Fundraising is one of a library director’s many responsibilities, accounting for about one-third of the library’s income. Becky successfully applied for grants to fund art and theatrical shows and building upgrades. A $52,000 grant funded the solar panels on the library’s roof. Some of her other duties include advocating for the library, developing new programs, working with the volunteers whom the library relies on, reading book reviews, ordering books that she believes will appeal to patrons, and interacting with anyone doing business with the library. Chores like cleaning the bathroom and caring for the garbage also fall in her purview.
What has she liked most about her job? Becky responded, “You never know who will walk through the door. I’ve had some wonderful conversations with people.” Becky is an empathetic listener, always striving to serve the patrons. As Becky said repeatedly, “It’s about the people.”
Stacey Bousquet, who has been assistant library director for the past eight years, will be the new library director. Becky recommended her for the position. That’s another reason for Becky’s retirement; she’s confident the library will be in good hands.
Becky Pace doesn’t plan to leave Peru. A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, she said, “I will be doing dedicated art studio time.” Patrons will undoubtedly hope that Becky’s artwork will be featured in an art show at the Peru Free Library.
Posted: September 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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BEE Award Nikki Catlin (L) and Nicole Reil
Nikki Catlin Honored for Care Provided to Elderly Patient
PLATTSBURGH, NY – A meal shared together fills the soul as much as the stomach, and that’s exactly what Nikki Catlin enjoyed with one of her patients.
The kindness and care she provided to a 92-year-old man in need is why she was honored this week with the BEE (Beyond Exceptional Everyday) Award. Catlin was recognized during a surprise ceremony with her colleagues at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH).
She was nominated by Nicole Reil, RN, one of her colleagues who works in the CVPH Heart Center. Reil explains in her nomination that the 92-year-old gentleman comes to the hospital multiple times a month. And he can be difficult to understand, as he speaks with a thick accent.
“Nikki always jumps in to help him,” Reil writes. “It took a while to figure out what he needed. This time, she found out he had not been eating because his teeth hurt.”
Catlin immediately acted, going to the hospital cafeteria to buy soup, a soft sandwich and a drink for the patient for lunch. She sat with him in the breakroom and made sure he ate what he could. And Reil says after Catlin and the staff worked to make sure the elderly patient could receive the additional care he needed, she took him out to his car at his request.
“Nikki went above and beyond to make sure this man was cared for,” Reil adds.
Rebecca Duquette, Practice Supervisor for Interventional Cardiology at CVPH, notes that Catlin previously helped this patient get heat restored to his home and find money that he lost.
“No matter what a patient needs, if Nikki can do anything to help, she will go out of her way and find answers,” Duquette says. “Nikki is truly a very kind person and has a huge heart! She took very good care of this patient, and that is how she is with all of them.”
During the award presentation, Catlin was presented with a certificate commending him for his extraordinary work. She, like all honorees, also received a BEE Award pin, a beautiful and meaningful sculpture and a basket filled with bee-themed gifts.
All CVPH employees who support patient care by working together with physicians and registered nurses to improve the physical, emotional and spiritual health of patients and their loved ones are eligible for the BEE Award. Nomination forms and boxes are located at each of the hospital’s main entrances and on the CVPH website. Support staff may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues. A committee reviews nominations and awards a deserving employee each quarter.
Posted: September 10th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Posted: September 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Spaghetti
Salad
Bread
Dessert
Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972
All are invited and welcome!
Posted: September 9th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Regular Monthly Meeting September 2024
The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org.
The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed.
Currently, two (2) public comment opportunities are planned as follows:
First public comment: Related to items on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Second public comment: Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Individuals who are unable to attend the regular meeting in person may submit public comments by emailing perucomments@perucsd.org no later than 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, September 10th. Online comments are also subject to the conditions stated above.
Anticipated topics include:
- Contracts for Special Education Services
- Personnel Actions
- Academic Calendar
The complete agenda will be available via BoardDocs on the District’s website (perucsd.org).
The Board is also scheduled to convene prior to the meeting for a brief retreat, for the purpose of gaining education and training.
Posted: September 6th, 2024 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Call Meeting to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; Banking Reports, and JCEO);
- MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 26, 2024.
- Community Input.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: RFQ for Engineering Service for the WWTP Upgrade Project.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Reappointment of Deborah Witherwax to the Board of Assessment Review.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Daniel Spada, Environmental Consultant for the Wescott Road Culvert Replacement Project for Wetland Delineation Services.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Machabee Land Surveying for the Wescott Road Culvert Replacement Project for Topographical Survey.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Resolution to Pass Local Law to Exceed Tax Cap.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Set Date for Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget Oct. 3
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Set Date for Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget Nov. 4.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Set Date for Special Meeting to Adopt Final Budget Nov. 14.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Use of Heyworth-Mason Park for the Clinton County Youth Bureau Trick or Trot Fun Run.
- DISCUSSION: Other Business.
- DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay August/September 2024 Bills.
- MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.
- MOTION: Return from Executive Session.
- MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.
Posted: September 6th, 2024 under General News.
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- Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION: To Open the Public Hearing.
- DISCUSSION: PROPOSED Local Law#1 of 2024 – “A Local Law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c.
- MOTION: To Close the Public Hearing.
- MOTION: Adjourn
Posted: September 6th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Billie Jo Carter has long volunteered to help her neighbors in Lyon Mountain. Still, the emergency needs in the small Clinton County community escalated with the November 2023 closure of the Lyon Mountain Ambulance Service.
“Our tiny town is populated with those who have lived there their entire life and worry every day if they have an emergency, will the ambulance get there on time,” Carter said. “Being a mom of four young boys, this can be something to which I can relate. My husband, being the chief of the Lyon Mountain Fire Department, has stepped up and responded to all EMS calls for our district, and since I joined the department, I have been going on all the EMS calls for Lyon Mountain. I have learned a lot in these last couple of months and it has sparked a new fire in my soul.”
That spark prompted Carter to enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at Clinton Community College (CCC) this fall. Although she never imagined this career path, she is motivated by a strong desire to give back to her community.
EMTs are the first on the scene in medical emergencies, providing crucial care and transporting patients to medical facilities. Clinton Community College’s EMT program is perfect for people like Carter, who want to be part of emergency preparedness and response.
The program is dedicated to building a well-trained EMS workforce to keep our communities safe. Over 40 students are enrolled in CCC’s EMT program, which had a 100% pass rate last semester.
Alex Goss, a Plattsburgh City resident who needed EMT care after a car accident in 2013, is also participating in the program this semester to pick up a second job and keep up with the cost of living. “The EMTs that arrived to support me were professional and kind, lifting the weight of the moment off my shoulders,” Goss said. He hopes to one day provide the same relief and support to others.
Cameron J. Lee, a U.S. Army servicemember and EMT-B at CVPH, is enrolled in the Advanced EMT program to help secure a civilian job when he’s not on duty. Amanda Cudemo, from Champlain, discovered a passion for helping others while caring for her partner’s grandmother after a stroke. Ella Cutcher, a Plattsburgh resident motivated by a strong desire to support their local community and the nation, has joined the EMT program.
The Clark Currier EMT Scholarship also helps these students. The scholarship and the donations that make it possible are making life safer for residents of Clinton County. The scholarship honors Clark Currier, a longtime volunteer firefighter, EMT, swift water rescuer, and community friend who served on the Clinton Community College Foundation Board for 10 years, including three years as board chair.
The scholarship has deep Clinton County connections, too. “Twinstate Technologies is proud to have created, and continue to sponsor, our local and much revered Clinton Community College and its EMT program,” said Devi Momot, CEO / CISO at Twinstate. “To increase participation in the program and remove financial obstacles for students, we created a scholarship in honor of Clark Currier, one of the region’s longest and most committed EMT volunteers.”
Clark was a second-generation leader at Twinstate Technologies and is deeply committed to the community. After the EMT training at CCC, the scholarship was created to support more individuals certified in EMT skills. “Clark’s family members at Twinstate are proud to sponsor our local Clinton Community College in honor of my brother, Clark Currier, for the new EMT Scholarship Program,” said Dawn Currier-Juneau. “Our communities in the region need more volunteers and paid EMTs. They save lives. We thank Clark for his untiring service and help to many people over many years.”
Giving Back
Carter said the scholarship helps her, her community, and her department. “While being on these calls, the main concern we hear all the time is how long will the ambulance take to get here,” she said. “We reassure them the ambulance is on its way and the response time is 8- 12 minutes. Going on these calls has helped me see what I want to do to give back to the community more, which is to be able to assist those in need.”Carter said that taking the EMT course will improve her department, reassure those in her district that help is on the way, and allow her to give back to the community more.
Posted: September 5th, 2024 under General News.
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TOWN OF PERU
- CALL MEETING TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL of August 2024 minutes
- OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
- APPLICATIONS:
- Z2024-093 Approval of a Flag Lot
Brian Bernard
267.-4-8
119/121 Clark Rd
- Z2-2024-094 Relief of 15 feet from Side Yard Setback for Shed
W Group at Valehaven Prop LLC
280.1-9-23
2989 Main St
- CEO REPORT
- ADJOURNMENT
Christine Crawford
Codes & Zoning Secretary
Town of Peru
3036 Main St.
Peru, NY 12972
Email: zoningsecretary@perutown.com
Phone: 518-643-2745 Ext. 106
Fax: 518-643-0078
Posted: September 5th, 2024 under Business News, Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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