The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru –  The VFW and its Auxiliary are renown for their support of veterans and patriotism. This year the New York State VFW Auxiliary and the Peru VFW Auxiliary are working with the Wreaths Across America program to raise funds for wreaths at 55 cemeteries across New York State. The Peru […]

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By John T. Ryan North Country Honor Flight #25 arrived in D.C. shortly after 11 a.m. At 7 a.m. this morning cermemonies were conducted at the U.S. Oval. to honor the 14 Honor Flight vets including Peru’s Jim Durgan. The North Country Flight ceremonies are a privilege to attend. A few tears are shed and […]

By John T. Ryan Peru’s Jim Durgan was one of 14 veterans honored at this morning’s North Country Honor Flight Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Jim is a Korean War Era veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1962. Jim’s son Jim Jr. is escorting him to D.C. today. Many local residents, Former Assemblywoman […]

Peru’s Jim Durgan will be one of the honorees Saturday, September 29th at North Country Honor Flight #24. Cermonies will be held in the Plattsburgh Recreation Center U.S. Oval beginning at 7 a.m. It’s a inspirational 30-minute send-off ceremony. Come out and see Jim and the other vets off to D.C. James R LaForest Army […]

Spaghetti Dinner (red, meat or alfredo sauce) for only $10.00 When:    September 27, 2018    Dinner 6 – 8 p.m. with music by “Just Jammin”  6 – 9 p.m. Where:    Peru Memorial VFW                710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B                 Peru, NY 12972 No cover charge.  Beverages available for purchase from 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit veterans projects.

A huge group of motorcyclists escorted the North Country Honor Flight to the Airport this morning. It took almost two minutes for them to pass by.  

North Country Honor Flight Ceremonies were conducted this morning (September 1, 2018) at the U.S. Oval Park. Tom Nagowski, a longtime Peru resident, was one of the honored veterans. The 24th Honor Flight will arrive back at the Plattsburgh Internatitonal Airport tonight at 7:45 p.m. People are encouraged to come out to greet the vets […]

A Message from the North Country Honor Flight For the first time since the initial flight of 2013, on Saturday, September 1, 2018, North Country Honor Flight will be flying commercially. The new partnership with United Airlines has worked out well and the itinerary for the day is basically unchanged. The biggest difference is we […]

There is an African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,”  We, the officers and members of Peru Memorial VFW Post 309, knew we needed the communities’ help to raise the funds needed to purchase a new furnace and hot water system.  We wish to express our gratitude to: the event organizers and […]

What:    “Just Jammin” When:    June 7, 2018    6 – 9 p.m. Where:    710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B                 Peru, NY 12972 No cover charge.  Food available for purchase from 5 – 8 p.m. and beverages available from 5 p.m.

Source: Albany VA seeing rising need among opioid-addicted vets – Times Union

May 28, 2018 Peru – Peru Memorial Post 309 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) conducted its Memorial Day services today at 11AM. Post Commander Bill Lefebvre welcomed everyone including the speakers of the day Clinton County Legislator Peter Keenan and Peru Town Councilor Melvin Irwin. Colors were posted by the James P. O’Connor […]

When:   Monday, May 28th at 11:00 a.m. Where:  Peru Memorial VFW               710 Pleasant St, Rte 22 B               Peru, NY 12972 Why:  To honor our veterans that are no longer with us. Who:  Members, their families and members of the community.  Open to the public.

The Peru Gazette is grateful to Calvin Castine for forwarding his Home Town Cable coverage of today’s Honor Flight. The guest speakers were excellent. Congresswoman Elise Stafanik said our Congressional District has more veterans than any District in New York State. The Honor Flight Veteran introductions are always memorable. They begin at the 43:43 minute […]

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What:  Thanks for the Memories Spaghetti Dinner with “Just Jammin”    Only $8.00 When:  February 15, 2018 Dinner:  4 – 7 p.m. with Memories Slide Show followed by “Just Jammin”   6 – 9 p.m. Where:  Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY 12972 What:      “Just Jammin” When:    Thursday, February 22, 2018        6 – p.m. Where:    Peru […]

  Please Share By John T. Ryan Bill & Judy Lefevre are #32 in our Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. They are the leaders of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 309 and its Auxiliary. Bill is the Post Commander. Judy is the Auxiliary President. Bill and […]

What: “Just Jammin” When: Thursday, January 4, 2018 6 – 12p.m. Also the 11th, the 18th and 25th. Where: Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY 12972 Details: A group of local musicians get together to “jam.” Listen, dance and/or join them. No cover charge. Items for a light supper available for […]