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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Matt Doheny’s 2012 bid for Congress is official.

From the office of Matt Doheny

The Watertown businessman and registered Republican filed paperwork today with the Federal Elections Commission to become a candidate for Congress, where he will represent northern and Central New York’s interests in Washington.

“While my campaign may technically start today, I’ve been out listening to residents all over northern and Central New York since last November,” Doheny said. “People continue to worry about our country’s lack of forward progress. We need good paying jobs. But President Obama and his allies continue to stifle growth by pushing an agenda that leads to higher taxes and bigger deficits. That just creates more burdens for both average Americans and for our future generations.” Read more »

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Thank you for another successful Applefest

By Donald McBrayer

The 34th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest was a record-breaking success.  On behalf on the entire Applefest Team I wish to offer thanks and recognize all the people that made it possible:

  • To Father Alan Shnob whose spiritual guidance kept us working as a team through thick & thin.
  • To the Knights of Columbus Council 7273 who helped with the setup, tear down, Bar-B-Que, and many of the activities.
  • To the Catholic Daughters Court 2598 for the baked goods, and all the help with the food, and many of the festivities.
  • To the great staff of St. Augustine’s: Peggy, Deb, Rebecca, Mike, Dave, & Jake for too many things to name.
  • To Jane and Bob Woods and their great St. Vincent’s team
  • To Helen Bisaillon and the entire kitchen crew for the best food money can buy.
  • To Mike Lawliss and his team for another incredible parade.
  • To Bonnie & Steve Saltus for the most unique Craft Fair yet.
  • To Scarlett McBride for the endless hours of work she puts into the Redbooks.
  • To Peter Keenan and the crew for another tasty KofC Chicken Bar-B-Q.
  • To Dee Jenkins for the beautiful quilt.
  • To Dave & Taunya LaForest and their family for the entire game booth help.
  • To Tim’s Tunes, Bootleg, Back Porch Band, & Castaways for the rockin’ entertainment.
  • To Trudy Snyder for getting them there, and selling all those pull-tabs.
  • To Patty Henry and her family for all the help at the food booths.
  • To Mary Nissoff for organizing the Silent Auction.
  • To Sandi & Tony Andrews for hustling those 50/50 tickets.
  • To Jennifer McGovern for the lovely plant booth.
  • To John Theisen (Dr. Electro) for the Popcorn, Cotton Candy and his expertise with electricity, fryers, and hanging banners.
  • To Gary Liberty for setting us up with the refrigeration truck.
  • To Ernie Guerin for the pony rides.
  • To Penelope the Clown for the fantastic activities for the young ones.
  • To Taylor Rental for the inflatable obstacle courses.
  • To Bill McBride Chevrolet for use of the convertible.
  • To the many Peru Apple Orchards who donated apples.
  • To the local radio, TV, & newspapers for the ads, the wonderful people who entered our parade, the many crafters that setup shop selling a huge variety of unique items, and the dozens of volunteers who helped all weekend long inside and out.
  • And finally, to the folks from our community who stopped by, enjoyed a fritter, and spent a bit of a perfectly sunny weekend with us at the Applefest.

We’ll see you next year,
Don McBrayer
Applefest Event Coordinator


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Here’s a great place to take your kids/grandchildren this weekend

1ST ANNUAL KIDS FAIR AND FESTIVAL

@

BABBIE RURAL & FARM LEARNING MUSEUM

COME AND JOIN IN ON THE FUN

DATE:  Saturday and Sunday,  SEPTEMBER 24 & 25

TIME:  10:00  –  4:00

$5.00 General Admission

$2.00 ages 3 – 12 yrs

250 River Road, Peru, NY   12972

KIDS CAN ENJOY MANY OLD TIME GAMES SUCH AS:

SACK RACES

CAPTURE THE ENEMIES FLAG

FIND THE HIDDEN TREASURE IN THE SAW DUST BOX

PLUS MANY MORE

PRIZES AWARDED FOR VARIOUS CONTESTS

STAGE COACH RIDES

SEPTEMBER IS OUR ANTIQUE APPLE DISPLAY MONTH

COME AND ENJOY THE VARIOUS DISPLAYS

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Hope you enjoyed the 2011 Applefest; people came from near and far

This weekend’s St. Augustine’s Applefest was a great success thanks to the support of thousands of visitors, beautiful weather, the support of local businesses, all the parade units and the work of hundreds of volunteers.  Final figures have yet to be announced, but based on previous years the Applefest should raise about $25,000 for the parish.  In case you missed it here are some of the pictures taken by Leonard Jozwiak, Bob Woods and John Ryan. Click here to view the Applefest slideshow

Butcher Block plans expansion; Banquet room would seat 136, add about 12 jobs

The Press Republican reports

Peru was very crowded yesterday for the Applefest

Grand Marshalls Patti Hamilton, Neil Hamilton, Ruth Hamilton LaClair, Mark Hamilton

By John T. Ryan

The St. Augustine’s Applefest drew record crowds yesterday for the parade and afternoon food, games and entertainment.  Festivities will begin at noon today with a chicken BBQ, great entertainment, food, games, crafts and a variety of products being sold by vendors on the grounds. Come one, come all to the Peru Applefest!

 

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