The Peru Gazette

Principal Matt Berry at the podium

Rick Bowman thanked the many people who assited Kathryn

Kathry Bowman addressing the crowd.

Kathryn signs the letter of intent as her parents Rick and Velvett look on

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Students, faculty, family, and friends gathered in the Peru High School Auditorium this morning to watch high school senior and star bowler Kathryn Bowman sign a Letter of Intent to attend Division I The University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska Cornhusker Women’s Bowling Team has won eight national championships, the most recent in 2020-21. 

High School Principal Matt Berry praised Bowman noting her dedication to her craft, good example to fellow students, and outstanding character. He added, “She’s also one of the nicest girls you’ll ever meet and she’s currently the #1 student in her class.” Berry concluded saying, “Kathryn, you’re just beginning.” 

Kathryn’s father, Rick Bowman, who also happens to be the Peru Bowling Coach, thanked the many people associated with her success, especially the Munson family, the proprietors of the North Bowl Lanes in Plattsburgh.  Rick noted that the Bowmans are a bowling family. Kathryn’s interest in bowling began about eleven years of age. Since then, she’s developed her skills through practice, league play at the North Bowl, high school team participation, tournament competition, and working with outstanding coaches. The Bowman family averaged 5,000 miles a year traveling to distant tournaments and coaching sessions. During the past year, they’ve traveled over 6,000 miles. 

Kathryn said she doesn’t have any friends or family who live in or near Lincoln, Nebraska, but her brother is four hours away. She’ll undoubtedly be busy competing at the Division I level and majoring in biochemistry. One day she hopes to be a medical researcher. 

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From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones  

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently toured several local veteran organizations in Clinton and Franklin counties and hosted several roundtable discussions with North Country veterans.

“Many brave New Yorkers have made incredible sacrifices for our country, and they deserve all the support we can give them,” Assemblyman Jones said. “I’d like to thank these veterans for their service, and for speaking with me and helping me better understand their specific questions and concerns, which helps me craft better legislation to fit their needs. I’ll continue working to ensure our veterans have access to essential services and programs when they return from duty.”

The tour began in Clinton County with a visit to the North Country Veterans Association (NCVA), a roundtable discussion at the American Legion Post 1619 and a tour of the new community-based outpatient Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in Plattsburgh. In Franklin County, Jones toured the Saranac Lake VA clinic, visited with members of Homeward Bound Adirondacks and hosted a roundtable discussion at AMVETS in Malone.

Jones is currently working to secure $250,000 in funding to assist Homeward Bound in the construction of their new facility designed to house and assist local veterans. Additionally, in the 2021-2022 state budget, Jones secured $100,000 in funding for the NCVA for a total of $400,000 over the past 4 years, which provides assistance to veterans and their families in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties. The budget also:

•        included $5 million in funding for the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project to provide peer-to-peer support for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and other behavior or mental health challenges;
•        reestablished the existing state Division of Veterans’ Services call-in line to connect veterans directly to Veterans Benefit Advisors;
•          extended tuition benefits for eligible members of New York State’s military forces to attend college in New York State for five years; and
•         extended the Hire-a-Vet tax credit, which offers a tax credit for employers who hire veterans, for two additional years.

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