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Hello Peruvian Alumni! The class of 78 is proud to announce that we will be having a 40 year reunion on the weekend of September 21st. We are planning an event on the 21st and on the 22nd and currently working on details. Just wanted to get the dates out there now so people that need to travel from afar have time to get plane tickets. We have had a lot of interest in this and think we’re going to have a really good turn out! The weekend is still being planned but we will be tentatively at the Plattsburgh Brewing Company on Friday night for a casual meet and greet. Saturday plans are still being discussed but we do know that we will be having dinner at Livingood’s Restaurant and Brewery on Saturday night! If there’s a home football game that weekend we might be able to add something there as well. The important thing at this point is to get an idea of who plans on coming, and getting contact information. Please pass this on and if you plan on coming please get me your email information as well as current city and state. We will be working from a group email with details as well as on FB to ensure everybody that wants to come gets the message 🙂 You can email me at sjboutilier11@gmail.com call me, text me at 615-653-2500, or send me a FB message on Jeanne Flora Boutilier. There’s a great group of women in Peru doing all the legwork, I’m just the communications liaison. I just felt like I needed a title😄. Please plan on attending if you can and watch this site for more information. I will be posting to other Peru sites as well.

Good morning everyone,

Sr. Debbie Blow, OP
Executive Director
North Country Mission of Hope
3452 Route 22

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United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has met the 2018 campaign goal of $725,000. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in February of each year. This year’s campaign raised a total of $725,272.00 which includes proceeds from special events and projections of pending results. Todd McCarthy, Owner of Lenny’s Shoe and Apparel and United Way Board Member, served as the Campaign Chair this year. He said “we are so delighted to deliver this exciting news to our three county region. It is once again a testament to the generosity and caring nature of the North Country. It was very challenging this year and we are proud of what we have been able to achieve. Read more »

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From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he sponsored to provide critical relief to flood victims living at Underwood Estates in Plattsburgh passed the Assembly (A.9814).

“The folks of Underwood Estates have seen their homes destroyed and are dealing with losses that feel insurmountable,” Jones said. “This legislation would help ensure they have the resources they need to recover in the face of devastation and begin to move forward.”

Currently, victims of flooding who live in a mobile home are only eligible to receive relief through the state’s Homes and Community Renewal Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Program if they own both the mobile home and the land it is placed on. Jones’ legislation would amend this oversight to allow residents who lease their land to be eligible to replace or repair their home.

The bill comes in response to recent flooding caused by an ice jam on the Saranac River that left southern parts of Plattsburgh, most notably in Underwood Estates, severely damaged. The flood displaced 70 families and left many homes completely destroyed.[1] Assemblyman Jones worked with Senator Little and the Executive to craft the new legislation after touring the affected communities.[2]

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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 Memorial VFW
710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B
Peru, NY 12972

Details:    A group of local musicians get together to “jam.”  They are always looking for others to join them.  Come join them, listen, dance and/or add your voice to their instruments. Items for a light supper available for purchase.  Kitchen and bar open at 5 p.m.

What:    4th Sunday Breakfast
When:    February 25 28, 2018        9 a.m. – Noon
Where:
Peru Memorial VFW
710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B
Peru, NY 12972

Details:  Bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast with real maple syrup, juice and coffee.   ONLY $10

What:      “Just Jammin”
When:    Thursday, March 1, 2018        6 – p.m.
Where:    Peru Memorial VFW
710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B
Peru, NY 12972

Details:    A group of local musicians get together to “jam.”  They are always looking for others to join them.  Come join them, listen, dance and/or add your voice to their instruments. Items for a light supper available for purchase.  Kitchen and bar open at 5 p.m.

Drew works at the famous Bourbon Room and just wants to rock.  But when they want to tear down the entire block, will he be able to save Rock and Roll forever, and win the heart of small-town Sherrie?  Come see this hilarious show and relive the greatest music of the 80s!  Presented in the Peru Jr/Sr High Auditorium on March 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7:30 PM, with an additional show at 2:00 PM on March 10th. The show runs 2½ hours with a 20-minute intermission. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door.  For more information and ticket reservations, please email perudramaclub@gmail.com or call (518) 551-0811. Tickets are also available at Kinney’s Pharmacy in Peru and online at perucsd.seatyourself.biz.

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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 Judy work very hard serving the Post’s members and the Peru community. If you stop by Post 309, Bill and Judy are usually there to welcome you.

A few people think of the VFW Post as a place for the vets to go to have a drink. As Judy said, “We’re not just another bar. It helps keep our doors open. It’s not our mission.”

The VFW states its core values as follows:
• Always put the interests of our members first
• Treat donors as partners in our cause
• Promote patriotism
• Honor military service
• Ensure the care of veterans and their families
• Serve our communities
• Promote a positive image of the VFW
• Respect the diversity of veteran opinions.

Post 309 implements these values in several ways. Its well-attended Veterans Day and Memorial Day Services honor veterans and remind everyone, especially our youth, of the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans. Anyone who attends either service can’t help but be impressed by the respect shown to military tradition and by the hospitality offered to everyone present.

The Post’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay program offers local high school students the opportunity to win cash awards or college scholarships at the local, state and national level. The Auxiliary’s youth program awards certificates to kindergarten students who have learned the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Flag themed coloring books are also made available to local schools.

Peru residents facing a medical crisis have benefited from the fundraisers hosted by Post 309 while others look to the VFW as a great place to hold family functions. Its breakfasts and weekly entertainment programs are enjoyed by many members of the local community.

Veterans from all branches of the Armed Services belong to Post 309. They appreciate the camaraderie they find at at Post 309 as well as the organization’s insurance programs, financial grants, veterans advocacy in Albany and Washington and its expertise in dealing with the Veterans Administration.

Fortunately in 2015 the VFW Ladies Auxiliary expanded its membership eligibility requirements. It is no longer a Ladies Auxiliary but simply an Auxiliary. Members must be citizens of the United States or a United States National, and at least 16 years old.

Those eligible are:
• Husband/Wife
• Widower/Widow
• Father/Mother
• Grandfathers/Grandmothers
• Sons/Daughters
• Grandsons/Granddaughters
• Brothers/Sisters
Of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Those eligible for membership in the VFW are those that have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay. Click here for more information.

If you have questions or an interest in joining the VFW or the VFW Auxiliary please call Bill Lefevre at 518-563-7558 or Judy Lefevre at 518-593-5628.

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