The Peru Gazette

Easing the high cost of dying – Times Union.

For the past eight years, Peru CSD has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school-community discussion concurrent with the school district budget development process.

The BAC typically meets 3-4 times to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced budget, and particular challenges that face the school district.  Traditionally, the BAC has formulated recommendations for Board consideration to assist the Board and administration.

The BAC is scheduled to meet February 27^th and March 18^th beginning at 6 pm.  In addition to these informational sessions, the BAC will be invited to share their recommendations with the School Board on Tuesday, March 25^th during a public budget development workshop.

If you wish to participate in any of the meetings of the BAC, please register by calling 643-6004.  Thank you.

Watertown Daily Times | Climate change reaching north country farms.

Watertown Daily Times | Teens face job search hurdles as older workers fill entry-level spots.

St. Monica’s Court Catholic Daughters will host its annual St. Patrick’s Dinner on Saturday, March 15^th from 4 to 6:30 PM at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center.  The sumptuous meal will feature corned beef, ham, cabbage along with music provided by Don McBrayer, George Shnob and Elizabeth Churchill. Deirdre O’Callaghan and Taylor Morse dance Irish style to the music.

From the Office of Elise Stefanik

Plattsburgh – Don Lee, Chair of the Clinton County Republican Committee, became the most recent county chair to reaffirm his committee’s support for Elise Stefanik, despite additional candidates jumping in the 21st Congressional District race. Lee released the following statement of support today on behalf of the Clinton County Republican Committee:

“Elise Stefanik came to the Clinton County Republican Committee endorsement meeting and proved to us she is absolutely the best candidate in this race. She knows North Country issues, she’s very intelligent, she’s hardworking and has demonstrated she has the energy and drive to be a forward-looking candidate.

“Her ties to the community and small business experience, coupled with her understanding of the unique needs of the district, make Elise our best candidate to win this seat back, regardless of who else has entered the race recently.

“The Clinton County Republican Committee endorsed Elise last month and did so with very good reason. Our opinion of her as the strongest candidate has not changed and we will continue to support her campaign.”

Schumer calls for car-tracking technology data limits | New York Post.

Albany’s ethical compass still askew.

Lawsuits vanish on your dime – Times Union.

Regular Mtg Agenda 02242014

AGENDA

       1. Call Meeting To Order

       2. Pledge of Allegiance

       3.  Roll Call

     4. MOTION:         To Open the Public Hearing.

     5. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions

     6. MOTION:         To Close the Public Hearing.

     7.  MOTION:         Adjourn

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has met the 2014 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 $725,116.00, which includes proceeds from special events. DaleAnne Wolter of Compassionate Friends of the Champlain Valley and JCEO was the co-chair of this years drive and has volunteered on the campaign team for several years. She 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”. Ellen Gordon of Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. was the co-chair of this year’s drive and has also volunteered on the campaign team for several years. She said, “It was a valiant team effort among campaign team volunteers, United Way staff and employee campaign representatives, but most of all, it was the generosity of businesses, organizations and individuals that made it successful. I am always so impressed to see how people in our region come together for their friends and neighbors.” Other campaign team members included: Julie Kramer, Tony Searing, Jamie Basiliere, Lisa VanNatten, Jerry Morrow, Bruce Gray, Deena McCullough, Marge Garcia, Gayle Alexander, Dan Alexander, Betsy Senkowski, Doug Chaves and staff members Marion Daniels, Kathy Snow, Katie Benway and John Bernardi. Read more »

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Empire State Development (ESD) has approved more than $9 million in New York State Broadband Grants to support five projects that will expand access to broadband services for approximately 33,000 households, 4,500 businesses and 55 community anchor institutions across Upstate New York, including in the Capital Region, Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country and Mohawk Valley regions.

“Under our Connect NY Broadband Grant program and the Regional Economic Development Councils, we are supporting projects that will connect New Yorkers and businesses to much-needed internet access,” Governor Cuomo said. “Expanding our telecommunications infrastructure is one way we can grow local economies and improve the quality of life for New Yorkers. The projects approved will allow providers to invest in communities and connect local businesses with new markets, marking significant progress in our efforts to bring broadband access to underserved New Yorkers in Upstate New York.”  Read more »

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 25th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their second public session budget workshop.  At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to:

1. Discuss Gap Elimination Adjustment.

2. Receive Update on Budget Stressors.

3. Receive an Overview Budget Advisory Committee Focus.

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny endorsed by Independence Party.

Protesters say Cuomo’s proposed tax cuts as just for ‘the rich’ | New York Post.

Officials seek to keep Remington jobs in NY – News – The Telegram – Herkimer, NY.

Counting down time for health insurance – Times Union.

New York State in Deal to Limit Solitary Confinement – NYTimes.com.

ROCHESTER, NY Jesse Charland of Peru, N.Y., a fifth-year student in the game design and development program in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester.

Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their quarterly GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

Rochester Institute of Technology is internationally recognized for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. In addition, the university offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT enrolls 18,000 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, and its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.

For three decades, U.S. News & World Report has ranked RIT among the nation’s leading comprehensive universities. RIT is featured in The Princeton Review’s 2014 edition of The Best 378 Colleges, its Guide to 322 Green Colleges and The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2014.

To see more of RIT’s rankings and recognition, go to www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition.

ALBANY, NY – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Raelyn Passino from Peru earned a place on the school’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester.

Dean’s List status is awarded to students who have successfully completed their course work with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 score.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Founded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private, independent institution committed to graduating the best health care minds in the world. In addition to its doctor of pharmacy program, ACPHS offers six bachelor’s programs and five graduate programs in the health sciences. The College’s main campus is located in Albany, New York; its satellite campus is in Colchester, Vermont. For more information, please visit www.acphs.edu.

A statement received from Douglas Hoffman, Conservative Party Candidate for Congress in 2009

“Where were all these brave men when the incumbent was running?  It took a brave women to drive the incumbent out of the race.  Elise Stefanik is principled and has worked extremely hard to earn the Republican endorsement, not only from the County Chairs but from hundreds of committee men and woman throughout the district.  Unlike 2009, the Republicans have endorsed a true Republican and we should all be getting behind her and supporting her.  She knows Upstate  and Northern New York and will be a great Congresswoman for the 21st District.”

Enjoy the Peru Community Church’s 8^th Annual Chili Dinner and Mardi Gras Celebration on Tuesday, March 4^th at the Fellowship Center from 5 pm to 7 pm. Enjoy the chili dinner, MYO sundaes, games, crafts, music and a cakewalk. $5 adults, $3 for children with a $15 family maximum. Come and enjoy! Call 643-8641 for more information.

SYRACUSE, NY – Le Moyne College congratulates the following students who have been named to its Deans List (those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for the Fall 2013 Semester.

Sarah Connelly of Peru (12972) Connelly is a Senior majoring in Psychology at Le Moyne College.

Caitlin Schmitt of Peru (12972) Schmitt is a Senior majoring in Biology at Le Moyne College.

Located in a suburban setting on a picturesque 160-acre campus in Syracuse, N.Y., Le Moyne College is one of only 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Offering more than 30 majors, Le Moyne provides a values-based education that helps students explore their potential through academics, experience and service. In 2014, for the first time ever, Le Moyne was ranked by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to “The Best 378 Colleges.” A Le Moyne education provides students with the intellectual skills necessary to succeed in the world and the will to use their abilities to promote a more just society.

Statement from Elise Stefanik for Congress campaign

Last year when I declared my candidacy for Congress, I did so based upon principles and my strong belief that Washington needs new ideas and new leadership. I first entered this race when it was toughest – against a third-term incumbent – and while the opponents may have changed, my campaign remains focused on bringing fresh energy, new ideas and a new generation of leadership to the North Country.

“As the only candidate in this race with small business experience in Upstate New York, I believe my background provides the experience and perspective needed to best advocate on behalf of the challenges of our struggling Main Street economy in the 21st District.

“Over the past year, I have crisscrossed the district and worked hard to build grassroots support.  I am honored by the support and momentum my campaign  has earned from Republicans, Conservatives, and Independents. Our campaign will continue to make the case that we have the best opportunity to win back this seat this Fall and provide new representation and new ideas to Congress on behalf of Upstate New York.

“I welcome the new candidates to this race and look forward to a robust discussion on the issues.”

Peru Gazette Note: On February 12, 2014 Elise Stefanik was endorsed by twelve of the thirteen 21st Congressional District GOP County Chairmen.