The Peru Gazette

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.

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Matt Doheny during a February 2012 visit to Peru

WATERTOWN – Matt Doheny today announced his bid for New York’s 21^st Congressional District seat. “I was honored that more than 120,000 voters chose me to represent them during the last election,” said Doheny. “Many told me they appreciated my real-world experience in tackling tough problems and working together with competing interests to find common ground.  That approach and real-world experience is sorely needed in a Congress too full of career insiders.”

“My parents taught me the value of hard work, and I owe my success to the North Country values they instilled in me,” said Doheny. “While I had to leave the North Country for a time to continue my career, this will be my home for the rest of my life; and I’m committed to helping the next generation – including my seven-month-old son, Declan – follow their dreams right here at home.” Read more »

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An Invitation from the Peru Drama Club

Come one come all down to Peru Jr/Sr High School auditorium on March 6th & 7th at 7:30pm and March 8th at 3:00 and 8:00pm. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Tickets can be purchased at Peru Pharmacy (518-643-6499 ext. 5184), perudramaclub@gmail.com , or at the door. The event page on Facebook can be found using this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/250379798472975/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

Travel back to the 1950’s when Conrad Birdie, a national icon comparable to artist Elvis Presley, is confronted with the apprehension of being drafted into the army. Albert Peterson, Conrad’s manager, is now stuck between a rock and a hard place. Albert is struggling to further his relationship with his secretary and girlfriend Rosie Alvarez, and is conflicted with his mother Mae’s own sentiments. Rosie devises an ingenious strategy to get Conrad into the army, with expectations of decreasing the tension on Albert. One fortunate teenager, Kim MacAfee is chosen at random to receive “One Last Kiss” from Conrad Birdie on the Ed Sullivan Show, bidding him goodbye into the army. Being a teenage girl, Kim MacAfee has numerous decisions to face between Conrad Birdie, her envious steady boyfriend Hugo Peabody, and a typical disagreeing father. In the heat of things, Albert Peterson gets the MacAfee family time on the Ed Sullivan Show in an effort to straighten out controversy in the MacAfee house. What happens that night on the Ed Sullivan Show is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! So, come on down to Peru Jr/Sr High School and watch this spectacular show.

With a book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Lee Adams, BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time.A satire done with the fondest affection, and full of musical theatre classics, it is the tops in imagination and good old fashioned fun.

Hannah Osborne, Co-Director

Christopher Urban, Co-Director

Todd Pray, Music Director

Meg Matthews, Choreographer

Amber Arnold, Costume Designer

Nikki Hilchey, Stage Manager

Kali Dorey, Assistant Manager

The Cast: Read more »

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Council holds first meeting since being awarded a Top Performer in Round 3 of the Regional Council competition 

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) today held its first public meeting of 2014 at SUNY Plattsburgh.  The council met to provide an overview of last year’s presentation to the Strategic Implementation Assessment Team (SIAT) and its Strategic Plan reviews and awards.  The North Country was named a “Top Performer” in December 2013 as a part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council and Consolidated Funding Application initiative, and was awarded $81.3 million for 70 projects across the seven-county region. In addition, the Councildiscussed next steps in 2014, including restructuring of the group and the launch of additional council initiatives going forward to grow the North Country economy and create jobs.

During the meeting, the NCREDC’s Work Groups updated the council on their continued progress and Co-Chair Garry Douglas introduced an additional Work Group, Global North Country, which will focus its efforts on implementing the Governor’s new Global NY initiative into the region’s Strategic Plan.  Global NY will link the Governor’s Regional Council and START-UP NY initiatives to accelerate the state’s success in growing exports and attracting foreign direct investment.     Read more »

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