The Peru Gazette

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.

Capitol Confidential » Cuomo’s convict higher ed proposal React-O-Mat™.

Capitol Confidential » Big TZ bridge project comes with improper commuting bills.

NY eighth-graders’ math scores trail peers in Japan, Russia | New York Post.

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 »

Mission of Hope nears Nicaragua » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Learn About Maple Sugaring at Wild Center This Weekend – The Adirondack Almanack –

Watertown Daily Times | Hogansburg Akwesasne fire captain accused of theft of department funds.

Buffalo Republican opposes Cuomo’s college plan for prisoners – Politics on the Hudson.

A higher goal for prisons – The Observation Deck.

State mental health official cited on suspect expense reports – Times Union.

Capitol Confidential » Q Poll: New Yorkers are totally OK with weed.

NY State suspends driver’s license of 7,850 tax deadbeats | New York Post.

Cuomo wants to bring back college courses for convicts in prison – NY Daily News.