The Peru Gazette

October 22, 2013  – Letter to Editor Peru Gazette

Dear Editor:

Friday, Oct. 11^th was a beautiful warm autumn day for the 72 golfers who took to the tees for the 4^th annual Leo Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament to raise money for Mr. B’s scholarship fund for Peru Central School seniors.

Because of the generosity of sponsors, donors and golfers, $4,000 was raised for the Leo Bourgeois Memorial Scholarship fund.  I am pleased to announce that since the scholarship’s inception three years ago, $6,600 in scholarships have been awarded to six PCS students pursuing post-secondary educations.

I would like to recognize and thank the tournament sponsors: Gold Sponsors – Chris and Tim Bourgeois, Forrence Orchards, Peru Federal Credit Union and Susan Sweeney Smith, Class of ’81; Silver Sponsors – Abbott, Frenyea & Russell, CPAs PC, Jane Coryell Acuna, Class of ’66, William & Barbara Ashley, Class of ’70, Mary Lou Baker, Class of ’60, Bill’s Body Shop, Hyde Fuel Company, J Hogan Refrigeration & Mechanical, Langley Insurance Agency, Pasquale’s Restaurant, Cathy Phillips, Class of ’73, Brian & Cindy Lipka Shinault, Class of ’68, Yarborough Square and John Zerrahn, Class of ‘73; and Bronze Sponsors – Boule/Spear Family Dentistry, Everett Orchards, Frosty Springs Bottling Co., Hamilton Funeral Home, Peru Pharmacy and Gary & Karen Bourgeois Wheelock.   Thanks also to the following businesses and individuals who provided prizes and gifts for the golfers:  Adirondack Golf & Country Club, Adirondack Health, Golf Pro Ian S. Breen, Craig Wood Golf & Country Club, CVPH Medical Center, Harmony Golf Club, Golf Pro Willie King @ Plattsburgh Golf, Lake Placid Resort & Golf Club, Sen. Elizabeth O’C. Little, Golf Pro J. Peter Martin, Northern Orchards Co., Inc., Pasquale’s Restaurant, Rulfs Orchards, Saranac Inn Golf Club, TD Bank and Whiteface Inn Resort & Golf Club.  Thank you also to the 72 golfers who signed up and played in the tournament.

The tournament’s success is directly linked to these businesses and individuals and their support and enthusiasm ensures that Mr. B’s legacy will continue at Peru Central School. See you in 2014 for the 5^th Annual Leo Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament!

Sincerely,

Cheryl (Woodward) Breen-Randall

Tournament Coordinator, PCS Class of ‘66

Tournament Results: 

Michael Rock, John Rock, Randy Rock and Kyle Rock shot a low gross score of 59 to claim first place honors for the Rock Boys Team.  Winning second place honors with a low gross score of 60 was the St. Clair Team consisting of Steve St. Clair, Casey St. Clair, Chris Dukett and Matt Bruno while Dexter Clemons, Robert Meier, Dave Corrigan and Jim Corrigan shot a low gross 65 to take home third place honors for their team.  The TD Bank Team with golfers Christina Mullen, Diana Padron, Patti LaGoy and Germaine Hicks were recognized with the “Most Honest Score” award.   Germaine Hicks and Jim Duprey won closest to the pin for the women and men respectively while Susan Gilman and Barnard Woodward claimed honors for driving closest to the line.  Three skins were awarded; one each to the St. Clair Team for the lowest score on Hole 13, the Rock Boys Team (Hole 16), and the Duprey Team (Hole 17).  Sherry Dobbs was the winner of the 50/50 raffle.

PCS alumni golfers from as far away as California, Colorado, Florida and Georgia along with some Vermonters participated in this year’s tournament.