The Peru Gazette

WHAT: FRIDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT or EAT IN SUPPER Hamburger w/ Mac salad & baked beans. ONLY $7.50 or Two (2) Hot dogs with Mac salad OR baked beans. Only $5.00   WHEN: September 4, 2020, 5 – 8 P.M. WHERE: PERU MEMORIAL VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY12972 PHONE: 518-643-2309 Call in […]

WHAT:   FRIDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT or EAT IN SUPPER                Shepherd’s Pie w/roll & butter.  Cookies for dessert.  ONLY $6.50     or        Two (2) Michigans w/chips      Only $5.00 WHEN:   AUGUST 28, 2020      5 – 8 P.M. WHERE:   PERU MEMORIAL VFW                  710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                  Peru, NY12972 PHONE:  518-643-2309   Call in orders accepted. […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that her bipartisan legislation, the Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act, was signed into law by President Trump this past weekend. The Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act gives veterans who commit non-violent crimes while transitioning to civilian life a chance at rehabilitation. It establishes a program within the Department of […]

Obituary of John Henry Lawliss What a wonderful life. Late Sunday evening, John Henry Lawliss, 86, passed peacefully at home after living a long life brimming with love, purpose, and accomplishments. John was born at home on Lawliss’ Corners in Beekmantown, New York. He grew up in a simpler time without electricity or indoor plumbing. […]

Source: Hundreds gather in Plattsburgh in support of local law enforcement, military

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Two items of interest stood out in the minutes of the Peru Town Board’s May 29th meeting.  The Board announced that summertime Gazebo concerts will not be held this year. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald explained, “We don’t know when the COVID-19 Phase 4 for large gatherings will take effect. […]

Source: Honor Flight grounded | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

2019 Memorial Day Service at Peru VFW Post 309. Don’t forget to fly your flags today in honor of our fallen veterans. U.S. government buildings, military posts and embassies will fly the flag at half-staff through Memorial Day weekend in memory of the nearly 100,000 people who have died of COVID-19, President Trump announced Thursday […]

Thanks to Donna Downs for sending photos of the Town of Peru personnel putting up the Veterans’ Banners today. The Peru Gazette will try to get a few more photos tomorrow.

The Wall That Heals  

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By John T. Ryan Ellenburg Depot – As you enter the main entrance of Northern Adirondack Central Middle/High School (NACS) it’s hard not to notice the photos to your right. The photos are part of a Wall of Honor dedicated to men and women who graduated or attended NACS and are serving or have served […]

What:    4th Sunday Breakfast – Bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice and coffee. Only $10 – seconds on the house. Where:   Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Peru, NY When:   January 26th 9 a.m. – Noon

Peru VFW Holiday Party Saturday, December 21st, 1 -4 p.m. Music by A Country Band and buffet only $10. Band features Dave Gordon, Glenn Miller, Irwin Yelle, Brenda Bouchard, Ronnie & Randy Duprey Doors open at Noon. Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St,, Rt 22B, Peru, 4th Sunday Breakfast – December 22nd 9 a.m. – […]

From the office of Assemblyman D. Billy Jones Assemblyman D. Billy Jones will host the 6th Annual Santa Sprint 5K on Saturday November 30, 2019 with a race start time at 9am. Pre-registration is $20 and can be done online at www.adirondackcoastevents.com. Same day registration will be held from 7:30am until 8:30am. Race start and […]

4th Sunday Breakfast November 24th   9 a.m. – Noon Bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits and sausage gravy, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice & coffee – only $10.  Seconds on the house. Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY 12972 Proceeds benefit our veterans and their families.  

By John T. Ryan Peru – The inside cover of the program handed out at today’s Veterans Day Service at Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 read: “What is a Veteran? A Veteran whether active duty, discharged, retired or reserve is someone who at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made […]

  By John T. Ryan Peru – Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) conducts a national scholarship competition known as the Voice of Democracy. It is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12. The program annually provides more than $2.3 million in scholarships. This year’s essay theme “What makes America […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – At today’s Peru Memorial Post 309’s Veterans Day Service VFW Post 309 and its Auxiliary presented its Citizen Education Teacher Award to Saranac High School English teacher Shelly Webster. Auxiliary President Judy Lefevre talked with Mrs. Webster’s students and colleagues discovering that both hold her in the highest esteem. […]

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces SUNY and CUNY will Waive Application Fees for Veterans and their Spouses | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: Retired teacher recognized with Honor Flight

When:  Monday, November 11th & 11 am Where:   Peru Memorial VFW Post # 309 710 Pleasant St Peru, NY  12972 Why:    Honor and pay tribute to our Veterans. Questions?  Please contact me: Judy Lefebvre, President Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 Auxiliary 518-563-7558 (h)   518-593-5628 © Email – biljud@aol.com  

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Legislation introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL-13) passed the House of Representatives. The Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act gives veterans who commit non-violent crimes while transitioning to civilian life a chance at rehabilitation. It establishes a program within the Department of […]