The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

Marge Swain retired on May 19^th; nevertheless, a familiar person will still be greeting customers when they enter Swain’s Wine and Liquor in Peru’s Tops Plaza. Longtime employee Bonny Trost is the store’s new owner and operator.

A first-time business owner, Trost is enthusiastic about the opportunity. She explained, “I don’t plan on changing the store’s name or making any major changes. It’s a profitable business in a good location. I’m comfortable here!” Several years ago Marge Swain talked about retiring and asked Trost if she might be interested in buying the business. When Swain finally decided to retire, Trost was ready to make her life-changing decision.

Bonny Russell Trost has many Peru ties. She is Peru High School graduate as is her daughter Vicki Owens and grandson SUNY Plattsburgh student Alexander Owens.

Swain’s Wine and Liquor will maintain the same hours: 10-6 Monday-Thursday, 10-8 Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 on Sundays.