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Peru Dungeon Dwellers Team & Coaches. First Row left to right: Polly Lake (coach), Carah Powell, Gretchen Comfort (coach). Back row left to right: Ellen Silverman, Bruno Greselin, Leagan Carlsen and Brianna Estrada. 

By John T. Ryan

The Peru Dungeon Dwellers won the fourth annual “Take a Bite out of Books” competition on July 25th. Eight libraries in the Clinton, Essex, Franklin Library System service area fielded one or more teams. The young people had read six books and were questioned and about their knowledge of the reading material. The teams responded to over 700 prepared questions in the “Jeopardy” format daylong competition. The Saranac Lake Fin Chasers finished in second place. 

By John T. Ryan

Members of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 in Peru gathered recently for the dedication of the new parish pavilion. The council purchased the materials and council members constructed the pavilion.  It will be used for seating during the annual Applefest chicken BBQ and is expected to become an often-used parish facility.

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By Donald McBrayer

The Battle of Plattsburgh, which ended the final invasion by Britain during the War of 1812, was celebrated this Saturday with a very impressive reenactment & parade.

The streets were lined with families, coming together to celebrate a very important day in America’s history. On September 11th 1814 a British army under Lieutenant General Sir George Prévost and a naval squadron under Captain George Downie converged in Plattsburgh with plans of conquest, but were defeated by American troops under Brigadier General Alexander Macomb and ships commanded by Master Commandant Thomas MacDonough. This hard fought battle prevented a British foothold that would have resulted in American defeat. The Battle of Plattsburgh did nothing short of saving the nation.

This year the battle was more about finding parking, and a good spot to see the naval reenactment.
We were fortunate enough to reserve a table at Irises, enjoying a beer as the parade marched past.
This year’s parade had the customary mix of marching bands, antique cars, and fire trucks, but also featured some new unique entries like a Chinese Dragon, and a rather impressive helicopter and fly-over by the Plattsburgh Air Branch.

It was a great day – in 1814 and 2009. 

By John T. Ryan

Three members of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 were commissioned as lay ministers in ceremonies today at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg.  Council Grand Knight Allen Dixon was on hand to congratulate Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill and Brian Mulcahy. The three men have completed a two-year diocesan Formation for Ministry program. Sixty-five people from the Ogdensburg Diocese were commissioned on Saturday, September 12, 2009.  

The Formation for Ministry program includes courses in scripture, pastoral ministry, moral theology and the spiritual life. The lay ministers will give their parishes service in a variety of areas including adult faith facilitator, ministry to the sick and elderly, worship, religious education, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), family ministry and outreach. 

Stephen Cahill has chosen to work in youth ministry while Brian Mulcahy will work as a catechist. Rob Bashaw will work in family ministry.

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By John T. Ryan

The Frosty Spring Bottling Company received site plan approval for its new bottling facility at the Town of Peru Planning Board’s September 9^th meeting.  Company owner Linda Covel presented extensive plans and photographs to the Board. Board member Dale Holderman had visited the facility and was very familiar with the facility’s layout.  Covel’s presentation included answers to a list of prepared questions; therefore, the Board asked few questions. The plan was approved by a unanimous vote.

Mrs. Covel will be appearing before the Zoning Board next Wednesday night asking for accessory use approval for certain products related to her water bottling and Christmas tree businesses.

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