JUDGE PLEADS GUILTY TO DWI

A Town of Somerset justice will be sentenced
September 22 after pleading guilty yesterday
to drunk driving. Fifty-nine year old Donald
Martineck of Barker told NT City Judge R Thomas
Burgasser he had been drinking when he crossed
the center line of Hartland-Somerset Townline
Road March 1. The case was transferred from
Hartland after both justices there recused
themselves. He had been charged with
aggravated DWI because his blood alcohol
content was measured at .18...but plead guilty
to a reduced charge of common law DWI.
Martineck is a retired State Trooper and the
former chief of police in Barker and currently
works as a teachers aide in the Newfane
School district. He's served 2 1/2 years of
his four year elected term and says he has no
intention of steppng down from the bench. His
lawyer expects that'll be up to the State Commission
on Judicial Conduct. Martineck told the Buffalo
News the incident will make him a better judge.

DRUG RAIDS

J-T Wheatfields is closed and may not reopen after
one of it's purported owners was arrested yesterday
morningf during an FBI drug raid at 15 spots
along the border of Niagara and Erie Counties.
Forty-four year old Joseph Tomasino of North
Tonawanda was arrested at Alleghany State Park
where he was camping with his family. Officials
said he had cocaine on him at the time. Proscecutor
Kurt Martin said the government alledges the bar was
used as a spot to store and traffic cocaine. Agents
from the Safe Streets Task Force seized computers
and spent a good part of the day looking through the
nightspot for evidence. Twenty -two people were
arrested including purported ringleader 31 year old
Keith Simmons of Grand Island. Seven men from
North Tonawanda and two from the Falls were charged
with felony drug trafficking. The government says the
operation dealt in cocaine, marijuana, and prescription
drugs. The 162 page complaint also said some of those
arrested committed serious violent acts including arson,
kidnapping, and assault. Ten vehicles, 14 weapons,
and $15,000 in cash were seized and police said they
found three places where marijuana was grown. The
FBI is still looking for 29 year old Anthony Lamarand of
North Tonawanda.

BREAK IN AT DEE JAYS TAVERN

One man was arrested but another escaped
overnight as the Sheriff's Department and
State Police dealt with a break-in just before
2am today at DeeJays Tavern at 4010 Lake
Avenue in the Town of Lockport. The
incident was reported by a neighor who
said she saw the two break into a vehicle
in the parking lot and then bust into the bar
through a basement door. She told deputies
they took a large item from the car and put it
into the bed and cab of a pick-up. She said
they were putting items from the bar into it
as deputies arrived. They fled into the woods
across the street where Joseph Farns was caught
lying in thick brush. They could not locate another
man who was described as huksy white male
wearing a white T-shirt and dark jeans. The
unregistered car suffered damage to the
passenger side and smashed windows. The
Sheriff's Department said a boat motor,
beverage tanks, several cases of beer, and
various bottles of liquor were found in the bed
of the truck. The damage to the basement door
was estimated at $500.

PRIMARY CHALLENGE

The anti-incumbency group known as Primary
Challenge has endorsed three Republicans
who'll challenge the incumbent members of
their party in September in the GOP primary
in the Town of Lockport. Leonard Roberto
says it includes Dave Mongielo whose running
against Marc Smith for the GOP nomination for
Supervisor, plus David Devereaux and Donna
Pieszala who are running against incumbent
Council members Mark Crocker and Paul
Pettit. Devereaux is retired from General Motors
and owns an antique business. Pieszala is a
member of the Newfane School Board. Roberto
says the three are committed to reduce the size
of government. They will be at a booth at the
County Fair at various times throughout the week.

DELPHI

A bankruptcy court in New York City Thursday
approved Delphi's plan to get out of bankruptcy
by selling most of it's assets to it's lenders and
General Motors. Judge Robert Drain o-k'd the
company's request to amend it chapter 11 plan.
He dismissed most of the nearly 2,000
objections during the two day hearing, others
were resolved out of court. About 1400 came
from Delphi workers and retirees worried about
their pensions. The deal includes the sale of
the Lockport and Rochester plants to GM.
Delphi spokesman Lindsay Williams says no
date has been specified for the change but
they are working to make it happen as soon as
possible. The auto maker will also acquire
Delphi's steering division. Delphi expects to be
out of bankruptcy by the end of September.

LAKE ONTARIO ORDNANCE WORKS

The Senate must still o-k a bill passed by the
House yesterday that would provide more than
a million dollars to clean up portions of the Lake
Onatrio Ordnance Works. Lewiston Supervisor
Fred Newlin said the work would be done by the
Army Corps of Engineers. A release from
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter says
it will include the removal of asbestos
containing materials, the demoliton of unsafe
structures, and the installation of protective
grates, barriers, and signs. It'll also pay for
an analysis of environmental samples to
determine the prescence of chemical and
radiological contaminants in water and sludge
within open pits and vaults.

GERRY FARNHAM

Gerry's Farnham's Democratic opponent this Fall...
Roger Chenez... and two Democrats from Pendleton...
James Sacco and Joseph Vullo....all filing challenges
to Farnham's nominating petitions to be on the
ballot in the Fall with the Board of Elections. They
charge Farnham, who represents the 7th district,
actually lives in Cambria in the 14th. Farnham says
he sold his home on Hinman Road in 2006 to
LaFarge North America but still lives there through
a lease with company. He admits he did buy a farm
on Saunders Settlement Road and is remodeling it
and will move there eventually. The three have also
filed a petition in State Supreme court asking that the
Republican, Conservative, and Independence party
petitions filed by Farnham be declared null and void
on the grounds they include an incorrect address.

TEACHER RE-INSTATED AT NEWFANE

A Newfane music teacher who was accused of
striking a third grader in the face with a xylophone
mallet last October will be back in class in September.
Fifty year old Marie Van Dette has been cleared after
a district investigation failed to find any evidence of
misconduct. She had initially been taken out of
class after the alleged incident, was permitted to
return in January, and then pulled again shortly
after the matter became public. She will teach in the
District's elementary and intermediate schools. Her
attorney said she was glad she'll be back in the
classroom.

PROBELM AT PARKING RAMP

Lockport police say they found suspected marijuana
just before 1am Friday when they went to
investigate a report of several young people yelling
on the lower level of the city's closed Main Street
parking ramp. Twenty-one year old Kevin Mitchell
of 140 East Avenue was charged with trespassing
and possession of marijuana. Police say they found
a cigar containing the drug in his pants pocket.
Another baggie was also located and a cell phone
and a set were keys were discovered on the top
level and Mitchell have police the name of the man
he said they belonged to.

FEMALE BAR FIGHT

A 44 year old Lockport was charged with harassment
just after 5pm Thursday following a disturbance at
Pat's Place at 281 Walnut. Pamela Walker of 62 Webb
allegedly pulled the hair of a South Street woman as she
was sitting on a bar stool. It caused her to fall to the
floor causing pain to her head, left arm, and shoulder.
The victim saying the two had an on going problem
over a mutual male friend. She requested an order of
protection.

DRUG RAIDS

State and Federal authorities this morning
raiding a popular Niagara County restaurant
and nightclub in Wheatfield as part of an
investigation into illegal drugs. J-T Wheatfields
is just one of 15 spots targeted. The FBI will
hold a press conference at 1:30 this afternoon
and say more about the issuance of 22 Federal
arrest warrants and 15 Federal search warrants
in connection with a long term joint investigation
into illegal narcotics trafficking in and around
the border areas of Niagara and Erie counties.

DELPHI

Attorneys, stakeholders, and others are back in
a New York City courtroom today as the hearing
in the Delphi bankruptcy case continues. Yesterdays
session ran eight hours and except for one minor
dispute, Judge Robert Drain dismissed all the
objections to turning over the company to a group
of creditors led by JP Morgan Chase Bank. Some
other objections were simply withdrawn. Drain said
he would rule on the small issue this morning then
listen to a closing presentation by Delphi attorneys.
Although he did not issue a ruling Wednesday,
Drain did say the plan seemed like a valid exercise
of business judgement. Hundreds of lawyers and
Delphi stakeholders were there yesterday. They
filled Drain's courtroom and spilled over into two
seperate rooms. Delphi attorney Jack Butler
said they expect to emerge from bankruptcy by the
end of September.

TEXTING & TALKING LEADS TO ACCIDENT

The driver of an Adams Tow truck who was
allegedly texting on one phone while talking
on another rear ended a car in the Town of
Lockport yesterday sending it's two occupants
to area hospitals. The flatbed two truck then
crashed through a fence and into a house at
6369 Tonawanda Creek Road eventually
ending up in their backyard swimming pool.
The accident happened just after 8am on
Willow Wood. Witnesses told deputies 25 year
old Nicholas Sparks of Burt did not even stop or
slow down for the car which was stopped to make
a turn. Sixty-eight year old Lily White of Lockport
was driving the car and was taken to ECMC by
Mercy Flight where she's in good condition. Her
great niece, 8 year old Kiara McDowell of the Town
of Lockport, was released from Women And
Childrens Hospital after being treated for
wrist, back and neck injuries. Sparks was charged
with reckless driving, talking on a cell phone, and
following too closely. His truck was towing two
vehicles with two motorcycles on the bed. It
took about five hours to clean up the mess at the
house owned by Brad Kanel. No damage estimate
was provided.

WARME

A US District judge in Buffalo did not issue a
ruling yesterday after the lawyer representing
suspended Falls police officer Ryan Warme
argued his client needs to have two trials to
protect his rights. Joel Daniels told judge
Hugh Scott there should be one trial on the
sex charges and another on the drugs and
guns. Daniels also told the Judge he's having
trouble preparing Warme's defense. He said
the US Attorney and Falls Police are not
cooperating. Warme is accused of violating
the civil rights of three women by sexually
assaulting or abusing them, using his position
as a police officer to extort sexual favors from
a prostitute, conspiring to distribute powdered
or crack cocaine, committing federal firearms
offenses, and failing to arrest a known felon
in possession of a weapon.

ANELLO

Another judge said yesterday he would reccomend
that US District Judge William Skretny not throw out
charges against former Falls Mayor Vince Anello.
Anello's also represented by Joel Daniels. He told
the Gazette they would file objections and argue the
issues before Skretny. Daniels says the charges
should be dropped because the government failed
to show Anello broke the law when they laid out
their case in the indictment. Prosecutors say they
don't have to prove anything until Anello faces a
jury.

RABID CAT

A Town of Lockport resident is undergoing
precautionary rabies treatment after being
exposed to a rabid cat. The County Health
Department says the resident found the animal
and was attempting to care for it. It's the first
rabid cat confirmed in the County this year and
the first involving a domestic animal since 2003.
Ten other rabid animals have been confirmed in
the County this year...seven raccoons, a bat,
a fox, and a skunk.

170 GENESEE STREET

The Federal government says it will not seize a
convicted drug dealers house at 170 Genesee
Street in Lockport providing the man turns it
over to a community group. It looks like the
house will go to a not for profit group known as
Lockport Neighborhood Revitalization. It's
run by City Council candidate Jack Smith.
Assistant U-S Attorney Richard Kaufman says
they expressed more interest in the home than
the First Baptist Church. They had proposed
tearing it down and using the space for a
parking lot. Smith says there are enough
parking lots and he wants to get the house back
on the tax rolls and occupied by a good buyer or
tenant. The original owner, Calvin Burton, was
arrested in July 2008 for selling $20 worth of
cocaine to an undercover cop.

DRAG RACING ON HYDE PARK BOULEVARD

The Sheriff's Department catching one of two men
allegedly involved in a drag race on Hyde Park
Boulevard just after 2am Wednesday in the Town
of Niagara. A Sheriff's deputy said he clocked
both vehicles at 110 miles an hour. Forty-three
year old Joe Harris of 21st Street was charged
with DWI and eight other offenses. He refused to
perform field sobriety tests but deputies said he
blew a point 13 when he was taken to the
Sheriff's Department. Bail was set at $500 and
he's due in Town court August 10. The other
vehicle was a truck and it's operator escaped
down Niagara Avenue.

SECOND ARREST

A 24 year old Lockport man who was arrested
Sunday on charges he tried to break into a home
on Marshall Place was arrested again around 11:30
Wednesday morning. Officers were called to a
home on Lincoln Avenue for a report of a
suspicious person and told Aaron Knowles of 111 Cottage,
apt 32, that he was wanted on warrants and was
under arrest. He ran from them and was briefly
cornered in some bushes before he escaped and
fled to 2 Hamilton Place where he was arrested.
He's charged with three counts of obstructing
governmental administration, three others of
resisting arrest, assault, and not having a
solictors license. Knowles was charged around
2:30 am Sunday with attempted burglary,
onstructing governmental administration, and
possession of marijuana after a woman said he
tried to break into her home on Marshall Place.

DRUGS

A 22 year old Middleport man is facing drug
charges after he was allegedly found to be
in possession of a hydrocodone pill. Mark
Rphring of Front Street was arrested in Wilson
after a Beebee Road man called the Sheriff's
Department and told them he saw three kids
going into the woods near his home, Deputies
found the pill in a backpack on Rohring when
they emerged from the woods.

DIRT BIKE STOLEN

In the Town of Lockport, a man on Bowmiller
Road told the Sheriff's Department Wednesday
a $1,000 dirt bike was taken from the front of his
home. The bike was one of several items he had
for sale and it was chained to a trailer and secured
by a lock. The lock was cut and the orange Honda
CR 80 taken. It has the number 48 on the side and
front.

C-D- PLAYER STOLEN IN WHEATFIELD

A 20 year old resident of Lockport Road inWheatfield
reporting yesterday his $300 Pioneer CD player was
taken from his locked car between 12:30 & 2am
Wednesday.

GOING POSTAL

A worjker who was apparently fired from his
job at the Lockport Post Office at the end of
January was arrested at his home in Cheektowaga
last night after he allegedly sent a threatening letter
to his former boss. Fifty-eight year old David
Synder of Roycroft Boulevard is charged with
aggravated harassment and trespassing. In his
letter he bragged that he had entered a secure
area of the Post Office May 9 and police took a
statement from a worker who said they saw him
there that day. More importantly, the letter
contained threatening comments. Synder saying
the victim could take it as a challenge. He said
it wasn't too late, let's see what you're made of,
and I'm inviting confrontation. He noted he had
left under hostile terms and that he could have
easily assaulted or maybe killed several people.
The police report indicates the matter is also
being internally investigated by the Postal
Inspector. The victim asked for an order of
protection. Police have a copy of the letter.

POPCORN FIRE

The South Lockport Fire Department went to
5712 Oak Lane just before 10 Tuesday night to
clear the home of smoke. The 26 year old
resident said she was cooking popcorn on
her stove and it caught fire. She put it out
with a fire extenguisher. A microwave above
the stove was damaged and the cupboards
had some smoke on them but otherwise
were o-k.

STIMULUS MONEY FOR FALLS POLICE

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter has announced
the Niagara Falls Police Department will get
$1,052,000 of stimulus money. She says it's
enough to keep five officers on their beat for
three years. The City of Rochester got a lot
more....$5,831,550...Slaughter says it protects
30 officers for 3 years.

POWER AUTHORITY CHIEF VISITS LEGISLATURE MEETING

New York Power Authority Chief Richard Kessel last
night promised Falls lawmaker Renea Kimble he would
tell the Governor he should appoint someone from
Western New York to the Authority's board of directors.
Kimble told Kessel it was like taxation without
representation and the County would like to have it's
own representative on the board. She said they had
passed resolution after resolution and nothing has
happened. Kessell said it would be great to have
someone from the area on the Authority and that he
had already talked about it with the Governor and he
was very receptive to the idea. He did not talk about the
County's lawsuit seeking to reverse their decision to
give their $544-million surplus to the State. State Senator
George Maziarz didn't mince words when he spoke
after Kessel left. He said he could not stand by and
let the public believe the Power Authority had turned
over a new leaf and that he did not believe they had.
He said residents could look favorably on the power
deal offered to Yahoo, but it did not overshadow some
glaring failures of the past. He said the County's lawsuit
was the real reason they decided to give Yahoo low
cost power and he congratulated lawmakers for filing
it. He said Wacker Chemical, Steel Development, and
Google would have located within 30 miles of the
Niagara Power Project if NYPA had come to the table
for them like they did for Yahoo, and he said the high
cost of electrcity killed all three projects. He also
attacked the Authority's decision to give the State
their surplus. He said Congressman Brian Higgins
is not a member of his party but noted the Democrat
had said when they gave the $544-million to Albany
they took more out of Western New York in one day
than they had given in 50 years. He said Senator
Chuck Schumer called the decision a disgrace. As for
Kessel, he said he would personally respond to calls,
and gave out his phone number. It's 914-681-6800.
He said anyone that calls him gets a response.

COUNTY LEGISLATURE BUSINESS

County lawmakers voted last night to let the
public decide in November whether the number
of representatives in the Legislature should be
cut from 19 to 15. The proposition would take
effect in the 2011 election cycle if it's o-k'd by
voters. The Legislature also o-k'd the County
comprehensive plan and ratified a new contract
with 14 members of the Teamsters Union who
work at the County Sewer District. They will get
lump sum retroactive raises of about $3100 for
2006 through 2008, and a three percent increase
this year and for 2010 and 2011. An out-of-court
settlement with the Town of Wheatfield was
approved. The Town will pay a bit more than
$250,000 to cover the cost of the unpaid claims
they left behind when they bailed out of the County
run workers comp pool back in 2001. Smokin Joe
Anderson's Snow Park was given 400 kilowatts of
low cost power from the county's allocation from the
Niagara Power Coalition.

DELPHI

The Delphi Corporation will ask a court today to
approve a modified plan that could end their
four year bankruptcy. The deal would send Lockport
and four other plants back to General Motors. A group
of Delphi creditors late Monday night won out in an
auction of the company's assets. Their bid would have
them forgiving the $3.45-billion Delphi owes them.
Objections are expected to be raised today by
workers and retirees who are facing cuts to their
pensions.

FIVE COACHES RESIGN AT WILSON

The resignations last night of five coaches in the
Wilson School District are expected to help clear
the way for the rehiring of the two that were let go
after the so-called hazing incident. Al Scarpine
resigned as head varsity football coach and so
did his assistant Nick Benedetti. Jaime Lepsch
stepped down as golf coach, Christopher Alex
as boys varsity soccer coach, and Katie McGowan
as modified volleyball coach. All said they were
doing so for personal reasons. The action would
seem to make it easier for Thomas Baia and Bill
Atlas to get their jobs back. Baia was the varsity
boys soccer coach and Atlas the varsity football
coach before they were suspended with pay.
Both say they want to return to coaching. The
School Board could make a decision at their
meeting August 11.

OPEN CONTAINER LAW TO BE ENFORCED

Lockport police will begin enforcing the no
open container law downtown at this week's
Molson Canal Concert series. Police Chief
Larry Eggert says the city code says alcohol
cannot be consumed on streets or sidewalks
downtown. He said there have been some
complaints about people taking drinks off the
establishment property and there have been some
minor problems such as intoxicated people
walking down the Street. There have also been
complaints about younger kids doing some
mischief and they would address kids with
their skate boards and roller blades. Open
containers outside the City Center will be
confiscated or they'll be asked to go back
to the bar or to dump the alcohol. He said
it would depend on the individual situation
on what action they might take.

NIAGARA FALLS CITY COUNCIL

The project manager for the reconstruction of
Lewiston Road telling Falls lawmakers Monday
it will take two years to complete the job. Michael
Lydecker said the work would be done in stages.
The Southern half from College to Bath Avenues
will be done first. They anticpate the contractor
will begin on the West side of the street, complete
it, and then move to the East side. The work
North of College to the City Line will follow in the
same fashion. He said some of the existing
pavement would be used, that the contractor would
mill it and reclaim the existing sub base. He said
there is some radiologically contamined material
and it would be removed and disposed of at an
appropriate site. The $7.8-million project will
include more than the reconsruction of the
roadway. A new storm sewer system is included
and curbs, sidewalks, and even some trees will
be replaced. A meeting will be held at some time
in the future to explain the schedule to residents.
The Federal government is paying for 80% of the
cost, the State 15%, and the City 5%.
The Council also approved a temporary plan
to restructure the Inspection Department. It'll be
short term and creates two temporary positions for
plumbing and electrical inspectors and could cost
the City as much as $70,000 through the end of the
year. The action was taken following Federal
accusations that Acting Building Commissioner
Guy Bax and two other employees may have acted
improperly in their dealings with plumbing contractor
John Gross Junior. No charges have been filed yet
and Bax, Plumbing Inspector George Amendola,
and Chief Electrical Inspector Peter Butry are on
paid administrative leave. The Council held a 20
minute executive session discussing personnel
issues related to the Inspections Department.

REVISED SIGN ORDINANCE

Lockport lawmakers will consider a revised
sign ordinance next week to replace the
bulky 36 page one passed last September.
The new law would only regulate the type,
size, and placement. The list of preferred
colors is gone and in most cases, the Planning
Board would be removed from the process. As
long as a proposed sign complies with type,
size, and placement limits, the owner could
get a permit from the Building Inspection
department. Mayor Mike Tucker says they
should be able to o-k about 90% of the
applications. Tucker and City Corporation
Counsel John Ottaviano also said the City
is again suing North Tonawanda, Wheatfield,
and Pendleton in it's continuing effort to get
them to reduce the assessments on the City's
water line running from North Tonawanda.
The taxes came to $225,000 last year.

SMOKIN EAGLES INTERNATIONAL

No deals been signed yet, but lawmakers in
Wheatfield decided Monday night to offer land
around Town Hall for this year's Smokin Eagles
International Barbecue Festival. Supervisor Tim
Demler said details have to be worked out but
a pinball tournament connected to the Fesdtival
could take place in the Community Center, a car
show in the parking lot, and the actual cooking
could be done on land between Town Hall and
Witmer Road, He said a stone road would be
laid out so attendees could trvael back and forth.
The Festival is planned for August 21-23. Last years
was at the Summit Mall. Demler also said Mall
owner Jim Anthony would be in Town Thursday
to hold a conference call with a potential buyer
with Town officials. Demler saying Anthony told
him it looks good.

MASIELLO

Former Buffalo Mayor Anthony Masiello has
been diagnosed with a rare nerve disorder. The
62 year old has Miller Fisher Syndrome, a disease
characterized by abnormal muscle coordination,
the potential paralyzing of his eye muscles, and
the absence of the tendon reflexes. He was
admitted to Millard Fillmore Hospital last Thursday
and was in the intensive care unit for several days.
Kaledia Health spokesman Michael Hughes said
his prognosis is very good and they expect him to
be back on his feet and hitting jump shots in his
backyard very shortly. There had been rumors he
had suffered a stroke.

FIRST NIAGARA EXPANDS AGAIN!

First Niagara Bank announced Monday they will
expand into one of the nation's biggest
metropolitan areas. They'll be buying the
83 branches of Harleysville National Corporation
which operates in the Philadelphia area. They are
the parent of Harleysville National Bank and
East Penn Bank, Millennium Wealth Management,
and Cornerstone Companies. First Niagara plans
to keep them all. The acquisition will mean they
will have 140 branches in Pennsylvania. They
recently announced a plan to buy 57 branches
of National City Bank in the Western part of the
state. All the deals are expected to be finalized
by January.

SQUEALING TIRES LEADS TO ARRESTS

Lockport police arrested two people just after
10pm Monday after the driver of a dark colored
Mustang allegedly squealed it's tires in the parking lot
just North of Taylor and Reynolds Funeral Home.
Police said that after doing so, the driver continued
onto the sidewalk on North Transit and entered the
roadway almost striking oncoming traffic. Thirty
year old Gary Holzman of Caledonia Street in
Newfane was charged with reckless driving, starting
vehicle, no insurance, and having an open alocholic
beverage container. His passenger, 25 year old
Todd Edsall of Althea Street in Olcott was charged
with having an open container of alcohol. Police
say a bag of several LaBatt Blue beer cans was in the
car and an open one was on the floor.

FIRE DELIBERATELY SET

An early morning fire that damaged a vacant house
at 127 Spalding Street in Lockport June 19 appears
to have been deliberately set. Police Detective
Lieutenant John Yotter said the blaze was ruled an
arson after other causes were eliminated. He said
neighbors have seen kids going in and out and there
was nothing else there that could cause a fire other
than the human element. No arrests have been made.

CRIME NIGHT OUT

The Niagara Falls Block Club council will
have it's annual Night Out Against Crime
Tuesday night. It'll be on 19th Street between
Walnut and Pine. The street will be closed to
traffic and and the activities will be in the City
parking lot. There'll be free pizza and drinks,
a magic show, a clown, and boothes with
information from a variety of agencies. The
honorary chairs are Sheriff Jim Voutour and
Police Superintendent John Chella. It runs
from 6 till 8:30pm

GENET PASSES AWAY

Former Royalton Town Clerk Carol Genet
passed away at her home Saturday under the
care of her family and Niagara Hospice. She
was 76. She held the post for 27 years, starting
out in 1975 and retiring in 2002. She was a member
of the Town's Republican Committee and served as
it's Secretary for a dozen years. Genet enjoyed
reading, watching football on TV, travelling,
and spending time with her family. Friends may
call between 2 & 4pm, and from 7-9 pm Wednesday
at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home...or on Thursday
morning from 10-11am at Holy Cross Lutheran
Church in Middleport.

THOMPSON'S NEW OFFICE

State Senator Antoine Thompson will hold
grand opening ceremonies Thursday for his
new office in the Falls. It's moved from 619
Pine Avenue to 1902 Main Street across from
the new Public Safety Building and Courthouse.
The phone number has not changed, it's still
284-5789. An open house will be held from
4-6 pm.

CAR BREAK-IN'S

Three teens are believed to be responsible
for a series of break-ins involving
unlocked vehicles on Academy & Hallmark
Lanes in Lockport overnight Saturday. A
resident at 6920 Academy said a hands free
cell phone and $5 in change were taken from
two vehicles. A resident of the home said his
dog started barking around 2am and he looked
out and saw the three teens walking south. Another
resident at 7141 Academy lost a GPS system. She
said her motion lights came on about 2am. a neighbor
told deputies he saw three teens walking with
flashlights. A Texas man visiting friends on Hallmark
said a Tom Tom GPS and his wallet containing $25
were taken from his unlocked car. A neighbor found the
wallet along the side of the road Sunday morning. The
cash obviously was gone.
of the road

DISTURBANCE

Two people were charged with disorderly conduct
following a disturbance outside the Lockport
Holiday Inn just before 2am Sunday. Twenty-four
year old Bradley Criswell of 7453 Lincoln Avenue
Extension was arrested after he was allegedly
involved in a fight with another man. Police reports
said a large group of people were dispersed, but
22 year old Tanya Gow of Ketchum Avenue in Newfane
started another by yelling profanities at officers.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

A 24 year old Lockport man charged around 2:30am
Sunday with trying to break into a home on Marshall
Place. The victim telling police she first saw Aaron
Knowles of 111 Cottage on her porch. She said he
then tried to enter her home through a west side
window and then an east side door. She called 9-1-1.
Police located Knowles as he was riding a bicycle
on Allen Street. He was taken to the ground after
refusing to stop...and was taken back and positively
identified by the victim. Knowles is charged with
attempted burglary, obstructing governmental
administration, and possession of marijuana.
Police said they found the pot on him during
booking.