The Eastern Niagara United Way and the
United Way of Niagara are still planning to
consolidate their operations after members
of the United Way of the Tonawandas last
night declined to join in a three way merger.
The Tonawanda group had already rejected
the plan in January but the measure was o-k'd
in February after supporters padded the result
by obtaining proxy votes cast by new members
who joined by donating as little as a dollar.
Last night's vote was apparently still needed
because some required language was missing
from the documents to be sent to the State
Attorney General for approval. Members of the
United Way of Niagara approved the merger by
a vote of 43-0 and the decision by the Eastern
Niagara United Way was unanimous.
Friday, October 30, 2009
STATE OF EMERGENCY
The Governor declared a state of emergency yesterday
over the H-1 N-1 virus. Paterson said it had created
a disaster and that certain provisions of State law needed
to be set aside to get people vaccinated as quickly as
possible. His executive order makes it possible for
more health care professionals...such as dentists,
podiatrists, pharmacists, midwives, and physicians
assistants to administer the H-1 N-1 vaccine and the
regular seasonal flu shot with only brief training.
At least 75 people have died in the state from the
H-1 N1 virus.
over the H-1 N-1 virus. Paterson said it had created
a disaster and that certain provisions of State law needed
to be set aside to get people vaccinated as quickly as
possible. His executive order makes it possible for
more health care professionals...such as dentists,
podiatrists, pharmacists, midwives, and physicians
assistants to administer the H-1 N-1 vaccine and the
regular seasonal flu shot with only brief training.
At least 75 people have died in the state from the
H-1 N1 virus.
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISIONING
The County Health Department has been awarded
a $200,000 state grant to prevent childhood lead
poisoning. The department plans to focus it's
initial effort around zip code 14301 in the Falls.
They call it a high risk area, saying 91% of the
homes there were built before 1970. Lead based
paint was banned in the U.S. in 1978 and the
majority of the homes there contain it. The
department plans to form partnerships with
local government and faith based organizations
to tailor a program meeting local needs and
conditions. Health Director Dan Stapleton says
primary prevention marks an important change.
The traditional approach has been to respond
to kids who have already been poisoned.
a $200,000 state grant to prevent childhood lead
poisoning. The department plans to focus it's
initial effort around zip code 14301 in the Falls.
They call it a high risk area, saying 91% of the
homes there were built before 1970. Lead based
paint was banned in the U.S. in 1978 and the
majority of the homes there contain it. The
department plans to form partnerships with
local government and faith based organizations
to tailor a program meeting local needs and
conditions. Health Director Dan Stapleton says
primary prevention marks an important change.
The traditional approach has been to respond
to kids who have already been poisoned.
HORSE-CAR ACCIDENT
Sometimes it takes awhile to get the details....Lewiston
police say a 68 year old man is at ECMC after his
car struck a horse Tuesday morning on Ridge Road.
The horse had somehow gotten away from a stable
at 1776 Ridge. The man's car swerved off the road after
hitting the animal and drove into a yard. It went through
a fence and hit a tree before it overturned. A second car
was also heavily damaged after hitting the remains of the
horse but the driver was not seriously injured.
police say a 68 year old man is at ECMC after his
car struck a horse Tuesday morning on Ridge Road.
The horse had somehow gotten away from a stable
at 1776 Ridge. The man's car swerved off the road after
hitting the animal and drove into a yard. It went through
a fence and hit a tree before it overturned. A second car
was also heavily damaged after hitting the remains of the
horse but the driver was not seriously injured.
TWO MEN ATTACKED IN THE FALLS
A 31 year old Falls man plead not guilty in City Court
Thursday to charges he attacked two men around
1am yesterday. John Corra is being held on $10,000
bail in the County Jail. A 41 year old man told police
that when he and another man went to visit a friend
who lived at Corra's home, Corra allegedly punched
him in the face and continued to punch and kick him
after he fell to the floor. He said Corra demanded all
his money. A Pierce Avenue man who was waiting
outside in his car for the victim said Corra got into
the passenger seat and attempted to stab him. The
man said Corra wanted everything in the car....and
when he told him he did not have anything, Corra
grabbed the car keys and ran away. Corra is charged
with armed robbery, second degree robbery, two
counts of grand larceny, and third degree assault.
He'll be back in court Monday. The 41 year old
victim was treated at the Medical Center.
Thursday to charges he attacked two men around
1am yesterday. John Corra is being held on $10,000
bail in the County Jail. A 41 year old man told police
that when he and another man went to visit a friend
who lived at Corra's home, Corra allegedly punched
him in the face and continued to punch and kick him
after he fell to the floor. He said Corra demanded all
his money. A Pierce Avenue man who was waiting
outside in his car for the victim said Corra got into
the passenger seat and attempted to stab him. The
man said Corra wanted everything in the car....and
when he told him he did not have anything, Corra
grabbed the car keys and ran away. Corra is charged
with armed robbery, second degree robbery, two
counts of grand larceny, and third degree assault.
He'll be back in court Monday. The 41 year old
victim was treated at the Medical Center.
TWO AND A HALF YEARS
A 19 year old Town of Niagara man was sentenced
to 2 1/2 years in state prison yesterday for hurting
his baby daughter last Winter. James Tobey of
Greenview Drive had previously plead guilty to
reckless assault against a child and third degree
assault. His daughter Haley was less than two months
old when she suffered bleeding on the brain and
fractured ribs in what prosecutors believe were
two seperate incidents. Tobey and his girlfriend
were living in an apartment on 56th Street in the
Falls when the child was hurt. She's now living
with the girl and her family in Wheatfield.
to 2 1/2 years in state prison yesterday for hurting
his baby daughter last Winter. James Tobey of
Greenview Drive had previously plead guilty to
reckless assault against a child and third degree
assault. His daughter Haley was less than two months
old when she suffered bleeding on the brain and
fractured ribs in what prosecutors believe were
two seperate incidents. Tobey and his girlfriend
were living in an apartment on 56th Street in the
Falls when the child was hurt. She's now living
with the girl and her family in Wheatfield.
FIRST NIAGARA
First Niagara reported Thursday net operating
profits rose by 15 per cent in the third quarter.
The bank said their net operating income was
$27.3-million, up from $23.7-million a year ago.
Per share profits fell by three cents however
because the bank has 40.4-million more shares.
The results beat Wall Street expectations by
2 cents a share. The bank said they had
"robust" growth in core deposits and
commerical loans that were offset by losses
on two loans.
profits rose by 15 per cent in the third quarter.
The bank said their net operating income was
$27.3-million, up from $23.7-million a year ago.
Per share profits fell by three cents however
because the bank has 40.4-million more shares.
The results beat Wall Street expectations by
2 cents a share. The bank said they had
"robust" growth in core deposits and
commerical loans that were offset by losses
on two loans.
RANSOMVILLE BURGLARY
A Ransomville woman telling Sheriff's deputies
yesterday alomost $1400 worth of tools were
stolen from an unlocked shed on her property
sometime this week. The 35 year old said a
neighbor told her they had seen a gray Chevy
S-10 pickup driving in the area and occasionally
parked at the victim's home over the past couple
of weeks. The neighbor told deputies he had
heard some noise coming from the area by the
shed but did not think anything of it. The victim
said a $600 red snow blower, a $400 generator,
two saws, and a power drill were missing.
yesterday alomost $1400 worth of tools were
stolen from an unlocked shed on her property
sometime this week. The 35 year old said a
neighbor told her they had seen a gray Chevy
S-10 pickup driving in the area and occasionally
parked at the victim's home over the past couple
of weeks. The neighbor told deputies he had
heard some noise coming from the area by the
shed but did not think anything of it. The victim
said a $600 red snow blower, a $400 generator,
two saws, and a power drill were missing.
HOUSE HEALTH CARE BILL
Looking for something to read over the weekend?
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter says the latest
edition of the House version of the Health Care
Reform Bill is now posted on the internet. It can
be found at www.rules.house.gov/. "Amercia's
Affordable Health Care Choices Act" now proceeds
to the House Rules committee before a vote on the
House floor. The Rules Commitee is chaired by
Slaughter. She said yesterday the bill will not add
a penny to the deficit.
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter says the latest
edition of the House version of the Health Care
Reform Bill is now posted on the internet. It can
be found at www.rules.house.gov/. "Amercia's
Affordable Health Care Choices Act" now proceeds
to the House Rules committee before a vote on the
House floor. The Rules Commitee is chaired by
Slaughter. She said yesterday the bill will not add
a penny to the deficit.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
ELECTIONS
The five candidates for the Niagara Falls City
Council seemed to have the same viewpoint on
most of the issues last night during a Candidates
Forum at the Earl Brydges Library. About 75
people attended the question and answer
session. In her closing remarks, first time
candidate Kristen Grandinetti said maybe
they should put all five of us on the Council
because we're getting along so famously. Three
of the five will actually get a seat after next
Tuesday's election. The list includes incumbents
Charley Walker and Sam Fruscione, former
councilmember Candra Thomason, and
newcomer Ken Pawlukovich. The session
als included the six candidates for the County
Legislature seats in the Falls. They all
generally agreed on economic issues and
the need to reduce the cost of government,
but expressed differences on how to do it.
The evening was moderated by David Taylor
of Niagara University. Meantime, the Board of
Elections tells WLVL they are prepared if there
is a large number of write-in's in the Supervisors
Race next Tuesday in Wheatfield. Republican
Elections Commissioner Scott Kiedrowksi
said they expect to be able to announce a
winner unless it's close, in which case absentees
will determine the victor and they won't be
counted till a week later.
Council seemed to have the same viewpoint on
most of the issues last night during a Candidates
Forum at the Earl Brydges Library. About 75
people attended the question and answer
session. In her closing remarks, first time
candidate Kristen Grandinetti said maybe
they should put all five of us on the Council
because we're getting along so famously. Three
of the five will actually get a seat after next
Tuesday's election. The list includes incumbents
Charley Walker and Sam Fruscione, former
councilmember Candra Thomason, and
newcomer Ken Pawlukovich. The session
als included the six candidates for the County
Legislature seats in the Falls. They all
generally agreed on economic issues and
the need to reduce the cost of government,
but expressed differences on how to do it.
The evening was moderated by David Taylor
of Niagara University. Meantime, the Board of
Elections tells WLVL they are prepared if there
is a large number of write-in's in the Supervisors
Race next Tuesday in Wheatfield. Republican
Elections Commissioner Scott Kiedrowksi
said they expect to be able to announce a
winner unless it's close, in which case absentees
will determine the victor and they won't be
counted till a week later.
FALLS HOUSE FIRE
Falls firefighters calling a blaze in 2 1/2 story wood
frame home at 1947 Falls Street Wednesday
morning "suspicious." Fire Chief Bill MacKay
said it was discovered by members of the Royal
Avenue Firehall as they were doing some
building familarization. Seven people, including
an infant got out safely. MacKay said just about
every unit in the City was there at one point. Damage
was estimated at $55,000 and the building will be
torn down. The fire is believed to have started in a
rear stairwell between the first and second floors.
frame home at 1947 Falls Street Wednesday
morning "suspicious." Fire Chief Bill MacKay
said it was discovered by members of the Royal
Avenue Firehall as they were doing some
building familarization. Seven people, including
an infant got out safely. MacKay said just about
every unit in the City was there at one point. Damage
was estimated at $55,000 and the building will be
torn down. The fire is believed to have started in a
rear stairwell between the first and second floors.
TOWN OF WILSON BUDGET
Taxes in the Town of Wilson will go up two
cents per thousand dollars valuation next
year. Supervisor Joe Jastremski said they
will spend less than they did last year but they
still have to raise taxes because they feel there
will be less coming in. The proposed spending
plan comes to $3,148,000...about $28,500 less
than this year. Jastremski said they expect to
get less sales tax revenue and there'll be cuts
in State aid, and they have to pay $74,000 in
compenstation cases..up from $2,000 this year.
They also are dealing with the increase in
pension costs dictated by the State. Town
workers will get a 2.5 % pay raise but
Jastremski, the Highway Superintendent, and
the members of the Town Board will not take
an increase. The public hearing on the budget
will be at 7pm next Wednesday at Town Hall.
It could be passed after the hearing, it must
approved by November 20.
cents per thousand dollars valuation next
year. Supervisor Joe Jastremski said they
will spend less than they did last year but they
still have to raise taxes because they feel there
will be less coming in. The proposed spending
plan comes to $3,148,000...about $28,500 less
than this year. Jastremski said they expect to
get less sales tax revenue and there'll be cuts
in State aid, and they have to pay $74,000 in
compenstation cases..up from $2,000 this year.
They also are dealing with the increase in
pension costs dictated by the State. Town
workers will get a 2.5 % pay raise but
Jastremski, the Highway Superintendent, and
the members of the Town Board will not take
an increase. The public hearing on the budget
will be at 7pm next Wednesday at Town Hall.
It could be passed after the hearing, it must
approved by November 20.
ROLLOVER ACCIDENT AT LOCUST & WILLOW
Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident
at 5:45pm Wednesday at the intersection of
Locust and Willow in Lockport. Police say a
2000 Dodge driven by Jody Piontowski of
Tonawanda Creek Road in East Amherst
was stopped in Southbound traffic and a van
operated by 33 year old Jennifer Pils of
Ransomville was behind her. Pils could not
stop in time and swerved off the road to the
right in an attempt to avoid hitting the Dodge.
Her van struck a tree instead and it rolled
over and turned on it's side and collided with
the right side of the Dodge. Pils was given
a ticket for allegedly following too closely.
at 5:45pm Wednesday at the intersection of
Locust and Willow in Lockport. Police say a
2000 Dodge driven by Jody Piontowski of
Tonawanda Creek Road in East Amherst
was stopped in Southbound traffic and a van
operated by 33 year old Jennifer Pils of
Ransomville was behind her. Pils could not
stop in time and swerved off the road to the
right in an attempt to avoid hitting the Dodge.
Her van struck a tree instead and it rolled
over and turned on it's side and collided with
the right side of the Dodge. Pils was given
a ticket for allegedly following too closely.
SEX ABUSE
A 19 year old Medina man was charged by Lockport
police Wednesday with having sexual contact with
a juvenile. Ritchard Baldwin of 106 Manilla Place
was turned over to police on Route 31 in Abion. The
incident allegedly took place yesterday at 104 Park
Avenue in Lockport.
police Wednesday with having sexual contact with
a juvenile. Ritchard Baldwin of 106 Manilla Place
was turned over to police on Route 31 in Abion. The
incident allegedly took place yesterday at 104 Park
Avenue in Lockport.
LOCKPORT HALLOWEEN PARTY
Free pizza and games will be offered tonight
as the City of Lockport holds it's annual
Halloween party in the parking lot at City Hall.
The food and games will run from 5 till 7 and
party-goers are also encouraged to go trick
or treating at downtown businesses. A concert
by the Kiss Experience will cap off the evening
at 7. The imitators of the famous band have drawn
large crowds in past years at Livingston Place.
as the City of Lockport holds it's annual
Halloween party in the parking lot at City Hall.
The food and games will run from 5 till 7 and
party-goers are also encouraged to go trick
or treating at downtown businesses. A concert
by the Kiss Experience will cap off the evening
at 7. The imitators of the famous band have drawn
large crowds in past years at Livingston Place.
NIAGARA FALLS LIBRARY BOARD
Former Falls School Chief Carmen Granto is the
newest member of the City's Library Board. He
was appointed Tuesday to take the seat held by
Lisa Routhier. She resigned because of
committments at work. Granto won't be on the
Board for long as her term expires at the end of
the year. The trustees are normally appointed
by the Mayor but they can be filled by the
Board if someone leaves before their term
expires. Granto is the second new member in
two weeks. Robert Restaino was appointed last
week to fill the term of Rank Roma, which expires
at the end of 2010.
newest member of the City's Library Board. He
was appointed Tuesday to take the seat held by
Lisa Routhier. She resigned because of
committments at work. Granto won't be on the
Board for long as her term expires at the end of
the year. The trustees are normally appointed
by the Mayor but they can be filled by the
Board if someone leaves before their term
expires. Granto is the second new member in
two weeks. Robert Restaino was appointed last
week to fill the term of Rank Roma, which expires
at the end of 2010.
WORLD SERIES BET
Governor David Paterson and Pennsylvania
Governor Ed Rendell announced the details
yesterday of their bet on the World Series. The
State with the losing team will offer a weekend
vacation to a resident of the State with the winning
team. The losing city will host the all expenses
paid weekend getaway. The winner repfresenting
New York will be chosen at random through a
lottery on the I Love New York website. The
Pennsylvania entrants must submit an essay of
250 words or less on why there are a Phillies
fan. Governor Rendell will pick the winner.
Governor Ed Rendell announced the details
yesterday of their bet on the World Series. The
State with the losing team will offer a weekend
vacation to a resident of the State with the winning
team. The losing city will host the all expenses
paid weekend getaway. The winner repfresenting
New York will be chosen at random through a
lottery on the I Love New York website. The
Pennsylvania entrants must submit an essay of
250 words or less on why there are a Phillies
fan. Governor Rendell will pick the winner.
MAID OF THE MIST
The Government of Ontario yesterday ordered the
Niagara Parks Commission to reopen a lease for the
land used by the Maid of the Mist to competitive
bidding. The company's Ontario lease has been at
the center of controversey since a Board member
resigned last year in a protest over the way the
Commission renegotiated and renewed the deal
without seeking other proposals. The Maid of the
Mist's current lease expires next month. It was signed
in 1998. Ontario Tourism Minister Monique Smith
said it would ensure that all interested parties get
the opportunity to submit proposals in a fair and
open competition.
Niagara Parks Commission to reopen a lease for the
land used by the Maid of the Mist to competitive
bidding. The company's Ontario lease has been at
the center of controversey since a Board member
resigned last year in a protest over the way the
Commission renegotiated and renewed the deal
without seeking other proposals. The Maid of the
Mist's current lease expires next month. It was signed
in 1998. Ontario Tourism Minister Monique Smith
said it would ensure that all interested parties get
the opportunity to submit proposals in a fair and
open competition.
LAYOFFS AT CASINO'S
Things are tough all over. Casino Niagara and
the Niagara Fallsview Casino laid off 45 workers
Tuesday. Three pit managers and 42 table games
supervisors wre let go in one of the biggest single
day cutbacks since they opened. A one-page
statement said they had more than they needed
due to "limited business growth prospects,"
a reconfiguration of the gaming floor, and
a new scheduling process. The cutbacks
represent nearly one percent of the two casinos
combined 4600 employees.
the Niagara Fallsview Casino laid off 45 workers
Tuesday. Three pit managers and 42 table games
supervisors wre let go in one of the biggest single
day cutbacks since they opened. A one-page
statement said they had more than they needed
due to "limited business growth prospects,"
a reconfiguration of the gaming floor, and
a new scheduling process. The cutbacks
represent nearly one percent of the two casinos
combined 4600 employees.
RALPH TO GET RING
The Buffalo Bills say owner Ralph Wilson Jr will
receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring in a
halftime presentation during Sunday's game
with Houston. The team says Bruce Smith will
get his during a similiar presentation during the
half during the Miami game Novemver 29.
The Bills will also be collecting new warm clothing
and monetary donations for the Salvation Army
prior to Sunday's 1pm kick-off. Those not able
to donate at the game may do so at any M&T Bank
branch location.
receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring in a
halftime presentation during Sunday's game
with Houston. The team says Bruce Smith will
get his during a similiar presentation during the
half during the Miami game Novemver 29.
The Bills will also be collecting new warm clothing
and monetary donations for the Salvation Army
prior to Sunday's 1pm kick-off. Those not able
to donate at the game may do so at any M&T Bank
branch location.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
NIAGARA COUNTY PATRIOTS
Buffalo developer Carl Paladino was one of
the speakers at last night's meeting of the
Niagara County Patriots. He said Erie County
Executive Chris Collins should never have
apologized to Sheldon Silver over his
Antichrist remarks. He described Silver
as probably the most corrupt and
incompenent human being ever to serve
in state government in the state of New York.
He said "if I could describe a person who would
fit the bill of an Antichrist or a Hitler, this guy is
it. He went on to say he was sure Collins had
no, absolutely no, intention whatsoever of
insulting the Jewish faith or the ethnic group
or religion. About 150 people were at the meeting
at the Frontier Fire Hall in Wheatfield. Paladino
did not disappoint them as he told stories about
State Senators Antoine Thompson and Bill
Stachowksi and Congressman Brian Higgins.
The gathering also features remarks by Grand
Island activist Russ Thompson and financial
guy Glen Wiggle. He said he thought people
were just furious (about what was going on in
Washington) as evidenced by all the people
in the room. He said without these types of
groups we would be in real trouble and he'd
be a lot more nervous. Wiggle said it
was like 1977 all over again. He said we
obviosuly have three more years to suffer with
this President and he thinks he'll be gone.
Patricia from the Falls was one of those at the meeting.
She told WLVL she was worried about the entire
country, that we had given over too much control
to the government and our freedoms and a lot
of our money. She said, for her children and her
grandchildren, she wanted to stand
up and take back what belongs to each
individual citizen.
the speakers at last night's meeting of the
Niagara County Patriots. He said Erie County
Executive Chris Collins should never have
apologized to Sheldon Silver over his
Antichrist remarks. He described Silver
as probably the most corrupt and
incompenent human being ever to serve
in state government in the state of New York.
He said "if I could describe a person who would
fit the bill of an Antichrist or a Hitler, this guy is
it. He went on to say he was sure Collins had
no, absolutely no, intention whatsoever of
insulting the Jewish faith or the ethnic group
or religion. About 150 people were at the meeting
at the Frontier Fire Hall in Wheatfield. Paladino
did not disappoint them as he told stories about
State Senators Antoine Thompson and Bill
Stachowksi and Congressman Brian Higgins.
The gathering also features remarks by Grand
Island activist Russ Thompson and financial
guy Glen Wiggle. He said he thought people
were just furious (about what was going on in
Washington) as evidenced by all the people
in the room. He said without these types of
groups we would be in real trouble and he'd
be a lot more nervous. Wiggle said it
was like 1977 all over again. He said we
obviosuly have three more years to suffer with
this President and he thinks he'll be gone.
Patricia from the Falls was one of those at the meeting.
She told WLVL she was worried about the entire
country, that we had given over too much control
to the government and our freedoms and a lot
of our money. She said, for her children and her
grandchildren, she wanted to stand
up and take back what belongs to each
individual citizen.
FIRE ON FALLS STREET
Firefighters in the Falls battled a blaze this
morning in a house at 1949 Falls Street. A
dispatcher tells WLVL the fire was discovered
around 9:15 by members of the department as
they drove by while on a drill. Every unit in the
City was on the scene except one and they
received mutual aid from the Town of Niagara.
We're told there were people inside the home
when the blaze was discovered but everyone
got out safely.
morning in a house at 1949 Falls Street. A
dispatcher tells WLVL the fire was discovered
around 9:15 by members of the department as
they drove by while on a drill. Every unit in the
City was on the scene except one and they
received mutual aid from the Town of Niagara.
We're told there were people inside the home
when the blaze was discovered but everyone
got out safely.
LOCKPORT CONTRACTS
Today's 5pm work session by Lockport
lawmakers is expected to take place behind
closed doors as the Council goes over
proposed union contracts. Mayor Mike
Tucker says tentative agreements have been
reached with the Hickory Club Police
Benevolent Association, the department head
union, and the Amercian Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees. The deals
would be retroactive to January 1, 2008 and
include retro-active raises for this year and more
in 2010. Negotiations continue with CSEA and
the Professional Firefighters Association has
declared an impasse. Council President John
Lombardi warned lawmakers today's meeting
could be lengthy and they would order in some
food at the start.
lawmakers is expected to take place behind
closed doors as the Council goes over
proposed union contracts. Mayor Mike
Tucker says tentative agreements have been
reached with the Hickory Club Police
Benevolent Association, the department head
union, and the Amercian Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees. The deals
would be retroactive to January 1, 2008 and
include retro-active raises for this year and more
in 2010. Negotiations continue with CSEA and
the Professional Firefighters Association has
declared an impasse. Council President John
Lombardi warned lawmakers today's meeting
could be lengthy and they would order in some
food at the start.
STRONG ARM ROBBERY
A female worker at a Wheatfield employment
agency was struck in the head yesterday by
an unknown man who then removed items
from her purse. It happened around 1:45pm at
Remedy Intelligent Staffing at 6928 Williams
Road. The victim told deputies the man came
in and asked for a job application..and when
she turned her back he clocked her..possibly
with a weapon but likely with his fist. The man
then went through her purse, took some money,
and left. He's said to be a black male, about six
feet tall with close cropped hair. He weighed
about 260 pounds, had bad teeth, and was wearing
jeans, boots, and a leather jacket.
agency was struck in the head yesterday by
an unknown man who then removed items
from her purse. It happened around 1:45pm at
Remedy Intelligent Staffing at 6928 Williams
Road. The victim told deputies the man came
in and asked for a job application..and when
she turned her back he clocked her..possibly
with a weapon but likely with his fist. The man
then went through her purse, took some money,
and left. He's said to be a black male, about six
feet tall with close cropped hair. He weighed
about 260 pounds, had bad teeth, and was wearing
jeans, boots, and a leather jacket.
DWI CASES
A 29 year old Lockport man plead guilty in
County Court yesterday to vehicular
assault in connection with an alcohol
related crash August 29 on South Transit.
Gary Miles of Gardenwood Drive could be
sentenced to as long as seven years in
prison. He was driving on the wrong side
of the road with his lights off when he ran into
an SUV driven by 45 year old Charlene Cescon
of Lockport. She was briefly trapped in her
burning vehicle before she was rescued by
a sheriff's deputy. She suffered six broken
ribs, a smashed ankle, and an injury to her
forehead requiring 600 stitches. Deputy DA
Theodore Brenner also offered a 17 year old
North Tonawanda girl the chance to plead
guilty to criminally negligent homicide and a
misdemeanor count of DWI for the May 31 crash
that killed Alex Rozicki of the Falls. Ashely
Sullivan of Linden Avenue in NT has until
November 18 to decide. The accident happened
around 2am on Sweeney Street in NT.
County Court yesterday to vehicular
assault in connection with an alcohol
related crash August 29 on South Transit.
Gary Miles of Gardenwood Drive could be
sentenced to as long as seven years in
prison. He was driving on the wrong side
of the road with his lights off when he ran into
an SUV driven by 45 year old Charlene Cescon
of Lockport. She was briefly trapped in her
burning vehicle before she was rescued by
a sheriff's deputy. She suffered six broken
ribs, a smashed ankle, and an injury to her
forehead requiring 600 stitches. Deputy DA
Theodore Brenner also offered a 17 year old
North Tonawanda girl the chance to plead
guilty to criminally negligent homicide and a
misdemeanor count of DWI for the May 31 crash
that killed Alex Rozicki of the Falls. Ashely
Sullivan of Linden Avenue in NT has until
November 18 to decide. The accident happened
around 2am on Sweeney Street in NT.
LOCKPORT PATIENT ARRESTED
One Lockport firefighter was punched and
another had his wristwatch broken as they
struggled with a patient around 11:30 last
night at 289 Beattie Avenue. Lockport police
were called to help and 34 year old Bartolomeo
DiPaolo was charged with criminal mishief,
resisting arrest, and harassment. Police said
he had already punched firefighter Mark White
and broken the wristwatch of firefighter Kevin
High before they got here. DiPaolo was
uncooperative when told he was under arrest
and had to be subdued with physical force.
He was taken to ENH-Lockport for treatment.
another had his wristwatch broken as they
struggled with a patient around 11:30 last
night at 289 Beattie Avenue. Lockport police
were called to help and 34 year old Bartolomeo
DiPaolo was charged with criminal mishief,
resisting arrest, and harassment. Police said
he had already punched firefighter Mark White
and broken the wristwatch of firefighter Kevin
High before they got here. DiPaolo was
uncooperative when told he was under arrest
and had to be subdued with physical force.
He was taken to ENH-Lockport for treatment.
MARIJUANA DELIVERY
A 20 year old Lockport woman was arrested just
after 1:30 yesterday when she allegedly accepted
the delivery of a package that contained 13 pounds
of marijuana. Lisa Kessler of 25 Harvey Avenue was
charged with first degree possession. Police were
waiting for the delivery and had a search warrant
signed by County Judge Matt Murphy.
after 1:30 yesterday when she allegedly accepted
the delivery of a package that contained 13 pounds
of marijuana. Lisa Kessler of 25 Harvey Avenue was
charged with first degree possession. Police were
waiting for the delivery and had a search warrant
signed by County Judge Matt Murphy.
HOUSE BURGLARIES
A 19 year old Falls man pleading not guilty in
County Court yesterday after he was indicted
for at least three house burglaries in the
Cataract City. Officials say Devan Hicks
could be charged with more. He allegedly
broke into homes on Forest Avenue June 1,
Michigan Avenue August 5, and on Byrd
Avenue August 12. Falls Police say he may
be involved in seven others. He's being held
on $25,000 bail.
County Court yesterday after he was indicted
for at least three house burglaries in the
Cataract City. Officials say Devan Hicks
could be charged with more. He allegedly
broke into homes on Forest Avenue June 1,
Michigan Avenue August 5, and on Byrd
Avenue August 12. Falls Police say he may
be involved in seven others. He's being held
on $25,000 bail.
BELL
The first man to fly untethered using the Bell
rocket belt passed away last Thursday in
Nashville, Tennessee. Harold Graham was
75. He was an engineer at Bell in early 1961
when he flew for 13 seconds over the Falls
Airport covering 112 feet. He went on to
perform 36 tethered flights and 87 free flights.
He was biorn in Buffalo and grew up in
Kenmore and joined Bell in 1960.
rocket belt passed away last Thursday in
Nashville, Tennessee. Harold Graham was
75. He was an engineer at Bell in early 1961
when he flew for 13 seconds over the Falls
Airport covering 112 feet. He went on to
perform 36 tethered flights and 87 free flights.
He was biorn in Buffalo and grew up in
Kenmore and joined Bell in 1960.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The County Legislature's Public Works committee
last night killed a plan to move the Health Department
into the former Harrison Building in Downtown
Lockport. The committee voted instead to spend
$287,000 to repair the heating and ventilation system
in their current headquarters in the Shaw Building.
The Legislature is expected to award the bid to
Parise Mechancial of the Town of Tonawanda at their
November 4 meeting. They submitted the lowest of the
five bids.
last night killed a plan to move the Health Department
into the former Harrison Building in Downtown
Lockport. The committee voted instead to spend
$287,000 to repair the heating and ventilation system
in their current headquarters in the Shaw Building.
The Legislature is expected to award the bid to
Parise Mechancial of the Town of Tonawanda at their
November 4 meeting. They submitted the lowest of the
five bids.
DEMLER ENDORSES WRITE IN CAMPAIGN
Wheatfield Supervisor Tim Demler says he is
standing as a write in candiate in next Tuesday's
election. He says he's honored and humbled by
the groundswell of support he's received...and
says organizers have gotten hundreds and
hundreds of calls from residents expressing their
support for him and their dissapointment over the
results of the primary. Information on how to cast
a write in vote can be found at WriteDemler.com.
Demler says the site has gotten over a thousand
hits. He says based on all the support, and after
talking with family and close friends, he's decided
to endorse the write in effort. He says he's convinced
he may not be the choice of the Republican committee,
but he is the people's choice for Supervisor.
standing as a write in candiate in next Tuesday's
election. He says he's honored and humbled by
the groundswell of support he's received...and
says organizers have gotten hundreds and
hundreds of calls from residents expressing their
support for him and their dissapointment over the
results of the primary. Information on how to cast
a write in vote can be found at WriteDemler.com.
Demler says the site has gotten over a thousand
hits. He says based on all the support, and after
talking with family and close friends, he's decided
to endorse the write in effort. He says he's convinced
he may not be the choice of the Republican committee,
but he is the people's choice for Supervisor.
NEW LICENSE PLATES
County Clerk Wayne Jagow is giving you a
chanxe to tell Albany what you think about the
State's plan to issue new license plates next
year. He says the state plans to issue them
in April and the fee will be $25. He says the
majority of the 51 County Clerks are opposed to
the idea. The plan also includes an additional
fee of $20 if you want to keep your current plate
number. Jagow says the State hopes to generate
$129-million by the move. He says it's wrong to
treat the DMV as a "cash cow." You can sign
a petition opposing the effort at any DMV office
or you can do so on line at www.niagaracounty.
com. Select the County Clerks department and
follow the link for the petition at "New License
Plate Fees."
chanxe to tell Albany what you think about the
State's plan to issue new license plates next
year. He says the state plans to issue them
in April and the fee will be $25. He says the
majority of the 51 County Clerks are opposed to
the idea. The plan also includes an additional
fee of $20 if you want to keep your current plate
number. Jagow says the State hopes to generate
$129-million by the move. He says it's wrong to
treat the DMV as a "cash cow." You can sign
a petition opposing the effort at any DMV office
or you can do so on line at www.niagaracounty.
com. Select the County Clerks department and
follow the link for the petition at "New License
Plate Fees."
CAR STRIKES HORSE IN LEWISTON
A car struck a horse just after 5am today in the
1800 block of Ridge Road in Lewiston. The
Sheriff's Department says the horse was killed
and the driver was taken to ECMC. The mishap
is being handled by the Lewiston Police
Department and they have yet to issue a
release with the remainder of the information.
1800 block of Ridge Road in Lewiston. The
Sheriff's Department says the horse was killed
and the driver was taken to ECMC. The mishap
is being handled by the Lewiston Police
Department and they have yet to issue a
release with the remainder of the information.
FARMING ACCIDENT
An 80 year old Town of Lockport man is in serious
condition at ECMC after several large bales of hay
fell on him yesterday morning as he was working
in his barn on Akron Road. Walter VanBuren was
found alert and conscious around 10:30. He was
taken to the hospital by Mercy Flight complaining
of leg and back pains. Deputies said the bales
were stacked on top of each other and were 15 to
20 feet high. Van Buren was checking moisture
levels inside them when they fell without warning.
condition at ECMC after several large bales of hay
fell on him yesterday morning as he was working
in his barn on Akron Road. Walter VanBuren was
found alert and conscious around 10:30. He was
taken to the hospital by Mercy Flight complaining
of leg and back pains. Deputies said the bales
were stacked on top of each other and were 15 to
20 feet high. Van Buren was checking moisture
levels inside them when they fell without warning.
WOOD FOUND BURNED
About $300 worth of wood that had been harvested
by the Vocational Conservation class at the Niagara
Academy was found burned Monday. The 3 to 4 cords
were to be sold by students as a fundraiser. It was
located in the woods behind the Academy on Saunders
Settlement Road. School videotapes were reviewed
but the cameras were not pointing towards the area
where the criminal mischief took place.
by the Vocational Conservation class at the Niagara
Academy was found burned Monday. The 3 to 4 cords
were to be sold by students as a fundraiser. It was
located in the woods behind the Academy on Saunders
Settlement Road. School videotapes were reviewed
but the cameras were not pointing towards the area
where the criminal mischief took place.
WIND MILL PROJECT IN NT?
North Tonawanda Mayor Larry Soos wants the
New York Power Authority to locate a $1-billion
wind power project at the City Wastewater
Treatment Plant. He suggested the spot in a
letter to Authority President & CEO Richard
Kessell ...and says Kessell told him the City
should set up a partnership with a company that
manufactures windmills so they'll be ready when
the Authority opens up the request for proposals
later this year. Soos says he turned the suggestion
over to the City's Economic Development
Department. The plant is on the Niagara River
near Gratwick Riverside Park.
New York Power Authority to locate a $1-billion
wind power project at the City Wastewater
Treatment Plant. He suggested the spot in a
letter to Authority President & CEO Richard
Kessell ...and says Kessell told him the City
should set up a partnership with a company that
manufactures windmills so they'll be ready when
the Authority opens up the request for proposals
later this year. Soos says he turned the suggestion
over to the City's Economic Development
Department. The plant is on the Niagara River
near Gratwick Riverside Park.
SOLURI'S FINAL MEETING
Village of Lewiston Mayor Richard Soluri presided
over his final meeting last night as he prepares
to retire Saturday. The 78 year old joined two other
members of the Village Board in voting to give the
owner of the Silo Restaurant the o-k to place a
railroad caboose at Lewiston Landing as part of an
expansion project. Several people also brought their
dogs to the Village Hall to thank Soluri for supporting
a plan to open a park where their animals can run free.
over his final meeting last night as he prepares
to retire Saturday. The 78 year old joined two other
members of the Village Board in voting to give the
owner of the Silo Restaurant the o-k to place a
railroad caboose at Lewiston Landing as part of an
expansion project. Several people also brought their
dogs to the Village Hall to thank Soluri for supporting
a plan to open a park where their animals can run free.
FORMER FALLS CITY CLERK PASSES AWAY
Former Niagara Falls City Clerk Elsie Paradise
passed away Sunday. She was 79. The
Republican was appointed to the job in
1982 during a brief period when the GOP
had control of the City Council. She won a
lawsuit to keep her job two years later when
the Democrats regained control and tried
to oust her. She went on to serve till she
retired in 1999. Her husband of 60 years
passed way 43 days before her own death.
Her funeral will be at 10 am Friday at Saint
Joseph's Catholic Church on Pine Avenue.
passed away Sunday. She was 79. The
Republican was appointed to the job in
1982 during a brief period when the GOP
had control of the City Council. She won a
lawsuit to keep her job two years later when
the Democrats regained control and tried
to oust her. She went on to serve till she
retired in 1999. Her husband of 60 years
passed way 43 days before her own death.
Her funeral will be at 10 am Friday at Saint
Joseph's Catholic Church on Pine Avenue.
COLLINS MAKES BLUNDER
Erie County Executive Chris Collins may have hurt
his chances to run for Governor next year after he
made what he now calls a "poor joke" during a
party fundraiser Saturday night in Buffalo. Collins
said Nostradamus predicted the world would
experience three anti-Christs in conjunction with
the Apocalypse. He said Napoleon was the first,
Hitler the second, and he was pretty sure Assembly
Speaker Sheldon Silver was the third. Collins has
apologized to Silver. His aides said he would have
no comment. Republicans say Collins made a
serious blunder.
his chances to run for Governor next year after he
made what he now calls a "poor joke" during a
party fundraiser Saturday night in Buffalo. Collins
said Nostradamus predicted the world would
experience three anti-Christs in conjunction with
the Apocalypse. He said Napoleon was the first,
Hitler the second, and he was pretty sure Assembly
Speaker Sheldon Silver was the third. Collins has
apologized to Silver. His aides said he would have
no comment. Republicans say Collins made a
serious blunder.
Monday, October 26, 2009
SPECIAL SESSION
The Governor announced Sunday he will call
lawmakers back to Albany for a special session
November 10 to address the State's current year
deficit and additional legislation that was not
finished at the end of the session in June. Paterson
also said he would hold a public leaders meeting
Thursday in New York City. He's also asked the
leaders of the Senate and Assembly to hold a
joint session on November 9 so he can talk to them
in advance of the special session and outline the
steps the State must take to ensure it's long
term fiscal stability. The Governor's two year
deficit reduction program includes across the
board spending cuts and a tax penalty foregiveness
program. It also makes structural reforms to the
pension system and proposes a cap on state spending.
lawmakers back to Albany for a special session
November 10 to address the State's current year
deficit and additional legislation that was not
finished at the end of the session in June. Paterson
also said he would hold a public leaders meeting
Thursday in New York City. He's also asked the
leaders of the Senate and Assembly to hold a
joint session on November 9 so he can talk to them
in advance of the special session and outline the
steps the State must take to ensure it's long
term fiscal stability. The Governor's two year
deficit reduction program includes across the
board spending cuts and a tax penalty foregiveness
program. It also makes structural reforms to the
pension system and proposes a cap on state spending.
HIGH SPEED RAIL
Congresswoman Louise Slaughtrer expects
a funding announcement by the end of the
year on the State's application for high speed
rail dollars. She says we're shovel ready because
the old New York Central system maintained four
tracks for over a century and only two are in use
so that gives us an easy option to use the rest
for high speed rail. She said we're ahead of
other states because we don't need an environmental
impact statement that other states do and all the
bridges and bypasses are built for four tracks.
Slaughter met Friday with House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi and six of the nation's leading economists
about the issue.
a funding announcement by the end of the
year on the State's application for high speed
rail dollars. She says we're shovel ready because
the old New York Central system maintained four
tracks for over a century and only two are in use
so that gives us an easy option to use the rest
for high speed rail. She said we're ahead of
other states because we don't need an environmental
impact statement that other states do and all the
bridges and bypasses are built for four tracks.
Slaughter met Friday with House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi and six of the nation's leading economists
about the issue.
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD COMMISSION
County lawmaker Renea Kimble will serve on a
13 member Commission formed to investigate
Western New York's role in the Underground
Railroad. She was nominated by State Senator
George Maziarz. Kimble says they will be making
a lot of very important decisions regarding the
revitalization of the North Main Street area in the
Falls. There will be a lot of cash funneled into
the area to construct a statue of Harriet Tubman
and to memoralize her legacy of crossing over the
Suspension Bridge to free 300 slaves and also
the rebuilding of the Customs House. She said
it was a great opportunity for the county to have
a county lawmaker who also is a part of the
district on the commission which was created last
Summer. Kimble said she would act as a
watchdog for taxpayers and make sure their
money is spent wisely and prudently. She's
anxious to investigate whether Tubman actually
made the trip over the span.
13 member Commission formed to investigate
Western New York's role in the Underground
Railroad. She was nominated by State Senator
George Maziarz. Kimble says they will be making
a lot of very important decisions regarding the
revitalization of the North Main Street area in the
Falls. There will be a lot of cash funneled into
the area to construct a statue of Harriet Tubman
and to memoralize her legacy of crossing over the
Suspension Bridge to free 300 slaves and also
the rebuilding of the Customs House. She said
it was a great opportunity for the county to have
a county lawmaker who also is a part of the
district on the commission which was created last
Summer. Kimble said she would act as a
watchdog for taxpayers and make sure their
money is spent wisely and prudently. She's
anxious to investigate whether Tubman actually
made the trip over the span.
NICKEL DEPOSITS FOR BOTTLED WATER
The State will begin charging a nickel deposit on
containers of bottled water starting Saturday. The
US District Court in the Southern District lifted
the injunction last Friday. The Governor said 80 per
cent of the unclaimed deposits will go to the State.
Paterson said he was proud to have championed the
Bigger Better Bottle Bill and that it would provide
much needed revenue while also helping to keep
neighborhoods and parks clean.
containers of bottled water starting Saturday. The
US District Court in the Southern District lifted
the injunction last Friday. The Governor said 80 per
cent of the unclaimed deposits will go to the State.
Paterson said he was proud to have championed the
Bigger Better Bottle Bill and that it would provide
much needed revenue while also helping to keep
neighborhoods and parks clean.
MAN HIT BY BB IN A HOT TUB
The Sheriff's department was called to two
addresses on Lockport Olcott Road in Burt
around 3:45 pm Sunday after residents
complained hunters had struck their homes
with birdshot. A 62 year old man said he was
actually struck by a BB while he was in his hot
tub. The victims said three men dressed in
camouflage were responsible but deputies
could not find them.
addresses on Lockport Olcott Road in Burt
around 3:45 pm Sunday after residents
complained hunters had struck their homes
with birdshot. A 62 year old man said he was
actually struck by a BB while he was in his hot
tub. The victims said three men dressed in
camouflage were responsible but deputies
could not find them.
NIAGARA COUNTY PATRIOTS
A group that's unhappy with the direction of the
country is set to hold a Town Hall meeting
tomorrow night in Wheatfield. The Niagara
County Patriots were formed in July after
Sanborn Mill & Antique Co-op owner Lou
Ann Gosch wanted to get involved after
watching Glen Beck on Fox. Her friend,
Amy Duell, told us Gosch has a grandson
and felt that even though she's a business
owner and a very busy person if she didn't
take the time to do something, than who was
going to do it. Duell says she called her
and they gathered around her kitchen table
in July and they started talking about things
they could do. Seven people were
at their first meeting and 70 showed up at
their most recent session. Tomorrow night's
meeting starts at 7pm at the Frontier Fire Hall
off River Road in Wheatfield. Carl Paladino
and Glen Wiggle will kick things off and
Russ Thompson and Jim Ostrowski will
hold a question and answer session during
the second half. Several county politicians
including Bill Ross, John Ceretto, and the
two candidates for Wheatfield Supervsior
have said they will attendand they're hoping
to have a representative there from
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter and
representative Brian Higgins. Gosch and
Duell will be our guests on Dialog at 11:15am
Tuesday.
country is set to hold a Town Hall meeting
tomorrow night in Wheatfield. The Niagara
County Patriots were formed in July after
Sanborn Mill & Antique Co-op owner Lou
Ann Gosch wanted to get involved after
watching Glen Beck on Fox. Her friend,
Amy Duell, told us Gosch has a grandson
and felt that even though she's a business
owner and a very busy person if she didn't
take the time to do something, than who was
going to do it. Duell says she called her
and they gathered around her kitchen table
in July and they started talking about things
they could do. Seven people were
at their first meeting and 70 showed up at
their most recent session. Tomorrow night's
meeting starts at 7pm at the Frontier Fire Hall
off River Road in Wheatfield. Carl Paladino
and Glen Wiggle will kick things off and
Russ Thompson and Jim Ostrowski will
hold a question and answer session during
the second half. Several county politicians
including Bill Ross, John Ceretto, and the
two candidates for Wheatfield Supervsior
have said they will attendand they're hoping
to have a representative there from
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter and
representative Brian Higgins. Gosch and
Duell will be our guests on Dialog at 11:15am
Tuesday.
DISAGREEMENT OVER A FEMALE
An 18 year old Lockport man turned himself
into police Sunday in connection with an attack
on another man Friday night. Cody Hetherly of
4632 Sunset Drive allegedly hit the victim four
or five times on the head with a closed fist over
a disagreement about a girl. The victim told
police it happened as he was walking down
Caledonia Street around 11:30pm. He was treated
for a two inch cut to his head at ENH-Lockport.
Hetherly is charged with third degree assault.
into police Sunday in connection with an attack
on another man Friday night. Cody Hetherly of
4632 Sunset Drive allegedly hit the victim four
or five times on the head with a closed fist over
a disagreement about a girl. The victim told
police it happened as he was walking down
Caledonia Street around 11:30pm. He was treated
for a two inch cut to his head at ENH-Lockport.
Hetherly is charged with third degree assault.
FALLS MAN ATTACKED WHILE WALKING HOME
A 29 year old Third Street man telling Falls
police he was attacked by a group of more
than ten men Sunday as was walking home
from a bar. The victim said it happened just
before 3am in the 200 block of Rainbow
Boulevard. He said the men got in front of
him and asked if he thought he was tough.
The man said he wanted to go home but
they punched and kicked him at least a dozen
times. He suffered bruises and cuts and lost
a tooth. He said they scattered after
attacking him and some of the men got into
a minivan in a nearby parking lot and drove
off.
police he was attacked by a group of more
than ten men Sunday as was walking home
from a bar. The victim said it happened just
before 3am in the 200 block of Rainbow
Boulevard. He said the men got in front of
him and asked if he thought he was tough.
The man said he wanted to go home but
they punched and kicked him at least a dozen
times. He suffered bruises and cuts and lost
a tooth. He said they scattered after
attacking him and some of the men got into
a minivan in a nearby parking lot and drove
off.
VEHICLES STRUCK WITH OBJECTS IN THE FALLS
Two drivers in two seperate incidents in the Falls
told police Sunday their vehicles were struck by the
other drivers with a club or another object. A 27 year
old told police he was at a stop sign on 72nd Street in a
2008 Jeep at about 4:30 am when the people in the
approaching vehicle got out and started walking
toward his vehicle. When he accelerated, one of the
men used an object to hit his vehicle breaking out
the side tail light. Later on, around 11:15, the driver
of a Mercury Marquis told officers his car was struck
by a club during a confrontation over a van stopped
in the intersection near 17th & Ferry.
told police Sunday their vehicles were struck by the
other drivers with a club or another object. A 27 year
old told police he was at a stop sign on 72nd Street in a
2008 Jeep at about 4:30 am when the people in the
approaching vehicle got out and started walking
toward his vehicle. When he accelerated, one of the
men used an object to hit his vehicle breaking out
the side tail light. Later on, around 11:15, the driver
of a Mercury Marquis told officers his car was struck
by a club during a confrontation over a van stopped
in the intersection near 17th & Ferry.
BREAK-IN AT CAMP KENAN
A caretaker at Camp Kenan told the Sheriff's
Department yesterday someone broke into the
maintenance shop and took tools and equipment
worth $650. The man told a deputy the door handle
to the shop was broken and then the steel door was
pried open. A chain saw, a portable compressor
and other tools were missing. The break-in happened
between Saturday morning and Sunday morning.
Department yesterday someone broke into the
maintenance shop and took tools and equipment
worth $650. The man told a deputy the door handle
to the shop was broken and then the steel door was
pried open. A chain saw, a portable compressor
and other tools were missing. The break-in happened
between Saturday morning and Sunday morning.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
