A group of players from the Roy Hart football team
tried to convince the School Board last night they
should not eliminate the sport from next year's budget.
Michael Meal of the Town of Lockport asked if the team
could be saved if parents and boosters raised the $28,000
or so needed. The President of the Boosters Club said
several fundraisers are scheduled. Board President Patty
Reigle said they must let the State know by June 1 if they
would field a team and if they raised the money they
would look at it. The total spending plan would come
to $22.1-million...$1.2-million less than this year...but
it would still include a five per cent hike in taxes because
of the loss of State aid. That would mean an increase of
about a dollar per thousand dollars valuation.
Friday, May 7, 2010
OBAMA COMING TO BUFFALO
President Obama will be coming to Buffalo next
Thursday as part of his "White House to Main Street"
tour. Senator Chuck Schumer saying he's always
believed that when people focus on Western New
York they see what a good place it is to work, to
live, and to play and the President's visit will
provide some focus to the area and Upstate as a
whole. Congresswoman Louis Slaughter says he's
coming to talk about jobs, that he'll meet with workers,
small business owners, and local leaders to share
ideas for continuing to grow the economy and put
Americans back to work. Obama began the tour in
Allentown, Pennsylvania last December. Details of
the visit are still being ironed out.
Thursday as part of his "White House to Main Street"
tour. Senator Chuck Schumer saying he's always
believed that when people focus on Western New
York they see what a good place it is to work, to
live, and to play and the President's visit will
provide some focus to the area and Upstate as a
whole. Congresswoman Louis Slaughter says he's
coming to talk about jobs, that he'll meet with workers,
small business owners, and local leaders to share
ideas for continuing to grow the economy and put
Americans back to work. Obama began the tour in
Allentown, Pennsylvania last December. Details of
the visit are still being ironed out.
ANOTHER LOUSY WEEKEND
Another weekend of less than ideal weather lies
ahead. National Weather Service meterologist
Steve McLauglin noting we seem to be stuck in
pattern where we get about five nice days and
two bad ones...but the bad ones are always showing
up on the weekend. He says a lot of changes can be
expected in the next 48 hours. Clouds will be
thickening up Friday as a result of an intensifying
storm in Illinois that'll be moving across the lower
lakes and end up on top of our area late tonight.
He says showers and thunderstorms will move
in late tonight and a few could be nasty. Strong
winds are expected after the front's passage
during the early morning hours and a high wind
watch is posted for Saturday when they could gust
to 50 mph. It'll be cold and windy Saturday
night with showers. Mothers Day is expected to
be rain-free but cloudy and breezy with a high
only around 50. Wear a jacket if you'll be taking
part in the Breast Cancer Walk along the canal.
ahead. National Weather Service meterologist
Steve McLauglin noting we seem to be stuck in
pattern where we get about five nice days and
two bad ones...but the bad ones are always showing
up on the weekend. He says a lot of changes can be
expected in the next 48 hours. Clouds will be
thickening up Friday as a result of an intensifying
storm in Illinois that'll be moving across the lower
lakes and end up on top of our area late tonight.
He says showers and thunderstorms will move
in late tonight and a few could be nasty. Strong
winds are expected after the front's passage
during the early morning hours and a high wind
watch is posted for Saturday when they could gust
to 50 mph. It'll be cold and windy Saturday
night with showers. Mothers Day is expected to
be rain-free but cloudy and breezy with a high
only around 50. Wear a jacket if you'll be taking
part in the Breast Cancer Walk along the canal.
LOCKPORT POLICE ACADEMY
The Lockport Police Department kicked off it's
Citizens Police Academy last night with a dozen
participants. They'll get a first hand look at how
arrests are made, ride in police vehicles, and
help solve crimes during the 8 week course. Last
night's first session included a tour of the department
and municipal building given by Lieutenant Brian
Wentland. The participants range in age from 19 to
63.
Citizens Police Academy last night with a dozen
participants. They'll get a first hand look at how
arrests are made, ride in police vehicles, and
help solve crimes during the 8 week course. Last
night's first session included a tour of the department
and municipal building given by Lieutenant Brian
Wentland. The participants range in age from 19 to
63.
PRESIDENTS CUP
NCCC President James Klyczek awarded sophomore
Kathie Kreppenneck the Presidents Cup award last
night during the school's annual athletics banquet.
She received it for outstanding career at the school
in volleyball and basketball. She also maintained a
3.42 grade average and was the MVP of the women's
volleyball team this year which finished fourth in the
nation. Three others were inducted into the College's
Athletic Hall of Fame. They are '99 grad Sheri Brooks,
1990 graduate Donna Jean Crum, and Jonathon Hoover
from the class of '95.
Kathie Kreppenneck the Presidents Cup award last
night during the school's annual athletics banquet.
She received it for outstanding career at the school
in volleyball and basketball. She also maintained a
3.42 grade average and was the MVP of the women's
volleyball team this year which finished fourth in the
nation. Three others were inducted into the College's
Athletic Hall of Fame. They are '99 grad Sheri Brooks,
1990 graduate Donna Jean Crum, and Jonathon Hoover
from the class of '95.
AUTOGRAPHED POSTERS STOLEN
Two autographed concert posters were stolen from
the main concourse of the Seneca Niagara Casino
between Tuesday and Wednesday. A man was spotted
stealing a Joan Jett poster just before 8pm Wednesday.
He was followed by security to a parking garage but the
driver of the car told them they had permission to take
it and drove away. A second poster was also missing.
Each is worth $800. Falls police are looking at security
videos.
the main concourse of the Seneca Niagara Casino
between Tuesday and Wednesday. A man was spotted
stealing a Joan Jett poster just before 8pm Wednesday.
He was followed by security to a parking garage but the
driver of the car told them they had permission to take
it and drove away. A second poster was also missing.
Each is worth $800. Falls police are looking at security
videos.
ANOTHER COUNTERFEIT
Another counterfeit $100 bill was passed yesterday
afternoon at the Subway on Main Road in Pendleton.
Workers said a woman in her early 40's with dirty blond
hair used it to pay for an order around 4:15.
afternoon at the Subway on Main Road in Pendleton.
Workers said a woman in her early 40's with dirty blond
hair used it to pay for an order around 4:15.
BON TON WORKER CHARGED
A 31 year old worker at Lockport's Bon Ton
store is facing charges after she was allegedly
caught stealing $100 from her cash register.
Corin Linderman of Ruhlman Road was arrested
Tuesday. She's charged with petit larceny, a class
A misdemenor...due in Town court May 15.
store is facing charges after she was allegedly
caught stealing $100 from her cash register.
Corin Linderman of Ruhlman Road was arrested
Tuesday. She's charged with petit larceny, a class
A misdemenor...due in Town court May 15.
BRUNO GETS TWO YEARS...MAYBE
Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno was
sentenced to two years in prison Thursday for
violating the public's trust and engaging in a
pattern of using his office to enrich himself. Judge
Hary Sharpe ruled the 81 year old would not have
to serve his sentence until the Supreme Court
rules on the legality of the honest services law.
That decision could be announced in a few weeks.
Bruno would go free if they overturn the federal
statute. He was found guilty last December of two
felony corruption counts related to his outside
consulting deals. Prior to his sentencing, Bruno
told the judge that in his heart and in his mind
he knew he did nothing wrong and that he didn't
break any laws. Bruno was also sentenced to
three probation and ordered to pay $280,000
restitution.
sentenced to two years in prison Thursday for
violating the public's trust and engaging in a
pattern of using his office to enrich himself. Judge
Hary Sharpe ruled the 81 year old would not have
to serve his sentence until the Supreme Court
rules on the legality of the honest services law.
That decision could be announced in a few weeks.
Bruno would go free if they overturn the federal
statute. He was found guilty last December of two
felony corruption counts related to his outside
consulting deals. Prior to his sentencing, Bruno
told the judge that in his heart and in his mind
he knew he did nothing wrong and that he didn't
break any laws. Bruno was also sentenced to
three probation and ordered to pay $280,000
restitution.
SMELT FESTIVAL
The annual Smelt Festival starts at 6pm tonight
in Lewiston. The action can be found at the foot
of Center Street along the waterfront. The Niagara
River Anglers and staff from the Niagara River
Region Chamber of Commerce will be serving tonight
and there'll be live music by the Lakeside Blues Band.
The festival continues at 6pm Saturday when the
Silo Restaurant and Water Street Landing will be
doing the serving.
in Lewiston. The action can be found at the foot
of Center Street along the waterfront. The Niagara
River Anglers and staff from the Niagara River
Region Chamber of Commerce will be serving tonight
and there'll be live music by the Lakeside Blues Band.
The festival continues at 6pm Saturday when the
Silo Restaurant and Water Street Landing will be
doing the serving.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
SLAUGHTER FIGHTS FOR DELPHI
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's office says
she has written a letter to the Chairman & CEO
of General Motors asking him not to close the
Delphi plants in Lockport and Rochester. G-M
bought the them last year and began contract
talks with their hourly employees earlier this
year. In her letter to Ed Whitacre, Salughter
urged him to consider the cost advantages of
keeping the plants open since they are near the
Tonawanda engine plant where they recently
announced an $825-million investment to
produce three new engines. Slaughter also
wrote another letter to Treasury Secretary
Tim Geithner. She said the government owns 60
per cent of GM and the investment was predicated
on preserving domestic manufacturing and the
good paying jobs it provides. She urged him to
ensure that GM works to reach an equitable
agreement that maintains the Lockport and
Rochester facilities. Slaughter's office also
revealed that she wrote GM last month asking them
to make a good faith effort to work equitably
with their Western New York workforce, but
she says negotiations have not progressed.
she has written a letter to the Chairman & CEO
of General Motors asking him not to close the
Delphi plants in Lockport and Rochester. G-M
bought the them last year and began contract
talks with their hourly employees earlier this
year. In her letter to Ed Whitacre, Salughter
urged him to consider the cost advantages of
keeping the plants open since they are near the
Tonawanda engine plant where they recently
announced an $825-million investment to
produce three new engines. Slaughter also
wrote another letter to Treasury Secretary
Tim Geithner. She said the government owns 60
per cent of GM and the investment was predicated
on preserving domestic manufacturing and the
good paying jobs it provides. She urged him to
ensure that GM works to reach an equitable
agreement that maintains the Lockport and
Rochester facilities. Slaughter's office also
revealed that she wrote GM last month asking them
to make a good faith effort to work equitably
with their Western New York workforce, but
she says negotiations have not progressed.
EITHER WAY, IT'S 6.99 PER CENT
Not many showed up last night as the Lockport
School board officially unveiled it's proposed
budget for the coming year. The $77-million
proposal contains no increase in spending but
comes with a 6.99 per cent increase in taxes.
School Board President Marietta Schrader says it
won't change if voters turn down the spending
plan. She told WLVL they are already at a
contingency level budget and the tax rate
would remain the same under either sceneraio.
The only thing that would change under a
contingency budget is that groups using school
buildings would have to pay to do so. Nevertheless
the public gets to vote on the proposal May 18.
School board officially unveiled it's proposed
budget for the coming year. The $77-million
proposal contains no increase in spending but
comes with a 6.99 per cent increase in taxes.
School Board President Marietta Schrader says it
won't change if voters turn down the spending
plan. She told WLVL they are already at a
contingency level budget and the tax rate
would remain the same under either sceneraio.
The only thing that would change under a
contingency budget is that groups using school
buildings would have to pay to do so. Nevertheless
the public gets to vote on the proposal May 18.
NEWFANE SCHOOL CHIEF TO RETIRE
Newfane Scfhool Superintendent Gary Pogorzelski
will retire August 31. He took over in January 2007
after James Mills retired. Pogorzelski says he wants
to spend time with his six kids and two grandchildren.
He started in Newfane in 1998 as the Special Ed
Director and was later a middle school principal.
He's worked in education for 36 years. School Board
President James Reineke says the search for a successor
is in the early stages. It'll be led by Orleans-Niagara
BOCES superintendent Clark Godshall.
will retire August 31. He took over in January 2007
after James Mills retired. Pogorzelski says he wants
to spend time with his six kids and two grandchildren.
He started in Newfane in 1998 as the Special Ed
Director and was later a middle school principal.
He's worked in education for 36 years. School Board
President James Reineke says the search for a successor
is in the early stages. It'll be led by Orleans-Niagara
BOCES superintendent Clark Godshall.
LOCKPORT COMMON COUNCIL
The residents of a 53 unit townhouse off Davidson
Road found out last night they will not get a tax
break for converting it into a condominium. The
City Council was about to pass a law saying as much
when it was discovered a previous council had already
done so back in 1998. It was sponsored by then
Council President....and now Mayor...Mike Tucker.
It says any residential property that was ever
classified as anything else..cannot get a lower
assessment by being converted into a condo. The
council also gave the job of providing a band for the
City's July 4 celebration at Outwater Park to the
Lockport Federation of Musicians. They'll be paid
$500. Alderman at large Joe Kibler said the
Lockport Community Band did not submit a request.
Road found out last night they will not get a tax
break for converting it into a condominium. The
City Council was about to pass a law saying as much
when it was discovered a previous council had already
done so back in 1998. It was sponsored by then
Council President....and now Mayor...Mike Tucker.
It says any residential property that was ever
classified as anything else..cannot get a lower
assessment by being converted into a condo. The
council also gave the job of providing a band for the
City's July 4 celebration at Outwater Park to the
Lockport Federation of Musicians. They'll be paid
$500. Alderman at large Joe Kibler said the
Lockport Community Band did not submit a request.
TOWN OF LOCKPORT
Lawmakers in the Town of Lockport approved a
package of 50 amendments to their zoning ordinances
last night and dropped a residency requirement for
the Town Attorney. A proposed law that would have
restricted the installation of outdoor wood burning
furnances was tabled after some wondered why it
banned the burning of anything other than wood.
The zoning changes include a rule allowing
three story buildings up to 45 feet high in cluster
developments, a ban on new pole signs for businesses,
and a requirement that anyone who owns horses or
livestock must have at least 10 acres of land.
package of 50 amendments to their zoning ordinances
last night and dropped a residency requirement for
the Town Attorney. A proposed law that would have
restricted the installation of outdoor wood burning
furnances was tabled after some wondered why it
banned the burning of anything other than wood.
The zoning changes include a rule allowing
three story buildings up to 45 feet high in cluster
developments, a ban on new pole signs for businesses,
and a requirement that anyone who owns horses or
livestock must have at least 10 acres of land.
MEATLOAF
A meatloaf left in the oven yesterday caused a home
at 3884 Ewings Road in Newfane to become filled with
smoke. Thirty-nine year old Natalie Clark said she
left home at 5, came back after 7, and found it full of
smoke with alarms going off, that's when she remembered
the meatloaf. Firefighters from Wrights Corners said,
except for smoke, there was no damage.
at 3884 Ewings Road in Newfane to become filled with
smoke. Thirty-nine year old Natalie Clark said she
left home at 5, came back after 7, and found it full of
smoke with alarms going off, that's when she remembered
the meatloaf. Firefighters from Wrights Corners said,
except for smoke, there was no damage.
LOCKPORT AUTO DEALER CHARGED
The owner of PPR Automotive on South Transit was
charged Wednesday with not paying the State about
$48,000 in sales taxes that he collected between 2005
and 2008. Forty-five year old Paul Rokicki of the
City of Tonawanda pleaded not guilty in Town of
Lockport Court to felony charges of third degree
grand larceny, three counts of offering a false
instrument for filing, and three misdemeanor
charges of filing false sales tax returns. The State had
been investigating the company for 11 months. Town
of Lockport Justice Leonard Tilney freed Rokicki on
a thousand dollars bail.
charged Wednesday with not paying the State about
$48,000 in sales taxes that he collected between 2005
and 2008. Forty-five year old Paul Rokicki of the
City of Tonawanda pleaded not guilty in Town of
Lockport Court to felony charges of third degree
grand larceny, three counts of offering a false
instrument for filing, and three misdemeanor
charges of filing false sales tax returns. The State had
been investigating the company for 11 months. Town
of Lockport Justice Leonard Tilney freed Rokicki on
a thousand dollars bail.
STEALING ALUMINUM
A man and a woman from the Falls are being held on
$750 bail in the County Jail after they were caught
allegedly trying to steal aluminum around 9:30 last
night at Christine's Sales and Service at 6515 Walmore
Road. Thirty-seven year old Michael Nickles and 19
year old Alicia Crandall, both of 1512 Willow, are
charged with criminal mischief, menacing, petit
larceny, and harassment. Nickles is accused of
running into a '99 Buick as he tried to get away and
both are said to have fought with the owners. The
State Police were also involved in their arrest.
$750 bail in the County Jail after they were caught
allegedly trying to steal aluminum around 9:30 last
night at Christine's Sales and Service at 6515 Walmore
Road. Thirty-seven year old Michael Nickles and 19
year old Alicia Crandall, both of 1512 Willow, are
charged with criminal mischief, menacing, petit
larceny, and harassment. Nickles is accused of
running into a '99 Buick as he tried to get away and
both are said to have fought with the owners. The
State Police were also involved in their arrest.
TEENS ACCUSED OF ATTACKING DRUG DEALER
Two teens from the Falls are being held on $10,000
bail in the County Jail after they allegedly tried to
rob an 18 year old male as part of a drug deal.
Seventeen year old Anthony Passero of Tuscarora
Road, and 19 year old Shane Gravelle of Rhode Island
Avenue were arrested by State Police Tuesday following
an investigation. The incident happened April 28
at Sabre Park in the Town of Niagara. Both are charged
with attempted robbery, Gravelle also with second
degree assault. Police said Gravelle confronted the
victim with what appeared to be a handgun, later
identified as a BB gun, and then physically
assaulted the victim causing an eye injury.
bail in the County Jail after they allegedly tried to
rob an 18 year old male as part of a drug deal.
Seventeen year old Anthony Passero of Tuscarora
Road, and 19 year old Shane Gravelle of Rhode Island
Avenue were arrested by State Police Tuesday following
an investigation. The incident happened April 28
at Sabre Park in the Town of Niagara. Both are charged
with attempted robbery, Gravelle also with second
degree assault. Police said Gravelle confronted the
victim with what appeared to be a handgun, later
identified as a BB gun, and then physically
assaulted the victim causing an eye injury.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
SPREADING THE WEALTH
County lawmakers last night made their annual
presentation of 20 matching grants to business and
community groups. The money comes from the Niagara
Falls Bridge Commission. Lockport Main Street
Incorporated was awarded $1,600 to buy decorative
patriotic bunting for special events and the Lockport
Business Association got $1,500 for Christmas decorations
on Main Street. In the Falls, the Downtown Business
Association received $2,500 to buy banners, American
flags, and flowers. The Highland Community Revitalization
Committee was granted $2,000 for beautification, and the
Pine Avenue Business Association received a similiar
amount for landscaping in Columbus Square Park and
brochures for the Italian Festival. The Main Street
Business and Professional Association won $1,750 for
planters and flowers and the Niagara Street Area Business
and Professional Association got $1,775 to help pay for
a handicapped accessible drinking fountain in Gill Creek
Park. Elsewhere, Watch Wilson Grow received $3,000 to
help plant 60 maple trees in the Village, the Newfane
Business and Professional Association got the same amount
to plant flowers on Main Street and to buy a wireless sound
system for events. The Barker Business & Professional
Association was given $1,000 for flower planters and a
sound system, the Gasport Beautification Commission won
$790 for welcome banners and ten resin barrels that'll
line the Main Street Canal district, and the Olcott Beach
Community Association received $376 for two gazebo benches
and a plant watering drip system.
presentation of 20 matching grants to business and
community groups. The money comes from the Niagara
Falls Bridge Commission. Lockport Main Street
Incorporated was awarded $1,600 to buy decorative
patriotic bunting for special events and the Lockport
Business Association got $1,500 for Christmas decorations
on Main Street. In the Falls, the Downtown Business
Association received $2,500 to buy banners, American
flags, and flowers. The Highland Community Revitalization
Committee was granted $2,000 for beautification, and the
Pine Avenue Business Association received a similiar
amount for landscaping in Columbus Square Park and
brochures for the Italian Festival. The Main Street
Business and Professional Association won $1,750 for
planters and flowers and the Niagara Street Area Business
and Professional Association got $1,775 to help pay for
a handicapped accessible drinking fountain in Gill Creek
Park. Elsewhere, Watch Wilson Grow received $3,000 to
help plant 60 maple trees in the Village, the Newfane
Business and Professional Association got the same amount
to plant flowers on Main Street and to buy a wireless sound
system for events. The Barker Business & Professional
Association was given $1,000 for flower planters and a
sound system, the Gasport Beautification Commission won
$790 for welcome banners and ten resin barrels that'll
line the Main Street Canal district, and the Olcott Beach
Community Association received $376 for two gazebo benches
and a plant watering drip system.
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
County lawmakers last night passed a resolution
asking the State Inspector General to look into the
appointment of Elise Cusack to a $77,000 a year job
as a part time community liason. They agreed to spend
another $18,000 on their lawsuit against the Power
Authority. The County has spent about $190,000 on
it so far. The money coming from the casino cash they
stashed away before the annual payment was taken
away last year and reallocated to the Falls for street
repairs. A resolution to post "no smoking" signs in
all five County parks was pulled from the agenda.
Chairman Bill Ross said about five members of the
majority caucus had problems with it. Majority
Leader Rick Updegrove said they questioned the
parameters of the ban and it's enforcement. The
resolution called posting the signs around beaches,
water parks, playgrounds, restrooms, warming houses,
and athletic fields. It also says enforcement would be
through voluntary compliance. Falls lawmaker
Vincent Sandonato said the resolution conveys
one idea while also conveying something else. He
said they were telling the people to believe they
cannot smoke in spots when actually it's something
different. He said adults should make adult decisions.
Ross said Public Health Director Dan Stapleton would
speak to the Legislature at their June 1 meeting.
A former County worker carried a sign as she spoke
during the public comment section. It read, "I am
not a leper, turn down the smoking resolution." She
called the law stupid and was worried that if she lit
up at a park someone would tell her to put it out.
asking the State Inspector General to look into the
appointment of Elise Cusack to a $77,000 a year job
as a part time community liason. They agreed to spend
another $18,000 on their lawsuit against the Power
Authority. The County has spent about $190,000 on
it so far. The money coming from the casino cash they
stashed away before the annual payment was taken
away last year and reallocated to the Falls for street
repairs. A resolution to post "no smoking" signs in
all five County parks was pulled from the agenda.
Chairman Bill Ross said about five members of the
majority caucus had problems with it. Majority
Leader Rick Updegrove said they questioned the
parameters of the ban and it's enforcement. The
resolution called posting the signs around beaches,
water parks, playgrounds, restrooms, warming houses,
and athletic fields. It also says enforcement would be
through voluntary compliance. Falls lawmaker
Vincent Sandonato said the resolution conveys
one idea while also conveying something else. He
said they were telling the people to believe they
cannot smoke in spots when actually it's something
different. He said adults should make adult decisions.
Ross said Public Health Director Dan Stapleton would
speak to the Legislature at their June 1 meeting.
A former County worker carried a sign as she spoke
during the public comment section. It read, "I am
not a leper, turn down the smoking resolution." She
called the law stupid and was worried that if she lit
up at a park someone would tell her to put it out.
APPOINTMENTS
The State Senate yesterday confirmed the appointment
of Lisa Michaelson of Lockport to the Board of Visitors
of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center. The registered nurse
graduated from NCCC's Nursing School. She's worked for
the past ten years at ENH-Newfane and Kaleida Gates
Circle and has been a member of the Institutional Review
Board of the Psychiatric Center for about ten years.
Developer Paul Ciminelli of Amherst was appointed to the
New York State Urban Development Corporation. The
appointments were among 18 approved by the Senate.
of Lisa Michaelson of Lockport to the Board of Visitors
of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center. The registered nurse
graduated from NCCC's Nursing School. She's worked for
the past ten years at ENH-Newfane and Kaleida Gates
Circle and has been a member of the Institutional Review
Board of the Psychiatric Center for about ten years.
Developer Paul Ciminelli of Amherst was appointed to the
New York State Urban Development Corporation. The
appointments were among 18 approved by the Senate.
FURLOUGH/OTHER STATE NEWS
The Governor annouced Tuesday he will include
language authorizing the furlough of state workers
in his next round of emergency appropriations bills.
Paterson said he was left with no other choice because
their unions had refused to work with him to achieve
criticial workforce savings. He said he would do
whatever is necessary to protect the state's finances.
His proposal would have the furlough day take place
during the week of May 17. They would not be paid
for their day off and agencies would not be able
to use overtime to make up for a loss of productivity.
Paterson also plans to introduce legislation today
authorizing an early retirement incentive. Meantime,
the Chair of the State Assembly's Task Force on
Science & Technology says Paterson should restore
$25-million in seed capitol to the budget to create
jobs. That chair is Assemblywoman Francine del
Monte. She said a professor at Niagara University is
developing a new test to detect breast cancer that's
much less invasive that what exists right now. She
wants to develop it and get a patent and have it
produced in the state but there is no seed money
available. Del Monte said the money was unexpectedly
removed from the budget, she said opportunities
to manufacture emerging technologies are slipping
through the State's fingertips.
language authorizing the furlough of state workers
in his next round of emergency appropriations bills.
Paterson said he was left with no other choice because
their unions had refused to work with him to achieve
criticial workforce savings. He said he would do
whatever is necessary to protect the state's finances.
His proposal would have the furlough day take place
during the week of May 17. They would not be paid
for their day off and agencies would not be able
to use overtime to make up for a loss of productivity.
Paterson also plans to introduce legislation today
authorizing an early retirement incentive. Meantime,
the Chair of the State Assembly's Task Force on
Science & Technology says Paterson should restore
$25-million in seed capitol to the budget to create
jobs. That chair is Assemblywoman Francine del
Monte. She said a professor at Niagara University is
developing a new test to detect breast cancer that's
much less invasive that what exists right now. She
wants to develop it and get a patent and have it
produced in the state but there is no seed money
available. Del Monte said the money was unexpectedly
removed from the budget, she said opportunities
to manufacture emerging technologies are slipping
through the State's fingertips.
USING THE RESERVES
The Niagara Wheatfield School District may use
up to $6.7-million of it's surplus to avoid a tax
increase in next year's budget. Business Executive
Kerin Dumphrey said he hoped the final state budget
would restore some of the cuts in aid made by the
Governor and he would only have to use about
$4-million of the reserves. The proposed $69.2-million
spending plan is about $400,000 more than this year.
The District has already imposed a hiring freeze and
has not replaced anyone who retired or resigned.
Dumphrey said there hasn't been a tax hike in the
District for the past four years and he wants this to
be the fifth.
up to $6.7-million of it's surplus to avoid a tax
increase in next year's budget. Business Executive
Kerin Dumphrey said he hoped the final state budget
would restore some of the cuts in aid made by the
Governor and he would only have to use about
$4-million of the reserves. The proposed $69.2-million
spending plan is about $400,000 more than this year.
The District has already imposed a hiring freeze and
has not replaced anyone who retired or resigned.
Dumphrey said there hasn't been a tax hike in the
District for the past four years and he wants this to
be the fifth.
LOCKPORT GARBAGE COMMITTEE
Lockport alderman Flora McKenzie told the City's
Garbage Committee Tuesday she doesn't think the
City should charge extra for trash collection unless
somebody puts out more than two bags a week. Her
comments followed a lengthy discussion of the so-
called "pay as you throw" proposal. It would charge
residents based on the amount of trash they put out
instead of having the cost included in the property
tax. The Committee is to make reccomendations to
the Common Council later this year.
Garbage Committee Tuesday she doesn't think the
City should charge extra for trash collection unless
somebody puts out more than two bags a week. Her
comments followed a lengthy discussion of the so-
called "pay as you throw" proposal. It would charge
residents based on the amount of trash they put out
instead of having the cost included in the property
tax. The Committee is to make reccomendations to
the Common Council later this year.
NEW LAWS /PROPOSED LAWS IN THE TOWN OF LOCKPORT
Lawmakers in the Town of Lockport will hold
two public hearings tonight on proposals to
regulate the use of outdoor wood burning furnances
and to do away with a provision that says the Town
Attorney must live in the Town. The Town Board
will also introduce two other proposed laws on the
regulation of snowmobiles and the regulation of
soil removal. They're also expected to take action
on 50 amendments to the zoning ordinance. The
meeting starts at 7:30.
two public hearings tonight on proposals to
regulate the use of outdoor wood burning furnances
and to do away with a provision that says the Town
Attorney must live in the Town. The Town Board
will also introduce two other proposed laws on the
regulation of snowmobiles and the regulation of
soil removal. They're also expected to take action
on 50 amendments to the zoning ordinance. The
meeting starts at 7:30.
STATE POLICE CHARGE LOCKPORT MAN WITH DWI
Forty-eight year old Dan Dayfert of Lockport was
charged with DWI just after 10 last night while
travelling on Rapids Road in Newstead. State
Police pulled him over after he allegedly crossed
the center line and onto the shoulder several times.
He was also given a ticket for driving too slow.
charged with DWI just after 10 last night while
travelling on Rapids Road in Newstead. State
Police pulled him over after he allegedly crossed
the center line and onto the shoulder several times.
He was also given a ticket for driving too slow.
SAFE SHOPPING DAYS
Falls Police will hold another Safe Shopping Day
on Pine Avenue Friday from 11 till 3. Look for
them at the entrance to the City Market.
on Pine Avenue Friday from 11 till 3. Look for
them at the entrance to the City Market.
ANJO BASEBALL
An-Jo Baseball will be giving away New Era caps this
weekend to kids that sign up to play over the Summer.
Registration will be from 10 till 2 Saturday and Sunday
at the Transit Road Tops.
weekend to kids that sign up to play over the Summer.
Registration will be from 10 till 2 Saturday and Sunday
at the Transit Road Tops.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
COUNTY NEWS
The commmitte charged with finding a replacement
for outgoing county manager Greg Lewis held it's
first meeting last night. Chairman Gerry Farnham
said they set the parameters on the process they'll
use to review the resumes and what the pay will be.
The other members of the committee are Legislature
Chairman Bill Ross, Administration Committee chair
Keith McNall, Minority Leader Dennis Virtuoso, and
two non voting members of the public. Farnham said
they would be looking for applicants from a wide
georgraphic area. He said they set a conservative
but competitive salary range that balances the pay
given to Lewis against current marketplace demands.
Meantime, County Treasurer Kyle Andrews unveiled
a package of sweeping reforms addressing concerns
identified by a state comptrollers audit of his
predecessor Dave Broderick. In a letter to the
comptrollers office, Andrews promised to advertise
each year for a list of outside vendors to work on
estates...but he said anyone related to him or anyone
who works in his office will not be considered. The plan
also spells out procedures for documenting the property
of people who die without a will. It controls access to
physical estates and says items that may have a high
financial value will be professionally appraised. The
reforms take effect immediately.
for outgoing county manager Greg Lewis held it's
first meeting last night. Chairman Gerry Farnham
said they set the parameters on the process they'll
use to review the resumes and what the pay will be.
The other members of the committee are Legislature
Chairman Bill Ross, Administration Committee chair
Keith McNall, Minority Leader Dennis Virtuoso, and
two non voting members of the public. Farnham said
they would be looking for applicants from a wide
georgraphic area. He said they set a conservative
but competitive salary range that balances the pay
given to Lewis against current marketplace demands.
Meantime, County Treasurer Kyle Andrews unveiled
a package of sweeping reforms addressing concerns
identified by a state comptrollers audit of his
predecessor Dave Broderick. In a letter to the
comptrollers office, Andrews promised to advertise
each year for a list of outside vendors to work on
estates...but he said anyone related to him or anyone
who works in his office will not be considered. The plan
also spells out procedures for documenting the property
of people who die without a will. It controls access to
physical estates and says items that may have a high
financial value will be professionally appraised. The
reforms take effect immediately.
NIAGARA FALLS CITY COUNCIL
Plans to put the NCCC Culinary Arts Institute
in a section of the vacant Rainbow Mall have hit a
snag. The City's Economic Development Director
Peter Kay told the City Council yesterday the Cordish
Corporation was presented with an appraisal on how
much the space was worth, but the owners said they
had done their own and it was worth much more.
Mayor Paul Dyster said it would increase the cost
by 20 per cent. He said they have an alternate location
if they can't come to terms but would not say where it
was, only that it was downtown. Police Superintendent
John Chella told lawmakers a dozen security cameras
are being installed at City Hall. They will be located in
entraceways, common hallways, and in the two
departments that handle money. Another camera
will be installed in the City Hall parking lot. The
$36,000 cost was included in a Homeland Security
grant received last year. Chella said other cameras
will be installed along Pine Avenue and in other
business districts. The City also agreed to contribute
$20,000 to a parade that'll commerate the 125th
anniversary of the founding of the Niagara Reservation
State Park. Coordinator Jerry Wolfgang said they want
to have a two hour parade and bring in bands from all
over. The parade will be at 11am on July 17.
in a section of the vacant Rainbow Mall have hit a
snag. The City's Economic Development Director
Peter Kay told the City Council yesterday the Cordish
Corporation was presented with an appraisal on how
much the space was worth, but the owners said they
had done their own and it was worth much more.
Mayor Paul Dyster said it would increase the cost
by 20 per cent. He said they have an alternate location
if they can't come to terms but would not say where it
was, only that it was downtown. Police Superintendent
John Chella told lawmakers a dozen security cameras
are being installed at City Hall. They will be located in
entraceways, common hallways, and in the two
departments that handle money. Another camera
will be installed in the City Hall parking lot. The
$36,000 cost was included in a Homeland Security
grant received last year. Chella said other cameras
will be installed along Pine Avenue and in other
business districts. The City also agreed to contribute
$20,000 to a parade that'll commerate the 125th
anniversary of the founding of the Niagara Reservation
State Park. Coordinator Jerry Wolfgang said they want
to have a two hour parade and bring in bands from all
over. The parade will be at 11am on July 17.
LOCKPORT SALVATION ARMY
The Lockport Salvation Army is working with
an architect on plans for a single floor addition
to their current building along Walnut Street.
Advisory Board Chairman Hank Beamer announced
the plan Monday at their annual luncheon. He said
it would be possible to add a second floor to the
addition in the future if it's needed. Plans have
been in the works for the past two years after a
survey showed a need for more room. Beamer said
they are committed to staying downtown.
an architect on plans for a single floor addition
to their current building along Walnut Street.
Advisory Board Chairman Hank Beamer announced
the plan Monday at their annual luncheon. He said
it would be possible to add a second floor to the
addition in the future if it's needed. Plans have
been in the works for the past two years after a
survey showed a need for more room. Beamer said
they are committed to staying downtown.
ACCARDO TO RUN AGAINST DEL MONTE
Former Falls councilmember John Accardo
announced Monday he will challenge Francine
del Monte for her 138th district assembly seat
in the Democratic primary in September.
Accardo told WLVL he spent 9 years on the
council ending in 2001 and he's sat on the
sidelines for "way too long" and he cannot
understand why the city and county has
gotten into the state it is in. He said Del Monte
is hard pressedto justify her vote to move
$500-million in Power Authority funds to
help fill the State's budget gap. He said the
same vote removed $9-million in aid to the
State Parks. County lawmaker John Ceretto
has already announced he's running for the
Republican nomination.
announced Monday he will challenge Francine
del Monte for her 138th district assembly seat
in the Democratic primary in September.
Accardo told WLVL he spent 9 years on the
council ending in 2001 and he's sat on the
sidelines for "way too long" and he cannot
understand why the city and county has
gotten into the state it is in. He said Del Monte
is hard pressedto justify her vote to move
$500-million in Power Authority funds to
help fill the State's budget gap. He said the
same vote removed $9-million in aid to the
State Parks. County lawmaker John Ceretto
has already announced he's running for the
Republican nomination.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A 25 year old Wheatfield man was admitted to ECMC
in critical condition last night after his 2007 Honda
motorcycle hit a guardrail in the Falls. State Police
sat the accident happened around 11:50 while Steve
McGinnis was attempting to enter the LaSalle Expressway
from Buffalo Avenue. McGinnis was thrown from the
bike and flown to the hospital by Mercy Flight. He's
in the intensive care unit this morning.
in critical condition last night after his 2007 Honda
motorcycle hit a guardrail in the Falls. State Police
sat the accident happened around 11:50 while Steve
McGinnis was attempting to enter the LaSalle Expressway
from Buffalo Avenue. McGinnis was thrown from the
bike and flown to the hospital by Mercy Flight. He's
in the intensive care unit this morning.
ACCOMPLICE FOUND GUILTY
A County jury last night found a 26 year old West Seneca
man guilty of being an accomplice in the murder of a
Falls man last June on Ferry Avenue. Darrius Molson
could get 25 years in prison for his involvement in the
death of 27 year old Deion Wood. Wood was shot last
June 13 as he sat on the front porch of a home. Jury
selection begins today in the trial of his co-defendant,
22 year old Phillip Holloway of Texas City, Texas.
Police say he has confessed to firing the shots that
killed Wood.
man guilty of being an accomplice in the murder of a
Falls man last June on Ferry Avenue. Darrius Molson
could get 25 years in prison for his involvement in the
death of 27 year old Deion Wood. Wood was shot last
June 13 as he sat on the front porch of a home. Jury
selection begins today in the trial of his co-defendant,
22 year old Phillip Holloway of Texas City, Texas.
Police say he has confessed to firing the shots that
killed Wood.
ANOTHER TURKEY HUNTER IS SHOT
Another Western New Yorker was accidentally
shot yesterday while turkey hunting. Forty-six
year old Scott Hartman of Oakfield was hit
around 6:30 am by his 71 year old dad in a wooded
area off Albion Road in Oakfield. Hartman was
peppered with shotgun pellets in the face and
chest and taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in
Rochester by Mercy Flight. His injuries are
serious but not considered life threatening. A
25 year old Falls man is recovering at home after
he was shot Saturday in Chautauqua County.
shot yesterday while turkey hunting. Forty-six
year old Scott Hartman of Oakfield was hit
around 6:30 am by his 71 year old dad in a wooded
area off Albion Road in Oakfield. Hartman was
peppered with shotgun pellets in the face and
chest and taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in
Rochester by Mercy Flight. His injuries are
serious but not considered life threatening. A
25 year old Falls man is recovering at home after
he was shot Saturday in Chautauqua County.
LOCKPORT DRUG DEALER SENT TO JAIL
A teen age drug dealer from Lockport was sentenced
to a year in prison Monday. Eighteen year old Davarius
Hodge of Erie Street had been on interim probation
following his arrest for selling cocaine last March and
April. Judge Sara Sheldon Sperrezza had wanted to
see if he was worthy of youthful offender status, but his
probation officer said Hodge continued to smoke
marijuana and he never showed up for counseling at a
drug treatment center.
to a year in prison Monday. Eighteen year old Davarius
Hodge of Erie Street had been on interim probation
following his arrest for selling cocaine last March and
April. Judge Sara Sheldon Sperrezza had wanted to
see if he was worthy of youthful offender status, but his
probation officer said Hodge continued to smoke
marijuana and he never showed up for counseling at a
drug treatment center.
VOLKOSH RETIRES
Niagara County's Fire Co-ordinator & Director of
Emergency Services retired Friday to take a job
in the private sector. James Volkosh had held the
job for a dozen years. His deputy, John Cecula, took
over the reins yesterday in an interim role. Volkosh
is using up a bunch of vacation time and his last
official day will be June 4. It's unclear when a
permament replacement will be named. The County
Legislature passed a department head hiring freeze
at their last meeting. That's because County Manager
Greg Lewis is leaving and lawmakers want his
replacement to have some input into new appointments.
Emergency Services retired Friday to take a job
in the private sector. James Volkosh had held the
job for a dozen years. His deputy, John Cecula, took
over the reins yesterday in an interim role. Volkosh
is using up a bunch of vacation time and his last
official day will be June 4. It's unclear when a
permament replacement will be named. The County
Legislature passed a department head hiring freeze
at their last meeting. That's because County Manager
Greg Lewis is leaving and lawmakers want his
replacement to have some input into new appointments.
ILLEGALS
State Police say four illegal immigrants from Mexico
were turned over to ICE after they were found in a
van they stopped for speeding around 11 last niggt
in the Town of Covington. The driver of the van,
27 year old Sarah Samsel of Albion was also charged
with aggravated unlicensed operation and for not
having a child in a proper restraint. Police said there
were 9 passengers and a small dog crowded into the
7 passenger vehicle.
were turned over to ICE after they were found in a
van they stopped for speeding around 11 last niggt
in the Town of Covington. The driver of the van,
27 year old Sarah Samsel of Albion was also charged
with aggravated unlicensed operation and for not
having a child in a proper restraint. Police said there
were 9 passengers and a small dog crowded into the
7 passenger vehicle.
Monday, May 3, 2010
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
About a hundred people from a dozen churches in
Newfane were on hand Sunday as Habitat For Humanity
broke ground for a home at the corner of Hatter Road near
Corwin Cemetery. It'll go to Ricky Lee & Samantha Smith
and their three kids. It'll be the 14th house completed by
Habitat For Humanity-Lockport. The land was donated
by the Dy family of Olcott after they were inspired by a
sermon from the minister of the Newfane United Methodist
Church. The house is expected to be finished by the Fall.
The Smith's are members of Saint John the Baptist Church
in Lockport.
Newfane were on hand Sunday as Habitat For Humanity
broke ground for a home at the corner of Hatter Road near
Corwin Cemetery. It'll go to Ricky Lee & Samantha Smith
and their three kids. It'll be the 14th house completed by
Habitat For Humanity-Lockport. The land was donated
by the Dy family of Olcott after they were inspired by a
sermon from the minister of the Newfane United Methodist
Church. The house is expected to be finished by the Fall.
The Smith's are members of Saint John the Baptist Church
in Lockport.
OPERATION HANG UP
The State Police on the Thruway will begin on Tuesday
a four day stepped up enforcement of the law prohibiting
the use of cell phones by motorists while driving. "Operation
Hang Up" will continue through Friday. Last year's effort
resulted in the issuance of 816 tickets. The State Police
issued almost nine thousand tickets throughout the entire
year for violating the law.
a four day stepped up enforcement of the law prohibiting
the use of cell phones by motorists while driving. "Operation
Hang Up" will continue through Friday. Last year's effort
resulted in the issuance of 816 tickets. The State Police
issued almost nine thousand tickets throughout the entire
year for violating the law.
FREE SPEECH ISSUE
Attorneys for Town of Lockport auto repair shop
owner Dave Mongeillo plan to argue that parts of the
Town's sign ordinance violate the free speech clause
of the constitution. Mongeillo's been fighting the
section that says his electronic billboard on Robinson
Road is not permitted. Rachel Kranitz of the law firm
of LoTempio and Brown filed papers last week asking
Town Justice Raymond Schilling to invalidate the
section that bars signs from changing more than once
every ten minutes. The case is currently set to be
heard on May 11. The Town prosecutor says the law
is constitutional because it is content neutral and bans
flashing signs regardless of their message. Monjeillo
faces six counts of sign violations, three against him
personally and three against his business. Each carries
a $250 fine.
owner Dave Mongeillo plan to argue that parts of the
Town's sign ordinance violate the free speech clause
of the constitution. Mongeillo's been fighting the
section that says his electronic billboard on Robinson
Road is not permitted. Rachel Kranitz of the law firm
of LoTempio and Brown filed papers last week asking
Town Justice Raymond Schilling to invalidate the
section that bars signs from changing more than once
every ten minutes. The case is currently set to be
heard on May 11. The Town prosecutor says the law
is constitutional because it is content neutral and bans
flashing signs regardless of their message. Monjeillo
faces six counts of sign violations, three against him
personally and three against his business. Each carries
a $250 fine.
DRUG CHARGES
A domestic dispute at 152 High Street around 4am
Sunday led to the arrest of a 31 year old Lockport
man on drug charges. Brian Jones allegedly tossed
a bag containing several off-white chunks under a
porch as police were questioning him in the driveway.
He's also accused of hiding another bag of powdered
cocaine in the police car as he was being taken to
headquarters. He was charged with possession of a
controlled substance and disorderly conduct. His
girlfriend said he was angry because she had stayed
in Niagara Falls all day. He was carrying a
duffelbag of clothing when police first arrived. The
woman said he was just going to leave for the night to
avoid an arguement.
Sunday led to the arrest of a 31 year old Lockport
man on drug charges. Brian Jones allegedly tossed
a bag containing several off-white chunks under a
porch as police were questioning him in the driveway.
He's also accused of hiding another bag of powdered
cocaine in the police car as he was being taken to
headquarters. He was charged with possession of a
controlled substance and disorderly conduct. His
girlfriend said he was angry because she had stayed
in Niagara Falls all day. He was carrying a
duffelbag of clothing when police first arrived. The
woman said he was just going to leave for the night to
avoid an arguement.
ASSAULT, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, COERCIN, UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT
A Lockport woman requested an order of protection
Sunday after her live-in boyfriend allegedly attacked
her, held her prisoner, and then damaged her car.
Robert Solovey of 244 Church is charged with assault,
criminal mischief, coercin, and unlawful imprisonment.
The victim said he started punching, kicking, and
choking her about an hour around 2am. When he
let he rleave, he accused of jumping on her car,
tearing off the windshield wipers, and using them to
strike the car several times.
Sunday after her live-in boyfriend allegedly attacked
her, held her prisoner, and then damaged her car.
Robert Solovey of 244 Church is charged with assault,
criminal mischief, coercin, and unlawful imprisonment.
The victim said he started punching, kicking, and
choking her about an hour around 2am. When he
let he rleave, he accused of jumping on her car,
tearing off the windshield wipers, and using them to
strike the car several times.
RESCUED FROM GORGE
A suicidal 40 year old Town of Tonawanda woman was
rescued around noon Sunday after spending the night
in the Niagara Gorge. The woman was found conscious
between Devils Hole and the Whirlpool Rapids. Her car
had been discovered at about 10am after her family
reported her missing to State Police in Clarence. She was
able to walk even though she had taken some pills. She
was taken to the Medical Center for an evaluation.
rescued around noon Sunday after spending the night
in the Niagara Gorge. The woman was found conscious
between Devils Hole and the Whirlpool Rapids. Her car
had been discovered at about 10am after her family
reported her missing to State Police in Clarence. She was
able to walk even though she had taken some pills. She
was taken to the Medical Center for an evaluation.
HIT & RUN
A 27 year old Lockport man is facing thirteen
charges after he allegedly left the scene of an
accident around 2pm Sunday. A witness told
officers he saw Joe Fifield of 31 Sunnyside Drive
strike the guard rail on Plank Road and then
drive off. Police said Fifield went up and
down Jackson, then onto Gooding, Harwood,
and William before stopping about a hundred
feet from Clinton. Among the charges are a felony
DWI, refusing to take a breath test, having an
unregistered vehicle, no insurance, and possession
of a controlled substance. He allegedly had a
hydrocodone pill.
charges after he allegedly left the scene of an
accident around 2pm Sunday. A witness told
officers he saw Joe Fifield of 31 Sunnyside Drive
strike the guard rail on Plank Road and then
drive off. Police said Fifield went up and
down Jackson, then onto Gooding, Harwood,
and William before stopping about a hundred
feet from Clinton. Among the charges are a felony
DWI, refusing to take a breath test, having an
unregistered vehicle, no insurance, and possession
of a controlled substance. He allegedly had a
hydrocodone pill.
CAPSIZED WATERCRAFT
A couple from the Falls were rescued by a passing
boat around 7pm Sunday after their personal
watercraft capsized in the Niagara River off
Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda. Police and
Fire officials said the 39 year old man and the 29
year old woman were about 200 yards from the spot
on the shore where River & Witmer Roads meet.
Three young men in the passing boat saw they were
in trouble, pulled them on board, and took them
and the watcercraft back to shore. They did not
require treatment at a hospital.
boat around 7pm Sunday after their personal
watercraft capsized in the Niagara River off
Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda. Police and
Fire officials said the 39 year old man and the 29
year old woman were about 200 yards from the spot
on the shore where River & Witmer Roads meet.
Three young men in the passing boat saw they were
in trouble, pulled them on board, and took them
and the watcercraft back to shore. They did not
require treatment at a hospital.
CANOE & KAYAK
The Sheriff's Department is investigating the
theft of a canoe and kayak that happened just
before midnight Sunday from a home on State
Street in Gasport. The victim saying he heard a
noise around 11:45pm. He looked outside and saw
his canoe and kayak in the back of a dark colored
pick-up. He said two men got inside and left east
on State Street. Sheriff's deputies and Middleport
Police searched the area but were unable to find
them. The two craft are said to be worth a
thousand dollars.
theft of a canoe and kayak that happened just
before midnight Sunday from a home on State
Street in Gasport. The victim saying he heard a
noise around 11:45pm. He looked outside and saw
his canoe and kayak in the back of a dark colored
pick-up. He said two men got inside and left east
on State Street. Sheriff's deputies and Middleport
Police searched the area but were unable to find
them. The two craft are said to be worth a
thousand dollars.
LAWN CHAIR
An arguement late Sunday that started when a man
used another woman's lawn chair led to some jail time
for one of those involved. Forty-eight year old Debra
Dye of 6493 Dysinger was taken to the county jail on
$100 bail. She is accused of slapping a 27 year old
male resident of the apartment building just before
midnight and then slapping and grabbing his face
again around 1am today outside the building. Deputies
said the man had a small amount of blood near his
nose and minor scratches on his face. Dye is accused
of harassment.
used another woman's lawn chair led to some jail time
for one of those involved. Forty-eight year old Debra
Dye of 6493 Dysinger was taken to the county jail on
$100 bail. She is accused of slapping a 27 year old
male resident of the apartment building just before
midnight and then slapping and grabbing his face
again around 1am today outside the building. Deputies
said the man had a small amount of blood near his
nose and minor scratches on his face. Dye is accused
of harassment.
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