COUNTY LEGISLATURE

County lawmakers Tuesday night sent a resolution to cut
the number of representatives in the legislature to the Administration Committee.
The proposal is to reduce the number from 19 to 11 but it's
only a starting point. Nothing can be legally done till after the
2010 census. The proposal was co-sponsored by John Ceretto,
Danny Sklarski, and Gerry Farnham. Bergmann Associates
of Rochester was awarded a $555,000 contract to design the
reconstruction of Lincoln Avenue in the Town of Lockport.
Lawmakers tabled a resolution to issue $6.7-million in bonds
for an assortment of construction projects and equipment purchases.
They set a public hearing for September 16 on creating a commission
to improve recycling efforts in the county.

LEGISLATURE

It's expected to be sent to Committees, but three County lawmakers
will introduce a resolution tonight to cut the size of the legislature.
Danny Sklarski says they're suggesting the body be parred from 19 to
11...but admits it's just a starting point. They're starting early because
Sklarski says the number could not be cut till after the 2010 census. Lawmakers
are also expected to schedule a public hearing on creating a solid waste
management council. Tje 9-member panel was part of a state mandated
solid waste plan o-k'd last year by the D-E-C. Their job will be to try to
entice cities and towns to increase recycling efforts and citizen
participation. The members of the Council will be appointed and
receive no salary. The hearing is expected to be held September 16.

TOO DRUNK TO STAND UP

Lockport police say they could not perform field sobriety tests
on a suspected drunk driver from Newfane Monday because
he was allegedly so intoxicated he could not stand up. 45 year
old Louis Scinta of 3043 Brown Road was allegedly involved in a
hit and run at Beattie and Lincoln and was eventually stopped just
after 4pm on Waterman. He's charged with DWI, refusing a chemical
test, speeding, leaving the scene of an accident, and failing to yield
to an emergency vehicle.

DAVIS & POWERS

Congressional candidate Jack Davis refused to shake the hand of
his principal opponent Monday when the two crossed paths at the
annual Labor Day parade in Clarence. Davis reportedly shouted
"get out of here" as Iraqi war vet Jon Powers extended his hand.
He persisted for a moment, and then walked away muttering under
his breath. Davis told the Buffalo News he called Powers a "lying
politician." The third candidate in the race, Alice Kryzan, was also
there but spent her time jogging from one side of the crowd to the
other and shaking hands. She also went up to Davis. He said hello
and shook her hand. Powers is slated to accept the endorsement
today of a general whose been highly critical of the way the Administration
handled the Iraqi war. Major General Paul Eaton was in charge of
resestablishing the Iraqi security forces in 2003 & 2004. He'll also
participate in roundtable discussions with Powers and local veterans
today in Lancaster and Rochester.

MOLSON CANAL CONCERT SERIES

Molson Canal Concert Series promoter Kathy Paradowski says
she may add two shows to next year's schedule. She says it all
depends on whether she can find good acts...but adds that all of
this year's performers liked the new Lockport location at the Ulrich
City Center. She says the August 15th show with REO Speedwagon
drew the biggest crowd at estimated that 24-thousand people were
there. Mayor Mike Tucker expects the City Council will budget
$80,000 to $90,000 for them next year. They were not included in this
year's budget because no one knew the shows would be effectively
kicked out of North Tonawanda as a result of Paradowski's fued with
Mayor Larry Soos.

"SIGN" ARREST

The Niagara Falls Police Department making an arrest Friday
in the investigation into a "whites only" sign that was found on
a drinking founatain at the Department of Public Works. 52 year
old James Curtis is a 26 year employee. He's charged with second
degree aggravated harassment under the "hate crime" category....
an "E" felony. Curtis posted $500 bail and is expected to be
arraigned at 9 am Tuesday in City Court.

TREES

The City of Niagara Falls will be getting a $20,000 state grant
to help conduct an inventory of it's trees. Mayor Paul Dyster
says a city's tree stock must be maintained, developed, and
planned for. The money, which is coming from the State DEC,
will also help identify potential planting spaces located on city
right of way's. Dyster says the inventory fits into the city's
master plan and the Greenway projects.

LABOR DAY FLEA MARKET

Wilson's Exley United Methodist Church will hold their Labor Day
Flea Market this year. Vendor chairperson Joyce Banagis says about
75 have pre-registered and she expects another 25 to show up and
do so Monday. Food will also be on sale. The event runs from 9am till
3pm on the grounds of the Wilson Historical Society on Route 425. It
wasn't held last year after officials at the Barnham Building expressed
concerns a newly rehabbed floor would be damaged. Banagis says they
won't use that portion of the building this year, just the breezeway.

MAZIARZ

State Senator George Maziarz is beaming over his endorsement
by Tom Golisano's "Responsible New York" campaign. He told
WLVL NEWS he appreciated Golisano's support and Golisano must realize how
hard he works. "Responsible New York" backs candidates who are
committed to sound state financing, government transparency, and
improving the state's business climate.

TUSCARORA INN

The Greater Lockport Development Corporation voted Thursday
to lend the Tuscarora Inn on Walnut Street another $20,000. Community
Development Director Bill Evert said the terms are the same as for the
original $80,000 loaned to them last December. The additional money was
needed due to cost overruns. The GLDC also scheduled interviews with three
real estate brokers interested in marketing the four recently rehabbed 19th
century buildings on Canal Street.