The Roy Hart School district will hold two meetings to
gather public input as the search for a new school
superintendent begins. Paul Bona will step down at
the end of June and Doctor Clark Godschall has been
hired to conduct the search. The meetings will be held
at 6pm September 11 and at 10am September 13 in the
High School Auditorium.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
BOY TAKES A TUMBLE
A 15 year old Middleport boy was taken to ECMC Tuesday
after he was ejected from his A-T-V while riding in a field off
Johnson Road in Royalton. State Police said the youngster
landed nearby while the vehicle flipped over and landed back
on it's wheels. He was wearing a helmet but complained of back
pain. His name was not released.
after he was ejected from his A-T-V while riding in a field off
Johnson Road in Royalton. State Police said the youngster
landed nearby while the vehicle flipped over and landed back
on it's wheels. He was wearing a helmet but complained of back
pain. His name was not released.
"WHITES ONLY"
The man accused of putting a "whites only" sign on a drinking
fountain at the DPW garage in the Falls pleading not guilty
during his arraignment Tuesday. 52 year old James Curtis will
return before Judge Mark Violante 0ctober 14th for a preliminary
hearing. He's charged with second degree aggravated harassment
as a hate crime....an E felony. Mayor Paul Dyster says his administration
is now taking action to have Curtis fired after he serves a 20 day
suspension without pay. Court papers released Tuesday indicate
Curtis put the sign up as a joke. He said he took it down and threw it
in the garbage after a co-worker told him there was going to be trouble.
Before that happened, an African American co-worker took a picture
of it on his cell phone. Curtis remains free on $500 bail. His attorney
Harvey Siegel, says his client feels terrible and didn't mean to hurt anybody's
feelings. He also thanked members of the African American community
that have contacted Curtis and lent their support.
fountain at the DPW garage in the Falls pleading not guilty
during his arraignment Tuesday. 52 year old James Curtis will
return before Judge Mark Violante 0ctober 14th for a preliminary
hearing. He's charged with second degree aggravated harassment
as a hate crime....an E felony. Mayor Paul Dyster says his administration
is now taking action to have Curtis fired after he serves a 20 day
suspension without pay. Court papers released Tuesday indicate
Curtis put the sign up as a joke. He said he took it down and threw it
in the garbage after a co-worker told him there was going to be trouble.
Before that happened, an African American co-worker took a picture
of it on his cell phone. Curtis remains free on $500 bail. His attorney
Harvey Siegel, says his client feels terrible and didn't mean to hurt anybody's
feelings. He also thanked members of the African American community
that have contacted Curtis and lent their support.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
The Diocese of Buffalo has a new Catholic School Superintendent.
Doctor Rosemary Henry started in July after a stint as the
assistant catholic school chief in Seattle. She had worked at
numerous colleges and school districts in Texas prior to that.
She intends to focus on creating bridges of support, trust, and
partnerships. Henry says she's happy she moved to Buffalo....
says a favorite aunt lives nearby and she has cousins in the
Syracuse area. They're already planning a big gathering for
Thanksgiving.
Doctor Rosemary Henry started in July after a stint as the
assistant catholic school chief in Seattle. She had worked at
numerous colleges and school districts in Texas prior to that.
She intends to focus on creating bridges of support, trust, and
partnerships. Henry says she's happy she moved to Buffalo....
says a favorite aunt lives nearby and she has cousins in the
Syracuse area. They're already planning a big gathering for
Thanksgiving.
BREAK-IN'S
Two businesses reporting break-in's over the long Labor
Day Weekend. The owner of a new steakhouse in Newfane
says someone broke in and took over a thousand dollars
worth of equipment. Kevin Stubbs of Ransomville is
renovating the former Rib House...now called Del Fuego..
and says an air compressor and air gun were taken. A speaker
cone, two toilets, and a cash register were damaged. Stubbs
told deputies he thought the door had been kicked in to gain
entry. Meantime about $6,000 worth of copper and nickel were
taken from a Voss Manufacturing on Lockport Road in Wheatfield.
The shop foreman says five 75-pound coils of nickel and
648 pounds of copper were taken from a storage building.
The coils of nickel are worth $725 each, the copper about
$2300. The foreman said all the workers had access to the
key and the building was not forcibly entered. He thinks someone
may have intentionally left the door open.
Day Weekend. The owner of a new steakhouse in Newfane
says someone broke in and took over a thousand dollars
worth of equipment. Kevin Stubbs of Ransomville is
renovating the former Rib House...now called Del Fuego..
and says an air compressor and air gun were taken. A speaker
cone, two toilets, and a cash register were damaged. Stubbs
told deputies he thought the door had been kicked in to gain
entry. Meantime about $6,000 worth of copper and nickel were
taken from a Voss Manufacturing on Lockport Road in Wheatfield.
The shop foreman says five 75-pound coils of nickel and
648 pounds of copper were taken from a storage building.
The coils of nickel are worth $725 each, the copper about
$2300. The foreman said all the workers had access to the
key and the building was not forcibly entered. He thinks someone
may have intentionally left the door open.
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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