Somerset Town Attorney Edwin Shoemaker is taking a
personal leave of abscence from his law firm because the
IRS has filed tax liens against him. The County Clerks
office says he owes the federal government $86,000
from 2008 and more than $13,000 in 2003. He and his
wife also owe more than $29,000 from 2000. Shoemaker
also owes the Statwe $9,100 from 2008. The Somerset
Town Board is slated to appoint it's legal counsel for next
year tonight and one of Shoemaker's partners is expected
to attend. The Cambria Town Board approved a
resolution last week keeping his law firm.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
SENATE SEAT
Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco wants the public
to decide who'll replace Hillary in the Senate. He'll unveil
a bill this morning calling for a special election to fill the
seat and any other future vacancies. The Governor currently
makes such appointments.
to decide who'll replace Hillary in the Senate. He'll unveil
a bill this morning calling for a special election to fill the
seat and any other future vacancies. The Governor currently
makes such appointments.
"FOOLING AROUND"
A Falls man accused of killing his wife Sunday night tells
police he shot her accidentally while the two were "fooling
around." Sixty-six year old John Polley said he and his
ex-wife, Julia, had been drinking all day. He said she agreed
to come to his home at 337 78th Street to have sex, that they
got frisky with the gun, and it went off. Polley plead not
guilty to second degree manslaughter and criminal use of
weapon Monday in City Court. He's being held on $100,000
bail. Detective Captain Ernest Palmer said each of them had
been arrested in the past for DWI but there was no history of
domestic violence. They divorced about 6 1/2 years ago.
Julia Polley was a 1974 graduate of Niagara Falls High School
and served as President of the John Welch American Legion
Auxillary for six years. She helped organize food baskets
for the needy during the holiday season. She was recently
elected President of the Femmes of the 40&8 Societyof the
American Legion and was a lifetime member of Saint Mary of
the Cataract Catholic Church.
police he shot her accidentally while the two were "fooling
around." Sixty-six year old John Polley said he and his
ex-wife, Julia, had been drinking all day. He said she agreed
to come to his home at 337 78th Street to have sex, that they
got frisky with the gun, and it went off. Polley plead not
guilty to second degree manslaughter and criminal use of
weapon Monday in City Court. He's being held on $100,000
bail. Detective Captain Ernest Palmer said each of them had
been arrested in the past for DWI but there was no history of
domestic violence. They divorced about 6 1/2 years ago.
Julia Polley was a 1974 graduate of Niagara Falls High School
and served as President of the John Welch American Legion
Auxillary for six years. She helped organize food baskets
for the needy during the holiday season. She was recently
elected President of the Femmes of the 40&8 Societyof the
American Legion and was a lifetime member of Saint Mary of
the Cataract Catholic Church.
Monday, January 12, 2009
WILSON
An 18 year old resident of Burt was charged with possession of
marijuana after Sheriff's deputies came upon a smoke filled
vehicle just before 6pm Saturday in the parking lot of the Wilson
pier. John Caleb Staley of East Lake Road was in the vehicle
with three others but allegedly admitted the pot was his. Deputies
allegedly found a bottle of Seroquel pills and anorther
unidentified pill and additional charges are pending. The other
occupants were 17 &18 and from Appleton, Newfane, and
Barker.
marijuana after Sheriff's deputies came upon a smoke filled
vehicle just before 6pm Saturday in the parking lot of the Wilson
pier. John Caleb Staley of East Lake Road was in the vehicle
with three others but allegedly admitted the pot was his. Deputies
allegedly found a bottle of Seroquel pills and anorther
unidentified pill and additional charges are pending. The other
occupants were 17 &18 and from Appleton, Newfane, and
Barker.
COCAINE
Three Lockport residents were charged with possession of
cocaine during a traffic stop Saturday night just after 8:30 on
Niagara Street. Fifty-three year old James Hunt and 50 year old
Diane Morse...both of 267 Niagara...were charged with possession
of a controlled substance. The driver, 48 year old Paul Root of
167 Chestnut with possession and an equipment violation. The
car was originally pulled over the equipment violation.
cocaine during a traffic stop Saturday night just after 8:30 on
Niagara Street. Fifty-three year old James Hunt and 50 year old
Diane Morse...both of 267 Niagara...were charged with possession
of a controlled substance. The driver, 48 year old Paul Root of
167 Chestnut with possession and an equipment violation. The
car was originally pulled over the equipment violation.
INAPPROPRIATE
A 61 year old Lockport man was told not to return to
Allie Brandt's after a juvenile told management Saturday
night he had acted inappropriately in the men's room.
A report by the Sheriff's department indicatedthe man
talked to the boy outside the room and went into it
shortly after the youngster did. The boy said the man did
not look over or under the stall and never made any
physical contact with him. Management said the man
walked out of the business when they tried to talk to
him. He was found in the parking lot by deputies and
denied talking to the boy or drinking alcohol. Deputies
drove the man home.
Allie Brandt's after a juvenile told management Saturday
night he had acted inappropriately in the men's room.
A report by the Sheriff's department indicatedthe man
talked to the boy outside the room and went into it
shortly after the youngster did. The boy said the man did
not look over or under the stall and never made any
physical contact with him. Management said the man
walked out of the business when they tried to talk to
him. He was found in the parking lot by deputies and
denied talking to the boy or drinking alcohol. Deputies
drove the man home.
WHITE DOG
A Lockport man is looking for a white dog that bit his
20 year old daughter yesterday on Maple near Willow.
The incident happened as she was walking their dog
with a friend between 3:30 &4. Paul Szaktkowski says
the friend kicked the white dog off his daughter and the
dog ran down Maple toward the Prics Street area. The
woman was taken to LMH for treatment and Szatkowski
says they must find the animal within ten days to
determine if it had rabies shots. Anyone with information
is asked to call 439-1817 or Lockport Police.
20 year old daughter yesterday on Maple near Willow.
The incident happened as she was walking their dog
with a friend between 3:30 &4. Paul Szaktkowski says
the friend kicked the white dog off his daughter and the
dog ran down Maple toward the Prics Street area. The
woman was taken to LMH for treatment and Szatkowski
says they must find the animal within ten days to
determine if it had rabies shots. Anyone with information
is asked to call 439-1817 or Lockport Police.
COLD WEATHER ON THE WAY
Some of the coldest weather we've experienced in four
years will be invading Western New York by mid-week.
Forecaster Steve McLaughlin says it's been building up
over Western Canada and Alaska where temperatures
have been -50 and -60. It's been slowly oozing it's way
South and will make it's way here via a couple of low
pressure systems. The first will come through tomorrow
and produce very windy conditions and a couple of inches
of snow. He says the coldest day will be on Friday and
we'll be lucky if the daytime high reaches 5 degrees. The
overnight low could be 5 below. Temperatures should
return to the upper 20's by Sunday.
years will be invading Western New York by mid-week.
Forecaster Steve McLaughlin says it's been building up
over Western Canada and Alaska where temperatures
have been -50 and -60. It's been slowly oozing it's way
South and will make it's way here via a couple of low
pressure systems. The first will come through tomorrow
and produce very windy conditions and a couple of inches
of snow. He says the coldest day will be on Friday and
we'll be lucky if the daytime high reaches 5 degrees. The
overnight low could be 5 below. Temperatures should
return to the upper 20's by Sunday.
ICE ARENA
The opening date for Lockport's ice arena has been pushed
back to Spring of 2010. Spokesman John Ottaviano says
they're run into problems getting the $400,000 state grant needed
to buy the former Jubilee building on Chestnut Street. The money
is supposed to come from the State Dormitory Authority and
they're awaiting several pieces of information...a copy of the
appraisal of the structure done by Benderson Development,
a long form copy of an environmental impact study, a copy of
the extension of a real estate contract, and the Authority wants
a new version of the group's budget that would include the
acquisition of some equipment. He says most of this will be in
the mail by Friday. He said the state's budget crisis and the
economy are also contribituting factors. The ice arena board
met Saturday and talked with a Buffalo consultant about
strategies for future fundraising. Ottaviano says the first
objective will be directed toward endowments and foundations.
back to Spring of 2010. Spokesman John Ottaviano says
they're run into problems getting the $400,000 state grant needed
to buy the former Jubilee building on Chestnut Street. The money
is supposed to come from the State Dormitory Authority and
they're awaiting several pieces of information...a copy of the
appraisal of the structure done by Benderson Development,
a long form copy of an environmental impact study, a copy of
the extension of a real estate contract, and the Authority wants
a new version of the group's budget that would include the
acquisition of some equipment. He says most of this will be in
the mail by Friday. He said the state's budget crisis and the
economy are also contribituting factors. The ice arena board
met Saturday and talked with a Buffalo consultant about
strategies for future fundraising. Ottaviano says the first
objective will be directed toward endowments and foundations.
FALLS SHOOTING
A 66 year old Falls man has been charged with fatally shooting his
ex-wife in the head around 10pm Sunday in the basement of a
home on 78th Street. John Anthony Polley is being held on
$100,000 bail after being arraigned this morning before Judge
Robert Merino. He plead not guilty and will be back in court
January 20. Detective Captain Ernest Palmer said the victim
is 52 year old Julia Polley. He said Mr. Polley called them following
the shooting. The first officers on the scene came upon Polley in
the driveway of the home and he had to be forcibly subdued.
Officers found his wife's body on a bed in the basement and she
had been shot once in the face. He's charged with manslaughter
and criminal use of a firearm. Palmer said Polley admitted to
firing the gun and could not give them a reason why the shooting
occurred. Palmer said they were attempting to resolve thier problems
and the two lived in the same home.
ex-wife in the head around 10pm Sunday in the basement of a
home on 78th Street. John Anthony Polley is being held on
$100,000 bail after being arraigned this morning before Judge
Robert Merino. He plead not guilty and will be back in court
January 20. Detective Captain Ernest Palmer said the victim
is 52 year old Julia Polley. He said Mr. Polley called them following
the shooting. The first officers on the scene came upon Polley in
the driveway of the home and he had to be forcibly subdued.
Officers found his wife's body on a bed in the basement and she
had been shot once in the face. He's charged with manslaughter
and criminal use of a firearm. Palmer said Polley admitted to
firing the gun and could not give them a reason why the shooting
occurred. Palmer said they were attempting to resolve thier problems
and the two lived in the same home.
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