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.
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