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Niagara Art Trail to host its annual Holiday Open House weekend
Starpoint to hold public vote on capital project
By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
The Niagara Art Trail will be hosting their 4th annual Holiday Open House weekend from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23 to exhibit the art work of local artists from the Lockport and Gasport area. This year the art trail will host over 100 artisans throughout 12 houses— one additional house compared to last year’s show. Times for the houses vary based on the business that is exhibiting the art work and can be found in the art show’s booklets which can be found at Ticklebridge Co-Op, the Discovery Center and online at niagaraarttrail.com Stops this year include hub stop Ticklebridge Coop; the Erie Canal Discovery Center; Gallery DiMaggio; Lockside Art Center; Market Street Art Studios; The Kenan Center; Don E. Little, Landscape artist; Kathleen Giles Studio; Gallery 5 in Flight of Five Winery; Spring Lake Winery; The Dale Association and The Mental health Association In Niagara County, Inc. The key gallery of the trail is Gallery DiMaggio where this three day weekend is the only time that DiMaggio’s gallery is open to the public since it is in
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lish as a second language. They also offer free crisis management. Julie Bush was hired as a case manager for the program and will help people take the proper steps to get through issues like homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, sexual abuse, etc. “The idea behind Literacy Zone was to create a one-stop center where anyone can walk in, and there’s no commitment,” Diemert said. The program was brought about by the state about six years ago, and the welcome centers were put in the heart of designated impact zones that have
On Dec. 16 the board of education will hold a public vote proposing a capital improvement project of $15.4 million funded at a state aid ratio of 78.6 percent by New York State. How the state aid will work is that once the project gets approved the board will go out and borrow that money and will pay for it like a mortgage—like one would a house—and pay for it over a span of 15 years. The board will also put in the budget put a principle and interest amount. By putting this in budget the state gives the district 78.6 percent each year. “It’s not like we are going out and getting 15.4 million and then the state sends us millions of dollars,” said Superintendent Dr. Michael S. Whalen. “They give you state aid on the principle and interest throughout the project.” The local share is the difference between 78.6 and 100 percent—what resident will be paying—and is estimated between $2 and $2.50. As of late of this vote in NYS this project had a lot to do with technology—estimating about $1.2 million in technology updates. However, the State of New York and Bond Project just passed giving Starpoint an allocation from the state of $1.6 million, making it possible that the district will not have to borrow the full $15.4 million. The bond project includes a lot more security features so the money provided may go into more cameras and security features in order to increase the safety of the school. This is one of the aspects that will be voted on at the public vote Dec. 16. When configuring the capital project, the board did not include the money they will now receive from the bond project due to the fact that they didn’t know that the bond project was going to pass. However, because the project did pass the cost to residents will be even less than $2. In terms of planning the capital project, Starpoint
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Michael Connelly will be displaying his work in the Holiday Open House art show at the Flight of Five Winery which he owns with wife, Jackie Connelly. Pictured above are a few of his works. his home. New to this year’s show is the Lockside Art Center due to their new location. The Mental Health Association will be featuring works of their clients that they do in classes throughout the year. The Kenan Center will also be featuring their 33rd Holiday Gift show during their open house exhibit-
ing over 50 artisan crafters’ works. This year, two new artists have been added to the art trail: Michael Connelly and Alex Fideli. Michael Connelly has been creating pieces of art all his life ranging from different methods including water color, charcoal, pen and ink, pencil, pastels and acrylics being some of
them. Connelly has maintained a BFA from the University of Buffalo, but had pursued a career as a disability analyst for New York State. Now in retirement, Connelly has more time to focus on his art work, but admits that it comes in spurts and hasn’t done anything since May. “My inspiration is if I see
something and like it then that’s what I do, but it’s the most difficult thing for me,” Connelly explains. “It’s more of a need. If I see something that moves me then that’s what I will create.”
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Literacy Zone program encompasses more than just reading By Rebecca Gunning THE STAR EDITOR
Most Lockport residents have probably driven by Christ Community Church on Genesee Street before. What you may not know is that church also serves as a “welcome center” for Niagara/Orleans BOCES’s Literacy Zone program. While the word “literacy” implies reading, that doesn’t come even close to encompassing everything the program’s director, Chuck Diemert, and the staff does. The facility offers free adult education, high school equivalency, job readiness skills, career preparation, and even Eng-
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Connelly looks forward to being a part of the Niagara Art Trail’s open house weekend and being able to show his work to those who will acknowledge it and appreciate what he has created on paper. “Art has always been something I did because I was good at it,” Connelly said. “To me it was something that I could do so it was a requirement that I should do it.” Connelly’s artwork will be displayed at the Flight of Five Winery located at 2 Pine St. which he owns with his wife Jackie Connelly. The art trail continues to hold these open houses in order to give opportunities to artists who don’t have anywhere to show their work as well as to give new artists the opportunity to share their work with the community.
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had a sub-committee of the board created January where four board members out of nine met regularly to discuss the district’s needs. After presenting the proposed capital project to the board, the board approved the items of the project in September. Now a capital vote must take place and a majority vote must be completed in order to pass the capital project. After the vote, if passed, the architect who has been given preliminary costs to all the items will have to draw up specific diagrams of the plans and specifications which will then be sent to the State Education Department to be reviewed. After this process has been completed then the anticipated constriction start and completion will be estimated to take place March 2016 through November 2017. If the capital project does not pass, the board will have to re-review the project and approach the community again at a later date. The project does give the district a little bit of cushioning due to the fact that prices are being predicted for two years in the future rather than right now. Therefore the board had to factor in the estimated cost needed to be repair the areas looked at two years from now. A few things that the capital project will be used to repair and/or install into the schools are the repairing of the middle school and high school parking lots, supporting beams underneath the swimming pool and new doors due to the deterioration of the seals creating a draft as well as several other fixes. New additions to the school will include a 2,800 square foot weight room attached to the high school for interscholastic athletics due to the fact that the old weight room is closet sized giving sport teams no room to use the weight room ac-
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The Dale Association hosted their first Beauty At Every Age event Tuesday, Nov. 11 which focused on showing woman of all ages that beauty is not only on the outside, but on the inside as well. Several vendors lined the room showing woman how to properly apply make up to enhance the facial features they already have, to instill healthy courses of exercise, how vitamins can have positive effects on the body and how to properly take care of your skin. A fashion show was also performed so woman could see how clothes from local boutique Bling! can fit all age groups. Owner Melissa Niver gathered a group of woman ranging from age 10 to 86 to show pieces of clothing from her line that would be appropriate for all age groups. “With the intergenerational fashion show I wanted to show the woman that shopping is something [the generations] can do together. That there is something at Bling! for all age groups,” NIver said. “The clothes are made for all ages,” Bling! employee Haley Wapple said. “[The fashion show] definitely showed senior citizens that they have more options [clothing wise] available to them.” A large portion of the night’s event was to focus not only on the beauty from
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Models ranging from 10 years old to 86 years old showed off clothes from the Bling! clothing line located in the Bewley building. the outside but the beauty within young and elderly woman today. This event was to bridge the gap between the senior citizens and the young adult woman in the community and to be able to pass on their wisdom to these younger girls. “Beauty isn’t what you look like on the outside,” said 20-year-old Wapple. “It comes from within. Beauty is how you act. You don’t need make up to do this because who you are on the inside is what really matters.” Through the event both generations were able to get a great deal of information pertaining to beauty not
only on the outside but on the inside as well. Attendee Adrienne Mecklenburg said that if she could teach woman of the younger generation anything it would be that beauty isn’t only skin deep, that if they are lacking something on the inside it will show demeaning the beauty all together. “I have seen some beautiful girls, but I wouldn’t want to know them because they are lacking something on the inside,” Mecklenburg said. Mecklenburg also hopes to instill in young adults that it is okay for a person of age to continue to wear makeup.
“Just because a person is older doesn’t mean they can’t wear makeup or look pretty,” she said. Marketing Director Patricia said that the night’s event was a large success bringing in new faces and giving the proper information for woman to care for their bodies properly in order to continue radiating their true beauty. As to whether or not the event will carry on for years to come is yet to be determined, but it is hoped that the Dale Association will continue on informing healthy beauty to the generations to come.
Literacy program ranked third in the state Literacy • from page 1 high poverty and crime rates as well as a high number of substance abusers. Literacy Zone recognizes that many people who do not finish high school or cannot find a job or are homeless may have a deeper issue that may have been stopping them. “If you’re 20, 30, 40 or 50 years old, and you’re looking for a high school diploma, there’s probably something else in your life that’s not going exactly the way you want it to,” Diemert said. While many of the people are impoverished who seek the services offered by the program, there is no maximum income requirement. “You can be making a million dollars a year, but if you’re being abused, and you don’t know what to do, you can walk in our doors and say, ‘Help’,” Diemert explained. “We’ll guide you to the place you need to be.” The best part about the center is they’re not just handing out cards to the hotlines for people in these crisis situations.
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“It’s not, ‘Here’s a phone number. Call them and hopefully they will help you.’ We are actually sitting with you, making those phone calls,” he added. The typical end goal for all people that pass through is to get them a high school diploma and a job. While the center does accept referrals from the Department of Social Services, treatment courts, and colleges, they also accept walk-ins. People who are interested can go to the center at 140 Genesee St., where they will be asked to take a reading and math test to determine what level they are at. Those who are below a ninth grade reading level and who do not have a high school diploma will be placed in remediation math, English and social studies classes, which are from 9 a.m. to noon five days a week. These classes are focused on the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), which replaced the GED test as a more factbased test aligned with the
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number of students. The number one and two programs have a little over 100 students - combined. “As far as success rates, those we’re being compared to, we have astronomically more students,” Diemert said. “It is a testament to the people we have in place, the case management, the things we are doing, and the partnerships we have in the community.” Because of the close relationship the staff develops with the students, they often return to thank them or just to say hello. “I always jokingly tell people I hope I never see you again because that means you solved your problem, you’re happy and healthy and you don’t need us anymore,” said Diemert with a laugh. However, when they do return, Diemert finds it rewarding to hear their success stories. If you’re interested in learning more about the Literacy Zone program, please call 433-2205 or visit www. onboces.org.
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Want your voice to be heard? Dear Lockport and surrounding community residents: Is there an issue in the community you think others should know about? Do you have something important to say, but don’t know how to get your voice heard? Well, welcome to the Lockport Star “Opinions and Editorial” page. The opinion and editorial page is designed to have community members write in and voice their concerns and/or opinions. If there is something happening locally you think should be addressed, please let me know. If you want to recognize someone for doing a good deed, please let me know. Any topic that you feel is important, I would like to hear about it. All that I ask is that the letter be well written and that you include your name and address in the
letter as well. Please refrain from using any profanity or name calling as that will not be published in the paper. The letter to the editor is strictly a constructive way for the community to voice their opinions on matters and have it be published for our readers. This is a community paper and the readers are the community. Your thoughts and opinions are important to me. I hope you will take advantage of this forum for the community. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please send your letters to: Attn: Rebecca Gunning, Lockport Star Editor Community Papers of WNY 75 Boxwood Lane Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Email: rgunning@ cpowny.com
November is a scary time for recent college grads This week I received a rather scary email – it was one notifying me that my first student loan payment was due in one week. It’s something I’ve known was coming. Six months after you graduate it’s time to start paying back those ridiculous loans. I’m definitely one of the lucky ones among my friends. While I do have quite a few who already found full-time jobs, I also have even more that are still searching.
One friend of mine has done virtually nothing but put in applications since we graduated. He worked a summer job, but now is just waiting to hear something from any employer. Another friend of mine is working at a restaurant and really hasn’t put many applications in for full-time positions because he doesn’t know what he wants to do. Both friends are frustrated with life in general right now. Both feel as if they wasted time and money by
going to college. And now that loan payments are coming, that frustration is at an all time high. I can’t blame them. I mean even with a fulltime job, I’m finding myself wondering if it was really worth all that money. A friend of my mom’s who is in her late forties told her that she just finished paying her student loans. It’s crazy to think that there’s a good chance I could be paying these off
for the next 25 years of my life. If you’ve read any of my previous editorials, you know that I graduated from St. Bonaventure and had the time of my life so I don’t regret my decision at all to go there. But it still is going to be rather depressing to see how much the time of my life cost me on the 17th of each month for who knows how long. I find it so unfair that in a country that basically forces all of its young adults to
go to college, the cost is so astronomical. And the majority of those young adults are unsure of what they want to do for the rest of their lives anyway. I always liked looking at the bill each semester of college, finding some ridiculous charge and comparing with friends. A $25 lab fee for a required lab class. A $50 fee for a dirty desk in a dorm room. A $50 fee for turning in a room key five minutes late.
Thanksgiving celebrations must include a safe ride home In recent years, Thanksgiving Eve has become known as the biggest party night of the year. While everyone enjoys a good party with family and friends to usher in the holiday season, the planning isn’t complete until arrangements have been made to guarantee a safe ride home at the end of the evening for all of your guests. “There are many reasons why Thanksgiving Eve has evolved into the biggest party night of the year,” said Monica Farrar,
Drinking Driver Program Director at The Resource Training Center in Amherst. “Work usually lets out early on Wednesday, giving employees a longer weekend and more time to spend at happy hour. People are also traveling back into town for the holiday, allowing for more get-togethers. Many of those reunions take place in a bar or home where large amounts of alcohol are consumed. Throw in some poor planning — such as not having a designated driver — and a fun evening
surrounded by those closest to you now has the potential for a disastrous outcome.” The Resource Training Center reminds Western New Yorkers to consider the following tips that can help prevent such a tragedy from occurring: • Plan ahead and be sure to designate a sober driver before the party begins. • If you will be drinking, do not plan on driving. Even one drink can increase the risk of a crash while driving a motor vehicle. • Remember that buzzed
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driving is the same as drunk driving. • If you’re impaired, find another way home. Call a taxi or a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation. • Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. • If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, while inaction could cost a life. “The holiday season should be a time for cele-
bration, not tragedy,” added Farrar. “Together, we can make Western New York’s roadways safer by never driving after drinking!” For additional information, please call The Resource Training Center at 983-2258, email info@ wnyresourcetraining.org or visit www.wnyresourcetraining.org. You can also follow The Resource Training Center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/ The-Resource-TrainingCenter/112019195650348 or Twitter (@monica_farrar).
As if the thousands we already were paying couldn’t cover those costs. I’m not sure how to make college cheaper, but I know that if what seems like every full-time position requires a college degree then the cost needs to decrease. I still believe in the value of education, but those who are the same position as my two friends are going to stop believing.
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Vivan W. Forsyt Vivian passed away on November 8 Vivian W. Forsyth of Burt, N.Y., wife of Richard V. Forsyth, entered into rest under loving care of Niagara Hospice and her family on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at Niagara Hospice House. Vivian was born in Lockport on Oct. 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Doval and Eva Muir Whitehead. Vivian married Richard V. Forsyth Sept. 16, 1950. She worked for Ridge Road Express as a Bus Driver in the Newfane Central School District for many years and was an avid bowler. Vivian loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters Vicky (David) Wood of Newfane, Sally (Christopher) Weber of Burt, NY, Patty (Robbie Goolsby) Forsyth of Newfane and son William (Allison) Forsyth of Niantic, Conn. She is also survived by six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There was no prior visitation. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Corwin Cemetery. Memorials to Niagara Hospice House 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, N.Y. 14094 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www. rutland-corwin.com.
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Walter passed away in November Walter F. Bye passed away in Nov., 2014. Born June 5, 1932 to Bruce and Gertrude (Pelham) Bye, Walter married Marylin Malcolm on June 7, 1958. He is the father of Douglas (Debra) Bye, Lockport; Kathleen (Martin) Gregg, Newfane and Donald Bye, Danville, N.H, the grandfather of Rachel and Seth Gregg, Joseph “JD” Bye, Haley and Logan Bye. Walter served in the US Navy from 1956 to 1962. He was employed by Frontier Stone. In 1962 he went into partnership with his father to operate Bye’s Strawberry Ranch until his retirement in 2006. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and a 59 year member of Wrights Corners Fire Company. He was active in Wrights Corners Sportsmen’s Club, Newfane Golden Agers, and was an avid hunter, golfer and bowler. He loved nothing more than his grandchildren. Visitation will be at Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. 2670 Main St., Newfane on from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 13 and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14. Rite of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Grace Episcopal Church, 100 Genesee St., Lockport, N.Y. Interment will be at Wrights Corners Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst, N.Y. 14226 and the Wrights Corners Fire Hall 4043 Lake Ave., Lockport, N.Y. 14094. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send the family a condolence.
Local OB/GYN to deliver babies exclusively at Mt. St. Mary’s Dr. Daniel Burns, OB/ GYN, has announced that he is now delivering babies exclusively at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital. With an office at 7220 Porter Rd. in the Town of Niagara, Burns joins a team of Obstetricians/Gynecologists at the Center for Women at Mount St. Mary’s that includes Dr. Mark Weissman, Dr. Sharmilee Thota, Dr. Faraj Touchan, Dr. Ra-
chel Weselak and Dr. Judy Wesolowski. All are Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Burns can be contacted at his office at 284-6105. The other physicians can be contacted at Mount St. Mary’s at 298-2224. The Center for Women on the 2nd Floor of Mount St. Mary’s is in the midst of a $2 million renovation.
Wellness Speaker Series coming to Wilson Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and Play, a grant held in Niagara County by Cornell Cooperative Extension will be the first presenter at the Wilson Central School District’s Wellness Speaker Series. The topic will be “Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain”. At this workshop, you will learn how to maintain your weight this holiday season by making substitutions to
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and turned to her teacher Paul Dewey and her SkillsUSA advisors Vicki Augugliaro and Donna Quinn for inspiration and guidance. “She did a phenomenal job making twelve original fall designs,” Quinn said. “We were very impressed with what she created.” After the ceremony Paige decided to give her creations
to the Elderwood Care Facility located near the Orleans/ Niagara BOCES center. They were placed at the reception area, community rooms and the dining rooms for the residents to enjoy. “It was very generous for her to do and she earned six hours of community service for her kind act,” Quinn said. “We are very proud of her.”
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USPS honors one of its own in beautiful Veterans Day ceremony By Rebecca Gunning THE STAR EDITOR
Every year for the last seven years, the United States Postal Service honors one of its own military veterans for his or her courageousness and dedication, both in the service and to the post office. This year, with the sun shining on an uncharacteristically warm November morning at 1200 William St. in Buffalo, John Light, a veteran of the Vietnam War, was honored with the Frank E. Cius Award in front of a crowd of about 50 postal employees and veterans. Light, who has worked as a letter carrier for the post office for the last 34 years, was drafted to serve in Vietnam at the young age of 19. After serving three years, he was honorably discharged when a booby trap went off, injuring both his legs. “It was tough, especially being away from home for the first time,� Light said. “It made you grow up real quick.� An emotional Timothy McKibbin, Light’s boss, presented the award to him, giving a moving speech. “Only by the grace of God, and the dedicated surgeons and nurses who helped him through his wounds was he able to survive and return home in one piece,� said a tearful McKibbin, who also nominated Light for the award. “I was scared. The war was already going on so you knew where you were
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John Light, the man of honor, and his wife Mary. going,� added Light, who was awarded a Purple Heart and Combat Award among others for his service. “It was just a matter of making it back hopefully.� After the nomination from McKibbin, the post office’s Veterans Committee, composed of Marty Siminski, William C. Maygar, Kenneth V. Brown Jr., Elena Franjoine, David M.
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Christmas on the Canal looks for parade participants By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
The Niagara Art Trail is preparing for their third annual Christmas on the Canal Parade to be held Nov. 29 in downtown Lockport. In past years the parade has brought together over 25 to 30 participants from not only local businesses, but community members as well. “We have had one woman who dresses up as a snowman and walks in the parade,” Niagara Art Trail Director Jay Krull said. Krull encourages all to come out for the parade and to participate in the parade’s activities as well. Businesses and organizations from all over are encouraged to sign up to participate in the parade, and homeowners are also encouraged to light up their cars and join in the parade fun. The parade will run from Ida Fritz Park near the Court house at 6 p.m. and will disband in the Lockport public library parking lot. Previous to the parade businesses participating in the open house events will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Some events include things such as an open skating rink, Thomas the tank engine for younger children, hot chocolate and horse and buggy rides
around downtown Lockport. “We need more celebration in Lockport,” Krull said. “Hopefully the [festivities] will make people think of Christmas and get into the holiday spirit.” Krull also finds that the open houses and the parade creates a great opportunity for Lockport by bringing people downtown to see what local Lockport businesses have to offer not only tourists but the residents of Lockport themselves. Following the parade will be the showing of the movie The Polar Express at the Palace Theatre where those who participated in the parade have a chance to continue reveling in the Christmas spirit as well as warm up with a good holiday classic. The movie is also opened to the public. Admission is free and the movie will start at 7:15 p.m. “For me,” Krull said, “the parade and the events gives me a chance to stop and think what this season is all about.” Anyone interested in participating in the parade or any businesses interested in hosting an open housed event can find the sign up forms on their website christmasonthecanal.com For any more information pertaining to the event itself or the sign up forms you can contact Jay Krull at 609-0433.
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Nov. 11 Criminal Contempt Toni B. Crenshaw, 22, of 503 Park Ave. Apt. 3, Lockport was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct Nov. 11. Patrol was dispatched to Outwater Park to investigate a report of two black females smoking marijuana near the playground. As patrol was responding, dispatch received a second 911 call reporting the same activity by a black female wearing white pants and a black female wearing all black. Patrol arrived and observed the two females near the playground watching a juvenile. As patrol approached the suspect a strong odor of burnt marijuana was detected. The suspect admitted she had smoked marijuana to patrol but stated she had smoked inside a vehicle before coming to the park. As patrol was interviewing the suspect a male arrived explaining that he was one of the callers. The suspect then began to scream at the male and started yelling nd threatening the male. The suspect started to move towards the male attempting tp fight him and patrol was forced to keep the parties separated. The suspect was then placed under arrest, and patrol located a green leafy vegetable like substance on the suspect.
John J. Ritz, 41, of 88 Center St., Lockport was charged Nov. 9 with a misdemeanor DWI. Patrol observed a 2006 Ford commit listed traffic infractions on Main Street. A traffic stop was initiated and upon interviewing the driver, Ritz, he was observed to have glassy and blood shot eyes as well as an odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath. Ritz was placed through a series of field sobriety tests which he failed.
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Michael R. Schupp, 21, of 66 Van Buren St., Lockport was charged with second-degree menacing Nov. 9. Patrol responded to 66 Van Buren St. to check the welfare of Schupp. Schupp had called Lockport Police Department and stated he had an argument with his girlfriend and he was upset. Schupp wanted to talk to Lockport Police Department. However, Schupp did not answer his door or cell phon. Patrol went to 40 Lewis St. to talk to his girlfriend about the incident who stated that Schupp is her ex-boyfriend and constantly sends her text messages and he will not leave her alone. During the interview the victim stated that Schupp has threatened her many times in the past. The victim was at Schupp’s house on Nov. 3 when the two had an argument about their relationship. Schupp allegedly pointed a pellet rifle at the victim and said, “I’ll kill you.” Schupp shot the rifle and the pellet hit a pillow that was right next to the victim. The victim stated that she is scared of Schupp as he has threatened to kill or hurt her if she has him arrested or if she tries to leave him. The victim signed a statement to press charges and requested a full stay away.
Petit Larceny Thomas C. Anderson, 51, of 605 East High St. Apt. upper, Lockport was charged Tuesday with petit larceny. The victim states that her boyfriend Anderson took her vehicle and $350 from under a lamp in the living room of her residence. The victim was able to get the vehicle back with the help of her daughter who went and retrieved the keys from Anderson. Patrol spoke to Anderson who reportedly stated he took the money and placed it in a safe place for the victim. Anderson then stated the money was in the kitchen in a cup on the top shelf. The victim and her daughter searched the entire kitchen for the money but could not locate the $350.
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Kevin I. Kelly, 21, of 6583 Royal Pkwy. north Apt. J, Lockport was charged Nov. 9 with unlawful possession of marijuana. Patrol was driving south on Prospect Street behind the vehicle in question. A routine check showed that vehicle’s registration was suspended. Patrol pulled the vehicle over and interviewed the driver, Kelly. During the interview patrol could smell the odro of marijuana. Patrol asked Kelly if he had any marijuana and Kelly allegedly pulled a clear plastic bag containing green leafy substance out of the center console. Kelly stated he did not have a license and a NYSPIN showed Kelly’s New York non-driver identification was suspended.
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sisted of: Selah Lowery, 15, Ransomville (Stable Manager), Ashley Weiser, 18, Grand Island, Jessica Lobur, 19, Akron, Madison Marchetti, 13 Wilson and Ashley Randall, 13, Lockport. The Legends of the Fall members were: Elizabeth Coop, 17, Lewis-
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Place over all. The Recruiters team placed second in the riding portion, fourth in the knowledge portion, fifth in the stable management portion and second place over all. The Barnyard Dreamers team placed third in the riding portion, second in the knowledge
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Back Row (L to R): New York State Trooper Sergeant Melissa Schreader and Trooper Brad Gulczewski with School Coordinator Paulette Hamilton. Front Row (L to R): Mackenzie Lugo, Ethan Kraft and Cheyenne Ryder. As everyone knows Thanksgiving is a time to take give thanks. The Orleans/Niagara BOCES’ Royalton Hartland Learning Center likes to give thanks at the beginning of November for all of those
who help the staff and the students have a safe and happy school year. Coordinator Paulette Hamilton and her staff set up a breakfast buffet in the school entranceway and invite their bus drivers, maintenance
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Front Row (left to right): VP AFL/CIO Niagara/Orleans Labor Council, Tom Vogt, President UW Greater Niagara, Carol Houwaart-Diez, UW Board Member, and Marilyn Lojek. Back Row: AFL/CIO Niagara/Orleans Labor Council Board Member, Scott Jones, AFL/CIO Community Services Liaison, Bill Jakobi , and UW Board Chairman, Sheriff James Voutour.
Local labor group gives back The Niagara/Orleans Labor Councils Executive Board, make a check presentation to the United Way of Greater Niagara’s Board of Directors. For the past six years the Niagara/ Orleans Labor Council, all their Union Affiliates,
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Scrooge comes to the Palace The Historic Palace Theatre proudly presents the second show in our 2014/2015 90th Birthday Season, Scrooge the Musical, on Dec. 5 through 7. Written by David Smith and directed by Palace Executive Director Christopher Parada, Scrooge the Musical is a musical retelling of the classic Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly, old man who has no reason to be happy during the holidays as errors made in his past have shaped him into who he is today. After an encounter with the ghost of his late business partner, Scrooge is then taken on a mystical journey by three
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has vocal direction by Bethany Rarick, a wonderful orchestra under the baton of Jeannette Sheliga, and choreography by Emily Prucha. With a stellar creative team our cast of over thirty actors will sing and dance the night away. All the while telling a beautiful story about the Christmas spirit! Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students. Group rates available. Tickets may be purchased by calling 438-1130, visiting the Palace Box Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday – Friday, or at Mills Jewelers. For more information visit our website at www.lockportpalacetheatre.org.
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Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour presented the 2014 third grade pumpkin decorating contest grand prize winners – Chloe Luescher from Charles Upson Elementary School and Nick Cafora from George Southard Elementary School with brand new bicycles and helmets for winning the contest while they hold their winning pumpkins.
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