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Lockside Art Center holiday fundraiser and show upcoming By Rebecca Gunning THE STAR EDITOR
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Lockside Art Center will be holding its first Holiday Social fundraising event at the Palace Theatre in downtown Lockport. For $15, people are invited to attend hors d’oeuvres with a chance to win pieces of art, listen to live Christmas carols and socialize with many of the areas talented artists from 5 to 7 p.m. That will be followed by a showing of the black and white version of Miracle on 34th Street. Lockside has rented out the theatre for the event so it will be a private gathering. “We wanted to try some-
thing different than the usual basket raffle. We have our main fundraiser in February, but we thought this would be nice,” said Patty Perry, one of Lockside’s artists helping out with the event. “We wanted to have a social event. We thought if we could make it reasonable enough, it could still be a fundraiser.” Perry says they prefer to have people buy tickets in advance by calling 4780239, and hopes they get around 100 people to attend. Lockside will also have what is called an Off the Wall show at its gallery on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 to 7 and Dec. 12 to 14. This show is free to the public and allows viewers to purchase
items right off the wall so to speak instead of waiting until the show is finished, as is custom. According to Perry, there will be about 50 pieces in the show all by local artists, with many of them being the perfect stocking stuffers at under $20. Some of the items being sold are photographs, oil paintings, greeting cards and small sculptures. A portion of the sales will go to Lockside with the rest benefiting the artists. “We have so many talented people here in this area,” said Perry of the artists in the show. “It just never ceases to amaze me
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Lockside to show black and white version of Miracle on 34th Street at fundraiser Lockside • from page 1 how talented some of these people are.” Lockside has been holding shows and classes since its opening in May, but is hoping the Holiday Social and Off the Wall show will bring some more publicity to the
not for profit organization. “We’re still new in this location so people are still getting used to the idea that we’re where we are located,” said Perry, who is a photographer. “I think things have picked up though. We’ve
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also would like to begin summer classes for children. Lockside is located in the Lockview Plaza, Suite 208, 21-41 Main St. For more information, please visit locksideartcenter.com or call 478-0239.
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Twin City Ambulance requests a permit for service garage By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
Twin City Ambulance requested for a Special Use Permit for approval for an ambulance service garage to be located at 205 Washburn St., the old auto repair shop. Charlene Seekins-Smith, chairman, Lockport Planning and Zoning Board gave the common council a recommendation that the Special Use Permit be approved. Twin City Ambulance representative, Terry Clark explained that Twin City had been looking all over the city for a suitable building for the service garage and came up with four possible locations. All but one location have a good amount of residents located within the parameters of those buildings which raises concern about the noise levels
for city residents. “My only concern is the siren noise with Twin City Ambulance being a 24/7 operation,” Erie Street resident Allen Jack said. “I think it’s an excellent use of the building. I just hope they will be mindful of the sirens.” Clark responded that Twin City Ambulance does not respond to every call with lights and sirens and that the uses of those methods are under 30 percent. He also states that night calls are not going to require a siren unless at a signal where the light is red then the use of the siren will be used. “You’re not going to hear a whole lot. But I’m not going to guarantee that you won’t hear those sirens. You will, but you are hearing them now,” Clark said, referring to the sirens of the fire department and police station. As of now, the Twin City
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Growing up in Lockport I always thought, “What is there to do?”, because as a kid our attention spans ran short, and if things weren’t presented in front of us then they just never existed. So that’s where the question, “What is there to do?” arose from. I thought Lockport was just this small town with nothing to do, but I was wrong. I’m disappointed to say it took me so long to realize that there are plenty of things to do in this tourist attracting town and city. It wasn’t until I started my internship at the formerly known Lockport Retailer two years ago that I was finally able to open my eyes to all the activities that my little town and city has to offer. It felt as if I was seeing a whole new world. Suddenly the community I thought I knew wasn’t the community I had actually thought it to be. I came to the realization of fundraisers, the opening of new businesses to attract tourists, art shows showing local artist works and antique shows and even community held events throughout the city such as the most recent event Christmas on the Canal. It wasn’t until this year that I decided to throw my-
self into the festivities and see what Christmas on the Canal was all about. So around noon that Saturday Nov. 28, I ventured out into the city with my younger sister where we partook in the activities. We started outside the Palace Theatre where we waited patiently in line with our fellow community members bundled for the weather in winter coats, scarves, gloves and hats for the horse drawn carriage rides. Only being able to seat six people to a ride we tended to be waiting in the line for a quite a while, but the time seemed to pass quickly with the abundance of activities going on inside the Palace Theatre where parents would take their kids while another parent would hold their spot in line. Children were presented with presents from the Treasure chest, pictures were taken with Santa Clause and balloon animals, plants and hats were made by the balloon clown. For those standing in line that grew hungry, like myself and my sister, where in luck because right next door the Script Café sold hotdogs, sausages and soda at a stand outside their café. Finally my sister and I lucked out, being a party of two we were able to squeeze on with a family of four who had spent the
day shopping in local shops and getting balloon swords made for their two little ones. After the horse and carriage ride that took us around the block that the Palace Theatre is located on, my sister and I headed to the new Cornerstone Ice Arena where we rented our skates and got ready to do our one “must” for the winter season. It actually had been years since I skated and I must say I was a tad nervous once I made my way onto the ice. I thought I would just naturally pick it up again, like riding a bike, but I couldn’t believe it—I had forgotten how to ice skate. It took me about twenty minutes to be able to be comfortable enough to venture away from the wall and out into the open where I had no safety net if I lost my balance just the cold hard ice beneath me. I was doing alright though. The technique of ice skating began to come back to me slowly as I glided onward. I was feeling confident—I was doing it—until my sister came up behind me and began pushing me forward where I then lost my balance and gracefully fell backwards landing on top of her. I fell twice more during that hour of free skating, but I’m proud to say the second time was once
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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
Black Friday shopping makes for an interesting crowd Being the shopoholic I am, every year it is mandatory that I go out for Black Friday. It’s been somewhat of a controversial topic that many stores chose to be open for Thanksgiving, but I decided to venture out on Thursday anyway. The first place I went to was the Walmart in Hamburg. I didn’t really have anything specific in mind I was shopping for. A friend and I mainly wanted to go for people watching purposes. And what better place to people watch than Walmart? The parking lot was an absolute zoo, indicating that the vast majority of local people didn’t mind the stores being open on the
holiday. Somehow we managed to get lucky and found a spot right up front. However, only one entrance was open, and it was on the complete opposite side of where we parked. At the entrance, we found metal barriers lined up as if we were at Darien Lake waiting to ride the Superman. No one was in line, and I watched the security guard move the barrier so two people could walk into the store without walking through the maze. I attempted to do the same, which I promptly got scolded for. “They work here!” Yeah, sure they do, buddy. When we got into the
store, it was a madhouse. Everyone was in a hurry. And nothing was in its usual place. Electronics were spread throughout the food aisles. Those hoping to get a deal on flat screen TVs were lined up in the auto department. The line for DVDs and video games was in the home and garden section. My friend and I decided to check out the cheap DVDs to see if there was anything good. We went to the home and garden section where we were immediately were placed in a line seemingly a mile long. After several minutes in line, my friend turns to me and whispers, “Do you
smell weed?” I sniff, and I vaguely notice it as well, shrugging my shoulders and nodding to the three guys in front of us. A minute later, a woman comes storming into line behind us. She immediately goes on a profanity laced tirade that I would most definitely be fired for printing. From what I could understand, she was upset that an employee told her to wait in the wrong line for the last hour and now she might not get the $30 copy of Grand Theft Auto V for her son. My friend and I nod our heads sympathetically to her. It’s at that point that I notice the smell of weed has gotten significantly stron-
ger. I turn around to see what the guys in front of us were doing, and lo and behold, they are smoking a blunt in the middle of Walmart. I nudge my friend in amused disbelief to point it out, and I regret it as he is absolutely horrified. The woman behind us is still going off about being in the wrong line, now threatening to “put her size 8 boot in that employee’s”...rear. She also alludes to shanking people to get her hands on the game. The guys continue to light up for the next 15 minutes we’re in line while the angry woman continues to rant. I can’t help but smile at the stark contrast between the people who surround us.
When we get to the DVD/ video game display, the woman almost seems disappointed that Walmart still has many copies of the game. Now, her boot will only be used for walking. After browsing the DVDs and a few other departments, we waited in the checkout line with our finds for an additional 45 minutes. In this line, we merely encountered two friendly Canadians who made the trip up. While the trip was a long one, I don’t regret going out on Thanksgiving, and I will likely continue to do so for the near future. I mean, who knows what I might see next year?
Socks and notebooks make great gifts By Ann Jenkins Enger THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
Holiday shopping? Here we go with simplicity again. There is something about a brand new pair of socks that is simply delightful. When do we allow ourselves this luxury? When the last pair in the drawer finally retires? Work socks, running socks, dress socks--it’s no wonder they make great gifts. They’re not inexpensive (if you want
them to last) and it seems like you can never have enough. Eventually they develop personalities (you have to admit): this pair fits goofy around the toes, that pair is a little tight for those boots. But do we go out on an average Saturday morning on a mission to buy socks? Never. We wait until it is imperative. Or, if you are especially lucky, you will receive them as a gift at Christmas. Never underestimate the joy of someone ripping
open wrapping paper to see a pair of socks. Despite the look on their face, don’t believe it. Everyone loves socks. They often last for years— longer than you want, even. I’ve often thought, “I wish that pair would just get one tiny hole in the big toe so I could replace them.” If everything is still in working order, though, it doesn’t seem prudent. On the other hand, I opened a fortune cookie recently that said, “Prudence keeps life safe, but does
not often make it happy.” Last year I said to myself, “That’s it, I’m buying new winter socks.” I went to a store, stood around looking at a bunch of socks, brought one pair of gray knee socks home, and put them on. It felt like September going back to school, starting out on a fresh path in life— (what, you can’t be philosophical about socks?)— alas, there was a hole in the big toe. Brand new! Some Saturday, I’m going back out there to try again.
Meanwhile, I’m also easily pleased by notebooks and pens. If you ever wandered into a drugstore to buy a birthday card, you may have passed a lovely little aisle packed with pens and notebooks and stationery supplies that all seem like luxury items. Small spiral notebooks with plain yellow covers. Larger notepads with leather covers, big fat notebooks with dividers for five subjects. Think of what you could fill those pages with! Pens
that write in fine point, medium point, calligraphy. Highlighters! (Now we’re talking opulence.) All make perfect gifts for Christmas, in my view. You can call them stocking stuffers if you want, but to me, these are the real presents. While everyone is distracted by the computers and electronic games, the first thing I’m going to start fiddling with is that little notebook and pen. And let me try on those socks.
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Transit Drive-In to show next Bills game as fundraiser for Buffalo City Mission By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
The Transit Drive-In Theatre has reopened their doors during their off season to screen live games of the Buffalo Bills remaining season. The Drive-In had their first run with the Monday night game against the New York Jets, which Buffalo won 38 to 3. The Drive in attracted 150 cars and over 300 people and raised about $1,138. Although attendance wasn’t as large as what was hoped for due to the high winds that night, owner Rick Cohen is opening the theatre’s gates again for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. The gates will open at 2 p.m. where participants can begin their tailgating traditions right there in the Drive
In lot before the scheduled kickoff at 4:05 p.m. All screens will be open for viewing depending on the size of the crowd. The Drive in is prepared to house 1,200 vehicles during Sunday’s game. Although guests are welcome to bring their own grills and refreshments the snack bar will also be open throughout the beginning of the fourth quarter and all proceeds will be going to the Buffalo City Mission. Buffalo City Mission’s Vision is to store hope to the homeless and hurting of Western New York by providing emergency shelter and nourishing meals to thousands of homeless men, women and children. With the strengths of our Men’s Center and our new state-of-the-art shelter for women and children, Cornerstone Manor, Buffalo City
Mission provides comprehensive recovery programs to help homeless men, women and children rebuild stable, healthy, productive lives. The Mission also exists to meet the spiritual and practical needs of the poor through the demonstration of the love and preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With the Christmas season approaching quickly, Buffalo City Mission is preparing to serve thousands of homeless men, woman, and children with not only food but also hope for a new beginning. Cohen hopes to help Buffalo City Mission with their programs by donating all the proceeds made at the snack bar to the cause. Game time weather in Lockport is predicted to be around 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit with a 20 percent chance of precipitation so dress accordingly.
Artists and artisans to have day of demonstrations The Niagara Art Trail is pleased to host a day of demonstrations by local artists and artisans. Others, although not demonstrating their craftsmenship, will be on hand for a meet and greet. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Ticklebridge Co-op Market at 12 Market St. in
Lockport’s Historic Bewley Building. All of the individuals being featured currently have their work for sale in the Coop. They will be on hand to talk about their work and show you what goes into its creation. Some will also be offering special pricing. We are still finalizing the list, but among those
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DeSantis Carpets and Flooring celebrates its 47th anniversary By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
DeSantis Carpets and Flooring, originally located in the Tonawanda area, has celebrated their 47th anniversary of business at their Lockport location this past month. The store relocated to Lockport over 39 years ago and has been at its Transit Street location for the past 34 years, where business has been steady due to the visible location and the busy traffic of the street. Although they are located in Lockport, DeSantis continues to do installations throughout Western New York area. Owner Joe DeSantis started his career in the carpet and flooring business when he was 20 years old as a flooring contractor helper. As he learned the trade he eventually went on to start his own business which flourished in the Tonawanda area as well as to other areas as far as Binghamton for commercial work. Wanting to keep a family
The store, although small to the eye from the outside, houses over 3,500 carpet samples as well as flooring samples. “Everyone thinks I just have that front section when you walk into the door,” DeSantis said. “They can’t believe how large the store really is.” DeSantis offers package deals year round one which includes carpet pad and installation for all one price. “Business has been excellent,” DeSantis said. “We are mostly [doing business] in the Niagara County.” When first starting his business, DeSantis hoped that the business would flourish, and it did exactly that as it began to exceed his expectations. “I never expected to be doing this for 47 years,” RACHEL FUERSCHBACH DeSantis said. DeSantis Carpets and flooring is located at 175 S. Desantis Carpets have been in business for 47 years Transit St. and is open from offering over 3,500 carpet samples to choose from. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 run atmosphere, Joe’s wife working side by side with ers,” Joe said. “This way including plushes, cut and p.m. on Saturdays and eveBarb began to help out in her husband for 35 years. there are no false promises loops, frieze, a full line of nings by appointment. the store with book keep“I pride myself on the fact to the customers.” For more information or commercial carpeting, laming once their kids were that our customers are dealDeSantis offers a vari- inated flooring, dinal floor- to make an appointment old enough. She has been ing directly with the own- ety of carpets and flooring ing and luxury vinyl tile. call 433-1460.
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The Just Say No! program will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Lockport Family YMCA. JSN! Is held for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and is open to students from all area school districts. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. and the program starts at 6:30 p.m. Students spend the evening playing games in the gym and Youth Lobby game room, swimming and enjoying a snack while participating in the monthly educational program. The December educational program will be presented by Education Specialists from Northpoint Council. The Educational message shared with the students is designed to give
them the knowledge and skills to make good decisions. Students are encouraged to attend JSN the first Saturday of each month and are recognized for attending three programs in one school year, JSN shirts are awarded as recognition of the students choosing to spend their time wisely. Parents are reminded to come into the YMCA building at the end of the night to pick up their child, as children are not allowed to leave without an adult escort. All students attending should bring swimsuit, towel and wear sneakers and play clothes. The fee the evening program is $1 and space is limited. Just Say NO! program is
sponsored by the Barge Canal Optimist Club and The Greater Lockport YMCA. All activities are lead and supervised by members and friends of the Barge Canal Optimist Club. The Barge Canal Optimist Club is an active service organization who’s club motto is “Friend of Youth”. The Barge Canal Optimist Club has been providing the Just Say No! and other youth programs to students on the Lockport community for 24 years. For more information about the Just Say No! program, the YMCA or The Barge Canal Optimist Club call Laurie Ferris, YMCA youth director 434-8887, Lferris@lockportymca. com.
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Celebrate the holidays at local banquet hall Looking for a last-minute location to hold your holiday party or gathering? The North Amherst Banquet Hall at 2200 Tonawanda Creek Rd. in Amherst has openings during the 2014 holiday season and beyond! The spacious and recently remodeled banquet facility frequently serves the community by hosting events such as weddings, showers, parties, reunions, business meetings and much more. The venue is handicapaccessible, provides catering services through a local well-known restaurant and
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Brandon L. Oliver, 22, of 181 Church St., Apt. A, Lockport was charged with second-degree criminal contempt Dec. 1. The victim reported that while driving down Niagara Street she received four private phone calls. She answered the first one and stated her ex-boyfriend, the suspect, stated obscenities over the phone. The victim states she hung up immediately. On the fourth call the victim received a voice mail where the suspect threatened to kil her. The victim has a full order of protection against the suspect which was issued out of the Lockport City Court by Judge Thomas Dimillo.
Shawn A. Awtry, 38, of 157 Cottage St. Apt. E, Lockport was charged with third-degree criminal mischief Nov. 29. Patrol responded to the above location for a possible burglary in progress. Upon arrival, patrol observed the suspect who was intoxicated at the door of 268 Garden St., Apt. G. Patrol ordered him to put his hands up and he complied. Patrol interviewed the occupant who stated she believed the suspect was just confused and believed it was his girlfriend’s door, which is Apartment E. However, she stated the victim’s vehicle had been damaged and she believed the suspect had done it. Patrol observed the vehicle and the rear window was broken. Patrol asked the suspect if he knew what happened to the window and he admitted to punching it. Patrol made contact with the victim and she stated she wanted to press charges against her ex-boyfriend.
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Leonard R. Gruntz III, 48, of 380 N. Transit St., Lockport was charged with second-degree menacing Dec. 1. Patrol units responded to 380 N. Transit St. for a domestic call. The caller stated the male was in the back yard with a sludge hammer and was trying to force his way inside. Gruntz was located in the rear of the driveway and detained while the victim was interviewed. She stated she had a verbal argument with her hisband Gruntz, he left the house and she locked the doors. When Gruntz returned he attempted to force open the rear sliding door and the rear door. He then got a sludge hammer and threatened to smash the glass sliding door open. The victim then called the Lockport Police Department because she was in fear. When Gruntz saw his wife on the phone he allegedly yelled, “You are a cop calling b****. You are going to pay for that,” while holding the sludge hammer up as if he was going to hit something with it. Gruntz was about ten feet from his wife and she was in fear for her safety.
Nov. 30 Endangering A Child
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Nov. 29
Deanna M. Gibbson, 25, of 36 S. Transit St. Apt 2, Lockport, and Robert E. Washburn, 33, of 36 S. Transit St. Apt. 3, Lockport where charged with endangering the welfare of a child and Edward K. Washburn Jr., 36, of 36 S. Transit St., Apt 1, Lockport was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and fifth-degree possession of marijuana on Nov. 30. Patrol was dispatched to check the welfare of children in the residence at 36 S. Transit St. It was was reported that suspects were doing drugs in the presence of children. Upon arrival, patrol could smell very strong odor oj marijuana coming from the front door of the residence prior ro the occupants opening of the door. Upon further investigation Edward came forward with the marijuana that was located inside his jacket pocket. Edward told patrol that the grinder was in the cupboard above the bathroom door. A scale was also located in Edwards jacket and roaches containing marijuana was sitting on the table in the living room. Both Washburn brothers and Gibson were all charged with endangering the welfare of a child for smoking marijuana in front of a 2-year-old child.
Dec. 2 Assault
John Q. Knox, 29, of 231 Chapel St. Apt. upper, Lockport was charged Dec. 2 with third-degree assault. Patrol responded to 231 Chapel St. for a domestic incident. Upon arrival the victim was interviewed.She stated she was involved in a fight with her boyfriend, Knox. The victim stated that Knox punched her in the face several times and dragged her around by her hair. She stated she then ran to the downstairs apartment to call the police and the suspect fled on foot. He was gone upon patrols arrival and the area was checked and the suspect could not be located.
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Brian C. Malcomb, 29, of 6343 Robinson Rd. Apt 1C, Lockport was charged with second-degree criminal trespassing on Dec. 1. Patrol responded to the above location for an unwanted party. Upon arrival, patrol spoke with the caller who stated her son had come over to her residence intoxicated and was refusing to leave. The caller’s son, Malcomb, was again asked to leave by the caller and patrol. He refused and was subsequently arrested for criminal trespass.
Kevon L. Sykes, 24, of 178 Green St., Apt. 1, Lockport was charged with second-degree harassment Dec. 2. Patrol took a walk up complaint from the victim at the Lockport Police Department. The victim stated that at about midnight on Tuesday at her residence, 178 Green St. lower apartment, she was in a verbal argument with her boyfriend, Sykes. The argument did become physical when Sykes allegedly forcibly took the victim’s cell phone from her. Sykes reportedly further pinned the victim to the ground and later the wall by grabbing hold of her neck. This did cause pain and redness to the victim.
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