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Chamber Awards Gala 2013

by Janet Schultz

The Lewiston-Porter School District has reduced its budget each year since 2009, but New York state has also reduced its aid in each of those years, leaving the gap up to the district to be filled.

The Lew-Port Board of Education has found ways without increasing the tax levy in three of those years, but, as a result, it now makes the 2013-14 budget more difficult to balance.

A handful of district residents heard the realities of Lewiston-Porter's revised budget at a public hearing Tuesday night.

All totaled, the net state aid loss to Lew-Port in the past four years has been $9.4 million.

Niagara Wine Trail expansion approved by Legislature

State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has announced that both chambers of the State Legislature approved legislation (S.1095-A) to expand and rename the Niagara Wine Trail system. The new configuration will extend the trail in Niagara County, Orleans County and Western Monroe County, encompassing more wineries than ever before.

"I have fought hard over the last couple years to make sure our wine trail system keeps up with the rapid growth we are seeing in local wineries," Maziarz said. "This new configuration will make it easier for tourists and visitors to find our wineries. Signage, literature and other tourism promotion materials need to be updated to reflect the wineries in existence now, and new wineries that are springing up almost every year."

Dennis Brochey announces candidacy for Lewiston supervisor

Dennis Brochey, a longtime Lewiston business owner and a trustee in the Village of Lewiston, is running for Town of Lewiston supervisor. The Democratic candidate owns Dennis Brochey's Automotive on Center Street.

"My greatest concern for the Town of Lewiston is spending and how to control it," Brochey said. "As a business owner, I understand the need to carefully plan spending projects and make sure all your obligations can be met."

Nicholas Picholas honored with ACS Voice of Hope Award

The American Cancer Society has announced Nicholas Picholas of Entercom Radio of Buffalo's WKSE-FM (Kiss 98.5) has been recognized with the 2013 American Cancer Society Voice of Hope Award. The honor is bestowed on volunteers who share the mission of the American Cancer Society while exceeding all expectations for voluntary service for the western market of the American Cancer Society.

Volunteers to collect donations outside of Artpark

Sister Beth Brosmer (center) of Heart and Soul of Niagara Falls, the Rev. William Lowry (center) of Care and Share Pantry of Ransomville, and Don Luce (right) of Community Missions, review reports of the food/cash donations held on Tuesday nights at both entrances to Artpark.

Volunteers collect food and cash donations for all three pantries.

Artpark hosts 'America's Got Talent' star Jackie Evancho live in concert

Known for her flawless soprano voice that floored judges and audiences on the hit TV show "America's Got Talent," 13-year-old Jackie Evancho will perform for one night only at Artpark's Mainstage Theater on June 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets, ranging from $55-$75, went on sale Friday, May 31.