The Youngstown Free Library One World Many Stories Drama Club will present "A World of Stories" on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Red Brick School Village Center gym. Library spokesperson Jan Gilgore reports the drama club participants have been practicing, making costumes and props for several weeks. The program is open to the public.

Following two straight record-setting crowds at Artpark & Co.'s "Tuesday in the Park" concert series, Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano and Police Commissioner Al Soluri are asking when enough is enough.

Following the July 25 vote by Steering Committee members of the Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Restoration Advisory Board to dissolve and organize as the Niagara LOOW Action Council, comes news of others associated with the earlier RAB who now seek to remain as a separate group.

With week two of Artpark concert "heavies" now passed, Lewiston Police Department Chief Chris Salada says area law enforcement overall has been up to the task in addressing the bigger than normal crowds, the very heavy traffic and various uncertainties.

The Town of Lewiston Town Board lent its approval last month to three projects aimed at enhancing the Niagara River Greenway corridor. Now under consideration before the Niagara River Greenway Commission is a $500,000 proposal to fund three projects: an ice rink in Academy Park, Artpark event programming and Lewiston Council on the Arts event programming.

Several Western New York businesses have stepped forward in a big way to support the 10th annual Lewiston Jazz Festival. While this festival is free to those who attend, it costs more than $150,000 to host.

The Bee Hive, a pottery and crafts studio located at 419 Center St., Lewiston, plans to offer many specials this upcoming month.

The Advantage Sports Training Program of Mount St. Mary's Hospital's Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation recently completed its sessions for Lewiston-Porter High School students at the Lewiston-Porter campus.

On Aug. 13 and 14, British redcoats will square off with American continental soldiers as Old Fort Niagara hosts its annual "Soldiers of the Revolution" event. Weekend activities include two battle re-enactments, interactive games for families, demonstrations of muskets and muzzle-loading artillery, military music, and historical drama.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard (and his dog) enjoyed a round of golf Monday at Seneca Hickory Stick in Lewiston.

The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of August.

On Saturday, Aug. 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Youngstown's Falkner Park, the Bicentennial Art of Peace Garden will be formally dedicated,

Niagara Feline Friends is running a low cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. It's open to anyone, regardless of income. The cost is $75, which also includes distemper and rabies shots.

The Niagara County Fair has always had a progressive approach to entertaining fairgoers.

Jerk chicken, island drinks, live music and limbo will greet guests next Sunday at the Wilson Boat House. Music promoter Steve Goodman is producing a "Caribbean Experience," complete with restaurant specials, entertainment and one very special guest.

Lewiston Music promoter Steve Goodman's debut "Hot Pepper & Salsa Festival" has been pushed back a few weeks. The Village of Lewiston approved use of Academy Park on Aug. 16 and 17 for the event, but that was too early for the man who just hosted the Lewiston Music Festival on July 8 and 9.

All eyes and ears were on Jim Stachowski, environmental engineer for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as he led off and occupied much of Tuesday's Lewiston-Porter School Board meeting.

Two more members of the Western New York Young Marines are attending leadership school this summer.

St. John's Episcopal Church, Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown, will hold its annual rummage sale.

With newly appointed U.S. Army Corps facilitator Doug Sarno in attendance, members of the Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Restoration Advisory Board voted to officially dissolve and emerge anew.

On July 13, the ladies nine and 18 hole leagues at the Niagara Falls Country Club got together to hold the annual "Go For Pink" golf tournament. The proceeds raised from the entry fee, hole sponsors, Chinese auction, raffle and donations were more than $6,000 and presented to Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center's Breast Care Center.

Susan Mikula Campbell, editor of Niagara Frontier Publications' Niagara-Wheatfield Tribune, won a New York Press Build A Better Newspaper Contest award this year.

A statement from Assemblyman John Ceretto on the resignation of NYPA CEO Richard Kessel.

Assemblyman John Ceretto wrote to Gov. Andrew Cuomo inviting him to visit the 138th District to discuss ideas and strategy on how to strengthen the region's tourism industry in order to revitalize the local economy, attract businesses and create more jobs.

The Lewiston Beautification Commission has instituted "Garden of the Week," a new award program this year for businesses on Center Street in the Village of Lewiston. The purpose of the award is to recognize companies/individuals that have beautified their places of businesses during the summer.

Visitors to the Village of Lewiston's waterfront are now a little more up-to-date on where to shop, eat and play. The first of three business and cultural directories is now in place, situated just past the Freedom Crossing monument.

Get ready, golfers, golf enthusiasts and spectators. The Niagara Falls Country Club is hosting the 53rd annual Porter Cup, taking place Tuesday, July 26, through Saturday, July 30.

Children from the First Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School provided Mount St. Mary's Hospital with a series of blankets, which will be given to other children who have had surgery at the hospital. The initiative was part of the children's mission project.

If you seek a weekend activity combining educational merit and whimsical fun, look no further than the Sanborn Area Historical Society's upcoming annual Farm Festival.

Niagara County Sheriff's Deputy Allen Gerhardt continues his recovery from surgery at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo following a serious automobile accident early Monday morning on Lake Road in the Town of Porter.

by Joshua Maloni Village of Lewiston trustees received an earful Monday from Oneida Street resident Jacqueline Lampman at their monthly board meeting. They heard complaints on everything from traffic models to spending patterns. "It's not a quiet place to live anymore," Lampman said of the village. She began her comments with observations of the north Fourth Street and River Road areas. "(Cars were) going 50 mph," she said, noting they weren't stopping, either. But, with the arrival of Lewiston Police vehicles, "It stopped. These people significantly slowed down." Lampman said quality of life in the village has diminished with the increase in concerts and other large events. "You just keep adding them (festivals), and adding them, and adding them," she said. "Now I've got tour buses (driving down my street) ... I've got Modern (Disposal trucks) in the middle of the night. ... It's horrible." "I didn't come into this village to listen to rock music at 8:30, 9 o'clock," she said. "I know I'm not the only one who feels that way." Lampman said Ridge Street has become a "horrible" haven for "bar traffic"; village parks have become overrun with "older kids from Niagara Falls" who "intimidate all the younger kids"; and questioned spending for recreation programs. Trustees listened to Lampman, but didn't engage her in a debate. "We are working to try to make things better," Mayor Terry Collesano said. He stated sound levels were adjusted at Artpark and Water Street Landing (two popular noise complaint targets), and parking adjustments were implemented for "Tuesday in the Park" concerts. Wiz Khalifa concert questioned The Artpark conversation turned to the Wiz Khalifa concert on Aug. 4. The 23-year-old Pittsburgh rapper is currently on his "Rolling Papers" tour. "There could be some very tense moments that night," Village of Lewiston Police Commissioner Al Soluri said. "We don't want a reoccurrence of what happened in Niagara Falls." Soluri was referring to a July 2 concert at the Rapids Theatre on Main Street, which ended with a shooting, several fights and multiple arrests. Responding after the meeting, Artpark & Co. President George Osborne said, "The Wiz Khalifa concert should not be compared to the 'after hours' private party at the Rapids Theatre. Wiz Khalifa plays to a demographic of 16 to 20 year olds, and our concert is scheduled to end at 10:30. The Rapids party didn't even start until 11 p.m." Lewiston Police Chief Chris Salada said Osborne would not cancel the show. Khalifa's show is a ticketed, Mainstage Theater event. Soluri said the previous indoor show, the July 13 Black Keys concert, was larger than police expected. "Chris doesn't know when they have a big crowd coming," Soluri said of ticketed events. Salada said he is ready for the Khalifa show. "We're going to have all our guys in, and we're going to try and get some (Niagara County) Sheriff's Department and state police in there for that, too," he said. Salada also is preparing for larger outdoor crowds. Artpark's next two "Tuesday in the Park" concerts feature Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top. Weather permitting, crowds are expected to range from 15,000 to 25,000. "The next two weeks are probably going to be our biggest," he said. "Besides the coverage we now have between the state police and sheriff's department, I'm also going to write a letter to the Town of Niagara - (Police Chief James Suitor) says he could probably give me five guys - and I'm going to get at least one officer from Youngstown to supplement the patrols for those nights." Salada and the Lewiston Police Department also have worked this summer with New York State Parks Police, Niagara County Auxiliary Police and U.S. Border Patrol to ensure crowd control, run driving while intoxicated checkpoints, and direct traffic out of the village. News and Notes •Music promoter Steve Goodman was granted permission to host the first "Hot Pepper & Salsa Festival" on Aug. 16-17 at Academy Park. Proceeds will be used to pay for security cameras, which will be installed on Water Street. •The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is planning a Facebook course this fall for people looking to learn the ins and outs of the social networking site. The department was also given permission to use Marilyn Toohey Park and the Red Brick Schoolhouse grounds for its 15th annual Country Fair and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 17. •Theatre in the Mist was granted a facility contract to use Academy Park from 5 until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, for a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the company, which is staging "Annie" in September. •Paving was expected to end this week. The Department of Public Works placed new blacktop on Mohawk and South Ninth streets.

Friends of the Lewiston Public Library announce the winner of its Fountain of Gold raffle, drawn on June 26 during the Lewiston GardenFest.

If you don't go on vacation this summer, here's a day trip that will feel like a vacation.

The Sanborn Band will be performing a concert of summer classic favorites at the Wilson Historical Society Grounds, 645 Lake St., Wilson, at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24.

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours is being credited with saving a St. Louis woman's life.

Situated on Lake Ontario 11 miles east of Fort Niagara in picturesque Wilson Harbor, the 43-year-old Tuscarora Yacht Club has just completed a $400,000 upgrade of its entire facility.

Chemical Waste Management, located on Balmer Road in the Town of Porter, held its annual open House on Friday, July 16.

On Monday evening, July 25, Old Fort Niagara and the Town of Porter Historical Society will join to commemorate the 252nd anniversary of the Battle of La Belle Famille with a walking tour of the original battle site.

Professor Herbert Richardson, an author with Edwin Mellen Press, is selling his roughly 8,500-square-foot mall on the corner of Center and North Fourth streets. The Village of Lewiston space consists of merchants selling ice cream, books and art, as well as a vacant center that was intended to house artisans and/or community events.