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May 16, 2012 / Front Page

Career building in education

¦ School district adds business academy to curriculum

by DARLENE M. DONOHUE
Editor

Students who are interested in pursuing a career in business will now have the opportunity to get an in-depth look and practice in the field because of a new program being provided in the Kenmore Town of Tonawanda School District. More...

Local News

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW - Free Access

Military service helps resident face fears

by DARLENE M. DONOHUE

Armed Forces Day, May 19, is a day for the Spencer clan in the Town of Tonawanda to honor a family tradition. More...

Community brief

The YWCA Tonawandas will host a training session for the Canal Fest KidBiz 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9 at the YWCA, 49 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. The informative training teaches kids, ages 8 to 13, the basics of the retail business. More...

Kenmore Mercy awards three from nursing staff

Kenmore Mercy Hospital capped off National Nurses’ Week by recognizing some of its best nursing staff during a ceremony held on May 10. More...

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Obituaries

Peter E. Demmin, chemistry teacher

Peter E. Demmin, 74, of Amherst, formerly of the City of Tonawanda, died Monday, May 7, 2012. Mr. More...

Death Notices

KREUTZER, Norbert Henry, of Tonawanda, died Friday, May 11, 2012. Mr. Kreutzer is survived by two sons, David and Paul; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gilbert. More...

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Sports

Thunder continue to roll toward postseason

by MIKE MIGLIORE
Reporter

The Mount St. Mary Thunder remained unbeaten in league play last Monday with a 14-9 win over St. Mary’s of Lancaster. Despite the victory, head coach Marissa Dauria felt her team didn’t play its best. More...

Bulldog bats burn Kenmore West in rivalry showdown

In the second matchup of the season between Kenmore East and Kenmore West baseball, the Bulldogs were able to turn the tables on their rivals. More...

Lady Blue Devils get back into NFL race

After falling into a bit of a slump, the Kenmore West Lady Blue Devils needed to turn things around quickly to get back into the hunt in the Niagara Frontier League. More...

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What's Going On

What’s Going On

Auxiliary hosting linens sales Luxury linens will be available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 in the Atrium of the Kenmore Mercy Hospital, 2950 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore. Church Flea Market seeking vendors More...

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Entertainment

Special Events

fri. 18 Benedict House Gala — Join the folks in their 25th anniversary gala event to benefit this organization that provides housing and support services to individuals living with AIDS, 6 p.m. More...

Literature

thurs. 17 Roberta Rich — Reading and book signing for The Midwife of Venice, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at Talking Leaves Books, 3158 Main St., Buffalo; Free. 837-8554, www.tleavesbooks.com More...

Art

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Breaking News - 09:55 PM

Voters pass school district's budget - Free Access

Voters seem to be OK with the budget that the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School School District put forth for next year, because they approved it today, according to unofficial figures. More...

School district, teachers’ union reach contractual agreement

¦ Deal gives teachers a three-year contract

The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District has reached a contractual agreement with the Kenmore Teachers’ Association that has resulted in a new three-year contract. More...

Garden Tour now on the Web

by DARLENE M. DONOHUE
Editor

Participation is part of what makes or breaks the Ken-Ton Garden Tour, so for its 10-year anniversary, the event’s committee is turning to the Internet to spread the word. More...

Editorial

Armed Forces Day deserves recognition, too

Pop quiz: What is the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day? More...

Spindle items

DARLENE DONOHUE
Ken-Ton Editor

• THE BEST OF EAST — It always impresses me to see the listings of those Ken-Ton School District alumni who earn a spot in Kenmore East High School’s Hall of Distinction. More...

Republican Senate primary nearly invisible to voters

DAVID F. SHERMAN
Managing Editor

A lthough it seems like the 2012 presidential election campaign has been dragging on since Halloween, another important race is not getting nearly enough attention. More...

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Police Blotter

Dog feces lead to offensive signage

Friday, May 4 A female Wardman Road resident reported that someone was making negative comments about her via Twitter — a social networking site. An officer advised the woman to ignore the comments. More...

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Education

Ken-West auto tech pupil earns May honor

Each month, the faculty members at Erie 1 BOCES Kenton Career & Technical Center recognize a deserving Student of the Month for his or her hard work, dedication and commitment to education. More...

Photo

ACADEMIC HONORS — The Rotary Club of Kenmore recently made presentations to its student award winners for 2012. More...

Students receive leadership awards

The third series of four Leadership Awards from the Wilson Center for Leadership and Innovation were presented Monday at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse. The Wilson Center for Leadership and Innovation was founded by Dr. More...

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Lifestyles

Skates, sleds and sacrifice

War veterans play hockey to heal

by JOLENE ZANGHI
Reporter

Jeff Gramlich and Dan Ohar have both served in the military. The wars they fought may have been waged during different eras, but the two veterans have had the opportunity to find camaraderie once more, this time on the ice. More...

Church Flea Market seeking vendors

Payne Ave Christian Church 1459 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda will be holding a giant Flea Market in the Church parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 (rain date May 26). Ten foot by 15 foot spaces will be available for $20. More...

Ken-Ton Library News

Brighton Place 999 Brighton Road, 332-4375 Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

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Business

Events

Sales execs set presentation on waterfront More...

Serenity Yoga provides ways for body to find comfort

by KEATON T. DEPRIEST
Amherst Associate Editor

If you are looking to open your mind and rid your body of any aches and pains, it might be time to consider yoga. After having back surgery a couple of years ago, Ramona Reinke said she would wake up each morning feeling stiff and in intense pain. More...

Town agent earns community award

Allstate Insurance agent Paul Chrzanowski, whose office is located at 2746 Eggert Road in Tonawanda, has received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the community. More...

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