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Water pollution
Tonawanda Coke discharging excessive amounts of chemicals
by DARLENE M. DONOHUE
Editor
       First it was the air and soil, and now the water is showing signs of contaminants as a result of operations at Tonawanda Coke Corp.
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One last splash
     Caitlin McNally, an 8-year-old from Kenmore, jumps into Brighton Pool Friday afternoon to fetch some pink rings at the bottom. The pool will close following Labor Day weekend. Photo by John Rusac.
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Simpson to retire as UB president
by KEATON T. DEPRIEST
Associate Editor
       University at Buffalo President John B. Simpson on Monday announced he will retire effective Jan. 15. The university’s 14th president, Simpson said he will be returning to California to spend more time with his wife, Katherine, and their family. Scott D. Nostaja, UB’s senior vice president and chief operations officer, will serve as interim president.
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Open house to showcase homeownership opportunities
by DARLENE M. DONOHUE
Editor
       Through New Opportunities Community Housing Development Corp., individuals who might not otherwise be able to purchase a home may have a chance to do so in the Town of Tonawanda. An open house scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, will offer aspiring homeowners an up-close look at the latest affordable homeownership opportunity being offered by the town.
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 Local News
• article has image SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
Program director at Park takes work hands-on
Charles Wise takes his work seriously. The director of the international student program at Amherst’s Park School visited Korea last summer to meet with the parents of his students and talk with them about the school and the students’ progress. More...
• Eggs sold at Tops not affected by recent recall
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 Editorial
• Bee Editorial
Is there no end to violations at Tonawanda Coke?
If you go to The Ken-Ton Bee website and type Tonawanda Coke in the search box there are at least 10 stories that pop up regarding how this company allegedly has wronged the area. More...
• article has image Spindle items
• article has image Out of the Past
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 Police Blotter
• Man not drunk, just choking
(Editor’s note: The Bee’s police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.) Town of Tonawanda Thursday, Aug. 26 More...
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 Obituaries
• article has image J. Mark Mogavero, Olympic gold medalist, probation director
J. Mark Mogavero, 88, of Tonawanda, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010. Born in Buffalo, Mogavero was an Erie County probation director. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute and earned two degrees from Canisius College in Buffalo. More...
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 Education
• Welcome freshmen:
Kenmore West hosts orientation for undergrads ‘‘
Junior Elizabeth Brock and sophomore James Benders, have fond memories of their first day as freshmen at Kenmore West High School. Neither felt nervous, lost or unwelcome when they walked into the school for the first time. More...
• Canisius College presents ArtsCanisius programs
• article has image Holmes Elementary hosts retreat for teachers
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 Sports
• article has image New coach, QB, headline changes at St. Joe’s
2010 will be a year of new beginnings for the St. Joe’s Marauders’ football team. For the first time in 29 years, St. Joe’s has a new head football coach as Dennis Gilbert takes over for the legendary Bob O’Connor, who retired following the 2009 season. More...
• article has image O’Hara seeks sixth straight league title
• article has image Pressure builds for state champion Sweet Home
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 Lifestyles
• article has image National Drug Take-Back Day
Local disposal sites aim to get meds off the street
D rive up and drop off. It’s as simple as that when it comes to the disposal of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs. More...
• article has image Couple hold reception at Kleinhans Music Hall
• Gym etiquette part of town’s Crash Course program
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 What's Going On
• Wha t’s Going On
Fundraiser set to benefit 5-year-old boy More...
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 Entertainment
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thurs. 2  After School Escape — Children in grades K-5 are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 at Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew; Free - no registration required. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html fri. More...
• article has image Festivals
• Tours
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 Business
• article has image Schimminger receives business award
The National Federation of Independent Businesses has named Assemblyman Robin Schimminger, D-C-I-Kenmore, a “Guardian of Small Business.” More...
• article has image Lee outlines plan to boost companies’ global competitiveness
• article has image Family Care of WNY moving into new village development
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