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Long-term educational plan is major focus in 2010-11
by CHRISTOPHER GORDON Editor
       Next Tuesday morning, buses will be dropping off students for the first day of the 2010-11 school year. While Superintendent Matthew McGarrity is looking forward to his initial first day of school in Orchard Park, he is already thinking about how to make the district better long-term.
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Hole in one?
     Hole in one? Kevin Garry enjoys a round of Frisbee golf at Chestnut Ridge Park on Aug. 25. Photo by John Normile. Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com
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Police investigating robberies in Eagle Heights
by CHRISTOPHER GORDON Editor
       Police are seeking help from the public in attempting to determine who is responsible for several robberies in the Eagle Heights subdivision on Aug. 23. Orchard Park Detective Lt. Patrick McMaster said police have not been able to determine any suspects. “Hopefully somebody starts talking,” said McMaster. The incidents reported to police include:
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OP students charged with underage drinking
by CHRISTOPHER GORDON Editor
       Orchard Park students were among those arrested at a party which involved underage drinking Friday night. East Aurora police were called to a Jewett Holmwood Road residence Friday night, which resulted in the arrest of 22 youths for possession of alcohol by a person under 21 years of age.
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 Local News
• article has image Simpson to retire as UB head
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. More...
• Thruway Authority, State Police have reminders for holiday
• OP Garden Club seeks donations
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 Editorial
• article has image District has numerous road projects being completed
The 90-degree weather that settled in Erie County this past week might have some people in disbelief that the seasons will soon be changing from summer to fall. Although the temperatures may seem unusual, the region’s “fifth season” is quite normal: construction season. More...
• article has image Budget outlook for teacher centers looks bleak in New York State
• article has image Spindle items
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 Police Blotter
• Man complains after his Bills tickets did not arrive
(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.) Monday, Aug. 23 More...
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 Education
• Meeting
The Orchard Park Central School Board will hold its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 in the meeting area at the District office, 3330 Baker Road. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Quakers out to take back Class AA title
The Orchard Park Quakers varsity football team went 7-2 last season and advanced to the Class AA semifinals last October. For many programs, that would be a successful season. For head coach Gene Tundo and his Quakers however, that’s a disappointment. More...
• BNCC to host pair of tournaments
• HIGH SCHOOL SP O RT S CALENDAR
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 Lifestyles
• Orchard Park Senior Center offers classes for the fall season
The Orchard Park Senior Center, located at 70 Linwood Ave., offers several programs to people more than 55 years old. Contact the center at 662-6452 to register for programs, said Senior Center Director Anna Willems. Men’s Fitness Program will be offered from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays between now and Oct. 14. More...
• article has image National Drug Take-Back Day
• Conservation Board meeting Sept. 7
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 What's Going On
• What’s Going On
OP Rotary Club meeting scheduled for Sept. 7 The Orchard Park Rotary Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. To learn about meeting locations, send an e-mail to opro tary@yahoo.com. Village Clay holding Ladies Night More...
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 Entertainment
• article has image Tours
thurs. 2  Chestnut Ridge Park — Join the Foothills Trail Club, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 - meet in the parking lot in front of the casino. We will be walking the roads on the west side of the park. Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park; Free. 828-0282, www.foothillstrailc lub.org fri. More...
• Performance
• Auditions
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 Business
• Gaymar Industries will be sold to Stryker Corporation
Michigan-based company Stryker Corporation reached an agreement to purchase Gaymar Industries of Orchard Park. Under the terms of the agreement, Stryker will acquire Gaymar Industries for approximately $150 million. The company is located at 10 Centre Dr., off of Route 20A. More...
• First Niagara offers funding, holds essay contest
• Tips offered to protect social security numbers
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