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September 2, 2010 / Front Page

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. More...

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. More...

Local News

Simpson to retire as UB head

by KEATON T. DEPRIEST Editor

University at Buffalo President John B. Simpson on Monday announced he will retire effective Jan. 15. More...

Thruway Authority, State Police have reminders for holiday

The New York State Thruway Authority and State Police Troop T remind motorists to drive with increased care and responsibility, buckle up, use only hands-free cell phones and be alert to other vehicles during the upcoming holiday weekend. More...

OP Garden Club seeks donations

The Orchard Park Garden Club is seeking private donations in order to be able to continue the Beautify OP II program in 2011. More...

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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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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. More...

National Drug Take-Back Day

Local disposal sites aim to get meds off the street

by SAMANTHA ROBINSON D Reporter

Drive up and drop off. It’s as simple as that when it comes to the disposal of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs. More...

Conservation Board meeting Sept. 7

The Orchard Park Conservation Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Municipal Building, 4295 S. Buffalo St. More...

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Entertainment

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. More...

Performance

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Auditions

thurs. 2 Blood Brothers — The Springville Center for the Arts will be holding auditions for this play running October-November, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville; Free. More...

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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. More...

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. More...

Editorial

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. More...

Budget outlook for teacher centers looks bleak in New York State

Even though the drama associated with the state budget process is now behind us, it’s never too early to start focusing on New York’s financial concerns, particularly when you talk about programs and services that may be on the outside lo More...

Spindle items

• THE LAST HURRAH OF SUMMER — I realize that summer officially does not end until later in the month. More...

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Sports

Quakers out to take back Class AA title

by MIKE MIGLIORE Reporter

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. More...

BNCC to host pair of tournaments

The Buffalo Niagara Court Center will be hosting both a pickleball and special volleyball tournament during the next month and a half at its facility, located at 425 Meyer Road in West Seneca. More...

HIGH SCHOOL SP O RT S CALENDAR

Thursday, Sept. 2 Boys Volleyball — Orchard Park vs. St. Francis, 5:30 p.m. Girls Soccer — Cohocton Tourney Friday, Sept. 3 Football — Orchard Park vs. Lancaster, 7:30 p.m. Girls Soccer — Cohocton Tourney More...

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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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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. More...

First Niagara offers funding, holds essay contest

First Niagara Bank has launched its 2010 Mentoring Matters program with $500,000 funding available statewide. More...

Tips offered to protect social security numbers

To mark the 75th anniversary of the Social Security Program, the New York State Consumer Protection Board is reminding consumers of the importance of safeguarding their Social Security number, which can be used by scammers to commit identity theft a More...

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