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The North Tonawanda Sun / Saturday, October 25, 2014
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VOL 1 NO. 20
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014
Chamber announces 2014 honorees
By Kori Sciandra
NORTH TONAWANDA SUN EDITOR
Each year, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas compiles a list of candidates, who are nominated by City of Tonawanda and
City of North Tonawanda residents, and select just a few of those special persons to be honored at its annual Awards Reception. After much consideration, the chamber announced this year’s nominee winners.
DeGraff Memorial Hospital, located in North Tonawanda, has been named 2014 Business of the Year for its commitment to the area that it serves. Mark Saltarelli, of Tonawanda, has been named
2014 Citizen of the Year for his dedication to many organizations throughout the community including the Kiwanis Club of the Tonawandas, the Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center, St. Francis of Assisi,
Pappas announces candidacy for council
the Knights of Columbus and the Chamber of Commerce. “I want to thank the chamber for this award. I am very humbled to be presented with this award,” said Saltarelli. “I consider many
of those, who have earned this award before me, to be outstanding people. I am humbled to be among them.”
See “AWARDS” on Page A3.
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NORTH TONAWANDA SUN EDITOR
By Kori Sciandra
NORTH TONAWANDA SUN EDITOR
Shortly after the news of the passing of the late Robert Clark, former North Tonawanda Alderman At Large, made its way through the city, it was the responsibility of the common council to fill the now vacant seat on the council. Leading candidate Art Pappas announced his candidacy once he received news of Clark’s passing. “I am running now for the Alderman-At-Large seat due to the unfortunate passing of Bob Clark, who held the position,” said Pappas. Serving as a North Tonawanda school board member for the last 17 years, Pappas has made a world of difference in his role as a member. Although he believes there is always room to do more in the school district, he also feels it is time for a change. “I do not feel I have done all I can as a school board member, because there are many challenges in education presently and you never stop learning, however, serving on the joint city/school district committee I feel this is an opportunity to serve the community in another capacity,” said Pappas. If elected to serve on the council next month, Pappas would be forced to resign from the position he is currently serving as a school board
member He would fulfill the Alderman-At-Large vacancy, focusing on city issues as a whole. It would then be the decision of the school board to decide if they want to fill the vacancy by appointment, wait until an election is held, or leave the seat vacant. Pappas spoke on his intentions as a council member, if elected. “As a council member I would bring knowledge of the budget process, integrity, a work ethic, PR skills, a desire for open communication, representation at functions affecting the present and future of our city, willingness to learn and listen as well as contribute ideas on issues. My diverse interest in the assets of our community would help me bring forth concerns to the present council. My experience of working with others of all age groups in my profession and involvement in so many volunteer activities have given me the expertise to work positively with other individuals.” He continued, “Upon filling this seat on the council I would hope to keep the momentum of our ‘Renaissance’ going, continue economic development with interest in providing opportunities for small businesses, continue sharing of services with the school district and surrounding communities, promotion of the arts along with supporting the ex-
Art Pappas, candidate for North Tonawanda Common Council Alderman-At-Large pansion of the Riviera Theater and developing a cultured use for the Carnegie Arts Center with input from local artists and musicians, update current infrastructure and enhance the Gateway Harbor.” Pappas noted recent community concerns following a wave of arson attacks and said
he would work to make North Tonawanda “safer, more secure, so it can remain the place where we all love raising our families.”
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As a husband and father of three young sons, Destino is invested in making sure New York moves in the right direction. As an attorney and a school board member, Destino has the right mix of private-sector legal experience and public-sector legislative experience to begin helping us in Albany on day one. Destino is committed to making sure Niagara’s resources are devoted to creating the high-road economic development projects that are revitalizing Buffalo’s economy. The time for new leadership is now.
We often forget to think about the men and women who defend our nation and maintain our freedom. We go about our business, living our lives with the notion that we are protected, we are safe. Not always considering the sacrifices the men and women, who make up our military, are making to keep us safe and out of harms way. It isn’t until many of these men and women return home from war that we start to pay attention to the sacrifices they have made for us. Whether they have lost their limbs or their sanity, they chose our safety over their own. It is now the duty of the civilians to take care of our own. The men and women who have returned home and are now disabled, need the communities help. Whether they fought in Vietnam or the Iraq War, they fought for us. So, it’s time to repay them. The local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans Post 120, (DAV), is the acting voice for disabled American veterans who are scattered throughout Western New York and living on the streets. The chapter has raised thousands of dollars for disabled veterans over the last few years, all due to the support of the community. With the cold weather quickly approaching Buffalo and WNY, the DAV is looking to the community for support to help those disabled veterans, who are living on the streets. According to past DAV commander, Gerald Tidd, the DAV is looking to collect winter clothing for men, women, and children. This includes long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, jackets, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, etc. Additionally, the homeless veterans shelter located in Buffalo is looking to collect coffee - instant- and toilet paper for those veterans who visit the shelter to shower, eat, and get a break from the cold weather for a brief amount of time. Any donation helps. Whether it be a donation of warm clothing or a monetary donation, every little bit helps to get these men, women, and children off the streets and into warm clothing and possibly warm beds. According to Tidd, there are many disabled veterans, who, for one reason or another have found themselves without the proper finances to afford their homes and have since been forced to live on the streets of WNY. These are our friends, neighbors, and family members who need the support of the community. Donations can be dropped off at Tidd’s home at 460 North Avenue, North Tonawanda. To make arrangements for pick up or for more information, call Tidd at 310-2004.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
FINANCIAL NEEDS ................................... SECT. A PAGE 3
SCHOOL YEAR .......................................... SECT. A PAGE 7
PUMPKINS ............................................... SECT. A PAGE 4
HEALTHCARE ........................................... SECT. A PAGE 8
TONAWANDA COKE ................................. SECT. A PAGE 4
SPORTS..................................................SECT. SECT. B PAGES 1-4
READING RAINBOW ................................ SECT. A PAGE 5
CLASSIFIED ........................................... SECT B PAGES 5-7
ENTERTAINMENT ..................................... SECT. A PAGE 6
DONATE .....................................................SECT SECT B PAGE 8
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