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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2015
Pappas delivers State of the City By Kori Sciandra
NORTH TONAWANDA SUN EDITOR
By Danielle Jensen
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While roaming the halls of this weekend’s Buffalo Auto Show, make sure to “spot” the Towne MINI giraffe-wrapped MINI Cooper. Did you know, just like human fingerprints, a giraffe’s coat pattern is unique to that individual? Not only can you see this fun, giraffe-themed, new four-door MINI in person, you can also purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a one-year lease or $5,000 cash. Community Papers of WNY and Towne MINI are excited to be partnering with one of our areas greatest community resources, the Buffalo Zoo. All proceeds from ticket purchases will be donated to the Zoo, to help fund the building of a giraffe shade structure. Raffle tickets will cost $5 each and anyone donating $10 will receive an original giraffe jump drive, donations of $20 will receive a stuffed animal giraffe, complete with personalized Sampson bandana (must be 21 or older to enter). Additionally, people of all ages can donate $1 and be entered to win a 6 foot stuffed giraffe. Visit Community Papers of WNY at the Towne MINI booth, during the Auto Show. Raffle tickets will be sold throughout 2015, with winners being
Bob Casell, President, Community Papers of WNY and Mike Monteith, General Manager, Towne MINI, unveil the giraffe-themed grand prize. (MINI Cooper provided by Towne MINI, vehicle wrap provided by Underground Wraps.) Photo by Jeffrey Barnes. drawn in December. Rules and restrictions apply, visit CPOWNY.com for details. The world giraffe population is diminishing, with fewer than 80,000 in existence today. In WNY, we are fortunate to have the Buffalo Zoo, and their newest giraffe addition, baby Sampson. As a popular recreation spot for WNY families, the Zoo is able to bring attention to the larger issues of animal health, welfare, and conservation. And we need your help! Currently, Sampson and his family have use of an enclosed structure, as well
as a large giraffe yard of approximately one-half acre. However, during the Zoo’s accreditation process in 2011, it was noted that there was little to no outdoor shade. The Association of Zoo’s and Aquariums (AZA) requested that a shade structure be built to help keep the animals cool and out of the direct sunlight of the summer months. The shade structure is one aspect of the Buffalo Zoo’s reaccreditation in 2016. There will be plenty of opportunities to “spot” the Towne MINI Cooper
throughout the year. Sampson’s MINI Cooper will also make appearances at the Buffalo Home & Garden Show, Erie County Fair, WNY Spring & Fall Health Expos, area shopping malls, and classic car shows. The car will even be displayed on a regular basis near and around the Buffalo Zoo, including at a special community celebration for Sampson’s first birthday. Please consider purchasing raffle tickets, who knows…you may be the one “spotted” in your very own MINI Cooper.
Following the same path as his predecessor State Sen. Robert Ortt, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas gave his first State of the City Address, Tuesday, during the Common Council meeting. Having been the mayor for only one month, Pappas hasn’t had much time to implement change, but does plan to continue advancing. “There is now a vibrancy, an excitement, a new pride as we experience a ‘mini-renaissance’ in North Tonawanda,” said Pappas as he spoke about North Tonawanda and the new businesses and jobs that are being created throughout the city. While Webster Street, the Downtown Corridor, and Gratwick Park Marina saw the most change during Ortt’s administration, Pappas plans to focus on improvements to Oliver Street. “The years have taken a toll on Oliver Street. It is obviously not the shopping and entertainment center it used to be,” said Pappas. “There is a lot to do to make the corridor something we can be proud of again.” Pappas gave credit to Ortt’s administration who secured $200,000 in funding, which will be used to
bring back Oliver Street. This is the same program that was used to revitalize Webster Street. He plans to continue meeting with business owners with the efforts of improving the area through facade and building improvements. Pappas continues to strive for economic growth in the city. He noted how important it is for a city to invest in itself. With that, he intends to complete projects that are underway. Those projects include the installation of emergency backup generators for four sewage pump stations, which will alleviate flooding problems in the city; replacing more aging water mains with PVC replacements; and continuing with the storm sewer separation project to separate storm and sanitary systems; road repairs; and repairs at the water plant and sewer plant, which include a new roof for the water plant and upgrades for the sewer plant to protect the city’s water supply. While the above listed projects are necessary when maintaining the city’s infrastructure, Pappas noted how the impact of tourism is vital to the city’s growth when looking toward the future.
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ALL-COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVALS ............. SECT. A PAGE 3
POLICE BLOTTER ................................ SECT. A PAGES 6, 7
NW SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH ............. SECT. A PAGE 3
ADVISORY COMMITTEE .......................... SECT. A PAGE 8
CLEAN AIR COALITION ........................... SECT. A PAGE 5
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“CINDERELLA” ......................................... SECT. A PAGE 5
WARRANT WATCH .................................. SECT. B PAGE 5
KEN-TON SLEEP OUT ............................... SECT. A PAGE 5
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