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Hewsmakers in Business and Industry Thnrsday, Jane 8, 1989 The San Page 15 Orffeo Declares Candidacy For Boston Board Position Jim Graser, owner of Jimmies Flower and Specialty Co. in Derby, recently won third place in a floral competition in Grand Island. Graser took the third spot in the "Wedding Fantasy" category at the Niagara International FTD District 5 convention. Competition included florists from Western New York and Canada. David Dengler of the W.

L. Frochley Funeral Home in Hamburg has been re-elected to the board of directors of the Erie-Niagara Funeral Directors Association. The association has over 100 funeral firms in Erie and Niagara counties. The American Heart Association, Western Region, has named Eden native Michael E. Benzla to the position of community promotions director.

Benzin was most recently communi- -ty director for the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. He will be ma ma GRASER DENGLER Gail A. Orffeo has announced her decision to seek the office of Boston -Town Councilman in the upcoming November election. Orffeo has been endorsed by the Erie County Conservative Party and will be circulating Republican nominating petitions to run in the September 12, 1989 Republican primary. Citing over 15 years of professional experience including management and human resources, she stated that, "It is time for the citizens of Boston to have a choice.

No longer can we afford the luxury of councilmen who react to events rather than initiate action. This important office needs a creative, aggressive, public servant and I will be that type of councilman." Orffeo further stated that, "It is time to put a moratorium on multi-family dwellings so the citizens of Boston can determine for themselves the quality of their living environment. We should not have a duplex on every street corner. "I also believe that funding for senior citizens and youth programs should be maintained; that citizen involvement should be encouraged regardless of political affiliation: and that decisions of the town board should be based on what the voters Boston Republicans Pick Hoak to Serve as Desmond Campaign Director in Section BENZIN A bachelor of arts graduate in communication from Canisius College, Benzin is currently a resident of Buffalo's West Side. James M.

Wright has been elected president of the National Association of Accountants, Buffalo Chapter. Active in community programs, Wright is a member of Community Develop-. ment Citizens Advisory Committee, -the Hamburg Development Corporation and loan committee of HDC. He is Controller of Stimm Associates, Inc. and lives on Towers Place with his wife, Mary Lou and two sons.

Child and Family Services has announced the election of Donald J. Loretto of Eden to the board of directors at the agency's annual meeting held last month. Sire Power, Inc. has announced the addition of a new professional technician in Western Erie County. Daaiel Niefergold, of Lawtons, will provide technician service for dairy and beef producers in this area.

He carries the complete lineup of Sire PowerAllied Genes sires, as well as information on -Sire Power's GOLD young sire program and LAMP, the company's mating service. Niefergold graduated from the State University of New York at Alfred with an associate degree in applied science. He specialized in animal husbandry. Niefergold was a member of Collegiate Agriculture Leaders while at SU NY-Alfred. He grew up on his family's 45-cow dairy farm, where he was very involved in its operation.

Niefergold is also a graduate of Sire Power's Artificial Insemination Training School-He can be contacted at 716-337-3866 for professional technician The Boston Republican Committee has endorsed incumbent Supervisor Richard L. Kennedy for re-election in the 1989 general election. Seeking a new four-year term, Kennedy is completing his seventh year as Boston's supervisor. Prior -to being elected supervisor, Kennedy served six years as a councilman. He served two years in the New York State Assembly from 1979 to 1982.

In making the announcement, Boston Republican Chairman Philip D. Smolinski said. "The Boston Republican Committee has chosen a slate of candidates with a wealth of experience for the office they seek. The committee also endorsed veteran Councilmen Milton I. Witt-meyer and David G.

Zimmerman to new four-year terms for councilman. Wittmeyer is completing his 16th year as a member of the Boston Town Board. For the past six years he has The Committee to Elect Joseph Desmond to the Erie County Legislature has named Patrick Hoak as campaign director. Hoak will direct the day-to-day affairs of the candidate and will schedule all appearances and related campaign activities of Desmond. "Pat Hoak is the most qualified person for the position of campaign director.

As a councilman in the Town of Hamburg and as a former candidate himself, Pat is in close touch with the pulse of political activities in the 12th Legislature District," Desmond said. "Pat's political expertise goes back to his father's day when his father was a New YoritState Senator and Pat was learning about politics from him. Pat was born into the political arena and has always conducted himself with great honor and integrity. That's why I have chosen Pat Hoak to direct the day-to-day activities of my campaign," Desmond added. Area Nurse is Award Finalist responsible for the planning and management of community-wide special events and program activities, memorial campaigns, volunteer development, and all region communication functions.

served as deputy supervisor. Zimmerman is completing is 18 th year as an elected official in Boston. He served four years as tax collector, three years as supervisor and 1 1 years as councilman. Endorsed for a third two-year term as Boston Town Clerk is Joyce A. Carr.

Veteran Town Justice Robert W. Tills was endorsed for a new seventh four-year term. With the announced retirement of Boston's longtime highway superintendent. Clarence S. Kreitzbender, the Republican Committee chose Eugene E.

Ruchalski. a 20 year employee of the Boston Highway Department, as their candidate to replace the popular Kreitzbender. Since 1975, Ruchalski has served as highway foreman for the Boston Highway Department. among the thousands of registered nurses who have dedicated their careers to the care of the ill aged and infirm who reside in the state's nursing homes. "This program gives us a forum for signaling this facility's deep appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the women and men who provide the professional nursing expertise in our nursing home." said Margaret Mary Wagner, administrator at the Hamburg facility.

The association will select a final winner who will be awarded at a banquet during the NYSHFA convention held in June in Buffalo. Torres resides in WUIiamsviUe. Career Program In Health Care for Teens Teens 15 years old or older will be given an opportunity to discover various aspects of the health care profession this summer by participating in Millard Fillmore Hospitals' Junior Volunteer Program. For just a few hours each week, from July 1 through September 2, high schoolers can learn by assisting in hospital admissions, nursing units, physical therapy, occupational therapy and many other special hospital departments and services. Interviews are now being conducted for all interested teens.

Call the Volunteer Office at Millard Fillmore Hospital at 887-4900 for more informa-tion and to set up an appointment GAIL A. ORFFEO want and need and not influenced by the Republican Town Chairman." Orffeo is president of Practical Personnel Management a human resource consulting firm, located in Or- chard Park. She resides on Fairlane Drive in Boston with her husband Remy and two children, Kevin and Kim. She is also a member of various civic and professional organizations. The 12th Legislative District encompasses the Towns of Boston, Eden and Hamburg.

ly.C. Democratic Endorsements The North Collins Democratic Committee has announced that it is endorsing Town Councilman Albert Meslin-sky for town supervisor for the upcoming fall elections. The Republicans had previously endorsed North Collins Village Mayor Thomas CBoyle. The committee also made its endorsements for the other available posts and include: Thomas Mudra, councilman; Mary Ann Peterson, councilman; Brenda Bauer, town clerk; Paris Bottoni. assessor; Peter Loretto highway superintendent; and Victor Neu, town justice.

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