Tonawanda News People Profile 2012-02-10T17:12:45-05:00 urn:uuid:eefed14d-9521-4ab7-9fd9-8641f4d68392 PEOPLE PROFILE: Camilleri calling it quits after 38 years By Daniel Pye<br><a href="mailto:pyed@gnnewspaper.com">E-mail Dan</a> urn:uuid:39eda365-79fc-453c-9cfe-d52f0cd8a3df 2009-03-27T22:03:00-04:00 When June rolls around, the spring won’t be the only thing on its way out. After a 38-year career with the town, Director of Water Resources John Camilleri will bid his job a fond farewell. PROFILE: Highland Elementary bids farewell to Kohler By John Hopkins<br><a href="mailto:john.hopkins@gnnewspaper.com">E-mail John</a> urn:uuid:bc500f5d-d7f3-4452-bcdd-4a291fa94ed6 2009-01-31T00:32:00-05:00 Dan Kohler checked one final time Friday to make sure the classroom doors at Highland Elementary School were locked. PEOPLE PROFILE: Defense instructor recognized for training By Neale Gulley urn:uuid:68e9b42c-a2aa-452a-a8fe-9d02bc07fdcb 2009-01-23T22:39:00-05:00 Self defense is about more than kicking and punching to Nina Witkowski, instructor at YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Arts Center in North Tonawanda. PEOPLE PROFILE: Young organist has faith in his abilities By Neale Gulley, gulleyn@gnnewspaper.com urn:uuid:ad5331dc-7059-4f27-98a0-40331944d1ac 2009-01-08T13:37:00-05:00 Attend Mass at Corpus Christi church in the heart of Buffalo and you’re bound to be moved by the place, its architecture and its acoustics. PROFILE: New CEO Millard ready to take over at Kenmore Mercy By Dave Hill<br><a href="mailto:hilld@gnnewspaper.com">E-mail Dave</a> urn:uuid:7251f0e0-1c4c-4ad0-aecb-4ef84c963a2f 2008-12-27T00:13:00-05:00 Jim Millard is taking over as CEO of Kenmore Mercy Hospital just when the governor is proposing drastic budget cuts that will impact hospitals across the state. PROFILE: Cpl. Philip Marconi back home after five years in marines By Daniel Pye<br><a href="mailto:pyed@gnnewspaper.com">E-mail Dan</a> urn:uuid:aeab641e-4eed-478c-8b6c-2267017de1c2 2008-12-19T22:40:00-05:00 After five years of service as a Marine, Cpl. Philip Marconi has come home to stay. PROFILE: One Santa ready to pass reigns By Neale Gulley urn:uuid:028b7dfc-6b51-484f-92c7-5839b11e43ea 2008-12-12T22:47:00-05:00 Once a year for 40 years local Santa Claus Fred Wisniewski listened to what you wanted for Christmas, and in the process, he’s made an observation or two. PEOPLE PROFILE: Hospice volunteer honored as a ‘crusader’ By Joyce Miles<br><a href="mailto:milesj@gnnewspaper.com">E-mail Joyce</a> urn:uuid:0096ec38-9d88-4c9c-97ea-3a9f1a481bf5 2008-12-06T00:08:00-05:00 One of the founders of Niagara Hospice is a newly named Time-Warner “WNY Hero.” PROFILE: City native ready for new role By Dave Hill<br><a href="mailto:hilld@gnnewspaper.com">E-mail Dave</a> urn:uuid:ded8c0eb-7274-469e-9c43-a3d9cd1a0285 2008-11-21T22:50:00-05:00 Daniel Ljiljanich and his family moved to Williamsville 18 months ago, while he was teaching in the Orchard Park School District. PEOPLE PROFILE: Confer, Gaash among '40 Under 40' By Neale Gulley urn:uuid:03e2b2b4-c5e8-45af-a07a-a8e4fd50e499 2008-11-14T23:12:00-05:00 Buffalo’s Business First held its annual 40 under 40 luncheon Thursday night to honor this year’s group of successful younger entrepreneurs.