We can wipe out evil if we stick together [by Sandy Barton as printed in The Buffalo News]

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. How many billions of words, then, were unspoken as the people of our country and around the world struggled to look at the photographs from Boston. I

Image of the Day – April 30, 2013

DG Bread & Pizza – Opening Wednesday, May 1st at 6 am.
Italian bread large and small loaves. Old fashioned pizza by the slice, half or full trays.
Located @ 19th and Elmwood in Niagara Falls, USA

Take a ride on Niagara Pedicab with the Hub

Gaelan Baillie got more than he bargained for when he offered Niagara Hub a ride on his tour bike around Niagara Falls. Chris and Craig piled onto his pedicab and soon became 450 lbs of ballast. Watch as Gaelan tours the boys around town and actually gets them to walk into the gorge up to the Whilpool Bridge. His tour company and bike rides are available downtown and are just a phone call away. Call him at 716-345-5446 or check out his website, www.niagarapedicab.com

Mount St. Mary’s Hospital and Health Center recognizes volunteers for contributing more than 62,000 Hours of Service

Over 220 volunteers from Mount St. Mary’s Hospital and Health Center and the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence were honored at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Niagara Falls Country Club. During 2012 more than 62,000 hours of service were given by volunteers at the hospital and nursing care residence to improve the lives of others. Volunteers represent the American Red Cross, Our Lady of Peace, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, VanGo Drivers, St. Francis Guild, Board of Associates, and the Senior Companion Program.

The 2nd Annual Outstanding Volunteer Award in Honor of Ruth Woolery was presented to Mary Lou Brennan of Lewiston who has more than 21 years of service and was selected by her peers.

Individuals recognized for more than 1,000 hours of service include: Ed Page from Mount St. Mary

Area police agencies to honor officers killed on duty

Police agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the memories of law enforcement personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty during the 16th Annual Niagara County Police Appreciation Day Interfaith Memorial Service on Thursday, May 16. The service will begin at 7 p.m. at St. Paul

Boom Days at LaSalle Yacht Club

[From the BuffaloNews.com]

The LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 S. 68th St., will host

City council to tackle taking care of vacant lots in the city

[From the Niagara-Gazette.com]

The Niagara Falls City Council will be asked to approve the extension of a contract with the company that has been clearing vacant lots in the city in recent years.

Mayor Paul Dyster

Image of the Day – April 29, 2013

“Niagara Falls- Toronto Ferry Company” 1904 – Click link here for fineartamerica.com

Image of the Day – April 28, 2013

The Niagara Jet Adventures boats brave the mighty Niagara River Gorge

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