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ADVENTURES OF A MASK MAKER: Letter of gratitude changes the life of a Tonawanda artist

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A HOME OF MY OWN: Adopting and foster kids in Niagara
LITTLE GHOST: Lewiston home has an etheral visitor
DELUCA: This time it's personal
Writer's friends gather a support network to assist the Hayes family of North Tonawanda.
BIO-DIARY: Book helps women track health
Niagara Falls' native Marie Karner's Bio-Diary is a tool to track food intake, exercise, dreams and other matters of a woman's health.
MATCHMAKER: Patti Novak is teaching the world about romance
Meet Ken-Ton's Patti Novak, a matchmaker who is earning a national reputation through TV appearances on Oprah and Rachael Ray.
UNDER THE SEA: Back to school with flippers and goggles
Mary Akers of Lockport is admissions director for a seaside school for marine ecology in the Carribean.
TASTE THE WINE: Ed Adamczyk's summer on the Niagara Wine Trail
Join reporter Ed Adamczyk as he travels to each of the twelve tasting rooms on the NIagara Wine Trail, sampling the wide variety of wines to be found.
COVER STORY: Healing Niagara's health care crisis
The average citizen doesn’t need a medical degree to know the nation’s health care system is fat, sluggish and battling a host of challenges that threaten not only its life but everyone else’s. Some who have health insurance watch helplessly while premiums and co-pays rise at levels never before seen.
THE WEDDING PLANNER: Everything but the "I do"
NIAGARA WRITERS: The exotic dancer and the rowdy red hats
VIDEO: Make a healthy delicious bean dip
Diabetes and nutrition experts give tips on how to eat better, live longer.
SLIDESHOW: Alpaca Obsession
Animals create sweet smell of success at Lockport Farm
VIDEO: Woman still seeing apparitions of Virgin Mary
WINE TRAIN: A dreamy ride to Spring Lake
AUTOPULSE: Twin City Ambulance's new machine increases survival odds
TEEN SAFEHOUSE: The Casey House in Niagara Falls
BBQ TIPS: Cooking contest promoter shares secrets
FREE SCREENING: Niagara County program saves lives
DELUCA: Do we need universal parent test?
GUITAR HERO: Q&A with Falls's Perry Novak
VIDEO STORY: Garbage in, electricity out at Covanta
So there I was, on a field trip to the biggest garbage can in Western New York.
VIDEO STORY: Organic Farming in Niagara
The Rodgers of Lockport became organic farmers for the money — they didn’t have enough.
COOL TASTES: The skinny on local ice cream treats
Just because you’re on a diet doesn’t mean you can’t visit the local ice cream parlor this summer and enjoy a cool treat. You just have to be smart about it.
SUMMER PARTIES: Simple tips from an expert
Is company coming? There are many ways to throw a summer party that even the host and hostess can relax and enjoy.
VIDEO STORY: The greening of Dr. Donohue
Julie Donohue didn’t turn green all at once.
It was a slow process, unfolding like the wings of a young bird as she slowly came to awareness that every choice she made influenced the course of her life.
VIDEO STORY: Honor Flight
The eagles have finally landed as local World War II
REGIONALISM: Consolidation guru looks to Niagara
For the past decade, regionalism guru Kevin Gaughan has been trying to get Erie County government to slim down and cut spending.
WRITERS CORNER: Blackjack game erupts in melee
The following is an excerpt from “The Elusive Chauffeur.”
LOCAL FLAVOR: Comfort foods can be good for you and your wallet
Food frugality is as “in” as chateaubriand is “out.”
DELUCA: Gems can bring glitter to the bridal crown
This past week, I stumbled across a sweet little corner of Niagara Falls that I had never seen before, an old brick-lined street off Buffalo Avenue called Hillcrest.
LOCAL FLAVOR: Garden Party recipes celebrate Lewiston GardenFest
GO VEGGIES: Tonawanda chef offers vegetarian foods to go!
DELUCA: An itchy life lesson in self-medication
NUTRITIOUS FOODS: Just don’t tell them it's good for them!
CHASING VAN GOGH: Niagara native on a mission
SAILING: Sunset best on Lake Ontario cruise
VIDEO: Wheatfield family wins extreme makeover
BODY WRAPS: Lewiston spa treatment can reduce inches
BECAUSE WE LOVED YOU: Local families celebrate memories of loved ones
ONE LAST MISSION: NT vet tries to get comrades to their monument
VIDEO: Tour the Lockport Sleep Medicine Center
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: The Niagara County Sheriffs' Mounted Division.
Visit a training session of the Niagara County Sheriff Department's civilian volunteer mounted division, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Watch and listen as members of the patrol share some thoughts about their passion for their service work with reporter Ed Adamczyk.
TINY TREASURES: Geocaching in the Niagara region
VIDEO: Niagara Falls bed and breakfast owners band together
VIDEO: Watch the Puff Girls make marshmallow magic!
QUIET MINDS: Meditation may help children with mental healh issues
DELUCA: To the universe and Beyond
JOYFUL SPIRIT: Stella Niagara nun directs centennial events (with VIDEO of Chiapas mission)
Robert Kennedy will speak as part of celebration
VIDEO STORY: Watch Tapas dish created
Gina Bird, caterer and chef at Niagara Fall's Wine on Third demonstates how to create a grilled cheese salad
VIDEO STORY: Feng Shui Your World
Watch as Linda Ellson demonstrates how she incorporates an ancient practice to help people enhance their homes and their lives
VIDEO STORY: Wooden lacross sticks made in Niagara
Tuskewe Krafts is largest manufacturer of wooden lacrosse sticks in North America
VIDEO STORY: Spoiled Rotten Pet Spa
Visit a pet spa in Sanborn that coddles critters with toddler beds, toys and playyards.
RETURNING VETS: When Johnny and Jane come marching home
How the Iraq War has changed the lives of Niagara region veterans
RESCUED: Kitten is saved by Love and National Grid
LOCAL FLAVOR: Orthodox Christians getting ready to celebrate Easter
But, first, a word about my friend and personal trainer, Chris Tybor.
DELUCA: Eliot, Instant Karma did get to you
John Lennon was right.
SCRAPBOOKING: Lay minister to hold 11-hour crop
Kathleen Ordiway of Niagara Falls will show women how to document their faith in scrapbooks
RUNNING FOR OFFICE: Politician are bred not born
Niagara University professor discusses the research on political passions and women in politics
WRITER'S CORNER: Short wave radios and frogging
Helen Jourdain Schultz of Niagara Falls shares memories of her life
VIDEO: Mr. Food No Fuss Meals
Nutritious, delicious meals are in the bag
MOM SQUARED: Mother of quads gets help from family and Summit Outreach Center for Life
WRITERS CORNER: The Fish Tale
VACATION HOMES: In the City of Tonawanda
UNCHECKED EGO: Bad. Darn It.
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL: Swap cabin fever for spring fever
EVERYDAY MIRACLES: Help from above?
Niagara residents share their strange and wonderful stories.
LITTLE LOVE STORES: Five couples talk about their lives
Do experts really know why some couples have solid, life-enhancing relationships and others simply can’t seem to make their lives together work?
VIDEO: Barbershop quartet can serenade your sweetheart!
VIDEO: Tour the Heart Center of Niagara
VIDEO: Watch Nutrition Response Testing demonstration
Dr. Glenda Rose, a chirorpactor in Lewiston, New York, demonstrates Nutrition Response Testing.
FOXTROT FOR MY VALENTINE: Columnist takes dance classes
NOTHINGS PERMANENT: Lockport laser center removes tattoos, reduces wrinkles
VIDEO: Making fresh pasta dough with the Richter brothers from Torches
VIDEO: Niagara Falls Community Mission tour
I'M ON RACHAEL RAY: Hair horror lands Youngstown girl on TV show
LADIES OF THE MIST: Red Hat's first rule is have fun!
SLIDESHOW: Aloha from the Ken-Ton Y
SLIDESHOW: Red Hats of the Ladies of the Mist
SLIDESHOW: History Center Phone-A-Thon
BASKET OF NIAGARA: New gift idea highlights local goodies
LOCAL FLAVOR: Meatloaf, corn muffins and Mud Cake
THE PLAY'S THE THING: Lockport woman rewrites life script
DELUCA: Love stories not just about romance
GRAND GESTURES: Big acts of love
BEST BIRTHDAY EVER: Kenmore woman plans her own celebration
SLIDESHOW: Silver Sneakers in Lewiston
MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS: Niagara native turns old cloth into cash
HOT SPACES: Waterfront condos, urban lofts and interesting new places to live in the Niagara region
GUILTLESS GOURMET: Eat healthy and well!
DREAM FACTORY: Bowling for dreams to come true
EVERYDAY HEROES: High school students find heroes among us
NOTES OF CHANGE: Music to contemplate your life by
WEIGHT LOSS: A taste of health
SILVER SNEAKERS: Helping seniors stay in shape
LOCAL FLAVOR: An orthodox Christmas
DELUCA: The promise within the year that lies ahead
HOLY PIEROGI: Monk opens pierogi factory in Niagara Falls with plans to create a Pine Avenue monastery
It’s fun to watch Father Nicholas’ face as he tells the story about when he asked his bishop if he could go to Niagara Falls and start a pierogi factory.
SHOPPING IN COMFORT AND JOY: Giftshops at the non-profits
NEIGHBORHOODS AGLOW: tips on decorating with holiday lights

Niagara Living Video

• VIDEO: Niagara Falls twirler goes international
• COOKING CLASSES: There's more ways than one to go back to school.
• VIDEO: Make a healthy delicious bean dip
• SLIDESHOW: Alpaca Obsession
• VIDEO: Woman still seeing apparitions of Virgin Mary

What is this?

Sports

• BOXING: Casal takes unanimous decision
• HS FOOTBALL: Grand Island's run ends at The Ralph
• COLLEGE ROUNDUP (Nov. 6): NU hockey remains winless
• CROSS COUNTRY: GI girls, Barker boys capture crowns
• MEN'S BASKETBALL: UB renovates practice space

Pro Sports

• SABRES: Carcillo, Emery lead Flyers to 5-2 win
• SABRES: Miller gets shutout in retribution win over Isles
• SABRES NOTEBOOK: Roy finally lights the lamp
• BILLS: Byrd soars into rair
• BILLS DVR REWIND: Offense still lacking creativity

Crunch 2009

• CRUNCH VIDEO: Niagara-Wheatfield Cheerleaders
• CRUNCH FEATURE 6: Bongi helping Spartans stay afloat
• NIAGARA FALLS NOTEBOOK 6: Wolverines will rise to the occasion
• NC NOTEBOOK 6: Patriots' linemen have stepped up
• LEW-PORT NOTEBOOK 6: Lancers ground game gets rolling

Opinion

• HAMILTON: I am afraid for what America’s become
• BRADBERRY: Practice what you preach
• CONFER: The cost of cap and trade: Part 1
• HIGGS: On the road with the ZOOM team
• GUEST VIEW: A true Niagara Falls jewel

Crime

• FALLS POLICE: “Quest” for love gets awfully expensive
• BLOTTER: Police reports published Nov. 6
• BLOTTER: Police reports published Nov. 4
• WANTED: Anthony Darnell Brantley
• BLOTTER: Police reports published Nov. 3

Communities

• VILLAGE OF LEWISTON: Talking a stroll with outgoing mayor Richard Soluri
• NIAGARA FALLS: Library board welcomes Granto, seeks meeting with mayor
• LOCKPORT: ‘America's Got Talent’ comes calling
• LEWISTON: St. Peter’s School welcomes new head
• VILLAGE OF LEWISTON: Soluri's sendoff includes Silo vote

Night & Day

• FAMILY: Entertaining the kids in October
• MUSIC: Wojick set for 'Storytellers' show at NU
• THEATER: 'tick, tick ... BOOM!' set to explode at NU
• COLUMN: Running with the 'Wild Things'
• TELEVISION: Sick day shows

Features

• Local sleep expert gives slumber tips
• UNITED WAY: Are you giving or receiving?
• FOOD: Iron-willed chefs: My day at the cooking contest
• MUSIC: Performer’s tunes win applause from Niagara seniors
• LIFESTYLE: Bills museum exhibit scores

Money

• MONEY: US Financial Markets
• MONEY: How much power is in your wallet?
• MONEY: Tips for over-40 workers in today's job market
• MONEY: Recession makes vacation scheduling more complex
• MONEY: Allowance 101: How to make your kids money savvy

Special Sections

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Pet of the Week

• PET OF THE WEEK: #3120, Diamond
• PET OF THE WEEK: #2057: Mariel
• PET of the Week: # 39607: Momma Kitty
• PET OF THE WEEK: #41112: Foxhound, Blue
• PET OF THE WEEK: #40719: Furr-nando

Multimedia

• SLIDESHOW: Halloween sights around town
• Buffalo Bills v. New Orleans Saints NFL
• NFL Football Buffalo Bills v. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• SLIDESHOW: House fire on Pierce Avenue
• SLIDESHOW: Around town on Saturday

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