http://www.niagara-gazette.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:18:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_309131848.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_309131848.html More about new block clubs this week as this seems to be catching on in the Gill Creek area. With the demolition of many homes in the Niagara Falls Redevelopment property area, some of these residents have moved to various parts of the city and many seem to be settling in this area. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:35:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_302123927.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_302123927.html Here are a few items of interest coming soon that you may want to attend. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_295123252.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_295123252.html I recently went to a couple of events at the new conference center downtown. This is a beautiful facility which made use of a white elephant formerly known as the Falls Street Station or Fair or something like that. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_288122234.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_288122234.html This week I am introducing you to some new neighborhood watch block clubs that have recently formed and our Block Club of the Year — the River Rapids Block Club, who received this honor at the annual Crime Night Out event sponsored by the Niagara Falls Block Club Council on Aug. 7. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_281122241.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_281122241.html Better late than never as my space this week will thank everyone for making the Niagara Falls Block Club Council’s annual Crime Night Out a success. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:37:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_274153825.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_274153825.html You will recall the Niagara Falls Block Club Council held a candidates forum in September prior to the primary election to educate the public on the background, qualifications and reasons for seeking the office on the candidates for city council and mayor of Niagara Falls. Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:01:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_091200143.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_091200143.html Let’s talk about the Pine Avenue Business Association, better known as PABA. Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_014174932.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_014174932.html This week we are going to talk about demolitions and street and sidewalk repair throughout the city of Niagara Falls. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:27:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_009212753.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_009212753.html Now that the holiday season is over it is time to reflect on those who made it a little brighter for the rest of us. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:54:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_002195447.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_002195447.html The Niagara Falls Block Club Council held its election of officers a few months ago. Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:43:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_361204408.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_361204408.html “Day One” is fast approaching. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:10:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_353181058.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_353181058.html I read Rick Pfeiffer’s article on “Beating the System” in the Dec. 10 edition of the Niagara Gazette and it brought home some awful truths about the system we live in. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:03:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_346170347.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_346170347.html Home ownership is one of my favorite topics. This week we will look at homeownership through the eyes of a first-time home buyer. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:01:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_346170244.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_346170244.html I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many groups and individuals who participated in the second annual Niagara Electric Lights Parade in the Town of Niagara. Despite the inclement weather, the parade was a huge success. Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_339162710.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/normahiggs/local_story_339162710.html Today I am referring to a letter to the editor in the Niagara Gazette dated Nov. 30 from Edward Gleason who wrote about parents and their role in their children’s actions and their future.