Lockport Union-Sun and Journal Online--Multimedia

SLIDE SHOW: Upson Elementary kids present Santa performance — Google 翻訳
Charles Upson Elementary second grader Mason Lemay smiles after playing Santa in Mrs. Miles class presentation of "Wake Up Santa." Class members performed the play for other students and parents Tuesday in class. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SLIDE SHOW: Wintry winds whip through area — Google 翻訳
Motorists along Main Street negotiated big puddles while ominous clouds hovered over the area. The winds were howling Wednesday as the first big shot of winter weather hit the area. Rain and wind continued throughout the day in much of eastern Niagara County, turning mostly to snow around 9 p.m. in the city. Wind gusts were heavy Wednesday night, and a snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches was forecast overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Conditions were more problematic in traditional snow belt areas of Western New York, as a Lake Effect Snow Advisory continued. Snow showers are likely again this morning, with high winds again in the picture.JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SLIDE SHOW: Halloween decorating contest — Google 翻訳
The grand prize of the City of Lockport’s Halloween decorating contest goes to the Terri Haney residence at 371 Gooding St. The entire property is covered in spooky cobwebs and ghosts, not to mention some unidentified “body parts.” The contest is sponsored by Main Street Lockport Inc., City Hall and local businesses, including the Union-Sun and Journal. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Buffalo Bills v. New Orleans Saints NFL — Google 翻訳
Orchard Park - Buffalo Bills defensive end Chris Kelsay sacks New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in late first half action at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Bills lost 27-7.DAN CAPPELLAZZO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

NFL Football Buffalo Bills v. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Google 翻訳
Orchard Park - Buffalo Bill fans go wild as Terrell Owens catches a late game touchdown pass to put the game out of reach against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ralph Wilson StadiumDAN CAPPELLAZZO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SLIDESHOW: US and J Dog Photo Contest winners — Google 翻訳
The winner of the US and J dog photo contest is Coby, seen here with owner Christa Provenzano. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SLIDE SHOW: Classic Car Cruise — Google 翻訳
UNDER THE HOOD: Classic cars were polished to a shine Thursday night at the first Classic Car Cruise at the Lockport Country Club. Club Manager Rowland O’Mally said he was very pleased with the turnout. Cars ranging in age from the earliest vintage cars to a beautiful 2006 Rousch Mustang were displayed. RACHELLE ROBERTS/CONTRIBUTOR

SLIDE SHOW: Labor Day flea market in Wilson — Google 翻訳
GRAB BAG: It looks like purses were growing from trees as Amy Ainsworth of Lockport checks out the Judy’s Purses booth Monday during the Wilson Labor Day Flea Market at the Wilson Historical Society. JAMES NEISS

SLIDE SHOW: KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP — Google 翻訳
TIME TO EAT: Matt Austin and his son, 1-year-old Tyler, get a hot dog from the Lions Club event chairman Jim Ward and Lion Kevin Hatch. The Austins were one of the families at Newfane Early Childhood Center’s Kindergarten Round Up at Krull Park in Olcott on Thursday. The group gathered at the school on Godfrey Road in Burt to meet the faculty and tour the building. Then it was back to Olcott for food and activities. The Lions Club donated the refreshments to all of the students and their families. JOE EBERLE

Opening of the Niagara Falls International Airport — Google 翻訳
Niagara Falls - Lawrence M. Meckler, NFTA executive director, addresses a crowd gathered on the main concourse of the New Niagara Falls International Airport during the opening ceremony for the $31.5 million facility.DAN CAPPELLAZZO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SLIDE SHOW: Genesee neighbors open Memorial Garden — Google 翻訳
IT’S OFFICIAL: Project Co-chair Gerry DeAngelo, left and Common Council President John Lombardi III cut the ribbon Thursday to mark the opening of the new Memorial Garden at 169 Genesee St. Gerry DeAngelo, her daughters and residents in the United Neighborhood Watch Group of Lockport came together in a year-long project to create the garden on a formerly run-down property. The garden is dedicated to the late Pete DeAngelo and other families’ loved ones. The project started when the city loaned the group a vacant lot on Genesee Street in an area where neighborhood deterioration was becoming evident. The group said the idea was to set an example in a failing city block with the hope of turning it around. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SLIDE SHOW: RANDY BACHMAN WRAPS UP CANAL CONCERT SERIES — Google 翻訳
The Ulrich City Centre was buzzing Friday night with the final concert of the season featuring Randy Bachman. Lots of music fans converged on Taboo for a beverage prior to the headline act. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SLIDE SHOW: Summer Graduation at LHS — Google 翻訳
Dylan M. Wilson proudly accepts his diploma from Lockport High School Principal Frank Movalli during Thursday evening’s summer commencement exercises. Assisting Movalli is school board member Shelly Bradley. Wilson walked away with a Regents diploma. A total of 17 graduates were awarded either a diploma or completed a GED class. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SLIDE SHOW: YOUTH IN FIRE SERVICE DAY — Google 翻訳
DEMONSTRATION: Junior firefighters from area volunteer fire companies watch as Gasport Deputy Fire Chief Scott Seib, right, and Wendelville Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Christman use a dummy to show them how to load a victim onto a stretcher Wednesday, Aug. 19. The demonstration was part of the first Youth in Fire Service Day at the Frontier Volunteer Fire Department, part of the annual New York State Firemen’s Association’s annual convention. APRIL AMADON/STAFF

SLIDESHOW: DEDICATION OF TOWN VETERANS MEMORIAL — Google 翻訳
TONAWANDA, N.Y. - Former Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell takes the podium at the Town of Tonawanda Veterans Memorial dedication, at Walter M. Kenney Field, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. DOUG BENZ/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER