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Sadness, anger and rage in family grief

Last month, in this column, I wrote about the grief of the families going through the unexpected death of their children due to school shootings. This month, I’d like to explore that idea further, of what behaviors and thinking patterns happen to members of these families and all families dealing with traumatic losses. In my tenure as a C.D. Counselor, (chemical dependency), I had the privilege to work with many families. I had never dreamed of being a family counselor, helping those going through intense grief due to one thing or another. I’m going to go through a number of ...

Sumac trees are late bloomers

Over the course of spring, different tree species produce buds and leaves on a staggered schedule. This variation has benefits for not only the trees, but also the animals and forest as a whole system. One of the last trees to leaf out each spring is the sumac. There are several tree species ...

Bud ‘n Bloom names new officers

The White Inn of Fredonia made the 14 members of the Bud ‘n Bloom Garden Club feel very welcome with its lovely landscaping; helpful, dedicated staff and the new 11 beautiful, square, dark straw containers filled with an amazing array of annual flowers. Perfect flower selections for the ...

Top Brocton students honored for May

BROCTON — Brocton Central Schools has named its top May students. Brocton Middle School is proud to recognize Brookelynn Hazelton, a seventh-grader from Portland. The daughter of Jessica Lamb, Brookelynn has demonstrated excellence and well-rounded involvement throughout her middle school ...

Chautauqua Lake recognizes top April students

Chautauqua Lake Central School is proud to recognize its April Students of the Month for demonstrating outstanding character, leadership, and dedication both inside and outside the classroom. Representing seventh grade is Anya Olson, who is known for her positive attitude, attention to ...

Spectator inks awards at state conference

For the seventh year, the Fredonia High School student newspaper, The Spectator, was presented multiple awards at the New York Press Association (NYPA) conference at the Saratoga Springs Hilton on April 23 and 24. Editors Ray Dai, Katherine Fortna, Elizabeth Joy and co-adviser Lisa ...