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1. Samantha Elleman School: Maple Grove Jr/Sr High School Parents: Randy & Hillary Elleman Career Choice: Vocal Performance College Choices: Undecided Honors & Awards: Outstanding Soloist at Darien Lake Music Festival, Selected to sing the National anthem at UB Bulls Home Opener, Empire Girls State Representative Interests & Activities: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Softball, Varsity Basketball, MG Voices, attending concerts, Student Council, MG Musicals Talent Presentation: Acapella Performance of Rolling in the Deep by Adele Chaperone: Rachel ...

Give It Your Best Shot

An image taken of Washington Bridge from below. Photo by Sandy Robison. Send us your ‘‘Best Shot’’ of unique moments in your family’s life. Write clearly your name and address on the back of the photo along with a few details, and mail to The Post-Journal, Best Shots, c/o Family ...

Writer Gets Her Kicks On Route 66: Part 10

Editor’s Note: This is the 10th column in a series featuring the author’s travels along Route 66. This trip on Route 66 was my comeback to the numerous ocean cruises my husband has taken us on in the last few years. He loves cruising on water. I love cruising the back roads of America. ...

Emotional Intelligence — What Is It And How Can I Develop It?

In the busy and sometimes hectic world we live in, many of us find it is becoming harder to connect both with ourselves, and with others. One important factor in our ability to successfully connect on both levels, is Emotional Intelligence. When it comes to our happiness and success in our ...

Ring Elementary Hosts Annual Halloween Event

Ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses filled Ring Elementary School for its annual Halloween Parade but this year, Ring Elementary School staff added a family engagement activity to the Halloween festivities, “Fall into Reading.” “The Ring Family and Community Engagement (FaCE) ...

Beaded Pincushions

The story of the beaded souvenir pincushions begins with the pins themselves. Prior to the industrial revolution, pins and needles were hard to make and were therefore highly valued. The pincushions which were made to hold the pins and needles were mainly decorative items meant for showing ...