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Engagement

Harry and Nila Kaltenbach II of Ellington are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Kaltenbach, to Luke Risley, son of Mark and Linda Risley of Sinclairville. Kaltenbach is a licensed insurance producer with the Petruzzi Insurance Agency and Risley is a driver and service ...

Engagement

James and Karina Sposato of Frewsburg, along with grandparents Jim and Molly Sposato of Jamestown and Tom and Roberta Karlson of Panama, proudly announce the engagement of their son Jameson Sposato to Cassidy Boylan of Conneautville, Pennsylvania. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Rob and ...

Bare Root

Bare root, you say? What in the world does that mean? Back in the day when plastic containers were not a thing, this was the way that trees were harvested, planted, or transplanted throughout the United States. Bare root trees are trees that are dormant and typically dug in the fall and stored ...

What To Do When Family Is Sick

Question: My spouse is in the hospital and I don’t know what will be happening. I don’t know what to expect. What should I do? Answer: When our family is sick, the situation can often feel dire. I do have some advice and some resources to help you through this. This highly stressful situation only becomes worse when our panic instinct kicks in. Breathe deeply and slowly. Usually within a couple of breaths we feel calmer and more in control. It gives our body a chance to catch up and this calming breath helps us to think more clearly. Let review resources you may have. The first ...

Wind Blowing In All Directions

The snow hasn’t stuck around for very long lately, but the blustering winds remain strong. Wind, of all speeds and coming from any direction, can affect all living things, but when it enters gale warning territory, trees get the most attention, and for a good reason. High winds result in ...

Local Roots Program Increases Access To Fresh Produce for Rural Older Adults

More older adults have access to fresh affordable produce in Chautauqua County, NY! Why? Because of the partnership between SNAP-Ed NY with Office for Aging Services. According to the National Institute of Health, over half of older adults to not consume the recommended number of fruit and vegetable servings each day. There are multiple reasons for this decreased intake of fruits and vegetables. Older adults living in housing units often have limited access to transportation to grocery stores. Often times, older adults go 1-2 times per month to a grocery store. They often limit ...