by Mary Friona Celani | Jan 17, 2018 | Good Neighbor, NewsÂ
The Urban dictionary defines a family as – “A group of people, usually of the same blood (but do not have to be), who genuinely love, trust, care about, and look out for each other. Not to be mistaken with relatives sharing the same household.” That...
by Mary Friona Celani | Mar 24, 2017 | Good Neighbor, NewsÂ
Mindy Sauer says how she feels changes moment by moment. She has accepted the fact that you can live with both grief and joy – sometimes even at the same time. Nearly three years ago, she lost her precious son, Ben. The boy who inspired a community with his...
by Mary Friona Celani | Mar 23, 2017 | Good Neighbor, NewsÂ
When Ben Sauer was diagnosed with a brain tumor, the community collectively asked how such a thing could happen. We were angry, bitter, afraid for the little boy. And most of us had never met him. It’s a strange thing, really. There was just something about that...
by Mary Friona Celani | Mar 21, 2017 | Good Neighbor, NewsÂ
Three years ago, this entire community was rallying around a bright, beautiful little boy. Western New York schools, churches, and businesses went blue for little Ben Sauer. People were united. Buildings and bridges were illuminated in blue lights, and groups wore...