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securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer. Place on clean baking sheet. Bake until bacon is crisp and scallops are opaque, or about 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Serve on a bed of green rice and garnish with fresh thyme. For green rice: 1. Place cilantro, spinach, and broth in a blender and pulse until the vegetables are puréed. Add the milk and salt and blend until well combined. 2. In a medium, heavybottomed saucepan set over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the rice and sauté, stirring about every 30 seconds, until it just begins to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Add the contents of the blender, stir well, turn the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cover the pan, turn the heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 20 minutes. Stir the rice gently, cover, and cook another 5 minutes. 3. Remove pan from heat source and let the rice steam in the covered pot for 10 minutes. Serve hot.
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In this week’s edition: Seneca Nation opens skateparks in Salamanca, Irving See ‘Out & About’ on page 4
Pumpkinville honored as historic business with NYS designation to receive this recognition. When Borrello notified them about it and asked for some background on the business, she said the family began to go through their old files and photographs.
BY KELLEN M. QUIGLEY GREAT VALLEY — What began as a small, roadside pumpkin stand in 1968 has grown into an annual fall tradition for generations of families, and New York State officials have taken notice.
“It was so cool to dig through all that history,” she said. “It’s eye-opening to see how much we’ve grown.”
Pumpkinville was officially designated a Historic Business by the state and added to the Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello visited the family-owned farm Oct. 26 to present the designation to owners Diane and Dan Pawlowski.
Established through legislation enacted in 2020, the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry recognizes businesses that have operated for at least 50 years and made significant contributions to the history and character of their communities. Borrello said the registry not only honors the selected businesses but includes them in a program that aims to grow and expand them and make them more resilient.
“We’re incredibly proud of our little corner of Great Valley, and so grateful to everyone who has been part of Pumpkinville’s story over the years,” the Pawlowski family shared. “From the families who visit year after year to the wonderful employees who make it all happen, thank you for being part of our history.” Borrello nominated Pumpkinville for the designation in recognition of its nearly six decades of service to Western New York families and its longstanding contributions to the region’s agricultural and tourism heritage. “Ninety percent of businesses don’t make it five years. To make it 50
Photo by Kellen M. Quigley Pumpkinville, owned and operated by the Pawlowski family, was recently designated a Historic Business by New York State and added to the Historic Business Preservation Registry. From right, State Senator George Borrello presents a copy of the designation to Dan, Diane, Jim and Lisa Pawlowski.
years? That’s a fraction of one percent,” Borrello said. “And a business like this — a seasonal business that relies on tourism — in my opinion is the perfect business to recognize.” Founded in 1968 by Joe
and Helen Halloran. Today, the Pawlowski family operates the 225-acre farm with three generations involved in the business. Dan Pawlowski, who is 28 years from 100, as he likes to say, said that even
though they’re open for only about 50 days during the late summer and early fall, running and managing the farm is basically a yearround job. He said the family and staff start preparing the property itself at the beginning of summer, but
after the final day of the season on Halloween, the entire farm is cleaned up and ready for winter by Veterans Day. Dan and Dianne’s daughter Lisa Pawlowski said the family is honored
“New York state can be a tough place to do business for a number of reasons,” the senator added, “so I’m always appreciative when we as a state government does something that actually helps advance business.” Voted Buffalo’s Best Pumpkin Patch by the people of Western New York, Pumpkinville closed its 58th fall season on Halloween. Located at 4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley, visit pumpkinville.com for more information.
Seneca Resorts & Casinos hotels again earn Four Diamond status from AAA SALAMANCA — Seneca Resorts & Casinos continues to earn an esteemed place among the hospitality industry’s best properties. The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca and the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls were again among the honorees at the annual Four Diamond Awards ceremony presented by AAA Western & Central New York. A total of 20 hotels from across a large portion of Upstate New York were recognized with the AAA Four Diamond Awards. To earn the Four Diamond designation, hotels must pass a rigorous evaluation that includes unscheduled visits from AAA’s expert inspectors. Four Diamondrated hotels are noted for their upscale style and amenities and meet strict standards for guest quality, cleanliness and condition. “We are grateful to be recognized for providing premier accommodations, comfort, service and amenities to millions of guests each year, and for honoring the trust our guests continually place
Photo provided Team members from the Seneca Allegany and Seneca Niagara resorts and casinos accept the Four Diamond Awards from AAA Western & Central New York, honoring the sites’ hotels.
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Seneca Nation opens skateparks in Salamanca, Irving
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Two new and exciting skateparks officially opened Oct. at both the Allegany and Cattaraugus Territories of the Seneca Nation. Shown at the ribbon cutting ceremony in Salamanca at James J. Crowley Park are (from left) Courtney John-Jemison, deputy director Seneca Nation CPDD; Councilman Mike Reed, City of Salamanca Ward 4; Mayor Sandy Magiera; Seneca Nation Councilor Tina Abrams; Dr. Donielle Lovell, director Seneca Nation CPDD; Bethany Johnson, executive assistant to J.C. Seneca, president of the Seneca Nation; Josh Auman, DPW supervisor for the city; and Sarah Williams, community engag24ement coordinator Seneca Nation CPDD.
A number of local kids on bikes, skateboards and scooters took on the challenges of the skatepark in Salamanca after the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Six-year-old Loegynn Kalani of Salamanca, a junior professional snowboarder, chose to ride the concrete on her scooter.
BY DEB EVERTS SALAMANCA — The Seneca Nation officially opened two new skateparks on Oct. 24 with ribbon cutting ceremonies at both the Allegany and Cattaraugus territories. One opened in Salamanca at Crowley Park and a second, identical skatepark in front of the Cattaraugus Community Center in Irving. The event to mark the completion of The Skatepark Project was attended by Nation and City of Salamanca officials including Courtney JohnJemison, deputy director Seneca Nation Community Planning and Development Department (CPDD); Councilman Mike Reed, City of Salamanca Ward 4; Salamanca Mayor Sandy Magiera; Seneca Nation Councilor Tina Abrams; Dr. Donielle Lovell, director Seneca Nation CPDD; Bethany Johnson, executive assistant to J.C. Seneca, president of the Seneca Nation; Josh Auman, DPW supervisor for the city; and Sarah Williams, community
engagement coordinator Seneca Nation CPDD; as well as community members. “Today is a celebration of what we can accomplish when departments, partners and community members come together with a shared vision,” John-Jemison said. “Most importably, it’s a celebration of our young people and our commitment to creating spaces where they can grow, connect and thrive.” The skateparks were designed and constructed by Grindline Skateparks, based in Seattle. Landscaping at both sites was done by Joey K’s Landscaping of Irving. Work began on the skatepark project right after the groundbreaking in December 2025 and construction continued through February 2026. John-Jemison said Grindline has built a number of skateparks in the area including those in Springville, Ellicottville, the Town of Allegany and Jamestown. She said the skateparks are safe for not
only skateboards, but also for scooters, bikes and wheelchairs. They are both ADA compliant.
THE NEW concrete skateparks are the result of two distinct grant awards from the Built to Play Skatepark Grant fund. Secured by the Seneca Nation Department of Transportation in cooperation with the Nation’s CPDD, the awards provided for permanent concrete skateparks on both the Allegany and Cattaraugus territories.
grant that addressed rural communities,” she said. “We want to thank TSP and Trevor Staples, Built to Play Skatepark manager, whose funding guidance and leadership made this project possible.” Dr. Lovell said the Seneca Nation received full funding for the Cattaraugus skatepark but they didn’t receive complete funding for the Allegany skatepark, so they did some fundraising.
According to JohnJemison, the CPDD applied for funding back in 2021 for a skatepark in the Allegany Territory through The Skatepark Project (TSP), formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation.
“I want to recognize the Ray Evans Foundation of Western New York that helped make this skatepark possible, and I want to say thank you to every person that put money in the jugs and jars at businesses around town for years,” she said. “We also want to give a really big thank you to the Seneca Nation leadership, tribal council and executives who provided a huge part of that match to make this possible.”
“Additionally, during a site visit, the project manager for TSP was amazed to see we had two territories with a large youth population and we were awarded funding to place a skatepark on our Cattaraugus Territory through a separate TSP
Dr. Lovell said the community started talking about a skatepark years ago. She said it’s been something the kids have always brought up whenever they’ve written letters to the council, met with executives or talked with their teachers.
“It’s always been a dream for us to be able to do (that),” she said. John-Jemison said former Tribal Councilor Billy Canella had the idea for a skatepark on the Allegany Territory in 2021. She said CPDD was pleased to collaborate with the Seneca Department of Transportation and City of Salamanca for the Allegany park and the Cattaraugus Community Center for their park. “We hope to work more in the future with the city, like we did with the dog park, and now we have the skatepark,” Abrams said. “I want to thank everybody, especially our staff here, Courtney and Donielle, who were the driving force behind getting this done.”
FROM THE city’s perspective, Magiera said a new skatepark has been needed for years and it will keep youth from riding skateboards unsafely in the street. “I hope this one is used well and the kids enjoy it for a long time,” she said. “I look forward to doing more projects with the Seneca
Nation.” “Today is more than about opening the skatepark; it’s about investing in our community, creating opportunities for our youth and providing a place for people of all ages to come together, stay active, learn new skills and build connections with one another,” Johnson said. On behalf of the Seneca Nation’s president’s office and leadership, Johnson said these projects are the result of the hard work and dedication of the local skaters, bikers, community stakeholders and The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. “It’s been a journey but a pleasure to offer this to the youth in our communities,” John-Jemison said. “Outdoor recreation has really taken off since the pandemic, coupled with being able to offer more chances for people to stay active for their physical and mental health is an added bonus. We hope the communities love them as much as we do, so skate, bike, wheel and have fun.” For more information about The Skatepark Project, visit online at skatepark.org.
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Farmersville volunteers collect six bags of litter along Route 98 FARMERSVILLE — Volunteers with the Farmersville Route 98 Litter Collectors collected six bags of trash and an upright freezer door during an Oct. 24 cleanup along Route 98. The cleanup was organized under the New York State Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program. The group maintains both sides of the highway from just south of Harwood Lake to Hyuck Road, covering a total of 4 miles of roadside. Volunteers collected tire treads, cigarette butts, cans, plastic bottles, food wrappers, plastic containers, gloves, shoes, lumber, metal poles and cardboard. The freezer door was the largest item collected. The DOT provides safety instructions and equipment, including reflective vests and hard hats, as well as orange trash bags. The department was
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Shopper, dedicated supporters may volunteer to shop for gifts using supplied gift cards to complete wish lists that have not been sponsored toward the end of the campaign. As a Donation Drive Host, generous organizations may volunteer to collect toys or common household and family necessities.
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DeFranco said New View Alliance is deeply honored As a Team Volunteer, for all of the support both groups of caring individuals Gateway Longview and may volunteer to prepare New Directions Youth and and sort donated gifts to be Family Services have received delivered to families. over the years. She said the This charitable generosity and compassion campaign, which runs For more information displayed by the community throughout the holiday Community members about volunteer during both agencies’ historic season, invites the may also volunteer in a opportunities and to sign holiday gift campaigns — community to make a variety of ways to support up, please contact Roe Adopt-an-Angel and Save a difference in local children’s this meaningful mission. Rahman-Schwen, Events Christmas — and the support lives by sponsoring families and Volunteer Specialist, given last year during the and helping fulfill County more As an Emergency (716) 383-7880 rschwen@ first year of the Holiday Cattaraugus Community Source - For Reader AdsorCall 716.372.3121
Hope Gift Campaign are part of what has inspired us to expand our services and support more families. “We are excited to once again work with the community to provide gifts and positive memories for families as we enter the holiday season,” DeFranco added. To learn more about participating in New Directions Youth and Family Services’ Holiday Hope Gift Campaign, or to register your family, organization or other group as a donor, visit fosteringgood.org/events/ holidayhope or call (716) 3837880. The deadline for sign up is Friday, Nov. 13. Once the sign up form has been filled Page 5
out, a representative from the Holiday Hope Team will be in touch and match the donor up with a child’s wish list. The deadline for gift drop offs is Friday, Dec. 11. Gift cards from Walmart, Target, Amazon, or local grocers like Tops or Wegmans are encouraged. An Amazon wish list is also available for donors to shop from at amazon. com/registries/gl/ guestview/ 3HNTTY5G3TYK1. A suggested gift card amount is generally $75-$100, but all denominations are welcomed and appreciated. Gift cards, checks and donations can be mailed or dropped off to New Directions Youth and Family Services, 356 Main St., Randolph, NY 14772.
How to create more interior space for the winter will minimize physical congestion in the space. When entertaining, homeowners can push larger pieces of furniture against the perimeter of a room to open up a centeral gathering area. Heavy coffee tables can be swapped out for smaller tables to allow the rearrangement of the layout depending on how many people are spending time in a given space.
After a summer and fall spent outdoors, winter drives many people back inside. Homeowners may take inventory of their interior spaces in winter and find that there isn’t as much room as they would like. When entertaining inside, a home may feel particularly cramped. Creating an open, inviting indoor environment requires maximizing spatial design but not necessarily expanding square footage. By focusing on a few
draperies is one strategy. According to the Journal of Biophilic Design, biophilic design is the intentional integration of nature into buildings and spaces to improve human
health and productivity. Homeowners can incorporate natural lighting, living plants, organic materials, and organic patterns into their interior designs to make spaces feel more inviting
Homeowners can look to various design strategies to open up interior spaces in their homes with a goal toward making them more comfortable places to ride out the winter.
Subdivide rooms Open-concept spaces might have lost some their appeal in recent strategies, homeowners years. Designers are can maximize interior now going back in the flow. direction of roombased layouts over open Change up the layout concepts, according to of furniture Martha Stewart and New Being able to move York-based designer around a space more Madeline Merin. Some easily may come down to homeowners now have rethinking the furniture a greater need for layout. Interior design definition of the spaces experts often emphasize they have to work with. traffic flow in a space, Instead of one open which can determine room, dividing the space how comfortable can create the illusion homeowners and their of having more square guests feel. Universal footage while providing design methodologies distinctive spots for point to establishing privacy and other room clear, unobstructed functions. An openroutes to link different concept family room, zones of a room. This for example, can be divided into a gaming room on one side and a home office space on the other.
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