Jackie’s Blog

Holidays of Long Ago

Holidays of Long Ago

Today we talk about shopping local. For years everyone in Gardenville and West Seneca always shopped local! Christmas was a very special time with...

It’s that time of the year.

It’s that time of the year.

The Holidays are just around the corner. If you are looking for holiday gifts, hostess or host gifts, or even a little something for yourself, check...

Weight Enforcement

Weight Enforcement

Listen to Jackie as she reads from her book, "Hot Happens". https://soundcloud.com/jackiealbarella L

Bengert Greenhouses

Bengert Greenhouses

For over 60 years Bengert Greenhouses have been providing churches, companies and individuals with spectacular flowers. Spring, one of their busiest...

Do you Remember Island Park?

Do you Remember Island Park?

With Easter just around the corner, and the spring rains surging in the creek, I have been thinking a lot about Island Park. It existed for many...

Spring is Here!

Spring is Here!

For many of us the first signs of crocus popping out of the ground, or buds on the trees are the welcome signs of impending Spring! It has been a...

West Seneca Post Office

West Seneca Post Office

The building that was made famous by Annie & Al Werner has had many memorable businesses in its history. Once home to Gardenville Hardware,...

Ice Jams and Dams

Ice Jams and Dams

This week our attention was focused on the many creeks and streams in West Seneca. For years the Buffalo Creek has been a blessing and a curse. A...

Bars in West Seneca

Bars in West Seneca

Gardenville has been home to many popular bars and restaurants. Included would be the Deerhead Inn, Heritage Inn, Werners, and Christies. Here is a...

Industrial Development

Industrial Development

We hear a lot today about Industrial and commercial development in West Seneca. This is not a new idea, in fact Gardenville was actively pursing...