Wind-in-the-Willows. Willow Ridge Civic Association. From the Presidents Desk. Bulletin Board

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1 Wind-in-the-Willows Willow Ridge Civic Association President James Prentice Vice President Robert Foladare Secretary Clayton Cobb Treasurer Ed Goetz Board of Directors Joe Battaglia John Radens Jill Hagen John Cowden Pat Land Jim Matyjasik Wind-In-the-Willows Editor Debby VonLangen Advertising WITW Cam Hill Membership/Circulation Kerri Jasen Directory Jane Sieman Area Head Reporters Lee Baker Joan Bellini Patti Burns Evelyn Gagnon Laura Hammer Jeanne Humbert Kerri Jasen Karen Kazial Marj LaHood Doreen Notaro Doris Pepi Jane Sieman Kathy Smead Jackie Sommer Charlene Vitale Willow Ridge Civic Association From the Presidents Desk Hello Neighbors: Well, it s February and it s time to renew your membership. Please make it easier for your block rep by dropping off to her your check and the registration form located below. Membership is vital to keeping the neighborhood united and informed. Please sign up today. February also brings the Snowflake Dinner Dance. Actually, it s on March 1st a Classics. This is the first social event of the year and it is a lot of fun. Please call Karen Galli to reserve your table today. Finally, I would just like to make everyone aware of recent acts of vandalism in the neighborhood. The neighborhood Christmas lights were ripped off the neighborhood tree at Sweetwood North. Also, Bedford Park and surrounding properties were spray painted with graffiti. Please be on the lookout for suspicious or unusual activities. These vandals need to be stopped so please call the police if you spot them. Thank you, Jim Prentice Are you receiving the Wind-in-the Willows for the first time?? If you are, welcome to our complimentary once per year mailing of our newsletter to nonmembers of the WRCA! Take this opportunity to explore page after page of useful and fun information from the neighborhood in which you live! For a $12 early bird price, why not receive this informative newsletter once per month for a whole year! Find out about neighborhood news and activities. Clip coupons for services and advertise your household items for FREE! Have a concern? A board member s ear is only a phone call away! That s not all! Receive a directory with Willow Ridge addresses, phone numbers; loaded with important information and coupons! Want more details? Check out page 4 and then fill out the form below! Come on, now s your chance! Say YES! Join our big WRCA family and stay in the loop! *For new membership and membership renewal* WRCA MEMBERSHIP FORM Bulletin Board MEMBERSHIP MEETING February 12, :30 p.m Fire Hall All Welcome! DEADLINE FOR THE March WITW is February 8 Block Rep List (page 4) Easter Party (page 8) Name Address Address Amherst, NY Before January 31, 2008, my check for $12 is enclosed. Mail to: WRCA Treasurer, PO Box 86, Amherst, NY After January 31, 2008, I am dropping off my $15 which is enclosed to my block rep, my head reporter or to Kerri Jasen, Membership Coordinator, 114 N. Brier.

2 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Sympathy Friends and neighbors extend deepest sympathy to Carolyn Koons and family on the recent passing of her mother, Eleanor Parks. Carolyn has been a devoted daughter and caregiver for her mom for many years and we know Carolyn, Jim, Jennifer, Pam and Noelle and family will find comfort in their good memories. Deepest sympathy is extended to Bertie and Maxwell Ferguson of 153 Parkhaven Drive on the death of their son, Brian. Brian died in an automobile accident on December 31. Friends and neighbors of Victor Dreyer of 132 North Brier mourn his passing in early January. We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the families of his son, Timothy and daughter, Carolyn. Victor and his late wife, Nancy, were longstanding residents of North Brier. We will miss his friendly waves and conversations at the block parties. Neighbors on Willow Lane were saddened by the sudden death of Lena Granelli. Lena, and her husband, the late Alexander Granelli, were long time residents of Willow Ridge. Get Well Willow Ridge friends and neighbors wish Kerri Cabana Jasen at 114 North Brier Rd, a quick recovery from her recent brain surgery. Kerri is doing very well, and would like her friends to know how monumental and inspirational your love and support have been in helping me keep a positive and peaceful attitude. You have no idea just how much your notes and calls have lent a hand. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!. Get well soon, Kerri! Farewell Neighbors on Willow Green Drive would like to say a fond farewell to Bill and Nancy McDonald. After 32 years in Willow Ridge, the McDonalds are moving to Virginia to be closer to their sons. We will miss them and wish them luck in their new home! Congratulations Congratulations from friends and neighbors on Willow Ridge Drive to John and Agnes Starr on the birth of their first child, Haley Grace, who arrived during the Fall weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. Best wishes! Elsie Kunz, a long-time Willow Ridge resident and block rep for Kaymar Drive is celebrating her 88th birthday in late January!! Elsie recently moved to 2250 Hopkins Court Apartments in Getzville and would love to hear from friends and neighbors. St. Christopher Sponsors Lenten Fish Fry and Shrimp Dinners St. Christopher Parish, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda will be sponsoring a Lenten Fish or Shrimp Dinner for TAKE-OUT ONLY during Lent, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The dates are as follows: Ash Wednesday February 6; Friday, February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, and Good Friday, March 21. We make it most convenient for you just drive into the school parking lot and your fried shrimp, fish or combo dinner will be delivered to your car! Cost is $7, which includes fried fish, shrimp or both, French fries or potato salad, coleslaw, bread and butter. Proceeds to benefit St. Christopher.Boy Scouts and CYO. Classified Advertisements Editors Note: Classified is a service provided for the use of Willow Ridge Civic Association members free of charge. Please print or type your ad on a full-sized sheet of paper. Sign your ad (not the envelope) and include your address and phone number. Classified is not to be used for business purposes. Deliver to 221 N. Brier and place in porch box. Thank you. For Sale: Clothing: Heelys, size 6, black, barely worn, $25.00 or b/o Electronics: Ipod Shuffle (1st generation) hardly used, white, 512 MB, $40.00 or b/o * Ipod Nano (1st generation) black, 1GB, with case $85.00; without case $ (case stores Ipod headphones on back) Furniture: All wood, contemporary dining room set table, 6 chairs, china cabinet, buffet server, 2 leafs & table pads. $ or b/o Furniture: Entertainment unit, 48 W, 36 H, oak; fits 27 TV; 5 component shelves behind glass door plus enclosed storage area., $ Wanted: Dogsitter: Needed on an occasional basis for 2 cute 10 month old puppies, our house or yours. Must be dependable Willow Ridge Garden Club The Willow Ridge Garden Club will meet on February 6, 2008 at Zion United Church of Christ. A business meeting at 7:15 p.m. will be followed by a Garden Auction. Donation of garden/ floral design items are welcome. Please call for details. Page 2 Wind-in-the-Willows

3 See Clearly No Surgery! WAVEFRONT CORNEAL MOLDING TM Vision Care Center Bifocal contact lens available N. Falls Blvd. Tonawanda www. BartelsVisionCare.com ATTENTION: ANY WILLOW RIDGE RESIDENT WHO IS INTERESTED IN JOINING THE ELLICOTT CREEK VOUNTEER FIRE CO. MAY CONTACT THE FIRE CHIEF AT EXT Dr David P. Bartels School News February STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY, NO SCHOOL K 12 2 Family Fun Day & Spaghetti Dinner, HS 4 Alumni Meeting, NVCC; PTO Meeting, 7pm, MS 5 BOE Study Session, PTO Meeting, 7pm, WR 6 Common Sense Parenting, HS 7 PTSA Meeting, HS Library 8 Parent/Teacher Conference Day NO SCHOOL K-5 ; Musical, 7pm MS 9 Musical, 2pm, MS 10 Dollars for Scholars Phone-A-Thon, 2/10-2/12, DO 12 BOE Meeting, NVCC 13 Dollars for Scholars Meeting, 8am, DO; Health & Wellness Committee Meeting, NVCC; Common Sense Parenting, HS 14 BOE/Student Open Forum, NVCC 15 February Frolics, 6-9pm, WR MID-WINTER RECESS NO SCHOOL K School Resumes Note: School News is taken from the District Calendar. Events subject to change. Please read school handouts and mailings. GREAT HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE RATES. Call Jim McCormick for a competitive Quote Walsh Duffield & M Insurance HOMEOWNERS/ AUTO/COMMERCIAL LIFE/LONG TERM CARE Page 3

4 MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Kerri Jasen AREA HEAD REPORTERS Lee Baker Joan Bellini Pattti Burns Evelyn Gagnon Laura Hammer Jeanne Humbert Kerri Jasen Karen Kazial Marj LaHood Doreen Notaro Doris Pepi Jane Sieman Kathy Smead Jackie Sommer Charlene Vitale HEAD REPORTER, MARJ LAHOOD Parkhaven Dr Karen Brown Janice Karnavas Marj LaHood Lisa Scaglione Janice Sparling Amberwood Dr Patty Daddario Charlene Gore Anita Glebe Jennifer Hubert HEAD REPORTER, JANE SIEMAN Tanglewood All Penny Nowak Westcliffe 6-36 Bev Tremblay Andrea Antman Willow Lane Virginia Winter Willow Lane Ct. All Linda Christopher Sweetwood Dr. North 4-66 Lisa Raimondi...unlisted Judy Kindron HEAD REPORTER, KATHY SMEAD Maricrest Dr (od) Mike Morrow (ev) Tom Halter Kaymar Dr Sandy Radens Mya Swanson Kathy Smead Clare Brennan Kathy Smead HEAD REPORTER, (Open) Kaymar Dr (odd) (odd) (odd) (odd (odd) (odd) (odd) (ev) Jeanne LeGault (odd) (odd) (ev) (odd) HEAD REPORTER, LAURA HAMMER Kaymar Drive Karen Richardson Fawn Jones Sue Knoll Marilyn Agnello Lisa Maltibie Rose Coccionitti Black Spruce Ct Paul, Vicki Zimmer Red Maple Ct. All Laura Hammer Button Bush Ct. All Holly Wildermuth HEAD REPORTER, KAREN KAZIAL Rumson Rd (odd) Nancy Mineo (ev) Terri Telesco Jeanmoor Ct Karen Kazial Jeanmoor Rd Karen Kazial Michelle Such Beaumont Dr Jane Wilson HEAD REPORTER, CHARLENE VITALE Rockdale Dr Corine Gilson...unlisted Ann Thomann BLOCK REP LIST Rosemary Fisher Rockdale Ct Wendy Ehrke Brookpark Dr Kathy Huber Charlene Vitale HEAD REPORTER, EVELYN GAGNON Willow Green Dr Dolores Funke Evelyn Gagnon Phyllis Cohan Judy Anastasi HEAD REPORTER, LEE BAKER Willow Green Dr Debbie Speicher Karen Burke Jane Guadagna Monica Stange Lee Baker Carolyn Koons Lorraine Fontana...unlisted HEAD REPORTER, JACKIE SOMMER Elderwood Ct Anita Glebe Deepwood Ct Mary Aronica Roundwood Ct Jackie Sommer Grasspointe Dr Michele Thiele Laurie Mittlefehldt HEAD REPORTER, DOREEN NOTARO Hubbardston Place 3-33 Doreen Notaro Beth Forster Doreen Notaro Jonathan Place 3-63 Lisa Paine McIntosh Place Doreen Notaro Honey Bee Lane All Doreen Notaro HEAD REPORTER, KERRI JASEN South Ellicott Creek Lynn Mancuso HEAD REPORTER, (Open) Dalewood Dr Malene Smith Lynn Griffin Sherry Schriver Janice Stevens Edgewater Dr Jennifer Poydock Lynn Nagy Kathleen Frascatore Karen Peters HEAD REPORTER, DORIS PEPI Chestnut Ridge Rd Diane Gilinger Willow Ridge Dr Helen Hill JoAnne Foladare Sue Cuomo Doris Pepi Linda McCausland Debbie Feger HEAD REPORTER, JEANNE HUMBERT Sweetwood Dr Jeanne Humbert Karen Decker Pam Pandolfi HEAD REPORTER, PATTI BURNS Manor Oak Dr Patti Burns Pam McNess North Brier Rd Laurie Kennedy Janet Archer Marilynn Todd Jim McCormick Maryann Garvin HEAD REPORTER, JOAN BELLINI Peppertree Dr Kim Shabazz Denrose Dr Joan Bellini Rick Pistner (odd) Connie Holovics (ev) Mike Archambault WRCA WEB PAGE Did you know that Willow Ridge has its own web page? Go to to discover the Willow Ridge Civic Association web page. Explore the interesting components of Events, Wind-in-the-Willows, Photo Gallery, and Consumer Discounts. Check on Links to discover associated organizations. Upload, for posting your photograph of neighborhood events. Click on the Registration link to submit your address to receive advanced copies of the Wind-in-the-Willows and notices of special events and important meetings affecting our neighborhoodl. Get involved with your Civic Association through the WRCA Web Page. Page 4 NOTICE: HOME DEPOT IS OFFERING ITS 10% DISCOUNT TO WILLOW RIDGERS ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH WITH THE PRESENTATION OF THAT MONTH S WIND-IN-THE-WILLOWS AND PROPER ID. IT IS HOPED THAT THIS WILL ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM OF SOME NOT RECEIVING THEIR NEWSLET- TER IN TIME FOR THE DISCOUNT. Wind-in-the-Willows

5 WRCA Meeting Minutes Meeting January 8, 2007 Serving the community ONE project at a time President Jim Prentice called the meeting to begin at 7:33 pm.. The secretaries minutes from Decembers meeting were read and a motion was made to approve the minutes by Bob Foladare and a second was made by Ed Goetz, followed by a board approval. Thanks to Bob Foladare for filling in as secretary for the last 2 months. A decision was made to let representatives from Wal-Mart and Home Depot speak to the board prior to other normal business. Home Depot presented its plan to expand the size of the garden center. The agreement between Willow Ridge and Home Depot in regards to the garden center is up for review. The board through President Prentice is asking Home Depot to move our discount day from the 2nd Tuesday of the month to the 3 rd Tuesday to allow residents the opportunity to take advantage of the discount. The board approved the expansion of the garden center only if Home Depot will move the discount day. The representative from Wal-Mart agreed to donate bags for future events. Also a brief discussion took place regarding possible monies from Wal-Mart toward our scholarship fund. This will be researched further. Treasure s Report: The treasure s report was brought forth by Ed Goetz. Ed reported that membership, newsletter ads and directory ad monies were coming in timely and at expected levels. Ed also reported all expenses were paid in January as projected. Bob Foladare made a motion to approve report. Pat Land offered the second and the board approved the report. President s Report: Jim Prentice informed everyone that Scout Troop 173 had sent a thank you note for the monies and support from the Willow Ridge community. Jim also reviewed that the Holiday lighting contest was a success and that the neighborhood looked outstanding. Prizes will be distributed by board members to the winners. Membership Report: Kerri Jasen reported that the membership drive for this year is in full swing. The membership is comparable to last year with 263 to date. Kerri also reminded the board that the Block Rep. Breakfast will be February 9 th at 10am. It will be held at Classics and the guest speaker will be Satish Mohan. Old Business: Vice President Bob Foladare informed the board that the re- (Continued on page 6) (716) COUPON CAN NOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER CGS Lawn & Co. Inc. * P.O. Box 871 Williamsville, NY CGSLAWN@gmail.com T A P Joseph R. Battaglia Licensed Real Estate Professional voic (716) JoeHasHome4u@aol.com 15 Rumson Road Amherst, New York THEODORE A, PURVIS, CPA Phone: (716) Fax: (716) E mail: tpurvis@buffalo.com Willow Ridge s Hardest Working Realtor Page 5

6 IT S TIME TO RENEW YOUR WRCA MEMBERSHIP ****Only $12 if Mailed in by January 31, 2008**** Easy as 1-2-3!! *Mail in membership form & payment by Jan. 31, 08 * Keep your monthly Wind-in-the-Willows coming * Obtain your 2008 WRCA Directory To renew or join for the first time to the WRCA, send the completed membership form (on front of this newsletter) and a check for $12. made payable to WRCA to the treasurer by January 31, You may also drop off your completed form and check to the WRCA Treasurer, Ed Goetz, in a lock-box at 87 Grasspointe Dr. The Wind-in-the-Willows will continue to be delivered to your home monthly and a 2008 WRCA Directory will be delivered to you during the WRCA membership drive in February. Please Note: Direct Mail-in payments of $12 will NO LONGER be accepted after January 31, Renewing/joining after January 31 is $15. The membership fee to renew/join after January 31 is $15. Payment may be given to your block rep, head reporter, or to Kerri Jasen, WRCA Membership Coordinator at 114 N. Brier. (The block rep and head reporter (Continued from page 5) imbursement for legal fees for the case against American Campus has been realized and deposited back in our account. This was confirmed by Ed Goetz treasurer. New Business: The annual Garage sale was discussed and a decision was made to keep the event. Board member John Cowden agreed to be involved with the planning and advertising of the event. The community sale will take place on May 16,17 and 18. The board was informed that there has been some vandalism by spray paint on the play ground at Bedford Park. Also some neighboring properties were painted. Please keep lookout for possible offenders. Committee Reports: No information at this time. John Radens brought the motion to adjourn, seconded by Pat Land. The board approved and ended the meeting at 8:18pm listing is printed in this issue.) Your usual monthly delivery of the Wind-in-the-Willows will be suspended until payment is received. At the time of payment your Directory will be delivered.. Wind-in-the-Willows and the Directory What s Inside? Parties * Clubs * Website * Contests * News * Services * Coupons * Info * Your WRCA Directory includes a neighborhood listing, money saving coupons, services and businesses in our community, and important phone numbers, such as the area schools and the Town of Amherst. You will also find a babysitter listing, a detailed map of our community, a guide to our annual events, and more! Also, our monthly newsletter, the Wind-inthe-Willows, provides lots of details about the latest happenings in Willow Ridge and the upcoming free events for the children. There is also neighborhood news, our own free Classified section, and notices of special activities. These are just a few great reasons to become a member of the WRCA! Please RE- NEW/JOIN before January 31, 08 by filling out the form on the front of this newsletter. It GREATLY helps out our hard working neighborhood block reps and head reporters! Thank you! To Submit Articles for the Wind-in-the-Willows, submit to wiweditor@gmail.com; or place signed articles in porch box at 221 North Brier Road. The deadlines for each month are located in the left margin on the front page of the newsletter. Buffalo Rehab Group Physical Therapy, PC 350 Greenhaven Terrace (the old Library) orthopedic, sports, balance safety, & vestibular rehabilitation - accepting most insurances including: Medicare; BCBS; IHA; Univera; Empire Tricare; NF; Compensation Rehab with Results stop on by for a tour or free screening to see if PT could help you feel, function, or perform better Respectfully reported by Clayton Cobb WRCA secretary Call to get information on our FREE lecture series (attend once or as many classes as you would like)

7 Snowflake Dinner Dance March 1, 2008 Classics V Banquet Facility/ Nia. Falls Blvd. 6:30-7:30 Cocktails (open bar) & Horsd oeuvres (hot/cold) 7:30-9:00 Dinner ]9:00-12:30 Open Bar and Dancing 10:00 Coffee and Danish Station Music will be provided by our own Willow Ridge Resident, Erich Krueger Beat Box Sound Dinner Selections: Soup, salad, rolls and butter along with carafes of wine Prime Rib, Chicken Cappellini, Poached Salmon, Vegetable Cappellini Bavarian Swirled Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Chocolate Mousse With Wafer for Dessert $58.00/Couple; $29.00/Single Make checks payable to Willow Ridge Civic Association (W. R.C.A) All Reservations must be in by February 23 with full payment to Karen Galli, 104 Sweetwood Dr. N. Sorry, but no exceptions!! Call to reserve a table. Snowflake Table Reservations You may call anytime after Dec. 1 to make a table reservation. Each table will seat 10. Table Captain Name Phone Number Name of tablemates: Please circle dinner choice: 1. B C F V 2. B C F V 3. B C F V 4. B C F V 5. B C F V 6. B C F V 7. B C F V 8. B C F V 9. B C F V 10. B C F V B-Prime Rib C-Chicken Cappelini F Salmon V-Veggie Cappelini 05Issue 6 Page 7

8 Wind-in-the-Willows Willow Ridge Civic Association PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No Buffalo, N.Y. February 2008 Keep your monthly Wind-inthe-Willows coming! See Membership Info inside!! Willow Ridge Community Garage Sale All you early planners mark your calendars! The dates are: May 16, 17, and 18, 2008 Please note this is a change to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from Thursday thru Saturday. Attention Block Reps! Mark your calendars for the BLOCK REP BREAKFAST which will be held Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Classics V. It s the one time a year we get to say thank you, meet other volunteers, and share ideas. The 2008 directories will be distributed and awards presented to cover contest winners. Hope to see you there! Hey Kids Are you ready for the WRCA EASTER PARTY?? Hippity, Hoppety Easter s on its way to Willow Ridge School on March 15th from 10 to Noon There will be some egg-stra-ordinary crafts, games, and a egg hunt to remember... There may even be a visit from very busy Mr. Bunny himself! Come & join the fun!