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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: It s March and we are wrapping up our membership drive. If you haven t already done so, please get your dues to your block rep or Kerri Jason. You are a very important to our association and we need you to continue as an active member. Our strength is in our numbers and we need as many members possible. Please renew as soon as possible. I would also like to let you know that we are in the process of trying to renegotiate our discount with Home Depot. We are trying to make the timeframe more flexible to include a one time use any day of the month. At the moment, there has been some resistance to our proposal. I will keep you informed of any changes. I would like to thank Karen Galli and Pam McNess for their hard work on the Snowflake Dinner Dance. Once again they did a great job and everyone had a good time. Finally, the Easter party will be on Saturday, March 15 from 10a.m. to Noon at Willow Ridge School. This a sure sign Spring is right around the corner! See you soon, 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 just $15, 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 6 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! Name *For new membership and membership renewal* WRCA MEMBERSHIP FORM Bulletin Board Address Amherst, NY WRCA MEMBERSHIP MEETING March 11, :30 p.m Fire Hall All Welcome! DEADLINE for the April WITW is March 7 Block Rep List (page 4) Easter Party (page 8) Address 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. (Note: Please refer to page 4 to find your block rep/head reporter.)

2 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Welcome Neighbors on Willow Green Drive would like to welcome their new neighbor, David Arcara, to 287 Willow Green Drive. David, who recently moved here from Lancaster, is a Director of Executive Recruiting. He can be reached at Welcome to your new home, David! Congratulations Neighbors on Willow Green would like to welcome Julia Ann Elmedawar, who arrived November 6, 2007 weighing in at 8 lbs. 7 oz. Congratulations to proud parents Sal and Dianne and big sister! Best wishes to all! Friends and neighbors on Willow Green Drive would like to congratulate Brianna Spence of 204 Willow Green for the first place winner of our Willow Ridge Community Directory Cover Designing Contest. Great job, Brianna! See Clearly No Surgery! WAVEFRONT CORNEAL MOLDING TM Vision Care Center Bifocal contact lens available N. Falls Blvd. Tonawanda www. BartelsVisionCare.com Dr David P. Bartels Willow Ridge Garden Club The Willow Ridge Garden Club is making plans for Spring. With the installation of club officers in March and the April plant sale, members are getting set for a good gardening year. Anyone interested in joining the club or ordering plants, please call Arlene at Willow Ridge Community Garage Sale Spring is around the corner and it is time to clear out the clutter. The community garage sale dates are: May 16, 17, and 18, 2008 Please note this is a change to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from Thursday thru Saturday. Also, new this year please contact John Cowden, , if you want flyers printed up and signs out advertising your sale. T A P 15 Rumson Road Amherst, New York THEODORE A, PURVIS, CPA Phone: (716) Fax: (716) E mail: tpurvis@buffalo.com fit for HER life, Matt. 6:33 30-min Workout for Women ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE FOR CORNERSTONE MANOR MARCH & APRIL 15 WILLOW RIDGE DROP OFF MONDAY-THURSDAY 6 AM 7 PM Page 2 Wind-in-the-Willows

Joseph R. Battaglia Licensed Real Estate Professional voice-mail: (716)743-5610 e-mail: JoeHasHome4u@aol.

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.

3 Joseph R. Battaglia Licensed Real Estate Professional voic (716) Willow Ridge s Hardest Working Realtor 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, or to wiweditor@gmail.com. Thank you. For Sale: Furniture: Dry Bar, solid butcher block, naugahyde and chrome with chrome foot rail and 4 swivel chairs with foot rests, 9 x 2 with storage shelves. Mint condition. Call Wanted: Looking for Housekeeping and Childcare Job: If you need help with light housekeeping, meals, errands, or after school child care, call ATTENTION: ANY WILLOW RIDGE RESI- DENT WHO IS INTERESTED IN JOINING THE ELLICOTT CREEK VOUNTEER FIRE CO. MAY CONTACT THE FIRE CHIEF AT EXT School News March PTO Meeting, 7pm, MS; NYS Gr. 3-5 Math Assessment, 3/3 3/7 4 Spring Picture Day, MS; PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm, WR 6 PTSA Meeting, Library; NYS Gr. 6-8 Math Assessment, 3/6-3/7 8 Musical, 7:30pm, HS 9 Musical, 2pm, HS 10 NYS Gr. 6-8 Math Assessment, 3/10-3/12 11 BOE Study Session, NVCC 14 WR Family Swim, HS 18 BOE/Parent Open Forum, HS Library; BOE Meeting, NVCC 19 District Health & Safety Committee Meeting, DO 20 Grade 3 Recruitment Concert, 9:30am, HS MARCH RECESS NO SCHOOL K SCHOOL RESUMES 26 8TH Grade Declamation Contest, MS 27 7th Grade Declamation Contest, MS; District Jazz Festival, 7pm, MS 28 6th Grade Declamation Contest, MS 31 PTA Council Meeting, HS Library 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 $ 3off $ $ $ 1649 One Sub One Sub Party Cheese Pizza Large Cheese Pizza Large Cheese Pizza & 50 Wings & 20 Wings & 20 Wings $ 3off When you buy another of equal or greater value When you buy another of equal or greater value Niagara Falls Blvd Niagara Falls Blvd Niagara Falls Blvd Niagara Falls Blvd Niagara Falls Blvd 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 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: 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 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 A BIG THANK YOU FROM A BLOCK REP! A big thank you to all of my houses on Willow Green Drive who, by renewing their membership early, saved themselves a few dollars and myself some extra footwork! Keep it up Willow Green! It s so appreciated and maybe next year we will make 100%! Thank you again! Your Block Rep Debbie Speicher Page 4 Wind-in-the-Willows

5 WRCA Meeting Minutes Meeting February 12, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. In attendance were President Jim Prentice, Vice President Bob Foladare, Treasurer Ed Goetz, Board Members John Cowden and John Radens. Also attending Rick and Debby VonLangen, Tom Halter, Jane Sieman, Cam Hill and Neil Cuomo. The board was one member short of a quorum, so business was discussed, but not voted upon. Secretaries Minutes The minutes were tabled until the next meeting. Treasurer s Report Ed Goetz presented the month s report showing that we are on firm financial grounds. Ed reported income from ads in both the newsletter and directory for January. President s Report Jim received correspondence from the attorneys for Home Depot. They stated that they would be willing to move the discount day from the second to the third Tuesday of the month. However, there were stipulations regarding this change and are as follows: *Limit discount to $200 per month per family. *Must have newsletter with name and address and a picture ID when using. *Only Niagara Falls Blvd. Location. *In stock merchandise only. *Purchase must be for homeowner use only. *Use by non-members will result in termination of discount. *They retain the right to terminate agreement at any time. The WRCA Board discussed this and decided to continue negotiations through Neil Cuomo for a better agreement. Membership Report Kerri was ill, so membership report was provided by Bob Foladare. We have 458 renewals so far this year and appear to be ahead of last year s pace. This was confirmed by Ed Goetz. Old Business Jim Prentice reports that new bases have been purchased from Laux to make improvements to the softball fields and that the only thing left to do is set a date for the refurbishing. Also, Pat Land has contacted Lakeside Sod for purchasing clay. It appears that this project will come in under budget. The Block Rep Breakfast was extremely well attended with 65 people. There was some discussion as to whether this was due to Supervisor Mohan speaking or because we served a hot breakfast this time. All information was passed out by Kerri Jasen, so expect to hear from your rep regarding membership renewal in the very near future. Jim reports that the new M.J. Peterson proposal was tabled by the planning board while they wait for information on traffic studies and sewage capacity studies. Bob Foladare will stay in touch with the town for future developments with this situation. (Continued on page 7) Serving the community ONE project at a time (716) COUPON CAN NOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER CGS Lawn & Co. Inc. * P.O. Box 871 Williamsville, NY CGSLAWN@gmail.com 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 PROB- LEM OF SOME NOT RECEIVING THEIR NEWSLET- TER IN TIME FOR THE DISCOUNT. 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 Call to get information on our FREE lecture series (attend once or as many classes as you would like) Page 5

6 IT S TIME TO RENEW YOUR WRCA MEMBERSHIP Easy as 1-2-3!! *Deliver membership form & payment * Keep your monthly Wind-in-the-Willows coming * Obtain your 2008 WRCA Directory To renew or join for the first time to the WRCA, complete the membership form (on front of this newsletter) and make out a check for $15. payable to WRCA to the treasurer. At this time, it is not recommended to use the P.O. box listed last month. Instead, 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 listing is printed in this issue on page 4 ) 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 this month. Please note that until your payment is received, your usual monthly delivery of the Wind-in-the-Willows will be suspended. At the time of payment your Directory will be delivered. Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd, Amherst $4/Adults, $1/Children, Museum Members Free Open to Public Tuesday Friday, 9:30a.m. 4:30 p.m 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 now by filling out the form on the front of this newsletter. Then please deliver to your block rep, head reporter (refer to list on page 4) or to Kerri Jasen, at 114 N. Brier; this 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 and be sure to put witw in the subject box; 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. March 18: Blue Monday: Washday and Women Exhibit: Explores the technology and innovations that changed the tradition of washday for women in the 29th and 20th centuries. Tells story of laundry, women, their chores and the innovations that have made their lives different, if not easier. Amherst Museum announces a new season of our Book Club, free to public. The Amherst Museum Fiction Book Club meets the fourth Monday of each month to discuss fiction, biographies, mysteries and more. New members are always welcome. A complete list of books selected by the club for 2008 is available by calling the Amherst Museum. Anyone wanting to attend is asked to contact librarian Toniann Scime at or at amuseum@adelphia.net to register. Admission to the club is free, but advance registration is necessary Willow Ridge Civic Association Directory Cover Contest Winners This was the second annual contest where we asked young residents of our community to design a cover for the WRCA Directory. We received numerous entries and they were all terrific!! Much hard work was put in by all who participated. Congratulations to this year s winners: 3rd Place Emma Burke age 10 2nd Place Delaney Jones age 10 1st Place Cover Designer Brianna Spence age 9 Each winner was presented with a Walmart gift card and a complimentary 2008 Willow Ridge Civic Association Directory that had their own personalized cover on it at the annual Block Rep Breakfast at Classics V on Saturday, February 9, 2008, by Jim Prentice, WRCA president.

WRCA WEB PAGE www.wrca.info Did you know that Willow Ridge has its own web page? Go to www.wrca.info to discover the Willow Ridge Civic Association web page.

7 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. (Continued from page 5) New Business The Willow Ridge Garage Sale will take place on May 16 through the 18, If you are planning on participating please contact John Cowden with your information so that he may have a flyer printed up to notify potential customers of you location. The Easter Party is set for March 15 at the Willow Ridge School and the Easter Bunny will be there. Committee Reports Bob Foladare made a recommendation to increase the scholarship fund this year to four awards for $500. instead of two awards since we were refunded our costs for the Chestnut Ridge litigation. This will be further discussed at the next board meeting. Community Forum Nothing new to report. Adjournment No further business being at hand, a motion to adjourn was made by Ed Goetz and seconded by Bob Foladare. Meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Bob Foladare for Clayton Cobb 05Issue 6 DIRECTORY 2008 To the Members of the Willow Ridge Civic Association: The Willow Ridge Directory for the year 2008 is done!!! The directory lists the names, addresses and telephone numbers of more than 1,200 families who live in the Willow Ridge area. Residents rely on it to contact neighbors and committees and to locate local goods and services. The directory is especially useful to those who are just moving into the area. There is also a public service directory located in the front of the directory. If anyone has a change over the coming year (such as a birth of a child) please do not hesitate to contact your block rep, membership coordinator, Kerri Jasen, or myself at I like to keep all this information as current as possible throughout the year. I wish to THANK all the advertisers for supporting our Association. A great many of them generously contributed coupons in a special tear out section of the directory. I hope the directory will continue to be a useful reference book and that the contents are as accurate as possible. Sincerely, Jane Sieman, Editor, 2008 Willow Ridge Directory Page 7

8 Wind-in-the-Willows Willow Ridge Civic Association PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No Buffalo, N.Y. March 2008 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! TROOP 173 FUNDRAISER CHIAVETTA S BBQ APRIL 5 NOON 4 PM (or until sold out) PARKING LOT NEXT TO CONVENIENT $8.50/Dinner includes roll, salads Presales taken until March 30. We will deliver meals to presale orders to the Willow Ridge area residents and businesses upon request. Boy Scout popcorn will be available. For an order form call or check our web site Benefits our Willow Ridge Boy Scout Troop 173. For more information, please contact Wendy Ehrke at ( day of event) or Bob Sieman at To the Members of the Willow Ridge Civic Assoc. Don t forget to take advantage of the numerous coupons this year in the 2008 directory. Take a look at the following advertisers that have included some great coupons in the back of the directory: Allstate Insurance Co. * Amherst Pizza & Ale House* Anderson s * Boulevard Optical * Capital Fence Co. * Dr. Donald Wagner * Family Fun RV Rental of WNY * fit for HER Life, Matt.6:33 * Franco s Pizza * Hagen Chiropractic * Herbalife * Ink & More * John & Mary s * Leo Brennon Top Soil * Logics Hair Salon * Midas Muffler * Ortner s Garage Doors & Electric Openers * Realty USA * Sam Smith School of Dance * Shannon Pub * Shear Review * Sunset Plumbing & Heating * Sweet Home Federal Credit Union * The Original Pizza Shack * Walsh Duffield & M Insurance * Willow Ridge Convenient * Wm. C. Rott & Son

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

Wind-in-the-Willows. Willow Ridge Civic Association. From the Presidents Desk. Bulletin Board Wind-in-the-Willows Willow Ridge Civic Association President James Prentice 691-8915 Vice President Robert Foladare 691-7272 Secretary Clayton Cobb 564-0500 Treasurer Ed Goetz 691-7079 Board of Directors