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EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE OF WNY: a good education story

By Richard Bryan

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hroughout Wester n New York, sixteen private high schools stretching from South Wales to Niagara Falls enroll more than 5,700 students and employ more than 700 teachers and staff. Their graduation rates are nearly 100 percent, and their graduates are attending and succeeding at some of the most demanding colleges and universities around the country. Since 1998, these sixteen schools have been working together to provide educational opportunities for students, increased professional development for faculty, and to expand their reach into the WNY community. It is a terrific story, and this unique consortium could be a model for school districts throughout the country.

In 1998, the schools—Gow School, Immaculata Academy, St. Francis High School, Mount Mercy Academy, Bishop Timon–St. Jude High School, St. Mary’s High School, Nardin Academy, Canisius High School, Buffalo Seminary, Nichols School, St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Park School of Buffalo, Mount Saint Mary Academy, Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, Cardinal O’Hara High School, and Niagara Catholic High School— were approached by Dick Wolf of the John R. Oishei Foundation. The Foundation desired to influence secondary education in the region and wanted to know if the private high schools, as a collaborative, were interested. Responses were mixed. Schools were suspicious and worried about maintaining their competitive advantages. Some were concerned that the more financially secure schools would use this as a way to close down the smaller schools. Eventually, curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas won out.

The schools organized under the name Buffalo Independent Secondary Schools Network, or BISSNET. (This past year, in order to reflect the growth and impact of this partnership, the name was changed to Education Collaborative of Western New York [EdCo]). Through a series of meetings, two exciting initiatives were established in 1998 and 1999. The first was the Oishei Scholarship program, a four-year, full tuition, academic scholarship with two primary goals: meeting the needs of economically disadvantaged students of color interested in attending an independent high school and increasing the community outreach and diversity of participating schools.

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approximately 250 “Oishei Scholars” have been able to attend the sixteen local independent secondary schools.

And virtually every one of them has gone on to attend and graduate from college, which is an educational success story all its own.

Increasing diversity The schools, in turn, have worked on increasing student diversity with significant results. In 1999, the average percentage of students of color was seven percent; today, that number stands at eighteen percent thanks to the efforts of the individual schools, scholarship programs, and the partnership of Buffalo Prep. Founded in 1989, Buffalo Prep is a dedicated organization that works with private, public, and charter high schools to avail disadvantaged youth of a first-rate college-preparatory education. EdCo’s partnership with Buffalo Prep—both even have their offices on the UB South campus—is another local education success story.

Three schools have a significant percentage of students of color: Park School of Buffalo, fifty-fourpoint-seven percent; Buffalo Seminary forty-point-six percent; and Cardinal O’Hara High School, thirty-four-point-two percent. Each of the schools has created statements of diversity and inclusion and, in the past three years, three—St. Mary’s High School, Park School of Buffalo, and Nichols School—have hosted multicultural workshops that have engaged students from all EdCo schools in thinking about increasing inclusion.

Last year’s Nichols School Diversity Conference was a two-day workshop organized by two students—Maia Manney ’16 and Jillian Daniels ’16— who trained student volunteers and invited two national speakers to speak about diversity, equity, and social justice. In the future, EdCo schools seek to further increase diversity among the student body, but also among the faculty.

Getting a tech edge The second of those early initiatives involved technology. With key funding from the Oishei Foundation, EdCo embarked on a three-year program to hard-wire all the schools with the goal of making them area leaders in technology education, an advantage that allowed them to explore distance learning in its early years. The schools intend to make more use of online www.buffalospree.com

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learning opportunities in coming years, as the field continues to grow.

As the schools’ technology and EdCo evolved, it paved the way for future collaboration and academic partnership. Eric J. Yarwood, Assistant Director of Education and Technology, travels every school day to a different member school to provide technology oversight, advice and training to faculty, and curriculum coordination and implementation.

Yarwood has provided workshops, not just to EdCo schools, but to local public and charter schools.

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A second staff member, Executive Director Rick Bryan, has built on thirty-nine years’ experience in independent schools—including nineteen as Nichols headmaster—to act as consultant, lead strategic planning efforts, and serve on several board/faculty committees of the EdCo schools.

In addition, he serves on the boards of Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo Prep, the Cummings Foundation, and University School in Cleveland, Ohio.

EdCo’s work is done through various collaborative groups. For example, the school heads meet at least

four times a year. The coordinators for our STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) project meet twice a month. Admissions directors, campus ministers, guidance counselors, finance officers, teachers from various disciplines, librarians, technology coordinators, and marketing and communications leaders all gather on a regular basis throughout the school year to discuss common issues and explore solutions. At a time when schools seem insular and protective about their ideas, these meetings are refreshing for their candor and different perspectives. The priority is helping people do their jobs and enriching the student-focused missions.

The signature program of the past two years has been STEAM. With a grant from the Oishei Foundation, EdCo schools have initiated courses, expanded technology fields, enhanced professional development, and provided exciting new equipment. Two significant courses were developed in year one. The first was Sacred Heart’s Honors Cohort, designed for thirty students with high academic promise in science and mathematics. Selected students participated in one of two summer courses in order to prepare themselves for the opportunity to take AP Chemistry as a sophomore or AP Calculus as a junior.

Along with the summer coursework, students explored STEAM related fields through quar terly experiences. In the summer, they attended an overnight, two-day, women-in-engineering workshop at Rochester Institute of Technology. Other visits included the Buffalo Museum of Science, Jacobs Neurological Institute, and Moog, Inc. The second course was Buffalo Seminary’s Freshmen STEAM Exploratory Program, which introduces Sem’s youngest students to concepts and career opportunities in engineering, computer programming, and 3D design. Each trimester is a “mini” course where students are required to dig deep and flex their creative and problem-solving muscles.

During the first week of the coding class, students think of problems that could potentially be solved using code. In the second trimester, the engineering teacher observed, “I think all but one of the final engineering projects in trimester two were as good as the best one from trimester one. The more they learn in the other disciplines, the better they think and create.”

From the Maker Movement class of 3-D design came the following observation: “I would say that I’ve

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seen a huge improvement in the girls’ ability to work independently. These courses have allowed our girls to work more confidently.”

And that’s only part of the STEAM impact. Students at Gow School benefited from a Dimension 1200es 3D printer by Stratasys. Sophomores at St. Mary’s High School had several STEAM challenges throughout the year. Students at St. Joseph Collegiate Institute created the LEAP program of online courses. Flippo Gentile ’15 notes, “The on-line course forced us to be more responsible for our own workload. It’s also great to have the lectures uploaded to the portal, because we are able to review the materials whenever we need to. Overall, it was a great experience and I look forward to taking on-line courses in college.”

Students at Immaculata Academy, Niagara Catholic, Cardinal O’Hara High School, and Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School also benefited from increased technology offerings. And new science courses and activities were introduced at St. Francis High school, Nichols School, Park School of Buffalo, Mount Mercy Academy, Nardin Academy, and Mount Saint Mary Academy.

Community outreach STEAM also has impact beyond the EdCo member schools. This August marks the second STEAM Conference. The two-day free workshop for area teachers features nearly thirty presentations on STEAM topics by EdCo teachers. Last year’s event attracted teachers from twenty-eight different schools and districts.

The second two weeks in August fea tur ed STE A M E x p er ien ces.

Designed for underprivileged sixth and seventh graders in Buffalo, these hands-on experiences are held at the various EdCo schools and offer weeklong sessions in robotics, engineering, environment, and health. More than 100 children are involved this year.

As outreach continues, WNY public and charter schools, such as Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, remain a major priority.

According to executive director of the National Network for Schools in Partnership, Claire Leheny, a partnership between independent and Catholic high schools in the United States is rare. Most impressive is the level of collaboration among the schools; she believes something unique is happening in Western New York.

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UNPLUG and

RECONNECT

by Rebecca Cuthbert

es, children and teens love their tech devices—younger kids stay glued to the television for hours, binging on cartoons, while teens text through family reunions and only seem to express themselves via Tweets. Gamers cast their real selves aside to become avatars. Often, it seems that the more children and teens delve into virtual landscapes and communities, the more they miss out on in the big, beautiful world beyond the screen.

In a recent national study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, it was found that children ages eight to eighteen spend over seven hours per day using some sort of entertainment media—tablets, cell phones, laptops, and iPods.

That’s more than fifty hours per week—more than a full-time work week, and more hours than some people sleep. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, New York children spend about six and a half hours per day at school, on average. That means they see more of their tech devices than they do their teachers and peers. Are these numbers alarming? They should be.

But parents, these children aren’t lost for good. They’re upstairs on the computer, playing a video game in the den, or texting their friends in the backseat of the family van.

Find them. Rescue them from a life lived only online. Remind them what wonder and discovery are like. Show them, even if at first they are reluctant, that memories are only made by real people doing real things out in the real world. Help them find activities that they will love even more than screen-staring.

Here are a few suggestions for getting kids to unplug from their devices and reconnect with friends, family, and even their own selves.

GET PHYSICAL

Rates for childhood obesity and obesity-related health issues remain high across the United States, and the best way to combat this disturbing trend is with exercise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children and adolescents should get at least sixty minutes of physical activity per day, and that activity should be a mix of aerobic exercise (get their hearts beating!), muscle-strengthening activity (gymnastics or push-ups), and

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FIND THE ARTS

Children who are involved in the fine arts—whether it’s dance, painting, music, creative writing, or theater—have numerous advantages over their nonartistic peers. The PBS Parents organization counts improved decision-making skills, advanced language development, and increased cultural awareness among those benefits, along with enhanced academic performance, creativity, and visual learning. And don’t forget art for art’s sake—children should experience the joy of invention and the thrill of imagining creations, then bringing

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DISCOVER NATURE

The National Wildlife Foundation has discovered that childhood has “moved indoors” over the last twenty years, noting that children spend only half as much time outdoors as they did two decades ago. “Go play outside” has become “Go watch t.v.,” and the negative effects are more harmful than one might imagine.

Children who play outside are physically healthier than their sedentary peers, for obvious reasons. But what isn’t so obvious is that naturelovers are more creative, and thus better at problem-solving. They can concentrate for longer periods of time, and are less likely to become impatient and frustrated, which can help them maintain strong relationships and succeed in academic settings. They are less aggressive and are more likely to grow into empathetic adults—all because they went on nature hikes as kids, and learned about the (actual) birds and bees.

Taking hikes out in the woods or on trails is just one way to help children and teens learn about the environment and its creatures. There are also great community programs and school clubs for activities like bird watching, oceanography, and conservation. Ask about supervised volunteer opportunities, too, like cleaning up parks and beaches, and helping to care for homeless pets. Getting children interested in the environment while they’re young can start them on paths to successful careers in the sciences—and what parent wouldn’t be proud of having an ichthyologist (studies fish) or a dendrologist (studies trees) for a son or daughter?

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bone-strengthening activity (teach them some vintage jump rope songs).

Exercise has myriad benefits: it not only helps children maintain healthy body mass index (BMI) numbers, but it also relieves stress and contributes to feelings of wellbeing and happiness. Children who exercise regularly have higher self-esteem and are more able to handle daily anxieties, like tests at school and peer pressure. And there are many ways to get moving.

Enroll children in dance or gymnastics classes to improve their balance and help them find their passions.

Sign them up for team sports, so they can learn about sharing and compromise and the value of teamwork.

Go on family hikes or canoe trips to spend quality time together, catching up on one another’s lives and having important (and not-so-important) conversations.

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them to life, whether they are clay figures, songs, or dance moves. Early in the life of every novelist and ballet dancer and composer, there was a mentor who said “Of course you can do this. Just give it a try.”

Each child is unique, but with so many different modes of expression, every young person should be able to find his or her artistic niche. Letting children try a few activities before committing to lessons is a good idea, since it’s more about the process than the product. The experience of creating is what makes the arts so valuable to children’s growth and development.

Children learn by example. Parents, friends, teachers, neighbors, family members: put down your own smartphones and tablets and remind yourselves that living well means living in the real world. Take a walk and look at the sunset. Plant a vegetable garden. Write a poem. Press the “off ” button. Wonders are waiting.

Rebecca Cuthbert contributes to Spree and Forever Young.

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News & Events Bubbling up this Month Buffalo Beer Week

Octobenefest

Sept. 26-Oct.5

Southern Tier Brewing Company Sept. 20th, 12-4pm

Visit buffalobeerweek.com for details

Fundraising event for St. Susan Center, an organization dedicated to feeding the hungry.

Last year they served more than 70,000 meals. Every penny raised at Octobenefest is given to the Center for their mission.

Food, music, beer from noon until 4pm.

Ballpark Brew Bash Presented by Consumer’s Beverages

Allagash Attack

Sept. 26th, 5pm-8pm Coca Cola Field, Downtown Buffalo

Pizza Plant on Transit Sept. 23rd, 5pm

Buffalo Beer week pre-kickoff featuring rare and exclusive brews from this excellent East coast brewery!

WNY’s finest Craft Brew Festival, with 50+ breweries from across the globe will be in attendance and proudly pouring some of the finest craft beer available in the U.S.A. Tickets are available at all 17 Consumer’s Beverages locations, the Buffalo Bisons Ticket Office, and online at Tickets.com.

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HIVE/HEALTHY CHANGES EVERYTHING What Lies Beneath:

Performance Underwear and the Wear-or-Go-Bare Debate

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o u’r e r e a d y t o hit the gym.

You’re sporting a lightweight, Lycra-blend tank top, breathable microfiber shorts, a pair of moisture-repellant socks and top-of-theline cross-trainers.

As for your underwear?

You picked the first pair you found in your drawer.

Excuse the pun, but if you fit that description, you’re behind the times.

You may not have heard, but skivvies have entered the realm of high-performance duds. “ Tech n ica l” u nd ies, as they’re sometimes called, provide stretch and support wh i le keeping you cool and comfortable as you put your body through the paces.

Unlike its traditional cot ton cou nter pa r t , techn ical under wear wicks sweat from your nether regions, helping you avoid embarrassing crotch sta ins and uncomfortable bacterial infections. It typically features edging designed to eliminate chafing, and ant i m icrobia l treatments to combat odor.

Of course, you’ll pay a few bucks more for a pa ir of briefs t hat promises all that. But if they take you the extra mile, aren’t they worth it?

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Here, three pair of unmentionables worth a mention:

If a thong’s your thing, check out Nike’s Dri-FIT Low Rise Women’s Thong. It’s made of a sweat-absorbing polyester-spandex blend and has flat-seam construction to minimize irritation.

For more coverage, try Lululemon’s Light As Air Hipster. Its laser-cut construction helps eliminate VPL — visible panty lines, that is.

Moisture-wicking fabric and a bonded cotton gusset enhance comfort and breathability.

For the gents, we favor Under Armour’s Iso-Chill 6” Mesh Boxerjock. Its quickdrying fabric helps disperse body heat; an antimicrobial treatment keeps stink at bay.

Can’t I Just Go Commando?

The wear-or-go-bare debate has been argued in gym circles since long before performance underwear hit the scene. The fact is, some workouts are best done commando, while others demand that you keep your knickers on.

Let’s take a look at three popular ways to work up a sweat:

1. Spinning

If you’re an avid spinner or cyclist, drop the drawers. Wearing cycling shorts with underwear creates friction, chafing and regret with every pedal stroke.

2. Running

Avoid re du nd a nc y by d it c h i n g t he underwear and relying only on the liner found in most quality running shorts. You’ll not only spare yourself irritation, but the mortification of pulling at your wedgie every quarter-mile.

3. Yoga/Pilates

In any class that emphasizes stretching and flexibility, let discretion be your guide.

If you wear form-fitting tights without underwear, you leave little to your classmates’ imagination with every pose you strike. Pair a performance thong with those leggings, and the only thing they’ll notice is your fabulous form.

Similarly, male yogis who show up to class with boxers under their shorts risk revealing more than their intentions to get fit. Instead, opt for a pair of athletic shorts with a builtin moisture-wicking liner to keep the family jewels dry, supported and concealed.

Namaste!

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KIDS’ HEALTH AND BACK TO SCHOOL

BY TERRI PARSELL HILMEY

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or thirteen years of your child’s life—from kindergarten to senior year—September is synonymous with back to school. It’s an exciting time for kids—new clothes, new backpack, maybe new friends.

For parents, it’s all about organization, supply shopping, and paperwork.

Protecting your child’s health On a child’s very first day of kindergarten, vaccinations have to be up-to-date, and a physical report must be signed by your child’s doctor. New York State requires children entering school must have at least four rounds of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) immunization, at least three IPV (polio), two MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and two chicken pox. And, if your child takes any medications—for asthma, ADHD, etc.—you’ll need extra prescriptions to keep duplicates meds at school, and the school will need signed doctor’s forms allowing the nurse to administer them.

If your child has difficulty with medications due to bad taste or trouble swallowing, there are ways to make your child’s dosage easier to ingest. Pine Pharmacy can, for example, flavor medications to enhance taste, or suggest an alternate delivery system, such as medicated lollipops, gelatin troches, oral solid to suspension, or oral to transdermal gels. Anything you can do to relieve the stress of medicine time is helpful, especially if a new nurse will be helping your child get the medicine down.

After kindergarten, New York State requires a current physical to enter second, fourth, seventh, and tenth grades. In sixth grade, your child will need a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) booster; that’s a tetanus booster with a pertussis component, since immunity begins to wane by that age. The HPV vaccine is recommended, but not yet required, for both boys and girls, beginning around age eleven or twelve. And, of course, in about October of each year, both you and your child should be getting seasonal flu shots.

While there is conflicting and sometimes ill-informed information on the Internet, always discuss your concerns about immunization with your pediatrician, and be aware of the current vaccination schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP). WNY Pediatrics, in particular, has a very clear vaccination policy, with helpful information for parents, including links to proven and valid vaccination information (wnypediatrics.com under the “Parents” tab). Plenty of scientific

research exists to prove that vaccinations are both safe and necessary to keep harmful childhood diseases at bay.

Sports safety When your child participates in sports activities in or out of school, pay careful attention to injury prevention. Dent Neurologic Institute (at dentinstitute.com) has a comprehensive, elaborate Health Library that gives good advice on preparing and

You can use every possible preventative measure, but the fact is that children get sick.

When that happens, it’s sometimes difficult to decide whether your child should stay home or go to school protecting your children to the greatest extent possible, especially with regard to safety gear and equipment; for example: “Safety gear helps protect your child. Before your child starts a new activity, get the right safety gear and teach your child how to use it.

“Just as important is the example

you set for your child. Always use safety gear for your own activities, such as a helmet for bike riding.

“Depending on the sport or activity, your child may need some of these items: “Helmets help protect against injury to the skull. Brain damage is still possible even when a helmet is worn.

Use a helmet for any activity that can cause a fall or an impact to the neck or head, such as bike riding, football, baseball, ATV riding, skateboarding, skiing, inline skating, or horseback riding.

“Shoes help protect feet from injury. Sandals or flip-flops are not safe for bike riding. Some sports require special shoes for support and safety.

Mouth guards help prevent mouth an”d dental injuries. Use a mouth guard for sports such as basketball, football, wrestling, horseback riding, rugby, martial arts, gymnastics, baseball, ice or field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse.

“Eye protection can be prescription or nonprescription. You can use polycarbonate lenses, or try goggles or a face shield.

“Padding includes football and hockey pads, shin guards for soccer, and sliding shorts for baseball and softball. For boys, an athletic supporter and cup is often recommended.

“Braces include wrist guards for snowboarding and inline skating, ankle braces for volleyball, and kneesavers for baseball and softball catchers.”

When to keep your child home You can use every possible preventative measure, but the fact is that children get sick. When that happens, it’s sometimes difficult to decide whether your child should stay home or go to school. If in doubt, check with the school nurse, who can offer advice based on the school’s

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recommendations, which generally try to ensure that your child not come to school if s/he can still pass their illness to others. Generally, children should stay home twenty-four hours after a fever is gone, and not attend school if they are too ill to participate in regular program activities.

When you’re worried, you can also give your pediatrician a call. Even during off-hours, there is usually a doctor on call to help you to decide whether your child needs pediatric

urgent care, a next-day appointment, or just a rest day at home.

Taking precautions, and working with your school nurse, pharmacist, pediatrician, and specialists closely, is the very best way to ensure that your children get the most out of school, not just in terms of education, but also with respect to emotional and physical health, and, above all, safety.

Terri Parsell Hilmey is a writer living in Clarence Center.

RESOURCES Amherst Pediatric Associates 25 Hopkins Rd Williamsville, NY 14221 632-8050 amherstpediatrics.com

Dent Neurologic Institute

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Pine Pharmacy

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WNY Pediatrics

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UBMD Pediatrics 932-6073 ubmd.com

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Physicians Marissa J. Burg, MD Thomas F. Cozza, MD Charles J. Francemone, MD Nga T.T. Le, MD Albert J. Maggioli, MD Maureen E. Montgomery, MD Russell S. Vaughan, MD

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WILLIAMSVILLE: a historic village with contemporary vibes

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Some towns have great neighborhoods, but you have to drive miles to shop. Other areas offer plenty of services, but they’re not aesthetically pleasing. And then there’s Williamsville, which not only boasts wonderful housing, but also delightful salons, charming shops, tempting restaurants, and a variety of services and activities.

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illiamsville is also rich in history. In 1780, the first house built in Erie County by original surveyors John Thomson and Joseph Ellicott was erected here. Popularly known as the Evans House, it is now marked by a plaque at Main and Mill Streets.

As development increased, so did the need for lumber, and Ellicott built the first lumber mine along what was then known as Eleven Mile Creek (or Ellicott Creek, as it’s known today).

Although that venture failed, developer Jonas Williams found success with the idea in 1804.

Williams also built two feed mills, a saw mill, tannery, distillery, and dams and raceways that powered the mills.

(The Williamsville Water Mills, which began operating in 1811, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.) Eventually the

area became known as Williams Mills, now Williamsville.

Island Park, which is located behind Town Hall, is the scene of many village functions, including Old Home Days, the Savor-the-Flavor/Taste of Williamsville Food Festival, Music in the Park Series, and Christmas Caroling in the Pines. You’ll find swings, slides, climbing apparatus, barbecue grills, and a two-foot wading pool.

There are two picnic shelters, a large pavilion and a small picnic gazebo, which are available for rent.

Main Street is home to a number of restaurants recommended by the Williamsville Business Association, including: Billy Bar, a tapas style bar, offering oysters and Tex-Mex Creekview Restaurant, which features patio dining and American Fusion cuisine.

The small and quaint D’Avolio, which invites you to customize your own pizza, sandwich, antipasto or salad DiCamillo Bakery houses a restaurant with fine offerings, including fresh soup daily.

It isn’t summer unless you stop at Anderson’s for roast beef and a signature frozen custard.

At the Tavern at Glen Park, you’ll find a casual, friendly atmosphere along with tasty sandwiches and a daily fish fry.

Milos is a classic Greek restaurant with dinners that range from traditional to ambitious.

The Irishman features food with distinctly Irish flavor, and offers large rooms for special events.

For home cooking, don’t miss the Farmer’s Market, which is held every Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Island Park through October 31—rain or shine. Along with locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, you’ll find baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, specialty foods, homemade sausage, natural fed beef, organic chicken, eggs, shiitake mushrooms, local wine, cheese, fresh cut flowers, herbs, plants, maple products, and honey. Unique items include alpaca wool products, chai, frozen organic baby food, dried pasta, grains, and dog treats.

Live music serenades you while you shop, and your children can enjoy a storyteller. Go to williamsvillefarmersmarket.com/events for a complete schedule of music and children’s activities at the market.

Even though summer is winding down, the fun isn’t. There is plenty to see and do in Williamsville throughout the year:

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Evening in the Village, September 12, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., along Main Street

Holiday in the Village, Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., along Main Street

Williamsville Fire Department Open House, September 12, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., 5565 Main Street Oktoberfest in the Village, September 25 to 27 OCTOBER 2015 Paint the Village Pink, October 1 to 31, along Main Street Halloween Parade and Party, October 24, 6:00 p.m. at the Williamsville Fire Hall, complete with refreshments and children’s activities NOVEMBER 2015 Family Movie Night Series, November 13 at the Meeting House, 5658 Main Street, near Mill Street, 7:00 p.m.

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Tree lighting and caroling, December 5, 6:00 p.m., first in front of Village Hall, then to the Water Mill on East Spring Street Thinking you’d like to live in Williamsville? Start with a visit to Gurney Becker and Bourne, the region’s expert in real estate since 1864.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Lori Jordan offers nearly two decades of experience, and can help you find your perfect home in this in-demand community.

Jordan can also help you sell your home if you’re looking to downsize, or perhaps consider a senior living community like Park Creek, where residents are invited to “LIVE.” This is a community that supports independence, encourages a healthy life style, and provides peace of mind as it meets the changing needs of seniors.

Located next to Amherst State Park, Park Creek offers a cozy, homelike atmosphere where residents are

supported physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Everyone, including residents, family members, loved ones, and staff, is united in the belief that there is great potential for the continued growth of each individual.

If you’re just visiting, check out (or better, check into) the Lord Amherst/ Hyatt Place Amherst. You’ll find style, innovation, and 24/7 convenience to create a perfectly seamless stay with every modern comfort you deserve— “so you never have to settle for any place less than Hyatt Place.”

Once you’re settled, start shopping. At Ten Thousand Villages, you’ll find distinctive handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor, art and sculpture, textiles, service ware, and personal accessories. Product sales help pay for food, education, health care, and housing for artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed.

Second Chic offers new and recycled fashion for women and men, including clothing, shoes, purses and jewelry, as well as local designers’ clothing and accessories. If you have items of your own to sell, Second Chic welcomes you to explore their consignment program.

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This tapas style bar offers some of the finest oysters and tex-mex in town. Fresh oysters, shuck for a buck, 4PM - 5PM. 5590 Main St., Williamsville

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All natural roast beef, burgers and bistro sandwiches. Signature frozen custard, yogurt and handmade ice cream.

Catering party platters and ice cream parties.

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6075 Main St., Williamsville www.andersonscustard.com

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A refreshing recipe for new traditions. Combine a perfect patio, exceptional view and a menu full of American Fusion cuisine.

5629 Main St., Williamsville www.creekviewrestaurant.com

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Casual, friendly, dining atmosphere in the heart of Williamsville. Hand carved roast beef and turkey sandwiches, salads, fish fry everyday and more.

5507 Main St., Williamsville www.glenparktavern.com

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Small and quaint. Customize your own pizza, sandwich antipasto or salad. Take home olive oil for yourself or as a gift.

Exceeding your expectations for a classic Greek diner experience in WNY. Fresh made from scratch dinners from traditional to ambitious!

5409 Main St., Williamsville www.davolios.com

5877 Main St., Williamsville www.milosonmain.com

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Cheerful restaurant inside the bakery featuring, hearth baked pizza, bread, sandwiches, Italian cookies and desserts. Fresh soup daily. Four generations of excellence in baking.

5329 Main St., Williamsville www.dicamillosbakery.com

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Great food with a distinctly Irish flavor featuring current culinary trends with old family recipes.

Gathering rooms to celebrate life’s milestones.

5601 Main St., Williamsville www.irishmanpub.com www.buffalospree.com

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Ten Thousand Villages

5596 Main Street | 716.810.9333 tenthousandvilages.com/williamsville Ten Thousand Villages is a locally owned fair trade nonprofit retail store, that carries handcrafted items from over 30 countries. Mention this ad to receive 20% off one item.

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5416 Main Street | 716.688.8022 | tealeafswny.com WNY destination tea store with 225+ varieties loose leaf teas, honeys, tea accessories and more.

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Village Artisans

5560 Main Street | 716.633.2384 facebook.com/villageartisanswilliamsville Featuring the work of local artists and craftspeople.

Jewelry, Baby Gifts, Buffalo Gifts, Artwork, Home Décor, Greeting Cards.

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Frederic Owen Fine Jewelry

5542 Main Street | 716.276.3872 fredericowenfinejewelry.com Custom design, Engagement rings, original designs “You are unique, you’re jewelry should be too.”

Shabby Chic Boutique

5544 Main Street | 716-634-5544 | Shabbychicwny.com The Shabby Chic boutique is the place to find unique one of a kind treasures. We carry hand-painted furniture, jewelry, scarves, and gifts for all occasions!

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Evening in the Village

Saturday, September 12, 2015 5-9pm along Main Street in the Village

Visit Willvill.com for details about upcoming events!

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An abundance of Williamsville salons are ready, willing, and able to transform hair, nails, or skin.

Since 1970, Capello Salon and Day Spa has been a WNY fixture. At Capello in the Village, a full-service salon offers the best in hair and skin care. Come for a manicure, pedicure, facial or massage, and leave knowing the most important thing to the experts at Capello is “what looks best on you.” The Capello Salons have repeatedly been voted best in Buffalo and Western New York, and aim to exceed your expectations.

The stylists at Excuria Salon & Med Spa say they are focused on trend interpretations and adaptability: “Our cuts and colors are designed for each individual’s lifestyle while integrating the latest looks in hair fashions.” Excuria offers a variety of facials to suit your specific skin needs.

In a hurry? The lunchtime facial will have you “in and out in a jiffy.” Waxing and sugaring, makeup services, manicures, and pedicures are also available.

Located just outside the Village, and noted especially for their massages, BeautyQuest Medispa & Skin Care’s motto is to make you look and feel the best you can be. Their

result-oriented techniques are administered in a tranquil spa atmosphere.

Indulge in body treatments, facials, and color services. Other options include skincare analysis, acne treatments, thread face lifts, and teeth whitening.

BeautyQuest proffers a complete range of dermo-cosmetic skin care products, including products for professional use in medical practices, and daily skin care regimen for patients with skin conditions.

If you’re looking to knock off a few pounds, the Ideal You is Western New York’s premiere weight loss center, which subscribes to the Ideal Protein weight loss protocol. By meeting with their dieters during weekly/private consultations, coaches closely monitor, counsel, and hold their clients accountable. Every week, dieters weigh-in and coaches measure lost inches and pounds to keep clients focused on their goals.

If you want to “paint, drink, and be merry,” visit Paint on Tap, a “paint and sip” studio. Spend two hours in an instructor-led session and create your masterpiece in a fun, friendly environment—with wine or beer, if you choose. In addition to regular weekly classes, the studio welcomes

private group sessions, including birthday parties, corporate functions, and showers.

Williamsville also offers top professional services for investors and anyone looking to insure themselves and their property.

Since 1925, advisors at S. C. Parker work with clients one-on-one to develop successful financial plans. Emphasis is on diversification of assets, and a balanced approach to investing and managing risk to achieve sustainable returns over time. There is never a fee to consult with an advisor.

Stahlka Agency has been providing the Western New York community with insurance services since 1957.

A professional organization, Stahlka Agency is dedicated to providing the best insurance products at the most reasonable cost.

Included are personal insurance (auto, homeowners, recreational vehicles, and flood), business insurance, financial services, and group benefits.

No matter if you are looking for a great place to live, or just visit, Williamsville has plenty to offer. Certainly Jonas Williams would be proud to see what his namesake town has become!

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RESOURCES Anderson’s 6075 Main Street 632-1416 andersonscustard.com BeautyQuest Medispa and Skin Care 5483 Sheridan Drive 633-7546 beautyquestwny.com Billy Bar 5590 Main Street 634-2572 Capello I LLC 5422 Main Street 634-4111 capellosalon.com Creekview Restaurant 5629 Main Street 632-9373 creekviewrestaurant.com D’Avolio 5409 Main Street 810-9354 davolios.com DiCamillo Bakery 5329 Main Street 635-6504 dicamillosbakery.com Excuria Salon and Spa 5725 Main Street 839-3106 excuriaspa.com

Frederic Owen Fine Jewelry 5542 Main Street 276-3872 fredericowenfinejewelry.com

S.C. Parker & Co. 5892 Main Street 632-6800 scparker.com

Glen Park Tavern 5507 Main Street 626-9333 glenparktavern.com

Second Chic 5454 Main Street 632-8222 secondchic.com

Gurney Becker & Bourne Lori Jordan 5152 Main Street 860-8267

Shabby Chic Boutique 5544 Main Street 634-5544 shabbychicwny.com

The Ideal You Weight Loss Center 8241 Sheridan Drive 631-8446 idealyouwny.com

Stahlka Insurance 6724 Main Street 634-7070 stahlkaagency.com

The Irishman 5601 Main Street 626-2670 irishmanpub.com

TeaLeafs 5416 Main Street 688-8022 tealeafswny.com

Hyatt Place 5020 Main Street 839-4040 hyattplacebuffaloamherst.com

Ten Thousand Villages 5596 Main Street 810-9333 williamsville.tenthousandvillages.com

Milos 5877 Main Street 810-9489 milosonmain.com

Village Artisans 5560 Main Street 633-2384 facebook.com/villageartisanswilliamsville

Paint on Tap 5762 Main Street 932-7694 paintontapstudio.com

Williamsville Farmers Market williamsvillefarmersmarket.com

Park Creek Senior Living Community 410 Mill Street 632-3000, park-creek.com

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hen local residents and visitors to the area think of Buffalo culture and fashion, Elmwood Village comes immediately to mind.

With its trendy restaurants, stylish boutiques, and artisan shops, Elmwood Village is the Queen City at its best.

Murray Gould, developer and project manager for Lafayette Lofts, is keenly aware of Elmwood’s appeal.

“For developing an attractive residential rental community, there is no better location (than the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Lafayette Avenue),” he says. “Elmwood Village has its own brand, its own identity. There’s a vibrancy there that you see and feel.”

Lafayette Lofts (lafayette-lofts.com) is an innovative and beautiful mixeduse space, combining commercial, residential, and event facilities inside converted sections of the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, which still operates on the property and continues to be a cornerstone of the community.

“The church went through a process of figuring out what to do with their underutilized space, and the Lofts was the answer. There are twenty-one residential units now, and the location appeals to everyone—seniors, business professionals, millennials.

People want to live there. It’s an exciting place,” Gould says, proudly.

Heather Lazickas, marketing communications coordinator at the

Lexington Co-op at 807 Elmwood Avenue, agrees that the neighborhood has its own particular flair. “(Elmwood Village) has a great mix of people, and we couldn’t ask for better small business neighbors.

Everyone is so supportive,” she says.

“And with our location, we’re great for walkers who live close, but we’re also accessible to drivers, with parking nearby.”

The Lexington Co-op is owned by its members, who receive a share of the profits (though anyone is welcome to shop there). Why become a member? Co-op membership keeps residents’ money local and promotes the services only small businesses can offer. In addition, the Lexington Co-op is committed to a healthy lifestyle, which includes local, fresh, and organic food choices. Members also receive special discounts and other great benefits.

Becoming a member isn’t the only way to help the Lexington Co-op and support the community, though. Currently, the Lexington Co-op is on a mission to open a second location on Hertel Avenue with its BIG Direction Capital Campaign, and is looking for investors to help fund that project.

For more information on membership or investing in the Hertel Avenue store, visit lexington.coop.

For refueling after a shopping trip, there’s Spot Coffee at 765 Elmwood.

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Spot Coffee is known for its light signature meals, homemade soups, delicious pastries, and, of course, its menu of special coffee drinks.

Store manager Matt Measer appreciates how the café has become woven into the fabric of the Elmwood landscape. “(Spot Coffee) is a focal point of the neighborhood,” he says. “It’s a meeting space for locals, and it brings visitors in for a taste of Elmwood Village.”

For another taste of the village, diners can stroll across the street to Cecelia’s Ristorante at 716 Elmwood. Cecelia’s is the ideal place for a romantic dinner or to meet up with friends after a long day of work or shopping. With a fresh clam bar and a martini bar on their spacious patio, patrons can enjoy every last warm evening this season. And when the autumn chill does set in, Cecelia’s full menu of authentic Italian cuisine warm diners up from the inside out.

Courtney Champlin, Cecelia’s front house manager, credits the restaurant’s location and menu with bringing in a diverse group of diners every night. “It’s great being centrally located here,” she notes, “and we’re

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known for our clam and martini bars.

We have a handful of regulars, but we also have people coming in from Clarence, the Southtowns, and Canada. We see a lot of out-of-town families, too, who are in the area to visit colleges.” For reservations, directions, and more, call Cecelia’s at 883-8066.

For those who would rather spend a cozy night at home (or for those hosting the Friday night poker game), Gates Circle Wine and Liquor at 1430 Delaware carries fine wines and classic liquors. In addition to their extensive selection, they offer free weekend wine tastings, monthly features, local delivery, and other special services and events. Their knowledgeable staff is always on hand to help clients choose the perfect accompaniment to any meal, and to recommend seasonal beverages and signature cocktails to impress party guests. See their website at gatescircleliquor.com for more information on specials and services.

And when preparing for a special night out or night in, Chateau Lux Salon at the corner of Elmwood and Auburn is the place to go for a buff, polish, and shine. This luxury salon caters to men and women; its services

include haircuts, styling, coloring, highlights, waxing, and more. Their stylists are also experts at beard and moustache trimming.

Newbury Street Café, at 470 Elmwood, is another trendy local gathering spot where friends can meet up for a healthy lunch or quick snack break.

They offer plenty of fresh, local, and organic menu options, including gluten-free, vegan, and GMO-free dishes. They also have cold-pressed juices, blended smoothies, and iced coffees, served in a casual and stylish atmosphere. Follow them on Facebook to get all of the latest updates and menu offerings.

Elmwood wouldn’t be Elmwood without the arts. Casa de Arte, located at 141 Elmwood Avenue, is a community awareness project cofounded by artists from Buffalo and Cuernavaca, Mexico, who formed the Asociación Cultural Buffalo Cuernavaca, A.C. (ACBC). In addition to hosting gallery shows, the ACBC welcomes visiting artists and authors for lectures and workshops, which focus on the issues facing each community, be they historical, political, legal, economic, social, or artistic.

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Mara Odette, co-owner of Casa de Arte, believes the gallery owes its success to the Buffalo community and to other like-minded organizations that support ACBC’s efforts. “We are in the center of the art world here in Buffalo, and our gallery is accessible to our community,” she says. “We are well connected with organizations such as Latin American Cultural Association, El Buen Amigo, Hispanic Heritage of WNY, Art Service Initiative of WNY, and other neighborhood art organizations.”

Visitors will leave the gallery not just impressed by the stunning artwork, but also more aware of the histories and contemporary challenges of Buffalo and Cuernavaca, and for the people who call these places home. For more information on the gallery and its events, visit casadeartegallery.com.

Buffalo Bites Food Tours offers excursions for those who would like to sample a little of everything Elmwood has to offer. With their “Eat. Explore. Experience Buffalo” approach, Buffalo Bites tour guides take participants on a three-hour guided tour of Elmwood Village, stopping at seven eateries along the way.

Explorers learn about the village’s history, culture, and architecture, as well as its tempting cuisine. To view the tour calendar and get tickets, visit buffalobitesfoodtours.com.

Thinking of moving to Elmwood Village, or one of the great communities nearby? Call award-winning MJ Peterson licensed associate real estate broker Susan Lenahan. She specializes in helping house-hunters find their dream homes, considering every detail from school ratings to nearby amenities. She can also find the perfect buyer for those who want to sell, and her no-pressure approach guarantees that buyers and sellers alike will be comfortable and informed throughout the entire experience, from the first phone call to the last signed document. To get started, call 864-6757 or visit susanlenahan.com.

Elmwood Village offers residents and visitors alike a unique experience that is all Buffalo—wonderful shops filled with local food and locally created items, neighborhood restaurants with dishes for every palate, and vibrancy that winks in the sunlight and crackles through the night air. To feel it, visit Elmwood Village.

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Buffalo Bites Food Tours 800-656-0713 buffalobitesfoodtours.com Casa de Arte 141 Elmwood Avenue 240-9248 casadeartegallery.com impactartistgallery.org Cecelia’s Ristorante 716 Elmwood Avenue 883-8066 ceceliasristorante.com Chateau Lux Salon 798 Elmwood Avenue 783-8513 chateauluxsalon.com Gates Circle Wines and Liquor 1430 Delaware Avenue 884-1346 gatescircleliquor.com Lafayette Lofts 875 Elmwood Avenue 249-0787 lafayette-lofts.com Lexington Cooperative Market 807 Elmwood Avenue 886-2667 lexington.coop

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Barbour 297-0900 www.barbour.com

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Culinary Arts Center at Auburn Watson 818-1140 www.culinaryartscenter.org Gifts for the cooking enthusiast!

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The Spa at White Oaks 1-800-263-5766 www.whiteoaksresort.com Rejuvenate. Revitalize. Refresh.

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Artisan Kitchens & Baths at Appliance Associates 873-4100 www.artisankitchensandbaths.com

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La-De-Da Pet Spa, Dog Daycare & Boarding Resort 677-0000 www.ladedapetspa.com Tough, entertaining, floating dog toys.

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Arthur’s Home Furnishings 662-2158 www.arthurshomefurnishings.com Leather and fabric swivel chair.

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Lockwood’s Greenhouses 649-4684 www.weknowplants.com Woodstock turquoise chime.

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Markarian Rugs 873-8667 www.markarianrugs.com SO many choices.

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Niagara Dermatology Associates 205-8324 www.niagaradermatology.com Adult, pediatric, cosmetic & surgical.

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Meibohm Fine Arts 652-0940 www.meibohmfinearts.com

Home/Office - Classic to contemporary.

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Eastview Mall 585-223-4420 www.eastviewmall.com A higher form of shopping.

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Spree Homes Canterbury Woods

8360 Black Walnut Drive - $459,900

Canterbury Woods is the choice for retirement living in WNY. Gourmet dining, robust wellness, recreation, cultural and educational programs are just a few of the services and amenities residents enjoy. To understand the Canterbury Woods difference, come for a visit and see the residents smiling faces. Call today for a tour.

Gorgeous curb appeal and wonderful open floor plan. 2 story open foyer with circular staircase welcomes you to this magnificent home in “The Woods”. Home lives like a Ranch with 1st floor master suite and glamour bath. Family room features soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwoods, wet bar & fireplace. All season sun room overlooking beautiful private wooded lot.

CANTERBURY WOODS 705 RENAISSANCE DRIVE, WILLIAMSVILLE 716.929.5817 WWW.CANTERBURYWOODS.ORG

CAROL A. ESPOSITO, LIC. REAL ESTATE ASSOC. #1 AGENT FOR 2012, 2013 & 2014 WEICHERT REALTORS STOVROFF & TAYLOR REAL ESTATE • 716.864.0478

WOODSTREAM FARMS BEAUTY!

D L SO Clarence

Incredible offering on breathtaking, park-like grounds in the heart of desirable Woodstream Farms. You’ll be captivated from the moment you spot this stately residence on a sweeping corner lot. Expansive layout, spacious rooms, window-flanked walls with spectacular views, fireplaced master suite, character personified. Outstanding value at $559,000!

Newly Listed - Beautiful 4 bed/2.5 bath Colonial in demand Clarence neighborhood. Two-story foyer w/hardwoods. Formal Living room & Dining room. Kitchen with granite, island, stainless appliances, Vaulted great room w/fireplace wall of windows. 1st floor office, mudroom w/built-ins, Bi-level deck w/awning, private yard, walk to park & bike path.

LORI JORDAN| LICENSED ASSOCIATE BROKER 716.860.8267 KRISTAN ANDERSEN| LICENSED BROKER • 716.362.1801

MICHAEL BURKE | LICENSED ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE BROKER 8780 SHERIDAN DR., WILLIAMSVILLE CELL: 716.474.8155 • OFFICE: 716.633.5350 WWW.MICHAELBURKEREALTOR.COM

5950 Old Lake Shore Road

9690 Cobblestone - Spaulding Lake

Paradise only 20 minutes from Buffalo. Outstanding lake views to Canada, Buffalo, & beyond. Open floor plan designed to maximize views from every window. High end kitchen, hot tub/spa room with wet bar, elaborate Japanese style pond with waterfalls and bridge walkway. Truly unique.

A must see!

Spectacular private wooded estate. This magnificent, totally updated home is decorated to perfection boasts 5400 square foot & 1800 square foot finished daylight lower level. Exquisite gourmet custom kitchen Elite Designs, top of the line appliances, stunning granites, gleaming hardwoods, architectural details abound. Soaring ceilings, panoramic sun room, 2 studies & loft, mud hall entry. 4.5 baths. 4 car garage. 3 fire places and more.

JOSHUA ASSAD LICENSED REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE BROKER 716.570.5401 JOSH@JOSHASSAD.COM

SHARON & STEVE FRISICARO • LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENTS HUNT REAL ESTATE CALL 716.570.5599 FOR APPOINTMENT TODAY! WWW.SHARONANDSTEVEF.COM www.buffalospree.com

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