Willow Creek Neighborhood Watch

March 2009 Newsletter

Mar 10, 2009



STORM DEBRIS

The ice storm has proved to be more severe than Hurricane Ike.
Due to the increased volume of debris, the process of removing it will take longer than with the wind storm. Ike took weeks to dispose of and this could take months.

As a practical matter, you might want to salvage what firewood that you can and burn the rest?…..if you are able (Oldham County Residents).You are able to burn in Oldham County until May 1,2009.

Oldham County burn ordinance requires you to call Oldham County Dispatch at 222-0111 when you start and finish. This will help prevent a false alarm with the fire department.

The following was copied from the Oldham County Fiscal Court website www.oldhamcounty.net

WINTER STORM DEBRIS CLEANUP PROCEDURE

Oldham County will follow the same procedure for storm debris cleanup as was done with the windstorm last fall.
Residents are asked to place storm debris at the edge of the road making it easier for the crews to pick up and place in wood chippers.

There will be no schedule for pick-ups. Multiple passes will be made through the county. The Road Department will continue to pick up debris until it has all been
removed.

Pick up on county roads (unincorporated) will be given first priority, followed by city roads (if necessary), and state roads will be cleared last.
Your patience is greatly appreciated during this clean-up effort. THANKS!








RECIPES

TEXAS BANANA PUDDING

Ingredients:

*1 5.25oz. Vanilla Pudding package
*1 can Sweetened Eagle Brand Milk
*1 12oz. Cool Whip
*1 8 oz. pk of cream cheese
*3 cups of milk
*1 box of vanilla wafers
*1 tsp. Vanilla

Directions:

*Mix cream cheese with milk in large bowl.
*Add pudding mix, Eagle Brand Milk, Vanilla and half the container of Cool Whip.
*In a container, layer vanilla wafers and sliced bananas then pudding mixture.
*Put the rest of the Cool Whip on the top of the pudding and sprinkle with the crumbs of a few of the vanilla wafers.
*refrigerate for 2-3 hrs. then serve.


TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

Ingredients:

*8 medium baking potatoes
*1 8oz. pk. of cream cheese ,softened
*1 stick of butter, softened
*2 cups of cheddar cheese
*1 pint sour cream
*2 cloves of garlic, minced
*1 ?½ tsp. salt
*?½ tsp. pepper
*?¼ cup chopped fresh chives, for garnish if desired
*6 slices of bacon, crumbled

Directions:

*Preheat oven to 350 F.pierce potatoes with fork and place on baking sheet. Bake for 1hr. 15min., until very soft.
*Peel & mash potatoes in large bowl. Add cream cheese, butter, 1 cup of cheddar cheese & sour cream. Stir well. Add garlic, salt and pepper and stir again.
*Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil. Place the potatoes into the dish. The casserole may now be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated until ready to bake.
*When ready to bake. Preheat oven to 350 F. remove plastic wrap and bake for 30-35 minutes, until hot. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top of casserole and return to the oven for about 5 minutes, until the cheese melts. Garnish with chopped chives and crumbled bacon before serving.


ST PATRICK?’S DAY RAINBOW!

Ingredients:
*A small Box of Red Jell-O
*A small Box of Orange Jell-O
*A small Box of Yellow Jell-O
*A small Box of Blue Jell-O
*A small Box of Green Jell-O
*A small Box of Purple Jell-O
*5-10 large clear plastic cups.
*Small Bag of Gold wrapped Hershey Kisses)
*Boiling water

Directions:
*Prepare Red Jell-O as directed on Box. Pour a small portion of liquid Red Jell-O into each cup. Put cup in refrigerator and let set, about 1hr.
*Prepare Orange Jell-O as directed on box. Pour small portion of liquid Orange Jell-O into each cup creating a layer on top of Red Jell-O . Put in refrigerator and let set, about 1hr.
*Continue with the other colors of Jell-O letting each color set before adding the next color. After all layers are made to represent the rainbow. Top with a few of the Kisses wrapped in gold to represent the Leprechaun's gold. Serve chilled.

ST PATRICK?’S DAY DESSERT

Ingredients:
*1 30 oz of fruit cocktail drained
*1 16 oz container of sour cream
*2 12oz containers of whipped cream
*2 packets of Lime Jell-O powder only ( do not make Jell-O)
*Optional: Walnuts & marshmallows

Directions:
In large bowl scoop both tubs of whipped cream and tub sour cream. Mix well with large spoon. Stir in drained fruit cocktail till well mixed and smooth. Open the lime Jell-O packets and pour into mix. Stirring well. It should be all one smooth green color. except fruit.
Add walnuts if desired. Scoop mixture in small bowls and top with 2 or 3 marshmallows. Serve chilled and enjoy !



southern Ohio landscaping
Jonathan Meese 648-4493

The River Food Pantry is sponsored by, The River, a church located in the Bluegrass Industrial Park. They give food and help to those in need. They are asking for donations and also offering help. Please contact Pastor Justin Mosteller 681-8762 for more info!

Need a Roofer?
Call James Tucker at 939-7204