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Missing Sodus
Well, the idea of winter forgetting about us this year just isn't going to happen. Christmas is right around the corner and somehow, I was convinced I wanted to go shopping on a Sunday afternoon. There are so many crabby people in the stores, they take the fun out of shopping. You just want to find the front door of the store and run. Ralph Everdyke sends this picture from Florida and writes: I think the guy must have spent 2 or 3 dollars on all the stuff in this lawn...'
Monroe County's Seneca Park Zoo announced the birth of an African penguin chick born on November 14. Growing fast and doing well; it weighed 2.7 ounces on November 15, 12.5 ounces on November 25 and, as of, November 29, the penguin was 1 pound 5 ounces. The new arrival was born to the eldest female, Tootsie, a 22-year-old, and Blanca, a first-time father. It is too soon to know the gender of Nooch, the penguin chick, named after John Nuccitelli, a Zoo Society donor and Board of Trustee member. Monroe County's Seneca Park Zoo ranks as one of the top three zoos in North America with successful breeding of the endangered African black-footed penguin. Six of the penguins were recently relocated to other zoos to begin breeding programs. The penguin can be viewed on a monitor in the Rocky Coasts Gallery between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. any day of the week. Seneca Park Zoo is open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. everyday (zoo grounds are open until 5 p.m.). A fun movie to rent is The Santa Clause II with Tim Allen. A fun way to spend a Saturday night with the family. Don't forget the popcorn. Sue Lowenguth has been able to go home from her hospital stay in Brockport. We are all happy to see she is feeling much better. The Kraft Shack: KIDS CHRISTMAS CLASS, Wed., Dec. 10 or Sat., Dec. 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This trio of snowman will make everybody's winter a little more cheery. $12 includes all.
December, 13 - Santa Train at LW Emporium, 6355 Knickerbocker Rd., Ontario; sponsored by the Ontario-Walworth Rotary. Ride travels east towards Williamson for approx. 30 minutes and back. During the hour-long train ride, kids will have a chance to talk with Santa, sing along with the local high school chorus and receive a special gift from Old St. Nick. Proceeds with benefit Camp Onseyawa for disabled children and other local charities December 19 - Holiday Fireworks at the Wallington Fire Dept., 7683 Ridge Rd., Sodus. And while you're out that way, you can Cut your Own Christmas Tree at vonSchillers Christmas Tree Farm, 5115 South Geneva Rd., Sodus. Fresh cut trees or choose and cut your own. Removal bags and tree baling available. Open Mon-Thurs from 10 to 8 and Fri., Sat & Sun from 8 to 8. Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Desserts, Miramax Books, 2003
1 (16-ounce) container dark chocolate frosting Beat chocolate frosting and butter in large bowl until well blended. Mix in graham cracker crumbs and almond extract. Place almonds in a pie pan or other shallow bowl. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in very finely ground almonds to coat. Place balls on cookie sheet. Using a finger, make deep indentation in center of each ball. Fill indentations with chocolate kisses. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until cold. For more fun recipes, try this website: newsletter@foodnewsletters.com I received a Christmas card and note from Gloria Underwood. It was nice to hear from them. Ed and Gloria lived in Sodus on the other end of Sergeant Street for years. I can't believe how grown up her kids look. Mine don't change as far as I can see, though they do look a bit taller. Jake Spencer will be home sometime for the Holidays if he has not already arrived. It is so nice his group get to go home after three years of being away. Remember to keep the other men and woman in the Middle East in your thoughts and prayers. It has to be very difficult to miss Christmas with the family. Every year the Williamson Library celebrates Christmastime by making fun crafts and decorating the tree. Creative children can work at the craft workshop which will be open for all children and their creativity on Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come in a discover some fun new craft ideas complete with lots of color and glitter. (We used to go and the kids really enjoyed it... me, too.) The Lap Sit Storytime is always a cozy way to spend time at the Library. Lap Sit Storytime for ages l8 months to 3 years of age will be Monday, December the 15 at l0:30. Robin didn't forget about the older children, ages 3-5 have a storytime at l0:30 on Wednesday the 17th. Storytime is always a lot of fun and Robin has a lot of great stories she shares and activities for learning as well. And if I know the Williamson Library, they have lots of great movies for the Christmas season and plenty of fun books to share. Thurs., Dec. 18 is the Community Christmas Dinner at United Methodist Church, W. Main St., Sodus, 11:30 a.m.
Will there be Christmas Caroling this year? Wouldn't it be fun to get a bunch of friends together in a sleigh or on a wagon with lots of cocoa and singing and jingling all the way to Christmas. Happy birthday to all who have December birthdays. If you have a birthday, you would like to have remembered please send it along to me Have a great week with your friends and family, and try not to get too stressed getting everything done. Easier said than done, of course. Al Dobbin, for example, has the peanut brittle all done and, if I know Al, delivered, as well. Make Christmas a fun and enjoyable time for your families and yourself. You don't want to feel rushed and cheated out of the fun. Copyright
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