Missing Sodus
By Melissa White
mgoodcooke@yahoo.com  

With all the wind, rain, and even snow, I think most of the pretty leaves fell off already. I hate to see them go. I go into the stores lately and find myself walking toward the Christmas display. I try not to do that.

What are Ralph and Betty Everdyke up to? He writes:

'Played Golf yesterday. Didn't play too well but had a good time anyway. Didn't see any alligators on the course, but I did see some Sand Hill Cranes. After golf, I picked up Betty and we went to dinner with the other golfers. A new restaurant. They were having special opening offerings. Early bird specials. Buy one and get the 2nd for $2. We both had a cup of soup, fish, with potato and vegetable and garlic bread. Also cake for dessert and we both had one beer. Total cost $10.55.

Heluva Good has announced that their sour cream dips are now available throughout Florida. Apparently, snowbirds have been writing to them for quite awhile now asking why they couldn't find their favorite dip while they wintered in Florida. People who have moved to Florida for work or school have been telling their friends and neighbors about the great-tasting dip they use to get back home. Well, problem solved. Heluva Good dip is now in your local supermarket's dairy case. (Try the new Buffalo Wing Dip, the newest limited-edition flavor. It has the flavor of medium-hot Buffalo wings dipped in bleu cheese. It has a little bite upfront with the finish of bleu cheese.)

On this Thursday's Wake Up Rochester show on News 8, Debra was on TV showing easy ways you and your kids can carve creative jack-o-lanterns. Were you up early enough to see it?

The Wallington Halloween Parade is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Meet at the Torrey's house at 7903 Ridge Rd. at 9:30 a.m. and parade to the Fire Hall for a Halloween Party.

Global Travel is planning another fun trip: November 15 - 16, Deck the Halls wine tour; a Christmas wine tour around Seneca Lake. You get a wreath and collect ornaments at each winery, and enjoy food and wine tastings. Also mark your calendars: November 26 - 29, Thanksgiving in NYC. The Thanksgiving day parade, Christmas shopping, the Rockettes and some free time. If anyone is interested, they should call Amy Toye at her office, 315.483.8747.

This weekend is the 25th Annual Harvest Antique Show & Sale at Williamson High School, Rt. 21; Refreshments, Free Parking, Admission fee $3. Sponsored by Wayne County Antique Dealers.

You can also go to LW Emporium, 6355 Knickerbocker Rd., Ontario for safe trick or treating. Bring the kids down in costume for great treats on all three floors. Children go through hallways and receive candy from vendors also dressed in costume.

Haunted Hayrides of Rochester are in Williamson. When you think of Halloween you think of screams, scares, and shivers! This annual event takes you down a desolate road, winding through eerie acres of apple orchards into the deep, dark woods. Attracting over 20,000 people each year, this frightful adventure will have you on the edge of your seat... and screaming!

Or, you can head to Burnap Farm Market, corner of Lake Rd & Maple Ave., Sodus. Take a wagon ride to the orchard to pick farm fresh apples.

It doesn't seem like we should be picking out the Christmas tree this early, but it actually is a nice time to do it. The trees aren't covered with snow, so you can see how the tree is shaped and how it will look in your home. We used to go all the time. It's really a lot of fun and then, you go to cut it down or have it cut. You can pick your Own Christmas Tree at Carl's Christmas Tree Farm, 3347 Rte. 88 N., Newark. They are open daily October through Christmas. Easy walking and driving access to thousands of trees. Choose your tree now and tag it for Christmas.

Don't forget: Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is October 25 at Cinelli's Country House Restaurant, Lake Rd., Sodus. 6:30 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception, 7 p.m. Dinner; Costume Party and Live Band after Murder Mystery. Door Prizes. Call for reservations, 315.483.2222 or 315.483.9154

The Halloween Barn is at The Apple Shed, Maple Ridge Rd., Newark. A walk through the dark-filled hallways of scary and surprising Halloween fun is a blast for any who are brave and curious enough to enter. Don't miss the best haunt in the area! Open every weekend during the month of October.

Speaking of The Apple Shed, is the Llama farm still in Fairville down the road from there? We used to love to drive past there to look at the llama on our way home from the Apple Shed. It's not every day you get to see llamas in the fields. We had the opportunity to get to know the llamas and how they are raised when there was an event at the farm a few years ago with the Scout group.

Happening at the Kraft Shack: BEGINNER WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS on Wed., Oct. 29, 6:30 to 9 p.m. This is your chance to learn the basics of watercolor painting with Jim Ryan, $20 includes all. Please remember to pre-register.

The Sodus Chamber of Commerce will meet next on November 4 at WCTA Credit Union; Pizza at 6 p.m., with regular the meeting and Election of Officers. The meeting is open to the public at 7, for information on the Empire Zone and economic development in Sodus, presented by Sharon Lilla, Wayne County Planning Director.

Have a great week. There are still a lot of fun Halloween things to be done. If you have any events or recipes to share, please write to me

mgoodcooke@yahoo.com

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