Missing Sodus
By Melissa White
mgoodcooke@yahoo.com

With spring break on the way it would be nice if spring would be more cooperative.

Ruth and Jim Malone have moved into their new house. Soon, their phone will be hooked up and their eldest daughter can begin calling them again.

Happy April Birthdays to:

Michelle Abbey April 12th, Amber Malone 14th, Lindsey Hamilton 14th, Rachel White 22nd, which is also Earth Day and Jelly Bean day, Carol Garland 19th, and Becky Clark 21st.

News from Ralph Everdyke:

A picture of the lady on our league (Mary Burchard) receiving her trophy at the banquet we had at the Island Way Grill on Clearwater Beach. She didn't expect to receive anything, so she was surprised. It turned out to be a very nice affair. It kind of reminded me of the Crystal Barn restaurant in Rochester. We had about 75 people there and the food was very good and the service was excellent . There were many awards given out and also a lot of door prizes were given out. I think the affair was enjoyed very much by everyone. The only thing I could complain about was that it cost me $4 for a Manhattan. Oh well, can't have everything. It was a fun filled evening.

Everyday is Earth Day at Monroe County's Seneca Park Zoo. Come celebrate on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The zoo is the best place to learn about nature. Enjoy an endangered species scavenger hunt throughout the zoo while learning about polar bears, spider monkeys, and endangered species. Docents (volunteer educators) will have numerous stations set up throughout the zoo with information and activities to make your visit to the zoo extra special. Come learn what each of us can do to preserve and improve our environment. Earth Day activities are free with regular paid zoo admission. Seneca Park Zoo is open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. everyday (zoo grounds are open until 5 p.m.). Admission prices: $5 ages 12-62, $4 age 63+, $2 ages 3-11 and FREE for ages 2 and younger.

The public is invited to the celebration of Charles and Elaine Costello as Sodus Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year. They will be honored at a banquet to be held at the Sodus Bay Heights Restaurant on April 16, starting at 6 p.m. The Sodus Rotary Agri-business Award will also be presented. Dinner tickets are $21 per person and are advance sale only and deadline is today...4/9/04. They may be purchased at WCTA Credit Union (Pam Heald or Bonnie Decker), Tracey Fox Law Office, Sodus Town Offices (Sue Datthyn or Donna Chittenden) or by calling Mary Jane Mumby at 483.4067. The Sodus Chamber of Commerce will also be conducting their Scholarship raffle with all proceeds going to the scholarship fund. Last year, the Chamber was able to give three $500 scholarships to graduating Sodus Seniors. Raffle tickets are three (3) chances for $10 and you need not be present to win. Winners will be drawn during the banquet. Items range from dinner certificates to motor oil, to hair cuts to sun glasses and everything in between. Raffle tickets are available from any Chamber member, Tracey Fox Law office, Culligan Water Conditioning, Sue Datthyn at the Sodus Town Offices, or at the WCTA Credit Union in Sodus.

Kraft Shack news: THEOREM PAINTING Wed. April 14, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Jim Ryan will teach you how easy it is to Theorem paint. Theorem painting uses oil colors on velvet board. $35 includes all. WATERCOLOR PAINTING YOUR WAY Sat. April 17, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn watercolor painting techniques with Pat Meyer. Bring a picture of what you would like to paint and Pat will help you paint it. $35 includes all. JEWELRY MAKING Mon. April 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Learn the basics of jewelry making, beading, dichro glass jewel making and wrapping and more. $25 includes all.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the column. Oscar, of course, was not a big help at all, chewing on my hair the whole time. He is getting big... well, big for him. I picked him up a pet carrier bag so he can ride with me to pick up the kids at school. He definitely attracts attention.

Have a great week and enjoy your Easter. Pray for the people in the service who can not be home.

You can write to me at

mgoodcooke@yahoo.com

(The next column will be April 23)

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