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Another week of summer is behind us, even though it has been cool and at times rainy. Every time we drive through certain McDonald's or Burger Kings, they give Oscar a biscuit. It has happened so often, in fact, that he has come to expect it. We get to the window and he gets so excited because he thinks he's going to get something. One day, we got some pop and there was no biscuit, but there were three straws. He was acting up so much when we pulled away that I gave him the extra straw to chew on. Now we have biscuits from home, just in case. Have you visited The Heritage Square Museum? A few things you may find when you go: THE BAPTIST MEETING HOUSE Originally a church in the year 1834, its original location was in Ontario Center two miles to the south. In 1973 this building was restored to its present condition. While here, visitors are invited to enjoy the many old photographs, slides, and an audio-visual tour of Heritage Square. THE WARNER HOUSE Built in 1838 on the shores of Lake Ontario by Alanson Warner, a farmer and the inventor of the differential gears still used in automobiles and machinery today, this home was moved to Heritage Square in 1991. Historically, Ontario was a farming community and the Warner home reflects this farm culture and represents what you would have seen in a typical mid 19th century farm home. Be sure not to miss the Apple Dry House on the property and the large Exhibit Barn. THE APPLE DRY HOUSE Built on this site as an exact replica of a working Apple Dry House from plans supplied by the Historical Society located in North Rose. This building contains many of the actual machines used during that period and guides will explain the whole process of apple drying - an early method of preserving the fruit. One of these days we are going to check it out ourselves, sounds very educational. Perhaps a nice picnic lunch and enjoy a day from the past. A great adult book to read: Because Each Life is Precious by Mohammed Odeh Al-Rehaief with Jeff Coplon. Why an Iraqi man risked everything for Private Jessica Lynch.
This shake will satisfy!
1 cup fat-free skim milk Process all ingredients in blender until thick and smooth. At the Apple Shed: Next weekend (8/15 & 8/16) is Wayne County Peach Weekend. Fabric Art by Jane Bartlett is at the Gallery at the Point through August. It's on Greig Street, Sodus Point. Tomorrow (August 7) is 'Alton Daze.' All along Route 14 and Ridge Road, Alton, many businesses and organizations, including the Alton Fire Dept., will hold open houses, garage sales, and such; food and beverages available. Tomorrow night's outdoor movie at Sodus Point is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Next week is the Wayne County Fair in Palmyra. It has NYS Harness Racing, Martial Arts Demonstrations, Amusement Rides, Talent Contests, Demolition Derby, 4-H Displays, Pie Contest, Live Entertainment, Animals, Produce, Agriculture Events, Midway, Fireman's Parade, etc. Reading News: August 1-31 - Adult Summer Reading Club at Ontario Public Library, 1850 Ridge Road; Reading incentive program for adults. Great prizes from Ontario merchants. Stop by the Library to pick up your reading log. Sodus Free Reading program: Monday: Storytime from l0:30 -ll:30 for preschool and kindergarten. Tuesday: New Yorkers Reading Club l -2 p.m. for 4th graders and up. Wednesday: PJ storytime 7-7:30 for preschool and kindergarten. Thursday: Bubble Day with Betty Bugni 1-2 p.m. for all ages. Friday: Crafts with Sandy from 1-2. Do you and your kids follow the Dinner Dogs or Gary the Happy Pirate? On August 15, at noon, and then again at 6, you can see the Dinner Dogs at the Ontario Beach Park. At 2, you can see Gary the Happy Pirate. Also on hand: the Young School of Irish Dance as well as Karvell the Magician. For a mudpie that you can eat, try this recipe: You'll Need:
1 Prepared Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust Directions: Mix the milk and pudding. Add Cool Whip, cookie crumbs and chocolate chips and mix thoroughly. Pour mix into crust and refrigerate. Recipe from : Stephanie Brown
The Island of The Skogg by Steven Kellogg Enjoy your week, including all the rainy, cooler ones. The rainy ones are the ones when we can do things with our families - books and games, watching movies borrowed from the library. On cooler days, kids like to do simple things like make drawings on the sidewalk and driveways with chalk or go for a casual walk. Kids love camping in the house. A couple of chairs with a blanket tossed over the top makes a great tent. Do you have ideas you'd like to share? Or favorite recipes? Please send them along to me at I look forward to hearing from you. Copyright
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