Missing Sodus
By Melissa White
mgoodcooke@yahoo.com

The weather has been great for doing yard work...not too great for the pools, however. The night breeze can be just plain cold. Hard to believe it's July already. Try to enjoy as much of the nice weather as you can.

Head to Sodus Point for The 4th of July events...tomorrow (July 3) is the Kiddie parade, teddy bear picnic and fireworks. On Sunday (July 4th) go to the Old Lighthouse Museum for Gap Mangione and his big band, 5K run, and art show.

Heluva Good's newest Limited Edition flavor has arrived in the dairy case at your local grocery. Introducing Heluva Good Buttermilk Bacon Ranch Dip! It's a cool combination of sour cream with the creamy flavor of buttermilk dressed up with bacon and ranch spices. It's a bold flavor that'll stand up to any chip this side of the Mississippi, or the other side for that matter!

The Apple Shed is having Wayne County Cherry Weekend on July 10 & 11. Go to www.bikereg.com to check on the Hard Core '04 Race Series, Thursdays July 15, 22 & 29.

Grilled Turkey Cheeseburgers

1 pound Butterball Fresh 99% Fat Free Ground Turkey Breast, or other brand
1/4 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
4 slice fat-free hard cheese, such as 3/4 oz. American slices
4 medium mixed-grain hamburger roll(s)
8 pieces of lettuce
1 small tomato, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat grill or stove-top grill pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, ketchup and mustard. Mix well and form 4 equal patties, about 1-inch thick each.
3. Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Top each burger with 1 slice of cheese; close grill or cover grill pan, and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
4. Serve cheeseburgers on rolls with lettuce and tomato.

News from Jake in Kuwait:

just a quick note to let you all know that I am alright. right now I am in the middle of a rehab job in a very busy place!!!! . well not much more to say other than it is hot over here, I think the temp was around one hundred and twenty in the shade!!!!!

Another fun thing to keep everyone occupied and work on those golf skills at the same time is Eagle Ridge Sports, 4794 Route 104. They have Go karts-oval slick track; golf driving range and miniature golf. Wednesday - $15 for 2 hours of UNLIMITED GoKarts, Miniature Golf and Buckets of Balls! 315.589.4015 Bring the whole family. Your preschoolers will entertain themselves in the over-sized sand box. And, for golfers of all ages, grab a bucket of balls to see if you can hit that '63 Bug out on the range.

The next Alton Antique Center FLEA MARKET is July 11. The Center, 8497 Ridge Rd East, Alton, is always looking for Vendors & Bargain Hunters! Market opens at 8 a.m.

Cute books to check out of the library for those summery nights on the porch or deck with the kids.

Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale by Marcus Pfister
The Happy Hedgehog also by Marcus Pfister
Can You Cuddle Like a Koala? by John Butler

A good grown up read:

Realistically Ever After by Christina Ferrare.

Young adult

Both Sides of Time by Caroline B. Cooney
Say Goodnight Gracie by Julie Reece Deaver
Mates , Dates and Sleepover Secrets by Cathy Hopkins

Do you have good book titles you'd like to share? Or great ways to avoid the words, 'But Mom, I'm borrrreedddd.' Please let me know and we can save a lot of headaches for other mothers

mgoodcooke@yahoo.com

Have a great week and a safe Fourth of July.

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