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Not a bad week as far as weather goes. Nice to have some extra time to sweep off that back porch or front stoop. Also, nice not to have to deal with a big coat or freeze because we are not really quite ready to start wearing the bigger coat just yet. News from the Sodus Chamber: $1032.87 was raised in candy bar sales and was given to the Ribis Triplets for their scholarship fund. An Individual membership tier has been created with dues of $24 per year and $20 if paid by 2/1 of any calendar year. The Chamber will be publishing a list of the homes and businesses that decorate for the Christmas Holidays in the Sun Record. A donation of $300 was made to the Wallington Fire Dept. for annual Christmas Fireworks display which is presented free to the public. There will be no regular meeting in December but all members are invited to the annual Christmas Party to be held at the Steger Haus on December 2. The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday January 13, 2005 at the Sodus WCTA, 6 p.m. with soup and sandwiches catered by Cams Pizza for $6 per person. A presentation on financial planning will be given by Sharon Sill. The Annual Christmas Dinner on December 2 at the Steger Haus Restaurant: drinks will be at 6 followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Advanced ticket sales can be obtained no later then November 26 and are available at the Tracey Fox Law Office, Culligan or by mail to the Chamber with the choice of dinner $14.50 per person includes tax and tip. You can have Steak, Chicken Parmigiana, or Broiled fish Tips from Weight Watchers for Thanksgiving temptations. Here are some pointers for getting through the big meal. Decide how much of a favorite food will satisfy you. If you cannot conceive of eating just a small piece of Aunt Millie's famous pumpkin pie, cut something else out to account for the larger slice. Select foods you don't normally eat so that you can easily eliminate several of the dishes. After all, do you really want sweet potatoes topped with melted marshmallows plus an ordinary baked spud? Practice creative ways to say 'no' in case you get pressured by others to take seconds (or thirds). If you're hosting the meal, remember that there is always tomorrow and leftovers. But if you won't be able to sleep knowing that there's half a pie in the kitchen, freeze leftovers immediately or give your guests doggie bags to take home. Push yourself away from the table when you're full. If you're not sitting within arm's length of the cookies, you'll be less likely to overindulge. Acknowledge that all foods have benefits. Pumpkin pie, for example, is loaded with vitamin A (important for proper vision) and beta-carotene (a potentially powerful antioxidant). And that green bean casserole and stuffing contain lots of folic acid (a B vitamin linked to the prevention of birth defects and, possibly, heart disease). Try to broaden your focus so that the holiday is not just about food. Concentrate on what you're thankful for, like wearing a smaller dress size, more comfortably crossing your legs or feeling more confident about yourself. And if, despite all your efforts, you end up feeling like you're off the mark, put it all in perspective: Don't worry about it, just move on. Tomorrow's a whole new day. ( I am a member of Weight Watchers and always find the meetings to be informative. Weight is an every day struggle and life change. A life change is a big step and people need as much support as they can get.)
Lemon Bars
3 oz. blanched almonds Topping:
5 eggs Chop the almonds in a food processor. Add the butter, confectioners' sugar and flour. Blend together until a dough forms. Press the pastry into a greased 2-quart shallow baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and lower oven temperature to 325 F. Gently stir the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest together. (The mixture shouldn't have much foam.) Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake 25-30 minutes in the 325 F oven, or until topping is set and firm. Cool completely. Cut into squares. Sift the powdered sugar over the top. Makes 20 squares. Just an idea in case you are going to visit for Thanksgiving and would like to take a dessert.
TRIO CANDLE LIGHT Wed., Dec. 1 - 6:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy painting and decorating this trio of wooden candles. Decorate with greenery, Christmas balls, and candlelights. $28 includes all. SNOWMAN SWEEPER Tues., Dec. 7 - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This wooden snowman stands 4 foot tall and comes complete with his broom to swipe away the snow. $38 includes all. KIDS CHRISTMAS CLASS Thurs., Dec. 9 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The kids will love to make this 24 wooden sled. There will be painting, rub-on designs and Christmas greenery. $12 includes all. Tomorrow night, Nov. 20 - Turkey Raffle, Wallington Fire Dept., 7683 Ridge Road, Sodus. Raffling turkeys, pork loins and hams. Refreshments available. 7 p.m. Tomorrow & Sunday - Annual Christmas Open House, The School House Country Store, Corner of Lake Road and Maxwell Road, Sodus. Original one room school house featuring holiday gifts, collectibles and home accessories all for your holiday shopping. Refreshments and door prizes. There will be a fresh evergreen tree decorated with handmade ornaments. Enjoy homemade Christmas cookies. 10 to 5. The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Newark in Central Park. Everyone is invited. Drawings, Newark High school chorus performs and Santa arrives at 7 p.m. Enjoy snacks and refreshments at the Alex Eligh Community Center following the lighting. Nov. 26 - Day after Thanksgiving Sale, Old Barnworks, 248 Route 31, Macedon. 10% off entire store. 8 to 8. Nov. 26-28 - Nine Pines Annual Open House, 7091 Jackson Hill Road, Newark. 10 to 5. A gathering of hand-picked primitives, antique replicas, folk art and country collectibles. Mark your calendars: Sunday, December 5, Family Holiday Fest at the Point. Grand Opening Skate Park with open skating, Christmas Carols, Ice Sculpture Demonstration, Wagon Rides, Holiday Characters, Tree (and village) lighting ceremony at 4. Sponsored by Neighborhood Community Association, Village of Sodus Point, & the Sodus Point Community Center. Really good children's stories to share:
Our Nest by Reeve Lindberg Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy the company of family and friends. Read some cute stories of the Holiday to the little ones so they know what's going on. Check out the libraries for some really good ideas and if you need assistance check with Robin at the Williamson Library and Carol at the Sodus Library. Also don't forget to browse through the Christmas movies and books at the libraries. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this week's edition and to Jim Postier, the illustrator of Goose Moon for his note. I think it's awesome he read the column. If you have information you'd like to share please write to me at I look forward to hearing from you. To all the people who can not be home for Thanksgiving ...our hearts and prayers are with you and hopefully you got to have some Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing as well. Copyright
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