Missing Sodus
By Melissa White
mgoodcooke@yahoo.com  

The big day is definitely on the way. If you haven't finished shopping, do it quick and try to stay clear of the 'crabby' shoppers who are everywhere now. Try to make this Saturday a fun day without the commotion of going to the stores. Maybe spend some of the day making cookies, putting together and decorating a gingerbread house, watching Christmas movies as a family, have a cup of eggnog and just relax and enjoy it. We have a tradition of going out to eat (usually lunchtime) on Christmas Eve day, then at night we go to Church for the service and, as a family, hand out the little presents to the children at the Church. It's fun to carry on traditions from childhood and generations, but it is always special to come up with new ones that your children will enjoy and pass on to their future children .

Don't forget Holidays with the Animals! is at Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven at Alasa Farms, 6450 Shaker Road in Alton, through January 1.

Sodus Chamber of Commerce will have its next meeting on Jan. 12 at Nick's Family Restaurant starting at 6 p.m. Call Mary Jane Mumby at 483.4067 for reservation. All general meetings are open to the public.

Christmas Cut-Out Cookies
From Barbara Whiting,

1 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon flavoring (such as vanilla or almond extract)
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tarter
1/4 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION: Cream together the margarine or butter, powdered sugar, egg and flavoring. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill. Cut into Christmas shapes with cookie cutters. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Frost with Vanilla Butter Frosting and decorate with sprinkles. You can freeze the cookies ahead of time, then take them out and frost when you need them.

The Kraft Shack will resume classes:

WINTER WELCOME, Thurs., Jan. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.When the holidays are over, this will be a great decoration for the rest of winter. Three wooden snowman, tree, and 'Winter Welcome' sign. $19 includes all. And have you noticed that the scarves that were made a few months ago in the class are all the rage now?

The Apple Shed is closing for the season December 24 at 3, so if you have last minute gifts to buy and are looking for something unusual or haven't gotten the tree yet, keep them in mind

Are looking for a special gift but just haven't found the right one yet ? The Everyday Gourmet might have an idea for you. Select from Gift Boxes starting at $10 to Fabulous Gift Baskets from $65 - $100. Everyday Gourmet, 12 W. Main St., Sodus; phone 315.483.4811

Heluva Good Cheese has some gift ideas as well: Gift packs, and gift certificates. Call 1.800.445.0269.

These homes are ready for the holidays!

• 7663 Ridge Road, Wallington
• Home of Donald & Kathleen Lessord at 4864 Arcadia Zurich Road
• Richard Lowley and Larry Vangee on Kelly Road
• Cliff DeMay on Morse Hill Rd.
• 18 Main Street, Sodus
• Dr. Lonnie and Sue Collins, Alton

These businesses are ready for the holidays!

• Christmas season illumination of the Sodus Point Lighthouse Museum. Though the museum is closed until May, the exterior of the lighthouse is adorned with festive lights. Best of all, with kind permission of the US Coast Guard, the 1825 Fresnel lens shines from the 1870 lantern room through January 5. The light will shine from dusk to aprox. 11 each night. Take the opportunity to view this rare sight. This is the only time of the year when the lantern can be lit.
• LeFevre Auto, State Street (Main Street), Sodus
• Richard's Auto on Ridge Rd Wallington (check out car from Rt. 104)

Dec 27-29 - Fun for Kids at Williamson Library: Come to the Williamson Public Library during your holiday school break. The library will be opened Tuesday, Dec 27-Friday, Dec 30. Here's what happening: 4 Days of Crafts starting Tues, Dec 27 - Each day of the week we will feature a new craft you can make and take home. Snowman Building Party - Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 1 - Kids ages 5-12, Come build your best snowman out in front of the library. Bring whatever old stuff you want to use for decoration. All kids who participate will go home with a free gift!

Sled Dogs - Wednesday, Dec 28 at 1. Meet, pet and learn about Siberian Husky sled dogs!

(Please Note: The Williamson Library is closed today through Monday for the Christmas holiday.)

A lot of fun things to do at this time of year, but if you are someone who enjoys staying all warm and cozy in the house with your family, there are many fun things you can do while you are there. Make paper chains with the kids, popcorn balls are always a hit just be careful don't get burnt, movies galore, holiday stories and many versions of the Night Before Christmas. Besides, after months of shopping and parties, it would be nice just to enjoy your beautiful tree you spent so much time decorating. Whatever you and your families decide to do, have a good time, remember to relax and enjoy it. The holidays are gone before you know it.

If you have fun Christmas books you are enjoying, music, or a special meal for the big day, write to me and let me know what you have found:

mgoodcooke@yahoo.com

Have a great week and Happy Holidays.

Merry Christmas!

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