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New Year's Eve is right around the corner and, with it, the promises of new goals, beginnings and predictions. Time to put away the memories of 2005 and begin fresh. Of course, after writing 2005 for a whole year, it does take a considerable amount of time to remember to write the new year on the checks when you pay bills and at the grocery store check out. New Year's Eve can be spent with the kids right at home if you don't want to go out. There are a lot of fun things you can do with them so they enjoy the fun of bringing in the new year. You can hang up some curling ribbon, streamers and signs they can help make. A special dinner is fun. We usually start celebrating right after dinner. You can get movies (we start at 6 and each takes about 2 hours about) and my kids have it timed so the last one is seen just at ll:30 so we can watch the ball fall. Special food is fun - things you don't usually eat like chips and dips and sparkling cider or grape juice set on the table with fancy glasses for the big event. Noise makers are a must after the count down. I'm sure while you are out, you will see many fun ideas to use. House Decorations: Spread the holiday spirit and Christmas lights to your friends and neighbors. These homes are ready for the holidays!
February 11, 2006: Gala Snowflake Ball at elegant Cutter's Restaurant on Sodus Bay. Black tie optional; formal dinner; entertainment. Proceeds benefit the animals of Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven. 315.483.2493 Chamber of Commerce January Meeting: Regular meeting will be on Jan. 12 at Nick's Family Restaurant starting at 6 p.m. We meet and eat (separate checks). Call Mary Jane Mumby at 483.4067 for reservation. All general meetings are open to the public. A note from Ralph Everdyke in Florida: Well Christmas week was rather busy for Betty and I. On Tuesday there was a party in the Club house that we attended and had a very good time. Then on Christmas Eve, we were invited by Carol and Dick Natalie to attend a party at their condo. Another good time. On Christmas Day we had Micki and Ron Fagner from Lake Wales to our home for dinner. Another good time. A very busy week. Now I think we will rest up for a few days. Hope you also had a very nice Christmas. Ralph (You would never know he was in his 80s... so busy. Al Dobbin is another one. What kind of vitamins do they take?!) A quick and easy recipe from Betty Crocker herself. (How old must she be?) Microwave Ravioli Casserole Quick! This four-ingredient Italian main dish goes together in under 20 minutes. Add some steamed broccoli and a loaf of garlic bread, and dinner is on the table in no time.
1 pound lean ground beef 1. Crumble beef into 2-quart microwavable casserole. Add onion. Cover loosely and microwave on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, until beef is no longer pink; drain. 2. Stir in ravioli. Cover tightly and microwave 5 to 7 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, until hot. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese is melted. And for a fun after dinner treat: Grasshopper Bars (Cookie Mix) Chocolate drizzle and cool minty cream cheese frosting top indulgent chocolate bars. Mmm! Bars
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker double chocolate chunk cookie mix Frosting
3 cups powdered sugar Glaze
1 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate 1. Heat oven to 350F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. 2. In large bowl, stir all Bar ingredients until soft dough forms. Press into pan; bake 15 minutes. Cool about 10 minutes. 3. In large bowl, stir all Frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over bars. 4. In small microwavable bowl, microwave all Glaze ingredients on High 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator. Destinations Tours and Travel, Inc., Amy Toye's agency in Sodus, has another fun trip coming up:
January 29 - February 4, 2006, a 6-day Curves Cruise Western Caribbean cruise departing from Tampa. Price includes air, 1 night pre-cruise hotel in Tampa, transfers, 5-night cruise, port charges, taxes and onboard gratuities. (How nice that Amy owns the agency now.)
Diane Phillips (alias 'Granny Goodstory') is back and as good as new after an illness. We went over to see her the other day. She wanted to show us her new house in Webster and then her mom made us lunch. It was a fun and enjoyable afternoon. (Diane, we are so happy your health is back.) The kids are all enjoying their vacation time, college kids especially, since they have alot of time off. Parents are happy to have them all home but you do miss your routine and can't help but secretly wait patiently for things to get back to normal. Enjoy your time together it may be dragging now, but the years go by fast. Have fun on New Year's Eve whether you decided to go out or have fun at home as a family. If you have fun ideas you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you: See you in 2006! Copyright
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