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This week, the cool feel of fall is definitely in the air. Not only is it darker at night but much cooler. Our thoughts and prayers go to those in the South that were hit by Hurricane Rita, especially on the heels of Katrina and all of that damage. Along with the Fall nip, come all of the fun fall events that help us enjoy the season. And I can't forget the food. What is fall without the homemade doughnuts, cider, candy apples and pies. It's fun to see the fall decorations all around - the pumpkins on the vines and haywagons. Peanutty Rice Crispie Treats Tools needed:
1/2 cup Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar (white or brown) Instructions: Mix first three ingredients in small pot and melt over low heat, constantly stirring. Mix in rice crispies with rubber spatula and pour mix in baking pan lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 2 hours and then cut in pieces. (Great recipe Lara!) From The Sodus Chamber: Make your reservations today for the October meeting at the Sodus WCTA, Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a Cracker Box Palace presentation, nomination committee formation, and review of the survey results. Soup and sandwiches by NY Pizzeria so we need a good head count. Call Mary Jane at 483.4067. Zoo news: There was a contest to name the baby tigers at the Seneca Park Zoo and now the little ones have names. All of the winning names are of Russian origin. The male tiger's name is Ussuri, a tributary of the Amur River. His name was submitted by three people. (The winner chosen at random was Abby Cunningham of Rochester.) The larger female's name is Anastasia, a member of the Russian royal family. Anastasia was submitted by seven people. The random winner in this group was Don Meyers, of Macedon. The smaller female's name is Katya, a traditional Russian girl's name, submitted by Susan Meyers of Macedon. Coincidentally, Don and Susan Meyers are brother and sister. Each of the runners-up received a plush tiger as a consolation prize. What a great idea. On Sunday October 9, Sodus Point will have its 1st Annual Apple Feast sponsored by the Great Sodus Bay Association. The great 'APPLE FEAST' is a Family-Fun, Fall Harvest Celebration right on scenic Sodus Bay. It features the best Apple Cook-off Contest with prizes, as well as the Apple Pie Eating Contest ($2 entry fee; winner takes all.) Taste and purchase fresh Apples, Apple Cider, Cheese, Produce, Apple Wine and Wines from local growers and vineyards. Visit local restaurants and shops, take a walk along Lake Ontario, or let the kids play at one of the area's playgrounds. Visit www.greatsodusbay.org for more information. The event is FREE. Looking for a pizza idea? Denise Austin has one for you. Makes 4 pizzas Ingredients:
2 whole-wheat pitas (6-inch diameter) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400F. Split the pitas in half to form circles. Place the pita halves on 2 baking sheets. Spread 1/4 cup pizza sauce on each pita half to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Sprinkle each half with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Sprinkle each pizza with 1 teaspoon peppers and top with 1 teaspoon Parmesan. Drizzle the oil over the pizza. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove to serving plates and cut into quarters. Of Interest to Sodus Pointers: Sodus Point Village Mayor Mike Sullivan informs me that a Public Informational Meeting will be held on October 3, to discuss the Village of Sodus Point Draft Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). The LWRP should be considered an update of the Village Master Plan of 1996. The meeting will take place at the Sodus Point Village Hall, 8356 Bay St. and will start at 7 p.m. All are Welcome. Through October 16: U-PICK Apples & Farm Visits at Alasa Farms Pick your own apples, ride the haywagon, tour the farm, have a picnic... great family fun! At the Kraft Shack: PUNCH NEEDLE EMBROIDERY Mon., Oct. 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a new craft that is fast and fun to do. Using a punch needle, DMC floss and cotton fabric you'll make this vintage looking piece of needlework. $38 includes all. FELTED PURSE Two nights: Thurs., Oct. 6 & Thurs., Oct. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Make this cute felted purse from wool yarn. You must already know how to knit. $45 includes all. RUBBER STAMP CARD MAKING Mon., Oct. 10, 6:30 to 9 p.m. We will have fun making three different cards. You will stamp, emboss, glitter, add rhinestone, color and use the new twinkling H2O watercolor paints. $25 includes all. At the Apple Shed: October 1 & 2: Wayne County Apple Tasting Weekend October 9: The Apple Shed Pie Baking Contest October 10: The Apple Shed Pie Eating Contest During September and October, you can enjoy the fall colors and the beauty of the Apple Shed orchards on hayrides. Hayrides run continuously from noon until 5 on Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Also, during the month of October, the Apple Shed comes alive with Halloween activities. And there are thousands of pumpkins, all of which are grown right on the farm. When we came out to Sodus for Sampling Sodus, the ladies from Curves came up excitedly wanting us to try the machines. Their enthusiasm was contagious. I already belonged to the Y and Weight Watchers and kept hemming and hawing about it until my daughter convinced me to try it. We would join together. I would like to thank the ladies at the Sodus Curves. We joined the one nearer to us in May and just love it, sometimes going as often as 6 times a week. The people are excited and supportive. The exercise takes all of 30 minutes with a stretch and you've done a good thing for your health. You use machines that are hydraulic and easy to use. Between each machine is a step to raise the cardio, so after 30 minutes you have had a total workout. From time to time, there are 6-week nutrition classes. Once a month, you weigh in, have your bmi checked, your measurements, and enjoy comparing month-to-month. Seeing what you have accomplished is encouraging. And it's the best 30 minutes you can spend on yourself. Enjoy your week and your families. Now is a great time to check out some Halloween books and movies from the library before everyone else realizes it's that time of year. If you click on http://www.sodus.pls-net.org/ check on the picture page. Saturday, October 9, from 11 to 1 and Sunday, October 10, from 2-4, you can Meet the Author. Dr. Bob Pearson will discuss and read from his book about growing up in Sodus. Stinky's Tales: Growing up in a Small Village USA Children's Story Hour is held Monday mornings from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Encouraging a love of reading at an early age will enhance a child's entire life! Copyright
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