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Missing Sodus For years when I would see Melanie Pike's Christmas tree out on the porch getting ready to be taken out to the curb. I thought how alive it still looked and even mentioned to her about decorating it for the coming holidays. This year, I felt bad about dumping my perfectly alive tree out at the curb. I decided to take my own advice and decorate it with Easter eggs, as well as things for the birds. Recent high winds have not cooperated with my experiment. The tree is in the corner on the deck, and I have decided to keep it out there as long as it can take it. Yes, the town will probably wonder why there is a Christmas tree on the curb in June or July, but I'm wondering if I keep it watered and standing up if I could just bring it in again next Christmas. Maybe during the summer I could find seashells and star fish to add to the look. I got all excited during the warm weekend, took down the Christmas lights and put out my statues in the gardens. Of course, they are now all tipped over, but it'll give me something to do the next warm weekend I guess. Happy St. Patrick's Day: Here is a little something fun for the occasion.
Oregon Pistachio Nut Torte This delicious, green dessert is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day.
8 ounces cream cheese Crust: Blend flour, margarine and nuts with a pastry blender, press into a 9x12 inch glass pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes; cool. First Layer: In bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1/2 of the Cool Whip; cream well, spread over crust. Second Layer: Blend pudding and milk well; mixture will be thick. Spread this over the cream cheese mixture. It's fun to celebrate whether you are Irish or not. What's up at the Sodus Free Library? March Books-Sandwiched-In: Stop by the Library to sign up for the March 20 luncheon featuring Stephen Heald, lifelong Sodus resident and antique car hobbyist, reviewing Alice's Drive by Alice Ramsey. Ramsey was the first woman to drive an automobile across the United States, proving 'without doubt that America's burgeoning love affair with the new-fangled horseless carriage and the open road applied equally to both sexes. 'Alice's Drive puts us in the front seat of her brand new Maxwell DA to join in her grand and historic adventure' - quote from Dayton Duncan, author of Horatio's Drive. The luncheon starts at noon; the cost of $3 covers sandwiches, beverage, and homemade pie. Colleen McCarty shared stories on Irish folklore at a special Storytime this past Monday, March 13. Children of all ages enjoyed the tales. Who will be the 2005 Sodus Citizen of the Year? A banquet to honor the Chamber's Citizen of the Year, along with the Sodus Rotary AgriBusiness Award, will be held on April 7 at the Sodus Bay Heights Restaurant and the public is invited to attend. Advanced sale tickets only for $22 for a Steamship Round Buffet and tickets are available at: Fox Law Office, Sodus WCTA, Culligan Tri County Water, or any Chamber member. Scholarship Raffle Tickets Available: The Sodus Chamber of Commerce raffle to benefit the scholarship fund will be held at the Banquet. Last year, the Chamber was able to give three $500 scholarships to graduating Sodus Seniors. Raffle tickets are three (3) chances for $10 and you need not be present to win. Hundreds of dollars worth of items have been donated. Some of the over 40 items will be on display at Curves during the week of March 21. Raffle tickets are available from any Chamber member, Curves on Maple Ave, Sodus WCTA Credit Union, or by calling 315.398.8473. Don't forget tonight's Lenten Fish Fry in Fairville, serving from 4:30 p.m. The kids are home from college for spring break, and most of them don't have Easter off. Now is a good time to start packing up an Easter Care package filled with the candy that would normally be put into a nice basket for them. Seems like yesterday they were little...coloring eggs and looking for the baskets on Easter morning. Don't forget all of the Easter movies and books at the libraries to share. Have a great week. If you have Easter recipes or ideas you'd like to share, please send them along to me at Enjoy each other's company and keep thinking spring thoughts. Copyright
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