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Let's Hear It - October 8, 2026

This Week

From hearty soups and cozy casseroles to apple pies and pumpkin treats, fall is the perfect time to break out your favorite recipes. Whether it’s a family recipe passed down through generations or a new seasonal favorite, we want to know what you’re cooking this time of year.


What’s your favorite fall recipe?

Send your responses to social@lakevillejournal.com by Monday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. or comment on Facebook or Instagram.

We’ll publish a selection in next week’s paper.


Last Week’s Question

Are rising home heating oil costs a concern for you this year?


“Indeed my first year and not sure how I’m going to survive. I will!”

— Diane Chinatti

“Yes. I will be set at 59 and bundled up. I work from home, so heated blankets while working it is.”

—Nat Baker


“No, I use 2 wood burning stoves. I’m not paying for 1 drop.”

—Bob Bloxsom


“Absolutely! And what about our seniors on fixed incomes?”

— Tara GT


“I just prebought my oil. I have a 1000 gallon tank. At $5.409/gallon you do the math…”

—Judi Thormann Moore

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