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Marshall County Humane Society News

Thrift Store to close July 15

If you’ve wondered why my column hasn’t been appearing, we’ve been redoing our kitchen starting with ripping out the floor and shoring up the supports under neath and, yes, we did it all by ourselves. Both dogs and all six cats were a big help and the kitchen is functional again. Just in time, ’cause we were getting pretty tired of sandwiches.

Second Time Around has gone the last time around. My sources say we’re to be out of the building by July 15 so forget regular hours. If you see the door open, drop in. Whatever is left has got to go.

Through all the turmoil everywhere else the Spay/Neuter Clinic continues to chip away at the unwanted pet overpopulation. If you need an appointment, call 662- 252-6196. If you get the answering machine your phone number is the most important part of your message. The guy who left me my own number never has called back and is probably out there now fuming about the rotten service. Don’t hesitate to call again if your message hasn’t been answered. My cats love the blinking light and have been known to push buttons. (They’ve turned the stove on before.)

The Marshall County Humane Society is having the July meeting on the 18th at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Holly Springs. If you want more details about what we are up to and want some input, join us.

For information on adoptions, fostering or about the Humane Society in general, call 662-564- 2900. Correspondence and donations should be sent to the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 625, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
The Recipes of Madison County Jane Hemminger & Courtney A.Work
Roasted New Potatoes
1-1/2 lbs. new potatoes, unpeeled 1/4 tsp. paprika 1/8 tsp. pepper	1-1/2 tbsps. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary 1 clove garlic, crushed
Place potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 5-8 minutes or until slightly tender. Cut potatoes in half, or into wedges if desired. Place potatoes in a lightly greased 13x9x2 inch pan. Combine oil, salt, paprika, rosemary, pepper and garlic; brush potatoes with oil mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes oruntil tender and browned, stirring occasionally. 4-6 servings.
Vegetable-Stuffed Pork Loin
1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot 1-1/2 tbsps. butter or margarine, divided 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp. beef bouillon granules 2 lbs. boneless pork loin roast	1/4 cup finely chopped celery 4 fresh mushrooms, chopped 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 cup seasoned, dry breadcrumbs 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. browning and seasoning sauce
Saute onion, celery, carrot and mushrooms in 1-1/2 tsps. butter in a skillet until onions are tender. Stir in pecans, breadcrumbs, water, vinegar, parsley, bouillon granules and pepper. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a long, sharp knife, make a vertical slit from one end of roast to other, cutting almost to, but not through, bottom. Make a horizontal slit through roast to create a “+” for stuffing. Spoon small quantities of breadcrumb mixture at a time into one end of the roast. Continue to add stuffing until visible from other end. Firmly press stuffing from both ends toward center of roast, adding any extra stuffing that will fit. Place roast in a greased, 11x7x1-1/2 inch casserole; spoon any remaining stuffing around roast. Melt remaining 1 tbsp. of butter; add seasoning sauce. Brush top of roast with half of butter mixture. Place roast in oven, reduce temperature to 325 degrees. Bake 40 minutes; baste with remaining butter mixture. Cover roast with aluminum foil, and bake an additional 35 minutes, or until done. Remove roast from oven, slice with a sharp knife and arrange in a spiral pattern on a serving platter; spoon any extra stuffing on the side. 4-6 servings.
Romaine-Blue Cheese Salad
1 large head romaine lettuce 1 Granny Smith apple, diced 1 cup safflower oil 3 tbsps. grated onion 1 tsp. dry mustard 4 leaves red-tip lettuce 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese	1 cup red seedless grapes, halved 1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsps. celery seed 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1 cup seasoned croutons
Combine romaine, grapes, apple and celery in a small bowl; set aside. Combine oil, sugar, onion, celery seeds, mustard and salt. Stir with a wire whisk until blended. Spoon salad mixture evenly onto four salad plates, lined with red-tip lettuce. Sprinkle salads evenly with walnuts, blue cheese and croutons. Drizzle dressing over eachsalad.
Pecan Dreams
1 cup butter, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. water 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar	1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Combine butter and 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy. Stir in flour, pecans, water and vanilla, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate dough at least 2 hours. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookiesheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool slightly. Roll cookies in 1/2 cup powdered sugar and coolcompletely on wire racks. Makes 4 dozen.

Pages From The Past

10 Years Ago - July 11, 1996

New librarian hired for Marshall County

The Marshall County Library has a new director. Diane Schule of Cordova, Tenn. will oversee the operation of the main library in Holly Springs as well as the branch libraries in Potts Camp and Byhalia.

Hill accepts job with Tupelo High School

Holly Springs native and Marshall Academy graduate Johnny Hill was recently named head football coach and assistant principal at Tupelo High School.

Brinetta Ayers to perform in 1996 Summer Olympics

Brinetta “Bry” Ayers, a former resident of Holly Springs will be performing during the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer games in Atlanta, Ga. The daughter of Martha Ayers (an employee of Wackenhut Corrections in Holly Springs) Brinetta is a graduate of Holly Springs High School and a member of the Price Dance Ensemble of the Price Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. The Ensemble will be among the 7,000 artists performing in front of the estimated 3.5 billion worldwide audience.

25 Years Ago - July 9, 1981

County officials take oath of office Monday

Holly Springs: Alderman at Large Bert Bonds, Mayor Sam Coopwood, Alderman William Henley, Alderman Robert Collins, City Clerk Billy Newsom, Police Chief David Seale, Alderman Charles Warren and Alderman David Strickland.

Byhalia: The county’s first woman mayor, Sara Williams, took the oath from outgoing Mayor Dudley Moore, retiring after 20 years as mayor. Aldermen taking the oath were R.E. Carrington III, Gerald Dempsey, Dot Childress, Mark Crain, James W. Conway. Town clerk is Dixie Sanderson.

Potts Camp: Sworn in were Cary Mayer, Jimmy Collins, Mayor Ralph Paton, Billy Edlin, Henry Jarrett and Joel R. Clayton. Town clerk is Mrs. Larry Cox.

Lake Center: The newest municipality in Mississippi inducted its first elected board of aldermen and mayor. Taking the oath were Mayor Harold Belton, William S. Wortham Sr., H.M. Gandy, Jackie Griffin, Anna McNatt and Thomas (Sonny) Skelton.

50 Years Ago - July 12, 1956

E. Ford is Duck Shoot champion

Winners in the Turkey Shoot held at the Duck Pond on June 21 were Egbert Jones, E. Ford, Charlie Warren, Joe Bill Smith, C. Devore, Ellis Palmer, E.W. Callicutt Jr., Gene Lanier, John Dabney Brown and Alvin Stone. E. Ford was the champion.

Wave Mary S. Hankins serving in Washington

Washington, D.C. -- Wave Mary S. Hankins, yeoman third class, USN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Hankins of Potts Camp, is serving at Headquarters of the 13th Naval District in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Potts Camp High School,, she entered the Navy in November, 1954. She was promoted to her present rate April 16.

Beverly Brooks attends Nat’l FHA meet

Beverly Brooks, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Brooks of Byhalia, attended the 1956 National Convention of Future Homemakers of America, July 2-6 at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Ill. A senior, she has been an FHA member since 1952, and chapter Sweetheart and president.

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