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Marshall County Humane Society plans big fund-raiser for weekend

The Marshall County Humane Society was originally established in 1988. The organization was fairly dormant until 1998 when Audrey Peterson, Sherrie Janssen, Bill and Norma Baston, Ann Moore and other humane supporters reactivated the group. A bequest from Muriel Perkins jump-started this effort.

The lack of any type of permanent facility was a problem; however, early on, Dr. Isis Johnson’s spay neuter bus became a recognizable symbol of the Humane Society’s efforts in the county. Realizing that the most effective way to make a difference was a comprehensive spay-neuter program, the group made that one of their primary goals.

Since 1998, over 5,875 animals have been spayed or neutered through their volunteer efforts. The Humane Society is an all volunteer organization. There are no paid members on staff. A leader in the spay-neuter program, MCHS has been awarded grants through the DJ&T Foundation and Mississippi State Government car tag programs.

The Marshall County board of supervisors has greatly supported this program with their provision of a site for the clinic.

The year 2004 saw another dream come true. Approximately three acres was purchased on Eddie Lee Smith Drive. Construction was undertaken on an adoption center. Even though we are a limited admission facility, typically we assist 150 animals in any given year. Sometimes, our efforts are as joyous as reuniting a lost pet with an owner. Other times, we see the darker side of human nature in the case of an abused or neglected animal.

Recognizing that education is the key to resolving many of the animal issues, we are always open to “getting the word out.”

All of our efforts involve “sweat equity.” Since the beginning, we have always operated a thrift store or flea market, along with our annual spaghetti dinner and pancake breakfast.

We completely depend on members of the community supporting us in all of our efforts, as we do not receive any city, county, state or federal monies.

So our fundraiser, a political rally and silent auction at the VFW in Holly Springs, on July 21 is critical to our continued efforts to assist abused and neglected animals. Activities begin at 12 noon. Sign up for auction as you enter. Auction closes at 3:30 p.m. with winners announced promptly at 4:00 p.m.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
Pillsbury Low-Fat Great Tasting Recipes
Peaches & Cream Pancake
Pancake:
1/2 cup Pillsbury Best all-purpose flour 1/2 cup skim milk 1 tbsp. margarine or butter 16-oz. can sliced peaches in extra-light syrup, drained reserving 3 tbsps. liquid	2 tbsps. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 2 eggs beaten or 1/2 cup refrigerated fat-free egg product 2 tbsps. chopped pecans 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
Cream sauce:
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream 3 tbsps. reserved peach liquid	2 tbsps. powdered sugar 1/8 tsp. almond extract
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, milk and eggs. Beat with wire whisk or rotary beater until smooth. Place margarine in 9-inch pie pan; melt in 425 degree oven for 2-4 minutes or until margarine sizzles. Remove pan from oven; tilt to coat bottom with melted margarine. Immediately pour batter into hot pan; top with peach slices, pecans and cinnamon. Bake at 425 degrees for 16-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl combine all cream sauce ingredients, mix well. Cut pancake into wedges. Serve immediately with cream sauce.
Zesty Oven-Fried Vegetables
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 egg white, slightly 1 tbsp. skim milk 3 cups assorted fresh vegetables (carrot, sweet potato and eggplant slices, cut 1/8 inch thick, or cauliflower and broccoli florets and whole mushrooms)	2 tbsps. grated Parmesan cheese if desired 1/8-1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) 8-10 drops hot pepper sauce
Line cookie sheet with foil; place in oven. Heat oven to 400 degrees. In small bowl combine cornflake crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper; mix well. In another small bowl, beat egg white, milk and hot pepper sauce until frothy. Dip each vegetable piece in egg white mixture then crumb mixture to coat evenly; place on waxed paper. Remove hot cookie sheet from oven. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Place coated vegetables on spray-coated sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp-tender. If desired, serve with fat-free ranch salad dressing or pizza sauce. 6 (1/2) servings.
Apple-Braised Pork Chops With Noodles
4 4-oz. boneless pork loin chops, well trimmed 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 4 oz. uncooked extra-wide yolk-free egg noodles 2 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley	1-1/2 cups apple juice 1 tbsp. honey mustard 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1-1/2 cups carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices 2 tbsps. cornstarch 2 tbsps. water
Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over mediumhigh heat until hot. Add pork chops, cook 3-5 minutes turning once, or until golden brown on both sides. In small bowl combine apple juice, honey mustard, salt, thyme and pepper; mix well. Pour apple juice mixture over chops. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in the middle. Meanwhile, bring 3 qts. water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add carrots; cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add noodles; return to a boil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove pork chops from skillet; keep warm. In small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tbsps. water; blend until smooth. Add to juices in skillet; mix well. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; boil 1 minute. (Gravy can be strained, if desired.)

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - July 17, 1997

Kirkwood named No. 3 golf course in Mississippi

Kirkwood National has earned a top rating in Mississippi. The 18-hole championship course has been named the number three resort/semi-private course in the state. The course was also rated the number four semi-private course in Golf Digest earlier this year.

Dollhouse collection donated to MC Historical Museum as memorial

The Marshall County Historical Museum is the beneficiary of an extensive miniature collection donated by a Nesbit man in memory of his wife. Albert Taylor came to the museum to set up the collection of miniatures, which includes two doll houses and five display cases. All of the displays were made by Taylor’s wife Jeanete, who passed away in February. She had been collecting and designed the displays for over 30 years.

‘Faithful servant’ honored at retirement

Lynn McCallum, biology teacher extraordinaire at Potts Camp High School, retired at the end of the 1996-97 school year.

25 Years Ago - June 17, 1982

Mark Rowe wins meet in Caribbean Islands

Mark Rowe is in the news again. Four months ago Rowe was setting near record paces in the 400-meter races in the USA. Now, he is setting records in other countries. Rowe was in the Caribbean Islands a few weeks ago, setting records in Trinidad and Tobago. A native of Byhalia, Rowe came within two seconds of setting the world record in the 400-meter jump. He is setting records in other events as well, including the 440-yard indoors. Rowe’s mother, Addie Lee Rowe, lives in Byhalia and says Mark has plans to participate in the 1984 Olympic games. Rowe is currently a junior at Jackson State University.

Clinic participant

Pam Kloha of Holly Springs was a participant in the 1982 summer yearbook clinic at the University of Mississippi recently.

Sonny Orrell receives IT water rating

John S. (Sonny) Orrell Jr., of the Northwest Junior College faculty, received Instructor/Trainer in water safety. He is the son-in-law of Constance Golden of Holly Springs, married to the former Emily Golden.

50 Years Ago - July 18, 1957

Rita Cochran honors Lou Ann Burris

Rita Cochran entertained Monday afternoon with an informal party on the lawn of her home, honoring her house guest, Lou Ann Burris of Shelby. The hostess, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Vadah Cochran, and Ethel Cavett, served soft drinks, chicken salad sandwiches, open faced sandwiches, potato chips and date muffins to about 20 guests. Beds of blooming flowers made an attractive setting for the party. The hit tunes of the week played continuously on a record player.

Casualty evacuation

Casualty evacuation by helicopter, perfected in the Korean War, was demonstrated at the Federal Civil Defense Administration’s up-to-date rescue school at Olney, Md. A street of carefully engineered “bombed-out buildings” confronted rescue course students with a variety of situations, including rescue from actually flaming structures of persons made up as “victims.”

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