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Valentine’s Day Valentine's day special

Make this little guy’s Valentine’s Day special! He would love to make someone very happy this Valentine’s Day. He is a cuddle-bear, who “talks” to you too! To adopt him or his sister, call the Humane Society at 901-216-6066 or 564-2900.

Marshall County Humane Society News

Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS)

The Marshall County Humane Society recently got a call asking why a cat would suddenly start peeing in inappropriate places. There are a lot of possible explanations ranging from the cat being extremely annoyed and expressing it (pun intended) to a physical problem in the bladder or urinary tract. A little research revealed a wealth of material.

One specific problem shortly had personal relevance when I noticed Geronimo, one of my bobtailed yellow tabbies, moving very reluctantly, acting like he was constipated and barking with pain. He’s a very vocal cat, always telling the world what he thinks, but this was definitely a new sound.

It turns out his urethra was blocked and, try as he might, he couldn’t pee. His bladder was getting fuller and fuller, toxins were bulding up in his system and he was miserable. If left untreated he would have died very soon from the poison and/or a ruptured bladder. Thank goodness we got to Dr. David in time.

Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS) is aptly named; that cat was fussing up a storm. It is one of the most common medical problems in cats, especially males since their urethras are smaller than females’. The trouble starts when crystals form in the bladder, combine with mucous and plug up the tube leading out of the bladder.

The crystals form from surplus minerals and it all has to do with how acid or alkaline the urine is. Cats are carnivorous by nature and geared to running on raw meat. A lot of commercial cat food is predominantly plant material chock full of crystal-producing minerals.

To avoid this problem with your cats or keep it from recurring, here are a few pointers. Use highprotein, low mineral food. Canned is better than dry since the fiber in the dry absorbs water in the cat’s system and dry usually has a higher mineral content. Feeding two to three specific times a day is better than keeping the bowl full and letting them eat at will. Provide plenty of fresh water at all times; running water is optimal. Keep litter boxes clean to encourage frequent urination. (They hate using a dirty litter box.)

If you notice any symptoms get to your veterinarian as soon as possible. Once the urethra is blocked death may occur in as little as 24 hours. Although this usually happens in male cats, females can have it too. Cats who are overweight or diabetic are more susceptible to this problem.

Once a cat has had this problem it will probably happen again unless you make feeding changes.

If you need an appointment at the Spay/Neuter Clinic call 662- 252-6196. We are pretty booked up right now so please plan ahead and don’t wait until the last minute.

For information about anything but the Spay/Neuter Clinic call 662-564-2900. Correspondence and donations should be sent to the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 625, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

Join us in the backyard this weekend to help count all these birdies. Call the Audubon folks at Strawberry Plains for details on the backyard bird count.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
That Amazing Ingredient: Mayonnaise!
Individual Quiches
Pastry for 2-crust pie 1/4 cup sliced green onions 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1/4 tsp. salt	6 strips bacon, diced, cooked 4-oz. shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 cup Hellmann’s Real mayo 1 tbsp. flour
On a lightly floured surface roll half of pastry into 12-inch circle. Cut 6 4-inch circles. Repeat with remaining pastry. Fit pastry circles into 12 muffin pan cups. Divide bacon, onion and cheese equally among pastry shells. In small bowl, beat together remaining ingredients, pour over cheese. Bake in 400 degree oven 20-25 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan, serve immediately. Makes 12. For seafood quiche, substitute 3/4 cup chopped, cooked shrimp for bacon and add 1/4 tsp. dried dill weed.
Elegant Puffed Broccoli
2 bunches broccoli, cut into spears or 2 pkgs. frozen broccoli spears, cooked, drained 1/2 cup Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise	2 egg whites, room temperature 1/4 tsp. salt 2-oz. shredded Swiss cheese
Arrange cooked broccoli in shallow 1-1/2 qt. pan or broilerproof serving dish. In small bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold in cheese and mayo; spoon evenly over broccoli, Broil 6 inches from source of heat 4 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately. Makes 6-8 servings. (Instead of a sauce, a cheese topping would decorate this impressive dish.)
Crispy Eggplant
1/2 cup Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise 1/3 cup fine, dry bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning	1 tbsp. instant minced onion 1/4 tsp. salt 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 medium eggplant (1 lb.) cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
In small bowl stir together mayonnaise onion and salt. In shallow dish or on sheet of waxed paper, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Brush both sides of eggplant with mayonnaise mixture; coat with crumb mixture. Place in shallow roasting pan or on a baking sheet. Bake in 425 degree oven 15-17 minutes or until browned. Makes 4-6 servings.
Creamy Ambrosia
8-oz. container plain or vanilla yogurt 30-oz. can fruit cocktail, well drained 4-oz. can shredded coconut	1/2 cup Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise 20-oz. can pineapple chunks, well-drained 1/2 cup raisins
In large bowl fold together yogurt and mayonnaise. Fold in remaining ingredients. Cover, chill at least 2 hours. Makes 6 servings.(Yogurt replaces sour cream and adds its own goodness.)

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - February 13, 1997

Grant will help courthouse restoration

With the help of a grant from the Department of Archives and History, the Marshall County courthouse will receive $250,000 worth of restoration this summer. In coordination with the restoration project, the county will be installing an elevator to the second floor and moving the tax assessor and collector’s offices across the street to the old Merchants and Farmers Bank building. Although not included in the restoration project, the supervisors are considering replacing the old theater seats with pew-like benches.

Keyboard Festival

Rebekah Martin, 7-year-old, of Potts Camp, recently participated in the Keyboard Festival in Tupelo. She scored superior in all four stages of ratings. She is a piano student of Lola Autry of Ashland and attends Mary Reid Elementary School in Potts Camp.

25 Years Ago - February 18, 1982

308 possible Register buildings here

Holly Springs has been an historic town since its creation in the 1800s, when settlers made camp in a hollow surrounded by springs. The Department of Archives and History in Jackson has an ongoing project to have most of the buildings and homes in Holly Springs placed on the National Register. One of the things this would mean would be the availability of federal funds for the upkeep of a historic building.

Local trucker expresses concerns in Washington

Truckers in north Mississippi have become exceedingly concerned with the new truck weight bill passed last year by the Mississippi Legislature. A local trucker, Don Wilkerson, took his concerns straight to the top, to the nation’s capitol, to the Department of Transportation and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Wilkerson has driven through 46 states. He said the officials were extremely receptive.

Wurlitzer experiencing “production adjustment”

About 80 employees of the Wurlitzer Company in Holly Springs were informed this week that they were being laid off work for an “indefinite” period of time as a result of an adjustment in production.

50 Years Ago - February 14, 1957

Medical stockpiles

The Federal Civil Defense Administration warehouse in Marshall, Michigan, is one of 38 stores of bulk medical supplies in the United States. Each medical stockpile, located 20 to 100 miles from major target cities, is determined by the size of the adjacent target.

Fifth grade elects new officers

Mrs. Hal Moore’s fifth grade class has elected the following new officers for the year: Elizabeth Ann Sigman, president; George Holland, vice president; Patricia Lilly, secretary; Danny McKenzie, treasurer; Yvonne Vizzier, scrapbook chairman; and Mary Ann Whitten, reporter.

Mrs. Harvey McCrosky wins trips to Havana

Mrs. Harvey McCrosky is the delighted winner of an all-expense paid trip for two to Havana, Cuba, in a contest co-sponsored by the local Big Star. Mrs. McCrosky, who teaches junior high school math at Holly Springs, says they will make it a trip for herself, her husband and their son, Harvey Jr., who can hardly wait!

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