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Marshall County Humane Society News

Clinic to close doors Wednesday

By the time you read this, the Marshall County Humane Society’s low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic will have closed its doors. We intend for the closure to be temporary but a lot depends on you, the community. Every donation, whether money, materials or labor, brings us that much closer to reopening.

Money should be sent to the Marshall County Humane Society, Building Fund, P.O., Box 625, Holly Springs, MS 38635. Folks who want to give materials and labor should call Sherry or Bill Janssen at the Rental Barn in Holly Springs at 662-252-5516.

Next weekend is Easter. While you are putting together all those little baskets for the kiddies please limit the animals to the stuffed kind. Those little live chicks and bunnies look cute in the store but they probably won’t survive long in your home. Don’t spoil the Easter fun by having to bury the bunny and explain whether bunnies go to heaven.

Even though our Spay/Neuter Clinic is out of operation for the moment it is still imperative for you to get your animals fixed. Here in Marshall County, Willow Bend Animal Clinic (662-252-5454) is staffed by three, very caring, professional veterinarians who will take good care of your creatures.

For those of you with an annual income of $30,000 or less, the Animal Protection Association (APA) at Poplar and Goodman in Memphis does low cost spays and neuters and does accept animals from Mississippi.

Their phone number is 901-377-3779 and their web site is www.spaymemphis.com.

For information about adoptions, fostering or anything else about the Marshall County Humane Society, call 662-564-2900.




Photos by Sue Watson
Horses come to town The annual Holly Springs Charity Walking Horse Show, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, was held Saturday at the Marshall County Fairgrounds. Riders and guests came from several states. It was one of the most successful shows in recent years. The show benefits the Chamber and the Holly Springs Rotary Club Scholarship Fund. There were 32 classes of competition. Show organizers thank the sponsors, other contributors and community volunteers.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
The Kitchen Bewitchin’ Holly Springs Auxiliary
Coke Salad
2 pkgs. dark cherry Jello 2 small Cokes 1 can or jar, dark pitted cherries	1 cup pecans, chopped 1 small can crushed pineapple
Drain cherries and use liquid to dissolve jello. Add Cokes. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. Add chopped nuts, cherries and drained pineapple. Pour into mold, chill until set. Serve on lettuce leaf.
Golden Apple Corn Bread
3/4 cup flour 1-1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 cup corn meal 3 tbsps. melted butter 2 Golden Delicious apples 2 tbsps. white sugar	3 tbsps. brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. soda 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup milk 1 cup sour cream
Sift together flour, soda, cream of tartar. Combine egg, brown sugar, milk, butter and sour cream. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until blended. Spread on greased 10x6 inch baking pan. Core and slice apples. Arrange sliced apples in overlapping rows on top of batter. Sprinkle with combined sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Serves 6.
Pineapple Pork Chops and Rice
8 pork chops (1/4 inch thick) salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsps. butter 1-1/2 cup Minute Rice	8-oz. can crushed pineapple 1 cup water 3/4 tsp. salt
Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Brown well on both sides in butter in a large skillet; add pineapple with syrup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. (Always cook pork chops until done.) Stack chops at one side. Add water and salt; bring to a boil, stir in rice. Cover, remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Strawberry Salad
6 oz. pkg. strawberry gelatin 1-1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup sour cream	20-oz. pkg. frozen strawberries 10-oz. can crushed pineapple
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add frozen strawberries immediately and mix. Chill until slightly congealed. Add pineapple and mix. Put 1/2 of gelatin mixture into lightly oiled mold. Congeal slightly. Fold in sour cream in remaining gelatin mixture and pour into mold, chill until set. Serves 8-10.

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - March 12, 1998

Byhalia out of state tourney

The Byhalia Indians put up a good fight but a second half lapse allowed West Bolivar a streak from which the Indians could not recover. West Boliver, with a 38-0 record, defeated Byhalia 70-61 in the semi-finals of the state basketball championships in Jackson. Byhalia finished the season with a 33-3 record.

Jail bid under $4.2 million

Negotiations with the low bidder for construction of the new Marshall County Jail have been completed and supervisors have approved a contract which will provide a 100-bed jail. Sheriff Kenny Dickerson, who has been lobbying the supervisors for two years to build the jail, is relieved that the anticipated new jail will take the pressure off maintaining an inadequate jail.

Fant named “Top 40 Under 40”

William Robin Fant, son of Bobby Fant of Holly Springs, has been named to the “Top 40 Under 40” list for Mississippi. Fant is owner of Bulldog Deli in Starkville.

25 Years Ago - March 3, 1983

There’s no place like home

Potts Camp Mayor Ralph Paton was very happy last week as he was able to come home for the first time in three seven months after a heart transplant in November. Hundreds of well wishers welcomed the mayor home.

Landfill ready

After long years of planning, the dream is about to become a reality as the Marshall County Board of Supervisors move another step closer to opening the new county sanitation landfill.

Trucks to roll this month

It’s taken almost 10 years, but the board of supervisors are almost ready to put three $30,000 garbage collection trucks on the road as part of the new sanitation landfill program. Board members have worked steadily in the last year, getting the landfill open, purchasing 45 acres of land west of Holly Springs for the site.

50 Years Ago - March 13, 1958

One hundredth anniversary in May

Looking ahead -- this year, 1958, Christ Episcopal Church celebrates its 100th anniversary of the dedication of its present church building. On Sunday, May 18, they are planning a dedication centennial celebration. Distinguished guest and preacher for the occasion will be the Rt. Rev. Theodore N. North, bishop of the diocese of Tennessee. It is their plan to have every available communicant of Christ Church occupying a pew on that Sunday. The only acceptable excuses will be that they are hospitalized or that they have been ordered to bed by their physician. Charles Dean is general chairman in charge of all arrangements.

Hints for easier housecleaning

Housecleaning is more fun and easier when you let family members help. And they take more pride in keeping the house clean. Allocate jobs -- father can do the ladder jobs, sub-teens and teens can sort toys, comic books and records. They can plan play for the little folks, too, and supervise them. And don’t forget to plan a housecleaning weekly treat -- dinner out, a picnic or a movie -- something everyone will enjoy.

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