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Marshall County Humane Society News

Spay/Neuter Clinic reopens in Byhalia

The Marshall County Humane Society is enormously pleased to announce the reopening of our low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic on Monday, July 7, at 218 College St. in Byhalia. Like the phoenix who crashes and burns only to rise from the ashes brand new, it seems that every time the clinic has to close, it reopens in a better spot.

The county board of supervisors stepped us up from the bus to office space complete with kitchenette and, now, the board of supervisors and the Town of Byhalia are cooperating for us to use a house with a well-kept yard and big trees. We owe them many thanks and a big debt of gratitude. In return we will do our best to fix as many of these local critters as we can and thereby reduce the unwanted pet population.

Our new location is in Byhalia in the old teachers’ house across the street from the new walking trail. The clinic will be in the south (left if you’re facing it) part of the house.

It has plenty of off-the-street parking; the Byhalia police often park their cars there. The hardwood floors will make the hours of standing and walking so much easier and there is so much natural light Carmen worked half the day before she realized she’d never turned the electric lights on. The layout fit our purposes well and I’m sure our clients will appreciate the improvement.

We will be open on Mondays rather than Wednesdays at the new clinic. Hours will still be 7:30-8:30 a.m. drop off and 4:30 p.m. pickup. The prices remain at $40 for a female cat, $35 for a male; $50 for a female dog 25 pounds and under, $45 for a male; $60 for a female dog 26-50 pounds, $55 for a male; $70 for a female dog 51-70 pounds, $65 for a male.

Call 662-252-6196 for an appointment at the new low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic deluxe.

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


Such cute kitties We have multiple colors and personalities to choose from for your new kitty! Just call the Humane Society at 662-564-2900 or 901-212-6066 to come by and pick yours.	Personality plus! Female dachshund/hound with personality plus! She’ll steal your heart when you see her! Call 662-564-2900 or 901-212-6066.



Photos by Ronnie Day
Rodeo The J Bar B Rodeo was a highlight of the Byhalia Clydesdale Christmas Store Festival. (Above, Left) Jerry Bolden displays the flag during the opening ceremony. (Above, right) Spanky Skelton of Lamar tries to stay atop a bull. (Top) Renee Fennell of Byhalia competes in barrel racing.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
Southern Women -- Hints, Recipes, Etc. By Sylvia Higginbotham
Grits and Grillades (Pronounced gree-odds. This is a brunch favorite in New Orleans)
1 lb. round steak, cut in small pieces 1 large onion, chopped 4 tbsps. cooking oil 3 tbsps. flour 2 cups water	salt pepper 1/4 tsp. thyme 1 tbsp. parsley 1/2 small can tomato sauce
Fry steak until brown; set aside. In the same skillet, saute onions, add the flour and brown slightly. Add tomato sauce, water and other seasonings. Lower heat and add meat. Cover and simmer about 45 minutes. Serve with hot, cooked grits. (Some serve with rice instead of grits.)
Drambuie Yams
4-6 sweet potatoes (or yams) 1/8 lb. butter 2-oz. Drambuie	3 tbsps. honey 2 tbsps. brown sugar
Steam the sweet potatoes until tender, but not soft. Let cool enough to peel. Place whole sweet potatoes in a casserole dish. Spread honey, brown sugar, butter (in chunks) and one ounce of Drambuie over potatoes. Bake in moderate oven (350°) for about 15 minutes. Pour remaining ounce of Drambuie over potatoes and bake for five minutes more. Cut in quarters or halves to serve. Serves 4-6.
Shrimp Stew
1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup flour 1 med. onion, chopped 1 cup green onions and tops 2 pods garlic, pressed 1 can tomato paste 1 tbsp. sugar	1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 3 cups water juice of 1 lemon 1 bay leaf Tabasco sauce, to taste 2-3 lbs. raw, cleaned shrimp
Brown flour in oil as in a roux. Add onions, garlic and tomato paste, stirring until browned. Add water slowly, stirring until mixture is smooth. Add sugar, salt, pepper, bay leaf, Tabasco and lemon juice. Simmer about an hour. Add shrimp; simmer another 20 minutes. If mixture becomes too thick, add more water. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve over hot rice.
Ozark Pudding
1 egg 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsps. flour 1-1/2 tsps. baking powder 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped	1/8 tsp. salt 1/2 cup nuts, broken 1 apple, diced and peeled 1 tsp. vanilla
Beat eggs and sugar until smooth. Add next three ingredients. Add nuts, apple and vanilla. Bake at 350° in a pre-heated oven, in a buttered, 8-inch pie pan for 35 minutes. Serve with whipped cream, flavored with Cointreau, or serve with ice cream and hard sauce. Serves 6-8.

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - June 25, 1998

Cookie’s Fortune(paid advertisement)

On behalf of the entire cast and crew of “Cookie’s Fortune” I would like to thank the people of Holly Springs for your graciousness, generosity and hospitality during our stay in your town. Your contributions and efforts enabled us to do our very best work. Thanks for making us feel at home here. I hope that when you see the film, you’ll feel we did you proud. This film couldn’t have happened without you. Robert Altman

Altman hosting showing of new film in Memphis

Robert Altman, currently filming “Cookie’s Fortune” in Holly Springs, will attend a special screening in Memphis of his latest film, “The Gingerbread Man,” on Monday at the Malco Majestic. “The Gingerbread Man” is based on an original screenplay written by John Grisham.

Summit Windows shuts Wenco plant after 23-year run

Summit Windows, formerly Wenco, is closing its doors in Holly Springs after 23 years of production. About 60 employees will be out of work, according to general manager Doug Owens.

25 Years Ago - June 30, 1983

Kate Jones retires

Kate Jones has dedicated 30-1/2 years of her life as an elementary school teacher for the Holly Springs Separate School District. May 19 she celebrated her retirement with a banquet in the company of family, friends, students and fellow professionals in the field of education. She began her career in 1952 in a small rural building known as Nunnally School. She used to ride a horse to school, through a ditch and across the bottoms.

Naylond Hayes wins tennis title at Holly Springs’ open tourney

Coach Naylond Hayes took the Holly Springs Open Tennis Tourney ‘B’ division this past weekend with a blazing win over Roosevelt Edwards of Memphis. Hayes was defeated by Edwards in the Bellevue Open in Memphis last year and has been “waiting patiently” for the chance to meet him again.

Mayer wins trophy

Carey Mayer of Potts Camp, an employee of Merchants Truck Line, New Albany, won his fifth state truck driving rodeo, five axle van class. He will compete in the national rodeo in Ft. Worth, Texas.

50 Years Ago - June 26, 1958

Red Bird left-hander signed by scout

The Boston Red Sox, represented by George Dugbee, their chief scout, signed Rabon Jordan, left-handed hurler; for the Holly Springs Red Birds of the North Mississippi League, after watching him in practice Sunday afternoon. Jordan was paid a bonus to sign a contract, which calls for him to appear in Corning, New York, March, 1959. The reason for his delayed reporting is that the Boston Red Sox are anxious for him to get his Army duty behind him before he reports to the farm club. The bonus Jordan received is not known; however, the figure reported is $10,000.

4-H news

Floreestine Walton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Walton of Holly Springs, is Marshall County’s third girl to win a trip to the Regional 4-H Camp in Washington, D.C., since 1955. Florestine has been a 4-H Club girl for nine years. She has carried to completion 75 projects, has submitted research records on each one, every year. She is a Class A student in the sophomore class at M.I. College

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