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Photos by Sue Watson

Paying tribute

(Top) Song I Adams shows her pride in America. (Middle photo) Guests visit the wall displayed in downtown Holly Springs last week. (Left) Erica Heaton shares a hug with her grandfather Wendell Stewart, who served 30 years in the U.S. Marines.

Marshall County Humane Society News

Call if you can’t make your appointments

Times are tough all over. We’ve seen the evidence at the Marshall County Humane Society’s low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic with more “no shows” and more people needing financial assistance. (We are using our grant money about three times faster than we had anticipated.)

The “no shows” are the people who don’t show up for their appointments without calling to let us know they can’t make it. When that happens the appointment may be wasted because we didn’t have the opportunity to give it to someone else.

Since we have been booked so far ahead it is understandable when events intervene to make keeping your appointment more difficult, but a phone call to cancel should be a priority. Often we can work with you to change the date and/or help financially.

In the long run, getting your animals fixed will save you money; you don’t wind up with as many! You won’t have as many vet bills from the males fighting and getting hit by cars chasing the female down the street. And, if your animals are young enough, spaying or neutering can prevent hormone related health problems later in their lives.

For an appointment at the Spay/Neuter Clinic or to cancel or change your appointment, call 662-252-6196.

For information on adoptions, fostering or anything else about our 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.


Come get your cuddly Christmas puppy Here are two adorable shepherd mix puppies, both female. They have had shots and been spayed so they’re ready to be your special companion. Call the Marshall County Humane Society at 662-564-2900. See Petfinder.com for a complete list of our animals.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard Dinner and Supper Cookbook Jean Wickstrom
Venison with Sour Cream
2 lbs. venison, cut in 2” cubes 1/4 cup shortening, melted 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups water dash pepper 4 tbsps. melted butter or margarine parsley	1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 tsp. salt 1 bay leaf 4 tbsps. all-purpose flour 1 cup sour cream hot cooked noodles (optional)
Place venison, garlic and shortening in a skillet; brown meat on all sides over medium heat. Remove meat to a shallow 2-1/2 qt. baking dish. Add celery, onion and carrots to drippings in skillet; saute 2 minutes. Stir in water, salt, pepper and bay leaf; pour over venison. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; remove from oven. Drain, reserving broth. Combine butter and flour in a skillet; cook over low heat, stirring until smooth. Add reserved broth; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in sour cream. Pour sauce over venison and vegetables. Garnish with parsley. Serve over noodles, if desired. Yield, 6-8 servings.
Italian Zucchini
2 lbs. zucchini, sliced 2 tbsps. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup red wine 3 tbsps. grated Parmesan cheese	3 tbsps. salad oil 8-oz. can tomato sauce dash of crushed basil 1/4 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, sliced
Saute zucchini in salad oil until lightly browned; drain. Combine olive oil, tomato sauce, garlic, basil and red wine; pour over zucchini and simmer until tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, layer with Monterey Jack. Broil until cheese is browned. Yield, 6-8 servings.
Baked Corn in Sour Cream
6 slices bacon 2 tbsps. butter or margarine 1/2 tsp. salt 2 12-oz. cans whole kernel corn, drained	2 tbsps. chopped onion 2 tbsps. all purpose flour 1 cup sour cream 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
Fry bacon; drain and crumble. Set aside. Saute onion in butter; blend in flour and salt. Gradually add sour cream, stirring until mixture is smooth. Heat just to boiling; add corn and heat thoroughly. Fold in half of bacon. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole; top with parsley and remaining bacon. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Yield, 6 servings.

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - December 3, 1998

Counterfeit bills turning up in area; businesses look closely

Counterfeit 10 and 20 dollar bills have been showing up enough lately in Holly Springs that merchants are taking extra care in examining cash when it is presented. Instances of counterfeit bills being passed at local restaurants and businesses have been on the rise in the past two months. The quality of the bills is so good that only careful scrutiny would reveal the bills as fakes. Merchants are resorting to a special pen to detect counterfeit bills.

Bailey Blaker baptized Sunday at Christ Church

Bailey Antoinette Blaker, infant daughter of Gerry and Jennifer Blaker, was baptized during the morning service Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church. The Rev. Bruce McMillan and the Right Rev. William A. Jones Jr. of Johnson City, Tenn., retired Bishop of Missouri, performed the Rites of Baptism. Bailey was the honoree at a lovely luncheon following the services, at the Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery.

25 Years Ago - December 8, 1983

Record rain?

According to rainfall statistics kept at the North Mississippi Branch Experiment Station, 5.32 inches of rain fell on Sat., Dec. 3. During the first six days of December, 5.47 inches have fallen. If you think that’s a record, it’s not! Compared to last year’s December figures, 10 more inches of rain would have to fall. Last year total rainfall in December was a record 15.92 inches. The most rain in one 24-hour period in December was on December 26, when 5.61 inches fell.

Four-pointer

Timothy Skelton of Potts Camp killed a four-point buck while hunting with his dad, Sonny Skelton, recently.

Eight and 10-pointers bagged

Sonny Skelton of Potts Camp killed a 10-point buck Sat. and an eight-point buck Thursday.

50 Years Ago - December 4, 1958

First deer

Six-point buck killed near Waterford, the first day of the season. Killed by Woodson O’Dell of Chulahoma.

$313,000 housing contract awarded -- construction begins Dec. 12

The Housing Authority of the City of Holly Springs awarded the general contract in the amount of $312,592 to Forcum-Lannon, Inc. of Dyersburg, Tenn. This contract will cover the construction of 30 additional housing units. The contractor states his desire to use all local labor in construction of these units.

Surprise party

On Sunday night Nov. 23, Mrs. James Houston Miller, Mrs. Roger Moore and Mrs. Bonnie Davis entertained with a surprise dinner party honoring Miss Helen Doxey, whose engagement to Jack Tyson was recently announced. A delicious turkey dinner was served to the Junior Youth Group, of which Miss Doxey is the leader; the Senior Youth Group, Rev. and Mrs. Stanford Parnell, Mr. and Mrs. Norman McKenzie Jr. and Mrs. Hindman Doxey. Mrs. Wall Doxey assisted the hostesses in serving.

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