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Come see this handsome, playful border collie mix named Cody. He will be your best friend forever if you just take him home! He’s about 18 mos. old. Call the Marshall County Humane Society at 662-564-2900 for an appointment. See Petfinder.com for a complete list of our animals for adoption.

Melt butter in 8-inch foil pie pan on grill; stir in 2 tbsps. soup mix. Pour half of the butter mixture into another 8-inch foil pie pan. Rotate pans until mixture evenly covers bottoms and sides. Stir baking mix, remaining soup mix and the water into a soft dough. Drop dough by spoonfuls into hot butter mixture. Pour butter mixture from other pan over biscuits; invert pan over pan with biscuits. Secure rims together with wooden clothespins. Place pan on grill, 4 inches from hot coals; cook 8-10 minutes each side. Makes ten 2-inch biscuits.

1/2 lb. ground beef
2 tbsps. Bisquick baking mix
1/4 tsp monosodium
glutamate (MSG)
2 tbsps. sour cream
1/3 cup water

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 cup catsup
1-1/2 cups Bisquick

Heat oven to 400°. Cook and stir ground beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender. Stir in 2 tbsps. baking mix, salt, MSG, garlic salt, catsup and sour cream, heat through. Stir 1-1/2 cups baking mix and the water to a soft dough. Gently smooth dough into a ball on floured, cloth-covered board. Knead 5 times. Roll dough into a 12-inch square; cut into four 6-inch squares. Place squares on ungreased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture on each, fold dough over to make triangles and press edges firmly together to seal securely. Cut slit in center of each turnover. Bake 15-20 minutes. Makes 4 servings. Serve with spicy chili sauce or heat a can of mushroom soup, undiluted and add a dash of Worcestershire sauce.

1/4 cup butter or margarine,
softened
1-1/4 cups Bisquick
baking mix
4-oz jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped, (about 1/3 cup)

Heat oven to 350°. Mix butter, sugar eggs; stir in baking mix. Gently fold in nuts, dates and cherries. Spread dough in greased 13x9 pan. Bake 30 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into 1-1/2 inch squares. Makes 4 dozen.

The Marshall Academy Patriots captured the state championship of Class 1AAA Saturday with a win over Indianola. Team members are: Hunter Hollingsworth, Colter Teel, Eric Polk, Allen Crain, Justin Sanders, David Oliver, Ethan Jones, Thomas Carlisle, manager; Andy Buchanan, Buster Haven, Kyle McKnight, Paul Brandon, Jason Burch, Nathan Hurdle, Coleman Carlisle, Garrett Elliott, Matthew Elliott; head coach, Chris Ferrell, assistant coach, Ricky Townsend.

The Byhalia Indians captured the district championship on their way to the state championship. They were 34-0 before their first game in the north half Tuesday night, where they were defeated 61-59 by Corinth. Team members are: Emmanuel Young, Travis Moore, Darren Parker, Reginald Moore, Marcus Faulkner, Dontrell Sesson; Deadrick Bogard, Oscar Jackson, Natomi Pigues, Steve Walker, Derrel Milam, Ahart Wilson, Joseph Dodson; head coach, Charles Gilliespie.

Courtney Loftin won first place in the “lead line” class at Marshall County Saddle Club. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Loftin. Courtney is 3 years old and has been competing for two years. She just inherited a new barrel racing horse from her sister and she can’t wait until her mom is courageous enough to let her ride.

Celeste Loftin won the Jr. Division of the Southern Region Barrel Racing Association. She competed all year to win the champion saddle. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Loftin. She is a member of the Marshall County Saddle Club where she won second place in barrels and poles for the year. She is also a member of the Watson Saddle Club.

Local telephone subscribers were puzzled last Friday as the local switchboard was out of order. It was difficult for subscribers to get connection with the exchange between 1-2 p.m. A rectifer was blown out. Miss Devine, local official of the company, said she appreciated the cooperation of the general public during the breakdown.

Meat casserole was served those who attended the Home Demonstration Council at city hall, demonstrated by Gladys Boyette, nutritionist. This illustrated how nutritional and money-saving dishes can be prepared and served by housewives. Mrs. Boyette told how we need basic foods for our well-being.


Thursday, February 25, 2010
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