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Why the chicken crossed the ocean • • Chicken is believed to have de- ' scended from the Southeast Asian red jungle fowl which was first domesticated in India around 2000 B.C. Throughout history the "chick en" has been the subject of much at tention. In China, the chicken was praised as one of the four heroes of the table. In Egypt the chicken often ap- / pears in paintings found in the ^ tombs of their kings. During the '' Middle Ages the chicken became a favorite for dinner, and it is widely accepted that this bird made the his toric crossing to America with Columbus. Today, 96 percent of us in Amer ica enjoy chicken in our homes at least once a week while half of us serve this fine feathered friend at least twice a week. Reasons for this choice includes versatility, cost, taste arid nutrition. Because of advanced technology and research, freshness in poultry products is hard to beat. In a matter of 24 hours fresh chicken cam make its way from the farm to our grocery stores. To protect us consumers, poultry must pass federal or state in spection before it can be sold. The meatiest, most attractive birds earn a Grade A marking, and nearly 80 percent of all poultry sold today meets this high standard. Chickens graded lower than A are wholesome but may have cuts, tears, bruises or other cosmetic imperfections. It is true that salmonella is found in most poultry products. If we fol low correct procedures and cook our meat until it is done we have noth ing to fear, for this bacteria is killed Bridge results Oak Island Duplicate Bridge Club will have a change in leadership on July 1, when Mary Maker will be come proprietor and director of the club. She will have three games weekly, on Mondays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Sat urday game will be played at the Community Building in Southport; the Monday and Tuesday games will continue at the Long Beach Recrea tion Center. Winners in last week’s games were: Monday, Aimce Almond and Sophie Masscngill, first; George and Patti Fisher, second; Nell Steams and Betty Johnson, third. Tuesday, Jan Blessis and Tillie Sugg, first; Mary Maker and Jackie Kennedy, second; Dot Bass and Betty Johnson, third. College offers ‘GED’ testing Testing for the high school diplo ma equivalency program (GED) will be offered at Brunswick Community College at Supply and at the col lege’s Southport annex. Any test except the writing test will be given from 1 to 5 p.m. Tues day, July 7, and from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the main campus at Supply; and from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 9, and Thurs day, July 23, at the Southport annex. The writing skills test will be of fered from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the main campus, and from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Southport annex. More information on GED testing can be obtained by calling Bruns wick Community College Monday through Thursday at 457-6329 from the Southport-Oak Island area, 754 6900 or 343-0203. with temperatures of 140 degrees F. jnd chicken is considered done at 170 degrees F. For some quick and easy recipes, try one of these for dinner this week. HOT CHICKEN CASSEROLE 1 cup chicken, chopped 1 can cream of chicken soup, un diluted 1 can green peas (small can), drained 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 hard-cooked eggs, diced 1/4 cup cracker crumbs (five saltines) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 can fried onion rings 2 tablespoons onion, minced Mix all ingredients except fried onions. Spoon into greased 11/2 quart casserole. Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 375 degrees. Top with onion rings and return to oven until onions are golden brown. Serves four to six. Microwave: cover cas serole and cook for five to seven minutes on high power. Put onion rings on top of the casserole the last two minutes of cooking for more crispness. Serves four to six. HOT CHICKEN SALAD 2 cups leftover chicken 11/2 cups celery, diced 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion Grated rind of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 to 2/3 cup salad dressing Salt and pepper 1 cup (1/4 pound) grated natural chcddar cheese 1 cup crushed potato chips (4 oz.) Measure meat, celery, almonds, Collectibles sought for Heritage House All Brunswick County residents arc invited to display historical artifacts, memorabilia, antiques, col lectibles and collections at die 27th annual Heritage House. Heritage House, sponsored by the Southport Woman’s Club, is a tradi tion during the N. C. Fourth of July Festival. The doors of Heritage House will be open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 2-4, at the Southport Community Building. Exhibits can be dropped off at the Community Building between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Arrangements can be made for die pick up of large items by calling Margaret Harper at 457-4568. Ruth Douthat is chairman of the registration committee. Assisting her in the process on July 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be Belly Gavin, Sharon Zakszcski, Goldie Roscoc, Marion Martin and Gilda Rogers; and from 1 to 5 p.m. will be Doris Anthony, Shirley Lewis, Alma Todd, Dot Hardee, Georgianna Hannon, Jcnks Allen and Gloria Wilfong. All items will be registered, and a security guard will be at the building throughout the festival weekend. . Items can be picked up at the close of the exhibit on Saturday or be tween 9 a.m. and noon Monday, July 6. onion, lemon juice, rind and pepper into mixing bowl. Add salad dress ing. Toss lightly to blend in gredients. If desired, add additional salt and pepper. Divide into four in dividual shallow casseroles or a one quart casserole. Sprinkle cheese over top. Top with the potato chips. Place casseroles on baking sheet and bake in a moderate oven (375 de gree F.) 25 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble. Four servings. Cranberry sauce is a good ac companiment. OVEN-EASY "FRIED" CHICKEN 2i/2 to three-pound NC broiler fryer, cut up 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika, optional 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup butter or margarine Start heating oven to 425 degrees. Coat chicken with seasoned flour. In shallow roasting pan in oven, melt butter. Remove pan from oven; in pan, arrange chicken in single layer, with skin sides down. Bake 30 minutes; turn chicken; bake 15 minutes or until brown and tender. Makes three to four servings. Hale and Fulhvood attend Girl’s State Christie Hale and Jennifer Fulhvood were chosen to attend the 53rd session of Tar Heel Girl’s State which was held June 7-13 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Both girls are rising seniors at South Brunswick High School and were chosen from a group of ap plicants for their high scholastic standing, personal characteristics and their desire to learn about law and government. Tar Heel Girl’s State is a program established by the American Legion Auxiliary to provide girls with an opportunity to study democracy and citizenship with hands-on practice. Hale is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hale and Full wood is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vamic Full wood, both of Bolivia. One girl was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary to Long Beach Unit 454 and the other by VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 10226 of Long Beach. Ocean Trail Convalescent Center has recognized several outstanding employees. Mae Bell Ray and Mary Williams (kneeling) were honored for perfect attendance the past three months. Awards for per fect attendance for the past year were presented to (seated, from left) Betty Jones, Anita Garrett, AI neta Eagles, Marie Wyatt, Iva Moore and Pat Gal loway. Also recognized were (back row) Ruth Mon roe, employee of the quarter, Tina Williams, Willa Clarida, Debra Clayton and Laura Hewett, who all had perfect attendance during the past three months. LELAND VFW POST 9408 Village Road-1/2 mile past firehouse BINGO EVERY TUESDAY ★ 7:00 P.M. ► 3-*500 GAMES OPENING NIGHT ★ TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 7:00 P.M. I Come out for a chance to win BIG MONEY $2500 Payout NON-SMOKING ROOM WITH BOARD BREAKFAST BUFFET Now serving on weekends Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. All You Can Bat Breakfast Bar Friday, Saturday & Sunday $3.99 Adults $1.99 Children under 10 River Run Shoppiong Center Southport, N.C. Jean Fairley, president of Dosher Memorial Hospital Volunteers, presents a $1,000 check to Betty Lewis of Southport, a nursing as sistant at the hospital. Lewis said she will use to money to pay for tui tion, books and other expenses as she works toward her licensed practi cal nursing certification at Brunswick Community College. Also pic ture is Connie Shea, director of nursing at Dosher. Saturday entertainment to begin here this week By Joanne Wesson Executive Director Southport 2000 Leading into the July 4 festivities we have scheduled Saturday afternoon activities for the family starting this Saturday, June 20. Saturday’s performance will fea ture folk storyteller Lloyd Wilson as he spins yarns about Uncle Remus and B’er Rabbit. Please bring the entire family and join us as we travel back to visit an imaginary time. The following Saturday, June 27, magician Gary Nunnclee will amaze you with feats of magic and illusion. In 1981 Nunnclee was named "magician of the year" by the Society of American Magicians. Working with him is his wife, Sharon. Nunnclee presents some of the greatest illusions of magic. A few of them arc "The Beautiful Lady from the Light", "The Mystifying Levitation" and "The Baffling Castle Casket". Just lor fun, audience participation is always included. All activities will take place in the Community Building at 6 p.m. The programs are open to the public and free of charge through a grant pro vided by the Brunswick County Arts Council Grassroots Fund. And talking about the Fourth of July brings up another subject. Have you seen the Christmas tree at tin welcome center in Shallottc? Yes, ; Christmas tree all decorated in red white and blue saluting Southport'.' Bicentennial. Hurry on over because the tree will be taken down after tin Fourth. Sabrina Hodges, executive director of the center, advises the tree is compliments of Cape Fern Christmas House in downtown Wil mington. The theme of the tree changes quarterly, based on spccia events in the area. Redecorated altei the Fourth, the tree will feature ci ther the king mackerel tournamcn or the Oyster Festival. Fourth of July fly-in planned Flight Time, the current fixed-base operator at Brunswick County Air port, will sponsor "Fly In at the Beach" on Friday, Saturday and Sunday* July 3-5, in conjunction with Southport's N. C. Fourth of July Festival. Highlights of the three-day fly-in include fuel and tie-down specials, air- , craft maintenance specials and shuttle service to the festival and the beach. J On Saturday and Sunday, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 939 * will sponsor a fish fry and wiener roast for purchase by all members of the* public. Limited camping space is available on the airport property with| reservations. For details and reservations, persons should contact Elec Pritchard or| John Martin at 457-6483. * Cruise Specials MAJESTY CRUISE LINE Two-Day Cruise from Charleston September 5 from $199 + taxes CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE Three & Four Day Cruises from Port Canaveral to Bahamas August 27-December 17 $459 per couple (Cruise Only) Seven Day Cruises from Miami to the Carribean August 29-December 13 from $799 (Includes airfare) ROYAL CARRIBEAN LINE Seven Day Cruises from Miami to the Carribean from $845 (Cruise Only) CELEBRITY CRUISES Wilmington to Bermuda October 12 from $795 •All prices based on double occupany, selected sailings & certain cabin categories. Brunswick Travel & Cruise Headquarters 1-800-852-2736 or 754-7404 150 Holden Beach Rd., Shallotte
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