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Wednesday, May 12, 1976 Section B

Petmobile: An adoption agency that's doggone good

By ELIZABETH OWEN Staff Writer It was just another Saturday at Cutler Ridge Shopping Center, but an unusual crowd had gathered around a white van. Cages were stacked neatly on the sidewalk and high-pitched yelps and anxious meows escaped from within the throng. Small children were groping through grown-ups' legs to catch a glimpse of the commotion. The Humane Society Petmobile was on the scene. "I need this one like I need a hole in the head," groaned Laurie Eries, cuddling a bewildered mixed Shepherd in her arms. "I'm a real sucker ... I already have two dogs at home." Ms. Eries, who lives with her husband at 8701 Carribean Blvd. - like many others equally as gullible - happened upon the pet-filled van and was unable to resist. Bob Shiffler, the Humane Society agent who conducted the adoptions, beamed with pleasure when he made a good match. "Our adoptions are going fantastic," he said. "We brought about 20 dogs and 15 cats with us today, and they're going fast." Shiffler said that dogs - complete with distemper, hepatitis, and worming shots - can be adopted for $15 apiece. Cats go for $5, and have been given feline enteritis shots. "The reason we charge for the pets is that too many people who don't really want a dog or a cat are deterred by the price," said Shiffler. "We talk to the people and make sure somebody's going to be home to train and care for the pet, especially if it's a dog." With very young children, we ask the parents to wait until the child gets older before adopting a pet." The Petmobile travels from its base at 2101 NW 95th St. to different shopping centers two or three times a month, said Shiffler. People who buy a dog, particularly for protection, are given a five-day trail period at home. If the customer is dissatisfied, he can return the dog for a refund or equal credit on another pet, he added. As the crowd scrutinized the array of furry creatures, one family arrived with two dogs on leashes. "We've come to bring you some strays," said Roy Neff, 13515 SW 99th Ct. Janis Neff, sister Lynn Bryan and her toddlers Tina and Charlie, hovered behind. "Sorry, sir, we can't take any pets back with us," replied Shiffler. "We're putting these up for adoption." Neff explained that the family was moving into a house, where pets weren't allowed. Shiffler gave him the number of the Humane Society and told him to ask the agency to pick up the strays at home. "I really hate to part with them . . . I love dogs," said Neff. "But I have too many already." Shiffler shook his head sadly. "Some people aren't like that. They keep a pup until it gets sick or hurt, and they they don't want it anymore. They call us, tell us they have a stray they want us to pick up. "It's disheartening at times. But the Petmobile gives us public contact so that we can get a one-to-one basis with people and educate them about their pets." Veronica Garcia, 12075 SW 45th St. . . . just couldn't resist this sad, fuzzy puppy

on the town ...pat gabriel Festa Italiana was almost like a Roman holiday

The Country Club of Coral Gables took off for an imaginary trip to Italy and a Festa Italiana last weekend. Matt and Dorothy Matturro were chairmen with Martha and Al DeMarco assisting. The Mark III Band supplied the music from waltzes to fox trots to cha-chas to the hustle and the dance floor was full. There were door prizes galore, naturally, dinner for two at some of our leading Italian restaurants and Mary Wick arranged for a cruise for one lucky person. It just happened that Dorothy's son Rick Burkart was there with Matt's son, Matson, but Rick won the trip, saving it for his honeymoon, he said. Mae and Douglas Staples made it back from their North Carolina home for the party, Marta and Bruce Higley, table sharing with Madelon Ravlin and George and Marion Cook, danced every dance. Marta will be taking off for a short visit in Spain. Bruce tripped to the Festival in Rio sans Marta, she used to go all the time and wanted Bruce to see it just once. Sounds like it is 10 times more fantastic than our Mardi Gras. Lyle and Jean Lamson, Mike and Peggy Clarabut and Marge and Frank Martel just some of the 300 attending. The Fleet's in The suspense is over, now it can be told, the name of the new Commodore of the Fleet of the Country Club of Coral Gables. In an atmosphere of laughter, back slapping and tall stories, Alma Monticino and Grace Manly quietly accepted the ballots from the boater voters. To help sten the suspense of waiting, Paul Andre talked about the Fleet participation in Third Century and showed the film, "Tall Ships," which was fantastic. Commodore Ed Saunders reported on the Club cruise he and Pat had just returned from and then the magic moment. Harry Snyder, an active participant and Board member was the very popular choice. His pretty wife Cathy was a happy lady too. All Fleet members who could attend were there to cast their votes and then settled down to make up tables for the Commodore's Ball Saturday May 15. Scads of past Commodores and their first mates were there. Fletcher and Mary Elizabeth Bennett, Charlie and Loretta Peabody, Ann and "Bud" Adam, Dick and Dottie Senn and Lyle and Jean Lamson. Joe and Betty Scarcell were there. Joe was secretary and now he will be Rear Commodore. Ed Saunders quipped they had to move Joe on, they couldn't decipher his minutes. Ray and Helen Reichling "on board," Ray will continue as a director. Mary and Dan Wick, Bonnie Harrison who has been turning out the Fleet News, Hugh and Billie King, Marge and Cliff Hendrick, Bill Gale, Rosie Foulks with Jane Gobat, Billie Ewing and Bart Powell more members celebrating the elections. Fun on the fairway Riviera Women's Golf Association honored its founding 30 years ago with a special fun program May 4. Starting at 8:30 with coffee and Danish, the players paraded in costume and then readied for the 9:30 Shot Gun tee off. Nine holes of rugged play teeing off with putter and putting with a driver. First place best ball foursome were: Jewell (Mrs. Gene) Gunter, Less (Mrs. Sam) Barr and Joan (Mrs. Charles) Zwick. Mary (Mrs. Robert) Young, Ailsa (Mrs. Hughes) Miller and Carolyn (Mrs. Frank) Browning came in second. Grace (Mrs. Moulton) Prussing teamed with Catherine (Mrs. Vincent) Corso, they didn't make first place but got their costume point across, in chef's hats and aprons stating 'I'd Rather Play Golf Than Cook." Then it was off to the super market to shop for dinner. 'Anything goes' "By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea" is the theme for the May 21 Ballet Society end of the year get together. It is to be a Ribs and Chicken barbecue party for members and their husbands. At the Sonesta Beach Hotel in the sand by the surf, dress is casual, to quote the invitation "anything goes" and it all starts at 7:30 Ruthis Wasserman is taking reservations. Grace Prussing, Catherine Corso . . . joined in the fun on Riviera course

Campfire suppers are a Florida natural

Campfire meals provide the most casual, carefree cookery you can find. If you bring along a skillet, you can fix breakfast, lunch or supper with the greatest ease on a simple cookstove or simply a grate placed on bricks for the fire. Your grocery list will be simple if you have a skillet for Quickie Beans with some seasonings, wieners and a topping of mustard-flavored sour cream. Add some milk and fruit to the list, rolls and butter, and cookies brought from the home cookie jar or freezer. It all adds up to very casual cookery that anyone can enjoy. Everyone is familiar with the opening of a can or jar of baked beans and the adding of a few ingredients to take them out of the ordinary class. In addition to those seasonings, dress Quickie Beans with mustard touched sour cream. Domino cookies and the English Nut Bars, made ahead and frozen for just such an occasion, are easily done since they're both a bar cookie. One is prettied with miniature chocolate chips, while the other has a nut topping. They're perfect for dessert with fruit and chilled milk. Campfire Supper Quickie Bean Skillet Crisp Vegetable Relishes Pickles Olives Cole Slaw with Tomato Wedges Buttered Rolls Domino Peanut Butter Bars English Nut Bars Pears Grapes Bananas Chilled Milk Quickie Bean Skillet 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup dairy sour cream 4 to 5 frankfurters, sliced diagonally 1/2 cup sliced green pepper 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons butter 1 jar (22 oz.) baked beans 1 can (3 oz.) French fried onions Blend mustard and hot pepper sauce into sour cream; set aside. Saute frankfurters, green pepper and celery in butter in a skillet. Add beans. Cook over medium coals stirring occasionally, until mixture is heated through. Just before serving, stir in about 3/4 of the onions. Spoon sour cream mixture over beans and garnish with remaining onions. 4 servings. Domino Peanut Butter Bars 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Chocolate mini-chips Cream butter, peanut butter and orange peel; gradually add sugars and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Mix together flour, soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Pat evenly in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 15 to 18 minutes. Cool slightly in pan on wire rack. Cut while warm into bars 3 x 1 1/2-inches and decorate with chocolate chips and melted chocolate to resemble dominos. Cool completely before removing from pan. Yield: 24 bars. English Nut Bars 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg white 1/2 cup chopped nuts Cream butter; gradually add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Pat evenly in 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Brush top lightly with egg white and sprinkle with nuts. Bake in preheated 325 oven 30 minutes. Cool slightly in pan on wire rack; cut into bars or diamonds. Cool completely before removing bars from pan. Yield: about 3 dozen. Plan a quick and easy campfire meal with a Quickie Bean Skillet, fruit, milk and two kinds of cookies.