The Wylie News (Wylie, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 41, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 10, 1999 Page: 8 of 18

                                
f^ge 8 - Sccaua A - THE WYLIE NEWS - Wednesday March IQ, 1999
Clean up/Green up
set for April 12-18
Event won’t include city-wide trash pick up day
Keep Wylk Beautiful's annual
Clean up/Green up has heen set for
April 12 through 18.
"The usual one-day roadside In-
ter clean-up and related event fol-
lowing the dean up at Okie City
Park will not take place due to
increasing costs and lack of volun-
teers to organize and carry out the
event,” said Bill Nelson. Wylie
city parks director and Keep Wylie
Beautiful organizer
Dumpsters are available from 2
to 7 p m April 12 through 16 and
8 a m. to 5 p m April 17 and 18 at
Community Park, weather and site
conditions permitting. There is no
charge for use of the dumpsters.
Guidelines for placing trash in
the dumpsters include:
■ Wylie residents only ID will
he required
■    No commercial debns.
■    No paint cans, oil, hattenes or
other hazardous materials
■    No refrigerators, freezers, air
conditioners or any appliances con-
taining chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
refrigerants.
■    Placing items outside dump-
sters/fenced area is subject to city
prosecution
Tire recycling will also be
offered- Only tires with 17-inch or
smaller rims will be accepted. Cost
for the tire recycling is underwrit-
ten by Green's Auto Parts, Western
Auto, and Wylie Muffler and Tire.
Senior citizens or physically
challenged residents are eligible for
free pickup of dumpster items.
Pickup is limited to one truck load
per residence. Call **72-442-7588
by April 9 to arrange pickup.
HERE COMES THE JUDGE—Judge Patty Montagno, aka
Judge Judy, and her bailiff J.C. Worley preside over the court
of Toastmasters during the Toastmasters one year birthday
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Rib Roast Dinner
Murphy Council oks water system, discusses street signs
For the Potatoes
♦    6 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
♦    I tablespoon butter or margarine
♦    X cup diced red bell pepper
♦    X cup diced green bell pepper
♦    X cup chopped yelkvw onion
♦    4 slices baked ham (about 4 or) diced
♦    IX cups shredded Colby cheese, divided
♦    2 tablespoons milk
♦    2 tablespoons sour cream
For the Roast
♦    1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
♦    2'c-pound boneless nb roast or tenderloin
♦    % cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
♦    1 tablespoon fresh chives
♦    1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
♦    1 teaspoon dried thyme
Menu Idea
Along with hearty don
biestufftd potatoes,
serve the beef with
steamed baby carrots m
a dill butter sauce
An Appetizer to Please
Stuff small red pola
toes instead of the rus-
sets and serve them as
a snack or appetizer
They are delicious!
A Tasty Idea
Substitute large
sweet potatoes for the
russets Try Monterry
Jack cheese on top
instead of Colby.
Good Idea
Use leftover mast
beef to make hearty
sandwiches for the next
das s lunch.
By Evan Evans
MURPHY-Al the March I
meeting, the city council approved
the purchase and installation of
new water pumps in the Northstar
Pumn Station.
Contracts were awarded to
Smith Pump Co. of Ft. Worth for
the two pumps at a cost of $19,625
and North Texas Municipal Con-
struction Co.. Inc. of Dallas for
$112.225 for installation.
The pumps need to be replaced
before water demand increases dur-
ing summer, said Ron Conway,
consulting engineer with Shimek.
Jacobs & Finklca of Dallas.
"The existing pumps have given
us excellent service," said Conway,
“but they are due for replacement.”
Several pump manufacturers
submitted bids, but the delivery
dates were too far in the future,
officials said. Smith Pump Co. will
deliver the Bvron Jackson Pumps
with U S.E M motors and con-
struction will begin in two weeks
and is not to exceed 75 days.
No interruption of service is
expected during installation of the
new pumps. Conway.said.
Council approved a "land swap "
with George Schuler, owner of
property on the corner of FM 544
and Murphy Road.
Situated in the middle of
Schuler's property and not . cessi-
ble is 1.600 square feet of land
owned by the City of Murphy. This
is the site of the former water
tower. Sanders proposed that the
city swap this parcel for 1.600
square feet of property he ow ns on
the northwest corner of Murphy
Road and (he old Coltonhell Rail
road line
City council also discussed street
signs ami a smoking ordinance for
the city.
“The existing orange and white
street signs are difficult to read at
night which could create delays lor
lire and police responding to emer-
gencies." said Councilman Chris
Dennis.
Council members felt that ihe
safely issue was enough to justify
the cost of changing the color of
the signs. The cost to replace the
signs was not available, hut to
repaint them would cost approxi-
mately $25 The item will appear
on the next meeting agenda during
which the color scheme w ill also he
decided.
A city smoking ordinance has
heen discussed several limes during
the current building boom and the
mayor and council feel thal an ordi-
nance should he in place before
development of retail and commer-
cial projects begins.
Council recommended that a
committee be formed to study the
issue and draft an ordinance.
Making Ihe Potatoes:
(1)    Preheat oven to 400“ F. Pierce potatoes
several times with a fork Bake until tender,
about 1 hour. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet set over
medium heat. Add peppers and onion; saute until tender, about 5 min-
utes. Add ham; saute' for 5 minutes.
(2)    Reduce temperature to 35(T F. Cool potatoes slightly. Slice tops
off potatoes and scoop out pulp; reserve skins In a howl, mash pulp Stir
in 1 cup Colby, milk, sour cream and vegetable mixture Spoon mixture
into potato shells.
(3)    Sprinkle potatoes with remaining Colby. Place on baking sheet.
Bake until healed through, about 20 minutes. Serve with roast.
Making the Roast:
(1)    Increase oven temperature to 426° F. Rub the pepper evenly over
beef, pressing gently so pepper adheres.
(2)    Place the herbs in a large measuring cup and chop using kitchen
shears.
(3)    On a sheet of waxed paper, combine fresh and dried herbs Roll
beef in herb mixture to complete coat.
(4)    l oosely tie the beef at 2-inch intervals with kitchen twine Place
beef on roasting rack
(5)    Roast until an instant-read meal thermometer register 155°F. lor
medium, about 30 minutes. l>et stand for 5 minutes; carve into thin
slices.
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Mexican Restaurant
serving Sachse, Murphv, Wylie and the surrounding area
Daily Lunch Specials
Sunday A Tuesday thru
Friday
11 a,m - 2:30 p.m. *4^
972-442-9664
7218 S. Hwy. 78
niNK-im only
Special Dinners at Noon (*6.75)
Auarioios*
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IFaicstoy & (Mb
ORDER YOUR TAMALES ROW!
For all your holiday celebrations!
Delivery & Catering
Choose from these varieties:
□    Beef □ Spicy Pork
□    Pork □ Spicy Chicken
□    Chicken u Bean & Jaiapeno
Sweet
Checks & major credit cards accepted!
972-423-6980 or fax 972-423-6158
1009 E. 18th at Avenue K
Hours: Closed Mon., Tues.-Thurs., 6:30 a m.-7 p.m.,
Fri.-Sat. 6:30a m.-8p.m., Sun 6:30a m.4p m
Jack's
Country Junction
Family Restaurant
(972) 530-9475    6302 Hwy. 78 • Sachse, TX (972) 495-5005)
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Thurs. . Beef F^nchiladas
Fri. ... Onion Glorified Pork Chops
Sat. ... Fish Sandwich & Chips
Sun.... Closed
Mon. .. BBQ Beef
Tues. .. Santa Fe Chicken
Wed. .. Corn Beef & Cabbage
Dinneb Special
Thurs. . Chicken Breast & Dressing
Fri. ... All You Can Eat Catfish
Sat. ... Grilled Montreal Steak
.......All-You-Can-Fat Catfish
Sun.... Closed
Mon. .. Liver & Onions
Tues. .. Baked Chicken Breast
Wed. .. Corn Beef & Cabbage
Smoke Free Environment
Employment
| Opportunities \
Available
“Ask About Our Quick and Easy’
Visa. MasterCard, Discover
Burger and
Tots Special
Na I or Na 2 Sonic BUrger
and tegular Tatar Tots
MOmc
Americas
Drivtln
972-771-2418
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NIGHTCLUB STEAKHOUSE - Best Steak ,n North Texas
Hwy. 276 • Rockwall
(5 miles east of Hwy. 205)
Wednesday
Dinner Special
BUY ONE GET
ONE FREE
(excluding T-bone)
All-You-Can-Eat
Catfish
on Friday Nite
Thursday
AI L YOU CAN EAT
BBQ Ribs
$8.95 l
FOR MORE INFO call: 972-771-2418
CiCilano’s
Lasagna, Subs,
idfid    Salads, etc.,
Pepperonl,"Sausage, TiTeen" ”|
l Pepper, Onions, Mushrooms ! 972-442-6115
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PER VISIT
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| WYLIE LOCATION ONLY
t    EXPIRES 4/10/99
415 S. Hwy. 78 - Wylie
972-442-3952
Casual Aim
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972^15th
•&*2-0548
• Catfish    _
• Burgers
• Sandwiches
• Full Service Bar
•    Entertainment
•    Hours: Seasonal
C0LUN PARK MARINA
lAKt IAV0N, nr.
Karaoke Saturday NighLsI
Floating Restaurant & club
Collin Park Marina
2202 St. Paul Road - Wylie, Texas
Private Memberships Available
Dine in or carry out -your
choice at these fine area
restaurants!
To advertise your restaurant with hours
and phone numbers
call The Wylie Sews advertising
department at 972-442-5515.
Deadline for advertising, Friday 4:00 p.m.
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