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Spicy Italian Sausage and Pepper Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
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s teams take to the field in a battle for victory, fans head into “Tailgateville,” firing up the grill and cooking a pre-game feast. More than 20 million Americans tailgate in a stadium parking lot yearly, and Food Network’s Sandra Lee has the winning recipe for the total tailgating experience — food, football and fun. “The best part of football is the tasty tailgate with your friends,” said Sandra Lee. When you are tailgating, you’ll want to consider SemiHomemade® recipes that are easy to make and full of flavor. To make sure you get to spend time with friends and still enjoy the game, Sandra Lee has some great recipes in her new cookbook, “Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Weeknight Wonders” to help you keep entertaining simple and semi-homemade. Whether the hungry fans at your gathering are craving brats, Italian or smoked sausage, there are plenty of varieties to choose from. Sandra Lee makes the most of Johnsonville Sausage in these recipes for Turkey Sausage with Apple Sauerkraut, Spicy Italian Sausage and Pepper Skewers with Balsamic Glaze, and Beer Brats. Best of all, they can be prepared ahead of time and brought along to the game. No matter where you catch the action — in the stadium parking lot before kickoff, or from the comfort of home — a delicious tailgate is key to making game day something to cheer about. For more great recipes and grilling tips, visit www.johnsonville.com or www.sandralee.com.
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Turkey Sausage with Apple Sauerkraut
Recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee, www.sandralee.com Servings: 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 21 minutes 1 package (13.5 ounces) Johnsonville Smoked Turkey Sausage 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 small head green cabbage, thinly shredded 1 medium onion, sliced 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 Fuji apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 can beer, Guinness 3/4 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown or whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped 6 grinder rolls, if desired Cook sausage on an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side. While sausage is cooking, heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the cabbage has wilted slightly, about 4 minutes. Add apples, beer, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and sage. Stir until incorporated; bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add sausage to cabbage mixture, cover partially with lid to allow some steam to escape. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until cabbage and apples are tender, about 8 minutes. Serve as-is or on grinder rolls.
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A hundred years of Wester Local realty and insurance firm, in business since 1881, celebrates a century of family involvement
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OXFORD — Granville County Sheriff Brin Wilkins will hold a news conference at 4 p.m. today at his office about Kelly Currin Morris, who has been missing for more than a year. Wilkins, when reached by the Dispatch on Tuesday evening, said this would be an update, but he could not immediately say anything else about the matter. “I apologize for not being able to, but we’ve got to do some things here tonight,” Wilkins said. “And I wish I could, but I can’t right now.” Wilkins, when asked about whether Kelly Currin Morris’ husband, Scott, remains a person
This early sign, painted on a sheet of tin attached to a light wooden frame, bears the earlier name of the local company now known as Wester Realty & Insurance. The business was first founded in 1881. The Wester family first became involved in 1909 and on Thursday will celebrate their family’s centennial in business.
By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer
The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to seek funding to install security cameras in the city center. The commission’s executive committee had already given Downtown Development Director Phil Lakernick the authority to apply for a grant from
the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And Laknerick said merchants are telling him they would be happy to provide money should the mechanical eyes from above be focused within the purview of their buildings. The next step is to get in touch with companies with qualifications to see what their recommendations would be as to how many cameras would be needed and where and then start pricing. “Unfortunately, some people have the misconception that downtown is a dangerous place,” Lakernick said.
“It’s less dangerous than most areas of Henderson, actually,” Lakernick said, referring to Police Department statistics showing “it’s strongly larger” at the shopping area where the Walmart Supercenter is located. “However, it’s always a good idea to have proper security,” Lakernick said, noting the HOPE VI Main Street Revitalization Project that is officially set to start. “We want to give as much protection as possible to everyone.” Lakernick said the request will be through a USDA program that provides grants to assist the
development of businesses. Lakernick additionally said he is looking for grants from the Governor’s Crime Commission and the Weed & Seed program. “We are working directly” with Police Chief Keith Sidwell and Vance County Emergency Operations Director Brian Short, with the understanding the effort will not impact their budgets or personnel, Lakernick said. Tom Anderson cited reports about the cameras being successful in curbing crime. “Well, as you all know, Please see SECURITY, page 4A
New Christmas lights due downtown By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer
New Christmas lights will become part of the holiday scene in central Henderson. The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission on Tuesday accepted a $2,250 bid by Breedlove Electric, with the cost to include taking
the lights down. The previous decorations were two-decade old ones, with some of them having shorted out or having become non-functional. The City Council in March agreed to appropriate $9,120 to pay for 42 new Christmas lights for the city center, with the understanding the commission would pay for the
installation of new pole attachments and repairs to the existing pole attachments so the decorations can be properly mounted. The city’s decision at the time to make the purchase saved money and helped expand the area of decoration coverage. Downtown Development Director Phil Lakernick on Tuesday told the commis-
sion the municipal government wanted Christmas lights along Rose Avenue, which is where City Hall is located, and along Breckenridge Street, which is where the Police Department and the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library are located. The number of lights, Please see LIGHTS, page 4A
Beer Brats
Reprinted with permission by Hoffman Media, LLC, www.semihomemademag.com Servings: 10 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Grill Time: 20 to 25 minutes 2 packages (19.76 ounces each) Johnsonville original bratwurst 2 14.9-ounce cans stout beer, Guinness 10 buns Sauerkraut Dijon mustard In large heavy-bottomed pot, combine bratwurst and beer. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°F). Spray grill rack with nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray. Remove brats from pot. Grill brats for 20 to 25 minutes, turning every five minutes. Place one brat in each bun. Top with desired amount of sauerkraut and mustard and serve immediately.
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Sheriff calls news conference about missing woman By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer
Security camera funding search OKd Some merchants ready to help with financing effort
Kelly Morris has not been seen for over a year
By DAVID IRVINE Daily Dispatch Writer
A 33-year-old statement by a local businessman emphasizes the degree to which the histories of Wester Realty & Insurance Agency and Vance County are intertwined. “Our roots go back to 1881, the year Vance County came into existence,” said W.D. Wester, according to a 1976 Bicentennial edition of The Henderson Daily Dispatch. This year the agency is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the year the name “Wester” became associated with the company, which occurred some 28 years after the founding of the agency. The centennial celebration will be highlighted on Thursday when the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a “Business After Hours” at the company’s 1020 S. Garnett St. location from 5:30 until 7 p.m.
Recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee, www.sandralee.com Servings: 10 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 package (19.76 ounces) Johnsonville Hot Italian Links 1 large onion, cut into 30 pieces 1 green bell pepper, cut into 20 chunks 1 red bell pepper, cut into 20 chunks 10 8-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish In large bowl combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chopped garlic, oregano, brown sugar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until well blended. Set aside. Grill the sausage links for 5 minutes per side (turning once). Remove from grill. Cut each Italian link into 6 pieces. Slice onion into wedges and peppers into chunks. Thread a piece of pepper, then sausage, then onion onto skewer. Repeat, alternating pepper colors so there are a total of 4 pieces of pepper, three sausages and three onion pieces per skewer. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cook skewers on a grill or grill pan over medium heat about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Halfway through cooking process, baste skewers with balsamic sauce. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
of interest, immediately replied, “Oh yeah, he’s of interest.” Raleigh television station Morris WRAL reported that Scott Morris was booked Tuesday night but did not say what the charges are. Attempts by the Dispatch and other media to get a comments from a magistrate were unsuccessful. And Wilkins said his department and the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are continuing to investigate. The first signs of trouble surfaced shortly before 11:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008, when a caller to Emergency 911 reported a fire at Kelly Currin Morris’ residence off Tump Wilkins Road southeast of Stem. Sometime between 4:30 and 5 p.m., the then-28year-old Kelly Currin Please see MORRIS, page 3A
Attorney says prisoners want reworked sentences RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s chief deputy attorney general says some prisoners have asked formally that their sentences be recalculated following a state Supreme Court decision. Grayson Kelley told a legislative committee Tuesday that four or five prisoners have filed petitions with the courts seeking reduced sentences. The Supreme Court ruled in October in favor of prisoner Bobby Bowden and determined a 1970s
law defined a life sentence as 80 years. Prison officials said at least 27 violent criminals qualified for release when the ruling combined with good-conduct credits. But Gov. Beverly Perdue stopped their release because she said those credits shouldn’t apply to people with these life sentences. Kelley said arguments for the first petition could be held next month, with Bowden’s case to follow in January.
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