Ice is one of the greatest of summer luxuries, and indeed is almost a necessity. Ice should be taken from still places in running streams, or from clear ponds. It may be cut with half an old cross-cut saw.

Cheese Balls

Marjorie Reid

1/2 lb. grated sharp cheese

2 Tablespoons minced onion

2 Tablespoons minced green pepper

3 Tablespoons minced olives

1 Tablespoons pimiento

1/2 cup Ritz crackers, crushed

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon salt

dash of garlic salt

1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Combine all ingredients. Form into balls. Roll in pecans. Wrap in foil and store in refrigerator.

Guacamole

Jo Harrison

1 tomato

1/2 onion, minced

1 clove garlic, mashed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 avocados, all mashed

1 Tablespoon vinegar

pinch of chili

Mix all ingredients and serve as dip or salad

I have used lemon juice instead of vinegar. You can also add some cilantro and/or cumin. -DLL