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Important Events from this day in History: 1931–The Empire State Building in New York officially opens; 1979–Margaret Thatcher becomes British Prime Minister; 1937–The German airship Hindenburg (the largest dirigible ever built) burst into flames; 1945–VE Day/Victory in Europe declared; 1948–The independent state of Israel is proclaimed as British rule in Palestine came to an end; 1954–The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Brown v. Board of Education; 1977–First of the Star Wars films opens; 1911–The first ever running of the Indianapolis 500.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Shirley Vance of Newton. Graveside services were held Tuesday May 19, at 11a.m. in the Newton County Memorial Gardens.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Ms. Polly Gordon. Graveside services were held Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Union City Cemetery,
Sympathy is extended to the family of Anthony Bunty of Meridian.
Prayer Requests: Jean Brown, Betty Dear, Shirley Vance family, first responders, firefighters, nurses, doctors, Goverment, President, everyone involved in the medical field, Norma Jean Majure, Grayson McMullian, Ellis Acord, Ronnie Blass, Cayce and Mary Bufkin, Jim Cates, Karen Todd, Denise Todd, Jerry May, Randy Crapps, Norman Snowden, Logan Skinner, Michael Scott Reed, Tommie Everett, Carl Jones, Joshua Black, Trey Wilbourn, Dylan Walker, Hope Parks, Ally Gressett, Caleb Carr, Barbara Blass, Annie Therrin, Mike Walton, Vickie Davidson, Marty Turner, Alana McMullan, Doyle McMullan and Cili Norman.
Shut-Ins: Royce and Sara Richardson, Jimmie Craig, Stephanie Roland.
Adrian Roland of Hickory, son of Michael Roland and Stephanie Roland, received the Mechanical Technology Award from East Central Community College on May 7. Congratulations Adrian!
Birthdays for the Week: May 27 to Eugene Chaney, Mike Williams and Caitlin McKee; May 28 to Renee Embry, Ruth Stamm and Linda Massey; May 31 to Riley Green, Leanne McGee and Cady Skelton; June 1 to Daphne McMillian and Lori McMullan; June 2 to Katie Hasselle, Daisy Nichols, Brandy Chatham, and Jeanne Todd and Sandra Buckley in memory. Happy birthday to each one!
Anniversaries for the Week: Mack and Marie Fanning, and Mickey and Ann Blackburn. Happy anniversary to each one!
Recipe for the Week: Butter Pecan Cheesecake
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes,
For the Pecans: 2 cups pecan halves and pieces, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, pinch of salt.
For the Filling: 16 ounces (453g) cream cheese, at room temperature, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 cup (237ml) heavy cream.
Directions: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter, and mix with a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingers until thoroughly combined. The mixture will be crumbly but should hold together when pinched. Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned. Do not overbake or the crust will become too hard. Set aside to cool.
To make the Pecans: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans, sugar, and salt. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the pecans are toasted and the sugar sticks to them (about 7 or 8 minutes). Set aside to cool. If desired, set aside some of the pecans for garnish. (I used about 20 pecan halves for the garnish you see in the above photos.) Once cooled, roughly chop the remaining pecans.
To make the Filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until thoroughly combined and smooth. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold about a third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly in the cooled crust. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
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