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THE AMISH COOK’S LEMONY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

1 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon lemon peel 2 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs, well beaten 10 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled 2 teaspoons grated Lemon peel Place a 9-inch spring form pan on a double thickness of heavy duty foil (about 18-inch square) and securely wrap foil around pan. Set aside.

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Why early Christians wouldn’t have found the Christmas story’s virgin birth so surprising

Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III Assistant Professor of the New Testament, Vanguard University Every year on Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of their religion’s founder, Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee. Part of this celebration includes the claim that Jesus was born from a virgin mother named Mary, which is fundamental to the Christian understanding that Jesus is the divine son of God.

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Meier earns state award

A Newton native and local young professional recently received recognition for his work at the state level. Benjamin Meier, Prevention Program Director for Mirror, Inc., was recognized in Topeka as an inaugural recipient a “Kansas’ NextGen Under 30 Award” for his leadership with youth in Harvey County.

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Library happenings

Newton Public Library 720 N Oak Street Newton, KS 67114 (316) 283-2890 fax: (316) 283-2916 www.newtonplks.org library@newtonplks. org Library Hours: Mon-Tues, Thurs: 9 a.m.

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