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The Upson Beacon
Wednesday
May 29,2024
Page 5B
Lots of things that couldn't be done have been done.-Charles Auston Bates
Recipes By
Mary Ann
Mary Ann McCrary
The heat for the last couple of
days has been a nuisance since I am
finishing with the planting of
flowers. I got up at 5:45 a.m. yester
day morning so that I could get
some work done outside before it
got hot, but it was already warm and
humid. I did manage to just about
finish planting, but I still need to
empty some bags of mulch into the
flower beds. Mac had said that the
first thing he was going to do in
early spring was to put down land
scape fabric and mulch in the flower
beds. He did not get to do that, but
it has been done and looks so good.
The recipe for the chicken and
dumplings is an old one and has be
come one of my favorite recipes be
cause it is so easy and is every bit as
good as making dumplings from
scratch.
Since blueberries will be in sea
son before long, I thought recipes
using them would be appropriate.
Ashley’s recipe for blueberry pan
cakes is delicious and worth the ef
fort to make them.
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
4 Grands flaky refrigerator biscuits
T-Riders Host
12th Annual
Opening Day Ride
Andrew Carroll
Sports Editor
acarroll@upsonbeacon.com
The Thomaston T-Riders took to the
streets of Upson County for the 12th time
in the program’s history as the annual
opening day ride took place on May 19.
The date was changed from Sat
urday, May 18 due to weather con
ditions.
About 50 cyclists pedaled from Amer
ican Legion Post 532 on Solomon Street
on either a 20-mile or 40-mile course.
“We’re just a group of guys that love
to ride, ” said Lavance Brown, who has
been a part of the T-Riders group since
its inception 13 years ago. “It’s just to
bring fellowship and bring awareness to
stay fit. It is a different way to stay fit. ”
Brown stated that T-Riders operates
in conjunction with The Neighbor Next
Door Foundation, which offers food
service as well as other charitable activ
ities throughout the year.
Anyone who has a bicycle is welcome
to join, according to Brown.
“We ride every Tuesday at 6:30 [p.m.]
at the American Legion. Come out and
have a good time.”
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Summer Reading Program
Begins at the Library
Experience an adventure at your library with this year’s Summer Reading Program.
Visit any Pine Mountain Regional Library System location between May 28 and July 13 to
participate in this year’s reading challenge.
The Summer Reading Program’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” and is
for all ages, including adults and infants. Talented performers will be visiting PMRLS
branches, including free magic shows, storytellers, musicians, and jugglers. For a full
schedule of events and to learn how to register for summer reading, visit
pinemtnlibrary.org/summer-reading.
The reading challenge can be done online or on a phone app called Beanstack. Prizes
will be awarded to participants who complete specific milestones, such as reading for a
certain number of hours or completing a certain number of activities on the BINGO card
challenge. Additionally, all participants will be eligible for grand prizes such as Kindle Fires,
plush animals, LEGO kits, art kits, and more.
“Summer reading programs at public libraries are one of the most cherished and vital
summer programs in communities all across Georgia, but even more so in rural areas,”
said Evan Michael Bush, director of youth services at Georgia Public Library Service. “Li
braries are bustling community hubs that provide engaging programs, access to technol
ogy, books, STEAM activities, opportunities to connect, and so much more. For many
families, it is one of the few free ways to engage children during summer months.”
Participants who do not have access to the Internet can use computers or request paper
logs at the library. Summer reading ends on July 13. Pine Mountain Regional Library Sys
tem serves Meriwether, Talbot, Taylor, and Upson counties.
Libraries Help Families Read and Discover on the Go:
Beyond books, families can check out Launchpad interactive learning tablets for their
child or teen, which come preloaded with apps and games to encourage language and lit
eracy development. A limited number of Launchpads are available for adults, as well.
Families can get free or reduced admission to more than a dozen destinations and a
range of enriching activities by checking out one of many Experience Passes, just like a
book, which are available at all public libraries through the Georgia Public Library Service.
Families can enjoy the outdoors at Georgia State Parks, go see a play at Alliance Theatre,
discover local history at Macon Museums, visit Zoo Atlanta, and more.
Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to Offer an
Engaging Summer Reading Program for Georgians of All Abilities:
The Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS) Summer Reading
Program is now open for registration. This year’s program will take place from June l-July
31. Participants of all ages will have fun and earn points by reading, attending in-person
or virtual events, completing activities at home, and will have a chance to win a prize at
the end.
GLS will host an in-person kickoff on June 7 at the Washington Memorial Library in
Macon, which will feature music, storytelling, snacks, and interactive fun that all ages can
enjoy.
GLS will offer weekly reading club meetings during June and July for readers of all ages
and their families to gather in a virtual room and discuss books and other topics. Partici
pants can also enjoy an exciting lineup of virtual author talks, storytimes, and interactive
online activities hosted by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.
This summer reading program is reserved for those who are currently enrolled with
GLS. To learn if you meet eligibility requirements to enroll, call 800-248-6701 or email
gls@georgialibraries.org. See schedules at upsonbeacon.com.
Happy
Anniversary!
Place chicken in crockpot, place
butter on top of chicken, spoon un
diluted chicken soup on top, and
pour in the chicken broth; cover.
Cook on High for 4-5 hours or on
Low for 7-8 hours. Remove chicken,
shred, and place back in crockpot.
At this point, taste and add salt and
pepper to suit your taste. Add the
pieces of biscuit, cover, and cook on
high for another hour.
BLUEBERRY BUCKLE
V4 cup butter or margarine, soft
ened
V4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 V4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
V2 teaspoon salt
V2 cup buttermilk
2 V2 cups fresh blueberries
TOPPING:
V4 cup all-purpose flour
V4 cup packed brown sugar
V4 cup sugar
V2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
V4 cup cold butter or margarine
In a mixing bowl, add cream,
butter, and sugar. Add eggs and va
nilla; mix well. Combine 2 cups of
flour, baking powder, and salt; add
to creamed mixture alternately with
buttermilk. Mix well. Toss berries in
remaining flour; fold into batter.
Spread batter into a greased 9-inch
square baking pan.
For topping, combine flour,
sugars, and cinnamon; cut in butter
until the mixture resembles coarse
crumbs. Sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30
minutes or until a toothpick in
serted near the center comes out
clean.
BLUEBERRRY PANCAKES
2 cups all-purpose flour
V4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
V2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 V2 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup blueberries
Combine dry ingredients in a
bowl. In another bowl, beat the
eggs. Add milk, sour cream, and
butter; mix well. Stir into dry ing
redients just until blended. Fold in
the blueberries. Pour batter by V4
cup-full onto a greased hot griddle;
turn when bubbles form on top of
the pancakes. Turn and cook until
the second side is golden brown.
Enjoy, Mary Ann McCrary
Steve and Sandra Keadle
celebrate their 30th
anniversary June 3.
Jay and Doris Pippin
celebrate their 21st
anniversary June 1.
Thomas and Cassie Jennings
celebrate their 16th
anniversary May 31.
Paul and Margaret Sheets
celebrated their ninth
anniversary May 25.
Scott and Sarah Harper
celebrate their 24th
anniversary June 3.
Michael and Stephanie Stewart
celebrate their 18th
anniversary June 3.
Jared and Candace Streetman
celebrate their 15th
anniversary May 31.
Tim and Naols Ledbetter
celebrate their eighth
anniversary May 30.
Ronnie and Faye Hammock
celebrate their 62nd
anniversary May 29.
Jason and Laura Weems
celebrate their 24th
anniversary June 3.
Steve and Rosanna Hand
celebrate their 17th
anniversary June 2.
Michael and Lacey Anthony
celebrate their 13th
anniversary June 3.
Chris and Jamesan Gramme
celebrate their fifth
anniversary June 2.
Bobby and Lynn Ellington
celebrate their 46th
anniversary June 2.
Greg and Teresa Blasingame
celebrate their 23rd
anniversary June 2.
Brent and Shawn Daniel
celebrate their 17th
anniversary June 2.
Mario and Pam Releford
celebrate their 13th
anniversary June 4.
Tim and Dana McRae
celebrated their first
anniversary May 27.
