Magnificent Memories

04/20/2017

2017 marks both an ending and beautiful beginnings.

On March 20, we held the final Magnificent Memories event. It was an emotional end to a journey that we wish we never had to travel. By God's grace, we have been surrounded by an incredible group of friends that walked beside us in our journey. Whether you served as a volunteer, guest, monetary contributor, or prayer warrior, you have held us up during this journey. We are eternally grateful.

The event may have concluded, however, Mikeys loving spirit will continue to make an impact. Scholarships will be awarded yearly to a deserving young man who will be attending SJJ. It is out dream that these virtuous young men will be a catalyst for hope and change in this chaotic world. May God bless them throughout their lives.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Gbur Family

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

Sáncte Míchael Archángele, defénde nos in proélio, cóntra nequítiam et insídias diáboli ésto præsídium. Ímperet ílli Déus, súpplices deprecámur: tuque, prínceps milítiæ cæléstis, Sátanam aliósque spíritus malígnos, qui ad perditiónem animárum pervagántur in múndo, divína virtúte, in inférnum detrúde. Ámen

03/10/2017

It is hard to imagine that we are almost a week away from the final MAGnificent Memories. The Gbur family would like to thank each of you for traveling this journey with us.

We are so blessed to have such amazing friends and a supportive community. This celebration of Mikey's loving spirit will continue to provide scholarships for a deserving young man to attend St. John's Jesuit High School.

Although the event is coming to an end, the family's journey and Mikey's memory will continue. Remember to be kind to one another, spread compassion, love, and NEVER GIVE UP!

May God continue to bless each of you! Keep your face to the sunshine and you can never see a shadow. Helen Keller

The Gbur Family

03/07/2017

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
If anyone interested in helping out as a volunteer for the FINAL event, please contact Alex Gbur or Sam Bolbach. You can also direct message MAGnificent Memories! There are a number of positions that need to be filled, any help would be greatly appreciated!
[email protected]
[email protected]

03/05/2017

SPOILER ALERT:
One of this year's most anticipated auction items is a game worn, autographed jersey from Toledo's own DeShone Kizer! Thank you so much for your donation and support. Good luck DeShone in this upcoming draft!

02/10/2017

Mark your calendars for Monday, March 20, 2017 for the FINAL MAGnificent Memories event!

02/07/2017

Save the dates are in for the FINAL MAGnificent Memories Event!
Please help us share this news with friends and family. If you have not done so, please add yourself to the MAGnificent Memories address book as well using the link below!
www.postable.com/magnificentmemories

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02/06/2017

Mark your calendars.... MONDAY MARCH 20TH @ 6:00 IMAGINATION STATION. This will be the last benefit for MICHAEL ANTHONY GBUR so we are hoping for a record breaking turnout!!!! Please share share share. Contact Samantha Bolbach 419-794-7690 with questions or tickets. Price is $50 per person in advance or $65 at the door.

12/13/2016

Designer stationery, printed, addressed and mailed for you. The future of snail mail is here. And it's glorious.

11/23/2016

The FINAL MAGnificent Memories event is right around the corner! We are looking for friends and family to donate their time in any way possible. We are always on the lookout for silent auction items as well!!
If you are interested please contact:
Alexandria Gbur at [email protected]
Samantha Bolbach at [email protected]
Or call us at 419.794.7700 ext 7704

03/26/2016

May the Joy of our Savior's resurrection fill your hearts with hope and promise.

03/01/2016

Chucks Fried Chicken Recipe... (Not really- it is Thomas Keller's)

Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients
8 pieces of chicken (I used breast and thighs)

Brine
1/2 gallon water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/8 cup honey
6 bay leaves
1/2 head of garlic, cut horizontally
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/4 of a bunch of thyme sprigs
1/4 of a bunch of flat leafed parsley sprigs
Grated zest and juice of 2 large lemons (I used 3 lemons and all of the peel from the lemons)

Coating
3 cups all purpose flour
1/8 cup garlic powder
1/8 onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups buttermilk
oil for deep-frying
Kosher salt
Thyme and flat leaf parsley for garnishing

Directions
For the brine: Combine all the ingredients in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt.

Remove from the heat and cool completely before using.
Rinse the chickens and place the chickens in the cold brine and refrigerate overnight or for up to 12 hours. Remove the chicken from the brine, rinse and pat the chicken dry, removing any herbs or spices sticking to the skin. Let the chicken come to room temperature outside of the fridge, 1 and a half hours to two hours.
Mix the coating ingredients together in a bowl, transfer half to a second bowl and set up a dipping station: chicken, coating, buttermilk, second bowl of coating, tray.

Bring the oil to 320˚F in a pot deep enough so the oil does not come up more than one-third of the way. You want two inches of oil in the pot.

Just before frying, dip each piece of chicken into the coating, patting off the excess, then into the buttermilk and back into the coating. Place the chicken on a tray.

When the oil has reached the proper temperature, carefully lower the pieces of chicken into the oil. The temperature of the oil will decrease, so adjust the heat as necessary to bring the oil to proper temperature. Fry for about 13 minutes, to a deep golden brown, cooked throughout and very crisp. Remove the chicken to a tray lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes to cool slightly.

While the chicken rests, add the herb sprigs to the hot oil and let them cook and crisp for a few minutes. Arrange the chicken on the serving platter and garnish with the fried herb sprigs.
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03/01/2016

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