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Trust
in God!
As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey
dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey
should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How
do I store my turkey?
A few simple steps will not only ease your holiday fears, but
will ensure a delicious and a safe meal for you, your family, and
your friends. The following information may help you prepare
your special Thanksgiving meal and help you countdown to the
holiday.
PLAN AHEAD - Plan your menu several weeks before the hol
iday. Shopping early will ease the countdown tension for your
Thanksgiving meal. Ask these questions to help plan your meal.
Do you want a fresh or frozen turkey? Do you have enough
space to store a frozen bird if purchased in advance; if not, when
should you purchase a turkey? What size bird do you need?
FRESH OR FROZEN - There is no appreciable difference
between a fresh or frozen bird. It is just a personal preference.
WHEN TO PURCHASE - If you choose to buy a frozen bird,
you may do so at any time, but make sure you have adequate
storage space in your freezer. If you buy a fresh turkey, be sure
you purchase it only 1-2 days before cooking. Do not buy a pre
stuffed fresh turkey.
WHAT SIZE TURKEY TO PURCHASE - Use the following
chart as a helpful guide:
Whole bird...................................................1 pound per person
Boneless breast of turkey....................... 1/2 pound per person
Breast of turkey....................................... 3/4 pound per person
Prestuffed frozen turkey.....................1 1/4 pounds per person
(keep frozen until ready to cook)
Assembly of God
662 Jefferson Avenue
Vernonia, Oregon
Sunday Worship 11 a.m.
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V ernonia C ommunity C hurch
F irst B aptist C hurch
Grant Williams, Pastor
957 State Avenue
Vernonia, 503 429-6790
John Cahill, Pastor
359 “A” Street
Vernonia, 503 429-1161
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Children's Church w/Nursery
Evening Fellowship 6:00 p.m.
Nursery Care
Prayer Meeting, Wed. 7:00 p.m.
Men’s Group, Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
G race R eformed B aptist
C hurch
D.J. Dickey, Pastor
Grant & North Streets
Vernonia, 503 429-3110
Sunday Services: Adult Prayer &
Children’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service:
All Family Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.
Evening Worship
Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
S t . M ary ' s C atholic C hurch
Pastoral Associate
Juanita Dennis
960 Missouri Avenue
Vernonia, 503 429-8841
Mass Schedule
1st & 3rd Saturdays 4:30 p.m.
2nd & 4th Sundays 12 Noon
Religious Education
2nd & 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m.
S eventh D ay A dventist
F irst C hristian C hurch
Roger Kruger, Pastor, 397-6883
2nd Ave. and Nehalem St.
Vernonia, 503 429-1941
Joel Stith, Pastor
410 North Street
Vernonia, 503 429-6522
Sabbath School 9:15 a.m.
Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday Prayer, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Every Wednesday:
Ladies' Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m.
Family Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.
Women's Fellowship, 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
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In cold water - If you forget to thaw the turkey or don’t have
room in the refrigerator for thawing, don’t panic. You can sub
merge the turkey in cold water and change the water every 30
minutes. Allow about 30 minutes defrosting time per pound of
turkey. The following times are suggested for thawing turkey in
water.
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S t . A ugustine (C anterbury )
E piscopal C hurch
The Rev. Robert Grafe, Pastor
960 Missouri
Vernonia, 503 429-3700
Sunday Services, 10:00 a.m.
N ehalem V alley B ible C hurch
Jerry James, Pastor
500 California Ave
Vernonia, 503 429-5378
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Nursery available
Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
V ernonia F oursquare C hurch
Pastor Paul Pastor
850 Madison Avenue
Vernonia, 503 429-1103
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
Evening Service
Youth Ministry
Children’s Ministry
Nursery Available
Men’s Ministry 7:45 a.m.
3rd Saturday, each month
Lee Knowlton, Branch President
1350 E. Knott Street
Vernonia, 503 429-7151
A ssembly of G od
Sacrament Meeting, Sunday 10 a.m.
Sunday School & Primary 11:20 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Relief Society, Priesthood and
Young Women, Sunday 12:10 p.m.
THAWING - In refrigerator: Place frozen turkey in original
wrapper in the refrigerator (40 degrees). Allow approximately 24
hours per 5 pounds of turkey. After thawing, keep turkey refriger
ated for only 1 -2 days. Use this chart to help you countdown to
the holiday.
Thawing Time in the
Size of Turkey
Refrigerator
8 to 12 pounds
1 to 2 days
12 to 16 pounds
2 to 3 days
16 to 20 pounds
3 to 4 days
20 to 24 pounds
4 to 5 days
662 Jefferson
Vernonia
Size of Turkey
Hours to Defrost
8 to 12 pounds
4 to 6 hours
12 to 16 pounds
6 to 8 hours
8 to 10 hours
16 to 20 pounds
20 to 24 pounds
10 to 12 hours
In microwave - Microwave thawing is safe if the turkey is not
too large. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for the size
turkey that will fit into your oven, the minutes per pound, and the
power level to use for thawing.
PREPARATION - The day before Thanksgiving: Make sure
you have all the ingredients you need to prepare your holiday
meal. Check to make sure you have all the equipment you will
need, including a roasting pan large enough to hold your turkey
and a meat thermometer. The turkey may be rinsed in cold water
the night before and re-wrapped for roasting the next day, if you
wish. Wet and dry stuffing ingredients can be prepared ahead of
time and refrigerated separately. This may also be done on
Thanksgiving Day. Mix ingredients just before placing the stuffing
inside the turkey cavity or into a casserole dish.
Thanksgiving Day: If you choose to stuff your turkey, stuff
loosely - about 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound of turkey. The stuff
ing should be moist, not dry, since heat destroys bacteria more
rapidly in a moist environment. Place stuffed turkey in oven
immediately. You may also cook the stuffing outside the bird in a
casserole.
Judging cooking time for your turkey will be easier if the chart
at the bottom of the page is used. The times listed are for a fresh
or thawed turkey in an oven at 325 degrees. These times are
approximate.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of
the turkey. When the temperature of the poultry (as measured in
the thigh) has reached 180 degrees, there is usually no other site
in the bird lower than the safe temperature of 160 degrees.
Check the temperature in several locations, being sure to include
the wing joint. All turkey meat, including any that remains pink, is
safe to eat as soon as all parts reach at least 160 degrees. The
stuffing should reach 165 degrees, whether cooked inside the
bird or in a separate dish.