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Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, October 6, 2005 Food for Thought While we enjoy the crisp, colorful days of autumn, flu and cold viruses are becoming active. Good nutrition is one of the easiest ways to help protect yourself and your family from these illnesses. Enjoy these tasty recipes while providing your family with protec- tive vitamins and minerals. Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Brown green pepper lightly. Add water, 2 cups beans, corn, and tomato sauces. Mash 1 cup beans and add to the mixture. Add seasonings. Bring to boil. Simmer for 1/2 hour. Makes 5 servings. CABBAGE AND TOMATO SALAD ISLANDER BLACK BEANS AND PINEAPPLE 1 small head cabbage, sliced thinly 2 medium tomatoes, cubed 1 cup sliced radishes 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp red pepper 2 tbls fresh cilantro, chopped In a large bowl, mix together cabbage, tomatoes and radishes. In another bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients and pour over the vegetables. Makes 8 servings. CORN CHOWDER 4 cups frozen corn 1 can evaporated 1 tsp vegetable oil skim milk 2 slices Canadian bacon, diced 2 green onions, sliced 1 small zucchini, diced 1/4 cup diced tomatoes In a blender combine 3 cups corn with evaporat- ed milk for 3 minutes. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté ba- con, onions and zucchini until tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the corn puree into the saucepan and the remaining cup of whole corn. Heat through. Serve garnished with diced tomatoes. Makes 4 servings. WINTER SALAD 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 2 tbls honey 2 tbls apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp horseradish 1/4 cup nonfat cream cheese 1 1 2 1 2 1 - 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained - 8 oz can salt-free tomato sauce tbls reduced sodium soy sauce tbls molasses 2 tsp prepared yellow mustard tsp white vinegar 3/4 tsp onion powder -16 oz can crushed pineapple, drained Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil 1-1/2 quart baking dish or use nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except beans and pineapple. Mix well. Stir in beans and pineapple. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Makes 6 servings. BAKED APPLES 4 apples 2 cups water or apple juice 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp brown sugar 1/8 tsp allspice or ground cloves Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With an apple corer or paring knife remove the core of the apple by make a light circular incision 1/3 of the way down from the top of each apple. Place the apples in a small baking dish and add the water or apple juice until the apples are covered about 1/2 inch. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove the apples onto a plate and drain juice into a small saucepan. To the liquid: add cinnamon, allspice or cloves, and brown sug- ar. Boil liquid until it is thickened and syrupy, pour over apples. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. S T . A UGUSTINE (C ANTERBURY ) E PISCOPAL C HURCH C HURCH OF J ESUS C HRIST OF L ATTER D AY S AINTS 375 North St. (Vernonia Grange Hall) Vernonia, 503 705-2173 Please call for service schedule. KIDNEY BEAN CORN CHILI V ERNONIA C OMMUNITY C HURCH Jeff Cheney, Branch President 1350 E. Knott Street Vernonia, 503 429-7151 Sacrament Meeting, Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School & Primary 11:20 a.m. Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Women, Sunday 12:10 p.m. cups cooked kidney beans - 8 oz can tomato sauce clove garlic, chopped tbls chili powder tsp oregano cup water 2 cups frozen or fresh corn 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 tsp cumin 1 tbls vegetable oil Camelot Care Center Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Deficiency Free Survey 2005 Private and Semi-Private Suites Available Dedicated And Caring Staff 3900 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove • 503-359-0449 CERT training classes will be held Tuesday evenings starting October 11, at the Ver- nonia Fire Department. Class- es are approximately three hours long. The training will cover: • Disaster Preparedness • Fire Suppression • Disaster Medical Opera- tions – triage and treating life threatening injuries, assess- ment, treatment and hygiene • Light Search and Rescue • Team Organization and Disaster Psychology The course will be taught by Ted Morris, trainer for the City of Beaverton, who has exten- sive experience in emergency response. For information and to regis- ter, call Mike Orth, Training Co- ordinator, Vernonia CERT, at 503-429-3018 or email <my4by4@verizon.net>. You can be prepared to help in case of emergency! Church Directory In medium-size bowl, mix together honey, vinegar, salt, pepper, horseradish, and cream cheese. Add cabbage and carrots, mix well. Allow to set for at least 10 minutes before serving. This can also be made in advance and refrigerated until needed. Makes 4 servings. 3 1 1 2 1 1 CERT training course to start October 11th Grant Williams, Pastor 957 State Avenue Vernonia, 503 429-6790 Sunday Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. *B.L.A.S.T. w/Nursery 10:00 a.m. *Bible Learning and Scripture Training Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. V ERNONIA C HRISTIAN C HURCH Sam Hough, Evangelist 410 North Street Vernonia, 503 429-6522 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Every Wednesday: Ladies' Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Ladies’ Worship 10:00 a.m. Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Family Bible Study 7:00 p.m. S T . M ARY ' S C ATHOLIC C HURCH Pastoral Associate Juanita Dennis 960 Missouri Avenue Vernonia, 503 429-8841 Mass Schedule Sunday 12:00 Noon Religious Education Sunday 10:30 a.m. F IRST B APTIST C HURCH John Cahill, Pastor 359 “A” Street Vernonia, 503 429-1161 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship Saturday, 6:00 p.m. N EHALEM V ALLEY B IBLE C HURCH Gary Taylor, Pastor Grant & North Streets 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 850 Madison Avenue Vernonia, 503 429-1103 Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School A SSEMBLY OF G OD 662 Jefferson Ave., Vernonia, 503 556-1961 for Information Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. S EVENTH D AY A DVENTIST John Aitken II, Pastor, 396-1856 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. Vernonia, 503 429-8301 Morning Worship, 9:15 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m.
