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By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com Everything one can possibly think of has been affected by the coronavirus. Even the day of rest. Attending school, shopping, working, visiting family and friends, and playing sports have been brought to a halt. The hustle and bustle of daily lives have nearly become confined to the walls of homes. Before COVID-19, Monday through Saturday, people had full schedules. Then there’s Sunday. To those who go to church on the seventh day that also has changed. Some churches have completely shut down and are waiting for life to return to normal before their members will hear sermons. Others have taken to websites, Facebook and YouTube to keep their members spiritually filled with the word of God. First Baptist Church, 53 E Main St., has been using Zoom for small group meetings. They have also live-streamed their services at http://perufirstbaptist.org/sermon-series/live-stream-events with Josiah Black and pastor Bob Adelsperger. For more information, you can find them on Facebook at Peru First Baptist Church (Peru, IN). Paw Paw United Methodist Church, 7712 N Paw Paw Pike, Denver, has been posting messages and the sermon portion of their worship service is on YouTube at https://youtu.be/MbVKwcaSc64. First Presbyterian Church in Peru has been posting services on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b6x25mArWo. St. Charles Catholic Church, 80 W Fifth St, has been posting Mass on the church’s Facebook page since the Coronavirus made social interaction a negative activity. Father Adam Mauman has also made it easier for parishioners to enjoy music they are used to hearing at Mass by posting videos of two members of the parish (while practicing social distancing), Lew Little, playing guitar, and Jennifer Nord, singing, on the church’s Facebook page. Peru Church of the Brethren, 134 E Fifth Street, Peru, has their service on YouTube that can be accessed through their Facebook Page, Peru Church of the Brethren. First Christian Church, 53 W Main St., has their services available through YouTube as well. The address for it is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChIXIP9hZUHXQd9XMvu2kQ. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 181 W Main St., has their services posted on their Facebook page, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. These are just a few examples of how the religious community is keeping in touch with their church members despite the social distancing that has been put in place since the coronavirus outbreak. Messages of hope, faith and love can be seen and even felt on a screen to be carried in hearts and pockets wherever churchgoers go. Churches are finding new ways outside of the bricks and mortar to reach their church members during COVID-19. Photo by Michelle Boswell
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Recyling bin permanently closed By Samantha St. John Miami County Recycling District Director The recycling drop-off bin located at the corner of St Rd 18 and U.S. 31 has been closed. Permanently. The property owner requested the Miami County Recycling District to remove the recycling drop-off site due to the constant abuse and illegal dumping of non-recyclable items and trash at the site. The Recycling District has posted numerous pictures and warnings about the amount of illegal dumping at the site. Illegal dumping of trash and large bulk items continued despite the warnings. Unfortunately,
Samantha St. John this kind of dumping has led to the site being closed permanently. All the Miami County Recy-
cling District drop-off sites are designed for your traditional recycling materials. Traditional recycling materials consist of paper, flattened cardboard, plastic containers, metal cans and food grade glass. Nothing else. Look for these signs to be added to the bins very soon. They are a picture guide showing exactly what should be put into the bins. Cardboard needs to be flattened, so it does not take up so much room in the recycling bins. Plastic containers only, such as shampoo bottles, laundry soap bottles, milk jugs and so on. Plastic recycling has changed, and the markets have changed as well. Plastic recycling is now focused on the shape of the plastic container, and not the number in the plastic chasing arrows symbol. It is simple, if it is not in the picture, it does not go into the recycling bin. Please look at the sign with this article that shows you what should not go in the bins. This does not cover everything that shouldn’t be put into the bins, but it does cover a lot of the problem items left at the recycling bins all over the county. These items should never be left at the bins or put into the bins. They are not recyclable materials. They belong in one of the Miami County Recycling District’s other programs or in your own trash. All the recycling sites are being monitored for excessive trash and non-recyclables. Miami County has a problem with trashing the recycling drop-off sites. The people who are
Bins overflowing with trash were removed from St. Rd. 18 and U.S. 31.Photo provided
moved their recycling sites, and doing this are ruining the recycling program in Miami County only have one site open during business and for the peohours for the ple who are trying to recycle See another graphic about citizens to recycle. Don’t their items propthis topic on page 3 let this haperly. If the sites pen in Miami do not improve County. (have more recyPlease use the sites properly clable materials and less trash and put in good recyclable maand dumping), more sites can terials only. Be responsible for be removed. Having the sites is a bonus for your own belongings, including your recycling and things you our residents. Many other diswant to dispose of. tricts have permanently re-
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Reaching out to the flocks... Clockwise: Father Adam Mauman, St. Charles Catholic Church; Josiah Black, left and Pastor Bob Adelsperger of Peru Baptist Church; Lew Little (left with guitar) and Jennifer Nord, right, singing, St. Charles Catholic Church and Pastor Ken Greenwald at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. All four of these churches on reaching out through Facebook to their members. Photos provided
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“Hoppy” Easter! Elizabeth’s Awesome “Easter Bunny” Bites Prep time: 30 minutes; Cook time: 30 minutes; Ready in: 2 hours. Yield: 24 servings. 4 eggs 3/4 unsweetened, natural applesauce 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup plant (vegetable or nut) oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 3 cups grated carrots 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla. Reduce speed to mix then add carrots and nuts, if using. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, if using. Stir dry into wet, blending on low only until all dry is mixed in. Divide batter into 24 cupcake tins lined with paper. Bake in preheated oven approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans, if using. Frost the cooled cupcakes.
Inheriting a love for baking, my granddaughter, Elizabeth, especially enjoyed making Easter Bunny Bites to help make the Easter Bunny a little “Hoppier” this year! Photographer: Laura Kurella
My granddaughter, Elizabeth, recently hopped into my kitchen and asked if we could make some carrot cupcakes to help make the Easter Bunny a little “hoppier” this year. Noting that mixed carrots (carrots of all colors) had been named “Vegetable of the Year” (by The Chef’s Garden and the Culinary Vegetable Institute) I thought this would make a good teachable moment for Bugs Bunny’s favorite, crunchy treat! Known since the 10th century, purple and white / yellow varieties of carrots are believed to be the first to have emerged then, through selective breeding, brought about additional shades. In the 17th century, the Dutch cultivated a breed of carrot with an orange hue that also boasted high amounts of beta carotene. Laura Growing it in great abundance, due to its attributes and also in tribute to William of Orange, most other colors of carrots fell out of favor and left mass agricultural production. Like other colored carrots, orange carrots do contain about four times the USDA recommended dose of vitamin A, have lots of beta-carotene, and offer an earthy, sweet, and good to eat taste. However, purple carrots offer an intensely sweet flavor that can sometimes even
offer a subtle a peppery finish. The yellow, golden, or white carrot offers a mildly delicious, nutty flavor and lacks the earthy flavor found in other hues, but makes up for it with its surprising burst of sweetness that makes up for its duller hue! While red carrots don't differ much from orange carrots in flavor, their red color, which comes from lycopene, does offer the additional benefits of helping to prevent cancer, making it worth a place on the menu. In addition to being the vegetable of the year, carrots are also considered an ultimate health food because of the role they play in improving our health in many ways including diabetes control because of a carrot’s relatively low glycemic index, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, too! Carrots can help reduce cholesterol, help in Kurella fighting dementia, and help protect the central nervous system during the aging process – something we’d all like to happily hope hop through! Here now, with the assistance of my #1 grandchild, Elizabeth, is a cache of crisp and flavorful ways to help you make the Easter Bunny “Hoppy” too. Happy Easter and God bless you! Sources: MedicalNewsToday.com; Healthline.com; Reader’s Digest; The Carrot Museum
Cake Variation Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack, if desired.
Zesty Char-roasted Carrots 1-pound orange carrots, unpeeled 1-pound rainbow carrots, unpeeled 1/4 cup pure, cold-pressed virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Using a knife, trim tops from carrots then, using a vegetable scrub brush, scrub carrots well under running water. Cut carrots in long diagonal slices, about 4 inches long by 1/2- inch wide. Place carrots on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using hands, toss well then spread out in a single layer. Place pan in oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until carrots are lightly charred and tender. Remove from oven and sprinkle with orange zest, and orange juice. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Fresh ‘n’ Crisp Carrot Salad Prep:20 mins; Total:20 mins; Servings: 6. 3-5 large carrots, any colors 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 green onions, sliced thin 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Using a vegetable scrubber, scrub then top carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, mandolin, or a spiral slicer set to thinnest setting, cut carrots into long, thin strips and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, honey, and garlic powder. Add carrot and green onion then toss well to coat. Let stand 5 minutes; toss again. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. NOTE - To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.