Transit Steps Up
On Thursday evening, March 14, an EF3 twister hit Logan County at Indian Lake. The damage was catastrophic, killing 3 and leveling many homes. RTC Transit was able to offer free trips for those affected by the storms thanks to the generosity of the United Way of Logan County. For anyone who needed to get to appointments, groceries, school, or many other places, RTC provided them with transit.
It became clear later in the week that transportation was needed at the Lake. So RTC created a plan to put a bus up at Gathering Grounds to meet those touched by the tornado right where they are. One driver and vehicle were available from 10 am to 5 pm.
The best communities are those that show up during tragedy. We can truly say that Logan County is one of the greatest. The outpouring of caring and support through time, talent, and treasure was vast and life-changing.
The United Way of Logan County is still taking donations for the recovery at the Lake. They have received over One Million dollars, and it continues to grow. They have put together a team to decide where those funds need to go, including people impacted by the March 14th storms. When you give your monetary donation to the United Way, 100% of the proceeds go to the Lake Recovery. They have already started helping!
The Logan County Braves Bowling Team and the Cheer Team both had success at their respective competitions.
Team Results:
- Joe VanVoorhis, Barry Warne, Frank Chatfield, and Chris Thompson took Gold
- Adam Abshire, Mindy Young, Bill Bialecki, and Trevor Young took Bronze
The teams also competed in the Doubles Competition.
- Adam Abshire and Trevor Young were powerhouses and received gold medals
- Bill Bialecki and Mindy Young brought home Bronze medals
- Frank Chatfield and Barry Warne earned fourth place
- Joe VanVoorhis and Chris Thompson placed sixth
The Cheer Team competed at the State Indoor Meet at Bowling Green and received 1st place. Congratulations to all!
Ressurection Rolls for Easter
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 195kcal
Author: LittleCooksReadingBooks.com
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated crescent dough
- 1 bag of large marshmallows
- ½ cup of butter melted
- ¾ cup of white sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a muffin tin pan and set aside.
- Melt butter in a small bowl.
- Mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a separate small bowl.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into the triangles (along the dough perforations). Explain that the dough represents the tomb that they put Jesus into after his crucifixion.
- Next, hold up a white marshmallow and explain that it represents Jesus. Roll the marshmallow in butter and then in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Explain that it represents the oils and spices that was rubbed on Jesus after his death before they placed him in the tomb.
- Place the marshmallow onto a dough triangle near the larger end. Wrap each side of the dough up and over the marshmallow and explain that the dough represents the tomb where they buried Jesus. Roll the dough in your hands until all of the marshmallow is covered and sealed.
- Dip the rolled dough in butter and then dip in the cinnamon/sugar mixture and place in the greased muffin tin.
- Repeat until all of the dough has been used.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool then cut the “tomb” (rolls) down the middle. Before cutting, ask if the kids remember what happened on the third day (or why we celebrate Easter). Remind them that when they went to the tomb where Jesus was buried, the tomb was empty because Jesus rose. Cut through the roll and show the kids how the “tomb” is now empty.
Notes
Make sure you get the classic crescent dough that can be separated into triangles.You may want to place the muffin tin on a cookie sheet before baking in case there is any spillover.This cinnamon marshmallow crescent rolls recipe is sweet. Some people have told me that they’ve reduced the sugar amount with success.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g
The Studio and Pos+Abilities spent some time making Easter Wall Hangings this month. They chose their supplies to make their project unique and proceeded to decorate according to their own style. It was inspiring to see each person take some wood and string and make it a beautiful wall decoration welcoming people into their homes. Each combination of colors and patterns shows the personality of its maker perfectly.
Magic Brings Smiles
Master Magician Kevin Spencer brought his famous magic act to Logan County on Sunday, March 24 at the Holland Theater. The audience was enthralled with his charming demeanor and mysterious magic.
On Monday, Kevin brought some magic to The Studio and Pos+Abilities. Everyone loved the magic tricks, and Kevin graciously taught the group a trick they could share with others. The staff reveled in watching those who chose to do the trick in front of the crowd, including some who don’t typically choose to take part. It was so much fun to watch the awe and wonder as they
watched Kevin do his magic and again when they performed their own trick for the audience.
Have you listened to A Place at the Table? If not, listen in for interviews with RTC Director Tonya Reed, Vice President of OPRA Scott Marks, Author Aaron Wright, United Way of Logan County Executive Director Dave Bezusko, and many more.
Thursday night, March 28, RTC Services and the Holland Theatre sponsored a free movie for the public to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The guests enjoyed the comedy Champions, starring Woody Harrelson. Everyone enjoyed the movie, which also starred several people with some kind of disability. Several of RTC’s community engagement clients volunteered at the event as well. A big thank you to Quinten James, Mike Predmore, Morgan Huffer, Taylor Young, Chad Johnson, and Jack Costin for supporting this event with your amazing talents. We are so grateful for the Holland Theatre and what they do for our community, and we are humbled that they would share their amazing space with us for Developmental Disability Awareness Month. It really was a fun night of laughs and community.
The Blue Room took some time to honor a few women during Women’s History Month. They learned about author Judy Blume, nurse Florence Nightingale, and advocate Helen Keller.
To celebrate Judy Blume, they watched a documentary about her amazing life. They discussed her books and activism for girls, and even wrote a cover for thier version of a book! They made lanterns for Florence Nightingale and watched documentaries about her life. They also learned about braille and sign language to honor Helen Keller. Everyone enjoyed learning about new people and sharing their favorite parts of each woman’s life.
