{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}
Vol. 3 No. 16
A Story
By Andrew Detweiler “Hi Mom, I’m home!”I called as I entered the kitchen door. But an empty, quiet house was all that greeted me. Looking around, I spotted a note on the table. It said, “I have gone to Orwell to buy groceries. Dad is with me and we took the horse and buggy.” I just smiled to myself when I was done reading. I would be home all by myself because my brother and older sister were at work and my other sisters were going to the neighbors for the night. Well, first I went to the cupboard and got a full bag of salt and vinegar chips. Then I got a case of Pepsi. And then, I went over to a La-Z-Boy chair and ate all the chips and drank all the pop. That was good, I thought when it was all gone. This is the life. I wish it would never end. When I was done with the game I was playing, I got up and stretched and went out to the icebox and drank three cans of root beer. I, then, got a big candy bar, ate it and went outside. Well, when I got outside, things started happening. As soon as I stepped out the door, I stepped on a big skunk. That thing sprayed and ran away. It was probably as scared as I was. Then I got a bowl of water for our dog, slipped and that bowl flew right up in the air and came down on my head! I thought, “Here I am only four steps from the house, and I stunk and was wet!” Well, I didn’t let it bother me. Then I heard squealing coming from the barn. I ran over and saw the cat had a big rat in her mouth. I looked and saw four other rats coming out of holes. I said, “You will never go back into your holes, ’cause you’re gonna die!” I got the pitchfork and started after them. I got the first three, then, when I went for the last one, I missed and got my
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Reading, writing, drawing and staying healthy keep you sharp and active … and are perfect activities on cold winter evenings!
Winter
Remedies
Winter is coming. The snow is here. Winter is coming, It’s very near!
For Colds
By Katherine Byler
There’s snow on the window, Snow on the ground, Snow on the rooftops, And snow all around.
Submitted by Katherine Byler 1/4 teaspoon ginger Dash cayenne pepper 1 – 2 teaspoons honey 1 mug of hot water Mix all other ingredients in the mug of hot water and drink. In two hours, make another mug of these ingredients and drink it.
Get out the sleds, The jackets, the coats. Get out the skis, Better make a note.
For Wellness, You Need Sleep
The snow is falling, Thick and fast. The snow is falling, It better last!
1/2 cup ginger ale 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons light Karo Mix all ingredients together. Take 2 tablespoons every 15 minutes until gone. Warning: Increasing intake could cause vomiting.
Odd Statements Written by Insurance Applicants
• Mother died in infancy. • An uncle died of cancer on his mother’s side. • Applicant has never been fatally sick.
Can’t sleep? Warm some milk, sprinkle lots of nutmeg on it and drink it up. For Flu Symptoms
For Colds or Flu
For adults: Take 1,000 mg of vitamin C and 325 mg aspirin every six hours for 2 – 3 days.
Our next issue of Plain Country is Feb. 15. Submission deadline is Monday, Jan. 30. Advertising deadline is Feb. 3. Please send the information to share to Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062, or call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933. Subscriptions are available for $25 per year
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It is said that each day 70,000 kittens and puppies are born in the United States! It is no wonder so many puppies and kittens, dogs and cats are homeless. Many of these poor little creatures end up on the doorsteps of us country dwellers. What can be done? Shelters are overcrowded and many healthy animals are euthanized because there are no homes for them. We all know that the best solution is to spay or neuter the dogs and cats, thus cutting down the breeding population. But the expense!! It is a good thing that there are programs available to provide low cost spaying and neutering. You can contact any of the places below and get details. (A year ago, someone dropped a litter of five kittens off at the bottom of our farm road. Our vet gave us the phone number of Valley Save a Pet. We contacted them and were able to have the three little males neutered and two little females spayed for about $15 each! They are now all healthy and happy and living in a “forever home”.) Following is a list of organizations that will help with Pet Fix Mobile Spay/Neuter Surgeries: Rescue Village ................440-338-4819 Geauga Dog Warden...... 440-286-8135 (only cats) Fix It in the Farmland.....440-338-4819 ext. 21 Angels for Animals........220-549-1111 Valley Save a Pet.............440-232-2914
{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Publisher: the Fontanelle group inc Editorial Coordinators: Jacquie Foote and Joe & Sarah Miller Staff Writers: Katherine M. Byler, Barbara Ann Detweiler and Donnie Miller Contributing Writers: William Bender, Daniel Fisher, Ellen Hershberger, Rachel Miller and Linda Weaver Mailing Address: P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 Phone: 440-632-0782 v 440-834-8900 v Fax: 440-834-8933 Published Every Three Weeks – Free of Charge
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Happy Birthday!! Jan. 25 Mrs. Marcia Byler Jan. 25 Alma E. Byler Jan. 25 Joseph J. Yoder (41) Jan. 25 Steven W. Miller (11) Jan. 26 Mrs. (Dan) Sarah Detweiler (76) Jan. 26 MRS. (JOE) SARAH MILLER (70) Yes! Plain Country’s own! Jan. 26 Matthew Yutzy (6) Jan. 28 Mrs. (Dan) Sarah Byler (80) Jan. 29 Mrs. Sarah Ann Miller (33) Jan. 30 Saloma P. Hershberger (3) Jan. 30 Michael (Melvin Ray) Shetler (4) Feb. 2 Maurine (Alan) Miller (15) Feb. 2 Jeremy C. Byler Feb. 4 Mrs. (Harvey) Mary Ellen Frey (60) Feb. 4 Nathan (Melvin Ray) Shetler (2) Feb. 6 Linda (Lester) Byler (13) Feb. 6 Mrs. Laura Byler (61) Feb. 7 Mahala Gingerich (58) Feb. 8 Melvin M. Hershberger (74) Feb. 8 Mrs. Kathy Detweiler (33) Feb. 10 Daniel (Lester) Byler (18) Feb. 11 Robert L. Hershberger (20) Feb. 13 Christopher Yutzy (13) Feb. 14 Marlin Yutzy (12)
Belated Happy Birthday Dec. 5 Mrs. Katherine Byler (30) Jan. 1 Eve Hershberger (6) Jan. 3 Perry J. Miller (47) Jan. 4 Danny Ray Miller (19) Jan. 5 Mrs. Saloma Miller (75) Jan. 5 Eli E. Byler (50) Jan. 5 Nelson D. Slabaugh (9) Jan. 8 Leona (Onie) J. Miller (11) Jan. 9 Edward C. Bender (50) Jan. 9 Jacob E. Byler (6) Jan. 9 Ben Miller Jr. (5) Jan. 8 Jon F. Mullet (18) Jan. 8 Luinda Miller (21)
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Please write in and share some . . . - Favorite winter stew recipes - Memories of sugaring - Benefits after Feb. 15 - News from the schools - Birthdays and anniversaries - Tell Us a Story – send in stories or tidbits from the past, stories with morals, or Bible based stories, stories you like to tell, or stories that have been told to you Information for next edition must be received by Jan. 30 to be included. Send to: Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 . Pho: 440-632-0782 or Fax: 440-636-9842
Jan. 10 Regina Yoder (23) Jan. 10 Matthew J. Miller (22) Jan. 11 Mark Hershberger (22) Jan. 12 Lester Burkholder Jr. (49) Jan. 12 Aaron Hershberger (23) Jan. 12 Mrs.Martha Kuhns Jan. 13 Wayne Miller (17) Jan. 13 Kristine Miller (14) Jan. 13 Mrs. Carol Yutzy Jan. 13 Myron A. Miller (16) Jan. 14 Marcus S. Yoder (3) Jan. 15 Andrew F. Mullet (19) Jan. 15 Esther Hershberger Jan. 16 Christina C. Weaver (13) Jan. 17 Naomi Slaubaugh (50) Jan. 18 Tina D. Hostetler (17) Jan. 18 Sadie Kurtz Jan. 19 Jonas Yutzy (33) Jan. 19 Mrs. Lori Hershberger Jan. 19 Mrs. Ada Marie Miller Jan. 19 Mrs. Ida Miller Jan. 19 Lori R. Miller (13) Jan. 20 Mrs. Betty Yutzy (28) Jan. 20 Chester C. Miller (15) Jan. 20 Mary Ellen Slabaugh (13) Jan. 20 Barbara Byler Jan. 21 Melvin J. Shetler (74) Jan. 21 Mrs. Rhoda Weaver Jan. 22 Mrs. (Jake) Sarah Yoder (79) Jan. 23 Mary Ann Kuhns (60) Jan. 24 Rudy D. Detweiler (64) Jan. 24 Adam W. Miller (11) Jan. 24 Rebecca Kauffman
Children’s Immunization Clinics
Geauga County General Health District hosts local children’s immunization clinics. Immunizations for children and adolescents are free of charge for all Geauga County residents regardless of income. For nonGeauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit. MIDDLEFIELD CLINIC Second Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. Third Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. Third Thursday, Feb. 16 from 3 – 6 p.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINIC Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road, Newbury.
In Memory Mrs. Jonas Sadie Byler, mother Born Feb. 7, 1916 … Died Dec. 19, 1994 John H. Hershberger Born Feb. 13, 1917 … Died July 26, 1976
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A Special Friend – Sometimes in life, you find a special friend; Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can’t stop; Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it.
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Maple Syrup Meeting
Friday, Jan. 27 vendors have Show and Tell from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 speakers from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. followed by chicken dinner Reservations requested for dinner Joe’s Window Shop (Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)
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In This Issue ...
Birthdays............................................................... 02 Bits and Pieces of Yesterday........................... 08 Bookmobile News............................................. 08 Books in Review................................................. 08 Children’s Immunization Clinics................... 02 From Our Schools.............................................. 02 Greetings from Garrettsville.......................... 06 Greetings from the Plain Community........ 08 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner.............. 06 Hello from Huntsburg...................................... 06 In Memory............................................................ 02 Katherine’s Korner............................................. 04 Lines by Linda..................................................... 07 Mom’s Diary......................................................... 05 Nutrient Dense Gardening............................. 04 Obituaries............................................................. 03 Parkman Pathways............................................ 07 Plain Community Events................................. 02 Plain Fun............................................................... 09 Recipes.................................................................. 04 Tell Me a Story.................................................... 01 Wanted for our next issue............................. 02
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Albert J. Kauffman, 78, of North Bloomfield, entered eternal rest Jan. 8, 2012 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren. He was born July 16, 1933 to the late Joe C. and Elizabeth (Byler) Kauffman. Albert married Ida J. Mast on Sept. 1, 1960. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He worked as a carpenter was coowner/operator of Kauffman woodworking for the past 16 years. Albert will be sadly missed by his loving wife; children, Marie Ann (Bill) Yoder, Samuel Kauffman, David Lee (Laura) Kauffman, Albert Wayne (Alma) Kauffman, Laura Mae (Chester) Miller, Linda Sue (Albert) Miller; two brothers; two sisters; 25 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and five sisters. Albert’s final resting place is in Clover Hill Cemetery in Orwell. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
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Eli P. Miller, 69, of Mesopotamia, entered eternal rest Jan. 10, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born May 26, 1942 to the late Peter E. and Clara S. (Byler) Miller. Eli married Emma Jane Miller on May 21, 1970. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Eli worked as a logger for 35 years and later at a pallet shop for the past two years. He enjoyed singing, hunting, reading, and spending time with his family. Eli will be missed by his loving wife; children, Barbara Jane (Joni) Borkholder of Mesopotamia, Cindy (Albert) Miller of Cookville, Tenn., Betty Marie (Steven) Troyer of Mesopotamia, William E. Miller of Mesopotamia, Wayne E. Miller of Mesopotamia; five brothers; one sister; 14 grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Eli’s final resting place is in Clark Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia. Online condolences may be sent to www. bestfunerals.com.
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Jake M. Leslein, 84, of Mesopotamia died Jan. 4, 2012 at his home. He was born April 19, 1927 in Mesopotamia, son of Michael and Gertrude (Hostetler) Leslein. He married Saloma Sue Kempf and was a lifelong resident of the area. Jake was a cabinet maker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by his friends and loving family, his wife Saloma Sue; 11 children, Mary Ellen (Andy) Bricker, John (Sue) Leslein both of Middlefield, Ruth (Chris) Troyer of Orwell, Melinda (Wally) Byler of Pa., Michael Leslein of Mesopotamia, Sara Ann (Atlee) Fisher, Rebecca (Joe) Bricker both of Middlefield, Paul Lewis (Lydia) Leslein of Pa., Laura (Raymond) Miller of Middlefield, Peter (Jemima)Leslein, and Neil (Ida) Leslein both of N.Y.; 83 grandchildren; 157 great grandchildren; his sister Sarah Byler of Pa.; and two brothers, William Leslein of Warren and Emanuel Leslein of Pa. Burial was at Wilcox Road Cemetery. Online condolences at www. russellfuneralservicesusa.com
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Mark Adam Miller, 5, of Huntsburg, was granted his angel wings Dec. 6, 2011 due to natural causes. He was surrounded by his loving family and in the arms of his mother and father. Mark was born July 19, 2006 to Mark A. and Barbara (Hochstetler) Miller. Mark will be sadly missed by his loving parents; paternal grandparents, William and Carol (Detweiler) Miller; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Amanda (Shrock) Hochstetler; maternal great-grandmother, Emma (Byler) Shrock; sisters, Betty Ann and Christina Miller; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother, Matthew. Mark’s final resting place is in Nauvoo Road Cemetery in Middlefield. Online condolences may be sent to www. bestfunerals.com. Mary B. Miller (nee Borkholder), 93, of Parkman, entered eternal rest Dec. 21, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born Dec. 3, 1918, to Mose and Martha (Hershberger) Borkholder. She is now reunited with her husband of many years, Crist E. Miller. She is a lifelong resident of the Middlefield area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Mary thoroughly enjoyed being a homemaker, quilting, making candy and spending time with her family. She was widely known for many years as “Candy Mary.” Mary will be missed by her daughter, Martha (Atlee) Wengerd of Parkman; grandchildren, Mary Sue (Jerry) Miller, Crist (Emma) Wengerd, Lovina (John) Byler, Marvin (Marie) Wengerd, Kathryn (Lester) Schmucker, Sadie (Paul) Detweiler, Sylvia (Harley) Hochstetler, Ray (Marilyn) Wengerd; 69 great-grandchildren; six great-greatgrandchildren; and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, one son, three sisters, four brothers, and one grandchild. Mary’s final resting place is in Yoder Cemetery in Parkman. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com. William C. Byler, 78, of Windsor died at his home on Jan. 5, 2012. He was born on Sep. 30, 1933 in Mesopotamia, son of Crist C. and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Byler. On April 22, 1954 he was married to Kathryn A. Byler, who survives. God granted them over 57 years together. He was a charter member of Zion Christian Fellowship and loved his church family. He was a retired dairy farmer. Also surviving are five children; Freeman and wife Mary (Sommers) of North Bloomfield, William and wife Susan (Hershberger) of Mesopotamia, Mary Ellen Byler and Irene Sue Byler of Windsor, Timothy Ray and wife Joanna Sue (Hochstetler) of Mesopotamia; dear foster son Jacob Zelczer; as well as 23 dearly loved grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers, Jake (Sara) of Burton and Dan (Sara) of Middlefield; one brother-in-law Milo Schlabach of Mesopotamia; two sistersin-law, Mary Ellen Bontrager of Middlefield and Edna Byler of Martinsburg. William was preceded in death by his parents; three stillborn children; four sisters, Ida (John) Miller, Katie (Jake) Byler, Mattie (Andy) Byler, and Mary (Milo) Schlabach, and two brothers, Crist and Wallace. Online condolences at www. russellfuneralservicesusa.com
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Katherine’s
Korner
First letter of the New Year! There’s a bright sun shining as I write! Hope it goes on and on! With several funerals planned, sunshine helps bring cheer and peacefulness. In less than one week, four new widows remained after the deaths of their husbands. The Lord giveth; the Lord taketh away. Okay, cornflakes (Kellogg’s, by the way) take a back seat for now. Some “Krebbles” (scrapple) were delivered to our door and am making a real pig of myself. Well, that’s what it’s made of anyhow, “pig meat”. Start the day right with Krebbles! Others can have the smoked sausage. Christmas gatherings kept us quite busy; now we can concentrate on other things; benefit auctions and doings abound. It’s always fun to go to and see the many faces, known and unknown. Of course, hubby gets sort of dizzy if he “has to” go away too much! Well, it’s now 2012 and we wonder, in this modern age, will our roads stay holey? It’s unbelievable how we have so few roads that are actually smooth surfaced and bump free. Do you think it would help if everyone bombarded the state office with phone calls to say how bad it is? Not to complain, just to explain! New Year’s Resolution: Take notes and remember where you put them. (It would make writing this mess a lot quicker! And it may make available something worthwhile writing about.) Stay tuned …
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Pizza Rigatoni
Chili Soup
(Delicious with fresh baked bread!)
(Serve some, can the rest)
Submitted by Sarah Miller
Submitted by Rachel Miller
1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage 3 cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked 4 cups Mozzarella cheese 1 small onion, chopped 3 1/2 ounces pepperoni 6 ounces black olives, sliced 23 ounces pizza sauce 1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 pounds hamburger 3 packages chili seasoning 5 teaspoons chili powder 2 bottles ketchup 9 pints kidney beans 2 cups brown sugar 2 quarts beef broth 2 gallons tomato juice Salt and pepper to taste Season salt (optional) Chopped onions (optional)
Fry sausage in a skillet until browned. Cook pasta. In a casserole dish, layer half of sausage, pasta, cheese, soup, onion, pizza sauce, pepperoni and olives. Repeat layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 2 hours.
Brown hamburger and onions. Put hamburger in large pot and add beef broth, ketchup and tomato juice. Heat to boil. Add chili seasoning, chili powder, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Add beans and reduce to simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes. Unused chili soup can be cold packed in quart jars for 3 hours. (Leave headspace.)
Scalloped Potatoes
Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler Sauce: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Casserole: 4 cups peeled potatoes 1 cup cubed ham 1 (4 ounce) package grated cheese For sauce: Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened. Set aside. Casserole: In buttered 2 quart casserole dish, layer half of the potatoes and ham. Cover with half of the white sauce. Repeat with next layer. Sprinkle cheese over all. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Remove cover and bake for 10 minutes longer.
Fruit Slush
(Simple, yummy and available during winter months.)
Submitted by Katherine Byler 3 cups water 2 cups white sugar 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice, diluted 8 ripe bananas, crushed or sliced 1 (#2) can crushed pineapple Mix sugar and water, boil for 5 minutes. When sugar water is cool, add rest of ingredients. Freeze. Thaw to light slush when ready to serve.
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Nutrient Dense Gardening By Daniel Fisher
A wet evening and time for another article. Will try to cover WHAT IS HEALTHY SOIL. We need healthy soil if we want healthy crops, healthy livestock and healthy people. As a gardener or farmer you will probably recognize healthy soil when you see it. They drain and warm quickly in the spring. They don’t crust over after planting. They soak up heavy rains with minimum run off. They store moisture for dry spells. They support teeming populations of microbes. They don’t require ever increasing fertilizer rates to maintain good yields. They produce healthy high quality crops. The condition of the soil is at least as important as its fertility. The productivity of the soil can never exceed the plant food element in the least supply. This means being concerned with what is missing from the soil, as well as with what is wrong with it and what can be done to correct it. If we look at it this way, I think we can not only raise nutrient dense crops but also we can leave the soil that God gave us as healthy or healthier when we leave this world. Until next time. Daniel C. Fisher is proprietor of D & S Farm & Garden Supply LLC, 4738 Gates Road, Middlefield. Call his voice mail at 440-6934632 for more information.
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Tuesday, Thursday, Dec. 13: The Dec. 1: We had children are getting a hard frost this excited about morning. I puttered the Christmas around doing odds Program. Norma and ends. told me she has Friday, Dec. 2: three secrets. Cold again this eiler By Barbara Ann Detw Wednesday, morning. Rose Edna is Dec. 14: I’m working on thoroughly doing pretty cleaning the living well at keeping ahead of my work without room. Rose Edna around! Saturday, Dec. 3: A long, stressful day. Thursday, Dec. 15: We went to Sunny Wayne and the boys went hunting. The little Acres’ School Program tonight. girls had cabin fever by this afternoon, so, Friday, Dec. 16: We finally got our when Andrew got back, they went out and basement cemented! Now, we can finally helped him haul wood. get organized! Sunday, Dec. 4: To church, then home Saturday, Dec. 17: Finally … snow! to rest and read. Two neighbor families The only hill we have around here is a huge came for the evening which made it a short, dirt pile in our yard, so that’s where the enjoyable one. little girls went to ride their sleds. It actually Monday, Dec. 5: Norma is very excited. worked! She got the poem she has to recite at the Sunday, Dec. 18: To church, home to annual Christmas Program. rest, and then to neighbors for supper. Tuesday, Dec. 6: I babysat cousin Monday, Dec 19: Katherine is Kathy’s little Emily today. She played, and bemoaning the fact that there is a big then helped me sew and make supper. possibility there will be no snow for She licked the bowls and spoons! Christmas. She’s almost 12 years old and she Wednesday, Dec. 7: Norma got sick can’t remember a Christmas without snow! and came home from school at 1:30. She Tuesday, Dec. 20: Andrew had to was on the couch all evening. take old, patched clothes and Wayne’s Thursday, Dec. 8: Norma thought she old, tattered hat to school to wear for the was well enough to go to school, but, when program. He’s to be a tramp. she got up, she didn’t get very far before Wednesday, Dec. 21: I miss Rose making a beeline for the couch again. She Edna! was there most of the day. Finally, by 6, Thursday, Dec. 22: We went down she was up and about and almost like her to Carroll County to take in the Christmas normal self. Program there and then we brought Rose Wayne helped me can two bushels of Edna home. apples tonight. Katherine also helped. Friday, Dec. 23: Finally – the long Rose Edna baked Christmas cookies for awaited Program! The teachers put together neighbors and friends. an awesome one and the children were Friday, Dec. 9: Norma is constantly wonderful. It was so touching at one point. rattling off her poem and also everyone Norma kept her secrets, so the parents had else’s that she knows! a few surprises throughout. Saturday, Dec. 10: Today was the Saturday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Annual Byler Christmas Gathering at my Day! brother John and Laura’s. The highlight of How exciting for the children. I gave the day for the children are the gifts from each of them one gift tonight. Grandma. Sunday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day! Rose Edna went home to Carroll County I heard Katherine and Betty at 5 a.m.! They with sister Elizabeth and Wayne. She will didn’t get up, but they were awake and I stay almost two weeks. knew they wouldn’t go back to sleep, so, Sunday, Dec. 11: It was 16 degrees finally at 6, I got up to make breakfast and this morning! told them they could be in the kitchen with Monday, Dec. 12: The laundry, etc is me. It seemed forever to them till everyone now up to me, since Rose Edna isn’t here. else was up and ready. It was 7:30 a.m.! Laura and I went to a few stores tonight to do a bit of shopping.
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Monday, Dec. 26: Wayne bought a calf at the sale today. The little girls were fascinated. Tuesday, Dec. 27: The basement is cleaned and organized – what a good feeling! It’s so nice to have a bigger basement and an extra room for storage. We got beef today, so, now, I have canning and freezing to do. Wednesday, Dec. 28: I canned chunks, steaks and hamburger all day. Wayne also took meat to the freezer. We had steaks for supper. What a treat! Thursday, Dec. 29: No school today, so the children and I drove down to Dad and Mom’s for the day. Friday, Dec. 30: Betty made the remark that Rose Edna is a good cleaner but, “I sure don’t like when she does; I can never find anything.” Saturday, Dec. 31: Wayne put in a new door. Slowly, but surely, things are getting done around here! I was awake at midnight and heard lots of noise in the distance! Sunday, Jan. 1: New Years Day. To church, and then home to prepare a meal. Dad and Mom and brother Johns and family came and we played games, etc. Monday, Jan. 2: There’s snow on the ground! The children had fun with it, especially at school with their friends and classmates. Andrew is sick and home from school. Tuesday, Dec. 3: Oh no! Betty got up at 5 a. m. and promptly threw up. So no school for her today. It’s the first day she’s missed, but it can’t be helped. After Rose Edna got up, she discovered she was also sick. So they were both down all day. Wednesday, Jan. 4: Betty is some better, but I kept her home to fully recuperate. Rose Edna didn’t feel very good today yet. Thursday, Jan. 5: Betty could finally go to school Wayne got sick this afternoon and was down all evening. There are only three of us who haven’t had it yet! Friday, Jan. 6: The Detweiler Christmas Gathering was today at Wayne’s sister Sally and Steven Troyer’s. Saturday, Jan. 7: A beautiful, sunny day! The laundry actually dried outside. Sunday, Jan. 8: Another nice day. We walked over to neighbor Andy and Lucy’s to see the new baby.
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Joe A. Byler of Mio, Mich. is not well with cancer in his throat area. Some of his relatives plan to visit him, leaving Wednesday morning, Jan. 11 and coming back Thursday afternoon. If plans hold out, I plan to go along and visit daughter Betty and family. I would like to surprise them. Having Christmas dinner with us and Grandpa John on Friday evening were Crist and Clara By Sarah Miller Hershberger, Crist and Ada Yoder, Jan. 9, 2012 Mrs. Levi (Saloma) Miller and son Beautiful winter weather we’re having, Levi Jr. and Owen and Mary Ellen Miller and but there’s lots of flu going around. Some son Owen Jr. were missing from church today on account We don’t have very many birds at our of sick children. feeders, as the hawks are bad. Now, why do Visiting Grandpa John J. Miller, Shedd they have to pick on the little birds when Road on Saturday evening, Jan. 7, were they could go after a much juicier meal by nephew John and Emma Miller from catching mice or rabbits? Crossville, Tenn. They came for the The Bloodmobile will be at our funeral of William C. Byler which Window Shop on Saturday, Jan 14. was on Sunday, Jan. 8. They With deer hunting past, we hope The teacher plan to leave for home Sunday for a good turn out. asked her students evening. There will be a benefit Going to Johnsonburg, if they had 10 potatoes barbeque chicken dinner, Pa. to the viewing of a great and had to divide them live and silent auction at niece, Mrs. Mary Coblentz, on among 12 people, how Joe’s Window Shop on Friday Saturday, Jan. 7, were David evening, Jan. 20. We hope would they do it. and Katie Miller, Rudy and many will come. One child replied, Emma Detweiler, Ervin, Melvin Happy Birthday to nephew “Mash ‘em.” and Ida Miller, Mrs. Alma (Danny Edward Bender on turning 50 Ray) Miller, Mrs. Sadie (Marvin) Miller Jan. 9. and I. Mary was 37 years old and died Our sympathy to the family of Albert after battling cancer for six years, Kauffman who died some time over the Widow Mrs. Ada Byler of Georgia Road weekend. The family lives in the Bloomfield is back home after spending several weeks area. at her daughter Rhoda and Elwin Weaver’s What a beautiful day we had for drying following heart surgery. She is coming along laundry. But, I imagine we will be getting well. We wish her healthier days again. snowed in one of these days. Our sympathy to the Jake Lesline A New Year has begun. What it holds, family on the passing of their father and we don’t know. So we’ll take one day at a grandfather. His funeral was held on time and leave the rest up to God. Saturday, Jan. 7. You all have a good day.
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Jan. 5, 2012 It is Thursday evening after supper. Today was a nice day. I did a big laundry, but they didn’t completely dry outside. I didn’t dare leave them out as the barometer showed rain. We’ve been doing a little cleaning. We usually do in midwinter and our stove smoked in the basement, so that’s good reason to do walls and curtains now. Tomorrow some families will get together for Christmas. The John Detweiler families are going to Carroll County to Danny Detweilers, their son and brother. Ours will be Jan. 21. Two of our children were here on Christmas day after church. We didn’t have any snow on Christmas, maybe we will on Jan. 21. We did have some on Monday and Tuesday this week. It came hard and fast with whiteouts. It looked nice from the house. We had 3 – 4 inches. I read in the paper that a good plant food for ferns is 1/2 teaspoon Epsom salts in
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Jan. 13, 2012 Jacquie says it is time for another letter. What is going to come out of this pen? Time will tell. The way we hear it, Eck Andy is a sick man. Is he afraid of a doctor? We’ve been home since Jan. 10. But, let’s go back to Tuesday, Dec. 6. Anna went to the phone. No, she didn’t; she didn’t get that far till she fell and broke her leg above the knee. The break was between her knee replacement and hip replacement. Then, Wednesday, she had surgery. They put in a plate and nine screws. She came home Dec. 10. Doctor said 8 to 12 weeks. So we stayed at Uria’s for four weeks. We got really good care; still, it is good to be home. Anna is in the wheelchair most of the day. By evening, she is ready for the easy chair. There is someone around here every day but weekends. Anna bosses me around. One thing, I have clean hands since I am chief cook and bottle washer. Jan. 17, Gideon’s Jr. goes in to Akron. They might have to put in a stint. He is 14. He had open-heart surgery when he was 5 months old. Anna has a check-up by the doctor on Jan. 20. She says, “ Seven more weeks to just sit here.” We are getting a lot of visitors. Last night, Aunt Dorothy and cousins were here. We missed Mervins, Bill’s Urias and Dan R.
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Jan. 7, 2012 Another year has passed. We hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and, like me, wants to try to do better in the New Year. Yesterday was Old Christmas and many families had their get-togethers. Tomorrow evening, Jake’s family gets together at his nephew Eli and Ada Weaver’s for supper and a gift exchange. We had our Christmas with our children and grands on Dec. 31 at daughter Sara Jane and Marty Mast’s. She made a yummy casserole of sauerkraut and pork and I brought ham. Others brought the rest of the meal. New Year’s eve, Marty and we took our leftovers to Wayne and Linda Gingerich family. Bill and Betty Miller joined us after supper. Linda had gall bladder surgery Dec. 27 by laser. She is feeling better daily. Her sister-in-law Sue (Mrs. Bill) Gingerich also had surgery but Sue’s was a week earlier. Word was received on Jan. 6 that William C. Byler passed away. He had not been well for a while already. His wife is Katherine, daughter of the late Andy and Lydia Byler. The family lives in the Mespo area. Katherine’s Korner writer was in our neck of the woods Wednesday Jan. 4 in the evening at John and Mary Slabaugh’s for Mary’s birthday. Her hubby Joe and son Johns and boys, Marvin Hershberger’s, Johns and Marty Masts, John Slabaugh Jrs. and family, Mark Kuhnses and sons, Mrs. Tim (Arlene) Miller, Jake and I all fit in their living room! The usual cake, ice cream, coffee, chips and toppings were on the menu. Johns are enjoying their mail immensely. The puzzle pieces keep coming daily. Today is muzzle loader hunting and the menfolk went south again. Jake will miss out on supper at Dutch Family where my brothers and sister plan to meet tonight. Johns are coming for the funeral of William Byler which is tomorrow afternoon. Johns are from Connellsville and will be staying with their son Johns Jr. while here.
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John Troyers. They had the Sunday, Nov. 27: We unpleasant experience this attended church at Melvin morning of a stopped up Kauffman’s and had many chimney and a house full of welcome visitors. smoke. Monday, Nov. 28: Tuesday, Dec. 13: I just Am only doing a 24 hour lay around today after doing shift, then overnight am an all nighter. Then, tonight, helping with the Milo our group sang for Jake C. Schlabach family. Byler. Tuesday, Nov. 29: Wednesday, Dec. 14: Have a day off and am This was one of those days By Ellen Hershberger not getting much done. where I get home from one Tonight was singers’ night job, change in 5 minutes (literally) get on and, then, did an overnight. another van to go for a back treatment, Wednesday, Nov. 30: I filled in doing and repeat the process in late afternoon dinner at the Assisted Living Home, then on for the evening job. All in a week’s work, to an overnight from there. but not every day is like this. I do get to rest Thursday, Dec. 1: Christmas always and catch up on sleep. seems closer once we hit December. Tonight Sunday, Dec. 18: After a long, after work I actually got to sleep in my own refreshing walk, I opt to stay home all day. bed. We had brunch at sister’s and brother-inFriday, Dec. 2: I do the breakfast and law’s, played games and then shared an lunch shift, then head to an overnight. evening meal with more family members. Sunday. Dec. 4: We enjoyed brunch Monday, Dec. 19 and Tuesday, Dec. together here and in the afternoon and 20: I’m at my regular job and look forward for supper we were at Edna and Bill Byler’s. to a day off tomorrow. There also were Melvin and Fannie Yoder, Wednesday, Dec. 21: Whoops – no Joe and Sara Miller, Noah and Barbara Yutzy, day off. I do a seven hour cooking shift; go and Clarence Bender. to the chiropractor in the afternoon and Monday, Dec. 5 and Tuesday, Dec. then to a 24-hour shift where I get to sleep 6: These are regular workdays with an extra during the night. overnight shift thrown in for good measure. Friday, Dec. 23 and Saturday, Dec. 24: I go through these two days filling in Wednesday, Dec. 7: This is a day that for others and I do it on about five hours required patient taxi drivers for a doctor sleep. My own bed feels very good this appointment and shopping. We left a Saturday night! cart of purchases at a store and this was Sunday, Dec. 25: I always thought discovered when we were home putting being in church on Christmas would be so away our things. We were blessed though, nice, so today we attended church at Chris that neighbors were in the area and brought Fisher Jrs. home. We had a small family our purchases home. Are we smart enough gathering tonight. to do dumb things? Monday, Dec. 26: Tonight after work, Friday, Dec. 9: A day off! I baked a pan I took a night turn with Milo Schlabach. He of brownies, but the marshmallows on top is now bedfast and seems to be getting are too sticky to bite off. Does anyone know weaker. why that happens? Tuesday, Dec. 27: It was a good day of I work a 9-hour overnight. “ketchup” at home doing laundry, burning Saturday, Dec. 10: This morning sister lots of trash, feeding birds, making phone and I join family and friends at Overlook calls and working on caps. Cemetery in Parkman where the remains of Our singing group enjoyed the Pennie Johnson were buried. Later, we all evening at the Jonas Yoder home. gathered at the home of her son for a noon Wednesday, Dec. 28: Wow! Another meal prepared by friends. In the evening day free! In between little jobs at home, our singles group shared supper with Mrs. sister and I spent a few hours with Bill and Sara Miller. In between, I caught a few Ellen Detweiler. Their evenings are very ZZZZZZZs. long if no visitors come. Please visit them, Sunday, Dec. 11: We are sorry to hear one and all! of the fall Mrs. William Bender took, breaking Let’s be thankful for our many blessings her leg that had a knee replacement. from the LORD. We attended church services at
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The new year is upon us and we hope it is a good one for everyone. The bookmobile circulated approximately 275,000 items in 2011, up from the previous year. Many thanks to all of our patrons for their continued support. No matter what the weather we can count on our patrons to be eagerly waiting for the big blue bus to arrive. New on the bookmobile are PLAYAWAYS. Playaway is the only format that makes audio books accessible to everyone—providing the portability of a digital audio book with the grab-and-go convenience of a physical format. Playaway is a small battery operated device that holds a complete book ready to enjoy. Now you can listen to popular authors while you are baking, doing laundry, washing clothes or working on the farm. An extra battery is included so you don’t run out of power in the middle of your story. Just ask the bookmobile staff for a brochure or check one out the next time you visit the bookmobile. If you are looking to read a story of courage reserve a copy of: “Gabby”: A Story of Courage and Hope by Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly. On January 8, 2011, while meeting with her constituents in Tucson, Arizona, Gabby was the victim of an assassination attempt that left six people dead and thirteen wounded. Gabby was
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“The Horse That Worked for God” and other devotionals for families written by Mary Ellen Beachy was published by Vision Publishers, Harrisonburg, Va., copyright 2010. The book contains 115 short stories about people, animals and even things (like stars) working for God, receiving and performing miracles small and large in His service. You will hear of the stars and wonder, with the author, if they really do sing. You will read of how a prayerful mother can influence her children and how a praying missionary calmed the seas. A whole chapter is devoted to Great Men and Women of God some as well known as Dr. David Livingstone and some as humble as Dr. Ida Scudder, each playing an important part in bringing God to others. And you will indeed read of a horse who would not obey man, but who willingly did work for God. Each short story is followed by a question or two to help you discover the heart of that story. Often suggestions of actions you can take to bring the lesson into your life are included. There are also biblical references that will help you understand the foundations upon which that story is based. The stories are very well written and could be read and shared by parents and children together. The lessons brought forth are full of joy and hope and service. Each tale holds your attention and makes you want to read more. Children in sixth grade and over will have no trouble reading this book. Younger children will appreciate many of the stories if these are read to them. “The Horse That Worked for God” can be found at the Brookside Book Store on Durkee Road.
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Submitted by Rachel Miller Sunday, Jan. 5, 1941 14 degrees at 5:45 a.m., cloudy. 15 degrees at 9:45 a.m., snowing. Eli went to church at Milo’s. Sun shining a little at 11:45 a.m. Snowing, windy and 20 degrees at 5 p.m. Pa is in bed. Snowed all day. Monday, Jan. 6, 1941 23 degrees at 5:15 a.m., cloudy. 28 degrees at 11:10 a.m. Amelia washed. Pa is in bed. 24 degrees at 4:30 p.m. We had a little sunshine a few times. Dr. Marshal was here this evening. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1941 12 degrees at 5:40 a.m., moon is shining. 9:30 a.m., sun shining. William Fasnaught took three pigs and two calves to Payne sale. This p.m., Pa is in bed. Dr. Marshal was here. Pa has colitis in his intestines.
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Let’s go back a few years when I was a schoolboy. We lived where Ervin Anna lives. Uncle Dan lived where Chester Millers live. (Going too fast. This uncle was Dan R. Byler.) I went to Dans to get milk. I had a glass jug. When Dan filled it with milk, he said, “Willie, if you drop this jug and come back, I will just give you water.” Woe is me, I wasn’t even at the bridge when CRASH, there goes the jug, milk and all. I walked all the way home. Sister Tillie had to go back for milk, as Dan had told me he would just give me water. Good old Uncle Dan. In all my years I had a lot of respect for Uncle Dan. My mind goes to his dog Shep. When Dans went to Holmes County, Shep would always come to our place. How did he know they went to Holmes County? Was it because they left with a driver? At that time you didn’t get a driver just to go to Middlefield or visiting. I could write more about Shep. Maybe next time.
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shot in the head; doctors called her survival “miraculous.” As the nation grieved and sought to understand the attack, Gabby remained in private, focused on her againstall-odds recovery. Mark spent every possible moment by her side, as he also prepared for his final mission as commander of space shuttle Endeavour. Now, as Gabby’s health continues to improve, the couple is sharing their remarkable untold story. Intimate, inspiring, and unforgettably moving, Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope provides an unflinching look at the overwhelming challenges of brain injury, the painstaking process of learning to communicate again, and the responsibilities that fall to a loving husband who wants the best possible treatment for his wife. Told in Mark’s voice and from Gabby’s heart, the book also chronicles the lives that brought these two extraordinary people together—their humor, their ambitions, their sense of duty, their long-distance marriage, and their desire for family.
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January 25, 2012
It’s a Search and Find Contest!
The answers to the 10 questions below can be found somewhere in this issue of Plain Country. There are 10 books being offered as prizes. The winners will be chosen randomly from entries with all the correct answers. Rules: • You can work on finding the answers alone or with as many members of your family as you wish. • Write the answer to the question on the line provided. Please print clearly. • Only one prize will be awarded to each household that wins. • You will find the titles of the books being offered as prizes below the Search and Find questions. Number the books in the order you would like to have them. When we pick randomly a winning entry from the box of correct entries, we will send the winner the book closest to their #1 choice we can. • Entries must be received by Wednesday, Jan. 30. Winners will be notified on or about Friday, Feb. 10. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS WITH YOUR ENTRY AS WELL AS THE NUMBER ON YOUR BOOK CHOICES. HAVE FUN!
1. How many secrets did Norma keep? _ ______________________________________
2. Which recipe had garlic in it?______________________________________________
3. Whose group sang for Jake C. Byler?________________________________________
4. How many items did the Bookmobile circulate in 2011?________________________ 5. What does Sarah want the hawks to eat?____________________________________
6. Who had a problem with a smoking stove??_ ________________________________
7. What are the Johns receiving daily in the mail?_ ______________________________
8. What does Katherine say you should put in milk to help you sleep?_______________
9. Why was Pa sick in bed?__________________________________________________
10. What did Willie break?_ _________________________________________________
Prize Books: (Number in the order of your preference.) ______ “The Wisdom of Solomon” by Wanda E. Brunstetter ______ “The Black Stallion’s Ghost” by Walter Farley ______ “Treasuring Emma” by Kathleen Fuller ______ “The Wheels of my Memory” by Daniel W. Gault ______ “When School Bells Call”, Farm Life Series for Children by Elva Hurst ______ “McKenzie’s Jericho “ by Sandy McDermott ______ “Storyland Treasures” by Karen Joann Miller ______ “Voyage of No Return” by Norma Plank ______ “Prairie Courage” by Esther Mae Witmer ______ “From Grandpa’s Pen” by Esther Yoder
Right Now -
-somebody is thinking of you. -somebody is caring about you. -somebody misses you -somebody wants to talk to you. -somebody wants to be with you. -somebody hopes you aren’t in trouble. -somebody is thankful for the support you have provided. -somebody wants to hold your hand. -somebody hopes everything turns out all right. -somebody wants you to be happy. -somebody wants you to find him/her. -somebody is celebrating your successes. -somebody wants to give you a gift. -somebody thinks that you ARE a gift. -somebody loves you. -somebody admires your strength. -somebody is thinking of you and smiling. -somebody wants to be your shoulder to cry on.
SOMEBODY NEEDS YOU
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A Story Continued from page 1 toe! The pitchfork went right through. Blood started shooting out but there was no pain. I pulled it out and could see right through my foot. I hopped back to the house and got a bandage and put it on. The blood stopped then. Now I was bloody too! Then I went to the woods and when I was about 200 yards into the woods, I stepped into a trap. It was a trap with a rope that, when you stepped in it, it snapped and you hung from the tree by your foot. Well, there I was, upside down and all the blood that wasn’t on my clothes was going into my head. Then I got my knife and started to cut the rope. It was thick and it took at least half an hour to cut it through. I fell to the ground right on my head. Now I had a hurt head and my blood was still all in it and I had a big headache. I lay there for 15 minutes, till the blood was all back in the right places. Then, I started for home. At home, I saddled up my pony and went for a ride down the road. I went about two miles, then started back. Oh, no! Here came a big truck and it was rattling. There was no place to turn in, so I kept going and hung on. When the truck passed us, the pony reared and took off so suddenly that the reins were jerked out of my hands. I stayed on for about 30 seconds and then flew off. I landed on my back with my legs underneath me. I knew right away that they were broken. My left arm was crooked and probably also broken. I was on a road that nobody lived on, so I crawled until I could crawl no more. Then I spotted a phone in the ditch. What a relief! I called 911 and told them where I was. Then I knew no more. I woke when I heard the sirens. I hurt all over. Then I thought, “Oh! What will my parents think?” At the hospital, they put me to sleep and did surgery. Afterward, they told me I had two broken legs and one broken arm. I told them to call my parents. They did and within an hour they were with me. Then, I woke up. What a dream, I thought when I was fully awake. I’m glad it was just a dream! Question: How can a man go eight days without sleep? Answer: He sleeps at night.
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