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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 4 No. 4

April 18, 2012

Barbara and Sarah’s Recipes for Homemade Cleaning Products

Household Cleanser

1 cup ammonia 1 cup vinegar 1 cup baking soda Mix and dissolve in a pail of warm soft water. Use to wash walls, varnished woodwork and furniture.

Furniture Polish

Recipe #1 1 quart water (rain water preferred) 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons good cooking or cedar oil Put all ingredients in a jar and shake well. Soak a soft rag with the mixture and wipe furniture well. Then polish with a dry cloth. Recipe #2* 1 cup linseed oil 5 cups turpentine 1 cup vinegar Mix all ingredients and shake well. First, wipe furniture with warm water, then with a tablespoon or two of polish. Dry polish with a soft cloth. This recipe is good for keeping old furniture from drying out.

Silver Polish

1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 quart water Small piece of aluminum foil. Mix baking soda, salt and water. Place small piece of aluminum foil in a pan large enough to fit silverware being cleaned. Soak silverware in this mixture.

Mildew Remover

1 cup + 1 cup vinegar 1 cup liquid bleach 2 quarts water Mix 1 cup vinegar, all bleach and water. Soak cloth. Rinse well in clear water with a cup of vinegar added.

Presoak for Laundry 1/4 cup Clorox 1/4 cup automatic dishwasher detergent 1 gallon hot water Combine ingredients. Soak clothes in mixture for 15 to 20 minutes. Then wash. DO NOT SOAK OVER NIGHT!

Drain Declogger

1/4 cup baking soda 1/2 cup vinegar Pour baking soda down the drain, follow with vinegar. Close drain until fizzing stops. Flush with 2 quarts boiling water.

More Cleaning Thoughts

To get rid of ink stains on clothing … Spray the spots with hair spray and launder as usual. To keep drawers and sliding doors from sticking … Lubricate their tracks with hair conditioner. Continued on page 2

Update on the Amish Heritage Center By Sarah Miller

Things are moving right along at the Amish Heritage Center with John Gingerich and Ben J. Miller working on the mural hoping to have it finished by the end of April. The carpet is being put down on the upstairs floors. The Amish ladies will make curtains for most of the windows. If anyone has old articles on the Amish that would be of interest that they’d like to share, it would be greatly appreciated. Different things will be added to the Center from time to time to keep things interesting. The Amish Center in Lancaster, Pa. is willing to share some things with us. A lot of research and work has gone into this project and we are very excited at the idea of having it ready to open. Once it starts, the Center will be open 6 days a week.

Next issue Plain Country– May 9. Submission deadline–Monday, April 23. Advertising deadline–April 27. 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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In This Issue ...

Amish Heritage Center....................................02 Birthdays...............................................................02 Bits and Pieces of Yesterday...........................06 Bookmobile News.............................................08 Books in Review.................................................08 Children’s Immunization Clinics...................02 From Our Schools .............................................02 Greetings from Garrettsville..........................08 Greetings from the Plain Community........08 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner..............06 Hello from Huntsburg......................................06 Katherine’s Korner.............................................04 Lines by Linda.....................................................06 Mom’s Diary.........................................................05 Nutrient Dense Gardening ...........................03 Obituary ...............................................................02 Parkman Pathways............................................07 Plain Country’s Community Events ...........02 Plain Fun...............................................................09 Recipes..................................................................03 Spotlight On Sugar Loaf Greenhouse ........04 Tell Me a Story ...................................................03 Wanted for our next issue.............................02 Words from Windsor ........................................07

{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!! April 19 Dan C. Byler (83) April 20 Linda R. Hershberger (21) April 20 Lydiann Weaver April 20 Roy Bontrager April 21 Lori Kurtz (7) April 22 Betty Fisher (18) April 23 Katie J. Yoder (12) April 23 Sadie J. Yoder (12) April 23 Marie Miller (11) April 24 Robert (Robby) Byler (24) April 24 Lester L. Hershberger (44) April 24 Mrs. Linda Miller (44) April 24 Leir L. Hershberger (33) April 25 Mrs. David (Kathy) Byler (21) April 25 Mrs. Noah (Sovilla) Detweiler (60) April 25 Owen M. Yoder April 26 Mrs. Maurine Hershberger (26) April 26 Dave A. Kurtz (53) April 26 Sammy Kurtz (4) April 26 Rebecca N. Yoder (16) April 28 Esther E. Byler (15) April 29 Martha Mullet (31) April 29 Noah M. Byler (50) (Noah was the first Amish baby born in the Punxsutawney settlement.) April 30 Kathy Mullet (28) April 30 Ray I. Miller (48) May 1 Mrs. (Dan) Esther Hostetler (63)

Children’s Immunization Clinics

May 3 May 3 May 4 May 4 May 4 May 5 May 5 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 7 May 7 May 8

Mrs. Steven (Miriam) Yoder (28) Mrs. Anna Marie Miller Cindy J. Hershberger (3) Kathleen Mills Jonathan L. Hershberger (12) Laurie Byler (12) Regina Kurtz (5) Mrs. (Andy) Sarah Burkholder Rachel R. Miller (9) Le Anna Miller (7) Betty G. Bender (14) Mrs. Crist (Kathryn) Yoder (39) Nelson Wengerd Jr. (29)

Events

nonprofit amish benefits & events are published at no charge

Send to: Plain Country Events, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 or call 440-834-8900 | fax 440-834-8933 The following events will be held at Joe’s Window Shop (Corner of Shedd Road and Route 168) Pet Neuter Day – Saturday, April 28 To schedule appt. call 834-0326

Mary Troyer (71) Garrett Byler (Andy) Matthew J. Byler (15) Martha Mae Bender (3) Andrew W. Detweiler (14) Uria Bender (8) Mrs. Dan (Sheila) Byler James Kurtz (15) Robert J. Yoder (7) Mrs. Dan (Katie) Troyer Mrs. (Lester) Martha Mullet (68) John Paul Mast (14) Andrew Weaver (8)

Benefit Dinner and Auction For Steven Yoder – Friday, May 4

Carry outs from 3:30 – 5p.m. Dine in starting at 5p.m. Everyone Welcome!

Red Cross Blood Drive

Saturday, May 12 – Hours: 1p.m. –8p.m.

Tell Me a Story

A Poem in Memoriam

By Andy Weaver

In memory of Great Aunt Alma V. Miller

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 non-Geauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit.

MIDDLEFIELD CLINICS Third Wednesday, April 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. Third Thursday, April 19 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Second Wednesday, May 9 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Clinics will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east). NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINIC Wednesday, May 23 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road.

Would you believe if I told you a little story? Just a wee little one. Aw, come on now, I ain’t talking about a big long boring story, just a small bit of a book I once didn’t even read. I’m just talking about like one chapter, just a small chapter about 792 ½ pages long. You don’t have to keep on reading if you don’t want to but I know you’re going to because you can’t stand it, you’re too darn nosey. Well, I guess I’ll just keep on writing and make you even more nosey. If you don’t want to read this you can quit right now, but I know you won’t. You’ll just keep on reading and I can tell you it’s going to be a waste of time. But still you just have to see what I write next, don’t you? Well, this story I was talking about, I forgot what it was. So I’m just going to quit writing. Ha! Ha!

By Katherine Detweiler

I know it’s hard to let me go, But think of how happy I’ll be. Where my beloved Savior, Was waiting so long for me.

Jesus had called me tenderly, And wanted me to go, To that Heavenly home above, Instead of here below.

Now I stand at the Golden Gate, Hoping you’ll stay true, Doing the work of Jesus. I’m waiting, dear ones, for you.

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Oven Cleaner

Make a paste of baking soda and water. Spread paste on oven walls and leave overnight. Clean off with plastic scrubber, Rinse three or four times.

Window Cleaner

2 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup ammonia 3 tablespoons white vinegar Combine and store in a spray bottle. Spritz on the window, wipe before it dries.

In Memoriam

Plain Country’s Community

Belated Happy Birthday April 1 April 1 April 4 April 5 April 5 April 6 April 7 April 9 April 10 April 12 April 14 April 16 April 17

Barbara and Sarah’s Recipes Continued from Page 1

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Miriam B. (Byler) Miller, 87, of Huntsburg, entered eternal rest April 9, 2012 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Oct. 27, 1924 to the late Urie and Amanda (Byler) Byler. Miriam is now reunited with her husband, Dan J. B. Miller, who passed in September 2003. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Miriam enjoyed reading, sending cards to family and friends, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed living on the farm and lived life to the fullest. Miriam will be missed by her children, Edna (Chester) Byler, Chester (Edna) Miller, Raymond (Sadie) Miller, Wilmer (Edna) Miller, Arlene (John) Shrock, Kathy (Andy) Troyer, Linda (David) Hostetler, Laura (Paul) Hostetler; 69 grandchildren; 122 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Paul Miller; and great-granddaughter, Karen Miller. Miriam’s final resting place is in Miller Cemetery in Huntsburg. Online condolences to www.bestfunerals.com.

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Fast Company Potatoes Submitted by Sarah Miller

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How quickly our lives can change. Yes, in the blink of an eye, God speaks clearly, loudly. Our dear sister-in-law, Alma, wife of brother Joe, lost her life in an accident, March 15. She was a dear wife, mother and grandmother. We visited with Andy and Sarah Burkholder one evening, also with their three children, Allen, Linda, and Fannie. On our load besides us, were the Crist J. S. and Jonas V. Millers and the Ray E. Burkholders. We enjoyed popcorn, ice cream, coffee, cake and cookies. Lost my notes about what was said. Maybe next time. Put those dandelions to good use; rub them on your warts! It’s supposed to make them disappear. Perhaps you have to break open the stem as well and use that. Let me know if it works. Also, I wonder if drinking lemon juice is good for you? If you drink some every morning, am afraid it’ll cause you to become sour! An old, old cemetery a mile from here on State Route 534 and named Smith Burying Ground states on its sign, “Visitors Welcome.� So far, haven’t done much visiting there. We visited with Mrs. (Dan) Miriam Miller one sunny day. Her son Ray and wife and three daughters came from Pennsylvania for an afternoon visit also. Ray had the privilege of making a round in the field, sowing oats. This is the farm where he grew up and also operated awhile as a married man. So, it wasn’t totally new to him.

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to take care of them. They carry a wide On a quiet road in Burton named variety of flowers including bedding “Mumfordâ€?, is a place where spring and plants in all the popular varieties, flower summer are coming alive. It is a plant bulbs, hanging baskets (including the nursery named Sugar Loaf, for the combination baskets that are in greater highest point in Geauga County, and the demand year after year), moss baskets, eighth highest place in Ohio. There are planter pots with a variety of flowers five greenhouses there. Sadie Miller, coin them and even perennials such as owner with her husband Henry, refers to hollyhocks, Mandeville and bleeding heart. one as the Petunia House, another as the Speaking of combination baskets, you can Vegetable House and another simply as buy herb pots featuring a combination the Big Greenhouse. These and the other of favorite cooking herbs including basil, two greenhouses show what can happen chives, marjoram, parsley, sage and thyme. when a beloved hobby grows into a For the convenience of the cook, these business. pots are designed as large deck planters. Thirty years ago, when Henry was So, it will be just a short walk to get the a builder and dabbled in farming, Sadie fresh herbs needed for recipes. started her first greenhouse. It was quite For those who like their vegetables as small, but over time, the greenhouse(s) fresh as their herbs, there are numerous grew, just like the plants within them; and, vegetable seeds, including bulk seeds for in Sadie’s words, “My hobby turned into a those with larger gardens to plant. For full time job.â€? (For her AND her husband.) those like me who can’t wait to see the Henry is now retired from the building plants above the soil line trade, although he did build and shooting up, there are a sugar house recently. He Sugar Loaf just as many vegetable still farms some, and this Greenhouse plants ready to pop in your year, for the first time in garden. There are plenty of 18 years, he made syrup. Owned and operated by varieties to choose from, Going back to sugaring Henry and Sadie Miller like 16 kinds of tomato was their children’s idea. plants, several of which are There were concerns, Our plants are heritage tomatoes such as however, about how well waiting for you! “English Heartsâ€?. There are the sugaring season would go this year, considering 17205 Mumford Road • Burton also onion bulbs, sweet potato plants, asparagus, the small amount of snow Hours: 8–8 Monday-Friday and strawberry plants Geauga County received. 8–6 Saturday waiting for you. The sugaring season was No Sunday sales. Plants, flowers, herbs surprising good, so good and vegetables are all clearly marked with that Henry and Sadie are selling their fine name, variety and care. syrup at their greenhouse. Do you need soils? Fertilizers? Mulch Henry and Sadie bring contented plastic? Fertilizer spikes? How about warmth to their greenhouse business. Snake Repelling Granules? Snail and Slug They only sell retail, and enjoy meeting Repellent? House Plant Insect Control customers and helping them as much or Leaf Shine? Sugar Loaf is your place, as they can. Henry says they are always and Henry or Sadie will show you exactly improving their line of products, and they where, on their shelves, you can find it. try to keep their prices low. He says what To enhance the natural beauty of your they really want are satisfied customers. garden, you can get wind chimes, wind And they have them! They have customers streamers and stepping-stones at Sugar returning year after year who encourage Loaf Greenhouse. their friends and neighbors to go to Sugar From Henry’s choosing the finest Loaf Greenhouse, too. During the year, vegetable plugs and flower roots and bulbs customers come not only from within to Sadie’s care in using their germinating Geauga County but also from Cleveland, chamber to give the flower seeds the very Beachwood, Lorain, Solon, Chagrin Falls best start, to the friendly interest they and Mentor. Henry and Sadie both say show their customers, everything possible they like meeting people and have made is done to make your experience at Sugar a lot of friends through the years. Loaf Greenhouse the best you could So, what can you buy at Sugar Loaf possibly have! Greenhouse? Of course you can get plants Stop in today to see Sadie and Henry. for your garden and the things you need

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Saturday, March 17: I went to the viewing of Aunt Alma. It is hard to believe she’s not with us anymore. Today is John’s birthday. He’s 18! We got an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen and it was devoured in a short time. Sunday, March 18: Wayne and I went to the funeral. There were lots of people there. Then, we also went to the cemetery for the burial. Monday, March 19: Rose Edna started working at the nursery today. She’ll be gone 6 days a week. Will I be able to hold down the fort all by my lonesome!? Tuesday, March 20: Very warm, 80 degrees. The children love being outdoors. Wednesday, March 21: 81 degrees today. I went down to my parents for the day. Sister Elizabeth and sis-in-law Laura were there. Norma was sick this morning, so I took her along, too. The big girls and I went to a stamping demonstration at the neighbor’s. When we got home, the house was dark and we couldn’t find Andrew, Betty and Norma. (Wayne was also gone.) I finally went outdoors, and there they were in the woods, roasting hot dogs over an open fire. Were they ever muddy! They had to head for the tub immediately. Thursday, March 22: Another beautiful day. 83 degrees. I did lots of laundry, and then sewed. We mowed part of the lawn tonight and it’s still March! Wayne’s Dad is in the hospital for a scope test. Friday, March 23: We found out that Dad Detweiler has ulcers, diverticulitis and a mass in his colon. We hope it’s nothing too serious. Saturday, March 24: We got all our work done today with everyone’s help. We got rain this afternoon. Sunday, Mar. 25: To church, then down to my parents’. Laura, Andrew and Katherine walked eight miles there, it took around 2 hours. It’s starting to feel chilly outside, so will probably need to start a fire in the stove again. Monday, March 26: Cold again, so we got the stove going. Betty got up sick with a headache, stomachache and fever. So no school for her today. Tuesday, March 27: Cold this morning, only 23 degrees.

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April 2, 2012: Hello Friends! Hope this finds everyone doing well. The weather had turned cooler, more normal-like for this time of year. Our trip to Kentucky to the wedding of my nephew Marvin Byler (Dan) and Amanda Yoder was very enjoyable. They had a beautiful day with temperatures in the 70s. It gave up family time with my brother Dan and Betty Byler’s family where we had bed and breakfast for 2 nights. The wedding was well attended, with lots of delicious food and meeting of friends and making new ones. Jake has several distant cousins there  whom we met (including the bride). Our traveling companions were of the Harvey and Kathy Miller family who spent their time in Munfordville, Ky. surprising their Mom for her recent birthday. We left Thursday morning and arrived home late Saturday evening. Thankful for a safe and enjoyable trip with driver Ron Pal. Arriving home, we received a call from son Paul telling us our youngest grandson was at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital with *RSV. Baby Jesse ended up in ICU for 24 hours and came home Wednesday evening. We spent last weekend with them and he was back to his happy, normal self. Jesse is 9 months old. At this writing, Hannah, 2-month-old daughter of Amos and Ella Miller is in critical condition at the same hospital. She has been there a week to date, also with *RSV and other complications. She is on a respirator and, hopefully, will be able to come off it soon. Some of the churchwomen plan to visit with Ella at the hospital this week. Church was at John Slabaughs’ for Mark and Sally Kuhns yesterday. Visitors were Paul Gingeriches and boys, Matt Kuhns family, Delbert Kurtz family, widow Rachel Yoder, John Mullets and daughter and Jennifer Bontrager. The neighbors enjoyed a delicious supper there, along with Henrys and Jons both Kuhns, joining us. Council church is next at Johns again, on April 15. Jake’s aunt Mrs. Albert (Mary) Mast, 83, passed away on Tuesday. Calling hours were Friday evening at the Russell Funeral Home. The funeral was Saturday at 11 a.m. Jake’s uncle Albert Mast is in Burton Health Care with dementia problems. Their son Leslie is a resident of Metzenbaum. John Mast ended up with the shingles while his wife Barb is recuperating from her double knee replacement. Barb is doing really well so far. John has been having lots of pain. We hope they will both feel better soon. * Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus that leads to mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older healthy children. It can be more serious in young babies.

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Tonight, Crist and Clara Hershberger, Mrs. Ada Yoder, Grandpa John, Joe and I went to visit Mrs. Dan (Miriam) Miller on Pioneer Road. She is not feeling well, having heart failure. Her daughters are taking turns staying with her 24/7. She’s on pain medication. Her son Ray and Sadie and a few children from Atlantic, Pa. visited her this forenoon. The benefit dinner and auction on Friday evening, March 30, was well attended, raising By Sarah Miller $15,000 for Mumford Road School. A big thankyou to all who came and to all who helped April 3, 2012: Monday morning and we with donations and serving dinner. had a beautiful day to dry clothes after The 2-month-old baby all. What smells better then fresh daughter of Amos and Ella D. clothes that have been air-dried? When a 6-year-old boy Miller of Georgia Road is still in Pretty soon it will be time to returned home the hospital. She has been in wash those blankets and store from school, his mother Intensive Care for over a week them away until next fall. asked about his day. with RSV. She is in University Spring cleaning time. “Today, the teacher asked me Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Time to get it done so we can whether I had any brothers Children’s Hospital. work outside once it warms or sisters. I told her I was an Mrs. Levi (Ada) J. Byler of up again. I did get a start on only child,� the boy said. Cass City, Mi. passed away and some flowerbeds a few weeks “And what did she say, her funeral is on April 6. She is ago when it was so warm. I need dear?� the mom asked. the daughter of John (Buster) and to divide more perennials again. “She said, ‘Thank Emma Shrock of Tavern Road. They They multiply so fast! Everything is goodness!’ “ were formerly from Geauga County. blooming extra early this spring. My She died after a long battle with cancer. bleeding heart is in full bloom, tulips also. Our sympathy goes out to the family. We are glad to hear Mrs. Pete (Sara) Hostetler Hope your Easter was happy! of Shedd Road is feeling some better.

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Wednesday, March 28: After Saturday, March 17: I a back treatment appointment, slept today, took a walk and I was out back when it sounded then met with friends for a like the sirens stopped right by corned beef dinner tonight. my house. And it was, except the Sunday, March 18: fire was across the road in one Today was the funeral of Mrs. of Fullers’ sheds. The extreme Alma Miller. We attended wind gave the firefighters quite a church at the Albert Miller challenge. We thank GOD it wasn’t home and then had supper the house and no one was injured. with family. The owners were not home at ihe Monday, March 19: My shift was only a 24-hour one By Ellen Hershberger time. Thursday, March 29: One of this time. the mothers related how she heard her 6-yearTuesday, March 20: We had a delightful old screeching. The billy goat was chasing him day here when nieces and more came (11 in all, right into the entrance! plus 11 more “little people�.) Friday, March 30: I had a quick change This evening, our singles group took supper in my work schedule, so I went shopping to Mrs. Freemon Miller. afterwards. Wednesday, March 21: Today was filled Saturday, March 31: Today was a more up with an eye appointment, plus another relaxing one, just sewing and meeting with appointment, and then a long walk with a stop friends for a birthday supper. at Chardon Library before turning in for an Sunday, April 1: We had a large attendance overnight shift. in church today. We’re always glad for visiting Thursday, March 22: Thursday is Spaghetti ministry and others. day for most at the local restaurant, always a Monday, April 2: It seemed like a smooth, highlight for the elderly. easy day at work. It maybe made me feel a bit Friday, March 23: After another lazy. appointment this morning, a friend took me Tuesday, April 3: Trying to organize a shopping. There was time left over to do some gathering took up the morning with phone calls odd jobs before going off to work. and writing notes. The rest of the day was spent Saturday, March 24: A challenging day helping my friend, Kathleen. which, I guess, helps us to mature and grow. Got Wednesday, April 4: Several of us visited a few pies made in between other duties. cousin Miriam Hershberger this morning at the Sunday, March 25: Brrrr! Time to get heat Metzenbaum Center. In the afternoon, it was back in the house. I still have almost half of my time to start my 24-hour shift. winter’s supply of coal left. Friday, April 6: We had family dinner here This was a day just at home, reading and for 30 today at sister’s house. resting. I went with a friend to her heart doctor, Monday, March 26: A normal day at work. then stayed in Chardon to do another work shift. Tuesday, March 27: This morning, as I sat On the way, we dropped off a lot of recyclables quietly at the kitchen table at 6 a.m., I heard in Middlefield. helicopters again. Afterward came the news of another shooting here in Chardon. Fire in the stove still feels good. Tonight, our group enjoyed singing for Mrs. GOD’S blessings to all this Easter and Crist U. Byler. always.

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Greetings from the Bookmobile! Is everyone spring cleaning?  With the nice weather folks must be busy and are reading less as we have seen more books coming back than going out! We hope the springtime chores get done soon so you can pick up some extra books from the bookmobile next time you visit. We have many new titles to offer. I just read a heartwarming story titled, “We Bought a Zoo� by Benjamin Mee. Though the book has been out for four years, a recent movie adaptation made me pick up the book. The story is true, about Benjamin Mee and his family, who bought a broken down wildlife park zoo with 200 wild animals. Benjamin knew nothing about running a zoo and had little experience with animals except for the pet dog. They had much work to do to get the zoo to pass inspection and be ready for the grand opening when tragedy struck. Benjamin’s wife Katherine had a recurrence of a brain tumor. Without telling too much of the story let me say, it is remarkable to read how Benjamin continues with this huge undertaking despite the heartbreak of his wife’s

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illness. The Mee family opened the gates of the revitalized zoo in July of 2007 to great success. Reserve a copy next time you visit, I think you will enjoy this book. The delivery to Amish Schools is winding down with volunteers bringing back sets of books. This summer the crates and books will be cleaned and evaluated for damage. Extra donated books may be added to the sets as well. We are grateful to have so many volunteers that give their time to this successful program. Each year, four schools are treated to a free special end-of-the-year treat. The Wild Birds of Prey program is presented by the Lake Metro Parks. The four programs are made possible by the generous donation of the Bookmobile Friends Group which raises monies through used book sales. This program brings the wild birds the children may see in the sky into the classroom for a close up look. Until next time. Happy reading from the bookmobile!

By Jacquie Foote

“Hero for Humanity� written by Kevin Belmonte was published by NavPress, Colorado Springs, Colo., copyright 2002. This is the biography of a man called “the wittiest man in England�, and the “Washington of Humanity�. Born in the rising middle class in England in 1759, he was wealthy, well educated, popular, fun loving, a fine singer and a brilliant speaker. He entered politics at the young age of 21 as a member of the House of Commons. It seemed he was destined for great power in the government of England. But, God had other plans. This man’s name was William Wilberforce. Four years after he was elected to the House of Commons, Wilberforce began an intellectual and spiritual journey that resulted, in 1786, at Eastertide, in his conversion to Evangelical Anglicanism. Once he fully embraced the principles of Christianity, Wilberforce began to employ those principles. He feared his beliefs would be incompatible with politics, which were as dirty then as now. But his friends, including William Pitt who would one day become Prime Minister and John Newton a slave trader turned preacher and hymn writer, convinced him to stay in politics where they believed he could do much good. He stayed, taking on the cause of the abolition of the slave trade, a battle he fought for 26 years. His triumph at the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807 was only the beginning. He would continue using his gifts of persuasion and wit to push for the complete abolition of slavery. Wilberforce led the way in other causes, resulting, among other things, in the creation of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Church Mission Society. Belmonte tells a powerful story which led Charles W. Colson to write, “William Wilberforce provides an unparalleled example of true Christian service in a fallen world.� There was a time when Wilberforce was a well-known figure in America. His ideals were ours. But times have changed and William Wilberforce is unknown by too many these days. We need to know of his principles, which are basically ours if we call ourselves Christian. We need to know of his spirit and compassion and endurance so we can come to imitate these traits. The reader will enjoy the many aspects of William Wilberforce shown in this book and come to realize how fortunate we all are that this man lived. “Hero for Humanity� is an engrossing book and one where you will find yourself rereading portions for pure enjoyment. Adult readers will enjoy it most.

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April 5, 2012: Greetings to all Plain Country readers! Hope everyone is enjoying our early spring weather! The flowers and trees are all so colorful this year. Our farmers have been able to work in their fields earlier this spring. Some have oats in the ground already. However, the warm weather has been hard on the horses. They still have their winter coats of hair, and overheat Plain Community easily. By Donnie Miller On April 3, brother-in-law Monroe Detweiler had colon surgery at UHHS Geauga. Nancy and I and sister Ada visited Monroe yesterday, April 4 and are glad to report he is coming along OK, but is still in a lot of pain. His hospital stay is expected to be one week if there are no complications. Hannah, daughter of Amos and Ella Miller, was in Cleveland Clinic for over a week with RSV* and was a very sick child. She entered the hospital on March 29 and her breathing tube was removed yesterday, April 4. She is gaining. April 10 is the planned wedding of Nathan, son of Elwin and Rhoda Weaver, with Barbara, daughter of Mrs. Dan D. Byler Jr. We hope to attend. Melvin E. Miller of West Farmington had a knee replacement at UHHS Geauga April 2. We visited him and are glad to report he is coming along OK with very little pain. He had a few mishaps the second day like falling out of bed and pulling out his I.V. We also wish him well. Visiting with Eli and Fannnie Troyer Monday evening April 2, were the Troyers; Albert, Katie, Ken and Sara Bender, John H. A., Dan A., John H., John (all Troyers) and Nancy and I. It was a well spent evening. Yesterday, April 4, John Henry Bylers and their children were making calls throughout the community and stopped in by sister Ada Byler. Johns are from Guys Mille, Pa. Maybe, by the next letter, we might be eating strawberries. YUM!

Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller

March 30, 2012: We have 53 degrees this morning. It’s cloudy, looks like rain. Yesterday morning, we had 23 degrees. I hope the Bradford pears and crab tree flowers didn’t freeze. My daffodils are past. They were so pretty last week and so were the crocus. Tulips have buds now. If it doesn’t rain I want to put out my early peas today and work in the rock garden. If it rains, I will clean drawers and closets. Saturday evening, John Coblentzs and we walked over to Robert Detweiler’s. They had a lot of company. A couple weeks ago, their baby Robbie passed away from pneumonia and virus infection. He was a fat baby and so cute and he seemed healthy. They wanted to do surgery, but he couldn’t stand the surgery. Sunday, son Rays were here. Marvin Kurtzs and his mother Ada Kurtz had gone to visit Allen Masts. Allen Nancy had heart surgery lately and is doing well. Tonight, Mose Millers, Albert Detweilers, Barbara and we want to go to brother Ervin’s for Ervin and Linda’s birthdays. Both are in March. We will have cake and ice cream and snacks. Friday evening, Tinker Creek School has a

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April 3, 2012: Sugar season is past for another year. The farmers are busy in their fields. The carpenters had a real nice week. Anna’s sisters are coming from Holmes County today; they are going to Allen’s daughter Lizzie’s. So, I will take the day off and go with Anna as brother John is on the load. We had a full house last Monday when sister Sara and all her children were here. Sister Agnes and her children came, too, but not Elmers. Agnes just came home from Kentucky in the wee hours Monday after a 5-week stay with the boys down there. Susie Burt wasn’t feeling the best so she had to pass. When I was a kid, I liked to fish. Uria and I would go to Joe Yoder’s creek. How we stayed there all day is beyond me. We each had an old wooden pole, maybe 10 feet of line, bobbers, sinkers, a hook and a can of worms. When we got a day to fish, we’d pack our lunch and go. Now, we’d go maybe five times a summer. Sometimes brother Reuben would take us after supper to Pluka’s creek. Now, this was fishing! Sometimes he took us to Burton Station, by the river. Now, this really was fishing. Then, when Melvin Wengerds moved to Durkee Hill farm, most of our fishing was down there. By that time, we had upgraded. We had rod and reel and spare hooks. Real fishermen. Now, Reuben is gone for almost 11 years and the last time I went fishing I went with Reuben. Maybe I’m just too lazy to fish now. Don’t get me wrong; I still like to EAT fish!

small regular auction and a silent auction at the community house in Nelson. They will have pizza and salad, pie and ice cream. Every school parent invites three families to come. We are planning to go. My lettuce, radishes and green onions are up and growing. I put a few potatoes and the sweet candy onions out. Also started celery and a couple tomato plants which are growing. We had beautiful weather the last couple weeks. It went up to the 70s and 80s. We mowed and trimmed the lawn last week, and started some weedeating. We got the lawn rolled, too. It looks so nice and green. It could be mowed again, but it is cooler, so maybe we can wait. Daughter Sadie walked over. She cut some sewing. I was cutting and sewing sleeves on some dresses Barbara wants for work. I put a turkey in the oven and we had sandwiches for lunch. I canned 8 pints of turkey meat, and saved some for more sandwiches. I washed basement windows while I had the turkey in the canner in the basement. I got my ironing up last night. I had six suits to press, some Sunday whites and more.

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Contest One: Drawing Cristy Byler (Donley Road) Steven E. Byler (Tavern Road) Contest Two: Making a Game Cindy Fisher (Clay Street) Cindy made a Secret Code Game Elma Miller (Bundysburg Road) Elma made a Word Scramble game, with help from Yost Byler and Mary Miller. Contest Three: Writing Mrs. Emma J. Miller (Burton Windsor Road) Rosanna Miller (Princeton Road) Winners have been notified by mail.

It’s a Coloring Contest!

A game by Elma Miller 1. What is one of the first birds to arrive in spring? (irbbledu) 2. What bird arrives in Hinkley, Ohio every year on March 15? (levtkuyrureut) 3. Which bird is often seen in fruit trees? (exwanicdagwr) 4. This bird sometimes flies inland to find food. (glualse) 5. Which bird has a white eye stripe? (piahsnrcgpowrip) 6. This small bird has a pretty warbling song. (soewhnrue) 7. Which bird sings the most different songs? (kigmirodbcn) 8. The largest kind of woodpecker is seldom seen. (iltpdaee) 9. Which bird has a black cap and bib? (cdeciehak) 10. Which bird nests in a deep hole in a bank? (kfehrnisig) 11. What bird has a ring around its neck? (tpesahan) 12. This large bird is a member of the woodpecker family. (aonctu) 13. This beautiful bird is a bright orange and black. (eloiro) 14. Which bird is seen in barns or silos? (iopeng)

Color the drawing below, fill in your name, age, and address and send it in to Plain Country Coloring Contest, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 by April 25. The age groups are 5–7, 8–10 and 11 and up. Hint: Use crayons or color pencils. Markers and paints bleed on newsprint and will spoil your work. Two prizes will be awarded in each age group. Both prizes in each age group will be large sets of Crayola crayons. Good luck!

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