Plain Country May 9th, 2012

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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 4 No. 5

May 9, 2012

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Moms A Delicious Memory of Grandma By Sarah Miller

Each spring, when we girls would clean Grandma’s house, she would serve us cinnamon rolls or cookies and her special bean salad. So, in her honor, I am sharing the recipe.

Three Bean Salad

Mix and let stand: 1 cup vinegar 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper as desired Mix all the following: 1 sweet onion, sliced 1 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 can green beans, drained 1 can yellow beans, drained 1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained Pour dressing over bean mixture. Let stand several hours or overnight. Mix several times.

Mother’s Recipe By Jane Attina

Hearing the story of a co-worker’s husband making the rum cake for his mother made me think of my own mother and the special recipes she made for our family. One of my favorites was a date nut cake. Neither the cake nor frosting came out of a box but, rather, was carefully created from scratch by mom’s own hands. When I visited mother the other day I teasingly said, “Mother, can you make me a date nut cake?” She told me the recipe was tucked away somewhere and she would have no idea where to look. She knew what some of the ingredients were but couldn’t remember enough to make the cake. This got me to looking in my very own recipe box and lo and behold I found a copy of mom’s recipe in her own handwriting. She does not know it yet but I am going to bake her a date nut cake for mothers day. Won’t she be surprised? What is your family favorite recipe? Mothers hold a special place in our hearts for many reasons. Besides filling our tummies with good food, they comfort us when we are sick, tell and read stories and encourage us to do our best in all matters. Mother is always there for us no matter what our age may be.

Memories of My Grandmother

By Barbara Ann Detweiler I have such wonderful memories of going to my grandparents and eating Grandma’s good food and helping her with cleaning … and even of my Uncle’s teasing! When I was 17, I went to Washington, D.C. with my Grandparents. Grandma died a year later, so I was so glad I had that time with them.

Mothering Memories By Katherine Byler

Why do we tend to remember only the good times when the children were young? Sure wouldn’t want to dwell on the bad. Maybe the hilarious, yes. Did I already write about the time son John and his friends came home in the dark of night and wanted to water his horse? He turned on the water spigot smack underneath his sister Barbara Ann’s upstairs window. Loud as they were, she threw up the sash and yelled, “Shut up” or “Be quiet” or something to that effect. With nary a thought of consequence, Johnny promptly aimed the hose straight up and washed his sister’s face thoroughly. Well, those stairs never felt such a pounding in two seconds as then, and the door opened in a flash, but the boys were gone. It was not funny then, but kind of is now. Seems those days went by too fast, even though at the time, we wanted the children to grow up in a hurry. Now we have grandchildren and even great-grandchildren to remind us they did grow up and many changes have taken place.

Next issue Plain Country– May 30. Submission deadline–Monday, May 14. Advertising deadline–May16. 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 ...

Anniversaries.....................................................02 Birthdays..............................................................02 Bits and Pieces of Yesterday..........................09 Bookmobile News............................................08 Books in Review................................................08 Children’s Immunization Clinics..................02 From Our Schools.............................................03 Greetings from Garrettsville.........................08 Greetings from the Plain Community.......08 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner.............06 Hello from Huntsburg.....................................08 Katherine’s Korner............................................04 Lines by Linda....................................................07 Mom’s Diary........................................................05 Obituaries............................................................02 Parkman Pathways...........................................07 Plain Country’s Community Events............02 Plain Fun..............................................................09 Recipes.................................................................03 Remembering Mom.................................01, 05 Spotlight On Creekside Lawn Furniture .....04 Tell Me a Story...................................................06 Wanted for our next issue............................02

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Happy Birthday!! May 9 May 10 May 11 May 11 May 11 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 15 May 15 May 15 May 16 May 16 May 16 May 17 May 17 May 18 May 18 May 19 May 19 May 20 May 22 May 23 May 23

Mahlon Yoder Fannie (89) Mrs. Ruth Miller Mrs. Kathryn Miller (56) Sarah Kuhns Rebekah O. Yoder (3) Daniel Yutzy (17) Mrs. (Jonas) Martha Yoder Wayne J. Byler (16) Allen M. Byler (15) Jonathan A. Mullet (10) Mrs. Miriam Yutzy (23) Jake C. Byler (87) Wallace J. Miller (62) Mary R. Schlabach (11) Mrs. Albert (Sylvia) Miller (69) Michael John Yutzy (32) Rose Edna Detweiler (17) Amanda M. Byler (10) Joseph Detweiler (6) Mrs.. (Melly) Dorothy Troyer (40) Myron C. Hershberger (4) Mrs. Jonas Miller Allen A. U. Byler (43) Carol D. Slabaugh (8) Andrew G. Bender (13) Nancy Byler

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

MIDDLEFIELD CLINICS Second Wednesday, May 9, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Third Wednesday, May 16, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday, May 17, from 3- 6 p.m. Clinics will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east). NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINIC Wednesday, May 23, from 9 -11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road.

What do you do with dandelions? Eat ‘em! Dandelion Flowers

Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler Nice big dandelion flowers (as many as you want) Flour (amount depends of flowers) Butter (amount depends on flowers) Pick nice, big dandelion flowers. Wash, then trim off all the green you can. Dredge the flowers in flour and fry in butter. Turn carefully to fry both sides.

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Laura Troyer (Mrs. Robert) Nathan M. Yutzy (5) Mrs. Kathryn Wengerd (61) Mrs. Crist N. Hershberger Melvin Ray Bender (8) Michael Yutzy Jr. (4) Sam Miller (26) Elizabeth J. Byler (17) Joey N. Yoder (18) Philip R. Hershberger (11)

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Belated Happy Birthday April 19 April 29 May 2 May 4

Send to: Plain Country Events, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 or call 440-834-8900 | fax 440-834-8933

Mrs. Jonathan Marie Miller (50) Mrs. John Saloma Miller (61) Florence Mullet (59) Malinda W. Weaver (11)

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

Happy Anniversary

April 15 2005, Allan & Edna Miller April 21 2005, Melvin & Ada Miller Sorry for the Misprint! In the last Plain Country, it should have said that Gertie Byler had the birthday on April 1 and that it was Levi Hershberger who had the birthday on April 24!

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.

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Believe It or Not‌. Folk Remedies of Long Ago

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Lumbago – drink tea made by cooking an old shoe. Asthma – drink tea made by boiling a hornets’ nest. Head Cold – take nine deep whiffs from a dirty sock. Freckles – remove them by washing in dew in the first day of May.

- Favorite dishes featuring fruit - Memories of favorite or special animals you or your family had. - Anything from the past others would be interested in. - Benefits after May 30 - News of school benefits this summer - Birthdays and anniversaries - Tell Us a Story–send in stories or tidbits from the past. Information for next edition must be received by May 14 to be included.

In Memoriam

Ruth A. Erb, 45, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest unexpectedly April 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born Nov. 13, 1966 to the Alvin S. and Sarah P. (Troyer) Erb. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Ruth enjoyed reading and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Ruth will be missed by her father; siblings, Phineas (Ada) Erb, Marie Erb, Ida (Joe) Troyer, Roy (Ada) Erb; eight nieces; 17 nephews; and many cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by: her mother, grandparents and one niece. Ruth’s final resting place is in Nauvoo Rd Cemetery in Middlefield. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com. Katie J. (Mast) Troyer, 88, of Parkman, entered eternal rest April 12, 2012 at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Claridon. She was born Aug. 31, 1923 to the late Jacob S. and Mattie (Detweiler) Mast. Katie is now reunited with her husband, Albert M. Troyer, who passed in February 2004. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Katie enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, and just about anything she did. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Katie will be missed by her children, Nancy (Daniel D.) Miller, Melinda (Daniel E.) Miller, Daniel (Katie) Troyer, Chester (Esther) Troyer, Sara (Ken) Bender, Rebecca (John Henry) Troyer, John H.A. (Susan) Troyer, Martha Ann (John E.) Troyer, Mary Ann (Melvin) Miller; 67 grandchildren; 193 great-grandchildren; one brother; two sisters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by: her parents; husband; three grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren. Katie’s final resting place is in Yoder Cemetery in Parkman. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com. Daniel J. Miller, age 7 weeks of Huntsburg became an angel April 28, 2012. He died of heart complications at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. Born March 10, 2012 in Middlefield, he was the son of Joe M. and Katie D. Miller. Survivors include his parents, his siblings, Jerry, Joseph David, Raymond, Edna, Billy and the late Marvin who preceded him in death. Burial was in Miller Cemetery in Huntsburg.

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April 24, 2012: Tinker’s Creek School had their eighth grade achievement test today and tomorrow is the last day of school for them. There was an accident last Wednesday evening (April 18) when Marie, daughter of Allen Ray Millers was hit with a swinging bat and broke her nose. She had to go and have it fixed today. She’s in the eighth grade.

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The new president is Mervin Miller. The last day was April 26. The Picnic was April 30, afternoon and evening. There were seven graduates: Lonnie Coblentz (Leroy and Linda), Jayne Gingerich (Walter and Cindy), Anna Marie Hershberger (Noah Jr. and Nora J.), Raymond Hochstetler (Paul and Amanda), Jon Paul Mast (Marty and Sara Jane), Danny Ray Miller (Bill and Betty), and Kaylene Slabaugh (John Jr. and Esther). God’s blessings on them all.

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If I Were a Teacher By Katherine Detweiler

If I were a teacher, I’d have a blast. I would let my pupils have lots of extra recess and I’d read two or three stories before noon. I’d make it a very good year. I’d visit other schools with my pupils to let them see what other schools do. I’d give them candy if they sing well, punish them when they are bad and make them stay busy with their work. If I were a teacher, I’d hope to be a good one like my sister Laura.

School’s Out

By Katherine Detweiler No more school; it’s out at last. For the eighth graders, it’s a thing of the past. No more arithmetic, spelling or FUN, As some people call it, but I’m NOT the one! I don’t like school, so I’m glad it’s out. I could jump up and give out a shout!

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spotlight By Jacquie Foote

So, the first thunder of spring that I heard was March 23. Look for frost six months later, around September 23. Last year, I was going by the first thunder of the YEAR, not of spring. And did I ever hear about it! From many directions! It’s always good to have friends, especially when you can anonymously place a bag of friendship bread mixture on their buggy. We enjoyed it and can just think it was from a friend. ď Š Life is a garden, Good friends are the flowers, And times spent together. Life’s happiest hours. And friendship, like flowers, Blooms ever more fair, When carefully tended, By dear friends with care. We are getting a much needed rain shower. The paper said, “Morning shower.â€? so I washed dirty laundry at noon and hung them out. It’s been raining all afternoon. This, too, shall pass. Driving past the Sam Weaver farm, corner of Bundysburg Road and Route 87, hubby remarked about the barnyard there being so dry. (This was before the current rain.) He said John H. K. couldn’t get himself stuck in there now.

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Another horse auction (Ashland Dutch Harness) under my belt, and very enjoyable (with grandchildren, especially). They say I watch the people more than the horses. Many different “strains�, just like many breeds of horses is what makes it interesting. Counting sheep and days to Christmas (oops, “bad� word) may help the brain in addition to helping one sleep. We’re almost down to 200 days. Long Ago and Far Away – thankfully! Can you imagine the mess the house would be in after two little boys got in the eggs and started throwing them where they pleased? It actually happened. Both parents were out of the house, choring or some such. When they came back in, two of their little boys had just finished scrambling about ten dozen eggs, all over. One of the little boys innocently said, “Look, Mom, I can slide!� No, Elizabeth, it doesn’t work that way. When I showed our daughter a bunch of her hair that she had cut off when a tot, she mentioned patching up her white strands with the dark brown locks. She’s 35, which is what Rebel Ridings used to call “middle age�, halfway to 70. Her husband Wayne turns 40 in June and his hair is all white. It’s all in the genes, I guess. It’s spring and some horses feel pretty peppy on the road. Hummm, can it be the sunflower seeds they’ve been getting with their daily feed? It’s only been a few weeks, but maybe it works!

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By Katherine Detweiler You’re sweet and you’re happy, You’re wonderful and smart. No one could ever take the place of you. I love you with all my heart.

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Saturday, Apr. 7: ‘Twas a beautiful day. Wayne got our yard done. He leveled the dirt, planted grass seeds and he and the children spread straw all over. I’m so glad that’s done. John is still on the lazyboy most of the time because of that hurt leg. Neighbor Tim came over for awhile tonight and that helped to break the boredom. The children colored Easter eggs tonight and we hid baskets for them to find. Sunday, Apr. 8: Easter Sunday. It is very touching to think what this day actually means. My parents and brother John and family came for supper. Monday, Apr. 9: I went to some thrift stores with a load of ladies and got lots of goodies. John went to his doctor today. Doctor said he may bend his knee a little and start walking some. His wound has started feeling itchy, so that’s a sign of healing. Wayne’s Dad is still in the hospital after his colon surgery. He has a touch of pneumonia. Tuesday, Apr. 10: It rained AND snowed today. It seemed extra cold after all those nice days we had. Wednesday, Apr. 11: John actually walked out to the shop today. His leg hurt and is swollen, so, I guess, he’ll need patience to let it heal before doing too much. Thursday, Apr. 12: Wayne and the five youngest went down to his Aunt Savilla’s to mow her lawn. Friday, Apr. 13: John walked around quite a bit today. I hope it didn’t irritate his leg. Wayne went up to the hospital to be with his Dad. They were actually allowed to bring him home tonight. Saturday, Apr. 14: A rainy day, so laundry was hung in the basement. The girls did some stamping this afternoon. Sunday, Apr. 15: A beautiful, sunny day. Neighbor Reubens came over for awhile tonight and the boys played cornhole. Monday, Apr. 16: I took John to the doctor to have his stitches taken out, but the doctor didn’t think it was healed enough, so he cauterized it and back home we went. Tuesday, Apr. 17: This morning while hanging up laundry I almost stepped on a snake! What a horrible, creepy feeling! I yelled out to the shop for Wayne to come kill it. He didn’t move fast enough to please me, but at least the snake wasn’t trying to get away. John decided he feels pretty good, so he called his boss and told him he’s ready to go back to work tomorrow. We went down to Wayne’s parents tonight. Dad Detweiler is doing as well as can be expected. Wednesday, Apr. 18: John went to work. He seems to think he’s okay. He dresses his wound every day and it does seem to look better daily. He thinks he may try to take his stitches out himself. Wayne started a job today, taking someone’s place for a few weeks. Thursday, Apr. 19: This morning at 5 a.m. I heard Norma call out, “Mom!� I walked into her room without a light and promptly stepped on her foot. Somehow she had fallen off her bed

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By Katherine Detweiler Matt fell from our pony, Not so long ago, While galloping in our lane. He probably thought, “Oh, no!� His eyes were so big, His hair was a-blowin. He did not know, Where he was a-goin. The pony saw what was gonna happen, And started to skid. You can still see the marks, Where he had slid. Bam, Crash, Boom, Bang! Right though the door. He had just made us, An extra chore, He fell from the pony, As quick as a wink. The crash was so loud. I couldn’t hear myself think. But did he cry? Oh no. Oh no! He jumped right up, And was again on the go.

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Again the community was saddened with a death. This time it was Miss Ruth Erb of Bundysburg Rd. They suspect an aneurysm. Mrs. Owen J. Hershberger pf Brosius Road came home from the hospital after having a heart attack. Andrew O. Yoder wasn’t able to have his chemo treatment last week, as his counts were too low. We hope he is feeling better. I’m looking forward to working in my By Sarah Miller flowerbeds as soon as the weather warms up. I need to divide my perennials. My, but they April 24, 2012: WOW! It’s windy on multiply fast! this Monday morning. The clothes Tonight, our singing group don’t want to stay on the lines. A determined plans to go to the Eli and Esther Going to Holmes County daycare instructor was on Thursday, April 19, to visit trying to teach preschoolers Byler family on Tavern Road to cousins were Mrs. Crist Esther the days of the week without take snacks and visit. In 1978, Fisher, Mrs. Freemon Ida Miller, much success. After drilling them Joe broke his leg real bad when Mrs. Andy U. Anna Byler, Mr. for several days, she again asked, he had a runaway with a team of horses. He was laid up for and Mrs. Rudy Detweiler, “What day is today?� quite some time and found John S. Yoder, and John and As usual, no one knew. One out what it’s like not to be able Erwin J. Miller. youngster said, “Tuesday�. to work. So, an idea was born Tuesday, April 24, our Another said, “Monday�. to go visit shut-ins. We started church ladies plan to spend “ No, no, no!� the teacher said, with five or six of our church the day with Mrs. Barbara “It’s Thursday. Today is Thursday.� couples and went every other Schlabach. We will each take At that, a little girl held up Tuesday night. As time went on, a dish to pass. Her husband her hand and complained, we got more people to go along passed away 6 months ago. “Teacher, everyday until we had several vanloads. So, On Wednesday, April 25, you change the last fall, we divided into two groups. I plan to have ladies day here for answer!!� We take turns to choose a place to go. So, my daughter, daughters-in-law and in the 3 to 4 years since, we have visited many granddaughter and children. Will be the last time shut-ins. We enjoy it as a group as much as those before school lets out. The last day of school is we visit! The groups consist of all ages between this Friday with the picnic on Saturday, April 28. young teens and “oldies’ (70 to 91 years old.) We hope for a nice day. No rain or snow, please!

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Friday. Visiting with her on Wednesday afternoon were Mary Slabaugh, Ida Gingerich and myself. She was feeling better since her chemo was over with. My Gingerich cousins visited with Mrs. David (Katie) Troyer yesterday forenoon. They lost their daughter Anna Marie, 3, in a freak accident on the farm in early March. They have two sons but their daughter is dearly missed. Mail and visitors are appreciated. Our sympathy to Alvin Erb and family in the loss of their daughter, sister, aunt Ruth Erb, 45, who passed away in her sleep. A son, Bully Ray, to Bill and Mary Lou Yoder was also welcomed by two brothers. Grands are Larry and Betty Yoder and Dan and Katie Kurtz. Great grands are Jake Yoders and Mrs. Wallace Kurtz. Tonight starts the large machinery auction at Marty Millers, a big event for the men-folk.

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Books in Review By Jacquie Foote

“Keeping Secrets� written by Linda Byler, the second in the Sadie’s Montana series was published by Good Books, Intercourse, Pa., copyright 2012. Many books are written about secrets and how they affect lives, and one of this book’s secrets is not completely revealed at the end. I think there will be a third, and maybe even a fourth, book in this series. The main character, Sadie Miller, was introduced in the first book in this series. The Miller family moved from Holmes County in Ohio to a new Amish community in Montana when Sadie was in her teens. Now 21, she still loves riding her horse, Paris, accompanied by her younger brother, Reuben on his horse, Cody. She loves her job as assistant to the cook/ housekeeper at the Caldwell ranch where the head cook, Dorothy, keeps everyone hopping with her crusty comments.

Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender

Time to get some turkey tracks ready for the Post. It is on the cool side, but dry. Had fire in the stove every day the last week. Memories of mother‌ she was the oldest of R. J. Byler’s children. The next three were boys. We like to hear her tell stories of their growing up years. Toby, Andy, Uria and Mother had to help milk, but Grandfather would carry her milk to the milk house. He didn’t like when the boys spilled milk. One time, Grandfather had two pails of milk and started for the milk house. He stepped on the cat’s tail and fell with those two pails of milk. The boys had to laugh, but they made sure not to let Grandfather see them. After Uria, Agnes was born and then Dan, Fannie and Rueben Jr. After Reuben was born, Grandmother died. After Mother married, she took Reuben with her and had him till Grandfather married

Sadie is trying to find God’s will for her life. and thinks she may have found the man God set aside for her. But that young man, Mark, carries a secret that he can not share. Another secret in this book surrounds the true identity of two small children who appear at the Caldwell Ranch, saying their mother dropped them off at the road and would come back for them. Sadie discovers what these children have brought with them and the mystery of their identity deepens. A third strain in the story concerns somone who is shooting and killing riding horses and buggy horses in their own pastures. Twice Sadie’s family loses a horse to these killers. Linda Byler, born and raised Amish and still an active member of the Amish faith, writes a story rich in the day to day details, emotions and commitment of Amish life. Her characters are well developed and very real. The teenage children of the Miller family are spirited and seeking, and the family bonds, as they should be, are important. “Keeping Secrets� is an excellent read, especially for girls and women, with its mystery and hint of romance. Written at a seventh/eighth grade level, it is hard to put down and a perfect companion on a rainy evening. And, when you are finished, you will be hoping the third book in this series comes out soon!

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for the second time. Grandmother had two children, Andy and Sara. Now, I didn’t write stepgrandmother, as we never used “step�. She was a real grandmother to us. She died when she was 70. It is hard to grasp that I am about there. Grandfather died when he was 78, Mother when she was 80. Amish schools are getting ready to close. School trips are being planned. When I was in eighth grade, all the Amish school eighth graders went on a cattle truck to the Cleveland Zoo. A day to remember! Years ago, when Uncle Andy lived on the McNish farm, Uncle Dan lived where Chester Miller lives now. Reuben and Sam (Andy’s boys) and brother Reuben went to Dans. Dans were not home. They went into the pump house and put a wire on the spark plug in the old hit and miss pump. They thought that if Dan cranked it, it would shock him. Instead the wire grounded it out and it did not start at all. Dan knew who did it without asking.

Bookmobile News By Jane Attina

School is over for the year and we are seeing more children come onto the bookmobile. We are sad knowing that some of the children have graduated and are off to work so will not be able to come on board. We hope family members take home some good reads for them when they are selecting their own books! Only a month to go before summer reading begins and we are busy selecting prizes and making coloring pages and other handouts. Details will be in the next issue of Bookmobile news! Recently a co-worker’s husband baked a rum cake for his mother. It was her birthday and he wanted to surprise her with this special treat. The rum cake recipe was a tradition in his family and he remembered his grandmother making the cake for special occasions. He especially remembered how good it tasted! Wishing you and yours Happy Mother’s Day.

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April 24, 2012: Hi everyone! It is almost 10 p.m. now and 46 degrees on Tuesday evening. Maybe I won’t have to cover my strawberries after all. They are covered with flowers and I don’t want them to freeze. We only have enough for our own use. We just came home about 10 minutes ago. We were to Harvey Weavers along with Urie Bylers, Kathryn Byler and Jonas (Yogi) Millers. We had an enjoyable evening. Harvey Susan had a knee replacement about four weeks ago and is coming along well. A week ago Monday was the funeral of little Kaylie, 2, daughter of Andrew and Rachel Miller. She was a MOPD* baby and a cute little person. She had longer hair than babies usually do and she liked to show off. She had been in the hospital with RSV** from Sunday to Friday when she died. We were shocked when word came Tuesday morning a week ago that Ruth Erb, 45, a single girl had died in her sleep. Her taxi came for her and she wasn’t up. They went to check and she had passed away. Her funeral was this past Friday. She was Barbara’s friend and was with her group of girls. Today daughter Sadie (Mrs. Marvin Kurtz) walked over. She washed off both bedrooms, and she did the windows including the white part. I did my ironing and baked sugar cookies. I wanted to take some along tonight. Yesterday was very, very windy. The laundry dried nicely, if you could keep it on the lines! Last week, I cleaned the attic and went through my boxes. I have some stuff for our yard sale. Barbara and Sadie have a lot and we plan to have the sale at Marvins on mar 4 and 5, when Garrettsville has theirs. It’s bedtime and I apologize that I didn’t write sooner. Time has a way of passing by! Last Wednesday, my sisters, Mrs. Albert Detweiler and Mrs. Mose Miller, brother Ervin Byler Linda, and Fannie Detweiler were to Atlantic Pa. to sister Mel Detweiler Anna Mary for our sisters’ day. * Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism (skeletal dysplasia) is present at birth. ** 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.

April 24, 2012: Once again, time for another letter for the Post. Our warm weather has everyone spoiled as we think we should have summer weather, but it is still April. Was thinking of an early garden, but that idea went by the way when the weather turned cooler. Our farmers were glad for the moisture we received, as they were worried about the hay crop and pasture grass. Most of the oats are in the ground and corn is ready to plant. We were blessed with visitors April 9. The supper club brought dinner, nice gifts and an evening of visiting and singing. There were my cousin Eli Katie, also Robert Nora, Henry and Viola, Henry and Sadie, Jonas and Esther, Crist and Susan, Nelson Jacob and Esther. On April 18, the senior men paid us a short visit. We had Enos Barkman, John D. and son Dan Miller, Dan C. Byler, Harvey Byler, Mel M. Miller, Chris H. Fisher, Noah Mast, Sam Weaver, Enos D. Byler and Bill Fisher. The evening of April 23 our visitors were my sister Ada Byler, cousins Levi Saloma, her girls Cora Kurtz, Eli Ada, Al Saloma, and Dan Martha, her girls Edna Mae and Allen Susan, and our niece Rhoda Weaver. Since we all go back to the same Grandfather Daniel D. Miller, we had to open a window to let the noise out! Smile! We want to travel to Indiana May 18 to meet our sister Kathryn of St. Ignatius, Mont. who will come in to attend a grandson’s wedding. Wife Nancy’s Mother Mrs. Albert Troyer (Katie) passed away unexpectedly on April 12 at Geauga Hospital. Mother was admitted Wednesday with stomach discomfort due to a large hernia. As they were preparing her for surgery, her heart gave out and she peacefully passed on. Survivors are six daughters and three sons. She was laid to rest in the Yoder Cemetery. Mother was the daughter of Jake S. and Mattie Mast and was 88 years old. Wonderful memories.

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And the Winners Are …..

Thank you for all the fine entries we received! It wasn’t easy to pick only two from each age group! Ages 5 to 7 Barbara S. Miller (Parks West Road), Laura Miller ( Bundysburg Road) Ages 8 to 10 Allen Byler (Bridge Road), Anne J. Miller (Swine Creek Road) Ages 11 and up Laura Miller (Fletcher Road), Nancy A. Miller (Hayes Road) Honorable Mention Mary Ellen Miller (Hayes Road) All winners have been notified by mail.

Somewhere in this issue of Plain Country are the answers to these questions. Just find these answers and write the correct one on the line after each question. Then, be sure to write your name(s) and address on the line at the bottom. (It does not matter if you have help, in fact whole families can work together!) Cut out the Seek and Find Quiz and send it in to Plain Country Contest, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062. We must receive your entry by May 16. There are two prizes; they are books of jigsaw puzzles. They will be awarded to the two correct entries chosen at random from all the correct entries received by the deadline. Have fun! 1. How did Grandfather come to spill the two pails of milk?____________________________________________ 2. Who was thinking of putting in an early garden, but changed his mind when the weather turned cooler_ ___ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Who was worried her clothes would blow away?__________________________________________________ 4. What happened to John’s stitches?_ ____________________________________________________________ 5. What is August being called?__________________________________________________________________ 6. What was April 23 good for?___________________________________________________________________ 7. Where does Sadie work?______________________________________________________________________ 8. What did Jane decide to make her Mom for Mother’s Day?__________________________________________ 9. Who found a bag of friendship bread mixture on their buggy?_______________________________________ 10. What did Charlie learn to do?__________________________________________________________________ Name(s):____________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________

Middlefield, Ohio

April 23, 1899 Submitted by Sarah Miller

Nice and warm weather. Roads are dry and dusty. A good shower of rain is needed, though vegetation is growing nice. Cattle are out in pasture. Milk hauling was commenced and is now worth $1.00 per cwt. Farmers are busy getting their oats in. Wheat looks good. Sugaring is over and made a good yield. We like this country well yet, and I think farming is nicer and easier here than in Holmes County. The country is level, with black soil. We live three miles from town and railroad, northeast of Middlefield. I would like to hear more from Charm. I will close wishing God’s blessings to all. Respectfully yours, J. H. Miller

Grandma’s Diary

Submitted by Rachel Miller Thursday, May 1, 1941 50 degrees at 5:50 a.m., cloudy. 54 degrees at 1:10 p.m., sun shining, wind in the north. Eli is drilling oats. We planted peas, string and lima beans, onion seed, beets, spinach, radish, Swiss chard, carrots and lettuce. Saturday, May 3, 1941 33 degrees at 6 a.m. 63 degrees at 2:20 p.m. Milo was here for dinner. He fixed the manure carrier track and cleaned out the hen house and barn. Also grafted some trees.

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