{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 3 No. 6
June 1, 2011
A Funny Thing Happened Smoked Turkey By Jacquie
A Jumping Egg By Linda Weaver
Did anyone ever see an egg Frank and I were married in jump around in the nest? early November, so Thanksgiving Noah Detweiler Jr. told me dinner was the first meal I fixed they had a duck in one of their for my in-laws. Actually, I had flowerbeds. He got too close one taken over cooking for my family morning and the mother hurried right after my Mom died. With By Elma Miller away. Looking in the nest, he saw several years of being “chief cook and one of the eggs jumping around. He could bottle washer” under my belt, I approached hardly believe his eyes. By that evening the mother had cooking this feast of a meal with supreme confidence. five babies following her to the pond. Another of God’s (Always a mistake.) miracles, and an unforgettable experience. Things seemed to be going well enough that I felt free to visit with the family in the living room leaving Embarrassing Moment that huge turkey to its own devices in the oven. By Sarah Miller When I popped into the kitchen to check on things, I looked through the glass door into the oven A funny thing happened to some friends of ours to see the turkey was on fire!!! several years ago. Although I was still a new bride, I knew exactly They have a store and a friend of theirs died, so the what to do. After turning off the oven, I calmly walked lady of the store and her daughter decided to go for the back into the living room, went over to my husband viewing. Going into the funeral home they noticed the men and spoke quietly to him. asking him to come into were all dressed as belonging to some sort of organization. the kitchen to help me for a moment. Of course, my Upon viewing the body, they realized they were in the mother-in-law wanted to come help, too, but I told her wrong funeral home. Trying to leave as inconspicuously we’d only be a minute. as possible, they slid out the door and they burst into Well, as would happen many times in our future, laughter. A most embarrassing moment. my husband came to the rescue. He blocked the oven vent with a wet towel and after a few moments the A Walk in Early Spring fire was smothered out. We examined the turkey and Submitted by a friend decided that, although it was a bit browner than usual, A friend of ours liked to take walks while expecting all we needed to do was remove some of the drippings her second child. One day she went walking with her six (they had flowed over the pan and caused the fire), year old son, her husband and their hunting dogs. It was baste the bird well and continue roasting it. early spring and she strolled along the side of the road During the meal, my mother-in-law remarked that admiring the scenery and watching her step, for the snow the turkey had a good smoked taste and wondered was still deep along the ditches. Suddenly she realized how I did it. After 15 years had passed, my motherher son was not in view. Worried, she called his name and in-law let it out that she knew, all the time, how that was surprised to hear his voice coming from the part of turkey got its special taste. the ditch behind her. As fast as her condition allowed, she Years later, when working with a group of ladies hurried back and looked down into the ditch to find her from our church on a funeral dinner, I shared this story. son lying at the bottom. She hollered down, asking him if To my surprise, I found out that, of the seven of us, he was all right. three others had done the same thing as young brides He replied, “I’m OK. I landed on a snake, but he ran cooking for the in-laws! away.” Continued on page 9
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In This Issue ...
Anniversary.................................................. 02 Birthdays........................................................02 Bits and Pieces of the Yesterday............09 Bookmobile News......................................10 Books in Review..........................................08 Children’s Immunization Clinics............02 From Our Schools.......................................07 Greetings from Garrettsville...................07 Greetings from the Plain Community.08 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner.......06 Hello from Huntsburg...............................07 Katherine’s Korner......................................06 Lines From Linda........................................08 Mom’s Diary..................................................05 News from Windsor ..................................07 Obituaries......................................................02 Parkman Pathways.....................................11 Plain Community Events..........................02 Plain Fun........................................................12 Recipes...........................................................03 Spotlight On Hayes Rd Greenhouse....04 Tell Me a Story ........................................... 09 Understanding Horses ........................... 07 Wanted...........................................................02
{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 v Subscriptions are available for $25 per year
Happy Birthday!! June 1 June 2 June 2 June 3 June 3 June 4 June 4 June 4 June 5 June 5 June 5 June 6 June 8 June 9 June 9 June 9 June 10 June 10 June 10 June 10 June 10 June 11 June 11 June 11 June 11 June 11 June 11 June 11 June 11
Eli D. Miller (15) John H. Shetler (78) Steven Ray Byler (33) Myron P. Miller (9) Mrs. Elsie Yoder (34) Amanda J. Kauffman (15) Wayne J. Miller (31) Philip R. Hershberger (11) Samuel A. Shetler (24) Chester L. Byler Mrs. Fannie Miller (69) Linda J. Miller (17) Linda E. Miller (13) Andrew D. Miller (13) Steven A. Detweiler (5) Allen M. Glick (12)
Mrs. Freeman (Martha) Mullet(56)
Jonathon R. Hershberger (52) Willard Yutzy (13) Wayne Yutzy (13) Lester L. Hershberger (16) Laura W. Detweiler (15) Mrs. Albert (Mary) Miller (73) Wally Kauffman (29) Andrew S. Yoder (10) Adam J. Hershberger (4) Sarah M. Glick (4) Anna Marie Troyer (61) Martha A. Mullet (11)
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Mervin J. Hershberger (7) Andrew O. Yoder (57) Barbara Ann Weaver (16) Noah Yutzy (36) Susie O. Miller (33) Andrew A. Weaver (29) Mrs. Sam A. Miller (26) Mrs. Jonas (Sara May) Byler (54) Matthew G. Bender (4) Mary D. Mullet (6) Sam T. Miller (31) Susan A. Miller (31) Amanda Weaver (22) Mrs. Ray (Cindy) Byler (32)
In Memoriam
Happy Belated Birthday
May 12 Earl Swonger (24) May 18 Mrs. Albert Detweiler (56) May 20 Marvin Kurtz (41) May 20 Marvin Kurtz, Jr. (19) May 21 Marlin I. Schmucker (23) May 22 Ivan Miller Jr. (44) May 27 Mrs. Andrew (Lydia Ann) Weaver(29)
Mary J. Fisher (nee Weaver), 92, of Parkman, entered eternal rest early Wednesday morning, May 18, 2011 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Jan. 12, 1919, to Joe S. and Minnie (Troyer) Weaver. Mary is reunited with her husband, Dan J. Fisher Jr., whom she married Nov. 19, 1938. She lived in the Parkman area ever since age 16 and is a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Mary enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. Mary will be sadly missed by: her children, Minnie Byler and John (Emma) Fisher both of Parkman, Joe (Edna) Fisher of Florida, Dan (Nancy) Fisher of Mesopotamia, Fannie (Bill) Detweiler of Carrollton, Linda (Henry) Burkholder of Garrettsville, Mary (Les) Byler of Pleasant City; daughter-inlaw, Anna Fisher; 69 grandchildren; 264 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by: her parents; husband; son, Chris Fisher, son-in-law, Levi Byler; 4 brothers; 1 sister; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on May 21 with Bishop Joe Kurtz officiating. Mary’s final resting place is in Wilcox Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia Twp. Arrangements were entrusted to Best Funeral Home, Middlefield. Online condolences may be sent at www. bestfunerals.com.
Happy Belated Silver Anniversary Bill and Susan Gingerich
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 CLINIC Second Wednesday, June 8 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. Third Wednesday, June 15 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. Third Thursday, June 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, June 22 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road, Newbury.
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Benefit Pizza and Wings Dinner and Benefit Sale for Jonas and Cindy Byler Friday, June 3, starting at 3:30. Joe’s Window Shop (Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168) Salad bar! Silent auction!
Barbara J. Mullet (nee Byler), 96, of Huntsburg, entered eternal rest Saturday morning, May 21, 2011 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Oct. 29, 1914, to Jake C. and Elizabeth (Byler) Byler. Barbara is reunited with her husband, Lester J. Mullet, whom she married March 3, 1938. She is a lifelong resident of the Middlefield area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Barbara enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family. Barbara will be sadly missed by: her children, Jake (Amanda) Mullet, Eli (Sarah) Mullet and daughter-in-law, Betty Mullet all of Middlefield, Elizabeth (Allen) Fisher of Bellville, Martha (Harley) Hochstetler of West Farmington, Lester (Sue) Mullet of Mesopotamia, Nancy (John) Byler of Huntsburg; 1 brother; 56 grandchildren; 187 great-grandchildren; and 15 greatgreat-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by: her parents; husband; sons, Crist, Dan, and David; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 24 with Bishop Ervin J. Miller officiating. Barbara’s final resting place is in the Miller Cemetery in Huntsburg.
Savannah A. Miller, 9 months, of Garrettsville, was granted her angel wings Monday morning, May 16, 2011, at home in the arms of her loving parents. She was born Aug. 16, 2010 to Allen Ray Jr. and Elizabeth (Byler) Miller. Savannah will be sadly missed by: her parents; brother, Aaron; paternal grandparents, Allen Ray and Kathryn (Byler) Miller; maternal grandparents, Marvin D. and Kristine (Troyer) Byler; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by 1 cousin. Funeral services were held on May 16 with Bishop John Coblentz officiating. Her final resting place is in the Detweiler Cemetery in Garrettsville. Arrangements were entrusted to Best Funeral Home, Middlefield. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.
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Cornbread Salad
Be sure cornbread is cool. Then crumble half of the cornbread in a loaf pan. Mix sour cream, mayo, and Ranch dressing in a separate bowl.’ Layer half of vegetables and spread half of the dressing on them. Crumble rest of corn bread over this. Layer rest of vegetables followed by rest of dressing. Enjoy!
Banana Nut Bread
Submitted by Rachel Miller 1 1/2 sticks oleo 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1/2 cup nuts 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sour milk 3 medium bananas 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix oleo and sugar, add eggs. Mash bananas and add to oleo and sugar mixture. Mix in sour milk, flour, soda, salt and vanilla. Add nuts last Bake at 325 degrees until done. (This makes 2 loaves. I like to make this when I have over ripe bananas.)
Marinated Chicken Breasts Submitted by Katherine Byler
1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup salad oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/3 teaspoon pepper 4 – 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Combine all ingredients except for the chicken, and mix well. Pour over chicken. Let marinate, refrigerated for 24 hours. Good grilled over coals.
Tangy Carolina BBQ Sauce Submitted by Katherine Byler 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup ketchup 1/3 cup spicy brown mustard 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Dash of Worcestershire Sauce Pinch of cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together well. Great on anything you Bar-B-Q!
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Rhubarb Custard Bars
Submitted by Sarah Miller Cornbread (your recipe) 2 cups whole corn 1 cup green peppers, chopped 1 cup onions, chopped* 1 bag shredded cheese 10 slices bacon, fried and crumbled 3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayo 1 packet Ranch dressing mix * You may substitute 1/2 cup for 1 cup.
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Submitted by Rachel Miller Crust: 2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup butter or oils, cold
Cheese and Ham Casserole
Iced Tea
2 cups cooked ham cut into pieces (chicken may be substituted) 2 cups milk 1 (10 ¾ ounce) can cream of celery soup 1 /8 cup onion, chopped 1 /2 teaspoon salt 4 cups uncooked noodles, slightly broken up 2 cups cheese, grated 1 (16 ounce) bag peas
4 cups sugar 2 cups lemon juice 6 tea bags 3 quarts water 12 large sprigs mint Heat everything together until water is boiling. Remove from heat and cool. Strain into jars. Add water and ice to taste. Very refreshing.
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Submitted by Barbara Detweiler
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Cover and refrigerate over night. Before baking, cover with toasted buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly.
Peanut Butter Pie
Submitted by Laura Miller 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1 cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy 2 cups powdered sugar 12 ounce container cool whip, thawed Cool whip and chocolate syrup for garnish
Sauerkraut Salad
Submitted by Emma Byler 3 cups sauerkraut, drained and washed 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 1 1/2 cups water
In mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and peanut butter until well blended. Add powdered sugar and mix to combine. Mix in cool whip until well combined. Pour peanut butter mixture into graham cracker crust and smooth with spatula. Before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Combine sauerkraut, onion, celery and pepper. Set aside. In saucepan, combine sugar, water and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Cool. Add to vegetable mixture and mix well. Let stand in refrigerator overnight before serving.
Rhubarb Custard Pie
Submitted by Ellen Hershberger 2 cups rhubarb, cut up 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons flour Pinch of salt 3 eggs, separated 1 unbaked piecrust
Vegetable Pizza
Submitted by Barbara Detweiler Crust: 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 3/4 cups milk
Beat egg yolks. Beat egg whites. Mix all ingredients except egg whites and put into the unbaked piecrust. Bake at 350 degrees until the rhubarb is almost tender. Put egg whites on top and brown. Enjoy!
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and mix as for pie dough. Add milk. Form into ball, roll out and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool.
Thank You Casserole Submitted by Sarah Miller
5 raw potatoes 1 medium onion, diced 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 pound hamburger 1 can vegetable soup Potato chips
Filling: 8 ounces cream cheese. 8 ounces sour cream 1/2 package ranch dressing mix. Sugar to taste.
Slice potatoes into a buttered casserole dish. Break up meat and spread over potatoes. Mix soups and onion together and pour over meat. Top with crumbled potato chips. Bake at 325 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes.
Mix ingredients and spread on top of pizza crust. Cut any fresh vegetables from the garden into suitable sized pieces and scatter over top of pizza. Sprinkle grated cheese over all.
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Filling: 2 cups sugar 7 tablespoons flour 1 cup whipping cream 3 eggs, beaten 5 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb Topping: 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup whipping cream whipped* * You can use cool whip instead For crust, in a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. For filling, meanwhile, combine sugar and flour in bowl. Whisk in cream and eggs. Stir in rhubarb. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for an additional 40 – 45 minutes or until custard is set. For topping, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over top. Cover and chill. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
Chicken Lasagna
Submitted by Katherine Byler 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite size pieces 1 box lasagna noodles, cooked 1 medium onion, diced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Mix all ingredients together except the noodles and the Parmesan cheese. In a 13 x 9 baking pan, alternate layers of noodles with layers of chicken mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
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spotlight Hayes Road Greenhouse By Jacquie Foote Past the little white sign that proclaims this to be the Hayes Road Greenhouse and up the driveway, you will find a place filled with luscious green plants and colorful flowers. It seems that, somehow, you have entered a world apart … a peaceful world where things proceed, as they should, growing, maturing according to the age-old timetable. The people who are there to help you with your questions and purchases suit the place. They are quiet, efficient but unhurried, and helpful. This wonderful place started 16 years ago. Dan Miller’s wife, Clara, told her husband that she wanted a greenhouse. As Clara says, Dan took ahold of the idea and ran with it. Now there are two large greenhouses, two smaller ones, a large building to hold just about anything you might want to help your garden along, and other smaller buildings. Hayes Road Greenhouse sells mainly to individuals for their own use. But they are willing to work with landscapers and, in fact, have been one of the suppliers of plants, etc. for Secret Garden. One of their favorites is potted wave petunias, are available in many colors and are ready to be transplanted into your hanging baskets. The greenhouses hold a variety of hanging baskets, ready to be taken home by those who prefer an already finished basket to brighten porches, decks and yards. There are also many, many flowers to transplant as ground cover,
flower gardens or in containers. Pansy there to be used as groundcover. baskets show their shy beauty, The main building offers just Hayes Marigolds and daises, clematis, about everything you would Road petunias and more, all in various need to make your garden colors, vie for attention. And Greenhouse healthy and welcoming. There Dan and Clara Miller, the prices are just right! are, among other things, owners In another green house, fertilizers and sprays, both We have your and on tables outside, are organic and chemical, garden spring squash, peppers, cabbage, tools and hoses, steel fence gardening tomatoes, strawberry plants, posts, fly traps, frost protection grape vines, rhubarb and needs covered! row covers, bird nets and a 13015 Hayes Road more … a whole kitchenful small library of gardening Middlefield of vegetables and herbs … all books from orchard tree care Open 8 a.m. until started from seed right here, to vegetable gardening tips. dark at Hayes Road Greenhouse. Wind chimes, trellis, shepherd No Sunday Some of the old fashion varieties hooks, folding garden fences, and sales of tomatoes are here, waiting to be birdbaths are available to make your placed in gardens or pots so they can garden a friendlier place. provide healthy food to eat and preserve. There are four vareties of grass seed For those who prefer to plant from seeds, as well as large bags of such gardening there are seed packets and bulk seeds necessities as peat moss, mulch, potting as well as seed potatoes, onion sets, soil, weed and feed, mushroom compost asparagus roots, garlic and various plants and even compost manure that can also to start from roots, all on display in the be obtained from the main building. main building. Of course, spring and summer are Not all the plants available here are their busiest times with autumn coming small. Trees, both fruit and ornamental next. In winter, traditionally, Dan and (including the beautiful magnolia) are on Clara have taken orders for popcorn and, display outdoors as are bushes. If you are especially, for the fresh roasted peanuts thinking healthy food, there are raspberry they sell. Those peanuts are a real treat. and blueberry bushes. If beauty is your Hayes Road Greenhouse people have objective, there are azaleas in several the reputation of going out of their way beautiful shades, roses, hibiscus, and to provide you with your garden needs. Rose of Sharon as well as more exotic When you come, if you have questions, plants such as Variegated Pieris Japonika, don’t hesitate to ask them. If they don’t Maiden grass and Artenisia. The delicate have answers, they will likely be able to scent of lilacs call your attention to those help you find them. beautiful bushes. Pots of English ivy are
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By Barbara Ann Detweiler Sunday, April 24: Went to church, came home. More rain. Monday, April 25: Rain … again. Our basement drains are backing up again. It seems every time you wash the mess down, it backs up again! Norma was in the bathroom a long time, so I asked her what she’s doing as she’s too quiet. She yelled out, “I’ll sing, okay?!” Tuesday, April 26: Nice and breezy, so I did lots of laundry. Laura is helping out at John Kathy since their baby was born. The school children had a wiener roast at school. Wednesday, April 27: Nice again. Yeah! Today is the last day of school. Everyone’s glad, including me. For a while, anyway! Thursday, April 28: It was nice, but cool. We did yard work … mowing, mulching, weed eating. Andrew cleaned out the barn and found a nest of mice. Betty and Norma came out, each holding a baby mouse. They knew I’d have a fit and I did! I made them take them back to the woods, kill them, then come and scrub their hands. I could still shudder just thinking about it. Friday, April 29: Cold and wet again, but it brightened up this afternoon. We went down to Wayne’s Aunt Savilla to mow her yard tonight. Wayne, Andrew and Norma get their ears checked here at home by VISTA. Andrew and Norma have a wax buildup, but Wayne needs to go to a specialist. Saturday, April 30: A beautiful day. My idea of perfect weather! We did more yard work. Betty spent time with her pony and Norma with the dog. Sunday, May 1: This afternoon all of us but Wayne and John went on a six mile trek with rollerblades and scooters. Betty and Norma did very well with their blades, but Norma had a blister when she got home. So we’ll have to baby that foot for a few days. Monday, May 2: Katherine has to be my helper these days when Rose Edna and Laura are both off at jobs.
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We all got invited to neighbor Linda’s wedding on May 12. She’s getting married to Norman Miller. The children are excited about going. Tuesday, May 3: I’m not so sure I’m glad school’s out with all this rain we’ve been having. We’re cooped up in the house a lot and getting on each other’s nerves. Wednesday, May 4: Cold today. Betty even dug out her gloves! Even so, we grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for supper. Rose Edna and Laura helped clean the schoolhouse tonight, in preparation for our annual school picnic on May 14. Thursday, May 5: I took Rose Edna and Laura to the dentist. Rose Edna’s teeth are now fixed, but Laura needs to go back a few more times. Wayne bought a horse for John and we used him tonight to drive to Wayne’s sister Viola and Norman. The horse is small but full of pep. It didn’t take long to get there. So far, I like him, which is a lot said! I haven’t liked horses since my accident last July. Friday, May 6: Katherine was my helper again today. She’s a willing worker most of the time. Norma came down during the night ‘cause she was scared of the thunder. She crawled in beside me, and then I couldn’t sleep. I finally got up and did some writing and made an early breakfast. Saturday, May 7: A beautiful day! Sunny and warm I went to the Community Yard Sales in Leroy. I found a few bargains, but nothing spectacular. Sunday, May 8: Dad and Mom came up this afternoon and made our day. Monday, May 9: Wayne isn’t working this week, because they don’t have any logs. So, John started a temporary job today. I have to pack a lunch for him, which is different for me! Tuesday, May 10: I got up at 5 a.m. to get John’s breakfast and his lunch packed. Katherine went to John Kathy’s with Laura, so it was rather peaceful.
Betty and Norma had Tony the pony making his rounds for hours today. Wednesday, May 11: I went over to Dave’s to help cook for the wedding. Thursday, May 12: We all went to the wedding. It was an all day affair and we enjoyed it. It did rain in the afternoon for a while. I asked Betty and Norma what the best thing about the wedding was. They immediately responded, “The candy!” Friday, May 13: It stormed this afternoon and the rain came down in torrents. Yes, there’s water in the basement again. Once the weather settles, the boys and Wayne can dig up the pipe outside and figure out what’s wrong, and, hopefully, fix it for good. Saturday, May 14: Our school picnic was today, in spite of the rain. It did stop raining in the afternoon, so the children could play games, etc. School is now officially closed until the fall.
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Mrs. Mat Miller, her daughter Joe Loma May 16, 2011 … Guess we’re still in and sister-in-law Mrs. Lydiann Miller. the rainy season. Makes it hard to get the Esther had double pneumonia. grass cut. Dandelions are in full bloom. We are planning to attend the wedding NOT my favorite weed!! tomorrow, May 17, at the Abner Miller Many folks went to Kentucky this residence. Their daughter Rebecca past week for a wedding. There Chuckle is getting married to Aaron, is another one the week of son of Robert and Rachel May 23 which some plan to Eager to improve his Hershberger of Nash Road. attend. sermons, a young pastor Mark and Miriam Neighbor Roman A. bought a tape recorder and Schmucker and family Schlabach cut himself in recorded one of his Sunday moved from Mumford the left leg Wednesday, morning services. Road to a place on south May 11. This happened Bundysburg Road. We in Pennsylvania and he After dinner, he put the cassette was taken to a hospital in the recorder, sat on the sofa and will miss them in our church. in Erie. Pa. He needed listened to the tape. Jake J. Byler of quite a few stitches. Tavern Road has not The opening prayer, scripture So, now he’s “hobbling” around, trying not to readings and hymns came forth been feeling too well the nicely. Then came the sermon. last while. He had his 86th bend his leg. It is cut birthday Sunday, May 15. above the knee. Going to Richfield Mrs. Owen Cindy When he awoke some time later, the choir was Springs, N. Y. for the weekend Miller of Newcomb Road singing the closing of May 13 were Joe and Betty had knee surgery recently. hymn. Yoder with more of her family. She is coming along well. With all the rain we’re having, The blood drive on Saturday, it is quite a challenge to get ready for May 14, brought 108 donors. A big thank a wedding, especially when a tent is you to all. needed for the women to cook in. It gets Visitors with Grandpa Miller and VERY muddy!! us Sunday evening, May 15, were our Monday, May 16 … Not a good day sons Richard and Rays, and children and for drying laundry, although I did hang Crist Jr. and Maureen Hershberger and out some in the afternoon. Will see what children. happens. Visiting Mrs. Esther Wengerd in Erie You all have a good week. Stay dry!! Pa. hospital Sunday, May 8, were sister
By Katherine M. Byler
“As soon as the rush is over, I’m, going to have a nervous breakdown. I worked for it, I owe it to myself, and nobody is going to deprive me of it.” This is from an old and weathered plaque I’ve had for years. We put our gloves away and it was too early. Hopefully, by the time this gets into print, no one will need any. The vitamin D supply is still in demand to be absorbed as sunshine in pill form. Perhaps cheer can be passed along in the form of going out to eat for one’s anniversary. Twice, in recent weeks, I have heard this was one, both times it was for fish on a Friday evening at Dutch Family Restaurant. Oops, one was for a birthday (Barbara Detweiler’s!) John and Elmina Kurtz had their 40th anniversary. Our 45th is coming up. HINT! HINT! Joe and Sara Miller were nominated for an award and a special breakfast for their work with the Red Cross. They were chosen and regaled on May 5 with others as well. All enjoyed the special morning. From a 92 year old … Mrs. Emma Yoder says keep your mind sharp by playing games (with anyone who comes by?). It’s the competition that must keep you hopping. Grandchildren can keep your mind razor sharp, too. But, oh, it hurts when they’re smarter than you! NOT WISER, just smarter! Mrs. Crist J.S. Miller (Barbara) will be doing some intense therapy for a knee transplant. Wishing her better days ahead. She’ll miss out on the Wedding at brother Dan and Mary Ann’s on June 2. Their Rachel weds Crist Detweiler’s son Jonas of Clymer, N. Y.
A Sad Punctuation Story Submitted by Katherine Byler
Relating to the problem of poor punctuation, this story is told: A panda entered a café, ordered a sandwich, ate it, and then pulled out a gun and started shooting. When a waiter asked him to explain his behavior, the panda handed him a poorly punctuated wildlife guide and asked him to look up the description of a panda. It read: “Panda, a large black and white bear-like mammal, native to China. Eats, shoots and leaves.” Having a comma after the word “Eats” is an error that changes the whole meaning of that last sentence.
Uncle Milo Schlabach spent a week in Holmes County with his two sisters recently. It helped the time go by a little faster for him. He is living in a new addition at his daughter’s, the Dan P. Hostetlers, on Hayes Road. Milo will be 90 in September, Lord willing. Mrs. Lydiann Miller has been overwhelmed with 80 gifts for her birthday … not once … not twice … but four times! She feels richly blessed with cupboards filled with useful items. Maybe she thinks it was worth it turning 80. Every year our garden gets smaller; soon ‘twill be nothing left. We may have to skip the entire project this year. Farmers are the ones who need to plant, even if late. We were in Mumfordville, Ky. for a wedding. It was a very enjoyable time, and because it’s an 8 to 9 hour trip down, one needs to have good traveling companions. The Noah and Owen Wengerds allowed us to go along with them. We appreciated and enjoyed it immensely. Also going were Owen’s two daughters, along with their husbands, Marlin Mast and Robert Yoder. Was asked, or told, not to write everything down! Can say Robert plans eye surgery and it sounded like the only (or main) reason for it was so he could see the big bucks (4 legged ones). Mrs. Owen Wengerd (Martha) was the happy winner of a drawing for stamping supplies, given by demonstrator Mary Ellen Byler. It amounted to $165. Animosity can be caused by those who open their garage sales many hours before the designated time!
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I have heard of people who tried to remove bot eggs from horses with steel wool, sandpaper, and a knife. These procedures didn’t go well. Probably clipping the hair is the easiest way to get rid of bot eggs. The eggs stick very well to hair. These eggs hatch in 7 to 10 days. The larva causes a slight irritation, so the horse licks or bites that area. This is how the larva gets into the mouth and into the stomach. In about 8 months, they are mature and they will detach themselves from the stomach wall and pass out with the manure. After about 5 weeks in the soil or compost pile, the pupa will mature into a fly, and the cycle starts over again. There is argument on how much harm the bot larva does to a horse’s stomach. The amount of bots makes a big difference. It can weaken the stomach wall and cause ulcers. It can also cause digestive problems and colic. When you see bot pupa in the manure, it is probably too late to treat the horse for bots. They have finished their cycle in the stomach and are already leaving the horse. I would suggest the best time to try to kill bots is when you worm your horse in the fall, right after the first frost. Bots do not react to fly sprays like other flies do as their only intention is to lay eggs and not to be on the horse. The female fly will die soon after laying her eggs. Until next time.
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Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller
May 9, 2011: We are sitting outside watching the birds. It’s a beautiful morning. Yesterday was nice, too. Barbara was home and we did a big laundry, and spring-cleaned the bedrooms. Barbara did some outside work, too. Ivan was to the Chalker sale with son Roy. The birds are really busy. The canaries (or finches) are singing and so are the cardinals. We’ve had orioles here now, even the Orchard Oriole. Going to Garrettsville last Thursday, we passed a field of yellow wild mustard. It made me think of when I was a girl at home. Dad would take the horses and wagon out to the field. We would pull the mustard out and he’d haul it away. Now they just spray. This afternoon (May 9), we are going with our daughters to the viewing of Mrs. Bill Gingerich. She passed away yesterday morning (May 8). She had cancer. Her husband died a couple months ago. She was 75 years old. My strawberry plants and sweet onions are growing. The black raspberries and grape vines have leaves now. Tomato plants are getting big. I hope they won’t be too big before I can plant them out. We usually like to do that around Memorial Day.
Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender
Time to get to pushing a pen and get this ready. We sure had a wet April. April showers bring May flowers. What do May flowers bring? The school picnic was May 10. It was in the evening, then, in the wee hours of Wednesday, Urias left for Cass City. It is kinda quiet around here. We have plans to leave for South Dakota May 20 for the Ortman Clinic. We had surprise visitors a few weeks ago when Anna’s niece and husband from Peeples, Ohio came. They stayed a few days. Really enjoyed them. Their son, Adam, went to camp White Wood to that cheese meeting, or whatever it was. Dan Miller (Tim) is taking some tests on his liver. The cousins were there one evening. Dan had to see his doctor May 19 to find out what it is. We all have had fingers crossed. Barbara Mullet, 96, is not feeling the best. She is the oldest Amish woman in Geauga. She has been a widow for many years. She buried her husband and three sons. Two died real sudden of heart attacks, and one of cancer. I think her husband, Lester, had cancer as he was sick for a while.
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“Prairie Courage” by Esther Mae Witmer was published by Carlisle Printing, Sugarcreek, Ohio, and copyright 2010. Wanting to adhere more strictly to Mennonite principles and worried that the Yankee culture around them was exerting too much influence on them and their children, some families accepted Pennsylvania’s Bishop David Stauffer’s lead. In 1888 they removed themselves to a less populated place where they could live and raise their families according to their beliefs. Prairie Courage is the story of the resulting Stauffer Mennonite settlement in May City, Iowa. Esther Witmer tells the story of the experiences of her great-grandparents Elias and Nancy Gingrich, true pioneers who left their home in Ontario to travel over 1,000 miles with their five children to a new home on the prairies of Iowa. There they would experience heat and cold unlike anything they had felt before. They would find joy in the society of their community. They would experience the danger of cyclones. They would know great satisfaction in the way their community helped each other. And, largely because of the time they lived in, they would have the sorrow of losing two children to childhood diseases we don’t even worry about today. In each case, when bad or hard things happened, their faith carried them through. But there was one case that tested the strength of that faith. Within three years, discord began to arise in their community and was apparent enough that visiting relatives remarked on it. The dissatisfaction grew and in 1900, the settlement, which started in 1888, saw members begin to move away. Those who stayed on tried to concentrate on the positives and make things work in the less-than-ideal church life. But the problems, many of which centered on their bishop, Jesse Bauman, continued. In 1915, the last of the Stauffer Mennonites left the May City settlement. The lessons that can be learned from the experiences at the May City settlement are what caused Esther Witmer to write this book… lessons taught both by their failures and their successes. There are questions her book brings us to consider. Questions such as: Should we promote isolation to attain separation from the world? What can we do if tolerated sin in church begins making people, particularly young people, lose their way? The book tells a story both deep and interesting. You can choose to concentrate on the adventure a pioneer life naturally brings… or you can look deeper, at the spiritual life laid out for you. Readers from the 8th grade to adulthood would enjoy this book. This and other fine books are available at S & E Country Store on Newcomb Road.
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May 17: The cardinals are still calling, “WET! WET! WET!” We are close to having the wettest spring in history. Submitted by reader Andy Troyer We feel for the farmers and the produce growers. And, our cool weather has been holding everything back, except the lawns. However, the strawberries are really blooming. Hopefully we will not have a late frost. Callers at our house on Wednesday, May 11, in the evening were Leon Ebersols, Emanuel Fishers, Daniel Lapps and Sam Glicks, all from Narvon, Pa., with Bill Stutzman as their guide. The Pennsylvania folks were here to attend the wedding on May 12 at Melvin A. Millers of their daughter Nancy who wed a son of Bill R. Bylers. We had traveled with Leon Ebersols on a western tour in 2004. Leon’s wife has since passed away of cancer and Leon has since remarried. So it was very nice to meet him once again. We enjoyed the day in Homesville, Ohio on Sunday, May 15, attending church at Malva Yoder’s. Traveling with us were Andrew and Sara Jane, Enos and Alma (both Millers), David and Miriam Yoder and Walter and Cindy Gingerich. Aaron and Margaret planned the trip for us. Malva Laura is my step-niece. Her mother who is my step-sister (Emanuel Coblentz Ada) was also able to attend, as was Grandmother Coblentz, 96 years old. A very enjoyable day. Sister Dan Byler Ada enjoyed a visit with our sister John Kathryn in St. Ignatius, Mont., leaving Friday morning, May 6, and coming home early on Sunday morning, May 15. Elwin E. Weavers (Ada’s daughter Rhoda) traveled with her. Widow Jonathan Miller Alma is visiting her daughter Marie Mrs. Lester Byler in Munfordville, Ky. at the present. There was a wedding at John H. Bylers where their daughter Rachel was wed to Johnny, son of Joey Gingeriches. We were invited and had planned to attend, but we both developed hard colds and were overtired and could not attend. Another wedding is planned, this one at Urie Jr. Bylers of their daughter Nora Mae to Johnny, son of Nancy’s brother John and Sue Troyer.
By Linda Weaver May 14, 2011 Hello Friends,
The Baltimore Oriole’s beautiful song woke me at 6:30 this morning. I’m sure he was trying to let us know his jelly plate was empty. We sure enjoy watching all the different birds at the feeders. It’s still raining this morning, which everyone in this area is experiencing. Saturated lawns and some wet basements are the usual topics of conversation. Looks like more rain is in the forecast. We are glad God is in control of our weather, so this is His plan for us. In some places they had large hail Thursday evening, which makes us think of tornadoes. Monday, May 9, was the funeral of Ella Gingerich, 75. Our thoughts have been with the family as they also lost their father in February. Both parents needed a lot of care and will be dearly missed by family, but also by their church and in the community. They were well liked and had many friends. Our children have been coming the past week to do some work that needed to be done in our basement. The menfolk put in new windows, a major
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improvement and removed old copper pipes, putting in plastic replacements. The women cleaned cupboards and both china cabinets, which is such a good feeling to have it all washed and back in place. They also brought lots of good food to share with us. Our family times sure are precious and keep us close together. Church will be here May 29, so we are on a cleaning binge! Congratulations to John Troyer Jr. and Nora Mae Byler whose wedding is May 26. We hope to attend. The womenfolk had a workday at daughter-in-law Lydiann’s this week. Some worked in the basement and some upstairs. Rosa fixed a delicious pizza for lunch. Jake went along too and worked on the lawn along with grandsons Aaron Ray and Adam. Our good friend LaVerne Fiorino passed away Saturday morning. Her daughter Jenny Ann called with the sad news. Graveside services were held Tuesday in Kirtland.
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Memories of Grandmother’s Pantry Submitted by Katherine Byler
My wish is that I could smell the sweet, spicy aroma of my Grandmother’s pantry once more. She has long gone to her reward, but childhood memories still linger. What were the smells of long ago? Well, there were spices and pickles, the acrid smell of cheese and freshly churned butter, of molasses and possibly something fresh baked like rhubarb pie or a pan of gingerbread. Her jellies were jewels of different colors, not in regular jars, but in long goblets topped with paraffin and set among her good dishes in the dish cupboard. Dried herb teas and dill hung in bunches among other seasonings like garlic and onions and, possibly, red
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I have to report the wettest spell we have had for nearly a year. It started to rain on Monday noon and kept on day and night until Wednesday noon and is still at it, but not as fast anymore. Ministers Moses Beachy and Solomon Miler and wife of Holmes County are in our midst at present. Oats are about all sowed. Some corn planted, but not very much. They are paying 70 cents per hundred for milk; it started at $1.25 in the spring. It is expected that it will not come down anymore. The prospect for a new railroad through Troy looks favorable. Daniel R. Byler of Lawrence County, Pa. is here on a few weeks visit. I understand he intends to work at the carpenter trade here. Work is very plenty in this community at present. Semet
A Funny Thing Happened Continued from cover
A Deer Chase
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Letter, Feb. 19, 2000
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Monday, Jan. 19, 1940 32 degrees at 6:45 a.m., raining, wind in northwest. 24 degrees at 10:30 a.m., very windy and snowing, blizzard and sunshine by spells.
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Friday, Jan. 21, 1944 37 degrees at 11 a.m., sun shining. 40 degrees at 3:10 p.m. We cut up a pig and made sausage and liverwurst for Walter Steadman. We ground meat and mix and stuffed sausage for Kelly Bradley.
The other morning, we had a deer in the field beside us. Soon a turkey came out of the woods, too and the deer began chasing the turkey! They both ran into the woods. It was funny to watch them. We see and hear turkeys a lot.
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Talking about spring-cleaning and funny things reminds me of when I was a girl at home and it was time to “paper” our kitchen. My, what a chore. But, with four girls and a mom to referee, it couldn’t be too bad, could it? Well, back then we mixed our own paste made with boiling water and flour. (Now they have a ready mix. I think we’ve come a long way.) We would put a plank between two sawhorses to stand on to paper the ceiling. Imagine standing on a plank, looking up, trying to hold the long sheet of papering, stepping backward, and keeping the paper from going on crooked! Then, all of a sudden the whole thing starts coming down and we all get the giggles …. except mom. There was a saying that if you want to find if you and your boyfriend can get along together, try papering a room together!
A quilting bee was held at Mrs. John H. Weaver’s home in honor of Nancy Hershberger of Milroy, Ind. who is to be the lucky owner of it. Attending were her aunts, Mrs. Leah Hershberger, Mrs. Roman Schmucker, Mrs. Elmer Mullet and some cousins and fiends. Mrs. Raymond Yutzy (Ada) also surprised us and was there from Milroy, Ind., so we ladies had an enjoyable time of gabbing; I mean quilting! Mrs. Allen J. Hershberger gave birth to a daughter and plans are being made to place the baby in an Akron hospital, as she is quite small. Later) Mrs. Hershberger was in the hospital again with a blood clot in the leg. They named their daughter Wilma.
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June 21 marks the Summer Solstice and the beginning of summer. Everyone I talk to is hopeful that the weather will warm up by then and that the sun will shine! Summer schedule – The bookmobile will have a new schedule out effective Monday June 6. There are not many changes but please be sure to pick up your copy from the bookmobile next time you visit. Reading adventure – Our summer reading adventure begins on June 6 and runs through July 16. We have three programs for the children: • Read to Me (read any 20 books to your child if they are not reading themselves) • Readers (read 24 books) • Young Adults (read 6 books) Each child completing the requirements will receive a prize bag of goodies. Adult reading program – We will also have a program for our adult readers for the six week period as well. Simply fill out a slip detailing the book you read and give it to any bookmobile staff member. There will be three grand prizes and several smaller prizes distributed at the end of the six weeks. Prizes are paid for by the Bookmobile Friends Group. Join Bookmobile Friends – Please consider joining the Bookmobile Friends. Annual membership fees are only $3.00 for an individual and $5.00 for a whole family. Becoming a member shows your support for our bookmobile and helps pay for prizes, stickers and other handouts the children receive throughout the year. Forms are available on the bookmobile. Thank You! Father’s Day – The bookmobile has a special Father’s Day word search to celebrate the great men who influence our lives from an early age and hopefully for many years after we have grown. Father’s Day has become a day to honor your father, but also a day to honor all men who act as father figures, including uncles, stepfathers, brothers, and grandfathers. The Census Bureau says that the idea of Father’s Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran who was left to raise his six children on a farm. A day in June was chosen for the first Father’s Day celebration — 101 years ago, June 19, 1910, proclaimed by Spokane’s mayor because it was the month of Smart’s birth. The first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Father’s Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made it permanent.
Greenhouse
June 1, 2011
By Ellen Hershberger
YARD SALES
Sunday, April 24: I did a lot of sleeping today, like that would be of interest to anyone. Monday, April 25 – Tuesday, April 26: To my job as usual. It’s now one year I’m with this couple. Then, Tuesday evening, the singing group went to Mrs. Dan Troyer. Wednesday, April 27: Had to go into town for yearly TB test for work. This p.m. an ambulance was called to the back of the property here for Cindy, one year old daughter of Enos and Rhoda Miller. They rent the upstairs of Noah Yutzy Jr. Cindy had a convulsion from a high fever. They returned from the ER tonight. Thursday, April 28: Sister and I joined Mother’s sisters for lunch at our Aunt Ellen and Bill Detweiler’s. They are glad for visitors, being housebound. Cindy was still sick today at her Aunt Susan’s wedding. She needed to be taken to the ER again. Friday, April 29: Had to go back to town to get TB test read, so I also checked in on friend Rita who is quite sick with bronchitis. We had a small group gathering here to sing tonight. Saturday, April 30: First time lawn mowing was done today. I did cleaning and joined friends to eat tonight. It’s nice the younger ones do the mowing now. I remember some Aprils I’d cut the grass three times a week, it grew so fast! But not this April! Sunday, May 1: We had communion services at Chris Fisher Jrs. Monday, May 2 – Tuesday, May 3: Nothing unusual at my work. Wednesday, May 4: I’m still cleaning cupboards, slow poke me! Lately I caught two more mice that I had smelled in my pantry, Ugh!
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An older gent asked the widow lady for her hand in marriage and she said, “Yes.” The next morning he couldn’t remember if she had said yes or no, so off he went, back to her house. When she saw him, the widow exclaimed, “Oh, I’m so glad to see you! I couldn’t remember who was here last night!” ☺
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Just a nice story . . . The Rain
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80’s arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9 a.m. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointmentthis morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Tonight a load from our church attended the benefit auction at Middlefield Submitted by reader Barbie Frey Market. Oh yes, also had fun at several greenhouses and Amish stores today. Thursday, May 5: I had promised a friend a chocolate cake for her birthday, so I made it into cupcakes for easier storage. They have chocolate filling with little chocolate chips in the center. I spent the afternoon and night with her. Friday, May 6: So here we are on a nice day of rest. This afternoon and evening we enjoyed a grilled hamburger supper with family. Monday, May 9 – Tuesday, May 10:After two days at work, I joined our singing group at the home of John and Edna Mullet. The rainstorm came up very loudly on the metal shop roof while we were eating snacks. Wednesday, May 11: Another 24 hour stint at a new place. Didn’t get much sleep. Thursday, May 12: Had lunch in Garrettsville with sister, sister-in-law and niece … and the youngest paid for it all for us “oldsters”. My, the downpour brought water we’d hardly seen before, almost up to the road (Route 88) by the pasture. Out back, most of almost 100 baby chicks got washed away and drowned. There was also some greenhouse damage. We’ll take the good with the bad. We’re all safe and thankful to GOD. Friday, May 13: A trip to town, then planting flowers, drying clothes and enjoying the haystack dinner at Joe’s Window Shop. See you next month.
As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and asked him, “And you still go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?” He smiled as he patted my hand and said, “She doesn’t know me, but I still know who she is.” I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, ‘That is the kind of love I want in my life.’ True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be. The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have. Life isn’t about how to survive the storm, But how to dance in the rain.’ We are all getting Older Tomorrow will be our turn
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Thanks to everyone who entered our ‘create a heading logo’ contest! The winning entries may need to be manipulated slightly to fit. And, will be used as space permits. We now have a logo for: • Amish Crossing Corners, thanks to Elma Miller (Bundysburg Road). (The judges liked this one so much that it was decided to put it on the front page for this issue) • Bits and Pieces of the Past, thanks to Fannie Miller (Bundysburg Road) • Greetings from the Plain Country, thanks to Andy Troyer (Bundysburg Road) • Mom’s Diary thanks to Esther Byler, (N. Hayes Road) • Parkman Pathways, thanks to Barbie Frey (Old State Road) Each winner should have received notification by June 1.
It’s A Complete and Color the Drawing Contest! To enter this contest, just add to the picture of the bald eagle below. You might draw any details you want to make background more interesting. (Remember, we have bald eagles around here now. Maybe this is a Geauga bald eagle!) You may use crayons or color pencils or both to color the picture. Do not use markers or paints, as they don’t look good on this kind of paper. Be sure to fill out the bottom of the picture where it asks for your name, address and age. Send your entry to Plain Country Contest, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062. Must arrive by June 6. Age groups are 5 to 7, 8 to 10, and 11 and older. There will be 2 winners in each age group. Each winner will get a large set of Crayola crayons. Winners will be notified by mail on or about June 15.
Bible Match Game
Match the words in column with the words in column 2. (Answers are on page 2.) Column One
Column Two
1. Matthew
a. Esau
2. Solomon
b. Esther
3. Ruth’s mother-in-law
c. Mara
4. Samson
d. soldier
5. Canaan
e. doctor
6. Xerxes
f. long hair
7. Jacob’s twin
g. tax collector
8. Luke
h. Nun
9. Joshua
i. Milk and Honey
10. Uriah
j. 700 wives
Bible Quiz
Circle the correct answer to each question. Check yourself with the answers found on page 5. 1. Which apostle was also a tentmaker? Peter James Paul 2. Who was the father of King David? Saul Jesse Solomon 3. How did Elijah get to heaven? On a cloud in a whirlwind on wings 4. What idol fell and broke when the Ark of the Covenant was placed near it? Dagon Baal Satan 5. What nickname did Jesus give disciple brothers James and John? Sons of Thunder Fishers of Men Rocks 6. Which apostle was originally known as Saul? Paul Peter John 7. Which prophet was waylaid by a giant “fish”? Job Nineveh Jonah
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