{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 5 No. 8
June 19, 2013
Yoder’s Buggy Wheels
Writings from Our Schools
Never have I seen so many buggy wheels in one place at one time! Neatly arranged floor to ceiling, the golden wood gives the buggy shop a warm glow. The owner-operator of the shop, Allen Yoder Jr., adds his good cheer to put you completely at ease. His dad, Allen Sr., whose Buggy Shop occupies the rest of the building, adds his friendly sense of humor to the atmosphere. Here are craftsmen who love what they do and enjoy talking about it. But, let me start at the beginning … during the winter of 2008, with the economy as bad as the weather, Allen Jr. was laid off from his construction job, as were many others. Allen, however, was more fortunate than most. His dad had a business of his own and saw a need his son could fill by starting his own shop. Allen Sr. had been owneroperator of “Al’s Buggy Shop” for about 7 years at that time. Considering the limited number of buggy wheel shops and the growth in the Amish community with the accompanying growth of need for buggies with good wheels, a hard working young man could, with a little help and advice (some from his competition), make himself and his family a successful business. And this Allen did with his shop, which not only supplies brand new wheels, but also repairs damaged or worn ones. A bonus is that his shop is at his home place so he has more time with his family, can enjoy those good hot lunches, and his children get to watch their dad at work and can learn from it.
Submitted by Laura Kauffman
By Jacquie Foote
If I Would Be a Buggy Horse … By Susie (grade 5) In the morning I would eat my hay and feed. Then, if my master wanted to go visit somewhere with his family, I would pull his buggy. I would go as fast as my master wanted to go and I would obey him. I would keep my head up and stop very nicely. Then, when we’d come home, I’d eat my supper and then go to sleep.
Pretending I Am a Grandpa … By Susie (grade 5) I am a Grandpa with gray hair and blue eyes. I do not wear glasses and I have lots of grandchildren. Everyday I go out and work a little in my shop and feed my horse. After that, I sit in my chair and read. Then I visit with my grandchildren who come to visit me. It is fun being a Grandpa!
Buggy wheels are not always wooden. They also come in steel, fiberglass and aluminum. The wooden wheels Allen deals in are hand made here, in Geauga County. Allen says that Holmes County shops sell just about anything you need for your buggy, but the steel and aluminum wheels are made in Lancaster County. Yoder’s Buggy Wheels sells their finished wheels wholesale to buggy shops like his dad’s that are constructing new buggies, but also retail to someone in need of a replacement wheel. Allen takes the raw wheel made from the material the customer has selected and finishes it to the customer’s request. Continued on page 3
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Some prefer a rubber tire as it provides a softer ride. Others choose a steel tire for durability. The best, and most expensive, is a combination. First a steel channel is fitted tightly around the wheel. Then a strip of rubber is laid over and a final strip of steel is fixed firmly over all. This wheel combines a softer ride with greater durability. Allen remarks that since the wheels dry out and get loose in the heat, he has more wheel repair work in the summer. Winter creates problems, too. Problems like potholes. Steel wheels get a good jolt hitting one. This can damage the wheel and can sometimes loosen parts of the buggy. Allen Sr. can take care of buggy repairs, fitting them in his rather full schedule of constructing new ones. Each steel part is sand blasted and painted. He cuts and shapes many of the steel parts himself and even handles upholstering the buggy’s seats. With one thing and another, Al has a new buggy waiting list of almost a year, and has recently hired a new employee. Another thing that will help these busy craftsmen is their plan to combine their shops. Both speak of enjoying not having duplicate paperwork and of the desirability of a customer having only one bill for their
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services. And then, there’s the comforting feeling that there is another pair of capable hands nearby if your part of the work is piling up. You will enjoy dealing with these men and enjoy seeing their shops, both at 17326 Newcomb Road in Middlefield. 440-5485267. They make you feel welcome and are used to explaining things, having hosted children from the Shaker School System from time to time. Shown on page 1 is a beautiful, new buggy, fully equipped (except for the horse) standing near Al’s Buggy Shop. It is intended for a young man who recently went into remission for leukemia. It is waiting for the Make A Wish Foundation to decide if this is a wish they will grant. Our prayers are with them!
By Sarah Miller June 7, 2013: Rainy describes the weather at present. This should make the gardens grow and make the second crop of hay grow also. Today there are three or more weddings and it’s a very wet day. We were invited to all three weddings, but, with our granddaughter’s wedding next Tuesday (June 11) and the auction here on Saturday, June 15, we are pretty busy. We are looking forward to having daughter Betty and family come down on Monday, June 10, for the wedding and the auction. They are also invited to the wedding on Thursday June 13 at Melvin’s sisters on Princeton Road They are coming from Mio, Mich. On Thursday, June 13, Joe’s brother John and Ester plan to also come down from Mio, Mich. for the auction. Planning to come from Crossville, Tenn. for the auction are Joe’s brother Albert and Mary Ann and two sons. We expect brother Perry and Lydia of Pulaski, Tenn., too There will be a family auction on Friday evening at Crist and Clara Hershberger’s for the children and grandchildren for Grandpa’s personal things … and on Saturday will be an auction for his shop contents. Watch for the ads! July 5 is the Downs Reunion in Lancaster, Pa. We have a bus scheduled to leave on Thursday morning July 4 and coming back the evening of July 5. We
plan to do some sight seeing and to take a paddleboat ride and to visit a Safari in Harrisburg. The Reunion is at Melvin and Hannah Fisher’s. I’ve been working in my flowerbeds this week while we had such beautiful weather. Am almost done except for some mulching yet. The vendors who are having stands in Boardman are busy getting things set up to open soon. This is a market like the ones they have in Lancaster, Pa. They will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. They hope to be up and running by the middle of this month. They will have an Amish Restaurant plus many other things. I’m anxious to see the operation, as it sounds really interesting. There are many of these markets in operation in Lancaster, Pa. Mostly, they are run by Amish. Our thoughts go to the Ervin Gingerich Jr. family, as he is not feeling well. Neighbor Mose D. Byler is also not doing too well. He is mostly on his recliner. Family takes turns to stay with him for the night. He fell last week and hurt his arm trying to stay by himself. Strawberries are starting to be picked. Wish I had a patch! You all have a great day. Take time to smell the roses. They are in bloom in time for granddaughter Ruth Ann’s wedding. Her Mom has over 50 rose bushes and they are beautiful!!
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Strawberry Cream Roll Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler
Special Day Cake Anon For cake 2 cups cake flour 2 3/4 cups double acting baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup whipping cream 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring 3 egg whites For cream filling 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 3 – 4 egg yolks 2 cups strawberry, hulled, washed and cut in halves For frosting 2 unbeaten egg whites 1 1/2 cups sugar 5 tablespoons cold water 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 large strawberries hulled, washed and cut in halves Heat oven to 350 degrees. Make the Cake Sift flour. Baking powder and salt twice. Set aside In a large bowl, whip whipping cream folding in powdered sugar gradually. Add water and vanilla. Set aside. Whip egg whites until stiff but not dry. Combine the cream and the egg whites. Fold the sifted ingredients into the cream mixture about 1/3 at a time. Bake in layer pans for 25 – 30 minutes. Let cool well Make the Cream Filling While the cake is cooling, make the cream filling. Scald milk. Set aside. In a double boiler, mix the sugar, flour and egg yolks, stirring until all is well blended. Continue cooking, stirring constantly until it just reaches the boiling point then remove from heat and continue stirring until mixture is room temperature, then fold in strawberries. Set aside to continue cooling. Make the Frosting Place in top of double boiler and beat until thoroughly blended the egg whites, sugar, cold water and cream of tartar. Continue beating with a whisk for 7 minutes, then remove from heat and add vanilla. Continue beating until the icing is the right consistency to be spread. Set aside. Assemble the Cake Remove cake from pans. Place one cake on dish and spread the cream filling thickly over the top. Place the second layer of cake on the first and frost the cake top and sides. Place the strawberry halves on top of the cake in an attractive pattern.
4 eggs, separated 1 cup sugar, divided into 1/2, 1/4, 1/4 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons water 2/3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 box Danish dessert mix 8 ounces cream cheese 12 ounces Cool Whip Dash of milk Combine 4 egg whites and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a small bowl and beat until very stiff. Mix 4 egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar with the vanilla and the water in another bowl. Combine both bowls and add flour, baking powder and salt. Pour onto a cookie sheet that has first been lined with wax paper and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Let cake sit for a few minutes, then roll up and set aside to cool. Mix Danish dessert according to instructions BUT use 1/4 cup water LESS than directed. Fold in strawberries. When cake is cooled, roll out and put a layer of Danish dessert mixture in. (Save the rest for a garnish.) Roll cake up. Mix cream cheese, cool whip and 1/4 cup sugar. Add a little milk to get a frostinglike consistency. Frost the top and sides of cake roll with cream cheese mixture. Then put a thin strip of Danish dessert mixture on top to garnish. You can also put a row of sliced strawberries on top that.
Soup for Dieters Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler 4 cups water 4 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups tomato juice Minced onion, parsley, cabbage, celery, green beans, carrots, as desired Salt and pepper as desired* Put all ingredients into a large kettle and simmer until vegetables are tender. (* 1 package of dry onion soup can be added.)
Blueberry Delight Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler 1 package cream cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 package instant vanilla pudding 1/2 ounce Cool Whip 1 box angel food cake mix 1 quart fresh blueberries Bake angel food cake according to instructions. Cool. Cut cake into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Mix cream cheese and sugar. Add milk and pudding mix. Fold in 1 1/2 cup Cool Whip. Fold in blueberries, reserving some for a garnish. Place half of the angel food cubes in a 3 quart bowl and layer with half of the berries and pudding mixture. Cover with remaining cake cubes and layer with remaining berries and pudding mixture. Spread remaining Cool Whip over top and garnish with additional berries.
Tinfoil Supper Submitted by Rachel Miller (You judge the amount of each ingredient needed according to how many are having supper.) Sausage (We like Polish Sausage.) Potatoes Onions Peppers Carrots Butter Foil sheets Salt and pepper to taste Cut all vegetables and the meat into bite size pieces and place appropriate portions on foil sheets. Dot with butter and sprinkle on seasoning. Fold foil sheets and seal edges. Place on grill for 35 – 40 minutes, turning once. For extra flavor, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Strawberry Sauce for Ice Cream Anon 2 cups strawberries, hulled, washed and crushed 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons butter Mix strawberries and sugar in the top of a double boiler and heat until it begins to thicken. Add cornstarch and stir well. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and butter. Cool and serve over ice cream.
Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender Jacquie says it is time for another letter. What will it be? Marty’s Steam Show is now history. John Miller from Delaware was here one night. The next morning, I took him to John’s Mel at the Book Store for a few minutes before I took him to the Steam Show. The highlight of the day was that I saw Bill Stutzman Jr. from Indiana. We started school together in Huntsburg in 1948. It must be 60 years that I last saw him. No, I didn’t recognize him. One of his cousins pointed him out to me. He said he went to Huntsburg School the first 3 years. That is how long I went. Then the Amish school started. Old Bill was there from Holmes County somewhere. I talked with him a few minutes. He is 91 and the last of the Jonas Stutzmans. The last time I saw him was when Uncle Dan died. He is a cousin to my mother. There are only a few left of Old Pinky’s grandchildren. Crist Sara is the only Aunt that I have left. Then, Crist Jake’s Reuben is the only one left. Aggie Joe’s Uria is the only one left. Tobe Hostetlers and New Yorks are all gone. Jonas Stutzman’s Bill is the only one. Yosta Jakie, I don’t count. You have to ask Jakie’s Al why; he can tell you. One thing I didn’t mention is about the water fight at Martys when the Trumbull County Hardwood came for lunch. If you want to know more about this, ask Rudy Detweiler. We really enjoyed our visitor. Our Delaware cousins, we don’t see much anymore. John Detweiler was trying to tell John that if he would of gone further east on Pioneer Road, he would have had better lodging. Being I am the oldest boy cousin here in Ohio, I should get the cousins from out of state. We missed Mattie. Maybe next time.
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May 30, 2013: It’s almost 10 p.m., but I want to write my letter tonight. We were outside. Ivan and Barbara were mowing lawn. Today was warm … went up to about 90 degrees. But we had a nice breeze. We went to Garrettsville at 8 a.m. so it wouldn’t be so warm for the horse. I did my laundry after we came home. It was breezy and everything dried nicely. I had a little ironing here to do, but it was too warm. So I sat out by the shade trees. It was nice there. We have our spring-cleaning done except painting the basement floor yet. We planted our garden Monday afternoon. It was raining a little part of the time, but we kept at it until we were done. Then it rained though the night and gave the garden a good start. We got 1/2 inch of rain then and another 1/2 inch Tuesday evening in a short time. We went to Marvin Kurtzs for Marvin Sr. and Jr.’s birthdays. A week ago, we were to Fredericktown for Ivan’s great niece’s wedding at Owen Detweilers. Today are a couple weddings. We don’t have any invitation for those, but we have one for Tuesday in a week at Nelson Millers. Their daughter Barbie will marry Daniel Byler, son of Jonas Bylers. Daniel is in our church and is the last one of the family. Mrs. Owen Hershberger was taken to the hospital Saturday evening. She is not well and it’s her heart. I have a few flowers to plant yet by the rocks by the driveway. Maybe tomorrow night. Granddaughter Rachel comes tomorrow to help with weekly cleaning. Jut think, last week we were taking hanging baskets in and covering strawberries. We had frost two mornings. So, now I don’t want to complain of I’m warm. My snowball bush was loaded with flowers … big and puffy. Now, the rain made them fall off.
June 1, 2013: Hello to all. We are having some nice showers after a warm week. This will make everything grow. My Aunt Mary Hershberger (Owen) spent some time in the hospital with congestive heat failure. She is some better. Mrs. Anna Marie Troyer (Mose) was also a patient there having a burst appendix. She was quite sick. Do hope she is well enough to attend her son’s wedding on June 4 at Sam Weavers! Congratulations to Les Weaver (Sam and Alma) and Mary Kay Yoder (Al and Miriam) on their upcoming wedding, June 13. He is the first and she the last to leave the nest. They’ll make their home close to his folks. June 6 is the wedding of Bill Kuhns (Dan and Martha) and Cindy Gingerich (Robert and Linda). They built a new home close to her folks on Hosmer Rd. Lots of weddings and we want to remember each one’s “special day”! Finally finished the garden this week … now to fight the weeds! The last few years we put newspaper down. Straw and grass clippings work, too. That colt we were looking forward to … we ended up losing both. The colt was turned wrong and we didn’t realize it until it was too late. Has anyone out there had any experience with shrews? They kinda act like moles but look a little different. They have tails and clawed feet. They’ve invaded us out front and are a pain to get rid of. Seen on a church sign … “Forgiveness and redemption … offer expires when you do.” Till next time Coffee Break with Sue By Susan Yoder
Bits and Pieces of Yesterday Submitted by Sarah Miller When I was still at home, we used to have big patches of strawberries … between 3,000 and 4,000 plants. We lived by 422 and had a good market where we sold most of the strawberries by the roadside. We also raised lots of sweet corn to sell. We sold strawberries for 50 cents a quart for nice big berries. We lived on a beautiful farm across from the House of Nagy. We didn’t have real close Amish neighbors except for across the fields, on Agler Rd., where Mahlon Masts lived. They had a flowing well in their basement and we enjoyed going over and having a drink of that pure, cold water. My folks sold that farm in 1968 for less than 20,000 and today it would probably be worth five times that much. One disadvantage for Amish living there was using the horse and buggy in that busy 422 traffic.
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Lines by Linda By Linda Weaver June 4, 2013: Hello Friends, Today is a beautiful day with a nice breeze, not as warm for the weddings in the area. Last Thursday, May 30, was rather warm for Maria Barkman’s (David and Sarah) wedding to Joe Allen Yoder (Joe and Betty). They were married by Bishop Mose J. Miller with the opening by Minister Joe Yoder, the groom’s father and scripture by Minister Enos Barkman Sr., the bride’s grandfather. Their attendants were Enos Barkman III (cousin to the bride) with Martha Detweiler and Nathan Yoder with Lou Ann Detweiler of Kentucky. The newlyweds moved to district 12, on Shedd Road. John and Mary Slabaugh left with a load early this morning for Milroy, In. to visit his mom and step-dad, Chris and Amanda Coblentz. They will return yet tonight. Erwin Jr. Gingerich is hoping to start with radiation possibly next week. He is healing well from his surgery and hopes to attend church Sunday. We visited our sister-in-law Kathryn Weaver (Mrs. Eli) at University Hospital Sunday where she had a quadruple by-pass Thursday. She is doing well and hopes to come home any day now. Roy Bontragers, Mrs. John (Mary) Troyer, Clarence Weavers and boys, and Danny Millers and children were also along. Also at the hospital were Lester Ray Millers, Bob Bylers, Dan Bylers, and possibly more, to visit with Andrew and Marcia Bylers whose little boy nearly drowned recently. He was there with them and was a little fussy till Grandpa lovingly held him. He is under 2 years of age. Another week old baby was anemic and jaundiced. Parents are Raymond and Martha Byler. Both Grandparents, Joe J.S. Bylers and Norman J. Yoders, were there, too. This boy only weighed 4 pounds, being only 6 weeks old. He needed two units of blood already. Miracles are happening dally at these huge hospitals.
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A History of Traveling Books …
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By Katherine M. Byler
“There’s going to be a change.” said the first-time parents to each other. Likewise, our sofa is undergoing a CHANGE. The cover’s been washed and put back on inside out; hopefully, seeing things differently can help put a snap to life! Or not. The poinsettia plant is still “hanging in there” with its red Christmas brightness. Did I say “CHRISTMAS”? Yes … only 188 more days! And 75 days till school begins. You had to know! It feels, sometimes, like winter hasn’t left us alone yet. We got some much needed rain and even enjoyed a blessed wedding day, rain and all at the Henry and Maurine Yoder home. Like they say, good fellowship, good food … make that GREAT food! What a wonderful time to greet old friends so seldom seen … also missing the ones gone on before … wishing them sweet rest. Grandson John Mark B. was at our house overnight. He is trying his best to write a poem for this paper. We miss him so when he goes home. It’s too quiet here! He helped haul dirt onto flowerbeds, showed his true strength! He came with his parents, John and Laura, for hamburgers one evening, then to the John Weaver home for a pleasant outdoor visit. We’re enjoying rhubarb dishes and drinks! Want to can some drink for later on. Since I started PULLING rhubarb one by one, instead of cutting it off, it’s done amazingly well, growing by leaps and bounds. Plus, we added “natural” fertilizer and Miracle-Gro.
(of tender ships, pillow cases, skiffs and Teddy the Library Horse)
By Jane Attina
A health food store clerk, instead of making a sale, advised someone to eat 12 dandelion stems a day for diabetes. You can put them on a salad. Said individual was feeling some better doing this. Local Blood Drive for the Red Cross (in Mespo) was at an all time low in May with seven donors, one deferral, totaling six pints. Our 47th wedding anniversary fell on Children’s Day this year (June 9). How fitting! So we’ll celebrate with each other pus children and grandchildren! (AND great-grandchildren? We have five.) Andrew D. and Nathan B. helped dig holes to plant Gladiolus bulbs. Still more to plant, so might put someone to work when they come. The resulting blooms are a joy to behold, my favorite flower.
Throughout history there have been many ways books have made their way into the hands of eager readers and here are some of them that may surprise you. Mary Lemist Titcomb (1857to 1932) was an originator in Library and Information Science and in 1905 she founded the first bookmobile or mobile library in the United States. She used a horse-drawn wagon to deliver books throughout the county in which she lived in the state of Maryland. The Light-House Establishment was the US government agency that oversaw lighthouses before the Coast Guard took over the task in the early 1900s. The Establishment provided supplies to lighthouse keepers, and by the end of the 19th century portable libraries were on the list of items. Brought by tender ships the library was a wooden case that held about fifty books and was switched out every four months. The Lumberjack Library in Montana was a library car built so it could be sent to the numerous lumber camps in the area. The gray car measured roughly 12 by 40 feet and had a collection of 1,400 books, along with newspapers, magazines, and even a Victrola record player. It ran from the late 1920’s and continued to serve A.C.M. camps until the late 50s, when it was moved to the Lubrecht Forest just north of Missoula and became “cabin 15”. Numerous forestry students from the University of Montana used the car, now stocked with reference books,the students reading at the long table once enjoyed by lumberjacks. It continued to serve the University until it was purchased by the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, Montana, where it is currently being restored. The packhorse librarians of Kentucky program ran from 1935 to 1943 and covered over 30 Kentucky counties. The packhorse librarians carried reading material (in everything from saddlebags to pillow cases) to schools and isolated cabins throughout the area. The carriers went out three to four times a week, a different route every day, each route being repeated about every two weeks. The average route was 18 miles, and the carrier traveled up to 80 miles a week. The ruggedness of the terrain is demonstrated by the names of the creeks they traveled, such as Cut Shin, and Troublesome. In 1940, the county of Terrebonne, Louisiana launched its first bookmobile, partially funded by the Works Progress Administration. Roads there were so scarce that the mostly Cajun population often could only reach the bookmobile stops using skiffs or pirogues. One librarian described such a stop
“Look only 188 days left till Christmas!”
Parkman Pathways By Ellen Hershberger Saturday, May 18: The little ones and I planted flowers and in the afternoon I worked a split shift. Sunday, May 19: Much sleeping was done today and, by this evening, I felt like a human being again. Monday, May 20: Today, I’m doing a double shift, but, with the night shift, I can get some sleep. Tuesday, May 21: This morning, we headed out to Ossineke, Mich. on a fully loaded 54 passenger bus. There were 38 of scribe Sarah and Joe’s grandchildren on board … ages 1 to 20. Wednesday, May 22: We all attended the double wedding of Nathan and Ruth … and Norman and Mary Ellen, brothers marrying sisters. It rained most of the day and also on the way home tonight. An interesting note was the fire hydrants along the roadside in the marshes where there are lots of forests. Thursday, May 23: Another wedding today on Nauvoo Road where Kenny and Maria Miller got married. And, yes, it rained and we were glad for it. I go this evening for a long shift. Monday, May 27: I worked a double again today, so no sleeping in my bed for a few nights.
Tuesday, May 28: We attended yet another wedding today and, guess what, it rained! This afternoon, I had a good nap and never heard the hard thunderstorm we had. Wednesday, May 29: I got a good treatment for my aching back this morning and then did the supper shift. All is well. Back to normal. Friday, May 31: Because of doing an all night 12 hour shift tonight, I didn’t do much today. This is my last night for this. Saturday, June 1: After a good 6 hours of sleep, three friends from Akron took me out for Chinese. Tuesday, June 4: Today’s work was a bit more unusual in that I did the breakfast and lunch shift. That meant leaving the house at 5:30 a.m. I made a trip to town in the afternoon but was too tired to get everything done on the list. Wednesday, June 5 – Thursday, June 6: These days were filled with doctor appointments, visiting, going out for the spaghetti special, baking cookies, laundry … women stuff. Friday, June 7: Went to town to finish the list and then on to a new afternoon shift. Adios and GOD bless!
in the Jan. 1, 1941 issue of Library Journal; “We seem to stop in an abandoned place, but on looking across the bayou, you can see a small house with a palmetteoed roof. On hearing the horn of the bookmobile, the whole family comes forth, rows across and gets books. ”The milk wagon library came about when the war-time rationing of gas and rubber meant that libraries across the country had to find ways to bring books to patrons. In Nutley, New Jersey, the solution wound up being a former milk wagon. The driver already knew everyone in town and was willing to work for $5 a trip. After a little painting and remodeling, the wagon was able to bring 300 books to various readers in the summer of 1943. A boy rung a town crier-style bell rung to alert people that the rolling library was coming. The arrival of the book wagon led to an informal block party in many neighborhoods, and Teddy the Library Horse was a particular hit with children. During World War II, two mobile libraries served 75 detachments of military persons located up and down the West Coast, visiting each post an average of once every two weeks. Each vehicle had a route of over 2,200 miles and were both headquartered in the San Francisco base known as the Presidio. Even after the war the Presido libraries continued to provide books to soldiers. The U.S. also built several temporary libraries overseas to both educate and entertain its millions of soldiers abroad. In 1952 the U.S. Information Service received its first bookmobiles and by 1957, 22 rolled across the German countryside. Bookmobiles have even made their way onto the television screen as was seen in the 1960’s. In an episode of the popular show Batman “The Bookworm Turns”, Batman squares off against one of his more intellectual opponents, The Bookworm. Played by actor Roddy McDowall, The Bookworm quotes literature while throwing around exploding Hemingway novels, and gassing people with special trick history books. Naturally he and his bespectacled henchmen drive around in a bookmobile, though they later commandeer the Batmobile to rob a library to obtain more books for their personal collection After reading about all of these historical mobile libraries, what stuck out in my mind the most was that it doesn’t matter how the books make their way to eager readers, only that they do. Here at Geauga County Public Library we are happy to have a bookmobile that is so much appreciated and used by residents throughout the county.
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Saturday, May 18: I went down to the basement to start doing laundry and happened upon a huge toad. It scared the daylights out of me and I knew right away he didn’t get there on his own! After questioning Betty, she said Laura told her to put him on the steps … of course, he didn’t stay there (!) … to catch spiders. They seem to think that they need a toad around to eliminate spiders. Needless to say, that thing went back out the door! Sunday, May 19: Church was at neighbors, so I walked (hobbled, actually) very slowly and somehow made it. Betty went home and got the pony after church, to give me a ride home. Wayne gave me an injection tonight. Monday, May 20: Felt good today. Did laundry and other long neglected jobs. Very warm, so I let the girls play in the sprinkler for a while. Tuesday, May 21: Norma went along to help buy groceries. Tonight, everyone did outside work … weedeating, trimming, hauling wood, cleaning up the yard, etc. Wednesday, May 22: Betty went to work with Rose Edna. She baby-sits two small children and Betty could hardly wait. Everyone’s working hard, getting ready for a youth gathering here Sunday night. Wayne thinks the girls fuss too much. Thursday, May 23: Cool today for a change. Katherine went to watch a friend’s yard sale for the day. It rained for a bit, which was sorely needed. Friday, May 24: It was so chilly, we started a fire in the stove! I thought we were done for the summer, but it’s no fun being cold either. Rose Edna and Katherine thoroughly cleaned the house. Saturday, May 25: The girls outdid themselves today, doing yard work, washing windows, doing laundry and getting things ready for tomorrow night. Norma was Andrew’s buddy today. She helped him most of the day. She even forgot to come in for a snack, whereas, usually she comes in every half hour and asks for something! Sunday, May 26: There was a big crowd of youth here for supper … close to 100. It was a beautiful day and we had three sets of volleyball playing. Sister Elizabeth and family also came from Carroll County. Their Nathan, age 10, is staying for the week. Monday, May 27: Memorial Day. We didn’t hurry this morn and then
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we had to clean up from yesterday and do laundry. John went fishing with his buddies and Rose Edna went with some of her friends. Andrew loves having Nathan here. He’s the little brother he never had! Tuesday, May 28: Everyone’s back at work today. John, Rose Edna and Laura each leave one hour apart, starting at 5 a.m. It seems to be up to me to make sure everyone’s up and gong on time. In between that, Wayne and Andrew have to get up and go out to the mill. It can get pretty mind boggling at times! Wednesday, May 29: Very warm – 83 degrees. The little girls played with water balloons this afternoon. I went with Wayne to pick up some things for a benefit auction we’re having for a needy family. Thursday, May 30: I feel exhausted and that’s hard to believe because I don’t work that hard. Andrew and Nathan went swimming and fishing in the pond. Friday, May 31: We had the benefit auction tonight with an average crowd. Today is the anniversary of the tornado that went through Mespo years ago when I was a teenager. Saturday, June1: Andrew drove Nathan down to Grandpas today, then he’ll go home from there tomorrow morn. When Andrew got back, he said he missed Nathan already. Maybe, we should ask Elizabeth if we might adopt him! Sunday, June 2: We went to church, came home and rested a bit, then we drove out to Brother Joes and family in Bloomfield. Quite a trek with horse and buggy, but we enjoyed the drive. Monday, June 3: We got our meat (beef) that we had sent to have butchered. I canned almost 60 quarts of hamburg, and then we froze a lot, too. We had steaks for supper! Yummy! Tuesday, June 4: My feet really hurt today again. In a way, I think I’m getting used to the pain, but I’d still like to get to the bottom of this. My shoulders bother me to the point of not being able to pick up my arms too far. The injections do help for a day or so, but they’re really only helping the symptoms. Wednesday, June 5: I did some laundry and sewed a bit. Katherine did the tidying up and mopped the floors. Rose Edna told Norma she may go along tomorrow to her babysitting job. Now, that’s all Norma talks about. I can just see her wake up at 5 a.m. tomorrow morn and not be able to go back to sleep! Thursday, June 6: Norma did wake up at 5 a.m. but fell back asleep for a little bit. She was all excited. When she came home tonight, she said, “I feel grouchy and I don’t want to talk to anyone.” But she wasn’t too bad then. It rained all day. Friday, June 7: The sun hasn’t been out for two days and it makes me feel dreary, like the weather. I had a busy day and, when I finally sat down, I hurt all over. I feel a satisfaction in having my work done, but then I suffer for it. It seems like a no win situation.
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Books in Review By Jacquie Foote “The Black Stallion” by Walter Farley, published by Random House, New York, copyright 1941, won the 1944 Young Reader’s Choice Award. This is a seminal book in young people’s literature. The Black Stallion, known as “the Black” or “Shêtân”, is the title character from author Walter Farley’s 20 book bestselling series chronicling the story of an Arab sheikh’s prized stallion after it comes into young Alec Ramsay’s possession. Later books in the series furnish the Black’s backstory. In this, the series’ first book, teenaged Alec Ramsay returning by ship from Arabia where he was visiting his uncle, becomes acquainted with an animal being shipped as cargo … an untamed, apparently wild, black stallion. When the ship sinks with great loss of life, the boy and the horse survive but are stranded on a desert island. Dependent on each other for survival, the boy and the horse he names “Black” learn to trust and love each other as they establish an amazingly strong and close lifelong bond. After being rescued and returned to his home with the horse, Alec befriends retired racehorse trainer Henry Dailey, who lives near the Ramsey home. Henry recognizes the Black’s superior breeding, and with the help of Alec’s supportive parents and of Tony and his carthorse gelding, Napoleon, he and the boy secretly begin training the Black to race. But without a documented pedigree, the Black can only compete as a mystery horse in a match race between two champions, Cyclone and Sun Raider. The race is run and both Tony and Napoleon forge a close bond with the Black. A deep friendship remains between Tony and Alec and Henry throughout the series. Napoleon becomes the Black’s constant companion. This book begins a series that teaches quite a lot about how horses and people interact with each other. It illustrates the importance of patience and a gentle strength. It is timeless in the hands of one who is interested in horses and their ways. As for the author, Walter Farley was born in Syracuse, New York, on June 26, 1915. His parents were Walter Farley, an assistant manager of a hotel, and Isabell Farley. Young Walter’s love for horses began when he was only a small child. He desperately wished for a pony. He even tried winning one by selling subscriptions. His wish came true when his uncle moved to Syracuse with his show horses. Thus, his love for horses and inspiration for his works started at a young
age. Young Walter’s love for horses was the reason for his writing. Even before his uncle had moved, bringing live horses into his life, Walter satisfied his desire by writing about them. He started writing “The Black Stallion” while attending Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. It was rewritten several times while he was there and also while he attended the Mercersburg Academy. He finally completed it in 1941 before graduating from Columbia University. Once finished, “The Black Stallion” was quickly picked up and published by Random House. After receiving his advance, Farley took a year off to travel, but his vacation was cut short due to World War II. Walter Farley signed up and was trained for the Fourth Armored Division of the United States Army, although he spent most of his time writing as a reporter for Yank, a publication for the army. He married Rosemary Lutz in 1945. They had four children. Twenty-three short years later, Farley’s wife was killed in a car accident, which would inspire him to write “The Black Stallion and the Girl”, a story about his wife and her love for horses. Farley would eventually write 34 books (the majority about horses). His books, selling over 12 million copies in the United States and in print in over 15 countries, have become some of the most well-known and cherished books of our lifetime. The Black Stallion himself was described as “the most famous fictional horse of the century” by the New York Times. Many have found very strong moral themes and childhood lessons among the pages of Farley’s books. The awards given to Walter Farley were great and came quickly. He received his first award, the Pacific Northwest Library Association’s Young Reader’s Choice Award for The Black Stallion in 1944, just three years after the publication of his first book. The same award was presented to him just four years later, along with the Boys Club Junior Book Award for “The Black Stallion Returns”. His greatest award came the year of his death, 1989, with the opening of the Walter Farley Literary Landmark from the Friends of the Venice Public Library in Venice, Florida, to honor Walter’s and his wife’s literary and financial contributions. Walter Farley died in October 1989, shortly before the publication of “The Young Black Stallion”, which he coauthored with his son, Steven.
Bookmobile News By Jane Attina June 21 marks the Summer Solstice and the beginning of summer. The days have been sunny and we have already had some hot ones around these parts. With the warm weather comes the threat of storms and maybe even tornadoes. Do you ever recall seeing a tornado? I have one recollection from childhood when I was looking out of the back door of grandma’s house and saw a tall skinny funnel in the distance. It seemed far away but the family quickly took me away from the door and we all went into the basement while the storm passed. The tornado never made its way to our house but the experience taught me that you must always take the bad weather seriously. After last month’s devastating tornado in Oklahoma I took to reviewing what to do and where to take cover with both my co-workers and family. Hopefully all of you have a plan of action if the weather gets bad. It is recommended to go to a pre-designated shelter area such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table and use your arms to protect your head and neck. Be safe! Many children have signed up for summer reading and some have already
completed the requirements needed to earn a prize. We even had a few folks stop in to see us at the library as they had missed the bookmobile and wanted to make sure the children were signed up. Now those are eager readers! The program runs through July 13 so there is still plenty of time to sign up and read for prizes. Our adult Summer Reading program will begin on July 1 and run through August 10. 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 smaller prizes distributed at the end of the six weeks. Prizes for these programs are paid for by the Bookmobile Friends Group. New books coming soon: “A Hopeful Heart, Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel Series #1” by Amy Clipston “A Wedding for Julia, Pebble Creek Amish Series #3” by Vannetta Chapman “Small Town Girl” by Ann H. Gabhart “A Home at Trail’s End, Homeward on the Oregon Trail Series #3” by Melody A. Carlson “The Letters, Inn at Eagle Hill Series #1” by Suzanne Woods Fisher “The Amish Seamstress, Women of Lancaster County Series #4” by Mindy Starns Clark & Leslie Gould “Summer Promise, Amish Seasons Series #1” by Marianne Ellis
News from Windsor By Barbara Ann Detweiler A son, Matthew, to Raymond and Martha Byler. Grands are Joe J.S. Bylers and Norman Yoders. There were some complications and Baby was at Rainbow Hospital for a while. Crist Slabaugh and Dorothy Fisher will be married on June 20, 2013. Parents are Enos Slabaughs and Chris Fishers.
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Greetings from the Plain Community By Donnie Miller June 1, 2013: Hello to all the Plain Country readers. The year is almost half over. Time just slips away. We are sure enjoying our summer weather! Strawberries are almost ripe. My back already aches from the thought of picking, but my taste buds are anxiously waiting. Gardens are planted and, with the moisture we received, are growing. Farmers have their corn planted and are starting to make hay. Our son Danny and family arrived here at our home on Friday, May 24. After a short break at our house, we left for South Colombia, N.Y. at 3 in the afternoon. Wife Nancy, myself and daughter Susan along with Danny’s family made up 14 passengers. We arrived at son Nelsons a little after 10 Friday evening. We all joined Nelson at church Sunday which was held at Sam Mullets. It was cold and windy with a high of 49 degrees. It was a wonderful weekend. We headed back home on Monday, arriving shortly after 3 p.m. After a cook out
here, Dannys traveled back to Indiana, arriving shortly after 9 p.m. We enjoyed the wedding at Abner Hershbergers of their daughter Ruth who was wed to Robert Miller, son of Roman A. They were given in marriage by Simon A. Miller. A nice wedding even though the rains came in the afternoon and it cooled down. The wedding was May 23. On May 30, we attended the wedding of Joe Alan Yoder to Maria Barkman. They were given in marriage by Mose J. Miller. Guests were from Pennsylvania and Indiana. It was a nice warm day. The wedding was held at the home where I was raised, so that held extra attraction for me. Erwin Gingerich Jr. was scheduled to have his lung removed due to cancer on May 21. Jr. was opened up and the cancer was spread, so he was closed again. Now, he is facing chemo and radiation after he is healed. Wife Nancy’s sister Erb Dan Linda also had surgery and she also faces further treatment after she heals. The doctor said her cancer is treatable. The Troyer family expects to take dinner out to Dans Sunday evening June 2.
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