Plain Country July 11th, 2012

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Summer time ... Stay healthy ... Eat well

Vol. 4 No. 9

July 11, 2012

Laughter...

Healthy Eating...

By Jane Attina

By Katherine Detweiler

Who said laughter is good for the soul? The Bible: “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22, NIV). Researchers have found that laughter may improve arterial health by reducing mental stress, which constricts vessels and cuts blood flow. Adding 15 minutes of hearty laughter per day along with a healthy diet and exercise seems a sure way to improve one’s health.The bookmobile is happy to have a hand in improving your health! What with all of the popular comics we carry on board there are certainly enough laughs to go around for a whole family. Though Archie and Little Lulu are still the favorites, Lucky Luke is running a close third. Other comic characters we are seeing increase in popularity are Lil’ Abner, Ritchie Rich and Calvin and Hobbes. Whatever your favorite may be, keep on reading and laughing!

n Include beets in your diet for heart heath and 16 percent more energy! n Crunching on snap peas is good for cholesterol. n Squash speeds the metabolism. n Cherry tomatoes are a cancer preventor as are any other tomatoes containing lysophine. n Adding two tablespoons of parsley to a cup of boiling water each day helps kidney function and flushes four pounds of water in 10 days. (Yes, you have to drink the parsley water. :•) n 6 ounces of chicken per day curbs inflammation. n Ginger cleanses the lymphatic system. n Blueberries are considered a cancer preventing fruit.

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By Mrs. Richard (Sue) Miller and Mrs. Melvin (Betty) Byler Submitted by Sarah Miller

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Submitted by Barbara Detweiler

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1 head cauliflower(uncooked) 1 head lettuce 1 large package frozen peas 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 pint mayonnaise or Miracle Whip 1 package Good Seasons Italian dressing mix or Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix 1 pound bacon, browned and crumbled or bacon bits Cut lettuce into large bowl. Layer cauliflower florets over lettuce. Next, layer peas. DO NOT MiX. Spread mayonnaise over peas, sealing edges well. Sprinkle dressing mix over top, then cheese and, lastly, bacon. Cover tightly and chill for 24 hours. Stir all together just before serving.

1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice 1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate 1 (6 ounce) can lemonade concentrate 1 cup sugar 1 (12 ounce can) 7-Up 10 ounces strawberries, crushed or sliced 3 large bananas, sliced Add water required by frozen beverages and pour into large freezable container. Add sliced bananas and strawberries. Add all other ingredients. Mix well. Freeze. Remove from freezer 2 hours before serving. Serve when nice and slushy.

Banana peppers (whole) Cream cheese Bacon strips Toothpicks *Amounts depend on how many you want to feed. The ingredients should be in proportion to the number of banana peppers you are using. Wash peppers. Trim off tips and cut out seeds. Scrape and rinse well to get all seeds out. Stuff peppers with cream cheese. Wrap a piece of bacon around each pepper and secure with a toothpick. Grill over fire until bacon is done.

1 (8 ounce) cream cheese 1 (16 ounce) sour cream 12 – 16 ounces Cheddar cheese (shredded) Salsa (mild or hot, any amount you wish) Mix well and serve with crackers or taco chips.

Frozen Slush Submitted by Barbara Detweiler 6 cups boiling water 1 large can pineapple juice 2 cups sugar 1 large box Jell-O (any flavor) Mix all ingredients in a container that will fit into an empty ice cream pail. Fill pail with water and freeze. Serve in glasses with ginger ale.

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Following events will be at: Joe’s Window Shop Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168 Benefit Dinner and Auction For Daniel and Ina Bontrager Family’s ongoing medical expenses Friday, July 13 starting at 3:30. Pizza, wings, salad and dessert Dinner starts at 3:30 Followed by auction. Bloodmobile Saturday June 14 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sloppy Joes, baked beans, salad and dessert served. Benefit Dinner and Auction Friday, June 27 For Springdale School Serving starts at 3:30 p.m. Benefit Dinner and Auction For Meadow Brook School Friday, Aug. 10 starting at 3:30 p.m. Fish fry, fries, cole slaw and dessert Donations for auction welcome.

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Aaron Jon and Baby Davey July 11 July 12 July 12 July 12 July 13 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 16 July 16 July 16 July 16 July 17 July 17 July 18 July 18 July 18 July 20 July 20 July 20 July 21 July 21 July 21 July 21

Mrs. Robby Regina Byler (24) Olin Ray Mullet (18) Noah G. Bender (18) Nelson R. Miller (56) Mervin C. Miller (14) Martha M. Weaver (23) Marlin N. Miller (19) Noah Yutzy Sr. (64) Lester A. Mullet (23) Robert L Miller (28) Leona E. Byler (10) John Paul Miller (15) Marian B. Miller (12) Marty Byler (40) Verna A. Weaver (16) Allen E. Miller (33) Mrs. Philip Martha Miller (29) Allen E. Miller (33) Mrs. Miriam Yoder (57) Linda Troyer Linda Marie Weaver Matthew Yutzy (24) Nathan C. Yoder (17) William Bender III (William Jr.) (2) John E. Shrock (58)

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Mrs. Willis Laura Miller (23) Billy Bender (2) Mrs. Linda Yoder (22) Emma A. Mullet (14) Mrs. Susan Bender (31) William M. Detweiler (9) David D. Kurtz Jr. (18) Susan Bender (31) William Detweiler (Mahlon) (9) Crist S. Yoder (57) Jeremy Weaver Paul John Hershberger (31) Sarah J. Weaver (50) Linda Yoder (Ray) (5) Mrs. Mel Fannie Yoder (83) John Troyer (78) Laura V. Yoder Ruthie M. Detweiler (Mahlon) (10) Allen E. Miller Jr. (Allen) (10) Wilma R. Hershberger (13) Alma J. Byler (18) Andy M. Miller (65) Martha Shrock (twin) (15) Maurine Shrock (twin) (15) Roman Martha Mullet Neil Mattie Miller

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Belated Happy Birthday June 29 July 4 July 6 July 6 July 7 July 9 July 10

We’re Celebrating our 1st Anniversary!

Ivy Rose Byler (6) Aaron Weaver Carolyn Miller (13) Kathryn Finlaw (90) Aaron Miller (20) Ivan Miller (74) Ida Bontrager

In This Issue ...

Bits and Pieces of Yesterday..............................05 Bookmobile News................................................09 Books in Review .................................................. 09 Children’s Immunization Clinics .................... 02 From Our Schools ............................................... 03 Greetings from Garrettsville.............................04 Greetings from the Plain Community...........06 Happy Birthdays ................................................. 02 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner.................06 Hello from Huntsburg.........................................07 Howdy from West Farmington........................03 In Memory ............................................................. 02 Katherine’s Korner................................................05 Lines by Linda........................................................03 Local Amish Business Directory......................08 Mom’s Diary............................................................05 Nutrient Dense Gardening................................06 Parkman Pathways...............................................07 Plain Community Events ..................................02 Plain Fun..................................................................09 Recipes.....................................................................01 Spotlight on Erb’s Variety Store ......................04 Wanted ....................................................................02 Words from Windsor............................................03

Children’s Immunization Clinics

Geauga County General Health District hosts local children’s immunization clinics. Immunizations for children and adolescents are free of charge for all Geauga County residents regardless of income. For non-Geauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit.

MIDDLEFIELD CLINICS Second Wednesday, July 11, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Third Wednesday, July 18, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday, July 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. Clinics will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east). NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINIC Wednesday, July 25, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road.

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Andrew (Jake Katie) Farmwalt and Martha Mae Troyer were united in marriage by Bishop Jamie Miller of West Farmington. Newlyweds plan to live at her folks, Jonas Dans Marvins, in the shop on Nauvoo Road. Happy birthday number 41 to daughter-in-law John L. Laura. Danny Troyers, Dan Kurtz and Marty and Lori Detweilers and we enjoyed pizza, ice cream, and cake in their nice back yard along the creek. Our sympathy goes to Mrs. Joe Sara Miller and 14 children since her husband Eck Joe passed away June 13 after a long illness. He had one leg removed and other complications of diabetes. They live close to the Wilcox Road Cemetery. Bishop Crist Miller held church at Harley Hochstetlers and plans to be at Emanuel Stoltzfus next. We had many visitors ‌ all welcome! Weddings keep us on the go! Sorry to miss the one at Marvin Wengerds for their Sarah to Mervin, son of Firman and Ester Wengerd of Windsor, but is was the same day as the wedding of our grandson Robbie Yoder of Guernsey County to Dorothy, daughter of Deacon Mel Yoders on Route 168. They were united in marriage by Bishop Jake Byler of Guernsey County. The newlyweds plan to move to Guernsey Co. on June 23. It was a nice big wedding and enjoyable for everyone even though it was warm. I think six couples were there from Lancaster, Pa. Rudy took the day off today to go fishing with our son, Robert Mullet of Kentucky. I’m expecting his wife Linda and their daughter Jason Rose Detweiler for a coffee break. Then, tonight we plan to get together at her folks, Bishop Andy Yoders. Jason’s family all came from Kentucky for the wedding. Teachers Harley Hochstetlers Martha and Yogi’s Martha Miller were on their school trip to Niagara Falls when they saw the cable they put up for the guy who walked across the falls. He walked across that cable Saturday. Jason and Rose Detweiler spent most of their time here in Ohio with Chris and Kathy Kauffman. They lived beside each other in Kentucky when Kathy’s husband John got killed. Jason helped her out a lot. Kathy got married again last year to Chris Kauffman and moved up to his home on Hosmer Road. Chris’ first wife, Barbara, died from a buggy-car accident. Kathy is my niece. This letter is getting too long, so will save some news for next time!.

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June 22, 2012: I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful time of year. It gets very warm in the afternoon, but Thanks to God for the refreshing cool mornings to get jobs done ‌ and the garden work! Let’s shower a lonely widow, Joe Kurtz Malinda, with mail, get well wishes since she had surgery June 20 on both her knees. Her daughters are taking good care of her. The address is 4070 Wilcox Road, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062.

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June 25, 2012: Hello friends, Is everyone enjoying these beautiful summer days? We sure are having some cooler ones lately. Hopefully we will have rain soon, as lawns are turning brown. Daughter Sara Jane Mast is recovering from gall bladder surgery. She had an overnight hospital stay. Their visitors Sunday evening were our son Bobs and children, John Jr. Slabaugh family and us. The neighbors have sent food and baked goods which all enjoyed. Saturday night, we were treated to a fish fry, Martys too, here at Roy and Karen Burkholders. It was delicious as were all the trimmings! While at the hospital, we visited with Mrs. Mel (Maurine) Shetler who had a knee replacement done. She wasn’t able to come home until Friday. I had the privilege of shaking hands with the shooting victim who is in a wheelchair from the Chardon High School tragedy. Three of his friends were killed, so he is very lucky to

By Barbara Ann Detweiler Johnny Detweiler (age 14) son of Reuben and Laura, smashed his finger, was taken to Hillcrest Hospital and had surgery done on it. Crist Burkholder has been diagnosed with Lymes Disease.

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Country Crossroads School in Windsor took their seventh and eights graders, parents and grandparents to Niagara Falls on June 6. It was a beautiful day and we saw many interesting things. We went with our grandson Aaron Ray Weaver and his parents. An Anderson bus provided transportation for this enjoyable day.

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Erb’s Variety books, songbooks and greeting cards? Marie Store is exactly has a variety for you to choose from. There what its name are small tools, many kinds of flashlights, implies. Opened Coleman products and beautiful clocks. in 1976 by Alvin Dishes, glasses, lamps, roasters and pans are Erb and his wife, among the housewares on display. An artists’ and now lovingly corner with drawing and color pencils, scissors tended and expanded by their daughter, and crayons will interest children. There is Marie, this store represents the very a good size area devoted to health best sort of country general store. concerns. Set on a quiet section In keeping with her desire of Bundysburg Road, Erb’s to provide “things people accommodates both buggy use every dayâ€?, Marie stocks Variety Store and car parking. The cheerful the shelves with a variety Marie Erb, owner white exterior is inviting, and of groceries both in small Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.to 5 p.m; once you are inside, you will amounts and in bulk. Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m; Closed Sun. find everything you’d want (Products purchased in Specializing in the to get at a neighborhood bulk are 10 percent off!) things you need store neatly and systemically Among other things you every day. arranged. will findsugar, flour, cereals, 13924 Bundysburg Road Marie’s mother passed oatmeal (both regular and away and she took over the Middlefield quick), canned foods, gravy store in 1993. Alvin still helps mixes, soup mixes and dips. 440-632-0376 out, but leaves the managing Of course there are spices ‌ to Marie. Her warmth and almost every kind you can name! helpfulness and her three cheerful Sandwich meats and cheeses are on employees help make shopping a hand in the large ice chest and are fresh relaxing experience. every week. There is also butter, oleo and Let’s see ‌ what can you get at Erb’s? cream cheese. Looking for toys and games, baby needs ‌ Popcorn is available in bulk and in a wide and even child size rockers? This is the place! variety. Add in the dip mixes so popular as How about sewing notions, interesting cook sprinkles over the popcorn and you know why

Marie’s popcorn distributor calls Erb’s Variety Store the “Capital of the Popcorn World.â€? Marie even carries a popcorn called, Ladyfinger. Canning supplies abound. Everything from jars and lids to canners, strainers and mixes are in stock and ready for use. Marie even carries the popular Mrs. Wages Mixes for pickles and tomato products. Although there are always many items on hand for candy makers and bakers (including what you need to make doughnuts and cream sticks), come the end of October an even greater variety of candy making items, nuts, flavorings and fillings for baked goods will appear on the shelves in time for the holiday season. There will even be some already made gifts such as the “Candy Trayâ€? that features three different candies and three different varieties of nuts. I’ve barely begun to scratch the surface of the wonders this store contains! AND ‌ if you do not find what you want, Marie will special order it for you. Again, the 10 percent off for full cases or bulk items such as 50 pound bags of flour, sugar, etc. apply. Special orders arrive at the store about one to two weeks from the order date, depending on the day the order is placed and where the order comes from. So, are you interested in good old fashioned shopping in a true Variety store? Erb’s Variety Store is for you!

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June 21, 2012: We have 90 degrees this afternoon. I just got my laundry done and on the lines. We drove to Garrettsville this morning before it got too warm. Today is the wedding of Wally, son of Melvin Kurtzs, and Cathy, daughter of Ray Wengerds on Brosius Rd. They have a nice day, a little warm but breezy. I think there were more weddings today, too. Yesterday morning, Dan Detweiler had a bad fire in his shop. He was spray painting and the spray hit his fan and caught fire. The shop exploded; windows blew out. He lost a lot; he had a set of cabinets ready to go. But he wasn’t hurt, for which we are glad. (That’s how we heard it happened, so I hope I got it right.) Yesterday, I had Sisters Day. All were here except Mel Detweiler Anna Mary from Atlantic. We had some excitement around here Sunday forenoon. We have a doe with twins back in our woods. One is white with brown spots. I don’t know if the doe doesn’t want to accept it because it’s white or what, but it was by itself in the field baaing. Some of the neighbor men caught it and Marvin had it in his barn. Rueben got some of his goat

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Mom’s Diary By Barbara Ann Detweiler

Saturday, June 9: A busy day and very warm. Rose Edna was home and did most of the cleaning. Laura is out helping out at my parents’. Sunday, June 10: We got up at 6 a. m. and drove down to my parents’ to attend church in their district. We also stayed for supper, so ‘twas a long but pleasant day. Monday, June 11: Laura turned sixteen today! I made her a turtle cake – her favorite! I got 30 quarts of strawberries, so I made lots of freezer jam. Tuesday, June 12: Warm and humid today, but it cooled off tonight. I got some things ready to take to Niagara Falls tomorrow. Wednesday, June 13: Andrew’s School Trip to Niagara Falls was today. Wayne and I both went and also Laura went as a teacher. It was beautiful weather-wise and we saw several pretty rainbows. We saw the cable where Nic Wallenda, the tightrope walker, will walk across the Falls in two days. It looked like a scary walk. One of the workers asked the men of our group if anyone wanted to test the cable. They got NO volunteers! Everyone got a big kick out of seeing one of the school parents (a father) putting his sandals on backwards to go down into

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the Cave of the Winds. He didn’t bother putting them on right! That really made everyone’s day. Thursday, June 14: Cool most of the day ‌ and I loved it! We couldn’t do laundry this morning ‘cause the motor needed fixing, so Wayne did that after work and the girls did the laundry tonight. Friday, June 15: Katherine, Betty, Norma and I walked down to the Community Center playground for a while. The little girls’ favorite thing was the monkey bars. Tonight, we grilled burgers and hot dogs. Saturday, June 16: Rose Edna and Laura were both home today – the first time in months! So we got a lot of work done. I did baking, as always. Sunday, June 17: We went to church in Carroll County at sister Elizabeth and Wayne’s. Norma threw up five or six times on the way down, so it seemed we’d never get there. And here I thought she was over her travel sickness! Then, tonight, after getting home, Norma decided to sleep with Laura. Laura was telling her a story and falling asleep at the same time. She was saying things that didn’t make sense and Norma thought that was funny. Monday, June 18: Laura’s school parents came for her birthday tonight and really surprised her. We had ice cream, cake and snacks.

Norma decided it’s her turn to tell a story tonight! Tuesday, June 19: I went to get groceries and was overheated when I got home. It took a while to cool down! And it was way too warm to cook much, so I made grilled cheese sandwiches to eat. We went over to Tim and Laura Mast’s for Tim’s birthday. Wednesday, June 20: Warm again, so we went over to the pond tonight. The girls will sleep on the trampoline tonight because the upstairs is extremely warm. Thursday, June 21: The girls woke up at 6 a. m. on the trampoline this morning. I made Norma come in on my bed and she slept until 9:30 then. I sewed and got two dresses made. I wanted something simple for dinner, so I made fajitas. Friday, June 22: I baked some goodies for a bake sale we’re having at the Community Center. Katherine and the little girls were clearing trails in the woods and Katherine was using an ax to chop some small pieces of wood. She chopped right into the tip of her finger and through her nail. It looked all bloody and yucky. It’s a good thing Wayne was home ‘cause he’s the doctor in the family! So he bandaged it up with B & W and burdock leaves. Now she’s walking around with her finger straight up in the air so it doesn’t hurt.

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Saturday, June 23: I took coffee down to the bake sale this morning. The rest of the day was spent in cleaning, cooking, etc. Tonight we drove down to my parents’ for a while. Wayne dressed Katherine’s wound again. Sunday, June 24: A restful day, then, tonight we went to Dan and Esther Hostetler’s for supper. A very pleasant evening – all but for the little black bugs that wanted to get into the food! Who knows how many we ate! Monday, June 25: I had to do all the laundry because of Katherine’s hurt finger. I’m not used to it and it seemed to take forever! It was chilly today – my kind of weather! Tuesday, June 26: I started sewing a dress for Laura. She needs some new ones for school in the fall. Wednesday, June 27: Katherine and I went to some yard sales in the area. We were tired out by the time we got home. Thursday, June 28: It hit the 90s today. Wow! I didn’t spend too much time cooking tonight! Fried some fish we caught a while back. Katherine and I scootered to the store to get some ice and popsicles to cool us off! Friday, June 29: Another warm day. I did the laundry early. Norma was so warm when she went to bed last night that she started taking her nightgown off. She said she wishes she could take her skin off, too! The other girls are still sleeping on the trampoline during the night. A few times, the rain chased then in, in the middle of the night.

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Summer’s here, but ‘tis so fleeting. Trying to “enjoyâ€? the warm weather, very happy we don’t have to dress up and go to a wedding! (We were at three in eight days! Same dress, but I did laundry in between.) Met old friends and made new, so precious. Horses got their workouts as well. (Hint: Remember if the rear curtain is rolled up and the storm front is also, it’s much cooler for the horse. He sweats and foams much less.) We’re enjoying blueberries from our own bushes. They’re said to be good for you, so we are eating them like popcorn ‌ minus the salt, of course. We’ve reached the half-year mark of 2012, ready or not. 54 days till school starts (counting from July 11). And yes, Owen, under 100 days to bow season, more like 80! A visit was enjoyed with Mary S. Miller at her new home. It’s very cozy and just her size. As long as I take her a chocolate bar, she is very glad to see me! I know I should, but I can’t. I really can’t ‌ just can’t ‌ pick the blossoms off my newly planted petunia plants. They say you have a more bountiful plant, blooming more profusely if you do this. I recall helping my Aunt Mary plant petunias years ago. Along with my daughters and nieces we picked all the blooms off as we planted the pretty blossoms. Not everyone knows that’s what you’re “supposed to doâ€?. Imagine Aunt Mary’s consternation ‌ the shock ‌ upon looking around and not one flower left! We had some explaining to do, but she was still doubtful. I can’t remember how the petunias did for her that year! It may be warm, but so far in this neck of the woods, there are no flies or mosquitoes, thankfully. Dog Days are from July 3 to Aug. 11. Vacation time, too. But one must always come back to the real world. At least, I found the best way to bake cookies to take along. Make them small. That way, if you eat six, it’s really only two. The same way you eat six slivers of cake instead of one single piece. Oh, I’m hungry and Christmas is soooo far away ‌ like 186 days!

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By Donnie Miller

June 25, 2012: Oh, the lazy hazy, crazy days of summer! My favorite time of the year. It is a bit on the dry side. Our favorite spot is on our front porch with a good book and something cold to drink. Another favorite is sitting in the back of the house and watching a thunderstorm roll in! This weekend was the annual flea market and antique auction at John J. Miller Jr., John and our brother-in-law John H. Troyer organize this event and take in consignments of antiques for a two-day auction. If you missed this year’s event, remember next year! We attended on Saturday, bought breakfast and while I enjoyed the auction, Nancy shopped the flea market. Many prices were down, but the glass bottles were still bringing good prices. Regina, wife of Marvin Gingerich, discovered liver problems while being treated for salmonella poisoning. The doctors want to get a biopsy and maybe take out part of the liver. Marvins have three children, one girl and two boys. Regina is the daughter of Eli M. Troyers. Sunday evening, June 17, some young folks were out walking on Patch Road in Parkman Township and were stopped and robbed at gunpoint. This was reported but have not heard what has developed. Makes one be careful after dark whether on foot or in a buggy. Many weddings throughout the community this summer! If I’m not mistaken, on June 21 there are 7! Sometimes I wonder if anyone is at work on a Thursday in this community. Church was held at Erwin Gingerich Jrs. on Sunday, June 25th. After the noon meal, ice cream and cupcakes were served in honor if Jr’s birthday number 60! Two deaths in Mio, Mich. recently. Mrs. Eli Yoder Maude, and Joe A. Byler, both formerly of this area. Eli Yoders had lived on the farm on Taylor Wells in Burton. Joe had built a home on Peckham, also in Burton. Relatives from this area attended, traveling with charter buses. Both families have our sympathy. We have enjoyed our birds this summer. Blue birds have raised a set already this summer and we have young barn swallows in the barn. Was nice sitting on the front porch and seeing a flash of blue as they were feeding their young. The swallows protect their young and dive bomb the cats in the barn!

By Sarah Miller

be moving to the farmhouse at her parents’ in Another lovely day. Perfect weather for the near future. This is on Tavern Road. those who need to work on construction. We are busy getting ready to leave for Must be especially tough to work on roofs Clare, Mich. early tomorrow morning with when it is so very warm. You guys! Drink lots son Richard and family. This is to attend the of water! Horse Progress Days. They expect thousands Well, June so far has been very busy with of people to attend. With over 100 different weddings, birthday celebrations, etc ‌ and stands on display, it sounds very still more wedding invitations to fill. interesting. Grandpa Joe had birthday Ray F. Miller was scheduled to number 92 on Monday, June 25. A sign in a restaurant: have his second back surgery this So, on Tuesday evening, he and week. We hope it is a success and about 30 some people gathered “Customers will get rid of his severe pain. at Jonas and Susie Miller’s on who find the A chartered bus left this Madison Road to celebrate their waiters rude morning for Hastings, Mich. birthdays. On that same evening, for a Slabaugh reunion. Our the parents gathered at Ray and should see Hershberger family plans to Judy Miller’s, Shedd Road, to the have a reunion in Jasper, N.Y. on surprise teacher Abner J. Miller for manager.â€? Wednesday, July 11. his birthday. (It was number 52 for Planning to leave for Jasper, N.Y. him.) The children played volleyball this Saturday, June 30, for the wedding and baseball. Ice cream, cake and snacks of widow Martha Hostetler and widower were served. A fun night! Teacher Leona, who Emery Miller, are Crist and Ann Byler and Enos taught with Abner, came with her husband. and Esther Byler and perhaps more. Emery Leona had a candy throw for the lower grade and Martha lost their partners in that awful children. Were they excited? Very much! accident in Jasper last year. Born to Danny and Karen Miller, a little Those pesky raccoons continue to help girl named Maureen, making son Perry and themselves to the birdseed. I don’t mind Katie Ann and Bob and Sylvia Hershberger feeding a few squirrels, but wish the raccoons grands! Maureen has one little sister. Dannys would “buzz off!â€? live in an apartment on Shedd Road, but will You all have a good week!

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I was glad for the couch in my cool basement tonight. Thursday, June 21: A beautiful but warm day for the numerous weddings today. I attended the one on Hubbard Rd. of Nathan and Mary Ellen Kurtz, with good food and fellowship enjoyed. Friday, June 22: I was jolted awake by a blaring ambulance going by about 2 a.m., so, after useless efforts to sleep again. I got up and cleaned house. (Yes, singles’ houses get dirty, too!) The cool northern breeze does a lot to cool the house down. Isn’t it amazing how much heat these gas lamps generate? In checking my friend’s house this afternoon, I was dismayed to find the electric turned off! I called my neighbor/ taxi back and, together, we had the unpleasant task of emptying 2 freezers. Ugh! Some things were OK, much had to be discarded. I caught a little sleep before doing an all night awake shift. Saturday, June 23: Today, the most I could muster was to sleep and putter around here. Sunday, June 24: I went to church at Neil Millers today and had some R&R this afternoon. Monday, June 25: A normal work day. Tuesday, June 26: I did a 12 hour cooking shift, then joined a family birthday celebration for June. Noah Jrs went on their school trip. Wednesday, June 27: The shift yesterday put my back in spasms, so I got a treatment and dealt with it most of the day. Thursday, June 28: Coping with the heat today, I only mustered enough energy to do several loads of laundry and the daily dozens at work. Thank GOD for fans. Friday, June 29: A frustrating morning of misunderstandings, but the day turned out OK. Our niece from Texas visited with her 2 children. Stay cool and enjoy GOD’s blessings.

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Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender

Jacquie says time for another letter. What is going to come onto this paper is beyond me! Jacquie asked me the other day if I knew how Jam Andy and Bush Dan got their names. She said she could be called Better-Late-ThanNever Jacquie. What can I say? My letter wasn’t ready the other day when she was here. We lost a cousin, Andy Byler Jr. from Marion, Ky. In his young years, he lived in Dover, Del. One time when I went out to Delaware, I went with Andy to church. He told me he thought we got off for chores. After church, we went to Neil Byler’s (his sister Rose) for lunch. In the afternoon, Uncle Andy said, “You boys go home and start chores.� Cousin Andy said, “I thought you old guys could chore tonight.� Uncle Andy said, “You young runts go home and start chores.� So much for a night off! I really enjoyed the few days I was at Uncle Andy’s. Whenever we came out, Andy was always glad to see me. If he wasn’t, he sure did a good job not letting on. Maybe it was because he didn’t have to milk so many cows. I always helped him milk them. Now, I

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Books in Review By Jacquie Foote

“The Wings of Morning” written by Murray Pura was published by Harvest House, Eugene, Oregon, copyright 2012. This book ties together two popular themes, the Amish and World War l. Pura postulates a splinter Amish group (called the Zook Amish in Pennsylvania in the early 1900s.) The story centers on the love of flying shown by young Jude Whetstone and includes a variation of the usual romance story found in these light Amish romances. In the early 1917, according to the story, the Amish communities in America have rejected the telephone and the automobile, but have not yet decided about the “aeroplane”. Jude has been permitted to learn to fly and has shown a natural talent. When he and several other young men are drafted from the community, they are brutalized until Jude agrees to fly for the Americans. There are anomalies in the story. The Zook community features “pastors” who operate under the bishop and a lack of emphasis on humility. The drafting and subsequent cruel and life-threatening treatment of the Amish young men in the story makes an illegal and unusual thing seem part of the norm of that time. Although the descriptions of the flying and the air battles are fairly accurate, the planes are described as flying above … often far above …10,000 feet with no explanation of how the pilots survive in the thin oxygen at that height. (Oxygen masks were not used until the late 1918s.) Many of the characters are one-dimensional. Although the plot is predictable, the book can hold your interest. However, the reader does well to remember that it is fiction although the historical framework tempts the reader to believe otherwise. It can be easily read by seventh graders and above.

Bookmobile News By Jane Attina

Are you on the waiting list for Karen Kingsbury’s newest book “Coming Home”? If you have signed up for the Auto Holds Program, you are already on hold to receive this new title. If you have not yet signed up for this wonderful library program, ask for an auto holds flyer next time you visit the Bookmobile or the Middlefield library. Once you have the form in hand. simply check off your favorite authors from a list of over one hundred most requested authors. It’s as easy as that to keep up with your favorites. You have the choice of regular or large print books as well as other formats such as books on CD, Playaway or electronic downloads. No limit! Choose as many authors as you’d like! Karen Kingsbury’s “Coming Home” is a novel about tremendous victory and unprecedented loss, a story of faith and a forever kind of love, love that will stay with you long after the last page. This stand-alone novel will serve as either a grand introduction or a beautiful conclusion in the saga of the Baxter Family. The Baxters make plans to come together for a summer lakeside reunion, a celebration like they haven’t had in years. But before the big day, the unthinkable happens. As the Baxter Family rallies together, memories come to light in the grief-stricken hours of waiting and praying, memories that bring healing and hope during a time when darkness might have the final word. In a season that changes all of them, the brilliance of family love overshadows even

the valley of heartache as the Baxters draw closer to God and each other. Along the way, secrets are revealed and the truth about the Baxter Family history is finally made known. Ultimately, in this portrait of family love, the Baxters cling to each other and to God’s promise of forever. Other new titles coming soon to the library are: “Cottage by the Sea” by Robin Jones Gunn “Over the Edge”, Kincaid Brides Series #3 by Mary Connealy “To Love and Cherish”, Bridal Veil Island Series #2 by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller “Faithful to Laura”, Middlefield Family Series #2 by Kathleen Fuller “Whispers in the Wind”, Wild West Wind Series #2 by Lauraine Snelling Adult Summer Reading Club Reminder! Don’t forget to fill out a slip for each book you read. We have some great prize baskets that will be awarded to randomly drawn entries at the end of the program in August. Photos of these prize baskets can be seen on the bookmobile! Until next time: Happy Reading from the Bookmobile. 

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