{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 5 No. 10
July 31, 2013
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SUMMER Interesting Age Math Submitted by Laura Kaufman Write your age. Multiply by 20 Add today’s date. Multiply by 5. Add your shoe size (if half size, round up) Subtract 5 x today’s date. The hundreds is your age; the rest is your shoe size. Example … Today is July 10; you are 11 and your shoe size is 6 ½ (rounded to 7) (Age x 20) 11 x 20 = 220 (Add date) 220 + 10 = 230 (Multiply by 5) 230 x 5 = 1150 (Add shoe size) 1150 + 7= 1157 Subtract 5 X date) 1157 -50 = 1107 11 is your age “07” or 7 is your shoe size
Interesting Money Math Submitted by Laura Kauffman Get somebody to write down how much money they have in their pocket. Then, tell them to: Multiply that amount by 2 Add 3 cents Multiply by 5 Subtract 6 cents Tell you the answer. You drop the last number and you will be able to tell them what they started with! Example … If they started with 78 cents… 78 x 2 = 156 156 + 3 = 159 159 x 5 = 795 795 - 6 = 789 Drop the last number (9) and you get 78.
Bible Who’s Who
1) What was the name of Ruth’s first husband who died? 2) What prophetess told King Josiah he would not see the disaster God would bring on his unfaithful nation? 3) What woman was Jacob tricked into marrying by his uncle Laban? 4) What second name was Thomas known by? 5) What evil woman led Israel’s King Ahab into Baal worship? 6) What handsome son of Jacob was imprisoned after a false report from Potiphar’s wife? 7) What prophet anointed the young David as king to succeed Saul? 8) What nickname meaning “Son of Encouragement” did the apostles give to Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus? 9) What leader, shortly before his death, ordered the book of the law be placed beside the Ark of the Covenant? 10) What woman, wife of Elkanah, was the mother of the prophet Samuel? Barnabas
Didymus
Hannah
Joseph
Leah Mahlon
Huldah Moses
Jezebel Samuel Answers on Page 2
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Benefit Auction for the Middlefield Care Center Friday, Aug. 2, starting at 4:30 p.m. Middlefield Auction Barn Bake sale and hot lunches with fresh doughnuts, Bar-B-Q chicken, Sausage sandwiches and much, much more! Mark your calendars! Plan to spend a fun evening!
Happy Birthday Aug. 1 Mrs. Mattie Miller Aug. 3 Regina Yutzy (13) Aug. 3 Christopher E. Byler (11) Aug. 5 Johnny E. Byler (16) Aug. 6 Kristina Hershberger (twin) (19) Aug. 6 Kathryn Hershberger (twin) (19) Aug. 6 Mrs. Enos (Susan) Barkman Aug. 7 Mrs. Crist (Barbara Ann) Miller Aug. 7 Mrs. Allen Ray (Barbara Ann) Yoder Aug. 7 Adam (Allen Ray) Yoder (16) Aug. 8 Timothy D. Miller (10) Aug. 9 Jonas S. Yoder (74) Aug. 9 Mark Troyer (Robs) (17) Aug. 10 Cristina (John J. ) Kurtz (12) Aug. 10 Lydia V. Miller (70) Aug. 10 Allen Ray Yoder Jr. (11) Aug. 10 Christopher S. Yoder (6) Aug. 11 Ada Marie Miller (7) Aug. 11 Nancy Hershberger Aug. 11 Mrs. Lizzie Yoder Aug. 11 Mrs. Mel (Kathryn) Byler Aug. 11 Crist R. Hershberger (68) Aug. 11 Barbie J. Yoder (5) Aug. 12 Mary Ann (Uria J.) Miller Aug. 13 Esther Yoder (7) Aug. 13 Robbie Weaver (Bobs) (11) Aug. 13 Andrew A. Weaver (7) Aug. 13 Adam A. Troyer (3) Aug 14 Mike Slabaugh (73) Aug. 14 Eli N. Miller (33) Aug. 15 Irene Miller (23) Aug. 15 Stephen Yoder (29) Aug. 16 Mrs. Richard Sue Miller (41) Aug. 17 Arlene (Mrs. Aaron) Miller Aug. 17 Arlene Troyer (Robs) (15) Aug. 18 Roy Troyer (Paul) (34) Aug. 20 Catherine (Mrs. Eli) Yoder (49)
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Belated Birthday July 20 Linda Marie Weaver (12) July 25 Jeremy Weaver (Aaron) (5) July 30 Mrs. Jonas Miller (73)
Happy 50th Anniversary Allen D. and Lydia Mae Miller July 11,1963.
In This Issue ...
Bits and Pieces from the Past........................04 Bookmobile News.............................................06 Books in Review.................................................08 Children’s Immunization Clinics...................02 Coffee Break with Sue......................................05 From the Editor..................................................02 Greetings from Garrettsville..........................05 Greetings from the Plain Community........09 Happy Birthdays................................................02 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner..............03 Hello from Huntsburg......................................06 Howdy from Farmington ............................. 07 Katherine’s Korner.............................................06 Lines by Linda.....................................................04 Local Amish Business Directory...................09 Mom’s Diary.........................................................07 News from Windsor..........................................06 Parkman Pathways............................................06 Plain Country’s Community Events.............02 Recipes..................................................................04 Tell Me A Story ................................................. 02 Wanted..................................................................02
Thought for the Day: Life is a grindstone. But whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us.
From the Editor ….
In Memory
Dear Readers, It is always wonderful to hear from you … even those times when you catch us in a mistake! (At least we know you are reading!) Two errors were found in our July 10 issue … one of which caused laughter here, the other of which began a real detective style adventure! The first error was found on page 2, “July Facts from the Library”. It stated that the first humans on the moon were Buzz Aldrin and Lance Armstrong. Of course, it was Neil Armstrong who walked on the moon. Lance has been in the news for quite a different adventure altogether! The second error was found … in the same column. It states that “In God We Trust” was added to the currency in 1955. A reader called to say that the date should have been 1957. Well, as I did research to be sure of the date, the fun began! The Treasury Department site states that on April 11, 1864, an act of Congress authorized the coinage of two-cent coins on which the motto “In God We Trust” first appeared. The US Mint site goes on to say that another Act of Congress, this one passed on March 3, 1865, allowed the director of the Mint, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, to place the motto on all gold and silver coins that “shall admit the inscription thereon”. “In God We Trust” was placed on the gold double-eagle, the gold eagle and the gold half eagle coins. It was also placed on the silver dollar, the half-dollar, the quarter-dollar coins and on the threecent coin (made of nickel). Since 1938, all US coins bear the inscription. In fact, the 1907 gold eagle coins did NOT have the motto which led to an uproar and, in response to the “general demand”, Congress passed the Act of May 18, 1908 which said the motto is mandatory on all coins on which it had previously appeared. In 1909, it was added to the one-cent coin and in 1916 to the ten-cent coin. Then, on July 11, 1955, Congress passed legislation that made “In God We Trust” mandatory on all coins AND paper currency of the United States. The law was signed by President Eisenhower on July 30, 1956 and (according to the Treasury) the motto was “progressively added to paper money over a period of 1957 to 1966*” with the first paper currency with the motto entering circulation on October 1, 1957. So …IF you count coins as a kind of currency (as some do), the motto first appeared in 1865. IF you are counting only paper currency: On July 11, 1955 a bill was passed mandating the motto be places on paper currency. On July 30, 1956, the President signed the law making the motto the official national motto of the US and mandating it appear on all coins and paper currency. On October 1, 1957, the first paper currency with “In God We Trust” entered circulation. So … In the July 10 issue, on page 2, it said, “1955. The phrase In God We Trust is added to all US currency. “ IF this refers to the bill passing Congress, it is correct. IF this refers to the first paper currency bearing that phrase going into circulation, that was really 1957. As with many things governmental, it’s subject to interpretation. (* The reason for the long delay was due to fact that the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was converting to the “dry intaglio printing process, and, during the conversion, it gradually included “In God We Trust” to the back design of all classes ad denominations of currency.)
In Memory of Our Grandson Michael P. Miller Born July 18, 2001 – Died October 7, 2001 Matthew Weaver (Bob and Martha) Stillborn July 22, 2007 Pete M. Weaver Born August 27, 1914–Died January 2, 1995
Plain Concerns
This is a list of organizations that help with low cost spay/neuter surgeries: n Rescue Village.....................440-338-4819 n Geauga Dog Warden........ 440-286-8135 n Fix It in the Farmland....... 440-338-4819 n Angels for Animals............ 220-549-1111 n Valley Save a Pet................440-232-9124
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 nonGeauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit. MIDDLEFIELD CLINICS n 2nd Wednesday, Aug. 14, 9 – 11:30 a.m. n 3rd Wednesday, Aug. 21, 9 – 11:30 a.m. n 3rd Thursday, Aug. 15, 3 to 6 p.m. Clinics will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east). NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINIC n Wednesday, Sept. 25, 9 - 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical
Bible Names Answers
1) Mahlon (Ruth 4:10) 3) Leah (Genesis 29:21-23) 5) Jezebel (1 Kings 16:29-31) 7) Samuel (1 Samuel 16: 12-13) 9) Moses (Deuteronomy 31: 24-26)
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2) Huldah (2 Kings 22:14-20) 4) Didymus (John 11:16) 6) Joseph (Genesis 39: 2-20) 8) Barnabas (Acts 4:36) 10) Hannah (1 Samuel 1: 19-20)
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July 17, 2013: Warm … after all our rain. Maybe, now Grandson Matthew had a freak the farmers can get their first cutting of hay accident when he had a fire going in a fire in. Some are making second cutting pit and threw on a plastic toy. The toy fell We are having a quiet and restful day down and he wanted to kick it back. Well, at home. After a week of having company he had on plastic crocs and when he kicked and getting ready for the blood drive here, at the toy, his croc hit the fire and burned his it was much appreciated. foot. He is being treated at home. He was off Spending the night here with us on work a few days, but plans to go back today. Tuesday, July 9, were my niece Mary and Joe Moral of the story … NEVER kick around the P. Miller and nephew Chester Hershberger, fire with plastic crocs!!! all from Cashton, Wis. On Wednesday, they Our singing group went to sing for visited more of the relatives, and then, Allen and Elizabeth Miller, Tavern Road. She in the evening, they came here again is being treated for cancer. along with nephew Menno and Barbara Spending the weekend of July 9 and 10 Hershberger and daughter Barbara. Also in Richfield Springs, N.Y. were Robert and coming for the evening were sister Fannie Nora Miller and all their married families. and Mel Yoder, their daughters Elva and They went with a chartered bus, with, I Laura, Vernon and Nancy Yoder, Edna and think, 54 including all the “little people”. Bill Byler, Mrs. Kathryn Miller, Noah and Also going were Esther and Nelson Miller. Barbara Yutzy and our married children. They camped out, having nine tents set up. Ice cream, strawberries and snacks were A great way to make family memories. served. The Wisconsin folks left for Mio, A big Thank You to Barb and Ben (and Mich. Wednesday evening to visit three Miriam) for the wonderful picnic at their aunts and their families, leaving for home home on Wednesday, July 17. It was great to on Friday morning in a chartered bus. put faces in the “right” places! The grounds On Thursday, June 27, we, along with were picture perfect and the food was Kinas Miller, Jonas Jr. and Carol, Mrs. Crist great! Hershberger, Bill and Martha Miller left You all have a good week! for Paris, Tenn. for Aunt Mrs. Anna Mary Wengerd’s funeral. We returned home early Saturday morning, having My doctor is my shepherd; driven most of the night. It was very I shall not weigh more. warm there!! Anna Mary was a sister to He maketh me to lie down in green sweatpants; Grandpa John J. Miller. he ordereth me to do sit-ups On Thursday morning, July 4, He specify-eth my goal. Joe and I went to a Downs Reunion in He sendeth me down jogging trails of Strausburg, Pa. with a chartered bus, endless length for my heart’s sake. along with more parents and children. On the way down, we visited a Safari Yea, though I stroll by the door of the bakeshop, I will not enter; my sweet rolls and crumb cake and took a train ride on the Choo Choo I secretly buy elsewhere. Train, going through the beautiful farms of Pennsylvania Amish country. I eatest my cupcakes in the presence of no one. I feast on rich Twinkies and Ding Dongs. The scenery was breath taking. We My cup’s full of ice cream. returned home on Friday after the Surely huge hips and thunder thighs gathering. Many folks came from will haunt me all the days of my life, other states and even Canada, A very and I will live in a body of cellulite forever … interesting day. The next reunion is to be in Indiana in 2015.
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A Story to Share Submitted by Sarah Miller A couple from Salem, Ind. had a very unusual and unforgettable ending to the plans for their day on July 4. Jack Rowland and his wife wanted to attend the celebration in a neighboring town, so Jack went out to the garage to get their van to leave. As he backed the van out, leaning against the door to watch where he was going, the unlatched door suddenly opened and out he fell. The van rolled over his foot and kept right on backing. First it struck a cabinet in the garage, then it continued out the garage door and began an arching turn through the yard, destroying several yard ornaments and striking an empty cat cage. The driverless van continued backing, now entering the neighbor’s yard! As it kept going, it hit their 1985 motor home and tore off the front part of it. Still under power, the van struck the breezeway attached to their neighbor’s home and ran into their car parked there. The car, in turn, was pushed into a bicycle, a walker and, finally, into the brick wall of the Nicholson home. The impact moved the van out of reverse and into drive! So, the van began retracing its route back through the Nicholson yard towards the owner’s home. Fortunately, as it dropped off the Nicholson driveway, the gearshift jumped into neutral and the errant vehicle came to a blessed stop. In the van’s journey, it had racked up approximately $24,000 in damage. Needless to say, they decided to skip the celebration and stay at home! They had enough adventure for one day.
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Submitted by Ellen Hershberger
1/3 cup instant coffee grounds 1/2 cup boiling water 1 can Eagle Brand Milk 2 cups cold water 1 quart chocolate milk Dissolve the instant coffee in the boiling water. Stir in rest of ingredients. Chill and serve.
6 cups beet juice 1/2 cup lemon juice 8 cups sugar 2 bags pectin 1 large box raspberry Jell-O Boil beet juice and pectin. Add sugar and lemon juice and boil 6 additional minutes. Add Jell-O; stir well and can.
Corn for the Freezer Submitted by Ellen Hershberger 4 quarts of corn cut from the cob 1 quart water 3/4 cup sugar 4 teaspoons salt Combine corn, water, sugar and salt and boil lightly for 10 minutes. (Do NOT blanch.) Cool QUICKLY! (Set in cold water and change often.) Do not drain off liquid. Pack in containers and freeze.
2 gallon pickling cucumbers, peeled, cut into 1/4 inch thick pieces and seeded 2 cups lime dissolved in water to cover pickles For syrup: 1 + 3 cups vinegar 1 tablespoon powdered alum 1 small bottle red food coloring 8 cinnamon sticks 3 cups water 12 cups sugar 30 fireballs Put pickling cucumbers into limewater and let stand 24 hours, stirring every so often. Wash until clear and soak in clear water overnight. Drain. Combine pickles, vinegar, alum and food coloring. Add enough water to cover pickles. Heat for 1 1/2 hours. Make syrup with remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Drain pickles and pour boiling syrup over them. Let stand for 2 days. Draining pickles, heating syrup and pouring it back over the pickles for 2 mornings. Put pickles and syrup into jars and cold pack to boiling.
Sweet and Sour Dill Pickles Submitted by Ellen Hershberger 4 quarts thinly sliced pickling cucumbers 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup salt 1 cup vinegar 3 cups hot water Fill jars with thinly sliced pickling cucumbers. Make syrup of other ingredients and pour over pickling cucumbers. Cold pack until boiling for 5 minutes.
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Bits and Pieces from Yesterday Remedies of Long Ago Submitted by Katherine Byler Old Time Remedy … For diarrhea and stomach pain, take 1 heaping tablespoon of white flour in a small drinking glass of water. Mix well and drink fast. It will cure diarrhea and stomach pain in less than two minutes. IF the ache persists, repeat the dosage. It never fails. One Person’s Experience ... I was born with asthma and when we moved to the Canadian Maritimes, my condition was made much worse by the dampness. The rural doctors could not give strong enough medication to control my asthma. I was close enough to dying one night when the local witch showed up at the door. You never had to call this lady, she just showed up when needed. She immediately asked for the old newspapers and made me a paper jacket to “draw off the dampness from the chest.” I felt better immediately. The jacket was changed as soon as it felt damp. I still place a newspaper over my chest for asthma attacks, and it still works! A.B.
Submitted by Ellen Hershberger Put cut corn in kettle, adding 1 /2 teaspoon each of salt and sugar per quart of corn. Pour boiling water over all and boil for 2 minutes. Put corn into hot jars and fill with boiling water. Pressure can at #10 for 15 minutes for pints.
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Lines by Linda By Linda Weaver July 17, 2013: Hello Everyone! Warm and humid is what everyone’s talking about after all the rain. Maybe farmers can make the rest of the hay now. Last week was a sad one for the Weavers when we parted with Jake’s brother Alan P. Weaver, 76. He was the oldest in the family of seven. Left to mourn him are his wife Emma, son Eli (Ada), daughters Matilda Jones and Barbara (Fred) Hostetler, 20 grandchildren, 26 greats, three brothers Eli (Kathryn), Jake (me), Albert (Lena) and two sisters Mary (John) Troyer and Esther (Roy) Bontrager, nephews, nieces and many friends. The funeral was Friday at Dan Miller’s shop. Burial was in Miller Cemetery close by. Minister Lester Mullet Jr. and Bishop Melvin J. Miller held services and Deacon Robert J. Troyer (nephew) read the Psalms. Pallbearers were Noah and Dan Miller and Ray and Andy Byler, all neighbors. The love and concern from church, friends, neighbors and family showed he was well liked and will be dearly missed. We sincerely appreciated everyone’s help at this sad time. The widow and Fred’s address is 13443 Clay St., Middlefield, Ohio, 44062. Emma is still in a wheelchair and unable to do anything, so I’m sure mail would be a day brightener. Erwin Gingerich Jr. planned to have chemo along with his radiation this week but can’t because of his liver. He also has gall bladder issues. Keep him in your prayers! Church friends Erwin III and Barb Gingerich, Sam and Susan Detweiler and children, Al and Nancy Miller and family, David and Betty Fisher and son, and Bill and Mary Lou Yoder and boys were here at Roy and Karin Burkholders Saturday eve with snacks and coffee. Marty and Sara Jane Mast and we also joined them for an enjoyable evening around the firepot. I heard the eggs were your idea, Bill! Just you wait …. I’ll think of something! Enos Frey is back in the hospital and was in ICU over the weekend. He had just come home Friday and then on Saturday when he went for dialysis, they kept him again. He needed several units of blood. This family also needs your prayers. “Thinking of You” cards can be sent to them at 16430 Old State Rd., Middlefield, Ohio, 44062. We are looking forward to the luncheon today and to meeting our publisher Barb Fontanelle. Also, getting together with the other writers should be interesting. Till next time … try to stay cool! Love and Prayers!
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By Rachel Miller July 13, 2012: Saturday evening and my letter is a little late. Today was a warm day and muggy. Ivan and Barbara got the lawn mowed and trimmed. I did the laundry and ironing, besides the daily dozens. We have a lot of orioles … two different kinds. We put jelly out everyday. We had a bad thunderstorm, hard rain and some hail on Wednesday. We had 2 3/4 inches in an hour. A lot of people had even more. There was wind, too. Alan Weaver passed away this week. I think the funeral was Friday. Monday, I was at Mose Ida’s on Georgia Road with Mrs. Albert Miller, Mrs. Dan Miller, Mrs. Daniel Byler, Mrs. Harvey Byler and Mrs. Bill Miller. We missed Mrs. Simon Gingerich who had a doctor appointment and Mrs. William R. Byler who had to pick black raspberries. (We also had some from the few plants we have. I made two batches of freezer jam and several pies.) On Tuesday, we traveled to Atlantic, Pa. to visit Mrs. Dan Sarah Miller. She and the
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children seemed well. Also going were Mrs. Mahlon Sarah Byler, her two daughters, Mrs. John Kuntz, Mrs. Melvin Troyer, Mrs. Mel Mary Miller and granddaughter Malinda, Mrs. Andy Lucy Ann Miller and Albert Millers. A week ago today, we were also to Atlantic, Pa. to Mrs. Dan Irene Byler with Albert Detweilers and Ervin Bylers. Irene had a sale to sell some of Dan’s stuff as well as some furniture. Dan passed away a year ago. He had 54 watches and they sold. Some brought a good price. Last night, we were to a cookout at Marvin Kurtzs. We also had cake, ice cream and snacks for Ivan’s 75th birthday. All our children were there as well as most of the grandchildren … except the marrieds. Ivan’s brother Elis were there. Tomorrow afternoon after church at Ferdie Millers, we want to go to Holmes County to visit the Ray Hershberger’s. Ray Betty is not well with a brain tumor. Daughter Barbara, Marvin Kurtz and John Mat will go with us.
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July 13, 2013: A friendly hello to all! Wow! We’ve had our share of rain. Paper says 15 days straight with some each day. The most we had here at one time was just this week with close to 3 inches in 24 hours. The gardens are doing well, though the weeds are a never-ending battle. Our 5 year old granddaughters Amanda and Annamae had their adenoids and tonsils removed this week. Three year old Christopher stated that their “attitudes” were taken out. We hope this will help their allergies. Thursday was the wedding of Aaron Miller and Melissa Moore. They were married by his grandfather Eli E. Troyer with help almost up to the ceremony from David C. Miller (Carroll), her uncle. The absence of Grandmother Joe Alma was keenly felt. Lord willing, Uncle Joe will wed again on July 21 to widow Al Tillie Miller. Mom and Dad, along with Crist A. Millers, Robert Stutzmans and Daniel Fishers made an overnight trip to Lancaster to visit at David Smuckers, a couple they befriended on a bus tour a few years ago. The Smuckers lost a 3 year old grandson recently in an accident. Jr. Katie (Troyer), Ray Esther (Gingerich) and I recently spent a few hours at Mary Hershberger's where Liz and Mary Ann Farmwald spent a week. (They are from Jasper, N.Y. Published to marry on Aug. 15 are Daniel Burkholder (Jonas and Ellen from Clymer) and Ruthie Byler (Bill and Betty). Congratulations! Mrs. Robert Miller Jr. (Joyce) recently passed away of cancer. She is a daughter-in-law of Rob Em in our church. Neighbor James, 16 year old son of Owen and Mary Ellen, recently broke an arm. We’ve sure had a busy “tent season”. With all the rain, one dared not plan a gathering without. Never fear, we’re happy to accommodate. We, in turn, keep the chiropractor in business! ‘Til next time, happy summer!
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By Katherine M. Byler
Birdfeeder’s empty; yucca to cut, blueberries to pick (and cover up with netting). 90 degrees, age 69 and he’s mowing lawn and soaking wet, loving every minute of it. Not really my kind of weather (dog days), but, at least, I’m not cold. Arthritis loves the heat! Especially my feet. Grandson Paul, (5) really thinks Grandma sure has a big thumb on her feet! Whew! Time to get hanging baskets divided into two or three. They are definitely root bound … and ugly. Oh yes, need to make holes, plant the last of the glad bulbs, Soon, yes, before we’re ready, we’ll have those frosty mornings. Which reminds me, Christmas will be here before we know it! It’s under 150 already. And frost may come on October 6. That’s six months after the first thunder of spring. We’ll see! Oh yes, it’s almost time for school to begin! Twenty-five days away for some, thirty-two for most. Sorry, John Mark, but it had to be said! You secretly enjoy school, right?
By Jane Attina Greetings from the Bookmobile! The children’s reading program has finished up and we are handing out prize bags to some 500 children who completed their reading requirements! Books have the power to benefit even toddlers and preschoolers in many ways. As a parent, reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do to prepare him with a foundation for academic excellence. A special thank you to family members that read books to little ones who are not quite ready to read on their own. Our Adult Program is still underway and will run through August 10. For every book you read, just fill out a slip and place it in our ballot box for a chance to win one of three grand prizes or 30 runner up prizes. Winners will be selected randomly on August 12. As the month of August begins, we already see signs of going back to school. Recently, I chatted with a teacher who had a summer job and she told me she was anxious to get back to her school. There certainly is something special about teachers and their eagerness to educate children. I always remembered hearing the phrase, “learning the three R’s”. Of course, this refers to the foundations of a basic skills orientated education program within schools. Originally attributed to Sir William Curtis of Great Britain around 1825, this phrase was said to be used due to the strong ‘R’ sound at the beginning of each word – Reading, writing (‘riting’), arithmetic (‘rithmetic’). Schools, teachers (and, of course, libraries) are integral to the education of children. The library will soon be preparing to visit schools in preparation for the upcoming school year. Last year 31 schools participated in the program and we hope even more schools join in this year. Teachers really appreciate that books are delivered to their schools once a month. Last year, many teachers requested additional series or titles to be brought along and we were happy to provide them. True inspirational stories are the ones I like best. Reading about someone who has undergone an accident or other life threatening incident always makes me count my blessings and be thankful for the good life I have. My little aches and pains pale in comparison. A new non-fiction title tells the story of Phillip Hatfield, a successful businessman for over thirty years in the Hospitality/Hotel business. His book, “Carried By Angels,” is a work of inspiration and motivation. It is a dynamic, fantastic and true story of Angels appearing at a time when least expected and making an impact that would forever alter the course of one man’s life. Then 10 years later, he was in a tragic accident. As he lay dying on the ice-cold streets of Dallas, Texas, angels came on the scene again. The accident sent him on a new journey and left him fighting for his life. He spent several months in the hospital and came close to death seven times in the first 10 days. This story is about much more than Angels. It is about the amazing story of triumph over tragedy and Phillip’s story of how his greatest tragedy turned out to be his greatest blessing.
“Look only 146 days left till Christmas!”
A correction from last time … Senior Center is the third Tuesday of the month (NOT the third Thursday). Mrs. Al (Liz) Byler was a welcome addition to our last gathering at the Senior Center, Hope she liked it and will come again. She told of how she tripped and fell into her flowerbed having flung out her hands and taking her husband with her. In a slow, droll voice, their daughter stated that they should try the bed indoors instead of the flower “bed”! A certain man on Parkman-Mespo bought a new straw hat. I was worried we wouldn’t recognize him if he ever did, but it didn’t hurt his looks any. Remember …. “If at first you don’t succeed, you’re running about average.”
Parkman Pathways By Ellen Hershberger Sunday, July 7: We were to church at Melvin Millers’. Just rested the rest of the day. Monday, July 8: We appreciate the cooler rooms at work… I don’t cope well in the heat. Tuesday, July 9: Instead of staying home this morning as I’d planned, I went to town in search of relief for my severe neck and shoulder pain. As a result, the work at home didn’t all get done as I wished. But our singles group gathered here anyway and we had good food and fellowship. It was a relief when the rains came later. Wednesday, July 10: This afternoon, I did my cooking shift at Brooks. At about 3 p.m., all residents were taken downstairs when the tornado warning came. I kept watch out the windows and stayed upstairs to make sure supper was ready for them all by 5 p.m. The building seemed strong enough. We thank GOD for His protection! Thursday, July 11: My client and I were treated to lunch in Burton, taking advantage of their specials. Friday, July 12: This was a good day at home, catching up on various duties at home. Saturday, July 13: Today, I went to Holmes County to a Mast viewing. Sunday, July 14: We went to church at Matthew Yutzys and stayed for supper. Monday, July 15: Half the month gone already!
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Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender Time to start pushing this pen. Yes, I am pushing a pen. My typewriter is out of ribbon. Wednesday, I go for a finger stick, and then I will pick a ribbon up. Foremost on our minds is the passing of Al Weaver, the last of Dad’s sons-in-law. And it is only 4 weeks that Agnes passed away. Now, we still have four widows in the Bender family, as Uria’s Ernest was saying at Alan’s funeral. Of the Bender cousins, it is just Uria’s children and our children who have both parents living. Alans were the first of my siblings to be married 50 years. Urias hit that mark. Anna and I still have 8 years to go. The Dog Days are on us. I am busy in the shop, stripping doors for the Steele Mansion. It goes a lot slower than I hoped it would. Granddaughter Elizabeth Bender (David’s) is here to help Anna for a few days. Then she goes to Allens the rest of the week to help with little Raymond. (He’s pushing 5 pounds.) Crist Yoder goes under the knife Wednesday, July 17. This is number six for him. He is giving Anna a race; She has had surgery nine times. July 17, 2013: Here I am, just come back from the Post lunch party. Needless to say, we had good food and a few short hours. Wonder where Dan Fisher was? Our cook was Mrs. Melvin Slaubaugh. Was glad that Sawmill Joe and Donnie Miller were there. I was by the doctor for the finger stick this morning … and wasted 24 dollars, as my blood is good. Then I went to Shetler’s and got a ribbon for this typewriter. Now, I can play with this again … and give the blame to the typewriter. Our granddaughter went to Allens. Now Anna and I are by ourselves. I will hang it up for this time, and try to do better next time.
News from Windsor By Barbara Ann Detweiler A son, Danny Ray, was born to Daniel and Esther Weaver. Grandparents are Joe and Mary Ann Weaver and the Sam Millers.
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I was very thankful for the AC at work today. It surely makes breathing easier. My house was very warm when I came home tonight, but it cooled down by morning. Tuesday, July 16: After a trip to town, I visited friend Kathleen a while. We finished off the day with the singing group by Alden and Elizabeth Miller. Wednesday, July 17: After my weekly chiropractor trip this morning, we had a delicious lunch with the Post staff. Thanks to Barb for sharing her beautiful home and to each one who helped … the driving and cooking and all. It was a special time! After I’d been to Kathleen’s yesterday, she became sick during the night and is in Geauga hospital. So, I got a call to go lock up her house, which I did on the way home. Thursday, July 18: Whew! I do my work really early now, before it gets too warm. This is the day we get treated to lunch in Chardon. Friday, July 19: Back home from two days of work and my bed and soft pillows always feel so good! A bunch of our Hershberger side of the family agreed to come celebrate brother-inlaw Noah Yutzy’s birthday tonight. May GOD rest His peace on us all.
Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | July 31, 2013
Howdy from West Farmington
Mom’s Diary
By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
By Barbara Ann Detweiler Saturday, June 29: A wet day with rain this forenoon. It was nice this afternoon and evening, so we made supper on the grill. Sunday, June 30: To church, then home to rest for a while. Later this afternoon, we went to Norman and Violas (Waynes sister) to visit. Monday, July 1: Dreary and cool. I felt rather down all day and it probably didn’t help matters that I didn’t fall asleep until after 4 a.m. last night. Tuesday, July 2: Grocery day. I tried pulling weeds in the garden tonight using a garden chair and did almost half a row before the pain took over. Wednesday, July 3: Rose Edna and I went to a fabric store and then this afternoon I tried to get some food prepared to take along on a family fishing trip tomorrow. Thursday, July 4: We all went out on a pontoon at Pymatuning and everybody fished but me. I sat with my feet up and enjoyed the day. We met up with my parents and Brother John and family who are out for a week. Andrew and Katherine will stay with them and come home Saturday. Friday, July 5: Rose Edna and Laura were home today, so they made short work of the laundry and cleaning. Tonight, we went to Huntsburg Park where Wayne and John played baseball, the men against the boys! The men won one game and the boys two. My face got wind and sun burned yesterday, so it didn’t feel too good today. Saturday, July 6: Andrew and Katherine came home from Pymatuning and were rather grouchy, so I told them they can’t go anywhere for the night for a while. Sunday, July 7: We drove to the park for a while this afternoon. My nose is starting to peel. Monday, July 8: What a horrible night I had last night! Everything hurt and I couldn’t move without groaning. So I slept maybe two hours altogether. Andrew has been swimming a lot and now his ears are bothering him. Norma is complaining about her left ear and my one ear is also bothering me. So I made appointments for all three of us at Dr. Lippy’s in Warren. Tuesday, July 9: To make matters worse, my back went “pop” today and, at first, I couldn’t stand up straight. After a
July 10: First of all, I want to thank Jacquie for the letter inviting me to the luncheon Wednesday, July 17 at the Headfont’s backyard in Burton. And thanks to all for the free taxi service. Hoping to meet ya all there. This will be a special treat … not even having to fix any food to bring! This week the girls and I are preparing an Amish Wedding Dinner for the Lions’ Club out close to Pymatuning Lake, expecting 150 people. This is a warm time of year to bake and cook, but they have air conditioning and everything handy for us. The benefit auction at Middlefield Market Pavilion for Clara Byler July 5 was a huge success, totaling $43,000 clear … enough to pay off all her bills and four months ahead for living quarters at the Home in Indiana. What a blessing our community can still get together and help each other. All seats were taken and people standing. Bishop Jake and Betz Gingerich treated a group of us to a delicious Bar B Q chicken and potluck dinner July 7. There were Ben Jr. and Betty Karen Hostetler, Nelson and Barbara Miller and his Mom Widow Rob Emma Miller, Andy and Laura Hostetler, the David and Missy Miller family, Robert and Alice Rutan, Rudy and me, Leah, Miriam, Kathy and Bill Stutzman who we picked up. While we were there, Widow Rob Emma Miller received the sad news that her son Junior’s wife died. Our sympathy goes out to the family. A few weeks ago, her 18 year old great grandson Robert Ray Miller got killed when a 21 year old lady wrecked into him while he was driving his cart and horse on Farmington Road. Published to be married are Widower Sams John Joe and Widow Tillie Miller. We are invited to their wedding dinner Saturday, July 27 and hope we can go. Lots of traffic here on 534 and up around Mespo when they had their 40th annual Flea Market and Ox Roast over July 4. Also many, many yard sales were going on and I never got to go to even one. Here for breakfast July 7 were our neighbors John and Lou Cashiotta for their 50th wedding anniversary. Son Marty and Lori and 5 children were also here. John is the kind of good old neighbor who would do anything for you. Always so helpful. Tomorrow is the wedding at Mark and Ida Mae Moore in West Farmington for their daughter Missy to Aaron Miller. We wish them a sunny day as it has rained every day for a week or so. It’s too wet to pull weeds in the garden, but is excellent growing weather with the very warm, humid weather (and the rain). It’s only a month or so that we planted the garden and sweet corn is tasseling, beans, etc are almost ready. Fruit and everything is so plentiful so far this year, The wedding church for Aaron and Missy is at her grandpa’s place, Widower Joe Miller (Sams John) across the street.
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while I could, but the lower back is giving me grief now. I can’t sit, stand or lie down! Wayne and the boys are putting in a new floor in the sunroom and kitchen. Wednesday, July 10: I went to help get ready for cousin Ida Mae’s daughter Missy’s wedding. Wayne gave me a shot tonight so I can feel good tomorrow. Thursday, July 11: Went to Aaron and Missy’s wedding. It was a beautiful wedding day and I enjoyed it. Friday, July 12: Another beautiful day. It took a while to get going this morning. Saturday, July 13: Only Betty and Norma were home to help me today so they did the laundry and I did the decluttering, etc. Sunday, July 14: To church at Crist Burkholders and then we stayed for supper. Very warm and humid. Monday, July 15: Warm and humid again. Betty, Norma and I drove the pony to get some ice cubes … a necessity in this heat! Tuesday, July 16: More humid weather. Andrew, Norma and I went to an ear specialist today and it turned out we all had lots of wax in our ears. So they cleaned them out and now it seems everyone talks louder! Wednesday, July 17: I went to a luncheon for the Post writers at Barb Fontanelle’s house and had an enjoyable time. Tonight was library night. Thursday, July 18: It is still very warm and humid. It takes away any energy you have! I went to get groceries. The air conditioning in the stores felt good, but then, outside it felt like an oven. Andrew got sick from the heat. He was nauseous and shaky. He came in and drank Gatorade and took a cool shower. Then he took it easy all afternoon. He swims every evening at one pond or another (There are two in the neighborhood.) Friday, July 19: Warm and humid again! But, at least, there is a nice breeze. Betty helped me with the laundry and Katherine cleaned. I’ve had a busy week and I feel exhausted. Hopefully, tomorrow when the girls are all home, I can just sit and do the bossing!
Bookmobile continued from page 6 Here’s a list of favorite books. How many have you read? “The Secret Keeper” by Beverly Lewis “The Harbinger” by Jonathan Cahn “The Amish Seamstress” by Mindy Starns Clary and Leslie Gould “The Living Room” by Robert Whitlow “Tattered Quilt” by Wanda E. Brunstetter “Rosemary Cottage” by Colleen Coble “Wake the Dawn” by Lauraine Snelling “A Vow for Always” by Wanda E. Brunstetter “The Letters” by Suzanne Woods Fisher “Lydia’s Hope” by Marta Perry
Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | July 31, 2013
Kiss the toilet paper good-by!
She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she’d done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, “But Grandma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper good-bye!” I will probably never put lipstick on again without thinking about kissing the toilet paper good-bye.
Books in Review By Jacquie Foote “The Letters” by Suzanne Woods Fisher, was published by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Mich., copyright 2013. This book takes a compassionate look at a family returning to its Amish roots … and at people who, whether they know it or not, need a second chance. Dean Schrock left the home of his childhood in the Old Order Amish community to pursue his passion, investing. He joined a Mennonite church, married and began his own investment company. As the economy began to worsen, he managed to keep sending dividends at the old rate by using his own money to do so. Eventually, he lost his house and accepted his mother’s invitation to him and his family to come live with her. More trouble came to Dean when the Securities and Exchange Commission began an investigation that pointed to “cooked books”. Dean died under questionable circumstances and his mother invited his widow and five children to remain living with her, returning to the Old Order Amish way. The widow, Rose, who, like Dean, had been raised Old Order but left before being baptized, accepted the offer. And then the letters began to come … letters from investors who asked for as much of their money back as possible. Rose sends as much money as she can from the little she has and begins to pray to God for a “Plan B” so she can keep her family clothed, fed and warm AND send more money to the investors.
Her prayer is answered when she goes to the local “Bent N Dent” store and meets Tony and Lois, two Yankees worried about driving on in the gathering dark. Rose finds herself telling them they can stay the night with her family. And the idea of the Inn at Eagle Hill is born. Rose is met with encouragement from Bishop Elmo, the anger and disgust of her mother-in-law, Vera and the generous help of neighbor Galen. As the plot unfolds, you also meet Delia Stoltz, a Yankee lady in her middle years whose life has come crashing down and who has no relationship with God to hold on to, Bethany who has to hide where she works from her mother, Jimmy Fisher who is starting on a career in horses, Mim who loves giving advice and Jake who sells horses that run away. The letters the book is named for come to Rose, and to Bethany and to Mim. Each one of them receives letters that reveal not so much the writer as the character of the one who receives them. Suzanne has the gift of making characters real and multi-dimensional. She is a master at giving you clues to what is happening under the surface in the lives of the characters … and in making you care. When you get to the end of “The Letters” you are quite likely to look for more! The reading level is 8th grade and over. The interest level is high. Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.35)
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News from Our Schools Windsor Mills School
Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler
Windsor Mills School will open its doors to a new term on September 3. The teachers are: Norma Wengerd (grades 1, 3 and 4) Maria Detweiler (grades 2 and 5) Rachel Miller (grades 6, 7 and 8) Laura Detweiler (special ed.)
School Days By Betty Detweiler School days will soon be here, Which makes me very glad. But sometimes when I stop to think, It also makes me sad! 8
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Greetings from the Plain Community By Donnie Miller July 13, 2013: Summertime! Garage Sales, water fights, lawn mowing and pulling weeds … also watermelon, tomato sandwiches and sweet corn. Why are summers so short and winters so long? Must be my age, as others say the winter was much too short and we didn’t get all our winter chores done! Gardens are not doing as well this year due to the rain. Oh, but the weeds are a good crop. Strawberries were extra nice this year. Farmers are struggling to get the last of their hay harvested. The second crop should be good. Speaking of garage sales, wife Nancy and the girls are off shopping today and taking in as many garage sales that they can find! This hot muggy weather is hard on Nancy’s lung condition and I hope she will be OK. As I sit here typing, bluebirds are singing outside my window and I’m thinking how hearing them makes one’s spirit light!
Son Mike and Susie Mae had company last Sunday evening the 7th. Had a cookout and sat around the fire. The next day, in the afternoon, their Hannah, age 3, fell into the still hot coals. She has first and second degree burns on her hand and the side of her body. Susie Mae cooled her and she is being treated with B&W ointment and she had very little pain, although she is uncomfortable. So, parents beware! The coals can stay hot for a long time. We enjoy the old pictures of downtown Middlefield and can relate to them. Am I showing my age by remembering them? Enjoyed reading how the Middlefield Post and Plain Country came about! Reading all the obituaries in the Post, it came to mind an old saying my dad used, ”It’s barely safe to be alive any more.”
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