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memories of Summer A New Memory By Susan Yoder Awhile back one evening, son Joey hitched the horse that was just fresh broke to a cart and took him for a spin … which he had done numerous times before. Unbeknownst to us, Joey hit a pothole on Bridge Road and one wheel broke off and the horse took off for home minus Joey! The horse ran across 528 and into our driveway, dragging the 1-wheeled cart. It was not a nice feeling not knowing what had happened and where Joey was!! Thankfully, minutes later Joey came into the driveway with a kind lady who had offered him a ride. And Joey was fine. The horse had a banged up hind leg that is healing up nicely. All’s well that ends well.
Summer Places Then and Now By William Bender For summer enjoyment we liked to fish. We did a lot of fishing in what we called Joe Yoder’s creek. Brother Reuben took us sometimes where there were big fish … like in Burton Station in the river by the church … or in what we called the Polka (not spelled right) hole. When Melvin Wengerds moved on the Durkee Farm, we did a lot of fishing there … and blackberry picking. (A lot of times, the cousins helped us.) Then, we went for the river. We had a lot of fun in that river. We knew how far we could go in and where all the holes were. Today, that farm is all growed up in brush. No more buildings. We were in Clymer the other week and Atlee said he took a walk in the back there when he came in. He said there are trees in the fields he plowed. All we have of that farm are memories.
A Special Quilt By Rachel Miler When I was 11 years old and in the eighth grade, my sisters and I would go and sit with our Englisch neighbor lady while her husband went to church on Wednesday evenings. They were older and she was always in bed. She would sit up in bed and we had chairs beside the bed. We cut out star points on newspaper, eight points to a block, and we’d cut out material she had and sew it on by hand. The material was any size or color and not too big pieces. Some material was plain and some checkered. There were 8 to 10 pieces to a point. My older sister and I had enough for a quilt. I don’t think my younger sister had quite enough.
After it was done, we tore off the paper. There are 6 down and 4 across. I had my mother-inlaw put it together after we were married. I have since quilted myself, but, when I was first married, I didn’t for a while. I used this quilt on my bed for a while, but didn’t want it to wear out, so now have it hanging on my quilt rack. They also had a couple goats and gave us goat cheese and fudge. I remember he always said, “Feed a cold and starve a fever” when you are sick.
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Lines by Linda
Hello from Amish Crossing Corner
By Linda Weaver
By Sarah Miller
Hello friends and neighbors. This has been a beautiful week with cooler temperatures. Saturday and Sunday, being very warm and humid, makes it so much more pleasant. Three older women passed away and their funerals were Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Sunday it was Mrs. Simon (Martha) Yoder, a widow, leaving a large family behind. Monday was Mrs. Jake (Rebecca) Gingerich, leaving two sons and three daughters to mourn her departure. One special son and one special daughter among these. A brother Eli and daughter Ella so willingly take care of them, both in wheelchairs. Their father Jake passed away in July of 2014, so they were still mourning his death. Tuesday was Mrs. Chris (Amanda) Coblentz’s funeral. She was 88 and first married to Crist Slaybaugh Sr. Once widowed, she married Chris Coblentz and moved to Indiana where he resided.
She developed pancreatic cancer and moved back to be near her children, to her daughter Amanda and Paul Gingerich. She was only here about 6 weeks and peacefully passed away Saturday eve. She was also the mother of our dear friends, John Sr. and Mary Slabaugh, who live next door. She left a large family of seven sons and 8 daughters, 105 grandchildren and 230 greats. We attended the funeral with people from many states attending. It was held in her former church at daughter Ida and Marty Troyer’s. Three brothers and six sisters also mourn her. Our Byler Reunion, which is planned for Friday is creeping up fast. Looks like perfect weather for several days yet. We plan to be at Huntsburg Park for most of the day. My family will be coming from several areas and states. We hope for a good turnout, I’ll be giving the results next time. ‘Til then, God be with you all is my prayer.
July 24, 2015: This is a beautiful summer morning and the most days we’ve gone without rain all summer. This has been a full week with 2 funerals. We helped to prepare food for the funeral of Mrs. Amanda Coblentz on Monday, July 20. She was first married to Crist E. Slabaugh. He passed away on April 4, 2003. After she married Crist Coblentz, she moved to Milroy, Indiana. She spent the last several months here with her daughter Amanda and family after being sick with cancer. Our sympathy to the family. On Thursday, July 23, I attended the funeral services for Mary Ann Chupp, granddaughter of cousin Jonas and Barbara Hershberger, both deceased. Mary Ann was a single girl and daughter of Malinda and Aden (deceased) Chupp. She died of cancer. She was 43 years old and lived in Seville, Ohio with her mother. Our thoughts are with the family of Josiah and Mary Ann Miller with her being sick with cancer. Family is taking care of her. Marty M. Miller is home after spending time at Briar Hill. He also has cancer and has chosen not to continue with treatments. Tonight (July 24) is the Benefit Auction at the Middlefield Sale Barn. They are having Safety Day and the proceeds from the auction will go to the Special Needs School. The addition at the Sunny Hope
Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller July 17, 2015: Hello to all Plain Country writers and readers. I will take time this morning to write my letter before I do anything else. We just had our juices and coffee. It’s overcast this morning. The paper says an afternoon thunderstorm. Ivan got the lawn mowed yesterday. Everything is so nice and green, even though it’s the Dog Days. I want to go out and trim our weeping cherry tree after I get these done, and put rose food around the roses. I’ve been taking it a little easy this week. I had a heart catherization done Monday at University Hospital. I’m not to lift more than
10 pounds for a week. I do need a valve replaced. They said they would call and let me know if I can do it up the groin or if I have to have open-heart surgery. I wanted them to go up the groin. It would be so much easier to get over it. I hope it’s soon so I don’t have to think about it so long. Dr. Costa said they would have a meeting Tuesday, so I’m afraid I’ll have to miss the Post Plain Country luncheon. Lester H. Miller passed away from cancer. He had it a little over a year. I don’t think he took too many treatments, but maybe I’m wrong. He was 57 years old and has a big family. Two of his boys are married.
Bits and Pieces of the Past From Middlefield Submitted by Sarah Miller Middlefield, Geauga County, Ohio August 16, 1899 Warm and dry weather at present. If we don’t get rain in the next few days, the farmers will have to quit plowing. Threshing is going full blast and farmers are blessed with a good crop. Oats are yielding from 40 to 65 bushels per acre. Wheat is a fair crop and corn will be a heavy crop if we get rain soon. Minister Daniel Byler of Holmes County is here and was in church at J. E. Millers on Sunday. The logging bee at E. E. Millers won Monday was well attended, which shows the people of Geauga County are always willing to lend a helping hand where needed. Some young folks went to Nelson Ledges and said they had a good time. Find enclosed a money order for 50 cents to renew John Detweiler’s subscription for another year. Yours truly, Eli K. Byler
Chuckle: The Squelch A farmer was dining in a restaurant and before he ate his meal, he bowed his head for a few words of thanks. Some young men sitting nearby, thinking they would have some fun, called out, “Hey, old farmer, does everyone out your way do that?” “No,” he replied,” the pigs don’t!”
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School is coming right along. Hopefully, it will be all done by the time school starts. Jeremy, five years old, our grandson, had an over-night stay in the hospital after a scooter accident. The handle bar hit him in the mouth, knocking out a tooth and needing another 3 teeth removed. Our family plans to have a picnic supper at Philip and Martha Millers this Sunday evening. I will make homemade ice cream to take along. We hope for a nice evening. Farmers are finally able to get some dry hay put up. Gardens are looking better. There seems to be quite a bit of fresh produce available, Sweet corn should be ready soon. Peaches are in. So canning and freezing are being done. Our annual camping trip is coming up. We plan to have a bus to go to daughter Betty and Melvin Bylers in Mio, Michigan, leaving on Thursday, August and returning Saturday the 8th. Hopefully, the bears won’t bother us, as they have been knocking down their bird feeders!! A Big Thank You to Barb and Ben Fontanelle for hosting our annual picnic on their beautiful grounds. It was wonderful with delicious food and drinks! You all enjoy this beautiful weather … and camp outs and sitting around the fire making S’mores and so on!
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Mom’s Diary By Barbara Ann Detweiler Sunday, July 12: We had church services here and it was a beautiful day. Wayne’s brother David and wife from Clymer, N.Y. attended along with her parents. Also there were my parents and brother Steven and family and John and family. Monday, July 13: We cleaned up the after effects of having all those people yesterday. Now it feels good to have a spotless house. Tuesday, July 14: I didn’t do anything really major today. Just took it kind of easy and enjoyed the freedom! Wednesday, July 15: The girls are starting to get bored. Guess it’s time to think about going back to school. Thursday, July 16: It’s still pretty wet around here from all the rain we’ve had. Our garden drains pretty well, so it’s doing good. We’ve been eating cucumbers this week. Friday, July 17: Got food ready to pack our lunches tomorrow. We’re going to the zoo and Betty and Norma are all excited. Saturday: July 18: Brother John and family went to the zoo with us and it was an enjoyable day. It was quite warm, but at least it wasn’t raining. John went fishing and brought home the biggest walleyes I’ve ever seen. Sunday, July 19: We were home all day resting … it felt good! We baby-sat a few neighbor children tonight. Monday, July 20: Laundry day and then tonight we went to my parents to help
Korner By Katherine Byler
July 24, 2015: Earl says there’s proof that money grows on trees … because banks have so many branches! And Roman J.T. says to remember (as you grow older?) if you fall, make yourself limp and you won’t get hurt so badly. Wishful thinking? And it’s good to know there are only 3 seasons in northeast Ohio. This was reported to me and I agreed … the seasons are: Getting ready for winter, Winter, and Recovering from winter! Funerals abound. We attended Joe’s aunt’s (and my mom’s cousin’s) funeral on a beautiful summer day. It was good to get together to chat with people … some seldom seen. And we won’t soon forget the food, especially the chocolate pie (was it mocha?). Would very much like the recipe! And I saw the last piece of the raisin cream pie go past my nose! Must make some again. We are slowly becoming accustomed to our new house. With so many concerned people helping in so many ways, it makes one feel quite humble to accept it all. May all be richly blessed. Brother John in Carroll County had serious cancer surgery (colon). He is
scatter straw on their newly planted grass. Tuesday, July 21: Katherine peeled 7 jars of peaches for me since I can’t, and we canned them. This afternoon, we drove down to my parents again. Teacher Norma and her parents were going to be there and we didn’t want to miss out on seeing her! Wednesday. July 22: Another beautiful day! I went to the Post luncheon today and had a good time eating and talking! Thursday, July 23: Betty, Norma and I packed our lunches and then walked down to the Covered Bridge to picnic there. Tonight, we went to visit with Tim and Laura Mast, longtime neighbors who moved away last summer. Friday, July 24: This week has been absolutely beautiful. The nights are cool and I sleep well. I’m feeling better than I ever have since I started with my arthritis 3 years ago. I don’t have the pain I used to and am feeling more limber. My worst problem is in my hands. I still can’t bend them very far and they look a little odd because of the crippling.
recovering, waiting for test results. He is 70 years old, which used to sound old, but not anymore. By the time this gets into print, Bill Stutzman’s bus tour will be home from their 3-week trip to the west coast and back. Neighbor Jake Byler, wife Dorothy and 5 children are among the load, having looked forward to this vacation for a long time. Staff writers and all involved with the Middlefield Post and the Plain Country were royally treated to a delicious luncheon recently at the Fontanelle home in Burton. It was so pleasant to get together and share interests. Thanks, Barb! C’mon, rain! Now that we’ve had the grass seed sown (Monday, July 20) there’s no rain forecast in the next 5 days. Isn’t that how things always happen? We need to be patient and, at least, water manually now and then. Hopefully, the well won’t run dry. Hubby is enjoying the warm weather. He sometimes gets exercise by puttering around outdoors, straightening up this and that. Looks like the countdown is on … 140 days to Christmas! That’s not really a lot. Probably 5 weeks till school starts; or maybe 4?
A Tip About Stress A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘Half empty or half full?’ She fooled them all. “How heavy is this glass of water?” she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. To 20 oz. She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance. In each case it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “and that’s the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on.” She concluded, “As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better. So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the evening and into the night. Pick them up again tomorrow if you must.” Always remember … there is Another Who will carry your stress for you if you ask Him!
In Memoriam
Amanda Miller Slabaugh Coblentz, 88, of Burton, died July 18, 2015 at the home of Paul and Amanda Gingrich. She was born Sept. 25, 1926. She was a homemaker and a member of Old Order Amish Church. She is survived by her husband Chris Coblentz, seven sons, and eight daughters. John (Mary), Crist (Mattie), Enos (Rachael), Eli (Lydia), Robert (Anna), of Middlefield, Lester (Esther), Wilmer (Sarah) of Munfordville, KY, Rachel (Dave Yoder dec.), Barbara (Harvey Miller), Sara (Wally Kurtz), Ida (Marty Troyer), Mary (John Yoder), Martha (Roman Troyer), Wilma (Norman Miller), Amanda (Lester Hostetler dec.) (Paul Gingerich), 105 grandchildren, 230 great grandchildren, step Children, Christina (Daniel Stutzman), Esther (Bennie Mullet), Daniel Coblentz (Diana), Naomi (David Schmidt), Tim Coblentz (Saraetta), Miriam (James Mast), 36 step-grandchildren, 50 step-great grandchildren, three brothers, six sisters. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Crist E. Slabaugh, son Billy, parents, two brothers, three sisters, two son-in-laws, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and one step son. Burial was in Hershberger Cemetery in Troy. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.russellslyfh.com. Martha J. Miller was born June 14, 1930 in Geauga County to Jerry P. and Mary (Detweiler) Miller. She died July 16, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Sunin J. Yoder who died June 7, 2010. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She leaves behind 13 children: Saloma (Andy J.L. Miller), Cass City, Mich.; Dan (Ada A. Miller) of Middlefield, Joe of the home, Mary (Abner J. Miller) of Burton where Mary was staying since September; Simon (Becky E. Byler) of Cass City, Mich.; Susie (Bill U. Miller) of House Cave, Ky.; Katie (Melbern G. Wengard) of Mumfordville, Ky.; Crist (Linda W. Byler) of Huntsburg; Ervin (Kathy W. Byler) of Middlefield; Barbara (Martin A. Detweiler) of Cub Run, Ky.; Martha (Marvin J. Byler) of Huntsburg; Ida (Marvin J. Byler) of Middlefield; Melvin (Martha W. Byler) of Huntsburg; 89 grandchildren; 127 great-grandchildren; one sister, Saloma (David U. Miller) of Mercer, Pa. Proceeding her in death were her husband, parents, nine brothers, 3 sisters and three grandchildren. Burial was in Miller Cemetery in Huntsburg.
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Howdy from West Farmington
Coffee Break with Sue By Susan Yoder
By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
July 23, 2015: Beautiful! That’s the only way to describe our summer weather. Hopefully, you are all enjoying it. Now, the exciting news! August 27 is The Big Day for son Joey and Martha Kay’s wedding. She is the second daughter (third oldest child) of Walter and Cindy Gingerich on Gingerich Road. Born to my cousin John and Susan Miller on Soltis Road, a daughter (number 7) named Katelyn. They also have a son Christopher who, at 16, is the oldest. Susan’s brother David and Mary Hershberger have 7 sons and no daughters! Oh, the Grands for the above are Ferdie Millers and Gid Hershberges. And rMartha Coblentz would be the only living Great. Mahlon and Barb Miller recently hosted a cookout for the neighbors. We had a delicious dinner of barbequed chcken
and much more. Those attending were Levi Saloma and “Shteff”, Noah and Laura Troyer and family, Crist and Barbara Miller and the writer and hubby. Henry Frey wasn’t there as he has been nursing a very sore back. Also, Owen J. Millers and Paul Burkholders had other commitments. My aunt Martha Coblentz recently celebrated her 89th birthday. Her children, grands, and greats were there and had a singing for her. Till next time … Enjoy the sunshine (*Enjoy Sue’s “A New Memory” on page one of this issue.)
July 3, 2015: This letter is early for the August 5th issue, so the news will probably be stale. Rudy and I plan to leave with a bus on a western circle tour to see the redwoods in California. We will be gone 20 days, leaving July 13 and returning August 1, with Bill Stutzman as our tour guide. I’m sitting out here at our garage sale, waiting on customers. It’s our last day with not much left, thanks to Robert and Linda Yoder of Fredonia, PA. who have a second hand store. They came yesterday with a big trailer, wiping us almost out. It pays to have a garage sale when the Ox Roast and Flea Market is going on in Mespo July 4th weekend. It is the Mespo Fire Department that had this event now for 42 years. They raised $70,000 last year from the 160 flea market vendors, ox roast sandwiches and French
fries. Yesterday, people stopped in on their way home, saying how long the line was (as much as 100 people) waiting for the $5.00 sandwiches. We are sorry to miss the Fontanelle Group Summer Luncheon July 22. Maybe next time! The Detweilers … Les and Fan, Elmer and Mary, Andy and Barb, Sam and Maryann, John and Sara, Joey and Mary Esther, us and girls, and Joe and Ada Miller had a good old enjoyable time sitting around the camp fire at Milo and Mary Detweiler’s for Milo’s birthday. Our visiting group was at widow Monroe Anna’s place on Reeves Road, enjoying sitting on her nice deck among beautiful flowers and all kinds of birds. She lives at her son Leroys. We were there for her late birthday.
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Greetings from the Plain Community
Yesterday in Today By Jacquie Foote We lived in the city when I was growing up. But our neighborhood was like a little village. Dads were at work weekdays but Moms were at home, cleaning, cooking, sewing, baking, and caring for all. The family home usually included a grandparent or two or, perhaps, a maiden aunt, so there was always an adult somewhere at watch. The summer days would find the Elders and the maiden aunts on the broad front porches dozing, reading, visiting or busy with sewing And we children played …running, climbing, wading in puddles, riding bikes or scooters, sometimes falling down and hurting ourselves. But there was always some parent or grandparent or auntie near enough to clean us up. If we got in trouble. These same caring adults would also make sure our parents knew about it. Lazy hot
By Donnie Miller summer afternoons would find us sitting on those big front porches and eating drippy popsicles with friends and family. Now, when we drive through neighborhoods like the one I was raised in, there are nice, neat homes with manicured lawns. But they are like ghost towns … rarely is anyone to be seen. Even children and their paraphernalia … bikes, scooters, balls, etc. … are not visible. There are porches, but they are mostly small and look too much like magazine pictures to be real. And they are never full of friends and family enjoying drippy popsicles together. We grew up at the right time … a time when childhood meant being free to be a child and being cared for all at the same time. To find that time again, all I have to do is drive down an Amish road.
Summer Memories By Linda Weaver In the summer, when it rained, my brother Dan and I would run down the lane behind the barn and splash in the puddles. We would, of course, get soaking wet, but this was part of farm life. We lived on Golden Dale Farm, which is now Sunrise Farm, west of Burton. I was born there and we lived there until I was 13. Many precious memories were made there. My parents were Freeman Sr. and Ida Byler, who made a good living working for a Mr. Golden in the 50s.
Saturday, July 16, 2015: Greetings to all Plain Country readers. We sure are in the dog days of summer … warm, sticky heat with lots of moisture. Farmers are still trying to dry their first cutting of hay. Gardens are gone to the weeds. Two more deaths in the community, both widow. Simon Yoder Martha was one. Her husband Simon passed away June 7, 2010. Survivors are 6 boys and 7 girls. Jake Gingerich Rebecca also passed away. Her husband Jake U. passed away just a short while ago. Survivors are 3 daughters and 2 sons. One son and 1 daughter are special needs. Daughter Ella and son Eli have helped take care of them. Our sympathy goes to these families. Our front porch was enlarged thanks to our son-in-law and sons. It is so nice to spend the evening out there … thanks to the mosquitoes which have not been too bad this summer (so far). Even though we are only in the middle
July By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler July is a soldier saluting his flag, So proud of his country he is given to brag. July, we relax in the warm summer sun, Completely ignoring the work to be done, Enjoying picnics and ballgames and such. Vacations and gardening, we like very much.
of the summer, it is time to prepare for winter. We have decided to try and stay warm the coming winter by burning biobricks. Our grandsons have to carry in coal and take out the ashes, but maybe with biobricks, I can do all that myself. Must be in search for a new stove. Ah, the fun of the 4 seasons. We are invited to a campout plus a fish dinner tonight, and tomorrow there is a supper invitation. Will have to pass as Nancy’s 10th round of chemo took a huge toll on her and it takes much longer to recover. Better days in the future. Crist Amanda Coblentz who is staying with her daughter Amanda Gingerich (Paul) is not well. She has pancreatic cancer and is in a hospital bed with hospice taking care of her. Abner Hershberger Mary Ann is facing serious surgery Monday, July 20, at a Cleveland hospital. Let us remember both in our prayers.
Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender July 21, 2015: Is it time to get a letter out for the Pain Country? What will it be? We had a funeral in the neighborhood. Mrs. Simon Yoder died of cancer at the age of 85 years and 1 month and a few days. She was t he oldest in our church. Anna got her peaches and they are now all in cans, thanks to the girls. A lot of hay has gone into barns the last few days. We have ours coming tomorrow. This is a lot later than most years. July 22: The Plain Country has
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something going today. If we didn’t get our wires crossed, someone will pick us up. I want to get this ready and take it along. Gardens look poor on the home front with all the rain we had this spring and summer. I just came back from the hay field that might be ready by tonight. There is still some standing. When I was still a kid, at home, that was the worst job on the farm (I was a little lazy). Still … it was better than going to school.
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Enjoying Rainy Day Sundays
Parkman Pathways By Ellen Hershberger Friday, June 26: Well, we had 1 busload plus 1 van of relatives from here that traveled to Fredericktown for the Hershberger reunion. It was estimated about 300 attended … from New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Ohio. Saturday, June 27: Just catching up today with a trip to town, sewing, and, of course, resting. Sunday, June 28: Three of our ministers, wives, plus some of our family here were to Holmes County to church services today. It rained and got chilly. Some of the relatives from Michigan stayed over for the disposal auction of Robert and Nora Miller. Tuesday, June 30: It was an enjoyable wedding day for Marlin and Kathryn Yoder with 2 delicious meals. Now next week, her twin Kristina hopes to be married to Nelson Yoder, first cousin to Marlin. Thursday, July 2: Both Noah SR. and Noah Jr. Yutzy and wives among others, traveled in the wee hours of the morning to upstate New York. The 2 women were cooks at the wedding at Bishop Ervin Fishers. Friday, July 3: After work, I mostly puttered and enjoyed being with Noah Jrs a bit while they packed the wagon and several buggies. What was packed? Tents, sleeping bags, food, footwear, etc for the yearly overnight pig roast at Bill E. Bylers. The 7 marrieds bring their whole families and they sleep wherever there’s room. Saturday, July 4: It took me all day to clean my house because of a back flare up. Sunday, July 5: I stayed home from church and then, tonight, we had a family supper. Tuesday, July 7: Five of us relatives had
Rainy Sundays
an inspiring few hours visiting Aunt Elmina today. The day was capped off by some of our church members getting together to plan a benefit dinner. Thursday, July 9: Rain, rain! We still enjoyed the big wedding of Nelson and Kristina Yoder, sloshing through water on the lawns. GOD is in control. Friday, July 10: Two granddaughters are here with the grandparents while Matthew and Carol are in Indiana to the funeral of Jake Coblentz. This evening, 6 of us piled on the buggy and went to town, stopping to visit Rita a bit at Briar Hill. On the way home, we ate our ice cream dessert at John and Lori Yutzys’. Saturday, July 11: I just worked at a relaxed pace, some laundry, a semi-cleaning of the house, and then we had supper with a friend. Sunday, July 12: A nice, quiet Sunday. I spent a few hours with Rita at Briar Hill. Then, tonight, I received the phone call from her daughter that she had passed on. Rita and my mother met at Geauga hospital about 60 years ago when they both had babies. That’s when my sister was born. … I enjoyed some time in a cabin with family, so now it’s back to the home schedule. Thursday, July 23: Today, I worked in the other aide’s place and then got food for the roof frolic Saturday. The guys started on my roof last night. At least now the part that leaked is covered. Have more food preps to do tomorrow plus some baking … but all in good time. Wishing the best of GOD’S blessings to all.
Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler
… are good for: reading, playing games, eating , visiting, and taking a nap.
Indoor Games for Rainy Sundays Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler Penny Games … Fill 2 ice cream pails with some water. Give each player 25 or more pennies. Players stand with back to the pail which should be 5 feet away. The player attempts to throw pennies into the pail. He gets to keep each penny he gets into the pail. Variations … The players may stand facing forward and from further away. Or the game may be played as a race between teams. Trashcan Basketball … You need 2 clean trashcans and 2 basketballs. Divide players into 2 teams with each team having its own trashcan and ball. Make a line separating the teams. This is the foul line. Players stand in a line facing the trashcans. Each team member gets 1 turn trying to toss the basketball into his team’s trashcan. The player must stand 8 feet away from his team’s trashcan. After his turn, each team member goes to the back of the line. The team with the most number of points wins. Scoring … If the ball hits the rim of the can before going into the can … player scores 2 points … If the ball goes into the can without touching anything … player scores 5 points … If the ball crosses the foul line … player scores 0 points and does not get another throw. (These games are good for any rainy day.)
Just a Thought: Six Little Stories
Chuckle: “Brian, what’s wrong with you? You’ve been sitting at your desk looking depressed for the last 5 minutes!” “Oh, Dan,” responded Brian. “I don’t know what to do! I got into a big fight last night with my Susie. She claims I never buy her gifts, so I must not care about her!” “Brian, that’s horrible!” said Dan. “What type of gift does she want already?” “Well, right before she closed the door in my face, she said, ‘Why don’t you care about me? Why can’t you get me something that goes from 0 to 175 in 5 seconds?’ Dan, what should I do? I don’t have that kind of money. I can’t go out and buy her a car!” “A car?” asked Dan. “Who needs a car? Just stop by Target and buy her a bathroom scale!!”
1. Once all villagers decided to pray for rain, on the day of prayer all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That’s FAITH. 2. When you throw a baby in the air, she laughs because she knows you will catch her. That’s TRUST. 3. Every night we go to bed, without any assurance of being alive the next morning but still we set the alarms to wake up. That’s HOPE. 4. We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future. That’s CONFIDENCE. 5. We see the world suffering, but still we get married and have children. That’s LOVE. 6. On an old man’s shirt was written a sentence “I am not 80 years old....I am sweet 16 with 64 years experience.” That’s ATTITUDE.
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Divisibility Rules Finding the factors of small numbers is easy. Most people know that the factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3 and 6. Most people know that the factors of 20 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10 and 20. Finding the factors of large numbers like 224,040 can get complicated unless you are familiar with some divisibility rules. There are some quick and easy rules for determining whether a number is divisible by 1, 2, 3 and so forth. Every number, for example, is divisible by 1. Every number that ends in an even digit is divisible by 2. Every number that ends in 0 or 5 is divisible by 5. Every number whose digits add up to a sum divisible by 3 is divisible by 3. Every number whose last two digits make a number divisible by 4 is divisible by 4. These are just some examples of divisibility rules. There are many others. The more you know, the easier you may find it to find the factors of large numbers.
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Books in Review
Bookmobile News
By Jacquie Foote “A View from the Buggy” is a book of short reminiscences written by Amish from many parts of the country and compiled by Jerry S. Eicher and Nathan Miller. It was published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, Oregon, copyright 2014. Jerry Eicher was raised Amish and Nathan Miller is a member of the Old Order Amish (as are more than 80 percent of those raised Amish). Jerry, who has taught in Amish and Mennonite schools, is an author, having written “My Amish Childhood”. Nathan owns a business and wrote “Out of Deception”. Both are family men. The stories they have chosen for this book are far more accurate depictions of Amish life than you will find in most books in the “Amish genre’”. The writers tell of events in their own lives and the depth of concern they reveal for God’s creation as well as the great love and respect they show for God in their everyday lives are quite a contrast to the almost “Englisch” attitudes Amish characters often show in books of fiction. Naturally, there are many stories involving horses … some who are loved, some who are tolerated and some a bit of each. From a few of these tales as well as from some of the stories about pet animals, you get an idea of how sorrow is handled. There are reminiscences about events and what happens (including missteps) during them. How does a person, raised Amish, go about committing to the church? How does a wedding get organized? What is it like to host a church service in your home (or barn or shop)? (What happens when the
Greetings from the Bookmobile
By Leah Schmidt
“What Pet Should I Get?” by Dr. Seuss, has recently been released. This is a neverbefore-seen book, believed to have been written over 50 years ago. The story is about a brother and sister at a pet store trying to make up their mind about - what pet to get. The Summer Reading Programs are winding down, and we will finish passing out prize bags for the children, and select the winners of the raffles for the Kindle Fires. The Adult Summer Reading Program will end Aug. 16, and we will draw names for the adult prizes before the end of August. August reading recommendations: Harper Lee’s, “Go Set a Watchman”; “The Post Card” by Laura V. Hilton, which is Book Two of the Amish of Jamesport; and Karen Kingsbury’s, “Chasing Sunsets”, which is Book Two of the Angels Walking series. Nonfiction titles include: “The Lost Girls: The True Story of the Cleveland Abductions and the Incredible Rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus” by John Glatt. “Guerilla Furniture Design: How to Build Lean, Modern, Furniture with Salvaged Materials” by craftsman, Will Holman, has many interesting ideas. New cookbooks include: “The CSA Cookbook: No-Waste Recipes for Cooking Your Way Through a Community Supported Agriculture Box, Farmers’ Market, or Backyard Bounty” by
Linda Ly the creator of the Blog, Garden Betty; and ”New German Cooking: Recipes for Classics Revisited” by Jeremy and Jessica Nolen. For Young Adults’ summer reading, the Bookmobile staff members recommend “Prom Date” by Melody Carlson, and a new copy of the western, Zane Grey’s “Beyond the Mogollon Rim – Nevada Jim Lacy” written by Zane Grey’s son, Romer Zane Grey. The nonfiction book, “Guide to the Longbow: Tips, Advice, and History for Target Shooting and Hunting” was written by Brian Sorells, who is an ongoing contributor to the Traditional Bowhunter magazine; Summer reading selections for our younger patrons include the Little Golden Book, “Farm Favorites” by Nancy Fielding Hulick and illustrated by John P. Miller. A beginner nonfiction reader, “Bugs Hide and Seek” by Laura Buller includes beautiful photographs and facts about many bugs. Fiction selections include “Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan” by Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard; and “North to Freedom” by Karen Meyer, which is historical fiction that tells the story of two enslaved boys who flee to Canada. August is the last full month of summer; enjoy it with a good book.
meal to be served at such a service won’t heat up???) How does a barn raising work? What about births? And deaths? In each of these events, God, followed by family and Community, is the mainstay. Other interesting tales involve an Amishman, married for under a year, finding himself engaged in a battle of wits with a wily mouse! Then, there is the embarrassing moment a willful horse causes an Amishman to “run” (trot, actually) a red light. And what about the “Amish FBI”? Two stories tell what it is like to be in a buggy accident. One tells the story of the Nickel Mines Tragedy from the Amish perspective. Another is about an Amishman who is accidentally arrested! And there are other stories (56 in all), all shining a light on these people who strive to be gentle, cheerful and God-centered and who often celebrate life with laughter. “A View from the Buggy”, written at the 7th/8th grade level, is a book you will read and reread. Although not all the writers are equally gifted, all present an authenticity found in few books. Amish readers will enjoy and connect with these real life tales. Non-Amish will find the truth of their lives fascinating and satisfying. Some may be surprised at the apparent lack of organization in presenting the stories. (For example, not all the horse stories are together.) But real life isn’t organized in that way, is it? The reader will enjoy the way the book follows the often scattered pattern of life in presenting its stories.
High Summer Gardening Repelling Garden Pests …
Don’t Forget the House Plants!
Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler
A hint from Sarah Miller
To get rid of aphids, leafhoppers, mealybugs, spidermites and whiteflies on plants: Mix 1/2 cup alcohol with 1 quart of water and put into a spray bottle. Mist plants lightly. Or … mix 1/3 cup cooking oil and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a jar. Keep covered. To use this mixture, combine 2 teaspoons of the mixture with 1 cup water in a spray bottle and mist over plants.
For a healthy meal for houseplants … whenever you cook or steam vegetables, save the leftover water. When it cools, feed it to your houseplants … or to a favorite shrub or tree outside. They’ll love the vitamins. Houseplants also love black coffee or tea.
Rise and Shine Gardening Tips
Good Things to Remember
Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
• Accept the fact that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue! •Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. • Drive carefully... It’s not only cars or buggies that can be recalled by their Maker. • If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it. • We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box. • A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour. • Save the earth. … It’s the only planet with chocolate!
When you plant counts! Our old great grandmother used to say for Winter Keeper potatoes, plant July 4th. For Early Eating potatoes, plant in March or April. When peas are done, plant watermelon and cantaloupes. Put peat moss over each hill and sprinkle on organic fertilizer. It’s not too late! Add 1 tablespoon Coca Cola to Miracle Gro. Watch the difference! Cut flowers can be sprayed with hairspray to last longer.
••Be the kind of person that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says … “Oh Darn, they’re up”
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Blueberry Muffins
Summertime Treats
Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler 1/2 cup oleo 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups blueberries, whole 1/2 cup blueberries, crushed Combine all ingredients. Put mixture in greased muffin pan and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375 degrees until toothpick comes out clean.
Berry Delicious Lemonade Submitted by Rachel Miller 1 1/2 cp sliced strawberries 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups water Ice cubes Lemon slices
Summer Vegetable Appetizer Pizza
Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler 3 tubes (8 ounce each) crescent rolls 2 (8 ounce) cream cheese 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dill weed 4 Italian tomatoes, freshly chopped 2 cups broccoli, chopped 3 green onions, thinly sliced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup yellow pepper, chopped 1 can olives 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded Bacon bits, to taste Unroll crescent rolls and press into two 15X10X1 inch pans. Bale for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Cool. Blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, and dill. Spread over crusts. Top with rest of ingredients and cut into squares Refrigerate before serving. Yummy!
Combine strawberries, juice and sugar in a blender or Kitchen Plus Mixer until smooth. Pour mixture into a pitcher and add ice cubes, water and lemon slices.
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Grilled Veggies Submitted by Rachel Miller 3 medium size zucchinis 2 eggplants, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick 2 onions, quartered 2 – 3 green, red or yellow peppers, can combine colors Italian Dressing to cover vegetables Parmesan cheese, shredded Salt and pepper to taste. Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise, and then cut in half lengthwise again. Remove seeds if they are large. Cut up peppers into large sections. Remove seeds. Combine all vegetables and marinate 20 to 30 minutes in dressing. Grill over medium heat, turning several times or put in grill basket and stir now and then. Put grilled vegetables in a covered dish, sprinkling cheese, salt and pepper over them. Serve immediately.