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Oct. 14, 2015
Autumn … a Time for Long Thoughts Think About It... Submitted by Sarah Miler n n
Practical Thinking Submitted by Sarah Miller
There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza on your lap! When somebody tells you nothing is impossible, ask him to dribble a football.
n When hanging out clothes in winter when it’s really cold, fill a hot water bottle with hot water and throw it into your basket. Each time you grab for another piece of laundry, just give that bottle a warming squeeze!
The Hayride Time Tonight
n Old calendars with pages of beautiful pictures make wonderful decorative wrapping on gifts. It gives that extra touch.
By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler The pumpkins are a radiant orange, The moon is full and bright. It’s time to gather one and all, For hayride time tonight. The air is crisp and nippy now, The leaves are falling down. So put on scarves and mittens when, The hay wagon comes around. It is time for fellowship, And spirits gay and bright. The hay is ready on the racks For some fun tonight. We’ll travel through the countryside, And thrill to Autumn’s touch. So hitch the horses and we’re off, For times we love so much!
Thoughts of an Autumn Mystery Still Unsolved Memories from William Bender Years ago and then some, when we were going to Huntsburg School, Paul Adams was our driver. One morning, he had some nails and he let on that he would swallow them. Then he said he would spit rust the next morning. Sure enough, the next morning he was spitting something brown. I do not know what he had in his mouth. I talked with one of his sons a few years ago and he said Paul didn’t chew tobacco. So, did he swallow nails and spit rust? Or what??
n A sponge makes a great soap dish … and it’s washable!
Thoughts From a Yankee Farmer “If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.” “The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin’.” “If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around.” “Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God.” Remember … All you Knead is Love!
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In This Issue ... Birthdays | Anniversaries..................................02 Bits and Pieces....................................................03 Books in Review.................................................07 Children’s Immunization Clinics...................02 Coffee Break with Sue......................................05 Greetings from Garrettsville..........................03 Greeting from the Bookmobile....................08 Greetings from Plain Community................05 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner..............03 Hello from Huntsburg......................................05 Howdy from West Farmington.....................04 Katherine’s Korner.............................................05 Lines by Linda.....................................................03 Mom’s Diary.........................................................04 Parkman Pathways............................................07 Recipes..................................................................08 Wanted..................................................................02
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By Sarah Miller Oct. 1, 2015: Brrr … it’s chilly. But we had a nice sunny day … a beautiful day to dry laundry. Leaves are changing colors; apples are coming in; I see the neighbor has lots of pumpkins to sell. All these are signs that fall is coming. Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy and Barbara Byler and family as Barbara had surgery to remove a tumor from the side of her neck, if reports are correct. We hope she has a full recovery. Also, Levi S, Yoder is going through tests and may need a stem cell transplant, if he is able. Crist J. S. Miller of Madison Road is also under doctor’s care. Our group plans to go visit and sing for them in the near future. Thursday, Oct. 8, our grandson Marlin son of Perry and Katie Ann Miller and Marcia daughter of Nelson and Ada Miller plan to be married. Then, on Oct. 22, granddaughter Edna Mae daughter of Richard and Susan Miller and Wayne son of Daniel Ray and Martha Hostetler have plans to be married. Oct. 9 and 10, Joe and I plan to go to the Galilean Home in Liberty, Kentucky. This is a home for severely handicapped children. On Friday evening, they will serve a spaghetti dinner, followed by a singing program by the Galilean Family. On Saturday, there will be a quilt auction, with proceeds going to help the Home. They
Sept. 30, 2015: Dear Friends – It’s raining, it’s pouring, and Jake is still snoring! This has been an unusual 3 days of rain. It’s been very dry all summer and has now also cooled off to the mid 50s. Last Friday night, we visited with Roy and Karen Burkholder at their new home for Roy’s Big 30. As it ended up, it was also for my birthday which was Saturday the 26th. It was an enjoyable evening with others there being John Sr. and Mary, John Jr., Esther and children (all Slabaughs), Marty, Sara Jane Mast and boys, Seth, Kalie Yoder and family, and Henry and Linda Kuhns who live there, too. Roys were our former renters and we miss them a lot. They are building a new house attached to the old house and Henrys will move in that, then Roys will move into the old house. It is coming along well, as the painters were expected this week. We’ll have another excuse to visit once they are settled.
have children from other countries who need surgeries that couldn’t be performed there. They also take in babies born to women who are in prison to care for until the moms can take care of them. I’m quite anxious to see the facility. Mrs. John (Mat) Miller of Shedd Road is recovering from a knee replacement. She is enjoying her visitors and mail. To send her a note, send to 15060 Shedd Road, Burton, Ohio 44021. Would you believe it, I started a fire in our living room and it feels very good! I know it’s early, but, hey, I hate being cold! Please excuse me while we eat our delicious roast beef dinner daughter Sylvia sent over with granddaughter Cindy. Thanks, Sylvia! Friday morning … and another chilly one. I need to finish this up, as I need to go to town. I will try going with Geauga Transit. They have been taking me to get treatments for my back and hip. The drivers are very nice and helpful. But you need to call ahead to schedule a ride. Brother-in-law Joe Yoder remains about the same. He is in a hospital bed and they have hospice care also. Great grandson Adam son of Aden and Rosanna Troyer had tubes put in his ears on Wednesday, Sept. 30. This was done in Warren, Ohio. You all have a good week!
The children took Jake and me to the new Bob Evans in Chardon for my birthday. They have very good food there and many choices. I got calls from several people wishing me Happy Birthday! Thank you! Our neighbor Bonnie Ward had a hip replacement recently. She is recovering quite well. Jake, daughter Sara Jane and I spent the evening there. They are enjoying visits from friends and suppers are being brought in. On a trip to Virginia this week are Johns and Marty Masts, Eli Yoders, John and Ruthie, and Cindy (Steven) Gingerich. Reports are it’s raining there too, so scenery wasn’t the best. They plan to return Saturday. The benefit for Daniel Burkholder was a huge success at the sale barn. We haven’t heard yet how they did for Marty M. Miller, but they moved it to Buster Miller’s on Newcomb Road because they expected such a big crowd. Blessings till next time!
Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller Sept. 26, 2015: I’m a little late with my letter. Will try and write a few lines, but it’s bedtime. The quarry at Nelson Ledges is still going full blast and it’s 9:45 p.m. Today was a nice day. I did laundry and everything dried nice. Ivan and I gave the rock garden fertilizer and watered it. Barbara washed off the buggy besides the usual Saturday work; Ivan was also splitting wood from a couple dead trees that he cut down. Last night we three were at the Auction, Silent Auction and Haystack Dinner for Marty Miller who has cancer. We visited with him Wednesday evening and he seems to be losing out. He doesn’t have much pain, which is nice. They were supposed to have a singing there but, then, Larrys 4-year-old got hit accidentally with a baseball bat, so Larrys had to take him in to the hospital. He had to stay overnight. A few men did come and they sang for Marty. He likes that. Martys lives there at Larrys. We’ve been cleaning out the garden and some flowerbeds. Most of the hanging baskets are still nice. We mowed the strawberries off now for the winter. Still have some tomatoes out and I will freeze a couple yet. Last Tuesday evening, we visited at Urie Bylers along with Jonas Bylers. Olen Yoder Jr.s were there. Barb had a knee replacement and is coming along fine. I’m waiting for the nurse to call me with an appointment to talk with my doctor about when I will have heart surgery.
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Bits and Pieces of the Past Submitted by Rachel Miller When my mother and her sister Amelia were teenagers, their parents would go
to Greenville, usually on a Saturday, with their horse and “Peddle Wagon.” They would butcher pigs and make sausage and pork chops to take to the town. They also took eggs and homemade butter … and, maybe, more things. They went from door to door. It was usually late when they came home. Mom and her sister would get up and do all the chores Sunday mornings. If they had church, they would hitch up the horse in the buggy and tie him to the hitching rack. Then, they would walk to church.
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Mom’s Diary By Barbara Ann Detweiler Saturday, Aug. 22: We had our annual campout this weekend. Brother John and Laura and family came, also my parents and brother Stevens, but they went home for the night. By tonight, we were all like zombies … so we went to bed early. Sunday, Aug. 23: I actually felt rested this morning. We went to church and then rested a while and tonight we went over to David and Christine’s to see the new baby girl, Naomi. Monday, Aug. 24: Laura will be home all week, but she still has quite a bit of preparing to do for the first day of school next week. She will have 6 Special Ed students. Tuesday, Aug. 25: Katherine, Betty, Norma and I went to do errands and get groceries. Wednesday, Aug. 26: We went to my parents for the day. There were some longtime friends there for a coffee break and it was good to see t hem. Wayne worked until almost 10 PM and he was exhausted. Thursday, Aug. 27: We were invited to a good friends’ son’s wedding, but didn’t go as Wayne was still recovering from his long day yesterday and I didn’t feel my best. What happened to those energetic, youthful years? Friday, Aug. 28: Andrew went to Cedar Point. He loves all those scary rides. That used to be me! But no more. I think I’m feeling nostalgic this week, remembering how hyper and daring I used to be and how I ran all over to get things done. Now I’m lucky to be able to get around … SLOWLY! But I still feel blessed when I think of people who are worse off than I am! Saturday, Aug. 29: I went to Pennsylvania with my brothers and parents to visit with brother Robert. He is doing well and we had a good visit. Sunday, Aug. 30: We were home all day, against the girls’ wishes. But, luckily, visitors came tonight, so the day wasn’t quite as “boring” as usual. Monday, Aug. 31: The first day of school! Betty and Norma were excited. I can’t really call them “little girls” anymore. They are in 5th and 6th grades and growing up way too fast. Katherine wasn’t here either and I loved the peace and quiet! Tuesday, Sept. 1: Very warm today and the flies are starting to get on my nerves. Somehow some yellow jackets found access to our house and so we’re also doing battle with them. Wednesday, Sept. 2: Katherine’s been having bad back problems, so off to the chiropractor again. Most of the children and Wayne filled our woodshed to the brim with our winter’s supply of wood, so we should stay warm and cozy. Thursday, Sept. 3: Very warm again. It’s worse than the dog days were. Andrew had his final dentist appointment today to put the filling in his root canal. Am glad that’s all in the past now … and he is too. Friday, Sept. 4: A little cooler today. Yay! We have lots of leaves down already. John made a big pile for the girls and instead of playing in then, they took books out and lay in them to read.
Submitted by Sarah Miller Saturday, Sept. 5: Wayne, Betty, Norma and I went to Pennsylvania to visit with Robert. We also went to Little Grand Canyon which is a sight to see. Sunday, Sept. 6: To church and then home the rest of the day. The girls are getting upset with us for being such homebodies! Monday, Sept. 7: Laura, Wayne and I left for Michigan at noon today to attend a wedding there tomorrow. Tuesday, Sept. 8: Wayne’s niece Sara got married today and it was a nice day. We started home around 4:15 and got there around 11:30. Wednesday, Sept. 9: A normal Detweiler day! J Thursday, Sept. 10: Drove down to my parents with Katherine and then the rest came tonight to do some work for them. Brother Johns and family came, too. Friday, Sept. 11: Brother Robert’s birthday. The girls sent him cards and mementos. Saturday, Sept. 12: Went to the Windsor Community Safety Fair. They had an imitation fire truck there … inflatable and with a slide. Betty and Norma spent their time there and had a blast. Sunday, Sept. 13: Yup … home all day again. Betty and Norma thought it terrible, of course! Monday, Sept. 14 –Tuesday, Sept. 15: Nothing exciting going on. Wednesday, Sept. 16: John is getting his things together to go bear hunting in Maine. Thursday, Sept. 17: John is getting excited. There are about 7 other boys going along. I wonder how that will go. The poor driver! Friday, Sept. 18: John left tonight around 7:15. You could almost see the excitement in the air when the boys all got out of the van. Saturday, Sept. 19: Went to do some errands with Rose Edna. Betty and Norma talked to John tonight. He told them they stopped at Niagara Falls to see the lights during the night. They are almost as excited as the boys! Sunday, Sept. 20: I had a bad day. I tried walking to church and almost didn’t make it and all day I was hurting terribly. So Katherine brought the cart to take me home. Monday, Sept. 21: I’m still hurting. What’s going on? I felt so good most of the summer. Tuesday, Sept. 22: I had to get groceries today and Katherine had to work, so I went by myself. My driver helped me. Wednesday, Sept. 23: Haven’t heard from John since Saturday. The children had pet day at school, so Betty took Tootsie the dog and Norma took Tony the pony. Tootsie got into a fight with another dog and Laura tried to separate them and got bit. She has 3 marks on her arm … one is fairly deep. . She soaked it in Epsom salt water and dressed it with salve. Thursday, Sept. 24: We heard from John! He got one! A bear! Not a real big one, but who cares! We’re all so glad for him … but not so sure about eating the meat. Friday, Sept. 25: Everyone was off somewhere tonight except Betty, Norma and I. I enjoy the quietness but the girls don’t!
Saturday, Sept. 26: John called this afternoon and said they’ll be home sometime during the night. Sunday, Sept. 27: It was so nice to see John when he got up this morning. He got in around 3:00 AM. He has his meat in a chest so Katherine helped him move the chest and something snapped in her back. Oh No! Not more back trouble! Monday, Sept. 28: Katherine can’t bend or do anything strenuous. She and I are a good match. Or, should I say, not so good because she couldn’t do laundry. Rose Edna did it tonight then. Tuesday, Sept. 29: Katherine is still in pain. I miss her being able to help me. Wednesday, Sept. 30: Katherine went to the chiropractor again and she says it doesn’t hurt so badly anymore. Hope she’ll be good as new in a few days. Thursday, Oct. 1: I went to sister-inlaw Mary Jane’s for the day. My parents and John also went. It is turning cold. Wayne started a fire in the cookstove and it feels good. Friday, Oct. 2: It is just getting colder outdoors! Brrrr! I’m glad for my heat.
The Amish Library has been moved Shedd Road where Cherokee Hardwoods used to be. It will be open on Saturdays and by appointment as usual. For an appointment, call 440-682-0606 or 440548-3712. They have acquired many interesting books and old writings with lots of history about Amish from all over. There will also be a Book Store. Stop in and browse around. You’ll be glad you did.
My Uncle By Betty Detweiler (age 11) I have a special uncle. He lives on Parks West Road. His name is Robert Byler, And he’s 31 years old. He has two sisters and four brothers, All are married and have kids. One of them is my mother, Even though she’s not so big!
Preparing a Garden for Winter Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler 1. Till the empty garden. 2. Put on old manure. 3. Plant winter rye.
Howdy from West Farmington By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler Is everybody enjoying this awesome fall weather with its cool crispy evenings and warm, cozy days?? I can’t get enough of it!! We worked and toiled all summer; now the blessing of the harvest is here, a thankful time of year to our Heavenly Father above. (We don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to thank Him!!) “The beauty of Autumn we are sure to remember, And keep in our hearts as late as December.” Last evening, some of us went over on 528 to see how Minister Crist G. S. and Barbara Ann are doing. Crist was in the hospital recently with an infection in his blood. Barbara Ann puts him on an IV at home. He is weak, has lost weight and has no appetite. They are hoping to go to their Communion Church for at least half a day. They missed Audnungs Day. Visiting them
were Lester and Sara Hostetlers, Kathryn Hostetler, Mrs. Homer Martha Yoder, Levi Saloma and Steff, Rudy and me. We were glad to see Middlefield Post Scribe Mrs. Norman Sue Miller (Crist’s daughter) for a little while when she came over after coming home from a wedding in Holmes County at Norman’s brother’s. Crist’s daughter-in-law Cristy Virginia is taking treatments for her cancer and doctors give her good hopes, which we are glad to hear. Buzzes of the saw are heard all over as men are cutting and hauling the winter’s supply of wood, but hubby and sons John and Marty always manage to squeeze in some time for perch fishing. Rudy is leaving at 6 a.m. with his buddy George Amato for Ashtabula perch fishing. The geese and birds are flying south to stay warm, saying their last goodbyes for the year.
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Sept. 28, 2015: A friendly “Hi Y’all!” We sure are having beautiful weather. On the 23rd, we attended a niece’s wedding in Holmes County near Winesburg. Melissa, daughter of Bert and Wilma married Ray Alan son of Ivan and Wilma Miller of the same area. They had a nice wedding with perfect weather. It was interesting to see the different ways of doing the same thing! My Dad (Crist J.S.) has been having a time of it. He went to the ER from son Joey and Martha Kay’s wedding on Aug. 27. He spent 2 days there being treated for sinus issues and dehydration. When he returned to the follow-up at the doctor’s he was told he had to go to the hospital as he has a blood infection. They called it “sepsis”. He also had a little on his heart valve (endocarditis). He was in the hospital 8 days and is now on an antibiotic treatment (30 minutes a day). He is scheduled for surgery to remove a lesion from his colon on Oct. 13. Lord willing.
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“Grandma, these pills are not to swallow. Each capsule has a Scripture verse written in it and you are supposed to read one a day.” Whew! Did she get a lot of good out of that or what? Birthdays are always special no matter whose it is! Dan E. Miller of North Bloomfield was royally treated for his 70th … a real celebration with everyone at a neighbor’s house! I found it interesting to learn that, when Dan was born, the doctor (Shafer, who else) was already busy at the Olin Yoder home. In plain words, Ray Yoder is a couple hours older than Dad. Wow! Oh my, it is so difficult to get out of bed in the morning. It’s still so dark! Thankfully, it won’t be long and we’ll be changing about 50 clocks to comply with most everyone else. One drawback, of course, is the darkness coming on us so early in the evening then. Weddings in the neighborhood are always so exciting! Another one is that of Robbie Stoltzfus (Robert) and Lorena Bontrager (John). They plan to build a home at his folks, the Robert Stoltzfuses. Hubby is hoping to be getting rid of his painful knees after the doctor replaces both of them, one at a time. The first one is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 21. We were certainly surprised to see the X-ray and it showed bone-on-bone! No wonder it hurts to bend them! And the glow of the fire in the stove’s window causes us to hasten to and fro getting ready for winter gathering nuts like the squirrels do. (I am not a nut lover!) The Cheeseburger soup and the Chili are all canned. So, come on, snow! We’re still being blessed with mail and visits, all so appreciated and enjoyed. Promises are made to be kept, especially if it’s to the grandchildren and the promise involves candy. So, in the mail today is a box with as much candy as his mom allows at one time. There is no saving some for the morrow! That’s OK, Donnie! (He lives 75 miles away in Carroll County.)
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I like that idea! Leave the buggy out in the rain; it will wash away any grime picked up along the dusty back roads! Works for me! Speaking of buggies, one sees two-wheeled carts on the main roads with no slow moving vehicle markings. Looks pretty dangerous, and isn’t it against the law to go without? Safety first, please! It’s beginning to look a lot like fall. Our new grass is greening up and we want to enjoy it for a while, but all too soon there will, no doubt, be white stuff scattered around, reminding us that the holidays can’t be that far off. Actually, only 70 days, and that’s not a lot! Glad to be able to do the counting for you! Weddings still going strong … buses traveling hither and yon for those in other settlements. A busload went to Cass City, Mich. recently for a wedding. Always an enjoyable trip with family and friends. One couple didn’t have all the clothes along they should have had. The Mrs. thought of it at 5 a.m. the morning of the wedding and then had no choice but to go to Walmart nearby and buy a stiff, new white shirt to go with the rest of his suit. Did he look spiffy or what? At least it worked! Henry Jr. Millers lost a horse recently. He was badly injured when he became caught in the fence. He was in bad shape and had to be put down. It must have been extremely hard to see him suffer and sad to lose him as they had him for more than 20 years. Have you ever heard about Mustard pills being good for you? It must be a type of vitamin supplement. Mrs. Gertrude Byler found a bottle of pills in her bag after the gathering and thought, ,”Hmmm; someone must have given her some Mustard oils. So she started taking a capsule a day as the directions said. After about 4 days of this, a granddaughter asked, “Are you taking these pills?” “Why yes,” Gert said, “once a day as instructed.”
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couldn’t walk. Now, she wants me to go take an X-ray. If it is not broke, why take an X-ray? Eli Masts were in a bad accident a few weeks ago up in Burton. Martha is at home now; Eli is in the ICU. I saw his brother Ervin in the Blacksmith shop this forenoon. Eli still has a long way to go. He was in surgery around 12 hours. Uria’s garden is all worked up. It looks like it does in the spring when it is ready to plant, He might sow rye in it or some fall crop. It helps to keep the soil loose. Anna is close to her 68th birthday, Oct. 2. Two of the grandchildren have the same day, Annamae Miller and Wayne Bender. I better get a move on and get this letter ready. I did not get the last Plain Country. What did I write and what didn’t I? I will turn this over to Anna for the birthdays.
Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | October 14, 2015
“A Doctor’s Confession to Geauga County” And Why I Still Do What I Do ...
By Dr. tad roediger Let me start with our family photo ... You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “I know you. You’re Dr. Roediger. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, perhaps I should tell you a little more about the photo. Let’s start with me, the guy on the left in the photo. I know what it’s like to live with constant pain. As a sophomore on the University of New Hampshire football team, I developed sciatica; an excruciating condition that caused sharp pain in my leg and lower back. I was unable to play football anymore and the pain was so bad that at times it was difficult for me to even walk or concentrate. I was told surgery was the only option to alleviate the condition, but even after undergoing surgery, the pain persisted. On the advice of a friend, I decided to see a chiropractor. After the initial examination, the chiropractor was able to determine that I had several bones out of alignment in my spine, and that they were putting pressure on the nerves in my back. The situation was serious, but after a few treatments I noticed the pain had decreased and I felt better overall. Over time the chiropractic treatments allowed my body to heal itself naturally! my Confession is … I help people live their lives as they are intended to live. What I do is perform
a gentle spinal treatment to alleviate nerve pressure without any ‘twisting’ or ‘popping’, and the body responds by healing itself. It’s as simple as that! I have helped thousands of people with a variety of health problems. It’s strange how life is. Now people come to see me with their low back and sciatic problems. They also come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder /arm pain, numbness in limbs, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, sports injuries, just to name a few. My wife, Sharon, suffered for years with migraine headaches. She took ibuprofen everyday. We found her migraines were from misaligned vertebrae in her neck, we adjusted them, now she rarely has migraines. Courtney, our college student, gets treated due to stress of studying and sitting in classes. Ty, our youngest, gets checked weekly to make sure his growing spine and body are working at its best. What sets me apart ... in the chiropractic field is my use of the activator methods Chiropractic technique (amCt); a treatment system that utilizes a small hand-held instrument that applies a quick, lowforce, gentle chiropractic treatment directly to the source of your pain to alleviate nerve pressure to allow the body to heal itself.
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here’s what some of my patients had to say: “After 10 years of pain, I decided it was time to take care of me. After treatments, I found that I was able to go longer through the day before needing to sit.” ada m., middlefield “After the first couple of visits, I could move again! I was able to do things for myself, something my back pain stole from me!” Darlene h., Chardon “My upper back was giving me trouble for 10 years. I tried massage and talking with my medical doctor, but I didn’t get the results I was looking for. My first adjustment felt like magic! It’s nice to not let my back pain keep me from doing things I want to do with my family.” Jeannie p. Chardon stop living With physiCal pain! Chiropractic treatment is very affordable and highly effective. Take advantage of a limiteD time offer! Call 440-285-0756 before Oct. 30, 2015 to receive the complete initial exam for only $37 (this includes consultation, exam, paraspinal scan and two x-rays of the problem area if needed). I am here to help you reach your health care goals as quickly as possible. Treatment in my office is affordable whether you have insurance or not. You don’t have to miss a half day’s work to receive treatment. Now is the time to take care of that ache or pain, improve your quality of life, and take care of your most valuable asset … yoU! Call roeDiger ChiropraCtiC today at 440-285-0756. Suzanne and Ashley will be glad to schedule your appointment. We are located at 401 South St., Bldg. 2A, Chardon, www.roedigerchiropractic.com.
Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | October 14, 2015 By Ellen Hershberger Friday, Aug. 21: This afternoon nine of us traveled to Lisbon, Ohio for the Alaska tour get-together. We went to Roger’s Flea Market for a bit and then 44 people gathered for a hot dog roast. There was some singing and visiting before we headed to the motel. Saturday, Aug. 22: After breakfast at the motel, we went back to the Lisbon farm for devotions, singing and a good lunch. In the afternoon, there was a small auction held with the proceeds going to Paul Yoder of Georgia. He has been battling cancer since the trip. Sunday, Aug. 23: A quiet, restful day at home. Then, this evening a family cookout was enjoyed. Tuesday, Aug. 25: We enjoyed the all day wedding at the Ray and Judy Miller home with good food, fellowship, and singing. Thursday, Aug. 27: We had Ladies’ Day at Miriam’s house in Orwell. I canned some stuffed peppers and capped the day off by meeting some friends for dinner. Thursday, Sept. 3: Feeling good today with no back pain, going at my own (slower) pace. I could help sister with cleaning and also with cutting and sewing eight curtains, which is something I enjoy. Friday, Sept. 4: After work and some more cleaning, we took horse and buggy to Parkman. There at the Community House, a nice-sized crowd gathered for pizza, wings, salad and root beer floats as a benefit for Gertrude Byler. Later, there was a silent auction, too. Much traffic on the way home. Our road, Route 88, is closed for 40 days while the bridge just east of us is being replaced. So it is very quiet through here. We have to go around by Bundysburg Road to get to our church services on 88 … we can usually just walk. Saturday, Sept. 5: Last night, neighbor Johnny Troyer’s heart acted up to where he was taken into ER by the squad, medicated,
Parkman Pathways and sent home. He is to schedule to have an ablation done. After our day of getting things ready for the weekend, we were privileged to visit Albert Mast, who is in the hospital because of a bedsore. Johnny Troyer was taken to the ER again tonight, but returned home. Sunday, Sept. 6: This evening, one by one, the four married families came, and most stayed for the night, sleeping in three tents and in both houses here. Monday, Sept. 7: Everybody came together for a late brunch and then the women stayed while the men went to help Matthew on their house. They are hoping to have it finished by Oct. 3. I was so kindly invited to go with Noah Jr. and family to the Fish Fry at Bill E. Bylers. It was delicious! Tuesday, Sept. 8: Didn’t get much done, especially in the p.m. Singers were to Harvey Weavers’ tonight. Thursday, Sept. 10: Sister and I took the horse and buggy to town, something we haven’t done in years. Later the four grandchildren came from Orwell for a twonight sleep-over while their parents are at the Horse Sale in Sullivan, Ohio. Their school has the lunch stand. Friday, Sept. 11: So we are enjoying the children and not stressing about our work. Tonight, I had the privilege of joining some of my former dinner customers at the home of Aden and Miriam. Oh, the meal was so good! Saturday, Sept. 12: Made a new recipe coffee cake and canned pickled beets. Also canned pears and peaches this week and what a relief when every can seals. This afternoon two friends came from Pennsylvania. We had lunch at the Post House, which they paid, and then we shopped at four stores. Sunday, Sept. 13: After council
services today, we enjoyed a visit at Mel and Kate’s where they served birthday cake, ice cream and snacks. Our deacon’s wife, Sara, was staying in Metro Hospital with her parents who were injured in a buggy accident Friday evening. Monday, Sept. 14: This was my first Monday off. I work on Tuesdays now and think I’ll like it this way. Needed to go to town for a few things and then our small visiting group was at Mrs. Sam Yoder’s tonight on Shedd Road. Wednesday, Sept. 16: I baked a Ho Ho Cake after work and then went to a client for the night. Thursday, Sept. 17: Worked an extra day today. Got pretty tired, but picked off my tomatoes and was surprised how many there were. Put them through the sieve in the shop, that has a motor. Friday, Sept. 18: Early this morning, I canned those 15 pints of tomatoes and stirred up a batch of Whoopie Pies. This baking is for one of our families, not for me, although I get samples. It is an enjoyable project for me. Tonight, we were at the school benefit at Joe’s Window Shop. Saturday, Sept. 19: Did some baking and cleaning and then was with family for supper. Sunday, Sept. 20: We baby-sat in Orwell and then the 3-year-old came home with us. Monday, Sept. 21: Today was filled with shopping, running errands and an appointment in town. Tuesday, Sept. 22: I did a lot of laundry before work and then this evening the singers were to Mrs. Saloma Leslein. Wednesday, Sept. 23: After work, I went to town and got the last minute things
for sister’s 60th birthday. We, then, gathered by Robert Hershberger’s’ place where hot dogs were roasted and fellowship and food enjoyed around the three fires. Thursday, Sept. 24: A few of us women were at nephew Matthew’s place where we scrubbed window frames in their new house. I only helped in the morning and rested in the p.m. because I’m sick with a cold. Matthews hope to move into the house sometime in October. Friday, Sept. 25: Went to work feeling better and tonight went to the benefit for Marty Miller at Buster Millers’. Saturday, Sept. 26: We had Communion Services today at Melvin Fishers. John Fisher was able to be there in the p.m. He has been taking chemo treatments. Tonight Ervin and Emma Coblentz came to spend the night here at Noah Yutzys. Emma is Noah’s sister and they live in Clintonville, Pa. Sunday, Sept. 27: Some of the family came and joined us for a chicken dinner with the Pennsylvania folks. The visiting day ended with supper and singing. We had some tired young ones who had been camping the night before. Monday, Sept. 28: I baked sticky buns, chocolate chip bars, and chocolate chip cookies for my family I bake for. We singles gathered at Leah Miller’s. Tuesday, Sept. 29: Besides the 3 hours work shift, I baked a lemon cake and Jewish brownies. Also did some errands in Parkman and brought home some good sweet potato fries. Am sewing a suit for the wedding next week. And, yes, I do rest in between. Friends from Kentucky brought me a tiny Maltese puppy. Now for the house breaking.
Care Center Update By Jaime A Fisher, RN /DON Nurse administrator Middlefield Care Center Fall already? Wow it is beautiful though. If you are reading this article, most likely you live in northeast Ohio, where we try to find something wonderful about every season. And when I say try I really mean how we cope with the frigid, cold, dark, long and grey-filled winters here. I think this is why fall is so beautiful to cover up the fact that the winter is coming. Amazing foliage get out and enjoy it. Geauga County has some of the most picturesque displays of nature. Color will be peaking soon! At the Care Center I’m forever trying to get ahead of the baby boom or baby drought. At the Care Center it is not often that we go without a miracle for more than a week. So when I looked at the month of August and September, I predicted a slow month in August, to be followed by an average month in September. Just call me the weather man .... Those predictions proved me wrong, way wrong. A friendly reminder from above, this is something you shouldn’t try to manipulate or predict with any expected accuracy! Birthdates of those that the stork is to deliver. Hah… August we welcomed 14 babies September only seven miracles. Stop trying to predict anything. Babies come when they come. That’s part of the magic. Congratulations to the Linda Mae Miller family nine stays at the Care Center for the month of September. Always super thankful for all that support for the care center. Speaking of support, we have contacted many midwifes, and OBGYNS who have declined the opportunity to
Books in Review By Jacquie Foote “The Matchmaker” was written by Sarah Price and published by Realms, Lake Mary, Florida, copyright 2015. This book is most unusual. Ms. Price has chosen to rewrite a story, Jane Austen’s “Emma” and set it in an Amish community in Lancaster, Ohio instead of in England. Further, she places the story in modern day instead of the 1800s. She, however, is faithful to the theme of the original story, that of a good hearted, well-meaning, but meddling, young woman who must again and again learn the hard lesson that her plans for the lives of others may not be God’s plans at all. The characters in the book are well drawn and likable. The Amish Emma in this story is as lovable and (in most ways) innately kind as Jane Austen’s 19th century Emma and the Amish Gideon as honorable as Austen’s Mr. Knightly. Ms. Price has done well in incorporating the values of the Amish community into the story, but she does leave the reader wondering how Emma Weaver, raised Amish, well respected, so full of good works and care for others could have missed the boat so completely when it comes to relying on God’s wisdom. Emma strongly believes she knows how others should live their
lives. For a member in a community that so values honesty, she has done an excellent job of mastering the art of half-truths and of carefully placed innuendoes. These are the weapons she brings into play to lure her innocent victims down the life-path she has chosen for them. This, especially with regard as to whom they should marry. Further, she shows a lack of humility and understanding in her assessment of others, basing it on what she imagines their character to be, and even on their choice of job. All in all, Emma makes the same error in judgment again and again in trying to arrange others’ lives. Her deviation from the traditional Amish thinking on meddlesome behavior is so sharp that one wonders why none of the characters except Gideon seems to notice it. Ms. Price’s careful research into Amish life is obvious, although she slips sometimes. (She does appear to believe that Schnitzel is the same as Schnitz and as likely to be put unto a pie.) All that being said, “The Matchmaker” is a fun read and an interesting remake of Jane Austen’s classic. It is likely more a girl-book and would be easily read by sixth and seventh graders.
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deliver at the care center. We are looking for that special practitioner that feels that the care center is a good fit. Please keep sending recommendations to me. I follow up with every recommendation. Surrounding constantly change, some things stay steadfast. A question was posed to me on a home visit that I want to address. I was asked if the nurses are allowed to call the ambulance in an emergency. The answer is: of course. The nurses at the Care Center are allowed to call the ambulance for transport, or for an emergency assistance. The nurses must always stay in communication with the patients attending doctor or midwife. Hope this clears thing up. I like to think of the Care Center as a micro Hospital that only works with a few types of patients. Quote of the month: “I Don’t mind so much getting out of bed before sunrise for a baby, but I really can’t do it for the gym”. (Jesie Greaves) The reason I chose this quote is because it made me laugh. But at the same time this quote is a reminder of why ... no matter what is going to happen I’d rather be there. Sneak peak into my life…… I may shed tears 10 times a month, but only a quarter of the times I’m sad or upset. I’m a crier, what can I say. Here is to keeping what we have! Cheers I know I have the Best Job in the World! Jaime A. Fisher RN Director of Nursing/ Nurse Administrator Middlefield Care Center ~Labor the Hardest Work You Will Ever Love
Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | October 14, 2015
Bookmobile News Greetings From the Book Mobile
By Leah Schmidt Our longtime Library director, Deborah O’Connor retired on Sept. 30. Debbie
was very supportive of our Bookmobile/ Outreach Department, and spearheaded the efforts to expand services and access to people throughout Geauga County. She will be missed! We welcome our new director, Ed Worso, and look forward to working with him in providing services to our Geauga communities. September was a busy month for the Bookmobile/Outreach Department. I visited all of the schools that are a part of our Amish School Book Program (ABC program), and we now have 34 schools enrolled in the program, and two schools, Sunny Hope and Sunny Acres, will be visited by our Lobby Stop van. Not all of the schools were open while I made my rounds, so I stopped at neighboring
Journey of the Heart series. Nonfiction titles include: “Work Horse Handbook: Second Edition” by Lynn R. Miller; “True Crime Ohio: The State’s Most Notorious Criminal Cases” by Patricia A. Martinelli; and “Basic Marquetry and Beyond: Expert Techniques for Crafting Beautiful Images with Veneer and Inlay” by Ken Horner. For Young Adults’, we recommend “Great Horse Stories: Wisdom and Humor from Our Majestic Friends” by Rebecca E Ondov. October reading selections for our younger patrons include the board book, “I Love My Puppy”, a “read-and-rhyme, touch-and-feel, and explore-and-play, book by Caroline Jayne Church, and the picture book, “Welcome Home Bear: A Book of Animal Habitats” by Il Sung Na. Two books recommended from
Amish homes and met members of the schools’ communities. I was told several times that the children were looking forward to receiving the books from the library. The Geauga County Public Library’s Lobby Stop service also began on a limited basis in September, and we will begin the full rollout throughout our service area in October. The Lobby Stop Service will visit Senior Centers, Senior Living facilities and communities, the Metzenbaum preschool, and Sunny Hope and Sunny Acres. We are very excited to be providing this service to the residents living within GCPL’s service area. October reading recommendations: Samantha Jillian Bayarr’s, “Amish Love Letters” and Colleen Coble’s “A Heart’s Obsession”, which is Book 2 of the
our abundant early reader collection are: “Mr. Putter and Tabby Smell the Roses” by Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard and “I am McKinley” written by McKinley (with help from Lori C. Roeb) and illustrated by Miki Sakamoto. From our Juvenile Intermediate selections the new arrivals include: “The Pirate Pig” by Cornelia Funke; “Escape from Baxters’ Barn” written and illustrated by Rebecca Bond; and Marguerite Henry’s “Runaway Pony” which is book 3 of the Misty Inn series. For readers ages 8 to 12 years we recommend, “Farmer Boy Goes West” by Heather Williams, and Marguerite Henry’s “Ponies of Chincoteague: A Winning Gift” by Catherine Hapka. Enjoy October, and the beauty of fall in Geauga County.
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Canning Time Recipes Canned Pepper Rings
Canned Vegetable Soup
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Submitted by Sarah Miller
*Sliced pepper rings Thinly sliced onions Garlic cloves Salt Vegetable oil Vinegar Water Sugar *Amounts depend on number of jars to be filled. (See rest of recipe.)
20 pounds hamburger, browned and drained 10 pounds potatoes, cut in squares 3 pounds onions, chopped fine 2 pounds celery, cut up fine 3 quarts sweet corn 3 quarts string beans 2 packages navy beans, soaked overnight 6 pounds carrots, cut in squares 1/2 cup salt 3 teaspoons Accent 3 pounds pasta, elbow or shell Tomato juice as desired
Fill each pint jar with: pepper rings and onions, 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon oil. Add boiling hot syrup made of: 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar. Cold pack to seal. If you use jars bigger than a pint, increase the salt, the oil and the boiling mixture. (I use a mixture of mild and hot banana peppers. These are yummy on sandwiches or to eat with crackers.)
Put all ingredients except tomato juice in a large tub or bowl. Mix together and add as much tomato juice as needed to get the right consistency for soup. Fill jars only 3/4 full, as vegetables will expand. Pressure can at 10 pounds for 1 hour.
Hot Pepper Jelly Submitted by Sarah Miller 1 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into wedges 2/3 cup chopped Habanera peppers 6 cups sugar, divided 2 (3 ounce each) pouches liquid fruit pectin 1 tablespoon red food coloring Cream cheese and crackers Place vinegar and peppers in a blender. Cover and puree. Add 2 cups sugar and blend well. Pour into saucepan. Stir in remaining sugar and bring to a boil. Strain mixture and return to pan. Stir in pectin and food coloring and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off foam and pour into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Process for 5 minutes.
Stuffed Tomato Salad Submitted by Rachel Miller In a mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mustard and salt. Fold in eggs, cucumbers and onions. Cut each tomato into 8 sections, cutting almost through to the bottom. Separate “petals” and fill with egg salad. Serve on lettuce and garnish with slices of cucumber
1 package (3 ounce) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons prepared mustard. 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 hard cooked eggs, chopped 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 4 – 6 tomatoes and Lettuce
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