{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 5 No.13
Oct. 23, 2013
Something about Autumn
Harvest Time
By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
There is something ‘bout the autumn, That I like best of all. Even tho the nights are chilly, And the leaves begin to fall. You can have your snowy weather, Also April’s rainy days. But give me a day in autumn, When the leaves are all ablaze.
Oh, I find such peace and comfort, ‘Neath October skies so blue. A fragrant aroma’s in the air, That is Mother’s hearty stew. I just couldn’t think of trading, Autumn days for those of June, Because there is such quiet beauty, Underneath a harvest moon.
This is the harvest time; our cup runneth over with the beauty all around us. The bright orange pumpkins wonder whether they’ll be pie or clown. Something tells the wild geese it is time to go … maybe something whispered, “Snow…” God stretched forth His hand and blessed this land of ours.
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In This Issue ...
Birthdays | Anniversaries | Memory of.......02 Bits and Pieces from the Past........................06 Bookmobile News.............................................04 Books in Review.................................................07 Children’s Immunization Clinics...................02 Coffee Break with Sue......................................05 Greetings from Garrettsville..........................05 Greetings from the Plain Community.......07 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner..............03 Hello from Huntsburg......................................05 Howdy from West Farmington.....................05 Katherine’s Korner.............................................03 Lines by Linda.....................................................03 Local Amish Business Directory...................09 Mom’s Diary.........................................................07 Parkman Pathways............................................06 Plain Fun...............................................................08 Wanted..................................................................02
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Happy Birthday
Oct. 23 A. Burkholder (39) Oct. 24 Mrs. Eli Kathryn Miller (33) Oct. 24 Sally Kuhns Oct. 24 Cindy D. Miller (7) Oct. 24 Ivan E. Byler (10) Oct. 25 Clayton A. Miller (40!!!) Oct. 25 Melvin Ray Shetler Jr. (30) Oct. 25 Linda D. Miller (2) Oct. 25 Adam M. Miller (2) Oct. 25 Clara M. Byler (68) Oct. 26 James A. Miller (21) Oct. 27 John Mark Miller (10) Oct. 27 Martha W. Miller (15) Oct. 27 Teacher Regina Yoder (21) Oct. 28 Rachel Miller (14) Oct. 28 Mrs. Martha Byler Oct. 28 Marcia A. Weaver (16) Oct. 28 Barbie D. Mullet (17) Oct. 28 Amanda J. Byler (75) Oct. 30 Verna Mae Miller (9) Oct. 31 Mrs. Melvin Betty Byler (44) Oct. 31 Mrs. Betty J. Yoder (42) Oct. 31 Stephen W. Miller (19) Oct. 31 Joseph W. Byler (21) Oct. 31 Linda M. Miller (20) Nov. 1 Mrs. John (Ida) Detweiler (66) Nov. 2 Emma M. Miller Nov. 3 Mrs. Edna Byler Nov. 3 Mrs. Bill (Edna) Byler (80) Nov. 3 Mrs. Bill (Carol) Miller (73) Nov. 3 Julie Kurtz (9) Nov. 3 Marlin D. Miller (2) Nov. 4 Jake Weaver Nov. 4 Alma Miller (Lester) (31) Nov. 5 Mrs. Rudy (Emma) Detweiler (68) Nov. 5 Ellen Hershberger (Scribe) (71) Nov. 5 Rose Weaver (Mrs. Aaron) Nov. 5 Jacob S. Miller (37) Nov. 6 Arlene Mullet (Danny) (5) Nov. 7 Allen Miller (48) Nov. 7 Joseph Yutzy Nov. 7 Lester H. Miller (56) Nov. 7 Danny Linda Mullet (31) Nov. 8 Kathy Miller (9) Nov. 9 Peg Mullenax (61) Nov. 11 Wayne M. Detweiler (46) Nov. 11 Mrs. Katie Schmucker Nov. 12 Rachel Miller (18) Nov. 13 Mrs. Daniel (Susie) Troyer (80) Nov. 13 Paul Miller (21) Nov. 13 Eli S. Millet (25) Nov. 16 Jacob Yutzy Nov. 16 Matthew L. Hershberger Nov. 16 Lorianne Miller (Rob) (6) Nov. 17 Mrs. Matthew (Irene) Shetler (25) Nov. 17 Mary Ann Mast (Mrs. Lester) Nov. 18 Kathryn Miller (45) Nov. 18 Danny Miller (Katie) (34) Nov. 19 Lucinda Shrock (Mrs. Dan) Nov. 19 Danny Ray Mullet (Bill) (17)
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Oct. 1 John Mark Miller (29) Oct. 3 Freida Bender (39) Oct. 4 Lorena C. Miller (18) Oct. 5 Albert J. Detweiler (39) Oct. 10 Mrs. Amos (Sadie) Miller (35) Oct. 12 Timothy Ray Miller (9) Oct. 13 Linda W. Byler (20) Oct. 20 Chester D. Miller (12) Oct. 21 Mrs. William (Barbara) Byler (43) Oct. 22 Rose Edna Miller (4)
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Pot Roast/Chicken dinner served at 6:30pm Entertainment ‘Gourmet Dessert’ Auction at 7:30pm ‘Themed Baskets’ Chinese Auction at 8:00pm
David and Esther Miller ….. Oct. 7 (9 years) Amos and Sadie Miller …. Oct. 23 (16 years) Crist J.S. and Barbara Ann Miller …. Oct. 24, 1963 (50 years! J) Allen and Miriam Yoder …. Oct. 24, 1974 (39 years) Allen Ray and Barbara Yoder ….. Oct. 24, 1996 (17 years)
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Bible Game Answers 1. Isaiah (Isaiah 6, 1-8) 2. Wine (Proverbs 23:31-32) 3. Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1) 4. Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:22-23) 5. Fire (Revelation 20:15) 6. Elijah (1Kings 18:22-24) 7. Sennacherib (2Kings 19:5-13) 8. Egypt (Matthew 2:13) 9. Iron (Proverbs 27:17) 10. Joseph (Genesis 50:15-21)
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By Katherine Byler
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If my bottle of Baby Aspirins holds 300 tablets, how many days will that last me if I began on March 1? Why, It’ll be CHRISTMAS! What a coincidence and can I help it if it comes to that and I had to mention it? 62 more days! It’s getting close! And, if my philodendron keeps on extending its growth as it has, it’ll find a new home or get trimmed. It’s surpassing 12 feet long and leaves are becoming quite large as it gets new ones. They say it’s good to have a spider plant hanging in your house; it absorbs nasty odors. A recent visitor here for one day was my Aunt Mary S. Miller. Daughter Barbara Ann D. and Mrs. Dan P. (Esther) Hostetler were also here. Time goes too fast when you’re having fun. We’ve had some enjoyable days at weddings recently, chatting up a storm with old friends and acquaintances. Then, one also has to have funerals, where again we see those not often seen. Wherever there’s
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a gathering, one seems to find something to say. Some of the brothers have planned a trip to Sugar Grove, Pa. and to New York State. We need to explore our old stomping grounds around Cassadaga/Sinclairville where we lived from 1951-1958. Yikes! We moved back 55 years ago? How old am I, anyway? Our dog (toy poodle) became 10 years old on Oct. 10. (Same as Phillip (Marvin) Hershberger.) Actually, in dog years, the dog turned 70, which hubby becomes on March 1, 2014. Hope they don’t get mixed up!
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013: Another nice day for a wedding. There are two weddings today. This has also been a week of funerals. On Monday was the funeral of John Yoder of Burton-Windsor Road. On Tuesday was the funeral of Mrs. Alma Byler on Newcomb Road and on Wednesday was the one for Noah Detweiler of Farmington Road. All three were 80 and over. The wedding in Mio, Mich. of our granddaughter Lorena and Loren Miller is now history. We had a chartered bus to go with our family and also Crist and Clara Hershberger. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Yoder, Mrs. Edna Byler, Robert and Nora Miller and Ellen Hershberger went along. On our way up, we made a stop at the Cabalas Store. We arrived at brother John and Esther’s where they had made supper for our bus load. After supper, we went to various places for the night. We stayed at daughter Betty and Melvin Bylers.
Just a Minute I boast a fairly potent brain, But twice a year, I can’t complain, How turning forward (or back) the clock, Can send me into sudden shock. I panic – stripped of thinking power, Have we acquired (or lost) an hour? Nova Trimble Ashley Remember to turn back your clocks on Nov. 3. Or, if you have as many clocks as we do, you can start the day before. Guess we never run out of time! Trying to get the brush hog started can be painful, and costly. Taking turns yanking the starter rope, Cristy (Andrew) Detweiler, age 11, and Matthew (Lester) Yoder (10), couldn’t choose which one would break an arm. Cristy was the unlucky one. “Of late, I appear to have reached the stage, When people look old who are only my age.”
They had a beautiful day until in late afternoon when we got a rainstorm. On Friday morning, we gathered at Melvins until leaving for home at 11a.m., arriving home at 7:45 p. m. There was also a smaller bus load of Melvin’s family and two van loads of the groom’s Mom’s relatives there from our area. They had over 500 guests. It’s time to get my flowerbeds cleaned out. And I want to plant a few more tulip bulbs. Tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 11, is the D.D.C. Clinic Auction at the Middlefield Sale Barn. This is to help children with genetic health problems. There will also be a lunch stand, soft pretzels, salad bar and much more. We hope for a big crowd. A happy 6th anniversary to Philip and Martha O. Miller tomorrow, Oct. 11. You all have a good week, Enjoy these last fall days.
Lines by Linda By Linda Weaver Oct. 8, 2013: Hello Everyone … We have been enjoying the beautiful weather this past week … and also some rain along with that gorgeous rainbow the other night. It about took one’s breath away, reminding us of God’s promise. Erwin Jr. Gingerich spent several days in the hospital after being rushed in by ambulance during the night. A coughing spell caused a ruptured blood vessel to start bleeding from the throat area, giving them quite a scare. They got it stopped at the hospital and had him scheduled for gall bladder surgery Thursday. So, they got that done at least. He came home Friday evening and has felt pretty good since. Several funerals over the weekend. The first was John Yoder’s from Burton Windsor Rd. on Monday. Today was Mrs. Harvey (Alma) Byler’s funeral. She leaves her husband, two sons Eli (Sara) of Pennsylvania, Walter (Mary Ellen) of Middlefield and one daughter Barbara (Chester) Miller of Kentucky, 15 grandchildren, seven greats, four brothers, three sisters and caregivers Lester and Ruth Mullet who lived in part of the house. Alma was a triplet and the others, Alvin and Alta, have already passed away as have her parents Eli and Mary Troyer. It was a large funeral, held in their shop by Minister Paul Troyer, a nephew from Guernsey County, and Bishop Marvin M. Yoder. She will be
dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Harvey’s address is 15774 Newcomb Rd., Middlefield, 44062. He will enjoy hearing from anyone who cares to send a card of sympathy and encouragement. Lester and Ruth Mullet share the same address. Passing away on Sunday was Noah Detweiler Sr. of Farmington Rd., Parkman. He had been ailing for a while already. He was 85 and a widower for many years and recently broke his leg. His funeral is tomorrow and he leaves three sons Dan (Esther), Eli (Edna Mae), Noah Jr. (Miriam) and three daughters Laura (Melvin) Byler where he had his home, Mary Ann (Albert) Miller and Barbara (Raymond) Miller, 30 grands and 78 greats. His wife, Fannie (Shrock), a son Neil (Darlene) and a baby daughter preceded him in death. Our sympathy and prayers to these sorrowing families. Tomorrow, the neighborhood ladies go peel apples for the Apple Butter Festival which will be held this weekend. It’s an enjoyable event and held at Century Village in Burton. We heard that Clara (Mrs. Simon) Gingerich had stitches in her hand from doing laundry, and Allen Gingerich (Wayne) had stitches from running into a tree stump after dark. (His were in the knee area.) They are both on the mend. Blessings to all. Till next time!
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Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | October 23, 2013 The oldest of seven daughters, Ruth Schrock has grown up believing that her uncompromising father has never really approved of her independent nature. Though devoted to her community and her faith, she’s always found it difficult to follow the straight and narrow path of a deacon’s daughter. When Ruth is asked to teach in a nearby community, she jumps at the opportunity-feeling that God has given her a chance at a life of meaning. Ruth never could have guessed that her new path would lead to Levi Yoder. Handsome Levi is a shy and quiet man. He lives alone and seems most comfortable spending time with the injured animals he rescues and cares for. Ruth and her all-embracing love of life confuse yet captivate Levi. With her school across the road from his farm, the attraction grows-but so do the conflicts. Can these two opposites find a path they can walk together into the future? “The First Phone Call From Heaven”: By Mitch Albom One morning in the small town of Coldwater, Michigan, the phones start ringing. The voices say they are calling from heaven. Is it the greatest miracle ever? Or some cruel hoax? As news of these strange calls spreads, outsiders flock to Coldwater to be a part of it. At the same time, a disgraced pilot named Sully Harding returns to Coldwater from prison to discover his hometown gripped by “miracle fever.” Even his young son carries a toy phone, hoping to hear from his mother in heaven. As the calls increase, and proof of an afterlife begins to surface, the town-and the world-transforms. Only Sully, convinced there is nothing beyond this sad life, digs into the phenomenon, determined to disprove it for his child and his own broken heart.
Bookmobile News By Jane Attina Greetings from the Bookmobile! We are back on the road and busy feeding patrons’ reading appetites with good books. Many new things arrived while we were off of the road so we are adding these new materials each day. New to our libraries are Playaway Bookpacks for children. Bookpacks bring together print books and the Playaway all in one audio book format. The Playaway audio book is about the size of a deck of cards and runs on one (included) battery. Simply plug earphones, speakers or a car jack into it and your child can listen to favorite books while they read along. These kits come in a plastic bag and include the player and book to go along with it and also some additional books by different authors. For example, the kit I have in hand is “Curious George Rides a Bike” and other story book classics. Besides the Curious George title, this particular kit includes “ Blueberries for Sal” by Robert McCloskey, “Doctor Desoto” by William Steig and “The Biggest Bear” by Lynd Ward. The small audio device includes all of these stories on an easy to use player. Parents have told me that when their child listens to the book while reading along they seem to comprehend the stories much better. This has helped improve their reading skills and brought grades up in school. Since it is battery operated this may be something you would like to try out. The majority of kits are in the Middlefield library but the bookmobile will have a few on board to check out. Small inexpensive earphones/ earbuds can be purchased at Walmart or other discount stores in the area. Try it and let us know what you think about this new product. Every so often I read or hear about certain states being recognized for one thing or another. Some of it is quite silly but entertaining just the same. Recently I read that a humor based website gave Ohio the dubious title of “nerdiest” state because a greater percentage of the population here visit libraries than anywhere else. Bookworms and librarians are welcoming that title as a badge of honor! What a wonderful thing to be known for, say library patrons. In looking at the overall map it didn’t take long to come to the conclusion that Ohio was the best place on it. Some of the other states, for example, had the titles of, air pollution, robbery, heart attacks and so on. So go ahead call me a nerd because I love to read and am proud of it! Happy Reading to everyone! Interesting October Trivia Questions and Answers: They leave every Oct. 23rd and return every March 19...what are they? (Swallows. They are the famous swallows that make their home at San Juan Capistrano in California.) (Laughs) What holiday do Canadians celebrate on the second Monday in October? (Thanksgiving.) Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated by families coming together to
share turkey followed by pumpkin pie. It is a time of giving thanks for the harvest. The American Thanksgiving does not take place until November, and commemorates the feast held by the Pilgrims in 1621; a feast of thanksgiving for the harvest.) New cookbooks have arrived. We now have; “Taste of Home Christmas, 465 Recipes for a Merry Holiday”. “Southern Living Best-Loved Christmas Classics”. “Southern Living, No taste like Home”. “Tate’s Bake Shop Baking for Friends” by Kathleen King. Coming soon to the library: “One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting” In October of 2006, a lone gunman entered an Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania, shot ten schoolgirls, and then turned the gun on himself. It was an unimaginable tragedy that gripped the entire nation—but one story from that horrific day has yet to be told. Now Marie Roberts Monville, the wife of the man who created such horror, tells her story for the very first time. Unbelievably, hers is a not simply a story of sorrow and destruction, but also one of majestic deliverance, unending compassion, breathtaking forgiveness, and grace-filled redemption. “Fifteen Minutes” by Karen Kingsbury: Zack Dylan becomes an overnight singing sensation... a mega star, but at what price for his soul? Zack has a dream. He wants to sing on the biggest stages, for the biggest crowds, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make it come true. But Zack also made a promise to his college sweetheart when he left Kentucky to compete on the popular TV show Fifteen Minutes: If he made it, nothing would change him or his faith in God. “Plain Peace, Daughters of the Promise Series #6” By Beth Wiseman Anna Byler should be enjoying her Rumspringa as allowed by her faith. But because of the strict rules enforced by her grandfather, the bishop, the available suitors in town are afraid to court her. Even Anna’s grandmother is keeping a big secret from Anna’s grandfather in an effort to keep the peace. Under her grandfather’s oppressive watch, Anna begins to feel her faith slipping and wonders if God has forsaken her. Jacob Hostetler and his family have relocated to Lancaster County following a family tragedy in Ohio. As his family struggles to rebuild their lives, Jacob is forced to act as head of the household when his father is unable to cope with recent events. It’s been a long time since Jacob has felt any joy. Until he meets Anna Byler. But will Anna’s grandfather succeed at keeping them apart? And can Jacob put the past behind him and open his heart? “Amish Grace, Amish Seasons Series #2” By Marianne Ellis
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Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller Oct. 6, 2013: Hello everyone! So, I’m a little late again! Not unusual! We were just at home today, reading and resting … also went for a walk, Ivan, Barbara and I. Today was nice and breezy. Ivan had a knee replacement on Sept. 9. It will be 3 weeks tomorrow. He is coming along well. We had a therapist coming out 3 weeks now, He is doing good and we can now do it ourselves. He walks with a cane, and sometimes without in the house. We’ve had lots of company. Tuesday, his brothers and sisters are coming. Last evening, we were to Marvin Kurtzs a while. Tuesday, I went to the wedding at Kathryn Bylers for Alma and Noah Byler. They had a nice day and lots of good food. They will live at her mother’s. I went for dinner with a couple friends. Ivan decided to stay home. Friday evening, Matthew son of James Benders fell down a hay hole while playing in the haymow. He has a broken nose, a tooth knocked out and a broken cheekbone. He was at Rainbows but may have come home now. Friday morning, a friend of Ivan’s from the hardware stopped in to see how he’s doing. Friday evening, our group that goes visiting stopped in. We have another wedding invitation here for the 18th in Cambridge Springs. I don’t know if we will go or not. We missed one in Kentucky when Ivan had his knee surgery. My tomatoes are all gone now. I will miss those. Still have a head of cabbage, green and hot peppers and carrots and celery out. Also a few strawberries. Yesterday Barbara and I canned grape juice and 2 batches grape jelly. Daughter Marvin Sadie went with a friend and cut grapes and some for us too. I have started fall cleaning in the bedroom. Made new drapes and also have material here for white curtains.
Coffee Break with Sue By Sue Yoder Oct. 7, 2013: I forgot to write this on Saturday. The marrieds were here helping Norm put metal on the barn, a much needed improvement. I’ve been working on fall cleaning and getting my houseplants indoors again, spraying them with soapy water for a few days before, so I don’t bring any bugs along which has happened. I’m also “doing” a poinsettia I had out. It looks very nice. You have to cover it for 12 hours a day, or put it in a dark room, so it will bloom for Christmas. Poinsettias aren’t expensive, I know, but I love “monkeying” around with something like that. We had a sad September and are still reeling from the shock of losing two of our church members, Erwin Kuhns Sr. and Betty Karen Hostetler. They are deeply missed and fondly remembered. Life is full of change. Apples seem to be plentiful this year. Some are making cider, even using “wild” apples. I know a family that got 17 gallons made and canned. A yummy treat on a cold winter evening. Spiders galore in the house this fall! Seems like an extra lot. I want to fumigate once we’re all “gone” for a while. Still no real “killing” frost yet and no fire in the stove. Hopefully, by the time this is in print … Enjoy the last of the warm days!
Howdy from West Farmington By Mrs. Rudy Katherine Detweiler Oct.4, 2013: The community was saddened by the sudden deaths of Mrs. Ben Betty Karen Hostetler, age 63 and Erwin Kuhns, age 51, less than a week apart and in the same church. Erwin was killed in a bad accident. Betty Karen fell over while at the dinner table with her husband. The shock was sudden and severe. They will both be sadly missed. Let’s remember their bereaved families. Roy and Sara Burkholder on Newcomb Rd. opened up their shop and held a 50th Wedding Anniversary for his parents, Ray and Sue Burkholders, Monday evening. The food was so good. Attending were children, grandchildren, church, neighbors, other family and friends. Our communion church is planned to be at Emanuel Stoltzfus on Sunday. Our thoughts are with the newly ordained ministers, John Schrock, Jr. and David Yoder. John Schrock jr., age 34, is in Sam Kemph district. He is married to Mary Ellen, daughter of Preacher John and Ida Detweiler. He is the son of John and Arlene Schrock. David Yoder is in Ben Troyer district and is married to Laura, daughter of Jake and Sylvia Mast. David is the son of Bishop Andy and Ada Yoder. Going to Sparty, Pa. Wednesday were Uncle Mel and Maurine Shetler, Mrs. Allen Clara Mae Mullet, Mrs. Olin Jr. Esther Yoder, Mrs. Lester Mast Mary, Mrs. Toby Staltzfus Esther, Mrs. Woody Gingerich Sadie, Mrs. Al Yoder Miriam, Andy and Ida D.A. Miller, Mrs. Joe W. Martha Byler, Mrs. Mike Emma Slaubaugh, Mrs. Jerry Sara Miller, Mrs. Rudy Marie Byler, Mrs. Albert Alma Kauffman and myself. Also going were Uncle Ben Shetlers and 5 married daughters from Pennsylvania. We were all invited to Owen and Barb Bylers to reminisce and tour the Manas and Mandy Troyer homestead, missing our dear Aunt Mandy who died 4 years ago. This time of year makes me think … The future can be anything we make it. I want my future to be better than the past. We are all like the farmer. If we plant good, clean seed, we reap a good harvest. If our seed is poor and full of weeds, we reap a useless crop. If we plant nothing at all, we harvest nothing at all. The acorn says, “When I grow into a tree, the birds will come and nest in me. I will furnish shade for the cattle. I will be a great strong vessel and the tempest will beat against me in vain while I carry men across the great sea.” “Oh, thou little acorn, wilt thou do all this?” It answers, “Yes … God and I.”
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Hello from Huntsburg By William N. Bender Oct.3, 2013: Want to get this out of the way as in a few hours we want to head out for Mio, Mich. for the wedding at Melvin Bylers. Then, Saturday we want to head out for the Ortman Clinic in South Dakota for a week. This happened a few years ago. Brother Uria was working in the Sherman Hardware. At Christmas time, the boss gave him a 300 dollar bonus. His wife was teaching school. When their daughter Marie came home one day, Uria had to show her his bonus. They had some cards to give her and somehow the card with the bonus got in with her cards.
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When she got home, she found the card with the money. Her children got all fired up about her stealing grandfather’s money. They said, “We are taking it along to school and giving it to grandmother.” “No,” she said, “I am giving it to grandfather myself.” The night of the Christmas program came and Marie brought the envelop with the card and money along and gave it to Uria. Urias came home late and, by the time they had the presents in the house, Uria wanted to put the money away. Lo and behold, he didn’t have it. He ran out by the road to stop the driver when he came back from taking the others home. The driver said, “No, I didn’t find anything.” They went back to the schoolhouse and Uria went through the wastebaskets and no luck. He came back home with a long face. Lizzie said, “Let’s go to bed.” “No, I can’t sleep anyway.” Now, in them days, 300 dollars was a nice bonus. Well, Uria went to bed. Then he jumped up and ran over to the desk, pulled the drawer out and there was the envelope with the money! Here he had come home and put the money away before he went to help his wife and it slipped his mind! He did get a good night’s sleep after all. Well, I hope this will pass. I had to come up with something and this came to my mind.
Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | October 23, 2013
Parkman Pathways By Ellen Hershberger
Natural Disasters of the Past Submitted by Sarah Miller In August 1820, an avalanche on Mont Blanc swept a nine-man team of mountaineers into a glacial crevasse on the mountainside. Local people who knew the rate at which the glacier was moving, calculated that in 40 years the bodies would appear at the foot of the mountain in Chamonix Valley, some 5 miles from where they had died. The bodies appeared in 1861, a year later than expected, but they still looked, some reports said, “In the bloom of youth.” On May 28, 1986, 12 schoolchildren in West China were sucked up by a tornado. It put them down again on some sand dunes 12 miles away … completely unharmed!
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Friday, Oct.4: After more visiting this morning, our bus loaded up and we found our way back home by bedtime. The colors were at their peak in Michigan. Saturday, Oct. 5: I spent a lot of time putting stuff away, went to town and then to niece Ada’s for a while in the afternoon. In the evening, we celebrated sister Barbara’s 58th birthday. Sunday, Oct. 6: My, I slept and slept, catching up from all the nights that were short. J Then, we had a birthday supper for sister at their oldest son’s place. Monday, Oct. 7: It was nice to be back to work, but nice also to come home to my own bed, Tuesday, Oct. 8: The men here took off and cut wood for Noahs. I canned 16 pints vegetable and chicken noodle soup that I wanted to do for a long time. Wednesday, Oct. 9: This morning went for a treatment and to get the results of the MRI. It showed numerous herniated discs, of course. I can only be on my feet for about 2 hours before severe pain sets in (as it did again today.) So, I work a while, rest and then, go back to work. Thursday, Oct. 10: This morning, I went for another treatment and feel much better. I clocked in to work in Chardon at noon today. – I hope Barbara Ann found relief in Iowa. Friday, Oct. 11: Today, my work took an unexpected turn with a crisis at work, so I’m staying longer. Saturday, Oct. 12: After some semi sleepless nights, it’s a blessing to be home in my own bed. Sunday, Oct. 13: My, I slept the whole night through … most unusual, but so refreshing. – We went to church and came home to some R&R afterwards. I was thinking about the load with Bill Benders being out in South Dakota at the back clinic.
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Saturday, Sept. 21: Our day was taken up with baking and preparing food for tomorrow … plus cleaning, of course. Sunday, Sept. 22: We all had “breakfast” at lunchtime, and games and fellowship in the p.m. Then supper food was brought from the ones who live out back and we enjoyed grilled burgers and the fixings together. Monday, Sept. 23: I worked a short shift until 1:30 today and went to Pennsylvania in the late afternoon. Tuesday, Sept. 24: Friend June and I didn’t do much today except get reacquainted and sit outside enjoying the sunshine. Wednesday, Sept. 25: Our main project today was creating a quilt block for a fund raiser. June cut out the felt pieces and I got the job of sewing it all together. Thursday, Sept. 26: Today, while waiting for our friend at the doctor’s office, I took a walk since it was so nice outside. Two people stopped and asked if I needed a ride. I suppose it looked a bit strange to see an Amish woman in these parts. J Tonight, we had supper with the three Troyer sisters at Perkins. Friday, Sept. 27: This was “Play Day” for June and me, so we went shopping of course. She treated me to lunch at Pizza Hut’s salad and pizza bar. Nice! – Tonight, it was time to get cleaned up and do laundry. I also picked three baskets of her grapes to take home with me. Once a year I get grapes for a fresh grape pie! Saturday, Sept. 28: Our communion services were held today. Sunday, Sept. 29: A nice quiet day, having brunch and then two neighbor families visited here tonight. Monday, Sept. 30: How did this month go by so fast? – A normal day at work. I had three circle letters to write today that came while I was gone. Tuesday, Oct. 1: This morning, I had an MRI done on my back, and then in the p.m. I did the stint cooking dinner for 40. Home to sleep in my own bed tonight. Wednesday, Oct. 2: A busload of us relatives headed out to Michigan this morning, arriving in time for a good supper. Thursday, Oct. 3: We attended the very large wedding of Loren and Lorena, enjoying delicious food and good fellowship. It rained hard for a while in the late afternoon.
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Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1942 Wind in the south. Eli is sawing slabs. Pa is working at the house. I was over to Bens today. They had a little boy at 10:30 p.m., stillborn. Rained this p.m. Sept. 17, 1942 65 degrees at 7 a. m. Wind in the south. Irene died at 6:30. We were at Bens all day. Anna Mary and 2 children came home with us this evening. Sept. 19, 1942 We were to Irene’s funeral. She was buried with the baby. Very foggy; rained this evening.
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Hints Submitted by Katherine Byler From “Capper’s Weekly”, 1920 If bothered with dandruff, try this method of stopping it. Wash the hair thoroughly with a good shampoo, rinse well and let dry. Then sprinkle salt through the hair and comb it out. Or, the same result may be obtained by washing the hair in salt water. (Wonder if this would work. KMB)
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Mom’s Diary By Barbara Ann Detweiler Saturday, Sept. 21: I had a hard time getting up this morning and I blame the weather. Wayne and I drove to the viewing of his Aunt and our good friend Sarah Detweiler. It rained most of the day, which made for a dreary mood. Sunday, Sept. 22: We went to the funeral today. It was cool, but at least it wasn’t raining. We saw lots of friends and acquaintances we don’t see very often. I had a long chat with a friend from Kentucky, besides many others. I feel exhausted tonight. Monday, Sept. 23: It took all day to recuperate from the past few days. I was so very tired. Tuesday, Sept. 24: Overall, I feel a slight improvement. I don’t have that severe pain all day long. Wednesday, Sept. 25: Rose Edna helped me can salsa, then I did some mending and ironing. Made a chicken dinner with all the fixings and after that I was done for the day … my feet hurt! Thursday, Sept. 26: Wayne and the children worked in the garden, dug potatoes, picked 16 huge watermelons, and got everything ready for the coming winter. Rose Edna had also been working in the flowerbeds. Friday, Sept. 27: I was all by myself and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Saturday, Sept. 28: An ordinary, busy Saturday. Sunday, Sept. 29: To church and then we went to Freeman and Barbara Bylers for the evening.
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Monday, Sept. 30: We went down to visit Wayne’s Uncle Dan and cousin Susie for the evening. It doesn’t seem right to not have Sarah there anymore. Tuesday, Oct. 1: Some of us church women went to visit an older church friend for her birthday. Tonight was parent/teacher meeting at school. Wednesday, Oct. 2: I picked up Esther Hostetler and we went down to my Mom’s for the day. Great Aunt Mary was there also. We had some laughs throughout the day. Thursday, Oct. 3: Rose Edna and I went to Orwell to do some errands. Friday, Oct. 4: I tried to help Rose Edna clean. I can do surface stuff, but no bending or reaching too far. Saturday, Oct. 5: I had a very bad night and day. It rained this afternoon. Is that why? Sunday, Oct. 6: I felt 75 percent better than I did yesterday. Wayne went to a neighboring church. The rest of us read and relaxed. Betty and Norma are into playing school and, once in a while, with their dolls. I’d like to keep them small and out of the teenage years. They are growing older way too fast. Monday, Oct. 7: Thankfully, I got up and didn’t hurt too much. The little girls played in the leaves tonight. They like to dump some on the trampoline and jump in them. Tuesday, Oct. 8: Still feeling much improved! It’s very exciting. Is my medication finally taking effect?! Norma got up this morning with stomach pains and headache. She even threw up a little. So she had to stay home from school. Wednesday, Oct. 9: And yes! I still feel the same as yesterday! My feet are still swollen and hurting, but the rest of me is pretty good! Thursday, Oct. 10: Oh no, I have this bad rash on the upper part of my body, like I’m having a reaction to something. I started taking Benadryl, but now all I want to do is sleep! Friday, Oct. 11: I had a bad night, which rather discouraged me, but then didn’t feel too bad once I was up and moving around. These feet of mine just don’t want to get better. I’m still taking Benadryl … hopefully, I’m not reacting to my medications. We’ve had a beautiful week and everyone is enjoying it to the fullest.
Book in Review By Jacquie Foote “The Secret Keeper” by Beverly Lewis was published by Bethany House, Minneapolis, Minn., copyright 2013. This book is centered on the topic of a “Seeker”. Not a topic covered by many writers. The Old Order Amish are not evangelical as such, not going out deliberately to make converts. Rather, they simply live their faith. A Seeker is one not born in the Amish community who seeks to join. Jennifer Burns, born to a comfortably well off family, is one such. From childhood, she has been attracted to a simple, God centered and family centered life, finally focusing on the Old Order Amish way. Through her Amish friend, Marnie Lapp, Jennifer gets her chance to try to join an Amish community in Hickory Hollow. The way to become Amish is to learn and live the life. Jennifer already knows that to be Amish means more than forswearing cars and the use of electricity … more than specialized clothing and horse drawn vehicles. It is to embrace a heritage of valuing hard work, simplicity and a frugal lifestyle. And more than that, it is a life of respect for birth, life and death, for marriage and raising children, of living upright lives in harmony with each other following the God they love Who loves them. It is a life of caring for each other in a way that binds them all into one family that embraces the entire community. Jennifer is accepted by the family of Samuel and Rebecca Lapp. In their home, she learns to live as an Amish woman, acquiring the skills, attitudes and thorough familiarity with the Pennsylvania Deitsch language. After enough time has passed, she will go through a time of “Proving”, meeting individually with the ministers on several Preaching Sundays so they can decide if she should make her Confession of Faith and become one of them. On her journey to this time, Jennifer meets some in the Amish community who welcome her, some who completely distrust her motives and many who aren’t sure but are willing to give her the benefit of the doubt. She also accidentally sees something that she knows should be revealed, but which her deep regard for Rebecca makes her want to keep hidden. Jennifer’s journey to the Plain life and the internal battle she must fight between obeying the Ordnung and keeping the secret of a grieving mother makes for fascinating reading. It is a story with more than a few surprises. The reading level is 8th grade.
Greetings from the Plain Community By Donnie Miller Oct. 7, 2013: Am enjoying my second cup of coffee and, maybe, I can come up with a little news. Our communion was held at Abner Hershberger’s, with a perfect attendance except for Jake W. Byler who was been in Missouri for some time, staying with his son. Reports are Jake had a heart attack and needs bypass surgery. We wish him well. Rain during the night, but the sun came out this morning. Put the stovepipe up and the coal bin is full. Guess we are ready for the winter. Remember the days when we just couldn’t wait for that first snow? Well, I guess those days have come and gone! We hope the nice weather continues for our granddaughter’s wedding on Oct. 14. Kristina Miller has plans to marry Marlin Byler. Today, Oct. 7, is the funeral of John S. Yoder, age 80. Survivors are one son, two daughters and one son, Roy, deceased. Saturday, Oct. 5, during the night, Harvey Byler Alma also age 80 passed away. Survivors are her husband and two sons and one daughter. Noah J. Detweiler, age 85, passed away on Oct. 6. Survivors are three sons and three daughters. It’s like my aunt Ada used to say, “It’s not safe to be alive anymore.” At my birthday open house, the family released 70 balloons. The first week, one reply was received. Grandson Mike’s balloon was found over on Newcomb Road. Guess it didn’t fly that far.
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Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | October 23, 2013
Fun
What Rhymes with…
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3. ____________ It’s a Contest!!!!
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. You may work alone or with other members of your family. . Count the faces in the tree. Write the number of faces on a sheet of paper. . Include your name or the name of the family submitting the entry. . Include your address. . Send your entry to Jacquie Foote How Many Faces Are in the Tree? Plain Country • You may work alone or with other members of your family. P. O. Box 249 • Count the faces in the tree. Huntsburg, Ohioof44046 • Write the number of faces on a sheet paper. received byand Nov. 9. number (if available) . •. Entries Includemust your be name, address phone .• If Send moreyour thanentry one to: entry comes from an address, the one first received Jacquie Foote, as Plain P. O. Box 249, Ohio 44046 away. will be counted theCountry, official entry and theHuntsburg, others will be thrown • Entries must be received by Nov. 9. . The prize winner will be chosen at random from all the correct •entries One entry per address. received. • The winner will be will chosen at random . The winner be notified byfrom mail.all the correct entries received. •The The winner will be notified by mail. prize is a gift certificate from Zeppe’s in Middlefield. (They deliver!) Some answers: coo, do, goo, knew, new, ooh, sue, too, two, who
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Q: Whom did the monster invite to the Haunted House?
Name That Monster
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Jokes & Riddles
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2 cups flour 1 cup salt 4 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 cups water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Mix flour salt and cream of tartar together and add water and vegetable oil. Heat until ball forms. Cool and knead. (You may add a few drops of food coloring while kneading.)
A: Evaeryone he could dig up.
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Q: How do you mend a broken jack-o-lantern?
List 10 words that rhyme with “boo.” 1. _____________
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Bible Game … People, Places, and Things Circle the person, place or thing, which is the correct to each question. Then write the name of the book of the Bible that the question comes from. (answers are on page 2) 1. In the year that King Uzziah died, what prophet had a vision and calling from God?
Isaiah Samuel Ezekiel
2. In Proverbs, what substance is compared to the poison of a viper?
Honey Mead Wine
3. What town in Judea was the birthplace of Jesus?
Nazareth Bethlehem Israel
4. What name, meaning “God with us” was prophesied by Isaiah for Jesus?
Jesus Immanuel Joshua
5. What “lake” is the eternal home for those whose names are not found in the book of life?
Galilee Styx Fire
6. What prophet challenged 450 prophets of Baal to see whose god would answer by fire?
Elijah Ezekiel Abraham
7. What king of Assyria insulted God to a King of Judah and paid for it with his life?
Sennacherib Hezekiah Uzziah
8. What country did Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus flee for safety from King Herod?
Palestine Samaria Egypt
9. What substance used to sharpen other like metals is compared to friends?
Iron Silver Gold
10. What Israelite, when he was a powerful official in Egypt, forgave his brothers for selling him into slavery?
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Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | October 23, 2013
Halloween Riddles . . .
Q. How does a ghost cry? A. Boo - Hoo!
Q. What does a skeleton always say before eating? A. Bone Appétit - (French expression is Bon Appétit) Q. What kind of key should you always take to a haunted house? A. Skeleton
Q. What kind of street do zombies like? A. Dead ends Q. What kind of dog does a mad scientist have? A. A lab Q. What is a skeleton’s favorite instrument? A. A trombone
Q. Why do vampires need mouthwash? A. Because they have ‘bat’ breath. (Another good pun)
Q. Why are there fences around cemeteries? A. Because people are dying to get in.
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AMISH WOOD CRAFTSMEN 3. C A Miller Custom Woodworking 17090 Jug Rd. 44021 440-834-1540 9. Country Side Furnishings 16403 Nauvoo Rd. 44062 800-819-6160 • 440-632-0248 www.countrysidefurnishingsohio.com 4. Fisher Flooring 16115 Nauvoo Rd. 44062 440-632-1957 46. Pleasant Valley Woodworking 13424 Clay St 44062 440-636-5860
5. Troyer Millworks 16201 Pioneer Rd. 44062 440-636-5577 48. Whispering Pines Furniture 9100 St. Rt 534 44062 440-693-4445 Bakery | GROCERY | Salvage 1. Amish Home Craft Shop 16860 Kinsman Rd. 44062 440-632-1888 10. B & K Salvage 5515 Kinsman Rd. 44062 440-693-4617
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Rental | REPAIR | SUPPLIES 24. Coffee Creek Weld Shop 9120 N Girdle Rd. 44062 440-693-4478 25. David RS Sharp Shop 15480 Burton Windsor Rd. 44062 • 440-632-9600 40. Frey’s Paint 8220 S. Girdle Rd. 44062 440-693-4689 50. Honest Scales 15535 Burton Windsor Rd. 44062 • 440-632-3083
SHOES | BOOTS | VARIETY 29. Cross Cut Country Store 16161 Nash Rd. 44062 440-548-2259 42. Erbs Variety Store 13924 Bundysburg Rd. 44062 • 440-632-0376 35. Yoder Coleman 15890 Durkee Rd. 44046 440-636-6224