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Vol. 3 No. 13
October 26, 2011
Thinking of Autumn
Memories from Long Ago
Tis Autumn Time
By Donnie Miller
By Martha M. Weaver
I remember our days of cutting wood for our grandparents Levi Millers as a lad growing up. Our grandparents lived on the corner of Route 168 and Munford Road, and every fall we all got together to cut wood, haul it and stack it in Grandpa’s woodshed. I was always younger and not as strong as my cousins, so I would have to do the stacking. It was hard work but fun, and OH, the food! The noon meal was good and plentiful, but the best part was after we were done and before we went home. Aunt Ada served us fresh, warm pumpkin pie! I can almost taste it now!
Autumn Memories By Rachel Miller
The sun is shining brightly, The sky is blue and bright, The breeze is blowing gently. Yes, autumn time is here. The leaves are crisp and golden Upon the maple trees. They flutter down so gently In the autumn breeze. The birds’ chatterings have vanished. They knew they could not stay, For summer is now over, And autumn’s here to stay. By Rebecca Miller
This time of year reminds me of when I was still at home and we would go out in the field with the horses and wagon and husk corn. Sometimes it was cold and Mom used to have a good dinner waiting when we came up. We would do dishes while Dad unloaded and then go out again until chores time.
A Day at the Park By Laura Mullet
The students of Parkside School were very excited. It was Friday, the last day of September, and their teachers had decided to give them a break from schoolwork. They took them to the Swine Creek Park for an afternoon of fun. The day was sunny but cool with autumn’s chill in the air. The leaves crunched beneath their feet as they tramped through the woods. Upon arriving, the younger students immediately raced for the swings and slides, while the older pupils decided to play ball. After the first inning, the teachers decided the ground was too soggy to play ball, so they arranged the children in groups for a scavenger hunt. Each group had a list of things they had to find, such as acorns, a feather, a maple leaf, a cat tail and so on. The hardest of all was to find a dead animal like a squirrel, mouse, chipmunk, or bird. For added spice, the two teachers hid pennies on the forest paths for the children to find. After a few songs, they all tramped back to school with memories of a happy autumn day at the park.
The squirrels, they are busy. They scamper here and there. Their nuts they are gathering, For autumn’s everywhere. I see the eagle soaring, Above the tree tops high, And I hear the locusts singing, For autumn time is nigh. The harvest fields are teeming, With their waves of ripened grain. Let’s gather the crops inside, While autumn yet remains. The harvest moon’s now shining. The stars twinkle above. God in His great wisdom, Gave us this season which we love!
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Med Works* is bringing Free Healthcare to Geauga County Where: DDC Clinic 14567 Madison Rd. Middlefield, Ohio 4462 When: Saturday, October 29 From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. What: Physical exams and many specialties. This event is open to all. No appointment is needed.
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Happy Birthday!! Oct. 26 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 27 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 28 Oct. 28 Oct. 28 Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Nov. 4 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 8
Jacob A. Weaver (1) James A. Miller (14) John Mark Miller (8) Martha W. Miller (13) Regina Yoder (19) Rachel Kurtz (12) Mrs. Martha (Urie) Byler Amanda J. Byler (73) Barbie D. Mullet (15) Sarah Miller (49) Verna Mae Miller (7) Mrs. (Joseph) Betty Yoder (40) Stephen W. Miller (17) Martha E. Bricker (21) Emma M. Miller Julie Kurtz (7) Mrs. (Gid) Frieda Bender (37) Mrs. (Bill) Edna Byler (78) Eli E. Miller III (20) Matthew H. Yoder (1) Ellen J. Hershberger (69) Michael D. Miller (31) Alma L. Miller (29) Albert J. Detweiler (37) Mrs. (Rudy) Emma Detweiler (66) Arlene D. Mullet (3) Linda Troyer Miller (29) Mrs. (Bill) Ellen Detweiler (89) Allen Miller (46) Lester H. Miller (7) Mrs. (Danny) Linda Mullet (29) Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Miller Anna Byler (79)
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Ashtabula County Health Department will have “well” child and baby checkups every fourth Tuesday of each month at the Windsor Community Center. Complete exams are provided for all children by Debbie Franley, M.D. Minor health concerns will be treated. This is a free clinic. Call 576 – 3023 ext. 2 for an appointment.
Belated Happy Birthday Oct. 19
Mrs. (Joas) Barb Troyer (46)
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Alan and Emma Weaver, married Oct. 30, 1958 Daniel and Susan Bender, married Nov. 1, 2001
In Memory
Mrs. Sadie Hershberger Born Aug. 29, 1917 – Died Nov. 15, 2005 Leir J. Hershberger Born Nov. 9, 1943 – Died July 29, 2000
Roman D. Schlabach, 45, of Burton, entered eternal rest unexpectedly Monday evening, Oct.17, 2011. The cause of death is pending. He was born Aug. 15, 1966 to the late Dennis and Fannie (Miller) Schlabach. He married Barbara Kempf on May 5, 1994. He was a lifelong resident of Middlefield and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He enjoyed working with wood products. Roman will be missed by: his loving wife; children, Agnes, Ruth, Crist, Jonas, and Mary, all of Burton. He also leaves behind five brothers, two sisters, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Emma Miller. Roman’s final resting place is in Yoder Cemetery in Parkman. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
Children’s Immunization Clinics
Geauga County General Health District hosts local children’s immunization clinics. Immunizations for children and adolescents are free of charge for all Geauga County residents regardless of income. For non-Geauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit. MIDDLEFIELD CLINIC Second Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. Third Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. Third Thursday, Nov. 17 from 3 – 6 p.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINIC Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road, Newbury.
Anniversary .....................................................02 Birthdays............................................................02 Bits and Pieces of Yesterday ..................... 08 Bookmobile News..........................................08 Books in Review..............................................08 Children’s Immunization Clinics................02 Greetings from Garrettsville.......................07 Greetings from the Plain Community.....06 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner...........06 Hello from Huntsburg...................................06 In Memory .......................................................02 Katherine’s Korner..........................................04 Lines by Linda..................................................06 Mom’s Diary......................................................05 Obituary .......................................................... 02 Parkman Pathways.........................................07 Plain Community Events..............................02 Plain Fun............................................................09 Recipes...............................................................03 Spotlight on David RS Sharp Shop .........04 Understanding Horses .................................07 Wanted...............................................................02
Staying Healthy in Autumn (and anytime) By Barbara Ann Detweiler
Eat lots of hearty soups. Take your vitamins. Drink lots of water. Use hand sanitizer. AND … MOST IMPORTANT Wash your hands often. (I like to wash off all my doorknobs daily, especially when one of us has a cold!)
Mary J. Miller (nee Miller), 77, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest Sunday evening, Oct. 16, 2011 at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland. She was born Sept.10, 1934 to the late Joe P. and Amanda (Miller) Miller. Mary was the loving wife of Lester A. Miller for over 55 years. She was a lifelong resident of Middlefield and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She cherished spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Mary will be missed by: her loving husband; children, Daniel Ray (Mary) Miller of Hershey, Mich., David Lee (Sara) Miller of Middlefield, Ruth Ann (Jerry) Miller of Middlefield, Linda Sue (Leroy) Coblentz of Middlefield; two brothers; three sisters; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents and two brothers. Mary’s final resting place is in Yoder Cemetery in Parkman. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
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By Katherine M. Byler We’re down to 59 more days to Christmas. All I can say is it’s a good thing I can count backward quickly because it keeps me busy! For several weeks, we had dreary, rainy weather and we really appreciated bright, sunny days when
they came. A sunny day is a good time to get together to celebrate a birthday outdoors. Son Wally is 40 and we hope to shower him with 40 gifts. Nothing adds up faster than rolls of toilet tissue. Was glad to go to Spartanburg, Pa. with Ida Hochstetler and gang for a day. We cut shapes and made cards with the “Big Shot” with Ida’s sisters Malinda and Sally. Others going to their relatives were Mrs. Freeman Martha Mullet, Mrs. Lester Sara Coblentz, Mrs. Andy Mary Byler and Mrs. Daniel Esther Weaver. All I can say is it was worth every penny. Had it wrong about the first frost; I know, Donnie M. But now heard something else to keep track of. How the weather is on the last Friday of the month is pretty much how the next month’s weather will be like! Whatever!?! With the weather being close to perfect for fall, a busload of folks, with Bill Stutzman as guide, traveled to southern Ohio to Hocking Hills State Park for three days of hiking, eating and some
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be sharpened, he will usually have it ready for you to pick up the next day. The price is reasonable and depends on the time By Jacquie Foote spent. If it is more convenient, you can As businesses go, David R. S. Sharp drop off what you want sharpened at the Shop is, at less than two years in operation, Midtown Fabric shop (next door to Fig quite new! In fact, David Miller, owner and Tree in Middlefield). In this case, you will be operator, figures it’s about time he gets a able to pick up your sharpened article the sign! As it is now, people are told to drive following week. down Burton Windsor Road and keep an David says he is “still learning”. He eye out for a sign saying ”Johnson Corner certainly shows this by being up to the School” on the north side of the road. challenge with things his customers bring Above this sign is a modest one simply him to sharpen. Among the less common saying “David R.S. Lester Miller” and giving things David has sharpened are arrowheads, the address. To get to the Sharp Shop, you flat and emery stone grinders, and even a simply take the driveway that goes past the machete(!). (He shakes his head over how school. sharp that machete became and says that, David came to owning the only when the owner picks it up, he is going to general sharpening shop in the area after have to tell him to use it carefully.) two careers. He was, at first, a carpenter. (He Although the Sharp Shop is his main still does some specialty carpentry.)Then, business, David also makes Three Wheeled for 25 years he worked as a handyman, Carts. He fixes a plastic lawn chair to the including doing the repair work required. three wheeled frame he builds and creates One of his jobs was to do all the sharpening, a simple but safe and comfortable “wheel from kitchen knives to the blades on the chair”. Several in the community use David’s rotary lawn mowers. David found he had carts to take their elderly or infirm to church the patience and “eye” to enjoy sharpening services or when going visiting a short way things. from home. When the owner of the property he was As far as the sharpening business hired to maintain died, it was time to look is concerned, David for other work. Looking Miller is full of cheerful through a Northern David R. S. Sharp Shop enthusiasm. His son, Hydraulics catalog, David David R. S. Miller Lester Miller, owner of not only saw sharpening Owner and operator the Sugar Bush Logging machines, he saw a way Keeping what should business, shows the family to turn an interest into a be sharp, sharp! interest in sharpening by business. caring for the chain saws Now, David owns 15480 Burton-Windsor Road he uses in his business two machines, one Middlefield himself. And David sharpens drill bits and 440-632-9600 intends to encourage his the other sharpens brother-in-law in Clymer, almost everything else. Hours: M. T. W. F. Sat. N.Y. to consider opening (David does not sharpen from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. a ”sharp shop” of his own. saw blades or reel Closed Thurs. and Sun. Any housewife will mower blades, but can tell you what a pain a dull recommend another man steak or chef’s knife or meat grinder is. She who does.) will also complain if her scissors (kitchen or You can bring him knives (butcher, chef, sewing) are dull or need tightening. (And household or hunting), chisels, rotary lawn she has every right to!) Anyone who uses mower blades, meat grinder blades and clippers, pruning sheers or lawn mowers, plates, scissors and more. He can sharpen will grumble if these implements are dull. them all … even pinking shears! He can Dull arrowheads or hunting knives will spoil also repair scissors that will not close the a hunter’s day. How many people don’t have whole way. If you have an electric chipper the proper equipment … or are just too that has grown dull, he can fix that. He can busy … to keep their implements sharp? even sharpen 4 in. by 6 in. jointer knives. (He Now there is a place to go to get these is not set up for heavy stuff and can tell you things sharp, and enjoy an interesting immediately if he can’t handle what you conversation with the man who does the bring him.) If you bring him something to
shopping. The Anderson bus picked up four Pennsylvania couples before coming to Middlefield for 47 more people. I was fortunate enough to be one of the load. There was quite a variety of ages, from 14 to 72 years old. It’s a good way to keep in touch with friends and to make new ones! Fellow writer Donnie Miller and wife were along and he reported his news was in already. Yes, I was LATE AGAIN! Seems in all my travels to other towns, cities and states, there are no places the roads are in sadder shape than right here in our tri-state area. One needs special cushions on the buggy seat for special landings when hitting the holes in the roads. One thing we’ve learned is “they” don’t want you to tell “them” how to do it. We just keep going away! We drove up to Burton; Joe was a viewer at the horse auction and I was asked to help at the lunch stand. . Sunny Hope School on Newcomb Road and the new Acorn Acres School on Penniman Road in North Bloomfield took care of the food service.
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Wednesday, Oct. 5: I canned grape juice all day. By tonight, my hands were stained purple. I’m getting used to being alone. Norma loves school and is always eager to go. Thursday, Oct. 6: We had a hot pizza lunch at school today. I made two pizzas. We also had salad, snacks, ice cream and cupcakes. A treat for the children. I visited Laura’s room for a while. I do think she is a born teacher! Friday, Oct. 7: We’re having beautiful weather! It makes up for those rainy days we had. We caught up on outside work today. These mornings can be quite chilly though. When Betty got up I asked her if she was cold and she said, “No, I’m freezing” I had the oven on to bake, so she could warm up there. Saturday, Oct. 8: I baked for the Windsor Historical Society and the Fire Department today. Then, tonight, Laura, Katherine and I went to the Fire Department Chinese Auction. We won a door prize and one other item … better than nothing, I guess! Sunday, Oct. 9: Church, then home to rest. Another nice day. The children are enjoying playing in the leaves. They like to rake a big pile beside the trampoline, and then jump off the trampoline into the leaves. They track leaves all over in the house! Monday, Oct. 10: When I did laundry this morning, I had quite a few leaves in my water. Evidently, someone had her dress pockets filled and I didn’t know it! I fished them out of the water and kept on washing! Wayne had an appointment with his heart doctor this afternoon. The doctor seems pleased with his progress except for one thing. His cholesterol went up a little bit. So, back to the grind of watching what he eats! Tuesday, Oct. 11: Still having nice weather. I did all the laundry, just in case it rains tomorrow. Wayne and the boys made hay. Wednesday, Oct. 12: Oh my! It’s back to being wet. It rained most of the day. Now, I’m glad I did all that laundry yesterday. The little girls are into playing school. As soon as they come home at 3:00, they’re playing school until suppertime, which is a good pastime on rainy days!
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The benefit auction for the D.D.C. Clinic on Friday, Oct. 7 grossed around $97,000. They also had a lunch stand, silent auction and fresh homemade soft pretzels. Many, many beautiful items were sold. There was also a benefit dinner and barn sale at the Middlefield firehouse hall Saturday evening, Oct 8 for Women Safe. Our church women donated baked goods. By Sarah Miller Richard Millers hosted a wiener Ahhh … the beauty of fall. Colors are roast for the neighborhood on simply beautiful! Saturday evening, Oct. 8. It was a beautiful Yes, fall is here, the season for fresh night to sit around the campfire. cider, crisp apples, pumpkin pies, Leaving for a week at Virginia canning applesauce (which I Beach on Monday, Oct. 10, are _____________ want to do soon). Crist and Clara Hershberger, Mother’s little darling What with weddings, Crist and Ida Byler, Elwin benefits and traveling, I am returned from his first day (Spike) and Rhoda Weaver of school. “Oh, I hope you trying to catch up on things and possibly more. didn’t cry,” his mother said at home. Born to Eli and Erma reassuringly. After a week of rain, Byler Jr. of Orwell, twin girls, we had a beautiful day for Carolyn and Marilyn, Oct. 5. “I didn’t,” he said. “but, grandson Matthew and They were premature with boy, the teacher sure Betty’s wedding. one weighing one pound and did.” On Thursday morning, the other two pounds. They are Oct. 6, grandson John J. Miller, in Babies’ and Children’s University Crist and Clara Hershberger and two Hospital in Cleveland. They are among granddaughters Anna and Elizabeth and the smallest babies born alive there. Joe and I left for Pulaski, Tenn. to attend Later … Just received word that the the wedding of niece Grace Ann Miller and one pound twin died. Jacob Lapp Jr. The wedding was on Friday, Supper guests at Dan and Sylvia Oct. 7. We left for home the afternoon of the Miller’s Sunday, Oct. 9, were the Richard wedding, arriving home at 4:14 Saturday and Ray Miller families and Joe and I, for morning. We drove a little over 1300 miles granddaughter Cindy’s birthday. Later we round trip! sat by the campfire.
By Linda Weaver
Oct. 10, 2011 Dear Friends and neighbors – We hope you are all enjoying this beautiful fall weather, especially after all the rain. Hopefully it will last a while, but every day is precious. Saturday, Oct. 8, our son Aaron held a Weaver Reunion for Jake’s brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family members. We counted 80+, so it was well attended and the weather was perfect. It was a little cool in the morning, then it was sunny and warm for the rest of the day. Everyone could be outside, and all brought their own lunch. Iced tea and coffee were out in large containers for all. Some brought meat to grill and others food to share. A day of making precious memories, thanks to Aaron and Rosa. We were sorry brother Al and Emma Weaver couldn’t be there, but we hope to see them soon. Al recently had his birthday number 75 and Emma’s will be in December. The oldest at the Weaver Reunion was John Troyer at 77 and the youngest was our grandson Jesse Alan (Paul and Lydiann’s) at 3 1/2 months. He was kind of fussy and didn’t sleep much. Guess family reunions aren’t his thing. Spending the night here with us Thursday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct 7 and at daughter Sara Jane’s were Kenny (3) and Jeremy (20) (Aaron and Rosa). There was no school those two days and so Marty Ray and Lukas enjoyed being with their cousins. Thanks to Bonnie Ward, our kind neighbor, for writing to the editor. She is one in a million.
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Friday evening, Oct. 7, 2011: Oh, the bright blue days of October! We have forgotten all our cloudy, cool and rainy weather. Are we not all impatient people? Or is it just myself? Gardens are done for the season, but the poor farmers are having a difficult time getting their fall crops harvested. Wife Nancy is coming along OK with her broken wrist and her pneumonia. The pins in her wrist are bothering her, but we hope the doctor will remove them on her
Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller
Oct. 8, 2011 It’s 5:30 a.m., a good time to write. Others are still sleeping. As soon as I finish this, I want to bake some cookies that I stirred up last night. Tonight is our visiting night. We are going to Dan Martha on Route 528. It’s 47 degrees this morning. We have been having beautiful weather the last three days. I’ve started fall cleaning, but the weather is so nice I’ve been doing a lot of outside work. I helped Ivan clean up from the wood he cut and also cleaned out a flower bed, pulled out the petunias by the big rocks and cut off lilies by the basement walls. Ivan and Barbara mowed and trimmed the lawn Wednesday afternoon. I was leaf blowing and raking. The garden is all cleaned out except for a few flowers. We heard chain saws the other evening over at the school. I think they were cutting the winter’s supply of wood. Still have some roses and they are nice. Marvins were here and I had some in a vase. She asked if Ivan had bought them. The gold finches are changing colors and are busy at the thistle feeder. Yesterday was the wedding of widower Steve Byler and an older girl, Minnie Weaver. Congratulations! It’s time to bring my Christmas cactus into the basement. I leave it until November, then bring it up, check it for buds and give it fertilizer. Ivan has a doctor appointment at 11:00. He was in the hospital two days last week, was scoped and checked out. He has diverticulatis!
next visit which is October 14. She was able to go grocery shopping on Oct. 6 for the first time since her accident. She was also able to wash our clothes with the help of our granddaughter. Tonight, Oct. 7, is the DDC Center benefit auction at the Middlefield Market. We used to like to attend these benefits, but as we grow older, it is harder to stay out late at night. We hope they have a successful auction. By the time this is in print we will have enjoyed a short vacation in Hocking Hills, Ohio. We have some very good friends traveling with us who have promised to take care of us and also who will make me behave and not eat too much!! This is October 7, and still no frost. What happened, Katherine? Did it maybe thunder all winter? Our lawns still need mowing weekly. I hope it dries off so we can have our coal delivered. Bosler Brothers tried to deliver a few weeks ago, but the lawn was too wet!!
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By Daniel Fisher Beautiful fall weather! Horses are on pasture more often now as it has cooled down a little. Horses chewing fence boards or eating bark off trees are trying to get needed nutrients that are not in the feed, or at least not enough. Usually the first mineral I try is potassium. They may also lack copper. Use only a buffered copper. For cribbing - windsucking – as some call it, I think this is usually ulcers. Use copper, sulfur and kelp over and above something for ulcers. You might be surprised that, if caught quick enough, they usually quit the cribbing. If for some reason a foal doesn’t get the first milk (colostrum) from the mare, you can make some. Take fresh cow’s milk and add one tablespoon cod liver oil and one tablespoon liquid seaweed. This should get the gut working and build his immune system. Remember when bottle feeding a foal, always keep fresh water in his stall. That way, if the milk is too rich, he can balance it. I have seen foals free choicing at two weeks of age if they were trying to correct a problem. Until next time!
By Ellen Hershberger Saturday, Sept. 17: Everyone here is busily finishing up cleaning for church tomorrow. It is a good feeling and I love when services are here. Sunday, Sept. 18: We had council services here in my basement for nephew Michaels. Monday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 20: These are just normal days at work. Pretty boring, huh? Tuesday night the group sang for newly widowed Mary Ellen Mullet at her parents’ the Crist Millers. Wednesday, Sept. 21: I cancelled a doctor appointment to work at a new place in Novelty, then to go to my regular job in Chardon tonight. A nice place to be today. Sometimes when people are lonely, they just need a listening ear. Friday, Sept. 23: We three, sister, Daniel and I, were to Warren to get our backs worked on. After doing various jobs in the afternoon, neighbor Bonnie and I brought home take out dinners from Joe’s Window Shop. Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25: Working nine hours and resting are in order for this weekend. I spent a few hours with Aunt Ellen Detweiler Sunday afternoon. Their church had a small communion service for her this evening after their own communion services today. Monday, Sept. 26 and Tuesday, Sept. 27: Back to the grindstone. Not really! Am thankful there is work out there that an “older gal” with creaky bones can still do. Besides the regular duties, I am working on shining up their windows and seeing if I can get those curtains snow white. The mice in the basement are pretty bold, so I set six traps. This Tuesday morning, three were snapped and we had one dead mouse. My client was not impressed when I held it up for her to see. Today we had baked sauerkraut with pork steaks on top. Delish! Emma Sue was quite happy that I found a lunch pail at Big Lots for her birthday today.
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Wednesday, Sept. 28: Several former helpers of mine, (plus two others), joined me for lunch at Cal’s. Then, before heading off to my job, I had the best, deepest hour of sleep that I’ve had in a long time. Two little great nephews went with me since it’s only one night. Thursday, Sept. 29: A busy day, but the two “little men” and I took time to walk to Taco Bell. The three year old lost some of his pep walking up Chardon hill! Friday, Sept. 30: I went for a back treatment and it looks and feels like it’s helping. In the afternoon, we got ready for church again, went to town and also took in the Fish Fry. It was good. Saturday, Oct. 1: Communion services were held here by Noahs and it was a wet, wet day! But that’s OK; we’ll take it as it comes. We appreciated the visiting ministry. Sunday, Oct. 2: A good day of resting and listening to the rain. Monday, Oct. 3: I have a shorter shift today, and sister’s family had a birthday bash for her tonight. (It was number 56!) The homemade ice cream was delicious as was the chili. Tuesday, Oct. 4: Happy birthday, dear sis. We cleaned up from last night, and then three of us went to town and made various stops. How wonderful to see the sun shining today! We saw lots of laundry on lines along the way. Back home and I pressure canned six quarts of chicken and had numerous odd jobs to get done. A good feeling tonight. Wednesday, Oct. 5: How good the treatment felt on my aching back this morning! How is it that so many of us have these ruptured disks? For me, it’s five of them, including one in the neck. But I am thankful for the type of work that allows me to make my own income. We enjoyed singing for Elmer Weaver tonight. From there I went to Chardon to work. Thursday, Oct. 6: It was a good day at work and we all slept past 8:00 this morning. Of course, I’d been awake earlier for a while. Friday, Oct. 7: We are fully enjoying the sunshine and I took a long walk to the Post Office and also returned some books to the library. It was from giving the living room a good cleaning, but my back really hurt the rest of the day. Oh, well, a good night’s rest usually gets me out of pain. Saturday, Oct. 7: This is the day I pack my suitcase for vacation and meet friends for lunch! See you next issue and may GOD bless you all.
By William Bender
We had some nice October weather the last while. Then it went back to rain. Dan Yoder got his silo filled in that nice weather. Tuesday (Oct. 11) we had the neighbors here and split and staked Daniel and the sisters’ wood. Daniel hurt his back a few weeks ago and can’t do any hard work. Huntsburg has a new great grandfather and great grandmother Jake and Maryanna Kauffman. The proud parents are David Bylers. Anna and I have grandchild number 46 born to Mahlon and Susan Detweiler; he goes by the name of Samuel. He has four brothers and two sisters. The other grandparents are Noah and Sovilla Detweiler. The great grandmother is Fanny Yoder. Berlin Bacon died at the age of 86. I knew Berlin all my life. Father worked for Howard when I was born. Every time I saw Berlin close to my birthday, he would say, “You have a birthday. Now, let’s see, you will be (so and so) old.” He was always right. Agnes Schmucker went to Kentucky to a grandson’s wedding. Don’t know when she will come home. Brother Uria and Lizzie had wedding anniversary number 50 on Oct. 12. They live in Clymer, N.Y.
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Books in Review By Jacquie Foote
Family Diary, 1940
“Sarah’s Garden” written by Kelly Long was published by Thomas Nelson Press, Nashville, Tenn., copyright 2010. The two main characters in this book are Sarah King, a young Amish woman in an Amish community at the base of the Allegheny Mountains and Dr. Grant Williams, a veterinarian. Their gifts do much to define their lives. Sarah’s gift is gardening. As her father, Ephraim, says, even as a small child she knew how to touch a plant, how to nourish it. Dr. Williams is an excellent, caring vet. who, reflecting his dad’s love of the Amish, has chosen to come to practice among them. The story details the friendship that grows up between these two. It also leads the reader into the lives of the two, showing the challenges each face and how God works through each for the betterment of all. Sarah must learn to put aside her innate shyness and cope with managing the family’s garden market, interacting with non-Amish (called, in this area, the English) with whom she has had little contact before. In addition, she must learn to expand her skills in areas other than gardening, for she has served her gift to the exclusion of almost everything else. Grant must cope with his attraction to Sarah, for his friendship with her will not permit him to do anything to tempt her to leave her faith. Throughout the book runs a steam of good humor that Amish and all who know them well will recognize as an integral part of the character of many Amish. You will find examples of this in how Sarah handles her grandmother, whose sharp tongue frightened her out of learning to quilt, as well as in Grant’s adventure with a group of Amish men out to (nonviolently) free an animal from an abusive owner and his experiences with a man who has developed a horrendous snore to keep his children away and with a cat who plays dead. This book also holds in it a sober reflection on someone who, though “English”, feels called to the Amish way of life Although there are many thoughtful areas in this book, there are enough lighthearted moments to keep it from being overly sober. And watching how God answers prayers and works His plan is wonderful. “Sarah’s Garden” is written at a level that seventh graders and above will find comfortable.
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Monday, Oct. 7 62 degrees at 5:45 a.m. Cloudy and windy. 54 degrees at 1:40 p.m. Windy, rained a few showers this morning. At 10:00 a.m. Elis went to Andrews. They are filling silo. Pa and I are going to Benedicts this eve. Their baby died last night. Had bronchial pneumonia. Tuesday, Oct. 8 40 degrees at 6 a.m. Cloudy this a.m. Eli is cutting corn. 48 degrees at 11:55 a.m. Windy. Esther took Pa and me to Warren to Mr. Chase this p.m. 52 degrees at 4:45 p.m. Windy all day. Elis went down home this p.m. evening. Andy is having a frolic to cut off his corn.
Middlefield, Ohio, Sept. 29,1894 Submitted by Sarah Miller
We are having nice weather. A heavy frost in the morning of the 26th. Threshing is about done. Most of the farmers have finished cutting off corn and some have commenced husking. David J. Miller and wife left on the 27th for Holmes County to visit friends and relatives. A child of H.P. Shrock is very sick with typhoid fever. John Kurtz and N. D. Byler are also on the sick side. N. J. Detweiler and Mrs. J. C. Schlabach have gone to Indiana to visit their parents and friends. We had a fair crop of nearly all kinds of fruits this fall. Signed, Correspondent
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Thanks to all who entered our Autumn Contest! We had several entries in each category … but we got the most in category 3, “write a poem”!
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And the Winners Are …
Category 1: Draw a picture suitable for a coloring contest. Adam J. Yoder (Bundysburg Road) Category 2: Make up a game about autumn. Robert and Elizabeth A. Miller (Hayes Road) Category 3: Make up a poem about autumn. Martha M. Weaver (Newcomb Road) Category 4: Write a short story about autumn. Laura Mullet (Bridge Road) Category 5: Draw and color a picture of autumn.* Marie Bender (Bridge Road) Rebecca Miller (Pioneer Road) Winners’ notification was sent by Oct. 21. * As you see, we simply could not choose between two excellent entries. Good thing we had a few extra games!
It’s A Color the Drawing Contest!
To enter this contest, just color the picture below. Remember this picture is of autumn. If you wish, you may add to the drawing. This will not count in any way, as only the coloring job will be judged. You may use crayons or color pencils or both. Do not use markers or paints, as they don’t work well on this kind of paper. Be sure to fill out the bottom of the picture where it asks for your name, address and age. Send your entry to Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062 by Nov. 3. Age groups are 5 – 7, 8 – 10, and 11 and older. There will be 2 winners in each age group. Each winner will get a large box of crayons. Winners will be notified by mail on or about Nov. 10.
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