{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 4 No. 14
November 14, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!
By Steven Byler
We are Thankful for... Memories Read Hello from Huntsburg
We are Thankful for... Christmas! Read Katherine’s Korner
We are Thankful for... Autumn’s Bounty
Read Greetings from Garrettsville
We are Thankful for... Ways to Help Others
Read Hello from Amish Crossing Corners
Thanksgiving Day
Submitted by Kathryn Detweiler The pumpkin pies are cooling, Upon the pantry shelf, While Mothers scurry to and fro, Each like a busy elf. We’ve casseroles of golden yams, And sweet potatoes to bake. The roasted turkey is steaming, And stuffing is yet to make. Soon the family will come home, And this house will ring, We’ll offer thanks, and then we’ll eat, Till we can hardly sing. With fellowship and a hearty meal, And snowflakes on the way, May every home be warmly blessed, On this Thanksgiving Day.
We are Thankful for... Old Friends to Visit Read Parkman Pathways
We are Thankful for... People Who Visit Read Mom’s Diary
We are Thankful for... Wonderful Places to Visit
Read Howdy from West Farmington
We are Thankful for... Susan Yoder, Our New Scribe Read Coffee Break with Sue
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In Memoriam
Happy Birthday!!
Plain Concerns
Belated Birthdays
Nov. 1 Linda M. Miller (6) Nov. 2 Mrs. Emma Hostetler (63) Nov. 3 Mrs. Frieda Bender (38) Nov. 4 Alma Miller (30) Nov. 4 Lorena C. Miller (17) Nov. 5 Mrs. Bill Edna Byler (79) Nov. 5 Albert J. Detweiler (38) Nov. 6 Arlene D. Mullet (4) Nov. 7 Lester H. Mullet (55) Nov. 7 Danny Linda Mullet (30) Nov. 7 Mrs. Bill Ellen Detweiler(90)
Jake C. Byler, 87, of Burton, entered eternal rest peacefully Nov. 8, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 15, 1925 to the late Crist C. and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Byler. Jake is now reunited with his loving wife, Sara, who passed in 2008. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Jake was ordained a minister in 1960. He enjoyed farming, making swings and other woodworking crafts. Jake will be missed by his children; Emma Byler, Crist (Lizzie) Byler, Jonas (Ella) Byler, Bill (Ada) Byler, Fannie (Melvin) Miller, Enos (Esther) Byler, Melvin Byler, Jacob (Mary) Byler, Lester (Mary Ann) Byler, John (Lovina) Byler; 65 grandchildren, 153 great-grandchildren; one brother; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends He is preceded in death by: his parents; wife; one grandchild; one greatgrandchild; three brothers; and four sisters. Jake’s final resting place is in Hershberger Cemetery in Burton. Online condolences to www.bestfunerals.com
Wedding Anniversaries
Nov. 7,1991 William and Barbara Byler Nov. 22, 1990 Bill and Rosemary Hostetler Nov. 27, 1969 Harvey and Barbara Weaver
25th Wedding Anniversary
Nov. 19, 1987 David L. and Betty Detweiler
50th Wedding Anniversary Nov. 15, 1962 John and Barb Mast Nov. 22, 1962 John and Mary Troyer
In Memory
Levi Hershberger ‌ Born Nov. 9, 1943, Died July 29, 2000 Barbara Schmucker ‌ Born Nov. 12, 1943, Died Jan. 20, 2005 Lizzie Hershberger ‌ Born Nov. 21, 1945, Died Jan. 24, 2001
Erma Bombeck: “No One Diets on Thanksgiving. What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?�
Estonian Proverb: “Who does not thank for little, will not thank for much.�
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Hello from the Amish Crossing Corner By Sarah Miller
Nov. 2, 2012: and Mattie Stoltzfus, coming back on Well, folks, it feels like we’re in the Saturday, Nov. 3. I was up helping sew on Rain Forest! It sure will be nice to see the blankets today and a while yesterday. sun shine again. My work for tomorrow will be making Miss Elizabeth Detweiler of applesauce. I got a box of Cortland Bundysburg Road is home from apples from Joey Mullet. They are the hospital following major very nice and big. surgery. She is coming along The Red Cross had a Funny but true as well as can be expected. drawing for the Amish A lady made some pies Newly weds grandson in Geauga and Holmes for church the next day. Danny Ray and Betty Counties for a buggy. After awhile, she got up, Miller have moved to One of the top five cut a pie, tasted the piece names drawn was Clara, an apartment at Tobias Stoltzfus on Shedd Rd. and decided the pies needed daughter of Marvin and On Wednesday night, more sugar. So, she cut all the Susan Miller of Tavern Rd. Oct. 31, Dan and Sylvia pies open around the top Being as her name was took cake and ice cream drawn at our blood drive, and took the top crusts down for Betty’s birthday. Joe and I, and son Ray and off, then added more Our singing group was at Judy were invited along with sugar to those Crist and Clara Hershberger’s Clara to a dinner where the pies!! on Tuesday evening. Crist is final winner was drawn. We are recovering from a bad concussion sorry Clara didn’t win. But, we got a due to a nasty fall. He will be off work delicious free meal. This was on Thursday, for quite a while. Mail and visits are Nov. 1. welcome. We are getting ready for a benefit We are looking forward to having here tonight for Prairie Lane School. They sisters Liz and Joe Yoder, Clara and Eli are having grilled chicken along with a Kauffman, and Sylvia and Albert Miller silent and live auction. We hope the rain from Mio, Mich. come down to celebrate will hold off. When we got to Holmes our sister Ellen Detweiler’s birthday on County, the sun was shining! And on the Nov. 7. It is Birthday Number 90! Also way home, we saw the moon! This is our coming are niece Betzy and Joe Miller eighth day without seeing the sun. But, from Mio. we can just be thankful all this rain wasn’t Son Richard, Sue and a few of the snow! children plan to leave for Lancaster, Pa. John D. and Jacob J. Miller and Thursday morning, Nov. 1 with a trailer Andrew Coblentz started for Indiana on load of horse blankets, robes, collar and Nov. 7. It is thought that John went after harness pads for the harness shops. They a partner. also plan to visit their friends Abner
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Holiday Baked Apples
Submitted by Ellen Hershberger 4 apples 1 cup Granola (more if apples are large) 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup honey Vanilla yogurt Core apples and fill with Granola. Place apples in baking dish. Pour orange juice around apples. Drizzle honey over granola in apples. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, basting often. Spoon yogurt over apples and serve.
Simple Dinner for 30 People
Submitted by Ellen Hershberger 5 pounds ground meat 10 cups sliced potatoes 2 cups chopped celery 4 cups thinly sliced carrots 4 cups peas 2 cups chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped peppers 2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca 8 cups tomato juice 2 tablespoons salt. Place potatoes and meat in a greased large roaster. Sprinkle tapioca over potatoes. Add chopped vegetables. Mix salt with tomato juice and pour over all. Bake at 32 5 degrees for 3 hours or less.
Pumpkin Custard Pie By Rachel Miller
3/4 cups brown sugar 3/4 cups white sugar 2 Tablespoons flour Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup pumpkin 3 eggs 3 1/2 cups HOT Milk Mix sugars, flour, salt and cinnamon. Add pumpkin. Beat egg yolks and add. Heat milk and add. Lastly, beat egg whites and add. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes, then bake at 350 degrees until done.
Breakfast Pizza
Submitted by Ellen Hershberger 1 tube Crescent Rolls 1 pound sausage, cooked 1 small bag hash browns 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 6 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk Unroll Crescent Rolls; do not separate. Turn edges up slightly. Beat rest of ingredients together and pour over the Crescent Rolls. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 – 50 minutes.
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie
Swiss Pie
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Combine in large bowl 1 cup pumpkin 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons flour 3 cups milk Add the yolks of 3 eggs, separated
1 tube Ritz crackers, crushed 1/2 stick + 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup onion 2 eggs 3/4 cups sour cream 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 cup ham bits or 6 slices bacon, fried and crumbled 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Mix crushed Ritz crackers with the 1/2 stick butter and press into pie pan. Sauté’ onion in 1 tablespoon butter. Beat slightly the eggs, sour cream, shredded Swiss cheese and meat. Add in the sautéed onions and butter. Pour onto crust and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
Beat egg whites and fold them in last. Pour into unbaked piecrust. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until set.
Cream of Broccoli Soup By Edna Mar Hershberger
2 1/2 cups finely chopped broccoli 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cups milk 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup Velveeta cheese
Holiday Waffles
Submitted by Rachel Miller 4 cups flour 6 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 4 egg yolks 2 cups sweet milk 2 tablespoons melted butter Sift all dry ingredients together. Beat egg yolks and add to milk. Stir into flour mixture. Stir in butter. Beat egg whites. Add to rest of batter. Be sure your waffle iron in the proper temperature. Very good with Maple Syrup and with sausage!
Helpful Hints
By Sarah Miller n If your scuffed shoes won’t take a shine, rub them with a raw potato and then polish them as usual. n To deodorize your ice chest or refrigerator, cut a raw potato in two and set both halves inside, cut side up. When the ‘tator surfaces turn black, just shave off the discolored layer and put the clean sections back on the job.
Cook broccoli until tender. Reserve the liquid. Melt butter in a skillet. Sauté onion in the butter, then blend in flour. Slowly stir in milk. Add cubes, nutmeg, salt and cheese. Cook and stir until thickened. Boil one minute. Add 1 cup of reserved liquid to white sauce. Add broccoli and heat through.
n To remove white water spots from leather, cover them with a thick layer of petroleum jelly. Leave it on for a day or so, and then wipe it off with a soft cloth. n To get rid of scuffmarks on a tile floor, rub the spots with pantyhose filled with grated onion.
Lines by Linda By Linda Weaver
Oct. 29, 2012: Hello Friends … How is everyone doing these dreary, rainy days? A good time to have coffee with a friend … I can think of several I’d enjoy chatting with. Congratulations to John, son of Noah and Sovilla Detweiler and Betty, daughter of John and Betty Byler of Guernsey County on their wedding announcement for Nov. 8. We visited with Jake’s brother Eli and Kathryn Weaver Saturday evening along with John Troyer and Roy Bontragers. Eli is doing well after having to return to the hospital a few times since his heart surgery. The first time, he was dizzy and it ended up being his ears. The second time, he was transferred to Cleveland again with fluid build up. They took several liters off his heart and he is feeling much better. He loves company and a line of cheer from his friends would make his day. Two new babies are in the neighborhood … a son, Nathan, to Alan and Rhoda Miller, their first boy. Two sisters welcome him. Grands are Lester and Linda, and Menno and Sarah, all Millers.
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Submitted by Barbara Detweiler Potatoes, one for each person Chopped onions* Butter* Sour cream* Seasoned salt* Aluminum foil* (* Amounts depend on how many potato pockets are prepared) Make one pocket for each member. Slice potatoes. Take a square piece of foil and place pieces of potato thereon. Add onions and top with 2 -3 dabs of butter. Close foil over potatoes. Seal so butter won’t escape. Place on rack over open fire or place in an oven preheated to 350 degrees. Cook for 30 – 40 minutes. Check to see if potatoes are tender. Before serving, sprinkle with sea salt and serve with sour cream.
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A daughter, Kaylie, to Steven and Shirley Byler. She is welcomed by a brother and a sister. Her grands are Jacob Jr. and Susie Yoder, and Crist and Ruth Byler. Our thoughts are with Andy O. and Erma Miller since she was sent to the hospital with blood clots on her lungs. They are doing more testing this week. She is at University in Cleveland. Mrs. Dan (Katie) Troyer was in Geauga Hospital from Tuesday evening to Friday with heart related problems. It was out of rhythm. Hopefully, they fixed her up so she could attend the sale Saturday for her late mother-in-law’s belongings. Also, Donnie Miller Nancy has been having problems with her asthma and wasn’t able to be in church last time. These two are sisters-in-law. We wish them better days ahead. We had our flu shots and were chatting with someone while waiting. It ended up being Sharon Ronyak of Burton and she had gone to school with my brother Bob (Melvin). It’s a small world out there, and strangers are often friends we haven’t met. Guess I better close wishing everyone God’s blessing in the coming weeks.
Mom’s Diary By Barbara Ann Detweiler
Saturday, Oct. 13: Cold today. The girls
had a busy day with laundry, cleaning, etc. John shot a deer tonight with his bow. Sunday, Oct. 14: Today was much warmer and nice until this afternoon when it rained a bit. Monday, Oct. 15: Dreary. Laura came home right after school to get the laundry done before she went to the Special Ed. Meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16: Another day of sitting around with my swollen, hurting feet. It takes lots of patience – something I’ve never had much of! Wednesday, Oct. 17: Katherine, Betty and Norma had fun playing in the leaves tonight. Norma came in with leaves in her hair. Andrew has a new bow and he tried it out tonight. This is his first year of deer hunting. Thursday, Oct. 18: A chilly, wet day which is enough to feel blue. I try to tell myself, “One day at a time.” Friday, Oct. 19: I could hardly get out of bed this morning. My ankle is swollen now and I use crutches a lot. Saturday, Oct. 20: Another busy day for the girls. I did the meals, folded laundry and whatever else I could. Sunday, Oct. 21: Lots of visitors came tonight. That was a day brightener and made the time seem shorter. Monday, Oct. 22: Finally – my appointment with the rheumatologist today! He thinks it’s arthritis, but needs to do blood tests to determine which kind. So, more waiting. Today is also our wedding anniversary; It’s been 20 years. Tuesday, Oct. 23: I was up half the night with Betty because she had a bad toothache. I called the dentist and he said to bring her in right away, so I did. He pulled the tooth. Betty dreaded it so much, but didn’t shed one tear until we got home and back in the house. Wednesday, Oct. 24: I had a bad night with my feet, ankle and shoulder bothering me immensely. I took awhile to become unglued this morning. Thankfully, Rose Edna will be home the rest of this week.
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Thursday, Oct. 25: The weather was like summer today. Rose Edna thoroughly cleaned the house. Laura baked cookies tonight and was disgusted at herself because she burned a few pans. Some of them were still edible. Friday, Oct. 26: Only a half-day of school today because of a teachers’ meeting. The mothers planned to clean the schoolhouse and, since I can’t very well do any cleaning, I sent Katherine out to help. Wayne and the boys are working on redoing the inside of the barn. Saturday, Oct. 27: A rainy day, so we were all cooped up in the house. By tonight, I was glad to see everyone go to bed! Sunday, Oct. 28: More visitors tonight … my parents, sister Elizabeth, Wayne and family, and brother John, Laura and family. They brought supper. Monday, Oct. 29: More visitors tonight … some long time friends. I talked to my doctor today and he says I have an infection in my body which needs to be cleared up before he can diagnose me further. So I made an appointment with a primary care doctor. Tuesday, Oct. 30: I felt like I had to get out of the house or I would lose my sanity. So, after school, Laura and Katherine and I went to a few stores and got some groceries. Then we went to the library. Wednesday, Oct. 31: I started taking some supplements for arthritis and I do believe I feel a slight improvement. Thursday, Nov. 1: I got up this morning and had almost no pain in my shoulder and knee. My feet and ankle, however, are no better. I baked cookies and puttered around the house for a bit. Friday, Nov. 2: It had rained every day since last Saturday. So it was rather unusual not to hear rain pounding against the windows this morning. Every morning before Norma goes off to school, she comes to me and says, “Have a good nap.” The girls are so worried about me.
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A Treasure Today...
What’s for Dinner? By Jacquie Foote
For most of us, Thanksgiving Dinner means turkey, dressing, yams, whipped potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pie. You probably know that, until the Civil War, Thanksgiving was likely to be celebrated irregularly, but people had special occasion meals from time to time. What was theirs like? Well ... there would usually be more than one kind of meat, a “sweet” in addition to dessert, and few vegetables. In the early 19th century, venison, beef, or pork might be cooked on a spit outdoors or in the fireplace. In each case the only spices used were salt and pepper. A turkey or goose might be done on a spit, or baked in a pan. In the latter case, some cooks liked to chop the heart and liver, mix it with bread crumbs, chopped onion, parsley, salt and pepper. This mixture was made into a paste with butter and egg and was, then, sewn into the body. A chicken or rabbit stew would likely make an appearance as a second main dish. The stew would be seasoned with pepper, ginger, salt, parsley, “sweet herbs”, wine vinegar, and garlic. (In the case of the rabbit, the whole animal was used ... except for the eyes and fur.) Indian Meal Pudding was a popular side dish ... but one which took 10 to 13 hours to cook. Many cooks put it into a cooling oven and left it overnight. The Pudding called for butter, yellow corn meal, salt, molasses, and milk. (This dish was considered so “heartening” that it was sometimes served all by itself for breakfast.) Another side dish was Apple Fritters. A recipe from 1805 told the cook to .... “beat the yolks of eight eggs and the whites of four together and strain into a pan. To this add a pint of cream and heat as hot as you can bear your finger in it. Then put in a quarter of a pint of sack and three quarters of a pint of ale to make a “posset”. When the posset is cool, add nutmeg, ginger, salt, and flour to your liking. The batter should be thick. Put in apples sliced, or scraped and “fry them in a deal of butter quick”. Cake was a popular dessert. One 1796 recipe for a “Great Cake” called for a quart of wine and a quart of brandy as well as 10 pounds of butter, 14 pounds of sugar, 12 pounds of raisins, 3 dozen eggs, and 30 quarts of flour! (Obviously for a large gathering!) An earlier recipe used by Martha Washington (Yes, the Martha Washington) called for “barm” (the froth of fermenting ale) and “emptins” (the yeasty dregs in the bottom of a cask of ale) instead of wine. The use of these was thought to be the hallmark of a “thrifty housewife”.
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By Katherine M. Byler We’re being invaded. BIG time! By mice! We’ve declared full-scale war. Everything … except bringing a cat into the house. Brother-in-law states they have mice in the house if their birdfeeder is too close to their dwelling. An enjoyable vacation, four days in Washington D.C., was taken by a bus load of Geaugans with Stutzman Tours. First time travelers in this fashion Wallace and Barbara Miller, and David and Mary Ann Miller and three girls seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. “We” picked a fine week (Oct. 22) because the week following was very rainy and cool, the results of Hurricane Sandy. Woops! Had three Pennsylvania couples along … Jr. and Sarah Ann Byler of Guys Mills and Andy and Martha Coblentz, and Jim and Laura Byler from Clintonville. With all these benefit auctions, we’re building up quite a supply of Christmas gifts, cheap or not! But it all goes to good causes (the money plus the gifts). It’s a good feeling to stockpile … but can’t or won’t organize as long as mice are upstairs by my collections. Sure don’t want to die of fright!
A 50th anniversary shindig was enjoyed by family and friends of Dan and Susie Mae Miller. They met in Florida many years ago and married in her home state of Illinois on Oct. 25, 1962.
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Bookmobile News By Jane Attina
Books in Review
Thank you for your patience as we worked through several issues with the bus. Everything is operating as it should be now and we even had a bit of remodeling done in the back of the bus. Our bookmobile was purchased from Ohio Bus Sales in Canton Ohio. This is the same company that makes school buses. In fact our bookmobile came from the factory looking more like a school bus with all the window openings along the sides. Ohio Bus Sales then used their skills to make the bookmobile what it is today. Last week we took it back to the company where they installed a book return cart in the back area. Now patrons entering the bookmobile will be able to empty their bags of returned materials directly into the cart! This will greatly help to alleviate the large number of bags spread all over the floor, creating a safer environment and making for a better work flow for staff. We have had a few days to test it out now and it seems to be serving its purpose. Children entering the bus will just have to be a little patient while others empty their books into the cart. The cart is medium size and while it can hold many items we are asking that books be placed in flat rather than just tossed in every which way. Thanks so much for helping to make this work. Despite the time off of the road, our circulation continues to increase. Bookmobile circulation includes all items checked out on the vehicle as well as books that are delivered to the Amish schools monthly. Last year we checked out 278, 849 items and this year we are on track to meet or exceed that number. This is mainly due to the many loyal and avid readers that visit our bookmobile on a regular basis. With Thanksgiving right around the corner this makes us think of the message the holiday brings which is to be grateful. So to you, all of our patrons, we give thanks! It was in the autumn of 1621, about a year after the Mayflower Pilgrims made landfall at Plymouth, they put together a feast and broke bread with their Native American neighbors, the Wampanoag who were celebrating Keepunumuk, the time of the harvest. But it wasn’t until Oct. 3, 1863 that President Lincoln made the traditional Thanksgiving celebration a nationwide holiday to be commemorated each year on the fourth Thursday of November. He did so at the urging of Sarah Josepha Hale. Her letters to Lincoln urged him to have the “day of our annual Thanksgiving made a National and fixed Union Festival.” Perhaps she is best known as the author of the poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb”. We are getting many new Christmas books both for children and adult readers and have a couple of extra crates on the bus as we are finding readers already in the spirit of holidays. Besides the usual fictional titles there are plenty of crafting, cooking, and decorating for the holiday books available as well. Check out these great reads next time you visit!
By Jacquie Foote
“The Christmas Singing” by Cindy Woodsmall was published by WaterBrook Press, Colorado Springs, Colorado, copyright 2011. This is the second in what could be called the Christmas in Apple Ridge series. The Plain Community of Apple Ridge, Pa. was introduced in Cindy Smallwood’s enchanting “The Sound of Sleigh Bells”. This second book, like the first, centers on the mistake of telling lies trying to save another from sorrow or hurt. This book also answers the typical Yankee question about Amish women running a business … i.e. “Can they?” Mattie has a gift … it is baking and decorating extraordinarily tasty and beautiful cakes! After a horrible disappointment that results in Mattie breaking off her engagement to best friend Gideon on Christmas Eve, she leaves Apple Ridge to live in Ohio, near her brother and his family. There Mattie opens a specialty bake shop which she names, “Mattie Cakes”. The descriptions of her exquisite and tasty cakes are enough to start you running for a fork! As luck would have it, an accident sends Mattie home where she meets Gideon once again and begins to unravel the web of lies he hides behind. In this story you will once again meet Beth Hertzler and her Aunt Lizzie (who, like Mattie, are Amish women entrepreneurs) and Jonah and Omar, the men they are soon to marry. The author carefully shows the graceful way the Amish blend family, home and business, giving primacy to what is really important in life and in their faith. As in her first Apple Ridge book, Cindy Woodsmall crafts characters … those central to her story and those only peripheral … so believable and rounded that you take it for granted they are real people. She presents the Amish culture sympathetically and with care. The only false note is the obvious pride Mattie has in her art and the extravagant compliments both Yankee AND Amish shower on her. In the Amish tradition, Demut (humility) is to be striven for and pride (Hochmut) to be avoided. So, in most Amish communities, compliments are rarely, if ever, extravagant as such would stoke pride. However, in all, “The Christmas Singing” is an intriguing, extremely well written book … an excellent read for any season.
Greetings from the Plain Community By Donnie Miller Oct. 30, 2012:
A cold rainy morning as I write this letter. After our dry summer, we are having our rains. The old saying is that we won’t have winter until the ponds and rivers are full! Well, I do believe they are full this morning. Bring on the winter! Farmers had a hard time raising their crops and, now with the moisture, they will have a hard time harvesting. Saturday, Oct. 27 was the auction for Nancy’s parents’ belongings. Dad Albert Troyer passed away Feb. 27, 2004 and Mom Katie Troyer (Mast) passed away April 12, 2012. Furniture was divided among the children and all other belongings were auctioned off to the children and grandchildren. We had a bittersweet but fun day with Dan E. Miller and his son, David, being the auctioneers. It may be that the chapter of our parents is closed, but we do have our memories. Sister-in-law Katie Troyer spent a few
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days in Geauga Hospital with some heart problems (rhythm). She was released Friday evening, but was able to attend all day. Friends I had in my working days have breakfast the last Friday of each month, but I have never been able to attend … until this past Friday (Oct. 26). It was very nice to connect again and I really enjoyed it. The next date is Nov. 30 and I have to pass that up as I have my annual checkup at the Clinic that day. Yesterday, Oct. 29, was the funeral of Nancy’s Uncle Crist M. Troyer in Troutville, Pa. Uncle Crist reached 87 years of age. Now there is one daughter left of the Mose M. Troyer family. She is Malinda Hershberger of Caston, Wis. Scribe Katherine keeps us posted on how many days until Christmas. I’m sure there are many young readers who appreciate knowing! We sure hope the Windsor scribe receives some answers and relief on her feet problems and our thoughts are also with husband Wayne!
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Tuesday, Oct. 16: The colors here in Pa. are full and pretty on the mountainsides, but no more beautiful than the ones at home. Friend June and I went shopping today. It’s interesting how the Wal-Mart stores differ from place to place. Wednesday, Oct. 17: We while away our mornings by sleeping late, reading, and meeting the neighbor who stops while walking his doggie. This morning, he unknowingly hit his medical alert button while leaning on his walking stick. He was in June’s house about 45 minutes and, meanwhile, across the street at his own house, the paramedics were looking for him throughout his home. They left and his daughter remembered to call June and, so, found him. We were unaware of any of this while it was happening. Thursday, Oct. 18: The Meadville schools are sorrowing over the deaths of two of their teenagers who died untimely deaths. June and I met friends of hers for lunch. Friday, Oct. 19: We capped off my vacation with a drive to Troyers’ Rope Co. to see my friends. By 2 p. m., it was time to head home. Tonight I do an all nighter. Saturday, Oct. 20: This is sleep day, play with the children day, and unpack day. Sunday, Oct. 21: This is a day of rest and reading the Budget. Monday, Oct. 22: A beautiful morning with bright sunshine. This was a normal day at work. Tuesday, Oct. 23: After work tonight, I joined the singers at the home of Mrs. Esther Fisher. Wednesday, Oct. 24: I had a morning appointment, then a visitor for an hour before heading off to town on errands. Thursday, Oct. 25: Today, we attended the wedding of great niece Susan and Robert Byler. What a perfect fall day. It was sunshiny and warm enough for people to sit outside. Friday, Oct. 26: I’m at my day job today and then on to an all night at Brooks House.
Crist Burkholder (Lyme’s Disease patient) has his good days and bad. It would be nice if he could receive some cards or lines of cheer. Their address is: 5763 State Route 86, Windsor, OH 44099. Mrs. Reuben (Laura) Detweiler is still awaiting a kidney transplant.
Saturday, Oct. 27: I slept in this morning. Then we all did last minute jobs for church here at Noah’s tomorrow. Sunday, Oct. 28: It was chilly today, but with a good fire in the stove, the basement was comfortable for church. Mikes had a houseful for supper tonight. Monday, Oct. 29: It was a normal day at work. Tuesday, Oct. 30: I had an appointment for consultation and approval for cataract surgery, but did not pass until further tests are run by the heart doctor. So I had to cancel the two surgery appointments. I don’t think it’s anything to lose sleep over; they just want to be sure since I’ve not had anesthesia since I was 5 years old. In the afternoon, several of us helped niece Kathy get ready for church. The singers were to Crist R. Hershberger home and we singles took supper to Marie Erb. Wednesday, Oct. 31: No use mentioning the weather since everyone knows what it is. I had a morning chiropractic appointment. Then, in the afternoon I did my Brooks cooking stint before going to the 3-day schedule. Thursday, Nov. 1: Of interest today was going out for spaghetti and stopping long enough to vote early. That makes it right handy. Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3: These were just normal workdays. Sunday, Nov. 4: Today, we rested and slept. Then, tonight sister and husband had a bash for my Seventieth. How did we get from 21 to 70 so fast? There were my aunts and husbands, friends, nieces, nephews and their families … totaling about 67 or so. Yummy Sloppy Joes, salads, cake and ice cream were served. Monday, Nov. 5: I’m being “lazy” on my birthday. The mail brought more cards and, to date, there are over 70. Many thanks to one and all. This afternoon, I’m taking a refresher Red Cross course for work. GOD’S blessings to all.
Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender
Monday, Oct. 19: A cold wet Monday! We just came home from South Dakota last Saturday. We had a real nice trip and nice folks to travel with. Met a lot of new people and also some we met out there before. * Mattie Yoder (Sime) and Anna Byler (Ervin) are in Cass City Mich. with their children who live out there. They plan to stay about four weeks. I am here by my lonesome; Anna went to her stampers at Mel Esther. And the weather kept us home as they just started a new house. (No inside work.) Write about Thanksgiving, hummm. I remember well when my uncles and aunts came to our place for Thanksgiving. The men all went rabbit hunting, Mother
(*Editor’s Note: Bill and Anna had a nice homecoming also!)
Coffee Break With Sue By Susan Yoder Oct. 30, 2012: A friendly hello to all. Don’t know if I’m doing the right thing or not, but felt the urge to write for this interesting paper that we all enjoy … We are having lots of wind and rain from Hurricane Sandy. I’m glad to stay inside. Son Joey is home, too, as he does carpenter work and the crew didn’t go today. Our neighbors Aden and Rachel Miller were blessed with a baby boy, Aden Jacob, on Oct. 18. Grandparents are Jonas Gingeriches and Ferdie Millers. We have also been enjoying our new granddaughter, Eva Grace who was born on Oct. 8 to son Aaron and Rachel. Our other grands are Noah Detweilers Jr.
Oct. 24 was the anniversary day for Sister Barbie and Allen Ray Yoder. Twas their 16th and my folks, Crist and Barbara Ann’s 49th … and also Allen Rays parents Al and Miriam’s 38th! Barbie and my Mom also share Aug. 7 as a birthday as does Barbie and Allen Ray’s oldest son, Adam. Wonder if others are having mice issues, too, this year! We caught our fourth mouse in the house! We’ve lived here for 24 years and this is only the second time we’ve had mice. The problem now is how are they getting in?? Help!! My aunt Martha Coblentz is staying at her grandson Matthews’ for the time being. She is feeling better since her bout with C-diff. She is age 86 and has pancreatic cancer. See Y’all!
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Oct. 28, 2012: Good morning on the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Sunday, 6 a.m. All is quiet yet in the house; all are asleep yet. I decided Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d better get up and get this letter written, tomorrow being the deadline. The theme for this month is Thanksgiving Day. Hope you like the poem I shared. (Page 1) The funeral for 94 years old John Kauffman Ella was well attended. (No wonder!) She had 424 great grandchildren, 17 children and 125 grandchildren, Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remember her dear daughter Elma who took such loving care of her Mother. A group of us plan to take dinner over tonight. Bishop Crist D. Miller church was held at Milo (Dan) Detweilersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Visitors Joey and Katie Byler of Larson West Rd. and many young folks came and plan to be at Mel and Ada Kauffmansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next. Bishop Dan Fisher (Mespo) church ordained a new minister. Out of a lot of 14 men, Billy Stutzman, age 30, was the chosen one. That church was at Wheelchair Marvin Kauffmans. They plan to be at our son Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next. Plain Country Scribe Katherine Byler was pretty shook up when she heard a man with a gun held up her granddaughter Elizabeth (John and Laura) at Kurtz Salvage Store on (dead end) Shedd Rd. The UPS man got his license number. He was arrested. Sad to say, he was a 28 year old man from West Farmington. He had fled with the money. Rudy and I enjoyed a 4-day trip to Washington D. C. this past week, along with 50 other people, traveling with Bill Stutzman Tours (Pioneer Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bus). We also enjoyed a one day trip with him to the western Maryland Scenic railroad Train Ride, this time traveling with 52
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other people. Our three daughters went with us on that one. Poly and Ruth Byler traveled with us on the Washington D. C. trip and got off in Virginia to meet a van load of his relatives from Geauga County to travel on to Maryland to visit their Byler relatives. They planned to come home last night. Preacher Sam and Edna Kauffman and Wheelchair Marvin and Emma Kauffman visited relatives in Hasting, Mich. this past weekend. We, along with Marvins, Joe Kurtz Malinda and Dan, reminded our son Jake of his 42nd birthday Friday afternoon. Marvins left at 2 p. m. for the Michigan trip. Eli and Alta Byler and daughter Kathryn, Freeman and Edna Mullet, Clara (Joe) Byler and all of us enjoyed a rainy day at the Hartville Flea Market yesterday. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a once a year event for us! We are sorry to hear Mrs. Andy O. Emma Miller is in intensive care with a blood clot on her ling. The sisters of Atlee Emma Byler surprised her with an overnight stay and, tonight, all their children plan to surprise her at the home of Andy and Ida Byler. Son Marty and Lori and family plan to go, too. Son Marty along with many others helped Aden and Nancy Yoders and Robbie and Laura Mast trade places Wednesday night. Adens are now living beside Nancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents. Homer Yoders Jr. Nancy is feeling better since taking the chemo pills. Mrs. Bill Mullet Emma of Parkman is not doing as well as we would like to see with her cancer illness. Our daughters plan to take dinner over tomorrow night. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget them.
n Firkee is the Native American name for the turkey. Firkee sounds a bit like turkey. n When a Tom turkey [male turkey] gobbles, it can be heard from as far away as a mile. In fact, only the Tom turkeys gobble, female turkeys make a clucking or clicking sound. n Puritans from the Mayflower used to drink beer. This was probably weak â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and safer to drink than transporting water on a ship. n 87% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving according to the National Turkey Federation. During a year the average American eats 17 pounds of turkey, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the weight of a decent sized bird.
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