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Submitted by Sarah Miller Dr. Albert Evans worked for several years to get the permits to build a facility where costs were less than a hospital, yet would be a safe place for women to deliver, it finally happened! More women were having home births to defray costs, so, Dr. Al decided to open a Birthing Center. To get a permit, he needed to prove a need for such a facility. Geauga Community Hospital was close, yet, too far for the Amish to travel by horse and buggy, so they did receive a permit, but for horse and buggy Amish only. Dr Albert and his wife donated the land and, with frolics and Amish and non-Amish working together, the facility finally opened up in June 1990. The first baby to be born there was a daughter to Freemon and Lucy Miller on June 21, 1990. Freemon served on the Care Center board for many years. Birth number 18 was a daughter, Rosanna, born to Dan and Sylvia Miller. 21 years later, a daughter, Cindy Marie, was born to Rosanna and Aden Troyer, the first of the second generation to give birth at there. This was birth number 2,555. So, over 21 years, the community saved thousands of dollars using the Care Center. This Sylvia is our daughter, Rosanna is our granddaughter and baby Cindy Marie is our great granddaughter! Joe was on the board when it opened up and served 9 years. I also worked there part time for 10 years.
Things to Ponder while Giving Blood Submitted by Sarah Miller
Jesus gave blood to, but … He gave all … I give a pint. He hung on a cross … I lay on a cot. He was pierced by a spear … I, with just a needle. He was mocked … I was praised. He was condemned … I was commended. He was tortured … I was babied.He died … I lived. He went to the grave … I went home. He gave for all … I gave for one. Thank you, Lord, for the difference.
November 16, 2011
Tell Me a Story Long Ago
Submitted by Katherine Byler
Abe E. Byler writes … I had a chat with a man who said his mother came from a family of twins. Her grandfather had 11 sets of twins, all boys, and they all grew to manhood. The man loaded his 22 boys on a wagon one day and went to town to buy straw hats. When they got there, he sent one of the boys into the store to see if they had a good supply. The boy came out and said they did. When they walked in, the storekeeper asked, “Are these all your boys?” The man said, “They are.” So the storekeeper opened his box of hats and said, “Get fitted, boys. Anyone with 22 boys can use a little help. The hats are on the house.” This must have been a lot of years ago. It wasn’t an Amish family!
An Apology In the Oct. 26 issue of Plain Country, we had the pleasure of Spotlighting the David R. S. Sharp Shop. Sadly, the Spotlight article was published without the complete last sentence and a half in the article! So, here it is … “Now there is a place to go to get these things sharp, and enjoy an interesting conversation with the man who does the work. A visit to the Sharp Shop is relaxing and well worth your while!” In this same Spotlight, we mentioned a sideline David has making Three Wheeled Carts, a simple but safe and comfortable “wheel chair.” David makes them only to order, and an order recently came in, so we are able to show you a picture of the Three Wheeled Chair. It is comfortable, easy to push and steer and easy to keep clean!
As each day comes to us refreshed and anew, so does my gratitude renew itself daily. The breaking of the sun over the horizon is my grateful heart dawning upon a blessed world. ~Terri Guillemets
Our next issue of Plain Country is Dec. 7. Submission deadline is Monday, Nov. 21. Advertising deadline is Nov. 28. Please send the information to share to Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062, or call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933.
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Belated Happy Birthday Mike Amanda Yutzy (58) (“Wow, you’re getting up there!” a friend) Nov. 3 Julie Kurtz (7) Nov. 4 Jake Weaver (65) Nov. 5 Rose Weaver Nov. 7 Allen I. Miller (46) Nov. 12 Mrs. Urie (Susan) Byler Nov. 12 Rachel Miller (16) Nov. 13 Paul A. Miller (19)
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Dan and Katie Troyer … Nov. 2, 1972 John and Mary Troyer … Nov. 22, 1962 Bill and Dorothy Gingerich … Nov. 25, 1999
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Ruth Ellen Miller Born Dec. 9, 1975 – Died Nov. 24, 2004 Levi Edward Miller Born Dec. 26, 1936 – Died Nov. 4, 2008 Martha Weaver Bon April 1, 1941 – Died Nov. 6, 2008 Michael C. Byler Born Dec. 8, 1996 – Died July 12, 2006
By Rachel Miller
Eighth graders along with some parents were visiting schools last Wednesday, Oct. 26.
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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, Dec. 14 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, Nov. 23 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road, Newbury.
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Nov. 15 Mrs. (Henry) Sadie Miller (73) Nov. 18 Kathryn Miller (43) Nov. 18 Emma Sue Weaver (24) Nov. 19 Danny Ray Mullet (15) Nov. 19 Linda Marie Yoder (5) Nov. 19 Mrs. Dan (Cindy) Shrock Nov. 20 Chester D. Miller (10) Nov. 21 Freeman F. Mullet Jr. (31) Nov. 22 Erma Miller (37) Nov. 22 Mrs. (Al) Linda Mullet (32) Nov. 22 Wayne Gingerich Jr. Nov. 24 Katie Troyer (35) Nov. 24 Ivan E. Byler (8) Nov. 24 Susie D. Detweiler (54) Nov. 24 Mrs. (Norm) Sue Yoder (47) Nov. 28 Mrs. (Jacob) Ellen Schlabach (23) Nov. 28 Marcia A. Weaver (14) Nov. 28 Mrs. (Norm) Kathy Miller (52) Nov. 29 Mrs. (Wayne) Elizabeth Byler (35) Nov. 29 Matthew M. Miller (5) Nov. 30 Katherine Byler (64) Dec. 1 Mrs. (Joe) Emma Weaver (81) Dec. 2 Nathan (Wayne) Byler (9) Dec. 5 Freeman Byler Jr. Dec. 5 Katie Troyer Dec. 6 Jacob L. Hershberger (15) Dec. 6 Susan N. Miller (20) A Happy Birthday to “Katherine’s Korner” scribe, Katherine Byler on her birthday Nov. 30. I won’t tell her age, but will give you a hint. It’s more than 30 and less than 70! Ha! Sarah Miller
Anniversary .....................................................02 Birthdays...........................................................02 Bits and Pieces of Yesterday ..................... 08 Bookmobile News .........................................08 Books in Review .............................................08 Children’s Immunization Clinics ...............02 From Our Schools...........................................02 Greetings from Garrettsville ......................06 Greetings from the Plain Community ....06 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner..........06 Hello from Huntsburg ..................................07 In Memory .......................................................02 Katherine’s Korner .........................................04 Lines by Linda .................................................06 Mom’s Diary .....................................................05 News from Windsor ..................................... 04 Obituary .......................................................... 02 Parkman Pathways ........................................07 Plain Community Events.............................02 Plain Fun ...........................................................09 Recipes ..............................................................03 Spotlight on Grandma’s Fabrics ..............04 Wanted ..............................................................02
In Memoriam
Melvin N. Wengerd, 97, of Parkman, entered eternal rest Thursday morning, Nov. 3, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 17, 1914 to the late Noah D. and Katie Ann (Miller) Wengerd. Melvin is now reunited with his loving wife, Agnes (Byler). He lived in the Parkman area most of his life and is a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Melvin will be missed by: his children, Atlee (Lovina) Wengerd of Clymer, N.Y., Fanny (Crist ) Weaver of Parkman, Mary Ann (Joe) Miller of Mesopotamia, Noah (Ida) Wengerd of Clymer, N.Y.; two sisters; 41 grandchildren; 231 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by: his wife; father; mother; step-mother; one brother; five sisters; four grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Melvin’s final resting place is in Miller Cemetery in Huntsburg. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
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“Does anyone reading this have the recipe for the wet baked chicken that is served at Amish weddings? It is not dry but very moist and perhaps has cream of celery soup in it. I own eight Amish cookbooks but that recipe isn’t in any of them! Please help! Very truly yours, Jean W. Taylor” If you have the recipe Mrs. Taylor is writing for and are willing to share it, please send it to Plain Country, P.O. Box 249, Huntsburg, Ohio, 44046 and mark the envelope attn: Mrs. Jean Taylor.
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By Katherine M. Byler Okay, I perceived it the wrong way; I erred; I goofed; I flubbed. My niece made it clear to me: six months after the first thunder in Spring is generally the first frost. I began counting in January, thinking first frost of the year instead of first frost in spring.
Hope to make better predictions next year. It’s been reported that blue lights on a buggy or other vehicle are illegal, unless yours is an emergency vehicle … which this is a symbol for. It says in the paper that Mrs. John N. B. Detweiler (Mary) is a great grandmother. Doesn’t sound too bad till you word it such: It’s when your grandchild has a grandchild. Isn’t that a trip? Getting ready for winter … this house needs a proper fire extinguisher or two. Does anyone know where to get them? Thirty-eight days remaining before Christmas! Oh, why did I start counting? Son John and wife Laura and family were here for a turkey dinner. They earned it bigtime by raking leaves, cutting off hosta plants and hauling them away. We even pulled out big green onions from the garden and trimmed them. (Want to try some onion patties suggested by Mrs. Henry Jr (Kathy) Miller.) Oh yes, and they pulled and dug out all the glad bulbs. Now Joe is enclosing the porch with plastic, boxing me in. He also planted a bunch of Rose of Sharon hedges, placing a long plastic pole in with each one. They didn’t last awfully long; some were found in the ditch, some were totally gone. Oh
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coating to Whirlwind and Carmella in many attractive colors. Racks of threads, both Coats and Clarks and Mettler complement the colors of the fabric. Rolls of material for head coverings are available. Along the back wall are “notions” (scissors, pins and other things needed for sewing). Nearby, you will find rolls of table covering. If the fabric or color you need is not in By Jacquie Foote the store, it will be ordered for you. Betty says that your order will normally be filled Driving down quiet, beautiful Gates within 3 to 7 days, the exception being if Road, you can easily spot the black and the material is on back order. You can even white sign proclaiming “Grandma’s Fabric”. buy “mail order” by calling in. You follow the driveway to a white building. Among the things attractive to When you enter the shop you will find it as customers are the many articles of bright, cozy and friendly as its name. handmade clothing. There are outfits for Betty Weaver’s first fabric store opened children from infants to 10 -12 years old. 25 years ago. At that time, she came to Coats are available in regular winter wear, realize that to survive, a fabric shop must denim and even camo. There are handmade offer more than just fabrics. But Betty’s nightgowns, dresses, aprons and boy’s family was young and there just wasn’t outfits. Right now, Betty and her daughters time to grow both children and a business. are making coats for the coming winter Betty sold her store. Then, three years ago, weather. the Mespo Cornerstone Fabrics was for sale Betty’s desire that you be able to and Betty, family grown, remembered her get what you want in her store keeps her dream. So, Betty Weaver and her daughter expanding her horizons. Do you want Emma bought Mespo’s shop, moved its brooms or mops or dustpans? She will stock inventory and opened Grandma’s Fabrics. them. Is it clothespins you want – or tablets With the help of another daughter, Ida, they for shopping lists? She will make sure you operate it. can find them in her store. Seasonal things Betty remembered her thoughts about like canning lids, fans and having more than just Christmas cards all have fabrics and sewing notions their place. Betty wants to if you want to make a Grandma’s Fabrics have what you want to buy. success of your store. She and Flooring Since the stock is, therefore, and her daughter have expanding, it is only natural developed a shop that has Betty and Emma Weaver, that the building itself must a wide enough variety of owners and operators expand. There are plans items to interest even the to add on to the present husbands of the women Fine fabrics, wonderful building next year. who come in for the cloth, flooring, and much more A good example threads, scissors, needles 4579 Gates Road, Mespo of Grandma’s Fabrics and table coverings that 440 693 4330 willingness to grow is the are the mainstays of fabric Open M, T, W, F & Sat new product line they have shops. There are socks, work 8:30 -5:00 begun to sell. It is Beauflor gloves, hats and umbrellas. Closed Thurs. and Sun. Linoleum which is made in Even further removed from Belgium. They are the only fabrics are the led lights, the store in the area to sell this battery operated lamps, the fine flooring. They have samples of the many select children’s and adult’s books, the toys colors and designs available, each with a and puzzles and the handmade baskets and ten year guarantee from the manufacturer. canes from Lancaster. When you have picked out the color and Near the door is a large display of pattern you want, Betty’s husband, John baskets. On the wall behind the baskets is a P. Weaver, will place the order for you. A large display of socks and on the wall to one representative of the company will handle side of the door is a generous array of hair the measuring and installation. From order accessories. (Betty says her granddaughters to floor should not take more than two and their friends make a beeline for these.) weeks. The center of the store is given over Grandma’s Fabrics is a wonderful place to fabrics, threads and clothing. Numerous to explore, aided by cheerful people such as bolts of cloth are displayed to advantage. Betty and her two daughters. There is everything from mélange and
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A son, Daniel Jr., was born to Dan and Mary Ann Yoder. Grandparents are John Henry Yoders and widow Mrs. Dan Miller Martha. A daughter, Ruth Ann, was born to Allen and Rebecca Burkholder. Grandparents are Crist Burkholders and Freeman Millers. Freeman Miller, age 5, son of Andy and Lucy Miller was in Rainbow Hospital for a week with intestinal problems. All signs point to Hirschprung’s disease*, but they don’t have the final test results yet. Young Freeman has a surgery to go through in the future. Keep him and his parents in your prayers. Laura (Mrs. Reuben) will not go on dialysis as of yet. The doctor wants to wait a while. (*Hirschsprung’s disease is a blockage of the large intestine due to improper muscle movement in the bowel. It is a congenital condition.)
well, plants are still standing. Trees and bushes were decorated like Christmas for Halloween. Wanted to leave it (just kidding). The two little grandboys, Alan Ray and Paul, pulled most of it down, stuffing it in bags. Should I have recycled it? Someone reported a muddy mess for the helpers to fill silo at Sam Weavers Jr. on top of Mespo Hill. Yikes! One fellow got stuck standing in the mud and it took how many guys to pull him out? You’ll have to ask John H. Kempf … or maybe it isn’t worth telling. Sounds like it was quite an experience for all. (The guys actually shoveled him out.) Watch out if you listen to spooky stories late at night. Years and years ago, some boys were walking home after hearing such yarns. One by one, each got home okay, till only one was left. Just then, the big old train let out an extra long TOOOOOT! Up jumped the boy, hitting the ground arunning. He ran home, though the door, up the stairs, into bed with his boots still on! Whew! A “good” crop of potatoes was reported: some were the size of walnuts, some the size of peas, and then there were the smaller ones. Once again Mr. Mouse and family have invaded the living room of the John D. Bylers on Dead End Shedd.
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eiler Thursday, Oct. through the By Barbara Ann Detw 13: I helped with corn maze and serving food at the petting zoo. Burton Horse Sale. We then went Twas an enjoyable to my parent’s for a few hours. day and very busy for a few hours. I did Sunday, Oct. 23: We went to church, manage to watch a few horses being sold then to neighbors Dan and Mary Ann just before I left for home! Yoder to see the new baby. Friday, Oct. 14: This morning it Monday, Oct. 24: Rain again, but it started off raining again. turned nice in the afternoon. We went to Rose Edna went down to my parents visit with Dave and Ida’s son Billys tonight. today. She will then go along to sister They lost their little 3 year old son a while Elizabeth’s in Carroll County tomorrow to ago. be with their children for the day. Tuesday, Oct. 25: Mom sent us Saturday, Oct. 15: Raining again. So an anniversary card and only then did the children were all in the house! They did I remember we had an anniversary last play nicely with their dolls and also played Saturday! It was number 22! I asked Wayne school, which they do a lot of these days. if he thought of it and he didn’t. Is that Laura had to hang laundry in the what happens when getting older! I basement and on racks around the stove. knew I was over the hill, but I thought Sunday, Oct. 16: We went to Brother going downhill would be easier! Wally’s tonight with gifts to celebrate this Wednesday, Oct. 26: More sewing birthday … number 40. We gave him toilet then baked a tea ring and cookies. paper with small gifts and candy stuffed in Thursday, Oct. 27: Just did the daily the rolls. dozens today. Monday, Oct. 17: VERY windy, so Friday, Oct. 28: Wayne, Rose laundry dried in a jiffy, a rare occurrence Edna and I drove to Orwell to do a bit of these days. shopping. Tonight, I went to the Special Ed. Saturday, Oct. 29: The usual Saturday School meeting with Laura. with laundry, baking and cleaning. Tuesday, Oct. 18: Went to get Sunday, Oct. 30: We went to Wayne’s groceries and had to do all the carrying Brother Chester and Lydia’s to see the new myself since no one was home to help baby, Aden. me. Monday, Oct. 31: Mondays are Tonight we went to my Uncle Harvey always so busy with lots of laundry and and Fannie Byler’s with Dad and Mom. cleaning up the clutter from the weekend. They took along quite a few bushels of Neighbor Andy and Lucy’s little son, apples and made cider with Harvey Jr’s. Freeman, was in the hospital for a week cider press. with intestinal problems. He came home Harvey Jr. then helped Laura, Andrew tonight, so Rose Edna, Katherine and I and Katherine make wooden puzzles walked over for a while to see how he’s which they do in their shop. That was the doing. highlight of the day for them. Tuesday, Nov.1: Wayne and I went Wednesday, Oct. 19: I sewed all day. to the parent/teacher meeting at school Another wet day. tonight. The teachers had us play a Thursday, Oct. 20: Wet again! What memory game. They showed us 20 small are we going to do with all this moisture? items and we had three minutes to write Those big dirt piles that we have in our down the ones we remembered, I got 15 yard from digging out the basement are of them. I’m surprised I got that many. still there!! Wednesday, Nov. 2: A beautiful day. Friday, Oct. 21: Rose Edna is Fall I did laundry. Cleaning the upstairs, so we all steer clear I can hear the school children at their for fear of also being scrubbed! She’s a fast play during recess. It sounds like they’re worker, so it doesn’t take long. having fun. It is very comforting to send the Saturday, Oct. 22: I had won a gift children to school and know the teachers certificate to Ridgeview Farms, so we went are doing their best to teach them good there today and took a hayride and went values besides their lessons.
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The auction for John E. Detweiler held at the Middlefield Sale Barn on Friday, October 28, was a good turnout. John has had several back surgeries and is not able to do much. We were glad for all those who took advantage of the Med-Works medical offerings on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the D. D. C. Clinic. But, we were sorry for those who didn’t take advantage of it. They plan to do this By Sarah Miller maybe once a year. The D. D. C. Clinic is a truly October 29, 2011 beautiful facility run by Dr. Wang Time for another letter. Where who specializes in genetic does the time go? It waits on no _____________ disorders in children. This man. facility is truly a blessing to Well, Jack Frost has been A proud father our community. If you get busy the past several mornings covering the countryside with phoned the newspaper a chance, stop by. You will a nice coat of white, making and reported the birth be glad you did! Saturday, Nov. 19, of his twins. The girl at the a beautiful landscape. A son was born to desk didn’t quite catch the we will host the annual Joseph and Betty Yoder on message. “Will you repeat Exchange Student dinner for the Northeast Ohio Friday, Oct. 28. He was named that?” she asked. chapter. There are usually Joseph Jr. but will be called “Not if I can help 75-85 people attending, Joey. Missed his Mom’s birthday it, ” he replied. including host parents. by three days. Grandparents are You all have a good week! Joe and Mary Yoder and John and Sylvia Detweiler.
By Linda Weaver
Nov. 1, 2011 It sure has been frosty the last few mornings. Hopefully the grass will slow down its growth and give lawns a chance to dry up a little. Looks like a beautiful week ahead. Three new babies to report, all boys. To Marvin and Susan Miller, a son, Adam, who joins thee brothers and three sisters. Grands are Eli H. Millers and Henry Frey. To Allen and Linda Frey, a son, Norman, who joins four brothers and one sister. Grands are Henry Frey and Albert Millers, greats are Mrs. Dan (Martha) Miller and Noah Detweiler, Sr. To Roy Jr. and Karin Burkholder, a son, Donnie who joins one brother and one sister. Grands are Roy Srs. and Henry Kuhnses, greats are Ray Burkholders, Owen Millers, Mrs. Ervin Kuhns, and great-great is John Kauffman Ella. John Slabaugh was able to come home from the hospital Sunday, Oct. 30. And seems to be doing well. We visited there yesterday around noon. Mrs. Crist (Mattie) Slabaugh was there also. Today, it is two weeks since he had his surgery. The last few days, he’s felt like eating again. Dan Kurtz was at Hillcrest Hospital over the weekend. They were doing numerous tests but haven’t heard if they found the cause of his illness or not. He had trouble breathing, for one thing, The benefit auction at the sale-barn Friday night, Oct. 28, looked like it did well. Lots of nice items were sold and they had a huge silent auction which brought lots of buyers. John C. Detweiler was there with his rod/staff. They nearly stopped the sale when he caused a commotion in the bleachers! We are glad Noah J. Detweiler’s back surgery is over and he is on the mend. The surgery was Wednesday, Oct. 26 and he came home Saturday with strict orders to take cane for two months.
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October 31, 2011 Monday morning and I happened to think I should have sent this letter already. So I guess I’ll write before I do laundry. We have 32 degrees this morning. It’s been frosty every morning for the last three or four days. Yesterday we had 27 degrees. And it was very foggy Friday morning and Saturday. I moved my four geraniums into the back porch which is enclosed in plastic … all but one end. They are still nice. The Christmas cactuses I moved into the entrance. Two are loaded with buds; maybe they are Thanksgiving cactuses. I found my directions for giving caster oil to them when you bring them into the house in the fall. It says two ounces caster oil in one pint of warm water. We have been doing the fall cleaning. We have he entrance and basement to do yet. Then Barbara has the upstairs to do. We have lots of leaves to take care of in the yard. We like to shred them and put them in the garden. My caning is about done. I have to get meat later on as I’m out of canned meat. Freeman M. Miller spent several days in the hospital last week. He had a big cyst taken out. It was bigger than a baseball. Also minister Crist F. Miller spent a couple days in the hospital with stomach problems. He wasn’t able to be in church yesterday at Dan Detweilers. Last Tuesday evening, Albert Detweilers, Ervin Bylers and Mary Ellen and we were to Mose Miller’s for sister Clara’s birthday. Friday evening was the benefit auction at Middlefield Sale Barn for John Detweiler. It was a good turn out. Tomorrow would be Dad’s birthday if he were living. He would be 97 years old. Son Ivan Jrs. were here Friday evening and we had cake, ice cream and snacks for John Mark’s birthday which was Tuesday. He was 8 years old.
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By William Bender
It don’t do any good to write about the weather, as everyone knows we had a wet summer and fall. And we had frost. Raymond Yoder said I should write in here that he got two deer in Pennsylvania this fall. I don’t think this is something to write home about; they’re just doe. Leah Bricker is still in Cass City. Uria Nancy was out there a few days. Came home Saturday late. Agnes Schmucker is back after being in Kentucky three weeks with the boys down there. The Benders went to Clymer, N.Y. to brother Urias. They had their fiftieth wedding anniversary Oct. 12. We are now in November and the long cold winter is ahead of us. I have seen snow in October. We had a wet October, but no snow. Maybe we will have a mild winter. I remember as a schoolboy we used to be snowbound for three days. Old Fred Hubbert used to drive the snowplow. I remember going down Clay Street between Joe Yoders and Mose Burkholders, and the snow banks were as high as the buggy top. One time a snowstorm came up while we were in school and Teacher Uria closed the school and sent the older boys home to tell the parents to come get the children. It took a while till Dad came and got us. He had the team and sled. We went through some big snowdrifts. This little boy was glad to see his dad. One of John Miller’s daughters came over and said they would make room for any children to sleep who couldn’t get home. This little boy had other plans, as he wasn’t going to sleep away from home. I was going to sneak home the first chance I had. Don’t know if I would have made it or not. All I had in my head was to get home somehow.
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Nov. 2, 2011 Greetings from Burton, Ohio. It is already November and now we are seeing some bright blue skies. November has started with very nice weather. Hope our farmers can harvest their fall crops. We look forward to seeing the winter as we slow down and can enjoy the seasons. Our sympathy to the Lester A. Miller family. Les Mary passed away suddenly on Oct. 16 and the funeral was held on
Saturday, Oct. 22: Oh, the sun Tuesday, Oct. is out and so I took off the curtains, 13: I’m whiling washed them and, while they’re on away this week in By Ellen Hershberger the line, I got the windows washed. Pennsylvania at my Also washed all the dishes from the friend’s house, relaxing, shopping, visiting hutch and got that cleaned and put back other friends, and going out to several together, A good feeling. lunches. We also washed all her beautiful Sunday, Oct. 23: Not much to report dishes in the glass china cabinet and today except sleeping and going for a nice her collection of about 200 elephants in fall walk. The rest of the family went singing another cabinet. for Mrs. Edna Kuhns at the home of Chester Saturday, Oct. 15: I came home and Laura tonight. this p.m. after a stop at the cheese house. Monday, Oct. 24: Oh, there would Had to get some Smoky Cheddar, or so I be interesting things to write, but we must thought. respect the privacy of others. Am doing Sunday. Oct. 16: Most of our family window and curtain cleaning at work. The attended church at nephew John and Lori mailman didn’t leave anything today. Yutzy’s. Tuesday, Oct. 25: I took an early Monday, Oct. 17: It’s good to be back morning hike to the P.O. to mail in for an at work and be useful. absentee ballot. I saw an Amish crew at a Tuesday, Oct. 18: After work, our building at Chardon Square. singing group gathered at the Melvin Wednesday, Oct. 26: It’s my day off Kauffman home tonight. They are adding a and I went to town, then worked on my bedroom to their home and enlarging their stove, using hammer and screwdriver to living room. They became grandparents to chisel the cement out of the grooves so two sets of twins this summer and took in that I can replace the broken seal. the wedding of their son Christopher and Thursday, Oct. 27: When I came Kathy in Kentucky. Chris’ wife Barbara was home from work tonight, my nephew killed in a wreck one year ago, so now they had finished my stove project (bless him!) have a combined family of twelve. so that I could start a fire. Stayed up until Today was the funeral of Mrs. Lester 12:30 a.m. to get it going. Miller who fell ill in or at the place where Friday, Oct. 28: This morning I’m church was held on Sunday at the Albert off to a new shift again at 6:15 to cook Miller home on Jug Road. breakfast and lunch for residents at the Then we also received the tragic news assisted living home. My singles group of the passing of Roman Schlabach. May came for supper, but they brought some of we keep the families in our prayers. the food. Wednesday, Oct. 19: It’s back to work Saturday, Oct. 29: Wow, a whole day tonight for a 24-hour shift. I forgot to write off to play, work, whatever! I cleaned up first that sister and I had lunch to celebrate from last night and cleaned out flowerbeds. a friend’s birthday which is today, and also To bed early! for sister’s and mine. Sunday, Oct. 30: We walked in Thursday, Oct. 20: The people I am the crispy morning to church at Marvin caring for had doctor’s appointments Kauffman’s on Owen Road. Had a good nap today, they took me to lunch afterwards. Is in the afternoon. this why it’s hard to lose weight? Monday, Oct. 31: Last day of October The seal on my stove door came loose, already. Just a normal day at work, and causing an overheat that melted a candle lots of little Trick or Treaters stopped by on the wall enough to make it hang down. tonight. Scary! Tuesday, Nov. 1: A bright sunshiny This evening, we took in the wedding Nov. 1. Had a burst of energy this a.m., so at Dan and Sara Byler’s. I tackled some extra house cleaning at Friday, Oct. 21: My, after being the place I work. Oh, a bummer tonight gone most of the morning to get a back when my ride is one hour late and I missed treatment, I can surely putz around in the the taxi going to our singing. But I finally afternoon not getting much done. Playing got there later after some phone calls with little ones is important too, but I and rearranging. We sang for Mrs. Betty finally got the dishes out of the hutch and Hershberger, Always an uplifting evening. gave the insides a coat of varnish in hopes Adios and GOD bless one and all. of sealing in that awful ”old” odor it has.
Wednesday, Oct 26. Survivors are husband Lester, sons Danny Ray and wife Mary of Tenn., David (Sarah), Ruth (Jerry) Miller and Linda (Leroy Coblentz all of Middlefield. John H. Slabaugh of Georgia Road had a colon tumor removed on Oct 18 at UH Geauga. The doctors feel it had not spread and felt all was removed which everyone is thankful for. John had a hard time recovering and had to contend with some liver problems, but was able to come home Sunday evening, Oct. 30. We hope all is well with John. Wife Nancy and myself along with my sisters and nieces traveled to Holmes County and met my stepsister and stepbrother for breakfast. Then, we spent the rest of the day with brother Wayne and wife Emma in Southern Ohio. As the holidays approach, are we really thankful for our Heritage, our health, and that we live in a land of plenty and freedom?
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Books in Review By Jacquie Foote
Grandma’s Diary
Farmers are nearly done husking corn, which is a fair crop. David J. Miller and wife returned home last week from a two week’s visit in Holmes County. J. Y. Kurtz is down with a cancer. Andrew Coblentz and wife will start for Tuscarawas County next Tuesday. Eli Miller will go to Holmes County next week and fron there to Illinois. Signed, A. Reader
Oct. 28, 1940 40 degrees at 7:10 a.m., cloudy. 48 degrees at 1 p.m., little sunshine. Pa, Eli and Mose J. Miller are digging potatoes this a.m. We washed. Ben was here and helped pick up potatoes this p.m. Me and Amelia helped pick up potatoes this p.m. 46 degrees at 5 p.m. Finished potatoes. We have 100 bushels. Oct. 30, 1940 48 degrees at 7 a.m., foggy. 50 degrees at 1 p.m., sunshine. Eli hauled a load of stones and a load of wood this a.m.
Submitted by Sarah Miller
“Wild Horses” written by Linda Byler was published by Good Books, Intercourse, Pa., copyright 2011. This is Book One of a new series by Amish author, Linda Byler, called Sadie’s Montana. The story begins with an incident that happened when Sadie Miler and her family was still living in Holmes County, Ohio. Fifteen year old Sadie’s love of and empathy with horses finally gets her a horse of her own, a frightened and half starved palomino Sadie promptly names Paris. (Paris being an almost magical place of dreams in her eyes.) After a wonderful summer spent caring for, earning money to buy equipment and feed for, and riding Paris, Sadie’s Dat (Dad) tells the family they are moving to Montana. Of course, livestock cannot accompany them. Paris gets a good new home, but that does not make the parting less hard. Five years later, the Miller family is well settled into an Amish community of 33 families near Aspendale Valley and 20 year old Sadie has a job she loves assisting the cookhousekeeper, Dorothy Sevarr at the Caldwell spread, the Aspen East Ranch. A near accident on the way to work introduces Sadie to a starving horse she names Nevaeh, a mysterious but ill-fated horse who comes to trust her. Sadie and her siblings must also contend with her mother’s strange behavior, her father’s insistence that nothing is wrong and a group of horses that appear and disappear on the range like phantoms. After nearly dying in one of the most graphic descriptions of a buggy accident that I’ve ever read, Sadie looses Nevaeh during her recuperation. All that makes the book seem one of adventure and sadness. Adventure, yes, but sadness, no. Sadie’s spirit and deep faith are reflected in the many warm, humorous moments in the story. Because of her own background, Linda Byler is able to accurately reflect life in an Amish family. This book is hard to put down and tempting to read again and again. It is written at the seventh grade level and is very suitable for the adult reader.
Submitted by Rachel Miller
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Bookmobile News By Jane Attina
The recent snow storm that hit the east coast has us realizing that Geauga County’s cold and snowy weather is right around the corner. Just this week our bookmobile got four new tires for the back of the bus which should help make driving and getting into driveways a bit easier. Though we try very hard to make all of our stops there are times that it is just not safe for the bookmobile to be out and about. If you or your neighbors have a phone, please give us the number so we may contact you in the event we have to cancel your stop. There have been occasions that our faithful patrons have been standing in the cold for many minutes hopeful that the big blue bus will show up but, alas, the stop was canceled and we had no way to let them know. We do not share your phone number with anyone else and only use it in cases like this. If for any reason the bookmobile does not come to your stop you will not be
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charged overdue fines for materials that were due that day. If by chance a fine is attached to your library card just bring it to the attention of the bookmobile staff the next time you visit or phone the bookmobile department at 440-632-1961 and ask for the bookmobile office or extension 21. Any of our staff will be glad to help you. Thank you for keeping your driveways cleared for our bus as this makes backing in easier and is much safer than parking on the roads. These days we have had so many requests for holiday books we have an extra crate of books on board filled with holiday reads for children. Craft books have been high in demand as well and we have several titles to choose from including a new Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts and Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Inspirations. Happy reading from the bookmobile.
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Fun! It’s a Logic Puzzle Contest!!!
You may do this logic puzzle alone or with other members of your family. Using the clues provided, fill out the chart at the end of the puzzle and fill out the information about who won the two prizes. Then, cut the logic puzzle out and print your name on the back. Send it in to The Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062 by Nov. 24. The first 20 entries with all right answers in by Nov. 24 will receive a book of stickers. Winners will be notified by mail on or about Nov. 30.
Autumn Logic Puzzle
By Robert and Elizabeth A. Miller The sixth graders of Lone Maple School were supposed to fix a bulletin board and decided to each take a leaf and another something for fall. The first category are the leaves and the second category are the others. They had two prizes, one for the first category and one for the second. Follow the clues and see if you can fill in the sentences at the end. . The person who won the prize in the second category found a chestnut leaf in the woods. . Joni likes to climb the pine trees in the front yard, but it also means hard work raking up the pinecones. . Timothy took a twig with acorns to school. . Three fourths of the pupils voted for Leah’s Indian corn. . Matthew sometimes gets tired of raking leaves in their front yard. . Susan sometimes sells hickory nuts and put a few in her pocket for the bulletin board. . Joni thinks elms are very nice. . The person who won in the first category got the leaf in their front yard. . Timothy and Susan are Joni’s cousins. . The person who brought the elm leaf got the second category from the front lawn. . Most of the pupils liked the maple leaf. . Alma found a nice leaf while hunting for walnuts in their small “Walnut Woods”, called that because it is all walnut trees. . At Timothy’s home there are many oak trees in their woods. . The person who won the prize in the first category also hoped his small moss covered rock would win the other prize. . The person whose family owns “Walnut Woods” cut a cornstalk to the right size for the bulletin board. . The person who brought the twig with acorns pulled a leaf from the twig for the first category. . One of Joni’s cousins took a hickory leaf to school. Name ________________________
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