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Vol. 6 No 11

Thanksgiving Thoughts

A Thanksgiving to Remember

By Susan Yoder

The year was 1987. We were in the process of building our home where we’re at now. Norm (my husband) and his brother Bert were working on shingling the house roof. Then we heard the fire trucks coming and stopping not far off. Come to find out, Urie Jr. and Susan Byler had a house fire on Swine Creek Road where the Jonas and Laura Byler family live now. It was pretty much

a total loss. I believe they were in a new house again by Christmas.

Thankful for …

Simple Pleasures

By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler Simple pleasures are the best … . Sitting by a fire on a winter afternoon . Slipping under flannel sheets on a cold winter night . Curling up with the Sunday paper . Listening to children at play . Picking the summer’s first tomato . Watching fireflies blinking across the lawn . Smelling just-cut grass . Having an old-fashion hayride . Watching the first snow of winter . Having a good laugh . Coming home

Leona Byler Grade 6

Nov. 26, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving

By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

The pumpkin pies are cooling, Upon the pantry shelf.

While Mother scurries to and fro, Much like a busy elf.

We have casseroles of golden yams, And scalloped corn to bake.

Cranberry sauce and turkey, And stuffing yet to make.

Tomorrow when the kinfolk come, The rafters sure will ring.

We’ll offer Thanks and then we’ll eat, ‘Til we can hardly sing.

With fellowship and hearty meal, And snowflakes on the way.

May every home be warmly blessed, On this Thanksgiving Day!

Happy Thanksgiving to You All!

By Sarah Miller

Count your blessings. Be thankful if you can walk, talk, have clothes to wear, family who love you and the privilege to worship a living God!

School Childrens’ Art continued on pages 9 & 10

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He spent 34 days in the hospital and is home now on crutches. There is much to be thankful for, but there is one more surgery for sure. There is a large hospital bill. A fund has been set up at both Middlefield Banks. If you can, please send a check made out to Paul Miller Fund to Middlefield Bank.

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Our week turned out different than what we expected, being Joe was taken to Geauga Hospital on Saturday evening with breathing problems. Tests showed A-fib and congestive heart failure, with only 20 percent of his heart working. We are hoping he will be released today. Will be on heart medication and blood thinner.

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We were blessed with a few warm fall days yet this week, but are now seeing snow flurries this morning. This is a 30 to 40 degree drop in temperature. They say it’s that time of year. (Smile) I don’t like to think about it.

Visiting with our friends Noah and Sovilla Detweiler last week were Dan and Katie Troyer, Rudy and Mary Yoder, Jake and I. Joining us were their daughter Ruth and Levi Mullet family and Eli and Dena Burkholder family. Noah is recovering from open-heart surgery to replace his aortic valve, which doctors say was barely functioning. He is doing well and must take care yet for a few months. He is trying to be patient, but it gets more difficult the better he feels.

Nephew Robert Troyer, 48, had heart surgery where they scraped the muscle and repaired his mitral valve. Now his mitral valve is leaking and he has fluid build-up that they had to get rid of. He needs surgery again, but hope is he can wait ‘til February or March. The surgeon said it’s too soon until then unless it’s an emergency. We, along with daughter Sara Jane and Marty Mast and son, our son Bob, Marta and four children were there Thursday eve to visit.

Rob and Laura’s son Paul, Rose and boys and their daughter Mary Ellen, Bob Miller and daughter joined us. He’s been going to work – light duty – between doctor appointments. He sees a doctor today, I am anxious to hear what he finds out. He is a big man, 6 foot plus, and has lost 34 pounds. So you can tell he’s not feeling the

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Spending Saturday and Sunday in Somerset, Pa. Nov. 1 and 2 were Bill and Anna Bender, Gideon and Freida Bender and Crist and Clara Hershberger. Bill’s father Noah Bender came to Geauga from Somerset, if I have that correct. If not, Bill can correct me. They said the scenery was beautiful.

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner … family get-togethers, good food, and thankful hearts for our many blessings! Oh, yes, and Katherine Byler’s birthday! Nov. 30 she’ll be 67. Her address is 8148 Parks West Road, Middlefield, OH 44062. Also send a line of cheer to her husband Joe for having to put up with her … also ‘cause he’s been sick!

Another leukemia patient, Lucas Gingerich, 4, son of Lester Jr. and Betty.

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Nov.13, 2014: Snow is coming down quite thickly. This means only one thing; Christmas can’t be far off. Twentyeight days from the time you read this, to be exact. Now we can get at the Christmas cards in earnest, dropping everything else but the most important duties (like cooking, cleaning, laundry).

Spent a fun day with daughter Elizabeth and kiddies in Carroll County. Daughter Barbara and her daughter Katherine went too, and we did some shopping in the town of Carrollton.

Elizabeth and family were up at Wayne and Barbara Detweilers for a fish fry on a recent Friday evening. All the rest of our children and we joined them there. Sure was delicious, those Lake Erie fishes.

Then we were invited the following Friday evening as well to the Detweilers to partake in an enjoyable evening when some people came to sing the evening away and ending with yummy snacks. We had a good laugh at a short skit by Nelson and Betty Wengerd.

Correction from last letter … No, we don’t go to horse “shows”. In case anyone noticed. We just take in a horse “sale” or two if we get a chance!

We came home on that enjoyable, but cold, Friday evening to what appeared to be vandalism all over the yard and driveway.

Even the mailbox wasn’t immune; it was pulled, post and all, from the ground. Come to find, it was all done by a bunch of girls … and I thought they were my friends.

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The nerve! In hiding the bag of candy from the grands, and myself, I put it right in the hands (and feet and mouths) of the enemy! They left evidence, so hubby set a trap. Horrors! He caught a mole! Sure hope he was working by himself.

Must be the time for close relatives to be hospitalized. Lucky for Andy S. Kauffman (brother-in-law) that he had four bypasses and a valve replaced in his heart on Nov. 10, spending as long in Hillcrest Hospital altogether as Joe (hubby) did for tests back in October. We’re still seeing doctors; they’re trying to come to a final decision.

Sister-in-law Barbara (Mrs. Crist) had to go to hospital and was diagnosed with A-fib.

It’s hoped it can be helped with medication.

We wish her brighter days. Oh yes, mustn’t forget sister-in-law Martha (Mrs. Bill) had back surgery and has to hold quite still … no twisting or turning.

Dan and Esther Hostetler (Hayes Road) visited us one evening to help pass the time. They brought their new game and Esther taught me how to play “Triple-Five”.

We were blessed by son John and Laura and their entire family one eve recently, to help with some BIG jobs. Best part was snacking later on. Wayne popped corn and we gobbled that up and enjoyed cinnamon rolls and other pastries.

Granddaughter Laura D. and I are getting excited about our two-day jaunt to Lancaster, Pa. Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Bill Stutzman is our very able tour guide.

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By William Bender I am so busy going away that I don’t seem to have time to write this. But, I better get a move on if I want to get this done by Nov. 14.

Last night, we were to see Sime Matt.

She is staying at Abner Miller’s since she is home from the hospital. Tonight Anna wants to go to the fish fry for Allen’s school.

I better get ready for that and then come back to this later.

(Later) Here I am; I’ve got about an hour before the driver comes. Two weeks ago, we went to Somerset, Pa. where my father was born and raised. We had an enjoyable two days. The church house was built in 1881.

I had to think back 100 years to when my father was in this church. I could see in my mind my father sitting beside grandfather.

Grandmother was there. She passed away 101 years ago.

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to change. I did see a few snowflakes at work today. I sure am not looking forward for winter. I am old enough to sit in the house if it gets too cold.

Mrs. Andy Yoder was in the hospital last Tuesday and they took her gallbladder. Now Anna tells me she is back in the hospital.

Don’t ask me why; I do not know.

In our neck of the woods, it is getting white. It is 24 hours later and I didn’t get very far last night as I saw my Sudoku board and it got the best of me. So I worked one out. Yes, I said “board” not “book”. I got it out of “Bits and Pieces”. I like it a lot better than a book to work it out. Sometimes it takes me two hours to do one. It doesn’t take a smart man to work one out, or I could not do it. But …Weight if you wantLoss to buyChallenge your spouse something for Christmas, this would make a nice gift. It is a lot more fun than a jigsaw puzzle.

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By Susan Yoder

Long ago in Parkman

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First, a correction. In my last letter it should have said that some of us Bylers recently spent an evening with our aunt Martha Coblentz at the Gideon Hershberger’s where she has her home.

A daughter (number three) LeAnna was born to sister Barbara and Allen Ray Yoder on Nov. 7. LeAnna is also welcomed by five brothers and grandparents Al and Miriam Yoder and Crist and Barbara Miller.

Some of the Betsy clan recently spent a day at Mom and Dads (Crist Millers). There were Betsy Dans, Dan P. Hostetlers, Aunt Katherine Byler and her daughter Mrs. Wayne Detweiler (Barbie), Mrs. Mel Fannie Miller and her sister Emma Byler and three of Andy S. Bylers, Crist Burkholder Emma, Joe

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Aug. 16, 1971: Noah J. Miller returned from the hospital quicker than expected. He broke records at Rainbow Hospital for learning to walk the quickest with two casts.

The Tobe M., and Manas T. Kuhns and two children, Sarah, Mary and Marie Kuhns and Enos D. Bylers and four children were in Crawford County today at the Andy B. Weavers.

Joe J. Millers moved Saturday to the basement of the house they are building on Route 168 on his father’s place (Joe J. W. Millers).

Neil E. Miller and two sisters and Mattie J. Hershberger were spilled from the buggy at Bill J. Bylers yesterday when they went around the corner too fast and the buggy upset. They had some bruises.

Aug. 21: the Dan J. Masts will have a sale and move on the place they brought from Allen J. Hershbergers in Parkman.

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Relocating to this area from Clymer, N. Y. are Dan L. and Ada Troyer.

They are in our church district, living at their son Reubens.

Dad (Crist J. S.) is having a problem with possums, even coming right up on the porch. Wild (?) life.

A nice big eight-point buck got hit right up the road from us recently. A hunter’s dream gone to waste. I believe someone took it for the meat, though.

‘Til next time … remember your blessings.

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Nov. 8, 2014 It’s time I get this letter on the way. I had intended to write Thursday evening, but it slipped my mind.

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By Donnie Miller

Nov. 8, 2014: Greetings to all Plain Country readers.

Oh, why do I put off writing until the last minute?

Are we ready for the winter? It’s nice to be winding down and taking it easy. They are predicting another bad winter, but like my friend says, “Ask me in April.” (Smile) We have had many visitors as of late, which we enjoy. We are expecting my stepbrother and others from Holmes County today. Monday evening, we expect a visiting group of Nancy’s cousins.

Our sympathy goes out to the Robert J. Miller family as wife and mother Nora Mae was buried on Saturday, Oct. 25. Nora was my first cousin and Nancy’s friend. They had a circle letter for years … Nora, Clara Hershberger, Joe Mary and my wife. Survivors are her husband Robert, four daughters and one son.

We had to miss a wedding in the family at Rudy Freys of David Kurtz and Elizabeth Ann. Nancy was not able to attend and I had a Clinic appointment that day. Had changed the appointment once before. Nancy’s sisters brought some wedding food and a short visit in the afternoon.

Nancy has two appointments next week. On the 12th she sees an infectious disease doctor about her lungs. Maybe there is an antibiotic that will help her cough, and she will also have an MRI that day. Friday the 16th she will see her cancer doctor … we hope for good news. (Editor’s Note: This article was submitted prior to Nancy’s doctor appointments.)

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Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | Nov. 26, 2014

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Mom’s Diary

By Ellen Hershberger Sunday, Oct. 19: My back and leg pain was severe enough to keep me home today, just resting.

Monday, Oct. 20: Feeling better after a day of rest and a good treatment. We visited Minnie Byler at University Hospital tonight.

It is now over three weeks she’s been in there, having had heart surgery.

Tuesday, Oct. 21: This morning, I went to do the usual banking and errands. Other duties today were payroll and sewing. Will I ever get these coats done?

This afternoon, we singles gathered for our annual fundraiser at Joe’s Window Shop.

The food was delicious and, afterward, our singing group gathered at the home of Lester Miller.

Wednesday, Oct. 22: I made an early morning trek back to Meadville and June and I did (what else?) more packing. We were saddened to hear Nora Miller passed on.

Thursday, Oct. 23: This is the first day of taking the many boxes and some furniture to the new apartment.

Friday, Oct. 24: We moved more things and I was treated to a fish dinner tonight.

Saturday, Oct. 25: More of the same today with me doing only light things these days I’m here … not much lifting and bending. Did make a grape pie.

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Moving day! Amid all the boxes piled high, we managed to find a bed and couch to sleep on at the new apartment tonight.

Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Thursday, Oct. 30: We spend our days unpacking, filling cabinets and the four curio cabinets, taking our trash, flattening boxes, resting, eating … enjoying the blessings we have.

Friday, Oct. 31: Homecoming Day! We filled a couple more shelves of her beautiful dishes this morning, and then I’m homeward bound with two of her friends.

She is no longer able to make the trip, so she asked her friends to bring me, using her car.

Had an enjoyable evening at a fundraiser tonight.

Saturday, Nov. 1: Just putting stuff away, going to town for ice and food, my icebox being rather empty.

Sunday, Nov. 2: Had a good brunch here, and, in the evening, we all walked to neighbors.

By Barbara Ann Detweiler Monday, Nov. 3: Seems good to do the three-hour stint with a 91-year-old.

Then I had a treatment and had relief from pain that plagued me the whole time in Pennsylvania.

Tuesday, Nov. 4: When I stopped to use the fax, I was surprised to find out that Joe husband of Sarah (Scribe) is in the hospital with heart issues.

Our group sang at the Crist P. Muller home tonight.

Wednesday, Nov. 5: Didn’t accomplish much today, just a short shift and some cooking.

Thursday, Nov. 6: I was home all day!

Baby-sitting, making phone calls, getting mail ready, sewing, taking long naps … nice!

Friday, Nov. 7: Brrr, I kinda neglected my stove, lazy night, so it wasn’t so cozy in here this morning. A busy day as usual, and this evening, our singles group enjoyed fellowship at the Gingerich home. They have the responsibility of caring for two special adult children, whom they enjoy caring for very much.

Saturday, Nov. 8: A day filled with sewing, cooking, etc. And I went to the craft show at Joe’s Window Shop. Lotsa people there!

Sunday, Nov. 9: We were all in church at Melvin Fisher’s and invited back for a good supper.

Monday, Nov. 10: After work, I went to the bank since they’ll be closed tomorrow, also the Post Office.

In the evening, the family had a belated, though happy, birthday supper for me. So spoiled I am.

Tuesday, Nov. 11: It’s a good feeling to have the two coats finished, so today I baked cookies, did some errands and worked outside a bit. Was also taken out to lunch.

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Today was filled with a short work shift, getting supper ready for a needy family and then attacking my mountain of dishes before bedtime.

Thursday, Nov. 13: I enjoyed babysitting this morning and a nap in the afternoon. Then, I tackled cutting and sewing one more coat.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Friday, Oct. 17: We received word that Mrs. Mary Mast died. We want to go to the viewing. Wayne and I went to Hillcrest Hospital to visit with my Dad who was admitted yesterday for testing.

Saturday, Oct. 18: It rained, so the girls worked indoors and cleaned like crazy.

Tonight, we all went to the viewing.

Sunday, Oct. 19: Wayne went to the funeral and I went to church with the children. This afternoon, we all went to the hospital to visit with Dad. His feet and hands are still very swollen and they’re trying to find the cause of it.

Monday, Oct. 20: Cool and dreary.

The washing machine wouldn’t start for Katherine, so she did other work and did laundry tonight after Wayne fixed it.

Tuesday, Oct. 21: Katherine and I went to get groceries.

Wednesday, Oct. 22: Our anniversary is today. Wayne sent the girls to get an ice cream cake to surprise me. Dad is still in the hospital. They found some swollen lymph nodes they want to check out.

Thursday, Oct. 23: Katherine got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and was grouchy all day. I got her to wrap some Christmas gifts this afternoon and that cheered her up a little bit!

Friday, Oct. 24: Dad had his procedure done this morning and they let him come home tonight. Katherine went down to help and is staying overnight.

Saturday, Oct. 25: We drove down to my parents this afternoon. Dad is very weak from being in the hospital over a week, so he needs to build up his strength. Brother Wally and Maria and family were there also as were niece Rachel and hubby Marlin and Baby Maria.

Sunday, Oct. 26: A lazy day until around 4 p.m. We drove down to visit with Wayne’s parents.

Monday, Oct. 27: A beautiful day, breezy and warm. I felt horrible today. I hurt a lot, but by tonight, it was somewhat better.

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Rose Edna was home today and washed off all the windows. The leaves are now all off the trees, so that will make less work around here! I felt better today.

Wednesday, Oct. 29: I went to friend Ida’s house for the day with a few other friends. Andrew goes hunting almost every evening, but no luck yet. John is getting ready to go off for a week … hunting, of course!

Thursday, Oct. 30: Betty and Norma drew names at school and they are all excited about it. They have a sixth-grade girl and a third-grade boy. Now, it’s up to me to buy the gifts.

Friday, Oct. 31: We had my parents and all my brothers and sister and families

Howdy from West Farmington

By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

Howdy everyone! May all your days be filled with sunshine.

Enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Don’t worry about things you have no control over. Learn to relax with laughter; it’s a great way to eliminate stress.

So much to see! So much to learn! It’s nice to do things for others. Too often we spend more time with co-workers and friends than we do with family. Time is one of our precious gifts; we need to use it wisely. So soon it is over … take time to “smell the roses”!

We were sorry to hear Sawmill Joe Miller (Scribe Sarah’s husband) was in the hospital with congestive heart failure. We hope this finds you feeling much better, Joe. Those going to Clintonville, Pa. to visit old pals Bishop Noah and Edna Bylers tonight are Bishop Crist R. and Clara Hershberger, Bill Stutzman, Robert and Emma Stutzman. Preacher Crist J. S. and Barbara Ann Miller, Daniel and Martha Fishers and Preacher Harvey J. Byler.

Today was an enjoyable day when a load of us went to Guys Mills, Pa. to treat Mrs. Junior Sara Ann Byler and Ruthie for Sara Ann’s birthday. At the celebration was her sister Ben Mary Byler, John Mullet Kathy, Crist J. S. Barbara Ann, Marvin Detweiler Sara Jane, Crawford Urie Junny Susan, Nelson Miller Barbara, Rob Stutzman Emma, Daniel Fisher Martha and myself.

We wish ya’ll a blessed Thanksgiving Day. Remember all the blessings. Forget all the troubles!

here for a fish fry to get rid of some of the fish Wayne and Andrew caught during the summer.

Saturday, Nov. 1: The girls cleaned up the mess from last night. Two of Wally’s girls stayed overnight so Betty and Norma had fun playing with them today.

Sunday, Nov. 2: We went to church, then home for the rest of the day. Betty and Norma think it’s terrible that we don’t go visit someone, but sometimes we like to be homebodies.

Monday, Nov. 3: A beautiful day, laundry dried in record time.

Tuesday, Nov. 4: It was my turn to send supper to the teachers tonight. (They stayed after school for parent/teacher meetings.) So I ordered pizza for them and picked up some things when I went shopping this morning.

Wednesday, Nov. 5: John called and said he shot two deer so far. Rose Edna left for Florida for two weeks. She has to babysit for the people she works for as they’re staying down there for a while. We’ll miss her.

Thursday, Nov. 6: It seems to take so long for my hands to get better. It’s very frustrating.

Friday, Nov. 7: Tonight a group of people came to our house to sing. Teacher Norma and her parents came too. We enjoyed it immensely.

Saturday, Nov. 8: Laura and Katherine had to clean at one of Rose Edna’s jobs since she’s in Florida. I went down to Holmes County with Mom and others to the book signing at a bookstore.

Sunday, Nov. 9: A wonderful day … at home all day!

Monday, Nov. 10: Wayne’s birthday is tomorrow, but we celebrated tonight since some of us will be gone all day tomorrow.

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Katherine and I went down to Carroll County to visit with sister Elizabeth. Mom also went. We went to a few discount stores and ate at Dairy Queen.

Wednesday, Nov. 12: John hasn’t been working this week, so he went hunting and within 1-1/2 hours he had two deer. Last week, he came home with three and had one before that, so that makes six so far! It’s a good thing we like deer meat!

Thursday, Nov. 14: It started snowing and didn’t stop. The ground was covered by tonight, so Betty and Norma went out to play in it. Betty made a teeny snowman and used pretzels for eyes, etc.

Friday, Nov. 15: This week, I finally don’t hurt so bad! The swelling has gone down. I still can’t bend my fingers, but it’s nice not to have that horrible pain.

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Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | Nov. 26, 2014

The Most Thankful Month of the Year ... What The Care Center Is Thankful For

Nobody Should Freeze to Death in America

By Pauline Burnett

Last year, I was “set up” by my niece, Belinda Ramski, of Montville. She sent me a Facebook message about a group of Marines from Painesville that collect sleeping bags, blankets, coats, gloves and more for homeless veterans. She wrote, “They deliver the items on the coldest of nights. I just watched a video of them delivering to people in downtown Cleveland. It broke my heart and I want to help. Will you donate coats so that I can take them to a church in Mentor?” Now Belinda knows I have a passion for veterans and I would be a “shoe in” to donate to this cause. My husband and I cleaned out one closet and came up with nine coats, four hoodies and assorted gloves and scarves. Another closet provided blankets.

We felt good about the donation, cleaned out a closet and Belinda made the delivery. End of story? Well, not really.

This year, Belinda Facebooked me saying, “Sub Zero Mission, the group you gave me coats for last year is looking for places to sponsor cold weather clothing drives. Would your church do it?” Before I said yes, I researched the Sub Zero Mission and found out they help veterans and the homeless. Seven percent of Americans are veterans. Twenty-two percent of America’s homeless are veterans; this is from their brochure I found on the web. Now I am interested and need to know more.

So what is the definition of homeless? It is the condition of people without a regular dwelling. According to a PBS article I found, on any given night there are over 700,000 homeless people in America. Another article I found from the state of Ohio was that 12,325 Ohioans were homeless in 2013. What? The Sub Zero Mission is a charity based in Ohio. Their mission is to prevent the freezing and injury caused by extreme weather exposure to the homeless and financially destitute Americans, with a special focus on military veterans. They distribute goods from December through March throughout Cleveland, Ashtabula, Akron, Meadville, Pa. and Buffalo, N.Y. They are run entirely by volunteers; transportation, fuel and other incidentals are provided by the members of the Mission. Did you catch that? It is run by volunteers and incidentals are provided by the members. These people are veterans helping veterans, people helping people. We are people; we are veterans - so how do we help? The Lighthouse United Methodist Church in East Clairdon is sponsoring a Fill-The-Bus event, giving you the opportunity to make sure nobody freezes to death in America. If you remember only one thing from this article, let it be that nobody should freeze to death in America. If you remember only one statistic, let it be that 633,782 Americans were homeless in January 2012.

To learn more about the Sub Zero Mission, go to www.subzeromission.org. To donate call Pauline Burnett, 440-479-2485; Sandy Sellers, 440-834-8226 or Belinda Ramski, 440-6675636.

By Rachel Miller

By Jaime A. Fisher, RN/DON Middlefield Care Center The month of October came and went so fast I hope all got to enjoy the colorful display Mother Nature had to offer. We are so lucky to live in an area of the country with such beautiful seasons.

As usual, the Care Center was bustling with activity in October. October yielded 12 deliveries, 17 home visits, and one newborn admitted for phototherapy. November is shaping up to be a little busier than last month. As I sit to write this article, I know we have had 10 deliveries so far this month and 10 more days in the month. Congratulations to the Ben and Sara Ann Miller family for winning with the most visits to the Care Center the month of October, eight visits in all. Enjoy the family care package, and thank you for using the care Center.

What I’m thankful for ... Recently, I had a discussion about transfer agreements that the Care Center holds with different institutions to insure the safety of our patients in the event of an emergency. As a nurse, I know those scenarios; those split second decisions that keep you up at night.

A conversation took place over these transfer agreements. Regarding coverage and transfer times to a level 1 trauma

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About Fall Cleaning

From time to time, our Yankee (non-Amish) readers have asked about fall cleaning.

Back in the day, the women in the Irish Catholic neighborhood I grew up in did fall cleaning, working to get the summer dust and grime out of the house and the winter clothing and bedding out and aired. Since then, air conditioning has become common and the house is closed up in summer, so, for many, fall cleaning has fallen by the wayside.

For Amish households, however, preparing for winter, with its visits and special holidays, still means getting rid of the dust that filtered in through the open windows of summer. With canning mostly finished for the season, this is also the time when walls that have become dull from washing can be brightened with a new coat of paint, when floors might receive a new coat of varnish and when windows, sashes and all, get a special scrubbing so they will let in as much of the light as possible to be had on a winter’s day.

Closets receive special attention as summer clothes are washed and put away and winter things are taken out, aired, and cleaned as needed. (They were put away clean, but dust can seep into even closed chests and closets.)

An important job is to air and wash the bedding, quilts and blankets needed to keep nights comfortable here in Geauga. Since these items are heavy, especially when wet with laundry water, laundromats are very handy for this work. You will find many of your Amish neighbors trusting beautiful handmade quilts and table coverings to these machines. Once whirled in the final cycle of the washing machines, these items are often taken home to be dried on the outdoor laundry lines. Nothing beats the way line-dried laundry smells … plus shrinkage is nil.

One time Grandpa Al and his son, Al, went to Joe Schlabach to get lumber and bricks.

(This was long ago in Virginia.) On the way back, they had to get this across the canal in a boat 4 feet wide by 5 feet long. They got the first load across the canal in the boat and went back for more. Probably in a hurry, they tried to load everything else on the boat.

After being loaded with bricks, lumber and a borrowed wheelbarrow, the boat was only 3 inches out of the water. Grandpa thought it would be best to unload some, but Al thought it would float. So they started off. All was well until they were in the middle of the canal and they hit small waves that started throwing some water into the boat. Suddenly, the boat went down … borrowed wheel barrow, lumber, bricks, men and all!

The men swam to shore. They had to drive 5 miles home in wet clothes on a chilly day. I would guess the next time they took smaller loads across.

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center and a level 4 neonate intensive care unit. Back and forth, the what ifs were discussed. After a pause in the discussion, a wise doctor said and, I quote: “Jaime, if the Care Center operated in what ifs, the doors would have never opened. You prepare and train for the what ifs, and be thankful for all of the healthy, and safe outcomes that this Center has been able to provide.” I don’t know why this hit me with a wallop, but it did. Truly a compliment to the visionaries who had the guts to start a birthing center with no guarantee of success. A little food for thought as we continue toward Middlefield Care Centers’ 25th year offering a safe home-like alternative to a hospital.

I guess if you spent all of your energy on what ifs, no one would open a business in fear of going bankrupt or go into this profession of medicine in fear of not being able to save everyone … that’s just silly.

Conclusion: I’m thankful for the most amazing job in the world. I’m thankful for my family for putting up with my workalcoholic tendencies that drive me into my own type of peaceful calm. I’m thankful for the staff, volunteers, board, and advisory committee who give of themselves to support this unique facility.

“There is only one difference between a long life and a good dinner: that, in the dinner, the sweets come last.”

By Jacquie Foote

“Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life.”

Gifts to Remember

No one needs to be reminded of how special gifts are at birthdays, and at that very special birthday we call Christmas.

These days there seem to be more store bought gifts and less that are handmade.

Some shake their heads at this. But many worthy gifts can be found in stores … a carefully chosen book, a new implement for the kitchen, a new tool. However, many in the Amish community delight their friends and relatives with handmades like a plate of cookies for a neighbor, homemade trail-mix for hunters or others who love the outdoors, a new dress or shirt for a family member, a handmade toy to light up the eyes of a child.

Send us your ideas for homemade gifts (and directions, too!) Look in the Dec. 10 issue of Plain Country for homemade gift ideas shared by others.

Homemade gifts ideas need to be sent in by Nov. 28 at the very latest. Please address these ideas to Plain Country, P.O. Box 249, Huntsburg, OH 44046.

“I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, and what can be the use of him is more than I can see.”

“The price we have to pay for money is sometimes liberty.” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson

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Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | Nov. 26, 2014

Books in Review

Bookmobile News

By Jacquie Foote “The Forgiven” by Marta Perry and published by Berkley Books, New York, N.Y., copyright 2014, is the first in a new series called Keepers of the Promise. The idea behind this book, in fact behind each of the three books that will be in this series, is unique. A beloved grandmother, now a widow and not in the best of health, is preparing to sell her home and move in with a grandson and his family. For many years, Grandmother Elizabeth Lapp devoted time and effort to collecting items related to the Lapp family’s history. She has envisioned giving many (if not most) of these items to her grandchildren so they may know and value their ancestors. More than that, she has carefully chosen which items to give to each of three particular granddaughters with the hope and prayer that that item will show that granddaughter how to overcome a particular difficulty or shortcoming in her life.

“The Forgiven” is the story of the first of the granddaughters, a young recent widow with two children and a small farm with a mortgage bigger than she knows.

Rebecca Fisher has been the perfect supportive wife; taking for her own, the dreams of her husband, Paul. Paul built a large building to house the Belgian horses he longed to breed. Paul started a little side business of taking in Englisch tourists for a “farm experience” during the warm

Greetings from the Bookmobile

By Leah Schmidt November in northeastern Ohio may usher in cold and often dreary weather.

However, November also ushers in the start of a season that can be made warm through time spent with friends and family.

November is also the time of the year when a greater focus is placed on reaching out to people who are struggling, who are ill, or who are lonely. Throughout the year, the staff of the Geauga County Public Libraries work hard to meet the challenges of reaching out to all the people in our communities.

In October, we wrapped up our How to Keep Library Books Safe and Dry contest and the winners were selected. We had a difficult time choosing from the entries that we received, and we want to thank everyone who participated. The entries provided us with many new and useful ideas. There were three girls who received prizes: Carolyn from Bundysburg, Ruth Ellen from Shedd, and Carolyn from Durkee. The three boys who received prizes were: Aaron from Georgia, Aaron from Shedd, and Leroy from Princeton. All of the entries have been posted on the Bookmobile, and each child who participated received a Hershey chocolate bar.

New November books include many Christmas selections for young and old alike. For our very youngest patrons we have the new board book “God Bless Our Christmas” written by Hannah C. Hall and illustrated by Steve Whitlow. New picture books include my personal favorite, “Santa is Coming to Cleveland” by Steve Smallman, illustrated by Robert Dunn and Jim Mitchell, and the beautifully illustrated book, “The Animal’s Santa” by Jan Brett.

For middle youth, The Newbery Honor Author, Ann M. Martin, has a new book, “Rain Reign”. This story is about a young girl with Asperger’s Syndrome, OCD, and a stray dog that becomes her inseparable friend.

A new selection from our inspirational young adult collection is Melanie Dickerson’s, “The Princess Spy”. This book set in medieval times, is a story about love and recognizing inner beauty. A few

other notable books from our extensive inspirational young adult collection are: “The Lost Son” by Tamra Torero and Preston Norton; and Karen Meyer’s Settlers of the Ohio Frontier series, “Conflict at Chillicothe” and “Battle at Blue Licks.”

For adult readers, several new nonfiction books are now available, including: “Renegade Amish: Beard Cutting, Hate Crimes, and the Trial of the Bergholz Barbers”

by Donald B. Kraybill, which tells the story of a rogue group led by Samuel Mullet, from Bergholz, Ohio. Kraybill not only writes of the pain and terror experienced by the victims, and the ensuing trial and sentencing of the attackers, he also provides insight into the Amish lifestyle. Another selection is “Growing Up Duggar: It’s All About Relationships” by Jana, Jill, Jessa and Jinger Duggar. The four oldest Duggar daughters write about their core beliefs and their relationships with self, parents, siblings, friends, boys and God. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the photographs and facts in “Sports Illustrated Basketball’s Greatest” edited by Bill Syken. To assist in holiday baking, I found two cookbooks that include some pretty delicious recipes: “Apple Pie and Apron Strings Cookbook: Recipes from Every Corner of Amish America” compiled

by Daniel and Mae Miller of Hickory Hollow Farm in Holmes County, Ohio. Also “Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats” by Joy Wilson.

My November fiction selection is “The Art of Arranging Flowers” by Lynne Branard, the story of a florist, the language of flowers, and the healing power of community.

Suggestions for holiday reading include “A Robertson Family Christmas: The Crazy Story of One Troubled Teen Who Finds the True Meaning of Christmas Where He Least Expects It” by Miss Kay Robertson with Travis Thrasher; “An Amish Second Christmas” by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Ruth Reid, and Tricia Goyer, and “Quilted by Christmas”

by Jodie Bailey.

Wishing you a lovely Thanksgiving, and a peaceful start to the Christmas Season.

months to earn more money. On her own now, needing to rent the new building to help pay the mortgage and uncomfortable around the Englisch tourists, Rebecca has begun to realize that Paul’s dreams were really more suited to him, not to her.

Grandmother Elizabeth encourages Rebecca to take possession of a small chest containing letters and a diary, circa 1941 that belonged to ancestor Anna Esch. Marta Perry then embarks on telling two stories, Rebecca’s (a young widow who must find her way) and Anna’s (a young woman living through the time of World War II and all the difficulties that were brought to the pacifist Amish).

This book is a fascinating read, not only because the characters are “real” and multi-dimensional, but also because the carefully researched sections on Amish life during World War II brings that time in Amish history to a vigorous reality. Marta’s style is much like that of a gifted oral storyteller, smooth and flowing with word choice precisely leading the reader to a true involvement with the characters and situations in the story and with enough twists and turns to mirror what real life is like. Written for a reading audience of seventh grade and above, this book is one that is very hard to put down. So, be sure to give yourself enough time to read it without neglecting chores. (A real temptation!)

In Memoriam

Andrew D. Miller, 23, of Mesopotamia, passed away peacefully Nov. 14, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving parents and siblings due to a lifelong illness. He was born in Claridon Nov. 5, 1991. Andrew was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

He will be missed by his loving parents, Daniel A. and Katheryn (Yoder) Miller; siblings, Dorothy Miller, Jonathon Miller, Florence Miller, Betsy Ann Miller, Matthew Miller, Marlin Miller, Kristina Miller, Katie Mae Miller, Jacob Miller, Aden Miller, Leona Miller; paternal grandmother, Lucy (Mullet) Miller; maternal grandmother, Betty (Byler) Yoder; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Andrew is preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Andy L. Miller; maternal grandfather, Eli D. Yoder; and brothers, Paul and Owen Miller.

Andrew’s final resting place is in Wilcox Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.

John H. Miller, 96, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Nov. 18, 2014 at Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Burton on Dec. 28, 1917 to the late Eli N. and Susie (Yoder) Miller. John is now reunited with his loving wife of 68 years, Edna (Hostetler), who died in 2008. He owned and operated a sheet metal shop for many years and was widely known as “Tinner John”. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

He will be missed by children John Henry (Sally) Miller, Lucinda (Owen) Miller, Marianne Miller; two brothers; three sisters; 14 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edna; three sisters, and one great-grandchild.

John’s final resting place is in Yoder Cemetery in Parkman. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.

Amish Library to Open in Middlefield To increase awareness of Amish and Anabaptist history and preserve items related to Amish, Mennonite and Anabaptist history, the Geauga Amish Historical Library will open Nov. 29 at 15960 E. High St. in Middlefield. The library will display old books relating to Amish and Anabaptist history with a special focus on the Amish settlement in Geauga County and northeastern Ohio, some items dating back to the 1500s, as well as hundreds of reference books, periodicals and Amish genealogy books.

The library is currently seeking financial documents, bookshelves, display cases, office furniture, old letters, diaries, documents, prayer books, hymnals, German Bibles and artifacts relating to Amish history.

For information, contact Eli Miller, 440-693-4448; John A. Gingerich, 440-682-0606; or Samuel Weaver, 17117 Newcomb Road, Middlefield, OH 44062, 440-548-3712.

Val E. Troyer, 97, of Middlefield, died Nov. 18, 2014 at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1916 in Hartville, Ohio, to Dan and Emma (Hochstetler) Troyer. Val was a carpenter before he retired.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

He will be missed by his friends and family; his wife, Lizzie (Gingerich) Troyer; his children, Dan (Dorothy) Troyer, Ada Marie (Eli) Yoder, John (Lovina) Troyer, Jake Troyer, and Joe (Ida) Troyer; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and his brother, Eli Troyer. .

He is preceded in death by his first wife Leah (Detweiler) Troyer; his son Emanuel Troyer; and his parents, Dan and Emma Troyer.

Burial was at Miller Cemetery in Middlefield. Online condolences www. russellfuneralservicesusa.com.

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Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | Nov. 26, 2014

Grade 3 …

I Am Thankful For

By Katie

. Food . Christmas . My teacher . Peas . Walking

By Marty Byler

. Mom and Dad . Brothers and Sisters . Food and water

By Marie Troyer

. To wash dishes . To clean the house . To do math . To go to school

By Rachel Yoder

. Food . Mother and Father . My teacher . Christmas . Birthday

Grade 4 …

I am Thankful For

By Naomi Hershberger

. All the teacher’s help . All the food I eat . All the things we may do . Beds to sleep in . Clothes we wear

By Lori Miller . Our house . Food . Water . My Mom . My Dad

By Owen Miller

. A house . Food to eat . Water to drink . A spoon to eat with . The stuff we learn

By Aaron Shrock

By James Detweiler

T … toys H … hands A … arms N … numbers K … ketchup S … sun G … gifts I … ice V… vegetable I … ice cream N … nose G … God D … dollars A … angels Y … years

T … turkey H … horse A … almanac N … nostril K … kite S … sun G … God I … insects V … vain I … iron N … name G … geese D … dog A … apple Y … yam

By David Hershberger

By Rhoda Mullet

. My family . A warm house . School . Grandpa and Grandma . Teacher

By John Troyer . A head . A stove . Food . Water . A house

From Our Schools

Grade 5 …

Words from Thanksgiving Letters

T … trees H … horse A … acorns N … nose K … kittens S … scissors G … guns I … ice V … voice I … ice box N … name G … grain D … dog A … address Y … yoke

By Mark Shrock

T … turkey H … house A … apples N … nets K … kettles S … skins G … God I … Indians V … voice I … ice N … nails G … grouse D … deer A … airplanes Y … yellow hammer

Marcus Hershberger Grade 2

By Ruthie Miller T … teachers H … heart A … Alaska N … needles K … kittens S … swan G … God I … ice cream V … vegetable I … iced tea N … neighbors G … giraffe D … doors A … angel Y … yarn

By Nathan Yoder . A house . Food . A barn . Dad and Mom . Things to play

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… Streetcar Run School

By Teacher Esther

By Teacher Miriam

Hi, I’m Esther Byler. My parents are Eli and Kathryn Byler. I am in my first term of teaching here at Streetcar Run School and so far I really like it!

Altogether, we have 42 pupils with 20 of them being in my room, Grades 1, 2, 5 and 6.

Probably one of my favorite things about school is singing with the pupils, especially when everyone helps like they should. We all really enjoy playing Stink at recess now that ball playing weather is past.

We wish you all a happy Thanksgiving and winter!

Hi, I’m Miriam Yoder. My parents are Dan and Clara Yoder. This is my first year of teaching at Streetcar Run School.

I teach Grades 3, 4, 7 and 8. I have 22 pupils and they sure keep me busy! But I really really enjoy my job!

Grade 7 …

Thanksgiving Writings

By Regina Detweiler Leaves are falling everywhere, Floating down from the air.

How very glad I am to say, It is fun to romp and play.

Out in the yard it is so fun, That I am able to jump and run.

And I must say Thanksgiving Day, Is very fun and gay!

What I Like about Thanksgiving

By Anonymous from Streetcar Run School

By Barbara Kurtz

I like to get together with friends and family. I also like to eat turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner.

It is fun to do Thanksgiving art at school. And we can also remember the many things we have to be thankful for.

The first Thanksgiving Days were harvest festivals or days for thanking God for plentiful crops. For this reason, the holiday is in the fall, after crops have been gathered. The women of the colony spent many days getting ready for the feast.

Everyone ate outdoors at big tables.

By Andy Miller Thanksgiving is on Nov. 27. It was first held by the Pilgrims. They invited the Indians to come to the feast and they came.

They also brought food for the Pilgrims.

Then the Pilgrims were thankful for the food.

By Emma Miller I like when my Dad shoots a turkey so we can get together for a turkey dinner with the family. Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. In Canada, it is the second Monday in October. Thanksgiving Day is a day set apart as a holiday on which to give thanks for God’s kindness during the year.

By Matthew Miller The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated less that a year after the Plymouth colonists had settled in the new land. The corn harvest brought rejoicing.

Governor William Bradford decreed that a three-day feast be held.

Carolyn Miller Grade 6

By Norman Mullet In the United States and Canada, a day is set aside each year as Thanksgiving Day. On this day, people give thanks with feasting and prayer for the blessings they may have received during the year. The first Thanksgiving Days were harvest festivals, or days for thanking God for plentiful crops.

Aden Hershberger Grade 6

Marvin Yoder Grade 6

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Grade 8 …

Thanksgiving Writings

By Jacob Byler Thanksgiving Days, Are always, The best time of the year.

The first Thanksgiving, I wasn’t living, They had turkeys, deer and bear.

Leaves are falling, Songbirds calling, Time to go hunt deer.

By Erma Hershberger We had turkey for our dinner, Now it’s time we have some winter.

I don’t like to stay out and rake, While Mom stays in and bakes.

For I know it’s almost over.

Do you have a pup named Rover?

Then we sing and dance about, For Thanksgiving’s almost out!

By Maria Shrock The first Thanksgiving Days were harvest festivals or days for thanking God for plentiful crops. For this reason, the holiday still takes place late in the fall, after the crops have been gathered. For thousands of years people in many lands have held harvest festivals.

By Ida Mae Yoder On Thanksgiving Day we have a turkey and, usually, mashed potatoes and gravy. I like to get together and play games and go sledding after lunch. The first Thanksgiving Days were for harvest festival or days for thanking God for plentiful crops.

By Kathryn Yoder I like this time of year, It’s full of good cheer.

I pity the beast, ‘Cause he gets no feast.

I also like snow, It’s cold, you know, But it’s fun to cuddle up With hot chocolate in a cup!

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Recipes...

Food to Remember

With the visitors and visiting this season brings, good food is always welcome … and a new recipe can be a special delight.

There is still good fishing. And fried fish is always popular, but have you tried Mrs. Kathryn Rudy Detweiler’s fish batter recipe?

(She calls it “Long John Silver’s Fish Batter”.)

It is simple, calling only for 1 egg white, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup flour and 3/4 cups water per 3-1/2 pounds of fish. Just beat and reserve the egg white. Combine the rest of the ingredients and fold in the beaten egg white last. Dip the fish in the batter and deep fry! Delicious, especially with 2 cups of sour cream into which you have stirred a package of dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing!

If you are feeling adventurous, or if you have had a lot of fried fish lately ... the following recipe for Fish Tacos might be the ticket. Step 1: Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon limejuice and 2 teaspoons milk.

Set aside in a cool place until serving the tacos. Step 2: In a shallow bowl, mix 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs, and 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning. In another shallow bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water.

Dip fish fillets (mild fish is best) in egg mixture; roll in breadcrumb mixture and fry until fish is golden brown and flakey. Step 3: Place fish in tortillas and fill with 1 cup coleslaw mix or shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded Mexican cheese blend and a pinch of fresh cilantro. Top with mayonnaise mixture and enjoy.

Another delight to serve your visitors is Homemade Fruit Ice Cream that you make by shaking! And you can let your young kitchen helpers aid you in the shaking!

For four half cup servings, just take two resealable gallon plastic bags and place one inside the other. Then put 1 cup of your home-canned fruit (if you use apples,

Turkey Dressing

chop the pieces small), 2 cups of half and half cream, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into the inner bag. Seal both bags pressing out as much air as possible.

Place the gallon bags in a resealable 1-1/2 gallon bag. Add 8 cups crushed ice and 1-1/2 cups salt. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Shake and knead the cream mixture until thickened (about 5 minutes). You might want to use mittens or wrap the bag in a kitchen towel to protect your hands from the cold. Serve immediately.

There is a recipe that will use a pint of your home-canned apple slices to make two dozen tasty snacks (Double the recipe for even more!) Although it takes four steps to make, it is not really more work than most other homemade snacks … especially since this is also a recipe that your young kitchen helpers can work with you on. Step 1: Cut crusty bread into 24 pieces, each 1/2 inch thick. (Use your own homemade bread or just buy French bread.) Then brush both sides of each piece of bread with a light coat of oil (olive oil is best) and broil or grill 1 to 2 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown. Set bread aside.

Step 2: Chop 1/2 cup of nuts as fine as you can. (Walnuts are good, but hickory nuts from your trees are even better!) Add 1 tablespoon chopped garlic and 1-1/2 cups chopped spinach and mix with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Set aside. Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and add 1-1/2 cups thin sliced red onion and 1 teaspoon rosemary. Cook until onions are softened, stirring occasionally. Step 4: Spread nut mixture on each slice of bread, top with onion mixture. Then put 1 or 2 slices of your home-canned apples on each piece and sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese.

You may heat these slices in the oven before serving if you wish, but they are delicious served cold.

Submitted by Rachel Miller 1-1/2 loaves bread 4 eggs 1/3 cup celery or celery flakes 3/4 cup potatoes, diced (optional) 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1 stick margarine 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon sage 2 cups chicken broth, hot 1/2 teaspoon pepper Cut bread into cubes and brown in a pan with butter. Put the margarine in the hot broth to melt. Then add beaten eggs and rest of ingredients, adding bread cubes last.

Let cool before you stuff the turkey.

Yummy Fruit Kabobs Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler Cut into medium size chunks: Watermelon Cantaloupe Bananas Honeydew melon Apples (peeled and cored) Cut in half and seed Cherries Strawberries Grapes Skewer the fruit onto wooden Kabob sticks (available at most stores). Serve as is or put Kabob stick into a glass of punch for a festive touch. (*Many of these fruits are available at any time of year. However if any in the list are not available, just put in more of the ones that are.)

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Jeweled Fruitcake Submitted by Ellen Hershberger 16 ounces chopped dates 1/2 pound each pecans and Brazil nuts 10 oz. jar each of red and green maraschino cherries, well drained 1/2 cup coconut 1-1/2 cups flour 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 3 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla Line four greased and floured bread pans with waxed paper and grease the paper.

Combine the fruits and nuts, and then add the dry ingredients. Beat eggs and vanilla until foamy, fold into fruit mixture and pour into pans. Bake at 300 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to finish cooling. Wrap in damp cloth to store.

My Best Deep Fried Fish Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler Place fish fillets in a large bowl and pour in milk to cover. Add several teaspoons lemon juice and let stand for four hours. (Removes all fishy taste!) While the fish is resting in the milk/lemon juice mixture, make the tarter sauce.

Tarter Sauce: 1-1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup pickle relish 1 tablespoon minced parsley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons minced onion 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Mix altogether and set aside to serve with the fish.

For coating: 1 to 2 cups of flour 3 cups pancake mix 3 cups cracker crumbs 1-2/3 teaspoons garlic salt 1-1/2 teaspoons sweet basil 1 teaspoon pepper Remove the fish fillets from the milk/lemon juice mixture, rinse in clear cold water and dip into the flour.

Combine the pancake mix, cracker crumbs and spices. Coat the fillets in this mixture and fry in oil until nice and brown. Serve with homemade tarter sauce.

Sweet Grape Salad Submitted by Sarah Miller 2 pounds red seedless grapes 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 oz.)

1 carton sour cream (8 oz.)

1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons pecans or to taste Combine cream cheese, sour cream, white sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Gently fold in grapes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and, finally, pecans. Cover and chill overnight.

Serve well chilled.

How to Fry Fish

Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler

We like to deep-fry our fish. We beat some eggs and dunk the fish into the eggs, then into crumbs. We like to use “Frying Magic”, but any crumbs will work.

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Due to the high volume of recipes received for our Fall/Winter Favorite Recipes Contest, here are the recipes we could not fit in the last issue.

You may vote twice, once for any recipe in this issue and for a recipe from the Nov. 12 issue. All votes must be in by Dec. 1, 2014. Go to www.middlefieldpost.com to find all entries. Votes will be tallied and winners will be chosen and announced in the Dec. 10 issue.

When voting, include the name of the recipe and the name of the person who submitted it. Three winning recipes will be chosen and submitting chefs will each receive a $10 gift certificate good at either End of the Commons General Store, Giant Eagle Middlefield or Nauvoo Family Market. Vote by calling 440-632-0782 (leave a message, recipe name and name of submitter), emailing editor@ middlefieldpost.com or mailing to Middlefield Post, C/O Recipe Vote, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062.

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Hearty Oat Cookies Submitted by Ellen Hershberger

Chunky Salsa Chicken Sandwiches Submitted by Sarah Miller 2-1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced 1 cup plain nonfat or low fat yogurt Âź cup chunky salsa 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup red or green bell pepper, finely chopped 1/3 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped 1/3 cup green onions, finely chopped 3 (6 inch) pita bread rounds, cut in half Toppings: Shredded lettuce Sliced ripe olives Chopped tomatoes Shredded cheddar cheese In a large bowl combine chicken, yogurt, salsa and cumin and stir gently. Stir in bell peppers, cilantro and green onions. Line each pita shell with lettuce. Spoon chicken mixture into pockets and sprinkle remaining toppings over chicken salad mixture. Serve immediately.

1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt 1 cup quick oats 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1 stick butter 3 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons boiling water Heat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk flours, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add oats, coconut, nuts, raisins, cranberries and seeds.

Melt butter and honey.

In a small bowl, combine the soda and boiling water and then add the butter mixture. Make a well in the center of the oat mixture, pour in the butter mixture and combine. Using wet hands, form about 15 balls from this batter.

Put on the sheets and press down.

Bake about 16 to 17 minutes. Let cool on the sheets before taking off.

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Iced Pumpkin Bars

Submitted by Rachel Miller

Bars 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup oil 2 cups sugar 1 cup pumpkin 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup nuts or raisins Combine all ingredients and bake in a 17-inch by 11-inch pan at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.

Icing: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon milk Cream butter and cream cheese together.

Add remaining ingredients and stir until smooth.

Spread on bars while they are still warm.