Vol. 6 No 12
Dec. 10, 2014
We Dream of Christmas
A Thought at Christmas
Submitted by Mrs. Rudy, Kathryn Detweiler
The only hope that’s left to man upon this troubled earth is the hope that God gave at Bethlehem, at the Messiah’s birth.
Holidays and Reunions
By Sarah Miller
When I was growing up we didn’t get together for the holidays, since I was one of the youngest in our family and the older ones all had their families … some living in other communities … and it would have been hard to get all together. But, every several years we would have family reunions in different communities, which has always been great. This summer, it was held in Troutville, Pennsylvania. Next year’s is planned to be in Fredericktown, Ohio.
Memories of Christmas
Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler
I remember when I was little how, when we had our annual Christmas Gathering, we children sat on the floor around Grandmother and she passed out small gifts like gloves, pencils or socks. Then, sometime during the day, we went out to sled ride or throw snowballs.
The Last Minute Rush
Submitted by Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
We begin to think of Christmas, Around Thanksgiving Day, And make our lists and purchase cards, But it still seems far away. Then suddenly we realize, It’s but two short weeks away, And we join the crowds in shopping, With no time left to delay. That same last minute rush again, But we somehow get it done. And after all, it’s Christmas time, And the rush is rather fun!
Memories of an Old Fashion Cookie Exchange for Christmas
By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
Each year, the first part of December, ten or more lady friends would get together and decide what cookie recipe each would prepare for our cookie exchange. (Not one could be like any other.) Then the fun part! Everyone would bring a dish for a luncheon - homemade soups, salads, breads, etc. and ten (or more) plates of their unique cookies to exchange. We’d finish the day with coffee and tea while sampling some of the cookies that came. The husbands and children were excited to see Mother come home with ten different kinds of cookies. And yes, usually all were gone before Christmas arrived. Continued on pages 7
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Dec. 1, 2014: Monday morning and a good day to do things rather than do laundry. Plenty of people who need letters of cheer. And time to get those Christmas cards done! Are you done, Katherine? On Sunday, Nov. 30 our family had our Thanksgiving dinner at son Richards. All were present except a few of the oldest grandchildren and daughter Betty and family from Michigan. We had turkey and ham and all the trimmings. In the evening, we had oyster stew and ham and snacks. On Saturday, Nov. 22 we had the annual dinner for the A.F.S. exchange students. There were 15 students and, with their host families, there was a total of 87 people here. Neighbor Lester Slabaugh gave horse and buggy rides before we had dinner. The students were from Belgium, Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, Finland, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Thailand and Indonesia. A very interesting evening. Today brother-in-law Bill R. Byler of Nauvoo Road is having surgery to replace two heart valves, and also by-pass surgery. He was taken to Geauga Regional Hospital last Monday, Nov. 24, and then transferred to University Hospital on Thursday. We hope you will soon be feeling lots better, Bill. On Saturday, Nov. 27, we had our annual family pig cut up day. We had 16 pigs to cut up and wrap and some of the meat was put in jars and canned. Two of
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the pigs were raised by grandson Matt and those were butchered at his place on Friday evening with the help of Matt’s dad and cousin, Danny Miller. This is always a fun day with family working together and a day the grandchildren enjoy! Saturday, Nov. 29, I spent the forenoon at the Grand Opening of the Geauga Amish Historical Library. I had a very enjoyable time browsing through old family history books. They served coffee and delicious home made doughnuts donated by Sam and Alma Weaver. So, if you’re interested in Amish History, that’s the place to go! I will let Nancy Huth give a report on the rest. Mrs. John Mat Miller of 15060 Shedd Road fell on Friday, Nov. 28, and broke her right arm. She had an appointment today to see if she’ll need surgery or have a cast put on. Hopefully, no surgery. On Saturday, Nov. 22, Mrs. Perry Katie Ann Miller fell and broke her left leg and had to have surgery. Will be a three-month or more recovery. They have four boys at home and no girls. So the nieces are helping out, plus suppers are being brought in several times a week. This is our daughterin-law. Hopefully, she’ll be all healed up by greenhouse time. Our Christmas this year we will get together at daughter Sylvia and Dan’s. The married grands will join us in the afternoon to share snacks and leftovers.
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Nov. 26, 2014: Hello to All! Greetings on this dreary Wednesday morning. After a few warm 50 to 60 degree days, we are back to 30 degrees today. Surprisingly, The snow has all melted, but the wind brought twigs branches and leaves onto the clean lawns. Families are gathering for Thanksgiving tomorrow from far and near. The Mast family is invited to Marty and Sara Jane’s tomorrow. They’re having a clambake, so guess we’ll join them. I made cranberry sauce salad as that goes with any meal and it is also traditional. I also made pumpkin pie. Church was on Chipmunk Lane Sunday at Dan and Kate Kurtzes. Two visiting couples were “fendu” Marty and Martha Miller, and Mel and Mary Ann Kurtz and their special daughter, Rachel. Thanks for coming! Church next at Jake and Ellen Detweilers. Brother-in-law John Troyer spent a
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few days at Geauga Hospital recently. He is home again and feeling better. He’s being tested for infection and a bad cough. I hope to visit with Nancy (Mrs. Donne) Miller yet this week. Her last MRI was just a blur because of her coughing, so another is planned for mid-December where she’ll be sedated. Let’s all send her a birthday wish, as on Christmas Day she’ll have her 70th. The address is 15424 Tavern Rd., Burton, Ohio, 44021. Looking forward to seeing the scribes at our Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 10 at Chow Down. Thanks for the invitation! Wishing everyone a Blessed Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year. Our church gathering will be at Marvin and Sara Jane Detweilers on Jan. 9, Lord willing. We can look forward to an enjoyable evening after the holidays then, too. God’s blessing wished to all! Love and prayers.
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SNAP! Another one down. Cute or not, those mice have got to go. There are too many things in here to chew on. I think I’ve been spending too much time counting the days to Christmas. Now it’s really here and I am not ready. Only 14 more days and 15 more sleeps. My, that didn’t take long at all. Seems like we just started counting. Hubby has been diagnosed with Scleroderma, a chronic autoimmune disorder. We are still having doctor appointments about once a week. Hubby has no energy and is always cold. We’re enjoying mail and visitors. Yes, we had an enjoyable trip to Lancaster County once again. This time it was granddaughter Laura Detweiler and I. The fellowship coming and going was great as always, although somewhat subdued. Brother Crist and wife Barbara Ann couldn’t go because of her heart troubles. Also
missed the Fishers from the Bloomfield area. Our visiting group was at Albert Masts one evening. It was a pleasant evening as always, and never long enough. Our thoughts and prayers go to the many sorrowing at this time, with the recent loss of loved ones. It seems to happen often at this time. Our minds wander back to happy childhood days, free from all woes and worries. Now, we’re about to write 2015 already. We rejoice with David D. Miller in the news that his fractured vertebrae have healed. Like a child with a Christmas, he says. His accident was Sept. 4. Then, there are others not so fortunate, like Mrs. Roman Esther Troyer who slipped and fell, breaking her arm. We wish her speedy healing. Wishing all you readers and your families a safe and peaceful holiday season!
By Jaime A. Fisher, RN/DON Middlefield Care Center November flew by, December is here and I’m still eating with leftovers from Thanksgiving. The month of November brought us 14 new blessings. That makes 143 blessings to date. Stay tuned for December’s wrap up, final count will be given for 2014. Congratulations to the Henry and Marie Miller family for most visits to the care center for the month of November. Enjoy the care package. The holidays are such a busy time. So busy, you almost don’t get to enjoy all the work and effort put into the holiday season. I found a way to guarantee some warm memories will be made of the most cherished part of your holiday season. Choose one person to do something really special for. You can’t spend any money on your gift. It has to be a gift of yourself. No excuses - we all have something to give! You must do something for or with this special person. Fill your gift with kindness, love, and patience. Last year I chose a close friend to give the unforgettable gift of myself. It was the most rewarding present
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By William Bender If I have to have a letter ready by Nov. 24, I better get started. I don’t know what I will get on paper. I could write that it is cold and snowy outside, but you all know that. I didn’t go to work for a week now. I could say I am a fair weather man. The cold weather and me don’t get along unless I am sitting inside by the fire. The wind is blowing something out of the north. Where is this warm weather that the weatherman says is coming? Anna is working on her jigsaw puzzle. I would rather work on Sudoku. I was hoping it would be warm enough that I could go to work in the morning. Mrs. Andy Yoder Alma is back in the hospital for the third time. She went in and had gallbladder surgery. Now, this is the second time she went in with a lot of pain.
I could have given myself and my girlfriend. My girlfriend and I still talk about it and it’s been a year already. As I say that…I search my mind and trying to remember what my husband gave me last Christmas. I’m sure it was something awesome he is a great gift giver. I just can’t seem to remember. I can tell you my girlfriend and I still cherish the gift last year. I spent time making a memory. I will never forget and never become tired of talking about how much I enjoyed my gift to her. So I challenge everyone to give of yourself this holiday season. I will be expanding my number of recipients this year. Putting the pen away for now. I have a special memory that needs to be made with my daughter. As always thanks for the best job in the world. From all of us at the Care Center, to all of you in the community, have a wonderful holiday and thank you for all of your support.
Stu: I guess my pen will just have to go on itching. Sue: Why? Stu: I’m all out of scratch paper. The best way for a man to remember his wife’s birthday is to forget it just once.
Yesterday, we took the granddaughters to Holmes County Christmas shopping. I think they all had a lot of fun. The way it sounded, sometimes you could see they didn’t take after their grandfather. The two oldest Amish men here in our vicinity passed away a few hours apart. Val Troyer was just a month shy from 98. Then, a few hours later, Tinner John passed away a little over a month shy from 97. Now, Eli Ed Troyer is the oldest man at 91; Enos Barkman is about four days younger. There are a few women older. This is a few days later. It did warm up, but it rained and that made ice. We went down to see Sara’s children last night. The house was full … but still it was empty now the four oldest are gone.
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Submitted by Sarah Miller After Christmas break a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their holidays. One small boy wrote the following. We always used to spend Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma. They used to live here in a big brick home, but Grandpa got retarded and they moved to Florida. Now they live in a place with a lot of other retarded people. They all live in little tin boxes. They ride on big three-wheeled tricycles and wear nametags because they don’t remember who they are. They go to a big building called a wrecked hall, but if it was wrecked, they got it fixed because it’s all right now. They play games and do exercises there, but they don’t do them very well. There is a swimming pool there. They go in it and just stand there with their hats
on. I guess they don’t know how to swim. As you go into their park, there is a dollhouse with a little man sitting in it. He watches it all day so they can’t get out without him seeing them. When they sneak out, they go to he beach and pick up shells. My Grandma used to bake cookies and stuff, but now, I guess she forgot how. Nobody cooks; they just eat out. They eat the same thing every night, early birds. Some of the people are so retarded that they don’t know how to cook at all, so my Grandpa and Grandma bring food into the wrecked hall and call it “pot luck”. My grandma says Grandpa worked all his life and earned his retardment. I wish they would move back up here, but I guess the little man in the dollhouse won’t let them out.
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Nov. 24, 2014: A friendly Hello to Y’all! Winter has arrived and all its glory! Seems more like January than November. Nov. 21 was the funeral of our oldest church member, Tinner John. He attended church faithfully until the last few months when he was in a rest home. He is missed. The viewing and funeral were at Jonas D. Yoder’s. My Mom (Mrs. Crist J.S. Miller) spent a total of six days in the hospital. She had a slight heart attack and had A-Fib and congestive heart issues. She is 72. They shocked her twice and she is on medication. Her heart is still out of rhythm and she is still doctoring. Anyone with this experience and wanting to write her can at 15630 Madison Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062. Mahlon J. Miller also doesn’t feel well. He, also, has A-Fib as well as other problems. We wish them both better days ahead.
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Nov. 20, 2014: Thursday evening at 5 p.m. we have 22 degrees, but it’s windy and seems colder. I did laundry today; it’s hanging in the basement where it’s nice and warm. Some will be dry that I can fold tonight yet. I have more mail to get ready, too. Monday, we were to the funeral of 23-year-old Andrew, special son of Daniel A. Miller. It was cold and snowy then, too, and has been so most of the time this week. Yesterday, my sisters and sister-in-law and I went to Atlantic to our sister Mrs. Mel Detweiler for the day. Two of my nieces also went along. We were invited to a wedding in Atlantic, Pennsylvania today … and one here on Pioneer Road. But, being it’s cold and snowy, we passed up both. Tomorrow, I have to get a tooth filled and also I have a doctor’s appointment, so I
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hope the wind goes down. It’s nice to sit in the warm house and watch the birds. Today was the funeral of 97-year old Val Troyer and tomorrow will be the funeral of 96-year old John Miller. They were the two oldest Amish men here in Geauga. Yesterday morning, Ivan saw a sundog, so, in a couple of days, we probably will get more snow. I had my sister Sarah as my flower friend. She had the basket and I sent a flower each day with a little rhyme for 10 days. The las two days, I gave hints of who I am. Then, I went over with the butterfly. I didn’t get anything over on her, as she knew who I was! She didn’t have chemo this week, but now has more to have. She seems to feel good and is doing light work.
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Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 A nice warm morning after a taste of winter. All who are thankful they don’t live in Buffalo, N.Y. raise your hands. Our couple of inches of snow sure was beautiful from inside looking out. So thankful for our warm house! Also grandsons who keep our fires going. We had a doctor appointment at Hillcrest on Friday Nov. 14 in the a.m. and we had to detour to get there because of the roads. Then, a week later, I had to go to the Clinic main campus and the roads were fine. Four deaths in the community in a week’s time. Val Troyer, age 97, and Tinner John Miller, age 96 died close in time. Yesterday, Nov. 23, was the funeral of Mrs. Bill M. Byler Lydia Ann, age 77. Tomorrow, Nov. 25, is the funeral of Albert J. Miller, age 78.
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Some of us were to Carroll to help bother David and Barb load for their move. It seems so far to think about it. (Missouri) Well, dare I say it? Folks, if you have a mouse problem or worse, get a cat or two. It’s worth it - no sign of mice anywhere in house, shop or barn. I’m not a cat person, but rather them than mice! EEK! Today, some 50 years ago, this certain lady came into view at Bentwood Hospital, as a baby, of course. Hopefully, if it is the Lord’s will, between Usana and Dr. Rodieger, she (yours truly) can stick around for a while yet. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and New Year.
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By the time this will be in print, Thanksgiving will be past and we will be looking forward to Christmas. It is very hard to grasp that we are close to another year! Are we thankful for our health and the many blessings we have? I had my annual heart check-up on Nov. 21 and all is well. As always, my weight is a problem and I eat too much salt. Wife Nancy had a bad cough for a long time and the doctor prescribed some antibiotics and it has seemed to help. She is on her third round of chemo pills and she does not feel good in her stomach, but we hope that will pass. Thanks to everyone for the visits, cards, and words of encouragement. It sure helps, but we feel so humble. Happy holidays to all!
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By Ellen Hershberger Friday, Nov. 14: After my work stint, friend Barbara and I visited Minnie Byler a while this afternoon. She is regaining her strength. Saturday, Nov. 15: Today is nine years since our mother passed away. A busy day shopping for pre-Thanksgiving baking and having Chinese take-out at Marian’s house. Sunday, Nov. 16: We made it all day togetherness with brunch, games and supper together. Nice and cozy to stay indoors. Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18: We are just doing the daily things and got together to help sister clean for church this Sunday. Tonight our group sang for Aden and Roseanna Troyer. Wednesday, Nov. 19: Extra clothes and extra heat was the theme for today. It is nice and cozy by the 91 year old, so I’m thankful for that. In the afternoon, I finally got the bathroom fall cleaned. Thursday, Nov. 20: Some of us ran errands this morning, and then I baby-sat in the afternoon. Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22: We are just getting ready for church here, going to town, baking casseroles, etc. Sunday, Nov. 23: Church was here at Noah Srs. and then we had supper at Noah Jrs. along with over 60 young folks and neighbors. Michael Yutzy who lives here splashed hot bacon grease on his left hand this morning. It took the skin off the top of his hand, thumb and underside of his wrist. He held his hand in water for most of the day and was not able to be in church next door. He was in much pain. Monday, Nov. 24: Today was filled with
By Barbara Ann Detweiler a short work shift, and the lotsa shopping for our big dinner. Tuesday, Nov. 25: Doing what I love today … cooking, baking cheesecake and fruitcake and baking one big turkey for my soup canning. Being happily tired at bedtime … and I discovered the cat had found one of the smaller turkeys in the garage! Also, in my busyness, my fire went out. So at 11 p.m. I was still waiting for the fire to “catch” and burn so I could go to bed. All in a day’s work … thankful to be able to do so. Wednesday, Nov. 26: Just finishing up baking and cleaning for the big day tomorrow. Thanksgiving Day: We had about 46 at the noon table. From Indiana were three of the Bill Chupp family and the three Mullet sisters. From here were friends and family. All made for a group with visiting and singing. Across the road, Paul Kauffman’s horse jumped the deep ditch, resulting in only minor injuries. While Paul went home to get a different horse, the family was brought into the house for warmth and safety. The jerk into the yard caused the little boy to sit in the pumpkin pie, so he was cleaned and dried off here by the stove. Friday, Nov. 28: The Indiana guests left at 8:30 this morning and the rest of us did some clean-up and much resting today. It was a very enjoyable event for us. Saturday, Nov. 29: Did some errands, going to the bank, etc. Sunday, Nov. 30: Rested at home and then we visited Mel Yoders in the evening. May you all have a joyous holiday season.
Saturday, Nov. 15: Rose Edna called from Florida and said it’s nice and sunny there. Here, we have lots of snow. Betty and Norma bundled up and went outside to play in it. Andrew went hunting … still no luck. Sunday, Nov. 16: To church in the cold and snow! Brrr! I like to hibernate when it’s cold. My pain has lessened! I think I can say it’s 50 percent improved. I still can’t bend my fingers much, but at least they don’t hurt like they did. Tonight, Wayne and I played games with Betty and Norma, which makes them very happy. Monday, Nov. 17: More snow! I stuck close to the stove. I get cold so easily and then feel stiff and horrible, so I try to stay warm. Tuesday, Nov. 18: Katherine and I went to Middlefield to get some groceries, then home to make salad to take to Hot Lunch at school. So we had a busy morning. Wednesday, Nov. 19: Tonight Wayne and I went to Costco and the children went to the library. Very cold! Thursday, Nov. 20: It was so nice to stay home today and relax. Friday, Nov. 21: Katherine did most of the cleaning today and I helped what I could. Saturday, Nov. 22: Rose Edna came home from Florida today. They had a traffic jam and some ice that slowed them down, so she didn’t get home until 5:30 p.m. Betty and Norma had made Welcome Home signs for her. Sunday, Nov. 23: We spent all day at home … against the little girls’ will! Wayne’s parents came for a while this afternoon, a
In Memoriam
Anna A. Fisher, 75 of Mesopotamia, passed away at her home Nov. 24, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born Aug. 16, 1939, daughter of Andy E. and Mary J. (Miller) Byler. She married Chris D. Fisher on June 14, 1962. Anna was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed dearly by her friends and family; four daughters, Betty Anne (David A.) Detweiler, Katie Mae (Mose M.) Miller, Mary Ellen (Raymond) Slaubaugh, and Tena Marie (Willard E.) Fisher; 28 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; six sisters, Fannie (Freeman) Miller, Mary (Dan) Miller, Sarah (Bill) Byler, Amanda, Katie (Sam) Troyer, and Saloma (Owen) Miller; two brothers, Melvin (Esther) Byler and Atlee (Erma) Byler. She is preceded in death by her husband Chris; two grandchildren and her parents. Burial was at Wilcox Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia. Online condolences www. russellfuneralservicesusa.com
Howdy from West Farmington By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
Nov. 21, 2014: Cheery greetings to one and all on this cool, nippy, chilly morning of 8 degrees. We hope everybody has warm homes and clothes and food … but, sadly, we know not everyone does. Our neighbors across the street, Allen and Martha Kemph and his parents, Sam and Nancy Kemphs left for Michigan Hospital Thursday. It is there that their grandson and nephew, Allen, son of Daniel and Amelia Kemph lay paralyzed after a big round hay bale fell on him while he was hauling it. He is married to one of Bishop John and Esther Kaufman’s girls of Hasting, Michigan. Allen is a young man with little children. A brother-in-law, Marvin and Emma Kauffman of Mesopotamia have been down to be with the family twice. Marvin is also paralyzed on a wheelchair and can
nice surprise! Monday Nov. 24: John went hunting again and came home with two more deer! That makes eight now, and we do like the meat, thankfully! Tuesday, Nov. 25: Katherine and I went to a few stores in Orwell to see if I could find some gifts. Wednesday, Nov. 26: Katherine and I did some more Christmas shopping. This afternoon, I went to the dentist with Laura. She had to have a tooth pulled. Katherine substituted at school for her. Thursday, Nov. 27: We went to my parents for a Thanksgiving Dinner. All but John, who went hunting and got another deer! Friday, Nov. 28: No school today, so Betty and Norma were home. Laura went to Lancaster, Pennsylvania with my Mom on a shopping trip. Saturday, Nov. 29: Today is Sister Elizabeth’s birthday. She is my only sister and was born when I was 9 years old, so she was extra special … and still is! The only complaint I have is she lives 60 miles away! Sunday, Nov. 30: My mom’s birthday. We went to church and then home to rest. Andrew had some friends here, so I made supper for them. Later on, neighbor Freeman Bylers came to visit, which really made our day. Monday, Dec. 1: The first day of deer gun season, so, of course, John and Andrew went hunting. “Tis a rainy day but not so cold. The snow is gone.
understand what Allens are going through. Yesterday, three van loads of our church ladies traveled way up on Huntley Road to visit Mrs. Mel (Ada) Kauffman who has a 5-week old baby boy named Melvin Jr. after six girls. Ada is having health issues with a blood clot on her lungs. She was to the hospital for a CAT scan and is on medication and feeling better. They used to live in our church district. The snow packs easy for making snowmen. The school children here in the neighborhood at Whispering Pines School made an array of different snowmen out in the field. They were all so cute! Our horse must have thought they were going to jump out and get him as he spooked when we went by on our way to church Sunday. Hope ya all had a Happy Thanksgiving thanking our Lord for all the many blessings!
Albert J. Miller, 78, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Nov. 23, 2014 at home surrounded by his wife and friends. He was born in Mesopotamia Dec. 12, 1935 to the late Jonas A. and Sarah M. (Troyer) Miller. He married Mary M. Miller Nov.12, 1959. Albert was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary; three brothers; five sisters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Albert is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Albert’s final resting place is in Nauvoo Road Cemetery in Middlefield. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
Mary Evans, R.N. Nurse Mary Evans was a familiar figure in the Geauga Amish Community. She established Well Child Clinics geared to the needs of Amish families. Her territory was Middlefield and she made many New Baby and Child Wellness visits throughout the Amish Community here. She was on the staff at Immunization Clinics. She checked eyes and kept immunization records at the Amish Schools. After her retirement, when Nurse Mary was asked what she remembered about her time working as a public health nurse in Amish Country, she would smile and say she remembered best the kindness of the people. (Then she would say that she also remembered the roads in winter.) Nurse Mary passed away Nov. 26 this year. Condolences may be sent to husband Al Barski, 6195 Callahan Rd., Rome, Ohio 44085. He would appreciate hearing any memories you have of her.
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ~Charles Dickens “T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” ~Clement Clarke Moore “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” ~Benjamin Franklin
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Books in Review
Bookmobile News
By Jacquie Foote “An Amish Second Christmas” published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tenn., copyright 2014, contains four novellas written by four well-known authors of Amish themed books. Each of these stories centers around Second Christmas. Each author is a true storyteller with a smooth style that pulls you along and each has her own touch and her own tale to tell. Beth Wiseman’s “When Christmas Comes Again” starts the book off. The story begins with recent widow Katherine Zook worrying about a shabby stranger who seems to be stalking her. The man leaves a packet of recent photographs of her family and a note on her porch. The note is signed James Zook, the name of her late husband’s father. Katherine follows the directions in the note and meets the man at a local restaurant. The man she meets is her husband Elias’ father … or is he? He seems to understand how her teenage son Stephen is acting and what to do about it, why her youngest son Gideon is suddenly drawing on the walls, how to get her youngest daughter Linda to cry and why it is important to do so, and what to do about her eldest daughter Mary Carol’s suitor. Who is this James Zook really? Ruth Reid shows a bright sense of humor in her story (the second in the book) “Her Christmas Pen Pal”. Since her parents’ death in a house fire a years ago, Joy Stoltzfus has taken over their bakery business, immersing herself in it, determined to make it a success. The young man she expected to marry is upset at her busyness and is becoming distant. Then, of all things, a stranger gets and eats (!) the special Peppermint Christmas cookies Joy sends to her cousin and sends her a note criticizing their flavor! Joy fires back a furious reply to “Carpenter” (as the man signs himself ) and thus begins a pen pal friendship. Ah, and then they meet. Katherine Fuller is known for her stories that take place in the Middlefield Amish
Greetings from the Bookmobile By Leah Schmidt November was a pretty exciting month for our bookmobile staff. While at one of our Saturday morning stops, Tyler the collie stole a pack of frozen hamburger from a patron’s wagon. Two heroic young bookmobile patrons successfully retrieved the meat. A family’s dinner was thus saved. Winter arrived a bit early with a blast of cold and snow, and we had to cancel our Bookmobile Service on Nov. 14. If we must adjust or cancel a route due to inclement weather, we make every effort to call the scheduled stops. January is around the corner, and I am sure that our youngest patrons are excited for the snow. So I picked out a couple of winter board books. The first is a seasonal favorite, “Biscuit’s Snowy Day” by Alyssa Satin Capucilli with pictures by Pat Schories. The second is “Let’s Play in the Snow” written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram. Picture books that I recommend for January are The Berenstain Bears’ Winter Wonderland, by Jan and Mike Berenstain, and “When Winter Comes” by Nancy Van Laan and illustrated by Susan Gaber. We recently received three new copies of the Boxcar Children winter classics: “The Mystery of Snowflake Inn,” “The Mystery in the Snow,” and “The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain,” all created by Gertrude Chandler Warner. A selection from our young adult
collection is Laura Hillenbrand’s “Unbroken: An Olympian’s Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive.” This is the young adult adaptation of the biography “Unbroken.” The book is beautifully illustrated, and includes over 100 black and white photos. Mr. Zamperini has been described as one of the most remarkable and bravest men ever. For our adult readers, the following are a few of our non-fiction selections. “Weird Birds” by Chris Earley includes facts along with beautiful photographs of some really weird birds. The book, “Don’t Give Up, Don’t Give In: Lessons from an Extraordinary Life” co-authored by Louis Zamperini and David Rensin is about Zamperini, the hero of the #1 bestselling biography and movie “Unbroken.” Another selection is the Phantom Killer Unlocking the Mystery of the Texarkana Serial Murders: “The Story of a Town in Terror” by James Presley. The book is about a serial killer who terrorized the rural area of Texarkana in 1946. The case has remained officially unsolved since 1946, and Presley’s research reconstructs the crimes, and describes evidence that points to one culprit. To greet the New Year, “Cooking Light’s Annul Recipes for 2015” is an appropriate selection. This recipe book includes 850 recipes and many tips to assist in healthy cooking and eating. Wishing you a very merry Christmas, and a beautiful start to the New Year!
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Community. Her story, “A Gift for Anne Marie” does not take place in Middlefield, but in Paradise (Pennsylvania). However, it is a gentle story with twists and turns that deserves your attention. Anne Marie Smucker is concerned about her mom, a widow who seems to be acting strangely lately. She is also concerned because her friend Ruth is interested in Anne Marie’s best friend Nathaniel. To top it off, her mother decides to move to another state. How can Anne Marie do without her best friend since childhood? Kathleen Fuller captures very well the confusions of young adulthood. In “The Christmas Aprons”, Tricia Goyer captures the essence of a young woman whose main characteristic - whose main gift - is humility, demut. Her desire to serve and her self-effacing nature has made her easy to overlook. But when she, Esther Glick, goes to a small Amish community out west to act as maude for her sister, Esther’s mother gives her a very special recipe for a very special vanilla crumb pie. This pie had given Esther’s mom a special standing in the Amish Community and the mom hoped it would do the same for Esther. As the story progresses, it is because of the pie that Esther meets Ammon Schwartz who appreciates her for who she is. She also gets herself into a real predicament because of that pie. She promises to make almost two dozen of them for others for Second Christmas and breaks her wrist just as she starts the baking. A variety of authors and a variety of stories (although all have something to do with Second Christmas) and a variety of Amish Communities all make for great reading on cold winter evenings. “An Amish Second Christmas” is written at the 7th to 8th grade level and, although there are strong male characters (even the one who may be crazy), this book is likely to appeal more to women.
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A Solemn Memory of Christmas Kindness
By Ellen Hershberger
One Christmas I remember was in the year 1955 when I was sick in bed with rheumatic fever. Aunt Fannie’s (Melvin Yoder) son Danny died Dec. 26. Aunt Fannie was a young widow with two little boys. After the funeral, the pallbearers so kindly brought the coffin from the neighborhood service and let me view Danny from the living room window where my bed was. I wonder now who these kind men were.
Chuckle
Thinking the presidential candidate needed to show a more human side of himself, his committee advised him to visit an old age home. Walking into the room of an elderly man, with cameras whirring, the nominee was surprised when the old man offered him some peanuts from a bowl on the table. “Thank you,” he said after being offered more for the third time, “Why don’t you have some yourself?” “Oh, I can’t eat them,” said the man. “I don’t have any teeth.” “So, why do you have them?” asked the confused nominee. “Oh, I like the chocolate that was around them,” came the reply.
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Pretzel Turtles Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler 20 mini square pretzels 20 Rolo candies 20 pecan halves Heat oven to 300 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread pretzels in a single layer on the paper. Top each pretzel with a Rolo and bake about 4 minutes until the candy melts. While the candy coated pretzels are warm, press a pecan half onto each piece. Cool until hardened and then store in a tight container between layers of wax paper. This recipe can be doubled many times. It is simple, easy and delicious. Good for snacks and as gifts.
Turtles Submitted by Sarah Miller 1 pound brown sugar. 1/2 pound butter 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup Karo syrup 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups pecans (can be less) Boil all ingredients together for exactly 12 minutes. Then, remove form heat and let stand a little. Then, pour into a buttered pan. When cold, cut into squares and dip in chocolate. These candies may be presented as a gift on a plate wrapped in film. (This is a recipe from Grandmother Hershberger.)
Maple Balls Submitted by Sarah Miller from Mrs. Aaron (Elizabeth) Schmucker 3 pounds sugar 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 pound nuts, chopped fine 1/2 pound margarine 2 teaspoons maple flavoring 1 pound candy making chocolate Melt margarine and add other ingredients except nuts. Knead well and then add nuts. Roll into balls. Dip in chocolate and then chill. For Maple Clusters: Use above recipe but omit nuts. Make balls smaller and flatten them. Dip flattened balls into chocolate and put onto wax paper. Put chocolate covered peanuts on top of each flattened ball and chill. When giving as a gift, these candies do well placed in a small box surrounded by wax paper.
Merry Christmas Chex Mix Submitted by Rachel Miller 1/2 cup butter 1 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
HomemadeGiftsforChristmas An Easy Yummy Snack and a Delicious Gift
2 2/3 cups Corn Chex 2 2/3 cup Wheat Chex 2 2/3 cups Rice Chex 2 2/3 cups Cheerios 2 2/3 cups pretzels 1 cup salted nuts Mix all dry ingredients with Worcestershire sauce. Melt butter and add seasonings. Pour over the mix. Bake at 250 to 300 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let cool. You can serve this as a snack at home or fill pint or quart jars with this mix and add a festive ribbon to make a Christmas gift for a neighbor.
Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler (Amounts of ingredients are up to you!) Crush Oreo cookies and cream cheese Roll into balls Dip in chocolate and let dry Decorate
RecipesforSecondChristmas… or any other time good food is called for
Christmas Sandwich Crème Cookies
Dec. 25 is celebrated in many Christian homes as a religious time … a sacred time, filled with joy. The focus of the day is on the Child born in Bethlehem, One hailed as “The Son of God”. But, as time has gone on, many Christians let the secular celebration of this day with its gift giving and focus on things and people become more and more important, taking attention from the real Reason for the Season, the Son of God. Among the Amish, Dec. 25 is celebrated as “First Christmas” and remains focused on the birth of the Christ. The Amish celebrate “Second Christmas”, usually the day after First Christmas, as the time to share Christmas joy with friends and family through gatherings and gift giving. Good food is an important part of this day. Some like casseroles for Second Christmas. These can be fixed in advance, kept cold and baked on the day itself, meaning that the women can feed the guests without taking too much time away from them.
Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler For Cookies: 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes) 1/3 cup whipping cream 2 cups flour Sugar, to dip cookies in Combine butter, cream and flour. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. On a floured surface, roll and cut into small round shapes. Coat with sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and pierce all over with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 – 9 minutes. Let cookies cool. For Filling: 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla Red and green food coloring Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla and tint with food coloring … red and/or green for Christmas. Spread creamed mixture on half of the cookies and top with the other half. Nice Christmas gift and very tasty served at Christmas gatherings.
My Grandmother’s Beef and Noodle Casserole (Serves 12) 2 pounds ground beef browned and seasoned to taste with salt and pepper 2 teaspoons white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons garlic 30 ounces tomato paste (4 of the 15 ounce cans, if not using home canned sauce) 1 pound egg noodles, cooked but still firm, drained 2 cups sour cream 6 ounces cream cheese 2 large onions, diced 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded Mix sugar, salt, garlic and tomato sauce into the ground beef and simmer about 20 minutes. Mix sour cream, cream cheese and onion in a bowl. Grease a large casserole dish. Scoop about half of the noodles into the casserole dish. Top with half of the sour cream mixture and spoon half of the ground beef mixture over that. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Top with Cheddar cheese. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Oh Henry Bars Submitted by Sarah Miller from Mrs. Sam (Ruth) Gingerich Center Part: 1 tablespoon butter 2/3 cup milk 2 1/2 white sugar 1/2 cup white Karo syrup 1/3 cup peanut butter Combine all ingredients and cook until it forms a soft ball in cold water (not too soft). Add peanut butter and stir well. Let mixture stand for a few minutes and then stir until thick. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Shape candy into pieces as thick as a thumb and 2 inches long and let cool. Coating of Center Part: 1 cup karo syrup 1 cup brown sugar Combine these two and cook until it becomes a hard ball in water. Dip bars into the syrup and roll in chopped peanuts. Cool. Then dip into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper lined cookie sheet and cool. Wrap bars individually and place in a decorative bag as gifts.
Ham and Cheese Casserole (Serves 24) 2 (32 ounce) packages frozen hash browns 16 ounces ham, cooked and diced 4 cans condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted, or use cream of mushroom soup instead 2 (16 ounce) containers sour cream 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 3 cups grated Parmesan cheese In a large bowl combine hash browns, ham, sour cream, soup and Cheddar cheese Spread evenly in a greased large baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. In a preheated oven bake at 375 degrees for I hour or until bubbling and light brown.
Pigs in a Blanket Submitted by Rachel Miller Crescent Rolls Smokies Shredded cheese (optional) Cut rolls in 2 or 3 pieces and wrap one Smokie in each piece with a sprinkle of cheese. Bake in a pre-warmed oven at 350 degrees until the dough is done. Makes a great snack served warm.
“Baking cookies is comforting, and cookies are the sweetest little bit of comfort food. They are very bite-sized and personal.” ~ Sandra Lee
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Oven Carmel Corn From Mrs. Ivan (Clara) Mullet, Mrs. Joe (Mary) Miller and Miss Inez Gingerich, Submitted by Sarah Miller 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup dark Karo syrup 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 5 quarts popped popcorn mixed with peanuts Cook all ingredients except for the baking soda, popcorn and peanuts together for 5 minutes. Then stir in the baking soda. Pour cooked ingredients over the popcorn and peanuts, mix and stir in well. Cook in a slow oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Very good as a snack for the gathering.
Seven Layer Taco Dip
Beth’s Chicken Casserole
1 package taco seasoning mix (1-ounce) 1 can refried beans (16-ounce) 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened 16 ounce container sour cream 16 ounce jar salsa 1 large tomato, chopped 1 green bell pepper, shopped 1 small head of lettuce, shredded 6 ounce can of black olives, drained 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded Blend the seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread onto a large platter Mix the sour cream and cream cheese and spread over the refried beans. Cover these layers with the salsa and then place a layer of tomato, green pepper, onion and lettuce. Top with Cheddar cheese and garnish with black olives. Serve with a large bowl of taco chips.
(Serves 16) 5 cups broccoli, chopped and cooked or use chopped celery instead 4 cups shredded chicken meat, cooked 10 ounces mushrooms, chopped (4 cans, if you do not use fresh) 4 cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted 2 cups mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Grease a large casserole dish (6 quart) and arrange broccoli in the bottom and then arrange chicken and mushrooms in another layer. In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and butter. Pour this sauce over chicken. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake in a preheated over at 350 degrees until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Sugar Glazed Nuts 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1 pound of shelled nuts (unsalted preferred) 1 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 ground cinnamon (optional) Whip together egg white and sugar until frothy. In a separate bowl mix together sugar, salt and cinnamon. Add nuts to egg whites and stir to coat the nuts evenly. Then remove the nuts and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated. Spread the nuts out on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 250 degrees for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes
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