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Tips for a Happy Spring Tips for Garden and Kitchen By Rachel Miller
To keep bugs out of the garden, plant marigolds. Bugs don’t like the smell. I like to plant marigolds beside the potatoes. We don’t get any potato beetles if we do. To kill moles in the yard, put a stick of Juicy Fruit gum in the holes. Leave the wrapper on. To get your stainless steel cookware shiny and sparkling, soak it in a tub of hot water with Cascade and ammonia.
Hints for Housewives By Jacquie Foote
Cleaning
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For those days when things seem determined to go wrong, a hint is of value. Here are a few I By Laura Detweiler have gathered. They are divided into ones I’ve Cleaning can be easy, used and ones I’ve not used (yet). Hope they Cleaning can be fun. By Sarah Miller help … or at least, give you a chuckle! Cleaning can be done in school, Things I’ve Used: For a carpet cleaner, combine 1 At Grandma’s or at home. Getting rid of insect pests … tablespoon vinegar with 1 tablespoon To keep mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and cornstarch. Work this into the spot with a It can be done with a broom, deer flies away, put a fresh sheet of Bounce soft cloth, and leave it for two days; then A swiffer or a mop. fabric softener in your pocket when you vacuum. You’ll find this works like magic. Wash the walls at the bottom, go out. (Remember … it should be a fresh Need a quick candle holder? Just And way up at the top. sheet.) core an apple, orange, or grapefruit; then Cooking hints … put a candle in the middle. This makes a With a groan and a moan, For perfect hard-cooked eggs, cover pretty last-minute centerpiece, too. We all start to clean. the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil. To repair a scratch or blemish on One sister tries to slip out of it, Then turn off the heat and let the eggs sit on varnished furniture, rub with cooking oil She thinks that she’s the Queen! the burner for 10-15 minutes. (Everytime I do and a soft cloth. Also, rubbing alcohol easily this, I wonder why I don’t always do it!) removes oil from clothing and crayon marks from Things I’ve Not Used Yet … woodwork or wallpaper. Getting rid of insect pests … If your wood furniture has a water stain, rub Fill a ziplock baggie half full of water. Place four bright mayonnaise on it and let it stay there overnight. Next morning, pennies in the bag and zip closed. Tape or tack the baggie wipe it off, and the finish should be restored. outside near or at the place where flies would enter your home. To color in nicks or scratches in wood-stained furniture, You can even put these baggies up outdoors on your porch or cabinets, trim, etc., rub with a pecan nut. The oil of the nut will deck if you wish to eat there. Flies will keep away. (I read about “re-stain” the wood. this. It has something to do with the way flies’ eyes work. I will Baking soda mixed with ground cinnamon or cloves makes be trying this as fly season approaches.) a great carpet freshener. Cooking hints … For a quick frosting idea, place a solid milk chocolate-mint Perk up soggy lettuce by soaking in cold water with some on top of each cupcake after removing a batch from the oven. lemon juice. To store lettuce, place it in a ziplock bag with paper After it has softened, spread the wafer over the top or leave it towel to absorb moisture. as is.
Our next issue of Plain Country is June 9. Deadline for submissions is Monday, May 24.
Advertising deadline is Friday, May 28. Please send the information that you’d like to share with Plain Country to P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062. You may also call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933.
Plain Country
May 19, 2010
In This Issue ... Amish School Auctions
Publisher: the Fontanelle group inc Editorial Coordinators: Jacquie Foote and Joe & Sarah Miller Staff Writers: Katherine M. Byler, Barbara Ann Detweiler and Donnie Miller Contributing Writers: William Bender, Daniel Fisher, Ellen Hershberger, Rachel Miller and Linda Weaver Mailing Address: P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 Phone: 440-632-0782 • 440-834-8900 • 800-259-5869 • Fax: 440-834-8933 Published Every Three Weeks Free of Charge
June 4th – Cox Meadows School, Cox Rd. June 11th – Maple Knoll School, Mumford Rd. June 25th –Frams Corner School, Newcomb Rd. July 9th – Johnsons Corner School, Burton- Windsor Rd. July 16th – Tare Creek School, Clay St. July 23rd – Oak View School, Peters Rd. July 30th – Tinkers Creek School, 8986 Ely Rd., Garrettsville
Happy Birthday!! May 19 May 19 May 20 May 20 May 20 May 22 May 22 May 22 May 22 May 23 May 23 May 24 May 24 May 25
Homer H. Yoder (50) Sarah Hostetler (45) Marvin Kurtz (18) Marvin Kurtz (40) Allen A. U. Byler (41) Hannah Elizabeth Miller (7) Ivan Miller Jr. (43) Kathy (Mrs. Henry Jr.) Miller (54) Mrs. (Emanuel) Sara Hershberger(73) Mrs. (Allen) Ann Byler (56) Mrs. (Willy) Susie Stutzman (43) Mrs. (Andy) Katie Hostetler (79) Ben Weaver (14) Raymond Mast Jr. (24)
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Children’s Immunization Clinics
Geauga County General Health District hosts local children’s immunization clinics. Immunizations for children and adolescents are free of charge for all Geauga County residents regardless of income. For non-Geauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit. Middlefield Clinic Second Wednesday, June 9 , 9–11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St. (Route 608), south of Route 87, Middlefield. Thursday, May 20 , 3–6 p.m. Clinic will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St. (Route 608), south of Route 87, Middlefield. Third Wednesday, May 19, 9–11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St. (Route 608), south of Route 87, Middlefield. Newbury Township Clinic Wednesday, May 26, 9 –11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Rd., Newbury. Troy Township Clinic Wednesday, June 16, 9–11:3 0 a.m. Clinic will be held at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market, east of Route 700.
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Birthdays........................................................................02 Bits and Pieces of Yesterday....................................03 Bookmobile News......................................................07 Books in Review..........................................................07 Children’s Immunization Clinics............................02 Classified Form............................................................08 From Our Schools.......................................................07 Greetings from Garrettsville...................................05 Greetings from the Plain Community.................06 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner.......................07 Hello from Huntsburg...............................................03 Katherine’s Korner......................................................04 Lines by Linda..............................................................04 Parkman Pathways.....................................................06 Plain Fun........................................................................08 Recipes...........................................................................03 Spotlight on J.S. Lawn Structures.........................04 Words from Windsor..................................................05
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Plain Country
Bits and Pieces of Yesterday Welshfield, Ohio … May 4, 1891 Submitted by Sarah Miller
The maple syrup season is over; much syrup has been made, the season having been a good one. Married at the home of the bride’s father in Troy on April 5, Jacob Byler of Lawrence County, Pa. and Lizzie Ann Gingerich. Surely Middlefield could not afford a wedding last winter. Cheese making has commenced. They pay 80 cents per hundred for the milk during the first month. Oats is about all sown and some farmers have about half of their corn ground plowed, while others are just commencing. We had the best kind of weather to do our spring work so far. Good roads at present.
RECIPES
Submitted by William Bender Let’s go back to Huntsburg School. When I was in first grade, the mumps was making its rounds. One morning I came up the steps in the hall. Mrs. Clark and another teacher were talking. I heard Mrs. Clark say, “… even my throat feels sore.” All I said then was, “Mine, too.” Never did a cat grab a mouse quicker than she had me. Needless to say, I never got in the room that morning. Gene Rose took me home.
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup butter Mix these. Press in a loaf pan. 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry. 1 cup crushed pineapple 1 cup flaked coconut 1 can Eagle Brand milk Sprinkle cherries, pineapple and coconut over crumbs. Drizzle with the milk. Bake at 350 degree for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut in bars.
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Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender
The weather is real nice. Looks like our winter is behind us. In Holmes County, they are finding mushrooms, something we don’t find in Huntsburg. Boy, would a fat mushroom sandwich taste good for supper! I am talking about morels. If our plans hold out, we want to head for the Ortman Clinic in Canistota, S. D. This will be the sixth trip out there. Over the years, we made seven trips out to Boulder, Mont. to the health mines. Our captain is Freeman (Fritz) Miller. One of the first things he will put in the van is his marble board. Albert and Susan Miller and their son Jacob and Nancy are on the load. Sister Agnes is staying behind his trip. I hope Friz can run the show. Old Simon Yoder is slowly losing out. Crist Yoders are having their first wedding, their daughter, Laura, and a Weaver boy. Maybe I should go back and read what I got out of this pen. We had a hailstorm. Eli Masts had homemade ice cream. They used the hail for the ice. Dan Yoder’s twins got published. Weddings are May 20 and 27. The Yoders are having busy weeks the next few. David Byler found out a table saw can cut a finger as easily as wood. He really watches what he does with that finger. I pushed this pen for a while now and made some tracks. Hope the editor can read it.
Rhubarb-Custard Pie Submitted by Sarah Miller and Rachel Miller
1 1/2 cup rhubarb 1 teaspoon butter 2 tablespoons flour mixed with 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup cream 1 cup sugar Piecrust of your choice. Beat egg yolks. Add sugar and flour mixture. Add cream and vanilla. Put rhubarb into piecrust. Pour mixture into crust. Dot with butter. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Whip egg whites into peaks with 1 cup sugar. (Rachel says 1/4 cup.) Cover pie with meringue and put back into oven to brown.
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May 19, 2010
Lines by Linda By Linda Weaver
The bloodmobile was at Noah Jr. Hershbergers last night for the Georgia Road School. Jake and I both were able to give. School closed on Friday, April 30, with the picnic held the following Monday evening. It rained some and was quite cool, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the men/boys baseball game. After a delicious supper and a mud sliding performance on the ball diamond, we also heard some beautiful singing by the teachers and pupils. Graduates here at Georgia Road School are James Hershberger (Noah Jr. and Nora), Toby Miller (James and Linda), Daniel Slabaugh (Erwin and Betty Ann), Martha Kay Gingerich (Walter and Cindy Lynn) and Linda Hochstetler (Paul and Amanda Gingerich). Congratulations! Two new baby boys were added to the Georgia Road population recently. Caleb was born to Daniel and Margaret Yoder and welcomed by a sister and two brothers. Grandparents are Ray and Martha Yoder and Andy Jr. and Dorothy Miller, with greats being Dan Wengerds and Eli Ed Troyers. A son, Allen Jr., to Allen and Linda Frey with one sister and three brothers to welcome him. His grands are Henry Frey and Albert and Mary Ann Miller, and greats are Dan Miller Martha and Noah Sr. Detweiler. The Chipmunk Lane yard sales have gone on. They enjoyed pretty nice weather. Erwin Jr., Erwin III, and Ray (all Gingeriches) and James Miller went to New Hampshire for an open house in sugaring Jennifer Bontrager (Lee) returned from the sunny south after being there six months. She, along with her folks, and also the John Slabaughs, Ida Gingerich and daughters, and Jake and I visited with Marvin and Regina Gingerich and children to see the new baby, Kenny. He is already six weeks old!
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J. S. Lawn Structures By Jacquie Foote
By Katherine M. Byler
I think I’ll make the clocks stop donging the hours away; maybe the time won’t seem to be going so fast then. Every few minutes, it seems, there it goes again – DONG! DONG! DONG! You’ve heard the saying, “Hit the road”? Well, I did, literally; I even crossed the yellow line. Luckily, I had the road to myself. I was walking to Mespo, coming up to Route 87, when my foot stumbled on the pavement. Down I went; FLOP! Told myself, “Here I go!” Of course, I looked around, nothing in sight but a team of horses in the field. The driver couldn’t see me! Nothing hurt much besides my pride, and I continued on. Forgot to put in last time about washing your face in the morning dew on May 1 to get rid of freckles. We attended weddings this last while; not done yet. There goes the diet. It’s always good to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Grandchildren keep busy pulling boxes and other containers out of storage here. We’re trying to get rid of “collections.” So if someone comes by at the right (or wrong) time, they might go home with a load. We’re clearing the way here for spring cleaning. What a circus! There it goes again, the mouse from behind the furniture! He (son John) looks at his daughter, “Was that a mouse?” She says, “I think so.” Out comes the gun again, one pump, or two pumps? BANG! Out hobbles Mr. Mouse! BANG! Out of his misery. The best part was that when the mouse moved, John was jumping up and down, nearly losing an important part of his apparel. I can just hear the whole family shrieking and laughing! I forget who got to clean up!
There are three ways to know you are at J.S. Mor Youngster Yacht (a display they implore Lawn Structures. You might see the new, colorful grandmother Sally not to sell) and the turbo sign to the right of the driveway, or you might tube slide (another “please don’t sell “item). notice the impressive display of playground New this year is the Play Mor Handicap equipment part way down that driveway and Swing, which boasts a high back, arms, and a to the left. Or you just might see the wonderful seat belt. This swing will hold up to 125 pounds. mailbox made in the shape of a steam engine Also new is the children’s table and chairs set. right across from the driveway’s entrance. These may be set up on their own, or they can fit The four-year-old J.S. Lawn Structures nicely into the interior of the Play Mor Youngster shares space with the older family firm, J.S. Yacht. Company Welding Shop, that specializes in The structures are mostly made of treated antique steam engines! Jonas Stutzman left yellow pine that can be stained for you. Chains his job working in … and building … sawmills (for the swings) are available plastic coated. to follow his childhood interest in steam Colorful tarps are available to protect the J.S. engines, an interest that started when towers and sand boxes. There are also he worked on them with his dad, Lawn basic sets that are both simpler and who owned a steam engine. After Structures less expensive. his dad’s death, many things were Owned by Your catalog order usually sold, including the steam engine. Jonas and Sally Stutzman. comes within two weeks, Jonas tracked it down, bought it, Selling and installing delivered to your home. J.S. refurbished it and found work that Play Mor home and school has a crew of three young men truly satisfied him. That was about playground equipment. to come set up and install the 10 years ago. 16351 Nauvoo Road, equipment. Jonas and Sally have friends Middlefield, Ohio 44062 Keeping up with the times who live in Michigan. These friends Open Monday-Saturday in business, J.S. Lawn Structures told them about swing sets made No Sunday sales. had a booth at the home and by Play Mor that they sold. Since the 440-632-0052 garden show this year. They took a Stutzmans had wanted to get into a baby yacht for display and gave out business like that, they investigated. They 600 catalogs. Sally says they are now set up liked what they saw, and began their lawn to take credit cards, and they have a web site, structure company selling the products of Play www.playmorswingsets.com. When asked if Mor. Asked who owns J.S., Sally shakes her head the structures are as sturdy as they look, Sally and says that her husband says it is her company, gets a merry glint in her eyes as she says, “Oh yes, but she prefers to think of it as THEIR company. I’ve been up on them many times.” They have an array of beautiful playground sets on display. Although you may buy any of these, most of J.S.’s sales are from Play Mor’s catalog. You can order a set as pictured in the catalog, or you can buy a basic structure and Quality Playsets... decide what equipment you want to attach to it. Creative Family Memories The basic structures include such things as baby yachts, youngster yachts, dream castles, and the Swing Sets happy landing harbor (for people with a lot of room). Onto the play shape you have chosen, and up! you can have attached slides (the turbo tube • Superior Construction slide is a favorite), swings such as the horseglide • Outstanding Materials swing, the trapeze, or the sling swing. You may • Attention to Detail also choose from climbing toys such as the rope • Easy Installation ladder, the climbing pole, the rock climb, and the fireman’s pole. For those who would want them, there is the “buoy ball” (a sort of bouncy swing) Now and even a baby swing. Under the category “Fun Accepting Toys” in the catalog you will find periscopes, telescopes, and pretend telephones. Sally chuckles as she says that all the J.S. LAWN STRUCTURES 16351 Nauvoo Rd • Middlefield 44062 equipment on display has been “grandchildren 440-632-0052 tested.” The children give high marks to the Play
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Greetings from Garrettsville
Words from Windsor
The strawberries are blooming. So I have to cover them with old sheets when a frost is predicted. Rhubarbs are ready, so I want to make a pie! Also the onions are ready to eat! One day recently, Ivan had a small job of weed whacking for a lady, and I had a doctor appointment. Afterwards, we went to Garrettsville for our grocery shopping. I came home and did my laundry. I got everything dried before it rained. I did the weekly cleaning of the bedrooms and washed some windows. That night Barbara and I went for a walk. It was about a mile one way, so we walked two miles! (Some days are just busy.) On April 29, Mrs. Dan L. Miller got a taxi and picked up Mrs. Albert Miller, Mrs. Lucy Ann Miller, Mrs. Sarah Byler, and Ivan and me. We went to Fredericksburg to visit Ivan’s sister, the Ray Hershbergers. Betty looks a lot better than the last time we were out, and feels better, too. She’s the one that had a tumor in her head. They couldn’t get all of it. But it is shrinking. She had some radiation treatments several years ago. It came back once. Weddings are coming. We are invited to one in Carroll County on May 2 at Bill C. Fishers for Sarah and Aaron, son of Levi Millers. I started some more tomato seeds I found, some Hill Billy and Hummel. Lilacs are blooming and smell so good. They also make nice bouquets. The mint is also growing. So good and refreshing, a cup of fresh mint tea.
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Saturday, April 10: We had school today to make up for a day missed. Betty and Norma were outside most of the day helping Wayne and John haul wood. I worked in my flower beds and planted a few shrubs. Then we had hot dogs, potatoes and beans by the campfire. Sunday, April 11: Went to church, then to dad and mom’s afterwards. Rose Edna and Laura walked the whole eight miles there. It took them around two hours. Brother Joes and nephew Paul and families were also there, so we had a nice visit. Monday, April 12: I did laundry for a change, and Rose Edna cleaned out the cupboards. Then, tonight after school, she and Laura washed off kitchen ceiling, walls and woodwork. Tuesday, April 13: People are dropping off items for the benefit auction we’re having tomorrow night for a church family. Betty and Norma were very good girls today. They played so nicely with hardly a spat. How refreshing to have days like this. Wednesday, April 14: We had a busy day at the benefit auction. I left this morning at 10 a.m. and got home at 11 p.m., so Laura had to hold down the fort at home since Rose Edna was helping me. Thursday, April 15: Rose Edna springcleaned the living room while I washed curtains and other laundry. It was a perfect day for drying clothes, nice, sunny and breezy. I also steam cleaned the couches and Lazyboys. Now everything feels so nice and fresh. If only it would last longer! Friday, April 16: I thoroughly cleaned my bedroom. Betty and Norma drove the pony up and down the drive for a long time tonight. Betty is an outdoors person. She helps Andrew with barn chores, including taking out the manure. I can always tell when that was done, ‘cause they come in smelling like barn! I always head them toward the shower then. Otherwise we couldn’t eat supper without holding our noses. Saturday, April 17: Cold again. And it snowed! The little girls wanted gloves and scarves and lots of coats to go outside. I baked a tea ring, pies and also pizza for supper. Sunday, April 18: We were home all day, and the children were bored stiff by evening. So Wayne played a game with the older children, and I played slapjack with Betty and Norma. Monday, April 19: We had a birthday party at school for two teachers. We had cake, ice cream and snacks. On the way home, I told Betty and Norma there were so many dandelions in the yard they should pick some and I’d fry them for supper. They were shocked and said, “Yuck! Yuck! I’m not going to eat them!” I did fry some. I washed them, dipped them in milk,
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then flour, and fried them in oleo. The only ones who tried them were Wayne, John and myself. I surely wouldn’t want them everyday, but they are definitely edible. Tuesday, April 20: Rose Edna, the little girls and I went to dad and mom’s this afternoon, and the rest came down tonight. Wednesday, April 21: A beautiful day! I hauled dirt to build up my flower beds. Wayne did some maintenance work on our buggy wheels; hopefully they won’t squeak anymore. Norma was carrying a small gas jug for Andrew, and a tiny bit leaked onto her hand. She panicked and told Betty to quick go get a washcloth to wash it off or she’ll die. I’m glad she realizes gas is nothing to play with. Thursday, April 22: We babysat Jamie and Emily. That’s always a highlight. Norma is crazy about babies and wants to hold them constantly. Tonight, we went to Wayne’s parents for his mom’s birthday. Friday, April 23: Rose Edna and I worked hard, and by tonight the house was clean and the laundry done. I made “baked” potatoes on the grill and chicken nuggets from scratch in our turkey fryer for supper. That was a big hit. Tony, the pony, got a good workout from the little girls today. Saturday, April 24: I planted some flower seeds in the flower bed and told Norma they’d be orange when they bloom. Later, when she went outside to play, I heard her yell, “I see something orange!” She was on her hands and knees, inspecting the dirt. One more week of school. Sunday, April 25: We got caught in a hailstorm on the way home from church and were soaked when we got to the house. Monday, April 26: A rainy day, so we’ll wait to do laundry until tomorrow. I did some mending, and Rose Edna cleaned the upstairs. Laura is studying for the eighth grade achievement test, which will be Thursday. Tuesday, April 27: Rose Edna hitched up the pony and took Betty and Norma down to the covered bridge for a picnic, They put some water in a Baggie for me, since I hadn’t been there to see it. When they weren’t looking, I poured it down the drain. Wednesday: April 28: Rose Edna and I went down to clean mom’s house, and we got quite a bit done. It just wants to stay cold. Thursday, April 29: Achievement test day for Laura. She got a 97 percent average, so we’re pleased with that. I went to clean the schoolhouse tonight. Friday, April 30: Today was our last day of school for this term. Everyone is glad for now, but in a month or so, we’ll probably be ready for it to start again! Tonight we went to mow lawn for Wayne’s Aunt Savilla. When we got home, we were locked out because I forgot the key! So we got a ladder, and Andrew crawled through an upstairs window that happened to be unlocked. So all’s well that ends well.
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A baby girl, Eve Kristine, was born to Steven and Barbie Byler. Also twin boys to Urie and Emma Miller. And to Melvin and Barbara Ellen Yoder was born a girl, Maria. Isaac, son of Daniel and Sadie Byler, broke his foot some weeks ago while riding a scooter. He has a cast on and, hopefully, can have it removed soon. Philip and Martha Miller and boys have moved to Rockwood Road where Melbern and Ruth Byler vacated. Melberns have moved to Hyde Road. Atlee and Catherine Byler moved to Lanese Drive. Lester and Irene Coblentz and her mom, Mary, moved to Route 534 to the old Ervin Miller place.
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Parkman Pathways By Ellen Hershberger
April 8: My day off! Today is the wedding at Sue John’s Busters … their eighth! Now they have left at home yet their only son. Seven great nieces and nephews are here at sister’s while their parents attend the wedding. I helped the girls with the dishes, then we had ice cream and cake for two birthdays. I did finally get two curtains made for my doors today, but measured wrong and didn’t have enough for the third one. Sigh. April 9: Brr, I started my stove up again this morning. The houseplants seem happier when the temperature is neither too warm nor too cold. Guess they are like us I’m off to my cooking job (love it!), then to the overnight. April 10: At my job all day, and joyfully finding things in the freezer to cook a meal. Why is it that when my windows and floors are dirty nagging at my conscience I find myself in the kitchen first? Is that a bad thing? April 11: Brunch at sister’s house here with the nephews’ families and no water problems this time. In the evening sister Barbara and I visit Aunt Ellen Detweiler on Nash Road. Her faithful husband Bill, and daughters, and in-laws lovingly care for her. We heard the news that Mrs. Nancy Byler passed today. She and our family grew up together as next door neighbors on Route 168. April 12: A normal morning going off to my laundry job at 6 a.m. They were on vacation and I’m way behind on the ironing, so I hope to go an extra day. Oh dear! An IPod got washed! She was very kind about it. In the evening a few neighbors and I went to the viewing of Nancy Byler. We have only good memories of her. Brother-inlaw Noah is quite sick from inhaling too much chicken manure on Saturday. He was helping the grandsons spread it on the fields. Dr. Tumbush’s office gave him an emergency appointment. He has extreme pain all over his body. April 13: Sister and I helped a friend clean house all day, then joined our singing group in the evening. We sang at Levi Miller’s whose three sons are in wheelchairs. Noah still has much pain. April 14: What a nice, sunny day! I attended the funeral of Nancy Byler, then had to hurry and pack for an overnight job, leaving at 2:30. April 15: Today I went from the overnight to my laundry job for an extra day to get caught up. Then back to the overnight. Sister called and said Noah feels worse. April 16: This morning, I went off to my cooking job, then six of us were to the fish fry
Understanding Horses By Daniel Fisher
Thrush is an infection of the horn of the hoof and could also include the frog. Moisture in the manure plus the ammonia is a common cause of thrush. Bacteria invades and softens the horn, and this produces a bad smelling black substance. In the cleft between the frog and the hoof is usually where it starts. The infection just goes deeper into the sensitive part of the foot if it isn’t treated, and the horse will become lame. To treat the problem, you must first take care of the cause by providing dry bedding. There are different products to treat thrush, and some people even have home remedies. Some products are very harsh, and if the thrush is deep, they can harm tissue. I like to treat thrush by using Sore-No-More and white sugar. This remedy is natural and effective. This won’t harm the tissue, and the horse can even absorb it into his body with no side effects. Until next time. Daniel C. Fisher is proprietor of D & S Farm & Garden Supply LLC, 4738 Gates Rd., Middlefield. Call his voice mail at 440-693-4632 for more information.
benefit for Sunny Hope School. Then home sweet home! For some reason, I’m really tired. April 17: Up early to go to a new place to work today. Just enough time for coffee, devotions, and washing up some dishes. Noah seemed to have his worst day of all today. April 18: We had council services today at Deacon Dan Byler’s. They have a new grandchild, a second daughter born to son Raymond and Sara Ann, born April 6 and named Karalyn. Born to Raymond and Miriam Fisher their 10th child and seventh son, named James. April 20: Stopped at the paint store and got paint for my house. It is close to five years it was painted last. Sister and daughters-in-law picked me up there and we had an enjoyable time with Lori and baby Eve. Then on to another overnight. April 21: I came home this morning, and it took me several hours to put shelf paper on the pantry shelves and sort and arrange the last boxes of stuff. I did the usual chores and played with the “little people” while their mom was shopping. After supper, I hiked back to nephew’s place to give the girls a hand with dishes and cookie baking. They are so busy planting oats and their many acres of produce. April 22: Meant to write about teacher Joe Miller who was hit in the head with a baseball. He needed surgery and is recovering at University Hospital. Two very helpful girls came and carried a lot of my things over from the basement and closet and spiffed up my house. April 26: A restful day after several more overnights and two days of working. Some neighbors and friends gathered at my house tonight. Good memory makers. April 27: Today I was gone five hours. First to the sheriff’s department for fingerprinting, and then to the clinic for a TB test. This is all for my work. Our singing group was at the home of Freeman and Mattie Kuhns tonight. April 28: I stayed with an old friend of my parents’ who is sick with throat and lung cancer. Sister and I will share the duties caring for her needs. April 29: Had to go back to get the TB test read. It’s OK. Three of mom’s sisters visited here in p.m. Noah is slowly feeling better and went to work for the first time in two and a half weeks. He still has pain. April 30: My, the month of April went fast! Now we can plant flowers and enjoy the wonderful month of May!
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So many glorious spring mornings! The bluebirds, wrens, and robins are singing so happily. A wonderful time of year, and it makes us glad we are alive! Mom, Mrs. Albert Troyer Katie, had a hip replacement on May 3 at Geauga Medical Center. I received a call from my wife at 9:10 a.m. that morning that surgery went well. Mom is 86 years old. We hope her recovery goes well and she has pain free days again. Dan N. Wendgerd, aged 85, Katie’s brother-in-law, had suffered some ministrokes and is not well. For those not familiar with our Amish customs, we hold our weddings on Tuesdays and on Thursdays. If you see extra traffic on the roads on those days, you can assume that there a wedding going on in the neighborhood. Most of our Amish schools are dismissed for the year. Field trips have been planned for the seventh and eighth graders. School picnics are held at the close of the school year where diplomas and awards are issued. A kind neighbor tilled our garden last week, and now we are anxious to visit a greenhouse and plant our garden. We still like to have a small garden although it is harder to get down to take care of it … or, you might say, to get up once you are down!
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“Harry’s Journey,” copyright 2009, written by JoAnna S. Stauffer and published by Pathway Publishers, LaGrange, Ind. is the story of the early and middle years of the author’s paternal grandfather, Harry A. Stauffer. Taking place from 1913 (when Harry’s mother died and his father, out of work and in despair over his wife’s death, abandoned his six children) to the 1950s (when Harry, his wife and children settled near Oakley, Md.), the book tells the story of the choices people made and the consequences of those choices. The Stauffer children were separated, placed in foster homes, and lost track of each other for many years. Harry, after several unsatisfactory foster homes, ended up with the Baumans, who shared his Plain Community heritage. Harry had been removed from one foster home and sent to another so often that he doubted he would ever be welcome anywhere. When, convinced the time was near for him to be sent away again, Harry ran away, the elderly Elias Bauman searched for him. Harry found himself greeted like a lost lamb by Elias and all the family. He began to feel that, like all God’s children, he was of real worth. JoAnna Stauffer tells of Harry’s life journey, of the decisions he made that formed him into the esteemed grandfather she had never met but often heard of. She wanted his story to be witness of how God works in the lives of ordinary people, of how He brings joy out of sorrow. She has done this well, crafting a book that will interest you so much that putting it down will be truly hard.
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Time for another letter … how fast the Huntley Road to a place they bought on weeks go by. Feels like spring jumped into Rockwood Road. summer! Which is fine with me as I love warm Sunday, May 2 was our wedding weather. anniversary. We were married May 2, ChuckThe baby of Chester and Laura 1963. les: Gingerich of Agler Road passed away Relatives were notified of cousin Teacher: April 30. The funeral was May 2. Ellen Yoder’s husband’s death. He The baby had not been well since An abstract noun is was found lying outside, and life was something you can birth. The family has our sincere gone. They suspect a heart attack. think of, but you can’t They lived in Illinois. sympathy. The blood drive at Joe’s touch it. Can you give Jonas and Esther Schmucker Window Shop on May 1 brought 82 me an example of went to Illinois for the funeral of donors. A BIG thank you to all who cousin Ellen’s husband, Elmer Yoder one? came. There’s still a big shortage in on May 4. Johnny: Sure. blood. It’s time to get the garden My father’s Elizabeth Hershberger is again a ready to plant. I did get some lettuce new car. patient in Rainbow Hospital in Cleveland. transplanted. I got the plants from son She is having lots of back pain. She is taking Perry’s. They started a greenhouse this spring. treatments for leukemia. They have hanging baskets, bedding plants, The Philip O. Miller family moved from flowers and some vegetables.
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