Plain Country July 11th, 2012

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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}Vol. 4 No. 9 July 11, 2012

By Katherine Detweiler

n Include beets in your diet for heart heath and 16 percent more energy!n Crunching on snap peas is good for cholesterol.n Squash speeds the metabolism.n Cherry tomatoes are a cancer preventor as are any other tomatoes containing lysophine.n Adding two tablespoons of parsley to a cup of boiling water each day helps kidney function and flushes four pounds of water in 10 days. (Yes, you have to drink the parsley water. :•)n 6 ounces of chicken per day curbs inflammation.n Ginger cleanses the lymphatic system.n Blueberries are considered a cancer preventing fruit.

By Jane Attina

Who said laughter is good for the soul? The Bible: “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22, NIV). Researchers have found that laughter may improve arterial health by reducing mental stress, which constricts vessels and cuts blood flow. Adding 15 minutes of hearty laughter per day along with a healthy diet and exercise seems a sure way to improve one’s health.The bookmobile is happy to have a hand in improving your health! What with all of the popular comics we carry on board there are certainly enough laughs to go around for a whole family. Though Archie and Little Lulu are still the favorites, Lucky Luke is running a close third. Other comic characters we are seeing increase in popularity are Lil’ Abner, Ritchie Rich and Calvin and Hobbes. Whatever your favorite may be, keep on reading and laughing!

24 Hour SaladBy Mrs. Richard (Sue) Miller and Mrs. Melvin (Betty) BylerSubmitted by Sarah Miller

1 head cauliflower(uncooked)1 head lettuce1 large package frozen peas1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese1 pint mayonnaise or Miracle Whip1 package Good Seasons Italian dressing mix or Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix1 pound bacon, browned and crumbled or bacon bitsCut lettuce into large bowl. Layer cauliflower florets over lettuce. Next, layer peas. DO NOT MiX. Spread mayonnaise over peas, sealing edges well.Sprinkle dressing mix over top, then cheese and, lastly, bacon. Cover tightly and chill for 24 hours. Stir all together just before serving.

Frozen SlushSubmitted by Barbara Detweiler6 cups boiling water1 large can pineapple juice2 cups sugar1 large box Jell-O (any flavor)Mix all ingredients in a container that will fit into an empty ice cream pail.Fill pail with water and freeze. Serve in glasses with ginger ale.

Salsa DipSubmitted by Barbara Detweiler

1 (8 ounce) cream cheese1 (16 ounce) sour cream12 – 16 ounces Cheddar cheese (shredded)Salsa (mild or hot, any amount you wish)Mix well and serve with crackers or taco chips.

Fruit SlushFrom Mrs. Aaron (Elizabeth) SchmuckerSubmitted by Sarah Miller

1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate1 (6 ounce) can lemonade concentrate1 cup sugar1 (12 ounce can) 7-Up10 ounces strawberries, crushed or sliced3 large bananas, slicedAdd water required by frozen beverages and pour into large freezable container. Add sliced bananas and strawberries.Add all other ingredients. Mix well. Freeze.Remove from freezer 2 hours before serving. Serve when nice and slushy.

Pepper PoppersSubmitted by Barbara Detweiler

Banana peppers (whole)Cream cheeseBacon stripsToothpicks*Amounts depend on how many you want to feed. The ingredients should be in proportion to the number of banana peppers you are using.Wash peppers. Trim off tips and cut out seeds.Scrape and rinse well to get all seeds out.Stuff peppers with cream cheese.Wrap a piece of bacon around each pepper and secure with a toothpick.Grill over fire until bacon is done.

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Plain Country | July 11, 2012

{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}Publisher: the FONTANeLLe group inc

Editorial Coordinators: Jacquie Foote and Joe & Sarah MillerStaff Writers: Katherine M. Byler, Barbara Ann Detweiler and Donnie Miller

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In This Issue ...Bits and Pieces of Yesterday .............................05Bookmobile News ...............................................09Books in Review .................................................. 09Children’s Immunization Clinics .................... 02From Our Schools ............................................... 03Greetings from Garrettsville ............................04Greetings from the Plain Community ..........06Happy Birthdays ................................................. 02Hello from Amish Crossing Corner ................06Hello from Huntsburg ........................................07Howdy from West Farmington .......................03In Memory ............................................................. 02Katherine’s Korner ...............................................05Lines by Linda .......................................................03Local Amish Business Directory .....................08Mom’s Diary ...........................................................05Nutrient Dense Gardening ...............................06Parkman Pathways ..............................................07Plain Community events ..................................02Plain Fun .................................................................09Recipes ....................................................................01Spotlight on erb’s Variety Store ......................04Wanted ....................................................................02Words from Windsor ...........................................03

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Please write in and share some . . .-Recipes for campfire treats- Tips to keep healthy in summer-Anything from the past-Benefits after August 1 -Birthdays and anniversaries-Tell Us a Story – tidbits from the past.Information for next edition must be received by July 15 to be included. Send to: Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062

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July 11 Mrs. Robby Regina Byler (24)July 12 Olin Ray Mullet (18)July 12 Noah G. Bender (18)July 12 Nelson R. Miller (56)July 13 Mervin C. Miller (14)July 13 Martha M. Weaver (23)July 14 Marlin N. Miller (19)July 15 Noah Yutzy Sr. (64)July 16 Lester A. Mullet (23)July 16 Robert L Miller (28)July 16 Leona E. Byler (10)July 16 John Paul Miller (15)July 16 Marian B. Miller (12)July 17 Marty Byler (40)July 17 Verna A. Weaver (16)July 18 Allen E. Miller (33)July 18 Mrs. Philip Martha Miller (29)July 18 Allen E. Miller (33)July 20 Mrs. Miriam Yoder (57)July 20 Linda TroyerJuly 20 Linda Marie WeaverJuly 21 Matthew Yutzy (24)July 21 Nathan C. Yoder (17)July 21 William Bender III (William Jr.) (2)July 21 John E. Shrock (58)

July 23 Mrs. Willis Laura Miller (23)July 23 Billy Bender (2)July 23 Mrs. Linda Yoder (22)July 24 Emma A. Mullet (14)July 24 Mrs. Susan Bender (31)July 24 William M. Detweiler (9)July 24 David D. Kurtz Jr. (18)July 24 Susan Bender (31)July 24 William Detweiler (Mahlon) (9)July 25 Crist S. Yoder (57)July 25 Jeremy WeaverJuly 26 Paul John Hershberger (31)July 26 Sarah J. Weaver (50)July 27 Linda Yoder (Ray) (5)July 28 Mrs. Mel Fannie Yoder (83)July 28 John Troyer (78)July 29 Laura V. YoderJuly 30 Ruthie M. Detweiler (Mahlon) (10)July 31 Allen E. Miller Jr. (Allen) (10)July 31 Wilma R. Hershberger (13)July 31 Alma J. Byler (18)July 31 Andy M. Miller (65)July 31 Martha Shrock (twin) (15)July 31 Maurine Shrock (twin) (15)Aug. 1 Roman Martha MulletAug. 1 Neil Mattie Miller

Belated Happy BirthdayJune 29 Ivy Rose Byler (6)July 4 Aaron WeaverJuly 6 Carolyn Miller (13)July 6 Kathryn Finlaw (90)July 7 Aaron Miller (20)July 9 Ivan Miller (74)July 10 Ida Bontrager

In Loving MemorySadie Hershberger, born Aug. 29, 1917, died Nov. 15, 2005Saloma Hershberger, born Aug. 14, 1942, died June 29, 2000

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Andrew (Jake Katie) Farmwalt and Martha Mae Troyer were united in marriage by Bishop Jamie Miller of West Farmington. Newlyweds plan to live at her folks, Jonas Dans Marvins, in the shop on Nauvoo Road.

Happy birthday number 41 to daughter-in-law John L. Laura. Danny Troyers, Dan Kurtz and Marty and Lori Detweilers and we enjoyed pizza, ice cream, and cake in their nice back yard along the creek.

Our sympathy goes to Mrs. Joe Sara Miller and 14 children since her husband eck Joe passed away June 13 after a long illness. He had one leg removed and other complications of diabetes. They live close to the Wilcox Road Cemetery.

Bishop Crist Miller held church at Harley Hochstetlers and plans to be at emanuel Stoltzfus next. We had many visitors … all welcome!

Weddings keep us on the go! Sorry to miss the one at Marvin Wengerds for their Sarah to Mervin, son of Firman and ester Wengerd of Windsor, but is was the same day as the wedding of our grandson Robbie Yoder of Guernsey County to Dorothy, daughter of Deacon Mel Yoders on Route 168. They were united in marriage by Bishop Jake Byler of Guernsey County. The newlyweds plan to move to Guernsey Co. on June 23. It was a nice big wedding and enjoyable for everyone even though it was warm. I think six couples were there from Lancaster, Pa.

Rudy took the day off today to go fishing with our son, Robert Mullet of Kentucky. I’m expecting his wife Linda and their daughter Jason Rose Detweiler for a coffee break. Then, tonight we plan to get together at her folks, Bishop Andy Yoders. Jason’s family all came from Kentucky for the wedding.

Teachers Harley Hochstetlers Martha and Yogi’s Martha Miller were on their school trip to Niagara Falls when they saw the cable they put up for the guy who walked across the falls. He walked across that cable Saturday.

Jason and Rose Detweiler spent most of their time here in Ohio with Chris and Kathy Kauffman. They lived beside each other in Kentucky when Kathy’s husband John got killed. Jason helped her out a lot. Kathy got married again last year to Chris Kauffman and moved up to his home on Hosmer Road. Chris’ first wife, Barbara, died from a buggy-car accident. Kathy is my niece.

This letter is getting too long, so will save some news for next time!.

What is as rare as a day in June? And I’m dreaming of having a picnic soon! Get out the picnic basket, And put the food in right. For we’re having a picnic, If it doesn’t rain tonight.

We’ll bake some pies and cookies, And make a salad, too. And fry some chicken golden brown, enough for quite a few.

Dad will take a fishing pole. Mom will take a book. And we’ll all have a pleasant time, Beside the gurgling brook.

June 22, 2012: I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful

time of year. It gets very warm in the afternoon, but Thanks to God for the refreshing cool mornings to get jobs done … and the garden work!

Let’s shower a lonely widow, Joe Kurtz Malinda, with mail, get well wishes since she had surgery June 20 on both her knees. Her daughters are taking good care of her. The address is 4070 Wilcox Road, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062.

Lines by LindaBy Linda Weaver June 25, 2012: Hello friends,

Is everyone enjoying these beautiful summer days? We sure are having some cooler ones lately. Hopefully we will have rain soon, as lawns are turning brown.

Daughter Sara Jane Mast is recovering from gall bladder surgery. She had an overnight hospital stay. Their visitors Sunday evening were our son Bobs and children, John Jr. Slabaugh family and us. The neighbors have sent food and baked goods which all enjoyed. Saturday night, we were treated to a fish fry, Martys too, here at Roy and Karen Burkholders. It was delicious as were all the trimmings!

While at the hospital, we visited with Mrs. Mel (Maurine) Shetler who had a knee replacement done. She wasn’t able to come home until Friday.

I had the privilege of shaking hands with the shooting victim who is in a wheelchair from the Chardon High School tragedy. Three of his friends were killed, so he is very lucky to

Howdy from West FarmingtonBy Kathryn Detweiler

be alive. He says he is doing well and was very pleasant to talk with. His girlfriend was with him and pushed him around. We met up with them at Chardon Wal-Mart on Friday evening.

We took cake and ice cream to Robert (Jake’s nephew) and Laura Troyer for a belated birthday for them both on June 16. Also there were their son Pauls, his folks John and Mary Troyer, Sally and Martha and Aaron Millers. It was an enjoyable evening to sit outside and visit.

Since I wrote last June 4, we went to Niagara Falls with our grandson Aaron Ray’s classmates. What an awesome sight! Since we visited there 40 years ago shortly after our wedding, it seemed fitting to go again, being we recently celebrated 40 years of marriage!

The swans, Mose and Mary, have lost two babies since my last letter. Both by huge turtles, we assume. The cutest thing is, the remaining two often ride on their mother’s back! They are really growing, so they won’t be able to do so for long!

Love and God’s Blessings to you all!

Words from WindsorBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

Johnny Detweiler (age 14) son of Reuben and Laura, smashed his finger, was taken to Hillcrest Hospital and had surgery done on it.

Crist Burkholder has been diagnosed with Lymes Disease.

School NewsBy Linda Weaver

Country Crossroads School in Windsor took their seventh and eights graders, parents and grandparents to Niagara Falls on June 6. It was a beautiful day and we saw many interesting things. We went with our grandson Aaron Ray Weaver and his parents. An Anderson bus provided transportation for this enjoyable day.

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Erb’sVariety StoreBy Jacquie Foote

books, songbooks and greeting cards? Marie has a variety for you to choose from. There are small tools, many kinds of flashlights, Coleman products and beautiful clocks. Dishes, glasses, lamps, roasters and pans are among the housewares on display. An artists’ corner with drawing and color pencils, scissors

and crayons will interest children. There is a good size area devoted to health

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to provide “things people use every day”, Marie stocks the shelves with a variety of groceries both in small amounts and in bulk. (Products purchased in bulk are 10 percent off!) Among other things you

will findsugar, flour, cereals, oatmeal (both regular and

quick), canned foods, gravy mixes, soup mixes and dips.

Of course there are spices … almost every kind you can name!

Sandwich meats and cheeses are on hand in the large ice chest and are fresh

every week. There is also butter, oleo and cream cheese.

Popcorn is available in bulk and in a wide variety. Add in the dip mixes so popular as sprinkles over the popcorn and you know why

Marie’s popcorn distributor calls erb’s Variety Store the “Capital of the Popcorn World.” Marie even carries a popcorn called, Ladyfinger.

Canning supplies abound. everything from jars and lids to canners, strainers and mixes are in stock and ready for use. Marie even carries the popular Mrs. Wages Mixes for pickles and tomato products.

Although there are always many items on hand for candy makers and bakers (including what you need to make doughnuts and cream sticks), come the end of October an even greater variety of candy making items, nuts, flavorings and fillings for baked goods will appear on the shelves in time for the holiday season. There will even be some already made gifts such as the “Candy Tray” that features three different candies and three different varieties of nuts.

I’ve barely begun to scratch the surface of the wonders this store contains! AND … if you do not find what you want, Marie will special order it for you. Again, the 10 percent off for full cases or bulk items such as 50 pound bags of flour, sugar, etc. apply. Special orders arrive at the store about one to two weeks from the order date, depending on the day the order is placed and where the order comes from.

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erb’s Variety Store is exactly what its name implies. Opened in 1976 by Alvin erb and his wife, and now lovingly

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Set on a quiet section of Bundysburg Road, erb’s accommodates both buggy and car parking. The cheerful white exterior is inviting, and once you are inside, you will find everything you’d want to get at a neighborhood store neatly and systemically arranged.

Marie’s mother passed away and she took over the store in 1993. Alvin still helps out, but leaves the managing to Marie. Her warmth and helpfulness and her three cheerful employees help make shopping a relaxing experience.

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Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller

June 21, 2012: We have 90 degrees this afternoon. I just got my laundry done and on the lines. We drove to Garrettsville this morning before it got too warm.

Today is the wedding of Wally, son of Melvin Kurtzs, and Cathy, daughter of Ray Wengerds on Brosius Rd. They have a nice day, a little warm but breezy. I think there were more weddings today, too.

Yesterday morning, Dan Detweiler had a bad fire in his shop. He was spray painting and the spray hit his fan and caught fire. The shop exploded; windows blew out. He lost a lot; he had a set of cabinets ready to go. But he wasn’t hurt, for which we are glad. (That’s how we heard it happened, so I hope I got it right.)

Yesterday, I had Sisters Day. All were here except Mel Detweiler Anna Mary from Atlantic.

We had some excitement around here Sunday forenoon. We have a doe with twins back in our woods. One is white with brown spots. I don’t know if the doe doesn’t want to accept it because it’s white or what, but it was by itself in the field baaing. Some of the neighbor men caught it and Marvin had it in his barn. Rueben got some of his goat

milk and they tried to feed it. But it wouldn’t take it. They turned it out again and hope the doe will take care of it. We have seen the doe different times, but maybe it’s not the same one. Ivan sees deer and turkeys when he’s in the woods.

Last Thursday evening, Urie Bylers and we visited at Jonas V. Millers. Mary Ann is coming along well from her knee replacement.

Last night I picked a few more black raspberries. I’ve made a couple pies and want to make some freezer jam. I bought some sur-jell in town to make it with.

I see I have to put out more grape jelly for the Orioles. I think they have young ones now. The Carolina wren is making a nest in my gourd and hummingbirds are at the feeders. The woodpeckers are at the suet. They take it to their young.

The rain we had Sunday really gave the garden a boost. We could use more.

Monday, I was at Simon Gingerich Clara’s. Also there were her sister Mary Ann, Mose Miller Ida, Dan Miller Alma, Bill R. Byler edna and Albert Miller Sara. We quilted for her. We missed Joe Sarah who used to be with us, but she moved to Kentucky a year or more ago to a small house at her daughter Karen, the Alan Bylers’.

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Sunday, June 10: We got up at 6 a. m. and drove down to my parents’ to attend church in their district. We also stayed for supper, so ‘twas a long but pleasant day.

monday, June 11: Laura turned sixteen today! I made her a turtle cake – her favorite!

I got 30 quarts of strawberries, so I made lots of freezer jam.

tuesday, June 12: Warm and humid today, but it cooled off tonight.

I got some things ready to take to Niagara Falls tomorrow.

Wednesday, June 13: Andrew’s School Trip to Niagara Falls was today. Wayne and I both went and also Laura went as a teacher. It was beautiful weather-wise and we saw several pretty rainbows.

We saw the cable where Nic Wallenda, the tightrope walker, will walk across the Falls in two days. It looked like a scary walk. One of the workers asked the men of our group if anyone wanted to test the cable. They got NO volunteers!

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the Cave of the Winds. He didn’t bother putting them on right! That really made everyone’s day.

thursday, June 14: Cool most of the day … and I loved it!

We couldn’t do laundry this morning ‘cause the motor needed fixing, so Wayne did that after work and the girls did the laundry tonight.

friday, June 15: Katherine, Betty, Norma and I walked down to the Community Center playground for a while. The little girls’ favorite thing was the monkey bars. Tonight, we grilled burgers and hot dogs.

Saturday, June 16: Rose edna and Laura were both home today – the first time in months! So we got a lot of work done.

I did baking, as always.Sunday, June 17: We went to church

in Carroll County at sister elizabeth and Wayne’s. Norma threw up five or six times on the way down, so it seemed we’d never get there. And here I thought she was over her travel sickness!

Then, tonight, after getting home, Norma decided to sleep with Laura. Laura was telling her a story and falling asleep at the same time. She was saying things that didn’t make sense and Norma thought that was funny.

monday, June 18: Laura’s school parents came for her birthday tonight and really surprised her. We had ice cream, cake and snacks.

Norma decided it’s her turn to tell a story tonight!

tuesday, June 19: I went to get groceries and was overheated when I got home. It took a while to cool down! And it was way too warm to cook much, so I made grilled cheese sandwiches to eat.

We went over to Tim and Laura Mast’s for Tim’s birthday.

Wednesday, June 20: Warm again, so we went over to the pond tonight.

The girls will sleep on the trampoline tonight because the upstairs is extremely warm.

thursday, June 21: The girls woke up at 6 a. m. on the trampoline this morning. I made Norma come in on my bed and she slept until 9:30 then.

I sewed and got two dresses made.I wanted something simple for dinner, so

I made fajitas.friday, June 22: I baked some goodies

for a bake sale we’re having at the Community Center.

Katherine and the little girls were clearing trails in the woods and Katherine was using an ax to chop some small pieces of wood. She chopped right into the tip of her finger and through her nail. It looked all bloody and yucky. It’s a good thing Wayne was home ‘cause he’s the doctor in the family! So he bandaged it up with B & W and burdock leaves. Now she’s walking around with her finger straight up in the air so it doesn’t hurt.

Mom’s DiaryBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

Katherine’s KornerBy Katherine Byler

Summer’s here, but ‘tis so fleeting. Trying to “enjoy” the warm weather, very happy we don’t have to dress up and go to a wedding! (We were at three in eight days! Same dress, but I did laundry in between.) Met old friends and made new, so precious. Horses got their workouts as well. (Hint: Remember if the rear curtain is rolled up and the storm front is also, it’s much cooler for the horse. He sweats and foams much less.)

We’re enjoying blueberries from our own bushes. They’re said to be good for you, so we are eating them like popcorn … minus the salt, of course.

We’ve reached the half-year mark of 2012, ready or not. 54 days till school starts (counting from July 11). And yes, Owen, under 100 days to bow season, more like 80!

A visit was enjoyed with Mary S. Miller at her new home. It’s very cozy and just her size. As long as I take her a chocolate bar, she is very glad to see me!

I know I should, but I can’t. I really can’t … just can’t … pick the blossoms off my newly planted petunia plants. They say you have a more bountiful plant, blooming more profusely if you do this. I recall helping my Aunt Mary plant petunias years ago. Along with my daughters and nieces we picked all the blooms off as we planted the pretty blossoms. Not everyone knows that’s what you’re “supposed to do”. Imagine Aunt Mary’s consternation … the shock … upon looking around and not one flower left! We had some explaining to do, but she was still doubtful. I can’t remember how the petunias did for her that year!

It may be warm, but so far in this neck of the woods, there are no flies or mosquitoes, thankfully.

Dog Days are from July 3 to Aug. 11. Vacation time, too. But one must always come back to the real world. At least, I found the best way to bake cookies to take along. Make them small. That way, if you eat six, it’s really only two. The same way you eat six slivers of cake instead of one single piece. Oh, I’m hungry and Christmas is soooo far away … like 186 days!

Bits and Pieces of YesterdaySubmitted by Sarah Miller

Welshfield, Ohio, June 27, 1892Warm and pleasant. Corn is a late crop due to wet weather.Daniel Byler and his wife have gone to Lawrence County, Pa. to visit friends. Noah Byler and

emma Miller are keeping house while they’re gone.Joseph Hershberger is drawing milk for Joh Miller this summer. We hope to find out by and

by how he kikes it.Simon Miller is a good hand at training colts. If you don’t believe it, ask Jo Schlabach.Benedict Gingerich is the happiest man in the county because there is a little woodchopper

in the cradle.Joe Kurtz also wears a big smile because it is a boy.Mrs. e. e. Miller is slowly recovering from her late sickness.Signed, Straigh Goode

Saturday, June 23: I took coffee down to the bake sale this morning. The rest of the day was spent in cleaning, cooking, etc.

Tonight we drove down to my parents’ for a while.

Wayne dressed Katherine’s wound again.Sunday, June 24: A restful day, then,

tonight we went to Dan and esther Hostetler’s for supper. A very pleasant evening – all but for the little black bugs that wanted to get into the food! Who knows how many we ate!

monday, June 25: I had to do all the laundry because of Katherine’s hurt finger. I’m not used to it and it seemed to take forever!

It was chilly today – my kind of weather!tuesday, June 26: I started sewing a

dress for Laura. She needs some new ones for school in the fall.

Wednesday, June 27: Katherine and I went to some yard sales in the area. We were tired out by the time we got home.

thursday, June 28: It hit the 90s today. Wow! I didn’t spend too much time cooking tonight! Fried some fish we caught a while back.

Katherine and I scootered to the store to get some ice and popsicles to cool us off!

friday, June 29: Another warm day. I did the laundry early.

Norma was so warm when she went to bed last night that she started taking her nightgown off. She said she wishes she could take her skin off, too!

The other girls are still sleeping on the trampoline during the night. A few times, the rain chased then in, in the middle of the night.

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be moving to the farmhouse at her parents’ in the near future. This is on Tavern Road.

We are busy getting ready to leave for Clare, Mich. early tomorrow morning with son Richard and family. This is to attend the Horse Progress Days. They expect thousands of people to attend. With over 100 different

stands on display, it sounds very interesting.

Ray F. Miller was scheduled to have his second back surgery this

week. We hope it is a success and will get rid of his severe pain.

A chartered bus left this morning for Hastings, Mich. for a Slabaugh reunion. Our

Hershberger family plans to have a reunion in Jasper, N.Y. on

Wednesday, July 11.Planning to leave for Jasper, N.Y.

this Saturday, June 30, for the wedding of widow Martha Hostetler and widower emery Miller, are Crist and Ann Byler and enos and esther Byler and perhaps more. emery and Martha lost their partners in that awful accident in Jasper last year.

Those pesky raccoons continue to help themselves to the birdseed. I don’t mind feeding a few squirrels, but wish the raccoons would “buzz off!”

You all have a good week!

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“Customers who find the waiters rude should see

the manager.”

Another lovely day. Perfect weather for those who need to work on construction. Must be especially tough to work on roofs when it is so very warm. You guys! Drink lots of water!

Well, June so far has been very busy with weddings, birthday celebrations, etc … and still more wedding invitations to fill.

Grandpa Joe had birthday number 92 on Monday, June 25. So, on Tuesday evening, he and about 30 some people gathered at Jonas and Susie Miller’s on Madison Road to celebrate their birthdays. On that same evening, the parents gathered at Ray and Judy Miller’s, Shedd Road, to surprise teacher Abner J. Miller for his birthday. (It was number 52 for him.) The children played volleyball and baseball. Ice cream, cake and snacks were served. A fun night! Teacher Leona, who taught with Abner, came with her husband. Leona had a candy throw for the lower grade children. Were they excited? Very much!

Born to Danny and Karen Miller, a little girl named Maureen, making son Perry and Katie Ann and Bob and Sylvia Hershberger grands! Maureen has one little sister. Dannys live in an apartment on Shedd Road, but will

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Will try and continue with the minerals and their deficiency symptoms. Remember, this is not medical advice. Talk with your doctor for medical advice.

Copper = anemia, brittle hair, white or gray hair, hernias, ruptured disc, parasites, arthritis, varicose veins, hardening of the arteries, wrinkles, baldness, aneurysms, edema, hemorrhoids.

Cobalt = fatigue, slow growing, myelin sheath damage, nerve damage, digestion disorders, poor circulation. Cobalt supports vitamin B-12.

Chromium – Vanadium (I will do these two together as they work hand in hand with each other.) = obesity, diabetes, pre-diabetes, depression, high blood cholesterol, hyperactivity, hypoglycemia, anxiety, ADD, high blood pressure, heart disease concerning cholesterol.

For more information, call about our free seminar coming in August. Until next time, Daniel C. FisherDaniel C. Fisher is proprietor of D & S Farm & Garden Supply LLC, 4738 Gates Road, Middlefield. For more information or clarification call his voice mail at 440-693-4632.

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Greetings from the Plain CommunityBy Donnie MillerJune 25, 2012:

Oh, the lazy hazy, crazy days of summer! My favorite time of the year. It is a bit on the dry side. Our favorite spot is on our front porch with a good book and

something cold to drink. Another favorite is sitting in the back of the house and watching a thunderstorm roll in!

This weekend was the annual flea market and antique auction at John J. Miller Jr., John and our brother-in-law John H. Troyer organize this event and take in consignments of antiques for a two-day auction. If you missed this year’s event, remember next year! We attended on Saturday, bought breakfast and while I enjoyed the auction, Nancy shopped the flea market. Many prices were down, but the glass bottles were still bringing good prices.

Regina, wife of Marvin Gingerich, discovered liver problems while being treated for salmonella poisoning. The doctors want to get a biopsy and maybe take out part of the liver. Marvins have three children, one girl and two boys. Regina is the daughter of eli M. Troyers.

Sunday evening, June 17, some young folks were out walking on Patch Road in Parkman Township and were stopped and robbed at gunpoint. This was reported but have not heard what has developed. Makes one be careful after dark whether on foot or in a buggy.

Many weddings throughout the community this summer! If I’m not mistaken, on June 21 there are 7! Sometimes I wonder if anyone is at work on a Thursday in this community.

Church was held at erwin Gingerich Jrs. on Sunday, June 25th. After the noon meal, ice cream and cupcakes were served in honor if Jr’s birthday number 60!

Two deaths in Mio, Mich. recently. Mrs. eli Yoder Maude, and Joe A. Byler, both formerly of this area. eli Yoders had lived on the farm on Taylor Wells in Burton. Joe had built a home on Peckham, also in Burton. Relatives from this area attended, traveling with charter buses. Both families have our sympathy.

We have enjoyed our birds this summer. Blue birds have raised a set already this summer and we have young barn swallows in the barn. Was nice sitting on the front porch and seeing a flash of blue as they were feeding their young. The swallows protect their young and dive bomb the cats in the barn!

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Saturday, June 9: I worked on some more spring cleaning, went to town, and then joined friends on a jaunt to Hartville Kitchen.

Sunday, June 10: We attended church today at Melvin Millers. We were glad for the nice breeze as we sat in the afternoon shade.

monday, June 11: It seemed the humidity today dragged me down, making my body feel heavy. I did a 24 hour shift.

tuesday, June 12: Some of us singles had a nice evening with Sarah Kuhns tonight. When I came home, there was a message asking if I’d go to Grove Rd. to check on friend Kathleen. It appeared she had fallen and was semi-conscious all day. So, we ended up in eR and I stayed until 6 a. m.

Wednesday, June 13: I had a good back treatment this morning, then worked some more on the entrance before heading out for a 12 hour shift.

thursday, June 14: I had an embarrassing late arrival at the wedding on Nauvoo Rd, but I enjoyed the good food and fellowship none-the-less.

This evening seven of us here walked to the Melvin Kauffman home awhile.

friday, June 15: It is different to go to work on Friday morning. Kathleen was transferred to Cleveland in preparation for heart surgery.

Saturday, June 16: After coming home from work tonight, we enjoyed neighborhood cook out.

Sunday, June 17: Today was taken up with R&R, long walks and supper with family.

monday, June 18: The rain last night and this morning was sweet music to our ears. I’m doing a 48 hour shift

tuesday, June 19: After work tonight, our singing group got together by Mrs. Yost.

Wednesday, June 20: This was a fill-in day, with cooking for the residents at Brooks House.

I was glad for the couch in my cool basement tonight.

thursday, June 21: A beautiful but warm day for the numerous weddings today. I attended the one on Hubbard Rd. of Nathan and Mary ellen Kurtz, with good food and fellowship enjoyed.

friday, June 22: I was jolted awake by a blaring ambulance going by about 2 a.m., so, after useless efforts to sleep again. I got up and cleaned house. (Yes, singles’ houses get dirty, too!)

The cool northern breeze does a lot to cool the house down. Isn’t it amazing how much heat these gas lamps generate? In checking my friend’s house this afternoon, I was dismayed to find the electric turned off! I called my neighbor/taxi back and, together, we had the unpleasant task of emptying 2 freezers. Ugh! Some things were OK, much had to be discarded.

I caught a little sleep before doing an all night awake shift.

Saturday, June 23: Today, the most I could muster was to sleep and putter around here.

Sunday, June 24: I went to church at Neil Millers today and had some R&R this afternoon.

monday, June 25: A normal work day.tuesday, June 26: I did a 12 hour

cooking shift, then joined a family birthday celebration for June.

Noah Jrs went on their school trip.Wednesday, June 27: The shift yesterday

put my back in spasms, so I got a treatment and dealt with it most of the day.

thursday, June 28: Coping with the heat today, I only mustered enough energy to do several loads of laundry and the daily dozens at work. Thank GOD for fans.

friday, June 29: A frustrating morning of misunderstandings, but the day turned out OK. Our niece from Texas visited with her 2 children.

Stay cool and enjoy GOD’s blessings.

Jacquie says time for another letter. What is going to come onto this paper is beyond me! Jacquie asked me the other day if I knew how Jam Andy and Bush Dan got their names. She said she could be called Better-Late-Than-Never Jacquie. What can I say? My letter wasn’t ready the other day when she was here.

We lost a cousin, Andy Byler Jr. from Marion, Ky. In his young years, he lived in Dover, Del. One time when I went out to Delaware, I went with Andy to church. He told me he thought we got off for chores. After church, we went to Neil Byler’s (his sister Rose) for lunch. In the afternoon, Uncle Andy said, “You boys go home and start chores.”

Cousin Andy said, “I thought you old guys could chore tonight.”

Uncle Andy said, “You young runts go home and start chores.”

So much for a night off!I really enjoyed the few days I was at

Uncle Andy’s. Whenever we came out, Andy was always glad to see me. If he wasn’t, he sure did a good job not letting on. Maybe it was because he didn’t have to milk so many cows. I always helped him milk them. Now, I

am older than Uncle Andy was and Andy Jr. was a few years younger than I am.

After Andy Jr. married, he moved to Pennsylvania and my Delaware days were few and far between.

Another old Huntsburg man died, Joe A. Byler. He moved to Mio, Mich. in the 70s. He was a 1942 model. We were together a lot in our growing up years. I didn’t make it out to his funeral as I was in Kentucky to Andy’s funeral. If they both would have stayed in Huntsburg, I could have gone to both funerals.

They were both born in Huntsburg. Uncle Andys lived on Huntley Road, what we called the Pete Dan Farm. Andy got it from Frank Adams, then, when he moved to Delaware, he sold it to Dan P. Miller. Later, he moved back on Clay Street on the McNish farm. Cousin Andy started school when they lived there. They moved back to Delaware sometime that year. Uncle Andy called Delaware his home the rest of his life.

Some of you Huntsburg School boys that went to school in the early 40s remember Reuben and Sam Byler. They are both gone.

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Bookmobile NewsBy Jane Attina

Are you on the waiting list for Karen Kingsbury’s newest book “Coming Home”? If you have signed up for the Auto Holds Program, you are already on hold to receive this new title. If you have not yet signed up for this wonderful library program, ask for an auto holds flyer next time you visit the Bookmobile or the Middlefield library. Once you have the form in hand. simply check off your favorite authors from a list of over one hundred most requested authors. It’s as easy as that to keep up with your favorites. You have the choice of regular or large print books as well as other formats such as books on CD, Playaway or electronic downloads. No limit! Choose as many authors as you’d like! Karen Kingsbury’s “Coming Home” is a novel about tremendous victory and unprecedented loss, a story of faith and a forever kind of love, love that will stay with you long after the last page. This stand-alone novel will serve as either a grand introduction or a beautiful conclusion in the saga of the Baxter Family. The Baxters make plans to come together for a summer lakeside reunion, a celebration like they haven’t had in years. But before the big day, the unthinkable happens.

As the Baxter Family rallies together, memories come to light in the grief-stricken hours of waiting and praying, memories that bring healing and hope during a time when darkness might have the final word. In a season that changes all of them, the brilliance of family love overshadows even

the valley of heartache as the Baxters draw closer to God and each other. Along the way, secrets are revealed and the truth about the Baxter Family history is finally made known.

Ultimately, in this portrait of family love, the Baxters cling to each other and to God’s promise of forever.

Other new titles coming soon to the library are:“Cottage by the Sea” by Robin Jones Gunn “Over the Edge”, Kincaid Brides Series #3 by Mary Connealy“To Love and Cherish”, Bridal Veil Island Series #2 by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller“Faithful to Laura”, Middlefield Family Series #2 by Kathleen Fuller

“Whispers in the Wind”, Wild West Wind Series #2 by Lauraine SnellingAdult Summer Reading Club Reminder! Don’t forget to fill

out a slip for each book you read. We have some great prize baskets that will be awarded to randomly drawn entries at the end of the program in August. Photos of these prize baskets can be seen on the bookmobile!

Until next time: Happy Reading from the Bookmobile.

“The Wings of Morning” written by Murray Pura was published by Harvest House, eugene, Oregon, copyright 2012.This book ties together two popular themes, the Amish and World War l. Pura postulates a splinter Amish group (called

the Zook Amish in Pennsylvania in the early 1900s.) The story centers on the love of flying shown by young Jude Whetstone and includes a variation of the usual romance story found in these light Amish romances.

In the early 1917, according to the story, the Amish communities in America have rejected the telephone and the automobile, but have not yet decided about the “aeroplane”. Jude has been permitted to learn to fly and has shown a natural talent. When he and several other young men are drafted from the community, they are brutalized until Jude agrees to fly for the Americans.

There are anomalies in the story. The Zook community features “pastors” who operate under the bishop and a lack of emphasis on humility. The drafting and subsequent cruel and life-threatening treatment of the Amish young men in the story makes an illegal and unusual thing seem part of the norm of that time. Although the descriptions of the flying and the air battles are fairly accurate, the planes are described as flying above … often far above …10,000 feet with no explanation of how the pilots survive in the thin oxygen at that height. (Oxygen masks were not used until the late 1918s.) Many of the characters are one-dimensional.

Although the plot is predictable, the book can hold your interest. However, the reader does well to remember that it is fiction although the historical framework tempts the reader to believe otherwise. It can be easily read by seventh graders and above.

And the Winners Are …Thanks to all who sent in drawings that tell a story.

There were many interesting ones. The three winners are:Amanda Miller (Hayes Road) Robert A. Miller (Hayes Road)

Maria Schlabach (Parks West Road)The winners have been notified by mail.

Books in ReviewBy Jacquie Foote

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