And we share in the laughter!

{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}
Vol. 5 No. 9
July 10, 2013
After the warmth of a summer sun,
we rock on our porch when day’s work is done.
And we share in the laughter!
Chuckle
During a visit to a mental
hospital, a visitor asked the director
what the criterion was which defined
whether or not a patient should be
institutionalized.
“Well,” said the director, “we fill
up a bathtub, and then we offer a
teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to
the patient and ask him or her to
empty the bathtub.”
“Oh, I understand.” said the
visitor. “A normal person would use
the bucket because it’s bigger than
the spoon or the teacup.”
“No.” said the director. “A normal
person would pull the plug. Do you
want a bed near the window?”
Wasting Time Fussing
Chuckle
Chuckle
A young woman went to her
doctor complaining of pain.
“Where are you hurting?” the
doctor asked.
“You have to help me; I hurt
all over,” she said.
“What do you mean, all over?”
asked the doctor, “Be a little more
specific.”
The woman touched her
right knee with her index finger
and yelled, “Ow, that hurts.” Then
she touched her left cheek and
again yelled, “Ouch! That hurts,
too.” Then she touched her right
earlobe, “Ow, even THAT hurts” she
cried.
The doctor checked her
thoughtfully for a moment and
told her his diagnosis, “You have a
broken finger.”
A couple of young siblings were
sitting together in church. Finally the
six-year-old sister had had enough
of her little brother’s giggling and
talking out loud.
“You’re not supposed to talk out
loud in church,” she hissed at him.
“Why? Who’s going to stop me?”
the little boy challenged.
The big sister pointed to the
back of the church and said, “See
those two men standing by the
door? They’re hushers.”
Chuckle
A little girl had just finished her
first week of school. “I’m just wasting
my time,” she said to her mother. “ I can’t
read, I can’t write, and they won’t let me
talk!”
By Sarah Miller
An old lady from the country went for the first time in
a railway journey of about 50 miles through an interesting
and beautiful region. She was so happy to see so much
and enjoy it all so greatly. But, it took her so long to get
her basket and parcels adjusted, her seat comfortably
arranged, the shades right, that she was just settling down
to enjoy her trip when the conductor called out the name
of her station and she had to get up and hustle out.
“Oh, my,” she said, “if I’d only known that we would be
here so soon, I wouldn’t have wasted time fussing.”
Dear friends, the wheels of time are flying; the last
station is near at hand; these things are all so trifling. Live
as you would wish to be living when the porter calls out
the last station and don’t waste time “fussing”.
Here is something I found in my
desk the other day …
From William Bender
A 6-year-old girl submitted the following
composition on people to her teacher: People are
composed of girls and boys, also men and women.
Boys are no good at all until they grow up and get
married. Men who don’t get married are no good
either. Boys are an awful bother; they want everything
they see except soap. My ma is a woman; my pa is a
man. A woman is a grown up girl with children. My
pa is such a nice man that I think he must have been
a girl when he was a boy.
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Matthew C. Yoder (11)
Mrs. Elwin (Linda) Troyer (68)
Sara Ann Troyer (Roberts)
Rachel Yoder
Noah G. Bender (19)
Mervin C. Miller (15)
Susan Bender
Marlin Miller (20)
Steven Slabaugh (Johns) (13)
Noah Yutzy Sr. (65)
John Paul Miller (16)
Leona E. Byler (11)
Marian B. Miller (13)
Andrew Troyer (Roberts) (19)
Robert L. Miller (29)
Marty Miller (41)
Verna A. Weaver (17)
Mrs. William (Sara) Byler (63)
Allen Miller
Ida Bontrager (60)
Billy Bender III (3)
Matthew Yutzy (35)
Nathan C. Yoder (18)
Carol M. Miller (20)
Mrs. Linda Yoder (23)
William Detweiler (10)
David D. Kurtz Jr. (19)
Mrs. Susan Bender
Crist S. Yoder (58)
Paul J. Hershberger (31)
Linda Yoder (6)
Mrs. Melvin Fannie Yoder (84)
John Troyer (79)
Mrs. Laura Yoder (23)
Ruthie Detweiler (11)
Allen Miller Jr. (11)
Wilma R. Hershberger (14)
Alma E. Byler (19)
Andy M. Miller (66)
Belated Birthday
Aaron Weaver (35)
Carolyn Miller (14)
Aaron Miller (21)
Aden Ray Slabaugh (Johns) (10)
Ivan L. Miller (75)
In Memory
Sadie Hershberger
Born 8 – 29 – 17
Died 11 – 15 – 05
Saloma Hershberger
Born 8 – 14 – 42
Died 7 – 29 – 2000
Jacob Miller
Born 8 – 5 – 53
Died 1 – 4 - 13
In
Memoriam
Mel Mast on North Bundysburg Rd.
Start serving at 4:30
Auction at 7:00
Donations appreciated.
Agnes Schmucker (nee Bender), 82,
of Huntsburg, entered eternal rest June
12, 2013 at home. She was born March
25, 1931 to the late Noah G. and Elizabeth
Bender. She is now reunited with her loving
husband of 35 years, Joe Schmucker. Agnes
enjoyed quilting, spending time with her
family and was a member of the Old Order
Amish Church.
She will be missed by: children,
William (Elizabeth) Schmucker, Ruth (Elmer)
Yoder, Susan (Albert) Miller, Sara (Amos)
Miller, Allen (Ida) Schmucker, Noah (Katie)
Schmucker, Lester (Ruth) Schmucker, Joe
(Jemima) Schmucker, Simon (Mary Ann)
Schmucker, Jonas (Barbara) Schmucker;
daughter-in-law, Ada Schmucker; 72
grandchildren; 110 great-grandchildren;
two brothers; five sisters, and many nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends. Agnes is
preceded in death by: her parents; husband;
sons, Daniel Schmucker and David
Schmucker; five grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to
www.bestfunerals.com.
Robert Ray Miller, 18, of West
Farmington, entered eternal rest June 27,
2013 at Metro Health Medical Center. He
was born November 26, 1994 to Robert R.
and Miram Miller. He was a lifelong resident
of the area and a member of the Old Order
Amish Church.
He will be missed by parents Robert
R. and Miriam Miller; his brothers Adam
Lee and John Paul; his sisters Rebecca
Lynn, Lydia Marie, Linda, Sarah Mae; his
grandparents Jake and Sarah Yoder and
Chester and Ella Miller. He is preceded
in death by grandparents John and Ella
Kauffman and Robert Miller.
Robert’s final resting place is in
Weaver Cemetery in West Farmington.
Online condolences may be sent to www.
bestfunerals.com.
Mary B. Hershberger, age 77 of
Garrettsville passed away June 30, 2013 at
UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born
Jan. 20, 1936, daughter of Crist D. and Mary
(Gingerich) Byler. Mary was a homemaker
and a member of the Old Order Amish
Church.
She will be missed dearly by
her friends and family; her husband
Owen J. Hershberger; daughter Lynda
(Mel)
Schmucker
of
Garrettsville;
sixgrandchildren, Malvern, Marty, David
(Shirley), Mark, Phillip Schmucker, and Rose
(David) Zook; and two great grandchildren,
Caleb and Evan Zook; three sisters, Martha
Coblentz, Lydia Kurtz, and Barbara Ann
(Crist) Miller; and brother, Dan (Mary) Byler.
She is preceded in death by her parents;
sister, Emma Byler; and three brothers,
Mahlon, Andy, and Lester Byler. Burial was
at Detweiler Cemetery in Garrettsville.
John Henry Shetler, 80, of Middlefield,
entered eternal rest June 23, 2013 at UH
Geauga Hospital. He was born June 2, 1933
to John L. and Magdelina Shetler. John
married Clara Hostetler on Nov. 7, 1957.
He was a lifelong resident of the area and
a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
He will be missed by his wife Clara,
daughter Sarah (Jerry) Miller, eight
grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two
brothers, three step-brothers and four stepsisters. He was preceded in death by his son
Benjamin, five brothers, six sisters and three
step-brothers.
John’s final resting place is in Wilcox
Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia. Online
condolences may be sent to www.
bestfunerals.com.
Betty C. Schmucker, 72, of Middlefield,
entered eternal rest June 20, 2013 at home.
She was born Sept. 15, 1940 to the late Jake
Coblentz and Martha Miller. She will be
missed by her husband of 53 years Neil F.
Schmucker. She enjoyed gardening and,
spending time with her family and was a
member of the Old Order Amish Church.
She will be missed by: children, Carol
(Melvia) Miller, Donnie (Viola) Schmucker,
Neil Jr. (Martha) Schmucker, Albert
(Elizabeth) Schmucker, Martha (Daniel)
Hostetler, Marvin (Esther) Schmucker, Mary
(Sam) Kurtz, 47 grandchildren and 34 greatgrandchildren.
Betty’s final resting place is in Wilcox
Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia.
Mose Byler, 76, of Burton, entered
eternal rest June 20, 2013 at home. He
was born July 24, 1936 to the late Dan S.
and Katie Byler. He is now reunited with
his loving wife of 50 years, Nancy M. Miller.
Mose enjoyed woodworking and , spending
time with his family and was a member of
the Old Order Amish Church.
He will be missed by his children,
Esther (Enos) Byler, Edna (Noah) Schrock,
Betty (Bill) Byler, Barbara Byler, Emma
(Albert) Miller, Ray (Catherine) Byler; 33
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nine
step-children, and 28 step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, two
brothers, and three sisters.
Moses’ final resting place will be in
Yoder Cemetery in Parkman.
yoder’s
buggy wheels
Wood • Fiberglass
Aluminum • Steel
Plain Concerns
New & Repair
440-548-5267
This is a list of organizations that help
with low cost spay/neuter surgeries:
n Rescue Village.....................440-338-4819
n Geauga Dog Warden........ 440-286-8135
n Fix It in the Farmland....... 440-338-4819
n Angels for Animals............ 220-549-1111
n Valley Save a Pet................440-232-9124
Allen Yoder, Jr
17326 Newcomb Rd. Middlefield
Wholesale & Retail
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Groceries • bulk foods
health & beauty Items
July 4
July 6
July 7
July 7
July 9
Benefit for
Grapevine Creek School
pizza, wings & salad bar.
Live & silent auction.
Friday, July 19
Bits and Pieces from the Past........................04
Bookmobile News.............................................08
Books in Review.................................................08
Children’s Immunization Clinics...................03
Coffee Break with Sue......................................05
Greetings from Garrettsville..........................05
Greetings from the Plain Community........09
Happy Birthdays................................................02
Hello from Amish Crossing Corner..............03
Hello from Huntsburg......................................06
Howdy from Farmington ............................. 07
In Memory ......................................................... 02
Katherine’s Korner.............................................06
Lines by Linda.....................................................05
Local Amish Business Directory...................09
Mom’s Diary.........................................................07
Obituaries ...........................................................02
Parkman Pathways............................................06
Plain Country’s Community Events.............02
Recipes..................................................................04
Tell Me A Story ................................................. 01
Wanted..................................................................03
Words from Windsor.........................................06
General Merchandise
{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}
In This Issue ...
5515 Kinsman Rd. • Middlefield • 440-693-4617
(4 miles east of Middlefield • 2.5 miles west of Mesopotamia)
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n Coleman Lanterns & Campstoves
n H.C. and Lancaster Lanterns
Parts & Repair Service
n 12 volt L.E.D. Lamps,
Fluorescent Bulbs & Flashlights
n Bulk Food
By Sarah Miller
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 nonGeauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child,
per visit.
MIDDLEFIELD CLINICS
n Second Wednesday, July 10, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
n Third Wednesday, July 17, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
n Third Thursday, July 18, 3 to 6 p.m.
Clinics will be held at St. Lucy Mission,
16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east).
NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINIC
n Wednesday, July 24, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical
June 25, 2013:
Rain … we got rain. That will make
the vegetables grow, but I feel sorry for the
farmers who have hay down.
Today, I had an interesting day. I went to
Boardman with neighbor Roman Schlabach
and son and wife Rebecca to help in getting
things ready for the market. They are
hoping to open up by July 11, 2013. There
will be over 20 different vendors. Each
has a display according to what
they will be serving or selling …
everything from fresh meats
to produce to pizza, soft
pretzels,
doughnuts
or candy. An Amish
restaurant will be
serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
There will also be
homemade ice cream, a
coffee shop, other drink stands
plus much more. Also there will
be furniture. This market will be run
by almost all Amish merchants.
We received word today that Joe’s
aunt, Mrs. Anna Mary Wengerd died. She
lived in Cottage Grove, Tenn. If plans hold
out, we will go to the funeral, leaving on
Thursday morning and returning Saturday.
Those planning to go along are Mr. and Mrs.
Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road.
WILL BUY ALL TYPES
HORSES & PONIES
Market Price Paid
Sound or Unsound • Pick up at Farm
Ron Andio
Livestock
William J.S. & Martha Miller
16786 Madison Rd • Middlefield
440-548-5486
Home:
330-702-1832
Cell:
330-719-5980
Grandma’s Fabrics
July Facts from the Library
fabrics • Notions • Variety
4579 Gates Rd
Middlefield, OH 44062
440 693 4330
Open M, W, F 8:00-5:00 & Sat 8:00 -2:00;
Closed Thurs. & Sun.
By Jane Attina
Also buggy horses &
ponies for sale or trade.
We do Mail Orders
Chuckle
Bill J. Miller, Jonas Sr. and Jonas Jr. and wife
Carol, and Mrs. Crist Hershberger Sr.
This Friday evening there will be a fish
fry here for Meadow Brook School. A silent
and live auction will follow the dinner. We
will have to miss out due to the funeral, but
our sons will help out.
Saturday, June 22, was the funeral of
our neighbor Mose D. Byler. He was 76 years
old. He had one daughter still living at
home. Am sure mail and visitors would
be very welcome. Her address is: Miss
Barbara M. Byler, 15049 Shedd
Rd., Burton, Ohio, 44021.
We are getting
ready to have a work bee
for the family here
tonight, cleaning
out the shop
where Grandpa had
his shoe and repair
shop. Then, we need to get
the window shop ready for
the Benefit Friday evening. We
will treat all the helpers to pizza, ice
cream and strawberries.
Happy birthday to sister-in-law Clara
Hershberger today!
Enjoy time with your family, making
memories, as when life is over, that is all
we have left. So, let’s make them “good”
memories.
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Crossing Corner
Children’s
Immunization
Clinics
July is the seventh month of the year on the Gregorian calendar. July was named
after the Roman Julius Caesar who was born in July. Prior to that, the month was known
as Quinitilis (Latin for fifth) because it was the fifth month of the year before January and
February were added. Interestingly, July begins on the same day as April each year, and
January in leap years
Indeed Bad Times . . .
“What time is it by your watch,” asked Arnie.
Ben: “Quarter to.”
Arnie: quarter to what?
Ben: “I can’t tell. Time got so bad,
I had to lay off one of the hands.”
Historical July events and fun news items:
1785 The Dollar becomes the monetary
unit for the USA.
1804 In a duel, Vice President of the
United States Aaron Burr killed Alexander
Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.
1832 The first wagon train made it across
the Rocky Mountains led by Benjamin
Bonneville.
1863 The Battle of Gettysburg was fought
from July 1 to 3 in the American Civil War.
1870 The start of the United States
Department of Justice.
1881 The World’s first international
telephone call occured between the U.S.
and Canada.
1881 Billy the Kid was shot dead.
1914 Babe Ruth played in his first Major
league baseball game.
1921 Former US President William Howard
Taft became the 10th Chief Justice of the
CREATING COMMUNITY AWARENESS
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Old Order Amish COmmunit y BirthinG Center
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re Ce nt er
• Providing a less expensive, safer option,
to at-home unattended deliveries.
• We accept most health insurance plans, including
Amish Community Aid Plan (ACAP)
• Home-like atmosphere without restrictions
US Supreme Court. He is the only person to
ever be both President and Chief Justice.
1933 Congress passed the first minimum
wage law in the US at 33 cents per hour.
1955 The phrase In God We Trust was
added to all US currency.
1962 The first Wal-Mart store officially
opened for business.
1963 The US mail started using ZIP Codes.
1969 Apollo 11 took off and becamethe
first manned space mission to land on the
moon, and Lance Armstrong and Buzz
Aldrin became the first humans to set foot
on the Moon.
1990 The Minnesota Twins became the
first team in Major League Baseball to turn
two triple plays in a single game.
Maytag Sales & Service
For questions about the Care Center or to schedule an informational tour,
please contact, Jaime Fisher RN/D.O.N. at 440-632-1900
Middlefield Care Center • 14999 Lenny Drive in Middlefield
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Best Yet S’mores
Submitted by Myia Norris
Fudge striped short bread cookies.
Marshmallows
Roast marshmallows. Place between the
bottom sides of 2 fudge striped cookies.
Enjoy!
Campfire Pizza
Caramel Rice Krispie Bars
(for when it is too hot for the oven)
Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
1 1/4 cup butter, divided
8 cups miniature marshmallows
8 cups Rice Krispies (divided)
14 ounces caramels
1 can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
Melt 1/4 cup butter and 4 cups
marshmallows over low heat. Add 4 cups
Rice Krispies.
Press into lightly greased 9X13 inch pan.
Melt caramels with 3/4 cups butter and
Eagle Brand milk and pour over the layer of
Rice Krispies.
Again, melt 1/4 cup butter and 4 cups
marshmallows over low heat and add 4
cups Rice Krispies.
Spread over caramel layer.
Cool. Cut into bars.
Strawberry Glaze Pie
Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
3 cups water
1 1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup clearjell (not instant)
4 1/2 ounces strawberry Jell-O
2 prebaked pie crusts (your recipe)
Bring water and sugar to a boil, add
thickening made of clear jell with enough
water to make a smooth paste.
Remove from heat, add Jell-O.
Add 3 or 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
and pour into prebaked pie crusts.
Strawberry Pie
Submitted by Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Karo
3 tablespoons strawberry Jell-O
1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (or more)
hulled, washed and sliced
1 prebaked pie crust
Cook and thicken sugar, water, cornstarch,
Karo and Jell-O.
Remove from heat and cool.
Add berries.
Pour into prebaked pie crust. Top with
whip cream.
Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Submitted by Rosanna Miller
Submitted by Katherine Byler
Bread buttered on one side
Pizza sauce
Pepperoni
Shredded Mozzarella cheese
Bread buttered on one side
Prepare sandwiches in order given, as you
would make grilled cheese sandwiches.
Place in sandwich pie maker and heat over
campfire coals until toasted on each side.
You can make toasted ham and cheese
sandwiches by using ham and cheese and
omitting pizza sauce.
Cake batter:
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/8 cup milk
3 cups flour
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups chopped rhubarb
Crumbs:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Sauce:
2 eggs beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sugar
1 can cream or evaporated milk
1/2 stick butter
Cream together butter and sugar; add egg,
milk and all dry ingredients, reserving 1 -2
tablespoons flour.
Dip rhubarb in reserved flour and fold into
butter and sugar mixture.
Spread mixture in 9X13 inch pan.
Mix crumb ingredients together and
sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees
until done.
While cake is cooling, make sauce.
Combine eggs, sugar and cream in a heavy
saucepan over low heat until boiling,
stirring all the while.
Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and
add the butter and vanilla.
Serve sauce hot over the coffee cake.
(large amount)
Submitted by Katherine Byler
5 pounds peanut butter
3 pounds brown sugar
3 cups hot water
2 cups Karo
1 pound melted butter
1 gallon or more marshmallow crème
Combine all above ingredients. Use as a
spread or in recipes. Delicious!
Peanut Butter Mixture
(smaller amount)
Submitted by Katherine Byler
1 1/4 pounds peanut butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup Karo
1 stick melted butter
1 quart or more marshmallow crème
Combine all above ingredients. Use as a
spread or in recipes. Delicious!
Pepper Poppers
Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler
Good Ole Summertime
Submitted by Katherine Byler
The earth is God’s creation,
He who owns this land.
Whenever we tend our gardens,
He lends His helping hand.
If he would never send us sunshine,
If he would never send us rain.
We’d never have our food,
We’d never have our grain.
A mother was concerned about her
kindergarten son walking to school. He
didn’t want his mother to walk with him.
She wanted to give him the feeling that
he had some independence but yet know
that he was safe. So she had an idea of
how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if
she would please follow him to school in
the mornings, staying at a distance, so he
probably wouldn’t notice her. The neighbor
said that since she was up early with her
toddler anyway, it would be a good way for
them to get some exercise as well, so she
agreed.
The next school day, the neighbor
and her little girl set out following behind
Timmy as he walked to school with another
neighbor girl he knew. She did this for the
whole week. As the two kids walked and
chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy
‘s little friend noticed the same lady was
following them, as she seemed to do every
day all week. Finally she said to Timmy,
“Have you noticed that lady following us to
school all week? Do you know her?”
Timmy nonchalantly replied, “Yeah, I
know who she is.’”
The little girl asked, “Well, who is she?”
“That’s just Shirley Goodnest,” Timmy
replied, “and her daughter Marcy.”
“Shirley Goodnest? Who is she and why
is she following us?”
”Well,” Timmy explained, “every night
my Mum makes me say the 23rd Psalm
with my prayers, ‘cuz she worries about me
so much. And in the Psalm, it says, ‘ Shirley
Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the
days of my life’, so I guess I’ll just have to get
used to it!’”
(May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be
with you today and always.)
David RS
Sharp Shop
Spring, the time to ‘sharpen-up’ everything!
Lawn Mower Blades
Electric Clipper Blades
n Knives n Scissors
n 4” & 6” Jointer Knives
n Drill & Wood Bits
n Hand Saws n Chisels
n Meat Grinder Knives
and Plates and more!
For your convenience drop off at
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n
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June 24, 2013: A friendly hello to all!
We are having warm days, “nice” summer weather.
On Saturday, we attended the funeral of Norm’s Aunt
Betty Schmucker (Neil), a fairly large size funeral. Betty
had been ill with COPD for some time, but had been
fairly well when we saw her 5 days before. We always enjoyed visiting there and have lots of
memories to treasure.
Their grandson, Danny Ray, son of Daniel and Martha Hostetler, is marrying Susan,
daughter of Dan and Leona Bontrager on June 27. We hope to attend, at least in the evening.
Saturday was the day some of the Sams John family traveled to Carroll County to a
gathering at Levi Miller Jrs. of the Sam Miller relatives. Maybe Katherine will give the inside
scoop from her “Korner”.
Great Aunt Mary S. Miller was a visitor at Dads one evening recently. She also spent a
day at Uncle Wally and Barbara’s. She isn’t too bad for being 91 years old.
Published to marry on July 11 are Missy, daughter of cousin Ada Mae and Mark Moore
and Aaron, son of Marty and Wilma Miller.
Sarah C. Byler and Sara Miller (Jonas) recently spent a weekend visiting the Farmwald
sisters in Jasper, N. Y. (Lizzie, Emma and Clara) and Mary Ann, of course.
My cousin Esther and Ray Gingerich are currently on a 3 week Canadian Rockies tour.
Talked to them last night and it sounds like they are having a good trip.
Mahlon J. and Barbara Miller purchased a home next door to Henry Frey. They plan to
move by August. They would be in our church district.
A thought: “Only one life t’will soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last.”
Till next time! Enjoy summer! And iced coffee! J
June 21, 2013: We are having nice
weather. Today was the longest day of the
year. I planted my pickle seeds. My Aunt
always said that the longest day is when to
plant pickles. I also have a few celery plants
that I want to plant tomorrow. They were
hardly big enough before.
I picked a few quarts of peas and a
half quart of strawberries. That’s the end of
them. I made two batches of jam and we ate
a lot fresh. The black raspberries are starting
to ripen, too.
We were to a wedding over Thursday of
Daniel J. Byler and Barbie Miller. We drove
our horse over, about 8 miles. They had
a nice wedding. After a good dinner, we
drove on to Middlefield, about 12 to13miles
from here. We shopped and drove home,
getting here about 3:45.
Wednesday, we had sisters’ day at Sister
Sarah. Sister Anna Mary of Atlantic came, as
did niece Miriam. Sarah’s three married girls
came besides Sister Clara and Sis-in-law
Linda.
Then, yesterday, we were to another
wedding. This one was of Mark, son of Dan
Millers and Carolyn, Daughter of David
Millers. They had a big wedding and good
food. Had a great visit with some from
Pennsylvania. I came home and did my
laundry. We, then, got company. Ivan’s
brother Elis came. And Wednesday night,
son Allens were here. Today, Granddaughter
Rachel was here to help me.
The neighbor must have taken the
calves away from the cows. They sure are
bawling for their babies. But this is the
country and we love it.
Tomorrow is the funeral of Mose Byler
who had cancer. Also, the funeral of Mrs.
Neil Schmucker was that day. She had
breathing problems.
Annie, daughter of Marty Bylers, was
hit by a car on Tuesday when she ran across
the road. The car’s side hit her. She got a
broken leg and some other injuries. She is
6- years-old, and a lucky little girl.
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By Linda Weaver
June 25, 2013: Dear Friends,
Summer had arrived with some very warm days already. Looks like maybe rain is in the
forecast for today. The roses are blooming beautifully but could use a good shower.
We rejoice with Roy Jr. and Karen Burkholder on the birth of a daughter, Rachel, on
Friday the 21st. Grandparents are Roy Sr. and Sarah, and Henry and Linda Kuhns. Greats are
Edna Kuhns, Ray Burkholders, and Owen Millers. Rachel is welcomed by brothers Davey,
Donnie, and sister, Beth. Baby Rachel spent a few days at Rainbow Babies and Children
Hospital along with the parents, but was able to come home Monday afternoon and is doing
well.
Erwin Gingerich Jr. had his first week of treatments now and was feeling OK, except
very tired till Saturday evening when he didn’t feel so well. He was able to come to church
Sunday, but because of the warmth and his illness, he passed out during services. Several
menfolk carried him out in his chair and the fresh air revived him right away. He was very
weak and went home with our kind neighbor Alan Ward instead of with horse and buggy.
Sunday eve, we helped Erwin Jr. celebrate his 61st birthday. Others there were Johns,
Pauls and son, Ray, Elmer Jr., and Martys all Masts, John Slabaughs and daughter Kathryn,
Erwin III and Barb, and Enos Slabaughs. Jr. was able to enjoy his cake, ice cream and other
snacks after a good nap in the afternoon. This week started with more chemo again, a 5 hour
session Monday and 2 hours daily the rest of the week.
Daughter Sara Jane and Marty Mast are on vacation this week and left her “babies”, four
toy poodles, here with us. They are super cute and one lady wanted two, so we only have
two left and possibly another one going today. The mother and another older dog are being
taken care of by Anne Gingerich (Waynes). Too many dogs for this grandma! J
Happy birthday to our grandson Jesse who turns 2 today. He belongs to son Paul and
Lydiann.
A group of Jake’s work buddies from Geauga Industries, namely Bill and Joyce Fisher,
Don and Marilyn Spencer, Elwin and Linda Troyer, and Don’s daughter Donna and Bobby
Lee ate at Dutch Family and came here for dessert afterward. It was an enjoyable evening of
reminiscing. We are all invited to Elwin and Linda’s on Aug. 4, as we all want to continue this
special friendship. Geauga Industries closed in 2006.
My brother Dan and Betty Byler from Guthrie, Ky. were here from Tuesday evening to
Friday morning. Betty’s mother Anna Kauffman was along and stayed at her sister’s. Anna
and Betty attended the wedding of their nephew/cousin Thursday.
They (Dans) came to visit with Erwin Jr. and Ida Gingerich and we accompanied them
to Guys Mills, Pa. Thursday evening to see our friend Willy and Kathy Gingerich. Willy is also
facing health issues.
Our hearts go out to all the bereaved in this area. There were funerals Saturday of Mrs.
Neil (Betty) Schmucker and Mose Byler. Now, we have heard that John Shetler Jr. passed
away. Our sympathy and prayers are with you all and God’s blessing to everyone till next
time.
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Hello from Huntsburg
By Katherine M. Byler
We have again lost special
ones from our midst. We think it
can’t be, but God’s ways are not
our ways. Guess, we wouldn’t
want to live forever, but how we’ll
miss those gone forever. Never
again will I tell myself at the Senior
Center, “Remember to heat water for dear
friend Agnes S.” She always appreciated the
steaming cupful brought to her at the table,
but she felt it was a bother. Not so!
A great number of friends from the
Center are now no longer with us, but we’re
ever so glad for the ones who’ve started
coming. (It’s the third Thursday of every
month.)
We don’t get folks visited as we should
and want to. However, two very important
ones got a bit of our attention recently.
Visitors’ Group was at Elizabeth Detweiler’s
home on a warm summer eve. Then we also
visited in the Mel Byler home with them,
Aunt Mary S. and a caregiver. Katie D. Miller,
of course, one can send best wishes by
mail if one sits down and stays with it. It’s
enjoyable at this end as well.
A new lease on life? Our horse’s, that is.
All along (3 or 4 years) we thought he was
really old and about ready to be made into
fertilizer. Looking at his tattoo a little more
clearly, “we’ve” decided he’s only 12 and has
a few more good years in him, hopefully.
Now we don’t feel sorry for him when he
travels so fast, although it’s not fun to go
bouncing over the holey roads.
Talking about roads, spent a day
in Carroll County recently at daughter
Elizabeth’s along with daughter Barbara
Ann Detweiler and two girls. My, their roads
are nice and smooth. Of course, there’s
hardly any traffic on them, that’s probably
why. Mrs. Freeman E. (Betty) Detweiler
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and Mrs. Jake (Liz) Miller went to Mrs. Dan
(Naomi) Detweiler’s for the day and asked
us to go along.
Oh yes, with the passing of Mrs. Neil
(Betty) Schmucker, we’ve lost an old friend.
She used to come to the center when she
was in better health.
Reunion rime … it’s a fun time, but
not everyone’s cup of tea. Some of the
Millers had a nice time AND barbecued
chicken and “tons” of other food recently
at our Uncle Lair’s home in Carroll County.
We missed those who weren’t there. Mrs.
Dan (Aunt Liz) Weaver and daughter-in-law
Nancy were able to be there, for which we
are thankful. Liz will be 80 in August, Lord
willing. Speaking of Christmas (you mean
we weren’t?), wonder how old Jim Weaver
was when he was found opening hidden
Christmas presents after a chimney fire!
Did he think, “Here’s my chance; no one’s
looking?”
By the way, if you really need to know…
there are only 167 days to Christmas!
A thought … Arthritis: Twinges in the
hinges.
The last day of spring is here. Tomorrow is the longest day … well, it will be 24 hours …
daylight is what they are talking about.
A lot took place since my last letter. Daughter Lizzie is in Rainbow with a 3 pound 7
ounce baby boy named Raymond. He was born on June 11.
And sister Agnes passed away June 12 at the age of 82 years 2 months and 17 days. She
was the second oldest in the Noah Bender family and a widow for 25 years. She leaves six
sons and three daughters. One son, Daniel, died November 1 in Kentucky.
We missed the wedding at Benny Bylers last week. Want to go to Joe Susie’s on the 25th
for her daughter Emma and Marts John’s Johnny. Anna is invited and I have to take her so I
might as well stay for dinner. Susie and Anna are in the Holmes group. Also on the 25th, we
will have a wedding in Clymer, N.Y. at Owen Benders for their daughter Barbara and a Lesline
boy. Time will tell if we will go there.
Friday, the cousins are planning to go to Eli Masts.
It is now 20 years that we had our first wedding, Raymond and Elsie. It was our first and
Melvin Yoder’s last child. Grandmother Byler wasn’t able to be here; she died 5 days later. I am
now a few days close to as old as she was.
Mose Byler died last night; he was a cancer victim. His wife died a few years ago, also
of cancer. Brother Uria wasn’t able to be at
Agnes’ funeral. Tom and Dorothy want to
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It’s been a while that we saw him. Lizzie had
July 16, 17, and 18
a double knee replacement a month ago.
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Raymond and Martha Byler’s baby is
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Monday, June 10: Tonight, after my
day shift, I did an overnight at Heather Hill.
Tuesday, June 11: I got home at 7:45
a.m., hurried into good clothes and then
attended the wedding of John Mark and
Ruth Ann Hershberger. Good food and
fellowship was enjoyed, and then we babysat the 3 little ones here this evening.
Wednesday, June 12: A refreshing
morning with birds singing and sun
shining. This is double shift day, one that is
a dinner cooking, and then an overnight …
which is not that hard.
Thursday, June 13: A spasm in the
back has rendered me almost useless today.
Pain pills and a good rub helped by
evening.
Saturday, June 15: A wonderful day
at home, going to the bank and stopping
at John Miller’s auction. Getting together
with friends topped off the evening.
Sunday, June 16: We here had brunch
together, and then Katie and I visited with
Nelson and Esther Miller in the afternoon.
Monday, June 17: To make it easier on
both of us, at work, we are dividing the job
of washing curtains, blinds and windows.
Tuesday, June 18: This is the day it got
done at home … washing ceiling, walls and
and much more!
Monday, June 24: It feels really good
to have AC at work during these very warm
afternoons.
Tuesday, June 25: This morning, I was
reading early on the patio right outside
my client’s door at Heather Hill. There are
several trees with tiny white flowers that
give off such a pleasant scent.
A small group of us celebrated friend
Rita’s birthday with lunch at her apartment.
Wednesday, June 26: Little Nancy
slept with me last night.
This morning I quickly did a few loads of
laundry before leaving for the chiropractor
appointment. Then, it was off to cooking
dinner at Brooks.
Thursday, June 27: We enjoyed
lunch out today in Burton, which my client
enjoyed.
Friday, June 28: It was good to come
home to my own bed tonight and to see the
ones who are back from their fishing and
camping trip. The fish are delicious!
Saturday, June 29: This is a nice day to
finish up cleaning and painting the pantry
and entrance.
We have the Robert Miller family in
mind with the passing of their son. They are
in our singing group.
GOD be with us all.
the whole works in my front room. It was a
perfect day to get everything dry on the
lines.
Wednesday, June 19: I awoke at 3:00
a.m., so figured I may as well get going and
finish by hanging curtains and washing the
furniture and floor. Also did the rugs and
blankets.
To top the evening off, we had a
delicious haystack benefit supper at the
window shop.
This morning, I saw a horse with
harness in the back yard, so I put him in the
barn. Found the owner through the Sheriff’s
department.
Thursday, June 20: Laundry and lunch
out rounded out today. Had an unexpected
night at home because of a scheduling flux.
J
Friday, June 21: This was a good day
to get started on sorting the things on the
pantry shelves and to pitch old canned
stuff.
I had a delicious burger at the Chardon
Market before starting my work shift.
Sunday, June 23: After church this
afternoon, I had the most deep, relaxing
sleep. Then, we enjoyed a good supper at
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Mom’s Diary
By Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler
By Barbara Ann Detweiler
June 23, 2013: June brings the longest day of the year and the season passes by too quickly.
Lots of good green hay has been put up by the farmers. Strawberries are plentiful and are
selling for $3.00 a quart.
I apologize to all for not sending my last letter. I had it all ready and lying on my desk! I
am not yet 80 … so have no excuse. Sorry!
Yesterday a load of us attended the huge 15th annual Benefit Auction in Atlantic, Pa.
at son David Mullets farm. On our load were us, Ray Burkholder, Emanuel Staltzfus and Yogi
Miller. Several more van loads attended from our area and many surrounding areas. There
were 4 or 5 auctioneers selling at different auction rings. It was a beautiful day, sunny and
warm. Verna and 2 other ladies were busy all day in their fabric and variety store.
We were sorry we couldn’t attend the funeral for Mrs. Neil Betty Schmucker on Saturday.
The family has our sympathy. She was 72 years old and was in Bishop Andy Yoder’s district.
She leaves her lonely husband, 3 daughters and 4 sons. You can send cards and notes to
them at 5223 Donley Road, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062.
Yesterday was also the funeral of Mose D. Byler, age 76. He was in Bishop Enos Byler’s
district. He was a cancer patient.
Tuesday was the wedding of Barbie (Nelson and Barb) Miller to one of (Betzy Jake) Jonas
and Sara Byler’s sons. They were married by Bishop Betzy Dan Allen.
Andy and Laura Hostetler who live at the late Norman Bender place had wedding church
3 times, 2 weeks apart.
The late Noah Detweiler reunion was held at sister Albert and Alma Kauffman’s, June 15
with 220 attending, including a busload chartered from Kentucky. Bishop (Poor Dave) Junior
and Barbara Miller of Munfordville, Ky. came home with us overnight and the next morning
went along with us to church at Milo Dan Detweilers. Also, sister Joe Martha Byler was our
overnight guest and went along to church. Other visitors were Bishop Joe Bricker, Preacher
Danny Weaver of Parks West Rd., and Andrew and Ruth Hershberger, Dan and Linda Byler,
and Harvey and Barbara Miller.
A baby girl, Sara Lynn, was born to Rudy’s brother John and Sara Detweiler here on 534.
Their next youngest is 9 years old, so she will no doubt not lack attention by her 5 sisters and
4 brothers. We hope to go see the little dishwasher tonight.
Friday night was a cookout at Preacher Elmer and Mary Yoder’s on Ensign Rd, for Elmer’s
birthday with the Detweilers and some others attending.
Little Andrew Byler who almost drowned, (the 2 year old son of Andrew R. and Maria in
West Farmington), is very low and back in the ICU. The family needs to decide today when
they want the doctor to take the machines off. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
We just received the sad news that my uncle Junior (John) Shetler passed away. Will
write more later.
Saturday, June 8: I baked whoopee
pies and cinnamon rolls while the girls did
laundry and other jobs.
Sunday, June 9: My Mom and Dad’s
anniversary.
Wayne went to a neighboring church.
Katherine’s birthday twin friend was here
for a while today.
Monday, June 10: Katherine found a
bunch of balloons with a note attached and
was all excited about it. It turns out that it
was a letter someone wrote to her Mom
who had died. Very touching.
Rose Edna went to bed real early; she
woke up abruptly at 8:45 and came down
and asked if her driver to go to work had
been there yet. I had to convince her it was
evening, not morning.
Tuesday, June 11: Laura’s 17th
birthday. Some of her friends came
and surprised her with ice cream and
cake.
Wednesday, June 12: I felt very
stiff and sore today, especially my neck,
shoulder area and also my hips and thighs.
It’s hard to get comfortable anywhere and
lying in bed is the worst yet. So I just sleep
in snatches.
Tonight, Wayne gave me a shot and, by
bedtime, I was somewhat less stiff.
Thursday, June 13: I felt pretty good
today and could move about pretty freely,
but, by tonight, the shot had worn off, so it’s
back to hurting again.
Friday, June 14: I managed to bake
cookies and wash dishes … minor tasks to
help the girls out.
Saturday, June 15: A beautiful, sunny
day. The girls worked outside a lot.
Sunday, June 16: I didn’t go to church
‘cause I could hardly walk. By tonight, I felt a
little better, so we hitched up the pony and
went over to neighbor Davids for a while.
Monday, June 17: Laura’s school
children and parents came for her birthday
tonight. She was surprised.
Betty and Norma are spending the
night at a friend’s house. I hope they get
some sleep!
Tuesday, June 18: Katherine went
with me to buy groceries. I didn’t do much
of anything else the rest of the day.
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wood and sprained it. It is swollen and black
and blue, Looks terrible.
Wednesday, June 19: I had to sew a
dress for Laura today to wear to a wedding
tomorrow. She has to help wait on tables.
Wayne and I are both using canes
around the house. Sometimes, I feel like
we’re in the 80s age bracket instead of the
40s.
Thursday, June 20: Wayne’s ankle is a
“little” bit better.
I made a big batch of ice tea and then
puttered around the house and tried to
keep clutter away.
Tonight, everyone worked in the
garden but me. I watched from a lawn chair.
Friday, June 21: Very warm today.
Betty and Norma love to play in the sprinkler,
so that’s what they did this afternoon.
I wasn’t worth a lot today.
Saturday, June 22: Very warm again
… in the upper 80s. Laura and Katherine
did the work.
Sunday, June 23: Slept late and
then had brunch made on the grill. This
afternoon, we went down to Wayne’s
parents.
Monday, June 24: Betty, Norma and
I went down to Sister Elizabeth’s in Carroll
County. Mom also went.
All the girls, except Rose, are sleeping
on the trampoline.
Tuesday, June 25: It stormed most of
the evening and night. We got some much
needed rain and it refreshed everything.
Wednesday, June 26: It rained 2
inches in a short time and there was water
everywhere! The school house basement
was full of water, so Katherine went out
and pushed it out the door, and washed the
basement out.
Thursday, June27: Another day of
working a bit, then sitting for a while and
so on and on. It really gets to me at times.
Wayne fried the fish he caught last
Friday, so that and French fries was our
supper.
Friday, June 28: A very pleasant day,
in the 70s.
We went to a friend’s house for a
cookout.
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Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | July 10, 2013
Books in Review
By Jacquie Foote
“Amish Freinds Cookbook Vol. 2” by Wanda E. Brunstetter, was published by Barbour
Publishing, Uhrichsville, Ohio Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee, copyright 2009.
Wanda Brunstetter is best known as the award-winning author of 45 (and counting)
light romance novels, many set in Amish communities. So successful is she, that she is
considered one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre.
But, this book (as you can guess by the title) is different. It was born of the fact that
Wanda and her husband love to visit the friends they have made in Amish settlements in
various states. And, of course, they are served wonderful food in each place. Wanda collected
the recipes and this is the second book of them she has published.
There are beverage recipes (including “Wedding Punch”), recipes for breads and rolls
(including one for “Esta’s Doughnuts” that’s really worth trying) and breakfast food recipies
(I can’t decide whether the “Schnitz un Knepp” or the “Cheese Potato Breakfast Casserole” is
my favorite … but, then, I am partial to schnitz (dried apple) recipes.)
The most recipes are to be found in the dessert section … humm … wonder if Wanda
is partial to something, too! There are 83 recipes including cakes, cookies, pies, puddings,
candies, ice cream and popsicles. These include old time favorites such as “Old Fashion
Ginger Cookies” and newer favorites like “Frozen Mocha Maple Loaf” and “Strawberry Pizza”.
Other sections contain recipes for jams and jellies (ever had zucchini jelly?), main dishes
(try a truly savory “Savory Meat Loaf”), Pickles and Relish (“Summer Squash Relish” is an
unusual treat for most of us), Salads and sides (including unusual things like “Dreamsicle
Salad” and “Good Pink Stuff” as well as favorites such as “Hot Chicken Salad”) and snacks
(some healthy, some just delicious).
The section called Miscellaneous is interesting for its recipes for homemade soaps, air
fresheners and cleaners as well as for its home remedies.
Each section is preceded by a page or so of information about several of the Amish
communities around the nation. The space devoted to this is limiting, but the reader gets
an idea of the similarities as well as the differences of those communities. The photos
accompanying these informational pages are beautiful; many will make you ache to frame
them.
This is an excellent and fun to read cookbook. The spiral binding makes the book easy
to keep open to the recipe you are using. The index at the back is a quick reference to the
recipes in each section. The photography alone makes “Amish Friends Cookbook, Vol. 2” a
great gift book idea.
Bookmobile News
By Jane Attina
Greetings from the Bookmobile!
It is almost mid July and our children’s
reading program is winding down. Please
be sure to turn in completed reading forms
to the bookmobile or to the Middlefield
library should you miss the bus. The
program ends on July 13 and prizes will
be handed out the following few weeks
depending on when we see you next.
Thank you to all of the children who make
reading an important part of summer and
to those family members who read books
to the younger ones.
Reading is proven to make a difference.
As all of us know the importance of a good
workout to stay fit, the same thing is true
with our brain. Studies have been done
that prove reading is the workout that the
brain needs to stay in its optimal health. No
matter what your age may be there is just
the right book for you waiting here in the
library, all you need to do is come on in and
choose one!
Our adult reading program began on
July 1 and runs through Aug. 11. For every
book you read, just fill out an entry form for
a chance to win a prize. Three grand prizes
will be awarded as well as several smaller
prizes. Names will be chosen randomly
from our entries. The more books you read
the better your chances so let the reading
begin!
Several months ago, I began
corresponding with author Suzanne Woods
Fisher. Suzanne writes both adult and
children’s books that are extremely popular
and include the series, Lancaster County
Secrets and Stoney Ridge. Suzanne lives in
California but has family in Pennsylvania and
does visit them from time to time. In her first
letter I told Suzanne about our bookmobile
and how much our patrons loved reading
her books. I invited her to stop by if she
was passing through and also gave her
the idea to perhaps include a bookmobile
in one of her stories. She thought that was
a good idea and so we might even see a
bookmobile make an appearance in one of
her books in the future! Since the original
correspondence, Suzanne has been sending
bookmarks and postcards to me whenever
a new book is about to be published. This
week I was excited to find a package from
Suzanne’s publisher with a copy of her
newest children’s book in the Adventures of
Lily Lapp series. “A Big Year for Lily” is book
three and further continues the adventures
of Lily and her cousin Hannah. The book
was processed and ready for eager readers.
The library also purchased several other
copies, as we know it will be popular.
Suzanne has a new series coming out
titled: “The Letters”, Inn at Eagle
Hill Series #1. Rose Schrock is a plain
woman with a simple plan. Determined
to find a way to support her family and
pay off her late husband’s debts, she sets
to work to convert the basement of her
Amish farmhouse into an inn. While her
family, especially her cranky mother-in-law,
is unhappy with Rose’s big idea, her friend
and neighbor, Galen King, supports the
decision and he helps with the conversion.
As Rose finalizes preparations for visitors,
she prays. She asks God to bless each guest
who stays at the Inn at Eagle Hill. As the
first guest arrives and settles in, Rose is
surprised to discover that her entire family
is the one who receives the blessings, in
the most unexpected ways. And she’s even
more surprised when that guest decides to
play matchmaker for Galen King.
Other new books coming soon include:
“Bloodhound in Blue”, the True Tales of
Police Dog JJ and His Two Legged Partner,
by Adam David Russ. This true story is about
JJ the bloodhound who during his nine
years in service helped police apprehend
nearly 300 criminal suspects, and located
burglars, drug dealers, missing children. He
also helped capture Utah’s most wanted
criminal. Read his remarkable story, fleas
and all!
“Angels in the Fire”, The Dramatic True
Story of an Impossible Rescue by Dann
Stadler. The Stadlers’ harrowing journey
began with a midnight crash caused by a
drunk driver. The odds they would both
survive were minimal -- a testimony to
the miracles that began that night and
continued for months. Their faith grew as
God continued to save them from despair
and bring blessings into their lives.
“A Walk Through the Dark: How My
Husband’s 90 Minutes in Heaven Deepened
My Faith for a Lifetime” by Eva L. Piper
and Cecil Murphey. When her husband
“died” and spent 90 Minutes in Heaven
before returning to life again, Eva’s world
was forever changed. Always a somewhat
protected wife, she wasn’t prepared for the
darkness that engulfed her as she cared for
Don after the accident. Discover how the
long ordeal made her a stronger woman of
faith!
New fiction titles:
“A Vow for Always”, Part 6 in the
Lancaster County Saga series by Wanda
Brunstetter
“Tattered Quilt: The Return of the HalfStitched Amish Quilting Club” by Wanda E.
Brunstetter
“Welcome to Last Chance”, A Place to
Call Home Series #1 by Cathleen Armstrong
“The Miner’s Lady”, Land of Shining
Water Series #3 by Tracie Peterson
“Trapped”, Private Justice Series #2 by
Irene Hannon
Call ahead and order your bakery!
“Freedom is not the right to do what we
want, but what we ought. Let us have faith
that right makes might, and in that faith,
let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we
understand it.”
~
Abraham Lincoln
“All sects are different, because they come
from men; morality is everywhere the same,
because it comes from God.” ~ Voltaire
“America is great because America is good,
but if America ever ceases to be good, she
will cease to be great.”
~Alexis de Tocqueville
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15979 Nauvoo Rd • Middlefield
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Mon-Thurs 8a-5:00p • Fri 8a-7:00p Sat 8a-4:00p • Closed Sun
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Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | Juuly 10, 2013
Greetings from the Plain Community
By Donnie Miller
June 22, 2013:
AH! Good old summertime!!
June! The summer begins and so does time for
weddings. We … or I … attended two last week. On Tuesday,
Abner Hershberger Jr. was wed to Dorothy Byler. Dorothy is
the daughter of Eli J. Bylers of Peters Rd. Wife Nancy was
fighting a cough and sore throat and could not attend. Then,
on Thursday the 20th, we attended a wedding at Marty
Gingeriches where their daughter was wed to John, son of
sister Linda and Dan. Both were nice days and the sermons
were good as was the food and the fellowship.
Abner Jrs. built a new house on Butternut Rd. in Burton.
Johns will live with her parents in Farmington.
This has been the most excellent week for our farmers
to put up some nice hay. With no rain and nice sunshine, it is
what we need for a nice hay harvest.
Strawberries are at their peak and we have had our
share so far. Gardens are also doing good this year.
Was at the Clinic on Wednesday the 19 th. Every
Wednesday they have a farmers’ market on the grounds,
and what a crowd they had! There was an Amish vendor
(organic) there from Holmes County. Countryside Bakery of
Mumford Rd. also has a stand. They said they are doing well.
Two deaths in the community last week, Mose D. Byler
and Neil Schmucker Betty. The other scribes will have more
details.
There is more serious sickness among the people …
but also more cures. Sometimes you hear of someone who
has undergone treatment and after 5 years is cancer free.
Be careful before you give your opinion on what you would
do or should do for treatment or etc. Once you yourself
have a sickness, then you can relate..
Local Amish Business Directory
If you would like to be included on our map, call kim 330-389-0094
Rt 322 East to
MESPO
BURTON
ORWELL
ORWELL
AMISH CRAFTSMEN
03. C. A. Miller Custom
Woodworking
17090 Jug Rd. 44021
440-834-1540
09. Country Side Furnishings
16403 Nauvoo Rd. 44062
440-632-0248
www.countrysidefurnishingsohio.com
36. Joe’s Window Shop
15028 Shedd Rd. 44021
440-834-0326
05. Troyer Millworks
16201 Pioneer Rd. 44062
440-636-5577
44. Yoder’s Buggy Wheels
17326 Newcomb Rd. 44062
440-548-5267
BAKERY | GROCERY | Salvage
1. Amish Home Craft Shop
16860 Kinsman Rd. 44062
440-632-1888
10. B & K Salvage
5515 Kinsman Rd. 44062
440-693-4617
Rental | REPAIR | SUPPLIES
24. Coffee Creek Weld Shop
9120 N. Girdle Rd. 44062
440-693-4478
40. Frey’s Paint
8220 S. Girdle Rd • 44062
440-693-4689
SHOES | BOOTS | VARIETY
PARKMAN
29.Cross Cut Country Store
16161 Nash Rd. 44062 26. Dangler
&
Williams
42.
Erbs
Variety
Store
30. M & W Coleman
43. Yoders Fabric & Variety
Rt 88 South to
Garrettsville
440-548-2259
Orthotics
13924 Bundysburg Rd. . 16786 Madison Rd.
15768 Burton-Windsor Rd.
16885 Kinsman Rd.
44062 440-632-0376
44062 440-548-5486 44062 440-632-1935
44062 440-632-5557
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