Plain Country June 9th 2010

{AM

ISH

CO

MM

UN

ITY

NE

WS

}Vol. 2 N

o. 4 June 9, 2010

Our next issue of Plain Country is June 30. D

eadline for submissions is M

onday, June 14. Advertising deadline is M

onday, June 21. Please send the information that you’d like to share w

ith Plain Country to P.O

. Box 626, Middlefield, O

H 44062. You m

ay also call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933.

A Tribute to Dad

By Linda Weaver

I always felt he w

as my best friend. I could tell him

anything, and he w

ould understand. We still m

iss him so m

uch, and he has been gone 18 years.

My Dad W

as a Farmer

Submitted by Rachel M

illerM

y dad was a farm

er all his life until he was too old to do

the work. He alw

ays worked hard, and w

ith only one boy in the fam

ily, we girls had to help a lot. There w

ere five of us. We alw

ays helped m

ilk cows, feed chickens, etc. W

e’d go out in the field and pull m

ustard. Dad would be there w

ith the horses and wagon.

We hoed row

s of corn, helped make hay and husked corn by

hand. Mom

used to say dad should get a hired man to help, but

he never did.

My Father

Submitted by W

illiam Bender

Well, dad w

as born in Summ

erset, Pa. on Aug. 7, 1906. Later he m

oved to Lancaster, Pa. and, then, on to Dover, D

el. After he m

arried, they moved to O

hio. The last 50 years or so of his life, he lived in Huntsburg. I don’t think his heart ever left the m

ountains of Pennsylvania, his childhood hom

e. He died at the age of 93, and his heart w

as still in Summ

erset.

Quick and Easy Salad

Submitted by Rachel M

iller1 container cottage cheese1 cup crushed pineapple1/2 of a box of orange Jell-OM

ix all ingredients together and serve!

By Robert A. Miller

Der D

utchman Bread

Submitted by Barbara D

etweiler

4 3/4 cups warm

water

4 tablespoons yeast1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons salt3/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons honey or 1/4 cup brow

n sugar12 cups flourDissolve the yeast in 3 cups of the w

arm

water in a large bow

l. Set aside.Vigorously w

hip rest of warm

water, the

sugar (or honey), the salt, oil, and 4 cups of the flour w

ith a whisk. Then add to

yeast mixture.

Add the rest of the flour, 2 cups at a time,

beating between each addition.

Cover and let rise until double.Shape loaves and let rise again.Bake at 350 degrees until golden brow

n.

1 cup Eagle Brand milk

1 cup chopped dates1 cup pecans or w

alnutsRitz crackers1 package cream

cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter1 cup pow

dered sugarO

n low heat, heat m

ilk, dates and nuts until thick.Spread sm

all amount on Ritz crackers

and bake at 325 degrees for 8 minutes.

Let cool.M

ix cream

cheese,

butter and

powdered m

ilk and frost “cookies” w

hen they are cool enough.

No N

ame Treats

(You make up a nam

e)Subm

itted by Katherine Byler

Pizza CasseroleSubm

itted by Mrs. M

iller1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons flour2 cups m

ilk4 ounces Velveeta cheese1 pound noodles, cooked and drained2 pounds ground beef, brow

ned and drained4 cups pizza sauce12 ounces shredded cheesePepperoni slices (you decide am

ount)In skillet, m

elt butter, and stir in flour and m

ilk. Cook until thick.Rem

ove from heat. Add Velveeta and stir

until melted; then set aside.

In large bowl, fold together noodles,

ground beef and pizza sauce.M

ix in cream sauce and pour into large

greased casserole. Top w

ith pepperoni slices and bake at 350 degrees for 30 m

inutes.Rem

ove from oven. Top w

ith shredded cheese.Return to oven until cheese is m

elted.Serve im

mediately.

~~

~~

Dad’s

~

~~

~

Favorit

13600

14100

14600

15100

15500

16000

16500

17100

17500

ma

p sh

ow

s ap

pr

ox

ima

te b

us

ine

ss lo

ca

tio

ns. p

lea

se le

t us k

no

w if a b

us

ine

ss is n

ot lis

te

d co

rr

ec

tly.

1. A.J. Enterprises

2. Am

ish Hom

e Craft & Bakery

3. B & K Salvage

4. Byler Construction 5. C.A

. Miller Custom

Woodw

orking 6. Coffee Creek Repair 7. Country Side Furnishings 8. Countryside Gazebos/O

utdoor Furniture 9. Cross Cut Country Store10. D

& S D

oor

11. Dangler &

William

s12. G

rand River Rental & Equipm

ent13. H

ayes Road Greenhouse

14. J & J Cabinet Shop

15. J & S Law

n Structures17. M

aplebrook Tack & H

arness18. M

iddlefield Cheese19. M

iddlefield Original Cheese Co-op

21. Mullet’s Footw

ear & Country Cedar

22. Mullet’s H

arness Shop

25. Pine Craft, LLC26. Pleasant Valley G

reenhouse27. Ray’s Repair29. Troyer M

illworks

30. Weaver Bedding

31. Yoder’s Harness Shop

Out of m

ap areaBuckey Fence, Apple Creek, O

HW

indsor Flooring, Windsor, O

H

Windsor Stairs/M

illwork, W

indsor, OH

6

9 7

10

1727

AD

VERTISER

DIR

ECTO

RY

58

3

14

1

29

31M

IDD

LEFIELD

BURTO

N

CLARID

ON

E.CLARID

ON

PARKM

AN

HU

NTSBU

RGW

IND

SOR

MESO

POTA

MIA

W.FA

RMIN

GTO

N

28

18

3026

25

15

2111

22

13

12

19

4

2

Plain Country June 9, 2010

2

{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}

Publisher: the FONTANELLE group incEditorial Coordinators: Jacquie Foote and Joe & Sarah Miller

Staff Writers: Katherine M. Byler, Barbara Ann Detweiler and Donnie MillerContributing Writers: William Bender, Daniel Fisher, Ellen Hershberger, Rachel Miller and Linda Weaver

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062Phone: 440-632-0782 • 440-834-8900 • 800-259-5869 • Fax: 440-834-8933

Published Every Three Weeks Free of Charge

Children’s Immunization ClinicsGeauga County General Health District hosts local children’s immunization clinics. Immunizations for children and adolescents are free of charge for all Geauga County residents regardless of income. For non-Geauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit.MiDDlEfiElD CliNiCSecond Wednesday, June 9 , 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St. (Route 608), south of Route 87, MiddlefieldThursday, June 17, 3 – 6 p.m. Clinic will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St. (Route 608), south of Route 87, Middlefield.Third Wednesday, No Clinic until July 21. NEwBury TowNShiP CliNiCWednesday, June 23, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Rd., Newbury.Troy TowNShiP CliNiCWednesday, June 16, 9–11 a.m. Clinic will be held at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market, East of Route 700.

In MemoriamHappy Birthday!!

and General Store for Horse, Farm & Home Supplies

Custom Leather Work Belts, Sheaths, Cases and more

Professionally handcrafted in our shop.Custom and Leather Repairs.

Retail store hours: Mon-Fri 8–5; Sat 8–4; Closed Sun

14698 Bundysburg Rd. Middlefield (1/2 mile north of Rt 87)440-632-1505

In Memoriam

Amish SchoolAuctions

June 11 – Maple Knoll School, Mumford Road June 25 – Frams Corner School, Newcomb Road July 9 – Johnsons Corner School, Burton- Windsor Road July 16 – Tare Creek School, Clay Street July 23 – Oak View School, Peters Road July 30 – Tinkers Creek School, 8986 Ely Road, Garrettsville

Lydia J. Troyer (nee Mast), 94, of Middlefield Township, died Monday evening, May 17, 2010 at her residence. She was born Sept. 5, 1915 to the late Jake S. and Mattie (Detweiler) Mast.

Lydia was a lifelong resident of Geauga County and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Lydia married the late John M. Troyer on Dec. 10, 1936, when the couple began a wonderful life together raising 14 loving children.

Lydia is survived by eight sons, Crist (Ella) Troyer of Stoneboro, Pa.; Eli (Ida) Troyer of Snover, Mich.; Monroe Troyer, John (Wilma) Troyer, Jake Troyer, Mose (Anna Marie) Troyer, and Noah Troyer, all of Middlefield; and Rudy (Amanda) Troyer of West Farmington; six daughters, Mattie (Joe) Bricker of Cass City, Mich.; Katie Troyer and Lizzie Ann (Crist J.) Byler of Middlefield; Malinda (Crist A.) Byler of Cass City, Mich.; Nancy (Albert) Miller of Middlefield; and Leah (Ray) Miller of Cass City, Mich.; one brother; four sisters; and 104 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Albert Miller’s residence, 17150 Bundysburg Rd., Middlefield Township. Bishop Chris H. Fisher officiated. Burial followed at the Yoder Cemetery in Parkman Township. Visitation was anytime before services. Arrangements were entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Rd., Middlefield, OH. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com. The funeral home phone number is 440-632-0818.

Remembering FatherMy father is 39 1/2 years old. He was born on Sept. 18, 1970. My father helps me when I

have homework or something I can’t do alone. He takes me on vacation, takes me to lots of horse sales, and takes me to town. My dad works at Kraftmaid. He saws parts for cabinets and gets a fair salary. He goes to work everyday to furnish all our needs.

WANTED FOR OUR NEXT ISSUE

MEMORIES OF SUMMER …If you have any memories of your childhood summers to share, or of

summer games, events, and adventures, or of favorite early summer recipes …please send them to The Plain Country P.O. Box 626, Middlefield by June 14.

Mark Your Calendar!Benefit Auction

For Johnson’s Corner School on Burton Windsor Road.

July 9 at 5 p.m. Bake sale, lunch stand and Chinese auction.

See next issue of Plain Country for more details.

In This Issue ...Birthdays .......................................................................02 Bits and Pieces of Yesterday ...................................03 Books in Review .........................................................07Children’s Immunization Clinics ...........................02Classified Form ...........................................................08From Our Schools ......................................................07Greetings from Garrettsville ..................................05Greetings from the Plain Community ................06 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner ......................06Hello from Huntsburg ..............................................03Hunter’s Diary .............................................................07Katherine’s Korner .....................................................04Lines by Linda .............................................................04Mom’s Diary ................................................................05News from Windsor ..................................................04Nutrient Dense Gardening ....................................06Parkman Pathways ....................................................06Plain Fun .......................................................................08 Recipes ..........................................................................03Spotlight on Middlefield Cheese ........................04 Words from Windsor .................................................05

June 9 Andrew D. Miller (12)June 10 Jonathon R. Hershberger (51)June 11 Laura W. Detweiler (14)June 11 Wallace A. Kauffman (28)June 11 Mrs. Albert (Mary) Miller (72) June 11 Andrew O. Yoder (9)June 13 Barbie Kurtz (16)June 13 Miriam Miller (14)June 13 Mary MillerJune 13 Aaron Fisher (25)June 14 Nathaniel Yutzy (24)June 15 Marlin A. Miller (4)June15 Leona H. Miller (2)June 15 Mrs. Jonas (Mary) Bontrager (80)June 16 Katie Mae Miller (17)June 16 Susie O. Miller (32)June 18 Michael Miller Jr.June 22 Michael DetweilerJune 22 Mrs. Ray (Cindy) Byler (31)June 23 Jerry Miller (48)June 23 Noah Miller (43)June 25 John J. Miller (90)June 25 Mary Yoder (67)June 25 Mrs. Jonas (Susie) Miller (85)June 27 Abner J. Miller (80)June 27Mrs. Crist (Clara) Hershberger(65)June 27 Christopher C. Yoder (27)June 28 Wayne P. Miller (12)June 28 Jonas J. Miller (86)June 28 Levi Miller Jr. (Shteff) (44)June 29 Eddie MillerJune 29 Ada Miller (56)

Happy Belated BirthdayMay 30 Katie (Ammon) Miller (14)June 1 Mary Detweiler (63)June 3 Elsie Yoder (33)June 3 Myron P. Miller (8)June 4 Wayne J. Miller (30)June 5 Samuel A. Shetler (23)June 6 Linda J. Miller (sweet 16)June 6 Eli Miller (49)June 8 Marian A. Miller (3)

Happy Anniversary Jonas and Susie Miller (65 years)

Where cabinets are a work of art!

Since 1977

440-834-1540 17090 Jug Street

Burton, OH 44021Mon.-Fri. 7:00am to 4:30pm,

Sat. by appointment only.

June 9, 2010 Plain Country

3

RECIPES

Bits and Pieces of Yesterday

A.J. EnterprisesBill A.J. Byler

13455 Princeton Road • Huntsburg, OH 44046

440-636-5711• Stops wind • Stops cold• Stops heat • Stops moisture• What else do you need?

• 20-year warrantyP2000 is an environmentally friendly productwww.p2insulation.com

5515 Kinsman Rd. • Middlefield, Ohio 44062(4 miles east of Middlefield • 2.5 miles west of Mesopotamia)Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm

B & K Salvage

• Groceries • Health and Beauty Items

• General Merchandise

• Rainbow Laundry

Detergent

Windsor Stairs and Millwork

Windsor Stairs and Millwork

7418 North Wiswell Rd. • Windsor 44099

• Stairs • Boxed Newels • All Interior Trim Unfinished or Prefinished

Free estimates! Contact Dave C. Miller at (440) 272-5157

• Hardwood Flooring • Handscraped Flooring For That Aged Look

Custom-Built

Installation Available

Visit Our NewSHOWROOM !

Harness • Saddles • Pony Carts Bulk Bins • Fencing • Shavings

MAPLEBROOK TACKAND HARNESS

Mark Gingerich15789 Georgia Rd., Middlefield • 440-632-0895

Maple Syrup For Sale

Now Carrying:I&J and Pioneer

Equipment4 Different Styles of Outdoor Furniture– Poly, Cedar,

Treated and Vinyl –

Large Selection of

Unique Planters, Wishing

Wells and Lighthouses

Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender

From the diary of my mother, Mrs. Saloma MillerSubmitted by Donnie MillerSept. 24, 1950

We were at home all day. Girls were at Henry J. L. Schrock. It was dark as night a couple of hours in afternoon, a smoke from Canada.

Welshfield, Ohio … June 22,1891Submitted by Sarah Miller

Jacob, little son of Isaac Hershbergers, died on the seventh of this month. His age was 7 years and 2 months.*

Corn is growing very fast now, it has been so wet the past few weeks, that some did not cultivate their corn yet.

On Monday and Tuesday we had heavy rainstorms accompanied by vivid lightning and deafening claps of thunder. On Tuesday rain came down in torrents, swelling the streams to enormous size. The barn belonging to C. L. Beales was struck by lightening, killing two horses, and left one between them injured.

George Kleinshrot’s house was also struck, but no one was injured, but the building was damaged to some extent. Mr. Kleinshrot seems to have bad luck with his buildings.

(* Jacob was Sarah Miller’s great uncle.)

Pickled ramps*Submitted by Kelly WhitneyBy the way, the ramps were especially good this year. Jacquie asked for a recipe for them; it’s my husband’s favorite way to have them. So enjoy them too!*This is for 1 pint; you can make a larger batch. Just increase quantities of water, sugar, and vinegar.Ramps1 cup water1 cup vinegar3/4 cups sugar AlumClean ramps. Set aside the greens, and use only the bulbs for this recipe.** Pack tightly in jars. Add 1/4 tsp alum to each pint.Bring water, vinegar, and sugar mix to a boil. Pour over ramps. Put sealed jar in water bath. Process for 3-5 minutes.**You can save the greens and dry them. Then crumble up, and store in baggie or old spice jar. They make good seasonings for potatoes, meats, soups, etc. Try mixing with salt, pepper, and garlic!!!

Is it really time to get some tracks for this paper?Everyone in Huntsburg knows we had a wet May. But it was a real nice day May 20 for the wedding

at Dan Yoders for their daughter, Ida (one of the twins), to John Miller from Parkman. The other twin, Ada, was married May 27. Old Simon Yoder was able to be there for a few hours.

June is here and with it comes Fathers’ Day. Will I get breakfast in bed? No, Anna didn’t, on Mothers’ Day. What can I say?

We got word that an old friend of ours, Reuben Hostetler, died in Holmes County. But, I’m getting away from Huntsburg.

Chester Miller put a new roof on his dairy barn; it sure changed the looks of that barn. Went from a round roof to a gambrel roof. That barn was built in the spring of 1928. Dan R. Byler lived on that farm a number of years. Brother Uria and I helped put a lot of hay in that barn over the years, as Dan didn’t have any children. They moved off the farm in 1955. Am I right, Ada?

We had a nice safe trip to Cainistoto, S. D. We came back and everything on the homestead was just like we left it. Fritz had his marble board on the trip. I had to show him what beginner’s luck was. But it didn’t last long enough.

Submitted by William BenderMy mind goes back some 60 years ago

when grandfather lived on the Mose Burkholder farm where Enos Dan lives. At that time it was called the Jewet farm.

Grandfather was R. J. Byler. I don’t know what year he moved there. Long before my time. Sometime in the 40s he moved east of Middlefield. He still had his leghorn chickens and Burkshire hogs. He never let us go into the chicken house without him. And he always knocked on the door before he opened it.

Dad’s Favoriteoutrageous Chocolate Chip CookiesSubmitted by Laura Miller1 cup margarine1 cup sugar2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 cup peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs2 cups Robin Hood flour1 cup quick or old fashion oats (optional)*2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips or 2 cups candy-coated chocolate pieces* May substitute 2 /3 cup flour for oats.Heat oven to 350 degrees.Beat margarine, sugars, peanut butter, vanilla and eggs in large bowl until creamy and well blended.Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.Drop by rounded tablespoon fulls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.Cool. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.Makes about 4 dozen.

ChuckleSmith (reading facts and figures from his dad’s insurance tables), “Do you know that every time I breathe, a man dies?”Jones, “Why don’t you use a little mouthwash now and then?”

ChuckleMother: “When that naughty boy threw stones at you, why didn’t you come and tell me instead of throwing stones back at him?”Practical Kid: “What good would it do to tell you? You couldn’t his the side of a barn!”

Plain Country June 9, 2010

4

Middlefield Cheese

15815 Nauvoo Rd. Middlefield (44062).

Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday,

8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Sunday.

For further information call 440-632-5228, or visit online at www.middlefieldcheese.

com

16161 Nash Rd.(corner of Rt. 528 & Nash Rd.)

Monday thru Friday 8-5:30Saturday 8-5:00

FAMILY FOOTWEAR

Harness & Tack • DAC Supplies Lifetime Tables & Chairs • Buck Knives

Cross Cut Country Store

440-548-2259

• Wolverine • Carolina • LaCrosse • HI TEC Irish Setters • Propet • Skechers• Hush Puppies • Soft Spots & MORE!

Katherine’s KornerBy Katherine M. Byler

Quality Playsets...

J.S. LAWN STRUCTURES16351 Nauvoo Rd • Middlefield 44062

440-632-0052

Creative Family Memories

• Superior Construction• Outstanding Materials• Attention to Detail• Easy Installation

Now Accepting

Swing Sets

$507 and up!

This year there will be no SNOWBALLS in May like we usually have. The snowball bush is covered with worms instead! At least it’s good for birds to roost on, and they peck away at the brown and the green wigglers.

Some of us visited Uncle Jake C. Byler of Tavern Road. It is now a year since he lost his dear wife, and he turned 85 recently. Uncle Dan C. Byler and better half were there, too. We could tell by his grimacing all was not well with him. Hope we convinced him to get a thorough check-up at the doc’s.

Earl Swonger got a charge out of seeing his name on the birthday list as age 24! It should have read “24 Thomas Drive, Middlefield, age 58”!

Henry Miller, Jr. had more surgery than he bargained for. In addition to spurs in his shoulder, he had to endure rotator cuff surgery. Circumstances encountered caused the doctor to say he’s MONTHS away from working again.

Grandgirls, Rose Edna D., 15, and Elizabeth B., also 15, came to our house for several days, and did stuff literally fly! Boxes filled and carried, all ready to be loaded onto a wagon and, hopefully, sold at the ox roast in Mespo in July.

We’re now blessed as well with John Mark B., 8, who finds it difficult to stop talking long enough to eat. He is also a very inquisitive boy … in a good way!

It is now 25 years since the tornadoes went through Trumbull County and headed on to cause much damage and loss of life in Pennsylvania. This is, of course, something that those involved in will never forget, and it seems we’ve not had anything half as bad since then.

We’re trying hard to find a cool spot, but it isn’t very easy. Yet we don’t like to complain. This is what we’ve been waiting for. The children want to have water fights, so grandpa and grandma let them.

News from WindsorBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

Mrs. Allen Byler Sally is recuperating from hernia surgery. A son, Seth, was born to Aden and Nancy Troyer. Joe Detweiler, who works at Lumber Tiger, was hurt when a mill head fell on his back. Andrew Detweiler, 12, got his hand cut with a table saw. He managed to get it healed without seeing a doctor.

RAY’S REPAIR14590 Georgia Rd., Middlefield • 440-834-1107

Mon-Fri 7-6 • Sat 7-3 • Closed Thurs & Sun

we service what we sell

• Log Splitters• Pressure Washers• Trimmers• Blowers

we Now carry Dolmar chainsaws

We Also Carry:

Picnic Tables: Octagon & Straight 5’ to 8’• Adirondack Chairs & Benches • Arbors• 4 Sizes of Wishing Wells• Screened Gazebos, More!• 6 to 16-Foot Bridges• Mini-Bridges• Gliders • Swings• Cornhole Games “Team Colors”

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME!

17071 Tavern Rd. (Rt. 168)5 miles south of Burton

440-548-2657

By Nancy Hrivnak

Visit Middlefield Swiss Cheese at the intersection of Nauvoo Road and Route 608 in Middlefield and celebrate June as National Dairy Month with special promotions.

Busloads of tourists stream into Middlefield Cheese’s spacious retail store year-round, stopping briefly in the attached first-floor museum. Tiny replica buldings in a display cases get progressively larger and more elaborate and tell the 54-year history of the Middlefield Cheese factory and retail store.

Middlefield Cheese began on July 4, 1956 as a partnership between a co-op of local dairy farmers and master cheese maker/Swiss import, Hans Rothenbuhler. During the manufacturer’s five and a half decades of cheese-making, the factory has grown steadily from a local operation into a factory producing cheese for national distribution.

Once a smallish factory, Middlefield Cheese is now a large, 24-hour operation attracting national recognition. Tourists arrive by bus and car alongside locals looking to replenish their refrigerator stocks of special Swiss. They come for unique quality products, friendly service, and a charming old-world European ambience.

A wide variety of culinary treats at Middlefield Cheese ranges from deli meats that are sliced on-the-spot to customer specifications to locally produced maple products. A plethora of specialty items, which store manger Vera Cornell takes great pains to locate and acquire, includes imported, hard-to-find ethnic favorites.

Make no mistake, however; cheese is the feature attraction ... especially Swiss cheese. The Swiss flag flies outside the building announces that at Middlefield Cheese, Swiss is king.

The factory produces five different varieties of Swiss (more on that later), night and day. The Grade A milk that passes inspection is transferred from silos into vats where it transforms into curds and whey. From there, the cheese is pumped into 200-pound block molds and then moved to a salt brine tank by conveyor belt.

Next, the cheese is vacuum-packed, sealed, and stored for aging. The entire cheese making process, from the moment the milk truck arrives until the cheese is stored for aging, is automated to avoid exposing the cheese to contamination. Licensed cheese makers monitor all aspects of the process remotely from a control center.

The end result is award-winning Swiss cheese. Middlefield Cheese’s Swiss is highly regarded nationwide and has garnered a bevy of

spotlight On...awards, including second and third place awards for best Swiss cheese at the 2007 U.S. Champion Cheese Contest. For 2008, Middlefield Swiss was awarded second place at the Wisconsin Cheese Maker’s Association World Champion Contest.

Each of the five varieties (baby Swiss, baby-eyed Swiss, and mild Swiss, Sharp Swiss, and no-salt-added Swiss) has its own unique texture and delicious flavor. Baby Swiss, for instance, is the creamiest (due to a larger volume of moisture) and has a smooth, subtly sweet flavor. Baby-eyed Swiss (so named because of its tiny pores) contains less moisture and a lighter texture with a mild, tangy flavor. Sharp Swiss is more aromatic and zesty, featuring large holes.

To distinguish one variety of Swiss from another, check the size of its holes. The

cheese’s signature porous appearance is the result of the aging process. As

carbon dioxide within the cheese escapes, the cheese expands. The gas pops through the surface of the cheese, forming holes. Depending on the processing method, the holes vary in size from miniscule to very large.

Store Operations Manager Vera Cornell says her 14-year tenure at Middlefield Cheese

has taught her to appreciate the nuances of the different kinds of

Swiss. “When I started here several years ago,” she says, “I didn’t really

care for Swiss. But after a while it kind of grew on me. Now I can honestly say Swiss is

my favorite.” Cornell spends her work days surrounded

by all manner of cheeses in a store carrying just about every cheese you can imagine. There’s the pepperoni cheese, which tastes like a pepperoni pizza without the crust, and the pepper cheese, which packs a slight zing. There’s wine cheese, and the Gouda, imported Romano and horseradish cheese . . . the list goes on. Cheese samples are laid out so you can try before you buy.

Plenty of nondairy, items are available at Middlefield Cheese as well, including locally produced maple products, imported meats and cheeses, specialty pickles at only 5 calories apiece that I vouch for personally, and gourmet items. Tasty-sounding oddities like cherry salsa, and tons of different crackers are waiting to deliver that delicious cheese.

The staff at Middlefield Cheese is expert at assembling made-to-order gift baskets, popular with Geauga residents and businesses for years. They are available in standard and custom designs and feature a wide variety of fine cheeses and gourmet items.

Middlefield Cheese

June 9, 2010 Plain Country

5

One-of-a-Kind Handcrafted Items

16403 Nauvoo Rd – (1 Mile East of Rt. 608) – Middlefield440.632.0248 • Voice Mail 800.819.6160

www.countrysidefurnishings.com Mon-Sat 8am-5pm; Fri ‘til 6pm; Closed Sunday

Living Rooms • Sofas • Curios Dining Rooms • Bedrooms

Computer Desks Hickory Rockers

Rockers & Loveseats Bookcases

Entertainment Centers And Much, Much More

Nauvoo Rd.

Rt. 87

Rt. 608

Rt. 528

Come see our new

sofa line

Oak, Cherry & Hickory Furniture

Beautify your Backyard . . .Nice Selection of Gazebos, Barns, Playsets & Outdoor Furniture

Mullet’s Footwear & Country Cedar

We challenge you to find a better-built line of Outdoor Products!Alan Mullet 440-693-4363

4853 Kinsman (Rt. 87), 1 mile West of Mesopotamia or 4 miles East of Middlefield 8-5 Daily; 8-4 Sat. • Closed Sunday

Balusters Sizes: 1-1/4” and 1-3/4” Lengths: 31”– 48” Designs: Square & Pin Top Species: White Oak, Mahogany, Hickory, Poplar, Maple, and Paintedstair Parts • Newels • spiNdles Variety of Species and Painted

andy troyer, owner16201 Pioneer rd.

Middlefield 440.636.5577

fax: 440.632.1823

WROUGHT IRON now

available

Lines by LindaBy Linda Weaver

RENT IT FOR LESS!

GRAND RIVERRENTAL & EQUIPMENT

(440) 693-4412(440) 693-4110

9145 ST. RT. 534 MIDDLEFIELD

Call Today!

• Bobcats & Excavators• Bucket Forks• Attachments• Posthole Diggers• Landscape Rakes• Eliminators

Daily - Weekly - MonthlySales - Rental - Service

Weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend, visit the

Cardinal Swiss Cheese-on-a-St ick Stand

15815 Nauvoo Rd., Middlefield (Corner of Rt. 608 & Nauvoo Rd.)440.632.5228 Ext. 6000 • 800-327-9477 Ext. 6000

www.middlefieldcheese.com • Open Mon-Sat 8:00-5:30

The Home of Award-winning, High Quality, Natural Swiss Cheese

June is Dairy Month!Come check out our specials all month long!

Stop in and Visit our Museum,

Video Viewing and Cheese Outlet.

FREE SAMPLESGift Boxes • Meat & Cheese Trays

Worldwide ShippingTuesdays are Golden Buckeye Days

Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller

We’ve had some very rainy, dreary days this May. It sure makes things grow … like the lawn, trees we just planted, and, of course, weeds.

Georgia Road is quite a mess from Chipmunk Lane on down to Route 168. They are widening this end now like they did east of Chipmunk. It will be nice to have a wider road and a place to walk.

The baby swans are growing fast, and Andy and Abby (the parents) take very good care of them. When it was so cold, they even made a new nest where it was warmer.

The churchwomen spent an enjoyable evening with Alma (Mrs. Jonathan) Miller last week. She is the mother of twins that have to be fed and given water every few hours.

Oh yes, they are baby swans from Pennsylvania. They were only a few days old when she got them. Hopefully, in a few weeks she can put them in the pond. With no parents, they are a meal for predators. She had them in a cage in the house when we were there.

Thursday, May 20, was a beautiful day for the wedding at Crist F. Millers, of their daughter Barbie to Danny Ray, son of Ray Millers. Friends, food, and fellowship were enjoyed by all … along with the sunshine.

Cindy Troyer (Bill and Mary) and Joe Fisher (David and Esther) married May 25. This was also our 38th anniversary. Mark Bontrager (Lee and Ida) and Cindy Ann Bender (Edward and Edna) married on June 8.

Another invitation has been received. This one is for Ruthie Miller (Noah) and Freeman Troyer (Mose) for their wedding, June 10.

Congratulations to them all!

We had good weather May 19 in the afternoon and May 20 all day, after rain during the first part of the week. We had 2 inches of rain May 17 and 18! We really needed to mow the lawn. The grandchildren came May 21 to help with the trimming.

We traveled to Carrollton May 20 to the wedding at Bill Fishers. Others who went with us were Ervin Bylers, Mrs. Ray Mary Ann Hershberger, Albert J. P. Millers, Melvin Detweiler, Jonas Miller Jr’s Albert Millers, and Mrs. Albert Detweiler. They had a nice wedding and good food, and people from Canada, Oklahoma, and Clymer and Fillmore, N. Y. I didn’t get names for all of them.

I think there were five weddings on May 20. There was also the funeral of Lydia Troyer, 94. On Tuesday, May 18, was the funeral of an older lady, Mrs. Fannie Fisher, 97. They will be missed.

The men in the neighborhood are clearing off land on Ely Road here to build a new schoolhouse. They plan to have a benefit sale on July 30 for it. This will be the Tinker Creek School.

Someone asked about putting the gum in holes for the moles, if they ate it. I’m not sure, but I think they do as the gum disappears. (It does help if you can find the holes to put it in!)

I’ve been spring cleaning, did the bathroom, finished the kitchen, and soaked my cookware. I’m still not done!

Mom’s Diary(Formerly called “Words from Windsor”)By Barbara Ann Detweiler

Saturday, May 1: Our school picnic was today and a nice day at that. The men and boys played baseball, and the school children played games. Teacher Norma gave our Norma (who was named after her) an early birthday present, and she was proud as a peacock.

Sunday, May 2: Very windy today but nice.

Monday, May 3: This is the first day of summer vacation for the school kids. Katherine is bored already. I guess I’ll need to find more work for her to do! Betty was Andrew’s sidekick. They worked in the barn, rode the pony, played baseball, went pretend hunting, and played hide and seek. She was tired out by bedtime. Norma had a nap today, a very unusual occurrence! John planted some potatoes and onions in the garden.

Tuesday, May 4: I went to get groceries and dropped off Laura and Katherine at mom’s to help her. John rigged up some kind of contraption with a motor to make ice cream, so we froze some.

Wednesday, May 5: The kids and I drove down to dad and mom’s for the day and stopped at a few yard sales on the way. John, Laura and kids were there also. Later in the evening, we had quite a storm.

Thursday, May 6: Today we did lots of yard work, mowing, weed eating, etc.

Friday, May 7: Cold this morn, so I started a fire in the stove. It stayed cool until this afternoon when it warmed up enough to grill and eat outside. Baked cookies. I wonder how many cookies I’ve baked so far in my life!??

Saturday, May 8: Very cool, rainy and dreary. Wayne and I drove to the greenhouse, and I got chilled. I couldn’t wait to get home to a warm house. The rest of the day we were all cooped up inside because of the rain.

Sunday, May 9: Another cold day.

Monday, May 10: We had frost this morn. Norma told me she wants to be me so she can go places whenever she wants to. She doesn’t realize I don’t necessarily want to be going all the time, and the best place to be is HOME!

Tuesday, May 11: We were all cooped again because of the rain. I sewed myself a dress, which is just short of a miracle! I’m always the last in line for new clothes! Norma fell from a chin-up bar in the barn and hurt her arm.

Wednesday, May 12: Norma still favors her arm. We don’t think it’s broken, but it may be fractured. Still dreary and cool.

Thursday, May 13: I went to a cousin’s wedding in Carroll County. Rose Edna and Laura were both at babysitting jobs, so the rest had to fend for themselves. Luckily, Wayne didn’t have to work, so they all went fishing!

Friday, May 14: We got word that my Aunt Mary died. Calling hours will be on Sunday. ‘Twas a busy Friday with more than the daily dozens to do!

Saturday, May 15: Norma’s fifth birthday, and I didn’t even see her today! Wayne and I left the house at 3:30 a.m. to catch a bus to Indiana for a family reunion and didn’t get back until almost 10:30 p.m. While we were gone, Andrew got his hand in a table saw and cut his finger pretty badly. They had it bandaged up good, so all’s well that ends well.

Sunday, May 16: Went to the funeral home to calling hours for my Aunt Mary Mast who died of cancer. The children drove down to dad and mom’s; then Wayne and I got off there too.

Monday, May 17: Rose Edna’s birthday and another rainy day. Did some sewing and baked bread and a cake for Rose. Norma discovered a thimble in my drawer. She picked it up and asked what the small pail is for. You can tell I never use it!

Tuesday, May 18: I went to Aunt Mary’s funeral. It rained almost all day. Hopefully, we’ll see some sun soon.

Wednesday, May 19: Yay! It was a nice, sunny day! We enjoyed it to the fullest.

Thursday, May 20: Another nice day. I did lots of laundry. Rose Edna was at a job, so Laura was my main helper. Katherine kept the little girls occupied.

Friday, May 21: It was rather dreary today. It didn’t rain, but the sun didn’t shine either. Rose Edna and Laura invited some friends to spend the night and sleep in the tent, so that gave them an incentive to get their work done today.

Plain Country June 9, 2010

6

Parkman PathwaysBy Ellen Hershberger

Nutrient Dense GardeningBy Daniel Fisher

Daniel C. Fisher is proprietor of D & S Farm & Garden Supply LLC, 4738 Gates Road, Middlefield. Call his voice mail at 440-693-4632 for more information.

Greetings from the Plain CommunityBy Donnie Miller

A farmer was driving his prize cow to a cattle sale when a semi truck swerved into his lane

and slammed into his pickup. When the farmer came to, his truck was overturned, and the cow lay bruised and bleeding in the ditch.

A state trooper arrived, saw the cow was suffering and shot her twice. Then he peered into the pickup and asked

the farmer how he felt.

The farmer looked up and said in a quavering voice,

“I’ve never felt better in my life.”

Geauga County Raccoon Hunters

Peters Rd., Middlefield

Next meeting June 10

All meetings are held at the club at 7pm

Because the food supply in America has such poor nutrition levels, our health as a nation has likewise deteriorated. In addition to poor nutrient density, many of our foods have been subjected to genetic modification, irradiation, extreme processing, and contamination by “designer molecules” used to color, flavor, condition, preserve, and texturize food. When you add up all these insults to our already poor quality food, it’s no wonder we are facing such endemic rates of heart attacks, cancer, and deaths relating to the overuse of so many drugs.

All of this brings us to a strategic threshold; do we let our health continue its decline and look forward to drugs and surgery? Or do we look to correct our nutritional imbalance with good nutrition? I trust that most people reading this would agree that nutrition can never be successfully replaced by drugs and surgery.

So where can we find health-giving nutrition? There are really only two choices. Either we have to buy nutrient dense foods, or we have to grow them ourselves. Most people don’t have enough land to grow all their nutrition. But if we look for small local family farms to grow what we can’t grow, it will create a demand for nutrient dense local food. And the local, small family farmer will grow it! And now we are helping the local economy while we fight for our health!

Until next time.

Hello From the Amish Crossing Corner...By Sarah Miller

Another week … looks like we might get some more sunshiny days. Things that have been planted are really growing. But, it’s been so wet there’s a lot more planting to do. Hopefully soon!

Wedding season is in full swing. We have had five invitations at present. One was Tuesday, May 25 at Nelson Wengerds for their daughter Emma Mae and Joseph Miller. There were two for May 27. One was at neighbor John Henry Millers for their daughter Nancy and Marty Miller. The other was for the wedding of Wayne Yoder (son of Allen) and Ada Yoder (daughter of Dan S. Yoders).

May 1: Hello, faithful readers! Today was spent on an all day job, then home to pack for my trip to Pennylvnia.

May 2: Communion services at Neal Weavers. Absent were Sam and Linda Bender as they attended the funeral of the baby of Linda’s brother Chester and Laura Gingerich.

May 3: In Meadville, helping friend June, whom I met on a bus eight years ago. We cleaned cupboards, picked up three loads of sticks, mowed lawn, sorted and cleaned basement, and did more odds and ends. We also met friends from Troyer’s Rope Co. for a dinner at King’s Restaurant. Their nephew, Marcus Troyer, 18, also joined us. He is Down’s and always a delight to have along with his three single aunts.

May 8: It is good to be back home with family.

May 10: It’s back to work as usual at my laundry job. Our singles group took supper to Mrs. Crist E. Fisher. Then I left for another 24-hour overnight job.

May 12: I’m awake early to pack for our jaunt to Ossineke, Mo. to attend the wedding of John Allen and Rhoda. Both are cousins, she on my dad’s side, he on mom’s. I’m sad to miss the wedding of my long-time dinner helper, Mary Ellen Yoder and Robert Miller.

May 13: Brr. It’s cold in Missouri. It rained and blew all day, but the wedding meal was delicious nonetheless. On our load were Joe and Sara, Neil and Mattie, and Mrs. Fannie (all Millers), John A. and Vernon L. Hershberger, and Mrs. Verna Byler. We started home at 4 p.m., and most of us were dropped off before midnight.

The rest of the week and into Sunday, May 23, was a busy blur. Our services Sunday, May 16, were held at the Albert Miller home. Then on Tuesday, the wedding service for Joseph and Ruthie Miller was also there. On Wednesday and Thursday, the viewing and funeral for Mrs. Lydia Troyer were also there. I stayed home sick on Friday and am hoping to visit two friends at Geauga hospital soon. That’s all for this time, and let’s count our blessings.

Wonderful May mornings make one feel alive and looking forward to good weather to come. The nice rain we had earlier was a real boost for our farmers’ crops. Strawberries will be a bumper crop this year.

Our family traveled to Indiana on Saturday, May 15, for an Enos Miller family reunion. We were a family of five and were all able to attend. Our mother passed away in 1957 and our father in 1995. We also had a wonderful stepmother who passed away in 1991. We had a wonderful day with close to 200 people attending, and many memories were shared that day. We traveled by charter bus from Precious Cargo and had a very good driver. Needless to say, it was a long, tiring day and took most of a week to rest up from.

May 25 was the wedding of Joe Fisher and Cindy Troyer. The ceremony was at our home and the reception at Bill Troyer’s on Route 700.

Another marriage was between Mark Bontrager and Cindy Bender. Their special day was June 8.

Sam Fisher had a four-bypass surgery and also had an aneurysm repaired at the Cleveland Clinic on May 14. Reports are he is doing fine. Many remember Sam as he worked in Hill Hardware in Burton and also in Ace in Middlefield. Sam used to live in Burton and now resides with their daughter, the Ray Mullets, on Route 528. Jake A. Miller was in the hospital with pneumonia and is also improving at the last reports. Dan N. Wengerd has a tumor on his pancreas and is not well.

Mother-in-law Mrs. Katie Troyer who had a hip replacement recently is recovering very well and was able to attend her sister’s funeral May 20. Katie’s sister, Mrs. John Troyer Lydia, passed away May 17. Her husband, John, passed away in 1989.

Monday, May 24, was a beautiful day to dry laundry and get more garden planted! Also, the

flowers were here to transplant. Those woods are an ever-constant … thing!!

Helping celebrate Allen Kaufman’s birthday Sunday evening,

May 23, were the Atlee Weaver family, the Eli Byler family, Dan and Sylvia Miller and family, and Aden and Rosanna Troyer and dad-in-law.

Mose D. Byler is recovering from his recent hernia surgery.

Grandson Andrew, 12, is sporting a cast on his left arm from

falling on the cement drive while rollerblading.

Enjoy the sunshine!

The doctor was making a house call.

“It’s mighty nice of you to come all the way out here to

see me,” the patient said.“Oh, don’t mention it,” the

doctor replied, “I had another patient in this part of town,

so I decided to kill two birds with one stone!”

Bible Word ScrambleUnscramble the word to get the answer to the question.1) What baking product was banned from Israelite homes for a whole week during the Passover? (Exodus 12:15)eenavl _________________________________

2) What beast of burden were the Israelites forbidden to eat? (Leviticus 11:4)lecma __________________________________

3) With whom did Jesus’ mother Mary stay when she was expecting? (Luke 1:36, 56)hlaeetzib _______________________________

4) What did Jesus sometimes forbid newly cast-out demons to do? (Mark 1:34, Luke 4:40-41)apeks __________________________________

5) What is the name of the brother of Moses who was priest for the nation of Israel? (Exodus 4:14, 28:1)oanar __________________________________

— SPECIAL ON FIBERGLASS DOORS —Pre-hung on 4 9/16” Jambs & Bmold

6 PANEL .....$1321/2 GLASS ..$1629 LITE .........$170FV ...............$185

5/4 & 6/0 Pre-hung on 4 9/16” Jambs & Bmold

6 PANEL .....$3351/2 GLASS ..$3959 LITE .........$415FV ...............$435

With

Vinyl Bmold

With

Vinyl Bmold

D&S DOOR SALES

DDL DOORS

OvERStOckEDDOOR SALE!

Your Total Door Source15060 Shedd Rd., Burton

440-834-0622

Builders & Contractors

Welcome

June 9, 2010 Plain Country

7

J&J Cabinet Shop4738 Donley Road

Middlefield, Ohio 44062

Wood Siding & Paneling for all your building needs!

Our Lumber or Bring Your Own!Interior & Exterior • Rustic or Smooth

• 6x6 and 6x8 Logs! (Green or Kiln-dried)• Log Siding • Channel Groove • Shiplap • Tongue & Groove • Dutch Lap & more!

Hardwood Paneling, Flooring & Trim in Red Oak, Ash, Cherry, Maple, Hickory & WalnutKiln-dried Pine

Also Available

Books in ReviewBy Jacquie Foote

Daniel J. Schmucker - (330)569-7032 or call (330)569-4825 (Voice Mail)

14409 Grove Rd. • Garrettsville, OH 44231

• New Construction • Replacement Windows• Basement Finish• Metal Roofs & Siding• New Roofs • New Siding

FREEESTIMATES!21 Yrs. Experience

Quality Guaranteed

• Reroofs• Re-siding• Decks• Pole Barns

Triple S ConSTruCTion

Mon.-Fri. 8am till dark; Sat. 8am-6pmClosed on Sunday440-636-5558 13310 Clay Street • Middlefield 44062

Pleasant Valley Greenhouse• Annuals • Perennials • Strawberries • Berry Bushes

• Mulches • Hanging Baskets • Hi-Cal-Lime • Organic Fertilizers • Fruit Trees

• Onion Sets • Seed Potatoes

Fathers’ Day writings … (Names of school and authors withheld by request.)

My DadOne of the most important people in my

life is my dad. I love him very much but still not enough. He pays for whatever that I need when I am sick. He gives me advice when I need some. He pays a lot of money to send me to school and not because he has to, but because he wants to. He pays for my clothes and shoes. He is very precious to me. He helps me do my chores and sometimes he helps us play sports. He gets Christmas and birthday presents for me out of the goodness of his heart. I wouldn’t trade him for anything in the world.

My DadMy Dad means a lot to me. He is patient

with us all, but he chews us out if we need it. He sometimes does the chores for us and even helps Mom with the dishes sometimes. He is very loving and caring. He almost never yells at us. He takes us deer hunting and pays for our supper. He sometimes takes us to McDonalds or to an auction. He sometimes makes breakfast Sunday mornings. He sometimes goes for a walk with us in the park. He helped me boil sap one night. He gets the things I need and even some things I don’t really need. He cares a lot about us all.

My wonderful fatherAn important person in my life is my father.

He works for our family and takes care of our needs. He helps me when I am in need. When I have a question, he gives me advice. He makes sure I behave myself and makes sure I do my job at home. Sometimes he gives me important jobs that make me feel grownup. He makes sure everything is cleaned up outside and that we have a happy household.

Sometimes I think he is too strict. But I’m thankful that he is sometimes like that. I just don’t appreciate my father like I should. He is the best father in the world.

“Test of Faith,” copyright 2007, was written by Vera Overholt and published by The Christian Hymnary Publisher, Sarasota, Fla. Although fairly short, this book consists of one main story followed by eight short, historical sections. The main story is true and is about the Jacob Hochstetler family and what happened to them during the French and Indian War (1754-1763).

Jacob and his young family arrived in America in 1738, among the Amish who were welcomed as settlers by William Penn in the colony called Pennsylvania. In 1741 the Hochstetlers joined several other Amish families in the area called Northkill (now known as Berks County). They built a large log home, several outbuildings, planted a peach orchard, and began farming. On September 17, 1757, a small band of Indians along with three French scouts attacked their homestead. The story deals with the events that followed the attack and center on the members of the Hochstetler family who remained alive and struggling to follow the precepts of their religion.

Other sections of the book contain documents and photographs that show what remains of the early home of these Amish pioneers as well as a brief history of the Amish in America and of the Indians involved in the French and Indian War. One of the sections explains the Amish way.

The story is well told, and the historical sections are compelling. Although the book at first appears to be done in picture-book style, the vocabulary and concepts would be difficult for children below at least the intermediate level to read without help. In all, Test of Faith is very hard to put down.

Hunter’s DiaryBy Kelly Whitney

Remembering Spring Turkey Season 2010

Monday, April 19: Well, it is the first morning of turkey season. To those who spent their time wisely and roosted birds last night, hopefully it worked out for you. I have heard of quite a few kids who were able to get their birds on Saturday and Sunday. Hey, if we don’t get the kids involved, then where is the future of our sport?

Tuesday, April 20: Well, turkeys are sure not cooperating. What gobbles quickly on the roost sure does seems to get awfully quiet when it hits the ground. Seems as if any minute all of the leaves on the trees are going to just burst out, and then there will be no chance of seeing anything.

Wednesday, April 21: Well, getting up so early in the morning makes the body weary. The sound of the geese is just about too much! Saw a doe that was just about ready to pop! She should be having her fawn or fawns anytime now. She could hardly get moving to get away from me. Maybe she is the one who has a set of twins just about every year.

Thursday, April 22: Well, today is a good friend of mine’s birthday. I guess it was birthday luck, because he was able to bag a bird this morning. He said they were just steady gobbling. Well, that sounds like a fine birthday treat! Happy belated birthday, Matt.

Friday, April 23 I guess there will be peace in the valley. My husband was able to get a bird this morning. Just a jake, but, hey, I don’t see me using any tags yet! That takes some pressure off. Now he can take his time and maybe get a bigger one with the second tag. Actually, it means that I have a chance to get a bigger bird than him! A little fun competition never hurt anyone, so he says (as long as he wins!).

Saturday, April24: Well, it is the day of the big sale at Marty’s on Townline Road. I don’t think that there will be much work done today. Lots of nice things to be had though. Maybe a new tent or turkey call is something we just can’t live without.Kelly and her husband Chris are longtime residents of Huntsburg. Like many others in the area, they hunt as a means of putting meat on their table. Kelly also raises coon dogs and is active in the Lighthouse Methodist Church. Kelly, mother of two and Middlefield Post advertising representative, is famous for her venison chili and venison Italian sausage.

16860 Kinsman Rd. (Rt. 87) 1-1/2 miles East of Middlefield

Jams • Jellies • Lots of Crafts • Gifts • Baked GoodsQuilts • Wood Items • Centerpieces • Wall Hangers Place Mats • Rugs • Baby Items • Hickory Rockers

–Store Open Daily 9am - 4:30pm–Bakery Available Daily – Will Do Special Orders!

Jonas Jr. & Emma Miller • 440-632-1888 (Let Ring)

Amish Home Craft & Bakery

Plain Country June 9, 2010

8

Byler ConstructionIN BUSINESS SINcE 1986

• New Homes• Pole Barns• Masonry• Carpentry

Call 440.667.2897 For A Free Estimate

NowAcceptingNew Contracts!

• Siding• Roofing• General Contracting

Fun!

Hayes Road

WE HAVEBulk Seeds • Onion Sets

Asparagus Roots • Rhubarb • Fruit Trees Black and Red Raspberry Plants

Blueberry, Strawberry & Blackberry Plants • Bird Seed • Sunflower Seeds

Suet Cakes • Canning Jars Fire-starter Blox • Pro-mix

Potting Soils • Fertilizers • LimesWater Softener Salts • Grass SeedsFertrell Fertilizer • Seed Potatoes

13015 Hayes Rd.,Middlefield, 44062

(Between Pioneer & Burton Windsor)

Greenhouse

❑ If you are a display advertiser in Plain Country, your ad rate includes a FREE* 40 word classified line ad. *First 40 words are FREE. 25¢ for each word over 40.

❑ word Ad rate: First 20 words $8.00; 25¢ each word thereafter ❑ Boxed Display rate: $8.00 per column inch Classified ads under $20.00 must be prepaid ($1.00 service charge is applied to all credit card payments)

NAME:_______________________________________________________________________

ADDrESS: ___________________________________________________________________

PhoNE:_____________________________________________________________________ copy will appear exactly as submitted. please print clearly.

__________ ,__________ ,____________,___________ ,_____________

__________ ,__________ ,____________,___________ ,_____________

__________ ,__________ ,____________,___________ ,_____________

__________ ,__________ ,____________,___________ ,_____________ $8.00 prepaid

__________ ,__________ ,____________,___________ ,_____________

__________ ,__________ ,____________,___________ ,_____________Please send info and payment to: Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062

or call 440-632-0782, fax to: 440-834-8933

our next issue is June 30, 2010. Classified deadline is June 21, 2010.

{ PlAiN CouNTry ClASSifiED AD rATES }

CuSToM CouNTErToPS: Amish-made, custom countertops. Miller’s Top Shop, 18960 Nelson Rd., Garrettsville. Levi Miller 440-548-5872 (let ring).

Name:________________________________________________________________Age:___________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

440-632-5567 • Fax: 440-632-0892Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MIDDLEFIELD ORIGINAL CHEESE CO-OP

16942 Kinsman Rd • Middlefield

WE SHIPUPS Call for prices.

Geauga Family Farms to host a Farmers’ Market

Every Saturday • 10am to 3pm –Starting June 12–

at Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op

It’s a Contest!!!!Color the cartoon.

You may use either crayons or color pencils … or both!

Remember markers or paints look smeary on this kind of paper, so it’s best not to use them.

The age categories are 5 – 7, 8 - 10, 11 and up.

First prize in each age group will be a box of 120 Crayola crayons. Second prize in each age group will be a box of 64 Crayola crayons.

HINT … never color the “balloon” that has what the character is saying. It usually makes it too hard to read.

And the Winners Are......

MULLET’S HARNESS SHOP16138 Newcomb Rd. Middlefield

1-866-354-7903 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8-5:30, Fri. 8-7, Sat. 8-5

(Closed on Sunday)

– Footwear for the Whole Family –– Men’s Work Boots –

Choose from: Redwing • LaCrosse • Danner • Wolverine • Irishsetter • Georgia • Rocky

• Chippewa • Muck Boots • Hi-Tec• Vasque • Golden Retriever & more!

Brushless Buggy Wash

Windsor Flooring

LinoLeum - Armstrong & CongoleumLaminate - Armstrong & Quick Step

tiLe- Marazzi

Hardwood - SheogaCarpet & VCt

5619 SR86 (1/4 mile west of 534) • Windsor 44099

Quality Installation • Competitive PricingCome visit our showroom by appointment or

we will bring samples to your door.

Home (440) 272-5021 • Daytime (440) 346-4709Steven W. Byler

We are a Complete retail Flooring store

VinyL- Konecto

Coloring onlyAge 5-9: Joey Miller (South Windsor Road) Leona Miller (Madison Road)Age 10 and up: Katie Mae Miller (Bundysburg Road) Katherine Miller (Peters Road)

Adding to the Drawing and Coloring Age 5-9: Nancy A. Miller (Hayes Road) Sarah Miller (Laird Road)Age 10 and up: Rachel M. Miller (Peters Road) Robert A. Miller (Hayes Road)

ChuckleRural daffynitions:Poor wheat crop : Amber waves of pain.Infertile egg: A little white lie.Flood control: A ditch in time.Unprofitable herd: Feed ‘em and weep.

ChucklesIf a farmer has five haystacks in one field and four haystacks in the other field, how many haystacks would he have if he combined them all in the center field?Answer: One. If he combined them all he would have one BIG haystack!

ChuckleAfter years of hard work, old John retired. One of his friends asked how he filled his days since retirement. A man of few words, John replied, “Well, I get up in the morning with nothing to do, and I go to bed at night with it half done.”