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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 4 No. 12 October 3, 2012

Hunter’s Moon

Welshfield, Ohio July 10, 1899Submitted by Sarah Miller

The weather is nice, but a little cool after the rain. Wheat is about all on shock, which is a fair crop.

David Troyer and wife arrived here last Sunday night from Holmes County, making the trip in a buggy.

Jonas C. Miller has hired to Spencer Brown for a half month for $12.50.

I would advise J. C. M. to attach a cyclometer to his thousand mile shoes so he can tell when it’s time to grease them!

I will close wishing God’s blessing to all. D. S. Miller.

From an Old Budget Letter March 15, 1899Submitted by Katherine Byler

Phineas V. Yoder and Peter Barkman arrived here with their household goods to make this (Geauga County) their future home.

J. N. Byler is all smiles since that baby boy came to greet him. Born March 12, 1899, the boy was named Benedict. *

(*He eventually married and moved to Mercer County, Pa. but has numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren in the area. Oh yes, and even a daughter-in-law.)

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

Contributing Writers: William Bender, Daniel Fisher, ellen Hershberger, Rachel Miller and linda WeaverMailing Address: P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062

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In This Issue ...Bits and Pieces from the Past ...................01, 04Bookmobile News ...............................................06Books in Review .................................................. 06Children’s Immunization Clinics .................... 02From our Schools..................................................02Greetings from Garrettsville ............................03Greetings from the Plain Community ..........06Happy Birthdays ................................................. 02Hello from amish Crossing Corner ................03Hello from Huntsburg ........................................07Howdy from West Farmington .......................07Katherine’s Korner ...............................................05lines by linda .......................................................03local amish Business Directory .....................08Mom’s Diary ...........................................................05Nutrient Dense Gardening ...............................06Parkman Pathways ..............................................07Plain Community events .................................. 02Plain Fun .................................................................09Recipes ....................................................................04Wanted ....................................................................02Words from Windsor ...........................................07

Plain ConcernsThis 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

WANTEDfor our next issuePlease write in and share some . . .-School news-Benefits to be held after Oct 24-Soup Recipes-Anything from the past*

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Happy Birthday!!Oct. 4 Mrs. Barbara YutzyOct. 4 leah MillerOct. 4 Samuel Detweiler (Mahlon) (1)Oct. 5 Mrs. Rebecca (David) Bender (38)Oct. 5 Kathy C. Miller (36)Oct. 7 Ken BylerOct. 9 Ruth R. Hershberger (20)Oct. 11 Mrs. (Mel) Maurine Shetler (74)Oct. 12 Mrs. Nancy YoderOct. 12 John Henry YutzyOct. 12 Mrs. Rhoda Hershberger (21)Oct. 14 Mrs. (lester) Kathryn Miller (51)Oct. 14 John C. Detweiler (66)Oct. 15 Marvin M. Miller (29)Oct. 15 laura a. Kauffman (24)Oct. 17 esther e. BylerOct. 17 Crist J. S. Miller (73)Oct. 17 Matthew Byler (12)Oct 18 Mrs. (Owen) ella Miller (52)Oct. 19 Mrs. (Joas) Barb Troyer (47)Oct. 20 lester Miller Jr. (18)

Oct. 20 elizabeth Detweiler (83)Oct. 20 laura J. Mullet (46)Oct. 21 David l. Miller (16)Oct. 21 Rebecca l. Hershberger (6)Oct. 21 Mrs. Rachel Hershberger (48)Oct. 23 Mrs. Barbara Miller (38)Oct. 23 linda a. Burkholder (38)

Belated Happy BirthdaySept. 11 Donnie Miller (69)Sept. 11 Mervin Miller (40)Sept. 15 alan P. Weaver (76)Sept. 16 Steven Weaver( Bobs) (8)Sept. 21 esther BontragerSept. 24 adam Bontrager (lee)Sept. 24 John Henry Miller (57)Sept. 26 Dan Kurtz (Kate)Sept. 27 Bonnie WardSept. 27 Kathryn WeaverOct. 2 Mrs. anna (William) Bender (65)Oct. 2 anna Mae Miller (allen) (6)Oct. 2 Wayne Bender (Dan) (5)

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From Our SchoolsGeorgia Road School By linda Weaver

Benefit for Saw Mill Lane SchoolBar-b-que Chicken Dinner

and AuctionFriday, Oct. 26

Carry outs from 3:30.Dine in starting at 5 p.m.

live and silent auctions follow.At Joe’s Window Shop.

Corner of Shedd Road and Route 168.

Answers to Number Game:1) 4 2) 99 3) 2 4) 2 5) 8 6) 2 7) 50 8) 600 9)12 10) 7

SchoolBy Katherine Detweiler

School has started, Once again, For teachers, pupils, and our friends.

Bell is ringing,loud and clear.Summer’s over,School is here.

Get your book bags,lunches, too.School has started,For me and you.

Michael M. Schmucker, age 3, of Middlefield, was granted his angel wings Sept. 26, 2012 at UH Geauga Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born May 11, 2009 to Mark and Miriam (Kuhns) Schmucker. He was a member of the Old Order amish Church.

Michael will be missed by his parents; siblings, Billy, Karen, Sarah Mae, John Mark, Regina; paternal grandparents, David a. and Fannie Mae Schmucker; maternal grandparents, Freeman F. and Sarah Kuhns; great-grandparents, andy R. and Sara M. Schmucker, Jonas S. and Martha Yoder, Freeman M. and Martha Kuhns, and Crist Hershberger; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by great-grandmother, Fannie Hershberger; and two uncles.

His final resting place is in Clark Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com

In Memoriam

This year’s First Graders are: adam (al) Frey aaron (Paul) Gingerich adam James (al) Miller adam (al) Miller Sammy (Sam) Detweiler Michael (erwin) Slabaugh Sara ann (Bill) Miller Sheila (John) SlabaughTeachers are: Sisters, lydia and Barbara Miller

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 CLINICS n Second Wednesday, Oct. 10, 9 to 11:30 a.m. n Third Wednesday, Oct. 17, 9 to 11:30 a.m. n Third Thursday, Oct. 18, 3 to 6 p.m.Clinics will be held at St. lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east).NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINICn Wednesday, Nov. 28, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace evangelical Bible Church, 14951 auburn Road.

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Lines by LindaBy linda Weaver Sept. 21, 2012:

We sure are enjoying the sunshine and summer days. looks like the weekend may have some rain and cooler temperatures for us.

Daughter Sara Jane has been helping me get my upstairs fall-cleaned. That is sure a good feeling. an added incentive to getting it done is that company is coming from Kentucky. Namely my brother Dan and Betty Byler. They will be here next week from Wednesday evening until Saturday morning. They have a chance to come with others going to a wedding in Kinsman, Ohio.

We rejoice with Bill and Mary lou Yoder whose son Billy Ray came home from Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital after a 21 day stay. He had a serious bout with bacterial meningitis. He still needs to be watched carefully.

There are new babies to report and all boys! On Monday, son number three was born to Mark and Sally Kuhns. He has been named Mark adam and weighed in at 8 pounds, 3 ounces. His grands are John Sr. and Mary Slabaugh and Henry and linda Kuhns. Greats are edna Kuhns and Chris and Mandy Coblentz of Indiana.

The same day, Sally’s cousin ellen and Owen Miller had son number two who they named James. He is welcomed by a sister, his brother Matthew having passed away with heart problems as an infant. Grands are erwin Jr/Ida Gingerich and lee/ada Miller.

On Wednesday, Bob and Tina Mast had their second son, Robert John Jr. He also has one sister. His grands are John/Barb Mast and Fannie (Mrs. Mose) Miller; the great is emma (Ms. Dan) Shrock.

Coming here for supper Friday evening were alan Srs., alan Jrs. and children, amanda, ava and Daniel, all Wards, Pattie Hess, Rhonda Wynn, John and Jean Baird, John and Mary Slabaugh, Marty Masts, our sons Pauls, Bobs, and all our grands except four. The occasion was to do something for the Ward family as alan Srs. father passed away in Toledo and we weren’t able to be there with the family. John Slabaughs and our family planned this together. We enjoy getting together and showing appreciation for everything they’ve done for us. We can’t repay them, but we can show our love and sympathy. Our renters Roy and Karin Burkholder and children also joined us. To send them a “thinking of you/ sympathy” card, their address is 15052 Georgia Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062. alan’s father Wallace Ward was 95 years old. We had the pleasure of meeting him on several occasions.

On a sad note, Paul and Mandy Gingerich had a stillborn girl this week. They have five boys and one girl, so the new little one would have been very welcome. Their address is 14809 Georgia Rd., Middlefield, Ohio, 44062. I’m sure mail would be welcome. Grands are erwin Jr./ Ida Gingerich and Chris/ Mandy Coblentz of Indiana. Love to all till next time!

Miller and two children. Cake and ice cream were served for Dan’s birthday.

announced for marriage on Thursday, Oct. 4, are linda, daughter of Joe and Saloma Miller, Shedd Rd. and Marlin, son of Nelson

and ada Miller of Tavern Rd. We will have church services here for the

wedding.The benefit dinner and

auction for Grand River Valley School raised over $15,000.

Sam Weaver of Newcomb Road had hip surgery and

wasn’t feeling great with a lot of pain. We hope he will soon be

feeling much better.Here is something interesting I read the other day:

How do you read?It has been discovered that in words

of four or more letters, it deosn’t matter in what order the ltters in a word are, the only imrmoetnt thing is that the first and lsat litteer be in the right pclae. The rset can be a total msrs and you can still raed it wouthit a porbelm. This is bcuesae the human mind deos not raed ervy lteter by istlef, but the word as a wlohe. amazanig, huh?

Good luck. You all have a good week!

The fight started

when she asked him how he liked the meatloaf and

he said it tasted just like the one his sister-in-law made

before his brother left home.

Sept. 21, 2012: Beautiful fall weather … already the

leaves are starting to get their pretty colors. There is a nip in the air mornings, and it feels good to sit around the campfire. all too soon, we’ll need to put away the summer things.

We are busy getting ready for the benefit here tonight. It is for the Bill Bender family to help with hospital and other expenses due to him falling at work and having serious injuries in his ankle.

We are glad to hear Mrs. Fannie Mullet is home and feeling better. The children are taking turns staying with her.

Our trip to Mio, Mich. last week for the wedding of Joe’s nephew Paul Miller and Carol Hochstetler was a nice trip. Son Ray and Judy, and Joe and I stayed at daughter Betty’s and the rest stayed with John and esther Miller’s. We left on Wednesday morning, Sept. 12 and returned Thursday, Sept. 13 in the evening.

Guests at Dan and Sylvia Miller’s on Friday evening for a fish fry were brothers Mark, Wayne and children, and Matthew and Betty

Hello from the Amish Crossing CornerBy Sarah Miller

Greetings from GarrettsvilleBy Rachel Miller

Sept. 14, 2012: It’s time to add my sheet again. We have

58 degrees this morning. They are saying rain for today.

Ivan mowed some of the yard last night. I still have a few humming birds around on the flowers. I took the feeders down over a week ago, the bees were so bad. I decided it’s time to go south. I felt sorry for them, but I have lots of flowers yet.

We are glad to hear that James Kurtz doesn’t have lymphoma after all. all tests came back clear. But he still doesn’t feel too good, and they are doing more tests.

We still have tomatoes and green peppers in the garden. I sent some tomatoes home with the grandchildren last night. I might can more juice.

We picked a whole wheelbarrow load of butternut squash this week. Daughter Sadie will help with those when we’re ready to can. I said she could have some, too. (at least half of them!)

I finally canned pickled beets Wednesday, and made beet jelly. Wednesday night, we went to atlantic, Pa. to visit widow Mrs. Dan Byler. albert Detweilers, Mrs. Mose Miller and daughter Sarah, and ervin Bylers also went.

Daughter Barbara went with Mary Hershberger to the benefit auction for Tillie and Becky Bender. They had a fish fry, fries, and lots more. She said it was very good. They had a large crowd, so we think they did well.

Wednesday night was also the sale at Mrs. andy (Barb) Byler’s. She will move to her sons at Fremont, Mich.

Our church will have a benefit auction at James Bender’s shop on Friday evening, Oct.12, to help a couple families.

last week, we attended a wedding at David l. Bylers. It was a nice day until late afternoon when it rained. They had good food and a nice wedding.

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Recipesfrom the neighbors

Sugary PopcornSubmitted by Barbara Detweiler

1/4 cup oil1/2 cup unpopped popcorn3 Tablespoons sugarHeat oil. add popcorn and sugar.A simple after-school treat!

Chili to CanSubmitted by Barbara ann Detweiler

1 pound Oleo6 pounds hamburger meat4 cups onions, choppedGreen peppers to taste, chopped12 quarts tomato juice6 quarts kidney beans2 cups brown sugar1/2 cup saltBlack pepper to tasteChili powder to taste

Put all into large kettle.Simmer for 1 1/2 – 2 hours.Put into jars and cold pack for 45 minutes.

Paradise Jellyanon

3 quarts apples, peeled, quartered, seeds removed3 pints quinces, peeled, quartered, seeds removed1 quart cranberries*Sugar

Boil fruits together until soft, barely covered with water.Strain through a jelly bag.*allow to each cup of juice, 1 cup sugar.Cook no more than 4 cups at a time until the juice has thickened into jelly consistency.Place in hot sterile jar and cap immediately.

Green Tomato Pickleanon

Mix with 1 cup coarse salt:1 peck green tomatoes, washed and cut into thin slices12 large onions, cut into thin slices

let mixture stand for 12 hours. Then wash in clear water and drain.

Heat 3 quarts cider vinegar to boiling point.add:12 green peppers, seeded, sliced thin6 sweet red peppers, diced12 minced garlic cloves4 pounds brown sugarTomatoes and onions

Tie in a cloth bag:2 tablespoons dry mustard2 tablespoons whole cloves2 sticks cinnamon2 tablespoons powdered ginger1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon celery seed

add spice bag to vinegar and vegetables and let simmer until tomatoes are transparent, about 1 hour. Stir frequently.Place vegetables in sterile jars and seal immediately.

Mixed PicklesSubmitted by Rachel Miller

1 quart cooked lima beans1 quart cooked sweet corn6 red and 6 green peppers, seeded and chopped1 quart onions, chopped2 dozen small pickles

Syrup:3 pounds sugar1 quart white vinegar2 ounces mustard seed1 ounce celery seed1 tablespoon ground mustard

Mix vegetables, including pickles, together in large bowl.Boil syrup. Fill jars with vegetable mixture and add syrup to fill. Cold pack 5 minutes. Makes 15 – 18 pints.

Bits and Pieces From the PastOct. 26, 1983Burton Ohio, Burton Station AreaSubmitted by Katherine Byler

Beautiful fall day after an all day rain Tuesday.

Our fourth generation has started, which makes Olin and I great-grandparents for the first time since a son was born to Melvin Ray and linda Shetler on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

The annual draft horse sale here at Burton last Wednesday drew a big crowd, with the Belgian stallion consigned by Dan N. Gingerich bringing top of $2,600.

last Thursday we attended the wedding at Olin’s niece’s (Jake W. Detweilers’) of their daughter leona and Melvin, son of Mart H. Millers. The newlyweds will stay with her parents yet for the time being. They have made new living quarters in the back of their home and moved in there now. Their son Paul will move in their other home soon.

Thursday was also the wedding of Ray, son of Dan N. Gingerich (Bishop) and laura, daughter of Dan Shrocks at the Shrock home.

Some of the married children are at their parents’ home (ervin J. M. Millers’) today husking corn and canning chickens.

Our maples in the woods have their most beautiful array of colors.

The gas and oilrig has moved in on the farm where Olin Yoder Jrs. live (the Gamble farm) and started drilling.Mrs. Olin a. Yoder

From a 1991 DiarySubmitted by Katherine Byler

Harvey Frey Jr., 10, is back in school after suffering a smashed thumb when it was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He got it between a sledgehammer and a volleyball net post.

April 6, 1985Submitted by Katherine Byler

Bishop John N. Detweiler services will be held at Steve D. Bylers’ the 14th.

Visiting ministers in the Bishop Harvey J. Kempf district were Minister Melvin N. Wengard, Minister Crist J. Weaver, Minister andy a. C. Miller and Bishop Monroe M. Miller. Their services will be held at Dannie Weavers’, also the 14th.

Mrs. Mike Troyer (Mary ann) returned home from the hospital on March 29th.

Mrs. alvin M. Byler (Mary) was in the hospital a week with breathing problems.

Dan J. Masts are moving in the new house that eli ed Troyers built on their property.

Mrs. Sam V. Gingerich (Fannie) and Mrs. Crist P. Miller (Mary alice) went to Florida on a 2 week visit.

attending the quilting at my granddaughter’s (the Raymond a. Millers’) last Tuesday were: Mrs. Mahlon J. e., Mrs. eli J. Byler, Mrs. eli ed Troyer, Mrs. Dan J. Mast, Mrs. Noah J. Schmucker, Mrs. andy a. Miller Jr., Mrs. David J. S. Miller, Mrs. Robert Burkholder, Miss. alta Byler and the writer.

Monroe and Rhonda Hostetler have moved in albert l. Miller’s apartment house, south of Middlefield.

esther (14), daughter of our neighbors, Bill J. Millers, had surgery as an outpatient last Tuesday.

My Grandson, Mahlon W. Byler, was in the hospital Friday the 5th for tests, as he has stomach pains. He goes for more tests on Monday.

a third son was born to my grandson, eli W. Byler, and wife, Betty, april 4. The grandparents are Minister William J. e. Bylers and eura J. P. Millers. The other great is Minister Jerry P. Miller. They have named him andrew.

a week ago, Henry Gingeriches accompanied Mrs. Jonas l. Miller (Ruth) to her home in Texas.Mrs. Jerry e. Byler

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Chicken Breast SoupBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

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And nothing is more nourishing and healthy than a bowl of this “Chicken Breast Soup”.

8 large boneless chicken breasts1 1/2 quarts diced potatoes3 packages frozen mixed vegetables3 tablespoons salt

1 bunch celery, diced3 packages dry chicken soup mix1 cup chicken base

Put chicken breasts in a kettle. Cover with water and boil until done.Cook celery and potatoes until half way soft. Bring vegetables to a boil. Dice chicken and mix with potatoes, celery and vegetables and their broth and juices in a big bowl. Dissolve chicken base in 2 quarts of boiling water; add salt. Stir until dissolved.add to rest of ingredients in the big bowl.Wash and bleach 10 quart jars in hot water to sterilize.Fill jars with soup mix from big bowl. Cold pack for 3 hours.

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Saturday, Sept. 1: Rose edna and laura weren’t here today, so Katherine and the little girls were my helpers. They did good. Sunday, Sept. 2: We grilled breakfast, and then relaxed outside most of the day. Monday, Sept. 3: labor Day. We attended a Detweiler reunion at Wayne’s cousin’s place. laura stayed home, did laundry, and then went to school to finish getting ready for the first day. Tuesday, Sept. 4: The first day of school! The girls were eager to go. andrew was so glad he didn’t have to go, he couldn’t help but grin when the girls left! For myself, I don’t know how I’m going to make it without the girls’ help. My feet are not one bit better. I have an appointment at a podiatrist next Wednesday. I can hardly wait. Wednesday, Sept. 5: I had cousin Kathy’s two little girls here today, emily and Mary liz. It’s enjoyable to have them here. Thursday, Sept. 6: I tried to stay off my feet, but that’s so hard to do when there’s work staring you in the face! I like to get the meals, at least. Friday, Sept. 7: Today, I got a call from Jacquie Foote. Someone had called the Plain Country office, asking them to pass a message on to me. It seems that her mom had a similar experience with her feet and she was

Mom’s DiaryBy Barbara ann Detweiler

Sunday, Sept. 16: a lazy day at home, then tonight, we went to visit with Crist Burkholder, the lyme’s Disease patient. He still has lots of bad days and it makes me thankful I only have these hurting feet! Monday, Sept. 17: I ran out of antibiotics today, so I have to see a doctor. Tuesday, Sept. 18: I went to the clinic and they refused to see me since they don’t do follow up! So I have to make an appointment somewhere. and my feet are hurting pretty badly again. Wednesday, Sept. 19: I got an appointment for tomorrow. Today, I went to sister-in-law Mary Jane’s for the day. Niece Barbara was there too with her newborn baby. also there were my Mom, sister elizabeth and two other sisters-in-law, laura and Miriam. Tonight, I took Rose edna to the chiropractor. She’s been having back pain, probably from working at the nursery. Thursday, Sept. 20: I had my appointment. I got more antibiotics, but I feel like I’m starting all over. My feet are so swollen and red again. This is taking so long and I’ve never been good at being patient! I’m going to try hard to stay off my feet more, though. Friday, Sept. 21: a beautiful fall day! I’m tired of the same old view from my chair! I’ll have to move things around or go outside and sit in the sun.

diagnosed with staph infection and wanted me to talk to my doctor about that possibility. I got out my “doctor’s” book and read up on it and it did sound like it could be. To make a long story short, I broke out all over my body with welts and I told Wayne there’s no way I can wait for my appointment on Wednesday. So he took me to the eR and I was diagnosed with staph infection, cellulites and hives. They put me on IV for a number of hours, then sent me home with antibiotics, prednisone and painkillers. Saturday, Sept. 8: Today was the first time in weeks that my feet didn’t hurt. I would love to thank the person who called Jacquie. I am so grateful. My hives wanted to keep breaking out today, so I kept on with taking Benadryl and by tonight they were pretty much gone. It’s a good thing I have the girls, though I hate to have them work too hard in the evenings. They don’t complain and I do appreciate that. Surely, this too shall pass! Sunday, Sept. 9: I stayed home from church and Katherine and Betty stayed home to take care of me. I had a good day.Monday, Sept. 10: Very cool today. I was alone again while everyone else was off at work and school. I enjoy the peace and quiet!

Tuesday, Sept. 11: I was on my feet till noon. They’re still hurting a bit. But I felt good enough to go to the parent/teacher meeting at school tonight. Wednesday, Sept. 12: I went to help get ready for cousin emma Weaver’s wedding tomorrow. I forgot to take my meds before I left and by the time I got home, I was hurting. I rested all evening then and felt better by bedtime. Wayne and some of the children cleaned out the garden and so, now we are ready for winter! Thursday, Sept. 13: I went to emma’s wedding. She got married to Steven Stoltzfus. Twas a beautiful and enjoyable day. I saw lots of friends and relatives. Friday, Sept. 14: I tried to stay down and ignore the dirt today, but I couldn’t, so I got up and washed the furniture and floors. If I do it real fast, it doesn’t take too long! and the, of course, hubby and children think they have to scold me! Saturday, Sept. 15: lots and lots of work to do and here I sit! The girls did get things done in record time. I did the baking this afternoon. Betty and Norma are into playing store in the woods. They use stones for money and empty containers and pop cans for merchandise.

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THe eND! (of our 2012 garden!) all is “bushwhacked” now, but for some posies. The melons on the manure pile did better than the ones in the garden. Tasted better, too!

a beautiful wedding day was enjoyed on Sept. 13 by cooks and guests alike … in addition, of course, to the special couple and families … when Steven Stoltzfus and emma Weaver tied the knot. They bought Mel D. Byler’s home, which the Bylers left when they went to make their home at 10236 Durst-Colebrook Rd., N. Bloomfield, 44450. It’s actually in Greene Township. We wish Mels the best in their new endeavor, but will miss

glasses and slipped the other end into his shirt pocket. Now, he can hear better because people speak up when talking to him, thinking he wears a hearing aid. It really is a hearing aID, in that sense.

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as I write this, the official start of autumn is just a few days away. The cooler temperatures have arrived; the school routine has settled in and it seems like more books are being checked out on the bookmobile. Perhaps with the crops harvested there is more time to read these days.

We really notice the seasons changing while driving out and about in the countryside and not just because of the colors of the trees. each week we are out, we notice the days getting shorter by the lack of light as the evening wears on … and we know … what’s coming.

But let’s enjoy the fall season for now. This is the perfect time for a nice long walk. Personally, I like to go to one of the parks in Geauga County and walk among the trees and hear the crunching of the leaves under my feet. I would much rather walk through the leaves than rake them! Walking not only gives one time to reflect on the beauty that so often goes unnoticed, but it is good for our overall health as well. a simple exercise such as walking is more beneficial than we realize. It works to increase circulation. With each step, our calf muscles actually work against gravity by pumping the blood back up to the heart, and you use 200 muscles to take one step.

a library patron recently asked me for books on exercises for her elderly parents who have a hard time getting around. She was happy when we brought her the following two books, “Get Fit While You Sit: Easy Workouts From Your Chair” and “Chair Yoga: Seated Exercises for Health and Well Being”. She plans on working with her parents to get them moving a bit more and on the road to a healthier life.

The library has a great collection of books and magazines to help with a healthy lifestyle, everything from exercising to eating healthy. The bookmobile has a display of some of these books; check them out next time you visit!

Our favorite author, Karen Kingsbury, has a new book coming out October 23. It is amazing how fast she writes them! In the

Greetings from the Plain CommunityBy Donnie Miller

autumn … Fall … most people’s favorite season of the year. It’s a toss up with me, as I love the spring when we are looking forward to the summer!

We are sure glad for our late summer moisture for the farmers. Hay was in short supply and now, the third crop was good. One farmer remarked, “ If we get enough third crop, I will not have to sell as many cows, as I keep as much as I have feed for.” Most farmers cannot afford to buy additional grain!

The family sure pulled a surprise on me for my birthday. The wife lured me out to dinner and wanted to drop a bag off at son eddies and the whole family was waiting to surprise me! all were there except son Mikes as they had other plans. The family always has a hard time surprising me as I always catch on;

but, this time, they really got me!Sister ada Byler also shares a September

birthday with me, so the girls treated us to Chinese. I feel spoiled.

Our family took in the Creation Museum, leaving Thursday evening, aug. 30. We made a short visit with ervin e. Bylers and Joe Schrocks in Hillsboro, Ohio. later in the evening, we took in the Tecumseh show in Chillicothe, Ohio. We arrived at our motel 12:30 a. m., a tired bunch. We slept late Saturday and had a nice visit with brother Waynes and family in Glenford, Ohio.

Vacationing in estes Park, Colo. this week are Barb Raber and Ida, Sally, and anne (all Bylers). Hope it is a bit warmer there than is it here this week.

book,” The Bridge”, Kingsbury delivers an instant classic with a heartwarming Christmas story about a hundred-year flood, lost love, and the beauty of enduring friendships. Reserve your copy next time you visit the library.

Some folks have told me they like the little facts I sometimes include. Here are a few for October and if you are interested in trivia of this sort check out “15,003 Answers; The Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia”. These are sure to keep you and your family amused for hours with thousands of useful facts on hundreds of various subjects.October Trivia:n Columbus Day is celebrated the second Monday every October.n Did you know Canada celebrates their Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October?n On Oct. 18, 1867, alaska became an american territory.n In October 1903, the first game of the first baseball World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Pilgrims. Cy Young was the first losing pitcher, in a world Series Baseball Game, but Boston did win the series.n More american Presidents were born in the month of October than any other month (6). They are: 1735 – John adams, 1822 – Rutherford B. Hayes, 1829 – Chester arthur, 1829 - Theodore Roosevelt, 1890 – Dwight eisenhower, 1924 – Jimmy Carter.n The Moon in the month of October is called “a Hunter’s Moon”.n On Oct. 14, 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh was first published: written by a.a. Milne.n October’s flower is the calendula, also known as the marigold. n October’s gemstone is Opal and is symbolic of faithfulness and confidence.

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“Story Time with Aunt Sarah” by Sarah Brubacher was published by Vineyard Publications, Wallenstein, Ontario, copyright 2011.

Sarah Brubacher was three years old when her Rheumatoid arthritis began. Before she reached adulthood, this disease had crippled her to the extent that she had to spend most of her time in her wheel chair or on the sofa unable to even chase a fly from her face. However, her gift for story telling was mighty and the little ones often encircled her begging, “aunt Sarah, please tell us a story.”

Over the years, Sarah wrote three books filled with the stories she had told, and began another. after her untimely death in December of 2008 at the age of 55, Sarah’s family was urged to finish the book with her stories.

Sarah’s tales are teaching stories based on her own life and on what she, keen observer as she was, noticed about others. These tales

are cheerful, wise and often unexpectedly deep. They address such problems as how to be cheerful when life seems gloomy, what to do about fear and how to reconcile accepting a legitimate compliment with practicing humility. Her quiet wisdom is even directed to helping a child accept the death of a loved one, person or animal.

The characters in her stories are real as are their situations. These things make the lessons she seeks to teach easy to swallow.

aunt Sarah’s family calls her inspiring, honestly humble and filled with a shining faith. They speak of her perseverance and “listening ear”.

“Story Time with Aunt Sarah” can be read easily by children in the intermediate grades and its stories are real enough that children in the primary grades, both boys and girls, will love them. This book is a fine teaching tool and, for Yankees, a chance to see how the lessons needed for the Plain life are taught.

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Nutrient Dense GardeningBy Daniel Fisher Beautiful fall weather. Will try and get another article written. late as usual! Middlefield Post/Plain Country will replace me yet! In the soil, we need to have a balance of minerals, the same as in animals or humans. Will start by saying that this is the best time to take soil samples from gardens and fields. Taking soil samples is the only way we can find out where the balance is. Or if it is balanced. Standard tests don’t get all the traces. We need organic matter (humus) as a holding tank. We also need nitrogen for plant growth, higher protein content, increased fruit or vegetable size, better chlorophyll production and increased enzyme functions. Both of these can be built with cover crops. By the way, now, right after harvest, is the time to seed in cover crops.

We apologize for the error in the spelling of Dr. Nahra’s first name in the last issue of Plain Country.

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Parkman PathwaysBy ellen Hershberger

Saturday, Sept. 1: Sept most of the morning, then did odds and ends in the p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 2: We attended church at Sam Benders and the walk home up the hill was warm.

Monday, Sept. 3: We had “labor Day” by “laboring” multiple jobs. a good feeling this evening. I go off to a 24-hour shift.

Tuesday, Sept. 4: The people around Shedd Road had a hailstorm this p.m. Here, in Chardon, there was no rain at all at that time. after work tonight, I joined my aunts visiting in the Bill Detweiler home.

Wednesday, Sept. 5: The work agenda around home consists of canning corn, tomatoes and peppers, and cleaning closets, etc. We expect church two times in October, so it’s time to get started on the cleaning.

Thursday, Sept. 6: after a medical appointment, I put in a 24-hour shift.

Friday, Sept.7: This morning was busy at home, and then I went to town and stopped at the benefit dinner for haystack supper. after that, it was soon time to do the 12-hour shift, all night duty.

Saturday, Sept. 8: I took my sleepy body to my other job at 7 a.m. this morning, but a nap revived me enough to survive the day.

Monday, Sept. 10: This was a normal workday.

Tuesday, Sept. 11: Most of us probably remember where we were 11 years ago today. after work tonight, singers were to Mrs. annie Schmucker’s.

Wednesday, Sept. 12: at 4:30 this morning, nine of us headed off to Michigan, arriving there at noon. I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and the overnight stay at aunt Clara and eli Kauffman’s home.

Thursday, Sept. 13: We were able to walk to the wedding this morning at cousin Wilma and Marlin Hochstetlers of their oldest

daughter Carol and Paul Miller. The joy of the day was dampened when a 4 year old went missing and many prayers were answered when she was found, kept safe by our Father’s Hand. We arrived back home by 10 p.m., having had a pleasant and safe trip.

Friday, Sept. 14: a mixed up day. I went to help a friend, came home and a former neighbor came to have his military suit hemmed and some sewing done to the coat.Then I took a cake and joined the singles for supper.

Saturday, Sept. 15: I put in a light day’s work and stopped by Kathleen’s on the way home to give her a hand for a short while.

Sunday, Sept. 16: We had church services at the Melvin Fisher home.

Monday, Sept. 17: I did a 24-hour shift again before returning home.

Tuesday, Sept. 18: Today more effort was made to get those cleaning jobs off the list. The big closet in the entrance got attacked, and then I baked a batch of Mrs. Field’s cookies, and then cut and sewed a pair of denims.

Wednesday, Sept. 19: a load of neighbors picked grapes up north and they are nice and sweet. My grapes came on with full clusters, then shriveled and died. Hope to find the cause. There are two doctor appointments today before going to work by 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 20: This was a normal work day, including enjoying “special” spaghetti day at a local restaurant.

Friday, Sept. 21: Sister and I headed into town, stopping to drop off more excess “garage sale” items at the church. a few of the family women celebrated linda Yutzy’s birthday at her house. I’m in for a long double shift at two jobs. Going to the phone to check on Kathleen. She’s been found on the floor again, so she’s back in the hospital.

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Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender

Rain is the weather! Started for work, went as far as the B.P. gas station in Claridon. So, it’s a good day to get this off my chest …

The way it looks, the bait store on 322 by the east Branch is closed, probably because the owner passed away. Saw a dumpster sitting there a few weeks. I remember going there with brother Reuben as a schoolboy. We fished a lot north of 322 along Kile Road all the way to Black Bridge. (That’s what Reuben called the bridge on Stillwell Road. I don’t know where he got the name, or if it was really called Black Bridge.) He always stopped at the bait shop and got some snacks and hooks, bobbers and sinkers. We were big fisherman if we went with big brother Reuben. (If Uria and I went fishing alone, it was to Joe Yoder’s creek.)

Saw lester Masts in Giant eagle last Saturday and didn’t know she has health problems. When I said something to anna, she told me lester’s wife Mary ann has cancer and they took a tumor out of her stomach. Sorry, Mary ann, that I talked so smart.

We have plans to go to the Ortman Clinic in South Dakota the week of Oct. 22. albert and Susan Miller are getting the load together … or should I say they GOT the load together. This is only about half as far as Boulder, Montana. anna got good results out there and we made seven or eight trips.

Now, we have gone to Ortman for a few years. This will be trip number eight there. These aren’t pleasure trips; I call them Health Trips. Why do we go so far for a doctor? I asked Dr. lon why they don’t just send some doctors here, so we don’t have to go so far. He told me, it wouldn’t work, as we would take a treatment, go home and work, and have tocome back the next day for the same thing.

Must say, out there we have a lazy week! I think I did enough of a health talk.

a diner at a Stockholm, Sweden restaurant walked into the men’s room and discovered all the seats were gone. While reporting this to the manager, he spotted the seats being loaded into the dishwasher along

with the dishes. The manager claimed that this would make the seats toasty and warm to sit on, but the customer wasn’t taking this sitting down. He called the health inspector.

Words from WindsorBy Barbara ann Detweiler

Steven Stoltzfus and emma Weaver were married on Sept. 13.Robert and Mary Sue Detweiler have a little son, Nathan, who was greeted by his 5 sisters.Jonathon and Miriam Miller moved to lanese Drive in Windsor.Uria Kempf, age 15, son of Samuel and Barbara, had appendicitis surgery. He ended up back

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Howdy from West FarmingtonBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

Sept. 9, 2012 … Orange pumpkins in the cellar, red apples in the bin.

The birds will soon fly southward, their journey to begin!Wonder how many of you readers are looking forward

to cooler weather? (I hopefully will be able to relax at the sewing machine! We all need new dresses bad!)

The benefit auction held at Mel Mast Metal Shop for Bill and Mary Burkholders of Clymer, N.Y. was well attended and we enjoyed the delicious fish fry. They were selling way after dark. Many attended from other communities.

Henry’s Mart Miller on laird Road finally got a stint put in after going back to the doctor’s three times. He has to get it changed every two and a half months due to something in his back. We wish you better days, Mart. You’ve gone through a lot.

I’m sorry to report one of our good circle letter friends, widow Crist Sylvia Miller of Ossineke, Mich. is at home in lancaster County from depression. Her address is Conestoga Retreat, 881 Crooked lane, ephrata, Pa., 17522.

Our daughters leah, Miriam and Kathy are back from their week’s vacation to Mohican State Park in loudonville, Ohio. They stayed at a cabin with Pats Freemans Sadie and Iva Hershberger.

lester and Sara Hostetlers married children were all home on labor Day to make their winter supply of wood. I wish it were me; it’s always such a big job!

Thoughts and prayers from us to James, 24 year old son of Mel and Betty Kurtz who was diagnosed with cancer. We feel so sorry for him and his girlfriend. We hope God will work miracles for them.

Our group visited widow Joe Weaver Katie at her son Preacher Danny Weavers on Parks West Road. The Dannys are adding to their house for Katie to live in. She is not well and has an enlarged heart. Her two sisters joined: widow Unes John Mary and widow andy emma Miller.

I am a little bit older than I was yesterday; my walk is a bit slower, my hair is turning grey and no wonder after the birthday bash my sisters pulled off on me! eight of us and two sisters-in-law were all together at Sister Ida’s place. all the ones form Kentucky came. They took me to Crist and Ida’s place Tuesday overnight and Wednesday after a delicious supper, we all went up along the pond with white swans and sat by the campfire most of the night. They threw 70 rolls of toilet paper over me with a one dollar bill in each one, and then they gave me 70 gifts. I’m sure I’ll never forget my 70th birthday!

October’s singing forth its lullaby,Tells the year is going by.

See the wild geese southward bound.There is autumn in their sound.

As they fly across the sky,It seems they are bidding us good-by.

They know their old familiar lane,That will bring them back north again!

Many families were camping over labor Day. eli and alta Bylers’ married children as well as the Wilmers and Willies families of Guernsey County were there. Our group camped at Marvin’s and emma Kauffmans’. Joe lint and we only went on Sunday.

Sept. 16. 2012 … I love the peace on Sundays, the

calm well being of a day of rest. Only four months ago, the garden was prepared and planted. already frost seems to be in the air, reminding us it is time to get the last tomatoes, melons, peppers, etc. taken care of. Pumpkins are already seen piled up. leads to thinking of pumpkin pie and

a glass of fresh apple cider .The crew that works at Trumbull CountyHardwoods

on Bundysburg (probably 30 guys) enjoyed a day of fishing (perch) up at lake erie yesterday in ashtabula instead of having a picnic for all us families as they usually do. This was in their favor and, I’m guessing, much less a headache.

last week, out family was lucky enough to relax around a campfire three evenings as it became chilly. Monday night, Rudy’s side (Detweilers) were at elmer and Mary Yoders on ensign Road for elmer’s birthday. Widow Sim Yoder Mattie and son Joe and three married joined us. On Wednesday eve, Joeys and Milos and we reminded John Hershberger Rachel (Milo’s) of her birthday. They recently bought the Paul R. Burkholder home on Parks Wes Road, so we got to see their cozy new home. John is the son of widow Wallie Barbara Hershberger. Saturday night, Homer and Maryann (eli’s) Yoders and we had a barbecue chicken dinner and the warmth of a campfire at son Marty’s.

Widow Jack Mary Detweiler would enjoy some late birthday cards. She can’t do much due to painful shoulders that she thinks comes from arthritis. She is 88, but sure doesn’t look it. She lives at her daughters andy Junior and Sara Millers who give her lots of TlC. Spending Tuesday afternoon were Sam and Nancy Kemph, emmanuel and Maryann Stoltzfus, lester and Sara Hostetler Rudy and I.

Baptized in our church Sunday was Christopher (allen) Kemph by his grandfather Sam Kemph. Church has held at enos Miller Jrs. Visitors were our old time neighbors enos and Sara Miller, Dan and linda Miller, andy and erma Miller, andrew and laura ann Miller, Chris and Clara Troyer, and Steven and Martha Millers. Council meeting is planned to be at Mel (Freeman) Millers

Y’all enjoy these vibrant fall colors, crispy evenings, and the warmth of those extra blankets on the bed! Tis the climax of the fall.

Bible Number GameYou will find the numbers that are the answers to these questions in the list below. You may use a number more than once!

answers: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 12, 50, 99, 6001. How many days was lazarus in his tomb before being resurrected?2. How old was abraham when his son’s birth was foretold?3. How many criminals were crucified with Jesus?4. How many royal employees shared a jail cell with Joseph?5. How many sons did Jesse have?

6. How many kinds of cakes did abigail bring to King David?7. How often was a Jubilee held?8. How old was Noah when God sent the flood?9. How old was the daughter of the synagogue official that Jesus raised to life?10. How many demons were cast out of Mary Magdalene?

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