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Vol. 5 No. 6 May 8, 2013

{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}

Next issue Plain Country– May 8. Editorial deadline–Mon., Apr 26. Advertising deadline–May 1Please send the information to share to Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062,

or call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933. Subscriptions are available for $25 per year.

Dining Advice:After dinner, rest a while; after supper, walk a mile!!

Dining Out at Grandmother’sBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

When I was growing up, my favorite place to go for a meal was to my grandparents’. Grandmother was such a good cook and she did a lot of it. She had 10 boys and only 2 girls, so you can imagine the big meals she made. There was always some kind of meat and potatoes and everything that goes with it. And the best part was the pies. She had a whole counter full and you could choose which kind you wanted. Yummy!

I just long for those days at times and I cherish the memories.

Memories of Dining OutBy William Bender

I don’t have many memories of eating out when I was growing up because we never did. If I went with Mother to Middlefield, I was lucky to get a 5¢ ice cream cone to eat on the way home.

In my Sunny Acres days, I ate a lot of Manner’s Big Boys. If we went down to eat and they had some things that didn’t appeal to us … it was Manners here we come!

Now, today, there are no more Manner’s Big Boys. And on my trips to Holmes County, I used to stop at a Red Barn. You don’t find any of them any more either.

But going to Grandfathers for dinner, we always got a good cooked meal. Grandmother made the best chicken and dressing you ever ate.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | May 8, 2013

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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}Publisher: the Fontanelle group inc

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

Contributing Writers: William Bender, Daniel Fisher, Ellen Hershberger, Rachel Miller, Linda Weaver and Susan Yoder

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

Published Every Three Weeks – Free of ChargeSubscriptions are available for $25 per year

Plain ConcernsThis is a list of organizations that help with low cost spay/neuter surgeries:n Rescue Village ....................440-338-4819n Geauga Dog Warden .......440-286-8135 n Fix It in the Farmland.......440-338-4819n Angels for Animals ...........220-549-1111n Valley Save a Pet ...............440-232-9124

In Memoriam

Plain Country’s Community EventsnOnprOfit AMish bEnEfits AnD EvEnts ArE publishED At nO ChArGE Send to: Plain Country Events, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 or call 440-834-8900 | fax 440-834-8933

in this issue ...Bits and Pieces from the Past ................04, 05Bookmobile News ............................................08Books in Review ................................................08Children’s Immunization Clinics ..................02Coffee Break with Sue .....................................04From Our Schools .............................................05Greetings from Garrettsville .........................05Greetings from the Plain Community .......09Happy Birthdays ...............................................02Hello from Amish Crossing Corner .............03Hello from Huntsburg .....................................04In Memoriam......................................................02Howdy from West Farmington ....................08Katherine’s Korner ............................................07Lines by Linda ....................................................08Local Amish Business Directory ..................09Mom’s Diary ........................................................07Nutrient Dense Gardening ............................07Parkman Pathways ...........................................06Plain Country’s Community Events ............02Recipes .................................................................04Tell Me a Story ...................................................04Wanted .................................................................02Words from Windsor ........................................03

Happy BirthdayMay 8 Rosanna M. Miller (Marvin) (1)May 10 Rebekah O. Yoder (4)May 10 Mrs. Ruth MillerMay 11 Mrs. Kathryn MillerMay 11 Sarah KuhnsMay 11 Daniel Yutzy (18)May 12 Mrs. (Jonas) Martha YoderMay 13 Wayne J. Byler (17)May 14 Allen (Mel D.) Byler (16)May 15 Jonathan A. Mullet (Al) (11)May 15 Wallace J. Miller (63)May 15 Mrs. Miriam YutzyMay 16 Mrs. Sylvia (Albert) Miller (68)May 16 Mary R. Slabaugh (12)May 16 Michael John Yutzy (33)May 17 Cindy J. Yoder age (12)May 17 Mrs. (Albert) Mary Ann Yoder (68)May 17 Rose Edna Detweiler (18)May 17 Amanda (Mel D.) Byler (11)May 18 Mrs. (Melvin) Dorothy Troyer (41)May 18 Crist D. Yoder (42)May 18 Sarah Detweiler (58)May 18 Joseph Detweiler (Mahlon) (7)May 19 Myron C. Hershberger (5)May 19 Mrs. (Ray) Sarah Hostetler (48)May 20 Marvin Kurtz, Sr. (43)

Wanted for Our Next Issue Please write in and share some....BENEFITS (printed at no charge) to be held after May 29.RECIPES early summer fruits & vegetables.BIRThdayS.aNNIvERSaRIES.MEMoRIES of mothers, fathers, grandparents and great-grandparents. Thoughts of patients and parenting … and good advice you have heard about being a parent..Mail to Plain Country, P.o. Box 626, Middlefield, ohio, 44062, or call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933 by May 13 to be included in our next issue. * Anything, of appropriate nature, submitted will be used, if not in our next edition, it will be included in a future issue. J

BENEFIT auCTIoN FoR albert J. and Mary Miller, district 24Friday, May 17, 5:00 p.m. Middlefield Sale PavilionTo help Albert and Mary Miller pay medical bills. Live auction 5 p.m. Chinese Auction with many gift baskets. Also Silent Auction. Lunch Stand. Barbecue chicken sandwich, grilled hamburger, sides and desserts. Come for the entire evening. Middlefield Market Pavilion, 15848 Nauvoo Road (44062).

Jonas a. Troyer, 72, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest . April 18, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born Sept. 17, 1940 in Milford, Ind. to the late Andrew A. and Ida Mae (Kemp) Troyer. Jonas married Fannie D. Byler on Nov. 19, 1964.

He has lived in Middlefield since 1962 and is a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Jonas enjoyed going to auctions, tending to his garden, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Jonas will be missed by his loving wife; children Linda Marie (Robert) Miller, Raymond (Edna Mae) Troyer, Leona (Daniel Ray Jr.) Bontrager, Laura (Melvin) Byler; 28 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four brothers; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jonas is preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Jonas’ final resting place is in Clark Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia. Visitation will be anytime until the time of service. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.

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A Grand feelingBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

When you wake in the morning,And the sun is bright,And you have slept through a long dark night …It’s a grand feeling.

When you go for breakfast,And you have a pot of creamy cereal,All sweet and hot …It’s a grand feeling.

When you sit in the garden,And pick a rose,And a butterfly comes and sits on your toes …It’s a grand feeling.

When spring is here …IT’S A GRAND FEELING! HOORAY!!

housecleaningBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

My Mom went on a cleaning spree,For almost two long weeks,And in our attic things are piled,In awful stacks and peaks.

My Dad said he could open a shop.With all that’s in that place,Make a garage sale in our town,That would make the women race.

Our house is turned clean inside out,Mom’s busy as a bee.I’m sure she never stops to think,It’s tough on Dan and me.(Should we have a pity party?)

May 20 Marvin Kurtz, Jr. (21)May 20 Allen A. U. Byler (44)May 22 Carol D. Slabaugh (9)May 22 Ivan Miller, Jr. (46)May 22 Mrs. (Emanuel) Sara Hershberger (76)May 23 Andrew G. Bender (14)May 23 Nathan Yutzy (6)May 23 Nancy BenderMay 24 Mrs. Kathy (Mervin) Wengerd (62)May 25 Mrs. Mary N. HershbergerMay 25 Joseph W. Byler Jr. (45)May 25 Mrs. Crist N. HershbergerMay 26 Melvin Ray Bender (Dan) (9)May 26 Mrs. Rachel KempfMay 28 Michael Yutzy Jr. (5)May 29 Sam L. Miller (27)

Belated BirthdayApr. 24 Mrs. Al Sarah Miller (44)May 2 Florence Mullet (60)

Happy AnniversaryFreeman and Martha Mullet, May 16Uria and Nancy Bender, May 22 (16 years))

Children’s immunization Clinics

Geauga County General Health District hosts local children’s immunization clinics. Immunizations for children and adolescents are free of charge for all Geauga County residents regardless of income. For non-Geauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit.MIDDLEFIELD CLINICS

n Second Wednesday, May 8, 9 – 11:30 a.m. n Third Wednesday, May 15, 9 – 11:30 a.m. n Third Thursday, May 16, 3 to 6 p.m.Clinics will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east).NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINIC

n Wednesday, May 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road.


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facts About the Middlefield Care CenterBy Jamie Fisher

MCC accepts most major health insurance including ACAP. We offer phototherapy for babies who are unable to manage bilirubin level without treatment. Mothers do not have to deliver at MCC to use this service.

Most deliveries at the Care Center cost less than $1300, which includes prenatal visits and a three-day stay at the care center with no extra charges. MCC offers a rehydration for dehydrated moms during pregnancy as well as post partum nurse visits for mom and baby no matter which county patient resides.

A lactation specialist is on staff to give support and education to breast-feeding moms at MCC and continues support at home if necessary. IVs are used only when necessary. While in labor moms are not confined to rooms; they may move freely thru out the facility. Children are welcome to visit as long as they are in good health, and flu season is over.

We offer pain medication by mouth intramuscular and IV. MCC does not have an anesthesiologist on staff therefore we don’t offer epidurals at the care center. MCC staff has helped hundreds of women deliver after having an epidural or having a C-section with previous deliveries. Women who deliver at the hospital and do not use, or require an epidural may have an opportunity to deliver at the MCC. Inquire about criteria for admission to MCC today. Currently we have three doctors delivering at the birthing center: Dr. Andreani, Dr.Cameron, and Dr. Duangjak.

Nurses at the care center are required to have the same emergency training as nurses in hospital settings. Many of the nurses at MCC work in other labor and delivery settings as their primary job. MCC currently holds a contract with Metro Life Light. Metro Life Light offers superb emergency care fling with both nurses and a doctor on board, unlike many other life light services.

MCC is a homelike center. We encourage questions and comments to continue the improvement of the birthing center. MCC has the capacity to accommodate 300 births a year. We currently deliver fewer than 170 babies a year, so we have plenty of room to grow.

May is open house month. We invite you to stop in or call to arrange a tour. You will see this is truly a beautiful place to deliver.

Labor is the hardest work you will ever love.Middlefield Care Center is located at 14999 Lenny Ave. in Middlefield (44062). Call Jaime

Fisher at 440-632-1900 for more information.

Middlefield Care Center

• Providing a less expensive, safer option, to at-home unattended deliveries.

• We accept most health insurance plans, includingAmish Community Aid Plan (ACAP)

• Home-like atmosphere without restrictions

For questions about the Care Center or to schedule an informational tour, please contact, Jaime Fisher RN/D.O.N. at 440-632-1900

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Tell us your [funny] story, something that you or your spouse

did, said, heard or observed surrounding the time of delivery. All entries will remain anonymous. One winner will receive a $50 visa gift card for the best story submitted.

All entries must be less than 150 words and, post marked or dropped off by May 30th. Include an address only for prize redemption.

Submit entries to MCC P.O.Box 1095 Middlefield, 44062. Anyone can enter only one will win.

hello from Amish Crossing CornerBy Sarah Miller

were Karen and Nathan Miller. They were taking care of a friend’s house.

Also coming back was Karen’s sister Cynthia. They arrived

back on Saturday, April 20.Going to a horse

sale in Indiana, leaving Friday

afternoon April 19 and returning

Saturday evening were Dan and Sylvia Miller and

family, their daughter Rosanna and Aden Troyer and son Adam,

son Danny Ray and Betty, and Mr. and Mrs. David Miller.

Joe and I visited neighbor Mose Byler this afternoon. Also there were Noah and Annie Hershberger, Marty Mullet, John Detweiler, and Noah Schrock Edna and children. Neighbor Kathryn Yoder also stopped in. Mose felt a little better than he did yesterday. The family is taking turns to stay the night at present.

Monday morning and it’s a beautiful day to dry laundry outside. Then I want to work in my flowerbeds. They are getting weedy.

Have a good week.

April 21, 2013: A beautiful Sunday morning, although

we had a hard frost earlier. Purple Martins are back. We haven’t put up our house yet. We keep trying to get them to nest, but haven’t been lucky, yet.

Saturday, April 20 was the funeral of Jonas Troyer of Nauvoo Rd. He was 72 years old. He died of cancer. His wife is Fannie, a sister to Mose D. Byler who also suffers from cancer. Mose was not able to attend his brother-in-law’s funeral as he was having more pain. Our sympathy to the family.

Monday April 22 is the funeral of Noah Troyer of Carrolton, Ohio. He was formerly from Geauga County. Most of his family still live here.

The dinner and auction for Austin Hunt, cancer patient, on Friday evening April 19, raised around $10,000. Thank you to all who helped and donated thngs.

Joe and I were invited to son Richard’s for brunch today. A very delicious meal of pancakes, eggs, biscuits and gravy, toast, and coffee. Thanks, Rich and Sue.

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bits and pieces … (Continued from last issue)

Submitted by Sarah Miller

At first (in 1924) grandpa had a shop at one end of our tool shed. One evening. he filled his engine with gas and spilled a bit. When he started it, it backfired, causing a fire. Shop and tool shed were burned down. Then, he got permission from Henry Shrock and Solly Infield, who owned the property across the street, to build a shop there. As long as he cared to use it, these owners never charged any rent for the land.

Later, Henrys sold the farm to Howard and Minnie Clark. Howard was kind and also never charger any rent.

Daniel made a folding bushel crate and had it patented in 1914. At one time, he made lots of those crates.

Around 1930, Allen Byler was our hired man and he had a piece of furniture, a combination desk and wardrobe. My sister Clara, when she was around 10 years old, played for many an hour in his shop. Once, Clara asked him to make her one just like it, only make it smaller for a little girl. So he did and the rest of the family didn’t know anything bout it until it was all finished.

He was quite hard of hearing. I was 10 when grandpa came here. Later. My parents were also a bit deaf and I was in the habit of somewhat raising my voice. And to this day I am apt to do that with older people. But it isn’t always necessary.

To my knowledge, there is only one other Amish farm or home in Geauga County that has been continually in the same family’s hands. That is where Raymond Millers live on Jug Rd. My great grandparents Mose C. Yoders came up from Sugarcreek, Oho and purchased this farm around in the year 1902. This was my mother’s grandparents. Since 1902, the farm has been in our family.

Written by Mrs. John J. Miller

P.S. This farm is now owned by Joseph and Betty Yoder. They bought the farm from Crist and Ada Yoder. Ada was a granddaughter of John and Ada* and is grandma’s namesake.

So, the farm is no longer owned by family.P.P.S. This John died on Feb. 4, 2013 at the age of 92. Ada died in 2003.

tell Me a storytornado in Mespo AreaBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

Tornado months (April and May) always bring memories of the tornado almost 27 years ago, on May 31, 1985. Scribe Katherine Byler mentioned it in December’s “Plain Country”.

We were going up 524 with taxi driver John Stiltner and up by Dan M. Detweiler’s people were standing by the road. A building was off the foundation. Then, we saw that a tornado had passed through on the east … down 87.

John lived on Gates Road and wanted to go see if his two girls were OK. When we were going up Gates Rd., we met Sams Johns Allen running towards 534 to use a phone. He said they needed a taxi to take some people hurt from the tornado to the doctor. It had hit Sams Johns house where people were cleaning, getting ready for church.

So, we stopped in and picked up Dan J. S. (Maryann) and (Katherine and Joe Bylers) son Wallace. Maryann had a kerchief on her head and laid her head on the dash. They were cut from flying glass. John Stiltner took off his shirt and tied it around Wallie to stop the bleeding. (I can’t remember where they were cut.)

We had a terrible time getting them to the doctor in Middlefield as trees and wires were down over the roads. By the time we got there, Wallie needed help to walk into the doctor’s office (Middlefield Clinic).

It was a frightening night. Sirens could be heard all the time we were in town.

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Chicken and Stuffing CasseroleSubmitted b y Barbara Ann Detweiler

6 cups bread cubes1/4 cup diced celery1 tablespoon onion1 tablespoon parsley flakes2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup butter, meltedSalt and pepper to tasteCombine all above and add enough water to moisten.Place in a greased casserole.Cream Topping1/4 cup butter4 tablespoons flour1 cup chicken broth1 can cream of chicken soup1 can evaporated milk2 cups cooked chicken

Melt butter; thicken with flour to make a paste.Add chicken broth, soup and milk. Cook until a thick gravy, stirring constantly.Add chicken and season to taste.Pour over dressing in casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Date PuddingSubmitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler

1 cup chopped dates1 cup boiling water1 teaspoon soda1 cup white sugar1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon oleo1 egg1 teaspoon vanillaStir together dates and water.Add rest of ingredients and mix well.Bake at 350 degrees in a cake pan until done.Sauce2 cups brown sugar1/2 cup butter1/2 cup water2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs (well beaten)

Combine sauce ingredients and cook over low heat until thickened.Serve over the pudding.

Delicious Mashed PotatoesSubmitted by Rachel Miller

3 pounds potatoes, cooked, mashed and hot1/4 cup butter1/2 cup milk2 eggs beaten well8 ounce package cream cheese, room temperature1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup chopped onionPepper to taste

Place mashed potatoes in bowl.Cut cream cheese and butter in small pieces and mix with potatoes until melted.In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, eggs and milk. Mix well and add to potatoes, mixing well.Add salt, pepper and onions. Beat well.Pour mixture into a greased casserole or a 9X12 pan and refrigerate overnight.Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.You may, then, garnish with Velveeta cheese slices and paprika and edge with parsley.

GoulashSubmitted by Rachel Miller

1 pound homemade noodles1 1/2 pounds hamburger1/2 cup chopped onionButter1 can tomato soup1 can cream of chicken soup1/3 cup sour creamVelveeta cheese to taste

Cook noodles until fork tender.Brown hamburger with onions in butter.Add tomato soup and cream of chicken soup.Add sour cream.Mix all in casserole and place slices of Velveeta cheese on top.Bake at 350 degrees until hot.

(A good, easy casserole that our family likes.)

Breakfast CasseroleSubmitted by Sarah Miller

6 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon flour1/2 cup milk1 tablespoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup cubed ham1 cup cheese, shredded2 cups cubed bread

Place bread cubes in casserole dish.Mix other ingredients and pour over bread cubes. *Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.* Can be mixed in the evening and baked in the morning.

hello from huntsburgBy William Bender

April 20 and, yes, the snow is flying. The Purple Martins must be getting cold. And my wood supply is getting low. I thought spring was here and summer is on the way.

Today is the funeral of Jonas Troyer, 72 years old. His wife is a daughter of Dan. S. Bylers. Dan came from Mercer County, Pa. when he was single.

Found out this morning that Noah Troyer died in Carrolton, Ohio. They used to live in Huntsburg, a little south on 528. It was a few years ago that they moved to Carrolton. He was an old logger. He logged with mules. One time, one of my mules got hurt in the woods, then Noah gave me one of his mules to use. I never got along with mules, as they knew more than I did.

I think this is the last of the Uria Byler in-laws or children. I met his brother Ben from Coalgate, Okla. Last winter at the funeral of brother Joe’s wife Martha.

A few weeks ago, we went with some of the children to visit schools; I really enjoyed the day. We were at the schools that we have grandchildren attending. At the one school where we stopped, I knew the one girl was a Blind Mervin granddaughter. She looks like her grandmother. I don’t know who the parents are as two of her daughters have children in that school.


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bits and pieces from the pastSubmitted by William Bender

In the late 1940s, Uncle Andy (Andy R. Byler) sold his farm on Huntley Road to Pete Dan (Dan P. Miller) and moved to Delaware. A few years later, he moved back on the McNish Farm on Clay Street where Dan S. Yoder lives today. A year later he moved back to Delaware again.

We were always glad when Andys came for the night. I spent a lot of time on his farm with Andy Jr. in my early twenties.

I well remember when Huntley Road between Clay Street and 528 was just a cow path. There wasn’t a house on that mile. And Burton Windsor Road … one half was concrete from 608 to Burton. I don’t remember if it was the right or left side going to Burton. But when I went with father to Elmer Bylers, he always drove on the gravel side.

Coffee break with sueBy Susan Yoder

April 20, 2013: Well, my seeds I put in my raised bed have sprouted …

YAY!! Can’t wait for fresh garden veggies … nothing like it.Our thoughts go to Cleveland Clinic where Danny

Kauffman (cancer patient) is having another surgery in his rib cage, Don’t know if it is just exploratory or what. Let’s all say a prayer for him (and his family).

The way it sounds, we’re getting a new church family. Nelson R. Millers are selling their place to Eli A. Weavers from Princeton Rd. If plans hold out now, Nelsons want to build close by. Their daughter Marie and Adam recently built a new home there, too.

I, along with some others, helped Al Freys clean and organize their wedding wagon for another season. It’s amazing what accumulates that doesn’t belong. So, if you had a wedding and are missing anything in the line of kitchenware, you might want to check with them. (There even was a deep frying outfit on there!)

The families of Ray and Christine Miller recently organized a pizza fundraiser for Rays, putting together and selling about 1500 pizzas with the help of friends and Rays’ church family.

Ray is scheduled to have another back surgery soon. They feel the other 2 were successful. This is in an area that hasn’t been done. It sounds very serious. They have to collapse his lungs to do it. Send them encouragement to 9220 Pritchard Road, Garrettsville, Ohio, 44231. They have 5 children. Also, Christina has a heart condition.

Teacher daughter Regina was happy to get a summer job at John’s Country Nursery. She loves digging her hands in the dirt. (She takes after Grandma. J)

Congratulations to Urie Byler (Mel’s) and Marcia Gingerich (Jake’s) on their upcoming wedding. I believe it’s May 21. Also congratulations to Kenny Miller (Eli and Angie’s) and Maria Byler (William’s) on their upcoming May 23rd wedding.

See y’all next time!

Greetings from GarrettsvilleBy Rachel Miller

April 18, 2013: Thursday evening had a shower and

I want to write my letter so I can Mail it tomorrow.

Today was a nice day. It went up to 85 degrees! And it was windy. We were to the wedding of William Yoder and Dora Miller on Pioneer Road. Dora’s mother is a widow, I think for 4 years now and has 9 children. Dora is the oldest. She had a nice wedding and good food.

We came home at 4 p.m. and I did my laundry. I have one of those clotheslines that go around and the clothes dried fast. Barbara hung them out and had a hard time hanging them up. But we love our clothesline. She also mowed lawn tonight.

We found out today that Jonas Troyer of Nauvoo Road. passed away last night or early this morning. He had cancer and maybe something else was also wrong. He was 73 years old. Joe Millers and we want to go to the viewing tomorrow evening. Ivan also has to get the horse shod.

On last Wednesday was our Sisters’ Day at Brother Ervin Linda’s. Sister Anna Mary (Melvin) Detweiler of Atlantic came. More came on the load that went other places. Mrs. Albert Detweiler, Mrs. Mose Miller and I were also there.

The other Sunday, we had a window open and a finch hopped in and sat on the couch a little. Then he went back out. We have a bird feeder close by that window.

My yellow and white daffodils are blooming in the tree line. Wish they would last longer.

April 26 and 27 is the machine sale at Marty Miller’s on Bundysburg Rd. It draws a lot of people as he has lots of stuff to sell. The schools have a lunch stand Friday evening and Saturday.

Also, there will be a benefit auction at Middlefield Sale Barn on Friday, May 3 for Sawmill Joe to help pay for his knee replacement.

John Henry Yoder of Hayes Rd. had a stroke and was in the hospital, but is at home now in a hospital bed. His left side is paralyzed.

Windsor Mills schoolSubmitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler

The spelling words were “winner” and “kinder”. Here are a couple sentences Teacher Laura’s pupils wrote:

I can’t wait till the winner roast.I am kinder like a man.

Georgia road school newsSubmitted by Linda Weaver

April 20, 2013: Kindergarten Day was held last week

with seven excited pupils attending: namely Adam Detweiler (Sam), Jason Miller (Andrew), Matthew Miller (Amos), Jon Michael Gingerich (Marvin), Marcus Yoder (Bill), Leah Ruth Coblentz (Leroy) and Leah Grace Gingerich (Walter)

Closing Day is April 26 and the picnic is planned for May 2 afternoon and evening.

from Our schools

hickory Grove school newsSubmitted by Susan Yoder

April 20, 2013: Hickory Grove School has their last day

on April 26. The school picnic is planned for May 4.

To My TeacherBy Betty Detweiler, age 9

Summer Days have come at last,This fun school year has gone so fast.We went to the park,And you went with me,A lot of children we did see.And now the picnic,Which is best.Goodbye to you,And all the rest.

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parkman pathwaysBy Ellen Hershberger

Monday, april 15: Tax day and payday. Suits me. J Friend June and I here in Pennsylvania are enjoying this beautiful spring day, digging into spring-cleaning her living room. We are distressed at the news of the bombing in Boston.

Tuesday, april 16: More cleaning today, though it is easy for us two seniors. She took me out for lunch at Perkins where we had the best beef stew.

Wednesday, april 17: We really dug into the big room today, sorting, dusting, reminiscing as we looked at old photos of her family, etc. I’m being spoiled for my work as she took me to lunch again. Today it was catfish … sehr gute.

Thursday, april 18: We’re enjoying the warm spring day and flowers while taking drapes, etc. to the Laundromat. We got a lot done, getting into more rooms.

Friday, april 19: In addition to cleaning today, we grocery shopped and, because we’re too tired to cook, we ate out before we shopped. She paid it, of course.

Saturday, april 20: SNOW! All morning, it snowed here in Pennsylvania … and it looked beautiful. But it didn’t stick for long.

We stayed in all day. We’ve now cleaned 4 rooms plus 2 baths and a hallway.

The car’s battery is dead, so the neighbor bought one and installed it.

Monday, april 22: The daffodils hung their heads and when we felt them, they were encased in ice! But, later when the sun came out, they perked up.

Friend Susan came from Atlantic and we had time to chat and have lunch together.

Tuesday, april 23: We did the last room today, so the rest of the week we can do easy things. The neighbor came home from Florida and said it’s in the 80s down there,

Wednesday, april 24: A cold, rainy day with even some snow flurries here in Pennsylvania. When we met with some of her old high school friends, we saw an Amish crew pick up their tools and leave to get out of the cold rain. The Troyer girls met us for supper tonight.

Thursday, april 25: I spent most of the day mending, until we took an early supper break.

Friday, april 26: Still frost on things this morning. We shopped at some area stores and then enjoyed an Amish Benefit dinner tonight.

Saturday, april 27: Home again after a stop to visit friend Marian at Briar Hill.

Saturday, april 6: This was a day filled with baking and cleaning at home. Baked the cake a bit too long and the pie was thick. The bedroom door got locked, but it was easily solved by Michael (4) crawling in through the window.

Sunday, april 7: Is the temperature really 70 degrees?

After a day of resting and sleeping, we had a delicious family supper by sister and hubby.

Monday, april 8: I heard the lovely sounds of the spring peepers last night. I wish they’d last all summer.

Tonight, after work, I assembled the casserole for tomorrow.

Tuesday, april 9: 13 of us traveled to Pennsylvania with the noon meal and visited with Mrs. Mose Miller. We were former neighbors, cousins and friends.

Came home just in time for the singing in the Noah Detweiler home.

Wednesday, april 10: Today was filled with duties at home before embarking on a very long shift.

The sudden rainstorm that came up at 5:30 had me just standing in the house watching it. Nephew Mike had just gone up the road and I thought the wind seemed strong enough to blow a buggy over. Alas, when he had rounded the curve on Bundysburg Road, he came upon Danny Yoder whose horse and buggy had rolled several times and way lying in the south ditch. Mike quickly drove into John Troyer’s driveway, tied his horse and came back to help. Now, John’s horse seems to be recovering from having the ends of the shafts poked into his flank.

When I got to Chardon, there was no power from a big tree limb having blown on a main wire across the intersection. So, my coworker went to Wal-Mart and bought us a battery light. I just could not see my aged client stumbling in the dark through the night. But, 3 hours later, oh wonderful! We had lights and heat again! So, we thank GOD for His provision and for the workmen who were out in the rain.

Saturday, april 13: After sleeping this morning, nephews Ervin and Robert and I went to town. On the way, we also visited friend/driver Marian in the hospital. The boys wondered how the automatic doors know when to open and close, and how can an elevator go up and down in a building. J

Sunday, april 14: Church was at Owen and Marian Mullet’s home.

MAY ______facts about May

Submitted by Jane Attina

n May is one of the most beautiful months of the year in the North Temperate Zone. Usually the snow and ice are gone and the hot temperatures haven’t arrived. The first garden begins to sprout in May. The wild flowers are blooming, and the trees and grasses have turned green. Wild flowers that bloom in different parts of America are the forsythia, dogwood, violets, and jack-in-the-box. Many birds have built their nests, and mother birds are sitting on the eggs, which will soon hatch.

n Memorial Day or Decoration Day is observed, in most states of the United States, the last Monday in May. It is a legal holiday and is observed in memory of those who died while serving the United States in war. The graves of the war heroes are decorated with flowers. It was first observed in 1866.

n Mother’s Day was first observed in 1908. It was designated by Presidential proclamation, and was recognized officially by Congress and the President in 1914. It is celebrated in honor of Mothers on the second Sunday of May.

n The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. It is the most famous horse race in the United States.

n Many Mexican Americans celebrate what they call Cinco de Mayo, on May 5th. It is the anniversary of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862. It is a national holiday in Mexico.

n Hawthorn and Lily of the Valley are the flowers for the month of May.

n Emerald is the precious stone for the month of May.

n Empire State Building opened May 1, 1931.

n Memorial Day first observed, May 5, 1866

n A German submarine sank the passenger liner Lusitania in World War I, May 7, 1915.

n Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States, was born in Lamar, Mo., May 8, 1884.

n Mother’s Day became a public holiday, May 9, 1914.

n First transcontinental railway completed in Promontory, Utah, May 10, 1869.

n Minnesota admitted to the Union May 11, 1858

n United States declared war on Mexico May 13, 1846.

n Edward Jenner, a British physician, performed the first vaccination against smallpox in May 14, 1796.

n Lewis and Clark began trip up Missouri River, May 14, 1804.

n U.S. began first regular airmail service May 15, 1918.

n Homestead Act signed by President Abraham Lincoln, May 20, 1862.

n Amelia Earhart began the first solo flight by a woman across the Atlantic Ocean May 20, 1932.

n Clara Barton founded what became the American Red Cross May 21, 1881.

n Charles Lindbergh finished first transatlantic solo flight May 21, 1927.

n South Carolina became the eighth state May 23, 1788

n First permanent English settlement in America established in Jamestown, VA. May 24, 1607.

n Golden Gate Bridge opened at San Francisco May 27, 1937.

n Patrick Henry, American statesman and orator, born May 29, 1736.

n Rhode Island ratified the Constitution, becoming the 13th state, May 29, 1790.

n Wisconsin became the 30th state, May 29, 1848.

n Christopher Columbus began his third voyage May 30, 1498.

n Old saying: April Showers Bring May Flowers.

n Old joke: What do Mayflowers bring? Answer: Pilgrims

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Mom’s DiaryBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

Saturday, april 6: Our school had a lunch stand at Dan R. T. Byler’s auction. I went and mostly sat and watched people!

Sunday, april 7: Church was at neighbor Philip and Lori’s. We went back for supper.

Nice and warm today.Monday, april 8: A beautiful day. I

couldn’t stand it that the laundry wasn’t done, so I went and did it this afternoon, then, of course, I suffered for it.

Tuesday, april 9: Wayne, Katherine and I along with others went to Clymer, N. Y. to visit Wayne’s brother David and family.

Wednesday, april 10: I felt horrible today. I’m supposed to be starting on injections and the special pharmacy hasn’t sent them out yet. So, I called my doctor. She couldn’t figure it out. So she said she’d call them.

Thursday, april 11: Betty was cleaning out a few cupboard drawers and found some kind of spray with the nozzle off. She pressed the nozzle back on and happened to spray a little bit. It turned out to be pepper spray. It must have been strong stiff because my throat burned and Betty’s nose and throat also got it. A few of the others also got a bit of it.

At least, we know it works!Friday, april 12: I was trying to explain

to everyone in the family what “deja’ vu” means. Nobody understood what I was talking about except Laura and Katherine. Maybe tomorrow, they’ll experience it and know what I’m talking about!

Saturday, april 13: It was dreary today, so I did laundry and just hung it in the basement. The girls thoroughly cleaned the house, then did errands this afternoon.

Tonight, Laura was telling the girls spooky stories and were they ever wide eyed! I hope they don’t have nightmares.

Sunday, april 14: We drove down to my parents this afternoon. We had a heart stopping moment when on the way home by the covered bridge. Some burly looking tough guys stopped us and asked for a lighter. We didn’t have one and, then, couldn’t get out of there fast enough! I feel thankful to God for keeping us safe.

Monday, april 15: I’m trying not to get discouraged, but this pain and inflammation is startng to get me down. It is in my hips, back and neck now.

Tuesday, april 16: I tried to sew, but didn’t get much done. About all I can do is putter around the house, if that.

Wednesday, april 17: Every evening after school, Betty and Norma run to the barn and get Tony, the pony, to ride. They ride him through the trails in the woods.

Thursday, april 18: Some of the children went to the library tonight to get “fresh” books to read. They had oodles to take back, too.

We’re all bookworms.Friday, april 19: Tonight, Wayne

and I, along with Laura and Katherine, went to a benefit dinner at the Windsor Community Center.

Saturday, april 20: The girls did the laundry and cleaning. I managed to bake cookies, and then down I went.

I am so tired of sitting on my easy chair!Sunday, apr. 21: To church, then we

walked over to Reuben and Laura’s for the evening.

Monday, apr. 22: Nice, but a little cool. Rose Edna will be home all week, so she’s planning on sewing and cleaning.

This afternoon, we went out to the school to celebrate Teacher Rachel’s birthday.

Tuesday, april 23: Rose Edna went with me to get groceries and it was wonderful to have a helper.

Wednesday, april 24: It drizzled all day. John came home from work early because of the rain,

Rose Edna is on a roll with her cleaning and sewing. She painted the little bedroom, sewed a dress, put the bedroom back together, and is still going strong at 10:30 p.m.

I went to bed and let her do her thing!

Thursday, april 25: My parents came up for the day. Rose Edna sewed a dress for my Mom.

Tonight, some of us went down to Wayne’s Aunt Savilla. The children and Wayne mowed her lawn wile I visited with her.

Friday, april 26: Still a bit on the cool side. Rose Edna washed most of the bedding, then back to her sewing!

I hurt, even to the touch today. L I’m still waiting on those injections! This takes so much patience!

April 22, 2013: A sunny Monday morning and time for the “news”?Hubby’s cultivating the garden, no tiller needed this year! The forsythia bush is

showing off its golden glory, finally, after I was taken seriously and the horses were roped off from it. They kept “trimming” the bush at the wrong time. Hyacinths look and smell nice in spite of the 25 to 26 degree night temperatures (weekend of April 20 to 21).

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We got another horse at Bloomfield Horse Sale. Were very surprised when the address label on the envelope with the horse’s papers gave my brother David’s name as previous owner! The looks of this steed and the one we just sold (with lame leg) are strikingly similar. Are they related? They wondered. To me a horse is pretty much a horse (with slight differences). Of course, if they are reined up pretty high and are looking at the clouds instead of the road, they stand out a lot. Have to pity the poor animal; have heard others explain this as well.

By the way, upon enquiring as to our new horse’s name, Mrs. David said they called him “Dobbin”, although David called him “Doofus” at times. Thanks, brother!

Am afraid all too soon, we’ll be complaining about the heat, and, maybe, the “skeeters”? Read somewhere that someone who was visiting in Michigan, perhaps a long time ago, heard about the huge mosquitoes out there. When he spied a hummingbird, it scared him silly and he hurried for home. He thought it was one of those “skeeters”!

Every 3 to 4 weeks, the road crew goes by, filling up some holes on Parks-West Rd. Would like to tell them to save our money; it’s not going to last. They wouldn’t want us to tell them how to do it. But it’s quite sad that we have VERY few decent roads in the Middlefield and surrounding areas. This is 2013, last time I looked.

A pleasant evening of visiting was spent recently with Joe’s uncle, Noah J. Detweiler and the Melvin B. Bylers. This included Joe’s brothers and sisters, some from Atlantic, Pa. Next, we want to visit Joe’s 89-year-old Uncle Alvin in Prattsburg, N.Y.

Some nieces and a nephew spent a day recently with Dan C. and Sarah Byler for his 84th birthday. All went well, till … after a good-sized meal, said nephew caused a thunderous crash to the floor, breaking a leg of the lawn chair in 3 pieces. He had to have help to get up again. It took only about 2 seconds to see he was all right, and the humor began to bubble over. We were all glad it was my brother Crist J. S. and not one of us. All’s well that ends well, thankfully, because he does have a pacemaker in his chest!

Was not happy to hear Eli J. Mast had to have heart surgery, but, still glad he could be fixed up and hopefully avoiding further troubles. Maybe he’ll get a lot of mail and visitors through it all; always a highlight.

nutrient Dense GardeningBy Daniel C. Fisher

Well, time to write another article already!The sun is shining and the boys are planting onions, carrots, parsley, parsnip and beets.

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In both humans and animals, clinical studies show such effects as birth defects, eye diseases, thyroid disorder, infections, depressions, loss of hair, free radical damage and cavities can be due to a zinc deficiency.

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“america the Beautiful” by Ben Carson, M.D. with Candy Carson, was published by Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan, copyright 2012.

This is the 5th book by Dr, Carson who is a Professor of Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Oncology and Pediatrics and also the Director of Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution. He and his wife, Candy co-founded the Carson Scholars Fund that identifies and rewards students in the fourth through eleventh grades who are academic role models and who also demonstrate humanitarian qualities.

This, his latest book, dwells first on what principles and qualities made America great … the most successful country in the world whose rise to prominence happened in an astonishingly short time. He, then, examines what changes have happened to diminish America’s strength and goodness. Like any careful doctor, he diagnoses what has caused the changes we struggle with (or against) today, changes that have brought us to the brink of losing the freedoms that have been won for us through the scarifice and bloodshed of those who came before. And, finally, Dr. Carson writes a prescription that can, in the words of Franklin Graham, “ … cause the heart of our nation to beat once again with hope for the future”. … shedding light on what we need to do to become, once again, what was called, “the last, best hope of the world”.

Occasionally using his experiences growing up in a fatherless family, in far less than affluent neighborhoods, but blest

books in reviewBy Jacquie Foote

with a mother determined that her sons would become moral, educated thinkers who would be able to provide good lives for their families when the time came, Dr. Carson shows, through his own experiences, the sort of attitudes and work needed to lift oneself to the heights one aims for.

His chapters are short and interesting. But, be warned, each sentence has a lot to think about in it. Most of the chapters are titled with questions such as “Are We a Judeo-Christian Nation or Not” (Ch. 3), “Socialism: Whose Pot of Soup Is It?” (Ch. 6) and “What Do We Believe and in Whom Do We Trust?” (Ch. 14).

Dr. Carson reminds us that our nation was the first in human history envisioned as “of, by and for the people” and that this meant that there would be a great deal of individual, family and community responsibility, not government responsibility. This outlook also meant there would be unprecedented freedom to live one’s life without interference. He asks whether we can learn from mistakes of our past and advance the “great experiment” that is the United States of America, a free and prosperous nation meant to be “of, by, and for the people”.

Easy to read by seventh graders to adults, with many pages suitable to read to children, “America the Beautiful” is a book written by a proudly Christian, proudly American man. It is filled with hope and wisdom … and when you finish reading it, you will find yourself sharing that pride and hope.

We have a winner!Some 523 entries were received for the

baseball bubblegum guessing contest. We had many guesses of 500 and 525 but only one young patron guessed 555, the exact number! Mark Kauffman who comes to our Princeton Road stop on Saturdays now has 555 gumballs to chew or hopefully share with his friends and family! Mark will receive his prize the next time the bookmobile visits his Saturday stop. Oh, and by the way he also is receiving a large package of toothbrushes, as we do not want to be responsible for tooth decay as a result of gum chewing! A second place winner Sarah Ann Wengerd from our Saturday Burton Windsor stop who was only two numbers off will receive a smaller jar of gumballs.

Many thanks to our Bookmobile Friends group for providing monies that made this popular contest a success! And thanks to all who took a guess!

On National Bookmobile Day we handed out “Why I love the Bookmobile” coloring pages. Children have been returning them to the bookmobile and we are very much enjoying the messages they wrote and also admiring the artistic way they colored and decorated the pages.

There are two bookmobile staff members that you do not see on the bus. Megan and Liz are our office workers and they have the very important job of getting the bookmobile loaded up and ready to go each day. There are times at the end of the day our shelves are very empty, thanks to our great readers. Megan and Liz fill the bookmobile using the Middlefield library’s books. We are fortunate we have such a vast collection from which to choose materials and are thankful that the girls do such a great job having the bookmobile ready for each day’s patrons!

Liz was recently telling me that a personal friend had written a children’s

bookmobile newsBy Jane Attina

book. She brought her personal copy for us to look at. “Grandpa Popsicle” was written by Debby Warren Miller. The book has been ordered and will be on the bookshelves in a few weeks. Grandpa Popsicle is always ready for silly antics. In the small country village

where he lives, nothing moves too fast or too slow. In fact, everything is just right. But one morning, as he drives to the Ice House to begin his daily deliveries to the Amish people, Grandpa Popsicle has no idea he is about to experience an unforgettable adventure.

Grandpa Popsicle is strong. After he loads blocks of ice into his truck, he goes to the first house, where he is greeted by Snowball, a dog with the wiggliest tail ever. As he moves along his route to the second house, he sees a sign advertising free kittens. When he sees four fluffy little balls of furry fun inside the barn, Grandpa Popsicle decides he needs a pal to ride around with him in his truck. As one playful kitten runs and slides on an old feed sack, Grandpa Popsicle smiles and laughs. In this delightful tale, Grandpa Popsicle soon discovers that both he and a tiny kitten have the power to teach an entire village about unconditional love, friendship, and the special bond humans and animals can share.

May will bring changes to the way we check out materials on the bookmobile, as we will have the new computer system up and running toward the end of the month. Please remember to bring your library card to the bookmobile, as it will be more important than ever. Staff will need to scan in your card to find you quickly in the computer. Thank you for helping us to do our jobs in a more efficient way!

Happy reading from the bookmobile!

howdy from West farmingtonBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

Mrs. (Betzy Dan) Allen, Barb, and more of the late Davis J. S. Miller married girls spent Thursday with Mrs. Homer Martha Yoder along with Lester Sara Hostetler, Kathryn Hostetler and others. I picked up Sara there to go along to the chiropractor.

If plans hold up, Rudy and I, Emanuel and Maryann Staltzfus, Mike and Emma Slaubaughs, and maybe Enos Schrock Mary will travel to Kentucky from April 22 to April 26 to take in the wedding at Albert (Neil) Schmuckers. Emanuels plan to visit her sister Kate; the John Mullets, Mikes plan to visit her brother Melvins and sister Lester Sara Gingerichs. We’ll stay at son Roberts and my sister’s.

I feel we should appreciate our good health more since our group went singing Friday night to Levi and Sarah Yoders on Girdle Rd. Two of their boys are on wheelchairs, Aaron who is 17 and Robert who is 30. Wayne who died at 16 was also on a wheelchair. I’m sorry; I can’t name their illness. It is inherited. Sarah’s sister, Albert and Martha Miller on Hayes Rd. also have sons Joseph and Rudy on wheelchairs. Is it Muscular Dystrophy? How many of us can walk and do not appreciate it? It makes me feel ashamed.

We were shocked and sorry to hear Nelson, son of Robert and Emma Stutzman, was hurt in a logging accident in Pennsylvania. His wife is Mae, daughter of Bishop Mel R. Bylers. He was transferred to Erie Hospital with severe facial injuries, etc.

We had a short day today when son John and Laura and children Myron, Mary Kay and Seth came for brunch. Son Marty, Lori and children, Amanda, Marty Jr., Shirley, Marianne and Laura Rose came also.

A lot of changes were made at the Mike Slaubaugh residence. Crist and Cindy now own the Blueberry Patch and moved back where Mike and Mary Lou were. Three renters will live at the other two houses. Mikes moved where Bill and Katie were; they have a big roomy house.

There on Wednesday were daughter Kathy and I, Ray Slaubaughs’ two married daughters Lorena and Karen, widow Mose Barbara and her married daughter Lydia, and Crist Cindy. It was fun to be that close to B & K Salvage Store where we shopped and didn’t have to hurry as we do when we go with a taxi as usual.

Have a happy Summer! Smell the roses!

lines by lindaBy Linda Weaver

April 20, 2013: Hello Friends …We thought spring had sprung … but guess we’ll still have a few chilly mornings. From

a high of 69 degrees yesterday to a low of 39 degrees was quite the change. It was also very windy. This morning at 8:00, it’s still only 35 degrees.

We are glad the maple syrup season is over with. Several days this week were spent cleaning up equipment, etc. The menfolk say they are already looking forward to next year. They spent a morning with the Gingerich menfolk, here on Georgia Rd., having coffee and donuts with Jr. and his boys. I’m sure the main topic was surgering’s ups and downs, and ways to improve production. The Gingerichs had to cancel their open house because of Erwin Jr.’s illness. He will be going for a biopsy next Wednesday, the 24th. We spent Thursday eve there with the family and his sister Mary Slabaugh. The boys and grands were busy grading syrup which people from all over bring to send by truckload to Wisconsin and New Hampshire. A lot of work goes into this process. I’m sure they’ll be glad when it’s all done.

We were sorry to hear of the two funerals. Jonas Troyer, 72, has been battling cancer for quite some time. His funeral is today. Noah Troyer of Carroll County passed away and his funeral is tomorrow. He was formerly of this area and has most if his children living here, along with grands and greats. Jonases lived on Nauvoo Rd. close to our son Bob’s. Our sympathy to the families.

John Slabaugh went to see about his hernia this week. Surgery is scheduled for May 2. Hope you all have a good week with God’s blessings to all!

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. ~Charles W. Eliot

Funny, funny!Patient: “How much to have thistooth pulled?”Dentist: “Ninety Dollars.”Patient: “Ninety dollars for just a few minute’s work?”Dentist: “I can extract it very slowly if you’d like.”


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Greetings from the plain CommunityBy Donnie Miller

April 19, 2013: Having a nice rain shower at the present. “April showers bring May flowers” and our tulips are blooming this morning.

Why are letters and conversations all started on the subject of the weather, and why do we say, “How ya doing?” instead of, Hi.” Or “Good morning.” Do we really want to know how every one is doing or how they are feeling?

Again, another death in the community. Jonas A. Troyer, age 72, passed away Thursday early a.m. after a battle with cancer. Survivors are his wife of 48 years, Fannie D. (Byler), also 1 son and 3 daughters. Funeral is on Saturday the 20th. Also, word was received on the death of Noah B. Troyer, age 85, of Carroll County, formerly of Huntsburg. His wife Catherine passed away some time ago. Noah’s funeral is on Saturday, April 21.

Visiting with Reuben E. Yoders on Monday evening April 1, was the Troyer family. Ruben has his health battles and is totally dependant on oxygen. But he does enjoy visitors. On Thursday mornings, his friends and neighbors gather at his house for a coffee break. Had the privilege to join on the 18th along with Jake, John and Joe Yoder and Jake Detweiler. Old times at Burton Rubber were discussed.

Surprising Sister Sally for her birthday on Tuesday evening were daughters Sara Jane, Katie, and Saloma and her husband David. Ice cream and goodies were enjoyed. Just like we needed more calories, but how can birthdays be celebrated any other way?

Tonight is the benefit for Austin Hunt at the window shop. We hope they have a good turnout. It is up in the air if we can attend. It is getting harder and harder to go away in the evening any more. Is our age catching up with us?

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