{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}Vol. 2 No. 5 June 30, 2010

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Water FightsSubmitted by Susan Yoder

Probably one of my favorite childhood memories is the water fights we’d have. When mom would let us, we’d fill up five- gallon buckets with water (usually cold) and use glasses and have ourselves a blast! I think our feet barely touched the ground as we literally flew to get away from each other. I must say mom had tons of patience with us tracking in wet grass, etc., but there was nothing like it to cool off on a hot summer day!

Summer Memories

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One-day TripsSubmitted by Donnie Miller

Our summer memories were that mom and dad always tried to take the family for a one-day trip after the corn was planted and before the start of putting up hay. Often they would take us on a picnic and fishing, often to Mosquito Lake. One time we had planned to go to Punderson Lake, but I had to stay at home because I had the MUMPS! One time we made a one-day trip to Niagara Falls, which I can barely remember.

The TornadoSubmitted by Barbara Detweiler

It was May 31, 1985, and it started off like any other day. I washed clothes, and I remember thinking it was very muggy and humid. It was hard to breathe.

At 3:30, I went to our neighbors’ to babysit. I took brother Steven (almost 7) along and was going to send him home with brother John when he walked past on his way home from work.

I started supper at 4:30. The children were downstairs playing, and I made them come upstairs because it was thundering and lightening. I closed all the windows.

I saw John go past at 5 and decided Steven could just stay, so I yelled out to tell John to let mom know. (If I had sent Steven home, they would have been in the direct path of the tornado.)

I went back to the stove when suddenly I heard this roar, and it got really windy. Windows flew open and leaves came flying in through the roof. When I finally got my brain to think, I yelled, “Run for the basement!” and I grabbed the two youngest children and ran. Of course by then, it was over. A huge tree had fallen on the house and damaged it.

When a neighbor came running to see if we were okay, it finally really registered in my mind what it was. I looked up toward the east, and there went this pure white funnel. The children were screaming and crying, and I had to control myself for their sakes. Then I thought of John, who had been walking at that time. Just then dad and the others came running up and said John was okay. He had hurled himself into the ditch when he saw the tornado coming, and he watched the neighbor’s shop go.

We looked up toward Aunt Betty and Uncle John’s place and dad said, “Their house isn’t there anymore.” Dad and mom went up to John’s, and I took the children down to our place.

Brother Wally had been at our grandparents’ house along with Betty and children, and they had run for the back bedroom because the basement was full of water. Wally got a gash in his head and had to go to emergency. (Dad brought Wally’s hat home; it was all bloody.) Uncle Dan’s wife, Mary Ann, was also at grandpa’s, and she had to go to emergency, too. She got 15 stitches in her leg, and Wally had stitches in the back of his head, in his shoulder and in his lips. This was all because of flying glass in the bedroom.

Uncle John and Aunt Betty had to rebuild, and people showed up by the hundreds to help with the cleanup, etc. Three weeks after the tornado, their house was up, sided and drywalled, and they moved into the basement.

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

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In This Issue ...Birthdays .......................................................................02 Bits and Pieces of Yesteday ....................................03Bookmobile News .....................................................07Bookmobile Schedule .............................................07Children’s Immunization Clinics ...........................02Classified Form ...........................................................08Greetings from Garrettsville ..................................06Greetings from the Plain Community ................06 Hello from Amish Crossing Corner ......................06Hello from Huntsburg ..............................................03Katherine’s Korner .....................................................04Lines by Linda .............................................................05Mom’s Diary ................................................................05News from Windsor ..................................................04Parkman Pathways ....................................................06Plain Fun .......................................................................08 Recipes ..........................................................................03Spotlight on Amish Home Crafts & Balery ......04Understanding Horses ............................................06Wanted .........................................................................01

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July 2 Rachel J. Hershberger (9)July 3 Ruthie J. Gingerich (38)July 4 Paul A. Miller (18)July 4 Aaron Weaver (32)July 5 Billy J. Weaver (16)July 6 Kathryn FinlawJuly 6 Crist Hershberger Jr. (34)July 6 Christina Weaver (34) July 7 Elizabeth O. Yoder (7)July 7 Mike Yutzy (54)July 9 Esther A. Kauffman (24)July 10 Matthew C. Yoder (8)July 10 Jason Paul Weaver (1)July 12 Noah G. Bender (16)July 13 Mervin C. Miller (12)July 16 Marian B. Miller (10)July 16 Leona E. Byler (8)July 18 Philip Martha Miller (27)July 18 Maria R. Miller (10)July 20 Christina D. Kurtz (22)July 20 Linda Marie Weaver (9)July 21 John E. Shrock (56)July 21 Nathan C. Yoder (16)July 23 Linda A. Miller (20)July 23 Amanda Byler (21)July 24 David D. Kurtz Jr. (16)July 25 Jeremy Weaver (2)July 29 Regina R. Miller (15)

Happy Belated BirthdayJune 24 Aaron Ray Weaver (11)

Summer MemoriesSubmitted by Ellen Hershberger

One fond summer memory we have is when we’d be in bed and at exactly 10 p.m. ,we’d hear the bugle play “Taps” from the Parkman Boy Scout Camp. It was a soothing, sort of sweet-sad sound.

Summer MemoriesSubmitted by Jacquie Foote

The summer memory that stands out for me is the memory of a crime. I was just 5 years old and had become enchanted with a neighbor’s backyard full of tulips. I had never seen those before, and I longed to get one to give my mom. But the neighbor lady did not speak English well and hollered a lot, so I was afraid to ask her for one. Well, one day I rode my tricycle into her yard to sneakily pick one. It was then that I realized I didn’t know how to pick a tulip. It became apparent that grasping the flower and pulling resulted in a lot of petals in the hand but no real flower. I tried various picking techniques, but since I always grasped the bloom rather than the stem, I had no luck. I’m not sure how many tulips I ruined before the paperboy saw me and hollered at me, but there were quite a few. So, criminal that I was, I jumped on the tricycle and made my getaway before the lady came out. For a time, I hid behind our garage and thought about running away. Suppertime came, and I decided it was best just to go home.

After giving me a “good” talking to, my parents walked me to the neighbor’s home so I could apologize and find out what I would have to do to make restitution. I accepted the scolding she gave me, but as for restitution, she simply declared she never wanted me to come into her yard again. No problem! In fact, for as long as we lived there, I never passed her house except by crossing the street first.

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Summer MemoriesBy Sarah Miller

Some summer games we played when I was a child involved a platform in the haymow. We had plays. There were also lots of places to hide, when playing hide and seek. (Being one of the youngest in our family, my two younger sisters and I had several nieces and nephews to play with.) There was a rope fastened to the roof inside the barn and we spent many a time swinging on it. Now, most of the hay gets baled; therefore there’s no need for a rope to pull hay into the barn.

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Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender

What’s coming out of this pen is hard to say. I’m behind; this should be out of the house by now.Huntsburg lost a longtime resident, Simon Yoder (81 years, 7 months, and 6 days old). He was

born in Huntsburg and lived in the township most of his life. He lived at the corner of Townline and Nauvoo Road for a while, and, at one time, lived on Peters Road. He was Uncle Dan’s first customer when he started Byler’s harness Shop.

There is a lot of fishing going on. I did go for a few years. The last time I went, I didn’t get one fish.

In the late 60s Eria Miller, Melvin Troyer (both deceased now) and I went to Fairport Harbor on the break wall to fish. A thunderstorm came up, and a guy was fishing with a steel rod. He lost his life as lighting struck him. A lifeboat came and got the body. They said the steel rod pulled the lightening. It was not long until three Amish men were alone on that break wall! Everyone else cleared out. We had a driver, and she had gone home. There we were. We looked like drowned rats. By noon the sun came out, and we did catch a few fish.

Hidden View School had their school trip June 14. They went to Niagara Falls, but just stayed on the American side. I haven’t seen anyone since they came home, so we don’t know what kind of day they had.

Son Gideon’s school went to Put-N-Bay June 16.

From a 1940s DiarySubmitted by Katherine Byler

Emma J. Byler came home with her friend, Fannie S. Miller for overnight. (Fannie worked at a restaurant in Middlefield.) Emma’s friend, Dan Shrock, was also there for supper.

(Note … Emma and Dan ended up being wed for 66 years. Recently, for her 91st birthday, Emma received 200+ birthday cards, but she doesn’t know why so many!)

June 23, 1892Middlefield, OhioSubmitted by Sarah Miller

Warm and wet weather at present. Corn is a late crop this summer on account of the rain.

Daniel Byler and wife have gone to Lawrence County, Pa. to visit friends. Noah Byler and Emma Miller are doing chores and keeping house for them.

Joseph Hershberger is drawing milk for John Miller this summer. We hope to find out by and by how he likes it.

(Note … Anyone out there know what drawing milk was?)

June 10, 1892Welshfield, OhioSubmitted by Sarah Miller

Corn is not all planted yet on account of wet weather.

Gideon Detweiler, who had been sick the past few weeks, is feeling better.

Mrs. E. E. Miller is very low at this time.A curious incident occurred with C. E.

Bennett of this county. On Monday, June 6, he left his home with his horse and road cart and has not been seen since. It is said that before he left he remarked to his wife it would never cost a cent for his funeral. On the following day, his horse, cart, and hat were found by the side of the river, and it is supposed that he drowned in the river. A search for his body is being made today.

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A Letter from March 5, 1958Submitted by Katherine BylerDear Ones,

People are busy in the sugar woods. Dad is at work. Ben just put the milk out. Allan took the buggy over to Dan Kurtz to fix.

Dad and I had a wreck last night. He went over to the board meeting. And I stayed at Henry Shrocks to visit with Ed Lydia. When he came back, we didn’t see him right away and his horse started to go and he couldn’t hold it, and it went so fast around the lane corner that it tipped over. The horse stopped then, but had two posts broken and the oilcloth torn. So we have to fix it again.

I wanted him to take Charlie and the old buggy. And we wanted him to sell that horse for it wasn’t safe. Dad thought it was, for him. Now he’s ready to sell him, too. But the buggy broke. Guess we all have to learn the hard way. I’m glad I wasn’t on the buggy. We walked all the way home from Henrys.

Mary’s baby is doing very good. She weighs almost 8 pounds (almost 6 weeks old) and she’s getting a double chin.

Yesterday the men started digging a drain ditch for a basement on the north side of the garden. Maybe when we get old, we will build a dawdy* house on it. IF we get old.

Mother, Dad and children(* grandpa)

The little girl was sitting in her father’s lap as he read her a goodnight story. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. By and by she was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again.

Finally she spoke, “Daddy, did God make you?” “Yes, sweetheart,” he answered, “God made me a long time ago.” “Oh.” she said. Then, “Daddy, did God make me too?”

“Yes, indeed, honey,” he assured her, “God made you just a little while ago.” “Oh.” she said. Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, “God’s getting

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News from WindsorBy Barbara Ann DetweilerAmish Home Craft and Bakery

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When you walk into the friendly place that is the Amish Home Craft and Bakery, you will have the delightful problem of not knowing where to look first!

Tastefully displayed are craft items in wood and in cloth. And then there are the many kinds of beautiful handwoven baskets! In addition, “tasteful” becomes “taste filled” when you catch sight of the beautiful pies, cookies, breads, and tempting fry pies.

How did such an interesting shop come to be? Emma Miller, co-owner, explains, “Mom and dad (Joe Jay and Elizabeth Yoder) had a shop here for 26 years with fabric, quilts, housewares and toys. Then they retired. So the shop was standing empty six years. Then we decided to put in a consignment shop to help out our Amish and Mennonite friends as we have the building and they don’t, and they have a talent and would like to make things to sell. So they bring their products here to sell. “ Quite a few of these talented craftsmen, it turns out, are widows or widowers, or people with various handicaps. The Amish Home Craft Shop, which started in 2003, has become a source of revenue for them. (The bakery part came later.)

The shop always has a lot to offer. The handmade items include quilts (all sizes), cribs, wall hangings, table runners, place mats, handwoven rugs, baby blankets, pajamas, nighties and baby gifts. All these are easy to find and examine.

There are hickory rockers, hobbyhorses, some wooden toys, and other items whose shining surfaces will catch your eye. The handwoven baskets (made by handicapped people) are there in an astonishing variety. For the children (or the child in you), there are dolls and games such as the fabulous corn hole game (and extra corn bags as needed), and the golf ball game, as well

Mel and Sarah Miller moved to Lanes Road.The seventh and eighth grader pupils,

parents and teachers of Windsor Mills and Cox Road Schools went to Niagara Falls on Wednesday, June 2.

There was a wedding June 17 at widow Katie (Yost) Byler’s of her daughter and John and Ida Fisher’s son. There was also a wedding, this one June 17, at Chris and Cora Fisher’s of their daughter and Alan Mullet’s son.

THEY GOT ME! Then they dropped me when they were full of my blood! Yes, it was the skeeters. Can’t sit outside without being invaded by the worthless pests, especially at a certain time of the evening.

Told some of our children I’ve reached the half-birthday mark, so they so kindly sang half the birthday song for me. It’s the thought that counts.

Jim Weaver helped his church family sing “Happy Birthday” supposedly to Ray Mast when they turned to him and sang his name! Talk about flustered!

Three teachers from Mespo Elementary School retired after over 30 years each of teaching kindergarten and first grade. A dinner with reminiscing was attended by many at Mary Yoder’s restaurant. The teachers were Sharon Simkins, Kathy Newcomb and Marti Klosinski. Things will not be the same.

Ray and Raymond Mast and Elmer Mast Jr. tried their fishing luck at Pymatuning Lake, staying at a cabin for a week. A bat (live one) seemed to attack Ray Sr., and he took off running and fell in the mud. Elmer couldn’t help himself but laugh. Then found it difficult to stop. (They need bats out there for the mosquitoes, etc.)

Weddings are going strong in the Amish community here and in other areas, too. We were in Clymer, N. Y. at the wedding of a former neighbor, Matthew Troyer, son of Paul and Martha. Of course, not being able to be two places at once, we had to miss out on a local girl’s wedding, Erma Mast to Sammy Troyer Jr.

Mrs. (Davis S.) Lizzie is doing well enjoying birthday cards, gifts and visits for her 80th birthday. An open house was held for Mrs. (Enos) Mary Shrock’s 80th birthday. She was real pleased with all who came.

Friends can help Kathryn Finlaw celebrate her July 6 birthday. Send cards and greetings to her at 10230 S.R. 46, N.E., North Bloomfield, OH, 44450.

Found out that work crews can stop at the corner of Girdle Road and Wilcox Road Tuesday mornings for donuts. The donut lady stays up all night to get her supply made (around 26 dozen). Maybe my walk will reach that far, and I can have my breakfast before I get back home! A lot of good that will do!

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spotlight On...as wooden puzzles and beautiful checker/chess boards. Amish Home Crafts carries a line of clothing for the Amish such as shirts, dresses, ladies’ coats, men’s coats, bonnets, caps, baby dresses and lots, lots more. Emma smiles as she says that if you can’t

find the size coat you need, one can be made to order for you.

In the fall of 2008, Emma and Jonas added a line of

delicious Amish baked goods. As Emma tells it, “Jonas was having back problems, so I started baking to help us along. At that time, we only had it Fridays and Saturdays. Then, in 2009, he had back surgery. This is when we decided to see if we can bake more so

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a week. Now Jonas helps me in our baking. Our two daughters work here and, depending on how many orders we have, one or two other girls also help.”

At this time, they offer nine different kinds of bread, seven kinds of pies (including cream), cinnamon rolls, cakes, several kinds of cookies, their famous fry pies, and even donuts (as available). One reason the pies and fry pies are so good is that they make their own pie filling. There is more variety on Fridays and Saturdays. And, of course, if you don’t see it, you can order it. Emma stresses that they will fill large orders if someone has a special occasion.

The bakery reflects the seasons with maple things, rhubarb bakery, zucchini bread, strawberry bread, pumpkin rolls, and mince pies appearing in turn. Of course, it is always the season for chocolate cream rolls!

The variety, quality, and service make Amish Home Crafts and Bakery a truly special place to find gifts and treats.

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Mom’s Diary(Formerly called “Words from Windsor”)By Barbara Ann DetweilerWe have been enjoying the sunshine, which has managed to come in between so many

rainy days. The rain is good for the gardens, but we still need to plant a few seeds.We attended the weddings of Mark and Cindy Bontrager and, two days later, of Freeman

and Ruthie Troyer. Both couples had beautiful days, which means so much with all the people being able to visit outside. Tents were set up to sit under. That’s where the gifts are usually opened also.

The week of June 13 saw the wedding of Paul, son of Robert and Laura Troyer, to Rose, daughter of Andy and Dorothy Miller, on Tuesday and Adam, son of Albert and Anna Marie Miller, to Clara Mae, daughter of Bill and Martha Detweiler on Thursday. It seems like more weddings than usual this year. Congratulations to all!

Roy and Esther Bontrager celebrated their 45th anniversary on June 10. It was at this wedding I met my husband, Jake. Roy is my cousin , and Esther is Jake’s sister.

My sister Sara and John Hershberger celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 9. Their address is 15959 Portie-Flamingo Rd., Corning, OH, 43730. They would enjoy hearing from friends and family, I’m sure.

Only five baby swans remain at the Mat’s pond. Two mysteriously disappeared, and one was injured by a snapping turtle and died. The ones remaining are growing fast and will be full grown by fall.

Saturday, May 22: A dreary, rainy day. I baked, sewed, cooked … the usual. Dad came up for a few hours while mom went to an alumni dinner at the old Windsor School. She told the children to babysit grandpa, and if he cries to give him a pacifier. They got a kick out of that.

We had our first watermelon today – from a fruit peddler- but a treat never the less.

Sunday, May 23: Went to church, then to Uncle Wally and Barbara’s for a belated birthday surprise. Played a game of croquet. After we got home the little girls told me … Wally is funny.

Monday, May 24: I did sewing and mending ALL day and, by tonight, I felt cross-eyed. So I went outside and planted some flowers.

Tuesday, May 25: Another warm day and I enjoyed every minute of it. I did more sewing and also washed all coats. This, hopefully, will be the last time for the summer.

Today is brother Joe’s birthday.

Wednesday, May 26: Rose Ellen scootered down to mom’s to help her for a few days. I cleaned out my flowerbeds. WHERE do all those weeds come from?! When I was done I was severely overheated. (I can’t sweat.) The kids had a fit about my red face, so I took a shower, but it still took a while to cool down.

Thursday, May 27: 80 degrees today. Wayne and the boys got our garden ready to plant. Hopefully we can do that tomorrow.

The mosquitoes are out in swarms. It’s almost impossible to be outside once they’re on the move.

Friday, May 28: Rose Edna came home today. We cleaned house, mowed lawn and planted garden. Afterward we sat around the campfire and popped popcorn and roasted hot dogs.

Saturday, May 29: This morning Wayne finished the garden. Then he and the boys helped make hay across the road. The girls and I did some mulching, weedeating and housework. We put up two tents, one for the boys and one for the girls.

Sunday, May 30: Went to church, came home and rested. Later dad and mom and brother John, Laura and family came up to camp out. We sat around the campfire till midnight before finally settling down in the tents As for me, I slept in my bed!

Monday, May 30: The men and boys were up at 6 a.m. already! We made breakfast outside, then visited and ate again when lunchtime rolled around. It stormed this afternoon, and nephew Wayne almost lost his pants when it thundered hard! After it quit, they all left for home and I went to do laundry. When I next looked into the living room, on every chair and couch was a sleeping person!

Tuesday, June 1: Went to the “ole swimming hole” with the kids. They love playing in water, and Andrew is like a fish. He has no fear. I make them wear life jackets, though.

Wednesday, June 2: Brother Steven’s birthday.

Today was the seventh- and eighth-grade school trip to Niagara Falls. Laura and I went. It was an enjoyable day. Katherine went down to mom’s.

Thursday, June 3: Rose Edna had to babysit today, and she took Betty along. So it was only Laura, Norma and myself here. Norma thought she couldn’t play ’cause she didn’t have anyone to play with. She’s not used to playing alone. So she followed me and did whatever I did.

Friday, June 4: Tonight Wayne and I and the girls went to Warner’s Hallow School auction. John and Andrew stayed home, mowed lawn and went swimming.

Saturday, June 5: During the night, I heard a commotion upstairs. This morning the boys told me they were chasing a bat that had got in. They had badminton racquets, and every time the bat went past their doorway, they gave a mighty swing. It took a while, but they finally got it and threw it out the window.

Had 20 quarts of strawberries to freeze today.

Sunday, June 6: A dreary, rainy morning so we drove to church in the rain. It did brighten up then, during the day.

Monday, June 7: Had some friends here for the evening.

The girls started sleeping in the tent every night. Norma starts out outside but usually ends up in the house. She’s still my baby! She likes to say she’s mom’s baby, but not “a” baby.

Tuesday, June 8: Had 20 more quarts of strawberries to work on today. I made jam and froze the rest. Went to mom’s this afternoon and the girls planted her flowers.

Wednesday, June 9: It rained off and on most of the day. Wayne and I went to Chardon to Home Depot to buy some flooring for Laura’s room. Then he put that in this afternoon.

Norma will have to stay in the tent with the big girls ALL night ‘cause Wayne and I are leaving early tomorrow morn.

Thursday, June 10: Wayne and I went to Clymer, N.Y. to his niece’s wedding … and Norma didn’t make a peep while sleeping in the tent! Saw lots of people at the wedding including Rudy Detweiler Emma. She likes attention, so, if you see her, give her some!

Friday, June 11: I stayed busy today preparing a meal for a box social we attended tonight.

Betty and Norma were pretending Betty was the man driving the horse and Norma was his wife. Betty got disgusted at Norma for some reason and asked her, “Why did I marry you anyway?”

Never a dull moment around here!

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Parkman PathwaysBy Ellen Hershberger

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

Greetings from the Plain CommunityBy Donnie Miller

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

The teacher was getting acquainted with her new

class on the first day of kindergarten.

“And what does your father do?” she asked one little girl.

“Whatever my mother tells him,” she replied.

Understanding HorsesBy Daniel Fisher

The mineral that a horse needs the most is sodium, or as we call it, salt. Salt is vital in maintaining the proper fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. Since salt is excreted in the urine and is used in bodily functions, it should be available on a regular basis. Lactating mares use more salt since some is lost in supplying the milk for the foal. More salt is also used in hot weather or hard exercise. Salt helps regulate the cooling mechanism in the body and is excreted by sweating. Since the need for salt differs from one horse to another and at different times, it should be free choiced.

If you add salt to the feed, it should be very little, and you still need to free choice so the horse can regulate himself.

If a horse has had no salt for a long time, he can eat too much at a time until it is balanced. Too much salt can cause a severe fluid imbalance and can be fatal. A salt deficiency will decrease the horse’s appetite and water intake. He can show signs of fatigue and heat exhaustion. A salt deficiency retards growth, reduces lactation and causes a rough hair coat.

A horse suffering from deficiency of salt or any other mineral may begin chewing wood, eating, dirt and/or any other non-food items.

Not enough water can also cause toxicity from salt. A correct potassium and salt balance means a correct fluid balance.

A natural salt usually has a good amount of potassium in it. Refined salt is usually sodium chloride only, and potassium should be made available, especially in the winter to keep the proper fluid balance

in the gut.

Strawberries are on the menu at present. We have had a good crop. It is a bit of a chore for me to bend down and pick. We have had enough to share with our children and friends this year, but with the wet weather we have had some spoilage. Gardens are growing, but so are the weeds!

We attended two weddings the second week of June. On June 8 Mark Bontrager, son of Lee and Ida, wed Cindy Bender, daughter of Edward and Edna Bender. Marks will have their home in the Orwell area. Thursday, June 10, we traveled to the Clymer, N. Y. area to take in the wedding of Matthew Troyer and Amanda Detweiler. Amanda is the daughter of the David Detweilers, my nephew. We went with my sister and family, the Monroe Detweilers. The third week saw the wedding of Adam Miller and Clara Mae Detweiler at the bride’s home, the Bill and Martha Detweilers on Georgia Road.

Dan Wengerd who has a tumor on his pancreas is slowly out.Our daughter Saloma (Mrs. David Detweiler) has plans to have a Downs gathering at their home

on Hunt Road on July 13. This is for parents and grandparents of those who have children with Downs syndrome who live in this area. Coffee and cold drinks will be furnished, but bring your own meal.

We are looking forward to a weekend visit with son Dannie and family over the weekend of July 11. Dannies live in northern Indiana.

June 14 brought a rainy morning but it looked like it might clear up, so daughter Sylvia and I went to the Middlefield Auction awhile. It started to rain again, so most of the vendors were covering up their stuff. Still, we were able to bring home some produce.

Born to Allen and Mae Kauffman, a son, Jon Mark. He was born Monday, June 14, making first time grandparents of Joe J. and Saloma Miller Jr. Other grands are Joe and Sara Kaufman. This is also the first great grand for Mrs. Mat Miller and for Joe and Sara Miller.

Leaving for Michigan Friday, June 11, were Ray and Judy Miller and four children, and Joe and I. We visited Albert Miller

and children in Ossinike, and then went to Mio to daughter Betty and family,

coming home Sunday evening.Several Amish school children,

parents and teachers went to Niagara Falls for their eighth grade graduation trip.

An open house at Joe’s Window Shop was held Friday, June 25 for grandpa John J. Miller for his

90th birthday. Then, on Saturday, June 26, a family reunion was held

there also. It was a busy time.

I’ve been lax in keeping up my diary, so I’ll have to wing it.Since I’m not a real writer but just a pretend one, hopefully I’ll do better next time.The produce-growing families have been very busy picking their first crops and getting more

planting done. We thank God for a Sabbath day of rest! Some of the crops that are ready are kale, lettuce, broccoli and strawberries.

Mrs. Edna Mae Detweiler fell and broke her elbow. She needed surgery to fix it.On Wednesday, June 16, there was a wedding to attend at cousin Truman Hershbergers. Then,

the following Thursday, there was the wedding of Steven Yoder and Ada Miller. The weddings seem to have slowed a bit but not much.

I’m phasing out the laundry job and am off on Wednesdays and Thursdays.Be blessed!

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Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller

June 10 was a nice day. I wrote this letter, gave my hanging baskets plant food, did laundry, went to Garrettsville with Ivan for his doctor appointment and did grocery shopping.

We’ve got our spring cleaning done! I’ve also helped Ivan clean the shop. We moved the big stuff out and we got everything in order, washed windows and power washed the floor. Ivan also mowed the lawn. Barbara trimmed and I helped some. I planted the last of my flowers, fixed a couple boxes, and put the last of the marigolds in the garden. I picked strawberries and made three batches of freezer jam!

We went to Hartville flea market with a load on June 7. We had a nice time; it wasn’t too warm that day. We ate at the Hartville Kitchen before we came home.

June 9 was the funeral of old Simon Yoder. He hadn’t been well for a while. He had twin granddaughters who got married a week apart recently. Simon was able to be at wedding part of the day.

We had a bird singing way on top of a tree in our treeline this spring. We heard it, the sound was different. We finally saw the bird a couple weeks ago and we looked it up in our bird book. We think it may have been a Phainopepla. Now, we haven’t seen it for several days. So maybe it left.

We’ve been getting rain every few days lately and gardens are growing. Also the lawns are nice and green

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Bookmobile NewsBy Jane Attina

We have updated our bookmobile schedule with changes that went into effect Monday, May 24. We grouped neighborhood stops together to make for a better driving flow and

added a few minutes to extremely busy stops. We hope this will give our patrons a little more time to make selections. The schedule below is also available on the bookmobile and at the Middlefield Library. We would like to remind library users that the Middlefield Library in town does not open until 10 a.m.

Happy reading from the bookmobile staff.

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We Sharpen Chains & BladesWe Have Gas Cans in Stock

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Summer Bookmobile ScheduleMONDAY

Middlefield1:30 – 1:40 Lakeview Apt.1:50 – 2:15 Forever Young Day Care2:20 – 2:40 Great Day Child Care2:55 – 3:25 15471 GeorgiaAlternate 15550 Newcomb3:35 – 4:05 15536 Chipmunk LaneAlternate 15939 Chipmunk Lane5:15 – 5:45 Bundysburg south of Rt 87Alternate Yoder’s Harness Shop 14698 Bundysburg

Huntsburg6:00 – 6:40 13060 BundysburgAlternate 13620 Bundysburg

Middlefield6:55 – 7:25 15303 Burton-WindsorAlternate 16321 Burton-Windsor7:40 – 8:10 16115 NauvooAlternate 16450 Nauvoo

TUESDAYMiddlefield1:15 – 1:45 Sunnyhope School 15720 NewcombParkman2– 2:30 17550 Route 88Alternate 17150 Bundysburg

Middlefield2:45 – 3:15 16507 Bundysburg3:30 – 4 17325 ReevesAlternate 17747 Reeves4:10 – 4:50 17121 ReevesAlternate 16898 Old State6 – 6:30 17202 PetersAlternate 17747 Peters6:45 – 7:15 15870 DurkeeAlternate 15615 DurkeeHuntsburg7:30 – 8 11760 PrincetonAlternate 17022 Nauvoo

WEDNESDAYParkman1:15 – 1:45 17283 NewcombAlternate 17001 Newcomb2 – 2:30 19171 Parkman-NelsonAlternate 18459 Hobart2:40 – 3:10 16232 SoltisAlternate 17201 Farmington3:25 – 3:55 15510 AglerAlternate 15550 Grove

Middlefield4:10 – 4:40 Newcomb & NashAlternate 16810 Newcomb5:55 – 6:25 Newcomb & PatchAlternate 15949 Newcomb6:40 - 7:20 17041 TavernAlternate 15200 Shedd7:30 – 8 17568 TavernAlternate 16071 Shedd

THURSDAYThere is NO Bookmobile service on the FIRST Thursday of each month. It is a Maintenance Day.

Chesterland 9:55 – 10:15 Chester Co-op Pre-School10:25 – 10:40 Metzenbaum Workshop10:45 – 11:2 Metzenbaum Center11:30 – 11:50 Heartland Day Care12:05 – 12:25 Geauga Seniors

Claridon2:15 – 3 County HomeMunson 3:15 – 4:15 Notre Dame

FRIDAYRussell10:10 – 10:35 Ann’s Child Care

Bainbridge10:45 – 11:15 Goddard School11:30 – noon The Wells

Munson12:30 – 1 Senior Center

Chardon2:20 – 2:50 Heather Hill (2:20 – 2:50)Alternate Dolan Ctr. (2:20 -2:35)Alternate The Liberty (2:35 –2:50)3 – 3:30 Chardon Day CareAlternate Chardon Bass Lake Day Care

SATURDAYHuntsburg9:45 – 10:25 11950 HuntAlternate 12665 Clay 14494 Bundysburg10:40 – 11:10 17079 PioneerAlternate 12924 Princeton 14760 Hayes

Middlefield11:25 – 11:55 16310 PioneerAlternate 16421 Burton WindsorAlternate 17215 Dead End Shedd12:05 – 12:45 13310 ClayAlternate 15768 Burton Windsor 16560 Hosmer2 – 2:30 16690 BridgeAlternate 16487 MadisonAlternate 16430 Swine Creek2:40 – 3:10 16078 Old State Alternate 16695 Madison 15900 Georgia3:20 – 3:50 16820 Dead End SheddAlternate 16342 Hosmer 15773 Newcomb

Geauga County Raccoon Hunters

Peters Rd., Middlefield

All meetings are held at the club at 7pm

PKC Hunt - July 10UKC Hunt - July 23-24

Ground Hog Contest coming in August

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Good Plant Food for Hanging BasketsSubmitted by Rachel Miller

1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon Epsom salts1 tablespoon salt peter

1/2 tablespoon household ammonia1 gallon warm waterMix together until salts are dissolved.Use this to water plants every 4 to 6 weeks.

When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, “I’m not sure.”

“Look in your underwear, Grandpa.” he advised, “ Mine says I’m 4 to 6.”

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Plan Ahead!!! There will be a drawing contest for

the end of July!

We are asking you to draw a summer picture. You may color it or simply draw it.

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

There will be more about this contest in our next issue. But you can start planning your picture now!It’s a Contest!!!!

Another cartoon to color!You may use either crayons or color pencils … or both!Remember markers or paints look smeary on this kind of paper, so it’s best not to use them.The age categories are 5 – 7, 8 – 10, and 11 and up. First prize in each age group will be a large box of color pencils and a box of 24 Crayola crayons. Second prize in each age group will be a small box of color pencils and a box of 24 Crayola crayons. HINT … never color the “balloon” that has what the character is saying. It usually makes it too hard to read.Please send your entry in by July 5. Be sure to include your complete address.

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CUSToM CoUNTeRToPSAmish-made, custom countertops. Miller’s Top Shop, 18960 Nelson Rd., Garrettsville. Levi Miller 440-548-5872 (let ring).

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12. J & S Lawn Structures13. Maplebrook Tack & Harness14. Middlefield Cheese15. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op16. Miller Holz Haus17. Mullet’s Footwear & Country Cedar18. Mullet’s Harness Shop19. O.A.R Vinyl Windows20. Pine Craft, LLC21. Ray’s Repair

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