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or at least, give you a chuckle!Things I’ve Used:

Getting rid of insect pests …To keep m

osquitoes, bees, wasps, and

deer flies away, put a fresh sheet of Bounce

fabric softener in your pocket when you

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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}

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

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

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

Published Every Three Weeks Free of Charge

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

Happy Birthday!!

and General Store for Horse, Farm & Home Supplies

Custom Leather Work Belts, Sheaths, Cases and more

Professionally handcrafted in our shop.Custom and Leather Repairs.

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

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

Belated Happy BirthdayMay 01 Aden L. Byler (13)May 12 Earl Swonger (Thomas Drive) (24)May 17 Rose Edna Detweiler (15)May 17 Rose Anne Raber (15)May 17 Amanda (Mel) Byler (8)May 18 Dorothy Troyer (38)May 18 Mary Mullet (55)

Children’s Immunization ClinicsGeauga County General Health District hosts local children’s immunization clinics. Immuniza-tions for children and adolescents are free of charge for all Geauga County residents regardless of income. For non-Geauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit.Middlefield ClinicSecond Wednesday, June 9 , 9–11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St. (Route 608), south of Route 87, Middlefield.Thursday, May 20 , 3–6 p.m. Clinic will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St. (Route 608), south of Route 87, Middlefield.Third Wednesday, May 19, 9–11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St. (Route 608), south of Route 87, Middlefield.Newbury Township ClinicWednesday, May 26, 9 –11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Rd., Newbury.Troy Township ClinicWednesday, June 16, 9–11:3 0 a.m. Clinic will be held at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market, east of Route 700.

Benefit Northern Ohio Handicap Fund Fundraiser and AuctionSaturday, May 29 – 9 a.m.

Middlefield Sale Barn, 1/4 mile off Route 608 on Nauvoo Road.Bake sale, chicken BBQ, fresh donuts and more!

Auction items include woodcrafts, furniture, handmade quilts. And much, much more!Mark your calendars!

May 28 Ella Mullet (60)May 30 Elizabeth (John) Byler (15)May 30 Mrs. (Alan) Clara Mae Mullet (44)May 30 Ray E. Mast (62)May 30 Mrs.(Gid) Margaret Hershberger(55)May 30 Joey Yoder (16)May 30 Mrs. Alan (Clara Mae) Mullet (44)June 2 Steven Ray Byler (32)June 5 Samuel A. Shetler (23)June 7 Martha A. Byler (54)June 13 Barbie Kurtz (16)June 18 Michael Miller Jr.June 22 Michael DetweilerJune 29 Eddie Miller

May 19 Homer H. Yoder (50)May 19 Sarah Hostetler (45)May 20 Marvin Kurtz (18)May 20 Marvin Kurtz (40) May 20 Allen A. U. Byler (41)May 22 Hannah Elizabeth Miller (7)May 22 Ivan Miller Jr. (43)May 22 Kathy (Mrs. Henry Jr.) Miller (54)May 22 Mrs. (Emanuel) Sara Hershberger(73)May 23 Mrs. (Allen) Ann Byler (56)May 23 Mrs. (Willy) Susie Stutzman (43)May 24 Mrs. (Andy) Katie Hostetler (79)May 24 Ben Weaver (14)May 25 Raymond Mast Jr. (24)

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D For Our Next Issue …In our next issue we will be celebrating dads, so please send us:• Memories of dads and granddads• Dad’s favorite recipe(s)Our deadline will be Monday, May 24.

Amish School Auctions

June 4th – Cox Meadows School, Cox Rd.June 11th – Maple Knoll School,

Mumford Rd.June 25th –Frams Corner School,

Newcomb Rd.July 9th – Johnsons Corner School,

Burton- Windsor Rd.July 16th – Tare Creek School, Clay St.

July 23rd – Oak View School, Peters Rd.July 30th – Tinkers Creek School,

8986 Ely Rd., Garrettsville

Warner Hollow School8619 Fletcher Rd., Windsor 44099

SCHOOL

Friday EveningJune 4 at 5:00 PM

Donations needed and appreciated. Call John from JD Hardwoods at

440-272-5085

Furniture; oak quilt racks; tools; kids’ toys & clothes; lawn furniture;

1-horse wagon; bird feeders; Maytag washing machine; horse

items and much, much more.

Log Cabin Quilt ~ Barn Raising Pattern, 90x108

Plain Cream ~ Rose Trellis Pattern, 90x108

Heritage Blue ~ Painted

Rose Pattern, Queen Size

BENEFIT AUCTION

Bake sale • Silent auction Wide variety of

new & used items.

16138 Newcomb Rd. Middlefield, (No Sunday Sales)Hours: M-Th. 8-5:30, Fri. 8-7, Sat. 8-5

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- FOOTWEAR FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY -A LOT OF MEN’S WORK BOOTS TO CHOOSE FROM• Redwing • LaCrosse • Danner • Wolverine • Irishsetter

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

MULLET’S HARNESS SHOP

SPRING

ANNUAL

FOOTWEAR

MAY 24 - 29 • Dawn to Dusk

Miller’s Holz Haus

Wooden Toys • Children’s Furniture & Toys Crafts • Jewelry Chests • Scenic Benches • Mirrors

Sofa Tables • Quilts • Rocking Chairs • Pie SafesShelves • Pictures • Religious Items & much more!

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

Closed Sundays

14540 Old State Rd (SR 608) Middlefield • 440-632-1604

GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALE!20% off All Wooden Items

Exp. 6/8/10

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

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

we service what we sell

• Log Splitters• Pressure Washers• Trimmers• Blowers

we Now carry Dolmar chainsaws

We Also Carry:

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RECIPES

Hello from HuntsburgBy William Bender

The weather is real nice. Looks like our winter is behind us.In Holmes County, they are finding mushrooms, something we don’t find in Huntsburg. Boy,

would a fat mushroom sandwich taste good for supper! I am talking about morels.If our plans hold out, we want to head for the Ortman Clinic in Canistota, S. D. This will be the

sixth trip out there. Over the years, we made seven trips out to Boulder, Mont. to the health mines. Our captain is Freeman (Fritz) Miller. One of the first things he will put in the van is his marble board. Albert and Susan Miller and their son Jacob and Nancy are on the load. Sister Agnes is staying behind his trip. I hope Friz can run the show.

Old Simon Yoder is slowly losing out.Crist Yoders are having their first wedding, their daughter, Laura, and a Weaver boy.Maybe I should go back and read what I got out of this pen.We had a hailstorm. Eli Masts had homemade ice cream. They used the hail for the ice.Dan Yoder’s twins got published. Weddings are May 20 and 27. The Yoders are having busy weeks

the next few.David Byler found out a table saw can cut a finger as easily as wood. He really watches what he

does with that finger.I pushed this pen for a while now and made some tracks. Hope the editor can read it.

Bits and Pieces of YesterdayWelshfield, Ohio … May 4, 1891 Submitted by Sarah MillerThe maple syrup season is over; much syrup has been made, the season having been a good one.Married at the home of the bride’s father in Troy on April 5, Jacob Byler of Lawrence County, Pa. and Lizzie Ann Gingerich. Surely Middlefield could not afford a wedding last winter.Cheese making has commenced. They pay 80 cents per hundred for the milk during the first month.Oats is about all sown and some farmers have about half of their corn ground plowed, while others are just commencing. We had the best kind of weather to do our spring work so far.Good roads at present.

Submitted by William BenderLet’s go back to Huntsburg School. When I was in first grade, the mumps was making its rounds. One morning I came up the steps in the hall. Mrs. Clark and another teacher were talking. I heard Mrs. Clark say, “… even my throat feels sore.” All I said then was, “Mine, too.” Never did a cat grab a mouse quicker than she had me. Needless to say, I never got in the room that morning. Gene Rose took me home.

Rhubarb-Custard PieSubmitted by Sarah Millerand Rachel Miller1 1/2 cup rhubarb1 teaspoon butter2 tablespoons flour mixed with 1 cup sugar2 eggs, separated1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 cup cream1 cup sugarPiecrust of your choice.Beat egg yolks. Add sugar and flour mixture.Add cream and vanilla. Put rhubarb into piecrust.Pour mixture into crust. Dot with butter.Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven.Whip egg whites into peaks with 1 cup sugar. (Ra-chel says 1/4 cup.) Cover pie with meringue and put back into oven to brown.

Cherry Pineapple BarsSubmitted by Katherine Byler1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup butterMix these. Press in a loaf pan.1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry.1 cup crushed pineapple1 cup flaked coconut1 can Eagle Brand milkSprinkle cherries, pineapple and coconut over crumbs. Drizzle with the milk.Bake at 350 degree for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut in bars.

Easy Broccoli CasseroleSubmitted by Katherine Byler1 large bag frozen broccoli (or several bunches fresh)1 package cream cheese, softened1 can cream of chicken soup1 cup Italian breadcrumbsStir cream cheese and soup together. Place broccoli in baking dish. Pour soup mixture over broccoli. Top with Italian breadcrumbs.Bake at 350 degrees until hot clear through.

BLT Chicken SaladSubmitted by Laura Miller8 cups cut up lettuce1 1/2 cup boneless chicken breast, cooked and 10 strips bacon, fried, crumbled and cubed2 hard boiled eggs, slicedTomatoes, grape sized or sliced (optional)Dressing: 1/ 2 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise3 or 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)Mix all dressing ingredients together. Set aside.Place salad greens on large platter.Sprinkle with chicken and egg slices.Drizzle with dressing.Sprinkle bacon on top and arrange tomatoes over bacon.

A.J. EnterprisesBill A.J. Byler

13455 Princeton RoadHuntsburg, OH 44046

440-636-5711• Stops wind • Stops cold• Stops heat • Stops moisture• What else do you need? • 20-year warranty

P2000 is an environmentally friendly productwww.p2insulation.com

Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm

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B & K SalvageB & K

Salvage

• Health & beauty items• Summer items

• General merchandise• Rainbow laundry detergent

Antiques & collectibles

May 27 & 288AM - 5PM

Frozen Food Day June 5th

Windsor Stairs and Millwork

Windsor Stairs and Millwork

7418 North Wiswell Rd. • Windsor 44099

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

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

• Hardwood Flooring • Handscraped Flooring For That Aged Look

Custom-Built

Installation Available

Visit Our NewSHOWROOM !

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

MAPLEBROOK TACKAND HARNESS

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

Maple Syrup For Sale

Now Carrying:I&J and Pioneer

Equipment4 Different Styles of Outdoor Furniture– Poly, Cedar,

Treated and Vinyl –

Large Selection of

Unique Planters, Wishing

Wells and Lighthouses

Plain Country May 19, 2010

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J.S. Lawn

Structures Owned by

Jonas and Sally Stutzman. Selling and installing

Play Mor home and school playground equipment.

16351 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield, Ohio 44062Open Monday-Saturday

No Sunday sales.440-632-0052

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

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

FAMILY FOOTWEAR

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

Cross Cut Country Store

440-548-2259

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

Lines by LindaBy Linda Weaver

Katherine’s KornerBy Katherine M. BylerJ. S. Lawn Structures

By Jacquie FooteThere are three ways to know you are at J.S.

Lawn Structures. You might see the new, colorful sign to the right of the driveway, or you might notice the impressive display of playground equipment part way down that driveway and to the left. Or you just might see the wonderful mailbox made in the shape of a steam engine right across from the driveway’s entrance.

The four-year-old J.S. Lawn Structures shares space with the older family firm, J.S. Company Welding Shop, that specializes in antique steam engines! Jonas Stutzman left his job working in … and building … sawmills to follow his childhood interest in steam engines, an interest that started when he worked on them with his dad, who owned a steam engine. After his dad’s death, many things were sold, including the steam engine. Jonas tracked it down, bought it, refurbished it and found work that truly satisfied him. That was about 10 years ago.

Jonas and Sally have friends who live in Michigan. These friends told them about swing sets made by Play Mor that they sold. Since the Stutzmans had wanted to get into a business like that, they investigated. They liked what they saw, and began their lawn structure company selling the products of Play Mor. Asked who owns J.S., Sally shakes her head and says that her husband says it is her company, but she prefers to think of it as THEIR company.

They have an array of beautiful playground sets on display. Although you may buy any of these, most of J.S.’s sales are from Play Mor’s catalog. You can order a set as pictured in the catalog, or you can buy a basic structure and decide what equipment you want to attach to it. The basic structures include such things as baby yachts, youngster yachts, dream castles, and the happy landing harbor (for people with a lot of room). Onto the play shape you have chosen, you can have attached slides (the turbo tube slide is a favorite), swings such as the horseglide swing, the trapeze, or the sling swing. You may also choose from climbing toys such as the rope ladder, the climbing pole, the rock climb, and the fireman’s pole. For those who would want them, there is the “buoy ball” (a sort of bouncy swing) and even a baby swing. Under the category “Fun Toys” in the catalog you will find periscopes, telescopes, and pretend telephones.

Sally chuckles as she says that all the equipment on display has been “grandchildren tested.” The children give high marks to the Play

The bloodmobile was at Noah Jr. Hershbergers last night for the Georgia Road School. Jake and I both were able to give. School closed on Friday, April 30, with the picnic held the following Monday evening. It rained some and was quite cool, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the men/boys baseball game. After a delicious supper and a mud sliding performance on the ball diamond, we also heard some beautiful singing by the teachers and pupils.

Graduates here at Georgia Road School are James Hershberger (Noah Jr. and Nora), Toby Miller (James and Linda), Daniel Slabaugh (Erwin and Betty Ann), Martha Kay Gingerich (Walter and Cindy Lynn) and Linda Hochstetler (Paul and Amanda Gingerich). Congratulations!

Two new baby boys were added to the Georgia Road population recently. Caleb was born to Daniel and Margaret Yoder and welcomed by a sister and two brothers. Grandparents are Ray and Martha Yoder and Andy Jr. and Dorothy Miller, with greats being Dan Wengerds and Eli Ed Troyers.

A son, Allen Jr., to Allen and Linda Frey with one sister and three brothers to welcome him. His grands are Henry Frey and Albert and Mary Ann Miller, and greats are Dan Miller Martha and Noah Sr. Detweiler.

The Chipmunk Lane yard sales have gone on. They enjoyed pretty nice weather.Erwin Jr., Erwin III, and Ray (all Gingeriches) and James Miller went to New Hampshire for an open

house in sugaringJennifer Bontrager (Lee) returned from the sunny south after being there six months. She, along

with her folks, and also the John Slabaughs, Ida Gingerich and daughters, and Jake and I visited with Marvin and Regina Gingerich and children to see the new baby, Kenny. He is already six weeks old!

I think I’ll make the clocks stop donging the hours away; maybe the time won’t seem to be going so fast then. Every few minutes, it seems, there it goes again – DONG! DONG! DONG!

You’ve heard the saying, “Hit the road”? Well, I did, literally; I even crossed the yellow line. Luckily, I had the road to myself. I was walking to Mespo, coming up to Route 87, when my foot stumbled on the pavement. Down I went; FLOP! Told myself, “Here I go!” Of course, I looked around, nothing in sight but a team of horses in the field. The driver couldn’t see me! Nothing hurt much besides my pride, and I continued on.

Forgot to put in last time about washing your face in the morning dew on May 1 to get rid of freckles.

We attended weddings this last while; not done yet. There goes the diet. It’s always good to meet up with old friends and make new ones.

Grandchildren keep busy pulling boxes and other containers out of storage here. We’re trying to get rid of “collections.” So if someone comes by at the right (or wrong) time, they might go home with a load. We’re clearing the way here for spring cleaning.

What a circus! There it goes again, the mouse from behind the furniture! He (son John) looks at his daughter, “Was that a mouse?” She says, “I think so.” Out comes the gun again, one pump, or two pumps? BANG! Out hobbles Mr. Mouse! BANG! Out of his misery. The best part was that when the mouse moved, John was jumping up and down, nearly losing an important part of his apparel. I can just hear the whole family shrieking and laughing! I forget who got to clean up!

Mor Youngster Yacht (a display they implore grandmother Sally not to sell) and the turbo tube slide (another “please don’t sell “item).

New this year is the Play Mor Handicap Swing, which boasts a high back, arms, and a seat belt. This swing will hold up to 125 pounds. Also new is the children’s table and chairs set. These may be set up on their own, or they can fit nicely into the interior of the Play Mor Youngster Yacht.

The structures are mostly made of treated yellow pine that can be stained for you. Chains (for the swings) are available plastic coated.

Colorful tarps are available to protect the towers and sand boxes. There are also

basic sets that are both simpler and less expensive.

Your catalog order usually comes within two weeks, delivered to your home. J.S. has a crew of three young men to come set up and install the equipment.

Keeping up with the times in business, J.S. Lawn Structures

had a booth at the home and garden show this year. They took a

baby yacht for display and gave out 600 catalogs. Sally says they are now set up

to take credit cards, and they have a web site, www.playmorswingsets.com. When asked if the structures are as sturdy as they look, Sally gets a merry glint in her eyes as she says, “Oh yes, I’ve been up on them many times.”

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Weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend, visit the

Cardinal Swiss Cheese-on-a-St ick Stand

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

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

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

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

Stop in and Visit our Museum,

Video Viewing and Cheese Outlet.

FREE SAMPLESGift Boxes • Meat & Cheese Trays

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One-of-a-Kind Handcrafted Items

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

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

Living Rooms • Sofas • Curios Dining Rooms • Bedrooms

Computer Desks Hickory Rockers

Rockers & Loveseats Bookcases

Entertainment Centers And Much, Much More

Nauvoo Rd.

Rt. 87

Rt. 608

Rt. 528

Come see our new

sofa line

Oak, Cherry & Hickory Furniture

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

Mullet’s Footwear & Country Cedar

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

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

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

andy troyer, owner16201 Pioneer rd.

Middlefield 440.636.5577

fax: 440.632.1823

WROUGHT IRON now

available

Words from Windsor By Barbara Ann Detweiler

Mom’s DiarySaturday, April 10: We had school today

to make up for a day missed. Betty and Norma were outside most of the day helping Wayne and John haul wood. I worked in my flower beds and planted a few shrubs. Then we had hot dogs, potatoes and beans by the campfire.

Sunday, April 11: Went to church, then to dad and mom’s afterwards. Rose Edna and Laura walked the whole eight miles there. It took them around two hours. Brother Joes and nephew Paul and families were also there, so we had a nice visit.

Monday, April 12: I did laundry for a change, and Rose Edna cleaned out the cupboards. Then, tonight after school, she and Laura washed off kitchen ceiling, walls and woodwork.

Tuesday, April 13: People are dropping off items for the benefit auction we’re having tomorrow night for a church family. Betty and Norma were very good girls today. They played so nicely with hardly a spat. How refreshing to have days like this.

Wednesday, April 14: We had a busy day at the benefit auction. I left this morning at 10 a.m. and got home at 11 p.m., so Laura had to hold down the fort at home since Rose Edna was helping me.

Thursday, April 15: Rose Edna spring-cleaned the living room while I washed curtains and other laundry. It was a perfect day for drying clothes, nice, sunny and breezy. I also steam cleaned the couches and Lazyboys. Now everything feels so nice and fresh. If only it would last longer!

Friday, April 16: I thoroughly cleaned my bedroom. Betty and Norma drove the pony up and down the drive for a long time tonight. Betty is an outdoors person. She helps Andrew with barn chores, including taking out the manure. I can always tell when that was done, ‘cause they come in smelling like barn! I always head them toward the shower then. Otherwise we couldn’t eat supper without holding our noses.

Saturday, April 17: Cold again. And it snowed! The little girls wanted gloves and scarves and lots of coats to go outside. I baked a tea ring, pies and also pizza for supper.

Sunday, April 18: We were home all day, and the children were bored stiff by evening. So Wayne played a game with the older children, and I played slapjack with Betty and Norma.

Monday, April 19: We had a birthday party at school for two teachers. We had cake, ice cream and snacks. On the way home, I told Betty and Norma there were so many dandelions in the yard they should pick some and I’d fry them for supper. They were shocked and said, “Yuck! Yuck! I’m not going to eat them!” I did fry some. I washed them, dipped them in milk,

then flour, and fried them in oleo. The only ones who tried them were Wayne, John and myself. I surely wouldn’t want them everyday, but they are definitely edible.

Tuesday, April 20: Rose Edna, the little girls and I went to dad and mom’s this afternoon, and the rest came down tonight.

Wednesday, April 21: A beautiful day! I hauled dirt to build up my flower beds. Wayne did some maintenance work on our buggy wheels; hopefully they won’t squeak anymore. Norma was carrying a small gas jug for Andrew, and a tiny bit leaked onto her hand. She panicked and told Betty to quick go get a washcloth to wash it off or she’ll die. I’m glad she realizes gas is nothing to play with.

Thursday, April 22: We babysat Jamie and Emily. That’s always a highlight. Norma is crazy about babies and wants to hold them constantly. Tonight, we went to Wayne’s parents for his mom’s birthday.

Friday, April 23: Rose Edna and I worked hard, and by tonight the house was clean and the laundry done. I made “baked” potatoes on the grill and chicken nuggets from scratch in our turkey fryer for supper. That was a big hit. Tony, the pony, got a good workout from the little girls today.

Saturday, April 24: I planted some flower seeds in the flower bed and told Norma they’d be orange when they bloom. Later, when she went outside to play, I heard her yell, “I see something orange!” She was on her hands and knees, inspecting the dirt.

One more week of school.Sunday, April 25: We got caught in a

hailstorm on the way home from church and were soaked when we got to the house.

Monday, April 26: A rainy day, so we’ll wait to do laundry until tomorrow. I did some mending, and Rose Edna cleaned the upstairs. Laura is studying for the eighth grade achievement test, which will be Thursday.

Tuesday, April 27: Rose Edna hitched up the pony and took Betty and Norma down to the covered bridge for a picnic, They put some water in a Baggie for me, since I hadn’t been there to see it. When they weren’t looking, I poured it down the drain.

Wednesday: April 28: Rose Edna and I went down to clean mom’s house, and we got quite a bit done. It just wants to stay cold.

Thursday, April 29: Achievement test day for Laura. She got a 97 percent average, so we’re pleased with that. I went to clean the schoolhouse tonight.

Friday, April 30: Today was our last day of school for this term. Everyone is glad for now, but in a month or so, we’ll probably be ready for it to start again! Tonight we went to mow lawn for Wayne’s Aunt Savilla. When we got home, we were locked out because I forgot the key! So we got a ladder, and Andrew crawled through an upstairs window that happened to be unlocked. So all’s well that ends well.

News from WindsorA baby girl, Eve Kristine, was born to Steven

and Barbie Byler. Also twin boys to Urie and Emma Miller. And to Melvin and Barbara Ellen Yoder was born a girl, Maria.

Isaac, son of Daniel and Sadie Byler, broke his foot some weeks ago while riding a scooter. He has a cast on and, hopefully, can have it removed soon.

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Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller

The strawberries are blooming. So I have to cover them with old sheets when a frost is predicted. Rhubarbs are ready, so I want to make a pie! Also the onions are ready to eat!

One day recently, Ivan had a small job of weed whacking for a lady, and I had a doctor appointment. Afterwards, we went to Garrettsville for our grocery shopping. I came home and did my laundry. I got everything dried before it rained. I did the weekly cleaning of the bedrooms and washed some windows. That night Barbara and I went for a walk. It was about a mile one way, so we walked two miles! (Some days are just busy.)

On April 29, Mrs. Dan L. Miller got a taxi and picked up Mrs. Albert Miller, Mrs. Lucy Ann Miller, Mrs. Sarah Byler, and Ivan and me. We went to Fredericksburg to visit Ivan’s sister, the Ray Hershbergers. Betty looks a lot better than the last time we were out, and feels better, too. She’s the one that had a tumor in her head. They couldn’t get all of it. But it is shrinking. She had some radiation treatments several years ago. It came back once.

Weddings are coming. We are invited to one in Carroll County on May 2 at Bill C. Fishers for Sarah and Aaron, son of Levi Millers.

I started some more tomato seeds I found, some Hill Billy and Hummel.Lilacs are blooming and smell so good. They also make nice bouquets. The mint is also growing.

So good and refreshing, a cup of fresh mint tea.

Chuckle Why was the fireman lonely and sad? Answer: He missed his old flame.

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Parkman PathwaysBy Ellen Hershberger

Understanding HorsesBy Daniel Fisher

Thrush is an infection of the horn of the hoof and could also include the frog. Moisture in the manure plus the ammonia is a common cause of thrush. Bacteria invades and softens the horn, and this produces a bad smelling black substance. In the cleft between the frog and the hoof is usually where it starts. The infection just goes deeper into the sensitive part of the foot if it isn’t treated, and the horse will become lame.

To treat the problem, you must first take care of the cause by providing dry bedding. There are different products to treat thrush, and some people even have home remedies. Some products are very harsh, and if the thrush is deep, they can harm tissue. I like to treat thrush by using Sore-No-More and white sugar. This remedy is natural and effective. This won’t harm the tissue, and the horse can even absorb it into his body with no side effects.

Until next time.

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Greetings from the Plain CommunityBy Donnie Miller

So many glorious spring mornings! The bluebirds, wrens, and robins are singing so happily. A wonderful time of year, and it makes us glad we are alive!

Mom, Mrs. Albert Troyer Katie, had a hip replacement on May 3 at Geauga Medical Center. I received a call from my wife at 9:10 a.m. that morning that surgery went well. Mom is 86 years old. We hope her recovery goes well and she has pain free days again. Dan N. Wendgerd, aged 85, Katie’s brother-in-law, had suffered some mini-strokes and is not well.

For those not familiar with our Amish customs, we hold our weddings on Tuesdays and on Thursdays. If you see extra traffic on the roads on those days, you can assume that there a wedding going on in the neighborhood.

Most of our Amish schools are dismissed for the year. Field trips have been planned for the seventh and eighth graders. School picnics are held at the close of the school year where diplomas and awards are issued.

A kind neighbor tilled our garden last week, and now we are anxious to visit a greenhouse and plant our garden. We still like to have a small garden although it is harder to get down to take care of it … or, you might say, to get up once you are down!

April 8: My day off! Today is the wedding at Sue John’s Busters … their eighth! Now they have left at home yet their only son. Seven great nieces and nephews are here at sister’s while their parents attend the wedding. I helped the girls with the dishes, then we had ice cream and cake for two birthdays. I did finally get two curtains made for my doors today, but measured wrong and didn’t have enough for the third one. Sigh.

April 9: Brr, I started my stove up again this morning. The houseplants seem happier when the temperature is neither too warm nor too cold. Guess they are like us I’m off to my cooking job (love it!), then to the overnight.

April 10: At my job all day, and joyfully finding things in the freezer to cook a meal. Why is it that when my windows and floors are dirty nagging at my conscience I find myself in the kitchen first? Is that a bad thing?

April 11: Brunch at sister’s house here with the nephews’ families and no water problems this time. In the evening sister Barbara and I visit Aunt Ellen Detweiler on Nash Road. Her faithful husband Bill, and daughters, and in-laws lovingly care for her. We heard the news that Mrs. Nancy Byler passed today. She and our family grew up together as next door neighbors on Route 168.

April 12: A normal morning going off to my laundry job at 6 a.m. They were on vacation and I’m way behind on the ironing, so I hope to go an extra day. Oh dear! An IPod got washed! She was very kind about it. In the evening a few neighbors and I went to the viewing of Nancy Byler. We have only good memories of her. Brother-in-law Noah is quite sick from inhaling too much chicken manure on Saturday. He was helping the grandsons spread it on the fields. Dr. Tumbush’s office gave him an emergency appointment. He has extreme pain all over his body.

April 13: Sister and I helped a friend clean house all day, then joined our singing group in the evening. We sang at Levi Miller’s whose three sons are in wheelchairs. Noah still has much pain.

April 14: What a nice, sunny day! I attended the funeral of Nancy Byler, then had to hurry and pack for an overnight job, leaving at 2:30.

April 15: Today I went from the overnight to my laundry job for an extra day to get caught up. Then back to the overnight. Sister called and said Noah feels worse.

April 16: This morning, I went off to my cooking job, then six of us were to the fish fry

benefit for Sunny Hope School. Then home sweet home! For some reason, I’m really tired.

April 17: Up early to go to a new place to work today. Just enough time for coffee, devotions, and washing up some dishes. Noah seemed to have his worst day of all today.

April 18: We had council services today at Deacon Dan Byler’s. They have a new grandchild, a second daughter born to son Raymond and Sara Ann, born April 6 and named Karalyn. Born to Raymond and Miriam Fisher their 10th child and seventh son, named James.

April 20: Stopped at the paint store and got paint for my house. It is close to five years it was painted last. Sister and daughters-in-law picked me up there and we had an enjoyable time with Lori and baby Eve. Then on to another overnight.

April 21: I came home this morning, and it took me several hours to put shelf paper on the pantry shelves and sort and arrange the last boxes of stuff. I did the usual chores and played with the “little people” while their mom was shopping. After supper, I hiked back to nephew’s place to give the girls a hand with dishes and cookie baking. They are so busy planting oats and their many acres of produce.

April 22: Meant to write about teacher Joe Miller who was hit in the head with a baseball. He needed surgery and is recovering at University Hospital. Two very helpful girls came and carried a lot of my things over from the basement and closet and spiffed up my house.

April 26: A restful day after several more overnights and two days of working. Some neighbors and friends gathered at my house tonight. Good memory makers.

April 27: Today I was gone five hours. First to the sheriff’s department for fingerprinting, and then to the clinic for a TB test. This is all for my work. Our singing group was at the home of Freeman and Mattie Kuhns tonight.

April 28: I stayed with an old friend of my parents’ who is sick with throat and lung cancer. Sister and I will share the duties caring for her needs.

April 29: Had to go back to get the TB test read. It’s OK. Three of mom’s sisters visited here in p.m. Noah is slowly feeling better and went to work for the first time in two and a half weeks. He still has pain.

April 30: My, the month of April went fast! Now we can plant flowers and enjoy the wonderful month of May!

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Bookmobile NewsBy Jane Attina

Gardening is the featured book display at the bookmobile this month. The beautiful weather has everyone anxious to begin planting, and we have a great selection of books to help you. Square-foot gardening seems to be popular, as well as rock and water gardening. Other interesting titles are “Organic Gardening” by Peter Fossel and the American Horticultural Society’s A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. We also have a selection of deck design and building books available.

We had a special visit from the Wayne County Bookmobile last week. Two staff members rode with us for part of the day, meeting our patrons and looking at our book collection. They were unfamiliar with Katherine Fuller’s “Hearts of Middlefield” series and are anxious to purchase some for their bookmobile. Her new book, The Secrets Beneath (The Mysteries of Middlefield series) will not be published until November, but you may ask for it to be placed on hold for you now.

With children out of school, it has been extra busy on the big blue bus these days. The number of materials that we have checked out is up 13 percent from last year. Many thanks to you, our avid readers, for your patronage. We are updating our bookmobile schedule and should have it available soon.

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We hurry to get done, Before we have to leave.

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Elizabeth does this and that,Our work is not yet o’er.

“Hurry, Hurry,” the teacher cries,“You’re cleaning way too slow,

“The driver’s here, it’s 3:00,“Now Emma has to go.”

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

Time for another letter … how fast the weeks go by. Feels like spring jumped into summer! Which is fine with me as I love warm weather.

The baby of Chester and Laura Gingerich of Agler Road passed away April 30. The funeral was May 2. The baby had not been well since birth. The family has our sincere sympathy.

The blood drive at Joe’s Window Shop on May 1 brought 82 donors. A BIG thank you to all who came. There’s still a big shortage in blood.

Elizabeth Hershberger is again a patient in Rainbow Hospital in Cleveland. She is having lots of back pain. She is taking treatments for leukemia.

The Philip O. Miller family moved from

Huntley Road to a place they bought on Rockwood Road.

Sunday, May 2 was our wedding anniversary. We were married May 2,

1963.Relatives were notified of cousin

Ellen Yoder’s husband’s death. He was found lying outside, and life was gone. They suspect a heart attack. They lived in Illinois.

Jonas and Esther Schmucker went to Illinois for the funeral of

cousin Ellen’s husband, Elmer Yoder on May 4.

It’s time to get the garden ready to plant. I did get some lettuce

transplanted. I got the plants from son Perry’s. They started a greenhouse this spring. They have hanging baskets, bedding plants, flowers and some vegetables.

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