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Our Pet CrowBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

Soon after we were married, we got a pet crow. He was a loud-mouthed thing. Thecawing really grated on nerves! But it was interesting to have him and a great conversation piece! We fed him bread soaked with milk and he loved it!

Animals in My LifeBy C. Miller

I’ve always been an animal lover. The homelier they were, the more I’d love them.

Once a neighbor gave us a nanny goat, she was still just a little kid that I had to bottle-feed at first. We were best friends that summer; she followed me everywhere. Sometimes, someone would hold her back and I’d go hide somewhere, then she would come look for me. She always found me quickly and would Baaaa! at me and shake her tail. But her horns had not been clipped and grew long and thick, curling back over her head. As she got bigger, she bumped people harder and harder. She never bumped me, but Dad said she was getting dangerous and had to go. That was a sad day when she left for auction.

My brother raised rabbits. We’d let them out on the grass one at a time so they could nibble the grass and hop around a little. We would watch them carefully. Well, this one rabbit we brought out for the first time, set her down in the back yard, and in the blink of an eye, she headed straight for the road (we lived on Route 87 at the time) with us tight behind her, yelling our heads off. What a show that was. Thankfully, she headed for the barn again with us close behind when FLOP, she fell on her side and couldn’t make another hop! We caught up with her, panting as wildly as she, picked her up and put her back in her pen. That was her last day of freedom; she was stuck in that pen ever after.

Another time, we got four piglets, black with white belts. Three had black snouts, and one had a pink one. That’s the one I fell in love with. I played with her and brushed her everyday. She was the cleanest pig around. But the day came when they were taken to the auction, all full-grown. The man had to work to get the other three on the truck, but “my pig” just followed them up the ramp, grunting quietly. I shed a few tears, thinking I had betrayed her, but life went on and there were other animals to love.

Family PetsBy Rachel Miller

We used to have a little Jack Russell that went everywhere that Ivan did and stayed there with him.

When our boys were still at home, we had a German shepherd they used to hitch to a sled for rides. They also used to ski behind the sled with him.

We also had a pig that was tame. He stayed in the pasture with the horses and only a barbwire fence. The boys could sit on her back.

Heidi Hill Van PaulBy Jacquie Foote

When I was growing up in Cleveland, I longed for a pet of my own, but we lived in apartments and pets weren’t allowed. I once enticed a kitten to follow me home when I knew my Mom was next door visiting neighbors. It did not turn out well as I fed the kitten milk and it got sick all over my Mom’s best bedspread. I had to take the kitten back where I found it.

It wasn’t until I was in college that we finally got a pet. My uncle bought a pedigreed miniature dachshund with a name as long as her little self for my aunt. But when the dog, Heidi Hill Van Paul, was 2 years old, my aunt died of cancer. My uncle was so upset, he couldn’t stand having the dog around. He said that if my Mother didn’t take her, he would have her destroyed. My Mom persuaded our landlord to let us keep a dog (I believe she agreed to the rent going up) and Heidi arrived by train a few days later in a crate without water.

So little Heidi became our first dog. She was brave, once zooming under a passing boxer to grab a hind leg. The boxer stood holding the hind leg up with Heidi dangling from it. She once chased a squirrel across the yard and turned tail to run for her life when the squirrel whirled around to chase her. She was funny, running in circles like a merry-go-round horse to make us laugh. She was intelligent and loving and cuddled next to me the night after my mother died.

Heidi died at the age of 16, having been everything I ever dreamed a pet should be.

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In This Issue ...Bits and Pieces of Yesterday...................05,09Bookmobile news ...........................................09Books in Review ...............................................04From Our Schools ............................................04Greetings from Garrettsville ........................03Greetings from the Plain Community ......04Hello from Amish Crossing Corner ............06Hello from Huntsburg ....................................07Howdy from West Farmington ...................06Katherine’s Korner ...........................................03Lines by Linda ...................................................04Local Amish Business Directory .................08Mom’s Diary .......................................................05nutrient Dense Gardening ..........................04Obituaries.. .........................................................03Parkman Pathways ..........................................07Plain Fun .............................................................09Recipes ................................................................03

Children’s Immunization ClinicsGeauga County General Health District hosts local children’s immunization clinics. Immunizations for children and adolescents are free of charge for all Geauga County residents regardless of income. For non-Geauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit.MIDDLEFIELD CLINICS Second Wednesday, June 13, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Third Wednesday, June 20, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday, June 21, from 3- 6 p.m.Clinics will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east).NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINICWednesday, June 25, from 9 -11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road.

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In MemoriamKatie J. Yoder (nee Miller), 74, of

Middlefield, entered eternal rest early May 11, 2012 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Dec. 22, 1937 to the late John M. and elizabeth J. (Miller) Miller. Katie leaves behind her loving husband of 52 years 6 months, John Henry Yoder.

She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Katie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Katie will be missed by her loving husband; children, norman (Kathryn) Yoder, Daniel (Maryann) Yoder, John Henry Jr. (Martha) Yoder, William (edna) Yoder; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight brothers; six sisters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by: her parents; one brother; and an infant son.

Katie’s final resting place is in nauvoo Road Cemetery in Middlefield. Online condolences to www.bestfunerals.com.

Levi E. Miller, 85, of Mesopotamia, entered eternal rest May 13, 2012 at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born May 7, 1927 to the late eli P. and Katie F. (Miller) Miller. Levi leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, elizabeth J. (Kempf) Miller.

He was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He enjoyed farming and worked a lot with leather the past few years.

Levi will be missed by: his loving wife; children, Malinda (Daniel) Byler, Katie (eli) Troyer, Saloma (Melvin) Hershberger, eli (Susan) Miller, enos (Sarah) Miller, Daniel (Linda) Miller, elizabeth (John) Slabaugh, Clara Miller, John (Barbara) Miller, Barbara (Freeman) Miller, Ida (John) Fisher, Christina (Mervin) Miller, Levi Miller Jr.; 80 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; one brother; two sisters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by: his parents; five brothers; two sisters; and one great-grandchild.

Levi’s final resting place is in Clark Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia. Online condolences to www.bestfunerals.com.

Easy Rhubarb Dessert Submitted by Rachel Miller

4 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, sliced 1 (3 ounce) package raspberry gelatin 1/2 cup sugar1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow or white cake mix1 cup water1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, melted

Place rhubarb in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with gelatin, sugar and cake mix.Pour water over the dry ingredients. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour. Yields 16 to 20 servings.

Blueberry SaladFrom Cora Miller, Munfordville, Ky.Submitted by nancy Miller1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling1 (21 ounce) can crushed pineapple1 cup hot water1 (6 ounce) package grape jello1/2 cup sour cream1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Whipped Strawberry DessertSubmitted by Marie Bender

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Crush strawberries.Mix yogurts and Cool Whip.Layer in a 9 X 13 dish.Chill and serve.(You can put graham crackers in the dish as a bottom layer.)Korner

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Up this hill and down, and up this hill again. At the bottom, the roller blades must have made a complete stop and granddaughter Katherine Detweiler went down in the blink of an eye. Bruised and sore, she still mowed grass for Grandpa and frosted molasses

sandwich cookies for Grandma. The next day she said she was ReALLY sore and couldn’t do all the work she normally did. She was lucky she didn’t have broken bones.

Andrew, her brother, also mowed grass and brush-hogged for Grandpa. nOW, maybe Grandpa can pull weeds or paint walls, etc. for Grandma!

We are sorry to see Aunt Mary Miller move, but happy to see her settled in her new home. Her sister Sara, the Lester e. Hostetlers, have added on to their home to enable Mary to be close-by. The Mel Bylers, where she’d been living, have plans to move to Orwell this summer.

Mary moved to Gates Road from nauvoo Road in 1984, and now is 2 miles further south. At least, we can still visit her.

Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Stoltzfus treated the ladies of the church to a candy bar and a bookmark in honor of Mother’s Day, when church happened to be at their house on that day. We, then, had hamburgers, hot dogs and all that goes with them that evening with some of the children and grandchildren as a treat for Mother’s Day.

Old friends spent an enjoyable afternoon together with elizabeth Detweiler on Bundysburg Rd. Mary S. Miller, Mrs. Maurine Shetler, Mrs. Sarah Detweiler, Mrs. (Yogi) Mary Ann Miller, Mrs. Betty Weaver, Mrs. esther Hostetler and yours truly enjoyed conversation and snacks, a fine combination.

‘Twas also nice to spend an afternoon with Mrs. Fannie Yoder and daughter. Fannie turned 89 years young. Of course, talk often turns to daily diets, or lack thereof. Mrs. Linda Weaver reports she and husband Jake are feasting on salads to try to get their weights where they want them. It’s a great idea, that and fruit for dessert. But one does get hunger pangs, for some evenings, Jake says, “It’s either eat something or go to bed. That last is probably so they DOn’T eat!”

Reports from John Mark that his dad (our son John) bought a buggy from his cousin, Crist Miller Jr., were well and good, until … he came to the “good part”. Scrubbing the buggy down good and proper, he scared a few mice out of hibernation. eeek! Glad it wasn’t me. He had to eliminate them before they found another abode.

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May 15, 2012: It’s time to send my letter for the Post.We have 48 degrees this morning. It

looks like rain. Yesterday was a nice washday. I had a big laundry as we are spring-cleaning. Last night, we drove to Garrettsville to the laundromat and washed some rugs, buggy robes and coats. We also went in the greenhouse and got a couple geraniums to fix some hanging baskets.

Last night was the school picnic for both Maple Grove and Tinkers Creek schools. They had a nice evening to play ball, etc. On July 22 will be the school sale at Maple Grove School.

Today, daughter Marvin Sadie will come over and wash off the living room and steam clean the furniture. Since school is out now, granddaughter Rachel will come along and help us. I want to bake cookies and sew some curtains.

Ivan painted the bathroom for me last week and finished the last coat yesterday. He

also did a brush hog job yesterday afternoon.Tonight, we want to go with a load of the

neighbors to the viewing of Levi e. Miller on Clark Road He passed away Sunday afternoon at home. He was not well for quite a while and his kidneys quit working. He was 85 years old.

Sunday was our church at Larry Millers for Daniel Millers. We had lots of welcome visitors including both sets of parents. Sunday night we were to Marvin Kurtzs.

We planted a little more garden Saturday, some peas, head lettuce and a couple early tomato plants as a few yellow ones. We also put out 25 strawberry plants. We have green berries on last year’s plants and even found a few red ones. We now have onions, radishes and lettuce to eat. The tomato plants that I started here are getting big.

Thursday, we‘re invited to the wedding at Melvin Millers of their daughter Betty and Raymond, son of Mrs. Mose Miller. I don’t think we will make it but thank them for the invitation.

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May 16, 2012: Another beautiful spring morning. We

just had our breakfast on our front porch in the sunshine.

We planted some of our garden last week and I don’t know if I should water the garden or if it will rain. A year ago, it seemed to rain every day, and now we are wishing for some moisture!

We were blessed with a visit from our three grandchildren from Indiana May 9 to May 11. Fern, Robert and Wayne had a chance to travel in with Aaron Bontragers who attended a wedding at Mrs. Daniel Hershberger’s. They spent one night with their cousins, David Detweilers, in Huntsburg.

Simon Gingerich will have some skin cancer removed from his face on Friday, May 18. This will be the second or third time Simon had this done.

The obituary of Dr. Lee was in the paper this week. Dr. Lee was a very popular pediatrician in this area. I believe she took care of all our children and most of our grandchildren. Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 12.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 6 for Mrs. John Henry Yoder Katie, age 74. Katie was the daughter of the late John M. and Lizzie Miller. Katie had health struggles. Survivors are her husband and four sons.

Also, today is the funeral of Levi e. Miller, age 85. Levi also passed away after many health struggles. Survivors are his wife, eight daughters and five sons.

Since Grandmother passed away, the children gather at her home every Wednesday evening. All are welcome to join us.

We, along with Jake Weavers, John Slabaughs, erwin Gingerich Jrs., and Mose Ida visited with brother-in-law Monroe Detweiler on Tuesday evening, May 1. We are glad to report that Monroe is gaining and test results are good and he doesn’t need further treatments.

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Yesterday we went fishing.Oh, we had a blast.We went on a pontoon.But it couldn’t go very fast.

Our whole family went.Oh, we had such fun.We all caught some fish,And more than one!

We went out at seven in the morn,And fished all the while.I think we drove that boat,A few hundred miles.

Then we stopped fishing,At four o’clock straight.And once we were home,It wasn’t even late.

I could’ve fished the whole day,And half of the night.And someday when I’m older,I just might!

Books in ReviewBy Jacquie Foote

“Alvin and Amelia Live on a Farm” written by Katie Weber is the second in the Alvin and Amelia series for young readers. It was published by Ridgeway Publishing, Medina, n.Y., copyright 2011.

This charming little book concerns the lives of Alvin, age 5, Amelia, age 4, emma age 2, their parents and grandparents. each story is four pages long and generously illustrated. every story is preceded by a short list of the new words introduced and is followed by a simple poem that highlights the lesson of that story.

Oh yes, this little book is not only for helping new readers get practice with enjoyable tales about youngsters not much younger than themselves, it also contains, cleverly interwoven in these stories, hints on how to live happily and with goodness.

The young reader learns that not all shoes are purchased in a store, that some animals think a hat is a snack, and that kindness is usually “catching”. The children in the story find out that there are many good ways to solve a problem, that snow is good for more than just playing in and that sometimes it is best to let someone make their own mistakes. Of course, the reader learns these things, too.

This book is tailored for a parent, grandparent or older brother or sister to read with a new reader. The stories are interesting enough young readers will likely happily read them on their own.

Once you have tried “Alvin and Amelia Live on a Farm”, I am sure you will want to read the other books in this series.

A Child’s Letter to GodSubmitted by ellen Hershberger

Dear God, I’d like to live 900 years like the guy in the Bible. Love, Chris

May 14. 2012: A beautiful morning. A week of 70 degree

weather is in the forecast. Jake would like to finish planting his garden today. We need to visit a greenhouse. My flowerbeds need some serious work, also.

I’ve been having trouble with phlebitis. After a visit to the doctor, I am on antibiotics and sit with my leg elevated several times a day.

Our feeders are busy with different birds. The oriole is my favorite, and there were red-breasted grosbeaks, all kinds of woodpeckers … all so interesting.

We attended church at our son Bob’s on nauvoo Road Sunday. Their other visitors were Marty Masts, our son Pauls, and David Kurtzes. An enjoyable day seeing so many friends.

Mahlon Yoder Fannie, a dear friend, celebrated her 89th birthday May 6. Mose Miller Ida, Katherine Byler (Post writer), Mary Slabaugh, Ida Bontrager and I, plus Fannie’s daughter Katie Troyer spent an enjoyable afternoon there with good snacks and coffee. Fannie is staying with her daughter Sovilla and noah Detweiler at this time.

Saturday eve is the alumni dinner for anyone who went to Windsor Schools. Jake attended there, so we are invited. He always looks forward to seeing old school friends again.

new great-grandparents are elwin and Linda Troyer. Their new great-granddaughter emily was born to grandson Andrew and Savannah Weaver. First time grandparents are Joe and Barbara Weaver. Other grands are noah Jr. and Betty Byler. Other greats are Melvin and Mary ellen Byler and noah Troyer Sr. of Carroll County.

We visited Jake’s brother Al and emma Weaver Sunday evening at Fred Hostetlers, along with his other siblings. Al has had severe back pain and was scheduled for tests the following day. emma is about the same. Fred’s daughter esther and David Troyer are first time parents to Billy Ray. esther had gall bladder surgery that week, so she was feeling under the weather. They live next door to Fred’s and also joined us.

A misprint in last time’s letter, the new baby’s name at Bill and Mary Lou Yoder’s is Billy Ray. I’m sure everyone knew the other name wasn’t right! My apologies to the parents.

Nutrient Dense GardeningBy Daniel Fisher

Will try and explain the difference in soil samples. A typical soil sample is n-P-K-CA-Mg-Base*, saturation of the preceding chemicals, PH and Organic matter. The soil test we like has all the preceding plus nA-S-2-MAn-I-Ca-B – Zn – Cu*.

In good soils, soluble salts and water-soluble nutrients are available to the plants. You can put your soil on P-K-Ca-Mg-na-S* for plant availability. This will help help balance your soil faster.

Water-soluble tells us how low your soil life is (worms and microbes etc.) The more soil life you have, the more plant available nutrients and the more soil life, the healthier your soil.

OK, now we have a soil analysis report, we add what is missing in soil and add biology to make it plant available. We can still use some organic fertilizers 5 – 4 – 5 or 3 – 3 – 3 or 8 – 3 – 3 depending on the soil report.

now, very important, we seed in cover crops, year after year to build up health and organic matter. The soil will just keep getting better and better every year.

I will try to list some of the minerals and what studies show they can prevent. This is not medical advice; it is just symptoms that show a mineral deficiency.

Boron deficiency = brittle bones, osteoporosis, degenerative joints, weak cartilage, carpal tunnel syndrome, hormonal imbalance, arthritis, memory loss and receding gums.

Calcium imbalance = arthritis, acidosis, heart rhythm problems, cavities, cataracts, hormone production problems, gall stones, wound healing problems, immune system problems, blood clotting problems, high blood pressure, stomach acid production problems, osteoporosis, white spots on nails, PH imbalance, ADD and Bells palsy.

Magnesium deficiency = depression, PMS, headaches, muscle contractions, wrinkles, kidney stones, cramps, migraines, enlarged prostate, weakness, muscular weakness, calcification of organs and tissue, vertigo, neurovascular problems, growth failure and over excited, hard to control children.

Until next time.

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Monday, April 30: Laura started to work at the nursery with Rose edna. Katherine thinks it’s terrible ‘cause she’ll have to work harder here at home. Betty and norma can help with errands and lighter work.

Tonight, norma stepped on a worm that was on the sidewalk and she was so grossed out that she went and took a shower! She told me, “That worm was sticky and didn’t want to come off.”

This was one time I didn’t have to tell her to get into the shower!

Tuesday, May 1: Wayne and Andrew drove down to his parents. Dad Detweiler is doing well, which we are thankful for.

Katherine helped me with baking and other odds and ends. Then, tonight, we sat around the campfire for a while.

Wednesday, May 2: The four youngest children and I went down to my parents so Andres and Katherine could mow their yard.

Katherine acquired some bruises from falling while rollerblading.

Thursday, May 3: Katherine is very sore from her fall yesterday. She could not bend down at all, so I put all our dirty clothes on a table so she could at least help me with laundry.

John’s wound is almost healed. He quit dressing it and his leg feels good most of the time.

Friday, May 4: Betty and norma spent most of the day with Tony the pony. They played doll and pretended they were going to town. Then they tied him to a post and came in for lunch and said they were at McDonalds now. I’m so glad they find things to do and aren’t bored.

Saturday, May 5: Did baking, cleaning and laundry with Katherine’s help.

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norma wanted my pie dough scraps, so I gave her some. She had a ball, rolling it out and making little cookies out of it. She put cinnamon and sugar on and we baked them. She offered

everyone some and no one liked them, including herself.

Sunday, May 6: To church, then home. Played croquet and read.

Monday, May 7: It rained some today, then, tonight, the sun came out and we saw a rainbow. That’s always exciting.

Tuesday, May 8: I bought some flowers for my flowerbeds but wasn’t able to put them in the ground tonight ‘cause it’s wet from drizzling all day.

Wednesday, May 9: Chilly all day. Katherine and I worked hard once again. Betty and norma were Andrew’s helpers.

Thursday, May 10: I finally got my flowers in the ground.

Tonight, we went to visit with my Uncle Joe who lost his wife a few months ago.

Friday, May 11: A beautiful day, so I could plant more flowers. Betty and norma loved handing me the plants, so it went fast.

Saturday, May 12: We had an easy day today since most of the housework was done yesterday. But, every day does bring its daily

Recollections of Depression DaysWritten by David e. Miller, Submitted by Katherine Byler

“Crist A. Miller (Albert’s Crist), who later moved to St. Joe, Arkansas, and then to the Honduras, Central America where he died, had been working for the State Highway Department out of Burton for some years before the Depression. When the Depression hit, he still had his job; he also had a sawmill and cider mill back along the railroad tracks, so on some Saturdays if he had logs to saw, apples to press, or apple butter to process, he would give elmer Hochstetler and me work. That is, when he had any work, which was not very often. Wages were 25 cents an hour for off-bearing, working on the cider mill, or firing the big Baker steam engine which we used for power and also for steam to boil apple butter and jelly. We sawed lumber for $5 per thousand, and then, some didn’t pay.

At one time, there was a lot of complaint about the sour smell from the cider mill, being people thought the pumice or residue from the cider mill was causing the odor. Crist did some thinking. Former years there were no complaints, and the complaints (now) were always when the wind was from the north. The cider mill was at the south end of the village. These complaints did not make sense.

The old creamery was on Creamery Road about one-fourth mile away. Bill Parkers, the owners, rented it to a large bootlegging syndicate, and Bills conveniently moved to Florida for some time. They set up an upright still so tall that they had to cut a hole in the ceiling for the top end. This ceiling was at least 12 or 15 feet high. One of the raiding officers explained to me what they found. The still was round (I don’t know how big in diameter). It

had baffles on the inside slanted in an upward angle. These baffles were welded to the inside of the upright boiler, and there was a spigot on the out side from which the finished product could be drawn. The higher up it was drawn from, the higher the quality of the proof. This was not the ordinary run of bootleg whiskey known as rotgut or white mule which was made from grain or garbage or anything that would ferment. This product was distilled from mash made with corn sugar.

We lived on the northeast corner of Creamery and Burton-Windsor Roads, and at night there would be a truck rolling in with sugar and later back out with the finished product. Most of it was supposed to have gone to hospitals and doctors and was considered a high grade of alcohol.

While the town people suspected what was going on, no one dared to squeal for fear of reprisal. These details we found out after the place was raided. The raiders wrecked the still and dumped 96 hogsheads of corn sugar mash. These hogsheads were about 200 gallons in wooden olive barrels. The raiders took fireman axes and punched holes near the bottom to let it drain out. It was rumored that the raiders made sure not to do too thorough a job, the operators were reported to have come back later and salvaged some. They never got the operators as apparently they were tipped off before the raid.

So that was the end of the sour smell that Crist’s cider mill was blamed for. This creamery had a good supply of spring water piped into it which made it ideal for the operation.”

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of Katie Yoder.Sunday, May 13: Laura, Andrew and

Katherine walked down to my parents and Wayne and I and the two little girls came along later with the horse and buggy. We were there for super.

Katherine will stay at Grandma’s for a few nights.

Monday, May 14: A nice day with all the normal work, except I had no Katherine to help me! Rose edna and Laura help out in the evenings.

Tuesday, May 15: norma’s birthday and a long awaited day on her part. She turned 7, so she’s growing up!

I waited to give her her gift until tonight when the whole family was here. She thought it was a lo-o-o-ong day.

Wednesday, May 16: We went down to my parents, and then walked to yard sales on Gates and Parks West Roads.

Thursday, May 17: Rose edna’s birthday. We all went fishing today at Pymatuning Lake with a pontoon boat. Laura caught the biggest walleye and Rose edna the biggest perch. The rest all caught some, ‘though some were “throw backs”. It was an enjoyable day.

Friday, May 18: A beautiful, sunny day. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the children cooperated nicely, so that makes for a good day.

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May 13, 2012: Sunday afternoon after coming home

from church we are catching up on reading and a nap. Later on son, Rays might walk down to finish planning our trip to Milo, Mich. We plan to leave on Wednesday morning to visit daughter Betty, Melvin and family. It is Melvin’s birthday on Thursday, May 17. We plan to come home Thursday evening. Those going will be Ray, Judy and two children, ellen Hershberger, Melvin and Fannie Yoder, Mrs. edna Byler (maybe), Joe and I.

Spending Saturday night here with us were Joseph and Paul Yoder from Milo, Mich. They came to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Henry Yoder of Hayes Road She died Friday morning, May 11.

The Blood Drive on Saturday, May 12, brought in 102 donors. A big thank you to all who came.

Besides son Ray, Judy and two children, our visitors Sunday evening were son Perry, Katie Ann and three boys, and neighbor Mose S. Byler.

Monday morning, and it’s a beautiful day. Laundry dried nice. I got clothes in, folded and put away. Then I worked in my flowerbeds the rest of the afternoon. I also planted some pansies. Hope to finish the rest of the flowerbeds tomorrow as we plan to leave for

Michigan at 5 a.m. Wednesday.Our sympathy to the Levi e. Miller family

in the passing of their father. He died Sunday and the funeral is Wednesday morning.

Allen and Ada Miller and son Marty and Luke Hostetler all of Shedd Road were in an accident Friday afternoon when coming home from fishing. Ada is hurt the worst with five broken ribs, a punctured long and a broken nose. Marty has severely broken facial bones and will need surgery on his cheek. Allen hurt his shoulder and Luke wasn’t hurt but is very shook up. They were all lucky that nobody was killed.

Grandpa John J. Miller went with his widower group tonight. They visited Andy e.

Miller (Jam Andy) on Burton-Windsor Road. There were 13 widowers all

together. Andy gave each of the men a jar of jam to take home. They make lots of jam to sell, thus the name “Jam Andy”.

Planning to be married on Thursday, May 24 are Viola,

daughter of enos and Laura Hershberger of Agler Road, and John,

son of Manas and Irene Kuhns of Grove Road.

Our family enjoyed a barbeque at son Mark’s on Friday evening, May 11. We sat around the campfire visiting while the younger ones played volleyball. A fun evening.

The weekly Monday night baseball games have started, so I guess summer is here.

Happy Birthday to sister Sylvia in Milo, Mich. She is the youngest in our family. Only two are left under the age of 70. Out of a family of 15, there are still 11 of us living. The oldest is sister ellen Detweiler who is 89.

May you all have a good week. enjoy the sunshine, sit around the campfire and make memories, as sometimes that’s all we have left.

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Howdy from West FarmingtonBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

May 10, 2012: I felt honored today when I got a letter from Sarah Miller asking me to write Plain Country

news from this area. This is actually my favorite little newspaper. Thank you, Sarah!Let’s remember Aden and nancy Yoder with prayers, mail, money*. They are staying at her

parents Homer and Martha Yoder since nancy’s cancer came back. She is lovingly cared for by her mother. She got her second chemo on Wednesday and is on strong pain medicine. We are hoping for a nice recovery. Our friends and neighbors for a long time, they have one girl, Marcia, who turned 11 on May 8. Let’s send her cards*; she can’t understand why her Mom has cancer and other girls’ Moms don’t. nancy is only 31 years old.

A load of relatives visited there, May 8 from Quaker City, Guernsey County including Homers Les Linda, Homers Andy Alma, our daughter, John Miller Ruth (first married to Homers Sam) and her three girls, Cindy, Danny Schrock Ruth, Stephan Swartz Miriam and myself.

Happy birthday to Rudy’s Aunt Mahlon Yoder Fannie, who turned 91 years old. And happy birthday today to eli M. Byler who turned 54. A few years ago the doctors told eli that only 10 percent of his heart was working. God sent a miracle with the help of natural things and the doctor’s medicine. eli seems to be OK and goes to work everyday.

Last Friday eli’s wife, Alta, and myself and more ladies went “garage sale-ing” and did we ever have a fun surprise meeting up with 54 neighborhood garage sales in a rich section of Cortland.We won’t tell the rest. You can guess.

My husband Rudy seems to be doing two jobs lately, fishing and going to Trumbull County Hardwoods. Marvin Kaufman and son John R. who work there too, had to go to Kentucky for a lumber meeting, so Donnie Schmucker and Rudy planned to sneak John’s boat and go for Pymatuning. They caught their limit of walleye fast and were home by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

With church being here on May 20, I washed all curtains and everything else washable today and did they ever flap dry fast in this wind. The lines were all full. *Send any cards, etc for Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Detweiler or for Marcia Detweiler c/o The Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062. We will forward them for you.

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Sunday, April 29: Our communion services were today in the shop at Dan Bylers.

Monday, April 30: This was a pretty good day workwise.

Tuesday, May 1: Oh, the happy days of May! Flowers, birds, greening of the earth, all to be enjoyed. I baked a few pies, and in the evening, a group of us visited Bishop Jonas Hershberger.

Wednesday, May 2: I spent most of the day with a friend at her doctor’s for 5 hours of tests. Tonight, I checked in for my shift.

Thursday, May 3: Another day filled with the usual activities of work and then home to sleep in my own bed.

Friday, May 4: After a morning trip to Warren, it was a pleasure to get laundry washed and dried before heading off to my shift.

Saturday, May 5: In between working there was a break where I could walk to the library. I was informed that we now have two great-great nephews in the family!

Sunday, May 6: A group of eight of us visited my brother Melvin this morning. Then, 30 minutes after we left, he was taken to the hospital with breathing problems.

After a family supper, a relaxing evening was enjoyed.

Monday, May 7: A day of doing laundry and care giving.

Tuesday, May 8: Tonight, after work, our singing group got together by Mrs. Freemon Miller.

Wednesday, May 8: I was along to Mercer Pa. to the Robert Miller home. After lunch, I visited with long time friends Cora and Clara Hostetler. This is my night to do a 24-hour shift.

Thursday, May 10: This was a day filled with care duties, going to the bank and having lunch out.

Friday, May 11: I cut out a black suit for a niece and did some baby-sitting before doing an all nighter.

Saturday, May 12: I slept in this morning, and then hustled to get my house in order in case of overnight guests coming (but they didn’t show up). I worked about 5 hours tonight, from 4 to 9 p.m., then went home and slept in my own bed.

Sunday, May 13: Our church was held at the Dan Byler home, and, this afternoon, we visited my sick brother.

Monday, May 14 & Tuesday, May 15: enjoying the balmy weather and, after two days of work, I was home early enough to join a family birthday celebration.

Wednesday, May 16: Joe and Sara, Ray, Judy and two children, Melvin and Fannie and I headed up to Mio, Mich. this morning at 6 a.m.

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May 14, 2012: Time to get this pen traveling over this paper.

Most of the Amish schools are closed for the summer.

We have some Huntsburg news. ervin Yoder (Simes Dan’s) and Rosanna Bender (David Benders) have wedding plans on May 22.

Thinking back, Father was born in Somerset Pa., moved out to Lancaster, Pa. when he was 18. He got married while he was living in Delaware. (They got married in Burton.) I don’t know how long they lived in Delaware. Sister Sara was born there. The

second child was born in Ohio as she is buried in Hayes Corners Cemetery. Dad lived here in Ohio the rest of his life, but his heart was in his childhood home in Somerset, Pa. He died in 1999 at the age of 93.

I see my mind went faster than my pen. I do not know how long they lived in Delaware after they got married. I do know they took Uncle Reuben along out to Delaware after they married. Grandmother died in April when Reuben was a baby and my mother and father married in December. They had Reuben till Grandfather married for the second time.

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Fun!And the Winners Are …Thanks to all who sent in entries for our Seek and Find Contest. Out of the 39 correct entries sent in on time, our two winners are: Kaylene Byler (north Girdle Road) Adam Yoder (Peters Road)The winners have been notified by mail.

Grandma’s DiarySubmitted by Rachel Miller

Friday, June 6, 194162 degrees at 6:04 a.m. Sun is shining. 70 degrees at 9:15 a.m. Dr. Roberts is here to give Pa a

treatment. eli is fitting for corn. Ben and Albert are spraying apple trees.

eli sowed cabbage and carrot seed this afternoon. Paul Grover put a swarm of bees in a hive this afternoon. Pa was not up.

Bookmobile NewsBy Jane AttinaReady! Set! Read!the Bookmobile summer reading program is ready to bloom!

Saturday, June 7, 194160 degrees at 5:50 a.m. Little cloudy. Wind in the south.

Planted Table Queen Delicious squash in with the sweet corn.

86 degrees at 1:30 p.m. eli is weeding the first corn that was planted. Planted King mammoth pumpkin seed in with the sweet corn in Jason’s land. Pa was up this afternoon.

77 degrees at 7:15 p.m. Rained a shower.

Our new summer schedule and the start of the children’s reading program officially begins Monday, June 4. Prizes have been bought and bagged and now all we need are hungry readers to complete the reading requirements for a chance to earn a great prize. There are some slight changes to the program this year. Children will be keeping track of the time spent reading instead of writing down book titles. For each 15 minutes your child reads or is read to, all they have to do is color or cross out a symbol on the time log. Once they have read for 10 hours, return the time log to the bookmobile. This needs to be done by July 14. Prizes will be awarded on the next visit. Please make sure your child’s name, age, day and the stop the bookmobile comes to you is written on the sheet. This program is open to children of all ages.

Our adult summer reading program will begin on June 18 and run through Aug. 4. This program is the same as last year with readers writing down titles for each book read. each slip of paper will be placed into a big box and winners will be drawn randomly at the end of the seven week period.

We give many thanks to the Bookmobile Friends Group for providing the prizes that make this popular program a huge success!

The new summer schedule is on yellow paper and does include a few changes. Two stops, 11760 Princeton Road and 17022 nauvoo Road, have been moved from Tuesday to Saturday. We needed to make this change because Tuesday was so busy a day that patrons did not have enough time to select and check out books. We were also unable to get the returned books checked in and back on the shelves quickly enough for the next person to borrow. By moving these two stops over

to Saturday, we were able to add a little more time to some of the busiest stops. The usual Saturday stops are still on the same day, but times may have been slightly changed to help with the driving pattern of the bookmobile.

Please make sure to pick up a new schedule next time you visit the bookmobile or the Middlefield library.

Remember your Dad on Father’s Day, June 17.When I think of Father’s Day, many childhood memories

come to mind such as Dad driving the family out to “the country” on the weekends to see the horses grazing in the fields. We would park along the side of the road and watch them for a while before driving on. Sometimes, we visited “Joe’s Farm” (a friend of Dad’s) who had lots of animals that I could get up close to. I learned that I shouldn’t get too close to some, like the goat who I thought wanted to eat me. Memories of my grandfather come to mind as well. I loved going out in the backyard at twilight with him to search for nightcrawlers. I was so happy when I got a really big one and had to pull hard to get him out the ground, I couldn’t wait to show grandpa my prize. The day after we got nightcrawlers, he would take me to Lake erie in Cleveland to go fishing. I have to say I don’t recall doing much sitting waiting for a fish to bite as I would spend my time walking along the giant break-wall amazed at the size of the rocks and the huge lake before me. I still visit that spot from time to time, to sit there and recollect.

Whether you have old memories or are making new ones this Father’s Day, I hope they bring you great joy.