{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}Vol. 2 No. 6 July 21, 2010

Our next issue of Plain Country is August 11. Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 26. Advertising deadline is Monday, August 2. Please send the information that you’d like to share with Plain Country

to P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062. You may also call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933.

Surviving Hot JulyFrom Sarah Miller:

Drink lots of water!From Barbara Detweiler:

We have no air conditioning, so once the temperature is warmer outside than inside, I close all the windows and the curtains where the sun shines in and the house stays cool.

From Anonymous:Keep foods and desserts light

with plenty of salads, fruits, ice tea and lemonade.From Jacquie Foote:

Do as many chores in the early morning as possible. Then, spend the hottest part of the day in the coolest place you can find, reading, visiting, letter writing, playing board games … or just plain dozing! (If you don’t know where the coolest pace in your house is and you have a house cat, just go wherever it goes! )

Remember … when you sweat, you lose more than just water. You lose minerals that also must be replaced. There are drinks or drink mixes available that do replace the minerals. The most well known of these is Gatorade, which you can find in the juice section of the stores. There are also drinks specially meant for young children. These you will find in the pharmacy area. (A sign that

you have lost too many minerals and need to replace them is that you get to feeing very tired and “muddy headed.” I like to say it feels like you are “thinking through a head full of pudding.”)

Summer Survival Hint Submitted by Katherine Byler

Selsun Blue Shampoo is good to put on skin rash to help get rid of it.

Summer Memories By Ellen Hershberger

Every summer, Mother would pack up the two seater buggy with us seven children and good food, and we’d go to Nelson Ledges Park. It was always an event we looked forward to, and we’d walk the trails and ride the merry-go-round with our cousins.

Dad raised Billy, the safest horse we ever had, and at 9 years of age I’d be sent to Parkman to Al George’s store with a grocery list. I still like to drive a horse.

Mom raised lots of peas. She’d bake bread, and then we’d put the creamed peas on the soft bread and that was our main dish for supper. One time brother Leir and I tried to see who could eat the most ears of corn. I think he won.

Mom usually lined the edge of her large garden with 4-o-clocks. Oh, they smelled wonderful in the evening and morning when it was cool. We also had a pond where we’d wade in barefooted to catch tadpoles. None of us ever fell in, but I once fell in the creek on the way home from school. But that’s another story.

WANTED FOR OUR NEXT ISSUESummer garden stories … advice … jokes!

Hints on keeping healthy in summer.And recipes!

Please send these in by July 26.

Summer MemoriesBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

I loved going to my Grandparents’ farm and being involved with all the action that happens on a farm. I helped drive the horses while making hay and loved being in the barn with all those Holstein cows and drinking cold, fresh milk out of the bulk tanks.

I remember that once, while chopping corn to fill the silo, my uncles in the silo got a scare because Grandpa’s hat went through the chopper and they saw the pieces after it went through.

But the best part was eating Grandma’s delicious dinners.

Grandpa and Grandma aren’t with us anymore, and I still miss them a lot. Memories are very precious.

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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

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In This Issue ...Birthdays .......................................................................02 Bits and Pieces of Yesteday ....................................04Bookmobile News .....................................................07Books in Review ........................................................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 .............................................................06Mom’s Diary ................................................................05News from Windsor ..................................................06Nutrient Dense Gardening ....................................05Obituaries .....................................................................02Parkman Pathways ....................................................03Plain Fun .......................................................................08 Recipes ..........................................................................03Spotlight on Mullet’s Footwear & Cedar ..........04Wanted .........................................................................01

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July 28 John Troyer (76)July 28 Laura (Lester) Troyer (58)July 28 Fannie (Mel) Yoder (81)July 28 Fannie (Mel) Miller (58) July 29 Regina R. Miller (15)July 30 Mary Ann (Yogi) Miller (70)July 31 Martha Shrock (twin) (13)July 31 Maurine Shrock (twin) (13)Aug 03 Marsha Weaver (16)Aug 04 Joe Weaver (46)Aug 07 Emma (Albert) Yoder (92)Aug 07 Barbara (Crist) Miller (68)Aug 09 Jonas Yoder (71)

Happy Belated BirthdayJuly 10 Ida BontragerJuly 20 Linda TroyerJuly 22 Mose Miller

In MemoriamIn Memoriam

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July 23 – Oak View School, Peters Road July 30 – Tinkers Creek School, 8986 Ely Rd., Garrettsville

Dan L. Weaver, age 75, of Mesopotamia Township, died early Friday morning, July 2, 2010 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 13, 1935 to the late Pete H. and Emma M. (Miller) Weaver. A lifelong resident of Geauga County, Dan worked in the local rubber shop and enjoyed farming and carpentry. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Alta (Miller); children Mary Ellen (Wally) Byler, Daniel (Susan Yoder) Weaver, Emma (John) Yoder, Mervin (Susan Byler) Weaver, Marvin Weaver, Joseph (Linda Byler) Weaver, Malinda (Allan) Byler, Andrew (Donna Miller) Weaver, and Nelson Weaver; 38 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers Jim (Sarah) Weaver, Bill (Sadie) Weaver, Pete Jr. (Emma) Weaver, and John (Betty) Weaver; sisters Mary Troyer and Viola (Noah) Hershberger; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann (the late Ervin) Weaver. All are from the Middlefield area.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Ervin and Harry. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 9914 Bundysburg Rd., Mesopotamia Township. Burial followed at Wilcox Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia Township. Visitation was until the time of service.

Jacob R. Miller, age 7, of Mesopotamia Township, entered eternal rest Thursday evening, July 1, 2010 at home surrounded by loving family after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 17, 2003 to Robert A. and Anna N. (Miller) Miller. Jacob will be sadly missed by his parents; brother Robbie; sisters Susie and Joanne; paternal grandparents Ammon and Sara Miller; maternal grandparents Neil and Mattie Miller; great-grandfather Eli E. Miller; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by brothers Toby and Matthew; three great-grandfathers, four great-grandmothers; and four cousins. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 5040 Parks West Rd., Mesopotamia Township. Interment followed at Yoder Cemetery in Parkman Township. Visitation was anytime until the time of service.

Sarah J. Miller, a little angel of 2 years 5 months, of Mesopotamia Township, entered eternal rest Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born Feb. 2, 2008 to John E. and Ada A. (Miller) Miller.

Sarah will be sadly missed by her parents; brothers Daniel, Melvin, Jonathan, David, Andy, Jacob, and Joseph; sisters Susan and Saloma; paternal grandfather Ervin A. Miller; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by sister, Martha; maternal grandparents, Andy J.M. and Emma J. (Fisher) Miller; paternal grandmother, Lucy J. (Miller) Miller; and aunt, Ada Miller.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Friday, July 16, 2010 at 9365 Route 534 N.W., Mesopotamia Township, Ohio. Her final resting place is in Wilcox Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia Township. Visitation was anytime until the time of service.

Arrangements were entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Rd., Middlefield (44062). Phone the funeral home at 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.

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Warm Weather

Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender

The dog days sure came. At least dog-day weather.Jacob Troyer, 12, (Elwin Ray) broke an ankle and is wearing a cast. Poor boy, in this warm weather.

He didn’t need surgery at this point.Anna had the Holmes County women here since my last letter. They were all here but Regina (Mrs.

Crist Miller).We have been invited to a wedding at Joe Susie Byler’s on South Windsor. She has three married

boys. This is her first daughter. Daniel Fisher Jr. is the lucky one.We also have two more grandchildren since my last letter. Andrew was born to Allen and Lizzie

Miller on June 28. He has three brothers and one sister. The Eli J. Millers are the other grandparents. Kathryn was born to Gideon and Frieda Bender on July 5. She has six brothers and three sisters. Andy Miller claims her for a granddaughter. Grandmother says we have 44 now.

Becky Bender was at the Ortman Clinic in South Dakota the week of June 28. Joni Bender was in Cass City, Mich. a few days with his Bricker grandparents. He likes to go out on

the farm. But we miss him when he is out there.Ervin Anna left for Cass City, Mich. July 5 to spend some time with her children out there.

Pistachio PuddingSubmitted by Rachel Miller1 container Cool Whip1 box instant pistachio pudding1 can crushed pineapple (include juice)1 cup small marshmallows1 /2 cup nuts (You decide kind.)

Fold dry pudding mix into Cool Whip.Add rest of ingredients.Refrigerate until well set.

A good, refreshing, easy dessert we like.

Tuesday, June 15: I was at my job today. When I came home, I sewed a white cape after 9 p.m. to wear tomorrow.

Wednesday, June 16: At 5 p.m. we started loading and headed to Guys Mills, Pa. to attend the wedding at cousin Truman Hershberger’s of their son, Matthew, and Miriam Mullet. Going were Mrs. Fannie Miller, Albert and Ella Mary Miller, John Hershberger, Neil and Mattie Miller, David R.S. and Katie Miller, Eli and Katherine Weaver and Mrs. Ada Byler. We had an enjoyable day of fellowship and good food.

Thursday, June 17: Today sister and I were at the wedding of Steven Yoder and Ada Miller. In the evening some of us were to the viewing of Bishop Dan Wengerd.

Friday, June 18: Today was busy at my cooking job. Then to my overnight job by 8 p.m.Sunday, June 20: Noah and Barbara received the message that the 6-month-old son of Noah’s

niece in Mercer, Pa. died. I visited Aunt Ellen Detweiler a few hours in the morning, then came home and helped watch 13 of the grands here while the parents went to Pennsylvania. Nephew and wife helped here too. We made supper and kept their bellies filled.

Tuesday, June 22: Was at my overnight job for two days. I’m off early enough to join our singing group tonight at Henner Mullets.

Wednesday, June 23: Most of the Yutzy family was helping today at the lunch stand at Marty’s auction. The benefit was for Mrs. Emma Coblentz of Pennsylvania who has many heart- related expenses.

Thursday, June 24: Today was a busy one for Aunt Sarah and Joe as we cleaned the house and shop for the open house tomorrow for John Miller to celebrate his 90 th birthday.

Friday, June 25: At my cooking job all day. Then I joined the singing group for John Miller. Then off to my overnight job.

June 27, Sunday: Aunt Mattie Yoder of Pennsylvania came to sister’s yesterday, so I stayed home from church to be with her. She’ll be staying for a while.

Monday, June 28: A grandson is cutting up a big tree that uprooted several years ago. A challenging job!

Tuesday, June 29: I came home late tonight after stopping to pick up two quarts of fresh black raspberries. Yum! My favorite fruit, so good with half and half or ice cream, or just plain! Tonight we got a message from Wisconsin that fourth generation Menno, 7-year-old son for cousin Menno Hershberger, suffocated in grain. It makes one shudder to hear of so many farm accidents.

Wednesday, June 30: Last day of June! This morning first thing, I walked to John Troyer’s to give them the message from Wisconsin. A load of Hershbergers and Troyers plan to go to the funeral on Friday. After laundry there were windows to clean and I went to a back treatment. When I got home, there was a message from the care center, so we called and were informed that Michael and Miriam Yutzy, who live here, had a baby girl. She is named Mary Ellen after her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lester Byler. A blessed ending to a very busy day.

Thursday, July 1: I woke up early, so I cleaned house and finished the windows and hung clean curtains before the trip into town. Then sister and I fixed a turkey dinner for all of us here, plus for my singles group of six who came to enjoy the evening. Mom and baby came home tonight from the care center. (Not my Mom.)

Saturday, July 3: Had a 12-hour shift yesterday cooking, and today I am blessed with a morning of sleeping in with no deadlines to meet! Well, at least until 6:30. Seven families of our parents’ gathered at Swine Creek Park for our annual picnic. It was perfect and enjoyable!

Sunday, July 4: Neighbor Wilma Troyer stayed with Aunt Mattie so that sister and I could attend the funeral of little Jacob Miller. When we came home, Katie and Monroe Troyer, and Leah Bricker had brought lunch to spend some time with Mattie.

Monday, July 5: With the temperature going into the 90s, I’ll keep the work light at my job and wait to bake until it’s cooler!

You all take care!

Parkman PathwaysBy Ellen Hershberger

Rhubarb Cheese PieSubmitted by Sarah MillerPastry for single crust pie (9 inch)4 1/2 teaspoons all purpose flour1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup sugar, divided1/2 cup water3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb*1 teaspoon vanilla, divided12 ounces cream cheese, softened2 eggs, lightly beaten1 egg yoke

Line a 9 inch pie tin with pastry, flute edges. Line this unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy duty foil. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on wire rack.

In a small saucepan, combine the flour, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Add water and rhubarb. Stir until blended.

Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla. Transfer to prepared pastry.

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and remaining sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and egg yoke. Beat on low speed until just combined. Spread over top of pie.

Cover edges with foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

*If you use frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen. Thaw completely and drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.

RECIPES

Cucumber SaladSubmitted by Katherine Byler3 ounce package lime jello3/4 cup hot water3/4 cup shredded, unpeeled cucumbers2 tablespoons chopped onion1 cup cottage cheese1 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup chopped celery

Mix jello with hot water.Add mayonnaise and mix well.Stir in cottage cheese. Beat a bit if necessary.Add remaining ingredients.Chill until set and serve.

Summer MemorySubmitted by Katherine Byler

We washed the supper dishes so fast! We had a big yard to play roundball, and with many brothers, playing ball was a “have to” every evening unless it rained or we had to make hay!

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ChucklesA country bumpkin and his son were

making their first trip to the city. While sightseeing, they walked into a hotel and saw an elevator, something they’d not see before. They watched as a tired cleaning woman walked Into the elevator. The door closed and, fifteen seconds later. Opened again and a beautiful, well dressed woman emerged.

“Son,” the father said, “Next time we come to town we’ve got to run your ma through that thing.”

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Katherine’s KornerBy Katherine M. Byler

Beautify your Backyard

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Mullet’s Footwear & Country CedarBy Jacquie Foote

The tasteful sign surrounded by beautiful and colorful outdoor furniture shows you the way up the drive to Mullet’s Footwear and Country Cedar. A lovely white gazebo stands at the head of the drive with a small sign showing which way is for buggy parking and which way is for cars. The white building that houses the non-outdoor goods is carefully laid out so you can easily look at the great variety of goods offered and not feel crowded or overwhelmed.

Alan Mullet, who with his wife, Clara Mae, owns this business, says that he started it in 1995 with shoes. His father-in-law had a buggy shop and a stove business on the site and wanted to move. Alan, who had worked for Kraft Maid for 11 years, wanted a business of his own so he would not have to work out and would have more time with his family. He also had contact with someone in the shoe business. So, after some renovating of the building once owned by his father-in-law, Alan and Clara Mae opened Mullet’s Footwear.

Alan’s brother-in-law handled furniture and influenced Alan’s venturing into outdoor cedar furniture in 2000. As time has gone on, as in many small Amish stores, items of interest to customers have been stocked.

Inside the store you will find things as diverse as paintbrushes, hickory rockers and horse bridles. In the clothing line are work gloves, socks and straw hats for all as well as caps, bonnets, coats, and pants made to the specifications of the Ordinung for Amish customers. You could believe you were in a high quality variety store … until you notice the many shelves of excellent shoes. For men there are famous brands such as Red Wing, Irish Setters, Wolverine, Danner, Rocky, Chippewa and Carolina (a new item). For women the store

carries Hush Puppies, Skechers, Sequoia and P. W. Minor. Best of all, for both men and women, Mullet’s has the San Antonio Shoes (S.A.S.) line. Mullet’s Footwear and Country Cedar is the only store in this area where S.A.S. can be found. The quality, comfort and availability of various widths of this American-made shoe incline

doctors to recommend it. In fact, Clara Mae tells us that they have people coming

in who have worn no other shoes but S.A.S. for years. At this

point, only black is available at the store; however, they

will order the color and, if necessary, width of your choice.

The cedar furniture includes chairs, picnic tables, and playground equipment, all displayed outdoors (where they are meant to be used, of

course.) There are items as large as gazebos and small

as bird feeders. In addition, new in 2010 are tropical

colors in Adirondack chairs. These are made of poly-lumber

in red, white, blue, yellow, orange and green. (Clara Mae says the last three

colors on that list are the most popular.) The poly-lumber furniture is maintenance free and comes with a 20-year warranty. Gliders, swings, and chairs are all available. Also new this year are chicken coops, doghouses and rabbit hutches.

Alan says that the furniture you order comes in two weeks. They will put it together and can deliver it to you, or you may pick it up. Gazebos take about four weeks and will be built on your site.

Alan remarks that often the average person can afford little more than necessities in this economy. Maybe that is one reason his lawn furniture is going so well. If you can’t afford an expensive vacation, you can at least sit in the shade in your yard and enjoy family and friends. In fact, as Alan says, “Family time is what we need.”

The dog days are here, that’s for sure, but we’re lucky – temperatures haven’t hit 100 … yet! And the well hasn’t gone dry.

Garden veggies are ready; have to keep nibbling like a rabbit to get it all eaten. Rain is appreciated.

A little boy in the neighborhood succumbed to prolidase deficiency syndrome, being born with it. Jacob, 7, son of Robert and Anna Miller, died Thursday, July 1. The funeral was Sunday, July 4; burial was in Yoder Cemetery on Newcomb Road where two brothers also lie interred. Toby, 13 months, also had the same illness. Matthew was still born. Jacob was a happy recipient of a pony and wagon from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Dan L. Weaver’s funeral was the same day. He was 75, and had been ill with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. He was buried in the Wilcox Road Cemetery in Mespo.

Hearing about school trips with seventh and eighth graders along with parents, teachers, grandparents, etc., reminds me of the time son John was in Niagara Falls and taking a short rest on a seat in the Wax Museum. Someone else was also touring the museum without a tour group. She stopped and looked twice at what she thought was a wax figure of an Amishman. John never told her otherwise, in fact he didn’t even blink while the lady looked him over closely! I doubt if he looked her in the eyes. Now, that’s what you’d call an exact image.

There are still many boxes of stuff left after getting rid of a lot of possessions at the ox roast. The crowd wasn’t as large as normal. Firemen had 800 pounds of meat left over! They mentioned not ever having it again on a Monday, just Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Fourth of July is on Monday next year.

I missed being able to help out at the bloodmobile at Sawmill Joe’s July 3.

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spotlight On...

Bits and Pieces of YesterdayJune 28, 1899, WelshfieldSubmitted by Katherine Byler

I. J. Hershberger and C. J. Schmucker have purchased a new plane binder.

Hired hands are very scarce at present; it is almost impossible for farmers to get help at any price. They offer $25 a month, and some even more, for good hands.

Emanuel Byler of Lawrence County, Pa. intends to move, with his father-in-law, John Detweiler, northeast of Middlefield.

Jonas D. Miller said he had a pair of shoes that he can wear to go a thousand miles without greasing once. That will take you across the river and back a great many times, won’t it, Jonas?

(Note from Katherine Byler: Jonas was a brother to M. D. Miller.)

July 15, 1891, MiddlefieldSubmitted by Katherine Byler

D.D. Miller is very busy, working at carpentry and slate roofing; he has more work than he can do at present. Dan is a hustler and is successful in almost anything he undertakes, although he was badly disappointed last week. He thought he had made a contract for a little dishwasher, but it happened to be a little boy that came to his happy home. This was their ninth living son, having lost twin sons as babies.

(Note: He and his wife were later blessed with yet another son. This D.D. was Sawmill Joe’s Great-Grandfather.)

TicklesWhy were outlaws considered the strongest men in the Wild West?

They were always holding up trains.

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Saturday, June 12: Very warm and muggy. It’s hard to cook when the weather’s like this, so we had strawberries and ice cream for supper.

Sunday, June 13: A restful day.Monday, June 14: It rained this forenoon

but turned nice enough this afternoon to dry laundry. Pulled more of those tiresome weeds.

Rose Edna is learning how to sew. She’s made three shirts now. She loves it. Now if I want to sew, I need to chase her away from the sewing machine!

Tuesday, June 15: I sewed and ironed while Laura baked cookies.

Wednesday, June 16: I did more sewing. Wayne worked in the hayfield. The big girls played volleyball at the neighbor’s tonight.

Thursday, June 17: Went to some yard sales and picked up some bargains. Drove down to Dad and Mom’s to pick up my nephew Nathan, age 7, to stay a few days. He lives in Carroll County and is spending a week in our area.

Friday, June 18: We had a very busy day. Wayne and the boys helped make hay and didn’t finish until 10 p.m. The boys then made a beeline for the pond and cooled off there for about a half hour. Betty, Norma and Nathan had fun with the pony: riding, driving, etc.

Saturday, June 19: Another long day of hay making. Wayne and the boys were exhausted by tonight. The rest of us did our usual tasks.

Sunday, June 20: Went to church, then rested for the rest of the day. Rose Edna and Laura scootered down to Dad and Mom’s to spend the night.

Monday, June 21: I did laundry since I don’t have my big girls here today. Rose Edna came home tonight, but Laura is staying to help Mom a few days.

Norma found a few blisters on her legs and was overjoyed ‘cause she loves to pop them!

Tuesday, June 22: Tonight I went to Wayne’s Aunt Ada’s with his sisters and Mom. Had an enjoyable evening.

Wednesday, June 23: Betty and Norma are spending a lot of their time with Tony the Pony. Betty loves to ride him around the trails in the woods.

I did more sewing. I could pat myself on the back for actually making a dent in my pile of sewing!

Thursday, June 24: It rained this morning. After it stopped, the children and I drove down to Dad and Mom’s. Rose Edna sewed, Laura baked and Andrew and Katherine did the yard work. Tonight, Wayne put a saddle on our riding horse, and we all had a ride around the pasture.

Friday, June 25: We all did some of everything: cleaning, laundry, yard work, baking, etc.

The children rode Buddy, the riding horse again. They love it. Betty and Norma drove Tony around and pretended they were going shopping. They tied him up at different places and pretended they were at Wal-Mart, etc. Norma came in once and said they’re at McDonalds and they want something to eat!

Saturday, June 26: I worked in my flowerbeds today. I enjoy it even if I get all warm and sticky. The little girls played in the sprinkler for a while this afternoon.

Sunday, June 27: We drove up to Wayne’s sis, Barbara and Leroy’s. The children took their roller blades and went on the bike path for a few miles. We got caught in a storm on the way home but made it safely.

Monday, June 28: Very warm! We cleaned and organized the upstairs. I washed blankets and did other laundry. Katherine went down to Dad and Mom’s tonight to spend a few days.

Tuesday, June 29: I took Norma along grocery shopping and she actually didn’t ask to buy everything in sight!

Tonight Rose Edna and I were scootering to friends’ when my scooter tire got a flat. I thought someone shot at me! So I ended up walking home, which was about 2 1/2 – 3 miles.

Wednesday, June 30: We had a stamping demonstration tonight. Had a pretty good turnout. Rose Edna went home with Mom to help her.

Thursday, July 1: I made 18 batches of ice tea today!

Friday, July 2: I baked all day for a bake sale tomorrow. I made whoopee pies, raspberry rolls, cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip cookies. After I was done, I could not eat a bite of any of it!

Wayne brought some sand for the sandbox, and the little girls spent all afternoon in there.

Nutrient Dense GardeningBy Daniel Fisher

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.

If we opt to buy nutrition we will have to seriously consider neutriceuticals. The reality is that there are not enough A and B grade foods on the market to maintain excellent health without some form of supplementation and neutriceuticals. I am sure you are well aware that many of these do not come cheap.

An important first step in taking control of our health is to find locally produced foods such as vegetables, fruits, grass-fed meats, eggs, and dairy products. Some foods can be improved nutritionally by fermenting. To this foundation, supplements and neutriceuticals such as Complete Body Balance Kit and enzyme formulations can be added.

The next step is really the most important – Grow a High Brix garden! This is by far the cheapest nutrition we can find. The modern day “victory garden” is a High Brix garden. A High Brix garden is not just a run of the mill garden; rather, it produces high quality food in the A and B grade on a consistent basis. As a result, more and more of our nutrition comes right out of our backyard. Since we have to eat anyway, we might as well get as much of our nutrition as possible from our garden.

I will try and continue this article, but it will probably take until next spring before I cover everything. So if you want to have a High Brix garden still this year, you are welcome to stop in our store for more details. Until next time.

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Greetings from the Plain CommunityBy Donnie Miller

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

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teacher: “Now, Willie, if James gave you a dog and David gave you a dog, how

many dogs would you have?”Willie: “Four.”

teacher: “Now, Willie, think hard. Would you have four dogs if

James gave you one and David gave you one?”Willie: “Yep, you see,

I already have two dogs.”

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We have been having some beautiful weather, sometimes a little warm though. But on July 2 it was a chill 47 degrees in the early morning.

The farmers have been making hay. Our neighbor would have liked Ivan to drive tractor for him on July 1, but he had another job to do.

I’ve been busy trying to keep the garden cleaned. Everything is growing by leaps and bounds. The strawberries are past, and a few raspberries, too. We only have four plants; next year I hope we have more. Our first peas are past, too. The week of June 21, I was to Bill R. Byler’s with some ladies on Nauvoo Road. They had a few ladies picking raspberries in their patch.

We had our two granddaughters here June 29 in the evening. They helped pick up twigs and mow lawn. We had some heavy rain and branches, etc. were all over.

We’ve had some coons taking our suet cakes at the feeders. We caught two (and also a possum).

It was a nice weekend for the ox roast at Mespo.

Our tufted titmouse had a nest in the pines and has been busy feeding the young. The bluebirds have been building a nest again.

We had a cookout Fourth of July weekend. Wish the tomatoes had been ready to go with the hamburgers! I read in the Budschaft that someplace in Pennsylvania they are having blight again. I put sulfur and Miracle Grow on mine and hope that helps. My daughter picked a couple cucumbers already. Mine are small yet.

I am out of pizza and spaghetti sauce, so I want to open juice and make more.

We hope everyone enjoyed the weather over the Fourth. Do we really appreciate that we are a free country?

This has been a very good season for our gardens and crops. Farmers had a bit of time to dry their hay over the Fourth. With all our sunshine, a lot of nice hay was put into our barns.

Dan Weaver of 9914 Bundysburg Rd. passed away. He was born January 13, 1935 and was 75 years old. Survivors are his wife, Alta V. (Miller) whom he married on Jan.15, 1957 and six sons and three daughters. The funeral was held Monday, July 6.

Sam D. Fisher, aged 79, a brother-in-law to Dan, passed away a few days before him. Sam’s funeral was held at Maple View Church on Friday, July 2.

Spending the evening with Sallie Byler and her mother, Ada, were Mrs. Monroe Detweiler Sally and all her married daughters plus Nancy and me and our daughters and Eddie Betty. We celebrated Sallie’s birthday with ice cream and snacks. It is also a year that Ada’s husband and Sallie’s father, Dan W. Byler passed away.

I enjoyed the open house for Uncle Joe’s 90th birthday on June 25. We also attended a singing at the Window Shop.

Chester Troyer, age 17, son of John and Sue Troyer, had a bad accident at work with a saw. He received a bad cut in his upper leg and spent a few days in Metro Hospital. He just missed the main artery that goes to his leg. Being that Chester is a bleeder, many units of blood were used. We are glad to report that he is on his way to recovery.

We are glad to report that mother-in-law Mrs. Katie Troyer who had a hip replacement has healed. very well and gets around with a cane now. And Abner Hershberger, who also had a hip replacement, is healed and back to work.

How fast summer is flying by! Gardens are producing well, making mealtime easy. Vegetables and raspberries and peaches are coming in!

Going to Cashton, Wisc. on Thursday, July 1 and coming home Saturday, July 3 were Mel and Fannie Yoder, John and Annie Schmucker, Jake, Kate and Mose M. Troyer and son Jonathon Troyer, Mrs. Owen Yoder, and I. We went for the funeral of 7-year-old Menno, son of Menno and Dora Hershberger. Unknown to the feed man, Menno and his two brothers were playing in a grain bin while the feed man was unloading feed. By the time they got Menno out, he was gone.

We also visited our brother Crist Hershberger, who is not well. He spends most of his time in bed. He will be 90 years old on Nov. 1. Sisters Liz and Joe Yoder and Clara and Eli Kaufman were also there from Mio, Mich.

July Fourth weekend, lots of people camped out. Our family looked forward to our annual camping trip to Mio, Mich. at daughter Betty and Melvin Byler’s. We left Thursday, July 22 and came back Saturday, July 24.

Born to Wayne and Judy Miller of Shedd Road a son, Jeremy, on Friday, June 25. This was also Jeremy’s great-grandfather’s ninetieth birthday.

Chuckle“Hello, Bill. Haven’t seen you for years. Who are you working for now?”“Same people. The wife and seven children.”

On June 25, we had open house for grandpa John’s ninetieth birthday. Friends and relatives came from Indiana and Holmes County and many locals. On Saturday, June 26, we had a family reunion with sons Albert and Perry Miller and most of their families from Tennessee,

son John Jr. and most of his family from Michigan, also granddaughter Betty

and Melvin Byler and six children from Minnesota, plus many

grandchildren locally. We had 240 people here. The out-of-staters stayed until Sunday afternoon. A time for making more memories.

Our sympathy to the Dan P. Weaver family on the passing of their father. Also to the Robert and Anna Miller family

in the passing of their special needs son. Both funerals were

held Sunday, July 4.Monday, July 5 was very

warm!!! We could have used a good soaking rain!

Our sympathy to the Homer Yoder and Rudy Detweiler families in the passing of their brother and son-in-law, Sam H. Yoder. He passed away the morning of July 5. He died of cancer. They were formerly from here but had moved to Carrolton.

Jonas Troyer of Nauvoo Road had surgery for cancer. Patients in the hospital also were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gingerich of Newcomb Road. They both have cancer.

Lines by LindaBy Linda Weaver

We sure enjoyed some beautiful weather! The only drawback has been the dust here on Georgia Road. We will be glad when our new pavement arrives.

My aunt, Mrs. Uria (Ada) Hostetler Gingerich, passed away the last week of June in Florida. She was 99 years old and will be dearly missed by her five daughters. One lives in Virginia, but the others all live close by. She had her home with Mary Esther and Ernest Kaufman since my uncle passed away a few years ago. Many nieces and nephews live in this area as does one brother-in-law, my uncle Noah Gingerich.

July Fourth is the time of year we have our family camp-out. It was at son Paul and Lydiann’s this year. Everyone brings their own tent and, of course, lots of food. This is the highlight of summer for our 18 grandchildren. The youngest just turned one and the eldest is 13. This grandma and grandpa usually sneak into the house and find a nice soft bed! Usually this is not until after everyone is settled down for the night, which is actually early morning. Every last marshmallow has to be roasted before the children can go to sleep. It was hot but beautiful weather. A lot of precious memories were made that Saturday and Sunday. The highlight for us women was that the men did breakfast on Sunday morning out on the grill (a tradition). We have haystack with sausage gravy and cheese sauce on top of everything. (The women prepare the gravy and cheese sauce ahead.)

News from WindsorBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

Jon and Erma Miller, newlyweds, have moved to Raymond and Martha Byler’s basement on Route 86.

Katie Byler, age 13, daughter of Allen and Sally Byler, has rheumatic fever. You can send her a line of cheer at 7993 State Route 534, Windsor, OH 44099.

Nelson Miller, son of Chester and Clara, had a runaway team of horses that got on the road and were struck by a vehicle. One of the horses had to be put down.

I was told to write that Mose Miller (Erps) had a birthday on July 22 and would like some attention.

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“A Summer Secret,” copyright 2010, written by Kathleen Fuller and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Dallas, Texas is the first of what promises to be a well written and engrossing series entitled, “The Mysteries of Middlefield.” Written for children 12 and older, this book is well crafted and interesting enough for the adult reader. The story concerns Mary Beth Mullet, 13 years old and tired of having to deal with her three brothers.

Since school is out, Mary Beth has gotten into the habit of frequently taking her journal and a few snacks to an old abandoned barn on a neighboring property to enjoy a little peace and quiet. Like most 13 year olds, Mary Beth considers the fact her parents have forbidden all of their children to go into the barn because of its poor condition something to be ignored because her need was so great. Of course, it is only a matter of time before her twin brother, Johnny, follows her and decides he wants to use the barn, too. The real trouble comes, however, with the suspicion that another person is also using the barn … is, in fact, living there.

The bulk of the story tells of what the youngsters find out and how they apply the values of their culture in their interaction with their parents and with the stranger. The story is made richer by the inclusion of characters from the author’s two other books, “A Man of His Word” and “An Honest Love,” and by its setting in the Middlefield area. “A Summer Secret” is captivating even the second and third time you read it! It will whet your appetite for the next book in the Mysteries of Middlefield series, “The Secrets Beneath.” It’s a relaxing and instructive summer read.

Summer reading Is in full swing on the Bookmobile:There are prizes for readers in four categories. To win prizes, readers must fulfill the following requirements:

Read To Me (Any Child Being Read To): Read 20 booksReaders: Read 24 booksYoung Adult: Read six booksAdult Readers: For every book you read, simply fill out a slip and place it in our drawing box.

All prizes will be awarded at the end of July. Each year we have approximately 500 children participating in this program. Without the support

of the Bookmobile Friends Group who provide us with monies to buy prizes for children and adults, it would not be possible to sponsor an event of this size. Our small but mighty group of volunteers has an annual book sale at the fairgrounds during Labor Day weekend in order to raise monies for this and other programs such as Lake Metro Parks Birds of Prey Program presented at Amish schools each year and stickers and bookmarks to give our readers. If you would like to support this worthy cause, applications for Friends of the Bookmobile memberships can be found on the Bookmobile. A family membership is only $5 per year.

Happy reading from your Bookmobile friends!

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ChucklesA mother asked her son why he didn’t take his little sister along as he left to go fishing, and he said, “Because the last time I took her I didn’t catch a thing.”Mother sad, “I’m sure she’ll be quiet if you explain to her.”“Oh, it wasn’t the noise.” the boy replied, “She ate the bait.”

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Drawing Contest!!We are asking you to draw a summer picture. You may color it or simply draw it. (If your picture is NOT colored, we may be able to print it here, in the Plain Country.)

What do you think of when you think of summer? That is what should be in your picture.

The age categories are 5 – 7, 8 - 10, and 11 and up. There will be two prizes awarded in each category. Each prize will be an artist’s sketching tablet, artist pencils and eraser.

Your drawing should be on white paper no smaller than 8 by 10 inches. Fold your drawing as little as possible so as not to spoil its appearance. Put your name, age and complete address on the BACK of your picture. Your entry must be in by July 26.

Age 5-71st place – Marlin Miller (Peters Road) 2nd place – Mary Ann J. Miller (Burton Windsor Road) Age 8-101st place – David Detweiler Jr. (Bundysburg Road)2nd place-tie– Kathy Miller (Newcomb Road)2nd place-tie– Nancy A. Miller (Hayes Road)Ages 11 and up 1st place – Mary Miller (Pioneer Road)2nd place – Cindy Byler (Laird Road)

And the Winners Are...

1) ______________________cone

2) ______________________cone

3) ______________________cone

4) ______________________cone

There is nothing better on a hot summer’s day than an ice cream cone.

Cones come in different types. Write in the name of each one pictured.

Answers: 1) Cake cone, 2) Sugar cone, 3) Pretzel cone, 4) Waffle cone

Name That Cone

Answers: 1) Fiction, cherry is not a Neapolitan flavor; strawberry is, 2) Fiction, butter pecan has pecans, 3) Fiction, vanilla fudge ripple has swirls of chocolate sauce, 4) Fiction, rocky road ice cream has nuts and marshmallows, 5) Fact, 6) Fiction, French vanilla usually has egg yolks in it, making it yellow, 7) Fiction, cookies and cream ice cream has bits of cookies, 8) Fiction, it tastes like raw cookie dough, 9) Fact, 10) Fact

Fact or Fiction?Flavor ChallengeAlthough vanilla and chocolate are the most popular ice cream flavors, there are many others. How much do you know about them? Take this quiz and find out.

1) Neapolitan ice cream has three flavors: chocolate, cherry and vanilla. Fact or Fiction?

2) Butter brickle ice cream has pecans. Fact or Fiction?

3) Rocky road ice cream has swirls of chocolate sauce. Fact or Fiction?

4) Chocolate chip ice cream has nuts and marshmallows. Fact or Fiction?

5) Mint chocolate chip ice cream is green. Fact or Fiction?

6) French vanilla ice cream is white. Fact or Fiction?

7) Cookies and cream ice cream has chunks of brownies. Fact or Fiction?

8) Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream tastes like freshly baked cookies. Fact or Fiction?

9) Pumpkin pie ice cream is a Thanksgiving favorite. Fact or Fiction?

10) Strawberry ice cream is pink. Fact or Fiction?

List 10 words that rhyme with “scoop.”

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2. ______________________________

3. ______________________________

4. ______________________________

5. ______________________________

6. ______________________________

7. ______________________________

8. ______________________________

9. ______________________________

10. _____________________________

What Rhymes with…

Some answers: coop, group, droop, dupe, hoop, loop, snoop, soup, stoop, troop

RiddleQ: How do astronauts eat ice cream? A: In floats.

Q: What do you get when you divide the circumference of an ice cream bowl by its diameter? A: Pi a la mode

Rearrange the letters in each word to spell something pertaining to

National Ice Cream Month.

ANBANA TPSIL

ANSWER: Banana Split

Word Scrambles

CIE CREMA DAEUNS

ANSWER: Ice Cream Sundae

KYROC DOAR

ANSWER: Rocky Road

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10. Hayes Road Greenhouse11. J & J Cabinet Shop12. J & S Lawn Structures13. Maplebrook Tack & Harness14. Middlefield Cheese15. Miller Holz Haus16. Mullet’s Footwear & Country Cedar17. Mullet’s Harness Shop18. Pine Craft, LLC

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